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CITY CLERK
1918 R 1975 CITY OF A TASCA®ERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
6:00 P.M.
City Hall
Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California
REGULAR SESSION — CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Clay
ROLL CALL: Mayor Fonzi
Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley
Council Member Beraud
Council Member Clay
Council Member Kelley
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
PRESENTATION:
1. Savor the Central Coast Preview
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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
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 by the City
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. DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program Funded through the Office
of Traffic Safety
■ Fiscal Impact: Funds will be used from the General Fund and then
reimbursed under the grant program. There is no City-funded match
required.
■ Recommendation: Council adopt the Draft Resolution accepting the
State of California Office of Traffic Safety "DUI Awareness and
Enforcement Grant in the amount of $112,124. [Police]
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. Update on AB 811 Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs -
CaliforniaFIRST (Statewide) & Atascadero SMART Energy
■ Fiscal Impact: There is no cost to the City for either program. Minimal
staff time is required to maintain contact with consultants and work with
the public on the programs.
■ Recommendation: No Council action required; update only.
[Community Development]
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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 Fonzi
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. County Mayors Round Table
3. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC)
Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley
1. League of California Cities — Council Liaison and CITIPAC Board Member
2. SLO Council of Governments, President (SLOCOG)
3. SLO Regional Transit Authority, President (SLORTA)
Council Member Beraud
1. City / Schools Committee
2. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
Council Member Clay
1. City / Schools Committee
Council Member Kelley
1. Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Committee
2. Atascadero Youth Task Force
3. Homeless Services Oversight Council
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
1. City Council
2. City Clerk
3. City Treasurer
4. City Attorney
5. City Manager
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.
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I, Victoria Randall, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury that
the foregoing agenda for the September 28, 2010 Regular Session of the Atascadero City Council was
posted on September 21, 2010 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 21St day of September, 2010, at Atascadero, California.
Victoria Randall, Deputy City Clerk
City of Atascadero
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City of Atascadero
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Under Agenda item, "COMMUNITY FORUM", the Mayor will call for anyone from the audience having business with the
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Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Mayor will identify the subject, staff will give their
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you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
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he Mayor will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be
..eard by the Council.
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ITEM NUMBER: A - 1
DATE: 09/28/10
hr'a]n P -moi;
5979
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - City Manager's Office
DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program
Funded through the Office of Traffic Safety
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt the Draft Resolution accepting the State of California Office of Traffic
Safety "DUI Awareness and Enforcement" Grant in the amount of $112,124.
DISCUSSION:
The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has awarded a competitive Grant to the City of
Atascadero in the amount of $112,124 for FY 2010/2011. These funds were awarded
for the continued and increased success of the Police Department's program of
Enforcement and Awareness regarding Driving under the Influence (DUI).
The original Grant amount requested was $72,124. OTS did award the initial amount of
$72,124, and additionally awarded an unsolicited amount of $40,000 for a GIS Traffic
Collision Mapping System. Upon being informed of this extra award, the Police
Department's initial discussions with Public Works and Technology regarding this GIS
Mapping System have been met with considerable interest.
This Grant meets the relevant strategic initiatives of the Police Department's five-year
Strategic Plan:
• Conduct DUI checkpoint operations each fiscal year
• Implement a focused enforcement program on traffic collisions
• Collaborate with Public Works to address roadway engineering issues
This is a fully reimbursable grant. There is no City-funded match required.
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ITEM NUMBER: A - 1
DATE: 09/28/10
The OTS grant funds will be itemized as follows:
6 DUI Checkpoints $ 27,280
DUI Saturation Patrol 28,500
Criminal Warrant Service 8,030
Stakeouts 1,014
Travel/Training 4,000
GIS Traffic Collision Mapping Software 40,000
Preliminary Alcohol Screening PAS Devices 2,800
Printing/Duplication 500
Total Grant Amount $ 112,124
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds will be used from the General Fund and then reimbursed under the grant
program. There is no City-funded match required.
ALTERNATIVES:
Decline the use of OTS Grant funds. Not recommended due to the significant benefit
gained from the use of these funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution
2. Select Portions of OTS Grant Application
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Attachment 1
DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY "DUI AWARENESS AND
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM" GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF S112,124
WHEREAS, the Office of Traffic Safety for the State of California has offered the City of
Atascadero a Grant commencing in October 2010 and ending September 2011; and,
WHEREAS, the City will enter an agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety for the State of
California for the purpose of implementing a program to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in
alcohol related crashes; and,
WHEREAS, the City shall implement best practices in purchasing equipment and conducting
DUI/driver's license checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Atascadero:
SECTION 1. That the City has reviewed, understood, and to the extent consistent with all the
constitutional and local law requirements,agrees to the provisions contained in the Contract Grant
Agreement; and,
SECTION 2. That the Atascadero City Chief of Police is appointed as the grant Authorizing
Official for Applicant Agency and the Atascadero City Administrative Services Director is appointed as the
Fiscal or Accounting Official and are authorized to execute and submit the Grant Agreement and any
necessary documents in furtherance of this Grant Program which may be necessary for the completion of the
Program.
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:
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Attachment 1
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By:
Roberta Fonzi, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson,C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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Attachment 2
��� A;i ` .; at�tte of California
CrA N7.NUNiRER
OFFICE OF T .XFFIC: S?SFETY
GRANT AGREEMENT
PAGE I('1-o be coinpkrf-d bw-applicant agency)
1. GPkVTTrrLE
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_. 'N \IE 017 APPLIC;-Na AGExc'S •t, iJlt.-i,,,;'T PEMOD
CITY OF AT ASC'DERO 1 .'s" Da -Year
3. A c.---N.c1-T'r,ITTOH.t'sDLEGRk T Fr--M: 1[l:?110
XT.A5POLICE I'IEP:A,RT_\1ENT To-
5. GR-kN.T DEscRL nox P.o,,-,de as o omen-of the zyzmtzit,%it-.'e-,dhat will€;t d ev,the p oLl D ,:at:.r i..in
•,eord,. Space is Licited tc ux lines_',
To:educe elle persons Idled and u jtued in alto iol iii-„ol td crashes. ”bes-practice":strategies will l coricleictecl
or an o-.-erirne basis. The Burred s- ategies include DUI.'Jri-,-er's Lictn e c ieckpou-its rid DUI saturatic?d
tia.rols. This ltiro ~ui7 a. 11 also develop a"Ho-Satet"program wicl conduct 'StalieouC'operaTiom,for
concentrate on repeat DT-',I of:-fenders or,lira 2 ation .vho have l.ae thea license suspend ee or revoked,Cour
°'.Sririgs"operation .=Ill focu;on DT-71 offenders with a susp,—rided o:revoked lri,"er Ecens.e who get Selz s d the
i,ueel rafter lea=:aig cocu-t. Tlisouyh warrant sei7:ice details. the police departmeat will tar&et repea:DLII
ionators xho f2iled to :ip�ptar in coiu-t or:-iolate,ircabltion. The-se s:ate`.es are designed to earn rnedki at-,erition
thus enIxi 3cin?the overall de-erreut effect_
6, FEDERAL F .'DSALLOCATEDU_'k'DERTius,vR EaiENU:`ILULNOTExCEED: j II2.1-24.00
A. GRk,TDmiC':TDR B. Ai-T:-ioR-,ziNG O FIcI:IL or AY?LICA-T Ar,:Nc,,y
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Tau: Traffic C)if cel. F:je: t3� ,i x;70 3251 T:7LE- C:luef d;.Police F.=�. 'Svc-')4.0-5702
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Attachment 2
GR--�-NT,,-NL�DE EASY-DUI
Overtime
SCHEDULE A
GR-A-N-rNo: AL11,5,4
GRA-N-T DESCRIPTION
Gr,--V'\T TITLE: DT--IE,.\-EoRcE.NrE.N-T.k,,DAii-.-�RENEssProcf�-�Ni
Ac.EN-cy: AT.-�,scADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Using,local data�(nnt OTS Ruliikmgs or SNV:TRS',,, complete the table below.
C ollisian T�T,- 21)06 200-1
C Glli�ions Victim f-DIUS10121, Victims colli�ians Victim
2 3 1
lqll— 7,- 98 76 86
Killed Injured Fatil KjUed P,�Ju,-ed Fnral ln�ur, Killed PU ured
r-71-&PIU, 0 n
MzLtrziie U S 0 8
(2,011-1.2 2;9
Please provide detailed answers to the following questions as part of tile Problem Statement:
1. Describe ctirrenT traffic unit complement(number of personnel and classifications).If applirabie.
describe how the size of the traffic unir has fluctuated in the past five years and ivhy.
The Alaic,adero Police Departmetnt Traffic Division is ciu-rentl-,,-staffed b-.,,-cme motor officer and a Tfaffic
Strztam�who oversees,tLe Unit. -.1imately, the Traffic Di-,,-I��ion liis cf,-,�reased b-,,7 5,,Iq'o duiinz this
ecol'o-alic downtum-w',licll is cleat-h-e-,-teert b-;our slatist;cs. 0-,.-ef the p-ast fhre years caur Traffic Unit luas
fluc�iiaied from one o fficer in 2CJ04 to two offic er�in 2 006 and bacl,To one officer in 2009, VJe received
OTS funding to pilichase two ,)ohce niotorc�,c!es lxnvever,ive hwve been uliib*.,e to staff one t:x1fic
positlon'Ille to lac-k ofJunemz,Fronn 1-006, To 20051 had a dec.-ea�e in the nimlbef of DUI
a-aest�,alul an o-,-er 50� increase in alcohol i-elated par-Y triffic
How man-v sobrieo,checkpoints did N our department condiict ben-veen Ocrober 1,2008 and
September 30',2009? (Include checkpoints from all funding sources,Le, OTSgrants or mini-grants,
and department funded)
C)7S Gfalit--: 0, of Chec!T- oints- 0(NotAVOID,,
-points: 0(Iny ju.rsdi zaon)
AVOID rh,-0,- of ChecL 0111:
N'laii-Grair,�4: S0,19020:# of Checki)omts-
of Departnient Funded Checkpoints: G�'Nlat OTS Funcle&
�kc-�it ioliz tht past two yezus it 1-is bten,t1rough OTS' tha:tile
- " hakirlilation: Tilloughout
Department has been able to ffi�id DT-TI cheekpoitit-s�,Nlllich will persuiblv reirlin the sanie for the forseeable
ftinlre.1, is ourposition That DUI checkpointz ir.ouf small comnlumty-, sigIllificant'll;helpdeter drivers aoin
dr,-illff 11:16-er tile L'Iflucene.,
-1. What is the average number of DT-,-I alTeSts and vehicles imp ounded per chec kpoin t?
