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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bourbeau
ROLL CALL: Mayor Bourbeau
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
Council Member Funk
Council Member Newsom
Council Member Peek
A. CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items on the consent calendar are considered routine and
non-controversial by City staff and will be acted upon by a single action of the City Council
unless otherwise requested by an individual Council Member for separate consideration.
Public comment on Consent Calendar items will be invited prior to action on the Calendar.)
1 City Council Draft Minutes – February 21 & 22, 2025, Special Goal Setting
Meeting and February 25, 2025 Regular Meeting
▪ Recommendation: Council approve the February 21 & 22, 2025, Special Goal
Setting Meeting and February 25, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes. [City Clerk]
2 Second Reading Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District
(ATBID) Change to Ordinance for Lodging Owner Nomination Process and
Composition of the Board
▪ Fiscal Impact: None.
▪ Recommendation: Council adopt, on second reading, by title only, Draft
Ordinance amending Atascadero Municipal Code Section 3-16.07, changing
the lodging business owner nomination process for Board Members and
composition of the Board for the Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement
District (ATBID) [Community Services and Promotions].
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (The City Manager will give an oral report on any
current issues of concern to the City Council.)
COMMUNITY FORUM: (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to
address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has
jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your name for the record
before making your presentation. Comments made during Community Forum will not be a
subject of discussion. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum,
unless changed by the Council. Any members of the public who have questions or need
information may contact the City Clerk’s Office, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. at (805) 470-3400, or cityclerk@atascadero.org.)
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Sales Tax Measure D20 Annual Report
▪ Fiscal Impact: approximately $5,000 in budgeted General Funds.
▪ Recommendation: The Finance Committee and the Citizens’ Sales Tax
Oversight Committee recommend Council approve the Measure D-20 Annual
Report [Administrative Services]
E. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: (On their own
initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their
own activities. The following represent standing committees. Informative status
reports will be given, as felt necessary):
Mayor Bourbeau
1. City Selection Committee
2. County Mayor’s Round Table
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
Mayor Pro Tem 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 Funk
1. Atascadero Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency (GSA)
2. Design Review Committee
3. Homeless Services Oversight Council
4. REACH SLO Advisory Commission
Council Member Newsom
1. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
2. City / Schools Committee
3. League of California Cities – Council Liaison
4. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
5. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
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Council Member Peek
1. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
2. City/Schools Committee
3. Design Review Committee
4. SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: (Council Members may ask a
question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a
matter of business on a future agenda. The Council may take action on items listed
on the Agenda.)
1. City Council
2. City Clerk
3. City Treasurer
4. City Attorney
5. City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
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February 21 & 22, 2025
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Present: Council Members Funk, Peek, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz, and Mayor
Bourbeau
Absent: Council Member Newsom
Others Present: None
Staff Present: City Manager Jim Lewis, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Lara
Christensen, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Jeri
Rangel, Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Community
Services and Promotions Director Terrie Banish, Fire Chief Casey
Bryson, Police Chief Dan Suttles, Public Works Director Nick DeBar,
Deputy City Manager – IT Luke Knight, and Deputy Director of Economic
& Community Development Loreli Cappel
COUNCIL WORKSHOP – STRATEGIC PLANNING
Council Member Newsom arrived at 6:01 p.m.
1. Welcome, Opening Comments, Exercise
After brief introductions and an overview of the meeting, City Manager Lewis led the Council
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Friday, February 21, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9:00 A.M.
City Hall – Council Chambers
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero
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Goal Setting Workshop
MINUTES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
ROLL CALL:
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Present: Council Members Funk, Newsom, Peek, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz, and
Mayor Bourbeau
Absent: None
Others Present: None
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and staff through an exercise to identify expectations for the Workshop and to identify areas of
accomplishment and excitement both past in the future.
2. Public Comment
The following members of the public were present and gave comment throughout the meeting:
Geoff Auslen
3.Attributes of High Performing Cities/Councils
City Manager Lewis led the Council and staff through a self-assessment exercise to identify
what Council Members and staff are doing well and how that aligns with the attributes of high
performing cities/councils. A copy of the article “Attributes of Exceptional Councils” was
provided to the Council (Exhibit A).
