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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
City Hall
Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California
6:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION — CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Fonzi
ROLL CALL: Mayor O'Malley
Mayor Pro Tem Kelley
Council Member Clay
Council Member Fonzi
Council Member Sturtevant
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
PRESENTATION:
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1. Presentation of Service Award to Firefighter/ EMT Tom Little for
Providing Life-Saving Aid While Off-Duty
A. CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items on the consent calendar are considered to
be routine and non-controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion
if no member of the Council or public wishes to comment or ask questions. If
comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the
consent calendar and will be considered in the listed sequence with an
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opportunity for any member of the public to address the Council concerning the
item before action is taken. DRAFT MINUTES: Council meeting draft minutes
are listed on the Consent Calendar for approval of the minutes. Should anyone
wish to request an amendment to draft minutes, the item will be removed from
the Consent Calendar and their suggestion will be
considered b the Cit
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Council. If anyone desires to express their opinion concerning issues included in
draft minutes, they should share their opinion during the Community Forum
portion of the meeting.)
1. City Council / Community Redevelopment Agency Special Joint
Meeting Draft Action Minutes — March 29, 2011
■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Council / Community
Redevelopment Agency Special Joint Meeting Draft Action Minutes of
March 29, 2011 . [City Clerk]
2. City Council Draft Action Minutes — April 12, 2011
■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action
Minutes of April 12, 2011. [City Clerk]
3. Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License On-site Sale of Beer - PLN
2011-1400 / ABC 2011-0011 5760 & 5780 EI Camino Real (Bru Coffee
House
■ Description: Request to allow an Alcoholic Beverage Control license for
the on-site sale of beer at a new coffee shop in the downtown.
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution A finding that public
convenience or necessity would be served by allowing the issuance of a
Type 40 Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) license for the on-site sale of
beer at a new coffee house (Bru Coffee House) at 5760 & 5780 EI
Camino Real. [Community Development]
4. Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License On-Site sale of Beer and
Wine PLN 2011-1401 / ABC 2011-0012 7177 EI Camino Real (CalTerra
Trattoria
■ Description: Request to allow an Alcoholic Beverage Control license for
the on-site sale of beer and wine at CalTerra Restaurant.
■ Fiscallmpact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution A, finding that public
convenience or necessity would be served by allowing the issuance of a
Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the on-site sale of
beer and wine at CalTerra Trattoria at 7177 EI Camino Real.
[Community Development]
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5. Weed/Refuse Abatement Program
• Fiscal Impact: The City recovers costs for administering this program
through the 150% administrative fee, which is placed on the San Luis
Obispo County Special Tax Assessment for the fiscal year 2011-2012
Tax Roll.
■ Recommendation: Council adopt the Draft Resolution, declaring
vegetative growth and/or refuse a public nuisance, commencing
proceedings for the abatement of said nuisances, and placing all
abatement fees on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax Assessment
for the fiscal year 2011-2012 Tax Roll. [Fire]
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (The City Manager will give an oral report on
any current issues of concern to the City Council.)
COMMUNITY FORUM: (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to
address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has
jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your name for the
record before making your presentation. The Council may take action to direct the staff
to place a matter of business on a future agenda. A maximum of 30 minutes will be
allowed for Community Forum, unless changed by the Council.)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Report on Council Options for Meeting with Atascadero Mutual Water
Company on Water Conservation
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council authorize staff to write a letter to the
Atascadero Mutual Water Company expressing the concerns of the City
regarding water conservation and requesting a joint meeting between
the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Water Company. [City
Attorney]
2. Atascadero Transit Service Modification and Fare Increase
■ Fiscal Impact: The recommended fare increase is anticipated to
generate approximately $25,000 in additional farebox revenue. The cost
of additional service hours proposed for the Fixed Route service from
Memorial Day to Labor Day is approximately $5,000.
■ Recommendation: Council adopt the Draft Resolution, approving
proposed fare increases for both Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride service
effective July 1, 2011; modifications of Weekday Fixed Route service
effective July 1, 2011; and modification of Saturday Fixed Route service
effective May 28, 2011. [Public Works]
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3. Stadium Park Fire Study
■ Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact for recommendations listed. If Council
chooses to provide ongoing maintenance, cost would be $1,000 to
$5,000 annually.
■ Recommendations: Council:
1. Receive and file the report and presentation from Dr. Christopher
Dicus; and,
2. Continue to support the current Stadium Park Use Policy; and,
3. Approve a fuel management plan using the grant funds provided by
the San Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council. [Fire]
4. Celebrating Atascadero's Centennial
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendations: Council provide direction regarding the Centennial
planning process as appropriate. [Community Services]
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: (On their own initiative, Council
Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities.
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.)
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (The following represent standing committees.
Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary):
Mayor O'Malley
1 . City/ Schools Committee
2. County Mayors Round Table
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
4. League of California Cities — CITIPAC Board Member
5. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
6. SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA)
Mayor Pro Tem Kelley
1. Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Committee
2. Atascadero Youth Task Force
3. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
4. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
5. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC)
6. Homeless Services Oversight Council
Council Member Fonzi
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
3. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
4. SLO Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) - alternate
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Council Member Sturtevant
1 . City/ Schools Committee
2. Community Action Partnership of SLO County
3. League of California Cities — Council Liaison
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
1. City Council
2. City Clerk
3. City Treasurer
4. City Attorney
5. City Manager
a. Commissioner Attendance Reports
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Please note: Should anyone challenge any proposed development entitlement listed on this Agenda in court, that
person may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City Council at or prior to this public hearing. Correspondence submitted at this
public hearing will be distributed to the Council and available for review in the City Clerk's office.
I, Victoria Randall, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury that
the foregoing agenda for the April 26, 2011 Regular Session of the Atascadero City Council was posted
on April 19, 2011, at the Atascadero City Hall, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 and was
available for public review in the Customer Service Center at that location.
Signed this 19th day of April, 2011, at Atascadero, California.
Victoria Randall, Deputy City Clerk
City of Atascadero
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City of Atascadero
WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. unless there is a
Community Redevelopment Agency meeting commencing at 6:00 p.m. in which event the Council meeting will commence
immediately following the conclusion of the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council meetings will be held at
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Under Agenda item, "COMMUNITY FORUM", the Mayor will call for anyone from the audience having business with the
Council to approach the lectern and be recognized.
Give your name for the record (not required)
2. State the nature of your business.
3. All comments are limited to 3 minutes.
4. All comments should be made to the Mayor and Council.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other
individual, absent or present
This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Council's attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will be
allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Council).
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS(from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code)
Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Mayor will identify the subject, staff will give their
report, and the Council will ask questions of staff. The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is open and
will request anyone interested to address the Council regarding the matter being considered to step up to the lectern. If
you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
1. You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Mayor
2. Give your name (not required)
3. Make your statement
4. All comments should be made to the Mayor and Council
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other
individual, absent or present
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The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be
heard by the Council.
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ITEM NUMBER: A- 1
DATE: 04/26/11
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
Atascadero City Council
Community Redevelopment Agency of Atascadero
Roundtable Study Session
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 , at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Roundtable Study Session:
Mayor O'Malley and Chairperson Fonzi called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Council Members Fonzi, Kelley, Sturtevant and Mayor O'Malley
Board Members Sturtevant, O'Malley, Kelley, and Chairperson
Fonzi
Absent: Council Member/Vice Chairperson Clay
Staff Present: Executive Director/City Manager Wade McKinney, Community
Development Director Warren Frace, Fire Chief Kurt Stone, Agency
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Counsel/City Attorney Brian Pierik, and Board Secretary/City
Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson.
1 . Affordable Housing Program - Discussion will include
consideration of options that are available to the RDA Board
Executive Director/City Attorney McKinney welcomed everyone and explained the
format for this Study Session: The City Council, at their Strategic Planning Workshop,
decided to hold quarterly study sessions on the fifth Tuesdays to discuss issues of
interest to the Council. From these discussions, the City Council may direct staff to
pursue an issue further.
Community Development Director Frace introduced Steve Dukett of Urban Futures, Inc.
who gave an overview of affordable housing options available to redevelopment
agencies, and answered questions of the Agency Board/City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Several members of the public asked questions of Mr. Dukett.
Chairperson Fonzi r ecessed the meeting at 7:40 - m.
Chairperson Fonzi reconvened the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Several members of the public made statements to the Agency Board/City Council.
Board/Council direction: Staff return to Council/RDA with options including the
following:
• Priority - low/very low projects and partner with local non-profit groups
• City should not own or manage
• Distribute units throughout town
• Consider partially built projects first
• Projects that are about to expire
• Rehab assistance a priority
• Private developer affordable projects
• Individual pieces; windows, roofs, heater, etc.
• Mobile home parks
CC/RDA Joint Draft Minutes 03/29/2011
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ITEM NUMBER: A- 1
DATE: 04/26/11
2. Code Enforcement - Presentation by staff of current program
Fire Chief Stone gave a summary of the current Code Enforcement Program, and
answered questions from the Agency Board/City Council.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Chairperson Fonzi adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Marcia McClure Torg erson, C.M.C.
City Clerk/ Board Secretary
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ITEM NUMBER: A- 2
DATE: 04/26/11
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CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
City Hall
Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California
6:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION — CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor O'Malley called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Mayor O'Malley introduced Scoutmaster John Marc Wiemann of Troup 101 who led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Fonzi, Sturtevant, Mayor Pro Tem Kelley and
Mayor O'Malley
Absent: Council Member Clay
Others Present: City Clerk/ Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Assistant City Manager Jim Lewis,
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Community
Development Director Warren Frace, Public Works Director Russ
Thompson, Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Acting
Police Chief Steve Gesell, Fire Chief Kurt Stone, and City Attorney
Brian Pierik.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 04/26/11
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
MOTION: By Council Member Sturtevant and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Kelley to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes — March 8, 2011
■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes
of March 8, 2011 . [City Clerk]
2. City Council Draft Action Minutes — March 22, 2011
■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes
of March 22, 2011 . [City Clerk]
3. February 2011 Accounts Pavable and Payroll
■ Fiscal Impact: $1,845,104.38.
■ Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable,
payroll and payroll vendor checks for February 2011. [Administrative
Services]
4. Downtown Transit Center Design Contract Change Order
■ Fiscal Impact: $15,355.00 for Change Order No. 3, to be paid from
budgeted Transit Center Design funds.
■ Recommendations: Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to sign Change Order #3 for $15,355.00
with Wallace Group, Inc. for design of streetscape improvements to
Capistrano Ave; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve any minor additional change
orders up to $3,000.00. [Public Works]
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Kelley to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Wade McKinney and Public Works Director Russ Thompson gave an
update on projects and issues within the City. (Exhibit A)
Council Member Fonzi asked for Council consensus to have staffre are a letter
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Supervisor Patterson asking him to stand with the residents of Atascadero against the
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unfunded mandates and against the issues put forth by the Regional Water Quality
Control Board.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to prepare a letter
to Supervisor Patterson asking him to stand
with the residents of Atascadero against the unfunded mandates
and against the issues put forth by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following citizens spoke during Community Forum: Tom Gaddis, Gary Basher, Liz
Helgerson, Sue Galbraith-Sly, Lee Perkins, Ron Rothman, Jim Wilkins, Mike Brennler,
Tom Comar, and Steve Martin.
Mayor O'Malley closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Historic City Hall Project Bid Awards: ACH-05 Concrete Piles,
Structural Foundation, Earthwork and Cast-in-Place Concrete
(Structural Stabilization)
■ Fiscal Impact: $3,703,000 in budgeted City Hall Project Funds including
funding from FEMA, CalEMA and the Atascadero Community
Redevelopment Agency.
■ Recommendations: Council:
1 . Award bid to, and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with, Wysong Construction in the amount of $ 3,703,000.00 for the
ACH-05 Structural Stabilization services for the Historic City Hall
Project; and,
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion
with the County Recorder upon satisfactory completion of the project.
[Administrative Services]
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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ITEM NUMBER: A- 2
DATE: 04/26/11
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Kelley and seconded by Council Member
Fonzi to:
1. Award bid to, and authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with, Wysong Construction in the amount of $
3,703,000.00 for the ACH-05 Structural Stabilization
services for the Historic City Hall Project; and,
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder upon satisfactory
completion of the project.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. (Contract#2011-012)
2. Water Conservation Plan for Atascadero Parks
■ Fiscal Impact: Implementation of the above recommended water
conservation measures will result in the potential reduced expenditures
of as much as $15,500 for irrigation purposes in calendar year 2011 .
■ Recommendations: Council:
1 . Approve the proposed water conservation Action measures for
various turf areas in Atascadero City operated parks; and,
2. Authorize City staff to impose supplemental irrigation charges, up to
15% of the 2010 AMWC charges, to user groups for specialized turf
areas where the 15% water conservation target is not met. [Public
Works]
Public Works Director Russ Thompson gave the staff report and answered questions
from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Lee Perkins, Jim Wilkins, Mike Brennler and
Tom Comar.
Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Comment period.
Council Member Fonzi suggested that the Council direct staff to return to the Council
meeting of April 26, 2011 with options that are available to the Council including the
Council meeting with the Water Board and include the public.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to return to the Council meeting
of April 26, 2011 with options that are available to the Council,
including meeting with the Mutual Water Board in a joint meeting
to discuss a partnership with them for maintaining the community's parks.
Council Member Fonzi asked staff to forward the Mutual Water Company's Mission
Statement to the Council.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
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Mr. Brennler interrupted the meeting, speaking from the audience, stating that his
question was not answered.
City Attorney Pierik stated that the Council should not allow members of the public to
speak from the audience without being recognized.
Mayor O'Malley acknowledged Mr. Pierik's comment, and asked Administrative
Services Director Rickard to answer Mr. Brennler's question, which she did.
Council Member Fonzi asked that it be included in the record that Mr. Brennier left the
meeting before hearing the answer to his question.
3. Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2010 (PLN 2006-1133)
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Planning Commission recommends the City Council:
Direct staff to submit the attached 2010 Housing Element Annual
Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and
Community Development. [Community Development]
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council.
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MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Council Member
Sturtevant to direct staff to submit the attached 2010 Housing
Element Annual Progress Report to the State of California
Department of Housing and Community Development.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
4. Strategic Planning 2011 Council Goals and Action Plan
■ Fiscal Impact: While there is no direct impact as a result of the approval
of this work plan, future budgets will be based on these goals, and
specific projects may require the expenditure of funds or additional
resources.
■ Recommendations: Council:
1 . Adopt the goals selected at the Strategic Planning Workshop of
January 28-29, 2011; and,
2. Approve the related action plans implementing Council Goals. [City
Manager]
City Manager Wade McKinney gave the staff report and answered questions from the
Council.