0 S--,Sb C-",.F DUI&�Trtinm-
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Attachment 2
GR.,kN-T s XLIDE E.-isy-DUI
overtime
SCHEDULE B-PAGE 1
DETAILED BUDGET ESTL,\LALTE
GRA--NT NO. AL1154
FISCAL YEAR ESMIATE
"O`+T CATEGORY FFY-1
1ot'1-1201f) TOTAL COST
Thru TO C;R�N T
-k. PERSONNEL COSTI.,
OVERTL\fE
DT-7-Smirancu Pzzols
I.,Irram'S Pat,O:s 7_-,' y'l
StaLexr-7
4.022.1,51
Category Saba-Total 564.821001 I 1 564.822.0
B.TRAVEL ENTENSE
LlSt,-,�e
C atezot7-Sub-Total q,t'at10.00 S4.000.00
C.CO-VERACTUAL SERVICES
Nane
Oh-�R,rl T)T-1 "O'Clol 54.00
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Attachment 2
GRRy N-TS MADE E Asy—DUI
C)--e►-time
ScxEDL- E B-1
GKN - T No. AL1154
BL-Dc4Ei'N-. KATIti-] Page,
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U UA M- T:
1 GIS Svstern S%rstein will mclude 1 ooszipatible c;onapute s needed fo:7 ne-1we<lke vvo ksta-,ions to sii e
data and pro,-jrarii,�_so:ftv,-are l" enses fel laptop computers necessWar ti ,or,he operation of the system at
,vorkstrtion4., one ccinirxat.ble notebook inobile workstition needed to ccllecT data and ,:ork oa progiara a
field lova ion_. sales tax- a ld other 1110difrcatio-aai. attic irr&iits. -.,.cc essor:es or auxilia; apparatus necessar
to iii l e the s,steai usable-for grain purposes.
OTIIERDi ECT'C.OSTS:
4 PAS I=ie ces"Cal bration Units—Predn=afv alcohol Screemrig Devices will be purchia ed to assis t
officers iii eralaanced enforcement efforts related,o DT--,I. PAS c ahb ation units are used to erislrrI acctiract
of the[1e1,°ice.
PAnting!'Dupticatiou—Cost_ inc tine the lurk sales of piper.production,print r:g an "or e1qalicaticl1 of
Inaaterrals associated l4:t:l da1l 7 grant operatiom.
LNDIRECT COSTS;
'one
PROGRAM INC:c MF:
There will be no program, nacor=ae gentrited tion.this: graiit.
0-- -35fC.,,F D71-7-0,,Tn:le
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Attachment 2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA-OMZT OF TRAP FICISAFT-7
ACCEPT.tNCE OF CONDMONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
OTS-33(Rov_09M)
APP=_,t_,,-AGL-;cY Cu115
TS GUNT NumBER
City-of Atascadero 4
The following attachments are included herein and constitive a part of this Grant Agreement:
1. OTS-3S-Pal=e 1 5. Schedule C-Quarterly Evaluation Data(when required)
2 Schedule A-Grant Description 6, OTS-33-Acceptance of Conditions,and Certifications
3. Schedule B-Detailed Budget T General Terms,Conditions, and Certifications
Estimate for Grant Costs (OTS Grant Program Manual(GPNI),Exdiibit 6A.
4. Schedule B-1-Budget GPM available on-line at www_oTs.ca_goy)
Narrative
TIEKNIS AN-D CONDITIONS
It is widerstood and agreed by the Grantee that grant funds received as a result of this Agreement are
subject to all applicable federal and state regulations governing
grants and to the following applicable
controls,te=and consideration expressed in the OTS Grant Program Manual which includes but is not
limited to--
RFPoRTs1 CLkiNES FoR REwBuRsENmENr
1. Quarterly Performance Reports and Reimbursement Claims must be submitted by the Grantee to
the Office of Traffic,Safety(OTS)by January 30,April 30,July 30, and October 30,during each
year of grant operation- The failure to timely submit complete and correct claims within sixty(60;)
days of their due dates may constitute Grantees irrevocable waiver of any right to thereafter recover
fr6m Grantor any part of those warned grant stasis which may thereafter be reallocated or rTverted
by Grantor.
2. OTS will%,�ithhold or disallcm grant payinents.,reduce or terminate grant Rind',an&or deny future
grant,finding any a Grantee fails to comply,with any applicable term or condition of this Grant
Agreement or program guidelines(GYM,Chapter 3.11). This may include,but is not limited to,
the fbllowing-
Failure to submit acceptable and timely reimbursements claims,-
Failure to submit acceptable and timely quarterly perforniance reports;
Failure to submit an acceptable and timely Schedule C.Quarterly E-vatuation Data(OTS-38y-,
applies only when a Schedule C bas been required)
Failure to comply with requirement of the Single Audit Act(GPA1,Chapter 4.11);and
3. By October 30,"continuing"grants must submit a September 30 claim and a"Titten justification to
support carrying forward the remaining grant year une.xleended funds- September 30 claims and
,.NTirten justifications,supporting the carrying fonvard of these prior year unexpended Rinds
submitted after November 30 may not be,processed and the prior claim(i:e_June,30)will be
considered the yea-end claim ui order to close out the federal fiscal year ending September 30- In
addition-these unexpended funds will be de-obligated and allocated to new,grants.
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Attachment 2
GRANT 46AL9154 2009 FED/FISCAL BASE YEAR
1 FEP.FJSCAL OPERATIONAL
90 X31-vi-Ct` 0&i}1�,5 ci�139 1 -09-sCr ]9i'1•i": ��i�^P!'�t9 i7-01-41 YF
Atae.aderu QTR.t: QTR.2 Q15q3 QTR4 TOTAL 1 aTR2 CTR3 QTR TO
GME DUI-IST-014LY
GCidtDATA POINTS
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:lest ng r=F STl
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Staff Report— Community Development Department
Update on AS 811 Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs
CaliforniaFIRST (Statewide) & Atascadero SMART Energy
RECOMMENDATION:
No Council action required; update only.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF:
This report is provided to give the Council an update on the status of Property
Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing programs also referred to as the AB 811
program. Atascadero has been involved in the development of two PACE programs:
the Statewide CaliforniaFIRST program and the Atascadero SMART Energy Program.
Consultants are currently working on these programs, however, PACE programs across
the nation have been put on hold due to federal financing issues.
DISCUSSION:
Background: Assembly Bill 811 , which was signed into law by Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger on July 21, 2008, allows municipal governments to provide long term
financing to property owners for renewable energy installations and energy efficiency
retrofits through a PACE financing program. The PACE program is meant to allow
municipal governments to provide long term financing to property owners through
financing districts. AB 811 is designed to eliminate the large upfront costs associated
with solar and energy efficiency upgrades by creating an installment plan of regularly
smaller payments.
On May 26, 2009, the Atascadero City Council authorized support for the creation of a
funding assessment district consistent with AB 811. On November 25, 2009 the City
Manager was authorized by Council to enter into a contract with Renovate America (then
PowerHouse Services) to administer the Atascadero SMART Energy program
specifically for residents of Atascadero. The pilot program is set up to provide $750,000
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in municipal bonds, which can fund approximately 30 properties for solar or energy
efficiency retrofits. A second phase of the program with additional funds may be
available to fund additional residential and commercial properties if there is community
interest.
On January 12, 2010, the Atascadero City Council authorized the City to join
CaliforniaFIRST, the Statewide AB 811 program. The pilot counties and cities
participating have been awarded $16.5 million in funds from the California Energy
Commission's State Energy Program to put together the program.
Analysis: Consultants for both programs (CaliforniaFIRST and the Atascadero Clean
Energy Program) began work in early 2010 on formation of the financing districts and
setting up funding sources for issuance of bonds for the program. The City of Atascadero
intends to offer both programs to City residents as both programs can be created at no
cost to the City of Atascadero.
Both programs are still in development. However, it appears that there will be a few key
differences between the two programs, with the primary difference being the "loading
order requirement." The CaliforniaFIRST program requires that property owners do a
percentage of energy efficiency improvements to the property prior to installing solar or
other renewable energy power. The Atascadero SMART Energy program does not plan
on including any loading order requirements, and therefore property owners may use the
funds to install solar first if they chose to do so. The programs will likely differ in
additional ways, such as the underwriting, loan qualifications requirements, and interest
rates. A breakdown of some of the foreseeable differences can be seen below.
CaliforniaFIRST v.Atascadero's SMART Energy Program
CaliforniaFIRST Atascadero SMART Energy
Eligible Measures
Loading Order Must do energy efficiency upgrades to No loading order requirements
Requirement reduce energy consumption prior to
installing solar
Energy Audit Non-testing audit for"Prescriptive Path" Audit recommended, but not required
Requirement Test-in audit for"Performance Path"
Solar Installation After 10% energy efficiency savings Immediate eligibility for solar
Max/Min $75,000/$5,000 TBD
Homeowner Requirements
Property based yes yes
debt criteria
Lien to value 1:10 TBD
Equity 20% TBD
Property types Residential/Commercial Residential only for pilot program
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FHFA Stop-work
PACE financing for energy efficiency improvements are designed to be repaid through
special assessments added to property owner's property tax bills. The assessments
are senior liens, which take precedence over an existing mortgage in the case of a
foreclosure.
On May 5, 2010, mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued a letter stating
that Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac mortgage loans shall retain their first lien status. On July 6,
the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) codified this assertion with a follow-up
letter expressing that PACE loans are in violation of FHFA standard mortgage contracts.