Mayor Bourbeau recessed the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
Mayor Bourbeau reconvened the meeting with all present at 7:31 p.m.
4.Review of Council Norms
Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Christensen reviewed the Council Norms. Following
discussion, the Council provided direction on changes to the Norms to be brought back for
adoption at a future meeting.
5. Staff Supporting City Council
Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Christensen briefed the City Council on staff support for the
Council including travel arrangements, Council calendars, and communications with staff.
Deputy City Manager – IT Luke Knight briefed the Council on upcoming technology
upgrades and use of technology by the Council. City Manager Lewis led the Council
through a discussion on scheduling for Closed Session Meetings and Special
Meetings/Study Sessions.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. to Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 9:00
a.m. to continue the Goal Setting Workshop.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025, 9:00 A.M.
Mayor Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 9:01 am
ROLL CALL:
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Staff Present: City Manager Jim Lewis, City Attorney Dave Fleishman, Deputy City
Manager/City Clerk Lara Christensen, Administrative Services
Director/City Treasurer Jeri Rangel, Community Development Director
Phil Dunsmore, Community Services and Promotions Director Terrie
Banish, Fire Chief Casey Bryson, Police Chief Dan Suttles, Public Works
Director Nick DeBar, Deputy City Manager – IT Luke Knight, Deputy
Director of Economic & Community Development Loreli Cappel, and
Human Resources Manager Rachel Hunter
COUNCIL WORKSHOP – STRATEGIC PLANNING
1. Welcome
City Manager Lewis gave a brief welcome and overview of the day.
Human Resources Manager Hunter provided an update on staffing and the implementation
of the City’s Mission Statement.
2. Public Comment
The following members of the public were present and gave comment throughout the meeting:
Geoff Auslen, Jacque Fields, and Josh Cross.
3. Goal Setting Exercise
City Manager Lewis gave a brief overview of the process and led the Council through an
exercise to review the 2023-2025 Strategic Priorities and establish the 2025-2027 Strategic
Priorities.
The Council made the following changes to the 2023-2025 Strategic Priorities, establishing
the 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities:
Strategic Priority: Economic and Community Vibrancy
Key Focus Areas:
• Downtown Vibrancy Viability
• Activation of Underutilized Sites and Nodes
• Business Support and Jobs/Housing Balance
• Neighborhood Compatibility and Wellness
Strategic Priority: Fiscal and Infrastructure Efficiency & Sustainability
Key Focus Areas:
• Asset Management/Replacement/Modernization
• Smart and Responsible Financial Strategies
• Transparency and Accountability
Strategic Priority: Ensuring Public Safety and Providing Exceptional City Services
Key Focus Areas:
• Staff and Facilities
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February 21 & 22, 2025
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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen
Deputy City Manager / City Clerk
APPROVED:
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• Unhoused Population
• Flourishing Community
Mayor Bourbeau recessed the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Mayor Bourbeau reconvened the meeting with all present at 10:10 a.m
4. Discussion Topics
a.Entertainment Zone Update
Deputy Director of Economic & Community Development Loreli Cappel led the Council
through a discussion on the process for establishment of an Entertainment Zone. The City
Council discussed the pros and cons and requested staff monitor the implementation of
Entertainment Zones in other jurisdictions for possible future discussion.
b.Noticing for Non-Development Items
The City Council discussed expanding notification for projects that impact land use of a
property and directed staff to bring back an amendment to the Zoning Code at a future
meeting.
c.Protocol for Issuance of Proclamations
The City Council discussed the issuance of Proclamations and there was Council consensus
to continue with the current policy.
