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HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION:
In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2023-003 and the requirements of
AB 361, the City Council Meeting will be available via teleconference for those who
wish to participate remotely. The City Council meeting will also be held in the City
Council Chambers and in-person attendance will be available at that location.
HOW TO OBSERVE THE MEETING REMOTELY:
To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting on Zoom, SLO-SPAN.org,
on Spectrum cable Channel 20 in Atascadero, and listen live on KPRL Radio 1230AM
and 99.3FM. The video recording of the meeting will repeat daily on Channel 20 at 1:00
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City’s YouTube Channel. To participate remotely using the Zoom platform please visit
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZwJ7a031S3KXauEym9ehaA.
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Individuals who wish to provide public comment in-person may attend the meeting in
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(669) 900-6833 (Meeting ID: 889 2347 9018) to listen and provide public comment via
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cityclerk@atascadero.org. Such email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number
in the subject line of the email. The comments will be forwarded to the City Council and
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to consideration of the agenda, the public is encouraged to submit comments no later
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received after that time, but before the close of the item, will be distributed to the City Council,
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Please note, email comments will not be read into the record.
AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT ACCOMMODATIONS:
Any member of the public who needs accommodations should contact the City
Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@atascadero.org or by calling 805-470-3400 at least 48
hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed. The City will use their
best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to afford as much accessibility
as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure
for resolving reasonable accommodation requests.
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www.atascadero.org/agendas.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on
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website, www.atascadero.org. Contracts, Resolutions and Ordinances will be allocated a number
once they are approved by the City Council. The Minutes of this meeting will reflect these numbers.
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City Clerk's office. All documents will be available for public inspection by appointment during City
Hall business hours.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT
2. COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Newton v. City of Atascadero
San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No. 21CVP-0168
b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code Sec. 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Atascadero v. Darin A. Vandeventer
San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No. 20CV-0046
4. CLOSED SESSION -- ADJOURNMENT
5. COUNCIL RETURNS
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Moreno
ROLL CALL: Mayor Moreno
Mayor Pro Tem Funk
Council Member Bourbeau
Council Member Dariz
Council Member Newsom
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
Recommendation: Council:
1. Approve this agenda; and
2. Waive the reading in full of all ordinances appearing on this agenda, and the titles
of the ordinances will be read aloud by the City Clerk at the first reading, after the
motion and before the City Council votes.
CLOSED SESSION – REPORT (IF ANY)
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.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Employee Recognition
2. Proclamation for Teen Dating Violence Action and Prevention Month
3. Proclamation for American Red Cross Month
A. CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine
and non-controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion if no member of
the Council or public wishes to comment or ask questions. If comment or discussion is
desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be
considered in the listed sequence with an opportunity for any member of the public to
address the Council concerning the item before action is taken.)
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes – February 10, 2023 Special Meeting and
February 14, 2023 Regular Meeting
▪ Recommendation: Council approve the February 10, 2023 Special Meeting
and February 14, 2023 Draft City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
[City Clerk]
2. January 2023 Accounts Payable and Payroll
▪ Fiscal Impact: $2,733,619.49.
▪ Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll
and payroll vendor checks for January 2023. [Administrative Services]
3. 2022 California Building and Fire Code Updates, Title 4 Public Safety Text
Amendments, and Title 8 Building Code Text Amendments
▪ Fiscal Impact: None.
▪ Recommendation: Council:
1. Adopt, on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance A, amending Title
4 Public Safety, for consistency with the 2022 California Fire Code; and
2. Adopt, on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance B, amending Title
8 Building Code, for consistency with the 2022 California Building Code.
[Community Development and Fire & Emergency Services]
4. City Facility Rental Policies and Procedures Update
▪ Fiscal Impact: None.
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▪ Recommendation: Council review and approve revisions to the Facility Rental
Policies and Procedures manual to include updates to facilities available for
rental, catering, and events. [City Manager]
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (The City Manager will give an oral report on any
current issues of concern to the City Council.)
COMMUNITY FORUM: (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to
address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has
jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your name for the record
before making your presentation. Comments made during Community Forum will not be a
subject of discussion. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum,
unless changed by the Council. Comments will be allowed for the entire 30-minute period
so if the final speaker has finished before the 30 minute period has ended and a member of
the public wishes to make a comment after the Council has commenced another item, the
member should alert the Clerk within the 30 minute period of their desire to make a comment
and the Council will take up that comment upon completion of the item which was
commenced. Any members of the public who have questions or need information may
contact the City Clerk’s Office, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (805) 470-
3400, or cityclerk@atascadero.org.)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Notice of Public Hearing Cancellation:
1. Barrel Creek Development
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Findings to Support Downtown Entertainment Zone
▪ Fiscal Impact: None.
▪ Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, finding that the City
supports an active Entertainment Zone with expanded business hours within
the Downtown Zoning District. [Community Development]
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 Funk
1. Atascadero Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency (GSA)
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2. Design Review Committee
3. Homeless Services Oversight Council
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. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
4. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee
Council Member Newsom
1. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
2. City / Schools Committee
3. Design Review Committee
4. League of California Cities – Council Liaison
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
ADJOURNMENT
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE:
ATTACHMENT:
02/28/23
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Moreno called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Council Member Newsom led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz, Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Funk, and
Mayor Moreno
Absent: None
Others Present: None
Staff Present: City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Administrative Services Director Jeri
Rangel, Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Fire Chief
Casey Bryson, Interim Police Chief Jerel Haley, Public Works Director
Nick DeBar, City Attorney Brian Pierik, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk
Lara Christensen, Deputy City Manager – IT Luke Knight, Chief Building
Official David Muehlhausen, and Battalion Chief Dave Van Son.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Council Member Bourbeau and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Funk to:
1. Approve this agenda with the addition (Item #C-2); 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.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE:
ATTACHMENT:
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes – January 24, 2023 Regular Meeting;
January 26, 2023 Special Virtual Meeting; and February 1, 2023 Special
Virtual Meeting
▪ Recommendation: Council approve the January 24, 2023 Draft City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes; the January 26, 2023 Draft City Council Special
Virtual Meeting Minutes; and the February 1, 2023 Special Virtual Meeting
Minutes. [City Clerk]
2. AB 361 Requirements for Virtual Meetings
▪ Fiscal Impact: None.
▪ Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution making findings consistent
with the requirements of AB 361 to allow for the conduct of virtual meetings.
[City Manager]
3. Authorization of Representatives for State Office of Emergency Services
▪ Fiscal Impact: None.
▪ Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution repealing Resolution No.
2017-003 and updating the authorization of certain City representatives to
execute State Office of Emergency Services documents for certain financial
assistance. [Administrative Services]
4. Contract Plan Check Services Interwest Consulting Services
▪ Fiscal Impact: $85,000 of General Fund plan check expenditures, offset by an
estimated $85,000 increase in General Fund plan check revenues.
▪ Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
amendment increasing Interwest Consulting Services’ contract by $85,000, for
a total contract amount of $165,000. [Community Development]
5. Outlaws Card Parlour Business License (9850 E Front Street)
▪ Fiscal Impact: None.
▪ Recommendation: Council review and approve the business license/tax
certificate for Outlaws Card Parlour. [Community Development]
6. Approve Final Tract Map 3204 (California Manor II)
▪ Fiscal Impact: None.
▪ Recommendation: Council approve Final Tract Map 3204 for California Manor
II creating a two-lot subdivision for condominium purposes. [Community
Development]
MOTION: By Council Member Bourbeau and seconded by Council Member
Dariz to approve the Consent Calendar Items. (#A-2: Resolution No.
2023-003) (#A-3: Resolution No. 2023-004) (#A-4: 2023-006 [A1])
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Rickard gave an update on projects and events within the City and provided
information to the City Council on disaster recovery.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE:
ATTACHMENT:
02/28/23
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COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following persons spoke in-person by telephone or through the webinar: Geoff Auslen
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2022 California Building and Fire Code Updates, Title 4 Public Safety Text
Amendments, and Title 8 Building Code Text Amendments
▪ Fiscal Impact: None.
▪ Recommendation: Council:
1. Introduce Draft Ordinance A, for first reading, by title only, to approve
amendments to Title 4 Public Safety, for consistency with the 2022
California Fire Code; and
2. Introduce Draft Ordinance B, for first reading, by title only, to approve
amendments to Title 8 Building Code, for consistency with the 2022
California Building Code. [Community Development and Fire & Emergency
Services]
Fire Chief Casey Bryson and Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore gave the
report and answered questions from the Council. Battalion Chief Dave Van Son and Chief
Building Official David Muehlhausen also answered questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Moreno closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Council Member Funk to:
1. Introduce Draft Ordinance A, for first reading, by title only, to
approve amendments to Title 4 Public Safety, for consistency with
the 2022 Fire Code; and
2. Introduce Draft Ordinance B, for first reading, by title only, to
approve amendments to Title 8, Building Code, for consistency
with the 2022 California Building Code.
Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Christensen read the titles of the Ordinances:
Draft Ordinance A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 4, PUBLIC SAFETY, CHAPTER 7,
FIRE CODE, OF THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE
Draft Ordinance B
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 8, BUILDING CODE, OF THE
ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE
CONSTRUCTION CODES, AND ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT TO SUPPORT
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE:
ATTACHMENT:
02/28/23
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THE IMPOSITION OF REQUIREMENTS GREATER THAN THE REQUIREMENTS
ESTABLISHED BY, OR PURSUANT TO, THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: None.
D. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mayor Moreno
1. City Selection Committee
2. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
Mayor Pro Tem Funk
1. Homeless Services Oversight Council
Council Member Dariz
3. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
Council Member Newsom
1. City / Schools Committee
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
1. City Council
a. Mayor Pro Tem Funk will request Council to direct staff to draft, and
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign, a letter supporting ECHO’s
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 2 grant
application.
Council Member Funk briefed the City Council on ECHO’s Homeless Housing, Assistance
and Prevention Program Round 2 grant application.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to draft, and authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to sign, a letter in support of ECHO’s grant application.
F. ADJOURN
Mayor Moreno adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen
Deputy City Manager / City Clerk
APPROVED:
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE:
ATTACHMENT:
02/28/23
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SPECIAL MEETING
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Friday, February 10, 2023, 6:00 P.M.
Saturday, February 11, 2023, 9:00 A.M.
City Hall – Council Chambers
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero
(Enter on Lewis Avenue)
*************************************
Goal Setting Workshop
DRAFT MINUTES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023, 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Moreno called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz, Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Funk
and Mayor Moreno
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Administrative Services Director Jeri
Rangel, Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Public
Works Director Nick DeBar, Police Chief Jerel Haley,
Fire Chief Casey Bryson, Deputy City Manager Terrie Banish,
Deputy City Manager Luke Knight, Deputy Director of Economic and
Community Development Loreli Cappel, and Public Works Analyst
Ryan Betz.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following persons spoke during public comment: None.
Mayor Moreno closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
The following members of the public were present and gave comment throughout the
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meeting: Geoff Auslen, Vy Pierce, and Dan Amsden.
COUNCIL WORKSHOP – Goal Setting
1. Welcome and Introductions
After brief introductions of all of those in the room, City Manager Rickard outlined the goals
of the workshop.
2. Develop Vision Statements
City Manager Rickard led the Council, staff and public through a brainstorming exercise to
develop “Vision Statements” / “True North Statements”
Mayor Moreno recessed the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Mayor Moreno reconvened the meeting with all present at 7:53 p.m.
City Manager Rickard and Chief Haley reviewed 11 common areas of the brainstorming
exercise to be developed into “True North Statements”
3. Mission Statement
The City Council reviewed the current City Mission Statement. Council, staff and the public
discussed the mission of the City of Atascadero and Council provided staff direction to bring
back the following Mission Statement for Council consideration in March:
“Working together to serve, build community and enhance quality of life.”
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Moreno adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. to Saturday, February 11, 2023, at
8:30 a.m. to continue the Goal Setting Workshop.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023, 8:30 A.M.
Mayor Moreno called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz, Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Funk
and Mayor Moreno
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Administrative Services Director Jeri
Rangel, Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Public
Works Director Nick DeBar, Police Chief Jerel Haley,
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Fire Chief Casey Bryson, Deputy City Manager Terrie Banish,
Deputy City Manager Luke Knight, and Public Works Analyst Ryan
Betz.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following persons spoke during public comment: None.
Mayor Moreno closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
The following members of the public were present and gave comment throughout the
meeting: Vy Pierce, Geoff Auslen, Brenda Mack, Rachelle Bowlay, and Dan Amsden.
COUNCIL WORKSHOP – Goal Setting
1. Review Mission Statement and Vision Statements
City Manager Rickard and Chief Haley gave a brief review of the direction Council provided
for revision of the Mission Statement and True North Statements discussed in Friday
evening’s session. Council provided additional direction on the True North Statements and
directed staff to bring back refined True North Statements for Council consideration in
March.
2. Successes
The City Council, staff and the public listed items that had been accomplished in the last two
years along with areas for improvement.
Mayor Moreno recessed the meeting at 10:25 a.m.
Mayor Moreno reconvened the meeting with all present at 10.35 a.m.
3. Goals and Objectives
The City Council reviewed the 2021-2023 Council strategic priorities and development and
discussed Council priorities for the next two years.
The strategic priorities identified are:
✓ Economic and Community Vibrancy
✓ Ensuring Public Safety and Providing Exceptional City Services
✓ Fiscal and Infrastructure Efficiency and Sustainability
The City Council, staff and members of the public discussed and identified key areas of
focus for the strategic priorities.
Mayor Moreno recessed the meeting at 12:05 p.m.
Mayor Moreno reconvened the meeting with all present at 12:35 p.m.
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The City Council, staff and members of the public continued to discuss and identify key
areas of focus for the strategic priorities.
4. Next Steps
City Manager Rickard stated that the True North Statements, Mission Statement, and
Strategic Priorities with the Key Focus areas would be brought before the Council for
consideration at a March City Council meeting. Once adopted by the Council, the staff
would develop an action plan to be brought to a Council meeting in April. The action plan
in turn would inform the fiscal year 2023-2025 budget to be adopted by the City Council in
June.
During discussion on this item, Council also provided staff direction on the name of the plaza
across from the Sunken Gardens.