The FHFA said that PACE loans presented "unusual and difficult risk management
challenges" for lenders, servicers and mortgage securities investors in a "fragile
housing finance market." Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac either own or guarantee about
half of all U.S. mortgages, and therefore, this decision effectively suspended many
PACE efforts across the country. FHFA's position has effectively made it impossible for
residential PACE financing to move forward at this time.
There has been a large response to FHFA's hold on PACE programs. In July, Attorney
General Jerry Brown filed a lawsuit against the FHFA, claiming the agency's actions are
severely holding back California's green economy. He also asserts that the FHFA
needs to recognize PACE assessments as tax increments rather than liens. Senator
Barbara Boxer and Congressman Mike Thompson have introduced legislation that
would require lenders to adopt new underwriting standards that support PACE financing
programs by respecting states' authority to secure assessments with a first lien.
The CaliforniaFIRST program had been expected to launch in fall 2010, and the
Atascadero SMART Energy program had planned to be begin accepting applications by
February 2010. However, due to the lending complications that have emerged in recent
months, launch dates will be delayed until the issues are worked out at the Federal
level. Both programs will be highly publicized throughout the City once the issues have
been resolved, and the public will receive notification when the programs are ready to
accept applications.
Conclusion: The City of Atascadero has been working with AB 811 consultants in the
creation of two PACE programs to offer to property owners within the City limits. There
will be a few key differences between the two programs, including the "loading order
requirement," underwriting, loan qualifications requirements, and interest rates.
PACE programs across the nation have been put on hold due to Federal financing
issues. Mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued a letters stating
PACE loans are not allowed to be senior liens, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency
(FHFA) followed-up by affirming that PACE loans are in violation of FHFA standard
mortgage contracts. The FHFA's position has effectively made it impossible for
residential PACE financing to move forward at this time. Numerous efforts are being
made throughout the State and Country to move the PACE program forward. The two
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programs which the City of Atascadero had planned to participate in are currently on
hold, but plan to restart once the issues at the Federal level have been resolved.
Resources
For more information regarding the CaliforniaFIRST and its implementation in San Luis
Obispo County, contact:
• Trevor Keith, SLO County Energy Program Coordinator: (805) 781-1431
• www.californiafirst.org
For more information regarding Atascadero SMART Energy Program, contact:
• Callie Taylor, City of Atascadero Associate Planner: (805) 470-3448
• www.renovateamerica.com
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no cost to the City for either program. Minimal staff time is required to
maintain contact with consultants and work with the public on the programs.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 — Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Letters
Attachment 2 — LA Times article
Attachment 3 — CaliforniaFIRST informational handout
Attachment 4 — SMART Energy Program handout
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Attachment 1: Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Letters
Lender Letter LL-2010-06 May 5, 2010
TO: All Fannie Mae Single-Family Sellers and Servicers
Property Assessed Clean Energy Loans
Fannie Mae has received a number of questions from selter-servicers regarding government-
sponsored energy loans, sometimes referred to as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
loans- PACE loans generally have automatic first lien priority over previously recorded
Tnortgages. The terms of the Fannie Maelfreddie Mac Uniform Security instruments prohibit
loans that have senior lien status to a mortgage. As PACE programs progress through the
experimental phase and beyond, Fannie Mae will issue additional guidance to lenders as may
be needed from time to time.
Fannie Mae supports energy-efficiency initiativess, and is willing to engage With federal and state
agencies as they consider sustainable programs to facilitate lending for energy-efficiency home
retrofits,while preserving the status of mortgage loans originated as first liens_
Questionsshould be directed to ResourcF, Centen5fanniemae.com with the subject line
'PACE." Lenders may also wish to consult with their federal regulators,. who share concerns
about PACE programs.
Marianne E.Sullivan
Senior Vice President
Single-Family Chief Risk Officer
Lender Letter LL-2010--05 Page 1
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Attachment 1: Fannie Mae S Freddie Mac Letters
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Industry Letter
TO:Freddie Mar-Sellev'SerSicers May 5,2010
SUBJECT:First I ien Mortgage;and Energy Efficient Loans
Se-, al states have recently enacted lawn that authorize localities to create new energy efficient loan
programs that geneerally rely on the placement of a first pricaity lien to secure energy efficient home
improi-ements. Ptogrammxs under these lags are sometimes referred to as Energy Loan Tax
se t Progaaru:s or Pr crpemrem d(--lean Esaergu prog ax=,. Freddie Mae has begun to
receive questions about thee new ever-- loan- grams
The purpose of ibis Iudustry Letter i;to remind Seller>`SerS-icer s tLat ami energy-related lien may not
be senior to any Mortgage deli-,-ered to Freddie Mac_Seller.'Serace s should determine swhed wx a
state or locality in which they originate mortgages has an energy loan prograrmm,and whether a first
priont) lien is permitted_ Freddie Mac will provide additional guidance in the e-;,msit that these
energy loan prograim nun-e beyond the e3Ter ine t.al stage.
Freddie Mae supports the goal of encoura ging responsible financing of energy,efficient and
renewable energy home inxpro-tmnients. 'We cantinue to sworls,uith federal and state agencies and
with Seller"Sersicers on in tia ves fox-developing workable energy retrofit pro,_-rjrr3s.
CONCLUSION
Please contact sow Freddie Mac representative or call(800)FF—T-DDIE if you ha-*e any quer-tions_
Seller'Serviceis may also wish to contact their federal regulators,who share concerns about energy
liens.
Sincere/?€,
Patricia J.McClung
Vice Pie-ident
Offefines Nbmazement
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Attachment 2: LA Times Article
California seeks to lift federal block on energ-y-save r program
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JUIV 14, 2020 By Tiffany Hsu.Los_Aiigeles Tinles
California is suing the federal government to stop it from derailing pro,g,ram thatallov,-s homem,-ners to finance
solar panels and other enern'-saving 1111provel-nents through their properih.tax bills.
_A.ttv.Gen.Jerry Brown on Wechlesdav filed suit in federal court in Oakland against Fannie.Mae,Freddie-Mac and
their regulator agency.the Federal Housing Finance Agency,-,%-hich have effectively shut dovai the financing vehicle
ill California.
The Property Assessed Clean Energy program,lulowilas PACE,was pioneered in Berl.eley.The program makes it
affordable for honleovaiers to invest in enern- -efficiency by allowin,them to pay in installments over a decade or
more. Local governments raise money through bonds.then lend it to homeowners who use it to pill,chase equipment
such as solar panels.which call cost tens of thousands of dollars.The hoineowners then repay the funds through
,special assessments added to their propel t,%-bills.The assessment are senior liens,which take precedence over in
existing mortgage in the case of a foreclosure.
PACE has been hailed bY clean-ener.*-advocates and community leaders as a way to speed the adoption of solar and
other technologies to help fight global warining.Homeowners have lauded it for making solar energpt_;�-steins
affordable and helping thein slash their energy bills.'nie Obama administration has devoted more than 815o million
in:stimulus nionev to the effort natic,imide.
But on Juh-6.the Federal Housing Finance Agency said that PACE loans presented"unusual and difficult rill:
management challenges"for lenders,sericers and mortgage securities investors in a"fragile housing finance
market."
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Mac either own or guarantee about 11,11f of all
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mortgage..
Calling the inovea"regulator v strangulation of the states grass-roots progralu." Broivn alle-edinthesuit that the
federal goverm-nent lead inischaracterized PACE fiends as"loans.'instead of"assessments"and improperly portrayed
the prograin as 6olating Fannie-Mae,and Freddie lAac's standard lending procedures.
The stakes are high,said Brwwn,who is the Democratic gubernatorial nominee for the fall election
California could stand to loge more than s'loo million in federal stimulus money.he said. He said San Diego's idle
PACE program.for example.has left more than loo newly trained 1vorkers i%ithout jobs virile clean-ener.g-,-
coinpanies around the state are facing layoffs.
Michael R. Pee-,--t.president of the California Public Utilities Commission.and CommissionerDian-M.Gi-ueneich sent
letters to top Ob aniaadministration officials.including TreasurY Secretiry Timothy F.Gieithner.lamenting that more
than S450 million in retrofit projects were in limbo in more than_oo communities acros S the state.
Thousands of local construction jobs and other positions are now at risk,as are other-state enerng-efficiency and lot
income programs that had been molded to work�,ith PACE,the officials said,
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SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
Atascadero City Council
Atascadero Parks & Recreation Commission
Bicycle Transportation Plan
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Special Meeting follows the conclusion of the City Council
Regular Meeting scheduled for 6:00 P.M.
City Hall, Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California
AGENDA
JOINT MEETING -- CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
ROLL CALL: City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission
OATH OF OFFICE: Newly appointed Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Mark Dariz,
will be sworn in by City Clerk Marcia Torgerson
PRESENTATION: Parks and Recreation Update
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1. Bicycle Transportation Plan
■ Fiscal Impact: Plan development costs have been absorbed by the
Community Services, Public Works and Community Development
Departments. Capital Improvement costs and other costs indicated in the
Bike Plan are not funded nor budgeted. The plan is not a spending
initiative, and does not require the City to build any of the projects
identified in the plan. The Bike Plan is a planning document that will
allow the City to be eligible for a number of State and Federal funding
opportunities. The City's ability to obtain grants and other outside
funding sources is directly linked to having an adopted Bicycle
Transportation Plan.
■ Recommendation: Council and Parks and Recreation Commission review
and comment on the Draft Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan and
provide direction as necessary. [Community Services]
PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address the legislative bodies
concerning the subject of this Special Joint Meeting, limited to three (3) minutes each.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission will
adjourn to their next regularly scheduled meetings.
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 September 28, 2010 Special Joint Meeting of the Atascadero City Council
and Parks and Recreation Commission was posted on September 21, 2010 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 21St day of September 2010, at Atascadero, California.
Victoria Randall, Deputy City Clerk
City of Atascadero
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Staff Report- Community Services Department
Bicycle Transportation Pian
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission review and comment on the Draft
Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Pian and provide direction as necessary.