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There was Council consensus to prioritize in the list of commercial hot spots,
the Kmart property(vacant lot at the corner of E/ Camino Real and San Anse/mo)
as with the City's assistance in developing alternatives to access to the site,
the development of the property will be more successful.
There was Council consensus regarding the list of goals under
Stabilize the City's Finances, to expand the goal "Oppose State Takeaways"
to include, "and State generated unfunded mandates."
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
MOTION: By Mayor O'Malley and seconded by Council Member
Sturtevant to:
1. Adopt the goals selected at the Strategic Planning
Workshop of January 28-29, 2011; and,
2. Approve the related action plans implementing Council
Goals.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor O'Malley announced that May is Bike Month and he wants the Council to do
something to recognize the designation. He stated that on Friday, May 13th he plans on
starting at Santa Rosa School and biking down Santa Rosa to the Veterans' Memorial.
He invited the other Council Members to participate and asked staff to invite the Bike
Plan Committee members too.
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mayor O'Malley
1 . County Mayors Round Table — next meeting is in San Luis Obispo. Mayor
Pro Tem Kelley will be attending for the Mayor.
2. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) — following up on landscaping
funding for the 101/41 project.
3. SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) — Executive meeting tomorrow in
Paso Robles.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellen
1. Homeless Services Oversight Council — shared the Urban Futures report on
affordable housing.
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Council Member Fonzi
1 . Air Pollution Control District — discussed lawsuit that will limit cap and trade.
Also, Oceano dunes continues to be discussed regarding the dust created by
off-road vehicles.
Council Member Sturtevant
1 . City / Schools Committee — discussed the School District's Bond sales and
the options available to them.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Marcia I` cClure orger�on, C.M. .
City Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager
The following exhibit is available for review in the City Clerk's office:
Exhibit A—Comment letter to Central Coast Regional Water Control Board, dated April 12, 2011
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ITEM NUMBER: A-3
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License
On-site Sale of Beer
PLN 2011-1400 / ABC 2011-0011
5760 & 5780 EI Camino Real
(Bru Coffee House)
(Request to allow an Alcoholic Beverage Control license for the
on-site sale of beer at a new coffee shop in the downtown)
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution A finding that public convenience or necessity would be
served by allowing the issuance of a Type 40 Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) license for
the on-site sale of beer at a new coffee house (Bru Coffee House) at 5760 & 5780 EI
Camino Real.
DISCUSSION:
The applicant has applied through ABC for a Type 40 license for the on-site sale of beer.
ABC defines a Type 40 license as:
ON SALE BEER- (Bar, Tavern) Authorizes the sale of beer for consumption on or off the
premises where sold. No wine or distilled spirits may be on the premises. Full meals are not
required; however, sandwiches or snacks must be available. Minors are allowed on the
premises.
The applicant in in the process of opening a new coffee shop on the first floor of the historic
Keetch building 5760 & 5780 EI Camino Real in the downtown. The applicant plans to
create a high end coffee house with a selection of coffees, teas, and light food fare. The
applicant would like to offer a variety of local and international beers on the menu to appeal
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to a wider spectrum of clientele. A type 40 ABC license is required by ABC for this type of
business.
The site is zoned (DC) Downtown Commercial and has a General Plan Land Use
Designation of (D) Downtown. Coffee shops, restaurants, bars and taverns are all allowed
uses in the Downtown Commercial zone. The proposed coffee house use with on-site sale
of beer is consistent with the Atascadero Municipal Code.
Analysis: ABC requires a letter of convenience from the City in order to issue a new beer
and wine license at this location. Section 23958.4 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act
requires the local governing body of the area to determine that the license will serve public
convenience or necessity. This process is only required when it is found that "Undue
Concentration" of liquor licenses exists within the area. In this case, the Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has identified that there is an undue concentration of
liquor licenses within the area. The proposed site is located in census tract number
0125.01 , which allows up to ten (10) ABC licenses within the area without Council review.
There are currently eleven (11) licenses existing within the census tract, and therefore ABC
requires a finding of public convenience or necessity from the local governing body (City
Council) in order to issue a new license.
The Atascadero Police Department has reviewed the proposed application and does not
have any concerns or opposition regarding the issuance of an additional license at this
location for the proposed b'u'siness.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1 . Location Map
2. Draft Resolution A
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Attachment 1
Attachment 1: Location Map: 5760 & 5780 EI Camino Real
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Attachment 2
Attachment 2: Resolution A
DRAFT RESOLUTION A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT A
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE WILL BE SERVED BY ALLOWING THE
ISSUANCE OF A TYPE 40 ABC LICENSE AT
5760 & 5780 EL CAMINO REAL ON APN 030-181-052
(Bru Coffee House/ SLO County Enterprises, LLC)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from SLO County Enterprises, LLC for Bru
Coffee House (SL1239 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) Property Owner and Applicant, to
request that the Council make a finding or public convenience or necessity to allow the department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control to issue a Type 40 license for on-site sale of beer at a new coffee shop at
5760 & 5780 El Camino Real, (APN 030-181-052); and,
WHEREAS, the site's current General Plan Designation is D (Downtown); and,
WHEREAS, the site's current Zoning Designation is DC (Downtown Commercial); and,
WHEREAS, the Atascadero Police Department has reviewed the requested Type 40 on-sale
beer license and does not believe it presents any public safety concerns; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that public convenience or necessity will be
served by the issuance of a Type 40 on-sale beer license for a new coffee shop at 5760 & 5780 El
Camino Real, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero considered the proposed application
at a public meeting on April 26, 2011; and,
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Atascadero, hereby resolves to approve
PLN 2011-1400.
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Attachment 2
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:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By:
Torn O'Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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ITEM NUMBER: A-4
A DATE: 4/26/11
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License
On-Site sale of Beer and Wine
PLN 2011-1401 / ABC 2011-0012
7177 EI Camino Real
(CalTerra Trattoria)
(Request to allow an Alcoholic Beverage Control license for the
on-site sale of beer and wine at CalTerra Restaurant)
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution A, finding that public convenience or necessity would be
served by allowing the issuance of a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for
the on-site sale of beer and wine at CalTerra Trattoria at 7177 EI Camino Real.
DISCUSSION:
Thea applicant has applied through ABC for a Type 41 license for the on-site sale of beer
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and wine. ABC defines a Type 41 license as:
ON SALE BEER & WINE — EATING PLACE - (Restaurant) Authorizes the sale of beer
and wine for consumption on or off the premises where sold. Distilled spirits may not be on
the premises (except brandy, rum, or liqueurs for use solely for cooking purposes). Must
operate and maintain the licensed premises as a bona fide eating place. Must maintain suitable
kitchen facilities, and must make actual and substantial sales of meals for consumption on the
premises. Minors are allowed on the premises.
The applicant opened CalTerra Trattoria earlier this year, and has recently started serving
dinner. The applicant is requesting an ABC license in order to serve beer and wine at the
existing restaurant.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 4/26/11
The site is zoned (CR) Commercial and has a General Plan Land Use Designation of (GC)
General Commercial. Restaurants are an allowed use in the Commercial Retail zone.
Restaurants may serve alcohol as part of the permitted eating and drinking use without
additional use approvals per the Atascadero Zoning Ordinance.
Analysis: ABC requires a letter of convenience from the City in order to issue a new beer
and wine license at this location. Section 23958.4 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act
requires the local governing body of the area to determine that the license will serve public
convenience or necessity. This process is only required when it is found that "Undue
Concentration" of liquor licenses exists within the area. In this case, the Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has identified that there is an undue concentration of
liquor licenses within the area. The proposed site is located in census tract number
0125.02, which allows up to twelve (12) ABC licenses within the area without Council
review. There are currently fifteen (15) licenses existing within the census tract, and
therefore ABC requires a finding of public convenience or necessity from the local
governing body (City Council) in order to issue a new license.
The Atascadero Police Department has reviewed the proposed application and does not
have any concerns or opposition regarding the issuance of an additional license at this
location for the proposed business.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Draft Resolution A
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Attachment 2
Attachment 2: Resolution A
DRAFT RESOLUTION A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT A
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE WILL BE SERVED BY ALLOWING THE
ISSUANCE OF A TYPE 41 ABC LICENSE AT 7177 EL CAMINO REAL
ON APN 030-081-022
(CALTERRA TRATTORIA)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Starry Night Partners, LLC (CalTerra
Trattoria 7177 El Camino Real, Atascadero CA 93422) Business Owner and Applicant, to request
that the Council make a finding or public convenience or necessity to allow the department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control to issue a Type 41 license for on-site sale of beer and wine at an existing
restaurant at 7177 El Camino Real, (APN 030-081-022); and,
WHEREAS, the site's current General Plan Designation is GC (General Commercial); and,
WHEREAS, the site's current Zoning Designation is CR (Commercial Retail); and,
WHEREAS, the Atascadero Police Department has reviewed the requested Type 41 on-sale
beer and wine license and does not believe it presents any public safety concerns; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that public convenience or necessity will be
served by the issuance of a Type 41 on-sale beer and wine license for an existing restaurant at 7177 El
Camino Real; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero considered the proposed application
at a public meeting on April 26, 2011; and,
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Atascadero, hereby resolves to approve
PLN 2011-1401.
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Attachment 2
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:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By:
Tom O'Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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ITEM NUMBER: A-5
DATE: 04/26/11
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Fire Department
Weed/Refuse Abatement Program
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt the Draft Resolution, declaring vegetative growth and/or refuse a public
nuisance, commencing proceedings for the abatement of said nuisances, and placing
all abatement fees on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax Assessment for the
fiscal year 2011-2012 Tax Roll.
DISCUSSION:
The Municipal Code, Section 6-13.03, addresses the abatement of vegetative growth
and/or refuse, which constitute a hazard. Adoption of the proposed Resolution is the
first step in this annual program, which requires City Council action. The Fire
Department conducted its initial inspection during the month of April. There are
approximately 11,098 parcels within the City. The list of parcels identified to have
vegetative growth and/or refuse, which are or may become a public nuisance, is
available for review in the Office of the City Clerk and the Atascadero City Fire
Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City recovers costs for administering this program through the 150% administrative
fee, which is placed on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax Assessment for the
fiscal year 2011-2012 Tax Roll.
ATTACHMENTS:
1 . Draft Resolution declaring vegetative growth and/or refuse a public nuisance
2. Vegetative Growth Notice
3. Vegetative Growth / Refuse Notice
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Attachment 1
DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING VEGETATIVE GROWTH
AND/OR REFUSE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero Fire Department is commencing proceedings for the
abatement of said nuisances; and
WHEREAS, abatement fees will be placed on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax
Assessment for the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 tax roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero:
SECTION 1. That vegetative growth and/or refuse are a public nuisance and hereby
declare to be such for the reasons that vegetative growth may attain such a large growth as to
become a fire menace and/or drainage restriction, when mature and said refuse may become a
public nuisance, thereby creating a hazard to public health.
The City Council of the City of Atascadero finds and declares that vegetative growth and/or
refuse on specified parcels of property are seasonal and recurrent nuisances. Such seasonal and
recurrent nuisances shall be abated in accordance with the provisions of City and State laws. No
further hearings need to be held, and it shall be sufficient to mail a notice to the owner of the
property as their address appears upon the current assessment roll.
SECTION 2. A description of the parcel of lots of private property upon which, or in
front of which, said nuisances exist, according to the official Assessment Map of said City of
Atascadero, shall be posted annually in the office of the City Clerk and referred to as Exhibit A
(Vegetative Growth) and Exhibit B (Weeds & Refuse).
SECTION 3. The City Clerk or designee is hereby ordered and directed to mail written
notices of the proposed abatement to all persons owning property described in accordance with
Section 6-13.08 of the Atascadero Municipal Code.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 6-13.10 of the Atascadero Municipal Code, the City
Council shall hear and consider all objections or protests to the required removal of said
vegetative growth and/or refuse. The City Clerk shall post a copy of the public hearing notice in
accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 6-13.17 of the Atascadero Municipal Code, if the
owner does not abate the hazard, it will be abated by the city contractor. The cost of the
abatement plus a 150% administrative fee and county fee will be assessed upon the county
property tax bill, and constitute a lien upon such land until paid.
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Attachment 1
Draft Resolution
Page Two
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:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By:
Tom O'Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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Attachment 1
Draft Resolution
Page Three
EXHIBIT "A" ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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Attachment 1
Draft Resolution
Page Four
EXHIBIT "B" ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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Attachment 2
'�V A_ w IIIir'le� City
of Atascadero
Fire Department
NOTICE
Dear Atascadero Property Owner:
THIS NOTICE IS NOT SENT TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
IF YOU RECEIVED THIS NOTICE
YOU ARE IN VIOLATION OF THE WEED ABATEMENT ORDINANCE
Weed abatement season has arrived and parcel inspections were performed throughout the City during
the first two weeks of April. The City's Municipal Code, Section 6-13.08, requires this notification, which
enables the Fire Department to abate dry noxious weeds in an effort to make our neighborhoods safer in
the event of a fire.
THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE IS JUNE 1, 2011
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN MAINTAINING YOUR
VEGETATIVE GROWTH TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 4 INCHES
NOTICE TO DESTROY VEGETATIVE GROWTH (NOXIOUS WEEDS)
Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of April 2011, the City Council passed a resolution declaring
that vegetative growth (noxious weeds) constitutes a fire hazard, which must be abated by the cutting of
said vegetative growth (noxious weeds). If the owner does not comply within 30 days of the date of this
letter, it will be abated by the city, and the cost of the abatement will be billed to the property owner
directly, or assessed upon the county property tax bill, and will constitute a lien upon such land until paid.
The City recovers costs for administering this program through a 150% administrative fee. Reference is
hereby made to the resolution for further particulars and Municipal Code Sections 6-13.01 through 6-
13.17. A copy of said resolution is on file in the office of the city clerk.
All property owners having any objections to the proposed removal of the hazard are hereby notified to
attend a meeting of the City Council of the City of Atascadero to be held May 10, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., when
their objections will be heard and given due consideration.
Dated: This 27th day of April 2011. /s/ Kurt W. Stone
Fire Chief
City of Atascadero, California
6005 LEWIS AVENUE—ATASCADERO, CA 93422— (805) 461-5070— FAX (805) 466-2907
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Attachment 2
On June 1, 2011, the City's contractor begins the abatement process for parcels that are not in
compliance. The contractor's fees, aswell as applicable City and County fees/fines are assessed on the
County's tax roll.
The Fire Chief has established the following requirements:
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
OF VEGETATIVE GROWTH (NOXIOUS WEEDS)
a) Maximum height of 4 inches;
b) Located within 100 feet of any building or structure, or to the property
line, whichever is nearer;
c) Located within 50 feet from the edge of any improved roadway;
d) Located within 50 feet from each property line;
e) Located within 10 feet on each side of driveways.
