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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
City Hall
Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California
City Council Closed Session: 5:30 p.m.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 p.m.
1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT
2. COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Save Atascadero v. City of Atascadero, et al.
San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No. 128230
4. CLOSED SESSION -- ADJOURNMENT
5. COUNCIL RETURNS TO CHAMBERS
6. CLOSED SESSION -- REPORT
REGULAR SESSION — CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant
ROLL CALL: Mayor O'Malley
Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant
Council Member Fonzi
Council Member Kelley
Council Member Moreno
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
PRESENTATION:
1. Presentation and Overview of Blades on Ice by Owner Derek Ehinger
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. City Council Special Meeting / Strategic Planning Draft Action Minutes —
January 25-26, 2013
■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Special Meeting /
Strategic Planning Draft Action Minutes of January 25-26, 2013. [City
Clerk]
2. City Council Draft Action Minutes — February 12, 2013
■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes
of December February 12, 2013. [City Clerk]
3. City Council Special Meeting Draft Action Minutes — February 19, 2013
■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Special Meeting
Draft Action Minutes of December February 19, 2013. [City Clerk]
4. January 2013 Accounts Payable and Payroll
■ Fiscal Impact: $2,798,055.58.
■ Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable,
payroll and payroll vendor checks for January 2013. [Administrative
Services]
5. Aggressive Animal Ordinance
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council adopt on second reading, by title only, the
Draft Ordinance adding Section 4-1 .121 to Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the
Atascadero Municipal Code, creating an infraction offense for owners of
menacing and aggressive animals. [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. Comments made during Community Forum
will not be a subject of discussion. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for
Community Forum, unless changed by the Council. Any members of the public who
have questions or need information, may contact the City Clerk's Office, between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 470-3400, or mtorgerson@atascadero.org.)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Title 9 Planning and Zoning Text Amendment - PLN 2012-1444 / ZCH
2012-0167 (City of Atascadero)
■ Ex Parte Communications:
■ Fiscal Impact: There are no known fiscal impacts to the City at this time.
Additional permit and business license revenue may be derived by
applicants wishing to open new indoor recreational business here in the
City.
■ Recommendation: Planning Commission Recommends.-
City
ecommends.City Council introduce the Draft Ordinance for first reading, by title only, to
approve PLN 2012-1444 (Zone Text Change ZCH 2012-0159) based on
findings [Community Development]
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. PLN 2010-1361 - Toolbox & GHG Reduction Measure Review - Central
Coast Greenhouse Gas Reduction Planning & Local Climate Action
Plan
• Fiscal Impact: Based on the measures selected by the Planning
Commission, it would require two to three full time staff to implement the
Climate Action Plan. However, due to existing budget constraints, the
City does not intend to hire additional staff to complete these measures.
If a Climate Action Plan is adopted by the City Council, the work load
would be distributed across several departments (primarily Community
Development and Public Works) and existing City staff would be
responsible for implementing the actions identified.
■ Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends:
City Council review the greenhouse gas reduction measures which were
selected, modified and added by the Planning Commission, and include
those measures in a draft Climate Action Plan for the City of Atascadero.
[Community Development]
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: (On their own initiative, Council
Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities.
Council Members may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take
action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. The Council may
take action on items listed on the Agenda.)
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (The following represent standing committees.
Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary):
Mayor O'Malley
1. City / Schools Committee
2. County Mayors Round Table
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
4. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
5. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant
1. City / Schools Committee
2. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
3. Community Action Partnership of SLO County
4. League of California Cities — Council Liaison
Council Member Fonzi
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
3. Oversight Board for Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment
Agency of Atascadero
4. SLO Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) - alternate
Council Member Kelley
1. Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Committee
2. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
3. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC)
4. Homeless Services Oversight Council
Council Member Moreno
1. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board
2. City of Atascadero Finance Committee (Chair)
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.
I, Victoria Randall, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury that
the foregoing agenda for the March 12, 2013 Regular Session of the Atascadero City Council was
posted on March 5, 2013, 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 5th day of March, 2013, at Atascadero, California.
Victoria Randall, Deputy City Clerk
City of Atascadero
City of Atascadero
WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. unless there is a
Community Redevelopment Agency meeting commencing at 6:00 p.m. in which event the Council meeting will commence
immediately following the conclusion of the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council meetings will be held at
the City Hall Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero. Matters are considered by the Council in the order of
the printed Agenda. Regular Council meetings are televised live, audio recorded and videotaped for future playback.
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information (470-3400).
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file
in the office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection during City Hall business hours at the Front Counter of
City Hall, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, and on our website, www.atascadero.org. An agenda packet is also
available for public review at the Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Road. Contracts, Resolutions and Ordinances will be
allocated a number once they are approved by the City Council. The minutes of this meeting will reflect these numbers.
All documents submitted by the public during Council meetings that are either read into the record or referred to in their
statement will be noted in the minutes and available for review in the City Clerk's office.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting
or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Manager's Office or the City Clerk's Office, both at (805)
470-3400. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in
assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Under Agenda item, "COMMUNITY FORUM", the Mayor will call for anyone from the audience having business with the
Council to approach the lectern and be recognized.
1. Give your name for the record (not required)
2. State the nature of your business.
3. All comments are limited to 3 minutes.
4. All comments should be made to the Mayor and Council.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other
individual, absent or present
This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Council's attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will be
allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Council). If you wish to use a computer presentation to support
your comments, you must notify the City Clerk's office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Digital presentations must
be brought to the meeting on a USB drive or CD. You are required to submit to the City Clerk a printed copy of your
presentation for the record. Please check in with the City Clerk before the meeting begins to announce your presence
and turn in the printed copy.
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code)
Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Mayor will identify the subject, staff will give their
report, and the Council will ask questions of staff. The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is open and
will request anyone interested to address the Council regarding the matter being considered to step up to the lectern. If
you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
1. You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Mayor
2. Give your name (not required)
3. Make your statement
4. All comments should be made to the Mayor and Council
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other
individual, absent or present
6. All comments limited to 3 minutes
The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be
heard by the Council.
ITEM NUMBER: A- 1
DATE: 03/12/13
Am
Atascadero City Council
Strategic Planning 2013-15
e v January 25 and 26, 2013
11 A
Celebrating our Centennial
and
Positioning for the Future
DRAFT MINUTES
Goals
❑ Develop Goals for 2013 — 15
❑ Review City's financial condition and policies
❑ Continue to build trust and improve working relationships
❑ Review specific Council policies and provide direction
❑ Have Fun!
Friday evening - 5:00 p.m.
Call the meeting to order and Welcome — Mayor
Mayor O'Malley called the meeting to order at 5.00 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the
Council's Strategic Planning Workshop.
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Kelley, Moreno, Fonzi, Mayor Pro Tem
Sturtevant, and Mayor O'Malley
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Administrative Services Director
Rachelle Rickard, Community Development Director Warren Frace,
Public Works Director Russ Thompson, Police Chief Jerel Haley,
and Fire Chief Kurt Stone.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke during Community Forum: Vic Montgomery.
Mayor O'Malley closed the PUBLIC COMMENT period.
COUNCIL WORKSHOP — STRATEGIC PLANNING:
Purpose and roles:
City Manager McKinney reviewed the agenda and explained what everyone should expect
from the next two days.
Introductions:
The City Council and staff introduced themselves and answered the
following:
• Tell us a little about yourself.
• What are you passionate about?
• How do you make decisions and what changes your mind?
• What is the best way to communicate with you?
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Teambuilding/ Communications Exercise:
The City Council and staff participated in personality testing to compare their styles of
communication.
Review Mission Statement:
The City Council reviewed the City's mission statement and decided it continued to
reflect their goals:
The City of Atascadero is committed to building community
by fostering an outstanding quality of life with excellent public service,
stewardship of the environment, preservation of our heritage
and promotion of economic prosperity.
The City Council:
The City Council held a discussion about what the City's role is:
• Serve the public
• Protect against government invasion
• Build community
• Be involved with the community
• Ensure quality of life
• Maintain strong relationships with the community
Celebrate!!
Mayor O'Malley adjourned the Strategic Planning Workshop at 7:51 p.m. to tomorrow,
Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.
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Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Welcome — Mayor
Mayor O'Malley called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Kelley, Moreno, Fonzi, Mayor Pro Tem
Sturtevant, and Mayor O'Malley
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Administrative Services Director
Rachelle Rickard, Community Development Director Warren Frace,
Public Works Director Russ Thompson, Police Chief Jerel Haley,
and Fire Chief Kurt Stone.
Public Comment:
The following citizens spoke: Linda Hendy, Grigger Jones, Vic Montgomery, Mr.
Wilson, Mike Stornetta, Brian Weston.
Mayor O'Malley closed the PUBLIC COMMENT period.
What is going well with the City?
The City Council discussed what is going well with the City and listed the following:
• Galaxy Theater
• New Hotel
• Positive Image
• Downtown
• Cooperation/Positive Energy
• Rite Aid Refurbishment
• City Hall/Centennial
• Non-Controversial/Positive Events
• Public Participation
• Transit Center
• Library
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• Women's Conference
• Wayfinding Signs
• Homeless Shelter
• Promotions Program
• Design Review Committee
• Community Volunteers
• Disaster Response Trailer
• Police Outreach
• Lighthouse Program
• Productive/Proactive, united community
• Lake Park/Memorial
• Involved Citizens/Groups
• Staff support Council Goals
• Centennial Events
• Town — More Attractive:
0 41/101 Interchange
o Lewis Avenue Bridge
o Downtown
• CERT Teams
• Public/Private Partnerships
Expectations
The City Council discussed expectations and listed the following:
• Expectations of the Mayor
o Face of City
o Ambassador
o Cheerleader
o Part of the Team
o Share info from Boards, etc.
o Concise, well run meetings
o Respect disagreement
o Mayor to lead on hot issues
o Limit dialogue with public consistently
o More public communications:
■ Newspaper columns
■ Centennial theme
■ Interpret complex issues to public
o Accessibility to the Community
o Professionalism
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• Expectations of One Another
o Ambassadors
o Team
o Share information from boards/etc.
o Be concise at meetings
o Disagree respectfully
o Allow Mayor to take lead
o Flexibility
o Improve communication w/City (Monthly news article)
o Remain accessible
o Professionalism
o Neutral face
What is not going so well with the City?
The City Council discussed what is not going so well with the City and listed the
following:
• Stress
• Stadium Park under-utilized
• Can't do everything — prioritize
• Downtown Parking
• Affordable Housing Policy
• Rural Road Maintenance
• Flexible Zoning Rules —Allow good projects
• Not communicating to Public effectively
• Transients/Homeless
• Businesses Closing
• State Mandates/Loss of Local Control
• Regulation/Ordinance issues:
o Fence Heights
o Setbacks
o Signs
• Not getting credit for Accomplishments
• Community not involved/educated in processes
• New Development regulations
• Septic regulations from State — costs to public
• Better connects to Sacramento
• Expectations of staffing levels vs. Goals of Council
• Equipment support for goals
• We don't celebrate our successes
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Budget Policies:
The City Council reviewed current policies and were asked to make any necessary
changes. Staff also asked the Council to articulate a position for the two year budget
concerning the following:
o Use of reserves
o Staffing
o Other revenue strategies
o Priority budget areas
The City Council discussed budget policies and the budget.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to prepare a report
on our volunteer program including a list of volunteers.
There was Council consensus to have the Finance Committee
keep in mind how to better inform the public on Finance issues.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to bring to a future Council agenda a
report on the options and costs associated with setting a policy to increase the
City's benefit percentage regarding annexation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke: Tim Alvord, Grigger Jones.
Mayor O'Malley closed the PUBLIC COMMENT period.
Council Issue List
The City Council reviewed the list of Issues they had assembled for this meeting and
discussed the following additional issues:
Hot Spots:
The City Council listed the Hot Spots in the City:
Moving Ahead
1. WalMart
2. Home Depot
3. Colony Square
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Potentials
4. Hoff property
5. DeCou property
6. Montecito
7. Kmart
Image of the City:
Mayor O'Malley appointed Council Member Moreno to work with the Chamber on ideas
to bring back to the City Council.
Parks & Recreation Commission:
The City Council discussed the future of this Commission.
There was Council consensus to suspend the Parks & Recreation Commission
meetings until further notice.
Commissioners will remain on the Commission
and be included in City functions, such as the Centennial events.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to bring to a future City Council
meeting an ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding Planning
Commissioners' terms, making them all two-year terms.
Downtown Parking
The City Council asked that the existing Parking Study be re-circulated.
Jr. High
The City Council asked for an update from the School District at a future City Council
meeting.
Local Sales Tax
The City Council stated they may be interested in discussing this issue in 2014.
Remote Caller Bingo
The City Council agreed that if this issue can be included with other Zone changes, then
do so. Otherwise, it is up to the interested party to pursue.
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RV Park
The City Council asked that staff review the City's options.
Scavenging Ordinance
The City Council agreed to have staff bring this to the Council.
City Council Theme
The City Council agreed that the theme for 2013 is the Centennial. They also
suggested that the City request participation from the billboards owner to include
information about the Centennial on the billboards this year.
Homeless
The City Council suggested that the City ask the Chamber for assistance from
businesses that enable transients.
Public Comment:
The following citizens spoke: Al Fonzi, Bill White, Jim Harrison.
Mayor O'Malley closed the PUBLIC COMMENT period.
Council Member Kelley stated that the Atascadero State Hospital (ASH) Board wants to
write a letter to staff expressing their concern for employee safety, and asked for City
Council consensus for him to sign the letter.
There was Council consensus to authorize Council Member Kelley
to sign the letter from the Board of ASH to their employees
expressing the Board's concern for the employees'safety.
Prioritize Goals:
The City Council agreed on the following goals:
1. Develop the Atascadero Lake, Park, Zoo, and Veterans Memorial as the
community's event center.
2. Strengthen the City Council's communication with the public.
3. Work towards common sense regulation and reform.
4. Promote environmental stewardship.
5. Pursue economic development opportunities.
6. Maintain public safety as a community priority.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke: Dean Pericic.
Mayor O'Malley closed the PUBLIC COMMENT period.
Celebrate!
Mayor O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C.
City Clerk / Assistant to the City Manager
The following exhibits are available for review in the City Clerk's office:
Exhibit A—Communication Strategies
Exhibit B—2013— Fiscal Policies
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ITEM NUMBER: A- 2
DATE: 03/12/13
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CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
City Hall
Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California
City Council Closed Session: 5:30 p.m.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 p.m.
Mayor O'Malley announced at 5:30 p.m. that the Council is going into Closed Session.
1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT - None
2. COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Save Atascadero v. City of Atascadero, et al.
San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No. 128230
Atascadero City Council
Draft Action Minutes of February 12,2013
Page 1 of 9
ITEM NUMBER: A- 2
DATE: 03/12/13
4. CLOSED SESSION -- ADJOURNMENT
5. COUNCIL RETURNS TO CHAMBERS
6. CLOSED SESSION -- REPORT
City Attorney Pierik announced that there was no reportable action taken.
