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Home My WebLink AboutCC_2026_01_27_Minutes Atascadero City Council January 27, 2026 Page 1 of 5 CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL/ PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MINUTES January 27, 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 Council Member Funk led the Pledge of Allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor/Chair Bourbeau, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Dariz, Council/Board Member Funk, Council/Board Member Newsom, Council/Board Member Peek Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager James R. Lewis, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Lara Christensen, City Attorney Dave Fleishman, City Treasurer/ Director of Administrative Services Jeri Rangel, 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 D. PRESENTATIONS 1. Employee Recognition City Manager Lewis presented the following employees with Service Awards: • 5 Years: Matt Pigeon, Deputy Public Works Director • 10 Years: Ryan Hayes, Deputy Public Works Director Atascadero City Council January 27, 2026 Page 2 of 5 • 25 Years: Tom Birkenfeld, Fire Captain E. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. City Council Draft Minutes - January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Recommendation: Council approve the January 13, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes [City Clerk] 2. November 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll 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 Board Secretary Recommendation: Board approve the Public Financing Authority Board Draft Action Minutes of January 14, 2025. [PFA Item] 4. ADU Ordinance Update 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 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 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] Atascadero City Council January 27, 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: Newsom 1. Approve Consent Calendar (Item E4 Ordinance No. 691) (Item E5 Resolution No. 2026-002) (Item E6 Contract No. 2026-001) AYES (5): Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, Newsom, and Peek Passed 5-0 F. UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Lewis gave an update on projects and issues within the City. G. COMMUNITY FORUM The following persons spoke: Geoff Auslen, Jill Sterns (Exhibit A) H. MANAGEMENT REPORTS 1. Structure Fire Engine Replacement 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 Pierce Type 1 Fire Engine. [Fire and Emergency Services] Fire Chief Bryson presented this item and answered questions from the 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: Peek 1. 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. (Contract No. 2026-002 AYES (5): Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, Newsom, and Peek Passed 5-0 Atascadero City Council January 27, 2026 Page 4 of 5 2. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit Fiscal Impact: None Recommendation: Council review and accept the financial audit for the period ending June 30, 2025. [Administrative Services] Administrative Services Director Rangel presented this item and answered questions from the Council Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period. The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period. Council Reviewed and accepted the financial audit for the period ending June 30, 2025 3. 2025-2026 Budget Adjustments 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] Administrative Services Director Rangel presented this item and answered questions from the 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 Council adopt Draft Resolution amending fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. (Resolution No. 2026-003) AYES (5): Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, Newsom, and Peek Passed 5-0 4. Update on Council Goals and 2025-2027 Work Plan 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] Assistant City Manager Christensen presented this item and answered questions from the Council Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period. Atascadero City Council January 27, 2026 Page 5 of 5 The following persons spoke on this item: None Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period. Council received and filed the report on the progress being made relative to the City Council's goals. 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) 4. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Mayor Bourbeau noted taking a walking tour of downtown/meeting with Congressman Jimmy Panetta on 1/24. Mayor Pro Tem Dariz 1. Air Pollution Control District Council Member Funk 1. Homeless Services Oversight Council Council Member Newsom 2. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Council Member Newsom reported attending a League of California Cities Policy Committee meeting in Sacramento on 1/23. J. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None K. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: _____________________________ Alyssa Slater Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: 2/10/26 Exhibit A – Cuesta College Dual Enrollment Flyer City of Atascadero 01/27/26 Minutes Exhibit A