In closing, Mayor Moreno thanked everyone for attending.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Moreno adjourned the meeting at 2:17 p.m. to the next Regular Session on
Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen
Deputy City Manager / City Clerk
APPROVED:
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liriniilirilk.i'!^sw&!iB£;l;ffifflii.il^S»:-V-^2tm»r-y^^Atascadero City CouncilStaff Report- Administrative Services DepartmentJanuary 2023 Accounts Payable and PayrollRECOMMENDATION:Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks forJanuary 2023.DISCUSSION:Attached for City Council review and approval are the following:PayrollDatedDated1/5/231/19/23Accounts PayableDated 1/1/23-1/31/23Checks # 35642-35649Direct DepositsChecks # 35650-35667Direct DepositsChecks #173307-173546& EFTs 4636-4661TOTAL AMOUNT$ 10,693.64391,671.8613,435.12359,207.031,958,611.84$ 2,733,619.49FISCAL IMPACT:Total expenditures for all funds is$ 2,733,619.49CERTIFICATION:The undersigned certifies that the attached demands have been released forpayment and that funds are available for these demands.^Jen" Rt^ngelDirecj.br of Administrative ServicesATTACHMENT:January 2023 Eden Warrant Register in the amount of$ 1,958,611.84ITEM NUMBER: A-2 DATE: 02/28/23Page 14 of 92
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2023
173307 01/03/2023 WEX BANK - 76 UNIVERSL 12,825.33Accounts Payable Check
173308 01/03/2023 WEX BANK - WEX FLEET UNIVERSAL 8,080.97Accounts Payable Check
4636 01/05/2023 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HSA 13,271.76Payroll Vendor Payment
173309 01/05/2023 ATASCADERO MID MGRS ORG UNION 40.00Payroll Vendor Payment
173310 01/05/2023 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS 2,078.00Payroll Vendor Payment
173311 01/05/2023 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 1,151.80Payroll Vendor Payment
173312 01/05/2023 CA FIREFIGHTERS BENEFIT TRUST 1,800.00Payroll Vendor Payment
173313 01/05/2023 MASS MUTUAL WORKPLACE SOLUTION 12,077.10Payroll Vendor Payment
173314 01/05/2023 MISSIONSQUARE 7,782.24Payroll Vendor Payment
173315 01/05/2023 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 361.35Payroll Vendor Payment
173316 01/05/2023 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 1,338.86Payroll Vendor Payment
173317 01/05/2023 SEIU LOCAL 620 767.05Payroll Vendor Payment
4637 01/06/2023 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 69.92Payroll Vendor Payment
4638 01/06/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 21,688.81Payroll Vendor Payment
4639 01/06/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 42,558.87Payroll Vendor Payment
4640 01/06/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,252.59Payroll Vendor Payment
4641 01/06/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,750.54Payroll Vendor Payment
4642 01/06/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 9,044.91Payroll Vendor Payment
4643 01/06/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 8,781.58Payroll Vendor Payment
4644 01/06/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 22,641.55Payroll Vendor Payment
4645 01/06/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 19,720.27Payroll Vendor Payment
173318 01/06/2023 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HEALTH 205,562.67Payroll Vendor Payment
173319 01/06/2023 BENEFIT COORDINATORS CORP 8,827.00Payroll Vendor Payment
173320 01/06/2023 FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INS CO 1,744.85Payroll Vendor Payment
173321 01/06/2023 LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS CO 1,945.83Payroll Vendor Payment
4646 01/10/2023 RABOBANK, N.A. 81,317.31Payroll Vendor Payment
4647 01/10/2023 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 26,077.17Payroll Vendor Payment
4648 01/10/2023 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 3,154.55Payroll Vendor Payment
173322 01/13/2023 13 STARS MEDIA 1,312.50Accounts Payable Check
173323 01/13/2023 ADVANCED INFRASTRUCTURE TECHN 401.06Accounts Payable Check
173324 01/13/2023 AIR-RITE HEATING & COOLING 321.80Accounts Payable Check
173325 01/13/2023 ALTHOUSE & MEADE, INC. 550.00Accounts Payable Check
173326 01/13/2023 AQUA NATURAL SOLUTIONS 336.80Accounts Payable Check
173328 01/13/2023 AT&T 1,141.96Accounts Payable Check
173329 01/13/2023 AT&T 34.02Accounts Payable Check
173330 01/13/2023 ATASCADERO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 64,800.00Accounts Payable Check
173331 01/13/2023 ATASCADERO HAY & FEED 1,248.87Accounts Payable Check
173332 01/13/2023 ATASCADERO LITTLE LEAGUE 135.00Accounts Payable Check
173334 01/13/2023 ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER CO. 5,880.70Accounts Payable Check
173335 01/13/2023 BASSETT'S CRICKET RANCH,INC. 209.06Accounts Payable Check
173336 01/13/2023 BAY AREA DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. 34.99Accounts Payable Check
173337 01/13/2023 KEITH R. BERGHER 315.00Accounts Payable Check
173338 01/13/2023 BERRY MAN, INC. 813.40Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 02/28/23
ATTACHMENT: 1
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Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2023
173339 01/13/2023 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 421.35Accounts Payable Check
173340 01/13/2023 BRANCH SMITH PROPERTIES 374.00Accounts Payable Check
173341 01/13/2023 BRENDLER JANITORIAL SERVICE 770.00Accounts Payable Check
173342 01/13/2023 BURKE,WILLIAMS, & SORENSON LLP 29,770.83Accounts Payable Check
173343 01/13/2023 BURT INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 1,237.45Accounts Payable Check
173344 01/13/2023 JERRI BUSICK 52.00Accounts Payable Check
173345 01/13/2023 SARAH B. CARDINALI 14.40Accounts Payable Check
173346 01/13/2023 CARQUEST OF ATASCADERO 96.65Accounts Payable Check
173347 01/13/2023 CC DYNASTY FUTBOL CLUB 151.50Accounts Payable Check
173348 01/13/2023 CCI OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES 278.73Accounts Payable Check
173349 01/13/2023 CENTRAL NEBRASKA PACKING, INC. 13,936.24Accounts Payable Check
173350 01/13/2023 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 6,417.04Accounts Payable Check
173351 01/13/2023 CITY OF ATASCADERO 729.50Accounts Payable Check
173352 01/13/2023 CLEVER CONCEPTS, INC. 47.95Accounts Payable Check
173353 01/13/2023 COLOR CRAFT PRINTING 230.47Accounts Payable Check
173354 01/13/2023 CRISP IMAGING 147.29Accounts Payable Check
173355 01/13/2023 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER 20.00Accounts Payable Check
173356 01/13/2023 NICHOLAS DEBAR 300.00Accounts Payable Check
173357 01/13/2023 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 886.00Accounts Payable Check
173358 01/13/2023 DESTINATION TRAVEL NETWORK 100.00Accounts Payable Check
173359 01/13/2023 DIVISION OF STATE ARCHITECT 195.20Accounts Payable Check
173360 01/13/2023 PHILIP DUNSMORE 300.00Accounts Payable Check
173361 01/13/2023 ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEM INC 1,425.00Accounts Payable Check
173362 01/13/2023 EL CAMINO VETERINARY HOSP 926.10Accounts Payable Check
173363 01/13/2023 EPIC IT SUPPORT 950.00Accounts Payable Check
173364 01/13/2023 ESCUELA DEL RIO 960.00Accounts Payable Check
173365 01/13/2023 FAMCON PIPE AND SUPPLY, INC. 3,286.43Accounts Payable Check
173366 01/13/2023 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 308.00Accounts Payable Check
173367 01/13/2023 GAS COMPANY 15.29Accounts Payable Check
173368 01/13/2023 TRISTAN M. GUILLORY 225.00Accounts Payable Check
173369 01/13/2023 HART IMPRESSIONS PRINTING 2,537.14Accounts Payable Check
173370 01/13/2023 INTL. ASSC. OF FIRE CHIEFS 285.00Accounts Payable Check
173371 01/13/2023 J. CARROLL CORPORATION 5,299.85Accounts Payable Check
173372 01/13/2023 LIFE ASSIST, INC. 126.91Accounts Payable Check
173373 01/13/2023 LITIGATION SVCS & TECH OF CA 1,148.50Accounts Payable Check
173374 01/13/2023 MARK43, INC. 119,744.00Accounts Payable Check
173375 01/13/2023 MCCLATCHY SHARED SERVICES, LLC 5,385.00Accounts Payable Check
173376 01/13/2023 MID-COAST MOWER & SAW, INC. 21.73Accounts Payable Check
173377 01/13/2023 MIG 28,830.54Accounts Payable Check
173378 01/13/2023 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE 1,074.77Accounts Payable Check
173379 01/13/2023 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE 43.20Accounts Payable Check
173380 01/13/2023 MP ANNEX, LLC 45,285.30Accounts Payable Check
173381 01/13/2023 MV TRANSPORTATION, INC. 13,261.43Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 02/28/23
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 16 of 92
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2023
173382 01/13/2023 NBS 7,668.54Accounts Payable Check
173383 01/13/2023 NEW TIMES 737.00Accounts Payable Check
173384 01/13/2023 NOWDOCS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 413.25Accounts Payable Check
173385 01/13/2023 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 688.94Accounts Payable Check
173388 01/13/2023 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 63,473.93Accounts Payable Check
173389 01/13/2023 PASO ROBLES FORD LINCOLN MERC 496.24Accounts Payable Check
173390 01/13/2023 PASO ROBLES SAFE & LOCK, INC. 993.82Accounts Payable Check
173391 01/13/2023 BONNIE PATTERSON 234.00Accounts Payable Check
173392 01/13/2023 PECKHAM & MCKENNEY 9,000.00Accounts Payable Check
173393 01/13/2023 PERRY'S PARCEL & GIFT 200.00Accounts Payable Check
173394 01/13/2023 FRED D. PFLUM 120,000.00Accounts Payable Check
173395 01/13/2023 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC. 793.17Accounts Payable Check
173396 01/13/2023 RAINSCAPE, A LANDSCAPE SVC CO. 350.00Accounts Payable Check
173397 01/13/2023 JERI RANGEL 300.00Accounts Payable Check
173398 01/13/2023 READYREFRESH BY NESTLE 93.53Accounts Payable Check
173399 01/13/2023 RACHELLE RICKARD 300.00Accounts Payable Check
173400 01/13/2023 SAN LUIS POWERHOUSE, INC. 370.00Accounts Payable Check
173401 01/13/2023 SANTA MARIA TIRE, INC. 2,276.92Accounts Payable Check
173402 01/13/2023 SERVICE SYSTEMS ASSC, INC. 2,500.00Accounts Payable Check
173403 01/13/2023 SLO CO AUDITOR CONTROLLER 12.50Accounts Payable Check
173404 01/13/2023 SMART AND FINAL 262.57Accounts Payable Check
173405 01/13/2023 SOUZA CONSTRUCTION, INC. 20,545.49Accounts Payable Check
173406 01/13/2023 SPEAKWRITE, LLC. 662.71Accounts Payable Check
173407 01/13/2023 SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT REPAIR 4,613.65Accounts Payable Check
173408 01/13/2023 STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY 336.25Accounts Payable Check
173409 01/13/2023 STATE WATER RES CONTROL BOARD 24,687.00Accounts Payable Check
173410 01/13/2023 SUNLIGHT JANITORIAL, INC. 1,650.00Accounts Payable Check
173411 01/13/2023 SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 527.75Accounts Payable Check
173412 01/13/2023 MADELINE M. TAYLOR 43.20Accounts Payable Check
173413 01/13/2023 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST 180.35Accounts Payable Check
173414 01/13/2023 KARL O. TOERGE 333.00Accounts Payable Check
173415 01/13/2023 ULTREX BUSINESS PRODUCTS 71.46Accounts Payable Check
173416 01/13/2023 UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AM), INC 6,389.10Accounts Payable Check
173417 01/13/2023 USA BLUE BOOK 18,920.27Accounts Payable Check
173418 01/13/2023 VERIZON WIRELESS 1,140.76Accounts Payable Check
173419 01/13/2023 JESSICA WATSON 52.67Accounts Payable Check
173420 01/13/2023 WEST COAST AUTO & TOWING, INC. 525.69Accounts Payable Check
173421 01/13/2023 KAREN B. WYKE 694.80Accounts Payable Check
173422 01/13/2023 YOUTH EVOLUTION SOCCER 1,165.80Accounts Payable Check
4649 01/19/2023 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HSA 10,791.76Payroll Vendor Payment
4650 01/19/2023 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 69.92Payroll Vendor Payment
173423 01/19/2023 ATASCADERO MID MGRS ORG UNION 40.00Payroll Vendor Payment
173424 01/19/2023 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS 2,078.00Payroll Vendor Payment
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 02/28/23
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 17 of 92
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2023
173425 01/19/2023 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 1,151.80Payroll Vendor Payment
173426 01/19/2023 CA FIREFIGHTERS BENEFIT TRUST 1,800.00Payroll Vendor Payment
173427 01/19/2023 MASS MUTUAL WORKPLACE SOLUTION 7,647.33Payroll Vendor Payment
173428 01/19/2023 MISSIONSQUARE 7,576.72Payroll Vendor Payment
173429 01/19/2023 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 465.77Payroll Vendor Payment
173430 01/19/2023 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 1,338.86Payroll Vendor Payment
173431 01/19/2023 SEIU LOCAL 620 767.05Payroll Vendor Payment
4651 01/20/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 20,634.99Payroll Vendor Payment
4652 01/20/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 33,703.41Payroll Vendor Payment
4653 01/20/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,401.89Payroll Vendor Payment
4654 01/20/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,757.99Payroll Vendor Payment
4655 01/20/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 5,157.69Payroll Vendor Payment
4656 01/20/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 9,226.02Payroll Vendor Payment
4657 01/20/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 13,810.63Payroll Vendor Payment
4658 01/20/2023 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 18,891.56Payroll Vendor Payment
4659 01/24/2023 RABOBANK, N.A. 65,461.25Payroll Vendor Payment
4660 01/24/2023 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 20,352.86Payroll Vendor Payment
4661 01/24/2023 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 2,523.73Payroll Vendor Payment
173432 01/27/2023 AGM CALIFORNIA, INC. 1,020.00Accounts Payable Check
173433 01/27/2023 AIRGAS USA, LLC 347.77Accounts Payable Check
173434 01/27/2023 ALTHOUSE & MEADE, INC. 780.00Accounts Payable Check
173435 01/27/2023 AMERICAN WEST TIRE & AUTO INC 4,316.44Accounts Payable Check
173436 01/27/2023 APPLIED TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC. 63,251.90Accounts Payable Check
173437 01/27/2023 ASCAP 420.00Accounts Payable Check
173438 01/27/2023 AT&T 609.76Accounts Payable Check
173439 01/27/2023 AT&T 820.74Accounts Payable Check
173440 01/27/2023 AVILA TRAFFIC SAFETY 317.59Accounts Payable Check
173441 01/27/2023 TERRIE BANISH 150.00Accounts Payable Check
173442 01/27/2023 BATTERY SYSTEMS, INC. 155.01Accounts Payable Check
173443 01/27/2023 RYAN BETZ 37.95Accounts Payable Check
173444 01/27/2023 TOM BIRKENFELD 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173445 01/27/2023 COOPER BONECK 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173446 01/27/2023 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 595.40Accounts Payable Check
173447 01/27/2023 BURT INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 466.87Accounts Payable Check
173448 01/27/2023 CA BUILDING STANDARDS COMM. 356.40Accounts Payable Check
173449 01/27/2023 CA DEPT OF FISH & WILDLIFE 3,558.50Accounts Payable Check
173450 01/27/2023 CA DEPT OF TAX AND FEE ADMIN. 2,520.00Accounts Payable Check
173451 01/27/2023 CARBON HEALTH MED GROUP OF CA 80.00Accounts Payable Check
173452 01/27/2023 KRYSTAL CARLON 77.00Accounts Payable Check
173453 01/27/2023 CARQUEST OF ATASCADERO 76.74Accounts Payable Check
173454 01/27/2023 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 129.98Accounts Payable Check
173455 01/27/2023 CLASSIC COACH WERKS 722.61Accounts Payable Check
173456 01/27/2023 COASTAL COPY, INC. 277.74Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 02/28/23
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 18 of 92
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2023
173457 01/27/2023 AUDREY S. COHEN 112.00Accounts Payable Check
173458 01/27/2023 COLE FARMS, INC. 2,326.35Accounts Payable Check
173459 01/27/2023 CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. 10,343.52Accounts Payable Check
173460 01/27/2023 VINCENT CORCORAN 1,281.55Accounts Payable Check
173461 01/27/2023 CRISP IMAGING 831.94Accounts Payable Check
173462 01/27/2023 CROSS COUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 124.00Accounts Payable Check
173463 01/27/2023 CULLIGAN SANTA MARIA 206.43Accounts Payable Check
173464 01/27/2023 CULLIGAN/CENTRAL COAST WTR TRT 70.00Accounts Payable Check
173465 01/27/2023 DELTA LIQUID ENERGY 1,430.22Accounts Payable Check
173466 01/27/2023 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 348.69Accounts Payable Check
173467 01/27/2023 JOHN W DOUPE 231.00Accounts Payable Check
173468 01/27/2023 STEVEN J. ERNST 102.00Accounts Payable Check
173469 01/27/2023 EXECUTIVE JANITORIAL 664.00Accounts Payable Check
173470 01/27/2023 ETHAN J. FANNING 136.00Accounts Payable Check
173471 01/27/2023 FERRELL'S AUTO REPAIR 51.70Accounts Payable Check
173472 01/27/2023 CODY FERRIS 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173473 01/27/2023 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 661.00Accounts Payable Check
173474 01/27/2023 RYAN GABBARD 128.00Accounts Payable Check
173475 01/27/2023 GAS COMPANY 11,541.78Accounts Payable Check
173476 01/27/2023 ALEX GENTILLY 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173477 01/27/2023 ELIAS E. GONZALES 198.00Accounts Payable Check
173478 01/27/2023 SCOTT GROOMER 1,330.00Accounts Payable Check
173479 01/27/2023 HAMNER, JEWELL & ASSOCIATES 563.25Accounts Payable Check
173480 01/27/2023 ANDREW HAWKINS 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173481 01/27/2023 BRETT HILDEBRAND 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173482 01/27/2023 ZACHARIAH JACKSON 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173483 01/27/2023 JK'S UNLIMITED, INC. 26,191.20Accounts Payable Check
173484 01/27/2023 JOANN HEAD LAND SURVEYING 1,232.50Accounts Payable Check
173485 01/27/2023 KNECHT'S PLUMBING & HEATING 172.50Accounts Payable Check
173486 01/27/2023 KPRL 1230 AM 1,320.00Accounts Payable Check
173487 01/27/2023 KW CONSTRUCTION 9,068.00Accounts Payable Check
173488 01/27/2023 COLETTE LAYTON 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173489 01/27/2023 LEE WILSON ELECTRIC CO. INC 1,618.00Accounts Payable Check
173490 01/27/2023 LIFE ASSIST, INC. 467.93Accounts Payable Check
173491 01/27/2023 JACKSON LIGHT 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173492 01/27/2023 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC. 65.64Accounts Payable Check
173493 01/27/2023 THOMAS LITTLE 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173494 01/27/2023 ANDREW LUERA 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173495 01/27/2023 MATTHEW MADRIGAL 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173496 01/27/2023 MARBORG INDUSTRIES 146.10Accounts Payable Check
173497 01/27/2023 MICHAEL K. NUNLEY & ASSC, INC. 21,280.40Accounts Payable Check
173498 01/27/2023 MID-COAST MOWER & SAW, INC. 80.76Accounts Payable Check
173499 01/27/2023 MIG 4,420.00Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 02/28/23
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 19 of 92
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2023
173500 01/27/2023 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE 150.96Accounts Payable Check
173502 01/27/2023 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE 689.34Accounts Payable Check
173503 01/27/2023 MNS ENGINEERS, INC. 215.00Accounts Payable Check
173504 01/27/2023 KYLE NAKAZAWA 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173505 01/27/2023 NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP 41,118.95Accounts Payable Check
173506 01/27/2023 PAUL NETZ 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173507 01/27/2023 MARC NOBRIGA 231.00Accounts Payable Check
173508 01/27/2023 DEAN PERICIC 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173509 01/27/2023 PERRY'S PARCEL & GIFT 40.82Accounts Payable Check
173510 01/27/2023 DARCY PRICE 24.89Accounts Payable Check
173511 01/27/2023 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC. 119.43Accounts Payable Check
173512 01/27/2023 MCKENZIE R. PULLEN 112.00Accounts Payable Check
173513 01/27/2023 RAINSCAPE, A LANDSCAPE SVC CO. 6,742.00Accounts Payable Check
173514 01/27/2023 READYREFRESH BY NESTLE 141.37Accounts Payable Check
173515 01/27/2023 RECOGNITION WORKS 429.56Accounts Payable Check
173516 01/27/2023 RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY 52,566.20Accounts Payable Check
173517 01/27/2023 BRIAN S. RICKS 220.00Accounts Payable Check
173518 01/27/2023 BRANDON ROBERTS 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173519 01/27/2023 CHRISTOPHER R. ROBINSON 240.00Accounts Payable Check
173520 01/27/2023 ISAIAH D. RODRIGUEZ 119.00Accounts Payable Check
173521 01/27/2023 SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ 179.00Accounts Payable Check
173522 01/27/2023 SAN LUIS CUSTOMS, INC. 325.01Accounts Payable Check
173523 01/27/2023 CURTIS J. SHAFFER 62.50Accounts Payable Check
173524 01/27/2023 SOUTH COAST EMERGENCY VEH SVC 352.38Accounts Payable Check
173525 01/27/2023 SOUZA CONSTRUCTION, INC. 148,683.78Accounts Payable Check
173526 01/27/2023 STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY 387.98Accounts Payable Check
173527 01/27/2023 STATE WATER RES CONTROL BOARD 24,557.00Accounts Payable Check
173528 01/27/2023 KURT W. STONE 1,200.00Accounts Payable Check
173529 01/27/2023 SUN BADGE COMPANY 598.89Accounts Payable Check
173530 01/27/2023 SUNBELT RENTALS, INC. 892.34Accounts Payable Check
173531 01/27/2023 SUNLIGHT JANITORIAL, INC. 3,200.00Accounts Payable Check
173532 01/27/2023 SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 182.78Accounts Payable Check
173533 01/27/2023 TARGET SOLUTIONS LEARNING, LLC 15.56Accounts Payable Check
173534 01/27/2023 AYLA TOMAC 231.00Accounts Payable Check
173535 01/27/2023 SKYLER E. TUCKER 144.00Accounts Payable Check
173540 01/27/2023 U.S. BANK 29,767.25Accounts Payable Check
173541 01/27/2023 UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AM), INC 870.01Accounts Payable Check
173542 01/27/2023 VERIZON WIRELESS 297.90Accounts Payable Check
173543 01/27/2023 WALLACE GROUP 50,926.75Accounts Payable Check
173544 01/27/2023 WEST COAST AUTO & TOWING, INC. 35.00Accounts Payable Check
173545 01/27/2023 WORKBENCH 665.00Accounts Payable Check
173546 01/27/2023 ZOOM IMAGING SOLUTIONS, INC. 986.91Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 02/28/23
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 20 of 92
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2023
$1,958,611.84
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 02/28/23
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 21 of 92
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 02/28/23
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Fire & Emergency Services Department
2022 California Building and Fire Code Updates, Title 4 Public Safety
Text Amendments, and Title 8 Building Code Text Amendments
RECOMMENDATION:
Council:
1. Adopt, on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance A, amending Title 4, Public
Safety, for consistency with the 2022 California Fire Code; and
2. Adopt, on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance B, amending Title 8,
Building Code, for consistency with the 2022 California Building Code.