REGULAR SESSION — CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor O'Malley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and a member of Boy Scout
Troop #111 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Kelley, Moreno, Fonzi, and Mayor O'Malley
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant
Others Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Administrative Services Director
Rachelle Rickard, Community Development Director Warren Frace,
Public Works Director Russ Thompson, Police Chief Jerel Haley,
Fire Chief Kurt Stone, and City Attorney Brian Pierik.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Council Member Kelley and seconded by Council Member
Fonzi to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation to Assistant City Manager Jim Lewis for his eight years
of dedicated service to the City
City Manager McKinney presented Jim Lewis with a plaque in appreciation for his
service to Atascadero.
Atascadero City Council
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ITEM NUMBER: A- 2
DATE: 03/12/13
2. Presentation on Photographer Joe Schwartz in honor of his upcoming
Centennial, by Cal Poly Professor, Dr. Harvey Levenson
Dr. Levenson shared a history of Joe Schwartz using PowerPoint photos and videos.
Mayor O'Malley recessed the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Mayor O'Malley reconvened the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes — January 22, 2013
■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes
of December January 22, 2013. [City Clerk]
2. December 2012 Accounts Payable and Payroll
■ Fiscal Impact: $2,977,428.92.
■ Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable,
payroll and payroll vendor checks for December 2012. [Administrative
Services]
3. December 2012 Investment Report
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council receive and file the City Treasurer's report for
quarter ending December 2012. [Administrative Services]
MOTION: By Council Member Kelley and seconded by Council Member
Moreno to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Wade McKinney gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following citizens spoke during Community Forum: Tom Lewis (Exhibit A).
Mayor O'Malley closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
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ITEM NUMBER: A- 2
DATE: 03/12/13
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Amendment to Planning Commission Terms
■ Ex Parte Communications:
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council introduce for first reading, by title only, the
draft Ordinance, amending Section 2-9.02 of the Atascadero Municipal
Code relating to the appointment of Planning Commission Members. [City
Manager]
Assistant to the City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson gave the staff report and
answered questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Donald Cross.
Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Kelley and seconded by Council Member
Fonzi to introduce for first reading, by title only, the draft
Ordinance, amending Section 2-9.02 of the Atascadero
Municipal Code relating to the appointment of Planning
Commission Members.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Naming of Bandstand at Atascadero Lake Park
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council review the City's Policy on the Naming of
Public Buildings, Parks, and other Public Facilities, and name the new
bandstand at the Atascadero Lake Park. [City Manager]
City Manager Wade McKinney gave the staff report and answered questions from the
Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
MOTION: By Mayor O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Fonzi to
name the Lake Park bandstand, "Centennial Bandstand."
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
Atascadero City Council
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ITEM NUMBER: A- 2
DATE: 03/12/13
2. New Library Advance of Impact Fees
■ Fiscal Impact: An expenditure of up to $30,000 of Library Impact Fees
funds, advanced from the Wastewater Fund, plus a minor negative
interest amount charged to the Library Expansion Facilities Fees Fund.
• Recommendations: Council:
1. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to appropriate
$30,000 in Library Impact Fees for construction of tenant
improvements in the new Atascadero Library Facility and;
2. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to remit to the San
Luis Obispo County Library the remaining outstanding amount to be
raised by the community after all other community contributions have
been accounted for, up to a maximum of $30,000. [Administrative
Services]
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Council Member
Moreno to:
1. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to
appropriate $30,000 in Library Impact Fees for construction
of tenant improvements in the new Atascadero Library
Facility and,
2. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to remit
to the San Luis Obispo County Library the remaining
outstanding amount to be raised by the community after all
other community contributions have been accounted for,
up to a maximum of$30,000.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
3. Implementation of City of Atascadero Marketing Plan
■ Fiscal Impact: The TJA Advertising and Mental Marketing plan proposal
is divided into two phases. Phase One is November 1, 2012 through
June 30, 2013 and will cost $104,000. Phase Two is July 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014 and will cost $130,000.
■ Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to implement the
City of Atascadero Marketing Plan as proposed by TJA Advertising and
Mental Marketing. [City Manager]
City Manager Wade McKinney gave the staff report and answered questions from the
Council.
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ITEM NUMBER: A- 2
DATE: 03/12/13
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Don Ritter.
Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Kelley and seconded by Council Member
Moreno to authorize the City Manager to implement the City of
Atascadero Marketing Plan as proposed by TJA Advertising
and Mental Marketing.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
4. Wastewater Treatment Plant Head-works/Bar-screen Project
Construction Award
■ Fiscal Impact: Approval of this agreement will result in the additional
expenditure of $280,000.00 of previously unbudgeted Wastewater funds
for this capital improvement project.
■ Recommendations: Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Whitaker
Construction Group Inc. in the amount of $ 516,000.00, for the
construction of a pre-screening facility at the front end of the
Atascadero Wastewater Treatment Plant; and,
2. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to use up to $20,000
of Treatment Plant Road Repair Money, currently included in the 2012-
2013 budget, to pay for project paving; and,
3. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to allocate an
additional $185,000 of Sewer Fund monies to the project to fully fund
the construction project; and,
4. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to allocate an
additional $100,000 of Sewer Fund monies to cover contingency costs
during construction. This money will only be used to cover costs
arising out of unforeseen issues that may occur during construction.
Any unused funds will revert back into the Sewer Fund; and,
5. Authorize the Public Works Director to sign a contract, the amount of
$10,421.00, with Earth Systems Pacific Inc. for materials and soil
testing services; and,
6. Authorize the Public Works Director to file a Notice of Completion at
the conclusion of construction. [Public Works]
Public Works Director Russ Thompson gave the staff report and answered questions
from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Donald Cross.
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ITEM NUMBER: A- 2
DATE: 03/12/13
Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Kelley and seconded by Council Member
Fonzi to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Whitaker Construction Group Inc. in the amount of $
515,060.00, for the construction of a pre-screening facility
at the front end of the Atascadero Wastewater Treatment
Plant; and,
2. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to use up
to $20,000.00 of Treatment Plant Road Repair Money,
currently included in the 2012-2013 budget, to pay for
project paving; and,
3. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to
allocate an additional $180,442.00 of Sewer Fund monies to
the project to fully fund the construction project; and,
4. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to
allocate an additional $100,000.00 of Sewer Fund monies to
cover contingency costs during construction. This money
will only be used to cover costs arising out of unforeseen
issues that may occur during construction. Any unused
funds will revert back into the Sewer Fund; and,
5. Authorize the Public Works Director to sign a contract, the
amount of $10,421.00, with Earth Systems Pacific Inc. for
materials and soil testing services; and,
6. Authorize the Public Works Director to file a Notice of
Completion at the conclusion of construction.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. (#4.1: Contract No.
2013-006, #4.5: Contract No. 2013-007)
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Council Member Fonzi announced that she is working on her article for the Atascadero
News' monthly City Council Corner.
City Manager McKinney stated that the Atascadero News will be running the monthly
City Council Corner on the first Friday of each month. They will need the articles
submitted one week ahead of time.
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ITEM NUMBER: A- 2
DATE: 03/12/13
Council Members committed to the following:
• Council Member Fonzi — Eagle Ranch - March
• Council Member Kelley — Homeless Issues —April
• Mayor O'Malley — Environmental Stewardship — May
• Council Member Moreno — Budget - June
Mayor O'Malley announced that he has appointed Planning Commissioners Mark Dariz
and Duane Anderson to the Design Review Committee. Their two-year terms will expire
in December 2014.
The City Council Members made brief announcements.
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mayor O'Malley
1. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) — Will be talking about food
waste recycling County wide.
2. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) — Working on cost savings on our
Transit system. The savings will be directed to the City that generates the
savings.
Council Member Fonzi
1. Air Pollution Control District — Council Member Fonzi was appointed to be
Vice-Chair this year, and will be the Chair next year.
2. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee — Their Eagle Ranch meeting
was lengthy and they listened to all public concerns and answered their
questions.
Council Member Kelley
1. Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Committee — They have budget issues
like everyone else and are concerned about the increased safety issues for
employees.
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council — Working on a sub-committee
concerning homeless under the age of 18. This is more prominent in the
south County; a survey is being conducted.
Council Member Moreno
1. City of Atascadero Finance Committee (Chair) — The Finance Committee will
be scheduling a series of meetings to prepare for the upcoming Budget
preparation.
2. League of California Cities — Council Liaison — Our regional representative for
the League was in Atascadero last week to update our community on the
State's legislative activities.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 03/12/13
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C.
City Clerk / Assistant to the City Manager
The following exhibit is available for review in the City Clerk's office:
Exhibit A— Handout by Tom Lewis
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ITEM NUMBER: A- 3
DATE: 03/12/13
SPECIAL MEETING
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
3:00 p.m.
City of Atascadero City Hall
6907 EI Camino Real, Conference Room #4
Atascadero, California
PLANNING COMMISSION
INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS
DRAFT MINUTES
Mayor O'Malley called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Kelley, Moreno, Fonzi, and Mayor O'Malley
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant
Others Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS:
1. Planning Commission
■ City Clerk recommendation. Council interview the six candidates and select,
by ballot, two citizens to serve on the Planning Commission.
The City Council discussed their options considering the fact that they are in the
process of adopting an Ordinance amending the terms of all Planning Commissioners.
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Page 1 of 2
ITEM NUMBER: A- 3
DATE: 03/12/13
There was Council consensus to interview the candidates but not vote today. At
the City Council meeting of March 26th, the City Council will terminate all
Commissioners' terms and directly appoint five members. If any of the existing
directly appointed Commissioners are not re-appointed, they will be given the
opportunity to express an interest in the at-large positions before the City Council
votes to select two citizens for these at-large positions.
The City Council interviewed the six candidates.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C.
City Clerk / Assistant to the City Manager
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ITEM NUMBER: A -4
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Staff Report a Administrative .services Department
January 2013 Accounts Payable and Payroll
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for
January 2013.
DISCUSSION:
Attached for City Council review and approval are the following:
Payroll
Dated 1/3/13 Checks # 30482 - 30102 $ 15,156.40
Direct Deposits 280,106.21
Dated 1/17/13 Checks # 30103 - 30125 17,935.07
Direct Deposits 268,430.42
Dated 1131/13 Checks # 30126 - 30151 15,699.63
Direct Deposits 244,535.66
Accounts Parable
Dated 1/1/13 - 1/31/13
Checks # 135807 - 136123
& EFTs 1215, 1219 - 1232 1,956,192.19
T®TAI~. AMOUNT $ 2,798,055.58
FISCAL IMPACT:
Total expenditures for all funds is $ 2,798,055.58
CERTIFICATION:
The undersigned certifies that the attached demands have been released for p- yment
and that funds are available for these demarids.�
Rache le Rickard, Director of Administrative Services
ATTACHMENT:
January 2013 Eden Warrant Register in the amount of $ 1,956,192.19
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listinq
For the Month of January 2013
Check Check
Number Date Vendor Description Amount
1215 01/02/2013 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTED Accounts Payable Check 56,038.53
1219 01104/2013 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT Payroll Vendor Payment 874.61
1220 01/04/2013 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTED Payroll Vendor Payment 42,094.10
1221 01/04/2013 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTED Payroll Vendor Payment 56,038.74
1222 01/04/2013 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTED, Payroll Vendor Payment 551.34
135807 01/04/2013 ATASCADERO FIRE EMPLOYEE ASSN. Payroll Vendor Payment 760.00
135808 01/04/2013 ATASCADERO MID MGRS ORG UNION Payroll Vendor Payment 40.00
135809 01/04/2013 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS Payroll Vendor Payment 1,229.50
135810 01/04/2013 FLEX-PLAN SERVICES INC. Payroll Vendor Payment 2,564.81
135811 01/04/2013 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD Payroll Vendor Payment 200.00
135812 01/04/2013 HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE Payroll Vendor Payment 8,633.47
135813 01/04/2013 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION Payroll Vendor Payment 398.74
135814 01/04/2013 SEIU LOCAL 620 Payroll Vendor Payment 767.18
135815 01/04/2013 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 106099 Payroll Vendor Payment 311.61
135816 01/04/2013 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 304633 Payroll Vendor Payment 37,006.20