d.Consideration of Commercial Cannabis
The City Council discussed the potential for commercial cannabis opportunities in the City
and directed staff to bring the issue back at a future meeting for further discussion and public
input.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 12:54 p.m. to the next Regular Session on
Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
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MINUTES
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and Council Member Peek led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Funk, Newsom, Peek, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz, and
Mayor Bourbeau
Absent: None
Others Present: None
Staff Present: City Manager Jim Lewis, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Lara
Christensen, City Attorney Dave Fleishman, Police Chief Dan Suttles,
Public Works Director Nick DeBar, Community Development Director
Phil Dunsmore, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Jeri
Rangel, Deputy City Manager – IT Luke Knight, Fire Chief Casey
Bryson, Community Services and Promotions Director Terrie Banish,
Public Works Analyst Ryan Betz
PRESENTATION:
1. Recognition of Outgoing Planning Commissioners
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
1. Approve Consent Calendar (#A4: Resolution No. 2025-003 and
Contract No. 2023-025 (A1))
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
ABSENT (0):
Passed 5-0
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER: City Manager James R. Lewis gave an update
on projects and issues within the City.
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The City Council recognized outgoing Planning Commissioners Randy Hughes, Jeff
van den Eikhoff and Dennis Schmidt. Mayor Bourbeau presented each outgoing
commissioner with a blue diamond acrylic award to acknowledge their service.
A.CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.City Council Draft Minutes – February 11, 2025, Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Council approve the February 11, 2025, City Council Regular
Meeting minutes. [City Clerk]
2.January 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll
▪ Fiscal Impact: $5,978,319.40
▪ Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll
vendor checks for January 2025. [Administrative Services]
3. December 2024 Investment Report
▪ Fiscal Impact: None
▪ Recommendation: Council receive and file the City Treasurer's report for
quarter ending December 31, 2024 [Administrative Services]
4.First Amendment to Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement
▪ Fiscal Impact: None
▪ Recommendation: Council approve Draft Resolution authorizing an
Amendment to the Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement with USA
Waste of California, Inc. (dba Atascadero Waste Alternatives) and authorizing
the City Manager to execute the Amendment. [Public Works]
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None.
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
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MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
1. Introduce for first reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance amending
Atascadero Municipal Code Section 3-16.07, changing the lodging
business owner nomination process for Board Members and
composition of the Board for the Atascadero Tourism Business
Improvement District (ATBID) [Community Services and
Promotions].
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
ABSENT (0):
Passed 5-0
2. 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding Recommendations
▪ Fiscal Impact: Estimated revenue and expenditure of $146,534 of CDBG
funds.
▪ Recommendation: Council review and approve funding recommendations for
the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and
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COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following persons spoke: Jerry Tanimoto, Edward Guzman, Pearl Castro, Austin
Solheim
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District (ATBID) Change to
Ordinance for Lodging Owner Nomination Process and Composition of the
Board
▪ Fiscal Impact: None.
▪ Recommendation: Council Introduce for first reading, by title only, Draft
Ordinance amending Atascadero Municipal Code Section 3-16.07, changing
the lodging business owner nomination process for Board Members and
composition of the Board for the Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement
District (ATBID) [Community Services and Promotions].
Ex Parte: None
Community Services and Promotions Director Terrie Banish gave the presentation and
answered questions from the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
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MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
1. Approve funding recommendations for the 2025 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and authorize staff to
adjust final award amounts proportionately upon receipt of the final
funding amount.
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
ABSENT (0):
Passed 5-0
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Agreement for Consolidation of Atascadero Transit Services into San Luis
Obispo Regional Transit Authority
▪ Fiscal Impact: $650,000 in TDA funds annually, subject to CPI and
negotiations, and a potential reduction in General Fund staff time
reimbursements.
▪ Recommendation: Council approve the Agreement for Consolidation of
Atascadero Transit Services (Dial A Ride) into San Luis Obispo Regional
Transit Authority (RTA). [Public Works]
Public Works Analyst Ryan Betz gave the presentation and answered questions from the
City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Jeff Straw with RTA
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
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authorize staff to adjust final award amounts proportionately upon receipt of
the final funding amount. [Public Works].