DISCUSSION:
A "bike plan" is a formal planning document that works in coordination with the City's
General Plan circulation, land use, and safety elements. It identifies policies that will aid
in the continued development of a safer and more comprehensive bicycle system and
provides the guidance necessary to continue to improve infrastructure, the economic
environment and health of the community. Enhancing safety for cyclists is the most
effective way to encourage citizens to use bicycles for transportation. The plan
accounts for connections with other communities outside City boundaries as well.
Additionally, a comprehensive and approved bike plan will enable the City to access
major State and Federal funding for infrastructure grants.
While preparation of a city-wide Bicycle Transportation Plan has not been budgeted for
FY 10/11, the City Council identified preparation of a bike plan a goal in their strategic
planning sessions. Therefore, City staff has been in the process of preparing the plan
in-house, and with a team of dedicated volunteers. The Bike Plan Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) consists of:
Dan Rivoire, San Luis Obispo Bicycle Coalition
Geiska Baker, SLOCOG
Callie Taylor, City of Atascadero
David Athey, City of Atascadero
Mike Zappas, Volunteer
Len Colamarino, Volunteer
Doug Marks, Volunteer
Bill Wachtel, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Tom Zirk, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Jennifer Fanning, City of Atascadero
Brady Cherry, City of Atascadero
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The environmental review period is now open with a Negative Declaration for the plan
having been prepared by the Community Development Department.
Staff has prepared a
PowerPoint presentation which will outline the specific pI
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features, as well as identify priority projects to guide the City for the next 5 — 15 years.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Plan development costs have been absorbed by the Community Services, Public
Works and Community Development Departments. Capital Improvement costs and
other costs indicated in the Bike Plan are not funded nor budgeted. The plan is not a
spending initiative, and does not require the City to build any of the projects identified in
the plan. The Bike Plan is a planning document that will allow the City to be eligible for
a number of State and Federal funding opportunities. The City's ability to obtain grants
and other outside funding sources is directly linked to having an adopted Bicycle
T ransportation Plan.
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment A — Draft Bicycle Transportation Plan
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Acknowledgements
Atascadero City Council:
Mayor Roberta Fonzi
Mayor Pro-Tem Tom O'Malley
Council Members Ellen Beraud
Jerry Clay
Bob Kelley
Additional Thanks to: Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission
David Athey, City of Atascadero
Brady Cherry, City of Atascadero
Callie Taylor, City of Atascadero
Luke Knight, City of Atascadero
Jennifer Fanning, City of Atascadero
Len Colamarino
Doug Marks
Mike Zappas
Geiska Velasquez, SLO Council of Governments
Dan Rivoire, San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition
Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010
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Contents
1. Pian Description .................................................................................. 4
Purpose ........................................................................................................ 4
Background .................................................................................................. 4
Advantages .......................................................................................... 6
Recommendations ....................................................................................... 6
2. Infrastructure ...................................................................................... 7
Existing Infrastructure .................................................................................. 7
Proposed Improvements .............................................................................10
ShortTerm ............................................................................................................... 11
LongTerm ................................................................................................................ 11
4. Policies .............................................................................................. 14
NewDevelopment ...................................................................................... 14
Maintenance .............................................................................................. 15
Educationand Safety .................................................................................. 16
PlanUpdates .............................................................................................. 17
1. Plan Development ............................................................................. 17
Outreach .................................................................................................... 17
Relationships to Other Plans ........................................................................18
Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan:September 2010 2
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Appendices
Appendix 1: BTA Requirements ...................................................................... 20
Appendix 2: Land Use, Zoning, and Community Destinations ......................... 21
Appendix 3: Funding Sources ......................................................................... 25
Appendix 4: Bicycle and Pedestrian Commuter Estimates .............................. 29
Appendix 5: Bicycle Related Crash Statistics ................................................... 30
Appendix 6: Bicycle Facilities .......................................................................... 31
Appendix 7: Bike Parking Programs ................................................................ 39
Appendix 8: Bicycle Safety Workshops ........................................................... 42
Tables
Table 1: Existing Infrastructure and Associated Costs ....................................... 8
Table 1.1: Existing Bicycle Parking and Changing Facilities ................................ 9
Table 2: Proposed Infrastructure and Associated Costs .................................. 11
Table 3: Community Destinations .................................................................. 22
Table 4: Means of Transportation to Work ..................................................... 29
Figures
Figure 1• Existing and Proposed Facilities 12
Figure 1.1: Facilities with Bicycle Parking and Changing Facilities ................... 13
Figure 2: Community Destinations ................................................................. 21
Figure 3: City of Atascadero Land Use Diagram ............................................... 23
Figure 4: City of Atascadero Zoning Diagram .................................................. 24
Figure 5: Bike Collision Map ........................................................................... 30
Figure 6: Class I Bikeway Specifications .......................................................... 31
Figure 7: Class II Bikeway Specifications ......................................................... 32
Figure 8: Class 111 Bikeway Specifications ........................................................ 33
Figure 9: Sharrow Symbols ............................................................................. 34
Figure 10: Bike Loop Specifications ................................................................. 35
Figure 11: Examples of Channelization ........................................................... 36
Figure 12: Examples of Channelization ........................................................... 37
Figure 13: Examples of Channelization ........................................................... 38
Figure 14: Bike Boxes ..................................................................................... 39
Figure15: Peak Rack ...................................................................................... 39
Figure16: U Rack ........................................................................................... 40
Figure 17: Bike Lockers and Cages .................................................................. 40
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1. Plan Description
This section of the Bicycle Transportation Plan contains the information necessary for
decision makers and citizens to understand its scope, intent, and impacts. Those seeking
specific detail regarding Plan projects, policies, and development, may refer to sections
2, 3, and 4, respectively.
Purpose
The purpose of this Plan is to provide a blueprint for the development of a
comprehensive bicycling system that facilitates bicycle transportation by community
members, from children to seniors, both within the city of Atascadero, and to and from
neighboring cities. The Plan also aims at enhancing opportunities for recreational
bicycling, with the dual goals of encouraging recreational cycling by residents and
making Atascadero an attractive destination for tourists.
Adoption of the Bicycle Transportation Plan demonstrates that the City of Atascadero is
committed to bicycle transportation and will make the City eligible for various federal,
state and regional grants in connection cycling related projects. Beyond that, adoption
of this Plan will be an important first step in establishing Atascadero as a Bicycle Friendly
Community and obtaining recognition as a place where bicyclists are welcome and safe
on the roads.
The Bicycle Transportation Plan is not a spending initiative or program of projects. Plan
approval does not require the City of Atascadero to develop or fund projects or policies
included in the Plan.
Background
The growing interest in bicycle riding throughout the United States is evident almost
everywhere. Local and national efforts such as new bike specific development plans,
bicycle infrastructure, encouragement activities, Safe Routes to Schools program, and
the emergence of powerful regional bike organizations indicate a transition in
Americans' attitude towards cycling for transportation and recreation. The City of
Atascadero is well aware of this phenomenon and, by this Plan, is continuing the process
of positioning itself to participate in it and to take advantage of Atascadero's unique
suitability for bicycling.
The Bicycle Transportation Plan has been created through the diligent efforts of the
Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission, the San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments, the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition and citizens interested in
improving the bicycling environment in Atascadero. Without the sustained efforts of
the involved organizations and citizens, this Plan could not have been developed
(section 4).
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Atascadero stands poised to make major gains in increasing bicycle use, thanks to
several factors:
First, Atascadero already has many attributes of a bicycle-friendly community. These
include being a smaller sized community with a mild climate and diverse topography, as
well as having a population interested in health, environment, and livable
neighborhoods. Also, recreational bicycling in and around Atascadero is already popular,
which has significantly increased local bicycle ridership and the population's interest in
expanding it further.
Second, there is a history of good cycling and bikeway planning in neighboring cities and
in San Luis Obispo County. Increasing support from the surrounding community is
evidenced by the approval of bicycle master plans on the County level and in the cities
of San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Arroyo Grande, and Paso Robles. Bicycle master plans
are also currently in development in every jurisdiction in San Luis Obispo County. As
more residents cycle for recreation, more commute by bicycle as well. Consequently,
more community members than ever are advocating for improved bicycling conditions
throughout the County. In Atascadero, and other communities in the County, residents
are expressing a desire for more miles of safe bicycle lanes, bicycle boulevards, marked
bike routes and off-street paths, along with more bicycle parking, and improved
maintenance of existing facilities—all for the purpose of minimizing dangers for cyclists
and encouraging more bicycle riding.
Third, there is a political consensus favoring the encouragement of bicycling, which
translates in availability of considerable funding opportunities available for bicycle
transportation improvements. This is true on the state level, thanks to the 1994
California Bicycle Transportation Act, the establishment of the state Bicycle
Transportation Account in 1997, the 2002 Blueprint for Bicycling and Walking, and the
2007 Complete Streets Act.
Federal funding opportunities are also available, by reason of the following:
• 1990 Clean Air Act,
• 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA),
• 1991 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program,
• 1993 Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Recreational Trails Program
(RTP),
• 1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA21),
• 2005 Safe Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: a Legacy for
Users (SAFETEA-LU),
All of the laws and programs mentioned above call for renewed commitment to bicycle
travel. Already, these laws and programs are delivering over a billion dollars in bicycle,
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trail and pedestrian projects nationwide, and thousands of miles in new bicycle lanes,
sidewalks, multi-use trails and other non-motorized enhancements.
Eligibility for state and federal active transportation grant programs depends on having
an approved Bicycle Transportation Plan. For example: the City of Atascadero is
currently ineligible for any of the $7.2 million allocated annually by the State of
California's Bicycle Transportation Account, while neighboring cities with bike plans
continue to get funds to provide improvements to their infrastructure. From the Bicycle
Transportation Account alone, $64.8 million in funds have been allocated to cities
throughout California since 2001.
Advantages
Growing demand for cycling facilities, maintaining its unique small-town rural character,
the importance of promoting energy-efficient, non-polluting forms of transportation
and establishing ALascadero as a destination for active, outdoor-oriented tourists are
four important reasons for adopting a Bicycle Transportation Plan. Additionally,
encouraging bicycling and walking as transportation will help obviate increasing motor
vehicle traffic problems in Atascadero.