1223 01/08/2013 RABO BANK, N.A. Payroll Vendor Payment 62,631.64
1224 01/08/2013 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT Payroll Vendor Payment 19,616.66
1225 01/08/2013 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT Payroll Vendor Payment 1,182.10
135817 01/10/2013 ATASCADERO TRAFFIC WAY STORAGE Accounts Payable Check 660.00
135818 01/12/2013 ALLSTATE WORKPLACE DIVISION Payroll Vendor Payment 3,439.08
135819 01/12/2013 LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS CO Payroll Vendor Payment 845.83
135820 01/12/2013 MEDICAL EYE SERVICES Payroll Vendor Payment 1,605.45
135821 01/12/2013 PREFERRED BENEFITS INSURANCE Payroll Vendor Payment 9,574.16
135822 01/13/2013 AGP VIDEO, INC. Accounts Payable Check 1,830.00
135823 01/13/2013 AIRGAS USA, LLC Accounts Payable Check 147,36
135824 01/13/2013 ALL PLUMBING Accounts Payable Check 1,457.46
135825 01/13/2013 ALTHOUSE & MEADE, INC. Accounts Payable Check 187.34
135826 01/13/2013 AMERICAN MARBORG Accounts Payable Check 187.20
135827 01/13/2013 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSC Accounts Payable Check 169.00
135828 01/13/2013 AMERICAN WEST TIRE&AUTO INC Accounts Payable Check 2,242.60
135829 01/13/2013 ANTECH DIAGNOSTICS Accounts Payable Check 356.00
135830 01/13/2013 ASSC. OF ZOOS &AQUARIUMS Accounts Payable Check 2,305.00
135831 01/13/2013 AT&T Accounts Payable Check 683.39
135832 01/13/2013 AT&T Accounts Payable Check 840.70
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2013
Check Check
Number Date Vendor Description Amount
135833 01/13/2013 ATASCADERO HAY& FEED Accounts Payable Check 1,573.74
135835 01/13/2013 ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER CO. Accounts Payable Check 3,942.27
135836 01/13/2013 ATASCADERO NEWS Accounts Payable Check 906.40
135837 01/13/2013 ATASCADERO UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST Accounts Payable Check 200.00
135838 01/13/2013 DAVID ATHEY Accounts Payable Check 1,600.00
135839 01/13/2013 AW DIRECT, INC. Accounts Payable Check 291.38
135840 01/13/2013 BASSETT'S CRICKET RANCH,INC, Accounts Payable Check 424.73
135841 01/13/2013 BATTERY SYSTEMS Accounts Payable Check 29.87
135842 01/13/2013 BERRY MAN, INC. Accounts Payable Check 1,318.35
135843 01/13/2013 BLOOM N GROW Accounts Payable Check 564.38
135844 01/13/2013 BOLLINGER INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Accounts Payable Check 300.00
135845 01/13/2013 BURTON'S FIRE, INC. Accounts Payable Check 746.11
135846 01/13/2013 CA HIGHWAY PATROL Accounts Payable Check 168.24
135847 01/13/2013 CA PARKS& RECREATION Accounts Payable Check 150,00
135848 01/13/2013 CALPORTLAND COMPANY Accounts Payable Check 370.02
135849 01/13/2013 KATE CAPELA Accounts Payable Check 202.69
135850 01/13/2013 JASON F. CARR Accounts Payable Check 179.00
135851 01/13/2013 CENTRAL COAST SEAFOOD Accounts Payable Check 464.84
135852 01/13/2013 CHEVRON &TEXACO BUS. CARD Accounts Payable Check 917.73
135853 01/13/2013 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE Accounts Payable Check 90.00
135854 01/13/2013 CJAA Accounts Payable Check 40.00
135855 01/13/2013 CO OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SART PRG Accounts Payable Check 477.00
135856 01/13/2013 COASTAL COPY, LP Accounts Payable Check 141.16
135857 01/13/2013 COLONY AUTO SERVICE, INC. Accounts Payable Check 107.53
135858 01/13/2013 CORELOGIC INF. SOLUTIONS, INC. Accounts Payable Check 100.00
135859 01/13/2013 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Accounts Payable Check 4,395.45
135860 01/13/2013 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Accounts Payable Check 643.00
135861 01/13/2013 CRITICAL REACH, INC. Accounts Payable Check 265.00
135862 01/13/2013 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER Accounts Payable Check 4.32
135863 01/13/2013 MATTHEW J. CURRY Accounts Payable Check 165.00
135864 01/13/2013 THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY Accounts Payable Check 285.00
135865 01/13/2013 DOCUTEAM Accounts Payable Check 61.20
135866 01/13/2013 DOWNEY BRAND, LLP Accounts Payable Check 365.00
135867 01/13/2013 DRIVE CUSTOMS Accounts Payable Check 929.25
135868 01/13/2013 EL CAMINO VETERINARY HOSP Accounts Payable Check 258.26
135869 01/13/2013 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SPEC., INC. Accounts Payable Check 30.00
135870 01/13/2013 ESCUELA DEL RIO Accounts Payable Check 320.00
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2013
Check Check
Number Date Vendor Description Amount
135871 01/13/2013 FDM SOFTWARE LTD, Accounts Payable Check 3,878.16
135872 01/13/2013 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC. Accounts Payable Check 2,518.46
135873 01/13/2013 FERRELL'S AUTO REPAIR Accounts Payable Check 638,40
135874 01/13/2013 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL Accounts Payable Check 216.00
135875 01/13/2013 FLY MEAT.COM Accounts Payable Check 161.28
135876 01/13/2013 WARREN FRACE Accounts Payable Check 300.00
135877 01/13/2013 FRAZEE PAINT Accounts Payable Check 75.27
135878 01/13/2013 GAS COMPANY Accounts Payable Check 1,781.82
135879 01/13/2013 GEM AUTO PARTS Accounts Payable Check 903.83
135880 01/13/2013 RALPH DOUGLAS HARBOTTLE Accounts Payable Check 1,449.00
135881 01/13/2013 HART IMPRESSIONS PRINT© Accounts Payable Check 218.08
135882 01/13/2013 ANN HOCHSTETLER Accounts Payable Check 128.00
135883 01/13/2013 HOME DEPOT Accounts Payable Check 983.07
135884 01/13/2013 IMPACT ABSORBENTS, INC. Accounts Payable Check 328.22
135885 01/13/2013 EVELYN R. INGRAM Accounts Payable Check 560.00
135886 01/13/2013 INHOUSE SECURITY SERVICE, LLC Accounts Payable Check 712.25
135887 01/13/2013 IRON MOUNTAIN RECORDS MGMNT Accounts Payable Check 36.32
135888 01/13/2013 J. CARROLL CORPORATION Accounts Payable Check 1,955.31
135889 01/13/2013 CAROL D. JANSSEN Accounts Payable Check 309.60
135890 01/13/2013 JK'S UNLIMITED Accounts Payable Check 3,685.17
135891 01/13/2013 JOE A. GONSALVES &SON Accounts Payable Check 3,000,00
135892 01/13/2013 JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES, INC. Accounts Payable Check 2,608,36
135893 01/13/2013 KARP LAND SURVEYS Accounts Payable Check 2,957.50
135894 01/13/2013 KEENAN &ASSOCIATES Accounts Payable Check 60.00
135895 01/13/2013 KPRL 1230 AM Accounts Payable Check 320.00
135896 01/13/2013 L.N. CURTIS&SONS Accounts Payable Check 110.47
135897 01/13/2013 LANDSCAPES BY STACH Accounts Payable Check 250.00
135898 01/13/2013 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Accounts Payable Check 10,487.40
135899 01/13/2013 LEE WILSON ELECTRIC CO. INC Accounts Payable Check 662.55
135900 01/13/2013 LEHIGH HANSON Accounts Payable Check 1,927.29
135901 01/13/2013 JAMES R. LEWIS Accounts Payable Check 250.00
135902 01/13/2013 LIFE ASSIST, INC. Accounts Payable Check 979.25
135903 01/13/2013 LISA WISE CONSULTING, INC. Accounts Payable Check 1,600.00
135904 01/13/2013 MARTIN & CHAPMAN CO. Accounts Payable Check 13.36
135905 01/13/2013 WADE MCKINNEY Accounts Payable Check 649.86
135906 01/13/2013 MICHAEL K. NUNLEY&ASSC, INC. Accounts Payable Check 1,645.00
135907 01/13/2013 MID-COAST GEOTECHNICAL, INC. Accounts Payable Check 380.00
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2013
Check Check
Number Date Vendor Description Amount
135908 01/13/2013 MID-COAST MOWER&SAW, INC. Accounts Payable Check 345.35
135909 01/13/2013 MID-STATE CONCRETE PRODUCTS Accounts Payable Check 2,498.93
135910 01/13/2013 MID-STATE SOLID WASTE&RECYCG Accounts Payable Check 564.32
135911 01/13/2013 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE Accounts Payable Check 337.64
135912 01/13/2013 MISSION COMMUNITY BANK Accounts Payable Check 4,884.67
135913 01/13/2013 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE Accounts Payable Check 405.44
135914 01/13/2013 MONTECITO BANK&TRUST Accounts Payable Check 6,605.55
135915 01/13/2013 MORBARK, INC. Accounts Payable Check 137.71
135916 01/13/2013 KELLYE R. NETZ Accounts Payable Check 38.61
135917 01/13/2013 NORTHERN ENERGY Accounts Payable Check 815.20
135918 01/13/2013 OAK COUNTRY LUMBER &RANCH Accounts Payable Check 1,958.92
135919 01/13/2013 OFFICE DEPOT INC. Accounts Payable Check 511.27
135920 01/13/2013 TARA ORLICK Accounts Payable Check 17.76
135923 01/13/2013 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC Accounts Payable Check 33,181.37
135924 01/13/2013 PARADISE COALITION, INC. Accounts Payable Check 853.20
135925 01/13/2013 PASO ROBLES FORD LINCOLN MERC Accounts Payable Check 53.59
135926 01/13/2013 PASO ROBLES SAFE& LOCK, INC. Accounts Payable Check 228.99
135927 01/13/2013 DEAN PERICIC Accounts Payable Check 332.00
135928 01/13/2013 ELLEN PERKINS Accounts Payable Check 50.45
135929 01/13/2013 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC. Accounts Payable Check 978.92
135930 01/13/2013 PRP COMPANIES Accounts Payable Check 307.00
135931 01/13/2013 PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER Accounts Payable Check 333.93
135932 01/13/2013 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES Accounts Payable Check 92.07
135933 01/13/2013 RECOGNITION WORKS Accounts Payable Check 309.63
135934 01/13/2013 RACHELLE RICKARD Accounts Payable Check 300.00
135935 01/13/2013 ROB DAVIS BACKHOE Accounts Payable Check 14,440.00
135936 01/13/2013 SAN LUIS POWERHOUSE, INC. Accounts Payable Check 810.00
135937 01/13/2013 SANTA MARGARITA CONST. CORP. Accounts Payable Check 43,962.08
135938 01/13/2013 MICHELE SCHAMBER Accounts Payable Check 670.16
135939 01/13/2013 SHELL Accounts Payable Check 567.85
135940 01/13/2013 SLO CO FIRE Accounts Payable Check 560.00
135941 01/13/2013 SLO COUNTY HEALTH AGENCY Accounts Payable Check 62,218.50
135942 01/13/2013 SMART AND FINAL Accounts Payable Check 47.92
135943 01/13/2013 STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY Accounts Payable Check 1,012.02
135944 01/13/2013 STATE WATER RES CONTROL BOARD Accounts Payable Check 80.00
135945 01/13/2013 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO COMM. Accounts Payable Check 31,133.00
135946 01/13/2013 SUNLIGHT JANITORIAL Accounts Payable Check 3,043.00
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2013
Check Check
Number Date Vendor Description Amount
135947 01/13/2013 RONALD R.TARICA Accounts Payable Check 264.60
135948 01/13/2013 RUSS THOMPSON Accounts Payable Check 300.00
135949 01/13/2013 MARCIATORGERSON Accounts Payable Check 299.48
135950 01/13/2013 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Accounts Payable Check 14,941.10
135951 01/13/2013 ULTREX BUSINESS PRODUCTS Accounts Payable Check 294.39
135952 01/13/2013 UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AM), INC Accounts Payable Check 1,445.60
135953 01/13/2013 UNITED STAFFING ASSOCIATES,LLC Accounts Payable Check 2,376.00
135954 01/13/2013 USA BLUE BOOK Accounts Payable Check 775.24
135955 01/13/2013 VERIZON WIRELESS Accounts Payable Check 1,877.10
135956 01/13/2013 MATT VIERRA Accounts Payable Check 200.00
135957 01/13/2013 WELL SEEN SIGN CO., LLC Accounts Payable Check 123.87
135958 01/13/2013 BRIAN WESTERMAN Accounts Payable Check 1,114.16
135959 01/13/2013 WESTERN JANITOR SUPPLY Accounts Payable Check 454.68
135960 01/13/2013 WEX BANK- 76 FLEET Accounts Payable Check 73.32
135961 01/13/2013 WEX BANK-76 UNIVERSL Accounts Payable Check 12,835.71
135962 01/13/2013 WILLIAM P. WHITE Accounts Payable Check 343.56
135963 01/13/2013 WILKINS ACTION GRAPHICS Accounts Payable Check 456.84
135964 01/13/2013 WULFING'S BACKGROUND& POLYGR Accounts Payable Check 250.00
135965 01/13/2013 KAREN B.WYKE Accounts Payable Check 342.00
1226 01/18/2013 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT Payroll Vendor Payment 874.61
1227 01/18/2013 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEh Payroll Vendor Payment 43,909.32
1228 01/18/2013 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEh Payroll Vendor Payment 77,192.53
1229 01/18/2013 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEh Payroll Vendor Payment 636.86
135966 01/18/2013 ATASCADERO FIRE EMPLOYEE ASSN. Payroll Vendor Payment 760.00
135967 01/18/2013 ATASCADERO MID MGRS ORG UNION Payroll Vendor Payment 40.00
135968 01/18/2013 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS Payroll Vendor Payment 1,229.50
135969 01/18/2013 AXA EQUITABLE Payroll Vendor Payment 520.12
135970 01/18/2013 FLEX-PLAN SERVICES INC. Payroll Vendor Payment 2,569.83
135971 01/18/2013 FLEX-PLAN SERVICES INC. Payroll Vendor Payment 170.00
135972 01/18/2013 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD Payroll Vendor Payment 200.00
135973 01/18/2013 HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE Payroll Vendor Payment 8,833.47
135974 01/18/2013 ICMA-RC Accounts Payable Check 125.00
135975 01/18/2013 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION Payroll Vendor Payment 459.85
135976 01/18/2013 S E I U LOCAL 620 Payroll Vendor Payment 750.88
135977 01/18/2013 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 106099 Payroll Vendor Payment 311.61
135978 01/18/2013 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 304633 Payroll Vendor Payment 25,006.20
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2013
Check Check
Number Date Vendor Description Amount
1230 01/22/2013 RABOBANK, N.A. Payroll Vendor Payment 53,940.72
1231 01/22/2013 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT Payroll Vendor Payment 14,378.76
1232 01/22/2013 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT Payroll Vendor Payment 1,300.32
135979 01/26/2013 ACE AUTO CARE Accounts Payable Check 40.00
135980 01/26/2013 ACES TRANSCRIBING &SECRETARIA Accounts Payable Check 49.50
135981 01/26/2013 AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. Accounts Payable Check 768.15
135982 01/26/2013 TREVOR R.AGUILAR Accounts Payable Check 75.00
135983 01/26/2013 AIRFLOW FILTER SERVICE, INC. Accounts Payable Check 405.41
135984 01/26/2013 AIRGAS USA, LLC Accounts Payable Check 104.56
135985 01/26/2013 AK& COMPANY Accounts Payable Check 2,950.00
135986 01/26/2013 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC Accounts Payable Check 286.44
135987 01/26/2013 ALPHA FIRE SPRINKLER CORP. Accounts Payable Check 8,498.43
135988 01/26/2013 ALTHOUSE& MEADE, INC. Accounts Payable Check 561.91
135989 01/26/2013 AMERICAN MARBORG Accounts Payable Check 107.20
135990 01/2612013 AMERICAN WEST TIRE &AUTO INC Accounts Payable Check 1,968,76
135991 01/26/2013 ARTHURS CONTRACTING, INC_ Accounts Payable Check 62,312.64
135992 01/26/2013 AT&T Accounts Payable Check 152.50
135994 01/26/2013 AT&T Accounts Payable Check 1,368.18
135995 01/26/2013 AT&T Accounts Payable Check 169.72
135996 01/26/2013 AT&T Accounts Payable Check 66,269.06
135997 01/26/2013 ATASCADERO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Accounts Payable Check 38,430.00
135998 01/26/2013 ATASCADERO DOOR COMPANY Accounts Payable Check 642.41
135999 01/26/2013 ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER CO. Accounts Payable Check 1,000.00
136000 01/26/2013 BERRY MAN, INC. Accounts Payable Check 109.85
136001 01/26/2013 NICHOLAS P. BOONISAR Accounts Payable Check 54.00
136002 01/26/2013 ALEX J. BRAZZI Accounts Payable Check 13.00
136003 01/26/2013 GREGORY A. BRAZZI Accounts Payable Check 60.00
136004 01/26/2013 JEFFREYA. BRAZZI Accounts Payable Check 60.00
136005 01/26/2013 CA ASC FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEV Accounts Payable Check 80.00
136006 01/26/2013 CA CODE CHECK, INC. Accounts Payable Check 2,797.50
136007 01/26/2013 CALPORTLAND COMPANY Accounts Payable Check 1,504.98
136008 01/26/2013 CED CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL Accounts Payable Check 46.92
136009 01/26/2013 CENTRAL COAST PROPANE, INC. Accounts Payable Check 657.58
136010 01/26/2013 CENTURY MANUFACTURING CORP. Accounts Payable Check 133.73
136011 01/26/2013 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS Accounts Payable Check 969.01
136012 01/26/2013 CITY OF PASO ROBLES Accounts Payable Check 4,222.18
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2013
Check Check
Number Date Vendor Description Amount
136013 01/26/2013 COAST LINE DISTRIBUTING Accounts Payable Check 205.82
136014 01/26/2013 COASTAL COPY, LP Accounts Payable Check 226.89