EXEMPTIONS:
a) Animal pastures and agricultural fields growing hay or grains. The interior portion of fenced pastures
where the quantity of livestock significantly reduces the vegetative growth, therefore bringing the
parcel into compliance. Agricultural fields must be cut at harvest time. Uncut hay and grain is subject
to abatement.
b) Habitat for endangered or threatened species or any species that is a candidate for listing as an
endangered or threatened species by the State of California nr Federal Government.
c) Land kept in a predominantly natural state as habitat for wildlife, plant, or animal communities.
d) Open space lands that are environmentally sensitive parklands.
e) Other lands having scenic values.
Abatement requirements shall remain in effect in waterways where flood preparation measures and
emergency flood control mitigation is necessary.
1) This exemption applies whether the land or water are held in fee title or any lesser interest. This
exemption applies to any public agency, and private entity that has dedicated the land or water areas
to one or more of those purposes or uses, or any combination of public agencies and private entities
making that decision.
2) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the use of properly authorized prescribed burning to
improve the biological function of land or to assist in the restoration of desired vegetation.
3) In the event that any lands adjacent to land or water areas, as described above, are improved such
that they are subject to this chapter, the obligation to comply with Section 6-13.04 shall be with the
person owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining the occupied dwelling or occupied
structure on the improved lands. All maintenance, activities, and other fire prevention measures
required by Section 6-13.04 shall be required only for the improved land, and water areas as
described above.
Questions regarding weed abatement may be directed to 805-470-3300 or by writing to: City of
Atascadero, Fire Department, Fire Marshal, 6005 Lewis Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS NOTICE FOR ANY RELATED COMMUNICATIONS
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Attachment 3
City of Atascadero
Fire Department
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Dear Atascadero Property Owner:
THIS LETTER IS NOT SENT TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
IF YOU RECEIVED THIS NOTICE
YOU ARE IN VIOLATION OF THE WEED ABATEMENT ORDINANCE
An inspection was made on the above stated parcel and your property was identified to be in violation of Municipal
Code Sections 6-13.01 to 6-13.17 and Uniform Fire Code (UFC) Section 1103.2.4. The City's Municipal Code,
Section 6-13.08, requires this notification, which enables the Fire Department to abate all vegetative growth and
refuse that may create a fire or health and safety hazard(s) in our neighborhoods. We have identified Vegetative
Growl u refuse.
NOTICE TO REMOVE
VEGETATIVE GROWTH(NOXIOUS WEEDS)AND REFUSE
Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of April 2011, the City Council passed a resolution declaring
that vegetative growth (noxious weeds) and refuse constitute a fire hazard, and health and safety hazard,
which must be abated by the cutting of said noxious weeds, and removal of said health and safety hazard.
If the owner does not comply within (30) days of the date of this letter, it will be abated by the city, and the
cost of the abatement will be billed to the property owner directly, or assessed upon the county property
tax bill, and will constitute a lien upon such land until paid. The City recovers costs for administering this
program through a 150% administrative fee. Reference is hereby made to the Resolution for further
particulars and Municipal Code Sections 6-13.01 through 6-13.17. A copy of said Resolution is on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
All property owners having any objections to the proposed removal of the health hazard are hereby
notified to attend a meeting of the City Council of the City of Atascadero to be held on May 10, 2011 at
6:00 p.m. when their objections will be heard and given due consideration.
Dated: This 27th day of April 2011
/s/Kurt W. Stone
Fire Chief
City of Atascadero, California
The deadline for weed/refuse abatement compliance is June 1, 2011
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Attachment 3
On June 1, 2011, the City's contractor begins the abatement process for parcels that are not in
compliance. The contractor's fees, as well as applicable City and County fees/fines are assessed on the
County's tax roll.
The Fire Chief has established the following requirements:
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
OF VEGETATIVE GROWTH (NOXIOUS WEEDS)
f) Maximum height of 4 inches;
g) Located within 100 feet of any building or structure, or to the property
line, whichever is nearer;
h) Located within 50 feet from the edge of any improved roadway;
i) Located within 50 feet from each property line;
j) Located within 10 feet on each side of driveways.
EXEMPTIONS:
f) Animal pastures and agricultural fields growing hay or grains. The interior portion of fenced pastures
where the quantity of livestock significantly reduces the vegetative growth, therefore bringing the
parcel into compliance. Agricultural fields must be cut at harvest time. Uncut hay and grain is subject
to abatement.
g) Habitat for endangered or threatener) spe(IAS or any species that is a candidate for listing as an
endangered or threatened species by the State of California or Federal Government.
h) Land kept in a predominantly natural state as habitat for wildlife, plant, or animal communities.
i) Open space lands that are environmentally sensitive parklands.
j) Other lands having scenic values.
Abatement requirements shall remain in effect in waterways where flood preparation measures and
emergency flood control mitigation is necessary.
4) This exemption applies whether the land or water are held in fee title or any lesser interest. This
exemption applies to any public agency, and private entity that has dedicated the land or water areas
to one or more of those purposes or uses, or any combination of public agencies and private entities
making that decision.
5) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the use of properly authorized prescribed burning to
improve the biological function of land or to assist in the restoration of desired vegetation.
6) In the event that any lands adjacent to land or water areas, as described above, are improved such
that they are subject to this chapter, the obligation to comply with Section 6-13.04 shall be with the
person owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining the occupied dwelling or occupied
structure on the improved lands. All maintenance, activities, and other fire prevention measures
required by Section 6-13.04 shall be required only for the improved land, and water areas as
described above.
Questions regarding weed abatement may be directed to 805-470-3300 or by writing to: City of
Atascadero, Fire Department, Fire Marshal, 6005 Lewis Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS NOTICE FOR ANY RELATED COMMUNICATIONS
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ITEM NUMBER: C - 1
DATE: 4/26/11
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - City Attorney
Report On Council Options for Meeting with
Atascadero Mutual Water Company on Water Conservation
RECOMMENDATION:
Council authorize staff to write a letter to the Atascadero Mutual Water Company
expressing the concerns of the City regarding water conservation and requesting a joint
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meetingbetween the Cit Council and the Board of Directors of the Water Company.
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DISCUSSION:
On April 12, 2011, an agenda item was considered by the City Council entitled "Water
Conservation Plan for Atascadero Parks." A copy of the Staff Report for that item is
attached for reference.
During the discussion of this item by the Council on April 12, 2011, Council expressed
an interest in meeting with the Atascadero Mutual Water Company for the purpose of
discussing water conversation issues. The City Council requested that the City Attorney
return to the Council at its meeting April 26, 2011 meeting with a discussion of the
options available to the Council for such a meeting.
The Brown Act, specifically Government Code Sections 54952 and 54952.2, sets forth
the requirements that would apply here. The options will depend upon whether a
majority of the Council would attend the meeting with the Board of the Atascadero
Mutual Water Company.
A. The options available to the City Council for a majority of the Council to
meet with one or more of the Directors of the Board of the Atascadero Mutual Water
Company are as follows:
1. A joint meeting can be scheduled between the City Council and the Board
of Directors of the Atascadero Mutual Water Company on a
date/time/place to be determined. This would be a public meeting of the
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two bodies for which each would post agendas for the meeting and
comply with all other requirements of the Brown Act, as with any other
public meeting. This joint meeting would be agendized by both the City
and Water Company as a special meeting.
2. A majority of the Council could attend a noticed public meeting of the
Atascadero Mutual Water Company and speak with the Board of Directors
about water conservation. The Water Company should include this as an
agenda item and could allow Council Members to speak longer than the
usual time limits for public speakers.
3. A majority, or less than a majority, of the Board of Directors of the
Atascadero Mutual Water Company could attend a noticed public meeting
of the City Council and speak with the Council Members about water
conservation. The City should include this as an agenda item and could
allow Board Members to speak longer than the usual time limits for public
speakers.
B. Theo tions available to the it o
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Council to meet with one of more of the Directors of the Board of the Atascadero Mutual
Water Company are as follows:
1 . Appoint an ad hoc committee of the Council to consist of two Council
Members to meet with an ad hoc committee of the Atascadero Mutual
Water Company to discuss water conservation. An ad hoc committee is
limited to two members of the Council and does not have continuing
jurisdiction on a subject matter and does not have a regular meeting
schedule set by the City Council. The ad hoc committee could meet with
an ad hoc committee of the Board of the Water Company which would not
be a public meeting requiring a posted agenda.
2. Appoint a standing committee of the Council to consist of two Council
Members to meet with an ad hoc or standing committee of the Atascadero
Mutual Water Company to discuss water conservation. A standing
committee is limited to two members of the Council and either has
continuing jurisdiction on a subject matter and/or has a regular meeting
schedule set by the City Council. The standing committee of the Council
could meet with a standing committee or an ad hoc committee of the
Board of the Water Company and this would be a public meeting requiring
a posted agenda.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
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ALTERNATIVES:
1 . Select one of the other options described in this Staff Report.
2. Direct staff to meet with staff of the Atascadero Mutual Water Company.
3. Take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
April 12, 2011 Staff Report to the Council on Water Conservation Plan for Atascadero
Parks
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Attachment
ITEM NUMBER: C - 2
DATE: 04/12/11
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Public Works Department
Water Conservation Plan for Atascadero Parks
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Council:
1. Approve the proposed water conservation Action measures for various turf areas in
Atascadero City operated parks; and,
2. Ai ithori7e City staff to impose supplemental irrigation charqes, up to 15% of the 2010
AMWC charges, to user groups for specialized turf areas where the 15% water
conservation target is not met.
DISCUSSION:
Background: On December 8, 2010, the Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) Board of
Directors adopted a 15% water rate increase to meet its long-term operational and capital
improvement needs. City staff attended the meeting and requested that tiered water rate for
City facilities be capped, as City Parks were being treated the same as a residential lot. The
City Parks quickly move to the highest tiered water rate due to the size of our facilities, and
amount of irrigated turf.
Staff's request fora modified rate structure was based on the premise that the City facilities, like
the School"'District, serve the same "public" that the Water Company does, and should warrant
special consideration. The Water Company Board's response was clearly and unanimously
stated that the City would be treated the same as any other user; and, that they considered the
request asking other users to essentially "subsidize" City operations. Board President Frank
Platz asked those residents in attendance if they "wanted to pay higher water rates so the Water
Company could lower the City's rates." Staff contends his and other Board members comments
did not recognize that even at the requested lower rate, the City would still be paying more for
the water than it actually costs to produce, treat and deliver the water to City facilities, and does
not necessitate the need to "raise other users rates." While the Water Company Board clearly
dismissed the idea of a lower rate structure, Water Company staff remains committed to
assisting the City achieve lower water costs.
This water rate increase, if not addressed through water conservation measures, has the
potential to increase the City's expenses for water to irrigate our turf areas by as much as
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Attachment
ITEM NUMBER: C - 2
DATE: 04/12/11
$15,500 per year based on the 2010 water use amounts. A significant percentage of the City's
water expenses are for the park facility landscaping.
City Public Works staff manage a variety of landscape areas that require irrigation to maintain
both turf (lawn areas) and non-turf landscaping at a cost in excess of $100,000 per year. A list
of the City maintained turf areas is attached (Attachment A). Staff has included approximate
water costs for each turf area based on 2010 charges from the AMWC. The City has
recognized the need for water conservation in the past and has made efforts to improve the
efficiency of our landscaping irrigation systems. These past water conservation efforts include
the installation of a centralized computerized irrigation control system utilizing weather data,
sprinkler upgrades, planting of drought tolerant landscaping, turf reduction and periodic water
audits. The City of Atascadero strongly supports water conservation; however, despite our
recent progress, much more still needs to be done to further reduce our water use, regardless of
any water cost increases.
Analysis: Given continuing budget short-falls, the City does not have the capability to absorb
this additional expense without cuts to other maintenance programs.,City,staff is recommending
a variety of water conservation measures and potential supplemental irrigation charges for user
groups to help off-set the anticipated water cost increases. The proposed water conservation
measures include but are not limited to:
• Establish water budgets for turf areas based on a 15% reduction of 2010 amounts.
(Water budgets allocate a specific volume of water over a prescribe time period
regardless of turf conditions.)
• Irrigation system efficiency improvements.
• "Browning" out certain turf areas.
• Turf removal and replacement with other ground cover options.
• Applying supplemental irrigation charges to facility user groups if the 15% water savings
is not achieved.
• Investigate the feasibility of drilling water wells for future irrigation purposes.
Immediately, City staff can implement water conservation measure by simply reducing the
amount of irrigation water applied to the various landscape areas maintained by the City. We
have evaluated every City ;maintained turf area and prepared a recommendation to conserve
water in each specific area. (The staff recommendation for each turf area is located in the far
right hand column of Attachment A.) It is anticipated that if all of the recommended measures
are implemented, we will achieve a minimum 15% reduction in over-all water use, thereby
translating to a no-net-increase in water costs. Each turf area has been assigned one of the
following five(5) water conservation classifications:
1. Action A- Maximize efficiency of the existing irrigation system. Maintain
"green"turf, regardless of the weather conditions.
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ITEM NUMBER: C - 2
DATE: 04/12/11
2. Action B- Maximize efficiency of the existing irrigation system and establish a
15% reduction water budget based on 2010 irrigation water
volumes. Turf stress and spot "browning" may occur depending on
the weather conditions.
3. Action C- Maximize efficiency of the existing irrigation system and establish a
15% reduction water budget based on 2010 irrigation water
volumes. Charge an irrigation use surcharge, if necessary, to user
groups where the 15% water conservation target is not met. Turf
stress and spot "browning" will occur subject to weather conditions.
4. Action D- "Brown-out" the turf. Apply only enough irrigation water to keep
the grass alive and to prevent. Turf to be primarily irrigated by
seasonal rains.
5. Action E- Complete turf removal and replacement with an alternative, low-
water-use ground cover.
A significant portion of the anticipated water savings will :be achieved by implementing water
budgets for specific turf areas, Action B and Action C. 'Water budgets will be established for
certain identified turf areas and a maximum of 85% of the 2010 total irrigation water will be
applied in 2011. The four turf areas shown in the table below have been identified for turf
removal, Action E. The turf in three of these areas has already been removed or is in progress.
Those areas include:
Facility Turf Area Approx. Turf removed
Lake Park Half Moon area near the Ranger House 1,350 sf.
Lake Park Ranger House Lawn (completed) 1,171 sf.
Fire Station #2 Front Lawn:area (completed) 12,267 sf.
Paloma Park North-side of Soccer fields turf area reduction in progress) 20,000 sf.