DISCUSSION:
The 2022 California Building Codes (CBC) were adopted by the State of California on
July 1, 2022 and became effective throughout the State on January 1, 2023, regardless
of adoption by local jurisdictions. All permit applications for construction projects received
on or after January 1, 2023 are subject to the new code requirements. New Fire Codes
were also introduced by the State in 2022. The City utilizes the code update process to
implement the new state codes into the Municipal Code, by reference, while implementing
local amendments that respond to local conditions.
At the February 14, 2023 City Council meeting, the attached Draft Ordinances were
introduced, amending both Title 4, Public Safety, for consistency with the 2022 California
Fire Code, and amending Title 8, Building Code for consistency with the 2022 California
Building Code.
The attached ordinances will enact State law with a number of provisions that are directly
related to unique characteristics of Atascadero and address the health, safety, and
wellbeing of existing and future residents. The proposed code will guide logical,
sustainable development within the City that is responsive to local conditions while
respecting State policies.
Whether or not the City adopts the local Municipal Code updates, new development
projects must respond to the latest state code updates, effective January 1, 2023.
Proposed local updates are intended to reduce staff time and streamline the construction
permit review process, thereby potentially resulting in some small savings.
Page 22 of 92
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 02/28/23
FISCAL IMPACT:
Minimal fiscal impact to the City is expected with the adoption of the new requirements.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Ordinance A – Title 4, Public Safety
2. Draft Ordinance B – Title 8, Building Code
Page 23 of 92
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE:
ATTACHMENT:
02/28/23
1
DRAFT ORDINANCE A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND
REPLACING TITLE 4, PUBLIC SAFETY, CHAPTER 7, FIRE CODE OF
THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City Council to provide residents with
common sense reform to the City’s Municipal Code to reduce regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Fire Marshall has reviewed applicable sections of Title 4 and has
determined sections that need to be modified for consistency with State Law; and
WHEREAS, provisions codified in this Title are adopted to implement and supplement
the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code, Chapter 7 and 2021 Edition of the International
Wildland-Urban Interface Code as they exist and may be amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City Council of the Atascadero to provide
citizens with the greatest degree of fire, life and structural safety in buildings, in the most cost-
effective manner, by adopting the body of regulations referred to as the 2022 Edition of the
California Building Code, Chapter 7 and 2021 Edition of the International Wildland-Urban
Interface Code with amendments specific to the City of Atascadero; and
WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.5 and Section 18941.5,
require the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the California Building
Standards Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 18941.5 and 17958.5, to make an
express finding that each such modification or change is needed due to topographic, climatic or
specific local conditions; and,
WHEREAS, such findings must be made available as a public record and a copy thereof
with each such modification or change shall be filed with the State of California Building
Standards Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Atascadero affirms any and all findings justifying
previous changes and modifications to the Building and Fire Codes previously adopted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero studied and considered the
proposed Municipal Code text amendments and changes at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on
January 24, 2023, continued to February 14, 2023, at which hearing evidence, oral and
documentary, was admitted on behalf of said amendments.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
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ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE:
ATTACHMENT:
02/28/23
1
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
session assembled on February 14, 2023, resolved to introduce for first reading by title only, an
Ordinance that repeals and replaces all of Title 4, Chapter 7, of the City of Atascadero Municipal
Code as detailed in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 3. Determination. The City Council has determined that the provisions of the
State Building Standards Code shall be modified, changed and amended, as provided for in this
Ordinance, based upon the foregoing findings and that said Council takes said action because of
the public interest in protecting life and preserving public safety and property.
SECTION 4. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings, determinations
and approvals with respect to the Code Text Amendments:
FINDING: The City Council hereby determines that the California Building Code, California
Plumbing Code, and California Electrical Code, are required to be modified due to the findings
contained herein to greater requirements than those set forth in the California State Building
Standards.
FINDING: Each of the changes or modifications to measures referred to therein are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions in the area
encompassed by the boundaries of the City of Atascadero.
FINDING: The Municipal Code amendments are at least as restrictive as the State mandated
Codes.
FINDING: The following statements support the local necessity for the changes or modifications:
A. That the City of Atascadero is situated at the base of a watershed of the Santa
Lucia Mountains and that flooding of Atascadero Creek, Graves Creek, and
Salinas River results in conditions rendering fire department vehicular traffic
unduly burdensome or impossible as witnessed in major floods that occurred in
1952, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1982, and 1995. Furthermore, flood conditions
described above create the potential for overcoming the ability of the fire
department to aid or assist in fire control, evacuations, rescues and other
emergency task demands inherent in such situations. The resulting overburdening
of fire department personnel may cause a substantial or total lack of protection
against fire for the buildings and structures located in the City of Atascadero. The
afore-described conditions support the imposition of fire protection requirements
greater than those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code and,
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in particular, support the imposition of greater requirements than set forth in the
2019 California Building Code;
B. That the City of Atascadero is situated near three major faults each capable of
generating earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.5. These are the San Andreas to the
east of the City, the Nacimiento-Rinconada that crosses Hwy 101 north of the
City then parallels the City to the east, and the Hosgri to the South West. Other
faults of importance are the Huasna and West Huasna to the Southeast of the City,
the San Simeon to the Northwest. In as much as these faults are included as major
California earthquake faults, which are subject to becoming active at any time,
the City Atascadero is particularly vulnerable to devastation should such an
earthquake occur. The potential effects include isolating the City of Atascadero
from the North and South due to the potential for collapsing of freeway
overpasses or a slide on both the Cuesta and Ontario Grades and the potential for
horizontal or vertical movement of the Edna fault rendering surface travel across
the southern extremities of the city unduly burdensome or impossible. Additional
potential situations inherent in such an occurrence include broken natural-gas
mains causing structure and other fires, leakage of hazardous materials, the need
for rescues from collapsed structures, and the rendering of first aid and other
medical attention to large numbers of people. The protection of human life and
the preservation of property in the event of such an occurrence support the
imposition of fire protection requirements greater than those set forth in the
California State Building Standards Code and in particular support the imposition
of greater requirements than set forth in 2019 California Building Code;
C. That the central commercial area in the City of Atascadero consists of mixed
conditions that create the potential for possible conflagration, including
congested streets during the business day, numerous older buildings without
adequate internal fire-resistance, and contemporary low-rise buildings.
Significant spread of fire in said area will actually exceed the fire suppression
capabilities of regional firefighting personnel. The continued development of the
Atascadero commercial area and the current and potential development of high-
rise buildings pose a substantial threat of fire to human life, public safety, and the
preservation of property and support the imposition of fire protection
requirements greater than those set forth in the California State Building
Standards Code, and in particular, support the imposition of greater requirements
than set forth in 2019 California Building Code;
D. That the City of Atascadero is bisected by a major freeway (Hwy 101), traversing
in the north/south direction and a major highway (Hwy 41) traversing in an
east/west direction. The City is also transected by a mainline railroad that
traverses in the north/south direction. It is a frequent occurrence for the
aforementioned highways and railway to support the transportation of hazardous
materials. The potential for release or threatened release of a hazardous material
along one of these routes is highly probable given the volume transported daily.
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Incidents of this nature will normally require all available emergency response
personnel to prevent injury and loss of life, and to prevent as far as practicable,
property losses. Emergency personnel responding to said incidents may be unduly
impeded and delayed in accomplishing an emergency response as a result of this
situation, with the potential result of undue and unnecessary risk to the protection
of life and public safety, particularly in those buildings or structures without the
protection of automatic fire sprinklers. The above-described problems support the
imposition of fire protection requirements greater than those set forth in the
California State Building Standards Code, and in particular support the imposition
of greater requirements than set forth in the 2019 California Building Code;
E. That seasonal climatic conditions during the late summer and fall create
numerous serious difficulties in the control and protection against fire situations
in the City of Atascadero. The hot, dry weather in combination with Santa Ana
winds frequently results in wildland fires in the brush-covered slopes on the Santa
Lucia Mountains and several areas surrounding. The aforementioned areas
completely surround the City. When a fire occurs in said areas, such as occurred
in 1994, the Highway 41 fire burned for several days and entered the City, the
entirety of local fire department personnel is required to control, monitor, fight
and protect against such fire situations in an effort to protect life and preserve
property and watershed land. The same climatic conditions may result in the
concurrent occurrence of one or more fires in the more populated areas of the City
without adequate fire department personnel to protect against and control such a
situation. Therefore, the above-described findings support the imposition of fire-
protection requirements greater than those set forth in the California State
Building Standards Code, and in particular support the imposition of greater
requirements than set forth in the 2019 California Building Code;
F. That for the most part, the soils in the City of Atascadero are medium to highly
expansive in nature, and such soils may cause damage to foundations, structures
and underground utilities if not properly mitigated through known construction
techniques. Furthermore, a significant part of the City lies on hills and rolling
topography subject to earth slides and movements and present problems to
developments constructed in such areas due to surface water drainage and
disposal. The above-described conditions support the imposition of requirements
greater than those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code and,
in particular, support the imposition of greater requirements than those set forth
in the 2019 California Building Code.
SECTION 5. CEQA. This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., because the adoption of an
ordinance regarding second units in a single-family or multifamily residential zone by a city or
county to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government Code as
set forth in Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code is a statutorily exempt activity.
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SECTION 6. Approval. Title 4 (Public Safety), Chapter 7 (Fire Code) of the Atascadero
Municipal Code is repealed and replaced as detailed in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 7. Interpretation. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve
the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance
be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth
in this Ordinance.
SECTION 8. Preservation. Repealing of any provision of the Atascadero Municipal Code
or of any previous Code Sections, does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before,
or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this
Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining
action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 9. Effect of Invalidation. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the Atascadero
Municipal Code or other City Ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such
previous Atascadero Municipal Code provision or other City Ordinance to remain in full force
and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 10. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not
affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions
of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 11. Notice. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of
this Ordinance, cause it to be entered into the City of Atascadero’s book of original ordinances,
make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting and within fifteen (15)
days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in
accordance with California law.
SECTION 12. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect on the 30th day following
its final passage and adoption.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on ________, and PASSED
and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, State of California, on _____.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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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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Chapter 7
FIRE CODE
Sections:
4-7.101 Title.
4-7.102 Adoption of Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
4-7.103 Local Modifications to the California Fire Code.
4-7.104 Modifications to the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
4-7.101 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the City of Atascadero Fire Code.
4-7.102 Adoption of Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
Two (2) documents, two (2) of which are on file in City offices, identified by the Seal of the City of
Atascadero, marked and designated as:
2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, including all appendices except Appendix J
2021 Edition of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and only appendices A and F
published by the International Code Council are hereby adopted, including chapters and sections not
adopted by agencies of the State of California, and including appendices thereto, as the Fire
Prevention Regulations of the City of Atascadero. The provisions of such are hereby referred to,
adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter except as modified hereinafter
(2022).
4-7.103 Local Modifications to the California Fire Code.
(a) Amend Chapter I, Division II, Section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Atascadero, referred
to as “this code.”
(b) Amend Chapter I, Division II, Section 111.1 to read as follows:
111.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretations of this
code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals, consistent with Section 8-2.113 of
the Atascadero Municipal Code.
(c) Amend Section 311.2.2 by deletion of Exception 1, 2, and 3.
(d) Amend Section 503.1.1 to read as follows:
503.1.1 Buildings and Facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for
every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section
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and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of
the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the
exterior of the building or facility.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45 720
mm) where any of the following conditions occur:
1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.
2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property,
topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved
alternative means of fire protection is provided.
3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.
(e) Adding 503.2.1.1:
503.2.1.1 Driveways: All driveways shall comply with Atascadero Fire and Emergency
Services diagram F-4, Fire Access Residential Driveways.
(f) Delete Section 505.1.
(g) Amend Section 507.2.2 to read as follows:
507.2.2 Water Tanks. Water tanks are not permitted for private fire protection.
(h) Amend Section 606.2 to read as follows and remove all exceptions:
606.2 Where Required. A Type I hood shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking
appliances and domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes that produce grease laden
vapors. Hood systems shall be tied into existing fire alarm systems.
(i) Amend Section 901.7 to read as follows:
SERVING UP TO 5 DWELLINGS SERVING UP TO 5 DWELLINGS
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901.7 Systems Out of Service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the fire
department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire
code official, the building shall be either evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all
occupants left unprotected by the shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to
service.
Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with not less than one approved means for notification
of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises
and keep watch for fires. The person assigned to fire watch shall maintain a written log of their
activities during their assigned shift and the log shall be provided to the fire code official upon request.
(j) Amend Section 903.2 to read as follows:
903.2 Where Required Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be
provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 and
Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.24.
(k) Amend 903.2.1.5 to read as follows:
903.2.1.5 Group A-5 An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-5 occupancies in the
following areas: concession stands, retail areas, press boxes and other accessory use areas in excess of 1,000
square feet (93 m2).
(l) Amend 903.2.7 to read as follows:
903.2.7 Group M An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing
a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds
24,000 square feet (2230 m2).
5. [SFM] The structure exceeds 24,000 square feet (465 m2), contains more than one fire
area containing a Group M occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire
walls of less than 4-hour fire-resistance rating without openings.
6. In Group M where floor area is greater than or equal to 500 square feet (46.45 m²) and located
less than or equal to 10 feet from adjacent buildings on the same property and less than or equal
to 5 feet from adjacent property lines.
(m) Amend 903.2.18 to read as follows:
903.2.18 Group U Private Garages and Carports Accessory to Group R-3 Occupancies Carports
with habitable space above and attached garages, accessory to Group R-3 occupancies, shall be protected
by residential fire sprinklers in accordance with this section. Residential fire sprinklers shall be connected
to, and installed in accordance with, an automatic residential fire sprinkler system that complies with
Section R313 of the California Residential Code or with NFPA 13D. Fire sprinklers shall be residential
sprinklers or quick-response sprinklers, designed to provide a minimum density of 0.05 gpm/ft2 (2.04
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mm/min) over the area of the garage and/or carport, but not to exceed two sprinklers for hydraulic
calculation purposes. Garage doors shall not be considered obstructions with respect to sprinkler placement.
When additions are made to an R-3 Occupancy or Group U Occupancy when accessory to a Group R-3,
sprinklers are required where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Additions exceed ten (10) percent and total combined floor area will exceed 3,000 square feet
(278.7 m²); or
2. The total combined floor area will exceed 5,000 square feet (464 m²).
(n) Add section 903.2.22 to read as follows:
903.2.22 GROUP B An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing
a Group B occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. In Group B where floor area is greater than or equal to 500 square feet (46.45 m²) and located
less than or equal to 10 feet from adjacent buildings on the same property and less than or
equal to 5 feet from adjacent property lines.
(o) Add section 903.2.23 top read as follows:
903.2.23 Group U An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing
a Group U occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Buildings containing Group U occupancies where floor area is greater than or equal to 1,000
square feet (92.9 m2) or located less than 10 feet from adjacent buildings on the same property or
less than or equal to 5 feet from adjacent property lines, unless part of a mixed-occupancy
building containing a Group R, Division 3 occupancy.
2. Group U occupancy buildings that are not open on at least three sides and greater than or equal to
3,000 square feet
(q) Add section 903.2.24 to read as follows:
903.2.24 Commercial Occupancies converted to an R Occupancy Any commercial A, B, E, F, M or S
occupancy that is converted to an R Occupancy adjoining other commercial uses are required to have an
automatic sprinkler system throughout.
(r) Amend section 903.6 to read as follows:
903.6 Where Required in Existing Buildings and Structures An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided in existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11 or where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. In Group B and M occupancies whenever single or multiple additions will exceed 1,000
square feet (92.9 m²) beyond the size of the structure or the total combined floor area will
exceed 5,000 square feet (464 m²), or a second story or greater is added.
2. In Group A, B, E, F, M and S occupancies where one of the following conditions exist in
existing buildings when modification or tenant improvements are being considered:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 sq. ft. (464m2).
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
3. The fire area is located on the floor other than a level of exit discharge serving A, B,
E, F, M and S occupancies.
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4. The structure exceeds 5,000 sq. ft. (464m2), contains more than one fire area
containing A, B, E, F, M and S occupancies and is separated into two or more
buildings by firewalls of less than four-hour fire resistance rating without openings.
3. Throughout an existing building other than a Group R-3 occupancy or a U occupancy when
accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy whenever additions exceed ten (10) percent of the total
floor area of the existing building and the total combined floor area will exceed 2,000 square
feet (185.8 m2), or a second story or greater is added
(s) Add section 903.7 to read as follows:
903.7 Flow switch. All sprinkler systems including NFPA 13, 13R and 13D shall require a flow
switch that is connected to a local bell and is highly encouraged to have an inspector test valve
at the most hydraulically remote location per Atascadero Fire Department standards.
(t) Add Sections 907.11 through 907.11.2 to read as follows:
907.11 False alarms. The fire code official is authorized to seek cost recovery for a fire
department response to an alarm system activation which is determined to be a false alarm
caused by system malfunction, system misuse or other non-emergency causes.
907.11.1 False alarm frequency. The cost recovery fee will be charged for all
responses after the third false alarm in a calendar year.
907.11.2 False alarm fee. The amount of the cost recovery fee will be as set forth in
the City of Atascadero User Fees Schedule. Additional fees may be charged for
extraordinary circumstances.
(u) Amend Section 1205.2 to read as follows:
1205.2 Access and Pathways. Roof access, pathways and spacing requirements shall be
provided in accordance with Sections 1205.2.1 through 1205.3.3. Pathways shall be over areas
capable of supporting fire fighters accessing the roof. No portion of a pathway shall be located
on a portion of a gable roof overhanging the gable rafter or truss. Pathways shall be located in
areas with minimal obstructions, such as vent pipes, conduit or mechanical equipment.
Exceptions:
1. Detached, non-habitable Group U structures including, but not limited to, detached
garages serving Group R-3 buildings, parking shade structures, carports, solar trellises and
similar structures.
2. Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems where the BIPV systems are
approved, integrated into the finished roof surface and are listed in accordance with a
national test standard developed to address Section 690.12(B)(2) of the California
Electrical Code. The removal or cutting away of portions of the BIPV system during fire-
fighting operations shall not expose a fire fighter to electrical shock hazards.
3. Roof access, pathways and spacing requirements need not be provided where the fire
code official has determined that rooftop operations will not be employed.
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(v) Delete Section 1205.2.1.3.
(w) Amend Section 1205.2.2 to read as follows:
1205.2.2 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings. Panels and modules installed on Group
R-3 buildings shall not be placed on the portion of a roof that is below an emergency escape and
rescue opening. A pathway of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) wide shall be provided from the
emergency escape and rescue opening to the eave directly below and a 36-inch-wide (914 mm)
access space shall be provided directly in front of the full length of the wall line containing the
emergency escape and rescue opening(s)
(x) Amend Section 1205.3.2 to read as follows:
1205.3.2 Interior pathways. Interior pathways shall be provided between array sections to meet
the following requirements:
1. Pathways shall be provided at intervals not greater than 150 feet (45,720 mm)
throughout the length and width of the roof.
2. A pathway of not less than 4 feet (1,219 mm) wide in a straight line to roof standpipes
or ventilation hatches.
3. A pathway not less than 4 feet (1,219 mm) wide around roof access hatches, with not
fewer than one such pathway to a parapet or roof edge.