Ex Parte: None
Public Works Director Nick DeBar gave the presentation answered questions from the City
Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Austin Solheim
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
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MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
1. Approve the Agreement for Consolidation of Atascadero Transit
Services (Dial A Ride) into San Luis Obispo Regional Transit
Authority (RTA). (Contract #2025-005)
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
ABSENT (0):
Passed 5-0
2. Charles Paddock Zoo Accreditation Update and Recommended Investment
Plan
▪ Fiscal Impact: Expenditure of $1,000,000 of budgeted Zoo project funds and
a commitment to fund up to $340,000 in additional staff costs in future years.
▪ Recommendation: Council authorize the Director of Administrative Services to
reallocate $1,000,000 in budgeted Zoo Exhibit Refurbishment Match funds to
Zoo Animal Habitat Maintenance and Upgrades, and commit to funding up to
$340,000 in additional staff costs in future years. [Community Services and
Promotions]
Community Services and Promotions Director Terrie Banish gave the presentation and
answered questions from the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Rachelle Rickard
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Newsom
SECOND BY: Funk
1. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to reallocate $1,000,000
in budgeted Zoo Exhibit Refurbishment Match funds to Zoo Animal Habitat
Maintenance and Upgrades and commit to funding up to $340,000 in
additional staff costs in future years.
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
ABSENT (0):
Passed 5-0
E. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The following Council Members gave brief update reports on their committees since their
last Council meeting:
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F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Alyssa Slater
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Mayor Bourbeau
1.County Mayor’s Round Table
2.Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
1. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
Council Member Funk
1. Coffee with a Cop
Council Member Newsom
1. City of Atascadero Finance Committee (joint meeting with CSTOC)
Council Member Peek
1. City of Atascadero Finance Committee (joint meeting with CSTOC)
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item A2
Department: Community
Services &
Promotions
Date: 3/11/25
Placement: Consent
TO: JAMES R. LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TERRIE BANISH, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICES & PROMOTIONS
PREPARED BY: TERRIE BANISH, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICES &
PROMOTIONS
SUBJECT: Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District (ATBID) Change to
Ordinance for Lodging Owner Nomination Process and Composition of the Board
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance approving amendments to
Atascadero Municipal Code (AMC) Section 3-16.07, changing the lodging business owner
nomination process for Board Members and composition of the Board for the Atascadero Tourism
Business Improvement District (ATBID).
DISCUSSION:
At their February 25, 2025 meeting, the City Council introduced the Draft Ordinance for the
Lodging Business Owner Nomination Process and Composition of the Board with a 5-0 vote.
Under AMC Section 3-16.07, Council makes appointments to the ATBID Advisory Board following
a recommendation from the lodging business owners who comprise the ATBID. The ATBID
Advisory Board has reviewed the process for selection of lodging business owners for
recommendation to the Council as well as the voting process for this recommendation. The ATBID
Board has requested the make-up of the Advisory Board be amended to reflect the weighted
percentage paid into the ATBID assessment from lodging owners.
The Draft Ordinance amends the composition of the ATBID Board Members to include four (4)
members representing lodging businesses in a commercial zone with 25 rooms or more and one
(1) member representing Vacation Rental/Bed & Breakfast/Short Term Rental lodging businesses
that are not considered hotels under the City’s Zoning Code. This amendment also clarifies the
voting process language where lodging businesses in a commercial zone with 25 rooms or more
are eligible to vote for the four (4) Board Members representing lodging businesses in a
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commercial zone with 25 rooms or more and lodging businesses representing Vacation
Rental/Bed & Breakfast/Short Term Rental lodging businesses that are not considered hotels
under the City’s Zoning Code are eligible to vote for the one (10 Board Member representing
Vacation Rental/Bed & Breakfast/Short Term Rental lodging businesses that are not considered
hotels under the City’s Zoning Code.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the City Attorney and Deputy City Manager/City Clerk.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Draft Ordinance
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DRAFT ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3-16.07 OF
THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING THE
MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE ATASCADERO
TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero (“City”) has formed the Atascadero Tourism Business
Improvement District (“ATBID”), pursuant to Section 36500 of the Streets & Highways Code of
the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the members of the board of the ATBID are appointed by the City Council upon
recommendation by the ATBID board pursuant to Section 3-16.07 of the Atascadero Municipal
Code; and
WHEREAS, the advisory board has recommended a change in the composition of the advisory
board to represent the different types of lodging businesses within the City.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO HEREBY
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings. The Council hereby finds and declares the following:
A. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Approval. The City Council of the City of Atascadero amends Section 3-
16.07 of Atascadero Municipal Code to read as follows:
The City Council will appoint an Advisory Board for the ATBID under the following
procedures:
(a) The ATBID Advisory Board will be comprised of five members, with four (4) members
representing lodging businesses with twenty-five (25) rooms or more in a commercial zone
and one (1) member representing vacation rental lodging businesses that are not hotels as
that term is defined in Chapter 9 of this code.
