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CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY * AGENDA
www.atascadero.org/agendas
* (The Public Financing Authority (PFA) is a public corporation empowered to borrow money and issue bonds.
The City of Atascadero formed the PFA in 2004 to assist in raising capital for essential public projects.)
CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL/
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
Pages
A.REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Funk
C.ROLL CALL
Mayor/Chair Bourbeau
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Dariz
Council/Board Member Funk
Council/Board Member Newsom
Council/Board Member Peek
D.PRESENTATIONS
1.Employee Recognition
E.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 - January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting 5
Recommendation: Council approve the January 13, 2026, City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes [City Clerk]
2.November 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll 10
Fiscal Impact: Total expenditure for all funds is $4,625,444.13
Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable,
payroll and payroll vendor checks for November 2025. [Administrative
Services]
3.Atascadero Public Financing Authority Board Draft Minutes - January 14,
2025 Regular Meeting
19
Board Secretary Recommendation: Board approve the Public Financing
Authority Board Draft Action Minutes of January 14, 2025. [PFA Item]
4.ADU Ordinance Update 21
Fiscal Impact: Consistency with State law requires that the City allow
ADU’s on multi-family zoned properties prior to buildout. ADU’s, per State
law, pay no or reduced development impact fees. Allowing ADUs prior to,
and in many cases instead of, the construction of primary units will result
in less funds paid toward the City’s Development Impact Fees which may
impact our ability to provide services and infrastructure. Under existing
State law, the City does not have any alternatives to this requirement
Recommendation: Council adopt on second reading, by title only, an
ordinance amending title 9, Planning & Zoning, to revise Chapter 5,
Accessory Dwelling Units, for consistency with state law and clarity
related to development standards, and determining this ordinance is
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
[Community Development]
5.Approving Parcel Map AT 24-0047 and Accepting Offers of Dedication 37
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution approving Parcel Map
AT 24-0047 and accepting offers of dedication for public utility
easements and street right-of-way along Llano Road and Tecolote Road
on behalf of the public. [Public Works]
6.Public Safety Facilities Temporary Fire Station #1 Construction Award 46
Fiscal Impact: A total of $6,500,000 in D-20 Funds are currently
budgeted for soft costs associated with the Public Safety Facilities
Project.
Recommendation: Council:
1. Reject the bid protest submitted by Kies & Son Construction, Inc.
2. Award a contract to Rob Reynolds Construction, Inc. for $292,373 to
construct the Public Safety Temporary Fire Station #1 Project (Project
No. C2021B01(T1). [Public Works]
F.UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
(The City Manager will give an oral report on any current issues of concern to
the City Council.)
G.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.)
H.MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1.Structure Fire Engine Replacement 51
Fiscal Impact: The total cost of the engine replacement is $1,297,069 of
Vehicle Replacement funds and will need to be budgeted in the 2027-
2029 fiscal year cycle. This includes $1,277,069 for the contract with
South Coast and $20,000 for equipment and shelving.
Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with South Coast Fire Equipment for $1,277,069 to purchase a
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Pierce Type 1 Fire Engine. [Fire and Emergency Services]
2.Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit 56
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council review and accept the financial audit for the
period ending June 30, 2025. [Administrative Services]
3.2025-2026 Budget Adjustments 67
Fiscal Impact: Approval of the Draft Resolution will result in the
expenditure of an additional $1,282,000 in General Funds for fiscal year
2025-2026.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution amending fiscal year
2025-2026 budget. [Administrative Services]
4.Update on Council Goals and 2025-2027 Work Plan 73
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council receive and file a report on the progress being
made relative to the City Council’s goals. [City Manager's Office]
I.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)
4. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
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)
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)
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J.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
K.ADJOURNMENT
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01/27/26 | Item E1
Atascadero City Council
January 13, 2026
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
January 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
_____________________________________________________________________
A. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bourbeau, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz, Council Member
Funk, Council Member Newsom
Absent: Council Member Peek
Staff
Present:
City Manager James R. Lewis, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk Lara Christensen, City Attorney Dave Fleishman, Deputy
Director of Administrative Services Cindy Chavez, Public
Works Director Nick DeBar, Community Development Director
Phil Dunsmore, Fire Chief Casey Bryson, Police Chief Dan
Suttles, Deputy City Manager - IT Luke Knight, Community
Services and Promotions Director Terrie Banish, Planning
Manager Kelly Gleason, Public Works Analyst Ryan Betz
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
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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01/27/26 | Item E1
Atascadero City Council
January 13, 2026
Page 2 of 5
1. City Council Draft Minutes - December 9, 2025, Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Council approve the December 9, 2025, City Council
Regular Meeting minutes. [City Clerk]
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
1. Approve Consent Calendar
AYES (4): Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, and Newsom
ABSENT (1): Peek
Passed (4 to 0)
E. UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manage Lewis gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
F. COMMUNITY FORUM
The following persons spoke: Johnna McGuire, Isaac, Geoff Auslen, Clyde
Snyder
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADU Ordinance Update
Fiscal Impact: Consistency with State law requires that the City allow
ADUs on multi-family zoned properties prior to buildout. ADUs, per State
law, pay no or reduced development impact fees. Allowing ADUs prior to,
and in many cases instead of, the construction of primary units will result
in less funds paid toward the City’s Development Impact Fees which may
impact our ability to provide services and infrastructure. Under existing
State law, the City does not have any alternatives to this requirement
Recommendation: Planning Commission recommends Council: Introduce
an ordinance for first reading, by title only, to amend Title 9, Planning &
Zoning revising Chapter 5, Accessory Dwelling Units (ZCH25-0064), for
consistency with State law and clarity related to development standards,
and determining this ordinance is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act. [Community Development]
Community Development Director Dunsmore and Planning Manager Gleason
gave the presentation and answered questions from the City Council.
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01/27/26 | Item E1
Atascadero City Council
January 13, 2026
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Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
1. Introduce for first reading, draft ordinance amending title 9,
Planning and Zoning revising Chapter 5, Accessory Dwelling
Units (ZCH25-0064), for consistency with State law and clarity
related to development standards, and determining this ordinance
is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality
Act, as recommended by staff during the presentation, adding the
following language to § 9-5.040 (e)(4): Twenty-Five feet for any
detached ADU that complies with the setbacks of the underlying
zoning district and where the footprint of the unit is located on a
slope of 20% or greater.
AYES (4): Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, and Newsom
ABSENT (1): Peek
Passed (4 to 0)
2. 4543 Yerba Avenue Nuisance Abatement Cost Recovery Hearing
Fiscal Impact: City incurred expenses in the amount of $7,269.60 plus
County recording costs will be collected through the property tax rolls
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution confirming abatement
costs and authorizing the placement of a lien and levy of a special
assessment to recover costs [City Attorney]
City Attorney Fleishman gave the presentation and answered questions from the
City Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-001 confirming abatement costs and
authorizing the placement of a lien and levy of a special
assessment to recover costs
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01/27/26 | Item E1
Atascadero City Council
January 13, 2026
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AYES (4): Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, and Newsom
ABSENT (1): Peek
Passed (4 to 0)
H. MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1. Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Road Report
Fiscal Impact: Distribution of the 2025 Community Road Report is
estimated to cost about $5,000 in budgeted General Funds.
Recommendation: The Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee
recommends Council:
1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Road Report.
2. Approve the 2025 Community Road Report. [Administrative
Services/Public Works]
Deputy Director Chavez and Public Works Director DeBar gave the presentation.
They and Public Works Analyst Betz answered questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Newsom
1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Road Report.
2. Approve the 2025 Community Road Report.
AYES (4): Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, and Newsom
ABSENT (1): Peek
Passed (4 to 0)
2. San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Draft Transportation
Expenditure Plan for Potential Transportation Sales Tax Measure
Fiscal Impact: There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with this
action.
Recommendation: Council review and comment on San Luis Obispo
Council of Governments Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan for
potential transportation sales tax measure. [Public Works]
Public Works Director DeBar introduced the item Annie Bowsky with SLOCOG
gave the presentation and answered questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
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01/27/26 | Item E1
Atascadero City Council
January 13, 2026
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The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
Council asked questions and provided comments and feedback to
SLOCOG.
I. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following Council Members gave brief update reports on their committees
since their last Council meeting:
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 Board
2. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
Council Member Funk
1. Atascadero Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency (GSA)
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council
Council Member Newsom
1. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
2. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
J. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION
None
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 7:57 pm
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Alyssa Slater
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED: 1/13/2026
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Item E2Page 10 of 86
01/27/26 | Item E2 | Staff ReportPage 11 of 86
Check
Number Check Date Vendor DescripƟon Amount
City of Atascadero Disbursement LisƟng
For the Month of November 2025
183715 11/05/2025 ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER CO.23,214.50Accounts Payable Check
183716 11/05/2025 CA ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS 1,300.00Accounts Payable Check
183717 11/05/2025 WEX BANK - BUSINESS UNIVERSAL 11,741.26Accounts Payable Check
183718 11/05/2025 WEX BANK - WEX FLEET UNIVERSAL 11,202.41Accounts Payable Check
183719 11/06/2025 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HEALTH 246,510.23Payroll Vendor Payment
183721 11/06/2025 GIS BENEFITS 18,326.68Payroll Vendor Payment
183722 11/06/2025 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 1,557.51Payroll Vendor Payment
183723 11/06/2025 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 125.00Payroll Vendor Payment
183724 11/06/2025 IAFF MERP TRUST OFFICE C/O BPA 1,900.00Payroll Vendor Payment
183725 11/06/2025 MISSIONSQUARE 18,433.03Payroll Vendor Payment
183726 11/06/2025 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 900.22Payroll Vendor Payment
5799 11/07/2025 MCGRIFF INSURANCE SERVICE TRUIST INSURANCE HOLIDNGS LLC 1,105.01Payroll Vendor Payment
5800 11/07/2025 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS 2,180.00Payroll Vendor Payment
5801 11/07/2025 SEIU LOCAL 620 1,038.89Payroll Vendor Payment
5802 11/07/2025 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 965.31Payroll Vendor Payment
5803 11/10/2025 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HSA 12,216.45Payroll Vendor Payment
5804 11/10/2025 RABOBANK, N.A.75,403.49Payroll Vendor Payment
5805 11/10/2025 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 23,439.96Payroll Vendor Payment
5806 11/10/2025 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 5,066.92Payroll Vendor Payment
5807 11/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 17,227.93Payroll Vendor Payment
5808 11/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 33,066.77Payroll Vendor Payment
5809 11/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,994.12Payroll Vendor Payment
5810 11/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 3,060.58Payroll Vendor Payment
5811 11/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 10,677.14Payroll Vendor Payment
5812 11/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 15,177.08Payroll Vendor Payment
5813 11/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 24,243.46Payroll Vendor Payment
5814 11/10/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 35,924.02Payroll Vendor Payment
5815 11/12/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 17,227.93Payroll Vendor Payment
5816 11/12/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 32,270.17Payroll Vendor Payment
5817 11/12/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,994.12Payroll Vendor Payment
5818 11/12/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 3,060.58Payroll Vendor Payment
5819 11/12/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 11,679.89Payroll Vendor Payment
5820 11/12/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 15,304.65Payroll Vendor Payment
5821 11/12/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 24,411.13Payroll Vendor Payment
5822 11/12/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 36,027.87Payroll Vendor Payment
183727 11/14/2025 2 MEXICANS, LLC 2,022.00Accounts Payable Check
183728 11/14/2025 A&T ARBORISTS & VEGETATION 2,000.00Accounts Payable Check
183729 11/14/2025 A.P.S. AUTOMOTIVE 213.72Accounts Payable Check
183730 11/14/2025 ABOVE THE GRADE HEATING 5,802.51Accounts Payable Check
183731 11/14/2025 TIERNEY ANDERSON 195.75Accounts Payable Check
01/27/26 | Item E2 | Attachment 1
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Check
Number Check Date Vendor DescripƟon Amount
City of Atascadero Disbursement LisƟng
For the Month of November 2025
183732 11/14/2025 ANTECH DIAGNOSTICS 729.91Accounts Payable Check
183733 11/14/2025 AQUA NATURAL SOLUTIONS 1,631.10Accounts Payable Check
183734 11/14/2025 KELLY AREBALO 200.40Accounts Payable Check
183736 11/14/2025 AT&T 2,258.11Accounts Payable Check
183737 11/14/2025 ATASCADERO HAY & FEED 818.66Accounts Payable Check
183738 11/14/2025 BAY AREA DRIVING SCHOOL, INC.34.99Accounts Payable Check
183739 11/14/2025 KEITH R. BERGHER 303.75Accounts Payable Check
183740 11/14/2025 BERRY MAN, INC.1,091.00Accounts Payable Check
183741 11/14/2025 TERRI RECCHIA BLEDSOE 600.00Accounts Payable Check
183742 11/14/2025 RICHARD BROADHEAD 81.00Accounts Payable Check
183743 11/14/2025 CARBON HEALTH MED GROUP OF CA 1,144.00Accounts Payable Check
183744 11/14/2025 KRYSTAL CARLON 66.08Accounts Payable Check
183745 11/14/2025 CENTRAL COAST PRINT COMPANY 209.24Accounts Payable Check
183746 11/14/2025 CENTRICITY GIS LLC 10,800.00Accounts Payable Check
183747 11/14/2025 CERTIFIED FOLDER DISPLAY SVC 352.78Accounts Payable Check
183748 11/14/2025 CINTAS 931.73Accounts Payable Check
183749 11/14/2025 CLEATH-HARRIS GEOLOGISTS, INC.4,980.10Accounts Payable Check
183750 11/14/2025 COASTAL COPY, INC.2,298.95Accounts Payable Check
183751 11/14/2025 COLE FARMS, INC.352.01Accounts Payable Check
183752 11/14/2025 VOID 0.00Accounts Payable Check
183753 11/14/2025 COLOR CRAFT PRINTING 128.59Accounts Payable Check