136015 01/26/2013 COASTAL REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES Accounts Payable Check 873.61
136016 01/26/2013 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Accounts Payable Check 245.00
136017 01/26/2013 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER Accounts Payable Check 125.85
136018 01/26/2013 CULLIGAN/CENTRAL COAST WTR TRT Accounts Payable Check 70.00
136019 01/26/2013 MATTHEW J. CURRY Accounts Payable Check 140,00
136020 01/26/2013 DAKOS LAND SURVEYS, INC. Accounts Payable Check 950.00
136021 01/26/2013 DISH Accounts Payable Check 98.99
136022 01/26/2013 MONICA DOMINGUEZ Accounts Payable Check 47.18
136023 01/26/2013 JORDON T. DONOVAN Accounts Payable Check 44,00
136024 01/26/2013 EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC Accounts Payable Check 8,389.50
136025 01/26/2013 KERRIN M. EDMONDS Accounts Payable Check 27.00
136026 01/26/2013 EIKHOF DESIGN GROUP, INC. Accounts Payable Check 2,072.00
136027 01/26/2013 EL CAMINO CAR WASH LLC Accounts Payable Check 80.00
136028 01/26/2013 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SPEC., INC. Accounts Payable Check 20.00
136029 01/26/2013 KEITH J. FALERIOS Accounts Payable Check 562.00
136030 01/26/2013 FEDEX FREIGHT, INC. Accounts Payable Check 150.15
136031 01/26/2013 FERRELL'S AUTO REPAIR Accounts Payable Check 1,281.31
136032 01/26/2013 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL Accounts Payable Check 322.00
136033 01/26/2013 FIRSTTRANSIT, INC. Accounts Payable Check 18,789.30
136034 01/26/2013 ROBERTA FONZI Accounts Payable Check 126.73
136035 01/26/2013 GAS COMPANY Accounts Payable Check 773.55
136036 01/26/2013 GEM AUTO PARTS Accounts Payable Check 637.71
136037 01/26/2013 GIERLICH-MITCHELL, INC. Accounts Payable Check 59,322.12
136038 01/26/2013 JASON C. GOOSSENS Accounts Payable Check 48.00
136039 01/26/2013 NATHAN B. GOOSSENS Accounts Payable Check 52.00
136040 01/26/2013 GRIFFIN DEWATERING CORP. Accounts Payable Check 50,405.00
136041 01/26/2013 GSA- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Accounts Payable Check 455.24
136042 01/26/2013 HART IMPRESSIONS PRINT© Accounts Payable Check 223.72
136043 01/26/2013 NATHAN HASCH Accounts Payable Check 65.00
136044 01/26/2013 HELIXSTORM, INC. Accounts Payable Check 12,595.44
136045 01/26/2013 ETHAN L. HICKS Accounts Payable Check 44.00
136046 01/26/2013 BEVERLY HILLSTROM Accounts Payable Check 45.00
136047 01/26/2013 HOME DEPOT Accounts Payable Check 1,525.96
136048 01/26/2013 HORACE HONZELL Accounts Payable Check 1,220.80
136049 01/26/2013 IAFC MEMBERSHIP Accounts Payable Check 249.00
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listin
For the Month of January 2013
Check Check
Number Date Vendor Description Amount
136050 01/26/2013 ICMA Accounts Payable Check 20.00
136051 01/26/2013 INTERSPIRO, INC. Accounts Payable Check 373.22
136052 01/26/2013 CAROL D. JANSSEN Accounts Payable Check 15.00
136053 01/26/2013 JESPERSEN OLD SCHOOL TIRE&AU Accounts Payable Check 20.00
136054 01/26/2013 JIFFY LUBE Accounts Payable Check 64.71
136055 01/26/2013 JK'S UNLIMITED Accounts Payable Check 4,682.23
136056 01/26/2013 BOB KELLEY Accounts Payable Check 126.73
136057 01/26/2013 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Accounts Payable Check 100.00
136058 01/26/2013 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE Accounts Payable Check 1,245.00
136059 01/26/2013 ZACHARIAH M. LINDSAY Accounts Payable Check 52.00
136060 01/26/2013 ANDREW M. LUCAS Accounts Payable Check 562.00
136061 01/26/2013 JAMES G. MARSHALL Accounts Payable Check 138.25
136062 01/26/2013 WADE MCKINNEY Accounts Payable Check 303,06
136063 01/26/2013 MEDWORKS MEDICAL CENTER Accounts Payable Check 585.00
136064 01/26/2013 MENTAL MARKETING, INC. Accounts Payable Check 13,181.25
136065 01/26/2013 RILEY A. METE Accounts Payable Check 40.00
136066 01/26/2013 MICHAEL BRANDMAN ASSOCIATES Accounts Payable Check 14,550.00
136067 01/26/2013 MiD-COAST MOWER& SAW, INC. Accounts Payable Check 26.19
136068 01/26/2013 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE Accounts Payable Check 574.74
136069 01/26/2013 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE Accounts Payable Check 288.99
136070 01/26/2013 HEATHER MORENO Accounts Payable Check 4.99
136071 01/26/2013 MOSS, LEVY, & HARTZHEIM LLP Accounts Payable Check 3,500.00
136072 01/26/2013 MPI Accounts Payable Check 84.31
136073 01/26/2013 NBS Accounts Payable Check 5,835.02
136074 01/26/2013 NORTH COAST ENGINEERING INC. Accounts Payable Check 731.50
136075 01/26/2013 RYAN J. O'CONNELL Accounts Payable Check 48.00
136076 01/26/2013 OFFICE DEPOT INC. Accounts Payable Check 1,123.90
136077 01/26/2013 THOMAS P. O'MALLEY Accounts Payable Check 72.34
136078 01/26/2013 ONE COOL EARTH Accounts Payable Check 1,640.00
136079 01/26/2013 ONTRAC Accounts Payable Check 10.70
136080 01/26/2013 PASO ROBLES FORD LINCOLN MERC Accounts Payable Check 349.53
136081 01/26/2013 PC MALL GOV Accounts Payable Check 1,646.03
136082 01/26/2013 ELLEN PERKINS Accounts Payable Check 52.50
136083 01/26/2013 MICHAEL G. PERRY Accounts Payable Check 40.00
136084 01/26/2013 PFEIFFER PARTNERS, INC. Accounts Payable Check 6,300.00
136085 01/26/2013 PH&S PRODUCTS, LLC Accounts Payable Check 400.00
136086 01/26/2013 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLYJNC, Accounts Payable Check 525.07
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2013
Check Check
Number Date Vendor Description Amount
136087 01/26/2013 PRP COMPANIES Accounts Payable Check 359.32
136088 01/26/2013 QUALA-TEL ENTERPRISES Accounts Payable Check 92.30
136089 01/26/2013 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES Accounts Payable Check 939.02
136090 01/26/2013 RAMINHA CONSTRUCTION, INC. Accounts Payable Check 7,368.00
136091 01/26/2013 VICTORIA RANDALL Accounts Payable Check 9220
136092 01/26/2013 REPUBLIC ELEVATOR COMPANY Accounts Payable Check 33,030.00
136093 01/26/2013 SAN LUIS POWERHOUSE, INC. Accounts Payable Check 249.00
136094 01/26/2013 STEVE SANDEFFER Accounts Payable Check 40.81
136095 01/26/2013 SANTA LUCIA SPORTSMEN ASSC INC Accounts Payable Check 280.00
136096 01/26/2013 SCOTT T. MURRAY PLUMBING Accounts Payable Check 105,420.60
136097 01/26/2013 SLO CO FIRE Accounts Payable Check 980.00
136098 01/26/2013 SLO COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER Accounts Payable Check 162.50
136099 01/26/2013 SLO COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER Accounts Payable Check 22,291.09
136100 01/26/2013 SLO COUNTY SHERIFF Accounts Payable Check 215.00
136101 01/26/2013 SLO COUNTY VISITOR Accounts Payable Check 2,000.00
136102 01/26/2013 DAVID L. SMAW Accounts Payable Check 45.00
136103 01/26/2013 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Accounts Payable Check 5,932.00
136104 01/26/2013 SUNLIGHT JANITORIAL Accounts Payable Check 150.00
136105 01/26/2013 TAFT ELECTRIC COMPANY Accounts Payable Check 92,028.95
136106 01/26/2013 TEMPLETON UNIFORMS Accounts Payable Check 106.08
136107 01/26/2013 TESCO CONTROLS, INC. Accounts Payable Check 22,160.00
136108 01/26/2013 TW TELECOM, INC. Accounts Payable Check 8.05
136111 01/26/2013 U.S. BANK Accounts Payable Check 18,261.82
136112 01/26/2013 ULTREX BUSINESS PRODUCTS Accounts Payable Check 238.30
136113 01/26/2013 UNITED STAFFING ASSOCIATES,LLC Accounts Payable Check 2,059.20
136114 01/26/2013 UNIVAR USA, INC. Accounts Payable Check 9,058.46
136115 01/26/2013 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SVCS Accounts Payable Check 5,318.46
136116 01/26/2013 VERIZON WIRELESS Accounts Payable Check 137.07
136117 01/26/2013 GARRETT M. VILLA Accounts Payable Check 40.00
136118 01/26/2013 WALLACE GROUP Accounts Payable Check 156.00
136119 01/26/2013 NANCY E. WEBBER, PH.D. Accounts Payable Check 350.00
136120 01/26/2013 WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY Accounts Payable Check 1,725.83
136121 01/26/2013 YP Accounts Payable Check 362.21
136122 01/26/2013 ZOO MED LABORATORIES, INC. Accounts Payable Check 165.42
136123 01/28/2013 DIANI BUILDING CORPORATION Accounts Payable Check 329,778.47
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of January 2013
Check Check
Number Date Vendor Description Amount
$ 1,956,192.19
ITEM NUMBER: A- 5
DATE: 03/12/13
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report — Police Department
Aggressive Animal Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt on second reading, by title only, the Draft Ordinance adding Section 4-
1.121 to Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the Atascadero Municipal Code, creating an infraction
offense for owners of menacing and aggressive animals.
DISCUSSION:
The current contract between San Luis Obispo County Animal Control Services and the
City of Atascadero contains a provision requiring the City's animal control regulations to
conform to those in the San Luis Obispo County Code. The purpose of this requirement
is to maintain consistency for the County's animal control officers who provide
enforcement services in the City of Atascadero.
Adoption of the proposed Draft Ordinance will allow the City of Atascadero and County
Animal Control to take enforcement action against Menacing and Aggressive Animals.
Adoption of the proposed Draft Ordinance and implementation of Section 4-1 .121 would
directly address the terms of the Animal Services contract, the enforcement concerns of
county animal control officers and safety concerns for residents who encounter
menacing and aggressive animals.
On February 26, 2013, the City Council approved staff's recommendations and
introduced for first reading by title only, the proposed Draft Ordinance. This Ordinance
is being returned to the City Council to be adopted on second reading by title only. If
adopted, the Ordinance will become effective on April 11 t"
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. A possibility exists for revenue generation if citations are issued locally, but this
is unlikely to have any significant impacts.
ATTACHMENT: Draft Ordinance
ITEM NUMBER: A- 5
DATE: 03/12/13
Attachment 1
DRAFT ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 4
OF THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION 4-1.121
REGARDING MENACING AND AGGRESSIVE ANIMALS
WHEREAS, the City contracts with the San Luis Obispo County Division of Animal
Services for the provision of animal care and control services; and,
WHEREAS, the City is required to enact municipal codes, which are similar to and
consistent with the County's codes regarding the care, keeping, and management of animals; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to support the safe and responsible keeping of
animals within the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to protect the safety and welfare of responsible pet owners
and their pets from animals demonstrating aggressive or menacing behavior that threatens to cause
or actually causes harm to city residents and their pets; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that current laws governing aggressive and menacing
animals are insufficient to address the adverse health, safety and welfare impacts of aggressive and
menacing animals within the City; and,
WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo recently enacted an ordinance to strengthen
the regulation of aggressive and menacing animals, which the City Council finds to serve the
best interests of the citizens of the City of Atascadero.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the Atascadero Municipal Code is hereby amended to
add Section 4-1.121 to be read as follows:
"4-1.121 Menacingand nd Aggressive Animals—Animal Owner Responsibility.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to keep, harbor, or maintain any aggressive or
menacing animal which threatens,harasses, or intimidates a person who is peaceably
and lawfully upon public or private property,unless it is contained in an enclosure of
a construction adequate to keep it securely confined and prevent its escape.
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DATE: 03/12/13
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(b) It is unlawful for any person to permit any animal owned, harbored, or
controlled by him or her to attack and cause severe bodily injury or death to another
domestic or captive animal while off the property of its owner or keeper.
(c) Upon notification of a violation of subsection (a), the animal owner(s) must
immediately confine the animal to an enclosure or location which mitigates the
aggressive and menacing behavior.
(d) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions, apply:
(1) "Aggressive animal" means any animal whose observable behavior causes a
person observing that behavior reasonably to believe that the animal may attack a
person or another animal without provocation. Police or military service canines
being utilized in an official capacity are excluded from this definition.
(2) "Menacing animal" means any animal which, through its behavior, causes a
person observing or subject to that behavior to be in reasonable fear for his or her
safety, or the safety of animals kept by him or her. Police or military service canines
being utilized in an official capacity are excluded from this definition.
(3) "Severe bodily injury' means any physical injury which results in deep
lacerations with separation of subcutaneous tissues, muscle tears or lacerations,
fractures or joint dislocations, or permanent impairment of locomotion or special
senses.
(e) The violation of this section shall be an infraction. The penalties for a
violation of this section shall be as follows:
(1) $350 for the first violation.
(2) $700 for the second violation of subsection(a) or(b)within one year.
(3) $1,000 for each additional violation of subsection(a)or(b)within one year.
(4) For the purposes of this section, a first violation of subsection A will be
deemed to have occurred if the menacing or aggressive animal is not confined as
required by subsection (c) within 24 hours of notification; a separate violation of
subsection A shall be deemed to exist for each 24-hour period following notification
in which an animal's menacing or aggressive behavior continues unmitigated."
SECTION 2. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause,phrase, or portion of
this Ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court
of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each
section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact
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DATE: 03/12/13
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that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions
thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 3. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together
with the ayes and noes, shall be published twice: at least five days prior to its final passage in the
Atascadero News, a newspaper published and circulated in the City of Atascadero, and; before
the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its final passage, in the Atascadero News, a newspaper
published and circulated in the City of Atascadero. A copy of the full text of this ordinance shall
be on file in the City Clerk's Office on and after the date following introduction and passage and
shall be available to any interested member of the public.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on , and PASSED
and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, State of California, on
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Tom O'Malley,Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
ITEM NUMBER: B - 1
DATE: 03/12/13
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Title 9 Planning and Zoning Text Amendment
PLN 2012-1444 / ZCH 2012-0167
(City of Atascadero)
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission Recommends:
City Council introduce the Draft Ordinance for first reading, by title only, to approve PLN
2012-1444 (Zone Text Change ZCH 2012-0159) based on findings.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF:
This action consists of proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to the Title 9
Planning and Zoning Code. The proposed text amendment consists of a revision to
Section 9-3.13, to allow Indoor Recreation as a conditionally allowable use within the
Industrial Zoning District.