(b) Membership on the ATBID Advisory Board is limited to lodging business owners or
other representatives named in writing as an empowered designee by a lodging business
owner within the ATBID area. To sponsor a member on the ATBID Advisory Board, each
lodging business must have fully paid its ATBID assessment at the time of appointment
and remain fully paid during the term of that representative's membership on the Board.
(c) All Advisory Board members will serve staggered terms of two years, with three board
members being appointed in one year, and two board members being appointed in the
following year.
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(d) The ATBID Advisory Board will be appointed at the discretion of the City Council,
following a nomination process facilitated by the lodging businesses. Each February, the
current Advisory Board will mail a letter to all lodging business owners in the ATBID
announcing the ATBID Advisory Board seats that are scheduled to become vacant as of
July 1st of that calendar year and requesting nominations for the Board from such lodging
businesses. Board nominations must meet the qualifications to maintain the composition
of the Board as set forth in subsection (a). The Board shall establish its own internal
procedures to make nominations and vote for candidates to be recommended to the City
Council, but only those lodging businesses with twenty-five (25) rooms or more in a
commercial zone shall be eligible to vote for the four (4) Board members representing
lodging businesses with twenty-five (25) rooms or more in a commercial zone, and only
those vacation rental lodging businesses that are not hotels as that term is defined in
Chapter 9 of this code shall be eligible to vote for the one (1) Board member representing
vacation rental lodging businesses that are not hotels as that term is defined in Chapter 9
of this code.
(e) If the City Council rejects the recommendations of the ATBID Advisory Board, the
City Council will request a new recommendation from the lodging businesses for
consideration. The ATBID Advisory Board members serve at the pleasure of the City
Council. The Council may, by majority vote, remove any Advisory Board member with or
without cause.
(f) If the City Clerk does not receive sufficient nominations of potential Board members
by April 30th of any applicable years, the open positions on the ATBID Advisory Board
will be appointed by the process set forth for appointing boards and commissions in
Title 2 Chapter 2.08 of this code.
SECTION 3. CEQA. Because of the facts set forth in Section 1, the proposed text
amendment is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14
California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it can be seen with certainty that there
is no possibility that the enactment of this Ordinance would have a significant effect on the
environment (Pub. Resources Code § 21065; CEQA Guidelines §§ 15378(b)(5), 15061(b)(3).
SECTION 4. 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 5. 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.
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SECTION 6. 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 7. 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 8. 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 9. 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 February 25, 2025, and
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, State of
California, on March 11, 2025.
CITY OF ATASCADERO:
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Charles Bourbeau, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________________
Dave Fleishman, City Attorney
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item B1
Department: Administrative
Services
Date: 03/11/25
Placement: Management
Report
TO: JAMES R. LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JERI RANGEL, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PREPARED BY: CINDY CHAVEZ, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SUBJECT: Sales Tax Measure D-20 Annual Report
RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee and the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee recommends Council
approve the Measure D-20 Annual Report.