183754 11/14/2025 CSCI INC 1,536.00Accounts Payable Check
183755 11/14/2025 CULLIGAN SANTA MARIA 834.55Accounts Payable Check
183756 11/14/2025 DEEP BLUE INTEGRATION, INC.1,291.00Accounts Payable Check
183757 11/14/2025 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 5,029.09Accounts Payable Check
183758 11/14/2025 ELECTRIC MOTOR WORKS INC 6,173.01Accounts Payable Check
183759 11/14/2025 EPIC IT SUPPORT 15,454.36Accounts Payable Check
183760 11/14/2025 FAHLO 526.20Accounts Payable Check
183761 11/14/2025 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 2,619.00Accounts Payable Check
183762 11/14/2025 FILIPPIN ENGINEERING, INC.48,876.25Accounts Payable Check
183763 11/14/2025 FOSTER & FOSTER, INC.2,100.00Accounts Payable Check
183764 11/14/2025 GOLDEN STATE COPIER & MAILING 1,042.00Accounts Payable Check
183765 11/14/2025 HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC.5,437.50Accounts Payable Check
183766 11/14/2025 HARRIS STAGE LINES, LLC 1,000.00Accounts Payable Check
183767 11/14/2025 KELLIE K. HART 112.00Accounts Payable Check
183768 11/14/2025 HERC RENTALS, INC.152.25Accounts Payable Check
183769 11/14/2025 HIGH COUNTRY OUTDOOR, INC.550.00Accounts Payable Check
183770 11/14/2025 INTL. ASSC. OF FIRE CHIEFS 260.00Accounts Payable Check
183771 11/14/2025 IRON MOUNTAIN RECORDS MGMNT 162.51Accounts Payable Check
183772 11/14/2025 JEFF & TONY'S DSD, LLC 153.44Accounts Payable Check
01/27/26 | Item E2 | Attachment 1
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Check
Number Check Date Vendor DescripƟon Amount
City of Atascadero Disbursement LisƟng
For the Month of November 2025
183773 11/14/2025 JK'S UNLIMITED, INC.1,499.37Accounts Payable Check
183774 11/14/2025 KNOWBE4 INC 3,150.00Accounts Payable Check
183775 11/14/2025 KPRL 1230 AM 300.00Accounts Payable Check
183776 11/14/2025 LEE WILSON ELECTRIC CO. INC 2,128.05Accounts Payable Check
183777 11/14/2025 LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS FL 533.34Accounts Payable Check
183778 11/14/2025 LIFE ASSIST, INC.1,259.44Accounts Payable Check
183779 11/14/2025 MADRONE LANDSCAPES, INC.1,175.00Accounts Payable Check
183780 11/14/2025 MCCI, LLC 18,464.22Accounts Payable Check
183781 11/14/2025 ELIZABETH MCDERMOTT 241.46Accounts Payable Check
183782 11/14/2025 MED STOP URGENT CARE CENTER 274.00Accounts Payable Check
183783 11/14/2025 MICHAEL K. NUNLEY & ASSC, INC.684.75Accounts Payable Check
183784 11/14/2025 MID COAST MOWER & SAW, INC.145.24Accounts Payable Check
183785 11/14/2025 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE 317.60Accounts Payable Check
183786 11/14/2025 MWI ANIMAL HEALTH 50.13Accounts Payable Check
183787 11/14/2025 NATURE PLANET, INC.728.95Accounts Payable Check
183788 11/14/2025 NEW TIMES 1,361.00Accounts Payable Check
183789 11/14/2025 HEATHER NEWSOM 65.15Accounts Payable Check
183790 11/14/2025 NORTH COAST ENGINEERING INC.315.00Accounts Payable Check
183791 11/14/2025 NORTHWEST ZOOPATH, P.C.52.00Accounts Payable Check
183792 11/14/2025 NOWDOCS INTERNATIONAL, INC.261.00Accounts Payable Check
183793 11/14/2025 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 346.25Accounts Payable Check
183797 11/14/2025 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 38,399.08Accounts Payable Check
183798 11/14/2025 PEAKWIFI, LLC 650.00Accounts Payable Check
183799 11/14/2025 PIERRE RADEMAKER DESIGN 1,605.00Accounts Payable Check
183800 11/14/2025 WARREN PITTENGER 81.00Accounts Payable Check
183801 11/14/2025 PLANETERIA MEDIA, LLC 7,140.00Accounts Payable Check
183802 11/14/2025 PORTER CONSTRUCTION, INC.4,800.00Accounts Payable Check
183803 11/14/2025 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC.1,477.71Accounts Payable Check
183804 11/14/2025 RAINSCAPE, A LANDSCAPE SVC CO.350.00Accounts Payable Check
183805 11/14/2025 RECOGNITION WORKS 108.48Accounts Payable Check
183806 11/14/2025 RENEWELL FLEET SERVICE LLC 341.24Accounts Payable Check
183807 11/14/2025 SAFARI LTD.317.28Accounts Payable Check
183808 11/14/2025 ARIANA M. SALES 369.00Accounts Payable Check
183809 11/14/2025 SCHAAF & WHEELER 1,560.00Accounts Payable Check
183810 11/14/2025 SLO COUNTY EMS AGENCY 68.00Accounts Payable Check
183811 11/14/2025 SLO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 587.00Accounts Payable Check
183812 11/14/2025 SOCAL GAS 31.15Accounts Payable Check
183813 11/14/2025 SOFTWAREONE, INC.89,541.25Accounts Payable Check
183814 11/14/2025 SPEAKWRITE, LLC.598.56Accounts Payable Check
183815 11/14/2025 CONNER M. SPEARS 3,000.00Accounts Payable Check
01/27/26 | Item E2 | Attachment 1
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Check
Number Check Date Vendor DescripƟon Amount
City of Atascadero Disbursement LisƟng
For the Month of November 2025
183816 11/14/2025 SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT REPAIR 3,701.07Accounts Payable Check
183817 11/14/2025 SPECIES 360 1,716.80Accounts Payable Check
183818 11/14/2025 SPECTRUM REACH 248.46Accounts Payable Check
183819 11/14/2025 BRUCE ST. JOHN 546.00Accounts Payable Check
183820 11/14/2025 DR. CYNTHIA STRINGFIELD 97.86Accounts Payable Check
183821 11/14/2025 SUN TEES NORTH 295.58Accounts Payable Check
183822 11/14/2025 SWCA, INC.1,187.25Accounts Payable Check
183823 11/14/2025 MADELINE M. TAYLOR 503.10Accounts Payable Check
183824 11/14/2025 TECHNICAL SPRAY SERVICES 1,400.00Accounts Payable Check
183825 11/14/2025 CODY THOMPSON 250.00Accounts Payable Check
183826 11/14/2025 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 1,240.00Accounts Payable Check
183827 11/14/2025 U.S. BANK 3,358.00Accounts Payable Check
183828 11/14/2025 USA BLUE BOOK 895.52Accounts Payable Check
183829 11/14/2025 VERDIN 19,543.47Accounts Payable Check
183830 11/14/2025 VILLAGE ORIGINALS, INC.178.65Accounts Payable Check
183831 11/14/2025 VINO VICE, INC.282.00Accounts Payable Check
183832 11/14/2025 WATER SYSTEMS CONSULTING, INC.31,439.25Accounts Payable Check
183833 11/14/2025 WCJ PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1,125.00Accounts Payable Check
183834 11/14/2025 WEBB MUNICIPAL FINANCE, LLC 5,250.00Accounts Payable Check
183835 11/14/2025 WEST COAST AUTO & TOWING, INC.1,105.00Accounts Payable Check
183836 11/14/2025 WESTERN JANITOR SUPPLY 263.18Accounts Payable Check
183837 11/14/2025 KAREN B. WYKE 834.00Accounts Payable Check
183838 11/14/2025 YOUTH EVOLUTION SOCCER 858.00Accounts Payable Check
183839 11/20/2025 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 1,557.51Payroll Vendor Payment
183840 11/20/2025 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 125.00Payroll Vendor Payment
183841 11/20/2025 IAFF MERP TRUST OFFICE C/O BPA 1,900.00Payroll Vendor Payment
183842 11/20/2025 MISSIONSQUARE 18,227.46Payroll Vendor Payment
183843 11/20/2025 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 678.67Payroll Vendor Payment
5823 11/21/2025 MCGRIFF INSURANCE SERVICE TRUIST INSURANCE HOLIDNGS LLC 1,105.01Payroll Vendor Payment
5824 11/21/2025 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS 2,180.00Payroll Vendor Payment
5825 11/21/2025 SEIU LOCAL 620 1,011.18Payroll Vendor Payment
5826 11/21/2025 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 965.31Payroll Vendor Payment
5827 11/24/2025 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HSA 12,266.45Payroll Vendor Payment
5828 11/25/2025 RABOBANK, N.A.77,238.84Payroll Vendor Payment
5829 11/25/2025 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 24,234.09Payroll Vendor Payment
5830 11/25/2025 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 5,200.02Payroll Vendor Payment
183844 11/26/2025 A SUPERIOR CRANE, LLC 1,300.00Accounts Payable Check
183845 11/26/2025 A&T ARBORISTS & VEGETATION 2,500.00Accounts Payable Check
183846 11/26/2025 ACCESS PUBLISHING 889.00Accounts Payable Check
183847 11/26/2025 ACTION SPORTS CANOPIES 1,398.05Accounts Payable Check
01/27/26 | Item E2 | Attachment 1
Page 15 of 86
Check
Number Check Date Vendor DescripƟon Amount
City of Atascadero Disbursement LisƟng
For the Month of November 2025
183848 11/26/2025 AIRGAS USA, LLC 60.34Accounts Payable Check
183849 11/26/2025 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC 185.00Accounts Payable Check
183850 11/26/2025 ALLTECH SERVICES, INC.224.25Accounts Payable Check
183851 11/26/2025 ALPHA ELECTRICAL SERVICE 1,181.88Accounts Payable Check
183852 11/26/2025 ALTHOUSE & MEADE, INC.2,473.60Accounts Payable Check
183853 11/26/2025 AQUA NATURAL SOLUTIONS 4,821.98Accounts Payable Check
183854 11/26/2025 KELLY AREBALO 200.40Accounts Payable Check
183855 11/26/2025 AT&T 814.56Accounts Payable Check
183856 11/26/2025 AT&T 32.37Accounts Payable Check
183857 11/26/2025 AT&T 248.89Accounts Payable Check
183858 11/26/2025 ATASCADERO HAY & FEED 1,813.33Accounts Payable Check
183859 11/26/2025 ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER CO.16,442.42Accounts Payable Check
183860 11/26/2025 AVILA TRAFFIC SAFETY 128.98Accounts Payable Check
183861 11/26/2025 BELL'S PLUMBING REPAIR, INC.775.00Accounts Payable Check
183862 11/26/2025 GREGORY L. BENSON 1,532.00Accounts Payable Check
183863 11/26/2025 BERRY MAN, INC.503.25Accounts Payable Check
183864 11/26/2025 BRENDLER JANITORIAL SERVICE 1,680.00Accounts Payable Check
183865 11/26/2025 BREZDEN PEST CONTROL, INC.290.00Accounts Payable Check
183866 11/26/2025 RICHARD BROADHEAD 696.00Accounts Payable Check
183867 11/26/2025 BROWDER PAINTING COMPANY, INC.28,625.00Accounts Payable Check
183868 11/26/2025 CASEY BRYSON 153.00Accounts Payable Check
183869 11/26/2025 BRETT CALLOWAY 185.00Accounts Payable Check
183870 11/26/2025 LORELI CAPPEL 100.80Accounts Payable Check
183871 11/26/2025 KRYSTAL CARLON 63.21Accounts Payable Check
183872 11/26/2025 CG VISUAL SOLUTIONS CORP.462.84Accounts Payable Check
183873 11/26/2025 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 4,449.43Accounts Payable Check
183874 11/26/2025 LARA CHRISTENSEN 389.00Accounts Payable Check
183875 11/26/2025 CINTAS 703.83Accounts Payable Check
183876 11/26/2025 COYOTE TRACTOR SERVICES, LLC 1,202.50Accounts Payable Check
183877 11/26/2025 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER 20.00Accounts Payable Check
183878 11/26/2025 DESTINY CUELLAR-BRAUN 37.12Accounts Payable Check
183879 11/26/2025 CUESTA SPRINGS ICE COMPANY INC 28,999.82Accounts Payable Check
183880 11/26/2025 WILLIAM DANIELS 3.08Accounts Payable Check
183881 11/26/2025 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1,206.00Accounts Payable Check
183882 11/26/2025 DOOMSDAY SKATE, LLC 600.00Accounts Payable Check
183883 11/26/2025 PHILIP DUNSMORE 125.00Accounts Payable Check
183884 11/26/2025 EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC 13,780.00Accounts Payable Check
183885 11/26/2025 EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORG.15,000.00Accounts Payable Check
183886 11/26/2025 EXECUTIVE JANITORIAL 3,500.00Accounts Payable Check
183887 11/26/2025 FARM SUPPLY COMPANY 218.14Accounts Payable Check
01/27/26 | Item E2 | Attachment 1
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Check
Number Check Date Vendor DescripƟon Amount
City of Atascadero Disbursement LisƟng
For the Month of November 2025
183888 11/26/2025 FENCE FACTORY ATASCADERO 490.50Accounts Payable Check
183889 11/26/2025 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 2,178.00Accounts Payable Check
183890 11/26/2025 FIESTA MAHAR MANUFACTURNG CORP 767.83Accounts Payable Check
183891 11/26/2025 GIERLICH-MITCHELL, INC.1,252.80Accounts Payable Check
183892 11/26/2025 HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC.2,600.00Accounts Payable Check
183893 11/26/2025 VOID 0.00Accounts Payable Check
183894 11/26/2025 HIGH COUNTRY OUTDOOR, INC.550.00Accounts Payable Check
183896 11/26/2025 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 3,292.42Accounts Payable Check
183897 11/26/2025 INGLIS PET HOTEL 211.69Accounts Payable Check
183898 11/26/2025 JAS PACIFIC 2,331.25Accounts Payable Check
183899 11/26/2025 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 3,000.00Accounts Payable Check
183900 11/26/2025 KPRL 1230 AM 320.00Accounts Payable Check
183901 11/26/2025 JAMES R. LEWIS 2,079.56Accounts Payable Check
183902 11/26/2025 LOLA'S LETTERS CENTRAL COAST 300.00Accounts Payable Check
183903 11/26/2025 MARBORG INDUSTRIES 72.95Accounts Payable Check
183904 11/26/2025 MICHAEL K. NUNLEY & ASSC, INC.944.00Accounts Payable Check
183905 11/26/2025 MID COAST MOWER & SAW, INC.292.54Accounts Payable Check
183906 11/26/2025 MIG 31,414.30Accounts Payable Check
183907 11/26/2025 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE 321.33Accounts Payable Check
183908 11/26/2025 HECTOR MIRANDA 500.00Accounts Payable Check
183909 11/26/2025 MATTHEW J. MIRANDA 153.00Accounts Payable Check
183910 11/26/2025 MOSS, LEVY, & HARTZHEIM LLP 6,000.00Accounts Payable Check
183911 11/26/2025 SAM MOUNTAIN 125.00Accounts Payable Check
183912 11/26/2025 KATIE MULDER 194.87Accounts Payable Check
183913 11/26/2025 MWI ANIMAL HEALTH 79.84Accounts Payable Check
183914 11/26/2025 NESTLED PINES WOODWORKING LLC 241.75Accounts Payable Check
183915 11/26/2025 NEW TIMES 1,727.00Accounts Payable Check
183916 11/26/2025 NORTH COAST ENGINEERING INC.4,252.50Accounts Payable Check
183917 11/26/2025 CINTIA B. NUTTALL 149.40Accounts Payable Check
183918 11/26/2025 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 140.81Accounts Payable Check
183919 11/26/2025 PACIFIC CNTRL COAST HLTH CTRS 170.00Accounts Payable Check
183920 11/26/2025 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 22,675.12Accounts Payable Check
183921 11/26/2025 PAYMENTUS GROUP INC 0.50Accounts Payable Check
183922 11/26/2025 PERRY'S PARCEL & GIFT 180.00Accounts Payable Check
183923 11/26/2025 PERRY'S PARCEL & GIFT 16.85Accounts Payable Check
183924 11/26/2025 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC.511.96Accounts Payable Check
183925 11/26/2025 RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON 44,769.73Accounts Payable Check
183926 11/26/2025 RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY 130.00Accounts Payable Check
183927 11/26/2025 SHORELINE AWNING & PATIO, INC.6,348.48Accounts Payable Check
183928 11/26/2025 SKILL SET SOLUTIONS 289.00Accounts Payable Check
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Check
Number Check Date Vendor DescripƟon Amount
City of Atascadero Disbursement LisƟng
For the Month of November 2025
183929 11/26/2025 ALYSSA SLATER 117.00Accounts Payable Check
183930 11/26/2025 SLO COUNTY HEALTH AGENCY 1,788.00Accounts Payable Check
183931 11/26/2025 SOCAL GAS 931.81Accounts Payable Check
183932 11/26/2025 SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE 11,745.00Accounts Payable Check
183933 11/26/2025 SOUZA CONSTRUCTION, INC.1,876,037.04Accounts Payable Check
183934 11/26/2025 SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT REPAIR 2,681.06Accounts Payable Check
183935 11/26/2025 JENNIFER L. SPOTTEN 855.60Accounts Payable Check
183936 11/26/2025 BRUCE ST. JOHN 56.23Accounts Payable Check
183937 11/26/2025 SUNLIGHT JANITORIAL, INC.1,897.50Accounts Payable Check
183938 11/26/2025 JOHN W. TAYLOR 81.00Accounts Payable Check
183939 11/26/2025 THORN RUN PARTNERS LLC 3,000.00Accounts Payable Check
183940 11/26/2025 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC.4,000.00Accounts Payable Check
183941 11/26/2025 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 3,100.00Accounts Payable Check
183947 11/26/2025 U.S. BANK 38,969.38Accounts Payable Check
183948 11/26/2025 VANIR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 9,960.00Accounts Payable Check
183949 11/26/2025 VINO VICE, INC.188.00Accounts Payable Check
183950 11/26/2025 VISIT SLO CAL 90,935.67Accounts Payable Check
183951 11/26/2025 VITAL RECORDS CONTROL 224.95Accounts Payable Check
183952 11/26/2025 ZACHARY J YEAMAN-SANCHEZ 81.00Accounts Payable Check
5831 11/28/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 17,286.24Payroll Vendor Payment
5832 11/28/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 32,820.27Payroll Vendor Payment
5833 11/28/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 3,020.64Payroll Vendor Payment
5834 11/28/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 3,060.58Payroll Vendor Payment
5835 11/28/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 10,762.47Payroll Vendor Payment
5836 11/28/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 14,299.04Payroll Vendor Payment
5837 11/28/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 24,268.46Payroll Vendor Payment
5838 11/28/2025 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 35,896.63Payroll Vendor Payment
$ 3,751,067.90
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01/27/26 | Item E3
CITY OF ATASCADERO
ATASCADERO PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY
(The Public Financing Authority (PFA) is a public corporation empowered to borrow money
and issue bonds. The City of Atascadero formed the PFA in 2004 to assist in raising capital
for essential public projects.)
DRAFT MINUTES
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
(Immediately following the conclusion of the Successor Agency
to the Community Redevelopment Agency of Atascadero Meeting)
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(Enter on Lewis Avenue)
Chairperson Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 8:26 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chair Bourbeau
Vice Chair Dariz
Board Member Funk
Board Member Newsom
Board Member Peek
ROLL CALL:
Present: Board Members Funk, Newson, Peek, Vice Chair Dariz, and Chair
Borbeau
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,
Fire Chief Casey Bryson, Public Works Director Nick DeBar, Community
Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Administrative Services
Director/City Treasurer Jeri Rangel, Deputy City Manager – IT Luke
Knight, and Assistant Planner Sam Mountain
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The following citizens spoke during Community Forum: None.
BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: None.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Board Draft Action Minutes – January 9, 2024
Board Secretary Recommendation: Board approve the Public Financing
Authority Board Draft Action Minutes of January 9, 2024. [Board Secretary]
MOTION BY: Dariz
SECOND BY: Funk
1. Approve the consent calendar.
AYES (5): Dariz, Funk, Newsom, Peek and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
B. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Alyssa Slater
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item E4
TO: PHIL DUNSMORE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
FROM: KELLY GLEASON, PLANNING MANAGER
PREPARED BY: KELLY GLEASON, PLANNING MANAGER
SUBJECT: ADU Ordinance Update
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt on second reading, by title only, an ordinance amending title 9, Planning & Zoning,
to revise Chapter 5, Accessory Dwelling Units, for consistency with state law and clarity related
to development standards, and determining this ordinance is exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act.
DISCUSSION:
BACKGROUND
The State recently contacted the City after their review of the City’s most current ADU ordinance
and has requested a number of minor changes for clarity. In addition, the State recently passed
AB1154 which requires updates to regulations governing JADUs. Most other communities in our
region have received similar letters from HCD requesting additional clarification and alignment
with State law determinations. This ordinance update revises the City’s ADU chapter for
consistency with new laws and makes minor changes for clarity and internal consistency.
The Planning Commission heard this item on December 16, 2025, and recommended that the
Council consider additional amendments to the allowable height of ADUs for flexibility on sloped
lots. The Council reviewed the item at its January 13, 2026 meeting and introduced the ordinance
for first reading, adding language to allow greater height flexibility for ADUs on sloped lots.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Consistency with State law requires that the City allow ADU’s on multi-family zoned properties
prior to buildout. ADU’s, per State law, pay no or reduced development impact fees. Allowing
ADUs prior to, and in many cases instead of, the construction of primary units will result in less
funds paid toward the City’s Development Impact Fees which may impact our ability to provide
services and infrastructure. Under existing State law, the City does not have any alternatives to
this requirement.
Department: Community
Development
Date: 01/27/2026
Placement: Consent
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REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Community Development Director and the City Attorney.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Draft Ordinance
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DRAFT ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 9,
PLANNING & ZONING, TO REVISE CHAPTER 5, ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS, FOR CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW AND
CLARITY RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND
DETERMINING THIS ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
(ZCH25-0064)
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero is considering Zoning Code Text Change
Amendments to Title 9 of the Atascadero Municipal Code for consistency with newly enacted
State laws and HCD comments regarding existing ordinance consistency with State law; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted revisions, repeals, and amendments to
Government Code Sections 66314 through 66323, in addition to Government Code Sections
66311.5, 66333, within the provisions of Assembly Bill 1154 and Senate Bill 543, which requires
an update to existing City ordinances for consistency; and
WHEREAS, ADUs and Junior ADUs do not count as additional residential density per
State law for the purposes of zoning compliance and CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to enact these amendments to Chapter 5 of Title 9, Planning and Zoning, of the Municipal
Code for consistency with State law and to maintain a clear and legible set of Zoning Regulations
that is easily interpreted by the public and staff; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to enact these amendments to Chapter 5 of Title 9, Planning and Zoning, of the Municipal
Code for consistency with State law and to maintain a clear and legible set of Zoning Regulations
that is easily interpreted by the public and staff; and
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Planning and
Zoning Text Amendment application was held by the City Council of the City of Atascadero at
which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Planning and
Zoning Text Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as
if set forth in full.
SECTION 2. Planning Commission Recommendation. The Planning Commission of the
City of Atascadero, on December 16, 2025, held a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing
upon the subject Zoning Text Amendment and associated actions, at which hearing evidence, oral
and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Amendment, and the Planning Commission
recommended that City Council approve said Amendment.
SECTION 3. Public Hearing. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular
session assembled on January 13, 2026, resolved to approve a Zoning Code Text Amendment to
update Title 9, Chapter 5, Accessory Dwelling Units, for consistency with State law and clarity
relating to development standards (ZCH25-0064).
SECTION 4. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings and
determinations for approval of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment:
1. The Planning and Zoning Text Change is consistent with General Plan policies and all
other applicable ordinances and policies of the City;
Fact: The proposed amendment updates an existing chapter for consistency with State
law. The updates are consistent with the City’s Housing Element and are intended to
implement revisions to the Government Code associated with Senate Bill 543 and
Assembly Bill 1154.
2. This Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance will provide for the orderly and efficient
use of lands where such development standards are applicable;
Fact: The proposed amendment will result in consistency with State law and clarify
development standards for ease of understanding and implementation. Regulations in
the Atascadero Municipal Code will continue to provide for the safe and orderly
development of Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with State
law.
3. The Text Change will not, in itself, result in significant environmental impacts.
Fact: The State of California does not recognize accessory or junior accessory dwelling
units as primary units for the purposes of determining density nor as projects for the
purposes of environmental review. Standards in the Atascadero Municipal Code
intended to minimize the environmental impact of ADU development are not proposed
to be modified as part of this amendment.
SECTION 5. CEQA. This ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), Public resources Code Section 21000 et seq., because it can be seen with certainty
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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)(4), 15061(b)(3).
SECTION 6. Approval. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session
assembled on January 13, 2026, resolved to introduce, for first reading by title only, an Ordinance
that would amend Title 9, Chapter 5 of the Atascadero Municipal Code consistent with the
following:
EXHIBIT A: Amendments to Title 9, Chapter 5
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 January 13, 2026,
and PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, State
of California, on January 27, 2026.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO:
______________________________
Charles Bourbeau, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Dave Fleishman, City Attorney
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Amend Sections 9-5.010 through 9-5.070 as follows:
§ 9-5.010 Purpose.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to prescribe objective development and site regulations
that apply, except where specifically stated, to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior
accessory dwelling units (JADUs). This chapter is intended to implement Government Code
Sections 66310 to 66342, as amended from time to time. Implementation of this chapter is
meant to expand housing opportunities by increasing the number of smaller units available
within existing neighborhoods while meeting Statewide housing goals and responding to
wildfire and wastewater constraints.
(b) The City recognizes opportunities to implement policies and programs of the
Atascadero General Plan housing element providing for, and regulating, expanded housing
opportunities for all persons within the community.
(c) Implementation of this chapter is meant to expand housing opportunities for very low-,
low- and moderate-income and/or elderly households by increasing the number of
affordable by design and rental units available within existing neighborhoods.
(d) As mandated in Section 66314 and 66319 of the Government Code, units that comply
with this chapter are considered not to exceed the density limits prescribed by the General
Plan and/or this title from residential zoning districts.
§ 9-5.020 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
ADUs are defined by Government Code Section 66313 to mean an attached or detached
residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or
more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. ADUs
shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and shall have a
bathroom, and shall be located on the same parcel as the single family or multifamily
dwelling per the standards set forth in this section. An accessory dwelling unit also
includes an efficiency unit as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code
and a manufactured home as set forth in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.
Existing Structure.
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For the purposes of this chapter and implementation of Government Code Section 66314,
an existing accessory structure or existing primary structure is defined as a structure, or
the confines of a structure, that has received a passed final inspection prior to January 1,
2020.
Guesthouse.
Guesthouses are defined as residential occupancy construction (R) structures permitted
prior to 2004 with a full bathroom, partial kitchen, and are the same as a residential
dwelling unit for the purposes of defining use and calculating fees.
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU).
JADUs are defined by Government Code Section 66313 to mean a residential dwelling unit
that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family
residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or
may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure. JADUs shall include permanent
provisions for living and shall be located on the same parcel and within the same structure
as the single-family dwelling. A JADU also includes an efficiency unit as defined in
Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code.
Livable Space.
A space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating,
cooking, or sanitation.
Primary Dwelling Unit.
A primary dwelling unit (primary unit) is a principal or urban dwelling unit.
Principal Dwelling Unit.
An existing or new proposed dwelling unit on a residential zoned legal lot of record
permitted as allowed by the City's zoning and allowed density of the parcel and not
constructed under the provisions for Chapter 5 or Chapter 18 of this title. Any additional
existing units above the base residential density shall be considered an ADU or UDU. New
units built as part of an SB9 lot split shall not be considered a principal dwelling unit if a
principal unit already exists on the parent parcel or new parcel that is created from the lot
split.
Residential Multifamily Development.
A residential multifamily property zoned for multiple principal dwelling units that has been
developed with multi-family units as allowed by City zoning and which shares access,
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parking, and/or amenities regardless of the number of underlying parcels. This may
include, but is not limited to, attached or detached residential units, common interest
subdivisions, and related residential development on a single or multiple lots developed as
a single development project with a developable density of at least 10 units per acre.
Residential Single-Family Property.
A property zoned for single-family development with a base density of one dwelling unit per
parcel.
Short-Term Rental.
Short-term rentals (vacation rental) shall be defined as rental units with stays of 30
consecutive calendar days or less per individual or party.
Small-Lot Single-Family Subdivision.
A subdivision with private side and rear yard areas built to a density of less than or equal to
nine dwelling units per acre.
Urban Dwelling Unit (UDU).
A primary dwelling unit established or proposed to be developed in accordance with the
standards, procedures, and requirements set forth under Government Code
Section 65852.21 and Chapter 18 of Title 9, either as a primary or secondary primary unit
on a parcel.
§ 9-5.030 General requirements.
(a) Building Permit Required. A building permit application shall be required for the
construction, occupancy, or conversion of any ADU or JADU.
(b) Ministerial Review Process. An application for development of an ADU or JADU will be
reviewed as a ministerial permit, without discretionary review or a hearing, if it meets all
the requirements set forth in this section, does not impact environmental (including
historic) resources, and after payment of all applicable submittal fees.
(c) Garage Demolition. A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced
with an ADU shall be reviewed with the application for the accessory dwelling unit and
issued at the same time.
(d) Water Service. All habitable dwelling units shall be served by a public water system.
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(e) Wastewater Service. To avoid health and safety impacts to ground water quality and
nitrogen loading, ADUs shall be served by the City sanitary sewer system subject to one of
the following exceptions:
(1) The parcel is three-quarters (0.75) gross acres or greater and all of the following
criteria can be met:
(i) It can be demonstrated that all properties within a one-quarter mile radius
are of sufficient size, considering possible future lot splits and full
development potential, to provide a minimum density of at least one-half
(0.5) acres per unit within the one quarter mile radius.
(ii) It shall be demonstrated that a new or expanded on-site wastewater
disposal system can accommodate the additional unit while meeting
requirements of the City's Local Area Management Plan (LAMP).
(2) The parcel contains a gross lot area of 0.5 acres per unit or greater, including
existing units and all units proposed at the time of application. For the purposes of
this paragraph, "units" means all primary and accessory dwelling units, but shall not
include Junior ADUs.
(3) ADUs that do not meet the above requirements and do not have the ability to
connect to City sewer must be served by an on-site wastewater system that
includes pre-treatment and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
These systems must be approved and constructed in accordance with the City's
LAMP standards.
(f) Design. The design of an ADU and/or JADU shall be consistent with any objective design
standards listed in this chapter.
(g) Short-Term Rental Prohibited. ADUs and JADUs developed in accordance with
Government Code Sections 66314 to 66339 shall not be rented for terms of less than 30
days.
(h) Illegal Unit. The construction, establishment, or occupancy of an ADU and/or JADU that
has not received a valid construction permit and is contrary to the provisions of this
chapter is declared to be unlawful and shall constitute a misdemeanor and a public
nuisance.
(i) Agreement Required. Prior to issuance of a building permit for the ADU, the property
owner shall submit to the City an agreement in a form approved by the Community
Development Director, which shall run with the land and include at a minimum the
following provisions:
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(1) A prohibition on the sale of the ADU separate from the sale of the principal
dwelling unit, unless specifically authorized by State law or a subsequent lot split is
approved and recorded.
(2) A restriction on the size and attributes of the ADU that conforms with
Government code 66314.
(3) A prohibition on using the ADU as a short-term rental for periods of less than 30
days, as authorized by Government Code Section 66315.
(4) Owner occupancy requirements for properties constructing or containing a
JADU that shares sanitation facilities with the primary residence, as applicable.
(5) A statement that the restrictions shall be binding upon any successor owner of
the property and that failure to comply with the restrictions shall result in legal
action against the owner.
§ 9-5.040 Applicability.
(a) Permitted Zoning Districts. Accessory and junior accessory dwelling units shall be
allowed in all areas zoned to allow single-family or multifamily dwellings consistent with
the standards of this section. ADUs shall not be allowed within the following locations:
(1) Pursuant to the authority provided by Section 65852.21(f) of the Government Code, no
accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted on any lot in a
single-family zoning district if: (i) an urban lot split has been approved pursuant to Title 11;
and (ii) two units (primary dwelling unit, UDU, ADU, or JADU) already exist or are approved
for construction.
(2) No ADUs shall be allowed inconsistent with the Title 14 California Code of
Regulations Section 1273.08.
(3) No ADU may be established in a commercial district unless all of the following
conditions have been met:
(i) The ADU is part of an approved mixed-use development; and
(ii) The ADU is built above the ground floor.
(4) No ADU may be established on a lot subdivided pursuant to Government Code
Section 66499.41 ("the Starter Home revitalization Act "), as amended from time to time.
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§ 9-5.050 Objective design standards for accessory dwelling units.
Standards for the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) shall be governed by
this section. Each ADU shall be subject to compliance with the California Building Code
and the following standards:
(a) Maximum Floor Area. ADUs shall have a maximum floor area of 1,000 square-feet,
except as follows:
(1) A garage or other unconditioned space may be attached to an ADU provided any
attached space with a non-R occupancy shall be limited to 300 square-feet, or 500
square-feet on lots one acre or greater. Any non-R occupancy space may be up to
500 square-feet if it is on a different level than the ADU and used for vehicle parking
and the entirety of the ADU is located on a different floor with the exception of an
entry and stairs. If an existing accessory structure is converted to an ADU and the
size of the unconditioned space exceeds the maximum limit, the existing space may
remain but shall not be expanded.
(2) Properties may have a detached ADU up to 1,200 square feet when all of the
following are met:
(i) The property is a minimum of one gross acre; and
(ii) The ADU height is limited to 18 feet; and
(iii) All other property development standards applicable to the zoning
district shall apply, unless specifically modified by State law.
(3) Any dwelling unit other than the principal dwelling unit, that was established on
the lot prior to the submittal of a complete application for a development pursuant
to this chapter, may not be altered or expanded to a size greater than allowed by this
chapter. No additional unconditioned space can be added if greater than the
maximum allowances described in subsection (a)(1) above. If existing units exceed
the maximum size thresholds, no expansion or additions shall occur.
(b) Required Parking. One off-street parking space (standard or tandem within a driveway)
shall be required for each ADU, with the following exceptions:
(1) No parking shall be required if the ADU is within one-half mile walking distance of
public transit.
(2) No parking shall be required when the ADU is within a designated historic district
or on the site of a designated historic property.
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(3) No parking shall be required when the ADU is part of a proposed or existing
primary residence or a converted existing accessory structure.
(4) No parking shall be required when there is a car-share vehicle located within one
block of the ADU.
(5) No parking shall be required when a permit application for an accessory dwelling
unit is submitted concurrently with a permit application to create a new single-
family dwelling or a new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the
accessory dwelling unit and the parcel satisfy all other criteria listed in this chapter.
(c) Replacement Parking. No replacement parking shall be required when a garage,
carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in
conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an
accessory dwelling unit.
(d) Accessory Structure Conversion. ADUs may be constructed within existing accessory
structures subject to the following:
(1) The size of the ADU shall comply with the size limitations set forth in subsection
(a) above.
(2) Any portions of the accessory structure not utilized for the ADU shall remain as
non-habitable accessory space and shall be separated with a permanent wall from
the interior space of the ADU. Any openings (doors) between the ADU and non-
habitable space shall comply with building and fire code standards.
(3) Conversions of existing legal accessory structures built prior to January 1, 2020,
may be subject to different standards, consistent with Government Code
Section 66323.
(e) Height. The maximum height of an ADU shall be as follows:
(1) Sixteen feet for any detached ADU where the setback is less than the minimum
required setbacks for the underlying zoning district.
(2) Eighteen feet in a multifamily zone for any detached ADU where the setback is
less than the required minimum setbacks for the zoning district if the multifamily
dwelling on the same site is multi-story.
(3) Twenty feet for any detached ADU that complies with the setbacks of the
underlying zoning district.
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(4) Twenty-Five feet for any detached ADU that complies with the setbacks of the
underlying zoning district and where the footprint of the unit is located on a slope of
20% or greater.