Eight turf areas have been recommended for Action C (shown in the attached Turf
Information Sheet), which includes water use reductions as well as a potential supplemental
irrigation charge for water use in-excess of the 2010 base-line water use amount. Staff
proposes to track water"costs for all of 2011 and request payment from the affected three user
group(s) shown in the table below only if the total 2011 water costs for that specific area
exceed the 85% water use target. This supplemental irrigation charge is only proposed for
facility user groups of areas that are primarily used by one or more private non-profit sports
groups that have some control over water use. Those areas include:
Facility Area User Group(s) Potential cost @ 15%
Lake Park Alvord Field Babe Ruth Baseball/AHS/NCCHS $ 1,550
Colony Park Softball Fields Girls Softball/AYSA $ 1,900
Paloma Park Little League Field Little League $ 597
The purpose of this supplemental irrigation charge is to create an incentive for the various user
groups to actively participate in the City's water conservation efforts.
It is interesting to note that the City of Atascadero provides substantial funding to subsidize
several sports facilities that primarily serve specific school and youth sports organizations.
Water costs alone in 2010 for specialized turf facilities maintained by the City were as follows:
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Facility Area User Group(s) 2010 Water Cost
Lake Park Alvord Field Babe Ruth Baseball/AHS/NCCHS $ 10,317
Colony Park Softball Fields Girls Softball/AYSA $ 12,668
Paloma Park Little League Field Little League $ 3,981
Paloma Park Soccer Fields AYSA/Adult Soccer Groups $ 19,894
The above listed costs do not include personnel costs for mowing, edging, trash collections and
a variety of other routine maintenance responsibilities handled by City staff. City staff met with
representatives of the all of the user groups listed above to explain the purpose and proposed
process of the supplemental irrigation charges. Staff proposes to:
1. Establish 85% water budgets for the specialized facilities so that no increased cost will
be incurred in the specialized sports field areas.
2. Meet with field use coordinators for each group to inform Board members, managers
and coaches about our water conservation efforts and goals.
3. Provide monthly irrigation use updates to all of the identified user groups with a status of
the current water use totals.
4. Inform the user groups of any potential charges base on excess water use.
5. In January of 2012, City staff will calculate the total water use amounts for each
identified turf area in calendar year 2011. User groups will be invoiced for charges, if
any, beyond the 85% water budget.
6. Supplemental irrigation charges will be limited to 15% of the 2010 water costs as listed
in the table above and apportioned to the groups based on the percentage of their use.
All user groups expressed a willingness to partner with City staff on our water conservation
efforts and strongly supported the need for monthly updates on water use totals so that no
surprise charges would be incurred. All identified user groups have been provide with notice
about tonight's meeting.
In addition to the City's proposed water conservation and accountability measures mentioned
above, City staff has been working with the Atascadero Mutual Water Company to explore other
options to reduce the City's water costs. AMWC staff recognize the financial impacts of the
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recent water cost increase on the City and have been working with City staff to address this
issue. AMWC Conservation Manager, Jamie Hendrickson has worked closely with City staff in
preparation of water use Ireports and on a variety of water conservation recommendations to
assist City staff. In the near future, AMWC staff will present to their Board of Directors a
proposal to provide a matching rebate program for the City of Atascadero. Any water use
savings below the City's 2010 base-line water use, up to 15%, will be returned to the City in the
form of a rebate check at the end of the year, to be used on capital improvement projects to
improve the efficiency of the City's aging irrigation systems.
City staff are developing cost estimates for a variety of projects to improve and/or replace some
of the City's antiquated park irrigation systems, some in excess of thirty years old. Many of the
proposed projects will require supplemental funding sources such as from the rebate system
proposed by the AMWC. In the meantime, implementation of the proposed temporary water
conservation measure listed in the last column of Attachment A will help to reduce the financial
impact of the recent water rate increases.
On February 17, 2011, the Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to
recommend to the City Council approval of staff proposed water conservation measures.
Conclusion: Staff believes that the above recommended water conservation measures are
manageable and responsible and will keep the City's water costs for turf in line with 2010
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expenditure levels. Staff requests that the City Council approve the proposed water
conservation Action measures for various turf areas in Atascadero City operated parks, and
authorize staff to impose supplemental irrigation charges up to 15% of the 2010 AMWC
charges, to user groups for specialized turf areas where the 15% water conservation target is
not met.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Implementation of the above recommended water conservation measures will result in the
potential reduced expenditures of as much as $15,500 for irrigation purposes in calendar year
2011.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Provide alternate direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT:
City of Atascadero Turf Information sheet
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City of Atascadero
Facility Turf Information
Estimated Cost of1��f� Proposed
Square Percentage Annual Action
Location Footage of Facility Cost Increase
Lake Park Total 131,341 100% $ 20,820.00 $ 3,123.00
Lower Area-East side 71,773 55% $ 11,377.36 $ 1,706.60 B
Lower Area-West side 20,547 16% $ 3,257.08 S 488.56 B
Upper Area/Bandstand Lawn 16,140 12% $ 2.558.49 $ 383.77 B
Playround turf 1,380 1% $ 218.76 $ 32.81 B
Pavilion Lawn 4,284 30% $ 679.09 S 101.86 B
Gazebo Lawn 14,689 11% $ 2,328.48 S 349.27 A
Ranger House(removed} 0% $ - $ - E
Upper Restroom turf 1,400 1% $ 221.93 S 33.29 D
Boat dock lawn 1,128 1% $ 178.81 S 26.82 D
Half Moon 1,350 1% $ 214.00 S 32.10 E
AARP Building Lawn--water paid by AARP
Alvord Field]Veterans Memorial 104,554 100% $ 13,000.00 $ 1,950.00
Baseball Field In-Field turf 6,400 6% $ 795.76 1 S 119.36 C
Baseball Field-In Field Perimeter 8,070 8% $ 1,003.40 1 $ 150.51 C
Baseball Field-Out Field 68,504 66% $ 8.517.63 j S 1,27764 C
Veterans Memorial-Lawn,Area#1 17,166 16% 1 $ 2.134.38 1 S 32116 1 A
Veterans Memorial-Lawn.Area#2 4,414 4% $ 548.83 1 S 82.32 1 A
Colony Park Total 78,000 100% $ 14,320.00 $ 2,148.00
Feld#1 40,000 51% $ 7,343.59 $ 1,101.54 C
Field#2 29,000 37% $ 5,324.10 $ 798.62 C
CCPC Small 1,000 1% $ 183.59 S 27.54 D
CCPC Large 8,000 10% $ 1.468.72 $ 220.31 D
Paloma Park Total 371,350 1000/. $ 42,689.00 $ 6,403.35
Softball Fields#1 58,958 16% $ 6,777.59 S 1,016.64 B
Softball Fields#2 59,979 16% $ 6.894.96 $ 1,034.24 B
Softball Field spectator lawn 8,465 2% $ 973.10 $ 145.97 D
Little League field 34,637 9% $ 3.981.74 S 597.26 C
LL Field Bleacher area-Right field 1,006 0% $ 115.65 $ 17.35 D
LL Field Bleacher area-Left Field 8,580 2% $ 986.32 $ 147.95 D
Entry way lawn 26,667 7% $ 37065.54 S 459.83 D
Soccer Field#1 82,623 22% $ 9,498.03 $ 1,424.70 C
Soccer Field#2 90;435 24% $ 10,396.07 $ 1,559.41 C
Fire Station#1 Total 14,292 100% $ 1,468.41 $ 220.26 B
Fire Station#2 Total 0I '$ I turf removed
Turf area removed-12,267 sf s E
Sunken Gardens Total 68,080 100% $ 6,716.00 $ 1,007.40
Center Lawn-ECR 1 27,143 40% $ 2,677.62 1 $ 401.64 A
Center Lawn-Palma 1 13,592 209/. $ 1.340.83 1 S 201.12 1 A
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City of Atascadero
Facility Turf Information
Estimated Cost of proposed
Square Percentage Annual 15% Action
Location Footage of Facility Cost Increase
Side Lawn-East Mail(east end) 6,210 9% $ 612.61 $ 91.89 A
Side Lawn-East Mall(west end) 7,497 11% $ 739.57 S 110.94 A
Side Lawn-West Mall(east end) 6,223 9% $ 613.89 S 92.08 A
Side Lawn-West Mall(west end) 7,415 11% $ 731.48 1 $---1-09—.7-2T A
Police Station lawn 2,200 100% $ 506.35
$ 75.95 B
Apple Valley Park Turf 36,3001 47% 259
$ 3,259.92 $ 488.99
Apple Valley non-turf landscaping 53% B
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Las Lomas Park Total 2,249 15% $ 294.75 $ 44.21
Las Lomas non-turf landscaping 85% B
Total Turf Area (square feet) 808,366 $ 103,074 $ 15,461
Estimated 15%water cost increase for 2011 $ 15,461
Total Turf Area (acres) 18.56
1 acre=43,560 s.f.
Water costs per acre/year $ 5,554
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Proposed actions
Action-A Maximize efficiency of irrigation system. Maintain green turf
Action-B Maximize efficiency of irrigation system. Establish 2010-85%water budget
Action-C Maximize efficiency of irrigation system. Potential charge to user group
Action -D Brown out the turf. Only irrigate to keep turf alive.
Action-E I Remove the existing turf and replace with alternative ground cover
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Atascadero City Council
Agenda Report - Public Works Department
Atascadero Transit
Service Modification and Fare Increase
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt the Draft Resolution, approving proposed fare increases for both Fixed
Route and Dial-A-Ride service effective July 1, 2011; modifications of Weekday Fixed
Route service effective July 1 , 2011; and modification of Saturday Fixed Route service
effective May 28, 2011.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Atascadero provides two public transportation options for residents, the
Atascadero Dial-A-Ride (DAR) and the North County Shuttle (NCS) which is the fixed
route service currently operated through a Memorandum of Understanding with the City
of Paso Robles.
At the City Council meeting of January 25, 2011, staff outlined the funding sources and
fare box recovery requirements under which the transit service operates. Additionally,
information was provided regarding potential service changes within the City of Paso
Robles and the impact these changes could have on our system. Council directed staff
to draft a letter to SLOCOG and RTA outlining the City's concerns regarding:
1 . Eliminating the current service duplication on EI Camino Real,
2. Maintaining the overall health of transit operations in Atascadero, and
3. Focus on transit patrons to support "express" routes by RTA's Route 9.
The letter was subsequently drafted and then signed by each of the Council Members
and sent to the RTA Executive Director on February 8, 2011. All of the listed items
above have been included in the currently on-going North County Transit Plan Update
that is scheduled to be completed later this year by consultants hired by SLOCOG.
As anticipated, the City of Paso Robles has elected to discontinue participation in the
North County Shuttle service, setting in motion significant changes to our service.
To provide an opportunity for public input, a workshop was held on February 24th and
no-cost transportation and Spanish translation was provided. Information regarding
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current funding challenges, proposed service and fare changes and the fare box
revenue requirement was presented by staff. A meeting summary is provided in
Attachment B.
Proposed Changes
If we are to continue to provide transit service to the residents of Atascadero, significant
fare increases are unavoidable. It is anticipated that with any fare increase there will be
a resultant drop in ridership and these assumptions have been factored into the
calculations. Fare increases are recommended to go into effect on July 1 , 2011.
Fares
Fixed Route —Average cost of one-way trip - $4.20
Current Proposed
Fixed Route $0.60 — Senior/Disabled $0.75 — Senior/Disabled
$1 .25 — Full Fare $1.50 - Full Fare
Free - Cuesta Students Free — Cuesta Students
DAR —Avera e cost of one-wa y trip = $16.00
Current Proposed
Dial-A-Ride — Zone 1 $1 .50 — Senior/Disabied $2.50 — Senior/Disabled
$2.50 - Full Fare $5.00 — Full Fare
Zone 2 $3.00 — Senior/Disabled $5.00 — Senior/Disabled
$5.00 - Full Fare $8.00 - Full Fare
Service Modifications
Dial-A-Ride
Service hours and days are to remain unchanged. Staff will monitor ridership and make
adjustments as necessary to the number of DAR vehicles in service in order to maintain
system efficiency.
Fixed Route
The elimination of the current joint fixed route service provides a greater flexibility to
design routes that best serve our residents.
Monday— Friday
Staff is recommending weekday service as provided prior to the North County Shuttle,
that is, hourly service along the EI Camino Real corridor from Paloma Park to San
Ramon Road, on to Twin Cities Hospital and the Templeton Park-n-Ride, and returning
along the same route. Those riders wishing to continue north of Templeton will need to
transfer to RTA Route 9 at the Park-n-Ride.
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Saturday
Due to the extremely low ridership beyond the city limits on Saturdays, and the
opportunity to expand the service area within the city, staff is proposing a new service
model for Saturday service beginning Saturday, May 28tH
The proposed service operates on an hourly loop primarily along EI Camino Real;
however, the time saved by limiting service to within the city limits would allow inclusion
of the Colony Park Community Center, Atascadero Lake Park, Veterans Memorial and
Charles Paddock Zoo. The proposed route is shown on Attachment C.
Currently, Saturday service is provided from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Staff recommends
extending hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day to 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The
extended hours should better serve downtown businesses, the theatre and Atascadero
Lake Park during the longer days of summer.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding regulations require that the transit system collect a minimum of 20% of the
operating costs as fare revenue. The recommended fare increase is anticipated to
generate approximately $25,000 in additional farebox revenue.
The cost of additional service hours proposed for the Fixed Route service from
Memorial Day to Labor Day is approximately $5,000.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Draft Resolution
B. Meeting Summary — February Workshop
C. Proposed Saturday Fixed Route Map
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ATTACHMENT A
DRAFT RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO ADOPTING
INCREASED TRANSIT FARES
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero provides public transit services; and,
WHEREAS, the fare increase will help to achieve the required fare box ratio;
and,
WHEREAS, increasing the Fixed Route fare will meet a goal of all transit
agencies in the County to standardize fares for local rides; and,
WHEREAS, service modifications to the weekday and Saturday fixed route
service providing for increased local service and extended hours will better serve the
residents of, and visitors to, Atascadero; and;
WHEREAS, in accordance with Federal Transit Agency mandated policy on
making changes to transit service and fares, a publicized workshop was held on
February 24, 2011, and the opportunity for public comment before the City Council was
provided on April 26, 2011.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero to
implement the changes below:
Fare Changes Current Fares Fares Effective 7-1-11
Fixed Route $0.60 — Senior/Disabled $0.75 — Senior/Disabled
$1.25 — Full Fare $1.50 - Full Fare
Free - Cuesta Students Free — Cuesta Students
Dial-A-Ride — Zone 1 $1.50 — Senior/Disabled $2.50 — Senior/Disabled
$2.50 - Full Fare $5.00 — Full Fare
Zone 2 $3.00 — Senior/Disabled $5.00 —Senior/Disabled
$5.00 - Full Fare $8.00 - Full Fare
Service Changes Current Service Effective 7-1-11
Fixed Route Monday— Friday Monday Friday
Paloma Park to Cuesta Paloma Park to Twin Cities
College Hos ital
Effective 5-28-11
Saturday — Paloma Park to Saturday — Service within
Paso Robles Transit Center City limits only
10:30 — 4:30 10:30 —4:30 Sept— May
10:00 — 7:00 June - August
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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:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
Tom O'Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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ATTACHMENT B
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Transit Workshop
2-24-11
Approximately 20-25 people attended the Workshop, no cost transportation
was provided to approximately 11 people. Michael Seden-Hansen, Transit
Coordinator with the City of Paso Robles also attended. Spanish translation
was provided by Suzy from First Transit.