DISCUSSION:
Background: Staff has received multiple requests from industrial property owners and
business tenants in regards to utilizing existing buildings along Traffic Way for indoor
recreation uses such as gyms.
Analysis: The proposed text amendment consists of adding a conditionally allowable
use in the Industrial Zoning District. Currently, Indoor Recreational uses are not an
allowed use in the Industrial Zoning District. Indoor Recreation is an allowed use in the
following zoning districts:
ITEM NUMBER: B - 1
DATE: 03/12/13
• Commercial Tourist (CT)
• Downtown Commercial (DC)
• Public (P)
• Recreation (L)
It is a conditionally allowed use in the following zoning districts:
• Commercial Retail (CR)
• Commercial services (CS)
• Commercial Park (CPK)
• Special Recreation (LS)
The proposed text amendments to Article 18 of Section 9-3 of the Atascadero Zoning
Ordinance include the following (underlined):
Article 18. I (Industrial) Zone
9-3.311 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide suitable locations for heavy manufacturing and industrial uses within
the City. (Ord. 364 § 2(part),Exh. B (part), 1999: Ord. 68 § 9-3.311, 1983)
9-3.312 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Industrial Zone. The establishment of allowable uses shall be
as provided by Section 9-2.108 (Plot plan) and Section 9-2.109 (Precise plan):
(a)All uses listed as allowable uses in the IP (Industrial Park)Zone;
(b)Agricultural processing;
(c)Lumber and wood products;
(d)Concrete, gypsum and plaster products;
(e) Glass products manufacturing;
(f)Paper products;
(g)Paving materials;
(h) Structural clay pottery products;
(i)Machinery manufacturing;
0) Sexually oriented businesses (see Chapter 5-10). (Ord. 364 § 2 (part),Exh. B (part), 1999:
Ord. 300 § 2 (5), 1996; Ord. 68 § 9-3.312, 1983)
9-3.313 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Industrial Zone. The establishment of conditional uses shall be
as provided by Section 9-2.110 (Conditional use permits):
(a) Chemical products;
(b) Caretaker's residence(see Section 9-6.104);
(c)Petroleum refining and related products;
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DATE: 03/12/13
(d)Textile mill;
(e)Metal industries—Primary;
(fl Pipelines;
(g) Recycling and scrap (see Section 9-6.131);
(h) School—Business and vocational (see Section 9-6.125);
(i)Transit stations and terminals;
0)Vehicle and freight terminals;
(k)Plastic and rubber products;
(1)Recycling centers (see Section 9-6.132);
(m)Utility service centers;
(n) Sales lots(see Section 9-6.139).
(o) Indoor Recreation
(Ord. 499 § 2 (part), 2006: Ord. 364 § 2 (part), Exh. B (part), 1999: Ord. 237 § 1 (D)(part), 1992;
Ord. 68 § 9-3.313, 1983)
9-3.314 Lot size.
There shall be no minimum lot size in the Industrial Zone. (Ord. 364 § 2 (part), Exh. B (part), 1999: Ord.
68 § 9-3.314, 1983)
Proposed Environmental Determination
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Section 15061.(3), (b)) exempts
activities which are covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects
which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The
proposed Text Amendment will not have any significant adverse environmental impacts
associated with this project application.
Conclusion: The General Plan has identified Industrial (1) districts as follows:
"This designation provides for a range of uses, from intensive individual operations to
lower intensity businesses in light industrial park development master planned on large
parcels."
The proposed text amendment is consistent with the General Plan, which is
implemented by the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed changes will allow for indoor
recreational uses, with Planning Commission approval, in areas that are appropriate for
a lower intensity business use.
ITEM NUMBER: B - 1
DATE: 03/12/13
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no known fiscal impacts to the City at this time. Additional permit and
business license revenue may be derived by applicants wishing to open new indoor
recreational business here in the City.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council may make minor modifications of the text amendments.
2. The City Council may determine that more information is needed on some aspect
of the project and may refer the item back to staff to develop the additional
information. The Council should clearly state the type of information that is
required and move to continue the item to a future date.
3. The City Council may deny the proposed text amendments. The Council should
specify the reasons for denial of the project and provide a finding with such
action.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: City-Wide Industrial Zoning Districts
Attachment 2: Notice of Exemption
Attachment 3: Draft Ordinance A
ITEM NUMBER: B - 1
DATE: 03/12/13
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ATTACHMENT 2: Notice of Exemption
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ITEM NUMBER: B - 1
DATE: 03/12/13
ATTACHMENT 3: Draft Ordinance A
DRAFT ORDINANCE A
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ZONE TEXT CHANGE 2012-0167 AMENDING THE
ASTASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE
PLN 2012-1244 / ZCH 2012-0167
(Citywide/City of Ataseadero)
The City Council hereby finds and declares as follows:
WHEREAS, an application has been received from the City of Atascadero (6907 El
Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422), to consider Zone Change Text Amendments to
conditionally allow indoor recreational uses in the Industrial (I) Zoning Districts; and,
WHEREAS, the project is consistent with the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
prepared for the City's General Plan, adopted in June 2002, whereby the EIR assessed impacts
associated with"lower intensity businesses" in the Industrial land use designated areas; and,
WHEREAS, a Notice of Exemption was prepared for the project and made available for
public review in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to enact this amendment to Title 9 Planning and Zoning of the Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Zone Text
Change application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero at which
hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Zoning Text
Amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a Public Hearing
held on January 15, 2013, studied and considered Zone Change 2012-0167, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed Public Hearing
held on March 12, 2013 studied and considered Zone Change 2012-0167; and,
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
ITEM NUMBER: B - 1
DATE: 03/12/13
SECTION 1. Findings for Approval of a Zone Text Change. The City Council finds
as follows:
1. The Planning and Zoning Text Change is consistent with General Plan policies and
all other applicable ordinances and policies of the City.
2. This Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance will provide for the orderly and efficient
use of lands where such development standards are applicable.
3. The Text Change will not, in itself, result in significant environmental impacts.
SECTION 2. Approval. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular
session assembled on March 12, 2013 resolved to introduce for first reading by title only, an
ordinance that would amend the City Zoning code text as follows:
Article 18. I (Industrial) Zone
9-3.311 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide suitable locations for heavy manufacturing and
industrial uses within the City. (Ord. 364 § 2 (part), Exh. B (part), 1999: Ord. 68 § 9-
3.311, 1983)
3.312 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Industrial Zone. The establishment of
allowable uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.108 (Plot plan) and Section 9-2.109
(Precise plan):
(a)All uses listed as allowable uses in the IP (Industrial Park) Zone;
(b)Agricultural processing;
(c) Lumber and wood products;
(d) Concrete, gypsum and plaster products;
(e) Glass products manufacturing;
(f) Paper products;
(g) Paving materials;
(h) Structural clay pottery products;
(i) Machinery manufacturing;
0) Sexually oriented businesses (see Chapter 5-10). (Ord. 364 § 2 (part), Exh. B (part),
1999: Ord. 300 § 2 (5), 1996; Ord. 68 § 9-3.312, 1983)
9-3.313 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Industrial Zone. The establishment of
conditional uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.110 (Conditional use permits):
(a) Chemical products;
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(b) Caretaker's residence (see Section 9-6.104);
(c) Petroleum refining and related products;
(d) Textile mill;
(e) Metal industries—Primary;
(f)Pipelines;
(g) Recycling and scrap (see Section 9-6.131);
(h) School—Business and vocational (see Section 9-6.125);
(i) Transit stations and terminals;
0)Vehicle and freight terminals;
(k) Plastic and rubber products;
(1)Recycling centers (see Section 9-6.132);
(m)Utility service centers;
(n) Sales lots (see Section 9-6.139).
(o) Indoor Recreation
(Ord. 499 § 2 (part), 2006: Ord. 364 § 2 (part), Exh. B (part), 1999: Ord. 237 § 1
(D)(part), 1992; Ord. 68 § 9-3.313, 1983)
9-3.314 Lot size.
There shall be no minimum lot size in the Industrial Zone. (Ord. 364 § 2 (part), Exh. B
(part), 1999: Ord. 68 § 9-3.314, 1983)
SECTION 3. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together
with the ayes and noes, shall be published twice: at least five days prior to its final passage in the
Atascadero News, a newspaper published and circulated in the City of Atascadero, and; before
the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its final passage in the Atascadero News, a newspaper
published and circulated in the City of Atascadero. A copy of the full text of this ordinance shall
be on file in the City Clerk's office on and after the date following introduction and passage and
shall be available to any interested member of the public.
ITEM NUMBER: B - 1
DATE: 03/12/13
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on , and PASSED
and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, State of California, on
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By:
Tom O'Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
ITEM NUMBER: C - 1
DATE: 03/12/13
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report — Community Development Department
PLN 2010-1361
Toolbox & GHG Reduction Measure Review
Central Coast Greenhouse Gas Reduction Planning
& Local Climate Action Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommends:
City Council review the greenhouse gas reduction measures which were selected,
modified and added by the Planning Commission, and include those measures in a draft
Climate Action Plan for the City of Atascadero.
REPORT IN BRIEF:
The City of Atascadero is currently working with the San Luis Obispo County Air
Pollution Control District and the Cities of Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach,
Morro Bay, and Pismo Beach to develop a toolbox of measures and individual Climate
Action Plans to reduce greenhouse gases in compliance with California State Assembly
Bill 32. The Planning Commission has been appointed by the City Council to act as the
"Steering Committee" during the development of Atascadero's Climate Action Plan. In
November, the APCD's consultant released the toolbox of potential greenhouse gas
(GHG) reduction measures. The next step is for each City to choose which measures
they would like to see in their Climate Action Plan.
At public meetings on January 29, February 5, and February 19, the Planning
Commission discussed each measure provided in the Climate Action Planning Toolbox
and provided Staff direction regarding which measures may be appropriate for
Atascadero. The Planning Commission's discussions and recommendations are
provided in the table below.
If the City Council agrees to move forward with the list of measures recommended by
the Planning Commission, or a modified list, the APCD consultant will use those
measures to write a draft Climate Action Plan document. The draft document will go
through a series of reviews by the Planning Commission and the City Council in order to
ensure the Climate Action Plan is written to reflect Atascadero's unique perspectives
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and environment while meeting the requirements of AB 32 for Greenhouse gas
reduction planning.
DISCUSSION:
Background: In order to comply with California State Assembly Bill 32, the City must
reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels (an estimated 15% reduction from
today's levels) by the year 2020. In early 2012, a $400,000 grant was made available
through PG&E, SoCal Gas and the San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control District
(SLOAPCD) for the cities of Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Morro Bay,
Pismo Beach and Atascadero to collaborate on preparing individual Climate Action
Plans. The project is known as the "San Luis Obispo County Regional Greenhouse
Gas Reduction Plan." In agreeing to participate in the project, the Atascadero City
Council made it clear that local public input and participation would be vital components
of this process and is necessary to ensure that Atascadero's unique environment and
local viewpoints are considered. Since the City will ultimately be able to create its own
individual Climate Action Plan, the project should reflect Atascadero's unique values,
environment and community goals.
In November 2012, the APCD's consultant released the model "toolbox" of Greenhouse
Gas reduction measure. This "toolbox" lists dozens of potential measures, each of
which have several optional or required actions which are part of the overall measure.
On November 29, the APCD's consultant held a public workshop in North County at
Templeton Elementary School to obtain input on the potential measures. Comments
may also be made at the project website: www.CentralCoastGHGPlanning.com
At public meetings on January 29, February 5, and February 19, the Planning
Commission discussed each measure provided in the Climate Action Planning Toolbox
and provided direction regarding which measures may be appropriate for Atascadero.
Those measures and discussions are included for Council review and consideration
below.
What is a Climate Action Plan?
"Climate Action Plans" or "Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans" are policy documents
intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency and integrate
sustainability into municipal and community-wide planning and operations. In order to
comply with California State Assembly Bill 32, the City must reduce greenhouse gas
emissions to 1990 levels (an estimated 15% reduction from today's levels) by the year
2020. A Climate Action Plan lays out how the City intends to reach that target.
Similar to a General Plan or a Downtown Revitalization Plan, a Climate Action Plan is a
policy document with goals and a work plan which are intended to be implemented over
time. Most action measures identified in the Climate Action Plan do not all go into effect
immediately; programs take time to be implemented and may require adoption of
ordinances or policies prior to seeing any actual changes take place.
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For Atascadero, the City Council, Planning Commission, and the public have clearly
expressed the importance of creating a document which is focused on cost-effectively
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with measures which improve the quality of life for
residents while reducing costs for individuals, businesses and City operations.
Measures which would cause substantial cost burden for residents, business owners, or
the City, or measures which require undue mandates, are not desired.
Why Does Atascadero Need a Climate Action Plan?
If the City of Atascadero chooses to adopt a Climate Action Plan at the end of this
process, then the City will be able to demonstrate compliance with AB 32 and the State
requirements for addressing greenhouse gasses. Greenhouse gas emissions are now
a mandatory element of any CEQA analysis, and therefore must be considered in any
CEQA document the City completes. Having an adopted Climate Action Plan allows the
City to utilize streamlining procedures for projects in the environmental review process;
if a project is consistent with an adopted Climate Action Plan, the project is considered
to not have a significant impact on GHG emissions.
However, not taking the steps to address greenhouse gasses can make the City
vulnerable to litigation and could jeopardize future projects and development in the City.
The City would not be able to demonstrate it is comprehensively mitigating greenhouse
gas emissions consistent with Assembly Bill 32 and Senate Bill 97. The risk would be
similar to not having an adopted Housing Element. CEQA documents on future
development projects would be left open to litigation, and the City could become a
target for the Attorney General or other commenting agencies or special interest groups
through CEQA. Therefore, while it is ultimately each local city's decision whether or not
to adopt the Climate Action Plan; it is in the City's best interest to work towards creating
a document which the City could live with in order to show that efforts have been made
to address and greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
What is a "MT CO2e"?
"Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent" (MT CO2e) are used to measure
greenhouses gasses. The following approximate equivalents are calculated based on
accepted emissions factors for the year 2005:
• 1 MT CO2e = 2,173 vehicle miles traveled (VMT) = Driving from Atlanta to Vegas
• 1 MT CO2e = 2.4 kW = 1 small or '/2 of a large residential PV solar installation
Since gas mileage improves and clean energy becomes more available each year,
emissions factors also change. State and Federal laws such as the Low Carbon Fuel
Standard for transportation and Renewable Portfolio Standard for energy will make the
transportation fuels and electricity "cleaner" regardless of how much is consumed.