DISCUSSION:
Sales Tax Measure D-20 is a General Fund “Essential Services Transaction and Use Tax” that
increased the local sales tax rate in Atascadero by one percent to 8.75%. Atascadero voters
passed Measure D-20 in November 2020 to generate revenue to fund many of the community’s
and Council’s key priorities.
Because Measure D-20 is a general tax, related revenues and expenditures are included in the
City’s General Fund and the City’s annual audited financial statements. Transparency and
accountability were an important part of the passing of Measure D-20. As such, Council requested
that the Finance Committee and the Citizen Sales Tax Oversight Committee (CSTOC) annually
review a D-20 Report along with the City’s annual audited Financial Statements at a publicized
joint meeting. The joint meeting of CSTOC and the Finance Committee was held on February 13,
2025.
Fiscal year 2023-24 Measure D-20 revenue came in about $6.5 million, or $42,000 over the
budgeted amount. This revenue total was $150,000 higher than the prior fiscal year and has
continued to grow. Following is a graph of the three recent full years of Measure D-20 revenue.
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As per City Council discussion prior to the passage of Measure D-20, because individual
expenditures would be difficult to track, subject to assumptions and interpretation, and
somewhat meaningless without the review of all general fund expenses, the annual Measure D-
20 report would focus on accomplishments and success of the programs/projects that were to be
implemented with Measure D-20 funds. As part of the 2021-2023 and 2023-2025 Budget
processes, key expenditures were identified that would help to successfully achieve the
community’s goals for the Measure.
Staffing and retention were among those top priorities for Measure D-20 revenues. Measure D-
20 has been instrumental to the City’s efforts to be more competitive with salaries. Due in large
part to Measure D-20, all of the City’s employee groups have agreed to three-year Memorandums
of Understanding. Citywide staffing vacancies are low, recruitments are resulting in a higher
number of quality applicants, and positions are being filled much more quickly than they were
prior to Measure D-20. Because the City is now more competitive, employee attraction and
retention are more successful, leading to better service to the community.
Focusing on Public Safety, Measure D-20 provided funding for much needed additional staffing.
Four additional police officer positions and one additional public safety dispatcher position were
included in the Police Department’s budget. In the Fire Department, one Battalion Chief and one
firefighter (SAFER) position were funded. Funding also included positions for the Outreach for
Underrepresented Residents (OUR) team, which includes two police officers, a County behavioral
health clinician, and an outreach case manager. This team is part of the Countywide Community
Action Team and is dedicated to assisting the community’s most vulnerable citizens. In 2024
alone, the team helped house 21 individuals, conserved 3 at-risk individuals, and responded to
over 700 calls for service. By providing critical support and resources, the OUR Team enhances
public safety, promotes community well-being, and ensures a cleaner, safer Atascadero for
everyone. The Department has also been able to staff a Special Enforcement Team. This team
focuses on acute criminal issues that require additional follow-up beyond what the patrol officers
have time to investigate.
$6,239,847
$6,354,899
$6,507,108
$6,100,000
$6,200,000
$6,300,000
$6,400,000
$6,500,000
$6,600,000
Measure D-20 Sales Tax Revenue
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Measure D-20 revenues also funded additional replacement reserves for vehicles and equipment,
replacement of the Police Department’s 911 Dispatch System, and some reserves for building
maintenance and replacement. Adding to the vehicle reserves helped to fund a new Type III
wildland fire engine and six new Police Department vehicles.
The new wildland fire engine is shorter and smaller than the Type I structure fire engine. New
state-of-the-art equipment allows firefighters to protect our community as well as our neighbors
throughout the county and state. It is smaller than the structure fire engine, is four-wheel drive,
and has enhanced maneuverability for going up steep driveways or narrow roads. It carries 500
gallons of water and can pump water while driving along the edge of a wildland fire. A new Type
I structure fire engine has also been ordered and is expected to be placed in service in 2026. This
state-of-the-art engine will provide more reliability and lower maintenance costs than the 20+
year-old engine it will replace.