4. A pathway of not less than 4 feet (1,219 mm) wide to and around each piece of
powered mechanical equipment.
(y) Amend Section 1205.5 to read as follows:
1205.5 Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic Panel Systems. Ground-mounted photovoltaic panel
systems shall be installed in accordance with this section. Arrays shall be located a minimum
of 20 feet (6,096mm) from other structures and shall not be located as to impeded access to and
around a structure in any manner. Arrays shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from the rear, 5
feet from the sides, and 25 feet from the front of the property lines. Array mounts shall be non-
combustible construction. No storage shall be permitted under the panel arrays. Arrays shall
not be located upon biological conservation easements, riparian or vernal pool area.
(z) Amend definition of Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area in Section 4902.1 to read as follows:
4902.1 General. For purposes of this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows:
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE (WUI). A geographical area identified by the City of
Atascadero as a "Fire Hazard Severity Zone" in accordance with the Public Resources Code,
Sections 4201 through 4204, and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, or other
areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires, as designated
on the map titled Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area, dated January 1, 2021, on file in the
offices of the Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services Department and Community
Development Department.
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(aa) Amend 4905.2 to read as follows:
4905.2 Construction Methods and Requirements Within Established Limits. Within the
limits established by law, construction methods intended to mitigate wildfire exposure shall
comply with the wildfire protection building construction requirements contained in the
California Building Standards Code, including the following:
1. California Building Code, Chapter 7,
2. California Residential Code, Section R337.
(bb) Adopt Appendix D with the following amendments and without Figure D103.1 and table
D103.4:
D103.3.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus
access road, the minimum road width shall meet the requirements set forth in the latest version
of the City of Atascadero Engineering Standard Specifications and Drawings for Public Works
Construction.
4-7.104 Modifications to the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
The following are local modifications to the 2021 Edition of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WUI).
Interpretations of the Fire Code shall be made by the City of Atascadero Fire Chief or designee.
(a) Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City
of Atascadero, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” References throughout this code to the
International Building Code shall mean California Building Code. References throughout this
code to the International Fire Code shall mean California Building Code.
(b) Add Section 101.1.1 to read as follows:
101.1.1 Code official designated. For the purposes of this code, the code official shall be the
fire code official or building official as established in the building construction and fire codes
adopted by the City.
(c) Amend Section 302.1 to read as follows:
302.1 Declaration. Wildland-Urban Interface areas shall be established by the Fire Hazard
Severity Zones designated by the State of California or as declared by the City Council
(d) Amend 402.1.1 to read as follows:
402.1.1 Access. New subdivisions, as determined by this jurisdiction, shall be provided with
fire apparatus access roads in accordance with the California Fire Code and access requirements
with Section 403.
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(e) Amend 402.1.1 to read as follows:
402.1.1 Access. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or within wildland-
urban interface areas shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads in accordance with the
California Fire Code and access requirements with Section 403.2. Marking of fire protection
equipment shall be provided in accordance with Section 403.5 and address markers shall be
provided in accordance with Section 403.6.
(f) Amend 403.2.1 to read as follows:
403.2.1 Dimensions. All driveways shall comply with Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services
diagram F-4, Fire Access Driveways.
(g) Amend 403.2.4 to read as follows:
403.2.4 Turnarounds. Driveway turnarounds shall conform to the Atascadero Fire and
Emergency Services standards. Driveways that connect with a road or roads at more than one
point shall be considered having a turnaround if all changes of directions met the radii
requirements for driveway turnarounds.
(h) Amend Chapter 5 to read as follows:
Section 501. Chapter 5 is deleted in its entirety. Ignition Resistant Construction shall be as set
forth in and as amended in Section 8-3.101 of the Atascadero Municipal Code:
1. California Building Code, Chapter 7
2. California Residential Code, Section R337
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DRAFT ORDINANCE B
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND
REPLACING TITLE 8, BUILDING CODE, OF THE ATASCADERO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE LATEST EDITIONS
OF THE CONSTRUCTION CODES,
AND ACCEPT FINDINGS OF FACTS TO SUPPORT THE IMPOSITION
OF REQUIREMENTS GREATER THAN THE REQUIREMENTS
ESTABLISHED BY OR PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted a new set of building codes which take
effect on January 1, 2023, making it necessary for the City of Atascadero to incorporate the new
code into local ordinances while considering local amendments to Title 8, of the Atascadero
Municipal Code for consistency with the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City Council to provide residents with
common sense reform to the City’s Municipal Code to reduce regulations; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City Council of the Atascadero to provide
citizens with the greatest degree of fire, life and structural safety in buildings in the most cost-
effective manner by adopting that body of regulations referred to as the California Building
Standards Code with amendments specific to the City of Atascadero; and
WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.5 and Section 18941.5,
require the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the California Building
Standards Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 18941.5 and 17958.5, to make an
express finding that each such modification or change is needed; and,
WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that such
changes must be determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or
topographical conditions; and,
WHEREAS, such findings must be made available as a public record and a copy thereof
with each such modification or change shall be filed with the State of California Building
Standards Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Atascadero affirms the findings justifying previous
changes and modifications to the adopted construction and fire codes previously adopted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero studied and considered the
proposed Municipal Code text amendments and changes at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on
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January 24, 2023, continued to February 14, 2023, at which hearing evidence, oral and
documentary, was admitted on behalf of said amendments.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
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
session assembled on February 14, 2023, resolved to introduce for first reading by title only, an
Ordinance that repeals and replaces all of Title 8 of the City of Atascadero Municipal Code as
detailed in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 3. Determination. The City Council has determined that the provisions of the
State Building Standards Code shall be modified, changed and amended, as provided for in this
Ordinance, based upon the foregoing findings and that said Council takes said action because of
the public interest in protecting life and preserving public safety and property.
SECTION 4. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings, determinations
and approvals with respect to the Code Text Amendments:
FINDING: The City Council hereby determines that the California Building Code, California
Plumbing Code, and California Electrical Code, are required to be modified due to the findings
contained herein to greater requirements than those set forth in the California State Building
Standards.
FINDING: Each of the changes or modifications to measures referred to therein are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions in the area
encompassed by the boundaries of the City of Atascadero.
FINDING: The Municipal Code amendments are at least as restrictive as the State mandated
Codes.
FINDING: The following statements support the local necessity for the changes or modifications:
A. That the City of Atascadero is situated at the base of a watershed of the Santa
Lucia Mountains and that flooding of Atascadero Creek, Graves Creek, and
Salinas River results in conditions rendering fire department vehicular traffic
unduly burdensome or impossible as witnessed in major floods that occurred in
1952, 1961, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1982, and 1995. Furthermore, flood conditions
described above create the potential for overcoming the ability of the fire
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department to aid or assist in fire control, evacuations, rescues and other
emergency task demands inherent in such situations. The resulting overburdening
of fire department personnel may cause a substantial or total lack of protection
against fire for the buildings and structures located in the City of Atascadero. The
afore-described conditions support the imposition of fire protection requirements
greater than those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code and,
in particular, support the imposition of greater requirements than set forth in the
2019 California Building Code;
B. That the City of Atascadero is situated near three major faults each capable of
generating earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.5. These are the San Andreas to the
east of the City, the Nacimiento-Rinconada that crosses Hwy 101 north of the
City then parallels the City to the east, and the Hosgri to the South West. Other
faults of importance are the Huasna and West Huasna to the Southeast of the City,
the San Simeon to the Northwest. In as much as these faults are included as major
California earthquake faults, which are subject to becoming active at any time,
the City Atascadero is particularly vulnerable to devastation should such an
earthquake occur. The potential effects include isolating the City of Atascadero
from the North and South due to the potential for collapsing of freeway
overpasses or a slide on both the Cuesta and Ontario Grades and the potential for
horizontal or vertical movement of the Edna fault rendering surface travel across
the southern extremities of the city unduly burdensome or impossible. Additional
potential situations inherent in such an occurrence include broken natural-gas
mains causing structure and other fires, leakage of hazardous materials, the need
for rescues from collapsed structures, and the rendering of first aid and other
medical attention to large numbers of people. The protection of human life and
the preservation of property in the event of such an occurrence support the
imposition of fire protection requirements greater than those set forth in the
California State Building Standards Code and in particular support the imposition
of greater requirements than set forth in 2019 California Building Code;
C. That the central commercial area in the City of Atascadero consists of mixed
conditions that create the potential for possible conflagration, including
congested streets during the business day, numerous older buildings without
adequate internal fire-resistance, and contemporary low-rise buildings.
Significant spread of fire in said area will actually exceed the fire suppression
capabilities of regional firefighting personnel. The continued development of the
Atascadero commercial area and the current and potential development of high-
rise buildings pose a substantial threat of fire to human life, public safety, and the
preservation of property and support the imposition of fire protection
requirements greater than those set forth in the California State Building
Standards Code, and in particular, support the imposition of greater requirements
than set forth in 2019 California Building Code;
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D. That the City of Atascadero is bisected by a major freeway (Hwy 101), traversing
in the north/south direction and a major highway (Hwy 41) traversing in an
east/west direction. The City is also transected by a mainline railroad that
traverses in the north/south direction. It is a frequent occurrence for the
aforementioned highways and railway to support the transportation of hazardous
materials. The potential for release or threatened release of a hazardous material
along one of these routes is highly probable given the volume transported daily.
Incidents of this nature will normally require all available emergency response
personnel to prevent injury and loss of life, and to prevent as far as practicable,
property losses. Emergency personnel responding to said incidents may be unduly
impeded and delayed in accomplishing an emergency response as a result of this
situation, with the potential result of undue and unnecessary risk to the protection
of life and public safety, particularly in those buildings or structures without the
protection of automatic fire sprinklers. The above-described problems support the
imposition of fire protection requirements greater than those set forth in the
California State Building Standards Code, and in particular support the imposition
of greater requirements than set forth in the 2019 California Building Code;
E. That seasonal climatic conditions during the late summer and fall create
numerous serious difficulties in the control and protection against fire situations
in the City of Atascadero. The hot, dry weather in combination with Santa Ana
winds frequently results in wildland fires in the brush-covered slopes on the Santa
Lucia Mountains and several areas surrounding. The aforementioned areas
completely surround the City. When a fire occurs in said areas, such as occurred
in 1994, the Highway 41 fire burned for several days and entered the City, the
entirety of local fire department personnel is required to control, monitor, fight
and protect against such fire situations in an effort to protect life and preserve
property and watershed land. The same climatic conditions may result in the
concurrent occurrence of one or more fires in the more populated areas of the City
without adequate fire department personnel to protect against and control such a
situation. Therefore, the above-described findings support the imposition of fire-
protection requirements greater than those set forth in the California State
Building Standards Code, and in particular support the imposition of greater
requirements than set forth in the 2019 California Building Code;
F. That for the most part, the soils in the City of Atascadero are medium to highly
expansive in nature, and such soils may cause damage to foundations, structures
and underground utilities if not properly mitigated through known construction
techniques. Furthermore, a significant part of the City lies on hills and rolling
topography subject to earth slides and movements and present problems to
developments constructed in such areas due to surface water drainage and
disposal. The above-described conditions support the imposition of requirements
greater than those set forth in the California State Building Standards Code and,
in particular, support the imposition of greater requirements than those set forth
in the 2019 California Building Code.
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SECTION 5. CEQA. This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., because the adoption of an
ordinance regarding second units in a single-family or multifamily residential zone by a city or
county to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government Code as
set forth in Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code is a statutorily exempt activity.
SECTION 6. Approval. Title 8 (Building Code), of the Atascadero Municipal Code is
repealed and replaced as detailed in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 7. Interpretation. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve
the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance
be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth
in this Ordinance.
SECTION 8. Preservation. Repealing of any provision of the Atascadero Municipal Code
or of any previous Code Sections, does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before,
or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this
Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining
action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 9. Effect of Invalidation. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the Atascadero
Municipal Code or other City Ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such
previous Atascadero Municipal Code provision or other City Ordinance to remain in full force
and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 10. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not
affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions
of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 11. Notice. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of
this Ordinance, cause it to be entered into the City of Atascadero’s book of original ordinances,
make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting and within fifteen (15)
days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in
accordance with California law.
SECTION 12. Transmittal. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to
transmit a copy of this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required
by California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.
SECTION 13. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect on the 30th day following
its final passage and adoption.
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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on ________________,
and PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero,
State of California, on _____________.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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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Title 8
BUILDING CODE
Chapters:
1 Administrative
2 Organization and Enforcement
3 Building Code
4 Residential Code
5 Electrical Code
6 Plumbing Code
7 Mechanical Code
8 Green Building Code
9 Unsafe Buildings and Structures
10 Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation
11 Unreinforced Masonry
12 Post-Disaster Regulations
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Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATIVE
Sections:
8-1.101 Title.
8-1.102 Adoption of Codes.
8-1.103 Building Official designated.
8-1.104 Applicability for Remodel, Renovation or Repair to Existing Buildings
8-1.101 Title.
This title shall be known as the City of Atascadero Building Construction Code, Title 8 of the Atascadero
Municipal Code.
8-1.102 Adoption of Codes.
Fourteen (14) documents, each of which are on file in City offices, identified by the Seal of the City of
Atascadero, marked and designated as:
2022 Edition of the California Building Code (Volumes 1 and 2) published by the International Code Council;
2022 Edition of the California Residential Code published by the International Code Council;
2022 Edition of the California Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association;
2022 Edition of the California Mechanical Code published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials;
2022 California Plumbing Code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials;
2022 Edition of the California Green Building Code;
2022 Edition of California Energy Code;
2022 Edition of the California Historical Building Code;
2022 Edition of the California Existing Building Code;
2021 Edition of International Property Maintenance Code published by the International Code Council;
2021 Edition of the International Solar Energy Provisions and Commentary;
2021 Uniform Solar, Hydronics & Geothermal Code, Chapter 8 exclusively;
2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, omitting Section 112 and Appendix A;
2018 Rainwater Harvesting Systems, for reference only,
are hereby adopted, including chapters and sections not adopted by agencies of the State of California, and
including appendices thereto, as the Building Construction Regulations of the City of Atascadero. The provisions
of such are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter except as modified
hereinafter.
8-1.103 Chief Building Official designated.
The Chief Building Official is hereby designated as the Building Official and Code Official for the City of
Atascadero. Where the “authority having jurisdiction” is used in the adopted codes, it shall mean the Chief
Building Official.
8-1.104 Applicability for Remodel, Renovation or Repair to Existing Buildings.
When the estimated value of proposed remodel, renovation or repair work to an existing building exceeds 75%
of the current valuation for a new building, all City of Atascadero Building Construction Code (Title 8)
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requirements for new buildings, including, but not limited to, an automatic fire suppression system, wildland
interface construction requirements, Title 24 energy analysis, etc. will apply.
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Chapter 2
ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections:
8-2.101 Administration of adopted Codes.
8-2.102 Modification of Chapter 1, Division II.
8-2.101 Administration of adopted Codes.
The administration and enforcement of this title shall be in accordance with Chapter 1, Division II of the
California Building Code as adopted in Chapter 1 of this title and amended in this chapter.
(a) Unlawful Continuance Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop
work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe
condition, shall be subject to a misdemeanor violation consistent with Title 12-1.05.
(b) Authority to enforce Unsafe Building Any person who occupies or enters a building or structure
after the structure has been posted with an “Unsafe to Occupy” notice, except under the direction of
the Building Official to evaluate or perform building repairs, shall be subject to a misdemeanor
violation consistent with Title 12-1.05.
(c) Authority to enforce Restricted Use Buildings. Any person who occupies or enters a building or
structure after the structure has been posted with a “Restricted Use ” notice, except under the
direction of the Building Official to remove personal items, shall be subject to a misdemeanor
violation consistent with Title 12-1.05.
8-2.102 Modification of Chapter 1, Division II.
(b) Amend Section 105.1 and add Section 105.1.3 to read as follows:
105.1 Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair,
remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, or re-grade, re-pave, re-
surface, re-stripe or otherwise alter a parking facility, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or
cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required
permit.
105.1.3 Intermodal shipping containers and railroad cars. Railroad cars, cabooses, shipping containers,
mobile homes, and similar assemblies shall not be moved into or relocated within the City limits for
habitation, storage or any structural purpose without approval of the building official. Said structures do
not qualify as conventional construction, and therefore compliance with all applicable codes shall be
substantiated by a California licensed architect or engineer.
(c) Add Section 105.2.4 to read as follows:
One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses,
exempt from a building permit under Section 105.2 may not exceed 16 ft. in total height.
(d) Amend Section 105.3.2 to read as follows:
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be
deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued
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in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the Chief Building Official is authorized to grant one
or more extension of time for additional periods. The extensions shall be submitted in writing and
justifiable cause demonstrated.
(e) Amend Section 109.4 to read as follows:
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences work on a project
regulated by this code before obtaining necessary permits shall be subject to the following investigative
fee:
1. First offense: $100.00 investigative fee.
2. Second offense: $250.00 investigative fee.
3. Third and any consecutive offense: $500.00 investigative fee each offense.
The payment of such investigative fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other
provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
(f) Amend Appendix Section 113 to read as follows:
113 BUILDING CODE APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for
reasonable interpretations of this Code, there shall be and is hereby created a Building Code Appeals
Hearing Officer. The Building Code Appeals Hearing Officer shall be appointed consistent with Section
12-2.08(a) of the Atascadero Municipal Code.
113.1 Appeal Board Members. The City Manager of the City of Atascadero shall appoint no less than
three (3) board members and no more than five (5) members whom must be knowledgeable in building
codes, regulations, and ordinances, including specialty trades including but not limited to structural
engineering and combustible materials, when necessary. In no instance shall an appeal board member be an
employee, appointed, or elected official of the City of Atascadero.
113.2. Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent
of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this
code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form or construction is proposed. The hearing officer
shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.
113.3. Hearing procedure. Hearing procedure shall be consistent with Title 12 Chapter 2 of the Atascadero
Municipal Code.
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Chapter 3
BUILDING CODE
Section:
8-3.101 Modifications of the California Building Code.
8-3.101 Modifications of the California Building Code.
(a) Delete Chapters 7A, 27-30, 31A, 31B, and 31C
(b) Delete all Appendices in their entirety except for Appendix I and Appendix P and Appendix J
Sections 103 – 107 only
(c) Amend Section 105.2 as follows:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be
deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of
this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the
following:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage shed, playhouses and
similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11 m2).
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls and non-retaining walls, including masonry and concrete free-standing
walls, that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the
footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or
IIIA liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons
(18 925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.
6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and
not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24
inches (610 mm) deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and are installed
entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agriculture purposes, not including
service systems.
11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family
dwellings.
12. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do
not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require
additional support.
13. Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9
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inches in height.
(d) Amend Section 903.2 to read as follows:
903.2 Where Required. Refer to AMC 4-7.903.2
(e) Amend Section 1803.2 to read as follows:
1803.2 Where required. The owner or applicant shall submit geotechnical investigations reports
to the Chief Building Official in accordance with Sections 1803.3 through 1803.5.