(5) Twenty-five feet for an ADU that is attached to a primary dwelling.
(6) No ADU shall exceed two stories.
(f) Setbacks. An ADU shall maintain setbacks consistent with each zoning district and
consistent with the California Building Code and Fire Code, unless reduced setbacks apply,
consistent with Govt Code section 66314 (d) (7).
(g) Building Separations. Minimum fire and building code separations shall be maintained
between primary and secondary units.
(h) Fire Sprinklers.
(1) An ADU shall comply with all applicable fire safety provisions of State law, as
well as locally adopted building and fire codes under Chapter 4-7 and Title 8 of this
code.
(2) A detached ADU shall be required to be equipped with fire sprinklers unless the
primary dwelling unit is not required to be sprinklered. The construction of an
accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be
installed in the existing primary dwelling.
(i) Number of ADUs Permitted.
(1) Single-Family Zoned Parcels and Small-Lot Single-Family Subdivisions shall be
allowed to construct accessory dwelling units consistent with Govt Code 66323 and
section 9-5.060(c) of this Chapter.
(2) Residential Multifamily/Mixed-Use Developments. ADUs shall be permitted in
multifamily and mixed-use developments subject to the following:
(i) Portions of an existing multifamily building not used as livable space may
be converted to one or more ADUs at a maximum ratio of 25% of the existing
on-site units above the permitted site density.
(ii) In addition to the units authorized by subsection (i)(2)(i) above, additional
detached accessory dwelling units above the permitted site density shall be
permitted within a multifamily or mixed-use development at the following
quantities:
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a. On a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, eight detached accessory
dwelling units, or a quantity equal to the number of existing dwelling units on
the lot, whichever is fewer.
b. On a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, not more than two detached
accessory dwelling units.
(iii) All residential units in a mixed-use development must meet the
provisions of the underlying zoning district, except as provided for by
Government Code Sections 66310 to 66342, and must be consistent with all
land use definitions for such development.
(j) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the construction of an ADU in accordance with
Government Code Sections 66321(b)(3), 66321(b)(4)(B), 66321(b)(4)(C), and 66323. To the
extent anything in this section conflicts with the provisions of the above-referenced
Government Code sections, those Government Code sections shall control.
§ 9-5.060 Objective design standards for junior accessory dwelling units.
Standards for the development of Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) shall be
governed by this section. Each JADU shall be subject to compliance with the California
Building Code and the following standards:
(a) Maximum Floor Area. Each JADU shall be constructed within the walls of an existing or
proposed primary dwelling unit and shall be a maximum of 500 square feet.
(b) Septic Systems. JADUs may be served by the system serving an existing or proposed
primary unit or a secondary septic system, subject to the approval of the City Engineer and
provisions of the City's LAMP.
(c) Number of JADUs Permitted. One JADU is permitted per single-family residential
property or small-lot single-family residential subdivision parcel.
(d) Design Standards.
(1) Each JADU may contain separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation
facilities with the principal dwelling unit.
(2) Each JADU shall include a separate entrance from the main entrance to the
existing or proposed principal dwelling unit and may include an interior entry to the
main living area.
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(3) Each JADU shall, at a minimum, include an efficiency kitchen as defined by the
building code and Government Code Section 66333(f)(1).
(e) Owner Occupancy. The property owner shall reside on site and maintain primary
residency in either a primary dwelling unit, ADU, or the JADU if the JADU shares sanitation
facilities with the primary residence.
(f) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the construction of a JADU in accordance with
Government Code Section 66323. To the extent anything in this section conflicts with the
provisions of Government Code Section 66323, Section 66323 shall control.
§ 9-5.070 Development fees.
Accessory units, whether attached or detached, shall be exempt from development impact
fees when the gross floor area is less than 750 square feet. Units 750 square feet and larger
shall be subject to the City's adopted development impact fee schedule.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item E5
Department: Public Works
Date: 1/27/26
Placement: Consent
TO: JAMES R. LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: NICK DE BAR, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
PREPARED BY: NICK WILCOX, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
SUBJECT: Approving Parcel Map AT 24-0047 and Accepting Offers of Dedication
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution approving Parcel Map AT 24-0047 and accepting offers of
dedication for public utility easements and street right-of-way along Llano Road and Tecolote
Road on behalf of the public.
DISCUSSION:
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map AT 24-0047 was conditionally approved by the City of Atascadero
Planning Commission on May 20, 2025 (PC Reso. 2025-0004) and involves subdividing a vacant
21.4-acre lot in the Residential Suburban (RS) Zoning District located at 5400 Tecolote Road (APN
054-251-007) into a total of four residential lots. A vicinity map of the site is shown below.
The parcel map (attached to the Draft Resolution) includes offers of dedication for public utility
easements and street right-of-way along Llano Road and Tecolote Road. Lots 1, 2, and 3 front
Llano Road and include offers of 15-foot-wide right-of-way plus an additional six-foot public utility
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easement. The 15-foot public right-of-way is being offered since current Llano Road
improvements are outside the existing right-of-way. Llano Road is a City-maintained road, and no
improvements are required by the subdivider. Tecolote Road is currently paved and a portion was
previously abandoned requiring a new cul-de-sac to be constructed at its terminus by the
subdivider. The dedicated right-of-way offer will include the new cul-de-sac, and a 6-foot-wide
public utility easement is also being offered along Tecolote Road (see below).
Tecolote Road is a non-City maintained road and will continue to be non-City maintained even
after the City accepts the offer of right-of-way dedication. A second action of accepting the road
improvements into the City’s street system is required to have the City responsible for road
maintenance and upkeep.
The City Engineer and Community Development Director have reviewed Parcel Map AT 24-0047
and find it to be in substantial conformance with the approved vesting tentative parcel map.
Pursuant to California Government Code Title 7, Division 2, Section 66747.1, the approving
legislative body (City Council) shall not deny a final parcel map provided it finds the final parcel
map is in substantial conformance with the previously approved tentative parcel map. If adopted,
the parcel map will be recorded by County Recorder’s Office within ten business days after being
submitted by the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project has been environmentally reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.) and the
CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15000 et seq.) as part of the vesting tentative parcel map
approval process. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064 and 15081 and based upon the
information contained in the Initial Study, the City prepared a Negative Declaration for the
Project (Environmental Document No. 2025-0001) in compliance with CEQA that concluded
there is no substantial evidence that the project would result in significant impacts on
environmental factors. The Negative Declaration is located on file with the Community
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Development Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Community Development Director and City Attorney.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Draft Resolution (with Parcel Map AT 24-0047)
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP AT 24-0047
AND ACCEPTING OFFERS OF DEDICATION
WHEREAS, Parcel Map AT 24-0047 involves subdividing a vacant 21.4-acre lot in the
Residential Suburban (RS) Zoning District located at 5400 Tecolote Road (APN 054-251-007)
into four residential lots; and
WHEREAS, Parcel Map AT 24-0047 includes offers of dedication for public utility
easements and street right-of-way along Llano Road and Tecolote Road; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero held
a duly public hearing to consider Vesting Tentative Parcel Map AT 24-0047 and passed PC
Resolution 2025-0004 conditionally approving the said vesting tentative parcel map; and
WHEREAS, as part of the conditional approval of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 24-0047
by the Planning Commission, a Negative Declaration for the proposed project was prepared in
compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that concluded there is no
substantial evidence that the project would result in significant impacts on environmental factors;
and
WHEREAS, The City Engineer and Community Development Director have reviewed
Parcel Map AT 24-0047 and find it to be in substantial conformance with the vesting tentative
parcel map conditionally approved by the Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines the above recitals to be true
and correct.
SECTION 2. Parcel Map AT 24-0047, attached hereto and made part of this resolution,
is approved and the offers of dedication for public street right-of-way and public utility easements
on Llano Road and Tecolote Road as shown on said subdivision map are accepted on behalf of the
public.
SECTION 3. Tecolote Road improvements are not accepted into the City’s street system
and Tecolote Road will not be maintained by the City of Atascadero.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is duly authorized and directed to endorse Parcel Map AT
24-0047 certifying its adoption and approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the ___ day of
____, 2026.
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On motion by Council Member ______ and seconded by Council Member _______, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
________________________________
Charles Bourbeau, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
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IN THE INCORPORATED CITY OF ATASCADERO, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIAPARCEL MAP AT 24-0047
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARCEL "1" OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, RECORDED JULY 25, 2019 ASINSTRUMENT NO. 2019029927, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO,STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL DESIGN STUDIO, INC.PO BOX 199, CAMBRIA, CA 93248DECEMBER, 2025
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICER COMPLETING THIS CERTIFICATE VERIFIES ONLY THE IDENTITY OF THEINDIVIDUAL WHO SIGNED THE DOCUMENT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE IS ATTACHED, AND NOT THETRUTHFULNESS, ACCURACY OR VALIDITY OF THE DOCUMENT.
STATE OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ON _______________, 20_____, BEFORE ME, _______________________, A NOTARY PUBLIC,PERSONALLY APPEARED _________________________ WHO PROVED TO ME ON THE BASIS OF SATISFACTORYEVIDENCE TO BE THE PERSON WHOSE NAME IS SUBSCRIBED TO THE WITHIN INSTRUMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEDTO ME THAT HE EXECUTED THE SAME IN HIS AUTHORIZED CAPACITY AND THAT BY HIS SIGNATURE ON THEINSTRUMENT THE PERSON OR THE ENTITY UPON BEHALF OF WHICH THE PERSON ACTED, EXECUTED THEINSTRUMENT.
I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT THE FOREGOINGPARAGRAPH IS TRUE AND CORRECT.
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL:MY PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ISIN ____________________ COUNTY
SIGNATURE _________________________MY COMMISSION NUMBER: _____________EXPIRES _____ / _____ / 20______
PRINT NAME _________________________
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICER COMPLETING THIS CERTIFICATE VERIFIES ONLY THE IDENTITY OF THEINDIVIDUAL WHO SIGNED THE DOCUMENT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE IS ATTACHED, AND NOT THETRUTHFULNESS, ACCURACY OR VALIDITY OF THE DOCUMENT.
STATE OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ON _______________, 20_____, BEFORE ME, _______________________, A NOTARY PUBLIC,PERSONALLY APPEARED _________________________ WHO PROVED TO ME ON THE BASIS OF SATISFACTORYEVIDENCE TO BE THE PERSON WHOSE NAME IS SUBSCRIBED TO THE WITHIN INSTRUMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEDTO ME THAT HE EXECUTED THE SAME IN HIS AUTHORIZED CAPACITY AND THAT BY HIS SIGNATURE ON THEINSTRUMENT THE PERSON OR THE ENTITY UPON BEHALF OF WHICH THE PERSON ACTED, EXECUTED THEINSTRUMENT.
I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT THE FOREGOINGPARAGRAPH IS TRUE AND CORRECT.
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL:MY PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ISIN ____________________ COUNTY
SIGNATURE _________________________MY COMMISSION NUMBER: _____________EXPIRES _____ / _____ / 20______
PRINT NAME _________________________
OWNERS' STATEMENT
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, HEREBY STATE THAT WE ARE ALL THE OWNERS OF, AND ALL PARTIES HAVING ANY RECORD TITLEINTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY INCLUDED WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION AND PROJECT SHOWN ON THIS MAP, AND THAT EACHOF US DOES HEREBY CONSENT TO THE FILING AND/OR RECORDATION OF THIS MAP.
THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW IS DEDICATED AS AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES: FOR STREET RIGHT OF WAY,LLANO ROAD AND TECOLOTE ROAD, AS SHOWN ON THIS MAP.
AND WE HEREBY DEDICATE TO THE PUBLIC FOR PUBLIC USE AND THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVERAL PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIESWHICH ARE AUTHORIZED TO SERVE IN SAID SUBDIVISION, EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES, DELINEATED ON SAIDMAP AS "PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT", OR "P.U.E."
OWNER: ERIC SMITH AND ELIZABETH SMITH, TRUSTEES OF THE SMITH LIVING TRUST, DATED APRIL 3, 2017
DATED _____________ ,20_____
____________________________________________________________ERIC SMITH
DATED _____________ ,20_____
____________________________________________________________ELIZABETH SMITH
SHEET 1 OF 3
SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT:
THIS MAP WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECTION AND IS BASED UPON A FIELD SURVEY INCONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AND LOCAL ORDINANCE AT THEREQUEST OF ERIC AND ELIZABETH SMITH ON 8/1/2026. I HEREBY STATE THAT THIS PARCEL MAPSUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMS TO THE APPROVED OR CONDITIONALLY APPROVED TENTATIVE MAP, IF ANY.
I HEREBY STATE THAT ALL MONUMENTS ARE OF THE CHARACTER AND OCCUPY THE POSITIONS INDICATEDWILL BE SET IN SUCH POSITIONS ON OR BEFORE 1/1/2026. THE MONUMENTS SHOWN HEREON WILL BESUFFICIENT TO ENABLE THE SURVEY TO BE RETRACED.
RECORDER'S STATEMENT:
FILED THIS _____ DAY OF _______ , 20___ AT __:____ __M,
IN BOOK ______ OF PARCEL MAPS AT PAGES _________, AT
THE REQUEST OF THE CLERK OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ATASCADERO.
DOC. NO. __________________
FEE: ______________________
SIGNED: _____________________________________________
BY:__________________ ________________________, DEPUTY
SUBDIVISION GUARANTEE: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION STATEMENT:
I HEREBY STATE THAT I HAVE EXAMINED THIS MAP AND HAVE DETERMINED THAT SAID MAP SUBSTANTIALLYCONFORMS TO THE TENTATIVE MAP AS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF ATASCADERO ON MAY 20, 2026, AND THECONDITIONS IMPOSED THEREON.
CITY COUNCIL'S STATEMENT:
I HEREBY STATE THE THIS SUBDIVISION WAS DULY ADOPTED AND APPROVED AND THE OFFERS OFDEDICATION FOR PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS AND STREET RIGHT OF WAY ALONG LLANO ROAD ANDTECOLOTE ROAD AS SHOWN ON THIS MAP ARE ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ATASCADERO ON _________________, 20_______ AND THAT THE CITY CLERK WASDULY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO ENDORSE HEREON ITS APPROVAL OF THE SAME.
CITY ENGINEER'S STATEMENT:
I HEREBY STATE THAT I HAVE EXAMINED THE ATTACHED MAP ENTITLED PARCEL MAP AT 24-0047, THAT THESUBDIVISION AS SHOWN HEREON IS SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME AS IT APPEARED ON THE TENTATIVE MAP, IFREQUIRED, AND ANY APPROVED ALTERATIONS THEREOF AND THAT ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THE SUBDIVISIONMAP ACT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND ANY LOCAL ORDINANCES APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF THEAPPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH.
I, JOHN SANDERS, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, DO HEREBY STATE THAT I HAVEEXAMINED THE MAP SHOWN HEREON AND THAT I AM SATISFIED THAT THIS MAP IS TECHNICALLY CORRECT.
SIGNATURE OMISSIONS
(1)THE SIGNATURES OF OWNERS OF ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER COMPANY EASEMENT, AS DISCLOSED BYDEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 18, 1916 IN BOOK 113, PAGE 56 OF DEEDS OF RECORDS OF SAN LUIS OBISPOCOUNTY, HAVE BEEN OMITTED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 66436 SUBSECTION (A-3-A) OF THESUBDIVISION MAP ACT, THEIR INTEREST IS SUCH THAT IT CANNOT RIPEN INTO A FEE TITLE AND SAIDSIGNATURES ARE NOT REQUIRED BY THE GOVERNING BODY.
(2)THE SIGNATURES OF OWNERS OF MIDLAND COUNTIES PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION EASEMENT, ASRECORDED SEPTEMBER 22, 1933 IN BOOK 140, PAGE 256 OF RECORDS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, HAVEBEEN OMITTED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 66436 SUBSECTION (A-3-A) OF THE SUBDIVISION MAPACT, THEIR INTEREST IS SUCH THAT IT CANNOT RIPEN INTO A FEE TITLE AND SAID SIGNATURES ARE NOTREQUIRED BY THE GOVERNING BODY.
BASIS OF BEARING:
THE BASIS OF BEARING OF THIS MAP IS THE CENTERLINE OF LLANO ROAD BETWEEN FOUNDMONUMENTS, PER MAP BOOK 014 / 064, RECORDED JUNE 20, 1988 BEING: S 33° 31' 57" E
UNPLOTTABLE EASEMENTS:
1. RIGHT OF WAYS AND EASEMENTS TO ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER COMPANY PER DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 18, 1916 IN BOOK 113, PAGE 56, RECORDS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY.
2.EASEMENT TO MIDLAND COUNTIES PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION AS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 22, 1933 IN BOOK 140, PAGE 256 OFFICIAL RECORDS SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY.