This Bicycle Plan can additionally enhance the enjoyment and quality of life for the
residents of Atascadero. Since walking and bicycling are some of the most popular forms
of recreational activity in the United States (with 84% walking and 46% of Americans
bicycling for pleasure), it can be extrapolated that at least 21,000 residents in
Atascadero will occasionally walk, and close to 11,500 will bicycle, purely for pleasure.
Last, but certainly not least, is the matter of safety. Improving safety for cyclists is the
single most effective way to encourage people to use bicycles for transportation and
recreation. Addressing concerns about safety through physical and program
improvements is another major advantage of the Atascadero Bicycle Transportation
Plan.
Recommendations
There are two distinct types of recommendations in the Plan: infrastructure (section 2)
and Policies (section 3). Infrastructure improvements such as new bikeways or walkways
are broken down between short/mid-term (1 to 5 years) and long-term (5 to 15 years).
These projects are designed and packaged to be feasible and competitive for external
funding sources. Policy recommendations include safety education programs, tourism
marketing and guidelines for maintenance and upgrades.
Implementing recommendations from the Plan will help establish Atascadero as a model
community for bicycling and walking in the United States. The public has cited concerns
about safety, livability, and traffic congestion of our towns and cities as the primary
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impetus to implement a Plan. Along with adult commuters and recreational riders, two
other groups have been identified as important beneficiaries of the Plan: senior citizens
and school children.
2. Infrastructure
The intention of a projects section of the plan is to provide an inventory of current
bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure throughout Atascadero and propose specific new
projects that, when completed, will facilitate active transportation and recreation. All
future physical projects included in the Plan are broken into two primary categories:
short-term (1 to 5 years) and long-term (5 to 15 years).
The majority of physical projects proposed in the Plan will fall into one of three major
categories of bicycle infrastructure. Each has its pros and cons, addresses the concerns
of different demographics, and will promote biking in a different manner. Additional
improvements to bicycle parking are also included in the projects section of the Plan.
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and stenciling.
Existing Infrastructure
Atascadero has already shown certain leadership in encouraging healthy active
transportation choices. Infrastructure projects such as share-the-road signs, bike lanes,
multi-use paths, and sidewalks exist in various locations throughout the City with special
attention paid to providing safe routes to schools, destinations, and the downtown area
(as indicated in Figure 3). Most projects have been funded through grants from the
Transportation Enhancements program, Safe Routes to School program and the San Luis
Obispo Council of Governments. Completed projects are listed in the table and figure
below (Table 1, Figure 1).
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Table 1
Existing Infrastructure and Associated Costs
Table 1 Recently Completed Projects That Include New Bicycle Facilities
Approx.
Segment From o Type of Improvement Length (mi) Year Cost*
Along the Salinas Class II Bikeway&Multi-Use
River& Union north eastern Trail Prior to
De Anza Trail Pacific Railroad Atascadero 3.5 2000
Class I Bikeway& Multi-Use
Chalk Mountain Trail Prior to
Jim Green Trail Golf Course Loop 1.3 2000
southern city Santa Barbara Prior to
EI Camino Real limit Road Class II Bike Lane Segment 2.0 2000
State Highway Prior to
EI Camino Real San Diego Road 41 Class II Bike Lane Segment 2.3 2000
San Jacinto San Anselmo Prior to
EI Camino Real Avenue Avenue Class II Bike Lane Segment 0.3 2000
Union Pacific
Olmeda Avenue/Railroad south Prior to
Traffic Way Downtown of San Jacinto Class II Bike Lane 1.1 2000
Capistrano Union Pacific Prior to
Avenue Railroad Downtown Class II Bike Lane 0.5 2000
Railroad Bridge
EI Camino Real North ECR North ECR Constructed New Bridge 0.1 2005
Graves Creek North
Bridge North Ferrocarril Ferrocarril Constructed New Bridge 0.1 2005
Santa Barbara
EI Camino Real San Diego Road Road New Bike Lanes 0.5 2007 1,100,000
Constructed New Bridge with
Lewis Ave Bridge East Mall Capistrano Bike Lanes and signage. 0.1 2007 $4,000,000
Added Class II Bike Lane
Traffic Way Entrada Via Road Striping and Signage 0.5 2007 $600,000
Added Class II Bike Lane
Traffic Way Palma North Palma South Striping and Signage 0.1 2007 $1,000,000
EI Camino Real Rosario State Route 41 Added Class II Bike Lane 0.6 2009 $1,000,000
Added Class II Bike Lane
San Andres Road Navajo Road San Marcos Striping 0.3 2009 $1,000,000
Added Class II Bike Lane
Striping, Widened Shoulder,
Santa Rosa Road US 101 Atascadero Installed Signage. 0.3 2010 $ 550,000
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Table 1.1
Existing Bicycle Parking and Changing Facilities
Table 1.1 Existing Bicycle Parking and Changing Facilities
Location Building/`Use Type Type of Bicycle Facility
Sunken gardens Public Park Bike Racks
Zoo Public Facility Bike Racks
Traffic Way Street/Intersection Bike Racks
Paloma Creek Park Public Park and Sports Fields Bike Racks
Pavilion Public Facility Bike Racks
Lake Park Public Park Bike Racks
Alvord Field Public Sports Fields Bike Racks
Atascadero Library Public Facility Bike Racks
City Hall Public Facility Bike Racks
San Benito Elementary School Bike Racks
San Gabriel Elementary
Santa Rosa Elementary
Monterey Rd Elementary
Atascadero Junior High School Bike Racks, Restrooms&Showers,
Changing Facilities
Atascadero High School School Bike Racks, Restrooms&Showers,
Changing Facilities
Chalk Mountain Community School School Bike Racks
Del Rio Continuation School School Bike Racks
Colony Park Community Center Public Facility Bike Racks, Restrooms, Changing
Facilities
San Luis Park and Ride park and ride lot Bike Lockers
(next to the freeway at Curbaril)
Santa Barbara Park And Ride. park and ride lot Bike Lockers
Rite Aid Retail Shopping Bike Racks
Tastee Freeze Restaurant/Fast Food Bike Racks
Jack in the Box
Carl's Jr.
K-man Retail (Bike Shop) Bike Racks
Colony Square Movie Theater& Retail/ Bike Racks
Restaurant
Kennedy Fitness Private Gym Bike Racks, Restrooms&Showers,
Changing Facilities
Champions Private Gym Bike Racks, Restrooms&Showers,
Changing Facilities
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Proposed Improvements
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Infrastructure projects that would increase safety and access for transportation and
recreational bicycle use are outlined in this subsection. Proposed improvements have
been identified through community feedback at public workshops, via email and direct
communication. Additional feedback from City Staff has helped identify gaps in current
infrastructure and ensure that improvements are aligned with Atascadero community
values and development priorities.
Short-term, 1 to 5 years (Table 2.1), and Long-term, 5 to 15 years (Table 2.2), timelines
break all projects in two major categories of priority. Short-term projects are those of
high priority, which could be pursued immediately, and are likely to receive grant
funding. Long-term projects are often associated with community expansion, future
improvements to bikeway connectivity, and often require greater regional funding
coordination.
Streets and Highways Code Section 831.2 requires project prioritization for bike
projects. All projects have been ranked, but ranking does not strictly dictate the order of
construction.
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Table 2.1, 2.2
Proposed Infrastructure and Related Costs
Table 2.1 Proposed Short-term improvements and AssociatedCosts
Caltrans Approximate
Segment From TO Classification Length(mi) Year Cost
State Route 41 Striping and Eastern City $200-
Signage* Western City Limits Limits Class II 6.0 1-5 612,000
EI Camino Real Class II Bike Northern City Southern City
Lane Gap Closure Projects Limits Limits Class II 1.1 1-5 $2-700,000
Designated Bike Route Beginning of Bike End of Bike $200-
Signage/Striping Routes Routes Class 1-III 20 1-5 1,000,000
End of EI Camino Real EI Camino Real City Limits Class 1 .5 1-5 1,000,000
North
Safe Routes to School
Projects
Collectors/Arterials Schools Class I-III 6 1-5 $1,000,000
*Will require Caltrans Approval
Table 2.2 Proposed Long-term Improvements and Associated Costs
Caltrans Approx. Length
Segment From To Classification (mi) Year Cost
UP RR/Sycamore
Rd. San Gabriel Road
Trail generally follows path of creek,but will Unclassified
Atascadero Creek be on public streets where necessary Multi-Use 2.7 1-10 $357,000
Stadium Park
Connector Atascadero Creek StadiumPark Class I/Multi-Use 0.3 1-10 173,000
Atascadero Lake
Atascadero Lake Trail Atascadero Lake (loop) Class I/Multi-Use 1.0 1-10 $71,400
Atascadero Road State Route 41 Santa Rosa Road Class 11 3.5 1-10 $262,500
Curbaril ROW—
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Bridge over Salinas River) Sycamore Road Class 1 0.2 1-15 1,000,000
Via Road Traffic Way Capistrano Class 11 1 1-15 500,000
Pacific Union Railroad
(RWT) San Jacinto Avenue City Limits Class I/Multi-Use 2.5 1-15 $1,700,000
Pacific Union Railroad
(RWT) De Anza Trail Loop Curbaril Avenue Class I/Multi-Use 1.1 1-15 $680,000
Safe Routes to School
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of Projects) Collectors/Arterials Schools Class 1-111 6-10 1-15 2,000,000
Cerro Alto
Cuesta Ridge Trail State Route 41/ Campground & Unclassified
Connection Eagle Ranch Cuesta Ridge Trail Multi-Use 1-15
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Eagle Ranch Trail San Rafael Road trail connection Class 1 1-15
Eagle Ranch/101 Eagle Ranch & Highway 101
Connection Atascadero Road underpass Class 1 1-15
Santa Rita Creek
Bridge EI Camino City Limits Class 1 1-15
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3. Policies
The overall goal of the Bicycle Transportation Plan is to make bicycling a safe and
convenient alternative to driving. The policies listed below will ensure that the City
continue to:
• Increase safety and livability
• Reduce bicyclist accidents
• Mitigate traffic and parking congestion
• Facilitate affordable mobility
• Attract tourists
• Encourage healthy transportation choices.