Exceptions:
The Chief Building Official need not require a foundation and soils investigation report for one-
story, wood-frame and light-steel-frame additions to Group R occupancies of 1,000 square feet of floor
area or less, or new one-story, wood-frame and light-steel-frame detached accessory structures 1,000
square feet of floor area or less, or one-story, wood-frame and light-steel-frame additions to detached
accessory structures 1,000 square feet of floor area or less when a licensed architect or engineer provides
a foundation design and a site observation report with a statement of site suitability.
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Chapter 4
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Section:
8-4.101 Modifications to the California Residential Code.
8-4.101 Modifications to the California Residential Code.
(a) Delete all Appendices except adopt Appendices AH, AQ, AS, and AX by reference only and adopt
AZ in its entirety.
(b) Amend Section R310. as follows:
R310.5 Replacement windows for emergency escape and rescue openings. Replacement windows in
existing R Occupancy Units shall comply with the following egress requirements:
Requirements for Replacing Bedroom Windows in Existing R Occupancy Units
(A minimum of one window must comply unless there is a door opening to the exterior.)
Code Year* Opening Size** Opening Size
Height Minimum
Opening Size
Width Minimum
Maximum Sill Height
from finished floor
Prior to 1964 6 square feet (window size)
18 inches 18 inches None
1964 to 1980 5 square feet (net opening)
22 inches 22 inches 48 inches to sill
1981 to 2008 5.7 square feet (net opening)
24 inches 20 inches 44 inches to sill
2008 to present 5.7 square feet (net opening)
5.0 square feet on ground floor
24 inches 20 inches 44 inches to clear
opening
Code Year* - The year that the structure was permitted for the current occupancy use
Opening Size** - Using just the minimum height and width allowance, will not meet the required opening size
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Chapter 5
ELECTRICAL CODE
Section:
8-5.101 Modifications of the California Electrical Code.
8-5.102 Underground utility services.
8-5.101 Modifications of the California Electrical Code: Adopt all Informative Annexes.
8-5.102 Underground utility services. All new electric, telephone, television, and other communication
service connections, for all new, altered, or enlarged buildings shall be provided by underground wiring.
Extension of electric or communication distribution lines to serve such projects shall be underground wiring.
Exceptions:
1. Replacement or relocation of electric service equipment served by existing overhead wiring.
2. Where determined by the Chief Building Official to be impractical or infeasible
within the standards and practices of the utility or other companies providing such
services.
Where the utility or other company’s distribution system is underground, the service lines shall terminate at a
connection point designated by the utility company. Where the utility or other company’s distribution is
overhead, the service lines shall terminate as a pole riser on a pole designated by the utility company
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Chapter 6
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
8-6.101 Modifications of the California Plumbing Code.
8-6.101 Modifications of the California Plumbing Code.
(a) Delete all appendices except for A and (b) Amend Section 719.1 to read as follows:
719.1 A cleanout shall be placed in every building sewer within five (5) feet of each building, at all changes
in alignment or grade in excess of one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees, within five (5) feet of the junction
with the public sewer, and at intervals not to exceed one hundred (100) feet in straight runs. The cleanout
shall be made by inserting a “Y” fitting in the line and fitting the cleanout in the “Y” branch in an approved
manner. In the case of a cleanout near the junction of the public sewer, the “Y” branch riser shall be
extended to a depth of not more than one (1) foot. All other cleanouts shall be extended to finish grade.
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Chapter 7
MECHANICAL CODE
Section:
8-7.101 Modifications to the California Mechanical Code.
8-7.101 Modifications to the California Mechanical Code.
Delete all Appendices.
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Chapter 8
GREEN BUILDING CODE
Section:
8-8.101 Compliance with the California Green Building Code Recycling requirements.
8-8.101 Compliance with the California Green Building Code Recycling requirements.
(a) Persons applying for a permit from the City for new construction and building additions and
alternations shall comply with the requirements of this section and all required components of the California
Green Building Standards Code, 24 CCR, Part 11, known as CALGreen, as amended, if its project is
covered by the scope of CALGreen.
(b) For projects covered by CALGreen, the applicants must, as a condition of the City’s permit
approval, comply with the following:
(1) Where five (5) or more multifamily dwelling units are constructed on a building site, provide
readily accessible areas that serve occupants of all buildings on the site and are identified for the storage and
collection of recyclable materials container and organic materials container materials, consistent with the
three (3) or more-container collection program offered by the City/County/District, or comply with
provision of adequate space for recycling for multifamily premises and commercial premises pursuant to
Sections 4.408.1, 4.410.2, 5.408.1, and 5.410.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code, 24 CCR,
Part 11 as amended provided amended requirements are more stringent than the CALGreen requirements for
adequate recycling space effective January 1, 2020.
(2) New commercial or multifamily construction or additions resulting in more than thirty (30)
percent of the floor area shall provide readily accessible areas identified for the storage and collection of
recyclable materials container and organic materials container materials, consistent with the three (3) or
more-container collection program offered by the City/County/District, or shall comply with provision of
adequate space for recycling for multifamily premises and commercial premises pursuant to Sections
4.408.1, 4.410.2, 5.408.1, and 5.410.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code, 24 CCR, Part 11 as
amended provided amended requirements are more stringent than the CALGreen requirements for adequate
recycling space effective January 1, 2020.
(3) Comply with CALGreen requirements and applicable law related to management of construction
and demolition debris (C&D), including diversion of organic waste in C&D from disposal. Comply with all
written and published City policies and/or administrative guidelines regarding the collection, recycling,
diversion, tracking, and/or reporting of C&D.
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Chapter 9
UNSAFE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
Sections:
8-9.101 Modifications to the International Property Maintenance Code.
8-9.102 Definitions
8-9.103 Placards
8-9.101 Modifications to the International Property Maintenance Code.
Delete all appendices.
8-9.102 Definitions.
Safety Assessment. A visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of
determining the condition for continued use.
8-9.103 Placards.
(a) The following official placards shall be used to designate the condition for occupancy of buildings or
structures:
(1) Green: “Inspected—Lawful Occupancy Permitted” is to be posted on any building or structure
wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is no
damage to the building or structure.
(2) Yellow: “Restricted Use” is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged
wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued occupancy. The individual who
posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely note
the restriction on continued occupancy.
(3) Red: “Unsafe—Do Not Enter or Occupy” is to be posted on each building or structure that has been
damaged such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Buildings or structures posted with this
placard shall not be entered under any circumstances except as authorized in writing by the Chief Building
Official or authorized representative. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings at
any time. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order. The individual who posts this
placard will note in general terms the type of damaged encountered.
(b) The placard shall display the number of the ordinance codified in this chapter, and the name, address
and phone number of the jurisdiction.
(c) Once the placard has been attached to the building or structure, it shall not be removed, altered or
covered until authorized representative by the Chief Building Official. It is unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to this section.
(d) Violation of this section will be subject to AMC Title 8 Chapter 2 Section 101 (AMC 8-2.101)
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Chapter 10
WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
Sections:
8-10.101 Purpose.
8-10.102 Adoption of Codes.
8-10.103 Modification of Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
8-10.101 Purpose.
Consistent with California State law, it is the purpose of this chapter to:
(a) Promote the values and benefits of landscapes that integrate and go beyond the conservation and
efficient use of water.
(b) Establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintaining, and managing water efficient
landscapes in new construction and rehabilitated projects by encouraging the use of a watershed approach that
required cross-sector collaboration of industry, government and property owners to achieve the many benefits
possible.
(c) Establish provisions for water management practices and water wise prevention for existing
landscapes.
(d) Use water efficiently without waste by setting a Maximum Applied Water Allowance as an upper
limit for water use and reduce water use to the lowest practical amount.
8-10.102 Adoption of Code.
The administration and enforcement of this title shall be in accordance with section 490 through 495 of
Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 2.7 of the California Code of Regulations.
8-10.103 Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation requirements.
This section is intended to comply with the State’s Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance, and
standards found in 23 CCR, Division 2, Chapter 2.7.
(a) Property owners or their building or landscape designers, including anyone requiring a building or
planning permit, plan check, or landscape design review from the City, who are constructing a new (single-
family, multifamily, public, institutional, or commercial) project with a landscape requirement area greater
than five hundred (500) square feet, or rehabilitating an existing landscape under City review jurisdiction
with a total landscape area greater than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet, shall comply with
Sections 492.6(a)(3)(B), (C), (D), and (G) of the MWELO, including sections related to use of compost and
mulch as delineated in this chapter.
(b) Property owners or their building or landscape designers that meet the threshold for MWELO
compliance outlined in subsection (a) above shall:
(1) Comply with Sections 492.6 (a)(3)(B), (C), (D), and (G) of the MWELO, which requires the
submittal of a landscape design plan with a soil preparation, mulch, and amendments section to include the
following:
(i) For landscape installations, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per one thousand
(1,000) square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six (6) inches into the soil. Soils
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with greater than six (6) percent organic matter in the top six (6) inches of soil are exempt from adding
Compost and tilling.
(ii) For landscape installations, a minimum three (3) inch layer of mulch shall be applied on all
exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct
seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated. To provide habitat for beneficial insects and other
wildlife up to five (5) percent of the landscape area may be left without mulch. Designated insect habitat
must be included in the landscape design plan as such.
(iii) Organic mulch materials made from recycled or post-consumer materials shall take precedence
over inorganic materials or virgin forest products unless the recycled post-consumer organic products are not
locally available. Organic mulches are not required where prohibited by local fuel modification plan
guidelines or other applicable local ordinances.
(2) The MWELO compliance items listed in this section are not an inclusive list of MWELO
requirements; therefore, property owners or their building or landscape designers that meet the threshold for
MWELO compliance outlined in this chapter shall consult the full MWELO for all requirements.
(c) If, after the adoption of this chapter, the California Department of Water Resources, or its
successor agency, amends 23 CCR, Division 2, Chapter 2.7, Sections 492.6(a)(3)(B), (C), (D), and (G) of the
MWWELO September 15, 2015 requirements in a manner that requires City to incorporate the requirements
of an updated MWELO in a local ordinance, and the amended requirements include provisions more
stringent than those required in this section, the revised requirements of 23 CCR, Division 2, Chapter 2.7
shall be enforced.
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Chapter 11
UNREINFORCED MASONRY
Section:
8-11.101 Modifications to the California Existing Building Code.
8-11.101 Modifications to the California Existing Building Code.
Delete all appendices.
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Chapter 12
POST-DISASTER REGULATIONS
Sections:
8-12.101 Intent.
8-12.102 Application of provisions.
8-12.103 Placards.
8-12.101 Intent.
This chapter establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued
occupancy following an earthquake or other destructive event. The chapter further authorizes the Chief
Building Official and representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry to a building or structure
upon completion of a safety assessment.
8-12.102 Application of provisions.
The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by
the City of Atascadero following each destructive event. The City Council may extend the provisions as
necessary.
8-12.103 Placards.
Placards are those identified in and subject to AMC Title 8 Chapter 9 Section 103 (AMC 8-9.103)
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – City Manager’s Office
City Facility Rental Policies and Procedures Update
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Council review and approve revisions to the Facility Rental Policies and Procedures
manual to include updates to facilities available for rental, catering, and events.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Atascadero Facility Rental Policies and Procedures manual is being updated
to reflect changes that have taken place since 2016. This includes additions like the BBQ
Area #4 at Atascadero Lake Park, Pickleball Courts to Colony Park, the Zoo Garden Event
Center, and The Plaza on El Camino, along with minor adjustments to lead time for event
permits, as well as other relevant modifications.
CHANGES:
Changes are reflected throughout the document and are redlined in detail as follows:
▪ Date changes and page number adjustments made throughout the document
along with the new facilities available for rent.
▪ Minor clarifications and adjustment to Farmers Market and banners.
▪ Minor adjustments to Alcoholic Beverage Sales Policy to be in alignment with
license.
▪ Adjustments to turnaround times.
▪ Amplified sound, inflatables, and sponsorship advertising value adjustments.
▪ Contracted caterer language added back to Pavilion on the Lake in case that is
ever looked into in the future.
▪ Business License requirement eliminated as this is a standard requirement for
anyone selling products in the City of Atascadero and referred to under Permits &
Licenses.
▪ Compost container requirement added under clean up and trash disposal.
▪ CMS added for signage when traffic control is needed.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
Council may provide staff direction on any desired adjustments to the Facility Rental
Policies and Procedures manual.
ATTACHMENTS:
Facility Rental Policies and Procedures manual – redlined with 2023 updates
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
FACILITY RENTAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES
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FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL
ANZA ESTATES:
Equestrian Arena:
No facilities.
ATASCADERO LAKE PARK:
Alvord Field (Babe Ruth):
High school-sized baseball field with field lights, bleachers, and restrooms. Seasonal availability.
Barbeque Area #1:
Barbeque pit with seating for approximately 150 people. Electricity and lights available.
Barbeque Area #2:
Barbeque pit with seating for approximately 150 people. Electricity and lights available.
Barbeque Area #3:
Barbeque pit with seating for approximately 50 people. Electricity available. No lights.
Barbeque Area #4:
Barbeque pit with seating for approximately 24 people. Electricity available. No lights.
Bandstand:
Covered stage suitable for outdoor concerts. Electricity and lights available.
Gazebo:
An area suitable for outdoor wedding ceremonies. Chairs available for rent. No electricity or lights available.
Zoo Garden Event Center: 5,700 Sq. Ft. outdoor facility, suitable for a variety of events. Electricity and lights available. Maximum capacity standing 1,140 and banquet capacity 350.
Pavilion:
10,000 Sq. Ft. facility, suitable for receptions, dances, meetings, and special events. Kitchen facility and
several various sized meeting rooms available. (See page 12 for room capacities)
Ranger House/Meeting Room:
A house setting with a conference room. Kitchen and bathroom available. Maximum capacity 20 people. 500 Sq Ft.
Veteran's Memorial:
Grass area surrounding the Memorial site. Two light poles in grass area with electricity. Group picnic area to be
developed.
CITY HALL:
Public Meeting Room (Conference Room #104 & #106):
Available for rental from 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday - Friday ONLY. Room #104 seats 24 people with meeting room
tables and Room #106 seats 29 people. Access to public restrooms. Audio/visual available.
City Hall Council Chambers (Upper Rotunda):
Available for rental from 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday - Friday ONLY. Seats 200 people assembly style. Access
to public restrooms. Audio/visual available. For special events and weddings in the Upper Rotunda, please refer to the
Historic Atascadero City Hall Saturday and Sunday rentals policy.
COLONY PARK:
Softball Fields #1 and #2:
Two youth-sized softball fields. No field lighting. Bleachers and restrooms are available. Seasonal
availability.
Barbeque Area:
Four 4 small barbeque pits and one large barbeque pit with shade and seating for approximately 20 people per pit. Adjacent
to outdoor basketball courts. Restrooms may NOT be available depending on rental time/day.
Pickleball Courts:
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Four pickleball courts available to rent by the hour or day. No lighting. Restrooms available.
Basketball Courts:
One full and one-half outdoor basketball courts available to rent by the hour. Lights and electricity available. Restrooms
available.
Bocce Ball Courts:
Three ADA accessible courts available to rent by the hour. No lights. Restrooms available.
COLONY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER:
Conference Room:
Meeting room with a maximum capacity of 25 people. Equipped with 12 lap top computers and white board.
Arts & Crafts Room:
Classroom designed for art classes with stools, tables and sinks with a maximum capacity of 39 people.
Dance & Exercise Room:
Dance room with a maximum capacity of 50 people. Equipped with mirrors, dance bars and spring floor.
Gymnasium:
Full size gymnasium with a maximum capacity of 450 sport, 600 banquet. Equipped with 6 basketball hoops,
scoreboard, bleachers, volleyball nets, referee stands, illuminated score table, optional floor cover and other
sport or banquet options.
Teen Center:
Includes games such as air hockey ping pong, and Xbox. Available in 2-hour increments on Saturdays only.
PALOMA CREEK PARK:
Softball Fields #1 and #2: Two adult-sized softball fields with field lighting, bleachers, and restrooms.
Sports Open Fields: Two large multi-purpose open space fields suitable for sports activities or special events.
Baseball Field (Little League): Fenced, youth-sized baseball field with bleachers. Seasonal availability.
Group BBQ Area: BBQ pit with seating for approximately 75 people. No lights.
Equestrian Arena:
Multi-purpose equestrian arena available for daily use and special events. Arena lighting and announcer's
booth may be rented upon availability and Railhead Riders approval.
Barbeque at Equestrian Arena:
Barbeque area with 3 tables to accommodate 25 people. Reservations are not required.
PAVILION:
Great Room:
Lakeview room with a maximum capacity of 300 banquet, 250 reception, 400 assembly/theatre.
Rotary Room: Lakeview room with a maximum capacity of 200 banquet, 150 reception, and 250 assembly/theatre.
Gronstrand Room: Lakeview room accommodates a maximum of 75 banquet, 100 assembly/theatre.
Community Room: Meeting room accommodates a maximum of 40 people classroom style or 70 assembly/theatre.
STADIUM PARK:
Large, undeveloped area suitable for special events. No barbeque, electricity or restroom facilities available.
Available seasonally based upon fire season.
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SUNKEN GARDENS PARK:
Large, multi-purpose grass area adjacent to City Administration Building, suitable for special events. No
barbeque facility or restrooms available.
THE PLAZA ON EL CAMINO:
Large, multi-purpose area located across from Sunken Gardens on El Camino Real. The area sits next to La Plaza and adjacent
to the Atascadero High School pedestrian tunnel. This area is suitable for special events. No
barbeque facility or restrooms available.
GENERAL CONDITIONS GOVERNING USE OF FACILITIES
The following conditions shall govern the use of facilities, which are administered by the City of Atascadero.
AVAILABILITY OF FACILITIES:
When use of facilities does not conflict with the City's operations, programs, activities, or maintenance schedule, they
shall be available for use by individuals or groups.
Reservations will be granted at the discretion of the City Manager, or designee, on a first-come, first-served basis for no more
than one year in advance.
Applications for use of public facilities will be approved based on availability, without discrimination or regard to the
applicant's viewpoint or subject matter, including religious or political viewpoints or subject matter. In the case of
conflicting usage, facility authorization is at the discretion of the City Manager, or designee.
GENERAL POLICY:
It is the objective of the City that facilities are primarily used by groups and individuals for community
recreation activities regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, economic status, or area of residence
of said group and/or individual.
RULES OF ENFORCEMENT:
The City Manager, or designee, shall enforce, or cause to have enforced, the provisions herein; and shall have the authority to
deny use of any facility to an individual or group who refuses to comply with the rules and regulations.
RIGHT OF FULL ACCESS:
City staff has the right of full access to activities at all times to ascertain compliance with rules, regulations, City
and state laws.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Dawn to Dusk: Outdoor facilities without lighting
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.: Outdoor facilities with lighting
6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight: Indoor facilities (excluding City Hall meeting room or Council Chambers)
The above are the standard hours of operation, unless extended by authorization of the City Manager, or designee.
SUPERVISION:
A City of Atascadero employee shall be in attendance at any indoor facility whenever it is deemed necessary by the City Manager,
or designee. Said City employee will determine if all rules, regulations, and laws governing use of the facilities
are being complied with. However, primary responsibilities for conformance with said rules, regulations, and laws rest
with the permittee.