CONCURRENT RECORDINGS:
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WERE RECORDED CONCURRENTLY WITH THIS MAP:
1.THE DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY ON TECOLOTE ROAD PER:
DOC. NO. __________________________ RECORDED ON ________________,
RECORDS COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO.
2.BUILDING ENVELOPE COVENANT AND AGREEMENT PER:
DOC. NO. __________________________ RECORDED ON ________________,
RECORDS COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO.
LLANOROAD
TECOLOTEROADGALLINACOURT
VICINITY MAPNOT TO SCALE
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33.55'
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86.60'
13.15'
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SURVEYORS NOTES
1. INDICATES FOUND MONUMENT AS NOTED2. INDICATES SET 1" I.P. AND TAG PER L.S. 5933 FLUSH,UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.3.INDICATES MONUMENT PER PARCEL MAP AT 20-0019, IN PROGRESS BY TWIN
CITIES SURVEYING4. THIS PARCEL MAP CONTAIN 21.5 ACRES GROSS5. R1 - INDICATES RECORD DATA PER 003AC / MB / 33, RECORDED 10/21/1914
6. R2 - INDICATES RECORD DATA PER 003AC / MB / 33A, RECORDED 5/8/1920
7. R3 - INDICATES RECORD DATA PER 46 / PM / 71, RECORDED 2/26/1990
8. R4 - INDICATES RECORD DATA PER 14 / MB / 64, RECORDED 6/20/19889. R5 - INDICATES RECORD DATA PER C.O.C. ATL 18-0074, DOC. NO. 2019029927,
RECORDED 07/25/201910. R6 - INDICATES RECORD DATA PER PARCEL MAP AT 20-0019, IN PROGRESS BY TWIN
CITIES SURVEYING
11. CA - INDICATES CALCULATED12. RAD - INDICATES RADIAL BEARING13. PR - INDICATES PRORATION ROTATION14. SNF - INDICATES MONUMENT SEARCHED NOT FOUND
15. INDICATES RIGHT OF WAY ABANDONMENT PER DOC. NO. 2025032666,
RECORDED 10/24/2025.
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FD. REBAR W/PLASTIC PLUG ILLEGIBLEPER 46/PM/71
L L A N
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SCALE: 1" = 100'
100 200 SHEET 2 OF 3
IN THE INCORPORATED CITY OF ATASCADERO, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIAPARCEL MAP AT 24-0047
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARCEL "1" OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, RECORDED JULY 25, 2019 ASINSTRUMENT NO. 2019029927, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO,STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL DESIGN STUDIO, INC.PO BOX 199, CAMBRIA, CA 93248DECEMBER, 2025
SEE DETAIL "A"LEFT - HEREON
DETAIL "A"SCALE: 1" = 50'
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PARCEL 16.14 AC. NET
PARCEL 23.87 AC. NET
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IN THE INCORPORATED CITY OF ATASCADERO, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIAPARCEL MAP AT 24-0047
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARCEL "1" OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, RECORDED JULY 25, 2019 ASINSTRUMENT NO. 2019029927, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO,STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL DESIGN STUDIO, INC.PO BOX 199, CAMBRIA, CA 93248DECEMBER, 2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHEET
THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOWN ON THIS SHEET IS FOR INFORMATIONALPURPOSES ONLY AND IS DESCRIBING CONDITIONS AS OF THE DATE OF FILING AND IN NOTINTENDED TO AFFECT RECORD TITLE INTERESTS
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item E6
Department: Public Works
Date: 1/27/26
Placement: Consent
TO: JAMES R. LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: NICK DE BAR, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
PREPARED BY: RYAN HAYES, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: Public Safety Facilities Temporary Fire Station #1 Construction Award
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Council:
1. Reject the bid protest submitted by Kies & Son Construction, Inc.
2. Award a contract to Rob Reynolds Construction, Inc. for $292,373 to construct the Public
Safety Temporary Fire Station #1 Project (Project No. C2021B01(T1)).
DISCUSSION:
BACKGROUND
As part of the ongoing Public Safety Facilities upgrade project, fire department temporary housing
and operations space are needed during the demolition and construction of Fire Station #1. The
project site at 6005 Lewis Avenue is not large enough to accommodate temporary facilities during
construction, so the City negotiated a two-year lease agreement with the State for use of the
California National Guard Armory (Armory) property at 6105 Olmeda Avenue.
Temporary facility buildings include a new manufactured home, approximately 2,160 square foot
steel building for storage of fire engines and ambulance, and relocation of the existing single bay steel
structure at Fire Station #1 for the primary fire engine. Engineering plans, specifications and estimates
for necessary utility and site improvements to accommodate fire operations were prepared by the
City’s contracted program management team and publicly bid.
The contracted Design-Build Entity for the Public Safety Facility Project, F&H Construction, is currently
scheduled to begin demolition of Fire Station #1 in June 2026. In order to leave sufficient time to
vacate the existing building, the Armory temporary facilities are scheduled to be completed by mid-
April 2026. At this time, the manufactured home has been installed and is complete pending utility
connections and the new four-bay steel structure will be delivered and installed upon completion of
the foundation work included under this construction contract.
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BID ANALYSIS
The project was advertised pursuant to the City’s purchasing policy and California Public Contract
Code, beginning on November 25, 2025, with a public bid opening on December 23, 2025. Three
bids were received, with the base bids ranging from $292,373 to $434,915 with the low bid
submitted by Rob Reynolds Construction, Inc. (Reynolds). The bids were reviewed for accuracy
and compliance with the City’s and Federal bidding requirements, and the City Engineer
determined that Reynolds was the lowest responsive bidder.
Bids received were higher than anticipated due in large part to the cost of the metal building
foundation to comply with building code standards related to public safety facilities. After bids
were received, City staff consulted a local structural engineer to determine if there were any
alternatives for a less costly foundation, but it was determined that the design was appropriate
given the structure design and loading expected from fire engines. However, as a result of the
staff discussions the steel building was relocated on the site to better accommodate future City
use in the event the Armory site is acquired. Although it’s uncertain what long-term use of the
site would entail, moving the metal building to the southeast corner of the site would optimize
accessibility for both the Armory and Colony Park Community Center properties.
The City received a bid protest from the second low bidder, Kies & Son Construction, on January
2, 2026, alleging that Reynolds bid proposal had irregularities and is non-responsive. The bid
protest alleged that Reynolds did not provide copies of valid Certificates of Reported Compliance
(CRC) issued by California Air Resources Board (CARB) for their off-road equipment fleet, nor were
they listed on the online portal as in compliance. In response, Reynolds prepared a rebuttal letter
arguing that CARB regulations allowed for the use of compliant rental equipment and on January
6, 2026, provided a CRC for their contractor-owned equipment. The City Attorney was consulted
and determined that Reynolds is in compliance with CARB regulations and their bid to be
responsive, as CRCs are not required to be furnished with the bid, but rather prior to the City
entering into a contract with a contractor. Reynolds provided the requisite CRC and the protest
is therefore unwarranted.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 3) from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and
CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301, because it is classified as construction of a limited number of new,
small facilities or structures. A finding of exemption is on file in the project records.
ALTERNATIVES TO THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Council could direct staff to rebid the project, but staff does not recommend this alternative since
rebidding would likely result in higher bid proposals and delays caused by a rebid would have
significant impacts on the Public Safety Facilities Project.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
A total of $6,500,000 in D-20 Funds are currently budgeted for soft costs associated with the
Public Safety Facilities Project. The following tables summarize the estimated project soft cost
expenditures and funding sources:
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
Program and Construction Management (Vanir) $ 2,851,600
Preliminary Studies and DBE Design Support 336,200
Fire Station #1 Temporary Facilities (Manufactured Home, Steel
Building)
356,000
Fire Station #1 Temporary Facilities Construction Contract 292,370
Fire Station #1 Temp Facilities - Additional Utility and Other Costs 85,000
Fire Station #2 Temp Facilities (Manufactured Home and Site
Improvements)
335,500
Construction Inspection / Testing / Administration 718,330
City-supplied Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) 750,000
Contingency 2.5% 775,000
Total Estimated Expenditures: $ 6,500,000
BUDGETED FUNDING SOURCES
Budgeted D-20 Funds 6,500,000
Total Budgeted Funding Sources: $6,500,000
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Administrative Services Director and City Attorney.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Bid Summary
2. Armory Temporary Facilities Exhibit
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City of Atascadero
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
BID SUMMARY
TO: Public Works
FROM: Alyssa Slater, Deputy City Clerk
BID NUMBER: 2025-005
OPENED: December 23, 2025
PROJECT: Public Safety Facilities Temporary Fire Station #1, Project # C2021B01(T1)
BIDS OPENED: 3 Bids were received and opened today, as follows:
Name of Bidder Base Bid Total Add Alternate
Kies & Son Construction Inc. $417,080.00
Rob Reynolds Construction, Inc. $292,373.08
Aventus NV, Inc. $434,915.00
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EXHIBIT
TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SERVICES
SITE LAYOUT
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
SCALE:
PAGE NO:1
1"=100'
1/7/2026
R. HAYES
OF 1
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item H1
Department: Fire
Date: 1/27/26
Placement: Management
Report
TO: JAMES R. LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: CASEY BRYSON, FIRE CHIEF
PREPARED BY: CASEY BRYSON, FIRE CHIEF
SUBJECT: Structure Fire Engine Replacement
RECOMMENDATION:
Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with South Coast Fire Equipment for
$1,277,069 to purchase a Pierce Type 1 Fire Engine.
DISCUSSION:
The Fire Department maintains a fleet of three Type 1 (Structure Fire/Medical/Rescue) engines,
two Type 3 (Wildland) engines, one Ladder Truck, one Ambulance and one Heavy Rescue
Vehicle. This fleet allows the Department to protect the community from hazards including
building and wildland fires, entrapments and technical rescues, hazardous materials incidents,
as well as provide paramedic emergency medical services to those injured or sick. The engines
are cross-staffed, meaning multiple engines are housed at each Fire Station and the crew takes
the appropriate engine based on the type of 911 call. Fire Station 1 houses two Type 1 engines
and Fire Station 2 houses one Type 1 engine.
A Type 1, or structure fire engine, is the department’s primary engine for most incidents.
Structure engines are the workhorses of the City’s fleet and serve as the toolboxes that carry all
equipment for any emergency. They are equipped with medical and rescue equipment,
including advanced medical life support tools, jaws of life, ropes, harnesses, and victim rescue
baskets. They carry 500 gallons of water and 25 gallons of foam with a 2000 gallon per minute
pump. They carry hundreds of feet of fire hose of various size, as well as ladders, axes,
chainsaws, breathing apparatuses, fans, thermal imaging cameras, and many other necessary
pieces of equipment that allow the department to do its job.
The engine being replaced is Engine 7591. It was placed in service in 2005. Engine 7591 was
built by Pierce in Appleton, Wisconsin and has served our community well for over 20 years.
Not only has it protected Atascadero, it has also served communities all over the state as part of
the California mutual aid system.
Two of the City’s Type 1 engines were purchased at the same time and both placed in service in
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2005. The replacement of one of these engines was ordered in 2023 and is expected to be
completed in the second quarter of 2026. The increased maintenance costs and concern for
ongoing reliability has prompted the request to replace the second engine.
The Pierce Enforcer structure engine will be a well-built, sound replacement for Engine 7591.
Pierce makes an outstanding product and all of the City’s current Type 1 engines, Ladder Truck,
rescue vehicle and Type 3 engines were manufactured by Pierce. Having one brand of apparatus
allows for consistency and standardization. The California dealer that sells Pierce fire apparatus,
South Coast Fire, also maintains a service center in Paso Robles, allowing for quick repairs when
needed.
Funds are being requested for the engine replacement from the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Pierce estimates the build time for a new fire engine to be 31 to 33 months. Delivery and
expenditure of all funds is anticipated to be in the budget year 2027-2028. Staff is also
requesting $20,000 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund for additional necessary equipment not
included in the South Coast Fire contract price. This includes radios and hearing protection, and
minor fabrication of compartment shelving to hold equipment.
In accordance with the City of Atascadero Purchasing Policy Section 2 (3.1), the City will be
purchasing through the use of a governmental contract in lieu of the formal bid process.
Atascadero is a member of a nation-wide buying consortium called Houston Galveston Area
Council (HGAC). The HGAC solicits bids from manufacturers for all types of products, including
fire equipment. They receive pricing from fire apparatus manufacturers, publish the costs and
allow members to buy at that cost. Purchasing through a consortium allows Atascadero to
follow the City Purchasing Policy and receive the negotiated price of a nationwide solicited bid
without using a formal bid process.
ALTERNATIVES TO THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Council may defer the purchase, but it is likely that the cost of fire apparatus will continue to
escalate significantly. Pierce conducts price adjustments quarterly, with the next expected
increase on February 1, 2026. Council may also direct staff to research alternative fire apparatus
manufacturers. Staff does not recommend this alternative since an identical engine will be
delivered in 2026 and the importance of consistency in the fleet for safety and maintenance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the engine replacement is $1,297,069 of Vehicle Replacement funds and will
need to be budgeted in the 2027-2029 fiscal year cycle. This includes $1,277,069 for the
contract with South Coast and $20,000 for equipment and shelving.
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Administrative Services Director.
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENT:
1. Quote from South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc.
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Extension
(1 )
1,172,467.00$
Sales Tax @ 8.750%102,590.86$
1,275,057.86$
Performance Bond -$
California Tire Fee 10.50$
Consortium Fee HGAC Fee 2,000.00$
1,277,068.36$
The above proposal price shall be valid until or extended in writing by South Coast Fire Equipment.
Said apparatus and equipment are to be built by the manfacturer and shipped in accordance with the
specifications hereto attached, delays due to strikes, war or international conflict, failures to obtain chassis,
materials, inability to obtain labor, supplies or manufacturing facilities, epidemics, acts of God, or causes
beyond our control not preventing, delivery would be 30-33 months after receipt of this order and
acceptance thereof at our office in Corona, California, and deliver to you at
If the customer so desires to purchase the Product described in the Proposal and the attached specifications,
prior to the expiration date listed above, the Customer shall sign and return this proposal. The Customer can
then provide their choice of document for entering into the agreement by providing a Purchase Order, or
signing a Contract with South Coast Fire Equipment, 3150 Palisades Dr. Corona, CA 82878 as the seller.
Ontario
Total Purchase Price would be reduced to N/A
The specifications herein contained shall form a part of the final contract and are subject to changes desired
by the purchaser, provided such alterations are interlined prior to the acceptance by the company of the order
to purchase, and provided such alterrations do not matterially affect the cost of the construction of the
apparaus
APPARATUS COST WITH TAX
10.50$
Not Required
1,275,057.86$
1,277,068.36$
6005 Lewis Ave
One
. The buyer must make the payment
within 15 days to obtain the full discount. Payments not received with in the 15 days are subject to an
adjustment to the Total Purchase Price for the prepayment.
1,172,467.00$
Pierce Ultimate Confguration 2000gpm fire
engine on an Enforcer Chassis
102,590.86$
-$
TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE
2,000.00$
01/30/26
Payment Terms - Payment is due of the Total Purchase Price at time of delivery. Changes to the specifications
since the time of order can added to the Total Purchase Price or invoiced on a separate invoice. The final
sales tax amount will be determined at time of delivery based on the tax rate at that time. An increase or
decrease in cost will be reflected on the final invoice.
If the customer would desire to pay for the apparatus within 15 days of the purchase order being accepted the
PROPOSAL FOR FURNISHING FIRE APPARATUS
for final acceptance by South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., at its corporate office in Corona, California,
Each
November 14, 2025
Atascadero Fire Department
The undersigned is prepared to provide for you, our customer, upon an order being placed by you,
the apparatus and equipment herein named and for the following prices:
Atascadero, CA 93422
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The proposal for fire apparatus conforms with all Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and
regulations in effect at the time of bid, and with all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines
for Automotive Fire Apparatus as published at time of bid, except as modified by customer specifications
Any increased costs incurred by the first party because of future changes in or additoinas to said DOT or
NFPA standards will be passed along to the customer as an addition to the price set forth above. Unless
accepted within 30 days from the specified date, the right is reserved to withdraw this proposition.
Respectfully Submitted,
South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc.
Sales Representative Signature:____________________________________
Title:_______________ Date:____________________
Cancellation/Termination. In the event this Agreement is cancelled or terminated by a party before
completion, South Coast Fire Equipment (SCFE) may charge a cancellation fee. The following charge
schedule based on costs incurred may be applied: (a) 10% of the Purchase Price after order is accepted and
entered by Manufacturer; (b) 20% of the Purchase Price after completion of approval drawings, and; (c) 30%
of the Purchase Price upon any material requisition. The cancellation fee will increase accordingly as costs are
incurred as the order progresses through engineering and into manufacturing. SCFE endeavors to mitigate any
such costs through the sale of such Product to another purchaser; however Customer shall remain liable for
the difference between the Purchase Price and, if applicable, the sale price obtained by SCFE upon sale of the
Product to another purchaser, plus any costs incurred by SCFE to conduct any such sale.