Therefore in 2020, it will require 2,677 vehicle miles, and 4.0 kW to equal one MT
CO2e.
Reduction Goals: Updated GHG Inventory & Gap Analysis
In November, the APCD consultant completed another update to the GHG Inventory
and GAP Analysis to incorporate new refined methodology for calculating on-road VMT
and transportation emissions. The update resulted in lowering the total baseline
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emissions for the City of Atascadero, and subsequently, lowering the 2020 forecasted
emissions. The current inventory identifies the City's 2005 baseline greenhouse gas
emissions level at 141,428 metric tons CO2e. The "Business-as-usual" forecast was
adjusted to 172,488 metric tons CO2e expected by 2020 if no changes are made.
The City's Gap Analysis was also updated to reflect the revised data. The Gap Analysis
identifies a reduction target of 15% below 2005 levels by 2020, which is consistent with
State recommended targets. This gives Atascadero an allowable emissions target of
120,214 MT CO2e by 2020. Based on the reductions from State Measures already
implemented, as well as Local Measures the City has completed to date, Atascadero's
2020 Adjusted Business-as-Usual Forecast is 140,003 MT CO2e. Therefore, the
remaining gap necessary to meet the 2020 reduction target is 19,790 MT CO2e.
This is the amount of MT CO2e which needs to be met through the new measures or
continuation of existing actions identified in the City's Climate Action Plan.
TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF REDUCTIONS FROM STATE AND
LOCAL MEASURES AND 2020 GHG EMISSIONS
GHG Emissions
•
2020 Business-as-Usual Forecast 172,488
2020 Reduction from State Measures -31,570
2020 Reduction from Local Measures -915
Total Reduction from State and Local Measures -32.485
2020 Adjusted Business-as-Usual Forecast 140,003
TABLE 4: ATASCADERO'S GHG EMISSIONS,
TARGET, AND REDUCTION NECESSARY TO MEET TARGET
ftHG Emissions
(MT CO2e)
2005 Baseline Emissions 141,428
2020 Adjusted Business-as-Usual Forecast '140,003
Target f 15°0 below 2005 levels by 2020 120.214
Remaining Gap Necessary to Meet 2020 Target 19.790
FIGURE 1: SUMMARY OF ATASCADERO'S
GHG EMISSIONS AND REDUCTION TARGET
180,000
A ••4-- Business-as-Usual
170,000 T` Forecast
160,000
f 2005 Baseline
150,000
140,000
790 Adjusted Business-as-
130,000 Usual Forecast
MT COZe
120,000
•State Recommended
110,000 Reduction Target
2005 2020
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ANALYSIS:
The Toolbox:
In November 2012, the APCD's consultant released the model "toolbox" of potential
measures designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There are 36 measures, and
each has several associated actions which can be included or left out as part of that
overall measure (see Attachment 1.) The reduction measures are grouped under the
following categories:
• Energy
• Transportation and land use
• Off-Road (Construction Equipment)
• Water
• Solid Waste
• Trees and Open Space
The toolbox is structured as a series of intricate Excel spreadsheet which are
preprogramed with population and land use data about the City. Detailed variables and
assumptions can be modified to estimate how many people might participate in the
action, and what type of energy and emissions saving it might get. The Excel document
automatically calculates the reduction potential of each measure based on the inputted
assumed participation percentage. Associated costs and possible co-benefits for each
measure are also identified. This detailed analysis is intended to provide the public and
the decision makers the information needed to determine if a toolbox reduction measure
is suitable for their community. To download the Excel toolbox, please visit:
www.CentralCoastGHGPlanning.com
Some measures in the toolbox will have a large impact on GHG reduction, and some
will be very minimal. Mandatory measures (such as adopted ordinances) typically have
more reduction potential than optional measures (such incentive programs). However,
whether or not to make something mandatory is completely up to the individual city.
There are no measures which must be included in Atascadero's Climate Action Plan.
The City can pick and choose which measures work, and can disregard and leave out
any measures that are not favorable. The key with this process of evaluating the
toolbox is to find a combination of measures that City is comfortable with, and to
have those measures add up to the total 2020 reduction target of 19,790 MT CO2e.
Planning Commission Direction:
On January 29, February 5, and February 19, the Atascadero Planning Commission
reviewed and discussed each measure provided in the Climate Action Planning
Toolbox. In general, the Planning Commission was supportive of voluntary programs
which involve outreach, education, and incentives. Measures which would have the co-
benefit of saving the City money on ongoing operation costs, or actions which the City is
already implementing were usually recommended by the Planning Commission for
inclusion. The Commission was opposed to ordinances and regulations which would
increase mandates, increase fees, or create a burden on homeowners, business or the
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development community. The need for cost benefit analysis and consideration of staff
time required for implementation were also main discussion points.
The following is a brief summary of the Commission's direction, and the GHG reduction
potential associated with the measures recommended by the Planning Commission.
These preliminary reduction estimates are based on projections that Staff has inputted
into the toolbox Excel program. The APCD consultant will review City Staff's
assumptions and fine tune these estimates to confirm that the projections are
achievable.
Reduction Measure Planning Commission Comments PC Reduction
Direction Potential
(MT CO2e)
4a - Energy Efficiency . Limit staff time Included 778
Outreach and Incentive
Programs
4b - Energy Audit and . Voluntary and educational only Included 1,099
Retrofit Program
4c - Income-Qualified • Commission was neutral on participation Included 126
Energy Efficient . Concerned with staff time
Weatherization Program
4d - Energy Conservation . Strongly opposed Not 0
Ordinance Included
4e - Incentives for Exceeding . Opposed any new requirements Included 227
Title 24 Building Energy . Supported streamlining permits and
Efficiency Standards publicizing energy efficient projects
4f- Energy Efficient Public . Very little reduction potential Not 0
Realm Lighting . Would create additional ordinance Included
Requirements requirements for new development
4g - Small Solar Photovoltaic . Solar hot water heaters should not be Included 1,158
(PV) Incentive Program encouraged (PV energy systems to
replace electricity use only)
4h - Income-Qualified Solar . Voluntary only Included 87
PV Program
4i — Community Choice . Opposed measure Not 0
Aggregation Program . Not feasible included
4j - Municipal Energy . Has cost savings benefit for City Included 59
Efficiency Retrofits and . Should lead by example
Upgrades . Look for grant funding
4k - Municipal Energy . Has cost savings benefit for City Included 23
Efficient Public Realm . Should lead by example
Lighting . Look for grant funding
41 - Energy Efficiency . Has cost savings benefit for City Included 17
Requirements for New . Should lead by example
Municipal Buildings
4m - Renewable Energy . Wastewater Treatment Facility may Included 153
Systems on City benefit from this
Property . Look for grant funding to install PV solar
5a - Bicycle Network . Continue to implement bike plan Included 691
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• Connection to Templeton would have
great benefit
5b - Pedestrian Network . Continue to implement and improve Included 63
pedestrian circulation
5c - Expand Transit Network . Work with SLOCOG on this Included 86
• Add build bus shelters with new projects
5d - Increase Transit • Work with SLOCOG on this Included 23
Service, Frequency &
Speed
5e - Employer-Based • Opposed; would add unreasonable Not 0
Transportation Demand burden to businesses Included
Management (TDM)
Program
5f- Transportation Demand . Voluntary program only Included 110
Management (TDM)
Program —Voluntary
5g - Parking Supply Not realistic for most of Atascadero Included 679
Management Include to get credit for existing downtown
parking ordinance only (currently, City
does not require most businesses or new
construction to provide parking downtown
5h - Public Parking Pricing . Strongly opposed Not 0
Included
5i - Electric Vehicle Network . Commission originally divided on Included 1,984
and Alternative Fueling measure; don't agree with subsidy funding
Stations Included measure due to high reduction
potential
• City staff has already begun work on this
measure to draw people off HWY 101
51 - Incentives for Infill and . Infill development along EI Camino Real Included 2,937
Transit Oriented has already been approved; continued
Development build out happening now
5k - Service Nodes . Very supportive of measure Included 5000
• Directly related to economic development
outreach & sales tax generation
• Job creation potential
51 - Transportation Demand . Not realistic for most City staff to Included 7
Management (TDM) telecommute part of
Program for Municipal . Flexible work schedule, carpooling & measure
Employees consultant conference calls encouraged
5m - Zero and Low Emission . 5 inspector cars possible Included 53
Municipal Fleet Vehicles . Cost-benefit analysis needed (Finance
Director to review prior to any purchasing)
6a - Construction Equipment . Too much burden on local contractors Not 0
Techniques included
6b - Equipment Upgrades, . Support on 4-3 vote Included 43
Retrofits, and . Outreach ok as long as not big staff time
Replacements expenditure
7a - Exceed SB X7-7 (Water . Existing AMWC conservation programs Included 22
Conservation Act of . City staff should work with AMWC to track
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2009), Water and report water conservation efforts
Conservation Target . Don't include Cal Green Code Tier 1 or 2
(would increase requirements)
• Do not do any additional ordinances
8a - Solid Waste Diversion . When contracts come up for negotiation, Included 924
Rate City staff will investigate options for
increased recycling and waste diversion,
plus education and outreach by AWA
• Options to be presented to City Council to
consider possible cost increases prior to
adding additional services
8b - Organic Waste . Would require separate bins and pick-up Not 0
Diversion Program service with a whole new program Included
8c - Construction and . Keep new construction debris at 50%; Included, Included in
Demolition Debris raising rate would put undue burden on but 8a
Diversion Requirements efficient builders combined reductions
• Create higher diversion rate for demolition with 8a
since 75% is already very common
8d - Recycling at Public . Putting receptacles at public locations Included 2
Events . Usually already doing this
8e - Municipal Solid Waste . City is already doing this; continue and Included 10
Reduction increase recycling
• Cityshould lead by example
9a - Tree Planting Program . Already doing this Included 36
9b - Municipal Tree Planting . City is already doing this through ANTA Included 24
Program
Add: Methane capture at the . Added (not in toolbox) Included 1000
waste water treatment plant . Look for grant funding to create a system
to capture methane and use it to create
energy
Add: Open space carbon . Added (not in toolbox) Included Minimum
sequestration . Open Space easements created for oak 3,000
regeneration & protection of old growth Or more
2600 ac. conservation proposed in Eagle
Ranch (converted from residential)
rTotalction from measures selected by Planning Commission + 20,421
Based on the assumptions included in the toolbox calcuations, and a few aditional
measures added by the Plannign Commission, Staff believes that the City will be able to
comply with AB 32 and meet the 19,790 MT of CO2e reduction target (15% below
today's levels by 2020). If the City Council authorizes Staff to move forward with this
list, the APCD consultant will check the calcuations and assumptions and then use this
list to draft a Climate Action Plan for City review.
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Measures Added by City of Atascadero:
There are two measures on the above list which were not provided in the countywide
toolbox, but were added by the Planning Commission. GHG reductions associated with
"Service Nodes" (a measure initiated by Atascadero City Staff) is also discussed and
preliminary calculations provided:
1. Methane Capture at Waste Water Treatment Plant: The 2005 GHG Inventory
showed that 2,657 MT CO2e are produced each year by the City's Waste Water
Treatment Plant as a result of the open lagoon style treatment process. The
Planning Commission recommends that the City look into opportunities for
methane capture in order to turn the methane into an energy source. Cal Poly has
been doing this for many years. There may be grant opportunities that the City
could look into to fund the improvements. Staff has included 1000 MT CO2
reduction in the list of measures for Atascadero, which would include building a
system by 2020 to capture a portion of the methane produced.
2. Open Space Carbon Sequestration: During the development of the toolbox last
year, the APCD project consultant stated that reduction credit cannot be given for
open space preservation because the trees were already in place at the time of the
GHG inventory in 2005. However, City staff believes that we can demonstrate that
these protected native forests continue to grow and regenerate as a result of the
Atascadero's longstanding stewardship of the environment and ongoing
preservation actions. Without corporative land owners and the City's intervention,
this land would be developed and native vegetation removed in a "business-as-
usual" forecast. According to a Congressional Research Service Report prepared
for Congress, oak woodland forests sequester approximately 68 MT CO2e per
acre per year. City Staff has included a placeholder in the selected GHG
measures list for at least 3,000 MT CO2e reduction which would result from the
permanent open space preservation created by the City of Atascadero.
The Atascadero Native Tree Inventory, completed in 2007, shows that that there
are about 2.2 million trees in Atascadero, with thousands of acres of very dense
tree canopy with over 60% cover. 65% of the trees surveyed were less than 5"
DBH, which shows that the native forests are continuing to regenerate. Over the
past 15 years, the City of Atascadero has established approximately 500 acres of
permanent open space easements. These are areas which previously had
development rights and were converted to open space as a result of the City's
forward thinking land use plans. The Eagle Ranch Specific Plan currently
proposes to rezone 2600 acres of existing residential property to permanent open
space by clustering the existing residential lots in less sensitive areas of the site.
In addition, the City's General Plan focuses on the preservation of large lots
towards the outskirts of the City, and the Native Tree Ordinance preserves most of
the trees in the City. Development in Atascadero did not always follow these high
standards for land and tree preservation. With a Council change to the minimum
lots sizes, Native Tree Ordinance or principals of the General Plan, Atascadero's
native forests could be replaced with development.
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3. Service Nodes: This GHG reduction measure was initiated by Atascadero City staff
based on the information obtained during the Del Rio Specific Plan EIR. Currently,
Atascadero residents travel outside the City limits for the majority of their everyday
retails goods, services, restaurants and entertainment. The ADE Economic study
completed in 2007 shows that local household spending in Atascadero generates
$58 million in retail sales leakage going outside the City (after subtracting out auto
sales, which does not have the same high VMT associated). If the average person
spends about $100 per
CITY OF ATASCADERO trip to buy clothes, eat
PER CAPITA SALES TAX SURPLUS"P COMPARISON•FISCAL YEAR 2011.1: out, or get household
goods 20 miles away in
San Luis Obispo or Paso,
Reuel Category Per Cap sales Approx Sq Ft to that's almost 600,000
capk"NOfG-V •r C` CIC trips per year currently
si>ao"s SM rVa leaving Atascadero.
untwSuAINblale"s 447 Na Therefore, if Atascadero
rslam ug," 145 rVa could continue its
economic development
��estaerae,ts No Ate5a11d 120 Na
strategies and focus on
109 "`a providing those goods
+uq stores 101 Na and services locally in
+arewareStexea 59 Na underdeveloped areas of
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anttlC ssNVaelp.�per 1s Na reduction of almost 12
million VMT per
,a,,, year. Reduced trips
to
Ganera+Mwchandw M would also be attributed
Mo"raplwEqupmxet (14) houdkieniu, ! to the increase in local
Maw Saes (14) 2000 restaurant and service
IilensAFpare� (15) 2-000City
jobs, where
City residents currently
SN"wryffi0A saxes (16) 2-OW have to drive to other
shoe stores (61 9•0W cities to work. Staff has
aucMio, h Sames (6% 13.000 included 5000 MT CO2
IGrocery Stores 6e N*w (67) 1i,ow reduction in the GHG
speawl,stores 11,000 reduction calculations,
I Re3sLwants Bw Am Wine M 4.000 which is based on
Padagetm*"Stores (100) If1 ,,, i1do providing 60% of the
Ebdroncs'Appka"ceStores (107) 6000 goods shown as in the
Sv«" a stores (120) 15'000 current tax sales leakage
chart, and the associated
Depalwt stores (136) 22.000 jobs.