A presentation was made describing the current funding and fare box situation
and the general regulations that govern transit funding. At the conclusion of
the presentation there was lengthy discussion regarding the current system
and recommended changes. Comment cards were also provided.
Mr. John Hampton, accompanied by his mother Jean, stated he carie to the
meeting to tell the City what a wonderful service Dial-A-Ride is and to thank
the Dispatchers, Drivers and City staff. He noted that he is very impressed
that this type of service exists.
A petition was submitted in support of the Shuttle which included 44
signatures from residents of Atascadero, Templeton, Paso Robles and Shandon.
Comments from the discussion were:
• Transfer point with RTA should be moved from Templeton Park-n-Ride to
Staples
• RTA is not redundant with the Shuttle as they arrive at different times
• RTA should go all the way to Twin Cities and not require passengers to
transfer at the Park-n-Ride.
• Does not want to use RTA to get to Paso as the RTA drivers are
"impatient" with wheelchair and elderly passengers.
• Atascadero and Paso "just need to work it out"
• There should be a discount for school children K-8
• There should be a multi-child discount
• The City should look for grants to fund school transportation
• Request for Sunday Dial-A-Ride service
• Request for longer service days for Dial-A-Ride
• Request for fixed route service on Morro Road starting at 6:00 a.m.
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Suggestion to provide 4 - 10 hours days a week on Dial-A-Ride
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ITEM NUMBER: C-3
DATE: 04/26/11
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Fire Department
Stadium Park Fire Study
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Council:
1 . Receive and file the report and presentation from Dr. Christopher Dicus; and,
2. Continue to support the current Stadium Park Use Policy; and,
3. Approve a fuel management plan using the grant funds provided by the San Luis
Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council implemented a use policy for Stadium Park in 2000 which restricted
organized functions in the park during fire season. The fire department is convinced
that the use of Stadium Park during fire season could result in catastrophic loss of life if
a fire started in or near the park during an event.
In an attempt to increase options for the use of the park during fire season, staff sought
to analyze the fire behavior and fire threat in-house. Staff realized that the software
required to properly evaluate the fire threat in and around Stadium Park was too
expensive and beyond the capabilities of staff. The department applied for three
different grants to fund a fire behavior study of the park. Staff focused these grant
requests to the SLO County Fire Safe Council over the course of four years. In the
summer of 2010, the fire department received notification that the Fire Safe Council had
approved the grant request and authorized up to $15,000 for a comprehensive study
and fire modeling and up to $17,000 for fuel management and abatement.
In January 2011 the "Stadium Park Fire Hazard Assessment" was completed.
Unfortunately the study confirmed what staff had believed in 2000 regarding fire safety
of the park. According to the study under the heading entitled Major Conclusions, Dr.
Christopher Dicus states, in short:
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• The potential of a fast-moving, high-intensity fire is highly realistic in Stadium
Park, which would significantly threaten public safety, particularly during
large-attendance events.
• The greatest fire hazard exists during extreme weather events, which would
facilitate extreme rates of spread and long-range spotting of embers that would
significantly accelerate fire spread and threaten adjacent properties.
• Fuel treatments, even a light-handed approach such as mowing &trimming of
grass, removal of small-diameter dead-and-down woody fuels, and reduction of
ladder fuels into tree canopies, could significantly reduce fire spread and
intensity.
• Ingress &egress is currently poor and could threaten public safety during a fire
event.
• Water sources should be developed and enhanced within and surrounding
Stadium Park.
The San Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council grant has paid 100% of the
cost of the study and required no local match. Staff supported the contractor with data,
GIS information, field trips to the site and surrounding areas and provided fire history
which cost the City approximately $5,000 it staff time.
There was minimal cost to the City for staff time to supervise the contract and contractor
for fuel management and abatement in the Park. The Council needs to consider that
$17,000 is available for fuel management. These funds are one-time funds and do not
require a local match. Additionally, the San Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe
Council does expect the City to maintain the fuel management plan, once implemented.
Staff anticipates the cost to maintain Stadium Park, once the fuel management is
complete, will be between $1,000 & $5,000 annually. The range is largely due to the
unpredictability of winter; the more winter rains received, the more the fuel management
will cost.
In conclusion, staff recommends Council continue to support the current Stadium Park
Use Policy and approve fuel management using the grant funds provided by the San
Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact for recommendations listed. If Council chooses to provide ongoing
maintenance, cost would be $1 ,000 to $5,000 annually.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1 . Continue to Support the existing Stadium Park Use Policies.
2. Accept the "Stadium Park Fire Hazard Assessment" and direct staff to complete
fuel modification and abatement.
3. Accept the "Stadium Park Fire Hazard Assessment" and return monies for fuel
modification and abatement to the San Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe
Council.
4. Accept the "Stadium Park Fire Hazard Assessment" and request the San Luis
Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council to transfer the remaining funds to
the City's Chipping Program.
ATTACHMENTS:
1 . The current Stadium Park Use Policies
2. "Stadium Park Fire Hazard Assessment"Christopher A. Dicus, Ph.D.
3. Consultant CV
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Attachment 1
The Current Stadium Park Use Policies:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Stadium Park Public Use Rules and Policies
Established 4/25/2000
1. Stadium Park is available for unrestricted hiking. All other public assembly gatherings
must be approved by the City prior to the event. All public gatherings, regardless of size,
are required to conform to these established rules and policies.
2. No smoking or open flames are allowed within the Stadium Park boundaries.
3. Public Assembly Events are permitted in Stadium Park on approval of the City Manager,
provide the following conditions are met:
The Event Holder submits the following plans prior to approval
a. Parking and transportation plans
b. Fire safety plan developed in cooperation with the Fire Department
C. ADA/ Handicapped accessibility plans
d. Security plans/APD notification plan
e. No public assembly events are permitted during the declared fire season.
The Following Rules will apply to all approved Public Assembly Events
a. All events restricted to daylight hours, including set-up and clean-up.
b. Picniv ctyle cantinn on the ground with blankets and folding chairs only.
C. Trash disposal required by the event holder.
d. Vehicles are allowed in Stadium Park for deliveries only.
e. Hazardous weather conditions may restrict use of Stadium Park for public
assembly events.
f. A $100.00 refundable Security Deposit must be paid at least 20 working days in
advance of the proposed event.
g. Portable restrooms are required for all public assembly events and must be
removed as soon as possible or the next business day.
4. Park users are responsible for trash removal at the end of each event or visit.
5. The Community Services Department will be responsible to complete annual weed
abatement in accordance with City regulations and in cooperation with the Atascadero
Native Tree Association for the purpose of identifying and protecting seedlings and other
flora as necessary. Pink tubes for the purpose of protecting oak seedlings should not be
disturbed.
6. Only authorized and emergency vehicles are allowed in Stadium Park.
7. Park users should be aware that Stadium Park is an unimproved facility without typical
park amenities. No restrooms, no water, electrical service, no paved access, no
telephone. However, there is an abundance of poison oak, so please be careful.
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S'4tadium Park
Fire Hazard Assessment
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Table of Contents
Listof Tables. ..................................................................................................................................iii
Listof Figures..................................................................................................................................iv
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1
2. Hazard Assessment..................................................................................................................... 8
2a. Fuel conditions ...................................................................................................................... 8
2b. Weather conditions............................................................................................................. 21
2c. Topographic conditions....................................................................................................... 22
2d. Assets at Risk....................................................................................................................... 25
2e. Fire Behavior Modeling....................................................................................................... 29
3. Discussion and Recommendations........................................................................................... 58
4. Major Conclusions..................................................................................................................... 63
5. Literature Cited ......................................................................................................................... 64
C.A. Dicus
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Stadium Park Fire Hazard Assessment
List of Tables.
TABLE 1. HISTORIC WEATHER PARAMETERS FROM THE LAS TABLAS REMOTE AUTOMATED
WEATHER STATION FROM 1993-2009 FOR JUNE 1—SEPTEMBER 30. ................................. 21
C.A. Dicus
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List of]figures
FIGURE 1. STADIUM PARK BOUNDARY, ATASCADERO, CA. ........................................................... 1
FIGURE 2. COAST OAK WOODLAND WITH SHRUB UNDERSTORY IN STADIUM PARK................... 2
FIGURE 3. INTERFACE OF ANNUAL GRASSES AND SHRUBLAND COMMUNITY IN STADIUM PARK.
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FIGURE 4. MIXTURE OF BLUE OAK AND GRAY PINE IN STADIUM PARK......................................... 3
FIGURE 5. PART OF TRAIL NETWORK WITHIN STADIUM PARK. ..................................................... 4
FIGURE 6. PARK BENCH USED BY RECREATIONISTS IN STADIUM PARK......................................... 4
FIGURE 7. LARGE FIRES NEAR ATASCADERO, CA. RED STAR DENOTES LOCATION OF STADIUM
PARK......................................................................................................................................... 5
FIGURE 8. BOUNDARY OF 1983 FIRE IN STADIUM PARK, ATASCADERO, CA.................................. 6
FIGURE 9. PHOTO OF 1983 FIRE IN STADIUM PARK. NOTE SPOT FIRES IN ADVANCE OF PRIMARY
HEAD........................................................................................................................................ 7
FIGURE 10. PHOTO OF 1983 FIRE IN STADIUM PARK..................................................................... 7
FIGURE 11. EXAMPLE OF FUEL MODEL GR2 (LOW LOAD GRASS), BOTH IN OPEN AND UNDER
BLUE OAK TREES, IN STADIUM PARK....................................................................................... 9
FIGURE 12. EXAMPLE OF FUEL MODEL 6 (DORMANT BRUSH) IN STADIUM PARK. ....................... 9
FIGURE 13. EXAMPLE OF FUEL MODEL GS2 (MODERATE LOAD GRASS/SHRUB) UNDER OAK
STANDS IN SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF STADIUM PARK. ...................................................... 10
FIGURE 14. EXAMPLE OF FUEL MODEL SH5 (HIGH LOAD SHRUB) IN STADIUM PARK................. 10
FIGURE 15. PREDICTED RATE OF SPREAD FOR VARIOUS FUEL MODELS UNDER AVERAGE
WEATHER CONDITIONS IN STADIUM PARK, ATASCADERO, CA. ........................................... 12
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FIGURE 16. PREDICTED RATE OF SPREAD FOR VARIOUS FUEL MODELS UNDER EXTREME
WEATHER CONDITIONS IN STADIUM PARK........................................................................... 12
FIGURE 17. PREDICTED FLAME LENGTHS FOR VARIOUS FUEL MODELS UNDER AVERAGE
WEATHER CONDITIONS IN STADIUM PARK........................................................................... 13
FIGURE 18. PREDICTED FLAME LENGTHS FOR VARIOUS FUEL MODELS UNDER EXTREME
WEATHER CONDITIONS IN STADIUM PARK........................................................................... 13
FIGURE 19. PREDICTED FIRELINE INTENSITY FOR VARIOUS FUEL MODELS UNDER AVERAGE
WEATHER CONDITIONS IN STADIUM PARK........................................................................... 14
FIGURE 20. PREDICTED FIRELINE INTENSITY FOR VARIOUS FUEL MODELS UNDER EXTREME
WEATHER CONDITIONS IN STADIUM PARK........................................................................... 14
FIGURE 21. PREDICTED HEAT PER UNIT AREA FOR VARIOUS FUEL MODELS UNDER AVERAGE
WEATHER CONDITIONS IN STADIUM PARK........................................................................... 15
FIG!►RE 22. PREDICTED HEAT PER UNIT AREA FOR VARIOUS FUEL MODELS UNDER AVERAGE
WEATHER CONDITIONS IN STADIUM PARK........................................................................... 15
FIGURE 23. DESIGNATED (UNTREATED) FUEL MODELS IN STADIUM PARK................................ 17
FIGURE 24. DESIGNATED FUEL MODELS (TREATED) IN STADIUM PARK. .................................... 18
FIGURE 2S. DESIGNATED CANOPY COVER (A MEASURE OF SURFACE FUEL SHADING) IN
STADIUMPARK...................................................................................................................... 20
FIGURE 26. HILLSHADE ILLUSTRATING TOPOGRAPHY IN STADIUM PARK. ................................. 23
FIGURE 27. DESIGNATED SLOPE STEEPNESS IN STADIUM PARK.................................................. 24
FIGURE 28. PRIMARY ENTRANCE PATH INTO INTERIOR OF STADIUM PARK, WHICH COULD
INHIBIT EVACUATION DURING A FIRE EVENT. ...................................................................... 25
FIGURE 29. EXAMPLE OF HOME ON RIDGE TOP OVERLOOKING STADIUM PARK (TO LEFT). ...... 27
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FIGURE 30. WATER RESERVOIR IN PINE MOUNTAIN PARK, NORTH AND ADJACENT TO STADIUM
PARK....................................................................................................................................... 27
FIGURE 31. BLUE OAK WOODLANDS IN STADIUM PARK, ATASCADERO, CA. (TREES LACK
FOLIAGE DUE TO PHOTO BEING TAKEN IN WINTER.) ........................................................... 28
FIGURE 32. EXAMPLE OF TOP-KILLED COAST LIVE OAK SPROUTING FROM EXISTING BOLE....... 28
FIGURE 33. EXAMPLE OF ERODIBLE SOILS IN STADIUM PARK, ATASCADERO, CA. PHOTO TAKEN
AT NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF PARK..................................................................................... 29
FIGURE 34. FARSITE SIMULATIONS FROM IGNITION POINT#1 UNDER AVERAGE WEATHER
CONDITIONS. COLORS REPRESENT FLAME LENGTH AND LINES REPRESENT FIRE SPREAD
EVERY5 MINUTES.................................................................................................................. 32
FIGURE 35. FARSITE SIMULATIONS FROM IGNITION POINT#1 UNDER AVERAGE WEATHER
CONDITIONS AFTER TREATMENT.......................................................................................... 33
FIGURE 36. FARSITE SIMULATIONS FROM IGNITION POINT#1 UNDER EXTREME WEATHER
CONDITIONS. COLORS REPRESENT FLAME LENGTH AND LINES REPRESENT FIRE SPREAD
EVERY 5 MINUTES.................................................................................................................. 34
FIGURE 37. FARSITE SIMULATIONS FROM IGNITION POINT#1 UNDER EXTREME WEATHER
CONDITIONS AFTER TREATMENT.......................................................................................... 35
FIGURE 38. FARSITE SIMULATIONS FROM IGNITION POINT#2 UNDER AVERAGE WEATHER
CONDITIONS. COLORS REPRESENT FLAME LENGTH AND LINES REPRESENT FIRE SPREAD
EVERY 5 MINUTES.................................................................................................................. 36
FIGURE 39. FARSITE SIMULATIONS FROM IGNITION POINT#2 UNDER AVERAGE WEATHER
CONDITIONS AFTER TREATMENT.......................................................................................... 37