CEREMONIAL OCCASIONS:
There shall be NO use of City facilities that will unconstitutionally discourage or discriminate against any religious sect, church, or
sectarian
denominationindividual or group protected by Federal or State law. Performances, activities, services and presentations conducted or given
at facilities shall not
unconstitutionally promote, support, or discourage particular religious or philosophical beliefs.
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CAPACITY OF FACILITIES:
Permittee shall not admit a greater number of persons than the maximum capacity posted or documented on the facility
confirmation. Premises and events are subject to inspection by the Fire Marshall.
CONCESSIONS:
The City of Atascadero reserves all concession rights. Programs, records, tapes, books, and related items may be sold in conjunction with
an event if they relate to a performance or meeting if prior written approval has been received. Arrangements must be made in advance,
and may be subject to a payment of a percentage of the gross receipts, which will be determined by the City Manager, or designee. Business
licenses are required for concessions on City property.
For profit vendor concessions that take place at the Pavilion are subject to a 10% sales fee.
ADMISSION CHARGES:
Unless specifically stated and approved in the permit, it is understood that activities or events will not be benefit affairs,
that no admission will be charged, that no tickets will be sold, and that no collection or donation will be made.
Charitable Fundraisers at the Veteran's Memorial are exempt from this policy.
DISPLAYING COMMERCIAL WRITTEN MATERIALS (SIGNS, POSTERS, ETC):
No written commercial or advertising materials or signs shall be placed in, on, or distributed about parks/facilities,
except by special agreement approved by the City Manager, or designee.
The Veteran's Memorial facility is exempt from this if it is in conjunction with a charitable sponsorship of an event,
during the time of the event only.
DISPLAYING NON-COMMERCIAL WRITTEN MATERIALS (PAMPHLETS, POSTERS, ETC.):
Non-commercial written material shall not be affixed to any park structure. Such material is allowed only in
conjunction with a permitted event. It shall not be displayed or offered in a manner to cause damage to the park
structures, flora, or facilities; nor shall the material create a litter, safety, or access problem. The distributor of material
shall be responsible for cleaning up any litter caused by the display or distribution of this material.
SIGNAGE:
Posting of signage related to advertising any event on City-owned property must be authorized by the City Manager, or
designee.
If advertising signage is approved, signs can only be placed at the facility where the event is to be held. No signage is
allowed to be posted on streets, utility poles, traffic signs, or other traffic control devices. Signs can only be posted a
maximum of 20 days prior to the event, and are required to be removed immediately after the event. Signs shall be
reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department staff for professional quality. Sign maximum size is 20 square
feet. Directional and safety signage is allowed at the event site only. Refer to the City's Sign Ordinance for further details.
TEMPORARY BANNER(S):
1. Banner Permit Procedures:
a. A banner permit is required for all organizations or individuals reserving the Sunken Gardens and
Atascadero Lake Park temporary banner holders. These general procedures shall also apply to the
flag holders on El Camino Real, along the front of the Sunken Gardens. The flags shall only be allowed for display
for one day only, during an event. No temporary banners shall be permitted at these facilities that are not displayed
in the banner holders. Unauthorized banners will be taken down.
b. All banner permit requests for the Sunken Gardens and Atascadero Lake Park Temporary Banner
Holders shall be authorized by the Deputy City Manager, or designee, and subject to availability. Application forms
are available at the Colony Park Community Center.
c. A written application is required by applicant, and must be submitted before a reservation will
be considered.
d. Banner permits for the Sunken Gardens and Atascadero Lake Park Temporary Banner Holders shall
be made in the order of receipt of application by the Deputy City Manager and subject to the availability of the
facility. Specific date reservations can be submitted a maximum of one (1) calendar year in advance
from date of application. Temporary event banners for City and City sponsored activities have priority. If the Farmers
Market needs to have banners in place, they will be allowed to be placed over In the event the Farmers Market
returns to the Sunken Gardens, the Farmer's Market banners will be placed over all permitted banners on Wednesdays
only, and will be removed the same day.
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e. Only banners announcing events or activities taking place in the Sunken Gardens/Colony
District may be displayed in the Sunken Gardens. Only banners for events or activities taking
place at the Atascadero Lake Park/Zoo may be displayed in the Lake Park banner holders. Only when space
allows, will banners be approved announcing events or activities taking place in opposite locations. Events and
activities taking place in their geographic locations will have priority over the banner locations.
f. A permit will not be issued under the following conditions:
i. Insufficient Notice – When City staff cannot be scheduled, facilities prepared,
or other conditions relating to such use cannot be completed in the time between the date of
the request and the proposed event.
ii. When Temporary Banners are Posted Prior to Approval - When a temporary event banner
has been posted on the Sunken Gardens or Atascadero Lake Park Banner Holders prior to
receiving approval.
2. Temporary Event Banner Requirements:
a. All temporary event banners mounted on the Sunken Gardens and Atascadero Lake Park Temporary
banner holders must comply with the conditions and requirements specified:
i. Banners intended for the announcement of community special events and activities
conducted by organizations only. For-profit/commercial banners will not be allowed.
Banners of a political nature (for candidates, political events and messages) are prohibited.
ii. Banners may be posted 21 days prior to the event and no sooner.
iii. The permit holder is responsible for posting and removing the temporary event banner.
iv. Banners must be removed within one day after the event. If the banner is left up more
than one day after the event, City personnel will remove the banner and a $25 fee will
be charged per the City’s Fee Schedule. The banner will not be released to the owner until the fee
is paid.
b. Banners must be: Width - 8 ft., height - 3 ft. and be of professional quality. Banners at the Atascadero Lake Park area
must be 2-sided.
c. All temporary event banners must be posted on the established banner holders only, unless expressly
approved by the Deputy City Manager.
3. Cancellation of Permit by the City:
a. A permit may be cancelled based upon any of the following conditions:
i. If the permit is found to contain false or misleading information.
ii. If any individual, group, member or guest willfully, or through gross negligence, mistreats
the facility/equipment, or violates any of the rules, policies, regulations, terms and
conditions established for use of the facility.
iii. If the banner is torn, ripped or unsightly. If the content of the banner is offensive to the
public.
iv. If permittee defaults on, or has not completed all conditions and requirements for use of the
temporary banner holders.
v. If the temporary event banner holder is needed for public necessity or emergency use.
STORAGE:
No receipt, handling, care, or custody of property of any kind shipped, or otherwise delivered to any facility, either
prior to, during, or subsequent to the use of facilities by any permittee is allowed, unless authorized by the City Manager, or
designee. The City or its officers, agents, or employees shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury of such
property.
DAMAGE:
Permittee will be responsible for all damage to facility, and shall be responsible for reimbursement to the City for any
loss or damage to City property caused by such use.
CLEAN-UP:
Permittee is responsible for leaving the facility in a clean and orderly condition. A portion or all of the security deposit
may be withheld if the facility is not left clean and without damage to furnishings. At specific facilities, a cleaning fee
may be charged at the City Manager's discretion.
EQUIPMENT USE:
Special requests for equipment should be noted on the permit application. At specific facilities, an equipment rental fee
may be charged.
DANCES:
Dances will be allowed at the discretion of the City Manager, or designee. Persons under 21 will not be permitted at dances serving
alcoholic beverages.
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Dances for minors require chaperones over 21 years of age to be present during the entire event at a ratio of 1
chaperone to 25 minors, unless amended by the City Manager, or designee. Security guards may also be required at the
discretion of the City Manager, or designee.
DECORATIONS OR STAGE PROPS:
Existing facility decorations may not be removed without the prior approval of the City Manager, or designee.
When decorating, DO NOT fasten any decorations to light fixtures. Scotch tape, masking tape, hold-it, thumb tacks,
staples, etc., are not allowed. Only exception is packaging painterspainters’ tape. Decorations belonging to the permittee must be disposed
of immediately after the event. Any decorations left may be discarded by the City staff, and the removal effort could affect the amount
of the security deposit refunded.
Exit doors, exit lights, fire alarm sending stations, wet standpipe hose cabinets, and fire extinguishers shall not be
concealed or obstructed by any decorative material or props. Use of candles or fuel lamps is prohibited at all indoor
facilities except the Pavilion, if Fire Department requirements are met.
Any special effects, including curtains, hangings, or props shall be made of non-flammable material and approved by
the Fire Marshall.
PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR:
Illegal and immoral activities, the use of obscene language, gestures or behavior shall not be permitted at any time.
SMOKING:
City Ordinance No. 235 prohibits smoking in all City-owned indoor facilities. Smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of
any public entrance.
City Ordinance No. 543 prohibits smoking and tobacco products in the Charles Paddock Zoo and in the City's outdoor
recreation areas and parks. Smoking is permitted in paved parking lots only.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES POLICY:
Individuals or organizations may request permission to sell alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the use of
City facilities, only exception is the City (except the City Administration Building, which will need approval of the City Manager, or
designee). Permittee shall follow the procedures hereinafter set
forth. It shall be the full responsibility of the individual or organization to contact the Department of Alcoholic
Beverages to determine the exact requirements pertinent to the type of use.
1. Groups or individuals wishing to sell alcoholic beverages must submit an application for permit to use
City facilities a minimum of twenty (20) business days prior to the event. Applications may be
obtained at the Atascadero City Hall.
2. The City Manager, or designee, approves or disapproves all requests for the sale of alcoholic beverages at City
facilities.
3. If approved, a completed ABC form (ABC -221-2010) will be provided to the City for signature to the Deputy City Manager
will be signed and approved. Once signatures are completed, the ABC form will be returned to the permittee for submittal to
the Department of Alcoholic Beverages.
4. A copy of the final Department of Alcoholic Beverages sales permit must be presented to the Deputy City Manager a minimum
of five ten (510) business days prior to confirmation for use of the facility.
5. A copy of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 dollars, listing the City as additional insured,
for the date(s) of the event, is required prior to confirmation for the use of the facility.
6. Security guards will be required for any event selling or serving alcoholic beverages in any City facility.
FACILITY POLICIES FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
Sale of alcoholic beverages are not allowed in City parks and facilities unless specifically designated. Authorization to
sell alcoholic beverages at all City facilities may be requested in coordination with a facility request application for a
special event. If alcoholic beverages are for sale, a permit from the State of California, Alcohol Beverage Control, will
be required. Proof of liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) is also required for the sale
of alcoholic beverages, naming the City as an additional insured. No one under the age of 21 is allowed to consume
alcoholic beverages. Authorization for such a permit will be at the discretion of the City Manager, or designee.
Pavilion & Colony Park Community Center Alcohol Policy:
• Hard Liquor is NOT permitted. Beer, wine and champagne are permitted at functions including weddings, birthday
parties, and other private events.
• A certified bartender is required to serve alcohol at all Pavilion and Colony Park Community Center
functions. The Pavilion Coordinator may waive this requirement if the event is a "low risk", non-profit
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function and a sober supervisor is present to serve the alcohol and monitor consumption.
• State certified security guards are a requirement at all events in which alcohol is served. A minimum of one security guard
is required per 100 guests. Additional security guards may be required at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Security
guard(s) are required to remain on site until all guests and renters have left the premises. The expense for said security
guard(s) shall be assumed by the permittee. Security guard requirements may be waived at the discretion of the Chief of
Police for low risk, non-profit events of two hours or less.
• Special event insurance must be purchased at all events in which alcohol is served. The insurance
includes a general liability and liquor liability premiums. Insurance may be purchased through the City
of Atascadero as an additional insured for one million dollars ($1,000,000).
• No alcohol of any kind may be served to minors.
Major Special Events Alcohol Sales:
• If alcohol is sold at a major special event, the applicant is responsible for providing to the City of
Atascadero, and to post at the event, a copy of the State Alcoholic Beverages Sales Permit. To secure this
permit, the applicant must provide the ABC License form for City signatures and submit to the Alcoholic Beverage
Commission for approval. The City will need to receive the final approved ABC License before the event can take place.
• State certified security guards are a requirement at all events in which alcohol is served. A minimum of two security guards
are required per 500 guests. Additional security guards may be required at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Security
guard(s) are required to remain on site until all guests and renters have left the premises. The expense for said security
guard(s) shall be assumed by the permittee.
ABANDONED EQUIPMENT:
Any equipment, effects, or decorations of the permittee remaining on the premises after the expiration of the permit will
be deemed abandoned and disposed of by the City.
PERMITS AND LICENSES:
The permittee has the responsibility to obtain any additional permits and/or licenses required by City ordinances or
State laws, and shall furnish evidence of having obtained same to the City of Atascadero.
AMPLIFIED SOUND AT INDOOR FACILITY:
Amplified sound is allowed in certain indoor City facilities, upon the approval of the Director City Manager, or designee, and are also
subject to approval by the Atascadero Police Department. Amplified sound is allowed in indoor facilities from 8:00
a.m. to 12:00 a.m., unless extended by the Director City Manager, or designee.
AMPLIFIED SOUND AT OUTDOOR FACILITIES:
Amplified sound is not allowed at outside facilities, unless authorized specifically by the City Manager, or designee, or
unless the request meets one of the following criteria:
1. The amplified sound is conducted during an approved Major Special Event. All provisions of the Major
Special Event policies must be met.
2. The amplified sound is conducted at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand and the Zoo Garden Event Center on Fridays,
Saturdays, Sundays
from noon until 9:00 p.m.
3. The amplified sound is associated with the annual City-sponsored Concerts in the Park Series.
4. The permit holder is required to immediately comply with requests by City staff to reduce the sound
volume. Failure to comply will result in denial of future requests for amplified sound by the permit
holder.
5. Amplified sound is not allowed in outdoor areas at Colony Park due to the nearby residences, unless authorized by the City
Manager or designee.
INFLATABLE BOUNCER POLICY (OUTDOOR FACILITIES):
Inflatable bouncers are only authorized in the following City of Atascadero facilitiesparks:
• Atascadero Lake Park - Next to large reservation areas only, unless associated with a major special event.
• Sunken Gardens Park
• Colony Park BBQ Area
• The Plaza on El Camino
The following rules apply:
1. Use of an inflatable bouncer is ONLY allowed with reservation of a park site.
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2. If site has electrical outlets, they must be used to power the inflatable bouncer and the additional utilities fee
will apply. If site does not have an electrical outlet or if electricity is not able to support the requirements of the
inflatable bouncer, a "quiet" style generator must be provided.
3. Only ONE inflatable bouncer is allowed in a park, per day, unless special authorization is given by the
City Manager, or designee.
4. Stakes are strictly prohibited in City parks. All inflatable bouncers are to be weighted down.
5. The City of Atascadero must have a valid copy of the vendor's liability insurance policy on file.
6. Inflatable bouncers with water features are strictly prohibited in all parks.
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
In order that activities at City facilities can best be enjoyed by everyone, basic rules of good conduct must be observed.
These include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. All City ordinances must be observed.
2. Gambling, the use of obscene language, dangerous conduct, unusually loud amplified music, or any other
activity that creates a disturbance will not be permitted.
3. The sale of alcoholic beverages without the proper permits is prohibited.
4. No equipment or furnishings shall be removed from a facility without the City Manager, or designee, approval.
5. Animals are not allowed in City buildings, except for service animals for the disabled, unless the City Manager, or
designee, approval has been given.
6. Organized flea markets and rummage sales are permitted in the Sunken Gardens, no more than twice a year.
Flea Markets need to be organized by a non-profit organization, with clearly marked spaces, subject to the
approval of the City Manager, or designee.
Failure to comply with the rules and regulations may result in termination of a facility use permit. FEE AND PERMIT PROCEDURES
1. A Facility Use Permit is required for all groups or individuals reserving City facilities.
2. All use permit requests for usage of City facilities shall be authorized by the City Manager,
or designee, and subject to the availability of the facility. Application forms are available at the Atascadero
City Hall or online at www.atascadero. org.
3. A written application is required by applicant, and payment submitted before a reservation date can be
considered.
4. In the case of a group or organization, it is recommended that one spokesperson be designated, and all arrangements made
through this representative.
5. Reservations shall be made in the order of receipt of application by the City and subject to the
availability of the facility. All required fees must be paid prior to the facility being utilized.
Specific date reservations can be submitted a maximum of one (1) calendar year in advance from date of
application. Pavilion reservations can be submitted a maximum of eighteen (18) calendar months in advance
from the date of application.
Continuing multiple-date reservations can be submitted for a maximum time period of one (1) calendar year in
advance from date of application.
Recognized non-profit organizations (see Classification of Users Section) continuing multiple-date
reservations are to be submitted for a maximum time period of one (1) calendar year in advance.
6. A non-refundable reservation deposit is required on certain City facilities and is due at the time of permit
application submittal. This deposit will be applied towards the facility usage fee if the application is
approved. If an application is not accepted, the reservation deposit will be refunded to applicant in full. If
event is cancelled by applicant, the reservation deposit will not be refunded.
7. A security deposit may be required at certain facilities and must be paid in full twenty (20) business days
prior to the facility being confirmed. This fee shall be refunded only if the facility is left clean and without
damage to the building or its furnishings. The City reserves the right to retain all or part of the security
deposit if facility is left unclean or damaged, or the Police Department is dispatched to the event. If event runs
over the agreed-upon time, fees will be deducted from the security deposit.
8. All facility use rental fees are due a minimum of twenty (20) business days prior to the event date. If all
rental fees are not paid within this time period, the facility application may be canceled and the reservation
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deposit (if applicable) will be retained in whole by the City.
9. All other permits, insurance certificates, licenses, etc., required in relation to a facility use permit are to be
submitted a minimum of twenty (20) business days prior to the event date. Only exception is the Alcohol Beverage Commission
alcohol license that is due five (5) days prior to the event date.
10. Rental time period must include decorating and cleanup time. Rental time is adjusted to the next full half
hour. The facility must be vacated promptly at the time specified on the permit.
11. When applicable, persons utilizing City facilities are to receive necessary City keys from the Department of
Public Works immediately prior to the scheduled facility use. All keys must be returned to the
Department by the first business day after the rental. A key deposit of $50.00 may be charged.
12. At special events, City staff may be assigned to assist at a rate of their fully allocated hourly rate. This fee
must be paid prior to the event date.
13. Permits granted on a continuing basis are valid for a maximum period of twelve (12) months.
14. Fees for indoor facilities will be based on a one-hour minimum rental time frame. Fees for the Pavilion will
be based on a four-hour minimum on Friday and Sunday. (See page 15 for facility minimum charge.)
15. A permit will not be issued under the following conditions:
Insufficient Notice: When City staff cannot be scheduled, facilities prepared, or other conditions
relating to such use cannot be completed in the time between the date of the request and the date of the
proposed event.
For Hazardous Activities: When permittee has mistreated a facility or violated facility use policies during a
previous occupancy.
When Event Publicized Prior to Approval: When an event has been publicized prior to receiving approval
for facility use and the facility is not available.
16. CANCELLATION OF PERMIT:
BY PERMITTEE:
To cancel a reservation or change the date of a facility usage permit, the permittee must give a minimum of
twenty (20) business days written notice for all indoor/outdoor facility reservations. A reservation deposit (if
applicable) may be transferred, but is not refundable if permittee cancels. A reservation change or
modification fee, based on the City's current fee schedule, will be applied.