Specifically, each policy will provide the City with a blueprint to aid in the development
of a comprehensive bicycle system that facilitates active transportation by community
members, from children to seniors, both within the city of Atascadero, and to and from
neighboring cities.
New Development Policies
P1: The City shall update the Engineering Standard Specification to include bikeway
improvement standards for streets and Class I pathways including surface
materials, signage and striping.
P2 New development projects that construct, reconstruct, or reconfigure existing
roadways shall, provide bikeways as prioritized and illustrated on the Fiqure 1,
wherever feasible.
P3: Whenever new development is adjacent to a school, community center, or
commercial center, development shall include a Class I pathways to the
center/school/facility.
P4: The City shall take full advantage of current regional, State, and Federal bicycle
and pedestrian grant funding programs for bikeway projects.
P5: The Municipal Code shall be updated to require bike racks for short term and
long term bicycle parking for all commercial and multifamily residential uses with
a parking ratio consistent with the California Green Building Code.
P6: Parking lots, park and ride lots, and transit centers should, when feasible,
provide bicycle parking for commuters. The City should work with SLOCOG and
RTA to identify funds for bicycle parking.
P7: The City shall work with local schools to establish enough bike parking to
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accommodate at least 10% of the student/staff population.
P8: All future annexations shall be consistent with this plan. Review of Bicycle/
Pedestrian opportunities should be considered in City review of annexation
areas.
P9: The Bike Plan shall be consulted when assembling and updating the Capital
Improvement program.
P10: The City shall eliminate gaps in bicycle routes and prioritize route continuity.
P11: Local bikeway and trail projects shall be coordinated with regional projects
whenever possible.
P12: The City shall seek funding and coordinate with other agencies, such as SLOCOG,
San Luis Obispo County and Caltrans, to establish a bicycle route connection
from Atascadero to Templeton along the Salinas River.
P13: The City should encourage new development to include facilities for changing
and storing clothes and equipment to encourage bicycle commuting.
P14: Enhance bicycle access and travel within the Downtown.
Maintenance
P15: All Class I, II, and III bikeways shall be constructed and maintained according to
guidelines described in Appendix 6 including pavement, sign, striping and stencil
upkeep, channelization at intersections that have left or right-turn lanes crossing
Class II bikeways, bicycle detection systems at signals, bicycle friendly drainage
grates and more.
P16: The City shall ensure street sweeping maintenance is extended to include bike
lanes, such that bike facilities are maintained along with the travel lanes. Bicycle
and pedestrian pathways should be maintained as part of the City row
maintenance efforts.
- The City should encourage local cycling and service groups to aid in
maintenance or bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
- An "adopt a trail/lane" program could be implemented to provide
recognition for all maintenance related community service efforts.
- If necessary, trail maintenance programs administration may be
contracted to a local organization or bicycle advocacy group.
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Education and Safety
P17: The City shall install directional signage to assist community members in their
effort to find streets with bicycle facilities or identify locations where there is a
change in the type of facility (e.g. where a Class I ends at an intersection and a
Class II start on the other side, signage shall indicate to user what courses of
action are available to them).
P18: The City should consider the establishment of a Rack for Plaques program where
community members donate funds for the purchase of specific bike parking
racks in designated locations in exchange for special recognition on those racks
to assist in meeting bike parking requirements.
P19: All community events where over 500 attendees are expected shall provide bike
parking for at least 10% of the expected turnout.
- Temporary bike parking can typically be contracted to an outside
organization. Ex: Bike Valet services may be hired the San Luis Obispo
County Bicycle Coalition (SLOCBC) at a minimal cost to the event
organizers.
P20: The City shall work with SLO Regional Rideshare to provide Transportation
Choices Programs to City employees.
P21: The City should encourage safer cycling through Bicycle Education Workshops.
The SLOCBC currently teaches a two part series of workshops to teach adults
safe bicycle riding, provides one hour lunchtime sessions to businesses, schools
and more. The School District shall be encouraged to provide bike and
pedestrian safety programs at schools within City limits. The City may participate
in bike rodeos or assemblies, organized walk/bike to school day events, and Safe
Routes to School Activates. Collaboration with SLO Regional Rideshare, SLOCOG
Safe Routes to School, SLOCBC, PTA and other organizations should be
conducted to locate additional grant funding and volunteer support.
P22: The City should require Bicycle Confidence Workshops (offered by SLOCBC) or
another equivalent program, to all people ticketed for bicycling illegally.
P23: The City should promote proper cycling to tourists by providing safe cycling
information on the Conference and Visitors Bureau website and at the Chamber
of Commerce Building downtown.
P24: The City may work collaboratively with others to support events and programs
(ex: SLO Bike Club, The Wellness Community, USA Cycling, Amgen Tour of
California, American Hiking Society National Trail day) promoting biking, walking,
bicycle racing, and bicycle tourism in Atascadero.
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Plan Updates
P25: The Bicycle Transportation Plan shall be updated every five years.
- A stakeholder group shall be established to assist City staff with the
effort of updating Plan content and facilitating public input.
P26: Plan update shall maximize coordination between local and regional
municipalities, community organizations and the general public to include and
evaluate all issues of mutual concern.
P27: The City Public Works department shall regularly monitor bicycle related
accident levels, and seek a significant reduction on a per capita basis over the
next twenty years.
P28: The Atascadero Bicycle Transportation Plan shall be consistent with regional
plans such as the Regional Transportation Plan (2005), and local plans such as
County Bikeways Plan prepared by the San Luis County Engineering Department
(2005).
4. Plan Development
Atascadero's Bicycle Transportation Plan has been developed during spring and summer
of 2010 under the guidance of the Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission,
assisted by the Public Works department, Community Development department, and
local citizens interested in increasing active transportation opportunities in Atascadero.
Outreach
A stakeholder group of local citizens have worked to update Atascadero's 2000 Bicycle
Transportation plan with the goal of having the improved plan approved by the end of
2010. Special guidance regarding potential political hurdles, cycling encouragement
programs, and infrastructure ideas has been provided by the San Luis Obispo County
Bicycle Coalition.
In May of 2010 the Parks and Recreation Commission, with assistance from the SLO
County Bicycle Coalition, conducted a public workshop to better understand current
demand for a Bike Plan, discuss its potential benefits, and receive input regarding
specific projects and policies Atascadero residents care about most. Over 20 participants
were present at the pubic workshop. After the workshop, the stakeholder group began
moving forward with updating the content of the plan and integrating ideas for
improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
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A public hearing conducted on September 28th at a joint meeting of the Atascadero City
Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission provided additional opportunities for
public feedback before the completion of a Final Draft of the Atascadero Bicycle
Transportation Plan.
Relationships to Other Plans
As an Element of the General Plan, the Bicycle Transportation Plan has the
comprehensive scope and jurisdictional authority required to coordinate and guide the
provision of all bicycle related programs, projects and facilities affecting the City of
Atascadero. While many current planning efforts provide recommendations regarding
one element or aspect of the bicycle networks; the task of the Atascadero Bicycle
Transportation Plan is to ensure compatibility of all of these blueprints, while attending
to planning for areas of the City not already targeted by other studies. The studies or
planning efforts listed below have been reviewed and consulted, studied for
consistency, and where appropriate, folded into Atascadero's Bicycle Transportation
Plan:
City of Atascadero General Plan (2002)
The 2002 update of the General Plan addresses the planning and design of bicycle
facilities in Atascadero. It makes specific recommendations meant to improve cycling
conditions throughout Atascadero. Recommendations include: (a) a comprehensive
network of on and off road bike routes to encourage the use of bikes for commute,
recreational and other trips, (b) provide trailheads to improve access to the Salinas River
and historic De Anza Trail.
San Luis Obispo County Bikeways Plan (2005)
The San Luis Obispo County Bikeways Plan provides the blueprint for developing a
bikeway system that includes both on and off street facilities as well as support facilities
and programs throughout the unincorporated County. The Plan compliments bikeway
plans prepared by other jurisdictions by identifying key connections to existing or
planned bikeway facilities in these jurisdictions.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Transportation Plan (2005)
The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) developed by the San Luis Obispo County
Council of Governments (SLOCOG) outlines the vision for transportation in SLO County
through the year 2025. Various goals in the RTP include bicycle and pedestrian
improvements and direct communities to: create and maintain a comprehensive
interconnected, inter-county bikeway, trail and pedestrian system; pursue plans to
develop multi-use and Class I bikeways along appropriate costal frontages, and other
major recreational areas using utility, rail, and roadway Rights-of-Way and abandoned
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railroad right-of-way throughout the region; encourage the development of Class I
Bikeways that travel through or connect to scenic areas or other recreation
destinations; encourage the development of boardwalks, recreation and multi use trails,
which travel through or connect scenic areas or other destinations to promote walking
and equestrian travel where appropriate; and encourage new development proposals to
include bike racks, lockers, showers, Bike and Ride stops and safe interconnected
pedestrian paths
San Luis Obispo County Clean Air Plan (2001)
The SLO County Air Pollution Control District's Clean Air Plan recommends several
methods and options to reduce air pollution associated with vehicle miles traveled such
as: Voluntary Commute Options Program, City Transit Improvements, Regional Transit,
Bicycling and Bikeway Enhancements, and Park and Ride Lots.
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Appendices
Appendix 1:BTA requirements
To be eligible for Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA)funds, a city or county must prepare and adopt a Bicycle Transportation Plan
(BTP) that addresses items A-K in Streets and Highways Code Section 891.2. Below is the list of requirements, along with the page
number on which the requirement is met.
Requirement and Location
A. The estimated number of existing bicycle commuters in the plan area and the estimated increase in the number of bicycle
commuters resulting from implementation of the plan(p.40).
B. A map and description of existing and proposed land use and settlement patterns,which shall include, but not be limited to,
locations of residential neighborhoods,schools,shopping centers,public buildings,and major employment centers(p.21,22,23).
C. A map and description of existing and proposed bikeways(p.12).
D. A map and description of existing and proposed end-of-trip bicycle parking facilities.These shall include,but not be limited to,
parking at schools,shopping centers,public buildings,and major employment centers(p.12).