Due to global supply chain constraints, any delivery date contained herein is a good faith estimate as of the
date of this order/contract, and merely an approximation based on current information. Delivery updates will be
made available, and a final firm delivery date will be provided as soon as possible.
Persistent Inflationary Environment: If the Producer Price Index of Components for Manufacturing
(www.bls.gov Series ID: WPUID6112) ("PPI") has increased at a compounded annual growth rate of 5.0% or
more between the month Pierce accepts the order (Order Month") and a month 14 months prior to the then
predicted Ready For Pickup date ("Evalution Month"), then pricing may be updated in an amount equal to the
increase in PPI over 5.0% for each year or fractional year between the Order Month and the Evaluation Month.
I, ___________________ authorized representative of
________________________ agrees to purchase the
proposed product(s) and agree to the terms and conditions of
this proposal and the specifications hereto attached.
The Seller will document any such updated price for the customer's approval before proceeding and
provide an option to cancel the order without charge if the updated price is not accepted.
Bryden Newell
Force Majeure - South Coast Fire Equipment shall not be responsible nor deemed to be in default on
accountof delays in performance due to causes which are beyond the seller's and manufacturer's control and
make the seller's performance impracticable, including but not limited to wars, insurrections, strikes, riots, fires,
storms, floods, other acts of nature, explosions, earthquakes, accidents, any act of government, delays in
transportation, inability to obtain necessary labor supplies or manufacturing facilities, allocation regulations or
orders affecting materials, equipment, facilities or completed products, failure to obtain any required license or
certificates, acts of God or the public enemy or terrorisim, failure of transportation, epidemics, quarantine
restrictions, failure of vendors (due to causes similiar to those within the scope of the clause) to perform their
contracts or labor troubles causing cessation, slowdow, or interruption of work.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item H2
Department: Administrative
Services
Date: 01/27/26
Placement: Management
TO: JAMES R. LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JERI RANGEL, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
PREPARED BY: CINDY CHAVEZ, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit
RECOMMENDATION:
Council review and accept the financial audit for the period ending June 30, 2025.
REPORT IN BRIEF:
The City experienced a successful fiscal year, with revenues exceeding expenditures in fiscal year
2024-2025. The General Fund balance increased approximately $1.8 million, outperforming the
budgeted loss. Most revenues exceeded both budgeted and prior year amounts, while recurring
expenditures for employee services and operating supplies remained below final budget
estimates. As a result, the General Fund balance at year-end was over $21 million, reflecting the
Council’s continued stewardship of community resources and commitment to maintaining the
City’s financial health.
The independent audit, conducted by Moss, Levy, and Hartzheim, provided an unmodified
opinion, confirming that the City’s financial statements for fiscal year 2024-25 were presented
fairly and accurately, with no reported findings.
DISCUSSION:
The City’s audited financial statements include all of the City’s 40 funds. While each fund is
important, the General Fund is the City’s primary operating fund with the most amount of
spending discretion. Accordingly, the following discussion focuses on the General Fund. Both of
Atascadero’s voter approved sales tax measures, Measure F-14 and Measure D-20, are General
Fund revenue sources. However, because the Measure F-14 funds are prioritized for local and
neighborhood roads, those revenues and expenditures are presented separately in a dedicated
section of this report.
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Revenues
The General Fund receives revenue from multiple sources, but in fiscal year 2024-25, the largest
sources of revenue came from Property Tax, Sales Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, and
Development Revenue. Combined, these sources accounted for approximately 77% of the
General Fund revenue.
Property Tax Revenue
In fiscal year 2024-25, the City of Atascadero received approximately 36% of its General Fund
revenues from property taxes. Property tax revenues include taxes on the assessed value of real
property (secured property tax) and tangible personal property (unsecured property tax).
Assessed values are established as of January 1 of each year, creating a lag between valuation
and revenue collection. The assessed values used for fiscal year 2024-25 revenues were
determined as of January 2024.
Secured property tax revenue increased by 4% from fiscal year 2023-24 to 2024-25. This growth
reflects a combination of expanded economic development activity and inflationary adjustments.
Looking ahead, assessed valuations are expected to continue strong growth, supported by
ongoing economic development projects throughout the City.
Detailed comparative Property Tax data for the two most recently completed fiscal years is
presented in the table below:
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Sales Tax Revenue
In fiscal year 2024-25, Atascadero received approximately 31% of General Fund revenues from
the combination of Bradley-Burns base sales tax and Sales Tax Measure D-20 revenues. Under
California Law, the sale of tangible personal property is subject to sales or use tax unless exempt
or otherwise excluded. Retailers collect these taxes from consumers and remit them to the State,
which distributes the City’s share in monthly installments that lag significantly behind the period
in which the sales occur. The City’s sales tax rate is 8.75%, consisting of the State’s base rate of
7.25%, plus 1% from the City’s Sales Tax Measure D-20, and 0.5% from the City’s Sales Tax
Measure F-14 for local and neighborhood road repairs.
Although sales tax revenue is
reported as a single source, it is
generated from transactions across a
variety of industries. The largest
contributors to Atascadero’s sales tax
revenue are Fuel and Service
Stations, State and Countywide Pools,
and Building and Construction. Each
of these industry segments is
influenced differently by economic
conditions, resulting in varying
impacts on overall sales tax performance.
Revenues from the Fuel and Service Station industry group were down when compared to the
prior year, which reflects statewide trends of reduced consumption and lower prices per gallon
of gas. The Building and Construction industry group was also down slightly by about 2%. Growth
in the Pools was about 4% for fiscal year 2024-25. Overall, Bradley-Burns sales tax revenues were
about $4.9 million and Measure D-20 revenues were about $6.6 million for the 2024-25 fiscal
year.
2023/2024
Actuals
2024/2025
Actuals % Change $ Change
Secured Property Tax 7,889,113$ 8,201,398$ 4.0%312,285$
Property tax in lieu of VLF 3,731,574 3,916,601 5.0%185,027
Unsecured property tax 315,039 333,961 6.0%18,922
Supplemental property tax 237,264 205,474 -13.4%(31,790)
Redevelopment agency distribution 681,243 770,531 13.1%89,288
Prior year secured and unsecured (21,003) (9,762) -53.5%11,241
Property tax penalities and interest 199 (277) -239.2%(476)
Total revenues 12,833,429$ 13,417,926$ 4.6%584,497$
GENERAL FUND PROPERTY TAX REVENUE COMPARISON
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Transient Occupancy Tax Revenue
The Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is collected from guests staying at hotels and vacation rentals
within the City. TOT has been trending up over the years due to Council’s ongoing focus on economic
development, along with efforts by the Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District. While
these positive trends are expected to continue, fiscal year 2024-25 TOT revenues of $1,994,291 were
slightly less than the prior year and the budgeted amount.
Development Revenue
Development-related revenues for fiscal year 2024-25 totaled approximately $1.83 million, which
was about $9,000 above budget, but down slightly compared to the prior year. Development
activity in the City remains strong with current and upcoming projects including Del Rio
Marketplace, Barrel Creek, Dove Creek, downtown infill, and mixed-use projects both downtown
and along the Morro Road corridor, as well as several key housing projects, among other projects.
The completion of the General Plan Update is expected to create additional opportunities for
economic development in the community.
Interest Adjustment to Fair Market Value
Governmental accounting standards require the City to report investments at Fair Market Value
as of the last day of the reporting period. While the City’s policy is to hold investments to maturity
except under certain circumstances, the gain or loss reported as an adjustment to Fair Market
Value is typically not realized. For fiscal year 2024-25, the financial statements reflect an
unrealized gain of approximately $302,000. Since these investments will be held to maturity, this
adjustment will not be recognized and is expected to fluctuate with market conditions.
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Expenditures:
Employee Services
As a service organization, the largest portion of General Fund expenditures is dedicated to
employee services. The City competes with other agencies to attract and retain highly qualified
staff. One of the goals of Measure D-20 was to fund critical positions in Public Safety and ensure
competitive salaries across all departments to recruit and retain top talent. While staying
competitive remains a challenge as local agencies vie for the best employees, the City has
achieved notable success in attracting and retaining professional staff, and we believe our team
is among the most talented in the region. For fiscal year 2024-25, Employee Services costs were
higher than the prior year but approximately $1 million below the final adjusted budget, primarily
due to staffing vacancies across various departments as staffing adjustments continued.
Operating Supplies and Services
Operating Supplies and Services came in below the final budget and under the estimated June
2025 Seven-Year Forecast. Sales Tax Measure D-20 continues to provide critical resources,
enabling more adequate funding for essential operating supplies and services aligned with
Council priorities. Thanks in large part to Measure D-20, the City is better positioned to
modernize operations and focus on the current and future well-being of the community.
Special Purchases and Capital Outlay
Special Purchases and Capital Outlay expenditures generally do not follow a predictable trend, as
they are typically one-time investments or are tied to a specific revenue source. These categories
vary from year to year based on the City’s operational needs. When expenses come in under
budget, it usually indicates that the budgeted item has not been purchased but will still be needed
in the future. In some cases, an alternative solution may be identified, reducing the need for the
original purchase. One-time investments enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
The City’s ability to fund these purchases with planned or new revenue reflects its strong financial
planning and disciplined approach.
The final budget for Special Purchases and Capital Outlay in fiscal year 2024-25 included funding
for several significant projects and initiatives, such as the General Plan Update, Zoo accreditation
projects, the Public Safety Facilities Project, transfers to other City funds for future replacement
of buildings and infrastructure, and additional planned improvements and one-time investments.
Sales Tax Measure F-14 Activity
For legal and accounting purposes, Measure F-14 Sales Tax activity is included in the General
Fund, however, because the Council dedicates these funds to local and neighborhood road
maintenance, they are presented separately here for transparency.
Add-on sales tax measures such as Measure F-14 and Measure D-20 also apply to certain
purchases made by Atascadero residents outside of city limits. As a result, these measures
typically generate more revenue than the same percentage of the City’s base sales tax .
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For fiscal year 2024-25, Measure F-14 sales tax revenue plus interest totaled approximately $3.3
million, or about 66% of the City’s Bradley-Burns base sales tax revenue. Expenditures for
Measure F-14 were approximately $5.5 million. Street rehabilitation projects generally occur
during summer months when weather conditions are favorable for paving, which often causes
project expenditures to span multiple fiscal years. Unused project budgets can be carried forward
to the next fiscal year for completion. Since the inception of Measure F-14, over 50 centerline
miles of road have been improved using Critical Point Management. Originally set to expire on
April 1, 2027, Measure F-14 was extended by Measure L-24, which was approved by more than
70% of Atascadero voters in the November 2024 election.
General Fund activity, including Measure F-14 revenue, expenditures, and fund balance for fiscal
year 2024-25 is summarized in the following table:
Measure F-14
All Other
General Fund Total General Fund
Revenues 3,369,919$ 37,617,684$ 40,987,603$
Expenditures 5,522,365 35,769,878 41,292,243
Net changes in Fund balance (2,152,446) 1,847,806 (304,640)
Beginning Fund Balance 3,341,512 17,887,144 21,228,656
Ending Fund Balance 1,189,066$ 19,734,950$ 20,924,016$
General Fund Balance
As part of Council’s long-term Financial Strategy, the City projects revenues, expenditures, and
fund balance over a seven-year horizon. This approach helps identify future trends, maintain
fiscal sustainability and ensure reserve balances remain within acceptable ranges. This Strategy
promotes consistent funding for essential City services, even through the ups and downs in the
economy. This long-term perspective enables Council and staff to understand both short- and
long-term impacts of decisions and seize opportunities as they arise.
The following Comparative Income Statement summarizes revenues and expenditures for fiscal
years 2023-24 and 2024-25.
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As of June 30, 2025, the General Fund balance (excluding Measure F-14 activity) was
approximately $19.7 million, or 55% of General Fund expenditures for the year. This remains
consistent with Council’s long-range financial strategy to maintain a healthy reserve. At no time
are reserves projected to fall below the Council policy minimum of 20% of General Fund
expenditures.
The City’s success in fiscal year 2024-25 reflects the combined efforts of the community, Council,
and staff. Voter approval of Measure D-20, Council’s commitment to prioritizing resources and
fiscal responsibility, and staff’s dedication to efficiently carrying out the City’s mission all
contributed to this achievement. Strong financial planning and disciplined management remain
the foundation of the City’s operations, enabling us to accomplish a great deal with available
resources-a point of pride for the entire organization.
2023/2024
Actuals
2024/2025
Actuals % Change $ Change
REVENUES:
Property Tax 12,833,429$ 13,417,926$ 4.6%584,497$
Sales tax 11,394,658 11,501,369 0.9%106,711
Transient Occupancy Tax 2,097,167 1,994,291 -4.9%(102,876)
Cannabis Business Tax 53,288 44,516 -16.5%(8,772)
Other Taxes 1,808,392 1,906,555 5.4%98,163
Intergovernmental 257,469 314,556 22.2%57,087
Grants 335,605 173,355 -48.3%(162,250)
Service Charges
Mutual Aid 568,525 991,145 74.3%422,620
Public safety 241,540 292,837 21.2%51,297
Development 1,851,430 1,833,981 -0.9%(17,449)
Recreation, zoo,
parks & pavilion 1,236,099 1,383,154 11.9%147,055
Interest 418,295 496,316 18.7%78,021
Adjustment to Market Value-GASB 31 278,946 302,076 8.3%23,130
Interfund charges 1,489,043 1,609,245 8.1%120,202
Other 524,471 572,662 9.2%48,191
Transfers 760,880 783,700 3.0%22,820
Total revenues 36,149,237$ 37,617,684$ 4.1%1,468,447$
EXPENDITURES:
Employee services (21,862,012)$ (23,520,384)$ 7.6%(1,658,372)$
(8,949,468) (9,488,928) 6.0%(539,460)
Special purchases (3,893,096) (2,410,199) -38.1%1,482,897
Capital outlay (733,825) (350,367) -52.3%383,458
Total expenses (35,438,401) (35,769,878) 0.9%(331,477)$
Net income 710,836 1,847,806
Fund Balance Beginning of year 17,176,308 17,887,144
FUND BALANCE END OF YEAR 17,887,144$ 19,734,950$
Operating supplies &
services
GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE INCOME STATEMENT
Excluding Measure F-14 Activity
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Audit Report
The audit report provides a comprehensive summary of the City’s financial performance for the
fiscal year and serves as a valuable tool for managing the City’s long-term fiscal health. The
Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) highlights key financial trends, offers an overview
of the financial statements, and presents an analysis of the City’s funds. Following the MD&A,
the report includes summarized information for all City funds. The Notes to the Financial
Statements provide additional details and explanations of figures, offering readers a deeper
understanding of the City’s overall fiscal performance. The final section of the report contains
detailed information on fund balances and activity for each fund.
The Independent Auditor’s Report by Moss, Levy, and Hartzheim is located on page 1 of the
financial statements document. Additionally, their report on Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting (Attachment #2 to this staff report) confirms that no deficiencies were identified that
they consider to be material weaknesses.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Administrative Services Director.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Audited City Financial Statements may be viewed in
the Office of the City Clerk or online at www.atascadero.org.
2. Independent Auditors’ Draft Report on Internal Control
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Moss, Levy & Hartzheim LLP
Certified Public Accountants
2400 Professional Parkway, Suite 205 Santa Maria, CA 93455 Tel 805.925.2579 Fax 805.925.2147 mlhcpas.com
BEVERLY HILLS · CULVER CITY · SANTA MARIA
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL
REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
City Council
City of Atascadero
Atascadero, California
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the
standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General
of the United States, the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major
fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Atascadero (the City), as of and for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2025, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic
financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated January 13, 2026.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City’s internal control over
financial reporting (internal control) to determine the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for
the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on
the effectiveness of the City’s internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the
City’s internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or
employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct,
misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal
control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will
not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination
of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention
by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and
was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant
deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we
consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.
Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City’s financial statements are free from material
misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant
agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial
statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our
audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of
noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.
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Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the
results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control or on
compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in
considering the entity’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other
purpose.
Santa Maria, California
January 13, 2026
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City of Atascadero
Schedule of Findings and Recommendations
June 30, 2025
There were no findings or questioned costs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item H3
Department: Administrative
Services
Date: 1/27/26
Placement: Management
Report
TO: JAMES R. LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JERI RANGEL, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
PREPARED BY: JERI RANGEL, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: 2025-2026 Budget Adjustments
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution amending fiscal year 2025-2026 budget.