To change the time of an event, a minimum of 7 days noticedays’ notice is required and a reservation change or
modification fee, based on the City's current fee schedule, will be applied.
In the case of inclement weather, for outdoor facility reservations, the applicant may request a refund of usage
fees, subject to an administrative fee, or reschedule the reservation date.
BY THE CITY:
A permit may be canceled for any of the following conditions:
A. If the permit is found to contain false or misleading information.
B. If the use or proposed use will be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the City, or
to the efficient operation of the facility for the public welfare.
C. If any individual, group, member or guest willfully, or through gross negligence, mistreats the
equipment/facility, or violates any of the rules, policies, regulations, terms and conditions established
for use of the facility.
D. Failure to make rental fee payments within the minimum time provided.
E. If permittee defaults on, or has not completed, all conditions and requirements for use of a facility.
F. If the facility is needed for public necessity or emergency use.
G. If required permits and/or licenses are not obtained.
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FEES
CLASSIFICATION OF USERS:
Facility users are classified by group type. The classification of users is for the purpose of determining fees and charges
for facility rental.
When a facility use application is approved, an hourly or set fee shall be charged in accordance with the user's
classification.
CLASSIFICATION A (Non-Profit/Government Rate):
This class encompasses incorporated non-profit/governmental organizations recognized for fee discounts by the City.
Groups in this class, whose activities are not for profit, provide a community service for the residents of the City of
Atascadero. Organizations must have a minimum of 51 percent Atascadero residents as members. (This requirement
may be waived if the organization is providing a public service to Atascadero residents). This class is intended for the
normal activities of non-profit service clubs and similar organizations. Reservations and security deposits will be
charged, if applicable. All non-profit 501 (c) (3) organizations will be charged the same fee for leasing or usage of
public facilities, irrespective of the applicant's viewpoint or subject matter, including religious or political viewpoints or
subject matter.
CLASSIFICATION B (Private/Commercial/Resident):
This class includes private parties for individuals or families who reside within the boundaries of Atascadero City
limits. This class includes commercial and private groups whose activities are for financial gain, or groups conducting
religious, political or union meetings. Reservations and security deposits will be charged, if applicable.
CLASSIFICATION C (Private/Commercial/Non-Resident):
This class includes private parties for individuals or families who reside outside the boundaries of the Atascadero City
limits. This class includes commercial and private groups, whose activities are for financial gain, or groups conducting
religious, political or union meetings. This class may also include non-profit groups with less than 51% Atascadero
residents. Reservations and security deposits will be charged, if applicable.
Field rental fees will be at full rate for ALL user groups, regardless of classification.
CO-SPONSORED STATUS AND SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORSHIP CRITERIA:
The purpose of establishing Co-Sponsored Status or Special Event Sponsorship Criteria is to be able to attract a variety of events and
travel shows to the City.
Co-Sponsored Status:
Due to the cost of operations and maintenance, fee waivers are generally discouraged. However, on a case-by-case
basis, events by other government agencies or non-profit organizations may qualify for co-sponsored status with the City. Co-Sponsored
events are events that attract local and county residents as well as tourism to our City. These are events that are marketed both inside
and/or outside the area to bring visitors to Atascadero. Events qualifying for Co-Sponsored Status may be eligible for fee waivers. Fee
waivers will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
In order to qualify for Co-Sponsored Status, the event must meet one or all of the following criteria and be approved by the Deputy City
Manager – Promotions, Outreach & Events:
1. Governmental cooperation.
2. The event might otherwise be conducted by the City of Atascadero and directly benefits City of Atascadero facilities,
programs or services.
3. The event is conducted by an organization with a formal agreement with the City to conduct such events or activities.
Special Event Sponsorship Criteria:
Special Events Sponsorship applies to events where the City is working collaboratively with the event organizers to cross promote the
City in their marketing efforts, as well as bring new events to our area. Though these events might already be established elsewhere,
there may be an interest to add or bring an event that would be new to the City, drawing media value that reaches a considerable amount
of people in and outside the County. The venue may be offered as part of the value of the sponsorship program being considered.
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In order to qualify for a Special Event Sponsorship, the event must meet the following criteria and be approved by the Deputy City
Manager – Promotions, Outreach & Events:
1. New and emerging events may be considered based on these criteria:
o Regional appeal.
o National or Tourism appeal.
o Event has promotional ability:
▪ Secured marketing funds to promote event via a solid advertising campaign that provides exposure over
a minimum of two media vehicles.
▪ Media exposure is measureable and includes at a minimum a City logo and/ or City tourism logo. Logo
is included on event website, and logo is included in all promotional material and in all media where the
event is promoted (i.e., print, radio, television, online, etc.)
▪ Other sponsors.
o Potential for growth and sustainability.
2. If the event qualifies, the City may provide the following as part of the sponsorship:
o Venue options to be determined (i.e., The Pavilion, Sunken Gardens, Atascadero Lake Park/Bandstand, Zoo
Garden Event Center, The Plaza on El Camino).
o City Press Release to promote the event to the Media for Editorial exposure.
o At a minimum included on City’s Facebook and Website and Visit Atascadero’s Website Event Page. Inclusion
on our Visit Atascadero’s social media pages Website and Facebook pages is not a guarantee and is subject to the
type of event as it must be tourism specific to be included on the outward facing anything related to “Visit
Atascadero” social media pages..”
If the special event does not meet the above guidelines, regular Rental Rates that apply to the venue being considered for the inquiring
organization will apply. If it does qualify, there will be a sponsorship agreement that will be completed detailing sponsor obligations
and the City of Atascadero obligations.
The Veteran's Memorial reservation fee will be waived for use of the Veteran's Memorial by Veteran's organizations,
individual Veteran's or families of Veterans for services and events. No security deposit will be required.
EXPLANATION OF BASIC FEES
Fees have been established considering that only the basic facility is to be furnished. This includes:
1. Normal utilities
2. Normal maintenance
3. Standard table and chair set-up
4. General supervision
ADDITIONAL CHARGES:
Charges may be assessed over the standard City fee schedule for additional set-up, supervision or technical support
provided by City staff.
INDOOR FACILITY MINIMUM CHARGE:
Fees for indoor facility reservations are based on an hourly rate. There is a minimum of two (2) hours rental fee for
the Pavilion Gronstrand and Rotary Rooms. All other meeting rooms may be reserved for a one (1) hour minimum
rental fee. There is a Four (4) hour minimum on Friday and Sunday at the Pavilion. Non-profit groups must reserve
the Pavilion for a minimum of twelve (12) hours on Saturdays. Private group rentals on Saturdays are a flat fee for the
entire day. Rooms may be booked at an hourly rate (with a 4- hour minimum) on Saturdays if the reservation is made
within 30 days of the event.
OUTDOOR FACILITY MINIMUM CHARGE:
Usage fees are charged for reserving various City outdoor facilities. Fee rates do not include equipment unless
specifically stated.
No facility usage fee is charged to City-sponsored softball teams for reserving City softball fields for softball practice.
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SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES
The City of Atascadero encourages organized sports tournaments for youth and adults, utilizing City recreational facilities. The
following guidelines include application procedures, general information and fees.
TOURNAMENT APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Submittal of tournament application form, approval of proposed tournament dates, location, fields used,
and payment of application fees.
2. Sponsor to meet with Community Services staff no later than one (1) week prior to tournament to review
event schedule, services requested, and options desired. Fees for the services and options are listed in
the current City of Atascadero Fee Schedule.
3. Managers are responsible for their dumpster fees.
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FOOD SERVICE POLICY
FACILITIES SUITED FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE:
Pavilion on the Lake:
Catering services are available through a caterer of the renter’s choice unless the City is in contract with an exclusive caterer. When no
catering service is contracted by the City, outside caterers are welcome and must be licensed and insured.
Copies of all documentation must be provided to the Pavilion Coordinator prior to the event date.
When a catering service is contracted with the City, that caterer will become the exclusive on-site caterer for Pavilion events. No
additional kitchen rental is required by the renter when the contracted catering service is used. The kitchen is
included with the Saturday rental but must be rented separately (if needed) for the Friday or Sunday wedding
packages or event rentals. If a caterer is under contract with the City, specific guidelines will apply.
Renters may have the option to rent the kitchen (if available) and prepare their own food without the services of
an outside commercial caterer. Accessories such as plates and utensils are not included as part of the kitchen
rental.
Picnic Areas:
Barbeque pits, electricity outlets and water are available.
FOOD PREPARATION FOR SALE:
Individuals or organizations may request permission to sell or collect donations for providing food services at the
above locations.
Permittee shall follow the procedures hereinafter set forth. It shall be the full responsibility of the individual or
organization to contact San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Services to determine the exact requirements pertinent to the type
of use.
1. Individuals or organizations wishing to sell or collect donations for food services must submit
an application for a permit to use a City facility a minimum of twenty (20) business days prior
to the event. Applications may be obtained at the Atascadero City Hall, or online at
www.atascadero.org. The sale of food or beverages on City property must not conflict with
existing concessions or contracts already in place for City facilities.
2. The City Manager, or designee, shall approve or disapprove all requests for the sale or collection of
donations for food services at City facilities.
3. If approved, the applicant will be required to contact San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Services to receive a
permit for food sales for a temporary event.
4. A copy of the San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Services permit must be provided to the Division a minimum
of five (5) ten (10) business days prior to confirmation for use of the facility.
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MAJOR SPECIAL EVENT PROCEDURES
Individuals, organizations, or businesses may request the use of Atascadero Lake Park, Sunken Gardens Park, Stadium
Park or the Veteran's Memorial for major special events.
Applicants may request permission to hold a major special event by submitting an "Outdoor Facility Use Agreement
Application." Applications describing the event details are to be submitted to Atascadero City Hall.
DEFINITION OF MAJOR SPECIAL EVENT:
The City Manager, or designee, based on one or more of the following criteria may determine Major Special Event status:
1. Estimated attendance of over 250 people.
2. The event organizers will receive fees or donations.
3. Amplified music or entertainers will be present.
4. Paid entertainment will be present.
5. Food or alcoholic beverages are to be sold.
6. Special event involves special security or public safety controls.
7. Precludes any other uses at the Park or Facility.
APPROVAL PROCESS:
If Major Special Event Status is determined, it is at the discretion of the City Manager, or designee, to approve or
deny the event application. Recommendations and comments will be sought from the Police, Fire and Public Works
Departments and the Recreation Division prior to approval by the City Manager, or designee.
If a group picnic area, the bandstand or the gazebo have already been reserved at the Atascadero Lake Park, the
application may not be approved.
STATE AND COUNTY REQUIREMENTS AND PERMITS:
If approved, the applicant will be notified and a confirmed permit will be mailed. All approved major special events
will be required to comply with all established local, County, and State laws and regulations including, but not limited
to, food sales, alcohol beverage sales, and sales tax.
FOOD SALES:
Upon City approval, the applicant is responsible for acquiring all necessary food sales permits. A copy of the permit
must be provided to the City of Atascadero and posted at the event. Food sales permits may be obtained from the County of San Luis
Obispo Environmental Health Services.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES:
Please see Alcoholic Beverage Sales Policy, page 9.
SALES TAX:
Intended for applicants who sell any personal property that will require the application of sales or use tax. You may
obtain information regarding the application of tax to your business by contacting the State Board of Equalization. It is the responsibility
of the applicant to notify any and all vendors who may participate in the proposed special event about the sales tax
requirements.
CITY OF ATASCADERO REQUIREMENTS:
In addition, by abiding to all pertinent State and County laws and regulations, the event holder must also abide by all
applicable City ordinances, policies and procedures. Additional requirements may be applied at the discretion of the
City Manager, or designee, and/or the Police or Fire Chief, or their designee.
INFLATABLE BOUNCER POLICY (OUTDOOR FACILITIES):
Please see Inflatable Bouncer Policy (Outdoor Facilities), page 10.
BUSINESS LICENSE:
The applicant is responsible to obtain a City of Atascadero Business License if any food, personal property, or services
will be sold. The applicant must provide a copy of their business license to the Recreation Division.
Business licenses may be obtained at the Atascadero City Hall, Community Development Department.
LIABILITY INSURANCE:
The applicant is responsible for obtaining a comprehensive liability insurance policy in the amount of $1,000,000, listing the City of
Atascadero as additionally insured. A certificate of insurance must be provided to the City of Atascadero at least ten (10) business days
prior to the event.
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PLOT PLAN/FACILITY DIAGRAM:
It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit a plot plan of the proposed major special event depicting the
approximate location of all activities, booths, vehicles, tables, and other related equipment, at least (1420) business days
prior to the event date. City staff will meet with the applicant to review the plan and make any necessary revisions.
CLEAN-UP/TRASH DISPOSAL:
It is the general policy of the City of Atascadero that the facility be returned in the same or better condition than
received. It will be the responsibility of the event coordinator to remove all refuse generated by the major special event.
Failure of the event holder to leave the park in a clean and un-littered condition may result in additional charges to
applicant.
At the discretion of the City Manager, or designee, a minimum of one commercial grade, three- yard capacity, refuse
container may be required to be provided by the event coordinator. The container(s) is to be delivered no more than
two (2) days before the event and picked up no later than two (2) days following the event. Refuse containers may be
obtained at Atascadero Waste Alternatives, (466-3636), located at 7625 San Luis Avenue, Atascadero. Confirmation of
refuse container rental must be provided to the City at least (20) business days prior to the event date. Trash pickup and
emptying of facility trash cans during and after the event will be the responsibility of the event holder. Recycling
containers and if food is being served, food composte compost containers must also be provided at all approved major special events held
at City facilities. The event holder is
responsible for all fees associated with renting said equipment.
PORTABLE SANITATION UNITS:
At the discretion of the City Manager, or designee, portable sanitation units may be required at major special events
conducted at City facilities. The number of portable sanitation units will be determined by the number of expected
persons, length of event and the type of activity. A minimum of two portable sanitation units is to be provided at any
event of 250 people or less. Two additional units will be required for every additional 500250 persons expected. Portable
sanitation units can be rented from several local companies, and confirmation of rental must be provided to the City no
later than (1420) business days prior to the event. The units are to be delivered no more than (2) days before the event,
and must be picked up no later than (2) days after the event. The event holder is responsible for all fees associated with
renting said equipment.
SIGNAGE:
All signs posted for major special events held at City facilities must conform to the City's sign ordinance and be
approved in advance by the City Manager, or designee. Below is a brief outline of the guidelines regarding special event signage.
1. Signs will not be allowed that are off-site from the actual event. For example, signs in the Sunken Gardens cannot advertise an
event at Atascadero Lake Park.
2. Signs providing directions to an event are not allowed unless it is for traffic control and a CMS sign is required. Directional
signs are allowed only on the actual event site.
3. No signs can be posted on trees, utility poles, traffic signs, or any other traffic control devices.
4. Portable signs such as sandwich boards are not allowed.
TEMPORARY BANNER(S):
Please see Temporary Banner(s), pages 6-7.
DECORATIONS:
Attaching decorations to trees, signs, pole, buildings, tables, or other park equipment with nails, tacks, staples, or
eyebolts is strictly prohibited. All decorations must be removed immediately after the event.
AMPLIFIED SOUND:
Any Major Special Event that includes amplified sound may be required to have state certified security guards on site during the entire
event. The number of security guards will be determined at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
EQUIPMENT STORAGE:
No equipment is to be stored at the facility, either prior to, or after the event unless it is a City or City sponsored event. All delivery, set-
up, tear-down, and removal of equipment must occur on the day of the event, unless approved by the City Manager or designee. The City
of Atascadero will not be responsible for any equipment left at the facility.
PARKING:
At the discretion of the City Manager, or designee, special arrangements for parking such as off-site parking lots and shuttle
service may be required. For all major special events at the Atascadero Lake Park, parking spaces may be reserved
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exclusively for Charles Paddock Zoo visitors or Pavilion on the Lake. Parking lot attendants may be required. At no
time can parking spaces be reserved exclusively for patrons of the Major Special Event, unless approved by the City Manager or the
designee. All City park facility parking
spaces are to remain available for general public park use. Vehicles are not allowed onto grass areas unless the
applicant receives permission from the City Manager, or designee.
STREET CLOSURE:
Any requests for road closure are to be listed on a Street Closure Request Form, available at at Atascadero City Hall and the Colony Park
Community Center
and submitted along with the special event application form and payment. Additional fees are required for street closures with the
exception of a City Sponsored event.
Street closure requests must include suggested alternate routes, an emergency access plan, and proposed traffic controls.
City staff will review street closure requests and determine appropriate process for approval (Code sections below).
Applicant will be notified about any special traffic control requirements.
4-2.1501 Authority to Temporarily Close Streets.
Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21101, subsection (e), the City Manager, or designate thereof, with the
written concurrence of the Public Works Director, Fire Chief and Police Chief, may temporarily close a
portion of any street, except a state highway, for celebrations, parades, local special events and other purposes
when, in the opinion of the City Manager, or a designate thereof, the closing is necessary for the safety and
protection of persons who are to use that portion of the street during the temporary closing. (Ord. 92§ 1,
1984).
7-12.412 Road Closure or Interference with Street Use.
All encroachments shall be planned and executed in such a manner that they will not unreasonably interfere
with the safe and convenient travel of the public or unreasonably interfere with, or cause inconvenience to, the
occupants of adjoining property. At no time shall a street be temporarily closed or the use thereof be denied to
the public, except by permission of the City Council or in the event the Council is unable to act in the time
required by law, by the Engineer or his designee. (Ord. 438 § 4 (part), 2004: Ord. 332 § 2 (part), 1997)
FEES AND CHARGES:
All facility rental fees are due and payable upon submission of the rental application, unless otherwise authorized by the
City Manager, or designee. Applications for use of City facilities will not be accepted without the submission of the Major
Special Event Security Deposit Authorization Form.
The Security Deposit Authorization Form is required to be filled out for all major special events. This Authorization
Form is due upon reservation of the facility. If the facility is not returned clean and in its' original condition, the cost
for any damages, additional staff time or extraordinary Police or Fire emergency services will be charged to the credit
card listed on the form.
ON-SITE STAFF SUPERVISION:
At certain events, City staff may be assigned to assist at a rate of their fully allocated hourly rate. If applicable, this fee
must be paid prior to the event.
EMERGENCY SERVICES:
Any extraordinary police or fire services required as a result of the event (riot, etc.) may be charged (in full) to the event
organizer.
FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMIT INSPECTION FEES:
If a permit is required by the City of Atascadero Fire Department for inspection of the major special event site, specific
fees may apply. Examples of permit inspection fees include, but are not limited to; inspection of tents over 200 square
feet, inspection of circuses, and use of open flame in an assembly area.
Any City equipment requested for the event will be charged to the applicant at the rate established in the City's facility
rental policies and procedures.