The Police Department has acquired six new patrol vehicles. These vehicles improve response
times, increase officer visibility, and ensure reliable transportation for emergency calls. Upgraded
with modern safety features and advanced technology, they help police officers patrol efficiently
and effectively. This investment strengthens public safety, allowing officers to better protect
residents, deter crime, and respond swiftly to emergencies.
Camp cleanups and vegetation management continue to be other key focuses of Measure D-20
resources. During 2024, 48 tons of debris was removed from encampments, improving public
spaces and the health of the community and its waterways.
A significant priority for Measure D-20 is the replacement of Fire Station #1. The City has long
recognized that Fire Station #1, built in 1952, is outdated and insufficient for current and future
needs.
Measure D-20 revenue is providing funds for a new 16,556 square foot Fire Station #1 and
Emergency Operations Center at the same location as the existing station. It will have 3 apparatus
bays, a separate workout room, upstairs living quarters, and a 900 square foot EOC complete with
break-out rooms, audio/video capabilities, and storage for training and supplies.
Fire Station #2, built in 1986, and the Police Station, in use since 1990, are also outdated,
undersized, and insufficient for current public safety building standards.
Fire Station #2 will increase in size by 850 square feet and will include all new living quarters,
adding an additional bedroom, and creating a lobby and public restroom. All the safety items
included at Fire Station #1 will also be addressed at Fire Sation #2 including a decontamination
room, and spaces for turnout cleaning, storage, and physical fitness separate from the engine bay
and diesel exhaust.
The Police Station is being renovated to address modern policing standards and maximize
operational efficiencies. Essential elements of the renovations include roof repair/rehabilitation,
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades, parking area security upgrades,
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refreshed interior finishes, restroom/locker room improvements, and upgraded and expanded
detached 1,300 square foot public safety emergency dispatch building.
Staff proposes to fund the bulk of these public safety facilities projects with bond funding. The
debt service payments for these bonds will be paid for with Measure D-20 revenues. The non-
financed portion of this project will be primarily funded with Measure D-20 revenues that the
City has been putting away in Building Maintenance Reserves specifically for this project.
Measure D-20 activity, along with activity of all of the other City funds, are included in the City’s
financial statements that were audited by the independent accounting firm of Moss, Levy &
Hartzheim. Moss, Levy & Hartzheim performed a full audit of the financial statements and found
that the City presented fairly and accurately the City’s financial position, and that the reporting
was in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The City’s fiscal year 2023-24 ended much better than expected. Expenditures came in at or under
estimates in most funds and divisions. The audit report and related City Council staff report can
be accessed by scanning the QR code below:
The Measure D-20 Report includes information on the Measure and focuses on key
accomplishments surrounding Public Safety.
The Measure D-20 Annual Report is recommended to be distributed via U.S. Mail to all properties
in the City. The brochure will also be made available at City Hall and on the City’s website
FISCAL IMPACT:
Distribution of the 2024 Measure D-20 Annual Report is estimated to cost about $5,000 in
budgeted General Funds.
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Administrative Services Director.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENT:
Sales Tax Measure D-20 Annual Report
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City of Atascadero6500 Palma AvenueAtascadero CA 93422POSTAL CUSTOMERPresorted StandardU.S. POSTAGEAtascadero, CAPermit No. 79PAIDECRWSSMeasure D-20 Sales Tax Revenue (in thousands)
$6,240
$6,355
$6,507
2022-232023-242021-22$6,550
$6,500
$6,450
$6,400
$6,350
$6,300
$6,250
$6,200
$6,150
$6,100Thousands WHAT IS
MEASURE D-20?
Sales Tax Measure D-20 is a General Fund
“Essential Services Transactions and Use Tax” that
increased the local sales tax rate in Atascadero
one percent to 8.75%. Atascadero voters passed
Measure D-20 in November 2020 to generate
revenue to fund many of the community’s and
Council’s key priorities.
Measure D-20
City of
Atascadero
2024
ANNUAL REPORT
www.atascadero.org/D20
The City is spending Measure D-20 funds
responsibly to make our community safer. YourMeasure D-20 tax dollars are paying for vital and
long overdue investments in essential, safety-
related tools, technology, resources and staffing.