DISCUSSION:
Atascadero operates on a two-year budget cycle and budgets strategically to ensure financial
stability and flexibility. When developing the 2025–2027 Budget, there was uncertainty
surrounding tariffs, economic conditions, and other external factors. For this reason, a number
of priority budget items were not included in the 2025-2027 Budget. This conservative strategy
allowed the City to maintain essential services while safeguarding against potential fiscal
unknowns. Fortunately, the economy remained stable, and the City now has the financial
capacity to address some of these priority one-time expenditures.
The General Fund closed fiscal year 2024–2025 with better than expected financial performance,
primarily due to savings in labor and operational costs. These savings were achieved through a
combination of factors, including position vacancies and cost containment measures across
multiple departments. As a result, reserves exceeded projections, creating an opportunity to
strategically reinvest a portion of these funds into one-time projects and critical needs that will
strengthen City infrastructure, enhance public safety, and improve community amenities. The
items proposed came out of lengthy discussions with the City’s executive staff to identify the
highest priority one-time budget line items to fund at this time. The proposed General Fund
budget adjustments for fiscal year 2025–2026 reflect this approach by allocating resources
toward high-priority initiatives without compromising long-term fiscal stability.
The General Fund reserves are expected to remain above the amount projected in the Seven Year
Forecast in the 2025–2027 Budget, even after including the proposed budget adjustments and
capital and special project budget encumbrances, due to the strong financial performance in
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fiscal year 2024–2025. Adoption of these proposed 2024-2025 budget adjustments is not
expected to negatively impact future General Fund projections.
The following one-time adjustments are recommended for fiscal year 2025-2026:
Replace Type I Structure Fire Engine: $564,000
The Fire Department’s fleet includes Type I structure engines, which serve as the primary
apparatus for most emergency incidents. These engines are essential for fire suppression and
emergency medical response, carrying critical equipment and serving as the backbone of
operations. The engine proposed for replacement is one of two Pierce Type I engines placed in
service in 2005. The other engine was ordered in 2023 and is scheduled for delivery during the
current fiscal year. The total cost of the new engine is approximately $1.3 million, with $734,000
already allocated from the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund. This budget adjustment
covers the remaining cost necessary to complete the purchase.
Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project: $135,000
The Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project (DIEP) is a key investment in the downtown
core and strengthens its role as an economic and community hub. Additional funding is needed
to complete key finishing elements such as decorative pole tops, planters, trash receptacles, and
bicycle racks that were part of the original design. These improvements, along with sidewalk
access upgrades and enhanced signage, will create a more attractive, pedestrian-friendly
environment that supports local residents and businesses, encourages tourism, and enhances
the overall downtown experience. By delivering these enhancements, the City fulfills the vision
of a vibrant, welcoming downtown that drives economic growth and community engagement.
Employee Separation Costs: $87,000
The City Council’s commitment to employee retention has resulted in long-term employee
tenure. Upon retirement, these employees generate financial obligations for the payout of
accrued leave balances. Funding this adjustment ensures compliance with labor agreements and
supports effective workforce management.
Lake Park Sewer Line: $100,000
Lake Park is a valued community destination, hosting recreation and events that bring residents
together. The main sewer line serving the park is aging and in deteriorated condition, requiring
attention to prevent future failures. This project represents a proactive investment to replace
compromised sections of the line and improve its configuration to ensure reliable service for park
and staff facilities. These necessary repairs will strengthen critical infrastructure, reduce ongoing
maintenance issues, and preserve Lake Park, the Ranger House, and the Pavilion as safe and
welcoming resources for the community.
Ranger House Improvements: $30,000
This funding will support exterior maintenance of the City’s Ranger House, including painting,
termite damage repair, and treatment for dry rot. These improvements are part of routine asset
preservation to maintain the building’s condition, extend its useful life, and ensure it remains a
safe and functional facility for staff operations and events. Proactive maintenance helps avoid
more costly repairs in the future and supports the continued use of this important City resource.
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Public Safety Facilities Project: $250,000
As part of the Public Safety Facilities Project, additional funding is required for the non-bond
funded portion of the Project including temporary facilities, furniture, fixtures, and equipment
(FF&E), and other costs to fully outfit the new temporary and permanent spaces and support
operational needs for police and fire personnel.
Drone Program: $26,000
The Police Department seeks to implement a drone program to provide a cost-effective, rapidly
deployable tool to enhance public safety while reducing risk to officers and the community.
Drones are used for critical incidents such as search and rescue, disaster response, crime-scene
documentation, traffic collision reconstruction, and large event monitoring, providing real-time
aerial intelligence that improves decision-making and operational efficiency. In addition, drones
will now play a key role in enforcing the City’s new fireworks social-host ordinance by allowing
officers to safely identify the point of origin of illegal fireworks from an aerial vantage point and
document violations through recorded evidence, supporting effective enforcement and
prosecution. Drones will only be deployed for specific public-safety operations in compliance
with department policy and applicable law, never for routine patrol or generalized surveillance.
Zoo Rebranding: $30,000
The Central Coast Zoo is undergoing a rebranding initiative to strengthen its identity, attract
visitors, and support educational programming. This funding covers marketing materials, signage,
and related costs.
Contingency Increase: $60,000
An increase in the general budget contingency is requested for unanticipated expenses that may
occur during the fiscal year. This adjustment ensures the City can address unforeseen needs
without impacting planned operations or requiring additional budget amendments.
Staff recommends that Council adopt Draft Resolution amending fiscal year 2025-2026 budget in
order to strategically reinvest a portion of the savings realized from fiscal year 2024-2025 into
one-time projects and previously identified critical needs.
ALTERNATIVES
Council can adopt all or none of the proposed budget adjustments or change the amounts of
each item.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the Draft Resolution will result in the expenditure of an additional $1,282,000 in
General Funds for fiscal year 2025-2026.
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REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Executive Management Team.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENT:
1. Draft Resolution amending fiscal year 2025-2026 budget.
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 2025-049 setting forth the budget for
fiscal year 2025-2026; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby wishes to amend said budget.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero:
SECTION 1. The appropriation amounts are amended as follows:
General Fund Expenditures -
2025-2026 Budget Increases
Replace Type I Structure Fire Engine 564,000$
Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project 135,000
Employee Separation Costs 87,000
Lake Park Sewer Line 100,000
Ranger House Improvements 30,000
Public Safety Facilties Project 250,000
Drone Program 26,000
Zoo Rebranding 30,000
Contingency Increase 60,000
General Fund Expenditure Budget Increases 1,282,000$
SECTION 2. These changes are effective immediately upon adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 27th day
of January, 2026.
On motion by _____________ and seconded by _____________, the foregoing Resolution
is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
____________________________________
Charles Bourbeau, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item H4
Department: City Manager’s
Office
Date: 01/27/2026
Placement: Management
Report
TO: JAMES R. LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LARA CHRISTENSEN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: LARA CHRISTENSEN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Update on Council Goals and 2025-2027 Work Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
Council receive and file a report on the progress being made relatfve to the City Council’s goals.
DISCUSSION:
An integral part of the budget planning process is the development of the strategic prioritfes and
actfons to be taken during that budget cycle. In preparatfon of the FY2025–2027 budget, the City
Council partfcipated in its biennial Goal Setting Workshop to identffy the City’s prioritfes and areas
of focus. This publicly notfced workshop brings together the City Council, community members,
and staff to establish Council goals, which guide budget development and departmental work
plans for the upcoming two-year cycle.
The 2025 Goal Setting Workshop was held on February 21 and 22, 2025. During these sessions,
the City Council reviewed and refined the strategic prioritfes from the prior budget cycles and
carried them forward for the FY2025–2027 period. Based on directfon provided during the Goal
Setting Workshop and building on progress achieved in recent years, staff identffied a set of
actfons to be implemented over the next two fiscal years to advance the adopted strategic
prioritfes and key focus areas.
The adopted strategic prioritfes and related focus areas are below.
Strategic Priority: Economic and Community Vibrancy
Key Focus Areas:
Downtown Vibrancy
Activation of Underutilized Sites and Nodes
Business Support and Jobs/Housing Balance
Neighborhood Compatibility and Wellness
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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
Unhoused Population
Flourishing Community
Review of City Goals and Work Plan Items
As part of the City’s planning process, the City Council has consistently emphasized public
engagement in the development of the biennial budget and transparency in reportfng progress
toward the adopted strategic prioritfes. To support this objectfve, the Council requested regular
updates on accomplishments and areas requiring additfonal focus. Over the past six months, staff
has made measurable progress in advancing the Council’s strategic prioritfes, with contfnued
implementatfon of key focus areas originally established during the FY2021–2023 budget cycle.
Staff monitors progress by providing periodic updates on the status of Work Plan actfon items.
Actfon items are categorized as Planned, indicatfng the item remains actfve in the Work Plan but
work has not yet begun; In Progress, indicatfng the actfon has been initfated and work is ongoing;
Ongoing, indicatfng the actfon has been initfated and will contfnue as part of regular operatfons
without a defined end date; and Complete, indicatfng the actfon has been finalized or that
substantfal progress has been achieved, with any remaining efforts being routfne or supportfve in
nature.
The purpose of this item is to provide the City Council and the public with an update on progress
achieved under the strategic prioritfes since adoptfon of the FY2025–2027 Work Plan. This update
also provides an opportunity for public input. The first year of the two-year budget cycle and
associated Work Plan concludes on June 30, 2026.
Strategic Priority: Economic and Community Vibrancy
PLANNED
Review and determine the need to update master plans for public parks, open spaces, trails
and other recreatfonal spaces
Reviewing master plans for public parks, open spaces and other recreatfon spaces is
scheduled to begin following the adoptfon of the General Plan. The Zoo's master plan
is currently being discussed.
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IN PROGRESS
Complete the General Plan update and comprehensive Zoning Code amendment
The General Plan update is in the final stages of review, and the EIR is scheduled to be
released in February with a final hearing date on the EIR and the adoptfon of the
updated General Plan and Zoning Code amendment in June.
Encourage and support redevelopment of the Kmart Center and other underperforming
parcels such as Colony Square and vacant downtown pads
Staff contfnues business attractfon efforts as well as outreach to owners of
underperforming and vacant propertfes to encourage reinvestment and development.
These efforts include facilitatfng connectfons with prospectfve developers and
tenants, exploring potentfal project concepts and land use opportunitfes, and
maintaining ongoing, strategic communicatfon.
Establish a thoughtiul strategy for the orderly development of Eagle Ranch that is beneficial to
the City and is complimentary to adjacent neighborhoods
Staff has met with current and prospectfve buyers of Eagle Ranch to discuss potentfal
development plans. In order to develop, Eagle Ranch would require a revised, viable
specific plan and annexatfon plan at which point staff will resume discussions.
Complete Phase II of the ECR Project which includes entry arches, additfonal street furnishings,
and Highway 101 tunnel improvements
Phase II of The ECR Project is currently in design engineering, with the project
antfcipated to be bid in late spring and constructed in late summer/fall of 2026. City
staff is concurrently pricing additfonal street furnishings, (pole toppers, trash cans,
bicycle racks, concrete planters and urns), with additfonal funds appropriated by
Council for this work.
Contfnue to refine and modernize the Development Review process to be one of the most
consistent, predictable, and easiest citfes in the County to build
Credit card transactfons and online digital submittals are now the norm. Plan check
review has been streamlined to two rounds of review maximum, with a roundtable
called to complete each project. New zoning and streamlined review processes will be
completed in summer 2026.
Support contfnued broadband rollout to businesses and homes
Staff has supported Astound in the process to rollout broadband throughout the City
through grant applicatfon support and streamlined encroachment permits. Astound
is completfng all FAA Grant-funded work to unserved/underserved areas in Atascadero
by July 2026. City anchor instftutfons are now connected with 10G fiber, per the
Astound/City IRU. Astound is extending FTTH (Fiber to the Home) out on the west
side of the City as well as commercial locatfons throughout town.
Explore partnerships with interested community organizatfons that expand recreatfonal
programs and cultural and social enrichment opportunitfes for residents
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Staff is working closely with the APF & Templeton Recreatfon on ways to implement a
Flag football program to complement the existfng programs in North County. Staff is
also working with Atown Skate Park on the expansion of the facility/program to
include more access for skateboards.
Work with the Atascadero Printery Foundatfon and other non-profits on an adaptfve reuse of
the Printery Building that contributes to social wellbeing and the arts
The Printery completed its initfal seismic retrofit which allowed for limited occupancy
and an acceleratfon of funding and completfon of adaptfve reuse.
ONGOING
Increase marketfng of the Pavilion and other City facilitfes as destfnatfon venues to generate
hotel stays and support the hospitality industry
The Pavilion hosted its first Wedding Expo in November 2025, generatfng fourteen
leads and two additfonal tours. Event registratfons have more than doubled from last
year and this actfvity, along with the growth at the Zoo, will contfnue to be a part of
generatfng more hotel stays. Staff will attend another Wedding Expo to advertfse the
Pavilion in April.
Attract industrial businesses that generate high-paying jobs as well as in-demand retail
businesses that enhance shopping in our community
In additfon to launching a direct marketfng campaign to target businesses and industry,
staff is currently developing a new zoning regulatfon that will facilitate roll up door
spaces and large "innovatfon and flex" spaces that are designed to attract light
industrial land uses.
COMPLETE
Facilitate ongoing major development projects- Del Rio Ranch, Dove Creek, Del Rio
Marketplace, and Barrel Creek
These projects have progressed through the City’s review and support processes, with
future milestones dependent on contfnued actfon by the development team. Del Rio
Marketplace is in the final stages of development and a handful of sites remain
available for prospectfve tenants. Del Rio Ranch, Dove Creek, and Barrel Creek are
approved and awaitfng constructfon.
Implement the summer Aquatfcs Program to include recreatfonal swim and swimming lessons
It was a successful first season with 120 partfcipants receiving swim lessons and 100
partfcipants taking advantage of open swim and lap swim. As a result of this program,
the City hired one part-tfme Aquatfcs Coordinator and eight temporary lifeguards.
Advance the Zoo’s growth by introducing a new brand, implementfng new signage, new
marketfng and operatfonal strategies, and adding new and expanded events, educatfonal and
conservatfon programs
As a result of marketfng and operatfons efforts to date, the Zoo finished the calendar
year with attendance up 5.5% and revenue up 30.37% or $190,720 year over year
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(YOY). Zoo Boo attendance grew 17% YOY. New events and attractfons contfnue to
launch at the Zoo including Woo at the Zoo, Nature Play area, Aldabra Animal
Encounter, and the new Lemur Habitat. Increased advertfsing efforts will take place in
Spring and Summer and outreach to other school districts to boost attendance
through end of year field trips.
Evaluate and build up major downtown events including Garden Lights and Winter Nights,
Tamale Festfval, Cider Fest, Fall Festfval and others
As staff contfnues to evaluate the success of events, including such things as weather,
attendance, and collaboratfon with other scheduled events, several event dates will
be changed. Cider Fest will move to April and Cornhole will be held in June. Following
the recent date collaboratfon between Atascadero Fall Fest and Colony Days and the
inclement weather affectfng these events, they will now move to the third weekend
in October.
Facilitate the constructfon of Centennial Plaza as a catalyst for downtown development and
encourage similar development in adjacent parcels
The sale of the Centennial property is complete. City staff contfnues to negotfate the
long-term lease of parking spaces in the City Hall parking lot to support the project
and the applicant is pursuing constructfon plans. Following Council’s actfon to approve
the sale of Centennial, staff has actfvely worked with other non-conforming land uses
around Sunken Gardens to begin the process of convertfng to conforming actfve
commercial retail use.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal and Infrastructure Efficiency & Sustainability
PLANNED
Contfnue implementatfon of electronic payment mechanisms
Credit card payments will be accepted at PD and other City locatfons following
accountfng software implementatfon in July.
IN PROGRESS
Implement comprehensive asset management software to ensure long-term operatfonal
efficiencies.
Phase 1 of software implementatfon is scheduled to go live in May 2026. This phase
includes moving Streets, Parks, Building Maintenance and Wastewater to the new
software consolidatfng all asset data into the software platiorm and enabling staff to
complete work orders directly on mobile devices in the field. Phase 2 will add all fleet
vehicles to the software and is schedule for summer. Phase 3 will add PD, Fire, the
Zoo and IT and will begin in fall.
Strategically plan for infrastructure improvements needed to accommodate new
developments to minimize impact on the community
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The 2045 General Plan update and the Wastewater Collectfon System Master Plan
include extensive evaluatfon of existfng infrastructure, the antfcipated impacts of
zoning and future development, and identffied improvements necessary to
accommodate this antfcipated growth. Design of roadway improvements is moving
forward to accommodate multfple ongoing and planned developments impactfng the
Del Rio/US 101 corridor and traffic analysis, concept plans, and plan line setbacks are
currently underway for the San Anselmo/US 101 corridor.
