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Resolution No. 2026-004
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-004
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE PLAN
WHEREAS, available revenues, including funding from Local, State, and Federal
governments, are not adequate to support needed maintenance, upgrading or safety improvements
to the existing infrastructure or the construction of the new infrastructure that the County and Cities
anticipate will be needed to meet the demands of the future; and
WHEREAS, the streets, roads, highways, transit systems, bicycle and pedestrian facilities
within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County are of regional
concern and are essential to the safety, mobility, economic vitality, environmental sustainability,
and quality of life of residents, businesses, visitors, seniors, veterans, and persons with mobility
challenges; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has authorized counties to establish
voter-approved local transportation sales taxes pursuant to Public Utilities Code Division 19
(commencing with Section 180000) and Revenue and Taxation Code Part 1.6 (commencing with
Section 7251); and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) has been
designated as the Local Transportation Authority for San Luis Obispo County; and
WHEREAS, keeping roads and highways in good condition and enhancing mobility helps
protect public safety by allowing police, firefighters, and ambulances to respond quickly to
emergencies and ensuring first responders are not stuck in traffic or slowed down by failing
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, San Luis Obispo County’s transportation system is the backbone of our
regional economy, allowing local farmers and businesses to move produce and products to market,
creating jobs for local residents; and
WHEREAS, essential purchases like groceries are exempt from the ½ cent sales tax,
helping to ensure the cost is not a burden to those on fixed or limited incomes; and
WHEREAS, the ½ cent sales tax is paid by both residents and visitors shopping in San
Luis Obispo County, including visitors, to ensure all users of local roads and transportation
infrastructure contribute; and
WHEREAS, by law, all the money must stay in San Luis Obispo County for local
transportation improvements only and cannot be taken away by the State or used for other
purposes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 180206, and through extensive
public engagement and coordination with all incorporated cities and the County of San Luis
Obispo, SLOCOG has prepared a countywide Transportation Expenditure Plan which guides the
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investment of revenues, provides for locally controlled funding for transportation repairs and
improvements, and requires strict fiscal accountability protections, including a Citizen's Oversight
Committee, annual independent audits, and public disclosure of all spending; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the San Luis Obispo County
Transportation Expenditure Plan that was approved by SLOCOG on February 4, 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 24th day of
February 2026.
On motion by Mayor Bourbeau and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dariz, the foregoing
Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Funk, Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz, Mayor Bourbeau
NOES: Council Member Peek
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF ATASCADERO:
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Charles Bourbeau, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
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