FIGURE 40. FARSITE SIMULATIONS FROM IGNITION POINT#2 UNDER EXTREME WEATHER
CONDITIONS. COLORS REPRESENT FLAME LENGTH AND LINES REPRESENT FIRE SPREAD
EVERY 5 MINUTES.................................................................................................................. 38
FIGURE 41. FARSITE SIMULATIONS FROM IGNITION POINT#2 UNDER EXTREME WEATHER
CONDITIONS AFTER TREATMENT. ......................................................................................... 39
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FIGURE 42. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED RATES OF SPREAD IN STADIUM PARK UNDER AVERAGE
CONDITIONS. ......................................................................................................................... 42
FIGURE 43. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED RATES OF SPREAD IN STADIUM PARK UNDER AVERAGE
CONDITIONS AFTER TREATMENT.......................................................................................... 43
FIGURE 44. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED RATES OF SPREAD IN STADIUM PARK UNDER EXTREME
CONDITIONS. ......................................................................................................................... 44
FIGURE 45. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED RATES OF SPREAD IN STADIUM PARK UNDER EXTREME
CONDITIONSAFTER TREATMENT.......................................................................................... 45
FIGURE 46. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED FLAME LENGTHS IN STADIUM PARK UNDER AVERAGE
CONDITIONS. ......................................................................................................................... 46
FIGURE 47. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED FLAME LENGTHS IN STADIUM PARK UNDER AVERAGE
CONDITIONS AFTER TREATMENT.......................................................................................... 47
FIGURE 48. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED FLAME LENGTHS IN STADIUM PARK UNDER EXTREME
CONDITIONS. ......................................................................................................................... 48
FIGURE 49. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED FLAME LENGTHS IN STADIUM PARK UNDER EXTREME
CONDITIONS AFTER TREATMENT.......................................................................................... 49
FIGURE 50. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED FIRELINE INTENSITY IN STADIUM PARK UNDER AVERAGE
CONDITIONS. ......................................................................................................................... 50
FIGURE 51. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED FIRELINE INTENSITY IN STADIUM PARK UNDER AVERAGE
CONDITIONS AFTER TREATMENT.......................................................................................... 51
FIGURE 52. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED FIRELINE INTENSITY IN STADIUM PARK UNDER EXTREME
CONDITIONS. ......................................................................................................................... 52
FIGURE 53. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED FIRELINE INTENSITY IN STADIUM PARK UNDER EXTREME
CONDITIONS AFTER TREATMENT.......................................................................................... 53
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FIGURE 54. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED HEAT PER UNIT AREA IN STADIUM PARK UNDER AVERAGE
CONDITIONS. ......................................................................................................................... 54
FIGURE 55. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED HEAT PER UNIT AREA IN STADIUM PARK UNDER AVERAGE
CONDITIONS AFTER TREATMENT.......................................................................................... 55
FIGURE 56. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED HEAT PER UNIT AREA IN STADIUM PARK UNDER EXTREME
CONDITIONS. ......................................................................................................................... 56
FIGURE 57. FLAMMAP-SIMULATED HEAT PER UNIT AREA IN STADIUM PARK UNDER EXTREME
CONDITIONS AFTER TREATMENT.......................................................................................... 57
FIGURE 58. EXAMPLE OF SMALL-AND LARGE-DIAMETER DEAD WOODY MATERIAL IN STADIUM
PARK. SMALL-DIAMETER MATERIALS SHOULD BE REMOVED, BUT LARGE-DIAMETER
MATERIALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE LEFT ON-SITE............................................................ 59
FIGURE 59. POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVE EGRESS POINT IN SOUTHEASTERN PART OF STADIUM
PARK. AT PRESENT, THE SITE IS NARROW AND GATED, WHICH WOULD INHIBIT
EVACUATION DURING A FIRE EVENT..................................................................................... 60
FIGURE 60. LOCATION OF HYDRANTS NEAR STADIUM PARK. THE NEAREST HYDRANTS (ON THE
EASTERN BOUNDARY OF THE PARK) HAVE MINIMAL CAPACITY DUE TO THE LONG FLOW
DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE NORTH OF THE PARK. .......................................................... 62
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1. Introduction
Stadium Park is an approximately 24.6 acre open space administered by the City of Atascadero,
CA (Figure 1) and is located —1/2 mile north of the intersections of Highways US-101 and CA-41
(Latitude: 35.49, Longitude:-120.67). The park consists largely of native vegetation, which is
composed of intermixed blue oak (Quercus douglassii) and coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia)
woodlands (Figure 2), coastal sage scrub consisting predominantly of black sage and chamise
(Salvia mellifera and Adenostoma fasciculatum, respectfully; Figure 3), annual grasslands
(Figure 3), and some isolated pockets of gray pine (Pinus sabiniana) (Figure 4).
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Historically, the Park has been used as a local recreational site, hosting community events as
early as the 1920's (Atascadero 2010). Today, because of its natural setting and feelings of
relative isolation in an urban environment, local residents regularly utilize the Park for a myriad
of outdoor activities, including walking, bird watching, personal reflection, and others (Figures
5-6). Additionally, local citizens hope to use the park for organized festivals and other large-
attendance events.
While its natural setting would provide a picturesque setting for festivals and other large-
attendance events, public safety could be compromised during such events due to the potential
for fast-moving, high-intensity wildfires during the summer or fall months, which are not
uncommon in the region.
Many large, high-intensity fires have occurred in and around Atascadero (Figure 7). Indeed,
Stadium Park previously burned in 1983 (Figure 8), which was a high-intensity event
accompanied by substantial flame lengths, copious smoke, and long-range spotting of fire
brands that helped proliferate the fire (Figures 9-10). Further, the coastal ranges immediately
west of Stadium Park burned in 1994 during the Highway-41 fire, which consumed —49,000
acres and destroyed 42 structures.
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The purpose of this report is to assess the potential fire hazard in the park and to investigate
how various mitigation activities could reduce the risk to park visitors and adjacent private
residences. The specific objectives for this report were 2-fold, including
• Model fire behavior in Stadium Park during historic average and extreme weather
scenarios so as to illustrate potential fire hazard to public safety and various assets at
risk.
• Provide potential alternatives to reduce the risk to park visitors and adjacent residences.
2. Hazard Assessment
Potential fire behavior was modeled by multiple fire simulation programs, including Nexus (v.
2.0; Scott and Reinhardt 2001), FARSITE (v. 4.1.055; Finney 1998), and FlamMap (v. 3.0; Finney
2006). Inputs for all simulation models include elements of fuels, weather, and topography. The
following sections describe how critical model inputs were obtained and how pre- and post-
treatment fire behavior simulations were accomplished.
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All fire behavior simulations require a "fuel model", which is specific designation of surface
fuels that inherently include critical variables (e.g., fuel loading by size class, fuel depth, latent
heat content, et al.) that drive Rothermel's spread equations (Rothermel 1972), which are the
basis for most fire behavior simulation programs in the United States. Fuel models are
grouped into Grass, Shrub, Grass/Shrub, Timber Litter, and other major categories (Anderson
1982, Scott and Burgan 2005) and reflect the fuels in which a surface fire would burn. Thus, a
forest stand might be categorized as a grass fuel model if the primary fuelbed that would drive
a surface fire is grass, which was the case in many of the oak stands in Stadium Park.
All stands of vegetation in and surrounding Stadium Park, as delineated in the City of
Atascadero's Tree Inventory GIS database (L. Knight, personal communication), were assigned a
specific fuel model based on site visits by the author, photoguides (Anderson 1983, Ottmar et
al. 2000, Scott and Burgan 2005), and previous experience with fire behavior in the fuel types
present in the park.
Fuel model designation in existing, untreated stands in Stadium Park included:
• GR2: Low Load Grass (Figure 11),
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surface fire behavior for each of the initial fuel models was simulated by NEXUS for average and
extreme weather conditions (described below). Simulated fire behavior for each of the initial
fuel models under average and extreme weather is illustrated in Figures 15-22.
NOTE: Again, fuel models refer to the surface fuels in which a fire would burn. They do not
consider the potential transition from surface fires to crown fires in broadleaf trees (Scott and
Reinhardt 1991), which would be possible in the oak stands throughout Stadium Park. Thus,
fire behavior under oak stands may be underestimated here, which is of particular concern in
the stand of coast live oaks on either side of the gravel road that serves as the primary entrance
to the Park from the west.
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To demonstrate how various commonly-used fuel treatments might impact potential fire
behavior in Stadium Park, initial fuel models throughout the park were subsequently converted
to new treated fuel models based upon how various types of fuel treatments would impact
surface fuel characteristics. Fuel treatments modeled here are intended to provide a
reasonable suite of potential options available to Atascadero.
Because fuel treatments impact not only fire behavior, but also ecosystem services that
vegetation provides such air pollution removal, carbon sequestration, and others (Dicus and
Zimmerman 2008, Dicus 2009, Dicus et al. 2009), care was taken to provide reasonable, site-
appropriate treatments that would have minimal impact on the natural character of the park
while simultaneously lowering potential fire behavior. To that end, the following fuel model
conversions were enacted across the park. Specific conversions include the following.
• All grass fuel models, whether in the open or under oak stands were converted from a
"GR2: Low load grass" fuel model to a new "GR1: Short, sparse grass" fuel model (Scott
and Burgan 2005). This conversion was meant to reflect a reduction in grass fuel height,
which could be accomplished by a number of commonly-used methods, including
mowing/trimming or goats.
• All $nrUU UCi nUUCIs were converted from a «v. Dwormuont Brush" fuel model to a new
"GS2: Moderate Load Grass/Shrub" fuel model (Scott and Burgan 2005). This conversion
could be accomplished by targeted mechanical thinning of—50% of the shrubs, with the
assumption that subsequent opened areas would be filled in by grasses.
• Both the coast live oak stand in the southern boundary of the park (originally "GS2:
Moderate Load Grass/Shrub) and the oak/shrub/pine stand it the northeastern portion
of the park (originally "SHS: High Load Shrub) were converted to a new "GR1: Short
Sparse Grass" fuel model (Scott and Burgan 2005).This conversion was meant to reflect
a treatment that eliminated the "ladder fuels" that provide vertical continuity of surface
shrubs into the overstory tree canopy. Those stands were then followed by a reduction
of surface grasses by mowing/trimming or goats.
Final untreated fuel model designation throughout Stadium Park is illustrated in Figure 23. Final
treated fuel models throughout Stadium Park are illustrated in Figure 24.
NOTE: The algorithms that drive all fire simulation programs in this report assume that fuelbeds
are continuous and homogenous (Rothermel 1972). Because fuels in adjacent developed
properties violate this assumption due to inherent variability in residential landscaping, fuel
model designations (and subsequent fire behavior simulations) outside of the park boundaries
should be treated with a large degree of skepticism.
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All stands were also assigned a "Canopy Cover" value based on site visits by the author. Canopy
cover is divided into the following five categories: 0%, 1%-20%, 21%-50%, 51%-75%, and 76%-
100%. Note, the term canopy cover, as used in fire simulation modeling, does not address the
degree of canopy closure of tree stands (a common variable used in forestry applications), but
instead refers to the degree of shading that the overstory canopy provides to surface fuels,
which subsequently impacts moisture levels in the surface fuels. Specific canopy cover
designations follow.
• All open grasslands and all shrub-dominated stands were assigned the 0% category
(reflecting the absence of a tree overstory).
• Grass fuels under oak stands were assigned the 21%-50% category (reflecting the
relative open canopies in oak stands).
• Exceptions based on site observations include:
o The coast live oak stand on the south side of the gravel road entering the park
from the west was assigned the 76%-100% category (reflecting the deep shading
found on the northern aspect).
o The oak/shrub/pine stand in the northeastern corner of the park (Fuel Model
SH5 in the untreated landscape) was assigned the 51%-75% category.
• There was no change in canopy cover after fuel treatments because all proposed
treatments did not target the overstory tree canopy, only surface and ladder fuels.
Final canopy cover designations throughout Stadium Park are illustrated in Figure 25.
After new fuel model and canopy cover GIS layers were created (with specific values designated
for each of the original stands delineated in Atascadero's Tree Inventory GIS database), both
layers were then converted from "Shape" files to "ASCII raster" files in ESRI°ArcMapTM (v. 10.0),
which was necessary in subsequent fire behavior modeling in the FARSITE and FlamMap fire
simulation programs.
NOTE: Fire behavior in some tree-covered stands would likely be more intense and provide a
much greater degree of spotting than is actually modeled, which is due to vertical continuity of
surface fuels into the canopy of the overstory trees. While calculation of the transition from
surface fires to crown fires is commonly utilized in conifer stands, the current state of fire
behavior modeling precludes the modeling of canopy fires in broadleaf trees (Scott and
Reinhardt 1991) such as oak stands, which are prevalent in much of Stadium Park. This is of
particular concern in the stands of coast live oak on both sides of the gravel road that serves as
the primary entrance to the Park from the west.
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Weather and fuel moisture conditions necessary for fire behavior simulations were meant to
reflect average and extreme conditions during the months of the traditional active fire season.
To that end, a historic climatology analysis was conducted on data collected from the nearby
Las Tablas Remote Automated Weather Station using the FireFamily Plus software package (v.
4.0.2; Rocky Mountain Research Station Fire Sciences Lab and Systems for Environmental
Management 2002). Daily weather data utilized in the analysis included all observations in June
-September from 1993-2009.
Analysis included 50th percentile (average) and 97th percentile (extreme) weather conditions
over the analysis period. Percentile weather refers here to the probability that weather
conditions will be more moderate than the user-defined percentile. Thus, 97th percentile
weather indicates that 97% of the time during the analysis period, the weather will be more
moderate (or, only 3% of the time would weather be more severe).
Because previous experience has shown that actual 20-ft wind speeds (winds 20' above the
vegetative canopy), which are utilized in fire behavior modeling, are characteristically higher
than recorded observations, 20-ft winds were set at 5 mph and 25 mph out of the northwest,
which was based on author experience in the local area and consultation with local fire experts
(D.R. Turner, personal communication). Specific weather and initial fuel moistures utilized in
all fire behavior simulations are illustrated in Table 1.