Revenue from Measure D-20 allows the City to
fund many of the community’s and Council’s key
priorities. Fiscal year 2023-24 Measure D-20
revenue came in about $6.5 million, or $42,000
over the budgeted amount. This revenue total was
$150,000 higher than the prior fiscal year and has
continued to grow. The graph above shows the
three recent full years of Measure D-20 revenue.
Revenues
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Public Safety Vehicle Upgrades
The Fire Department purchased a new Type IIIwildland fire engine. New state of the art equipmentallows firefighters to protect our community as well asour neighbors throughout the county and state. It issmaller than the structure fire engine, is four-wheeldrive, and has enhanced maneuverability for going upsteep driveways or narrow roads. It carries 500 gallonsof water and can pump water while driving along theedge of a wildland fire. A new Type I structure fireengine has also been ordered and is expected to beplaced in service in 2026. This state of the art enginewill provide more reliability and lower maintenancecosts than the 20+ year-old engine it will replace.
New Patrol Vehicles
Building a Safer Future
The Outreach for Underrepresented Residents (OUR)team includes two police officers, a County behavioralhealth clinician, and an outreach case manager. Thisteam is part of the Countywide Community ActionTeam and is dedicated to assisting the community’smost vulnerable citizens. In 2024 alone, the teamhelped house 21 individuals, conserved 3 at-riskindividuals, and responded to over 700 calls forservice. By providing critical support and resources,the OUR Team enhances public safety, promotescommunity well-being, and ensures a cleaner, saferAtascadero for everyone. The Department has alsobeen able to staff a Special Enforcement Team. Thisteam focuses on acute criminal issues that requireadditional follow-up beyond what the patrol officershave time to investigate.
OUR Team
The Police Department has purchased six new patrolvehicles. These vehicles improve response times,increase officer visibility, and ensure reliabletransportation for emergency calls. Upgraded withmodern safety features and advanced technology, theyhelp police officers patrol efficiently and effectively. Thisinvestment strengthens public safety, allowing officersto better protect residents, deter crime, and respondswiftly to emergencies.
More D-20 at Work
The City has long recognized that Fire Station #1,built in 1952, is outdated and insufficient forcurrent and future needs. Measure D-20 revenueis providing funds for a new 16,556 square footFire Station #1 and Emergency Operations Center(EOC). It will have 3 apparatus bays, upstairs livingquarters, and a 900 square foot EOC completewith break-out rooms, audio/video capabilities,and storage for training and supplies.
Fire Station #2, built in 1986, and the PoliceStation, in use since 1990, are also outdated,undersized, and insufficient for current publicsafety building standards.
Fire Station #2 will be increased by 850 square feet. It willinclude all new living quarters, an additional bedroom, alobby, and a public restroom. All the safety items includedat Fire Station #1 will also be addressed at Fire Station #2including a decontamination room, and spaces for turnoutcleaning, storage, and physical fitness separate from theengine bay and diesel exhaust.
The Police Station is being renovated to address modernpolicing standards and maximize operational efficiencies.Essential elements of the renovations include roof repair/rehabilitation, HVAC upgrades, parking area securityupgrades, refreshed interior finishes, restroom/locker roomimprovements, and upgraded and expanded detached1,300 sq ft public safety emergency dispatch building.
Much needed additional staffing has been addedwith 4 police officers, 1 public safety dispatcher,funding for OUR team, 1 Fire Battalion Chief, and 1firefighter. Measure D-20 has been instrumental tothe City’s efforts to be more competitive withsalaries. Citywide staffing vacancies are low,recruitments are resulting in a higher number ofquality applicants, and positions are being filledmuch more quickly. Measure D-20 revenues alsofunded additional replacement reserves for vehiclesand equipment, replacement of the PoliceDepartment’s 911 Dispatch System, and somereserves for building maintenance and replacement.
New Fire Engine
For more information visitwww.atascadero.org/D20
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