E. A map and description of existing and proposed bicycle transport and parking facilities for connections with and use of other
transportation modes.These shall include,but not be limited to,parking facilities at transit stops,rail and transit terminals,ferry docks
and landings,park and ride lots,and provisions for transporting bicyclists and bicycles on transit or rail vehicles or ferry vessels(p.12).
F. A map and description of existing and proposed facilities for changing and storing clothes and equipment.These shall include,
but not be limited to,lockers,restrooms,and shower facilities near bicycle parking facilities(p.12).
G. A description of bicycle safety and education programs conducted in the area included within the plan, efforts by the law
enforcement agency having primary traffic law enforcement responsibility in the area to enforce provisions of the Vehicle Code
pertaining to bicycle operation,and the resulting effect on accidents involving bicyclists(p.44).
H. A description of the extent of citizen and community involvement in development of the plan, including, but not limited to,
letters of support(p.14).
I. A description of how the bicycle transportation plan has been coordinated and is consistent with other local or regional
transportation, air quality, or energy conservation plans, including, but not limited to, programs that provide incentives for bicycle
commuting(p.15).
J. A description of the projects proposed in the plan and a listing of their priorities for implementation(p.II).
K. A description of past expenditures for bicycle facilities and future financial needs for projects that improve safety and
convenience for bicycle commuters in the plan area(p.9,11).
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Appendix 2:land Use,Zoning, and Community Destinations
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Table 3
List of Community Destinations
Destination Project Type Status
• San Benito Elementary Schools Complete
• Monterey Rd Elementary
• San Gabriel Elementary
• Santa Rosa Elementary
• Chalk Mountain Community
School
• Del Rio Continuation School
• Atascadero Junior High
• Atascadero High School
• Los Padres National Forest Parks & Recreation Complete
• Pine Mountain
• Chalk Mtn Golf Course
• Heilmann Grove
• Atascadero Lake Park
• Stadium Park
• Paloma Creek Park
• Heilmann Grove
• Heilmann Regional Park
• Colony Park Community Center
• Atascadero Library
• Vons & Rite Aid Center Grocery Complete
• Albertson's Center Drug Store
• Food-4-Less Center Retail
• Spencer's Center
• K-Mart Center
• Adobe Plaza
• Downtown Retail / Restaurants Complete
• Colony Square Retail/ Restaurant Under Construction
Movie Theater& Mixed Use Office & Residential
• Eagle Ranch Future Hotel, Tourist Planning App. in Progress
Mixed Use Development Commercial, Residential
• Walmart& The Annex Future Retail Planning App. in Progress
• Mission Oaks Retail Complete
• West Front Mixed Use Retail/ Restaurant CUP Approved
Business Park & Residential
• Holiday Inn Hotel Complete
• Fairfield Inn Future Hotel CUP Approved
• Meridian Office Complex Medical Complete
• Moresco Plaza Office Complete
• Home Depot Center Retail Phase I constructed
• Dove Creek Commercial Future Retail CUP Approved
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Appendix 3:Funding Sources
federal
Transportation IflhBflE5177etlt ACtiVitieS(TI)
■Interregional Transportation Improvement Program(ITIP-TE)
■Regional Improvement Program(STIP-TE)
Transportation Enhancement (TE) activities are federally funded community-based projects to expand travel choices and enhance
transportation experiences by improving cultural, historic, aesthetic and environmental aspects of transportation infrastructure. The
Transportation Enhancements program was created in 1991 by Congress to offset negative effects of highway construction projects
fragmenting communities and eliminating open space.SAFETEA-L0 significantly increased funds dedicated to the program through 2009.
An increase is assumed with next transportation bill CLEAN-TEA
The program is managed by state transportation agencies. States must set aside ten percent of its Surface Transportation Program
funds for use on TE activities. SLOCOG typically programs 5%-10%of its regular STIP shares for transportation enhancement projects
as well. TE projects are considered federal-aid reimbursement activities, meaning sponsors receive funding after expenditures have
been made. In most cases, the federal government pays 80% of the project cost, and the project sponsor is responsible for the
remaining 20%.Current regulations permit other federal funds and in-kind contributions as match.The TE funding program is directed
to community-based activities, such as bicycle facilities, historic preservation, land acquisition, environmental mitigation, corridor
enhancements,and scenic protection.This revenue stream is allocated to the region on a formula basis.
Project Eligibility.-Federal Transportation Enhancement funds are for transportation related capital improvement projects enhancing
quality-of-life, in or around transportation facilities. Projects must exceed normal transportation projects and required mitigation, and
the project must be directly related to surface transportation systems. The projects should have a quality-of-life benefit with the
greatest benefit to the greatest number of people.Projects must be within the following twelve categories:
I. Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles
2. Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists
3. Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic/historic sites
4. Scenic or historic highway programs(including tourist and welcome centers)
5. Landscaping and other scenic beautification
B. Historic preservation
7. Rehab of historic transportation facilities(including historic railroad facilities)
B. Preservation of abandoned railway corridor(including conversion/use for ped/bike trails)
9. Control and removal of outdoor advertising
10. Archaeological planning and research
II. Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff and reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality
while maintaining habitat connectivity
12. Establishment of transportation museums
The federal criteria have been used exclusively since the California Transportation Commission(CTC)abolished the State Transportation
Enhancement Activities (TEA) Program in 2002. For the State's share, districts are encouraged to add enhancements to regular
transportation projects rather than create stand-alone transportation enhancement projects. Administered through SLOCOG,
competitive funding is programmed during biannual STIP Programming.
Safe RLIL&S to school Program(SINS)
The Safe Routes to School Program(SRTS)is to increase the number of children in grades K-8 walking or biking to school by removing
the barriers that currently prevent them from doing so.Barriers include lack of infrastructure or inadequate infrastructure that poses
a safety hazard, or lack of outreach programs that promote walking/bicycling through education and encouragement for children,
parents,and the community.
Project Eligibility.•Eligible projects fall under the category of infrastructure (capital improvements), or non-infrastructure (education,
encouragement, enforcement). Infrastructure projects must be located within a two-mile radius of a grade school or middle school.
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Eligible applicants include state, local and regional agencies. Non-profit organizations, federally recognized Native American Tribes,
school districts, hospitals and public health departments can partner with state, local and regional agencies as their responsible
applicants.Administered through Caltrans Local Assistance Competitive Federal funding cycle complete. Future funding cycle structure
unknown.Additional information found at:http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/saferoutEs/saferoutes.htm
highway Safety Improvement Program(HSIP)
This new Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), under SAFETEA-LU,replaces the Hazard Elimination Safety Program (HES).The
new program provides a transition period that allows States to fund projects that were eligible under the old HES Program until such
time that an annual 5 Percent Report,describing no less than 5 percent of public roadway locations with the most severe safety needs,
and a Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) have been developed and implemented by the State.The intent of HSIP is to significantly
reduce public roadway fatalities and serious injuries.The emphasis will be at locations that are data and strategically driven.
Pn#rtfilglhiiity.-For a project to be eligible for HSIP funds,the project must be on any public road, publicly owned bicycle,pedestrian
pathway, or trail. Projects must identify a specific safety problem that can be corrected or be improved substantially. Administered
through Caltrans Local Assistance.
See http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/hsip.htm
lRecreational Trai&
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds annually for recreational trails and trails-related projects.The Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) administer the RTP. The Department's Office of
Grants and Local Services administer non-motorized projects and the Department's Office of Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division
administers motorized projects.See http://www.parks.ca.gov/defauIt.asp?page_id=24324
State
State Transportation Improvement Prggram
These funds are not historically used for bicycle specific improvements,except in the case of STIP TE—regional 6 local projects only
(see Fed TE information above)
lnterregionalTransportation Improvement Program(lTIP)
These funds are not historically used for bicycle specific improvements, except in the case of ITIP-TE projects.These funds are for
Transportation Enhancements of Statewide significance such as the De Anza Trail,Atascadero-Templeton Connector,etc.
Transportation 9eVe18p177ent,4ct(TDA)
Approved by the Legislature in 1971,the Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act or SB 325 created the Transportation Development Act(TDA).This law
provides funding for transit and non-transit purposes complying with Regional Transportation Plans. TDA established the Local
Transportation Fund (LTF), and the State Transit Assistance(STA) Fund. Providing certain conditions are met, counties with population
under 500,000(according to the 1970 Federal census)may also use the LTF for local streets and roads,construction and maintenance.
The STA funding can only be used for transportation planning and mass transportation purposes. Project Eligibility:TDA funds a wide
variety of transportation programs, including planning and program activities, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, community transit
services,public transportation,and bus and rail projects.
State 98S Tax Subventions
Also known as Highway User Tax Act (HUTA) subventions, Counties currently receive 3.23-cents of the 18-cents gas tax, equal to
approximately $500 million annually.These funds are used at the jurisdictions' discretion for transportation projects, including bike
facilities.Current state budget deliberations include proposals that eliminate the local share of Highway User Tax Act(HUTA,also known
as Gas Tax)in FY 2009-10 and FY
2010-I1,
Bicyc%Transportation Account(formerly BLA)
The Bicycle Transportation Account Program (BTA) provides State funds for city and county projects that improve safety and
convenience for bicycle commuters.The Bicycle Facilities Unit(BFU)in the Division of Local Assistance and the District Local Assistance
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Engineers(OLAE)administer the BTA Program.
Program thi ibi/ity.-Cities and counties are eligible to apply for BTA funds.To be eligible for BTA funds,a city or county must prepare and
adopt a Bicycle Transportation Plan that complies with Streets and Highways Code Section 891.2 and has been approved by the
appropriate Regional Transportation Planning Agency and Caltrans. Project Categories BTA projects may include but are not limited to,
the following:
■ New bikeways serving major transportation corridors
■New bikeways removing travel barriers to potential bicycle commuting
•Secure bicycle parking at employment centers,park-and-ride lots,rail and transit terminals,and ferry docks and landings
■Bicycle-carrying facilities on public transit vehicles
■Installation of traffic control devices to improve the safety and efficiency of bicycle travel
■Elimination of hazardous conditions on existing bikeways
■ Planning
• Improvement and maintenance of bikeways competitive funding cycle announced in October. Additional information found at:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/bta/btawEbPagD.htm
fnviroameatal Enhance m e n t and Mitigatiaa Program(fEM)
The Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation program was established by the 3Legislature in 1989.It offers a total of$10 million each
year for grants to local, state, and federal governmental agencies and to nonprofit organizations for projects to mitigate the
environmental impacts caused by new or modified state transportation facilities.