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Stadium Park forms a natural bowl in which the relatively flat, central portion of the park is
surrounded by steeper slopes (Figure 26). The steep slopes would facilitate rapid fire spread
and greater intensity, especially if the fire is spreading uphill and is aligned with prevailing
winds (see Figure 27 for slope in Stadium Park). Of particular concern is the gravel road that
begins in the western portion of the park and serves as the primary entrance/exit for the park;
while relatively flat, it is surrounded by steep slopes on either side, which could inhibit escape
by visitors during a fire event.
Slope, aspect, and elevation are all inputs critical to fire behavior modeling with either FARSITE
or FlamMap. Thus, GIS layers for each were created from a digital topographic model (DTM)
provided by City staff(L. Knight, personal communication). The original DTM served as the
elevation layer. Within ArcMap, slope and aspect GIS layers were generated from the original
DTM. All three layers were subsequently converted to an ASCII raster file within ArcMap for
use within FARSITE and FlamMap.
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Both the natural and built environments would be at risk during a fire event in Stadium Park.
Obviously, the greatest concern would be the threat to public safety, especially if a high-
intensity fire occurred during a large-attendance event in Stadium Park. Risk to visitor safety
would be exacerbated by the lack of ingress/egress, which consists largely of a long gravel road
under a virtual tunnel of volatile fuels with steep slopes on either side (Figure 28).
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Other built assets include the 10+ homes that reside atop the ridges that overlook Stadium Park
(Figure 29). These structures would be at risk to ignition from a fire exiting the park, especially
if residents have not adequately prepared their landscaping or constructed the homes in a
manner that inhibits direct flame impingement and ember intrusion into the structure. Even if
the residences survived, the views atop the park would be degraded in the post-fire
environment, which would temporarily decrease property values.
Additionally, a water storage tank immediately north of Stadium Park could also be threatened,
especially if an adjacent propane tank ignites (Figure 30). Further, there are other utilities in the
immediate area such as power lines and a major natural gas line southeast of the park.
Impacts to the native vegetation, particularly to oak trees that are protected throughout
Atascadero (Figure 31), are of concern to many. Fortunately, the natural environment in
Stadium Park is largely adapted to stand replacement fires. Indeed, the majority of oaks and
shrubs there have the capacity to survive a high-intensity fire, and even if completely top-killed
have the ability to resprout from existing roots and boles (Figure 32). It should be noted,
however, that the gray pines there do not possess this adaption.
The park also provides an oasis of habitat for wildlife from the nearby urban surroundings;
while few wildlife species normally perish during a fire event and many local species actually
benefit in the long-term from a stand-replacement fire, the short-term loss of cover could
temporarily impair viability for some species.
Also of concern is the potential for accelerated erosion on steep slopes, which regularly follows
stand-replacement fires in the local area due to an absence of vegetative cover that would
inhibit soil dispersion and movement. Indeed, an area in the northern portion of the park
illustrates the potential erodibility of soils there (Figure 33).
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Fire was modeled across the landscape using the FARSITE and FlamMap fire simulation
programs. While both use the same fuels, weather, and topography data described above, they
serve different purposes (Stratton 2004). FARSITE simulates the potential spread of fire across a
landscape from a given ignition point; FARSITE was therefore used to illustrate the potential
rate of spread and flame lengths of a fire from two likely ignition points under both average and
extreme weather conditions, both before and after treating the fuels (per the methodology
described in Section 2a above). While FARSITE illustrates fire spread from a given ignition
point, pre-fire planning is somewhat impaired because one can never be certain of where a fire
will actually start and from which direction the wind will blow at the time of the fire event.
FlamMap takes a different tact, however, modeling potential fire behavior at every point across
the landscape, regardless of the site of initial ignition. Further, FlamMap enables the user to
force winds upslope, which is beneficial because it can convey a worst-case scenario in which
slope direction is aligned with wind direction.
In addition to fuels (fuel model, canopy cover), weather(temperature, winds, relative
humidity), and topography (elevation, slope, aspect) data described above, FARSITE simulations
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require parameterization of certain variables. Specific parameterization used in FARSITE
simulations follow.
• Ignition points
o Fires were modeled from two likely locations, including (1) the entrance gate at
the western boundary of the park, and (2) the interior bowl in the center of the
park. The former was chosen because the author witnessed small groups of park
visitors congregating there on each of his site visits, which would facilitate
human-caused ignition via accident (further consultation with local residents
confirmed that this is a local "hang out" for some Atascadero residents). The
latter was chosen due to the potential for human-caused ignition (electrical,
open flame, etc.) where large numbers of visitors/equipment are likely to
congregate during a community event.
• Duration
o Fires were modeled for 1 hour, beginning at 3 PM, which was considered a
worst-case scenario.
• Fire Behavior Options
o Ember production was enabled and subsequent probability of spot fire ignitions
was set at 1%. This value is considered by the author to be unrealistically low,
but illustrates the potential impact of ember spread while simultaneously
reducing computation time by the computer.
• Model Parameters
o Time Step (time in which site conditions during fire remain unchanged): 1 minute
o Visible Time Step (time at which fire boundaries visible to user will be created): 5
minutes
o Perimeter resolution (maximum distance between points on fire perimeter that
can exist before conditions are forced to change): 15 feet, which is the size of the
GIS raster data.
o Distance Resolution (maximum forward distance from fire boundary that can
exist before conditions are forced to change): 15 feet, which is the size of GIS the
raster data.
• Fuel Conditioning Period (time in which initial fuel moistures across the landscape are
allowed to calibrate, dependent on weather and topography): 39 hours, starting at
midnight the day before the simulated fire.
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Simulated fire spread from ignition point#1 under average weather conditions (Table 1), before
and after treating fuels is illustrated in Figures 34-35. Fire spread from ignition point#1 under
extreme weather conditions, before and after treating fuels, is illustrated in Figures 36-37. Fire
spread from ignition point#2 under average weather conditions, before and after treating
fuels, is illustrated in Figures 38-39. Fire spread from ignition point#2 under extreme weather
conditions, before and after treating fuels is illustrated in Figures 40-41.
NOTE: As previously discussed in Section 2a, fire spread could reasonably be expected to be
greater than modeled here because (1) the simulations do not model the likely transition of a
surface fire into a crown fire in the oak stand on the southern boundary of the entrance road
due to a current inability to model crown fires in broadleaf tree canopies, and (2) the
simulations likely do not show the true degree of spotting ahead of the main fire front due to
parameterizing spotting probability at a relatively low likelihood (so as to aid in reducing
simulation time). The likely transition to a crown fire in the oak stand mentioned above would
accelerate fire spread due to a greater intensity preheating fuels. Similarly, a crown fire in the
oak stands would produce copious amounts of firebrands with subsequent long-range spotting
ahead of the main fire front.
NOTE: Also as previously discussed, all FARSITE and FlamMap simulations are only valid in
wiidiand fuels within the park and NOT in adjacent developed arreas. An-inthlS ic: - to- - -
Rothermel's spread equations (Rothermel 1972), the basis for all simulations employed here,
assume a continuous, homogenous fuelbed, which will be violated in residential areas.
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As illustrated in the FARSITE simulations, the potential for a fast-moving fire in Stadium Park is a
reasonable expectation, which would endanger public safety during a large-attendance event,
especially to those with low mobility. This point is particularly accentuated under extreme
weather conditions, where a fire in the existing vegetation could move from the western
entrance to the interior bowl within a matter of minutes.
Further, as noted fire behavior could reasonably be expected to be greater than modeled here
because (1)the simulations do not model the likely transition of a surface fire into a crown fire
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park), and (2) the simulations likely do not show the true degree of spotting ahead of the main
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However, casual observation of FARSITE simulations shows that treating fuels, even with a light
hand as put forward here, would have significant impacts on both fire spread and flame length
within the burn perimeter. Indeed, fire size was reduced by half after treatment under average
conditions from both ignition points (Figures 34-35, 36-37). However, under extreme weather
conditions, while treatments would indeed lower fire spread and flame lengths, they would
have little practical effect to public safety due to the still-rapid nature of fire spread.
As previously noted, FlamMap simulations utilized identical fuels, weather, and topography
data, but fire was simulated at every single point across the landscape, regardless of ignition
point. Further, FlamMap simulations here were forced winds to blow uphill, which was meant
to convey worst case scenarios for a given weather scenario. Specific outputs from FlamMap
simulations for given weather conditions follow.
• Simulated Rate of Spread before and after treating fuels (see Section 2a above) are
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weather conditions in Figures 44-45.
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weather conditions in Figures 46-47 and under extreme weather conditions in Figures
48-49.
• Simulated Fireline Intensity (the heat energy release per unit time from a one-foot wide
section of the fuel bed extending from the front to the rear of the flaming zone) before
and after treating fuels are illustrated under average weather conditions in Figures 50-
51 and under extreme weather conditions in Figures 52-53.
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• Simulated Heat per Unit Area (the heat energy release per area within the flaming front
of surface fuels, which is not affected by wind, slope, or direction of spread) before and
after treating fuels are illustrated under average weather conditions in Figures 54-55
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3. Discussion and Recommendations
A rapid, high-intensity fire is a realistic expectation in Stadium Park, particularly during extreme
weather conditions. Such a fire event would significantly endanger lives, especially in high-
attendance events where likelihood of anthropogenic ignitions would be elevated. Such a fire,
accompanied by inherent smoke, heat, and embers would likely create an enormous sense of
panic among park visitors, which would impede orderly evacuation from the park. Because of
limited access into the park, those with limited mobility would be at greatest risk.
As previously noted, fire behavior would likely be even higher than shown here due to the
present inability to model the transition and propagation of a high-intensity crown fire in
broadleaf tree canopies such as the oaks that dominate much of Stadium Park.
That said, treating fuels could significantly impact fire spread and intensity there. Even a light-
handed approach such as proposed here could facilitate improved public safety and have
minimal environmental impacts. For example, low-impact mowing/trimming of grasses could
significantly lower fire spread; while the general population regularly discounts the threat grass
fires, it should be noted that the majority of burnover fatalities by wildland firefighters occur in
grass fuelbeds due to the rate of spread and intensity in this fuel type, which is regularly
underestimated by even seasoned firefighters
Further, reducing vertical continuity of surface fuels into the tree canopies would also
significantly reduce fire intensity while having minimal impact on the overstory oak trees.
Indeed, previous experience has shown that such a treatment simultaneously reduces fire
hazard while also enhancing visitor experience (Dicus and Scott 2006). Additionally, clearing of
small-diameter, dead-and-down surface fuels could also significantly impact potential fire
behavior. However, leaving large diameter materials (Figure 58) is encouraged because it
would have minimal impact on fire spread, but would create habitat for some wildlife species
and help reduce potential erosion on the site.
Fuel treatments should be prioritized in areas in which large number of visitors would likely be
expected to congregate, particularly in the center interior bowl area and along both sides of the
gravel road in the park, which currently serves as the primary means of ingress/egress.
Other recommendations to reduce potential fire spread and intensity follow.
• While certainly impacting simulated fire behavior, the practical impact of fuel
treatments to public safety is significantly reduced during extreme weather events.
Thus, it is recommended that large-attendance events be avoided during extreme
weather events.
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• Signage in the park that educates the public about the potential of wildfires is
encouraged. Such signage could impart such messages as the need to be diligent with
potential ignition sources as well as alternative escape routes out of the park.
• A fire department/law enforcement presence is recommended during high-attendance
events, which could reduce the likelihood of an unplanned ignition due to accident or
arson.
• Avoidance of open flames (either an outright ban or relegation to a designated "safe
area") is advised, especially during high-attendance events.
• Diligent enforcement of current weed abatement ordinances is encouraged so as to
reduce both the threat of ignition to surrounding homes as well as an unintended
ignition at the home sites that could subsequently move into the park.
• Improvement to current ingress/egress is STRONGLY recommended. At present, there
is one primary road into the park that is relatively long in length and is surrounded by
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steep slopes with volatile vegetation. One potential area of consideration is widening
and connecting the trail to the blacktop road in the southeastern portion of the park;
this egress site currently exists, but is currently narrow and gated (Figure 59), which
would inhibit timely and orderly evacuation during a fire event. At the minimum,
signage signifying existing (but currently poor) alternative exits from the park is
recommended.
o Another (heavy-handed) alternative would be to create a large, fire-proof"safety
zone" in the center of the park that would serve as an area of last resort. Such a
site would need to be either completely devoid of vegetation or consist of
irrigated and mowed lawn. However, other alternative means to improve
ingress/egress should be given priority to this design due to the substantial
impact to natural resources and the character of the park.
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Water sources within the park should be improved to facilitate firefighting effectiveness.
At present, no hydrants are available within the park (Figure 60). Further,the nearest
hydrants (on the eastern edge of the park) have limited capacity due to water from the
large water tank north of the park having to be routed to the south, east, and finally
north to the hydrants there (K. Stone, personal communication). At a minimum,
firefighter personnel and equipment is recommended to be present at any large-
attendance event to maximize initial attack success, facilitate visitor safety, and
discourage unintended ignitions.
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4. Major Conclusions
• The potential of a fast-moving, high-intensity fire is highly realistic in Stadium Park,
which would significantly threaten public safety, particularly during large-attendance
events. Fire behavior could be significantly worse than modeled here due to the current
inability to simulate the transition of a surface fire to a crown fire in the oak stands
present throughout the park.
• The greatest fire hazard exists during extreme weather events, which would facilitate
extreme rates of spread and long-range spotting of embers that would significantly
accelerate fire spread and threaten adjacent properties.
• Fuel treatments, even light-handed approaches such as mowing/trimming of grass,
removal of small-diameter dead-and-down woody fuels, and reduction of ladder fuels
into tree canopies, could significantly reduce fire spread and intensity. Fuel treatments
should be prioritized along the main entrance road into the center of the park and in
the center interior bowl where visitors are most likely to congregate.
• Fuel treatments would have less of a practical impact during extreme weather events.
Simultaneous mass ignition of vegetative fuels in the park previously occurred in 1983
under an extreme weather event. Large-attendance events should be avoided during
such weather episodes.
• Ingress/egress is currently poor and could threaten public safety during a fire event,
particularly to those with limited mobility. It is recommended that additional exit
points be created to facilitate visitor evacuation during a wildfire.
• Water sources should be developed and enhanced within and surrounding Stadium
Park so as to improve firefighter effectiveness and subsequent public safety during a
fire event.
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5. Literature Cited
Anderson, H.E. 1982. Aids to determining fuel models for estimating fire behavior. General
Technical Report INT-122, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain
Forest and Range Experiment Station, Ogden, UT.
City of Atascadero. 2010. Stadium Park.
<http://www.atascadero.org/index.php?option=com content&task=view&id=72&Ite
mid=294>Accessed 8-February-2011.
