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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2026_1_13_Minutes Atascadero City Council January 13, 2026 Page 1 of 5 CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING 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. 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. Atascadero City Council January 13, 2026 Page 3 of 5 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 Atascadero City Council January 13, 2026 Page 4 of 5 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. Atascadero City Council January 13, 2026 Page 5 of 5 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: 1/27/2026