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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION – PUBLIC HEARING
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Date: February 28, 2023
Subject of Meeting: Barrel Creek Development
The public hearing originally scheduled for February 28, 2023, has been cancelled due
to a publishing error and will be rescheduled to the City Council Meeting for March 14,
2023. A public notice for the future hearing will be published and mailed for the new date.
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Findings to Support Downtown Entertainment Zone
(CPP23-0023)
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution finding that the City supports an active Downtown
Entertainment Zone with expanded business hours within the Downtown Zoning District.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF:
The community has long desired an active Downtown with live music, restaurants, open
retail stores and nightly entertainment. The City Council has made increasing the vibrancy
and activity of the Downtown one of its top priorities over the last decade and as such the
City has: implemented programs (promotions programs, new events, sign clean-up,
restaurant loan program); adopted policies (permit streamlining, creative redevelopment
solutions, and changes in zoning to eliminate ground floor residential use); and invested
in projects (Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project, Street Tree Project,
Streetscape Projects), all in an effort to stimulate growth and activity in our Downtown.
As evidenced by the growing number of people coming to our downtown, the community
has made significant progress in improving the vibrancy of the Downtown, but there
continues to be barriers to achieving the activity levels that the community would like.
The ability to serve alcohol is a significant driver in whether it is profitable for a restaurant
to stay open at night. The State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is
charged with regulating alcohol licenses. Because there are some residential units in the
Downtown, over recent years it has come to the attention of the City that alcohol sales
licenses in the Downtown often prohibit the features that make a business successful
such as: live entertainment, serving alcohol after 10pm, amplified sound, outdoor dining,
or exterior lighting. Amplified music, outdoor dining, late night beverages, and live
entertainment in the Downtown are all things that the community has asked for and the
City Council has worked hard to incentivize.
The City has been in discussions with ABC representatives for several years, trying to
find solutions to balance ABC’s need to protect residential units within commercial
districts against the City’s and community’s need to have an active vibrant Downtown with
music, alcohol, and nighttime activities. ABC has expressed a willingness to be more
flexible in trying to balance community needs, but they are looking for clear Council action
stating Atascadero’s desire:
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1. To allow alcohol sales later into the night in the Downtown
2. To prioritize commercial entertainment, retail, and dining activities in the
Downtown with residential land-uses as a secondary use intended to increase
commercial vibrancy and activity by adding a 24-hour presence rather than to
stifle nighttime vitality.
3. To encourage alcoholic beverage sales to occur outdoors in the evenings.
4. To encourage live entertainment, amplified music (subject to City code), and
other entertainment activities in the Downtown.
Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt the Draft Resolution declaring a
“Downtown Entertainment Zone”. The resolution would be consistent with the City’s
General Plan, City Council direction, and the community’s desire to have a vibrant
downtown nightlife with restaurants, music, entertainment, and alcohol.
DISCUSSION:
Downtown Vibrancy
The City’s General Plan has always identified Downtown as the City’s entertainment,
center:
General Plan Policy 4.1: Cooperate with the Atascadero Main Street Organization
to promote downtown as the City’s cultural, entertainment, and commercial
center, and to concentrate governmental facilities downtown.
Section 9-3.320 of the City’s Municipal Code states that the purpose of the Downtown
Commercial District is as follows:
DC (Downtown Commercial) Zoning District. The Downtown Commercial (DC)
Zoning District is intended to enhance the economic viability and pedestrian-
oriented character of the downtown by encouraging a wide range of retail shops,
including artisan craft sales and production; restaurants, entertainment
facilities, lodging, and nonautomotive services (banks, health care, etc.). First
floor office uses are allowed with storefront and signage appearance review and
approval of the Design Review Committee (DRC); however, office uses are
encouraged to locate on upper floors leaving prime first floor spaces available for
retail and restaurant spaces; and residential uses on upper floors.
The City’s codes, plans, policies, and other documents have consistently shown that the
community’s vision for Atascadero included an active Downtown commercial core that
includes restaurants, entertainment, and an active nightlife—with a mix of residential units
on upper floors to bring a 24-hour presence to the Downtown and to provide a place to
live in Atascadero for those who prefer a more urban, active environment and nightlife.
Recent community outreach and surveys have shown that this vision continues to be what
the Atascadero residents want in their Downtown. As part of the extensive D-20 outreach
conducted in 2021, Downtown vibrancy was one of the most often-heard responses when
asked “What things big and small would make Atascadero better?” Community
participants expressed a need to have a place where they could have a drink after the
movies, or grab a bite to eat after the football game, or just a place to listen to some music
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after work. They wanted a vibrant
downtown that “didn’t roll up the
sidewalks at 8pm every night”.
When asked “If the City spent
the D-20 funds perfectly, what
would success look like?”, the
number one response from the
participants was a “Vibrant
Downtown.” These responses
were, and continue to be,
consistent with other open
format public outreach forums,
such as Talk on the Block and
most recently input into the
General Plan and Downtown
Infrastructure Enhancement
Plan. It is clear that the vision of
a vibrant downtown with music,
restaurants, and things to do at
night is a consistent theme in the
community.
As such, the City has included increasing the vibrancy and nighttime activity in the
Downtown a priority in their strategic initiatives and action plans for the last several years.
o In 2015, Council adopted nine strategic priorities including both “Economic
Development” and “Promotions” with a focus on developing a strong promotions,
marketing, and events program to drive traffic to Atascadero businesses.
o In 2017 Council adopted the following three strategic priorities:
1. Economic Development
2. Re-Vitalization of Downtown
3. Employee Resources
The Council adopted 2017-2019 Action Plan to implement the 2017 priorities,
including actions such as:
• Stimulate activities in the Downtown
• Invest in infrastructure in the Downtown
• Eliminate Downtown ground floor residential zoning
• Prioritize incentives for businesses that add to the mix that we want
Downtown
o In 2019 Council adopted the following three strategic priorities:
1. Leverage Place-Making in the Commercial Areas for Long-Term
Economic Development
2. Ensure Comprehensive Safety Readiness and Risk Mitigation
3. Foster Financial Sustainability
The Council adopted 2019-2021 Action Plan to implement the 2019 priorities,
including actions such as:
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• Support and adopt legislation that maintains quality public spaces, and a
vibrant environment in the Downtown
• Examine future uses of City-owned lots to best facilitate vibrancy in the
Downtown
• Actively drive legislation to ensure that ABC licenses in the downtown area
do not contain provisions and limitations that conflict with the community’s
vision for a vibrant Downtown
• Work to reduce the number of vacant storefronts
• Facilitate Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement
o In 2021 Council adopted the following four strategic priorities:
1. Economic and Community Vibrancy (key focus area of “Downtown”)
2. Fiscal and Infrastructure Efficiency & Sustainability
3. Ensuring Public Safety and Providing Exceptional City Services
4. Quality of Life (key focus area of “Things to Do”)
The Council adopted 2021-2023 Action Plan to implement the 2021 priorities,
including actions and goal statements such as:
• Assist development of new restaurants.
• Explore programs such as infrastructure assistance, parking flexibility, and
zoning changes to promote new desired development of underutilized
space
• Encourage more events that focus on the Downtown (music, food, host a
stage)
• Evaluate zoning code and City policies as part of the General Plan Update
to encourage private development of recreational, hospitality, and resort-
type development
• Thriving Downtown (people want to come to / infrastructure / shovel-ready
/ outdoors / completion of Downtown improvements / collaboration with
businesses)
• Don’t have to go out of town for “date night” (come to A-Town for date night)
• Events that attract local residents as well as folks from out of town
o Winter Wonderland/Fall Fest o Colony Day Parade and Tent City
o Tamale Festival o Wine Festival
o Dancing in the Streets o Cider Festival
o First Fridays (when its safe) o Concerts in the park (Community bands)
• Attracting private pop-up events / activities
As such, the City has been working diligently for the last several years toward increasing
vibrancy and stimulating investment in the Downtown. The City has developed active
community events such as Tamale Festival, Dancing in the Streets, First Fridays, Fall
Festival, Winter Wonderland, Central Coast Craft Beer Festival, and other events
designed to bring people Downtown and stimulate the type of vibrancy that the community
desires. These events bring thousands of people, entertainment, music, and vendors into
the City.
The City has also committed to significant investment in the Downtown in an attempt to
encourage additional restaurants, retail, and entertainment. The Downtown Infrastructure
Enhancement Project is expected to be an $8+ million investment in infrastructure
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designed to both increase safety and activity in the Downtown. This placemaking project
will be another key in bringing nightlife, activity, and vitality that the community wants to
see in the Downtown.
An additional investment in increasing the vibrancy of Downtown includes the newly
approved Restaurant Development Incentive Loan Program that pledges a total of
$1,000,000 in loan funding for new, upgraded, or expanded restaurant development in
Downtown.
All of these efforts have been to further activity, investment, and vibrancy in the
Downtown.
Alcohol Licenses
In order to have an active nightlife in the Downtown, it is critical to have businesses that
are open late and cater to the community’s desire for restaurants, entertainment, and
things to do. Businesses will not remain open in the evening hours unless it is profitable
for them to do so. One of the significant ways for restaurants to be profitable during the
later evening hours is for them to sell alcohol.
Over the last several years it has been brought to the City’s attention that ABC will often
place restrictions on alcohol licenses, limiting items such as:
1. Type of alcohol to be served
2. Hours alcohol can be served
3. Where the alcohol can be served
4. Limitations on serving alcohol outdoors
5. Ability or inability to have amplified sound
6. Amount of exterior lighting
7. Other related restrictions designed to maintain a quiet atmosphere geared
towards protecting residential neighborhoods
While State regulations on the number of alcohol licenses and the type of alcohol licenses
are to be expected, the very restrictive limitations on the hours of serving alcohol, the
restrictions against serving alcohol in outside dining areas, and the prohibition of amplified
sound all have been far more restrictive than the requirements of City ordinances and
zoning designed to ensure orderly development and compatible activities in different
areas of the City.
Like many areas throughout the State, the City allows mixed-use development in the
Downtown zone. Residential units are an allowed use above the primary commercial uses
in the Downtown. Residents in Downtown entertainment districts provide a 24-hour
presence (are customers) for the restaurants, bars, retail stores, and entertainment
venues in the entertainment zone. Residents that choose to live above these active and
sometimes noisy commercial activities are usually looking for a more urban, walkable,
and active living environment as opposed to a resident that may be more drawn to one of
the City’s quieter multi-family residential neighborhoods.
In recent years, the City Council has worked to ensure that Downtown landlords
communicate to potential residential tenants the vision and purpose of the Downtown
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commercial zone, letting residents know that there will be music, noise, laughter, lights,
events, parking challenges, crowds, and road closures that one would expect in a
Downtown Entertainment Zone. The Council has also conditioned new Downtown mixed-
use development projects such as La Plaza to include language in their Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that clearly state that any residential use will not
interfere with the use of the primary commercial uses below.
ABC regulations for Atascadero tend to heavily protect residential units from noise and
activities associated with alcohol serving establishments. While protecting the quiet night
in many of our land-use zones and areas is exactly what our General Plan envisions, it is
not the case for the Downtown Commercial Zone. The General Plan along with other City
policies and documents clearly outline and encourage a robust, active, vibrant Downtown
with noise, music, laughter, outdoor dining, and food and beverage services into the late
hours of the evening.
City staff has been in discussions with various ABC representatives for a number of years
in an effort to loosen some of the restrictions on existing and future alcohol licenses in the
Downtown Zone. Recent conversations with ABC representatives have indicated that
they would be willing to look at longer service hours and some flexibility on items such as
amplified sound, outdoor dining/alcohol service, and lighting if the City can demonstrate
that it supports later hours through the establishment of findings to support a Downtown
Entertainment Zone. A Resolution adopting a Downtown Entertainment Zone with clear
expectations for the kinds of uses and activities that support the level of vibrancy
envisioned would help ensure that it is clear to all that in the Downtown there will be later
hours, entertainment, noise, outside dining, and other activities that one would expect to
hear and see in a vibrant entertainment area.
As such, staff is recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution clearly making
the findings to establish a Downtown Entertainment Zone and clearly articulating:
1. Entertainment, restaurants, outdoor dining, music, alcohol sales, and late-night
activities are encouraged in the Downtown Entertainment Zone.
2. Amplified sound is allowed in the Downtown Entertainment Zone in conformance
with the City’s Municipal Code.
3. Al fresco dining and the outdoor consumption of alcohol is allowed in the
Downtown Zoning District and is fundamental to the success of a Downtown
Entertainment Zone in conformance with the City’s Municipal Code.
4. Sale/service of alcoholic beverages is allowed by restaurants, bars, and other
establishments in the Downtown Entertainment Zone as follows:
a. Until 2am on Fridays, Saturdays, and the evenings before a National
Holiday.
b. Until Midnight on all other nights.
5. Residential land-uses are allowed above the ground floor in the Downtown
Commercial Zoning District; however, residential uses are secondary to the
commercial focus of the zoning district. These residential uses may not interfere
or otherwise unreasonably restrict the use of commercial and outdoor spaces for
entertainment, dining, events, alcohol consumption, or other activities commonly
found in the Downtown Commercial Zoning District and identified Downtown
Entertainment Zone.
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This would clearly state for ABC, community members, and Downtown residents that in
this area of the City, there will be later hours, entertainment, noise, amplified sound,
outside dining and other activities that one would expect to hear and see in a vibrant
entertainment area. The attached Draft Resolution supports the establishment of such a
zone, and supports ABC licenses for restaurants and bars within the Downtown
Entertainment Zone without restrictions to operating hours. During the next zoning code
update, staff will also be recommending changes to the Municipal Code to increase
transparency of the City vision for the Downtown Commercial Zone/Entertainment Zone.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Anticipated positive fiscal impact from increased commercial activity in the Downtown.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Resolution
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS TO ESTABLISH A
DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT ZONE IN THE DOWNTOWN
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO ENCOURAGE USES
THAT SUPPORT VIBRANCY IN THE DOWNTOWN
City of Atascadero
(Downtown Commercial Zone)
WHEREAS, the community’s vision for Atascadero includes an active downtown commercial
core that includes restaurants, entertainment, and an active nightlife with a mix of residential units on
upper floors to bring a 24-hour presence to the Downtown and to provide a place to live in Atascadero
for those who prefer a more urban, active environment and nightlife; and
WHEREAS, recent community outreach and surveys have shown that this vision continues to
be what the Atascadero residents want in their Downtown; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, Council adopted nine strategic priorities including both “Economic
Development” and “Promotions” with a focus on developing a strong promotions, marketing, and
events program to drive traffic to Atascadero businesses; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, the City Council adopted three strategic priorities, two of which focus
on economic development and the revitalization of downtown, with strategic priorities to stimulate
activities in downtown and prioritize incentives for businesses that add to the vibrant mix of uses
typically seen in downtown environments; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, the Council adopted a strategic priority to leverage place-making in the
commercial areas for long-term economic development and included implementation strategies to
support and adopt legislation that maintains quality public spaces and a vibrant environment in the
downtown, actively drive legislation to ensure that Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licenses in the
downtown area do not contain provisions and limitations that conflict with the community’s vision for
a vibrant downtown, and work to reduce the number of vacant storefronts; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, the Council adopted strategic priorities related to economic and
community vibrancy with a key focus on downtown and quality of life, providing more “things to do”;
and
WHEREAS, the 2021-2023 Action Plan identifies implementation strategies to assist the
development of new restaurants, encourage more events and activities centered in the Downtown, and
infrastructure and policies that support a thriving Downtown; and
WHEREAS, the City has also committed to significant investment in the Downtown in an
attempt to stimulate additional restaurants, retail, and entertainment with the Downtown Infrastructure
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Enhancement Plan, which encourages pedestrian and multimodal activity and enhances place-making
in the downtown in support of outdoor use areas for restaurants, events, and entertainment; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown’s General Plan Designation is Downtown (D); and
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero General Plan Policy 4.1 calls for the City to cooperate
with the Atascadero Main Street Organization to promote downtown as the City’s cultural,
entertainment, and commercial center; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown’s current Zoning Designation is Downtown Commercial (DC);
and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Commercial Zoning District allows for and encourages vibrant
uses that include restaurants, bars, and entertainment; and
WHEREAS, restaurants, breweries, bars, tasting rooms, and entertainment uses are allowed in
the Commercial Downtown Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, Section 9-3.320 of the City’s Municipal Code states that the purpose of the
Downtown Commercial District is intended to enhance the economic viability and pedestrian-oriented
character of the downtown by encouraging a wide range of retail shops, including artisan craft sales
and production, restaurants, entertainment facilities, lodging, and nonautomotive services (banks,
health care, etc.). First floor office uses are allowed with storefront and signage appearance review and
approval of the Design Review Committee (DRC); however, office uses are encouraged to locate on
upper floors, leaving prime first floor spaces available for retail and restaurants; and residential uses
on upper floors; and
WHEREAS residential land-uses are allowed above the ground floor in the Downtown
Commercial Zoning District and residents of these units choose to locate in the Downtown to
experience a more urban atmosphere; and
WHEREAS residential uses are secondary to the commercial focus of the Downtown
Commercial Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero has received requests from business owners to extend the
hours in which alcohol may be served; and
WHEREAS, in alignment with the aforementioned strategic guidance and in conformance with
the City’s Zoning Code and General Plan, the City of Atascadero supports the extension of operating
hours of such businesses to help foster a safe, successful, and attractive Downtown; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a Downtown Entertainment Zone that complements City
events, supports private business, and is compatible with the Downtown Commercial District will
further these goals and policies; 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.
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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. Facts and Findings. The City Council makes the following findings and
determinations:
1. Entertainment, restaurants, outdoor dining, music, alcohol sales, and late-night activities are
encouraged in the Downtown Entertainment Zone.
2. Amplified sound is allowed in the Downtown Entertainment Zone in conformance with the
City’s Municipal Code.
3. Al fresco dining and outdoor consumption of alcohol is allowed in the Downtown Zoning
District and is fundamental to the success of a Downtown Entertainment Zone in conformance
with the City’s Municipal Code.
4. Sale/service of alcoholic beverages is allowed by restaurants, bars, and other establishments
in the Downtown Entertainment Zone as follows:
a. Until 2am on Fridays, Saturdays, and the evenings before a National Holiday.
b. Until Midnight on all other nights.
5. Residential land-uses are allowed above the ground floor in the Downtown Commercial
Zoning District; however, these residential uses may not interfere or otherwise unreasonably
restrict the use of commercial and outdoor spaces for entertainment, dining, events, alcohol
consumption, or other activities commonly found in the Downtown Commercial Zoning
District and identified Downtown Entertainment Zone.
6. A public convenience will be served by the declaration of a Downtown Entertainment Zone
that allows for the operation of restaurants and bars without substantial restrictions to business
hours.
SECTION 4. CEQA. The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), Public resources Code Section 21000 et seq., because it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the adoption of this Resolution would have a significant effect on the
environment (Pub. Resources Code § 21065; CEQA Guidelines §§ 15378(b)(4), 15061(b)(3).
SECTION 5. Approval. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, California, in a regular
session assembled on February 28, 2023 resolved to make findings to support uses in the downtown
that create vibrancy and night-time uses and establish a Downtown Entertainment Zone, consistent
with the boundary of the Downtown Commercial Zoning District as established on the City’s Zoning
Map.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the __th day
of_________, 2023.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
______________________________
Heather Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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