Dicus, C.A. 2009. Changes to simulated fire behavior and societal benefits after two levels of
thinning in a mixed-conifer wildland-urban interface community. Proceedings of the
Royal Society of Queensland 115:37-44.
Dicus, C.A., and M.S. Scott. 2006. Reduction of potential fire behavior in wildland-urban
interface communities in southern California: a collaborative approach. P. 729-738 in
Andrews, Patricia L.; Butler, Bret W., comps. Fuels Management—How to Measure
Success: Conference Proceedings. 28-30 March 2006; Portland, OR. Proceedings RMRS-
P-41. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain
Research Station.
Dicus, C.A., and M.P. Zimmerman. 2007. Quantifying fire behavior vs. community benefits of
southern California shrublands and grasslands. Pages 214-221 in R.E. Masters and
K.E.M. Galley (eds.). Proceedings of the 23rd Tall Timbers Fire Ecology Conference: Fire in
Grassland and Shrubland Ecosystems. Tall Timbers Research Station, Tallahassee, FL.
Dicus, C.A., K. Delfino, and D.R. Weise. 2009. Predicted fire behavior and societal benefits in
three eastern Sierra Nevada vegetation communities. Fire Ecology 5(1):61-58.
Finney, M.A., 2006. An overview of FlamMap fire modeling capabilities. Pages 213-220 in:
Andrews, P.L., Butler, B.W. (Comps), Fuels Management-How to Measure Success:
Conference Proceedings, March 28-30, Portland, OR. USDA Forest Service, Rocky
Mountain Research Station Proceedings. USDA Forest Service Proceedings RMRS-P-41.
Finney, M.A. 1998. FARSITE: Fire Area Simulator-model development and evaluation. Res. Pap.
RMRS-RP-4, Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain
Research Station. 47 p.
Ottmar, R.D., R.E. Vihnanek, and J.C. Regelbrugge. 2000. Stereo photo series for quantifying
natural fuels. Volume IV: pinyon-juniper, sagebrush, and chaparral types in the
Southwestern United States. National Wildfire Coordinating Group PMS 833.
Rocky Mountain Research Station Fire Sciences Lab, and Systems for Environmental
Management. 2002. Fire Family Plus User's Guide version 3.0.
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Rothermel, R.C. 1972. A mathematical model for predicting fire spread in wildland fuels. USDA
Forest Service Research Paper INT-137.
Scott, J.H., and E.D. Reinhardt. 2001. Assessing crown fire potential by linking models of surface
and crown fire behavior. USDA Forest Service Research Paper RMRS-RP-29.
Scott, J.H., and R.E. Burgan. 2005. Standard fire behavior fuel models: a comprehensive set for
use with Rothermel's surface fire spread model. USDA Forest Service General Technical
Report RMRS-GTR-153.
Stratton, R.D. 2004. Assessing the effectiveness of landscape fuel treatments on fire growth and
behavior. Journal of Forestry 102(7):32-40.
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Consultant CV:
CHRISTOPHER, A. DICUS, Ph.D.
Natural Resoicrces r-fiuuagecneut Dc-parttnctit, California Polrtedinic.State Univcrsitti-
Sazi Liri_i Obispo, California. U.S.A.
Louisiana State University.Doctor of Philosophy,Forestry
Utah State University.Master of Science,Forestry
Louisiana Tech University,Bachelor of Science,Forestry-Wildlife,Summa cum laude
Professor,Wildland Fire &Fuels Management—
California Polytechnic State University,San Luis Obispo, CA,Sept.2001-present.
• Coordinator, Wildland Fire&Fuels Management Concentration of Forestry&Natural Resources Major
• Coordinator_All Internships in Natural Resources Management Department
• Major advisor to g current graduate students and —50 undergraduate students
• Faculty—Cal Poly Study Abroad(Australia 2009)
• • • •
• Cal Poly Academic Senate Distinguished Scholarship Award(Finali5t-2010)
• Distinguished Alumnus of the Year,Louisiana Tech University School of Forestry(2006)
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
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• Association for Fire Ecology
Board of Directors(2006-present)
Education Committee(2005-present)
• Society of American Foresters
_x Chair, Los Padres Chapter(2003-2010)
National Fire Working Group(2000-present)
• San Luis Obispo County'FireSafe Council,
o Board of Directors(2002-present)
• International Association of Wildland Fire
+ California Licensed Forester Association
Author of 1 book,8 peer-reviewed research manuscripts(4 additional manuscripts currently in review to
refereed journals),14 proceedings papers(non-reviewed),12 research and technical reports,3 professional
trade journals, and 19 invited editorials in various print periodicals.Selected publications follow.
• in press.K.Osborne,C. Dicus,C.Isbell,D.Weise,A.Ager,and M.Landram. Effects of landscape-level fuel
treatments on carbon emissions and storage over a 50yr cycle. Proceedings of the 3rd Fire Behavior and
Fuels Conference, October 25-29,2010,Spokane,Washington.
• California Emergency Management Agency-2010.State of California Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Diem,C.A. 2009. Changes to simulated fire behavior and societal benefits after two levels of thinning in
a mixed-conifer wildland-urban interface community- Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland
115.32-44.
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• Dicus, C.A. 2009. Fire on the landscape: Current policies and changing climate lead to higher costs,more
severe wildfire. California Forests 13(2):16-17.
* Dicus,C.A.,K. Delfino,and D.R.Weise. 2009. Predicted fire behavior and societal benefits in three eastern
Sierra Nevada vegetation communities.Fire Ecology
• Kobziar, L., M. Rocca, C.A. Dicus, P. Morgan, N. Sugihara, A.Thode, and M. Varner. 2009. Challenges to
educating the next generation of wildland fire professionals in the United States. Journal of Forestry
107(7):339-345.
• Dicus, L.A. 2008. Equipping Tomorrow's Fire Managers. Pages 1-5 in Narog, M.G.,technical coordinator.
Proceedings of the 2002 Fire Conference on Managing fire and fuels in the remaining wildlands and open
spaces of the southwestern United States. December 2-5, 2002, San Diego,CA. Gen.Tech. Rep. PSW-189,
Albany,CA: Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service,U.S. Department of Agriculture,
• Dicus, C.A. and T.J. Dean. 2008. Tree-soil interactions affect production of loblolly and slash pine. Forest
Science 54(2):134-139,
• Dicus, C.A., and M.P. Zimmerman. 2007. Quantifying fire behavior vs. community benefits of southern
California shrublands and grasslands. Pages 214-221 in R.E. Masters and K.E,M.Galley(eds.), Proceedings of
the 23*d Tall Timbers Fire Ecology Conference: Fire in Grassland and Shrubland Ecosystems. Tall Timbers
Research Station,Tallahassee, FL.
• Dicus, C.A., and M.S. Scott. 2006. Reduction of potential fire behavior in wildland-urban interface
communities in southern California: a collaborative approach. P. 729-738 in Andrews, Patricia L.; Butler,
Bret W., comps. Fuels Management—How to Measure Success: Conference Proceedings. 28-30 March
2006; Portland, OR. Proceedings RMRS-P-41. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest
Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.
• Lando, A, B. Oswald, and C. Dicus. 2005. Living on the Edge: Wildland Fire Management Laboratory
Manual. ISBN 0.9762175-0-3.
50 oral presentations and 9 posters presented at international,national, regional,and local conferences.
Selected oral presentations follow(others available upon request).
• Dicus,C.A.,J.Large,C. Isbell,and D.Weise. 2010. Long-term Simulated Wildfire Behavior and C Emissions
Following Fuel Treatments in the Klamath Mountains, USA.International Association of Wildland Fire Fire
Behavior and Fuels Conference.Spokane,WA.October 25-29.
• Dicus,C.A.2010.'U-S.Fire Disasters: Lessons Learned(and Quickly Forgotten)".Australia-United States
Joint Research Symposium:Fire in the Interface. Melbourne and Canberra,Australia,June 14-18.
• Dicus,C.A.2009."Fire Down Under:The good,the bad,and the downright tragic".Keynote Address:
Department of Homeland Security Wildland-urban Interface Fire Research Colloquium,June 16-17.
• Dicus,C.A.,D.Turner,and K.Dargan. 2009.A holistic framework to sustainably manage the wildland-urban
interface.Association for Fire Ecology international Fire Ecology&Management Congress. Savannah,GA,
December 1-4, 2009.
• Dicus,C.A.,C. Hamma.,A. Kirkpatrick,J. Large,K.Osborne, and D.Weise. 2009. "A Methodology to
Evaluate Fire Hazard Gains vs. Environmental Losses after Fuel Treatments in the Wildland-urban interface'''.
Association for Fire Ecology International Fire Ecology& Management Congress. Savannah,GA, December
1-4,2009.
• Dicus,C.A.2008."Impacts to fire risk vs.environmental factors after treating fuels in the wildland-urban
inter-face",Third International FireWise Educational Conference,"Backyards& Beyond",Tampa, FL,
November 4-6.
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• Dicus,C.A.2008. 'Solutions to educating the next generation of fire professionals", international
Association of Wildland Fire Conference,"The'88 Fires:Yellowstone and Beyond".Jackson Hole,WY,
September.
• Dicus,C.A.,and K.Delfino.2008. "The Paradox of Vegetative Fire Risk vs.Societal Benefits in a SW
Wildland-Urban Interface Community', Association for Fire Ecology Conference–Fire,in the southwest:
integrating fire into management of changing ecosystems.Tuscon,AZ,Jan 28–Feb 1.
• Dicus,C.A.2006. "Management strategies in the wildiand-urban inter-face of southern California and their
effect on fire behavior and environmental impacts". 100 Biennial Australasian Bushfire Conference:Life in a
Fire-Prone Environment,Translating Science into Practice.June 2006. Brisbane,Queensland,Australia.
• Dicus,C.A.and M-S.Scott, 2006. "Reduction of potential fire behavior in wilidland-urban interface
communities in southern California:a collaborative approach". International Association of Wildland Fire
Fuels Management Conference—How to Measure.Success. March 28-30,2006. Portland,Oregon.
• Dicus,C.A.,and M.Zimmerman,2005."Quantifying Benefits vs. Fire Risk of Southern California Shrublands
and Grasslands". 23`dTall Timbers Fire Ecology Conference:Fire in Grassland&Shrubland Ecosystems.
Bartlesville,OK,October 17-20,2005
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Presentations and interviews in 8 mass media outlets. Selected presentations follow.
• Dicus,C.A. 2009. Australian Broadcasting Company. Featured Guest on ABC Morning Show. (29 May
2009)
• Dicus,C.A.2008, Featured in"Creating Defensible Space; Protecting the People You Love'informational
DVD.Available at http:fjvjwvj.youtLtbe.cot-n/watch?v=ylCSfCnPCOD.
• Dicus,C.A.2007. National Public Radio Weekend Edition Featured Guest,"Southern California Wildfires:
Technology Increa&inEiy7iames`WIIdfire5". (29 October 2007). Available at
• California Registered Professional Forester
• Honorary Research Associate
z:, Univ.of Tasmania School of'Geography&Environmental Studies(Australia)–March-June 2009
• Australian Black Saturday Bushfire Cooperative Research Center Research Task Force
Member of 6-person team that collected post-fire social and biophysical data in Marysville,Victoria,
Australia(site of worst fire disaster in Australian history)–March/April 2009
• Reviewer–International Research Journals(8)
• Steering Committee
z, 2006 and 2009 international Fire Ecology and Management Congresses
�D 201D Australian– wildiand-urban interface Research Colloquium
• Faculty(Wildland Fire Science)–Federal Continuing Education in Fuels.Management(2004–present)
• Faculty(Wildland Fire Science)–Nation a I.Advanced Silviculture Program(2008–present)
• Fire Behavior Modeling'Workshops delivered to 5 public and private.institutes
• University Courses(6)delivered exclusively to mid-career federal fire managers and ecologists
• Professional Facilitator–Living on the Edge Community Leaders Fire Workshops(2004–present)
Fire Behavior Analyst on major wildland fires including 2007 Zaca Fire and 2009 La Brea Fire
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ITEM NUMBER: C -4
DATE: 04/26/11
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Atascadero City Council
Agenda Report - Community Services Department
Celebrating Atascadero's Centennial
RECOMMENDATION:
Council provide direction regarding the Centennial planning process as appropriate.
DISCUSSION:
In 2013, Atascadero will celebrate the founding of the Atascadero Colony by Edward
Gardner Lewis. There has already been a lot of excitement expressed by individuals
and organizations about a potential Centennial celebration, including public
engagement activities, events, marketing, etc., that could occur to celebrate
Atascadero's Centennial. There is great potential for many partnerships to be created
to plan and carry out a positive and memorable community celebration of the
Centennial.
City staff has had discussions with Steve Martin, the City's marketing consultant, to
sketch out a planning timeline and some preliminary ideas about how to get the
community involved in the planning and organizing of the Centennial.
At the City Council meeting of April 26th, 2011 , Mr. Martin will make a presentation to
the City Council regarding some of the planning ideas that have been developed for the
Council's consideration. Staff and Mr. Martin will be seeking direction and input from the
Council before launching formal planning meetings for the Centennial.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None at this time. It is anticipated that sponsors and private financial contributions will
be sought to fund many of the Centennial's activities. Some of the events will likely
provide economic benefits to Atascadero businesses.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
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ITEM NUMBER: E—5a
DATE: 04/26/11
City of Atascadero
Quarterly Commissioner Attendance Report
January through March, 2011
Parks & Recreation Commission January 20th February 17th March 31St
Barbie Butz Meeting P P
Christian Cooper Cancelled XXX XXX
Mark Dariz Meeting XXX XXX
Susan Greenaway Cancelled P A E
Sorrel Marks Meeting XXX XXX
Bill Wachtel Cancelled P P
Tom Zirk Meeting P P
Susan DeCarli* XXX P P
Charlie Joslin* XXX P P
Jere] Seay* XXX ( P P
*February 17 n—first meeting for DeCarli, Joslin, Seay
Planning Commission January February March
4th 16th 1 St 15th 1 St 15st
Sandy Jack Meeting Meeting XXX XXX Meeting XXX
David Bentz Cancelled Cancelled P P Cancelled P
Len Colamarino Meeting Meeting p p Meeting P
Heather Moreno Cancelled Cancelled XXX XXX Cancelled XXX
Dennis Schmidt Meeting Meeting p p Meeting P
Brian Sturtevant Cancelled Cancelled XXX XXX Cancelled XXX
Chuck Ward Meeting Meeting p A(E) Meeting P
Christian Cooper** XXX XXX P P Cancelled A
Mark Dariz** XXX XXX P P Meeting p
Beth Wingett** XXX XXX P A E Cancelled p
**February 1 s'—first meeting for Cooper, Dariz, and Wingett
P = Present A = Absent A(E)= Excused Absence
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