Women's Apparel (1531 12.000
' Home Furrntngs (177) 29.00.
Fw4l Apparel (351) 27.Ml
Restaurants Uquor (5% 28.000
06a mt Dept stores (6" 119 W- I
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CONCLUSION:
The next step in the Climate Action Planning process is for each City to choose which
measures they would like to see included in an individual draft Climate Action Plan. On
January 29, February 5, and February 19 the Planning Commission reviewed and
discussed each measure in the Climate Action Planning Toolbox at televised public
meetings. The public was provided opportunities to speak about the project and the
individual measures throughout these discussions. The Planning Commission has
made a recommendation to the City Council as to which measures may be appropriate
for Atascadero. Once prepared, the draft Climate Action Plan will also come before the
Planning Commission and the City Council at public meetings for review prior to
considering adoption of the document.
The complete list of potential GHG reduction measures is provided as an attachment to
this report for review and consideration. Additional information regarding the Central
Coast Greenhouse Gas Reduction Planning or the development of the local Climate
Action Plan can be located at www.CentralCoastGHGPlanning.com or at
www.atascadero.org on the Community Development webpage, under "Major Projects."
FISCAL IMPACT:
If the City adopts a Climate Action Plan at the end of this process, some measures
could create changes for City operations, as well as private development, which could
have associated costs. However, during selection of the recommended measures, the
Planning Commission's focus was on selecting measures that would not create new
ordinance requirements and would not create large costs for the City, property owners,
or businesses. The measures chosen by the Planning Commission relate to mostly to
education, outreach, and exploring options for grant funding of improvements. Most of
these measures also have co-benefits, such as reduction of energy use, which will save
property owners and the City on operation costs in the long run.
The main fiscal impact on the City will be for staff time. The model GHG Toolbox
includes calculations for how much staff time would be associated with each measure.
Based on the measures selected by the Planning Commission, it would require two to
three full time staff to implement the Climate Action Plan. However, due to existing
budget constraints, the City does not intend to hire additional staff to complete these
measures. If a Climate Action Plan is adopted by the City Council, the work load would
be distributed across several departments (primarily Community Development and
Public Works) and existing City staff would be responsible for implementing the actions
identified. Many of the GHG reduction measures and actions are things that the City is
already doing, such as build out of bike lanes, economic development in service nodes,
and municipal building upgrades. Including these measures in the Climate Action Plan
means that the City is committed to continuing with the action, and will show ongoing
efforts towards fulfilling the measures and meeting the identified targets. Monitoring
and reporting to demonstrate compliance with all the measures included in the Climate
action Plan would require staff time.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 : List of GHG Reduction Measures and Associated Actions
Attachment 2: Summary of Selected Measures (printout from Toolbox)
Attachment 3: Toolbox: Introduction, Instructions & Common Assumptions
Attachment 4: Gap Analysis and Reduction Target
Attachment 5: Actions Previously Completed by the City of Atascadero to Reduce
GHG Emissions
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Attachment 1
Attachment 1: List of GHG Reduction Measures and Associated Actions
Central Coast GHG Planning
GHG Reduction Measures and Associated Actions
ENERGY
4a - Energy Efficiency Outreach and Incentive Programs
• Conduct additional outreach and promotional activities, either individually or in collaboration
with San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch, targeting specific groups or sectors within the
community(e.g., homeowners, renters, businesses, etc.).
• Designate one week per year to conduct an energy efficiency outreach campaign targeting a
specific group.The campaign week can also be used to recognize and encourage programs and
educational outreach conducted by industry organizations, non-governmental entities,
government agencies, and other community groups.
• Direct community members to existing program websites, such as Energy Upgrade California
and San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch.
4b- Energy Audit and Retrofit Program
• Individually or in collaboration with San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch, local utilities, and
local jurisdictions to develop and promote a residential and commercial energy audit program
with direct installation of no-and low-cost measures by qualified contractors, leveraging existing
rebates.
• Individually, or in collaboration with San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch to conduct outreach
and promotional activities targeting specific groups (e.g., owners of buildings built prior to Title
24 [1980]).
• As part of the business licensing and renewal process, encourage businesses to participate in the
program and receive an energy audit.
• Participate in and promote a single-family residential energy efficiency financing program, such
as a Property Assessed Clean Energy [PACE] program,to encourage investment in energy
efficiency upgrades.
• Continue to participate in and promote the CaliforniaFIRST energy efficiency financing program
for multi-family residential and commercial buildings.
• Work with Energy Upgrade California, local utilities, and/or community businesses and
organizations,to annually conduct a "do-it-yourself" workshop for building energy retrofits.
• Highlight the effectiveness of energy audits and retrofits by showcasing the success of retrofits
on the City's website or in its newsletter.
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4c- Income-Qualified Energy Efficient Weatherization Programs
• Establish partnership with CAPSLO related to income-qualified weatherization programs, such as
PG&E's Middle Income Direct Install program.
• Identify and promote program, either individually in collaboration with CAPSLO,to additional
income-qualified households using additional sources of data available to the City, (e.g., water
bills, housing records, etc.)
4d - Energy Conservation Ordinance
• Coordinate with the other local jurisdictions in the region to develop a local energy conservation
ordinance.
• Develop and adopt a local residential energy conservation ordinance.
• Enforce existing commercial energy disclosure rules, pursuant to (AB 531)that require
commercial businesses to provide twelve months of energy-use information using the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
4e- Incentives for Exceeding Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
• Collaborate with community organizations and businesses, local utilities, and other local
jurisdictions in the region to develop and promote a technical assistance and best practices
program that aids developers in selecting and implementing energy efficiency measures that
exceed State standards.
• Identify and provide incentives (e.g., expedited or streamlined permitting, reduced fees, public
recognition, etc.) for applicants whose project exceeds State requirements by a specified
percent.
• Update building permit process to incentivize higher building performance.
• Launch an educational campaign for builders, permit applicants, and the general public to
promote best practices and incentive program; provide information and assistance about energy
efficiency options online and at permit counter.
4f- Energy Efficient Public Realm Lighting Requirements
• Develop and adopt an ordinance that requires new development to utilize high efficiency lights
in parking lots, streets, and other public areas.
4g-Small Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Incentive Program
• Conduct a comprehensive review of the City's solar permitting process based on the Governor's
Office of Planning and Research's (OPR) California Solar Permitting Guidebook(June 2012),
identifying any existing barriers.
• Improve the permit review and approval process for small solar PV systems by implementing
recommendations for streamlined permitting identified in the California Solar Permitting
Guidebook (e.g., use standardized forms, provide clear written instructions on the permitting
process and a checklist of required application materials, make information available on the
City's website and at the permit counter, etc.).
• Collaborate with other local jurisdictions in the region to standardize requirements across
jurisdiction, by using common permit materials, such as checklists and standard plans,to reduce
permit submittal errors among contractors working throughout a region.
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• Participate in and promote a residential and commercial renewable energy financing program
(through a Property Assessed Clean Energy [PACE] program, California FIRST, a joint powers
authority with neighboring jurisdictions, or other mechanisms) allowing residential and
commercial property owners to voluntarily invest in renewable energy upgrades for their
buildings.
• Expand education on and promotion of existing incentive, rebate, and financing programs for
solar PV systems and solar hot water heaters targeting specific groups or sectors within the
community.
• Designate one week per year to conduct a renewable energy outreach campaign targeting a
specific group.The campaign week can also be used to recognize community members that
have implemented noteworthy or unique renewable energy projects.
4h - Income-Qualified Solar PV Program
• Collaborate with Grid Alternatives and other community organizations to provide targeted
education and outreach to developers and homeowners about incentives offered through the
Single Family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH) Program and the Multifamily Affordable Solar
Homes Program (MASH).
• Provide targeted outreach to homeowners about solar water heating incentives offered through
the California Solar Initiative.
4i—Community Choice Aggregation Program (CCA)
• Participate in and consider the results of the Renewable Energy Secure Communities project for
San Luis Obispo County (SLO-RESCO), a regional partnership working to identify the best mix of
resources for clean, secure and affordable energy.
• Develop a CCA program and purchase a portfolio comprised of cleaner generation sources
above the 33% RPS by 2020.
41 - Municipal Energy Efficiency Retrofits and Upgrades
• Adopt a municipal energy target.
• Complete energy audits and benchmarking of all municipal facilities, leveraging existing
programs, such as PG&E's Automated Benchmarking Service or the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Challenge program.
• Maintain a regular maintenance schedule for heating and cooling,ventilation and other building
functions.
• Establish a prioritized list of energy efficiency upgrade project and implement as funding
becomes available.
• Install an energy management system that monitors energy use and controls heating, cooling,
and ventilation to increase efficiency.
4k- Municipal Energy Efficient Public Realm Lighting
• Conduct an inventory of existing outdoor public light fixtures.
• Identify and secure funding to replace inefficient city-owned or-operated public lighting.
41 - Energy Efficiency Requirements for New Municipal Buildings
• Review existing municipal building policies and standards.
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• Adopt a policy to exceed Title 24 building efficiency standards by a certain percent.
4m - Renewable Energy Systems on City Property
• Install solar or other renewable energy projects at select City facilities.
• Identify funding sources and opportunities for municipal renewable energy generation.
• Replace inefficient hot water heaters with those powered by solar energy.
TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE
5a - Bicycle Network
• Continue to pursue public and private funding to expand and link the city's bicycle network in
accordance with its General Plan and Bicycle Plan.
• Annually identify and schedule street improvement and maintenance projects to preserve and
enhance the bicycle network.
• Incorporate bicycle facility improvements into pavement resurfacing, restriping, and
signalization operations where the safety and convenience of users can be improved within the
scope of work.
• Coordinate with and support SLOCOG in the implementation of bicycle plans to facilitate non-
auto travel within and between communities.
• Collaborate with the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Coalition to assist with event promotions and
publications to increase awareness and ridership during Bike Month.
• Through conditions of approval, require new subdivisions and large developments to
incorporate bicycle lanes, routes, and/or shared-use paths into street systems to provide a
continuous network of routes,facilitated with markings, signage, and bicycle parking.
• Continue to enforce mandatory California Green Building Standards Code bicycle parking
standards for non-residential development.
5b- Pedestrian Network
• Continue to pursue public and private funding to expand and link the City's pedestrian network.
• Annually identify and schedule sidewalk improvement and maintenance projects to preserve
and enhance the pedestrian circulation network.
• Incorporate pedestrian-facilities improvements into pavement resurfacing, restriping, and
signalization operations where the safety and convenience of users can be improved within the
scope of work.
• Expand and promote the Safe Routes to School program.
• Require through conditions of approval that new development projects provide a pedestrian
access network that internally links all uses and connects all existing or planned external streets
and pedestrian facilities contiguous with the project site. It would also require that the project
minimize barriers to pedestrian access and interconnectivity.
• Require new development to implement traffic calming improvements as appropriate (e.g.,
marked crosswalks, count-down signal timers, curb extensions, speed tables, raised crosswalks,
median islands, mini-circles,tight corner radii, etc.)through conditions of approval.
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5c- Expand Transit Network
• Work with RTA and transit service providers to implement the Short Range Transit Plan.
• Work with the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority and local transit agency to identify and
map existing and future bus lines (routes) and transit corridors.
• Support the addition of transit routes that provide intercity express services.
• Continue to research federal and local funding for transit service upgrade projects.
• Require new development to provide safe and convenient access to alternative transportation
within the project area and safe access to public transportation as feasible.
5d - Increase Transit Service Frequency/Speed
• Work with RTA and transit service providers to implement the Short Range Transit Plan.
• Work with RTA and transit service providers to shorten regional service headways to 30 minutes
or shorter at commute peaks subject to passenger load demand.
• Support streamlined transit services and infrastructure that create a Bus Rapid Transit(BRT)
network on main commute corridors.
5e- Employer-Based Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program
• Develop and adopt a TDM ordinance for employees with 25 or more employees.
• Establish performance standards (e.g., trip reduction requirements).
• Set up system to require regular monitoring and reporting to assess the employer's status in
meeting the ordinance goals (e.g., as part of the business licensing and renewal process).
5f-Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program—Voluntary
• Collaborate with San Luis Obispo Ride Share and Ride-On to conduct additional outreach
through event promotions and publications,targeting specific groups or sectors within the
community(e.g., employers, employees, students, seniors, etc.).
• Provide information on and promote existing employer based TDM programs as part of the
business licensing and renewal process.
• Collaborate with San Luis Obispo Ride Share and the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Coalition to assist
with event promotions and publications to increase awareness and ridership during Bike Month
and Rideshare month.
• Direct community members to existing program websites.
5g- Parking Supply Management
• Amend the Municipal Code to reduce parking requirements (e.g., eliminate or reduce minimum
parking requirements, create maximum parking requirements, and/or provide shared parking).
• Establish optional in-lieu fees in place of minimum parking requirements where appropriate.
5h - Public Parking Pricing
• Decouple parking and housing and commercial development in order to allocate the true cost of
parking directly to users.
• Add meters to public parking spaces, where appropriate, and charge market prices.
• Set prices to achieve an 85% utilization on each block face and 90% utilization in each off-street
lot.
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• Conduct parking occupancy studies to consider priority areas for price increases.
5i - Electric Vehicle Network and Alternative Fueling Stations
• Continue to work with the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), Central
Coast Clean Cities Coalition, and neighboring jurisdictions to create and implement the electric
vehicle readiness plan through expanding the use of alternative fuel vehicles and fueling stations
in the community.
• Provide streamlined installation and permitting procedures for vehicle charging facilities,
utilizing tools provided in the electric vehicle readiness plan.
51 - Incentives for Infill and Transit Oriented Development
• Update land use and zoning code to allow new development in the mixed-use and medium- and
high-density land use categories located within %-mile of a transit node, existing bus route, or
park and ride facility with regularly scheduled, daily service at a minimum density of 20 dwelling
units per acre.
• Provide and promote incentives (e.g., parking reductions, priority permitting, etc.)for mixed-use
and medium-and high-density land use categories located within %-mile of a transit node,
existing bus route, or park and ride facility with regularly scheduled, daily service at a minimum
density of 20 dwelling units per acre.
• Develop a form-based zoning code for the central business district/downtown. Form-based
codes emphasize building form rather than use.This increases flexibility for a variety of
complementary uses to be permitted in the same area, and the potential for mixed-use
development, which helps to reduce vehicle miles traveled.
• Develop and adopt incentives for live/work developments, such as reduced permit fees,
expedited permits, or waiving business license fees for residents in live/work units. Live/work
developments allow residents to live at their place of work and thereby reduce vehicle miles
traveled and associated GHG emissions.
5k-Service Nodes
• Conduct a study of key unserved areas of demand for retail and services.