Eligible projects must be directly or indirectly related to the environmental impact of the modification of an existing transportation
facility or construction of a new transportation facility.Projects funded under this program must provide environmental enhancement
and mitigation over and above what is otherwise called for under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In funding the
program,an attempt is made to
A-31 maintains a 40/GO North/South split between California's 45 northern and 13 southern counties.Caltrans administers the approved
grant agreements,and grants are awarded in three categories:
• Highway Landscape and Urban Forestry -- Projects designed improve air quality through the planting of trees and other suitable
plants.
•Resource Lands--Projects for the acquisition,restoration,or enhancement of watersheds,wildlife habitat,wetlands,forests,or other
natural areas.
■Roadside Recreational--Projects for the acquisition and/or development of roadside recreational opportunities.
Additional information at:http://resources.ca.gov/eem/
Petro%am Vialatian fscrowAccoant
Grant opportunities from this fund are available through the Bicycle Facilities Unit(BFU)of Caltrans in the form of BTA grants.
Office of Trak safety 6r317ts(OTs)
Competitive Grants issued by the Office of Traffic Safety on a regional/local level. Search for Local grant information on the website at:
http://www.ots.ca.gov/Grants/defauIt.asp
Safe 17attes to school Program
Assembly Bill (AB) 1475 (Soto — 1999) called for Caltrans to establish and administer a program to fund bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure improvements for children in grades K-12 using federal transportation funds. Senate Bill (SB) 10 was later enacted to
extend the sunset date of the program from January I, 2002 to January I, 2005. Subsequently SB1087 was signed by Governor
Schwarzenegger to extend the program for three more years. In 2007, AB 57 was enacted which eliminated dedicated funding and
required that funds compete against other safety programs in the annual State Budget process.Project Eligibility:To be eligible for SR2S
funds, the project must be located on any state highway or on any local road. Projects must correct an identified safety hazard or
problem on a route that students use for trips to and from school.Up to 10 percent of the project's cost can fund a non-infrastructure
component that supports the infrastructure project.Only cities and counties are eligible to compete for funds.Competitive funding cycle
completed.Status of next funding cycle is unknown.Additional information at:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/saferoutes/saferoutes.htm
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Traffic Mitigation//mpact fees
These one-time fees may be imposed on new developments to pay for fair-share improvements and facilities required to serve it or
otherwise reduce the impacts of new developments in a community on a regional level.While a number of jurisdictions
actively collect local impact fees,to date,regional traffic impact fees have not been pursued within the San Luis Obispo region.
General Funds Jurisdictions can use General funds for bikeway improvements as outlined in their Capital Improvement Program.
sales Tax l/IC/'e8se
taca/Optian,Sa/estax.-This can be used to improve bikeways,this is up to the Jurisdiction to decide to do,promote, and prioritize funds
from.San Luis Obispo,Pismo Beach,Grover Beach,and Morro Bay passed Local Option Sales tax measures in 2006.
/?egiona/Option S.-/Es tax.Throughout California, more and more regions have turned to a more stable funding, locally-derived, source
for transportation projects. Nineteen counties(representing 85% of the population) have passed voter measures to increase the local
sales tax, most typically, by 0.5%.In 07/08,over $4.56 was generated for transportation purposes in these regions.Currently,these
measures require a 2/3rd majority vote and the funding may only be used for projects and programs in the approved Expenditure Plan.
A similar measure in the San Luis Obispo region would generate $2OM425M per year.While many of the remaining counties continue to
actively and aggressively pursue a regional option sales tax,the San Luis Obispo region has not yet made any progress.
fuel Tax increase
A Fuel Tax increase can be implemented at a regional level and provide local funding opportunities. Washoe County in Nevada recently
approved a 2-3 Cent fuel tax increase to be implemented in January 2009.
CalifOrnia CleafAirAct(CC444)-lmolementatrof funds 087766)
The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) has implemented a vehicle registration surcharge to fund various
programs necessary to implement the provisions of the California Clean Air Act of 1988.These funds may be used for the funding of
transportation projects and planning activities with air quality benefits, such as travel demand management, transit, and land use
planning.The San Luis Obispo County APED directs the use of those funds according to its adopted Clean Air Plan.
Appendix 4:Bicycle and Pedestrian Commuter Estimates
The number of cyclists and pedestrians commuting to work in Atascadero as cited in this plan are based on US Census Data from 1990
(Summary Tape File 3:STF3)and 2DOO(Summary File 3:SFS).
Due to the unavailability of more detailed information the City of Atascadero plans to coordinate with local government and non-profit
organizations to aid with additional research regarding local transportation choices. A report regarding transportation choices and
barriers to cycling and walking will be utilized in the update of the Bicycle Transportation Plan in 2015.
Table 4
Means of Transportation to Work for Workers IG years and older:
Each number indicates the total number of people using each form of transportation.
Year Total Commuters Car,Truck,Van Bicycle Walk
1990 11411 10415 91.3% 100 D.9% 240 2.1%
2000 12056 11169 92.13% 62 D.5% 175 1.5%
Change in Bicycling and Walking from 1990 to 2000:
Years Total Commuters Car,Truck,Van Bicycle Walk
199D-2DOD +645 1 +5.13% +754 +1.3% 38 D.3% 65
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Appendix 5:Bicycle Related Crash Statistics
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Appendix 6:Bicycle Facilities
Defiflitims ofC/ass Types
The following class types are consistent with Highway Design Manual specifications:
Class I:
Bikeways that provide a completely separated right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians with cross-
flows by motorists minimized. Requirements are 8 feet wide with a minimum 2 feet graded on each side making a minimum of 12-foot
wide area.See figu1-e 71below.
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Bikeways that provide a restricted right-of-way designed for the exclusive or semi-exclusive use of bicycles with through travel by
motor vehicles or pedestrians prohibited but with vehicle parking and cross-flows of pedestrians and motorists permitted.These are
lanes striped for bicycles on streets or highways and are intended for one-way bicycle travel. Lanes provide an indication to motorists
of possibility of cyclists and definition for cyclists of where to ride.These lanes provide continuity between other bicycle infrastructures.
The HDM requires a minimum of 5 feet where parking stalls are marked.On a street with no gutter the bike lane should be at least 4 feet
and 5 feet with a 2-foot gutter per HDM.See figure Ybelow.
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Class III:
Bikeways that provide a right-of-way designated by signs or permanent markings and shared with pedestrians or motorists.These are
usually preferred routes due to advantages over other routes such as high traffic or poor road surface. Sidewalks are not
recommended for Class III bikeways.Signage options shown inqi e 9include:
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Bicycle Boulevard:
A roadway shared with automobiles and bicycles similar to Class III although through traffic preference is given to bicyclists. Example
might be pilings at cross streets that allow bicycle traffic to flow while automobile traffic is diverted.
Sharrows:
As noted in fipure/0,a sharrow represents a roadway shared with automobiles where there is insufficient width for a striped bike lane.
SHARROWS, also known as shared lane markings, are on-street legends that reinforce the existing rules of the road. They are not
separate bike lanes: a motorist can still drive over the sharrows. Motorists should expect to see and share the lane with bicyclists.
Sharrows indicate to bicyclists the best place to ride in the lane sharrows are typically used in locations where the roadway width is not
adequate to provide dedicated bike facilities or on downhill lanes where bicyclists might travel similar speed as motor vehicles.
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for a bicyclist to behave in traffic is similarly to a vehicle. Because of this, markings.on the road, as shown in figures//-/3 direct
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Short Term Bike Parking:
Short-term parking includes racks on sidewalks, in parking lots, and at special events. Below are examples of racks. A "racks with
plaques"program can be used to increase public bike parking at minimal cost to the City.
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long-term bike amenities include showers,changing rooms,and/or indoor bike parking.These services can be provided by an employer
or can be a private enterprise such as Bike Station,a company that provides services and parking for a fee.See examples of long term
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Bike Valet Parking
The Bike Valet is a volunteer run bike parking service provided by the EL0 County Bicycle Coalition aimed at making it easier for people
to pedal to community events, it works just like a coat check. Upon arrival, each rider is given a claim check tag matching the number
allocated to their bike. Their bike is carefully parked in the secure lot for the duration of the event. When they wish to retrieve their bike
they simply hand our volunteers their claim check tag and the bike is returned with ease.
With over 15,000 bikes parked the Coalition's volunteers are experts at protecting your bikes. If you forget to pick it up we will lock it to
a bike rack,sign feature,or in our storage space with a standard bicycle cable lack and may be subject to a storage fee.
Appendix B: Bicycle Safety Workshops
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The SLB County Bicycle Coalition has a variety of workshops designed to meet the needs of all types of community members.
STREET SKILLS WORKSHOP
In this workshop you will learn how to take on the road with confidence. Learn simple yet innovative techniques to ride safely, get
noticed,and gain the respect of motorists.Find out the typical scenarios that usually lead to a crash and how to avoid them.Learn about
your legal rights on a bike.We'll then take it on the road where you'll get to put your new techniques to immediate use, such as how to
negotiate an intersection and how to take charge around all of those cars.We guarantee that after you leave this workshop you'll feel
more empowered about taking on traffic.Workshop duration:4.5 hours
RIDE RIGHT WORKSHOP
Get more in-depth training on bicycling in traffic.Learn how a simple thing like lane positioning can make a big difference in how you are
treated in auto traffic.Beyond that,we'll show you basic road mechanics like how to change a flat, adjust your brakes, and even adjust
your gears.Workshop duration:5 hours
BROWN BAG SEMINAR
Interested in having a presentation on bicycling at your place of business, club,or community group? Our one-hour seminar is a great
way to introduce bicycling to your friends or colleagues.
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