Utflize 3CE rebates and incentfves for City’s fleet and facilitfes to encourage a more fiscally and
environmentally sustainable fleet
City fleet data has been submitted to 3CE for the initfal phase of their 'Plan Your Fleet'
program. The program will develop an actfon plan for implementfng an appropriate
fleet-wide transitfon to zero-emission vehicles and installing charging infrastructure.
Implement new accountfng software to encourage more efficient operatfons
Staff are actfvely learning the system and migratfng and validatfng data in preparatfon
for the Financial module to go live in July 2026. The HR module remains on track for a
January 2027 launch. Throughout the project, staff are also reviewing financial and HR
workflows to identffy opportunitfes for streamlining and modernizatfon.
Complete design and financing plans for a modern, entrepreneurial, and cost-effectfve
Wastewater Treatment Plant and collectfon system that includes partnerships and
opportunitfes for cost recovery
Replacement of the Wastewater Treatment Plant remains on schedule, with a recent
contract awarded to Black & Veatch to provide design engineering services. Phase 1
of the design engineering effort will focus on selectfng a cost-effectfve, scalable
treatment alternatfve meetfng regulatory requirements. City is nearing completfon of
negotfatfons with the Atascadero State Hospital to bring them on as a customer,
securing both significant initfal capital and an ongoing revenue stream. Discussions
with Templeton CSD are ongoing.
Implement Zoo capital and fundraising plans to ensure long term fiscal sustainability
Staff is actfvely collaboratfng with the Central Coast Zoo Foundatfon (CCZF) on
fundraising efforts to strengthen the Zoo’s fiscal sustainability. These efforts have
resulted in the award of grant funding and a partnership with CCZF to undertake a
feasibility study that will determine the course of a future capital campaign for a new
and improved tfger habitat. In additfon, the Zoo has established a new 3-Year Business
Plan that will be a roadmap for long-term fiscal sustainability.
Assess the potentfal for a comprehensive review of the City’s energy usage, identffying
opportunitfes for investment that offer cost savings, increased reliability and support long-
term sustainability goals
A draft RFP for a comprehensive energy efficiency and resilience analysis of City
facilitfes, to assist with long-term facility maintenance and replacement efforts, is
currently being prepared with an estfmate release in early spring 2026.
Contfnue to investfgate and implement new revenue streams including new Extended Stay
Administratfve Use Permit Fee and TBID assessment revenues
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The Extended Stay Program has been established and four hoteliers have submitted
applicatfons to join the program.
Commit to the digitfzatfon and accessibility of City records
Staff is finalizing a consultant contract for a comprehensive update of the City’s
Records Retentfon Schedule. A digital records policy is being developed for adoptfon
and implementatfon following completfon of the retentfon schedule update. IT staff
are assistfng departments in convertfng paper-centric workflows to digital workflows,
allowing records to be more efficiently created, maintained, stored and retrieved.
New ADA standards will be implemented for all City websites and publicly available
documents over the next year.
ONGOING
Maintain efforts to seek funding opportunitfes for asset replacement and infrastructure
improvements
Staff contfnues to work closely with state and federal lobbyists as well as monthly
check-ins with the City’s grant consultants to identffy and submit applicatfons for
applicable grants and funding opportunitfes. This actfve engagement has resulted in
the award of a few grants as well as two federal earmarks antfcipated to be approved
by the legislature and forwarded to the President for signature at the end of this
month.
Build on community engagement strategies to further create public trust
Major projects, achievements, programming, events, and other important
informatfon contfnues to be pushed out through the City’s website, social media pages
and through press releases. Open houses, workshops, and “talks” with specific
departments/divisions increase public engagement and feedback opportunitfes for
special projects, hot topics, and areas of communitywide interest. The City also
communicates through a Monthly Zoo Membership newsletter on all things
happening at the Zoo and a quarterly e-newsletter is coming soon to provide the
public with informatfon on what's happening at the City. Additfonally, various City
employees serve as liaisons to community groups and important regional
organizatfons.
Maintain City’s commitment to conservatfve fiscal policies and budgetfng, and ensuring strong
reserves
Demonstrated the City’s commitment to conservatfve fiscal policies and prudent
budgetfng, supportfng long-term financial stability and strong reserves as reflected in
the 2025-2027 budget and the 2024-25 financial statements results.
Invest in a genuine and empowering employee culture that is supported by modern human
resource practfces to increase retentfon and recruitment
The City contfnues to hire for heart, looking for employees that fit the City’s culture
and embody the City’s core values. The City hosted its 3rd annual all employee event,
promotfng teamwork, a collectfve purpose, and service to the community. Employees
are encouraged to be engaged in the community outside of work such as serving on
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boards/committees, coaching, or partfcipatfng in other volunteer opportunitfes.
Hostfng all-employee events to promote being one team with one purpose, to serve
the community. Since inceptfon of the Cookies & Kudos program, highlightfng
employee good deeds/contributfons both within and outside of the organizatfon, over
253 kudos have been presented.
Contfnue to promote transparency, accountability, and accessibility of City services
City controlled websites and social media channels are regularly reviewed to ensure
ease of public access and availability of public records. ADA accessibility is being
reviewed for all available digital informatfon. The City also completed its annual
sidewalk inspectfon/repair efforts with a focus on sidewalk segments along El Camino
Real and Santa Ysabel Ave. The inspectfon efforts focus primarily on sidewalk
segments that experience high levels of pedestrian actfvity.
Contfnue to support and/or advocate for legislatfve changes that positfvely impact the City
Council Member Newsom and Assistant City Manager Christensen serve on policy
committees for the League of California Citfes (LCC) and City Manager Lewis contfnues
to serve on the LCC Board allowing for direct policy influence as well as involvement
in advocacy efforts for California citfes in general and Atascadero specifically. In
additfon, staff and Council Members attend LCC sponsored conferences and trainings
to stay informed of new, pending, and future legislatfon and impacts to City
policies/operatfons. City staff also regularly engage with state and federal lobbyists to
provide informed, consistent representatfon, secure access to lawmakers, and amplify
the City’s voice at the state and federal levels.
COMPLETE
Issue fiscally responsible bonds for the Public Safety Facilitfes Project and wisely steward the
project budget
Successfully issued fiscally responsible bonds for the Public Safety Facilitfes Project,
achieving a strong AA- ratfng that reduced borrowing costs, while ensuring contfnued
prudent management of the project budget.
Strategic Priority: Ensuring Public Safety and Providing Exceptional City Services
IN PROGRESS
Expand on volunteer programs in the Police Department
The Police Department is expanding volunteer programs through the Atascadero
Police Foundatfon, allowing volunteers to support specific projects, community
outreach, and event planning efforts.
Transitfon to temporary public safety facilitfes and initfate constructfon of the Public Safety
Facilitfes Project
Temporary facilitfes for Statfon #2 are complete and are in progress for Statfon #1,
estfmated to be completed and occupied in line with the constructfon schedule.
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Constructfon documents for the new facilitfes have been submitted to the City and
overall project tfmeline is on track and on budget.
Update and implement Emergency Preparedness Plans including Emergency Operatfons Plan,
Local Hazard Mitfgatfon Plan, CWPP, Fire Hazard Severity Zones, Standards of Cover, and
Building and Fire Codes
Fire Hazard Severity Zones have been updated and received by Council. Standards of
Cover will be presented to Council in late January. Emergency Operatfons Plan will be
presented to Council in late January and then brought back in Spring for approval.
Local Hazard Mitfgatfon Plan and CWPP have been completed and will be brought to
Council in Spring for approval. Building and Fire codes have been updated for 2026
and will be brought to Council in February for approval.
ONGOING
Contfnue to reduce the negatfve impacts associated with homelessness and partner with the
County of San Luis Obispo and non-profits serving the homeless community
Through the Community Actfon Team (CAT), the Police Department contfnues
coordinated outreach and service delivery with ECHO, The Wisdom Center, San Luis
Obispo County Behavioral Health, and other partners to manage homelessness
impacts. A department representatfve has been added to the County Homeless
Services Oversight Council.
Contfnue wildfire preparedness planning, including fuel modificatfon projects and Atascadero
Creek cleanups within City owned creek reservatfons
Multfple fuel modificatfon projects have been completed including Atascadero Creek
from Three Bridges to Lewis Avenue, Salinas River from Casa Rio development to Chico
Rd., Stadium Park, Pine Mountain, and the Vierra Ranch El Monte and Santa Ana area.
Contfnue work towards long-term goal of expanding fire and emergency response resources
A Standards of Coverage Report, that will outline long-term goals, has been drafted
and will be presented to Council at Strategic Planning.
Leverage regional partnerships with other agencies to enhance local services
The Police Department contfnues to leverage regional partnerships to enhance local
services, including air support, special enforcement operatfons, and forensic evidence
processing, with ongoing emphasis on maintaining strong interagency collaboratfon.
Embrace and utflize new technology to provide public safety services
PD - A third dispatch statfon was configured and is now fully functfonal, allowing for
expanded call taking during an emergency and for training new dispatchers. A new
911 communicatfon recorder was installed, allowing staff to more easily share and
analyze recordings.
Fire – The City’s GIS Analyst has been producing many paper and digital maps for Fire,
enabling staff to better track and analyze historic fire behavior, fire severity zones, and
emergency response patterns.
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Upcoming projects include developing a drone program and analyzing the feasible
scope for new surveillance cameras.
Contfnue managing, and facilitate where possible, sustainable and cooperatfve use of
waterways in the City
The Police Department contfnues regular patrols and enforcement of Municipal Code
provisions related to water intrusions and camping to support public health and
equitable use of the City’s waterways.
Contfnue efforts to strengthen the City’s cybersecurity
IT staff have implemented cybersecurity training for all City staff, Commissioners and
Council Members. Staff also contracted with a firm sponsored through CJPIA to
conduct a cybersecurity evaluatfon of the City’s computer network. Upcoming
projects include a new firewall device, new VPN connectfons and multf-factor
authentfcatfon.
Through the Essentfalism Task Force, implement processes and services that reduce
unnecessary or redundant City operatfons and ensure City services are as efficient as possible
The Task Force consolidated all vehicle maintenance services into a single contract
with Specialized Equipment Repair, removing the confusion on where to take vehicles
to get repaired and guaranteeing a set service cost. The Task Force is coordinatfng an
“Essentfalism Day” to be held in March to give all departments and staff tfme to focus
on “important but not urgent” projects that regularly fall down the priority list. These
projects will focus on increasing efficiency, decreasing clutter and streamlining
processes. The Task Force regularly reviews suggestfons from all departments for ways
to streamline, cut and condense.
Contfnue to support training and professional development of staff to ensure the team is
prepared, connected, and engaged to address current issues and challenges
Training opportunitfes, including ethics training, workplace violence preventfon, public
records act, and Microsoft Office training, are made available Citywide. The City hosts
team building workshops and department specific strategic planning meetfngs.
Specifically, the Police Department is modernizing its training matrix system to support
proactfve professional development and ensure contfnued proficiency in both
mandated and evolving training areas.
Contfnue to identffy and pursue opportunitfes to improve traffic and pedestrian safety
throughout major vehicular corridors in the City
Roadway safety for all users was prioritfzed through identfficatfon of pedestrian and
bicycle routes in the 2045 General Plan, preparatfon of the Local Roadway Safety Plan,
and a focus on implementfng traffic calming measures through roadway geometric
design and lane striping on CIP projects. The Police Department established a
dedicated motors unit and secured an Office of Traffic Safety grant to support efforts
to reduce traffic collisions, serious injuries, and fatalitfes along major vehicular
corridors.
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COMPLETE
Develop a plan for funding large fire apparatus replacement
Funding for the Type 1 Engine has been identffied and approval for the purchase is
being presented to Council. Plans for future replacement of Ladder Truck and Type 3
engines are ongoing.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Executfve Team.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Adopted 2025-2027 Work Plan
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City of Atascadero
2025-2027 Work Plan
Adopted by the City Council on April 22, 2025
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY VIBRANCY
Complete the General Plan update and comprehensive Zoning Code amendment
Facilitate ongoing major development projects - Del Rio Ranch, Dove Creek, Del Rio
Marketplace, and Barrel Creek
Encourage and support redevelopment of the Kmart Center and other underperforming
parcels such as Colony Square and vacant downtown pads
Establish a thoughƞul strategy for the orderly development of Eagle Ranch that is
beneficial to the City and is complimentary to adjacent neighborhoods
Implement the summer AquaƟcs Program to include recreaƟonal swim and swimming
lessons
Advance the Zoo’s growth by introducing a new brand, implemenƟng new signage, new
markeƟng and operaƟonal strategies, and adding new and expanded events, educaƟonal
and conservaƟon programs
Evaluate and build up major downtown events including Garden Lights and Winter Nights,
Tamale FesƟval, Cider Fest, Fall FesƟval and others.
Facilitate the construcƟon of Centennial Plaza as a catalyst for downtown development
and encourage similar development in adjacent parcels
Complete Phase II of the ECR Project which includes entry arches, addiƟonal street
furnishings, and Highway 101 tunnel improvements
Increase markeƟng of the Pavilion and other City faciliƟes as desƟnaƟon venues to
generate hotel stays and support the hospitality industry
Review and determine the need to update master plans for public parks, open spaces,
trails and other recreaƟonal spaces
ConƟnue to refine and modernize the Development Review process to be one of the most
consistent, predictable, and easiest ciƟes in the County to build
Support conƟnued broadband rollout to businesses and homes
AƩract industrial businesses that generate high-paying jobs as well as in-demand retail
businesses that enhance shopping in our community
Explore partnerships with interested community organizaƟons that expand recreaƟonal
programs and cultural and social enrichment opportuniƟes for residents
Work with the Atascadero Printery FoundaƟon and other non-profits on an adapƟve reuse
of the Printery Building that contributes to social wellbeing and the arts
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FISCAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Implement comprehensive asset management soŌware to ensure long-term operaƟonal
efficiencies.
Strategically plan for infrastructure improvements needed to accommodate new
developments to minimize impact on the community
UƟlize 3CE rebates and incenƟves for City’s fleet and faciliƟes to encourage a more fiscally
and environmentally sustainable fleet
Implement new accounƟng soŌware to encourage more efficient operaƟons
Issue fiscally responsible bonds for the Public Safety FaciliƟes Project and wisely steward
the project budget
Complete design and financing plans for a modern, entrepreneurial, and cost-effecƟve
Wastewater Treatment Plant and collecƟon system that includes partnerships and
opportuniƟes for cost recovery
Implement Zoo capital and fundraising plans to ensure long term fiscal sustainability
Maintain efforts to seek funding opportuniƟes for asset replacement and infrastructure
improvement
Assess the potenƟal for a comprehensive review of the City’s energy usage, idenƟfying
opportuniƟes for investment that offer cost savings, increased reliability and support long-
term sustainability goals
ConƟnue to invesƟgate and implement new revenue streams including new Extended Stay
AdministraƟve Use Permit Fee and TBID assessment revenues
Commit to the digiƟzaƟon and accessibility of City records
ConƟnue implementaƟon of electronic payment mechanisms
Build on community engagement strategies to further create public trust
Maintain City’s commitment to conservaƟve fiscal policies and budgeƟng, and ensuring
strong reserves
Invest in a genuine and empowering employee culture that is supported by modern
human resource pracƟces to increase retenƟon and recruitment
ConƟnue to promote transparency, accountability, and accessibility of City services
ConƟnue to support and/or advocate for legislaƟve changes that posiƟvely impact the City
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ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL CITY SERVICES
Expand on volunteer programs in the Police Department
ConƟnue to reduce the negaƟve impacts associated with homelessness and partner with
the County of San Luis Obispo and non-profits serving the homeless community
TransiƟon to temporary public safety faciliƟes and iniƟate construcƟon of the Public Safety
FaciliƟes Project
Develop a plan for funding large fire apparatus replacement
ConƟnue wildfire preparedness planning, including fuel modificaƟon projects and
Atascadero Creek cleanups within City owned creek reservaƟons
ConƟnue work towards long-term goal of expanding fire and emergency response
resources
Leverage regional partnerships with other agencies to enhance local services
Embrace and uƟlize new technology to provide public safety services
ConƟnue managing, and facilitate where possible, sustainable and cooperaƟve use of
waterways in the City
ConƟnue efforts to strengthen the City’s cybersecurity
Through the EssenƟalism Task Force, implement processes and services that reduce
unnecessary or redundant City operaƟons and ensure City services are as efficient as
possible
ConƟnue to support training and professional development of staff to ensure the team is
prepared, connected, and engaged to address current issues and challenges
ConƟnue to idenƟfy and pursue opportuniƟes to improve traffic and pedestrian safety
throughout major vehicular corridors in the City
Update and implement Emergency Preparedness Plans including Emergency OperaƟons
Plan, Local Hazard MiƟgaƟon Plan, CWPP, Fire Hazard Severity Zones, Standards of Cover,
and Building and Fire Codes
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