• Adjust zoning and regulations as necessary to encourage and incentivize the development of
service nodes.
51 -Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program for Municipal Employees
• Establish an ordinance that requires the City to meet employee commute trip VMT reduction
targets by offering one or more services from a menu of options, including: Encourage the use
of the carpools; Provide ride matching services and assistance;Allow flexible work schedules
and telecommuting; Provide end of trip facilities (parking, showers, lockers); Providing
subsidized transit passes; hiring a transportation coordinator to manage TDM programs; or
others at the employer's discretion.
• Hire a transportation coordinator to manage TDM programs.
• Require parking cash-out(a requirement that City employers who subsidize employee parking
costs provide an equivalent cash reimbursement for employees who choose not to drive).
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5m -Zero and Low Emission Municipal Fleet Vehicles
• Develop and adopt a low-and zero-emissions replacement/purchasing policy for official City
vehicles and equipment.
• Work with the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition to obtain funding for low-emission and zero-
emission fleet vehicles.
• Replace an identified number of vehicles with lower emission vehicles by 2020.
OFF-ROAD
6a -Construction Equipment Techniques
• Require a percentage of construction equipment to be electrically-powered or use alternative
fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG).
• Limit heavy-duty equipment idling time to a period of three minutes or less, exceeding the
California Air Resources Board's standard of five minutes.
6b- Equipment Upgrades, Retrofits, and Replacements
• Continue to support the APCD through the Carl Moyer program.
• Conduct additional outreach and promotional activities targeting specific groups (e.g.,
agricultural operations, construction companies, homeowners, etc.).
• Direct community members to existing program websites (e.g., San Luis Obispo Air Pollution
Control District, Carl Moyer Grant page).
WATER
7a - Exceed SB X7-7 (Water Conservation Act of 2009),Water Conservation Target
• Adopt a water conservation ordinance to exceed SB X7-7 by a specified percentage and identify
programs to meet that target.
• Enhance retrofit programs for existing residences and commercial buildings.
• Adopt CALGreen Tier 1 or Tier 2 standards for water efficiency and conservation in new
development.
• Expand the use of grey water or recycled water infrastructure.
SOLID WASTE
8a -Solid Waste Diversion Rate
• Adopt a solid waste diversion rate that exceeds the state-mandated rate by a certain percentage
(e.g., California's AB 341 identifies a 75% diversion goal for 2020).
• Identify programs to meet the identified diversion rate.
• Develop an education and outreach program in support of the measure.
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8b-Organic Waste Diversion Program
• Develop a program for the expanded collection of organic waste.
• Establish a community-wide organics composting program.
• Develop a marketing campaign to educate the community about the program.
8c-Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion Requirements
• Adopt an ordinance requiring that a specified percentage of construction and demolition debris
from development projects be diverted from landfills.
8d - Recycling at Public Events
• Develop and adopt an event recycling ordinance.
8e- Municipal Solid Waste Reduction
• Develop and adopt a City purchasing policy that emphasizes recycled and recyclable materials.
• Install recycling receptacles at municipal buildings and facilities.
TREES
9a -Tree Planting Program
• Develop a tree planting assistance program.
• Develop and adopt tree planting guidelines that address tree and site selection. Emphasis
should be placed on native, drought-tolerant trees.
• Track the number of trees planted annually.
9b- Municipal Tree Planting Program
• Develop and adopt a formal tree planting policy or program and plant a specified number of
trees.
• Identify and secure grant funding for tree planting.
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Attachment 2
Attachment 2: Summary of Selected Measures (printout from Toolbox)
See Attached
Applicability GHG Was this
(Community Reduction Actual Measure or Implementation Voluntary Aggregated Aggregated Per Unit Per Unit Strategy
Category Measure Name Measure Description or Potential in or Municipal Municipal Community Community Selected?
Municipal 2020 Commitment Mandated Mechanism Costs Savings Costs Savings (Yes= 1,
Measure) (MT COZe) No=0)
Expand participation in and the promotion of existing
Energy Efficiency programs,such as Energy Upgrade California and San Percent of households
Outreach and Luis Obispo County Energy Watch,to increase and businesses
Energy community awareness of existing energy efficiency Community 778 participating; percent Voluntary Incentives Very Low None Very Low Low 1
Incentive rebates and financial incentives, and no-and low-cost energy(electricity and
Programs actions community members can take to increase energy natural gas)savings
efficiency.
Collaborate with San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch, Number of residential
local utility providers, local businesses and organizations and non-residential
Energy Audit and to develop and promote a residential and commercial buildings retrofitted by Very Low to Very Low to
Energy Retrofit Program educational energy audit program with direct installation Community 1,099 2020; percent energy Voluntary Incentives Very Low None Medium Medium 1
of no-and low-cost measures, leveraging existing (electricity and natural
rebates. gas)savings
Income-Qualified Facilitate energy efficient weatherization of low-and Residential units
Energy Efficient middle-income housing through promotion of existing upgraded by 2020;
Energy Weatherization programs,such as Community Action Partnership Community 126 percent energy Voluntary Incentives Very Low None None Very Low 1
Programs (CAPSLO). (electricity and natural
gas)savings
Require through a new City ordinance that cost-effective Number of residential
Energy energy efficiency upgrades in existing buildings be and non-residential
Energy Conservation implemented at point of sale or during major renovation Community 0 buildings retrofitted by Mandatory Codes and Low None Very Low to Very Low to 0
Ordinance of residential units.A maximum cost ceiling would be 2020; percent energy Standards Medium Medium
established to protect owners from excessive fees. (electricity and natural
gas)savings
New residential and
Incentives for commercial units that
Provide incentives(e.g., priority permitting, reduced
Exceeding Title exceed State
permit fees,etc.)for new development and/or major Very Low to
Energy 24 Building Community 227 standards by 2020; Voluntary Incentives Very Low None Medium 1
Energv Efficiency remodels that voluntarily exceed State energy efficiency percentage of energy Low
Standards standards by an identified percentage. (electricity and natural
as)savings
Energy Efficient Require through a new City ordinance that new Number of LED or CFL
Energy Public Realm development utilize high efficiency lights in parking lots, Community 0 public realm lights Mandatory Codes and Very Low Very Low Very Low Very Low 0
Lighting streets, and other public areas. installed by 2020 Standards
Requirements
Facilitate the voluntary installation of small solar PV kW of residential and
Small Solar systems and solar hot water heaters in the community commercial solar PV
Photovoltaic(PV) through expanded promotion of existing financial
Energy Community 1,158 installations and Voluntary Incentives Very Low None High Low to High 1
Incentive incentives, rebates, and financing programs, and by number of solar hot
Program helping the average resident and business overcome water heaters installed
common regulatory barriers and upfront capital costs.
Facilitate the installation of solar PV systems on and
Income-Qualified solar hot water heaters in income-qualified housing units
by promoting existing programs offered through the kW of PV and solar hot
Energy Solar PV California Solar Initiative and New Solar Homes Community 87 water heaters installed Voluntary Incentives Very Low None None Medium 1
Program Partnership and by collaborating with organizations, such
as Grid Alternatives, on outreach and eligibility.
Assembly Bill 117 (2002)enables California cities and
counties, either individually or collectively,to supply
electricity to customers within their jurisdiction by
establishing a community choice aggregation (CCA)
program. Unlike a municipal utility, a CCA does not own
Community transmission and delivery systems, but is responsible for
providing electricity to residents and businesses.The Percent reduction in
Choice Very Low-
Energy Aggrion CCA may own electric generating facilities, but more Community 0 carbon intensity of Voluntary City Program Low Low None 0
Program
((CCA) often, it purchases electricity from private electricity electricity above RPS Low
Program Cgenerators. The City would either individually or through
a regional partnership develop a CCA program and
ensure that the energy generation portfolio of the
electricity supplied has a higher percentage of clean
energy than that mandated by the State Renewable
Portfolio Standard (RPS).
Municipal Energy Establish a target to reduce municipal energy use by a Percent energy
Efficiency
Energy Retrofits and certain percent by 2020 and implement cost-effective Municipal 59 (electricity and natural Voluntary City Program Varies Medium None None 1
Upgrades improvements and upgrades to achieve that target. gas)savings
Municipal Energy The City would continue to replace city-owned or- Number of LED or CFL Capital
Energy Efficient Public operated street,traffic signal, park,and parking lot lights Municipal 23 lights installed Voluntary Improvement Low Very Low None None 1
Realm Lighting with higher efficiency lamp technologies.
Energy Efficiency Adopt a policy to exceed minimum Title 24 Building New municipal building
Requirements for Energy Efficiency Standards by a certain percentage for square feet by 2020; Capital
Energy New Municipal the construction or renovation of new City buildings and Municipal 17 percent energy Mandatory Improvement High Very Low None None 1
Buildings facilities. (electricity and natural
gas)savings
Renewable kw of municipal solar
Energy Energy Systems The City would pursue municipally-owned renewable Municipal 153 PV and number of Voluntary Capital High Low None None 1
on City Property energy generation facilities. solar water heaters Improvement
installed
Transportation Continue to improve and expand the city's bicycle Miles of new bike Codes and
and Land Use Bicycle Network network and infrastructure. Community 691 lanes, routes, and Mandatory Standards Low None None Varies 1
paths by 2020
Transportation Pedestrian Continue to improve and expand the city's pedestrian Community 63 Miles of added Mandatory Capital Low None None Varies 1
and Land Use Network network. sidewalk by 2020 Improvement
Work with the Regional Transit Authority(RTA)and
transit service providers to expand the local transit
Transportation Expand Transit Percent increase in
and Land Use Network network(i.e., additional routes or stops,and/or expanded Community 86 transit service Mandatory Policy Very Low None Very Low Medium 1
hours of operation)based on the greatest demand for
service.
Increase Transit Work with the Regional Transit Authority(RTA)and
Transportation transit services providers to increase transit service Percentage reduction
Service Community 23 Mandatory Policy Very Low None Very Low Medium 1
and Land Use Frequency/Speed frequency(i.e., reducing headways)by identifying routes in transit headways
where increased bus frequency would improve service.
Require through a new City ordinance that employers
Employer-Based with 25 or more employees develop a TDM program that
provides encouragement, incentives, and support for
Transportation Percent of businesses
Transportation Demand employees to reduce their single occupancy vehicle trips. Community 0 with more than 25 Mandatory Codes and Very Low None None Very Low 0
and Land Use Management employees Some examples of resources and incentives include Standards
(TDM)Program telecommuting, alternative scheduling (e.g., 9/80 or 4/40
work schedules), rideshare matching, and walking,
cycling and transit incentives.
Transportation Work with San Luis Obispo Regional Ride Share and
Demand Ride-On to conduct additional outreach and marketing of
Transportation existing TDM programs and incentives to discourage Percent of employees
Management Community 110 Voluntary Policy Very Low None None Very Low 1
and Land Use (TDM)Program - single-occupancy vehicle trips and encourage alternative participating
Voluntary modes of transportation, such as carpooling, taking
transit,walking, and biking.
Amend the Municipal Code to reduce parking Net reduction in
Transportation Parking Supply requirements in areas such as the downtown where a parking spaces; new Codes and
and Land Use Management variety of uses and services are planned in close Community 679 parking spaced by Mandatory Standards Very Low None None Very Low 1
proximity to each other and to transit. 2020 forecast under
existing regulations
Number of public
parking spaces where
Transportation Public Parking Establish market-based pricing for public parking spaces, Community 0 parking pricing would Voluntary Capital
Low High Medium Very Low 0
and Land Use Pricing where appropriate. aPPIY; percentage Improvement
increase in parking
prices
The City would continue to work with the San Luis Obispo Percent adoption of
Electric Vehicle County Air Pollution Control District(APCD), Central electric vehicles based
Transportation Network and Coast Clean Cities Coalition, and neighboring Community 1,984 on implementation of Voluntary Policy Very Low None None None 1
and Land Use Alternative jurisdictions to create and implement the electric vehicle comprehensive EV
Fueling Stations readiness plan. The City would continue to pursue Network
funding for plug-in electric vehicle charging stations.
The City would identify and implement additional
incentives to encourage mixed-use, higher density, and
Incentives for Number of new homes
infill development near transit routes, in existing
Transportation Infill and Transit and/or businesses
and Land Use Oriented community centers/downtowns, and in other designated Community 2,937 within 0.25 miles of Voluntary Policy Low None Varies Medium 1
areas. Incentives may include, but are not limited to,
Development priority permitting, lower permit fees, density bonuses, or transit
reduced parking requirements.
Work with private developers to encourage the
development of convenient commercial and shopping
opportunities near existing employment and/or residential Percent of new homes
Transportation areas,through incentives or the removal of existing Not calculated Very Low to
Service Nodes Community within walking distance Voluntary Policy None Varies Varies 1
and Land Use regulatory barriers, as a means of shortening the (staff est. 5000) Low
distance between origins and destinations, and of retail and services.
increasing the potential for walking or biking to obtain
services.
Transportation
Demand The City would implement a Transportation Demand
Transportation Management Management(TDM)program for its own employees. Percent City employee Codes and
and Land Use (TDM)Program Reduced single-occupant vehicle commuting would Municipal 7 participation Voluntary Standards Very Low Low None None 1
for Municipal reduce GHG emissions.
Emto ees
Zero and Low Continue to replace official City vehicles and equipment Number of municipal
Transportation Emission with low-emission and zero-emission vehicles, including Municipal 53 vehicles replaced by Voluntary Policy Medium Very Low None None 1
and Land Use Municipal Fleet smaller, hybrid, electric, compressed natural gas, 2020
Vehicles biodiesel, and neighborhood electric vehicles.
Percent of construction
Construction Reduce GHG emissions from construction equipment by equipment replaced Codes and
Off-Road Equipment requiring various actions as appropriate to the Community 0 with electric Mandatory Standards Very Low None Varies Varies 0
Techniques construction project. equipment/alternatively
fueled equipment
Equipment The City would support the APCD programs that fund Percent of off-road
Upgrades, equipment upgrades, retrofits, and replacement through equipment replaced
Off-Road Retrofits, and the Carl Moyer heavy-duty vehicle and equipment Community 43 with electric Voluntary Incentives Low None None Varies 1
equipment/alternative
Replacements program or other funding mechanisms. fuel vehicles
Exceed SB X7-7 The City would adopt a water conservation target that
Water exceeds the SB X7-7', (Water Conservation Act of 2009),
Water Conservation Act target and identify and implement additional water Community 22 Percent water savings Mandatory Codes and Low None Varies Varies 1
of 2009),Water efficiency and conservation measures to meet that target above SBx7-7 Standards
Conservation by 2020.
Target
The City would adopt a specified solid waste diversion Percent waste
Solid Waste ° diversion beyond
Solid Waste Diversion Rate rate that exceeds the state-mandated rate of 50%and Community 924 State-mandated 50% Mandatory Policy Low None None None 1
identify programs to meet the identified rate by 2020. (2020)
The City would develop a combined or separate organic
Organic Waste waste(yard trimming,food scraps, and food-soiled
Solid Waste Diversion paper)collection system and encourage residents and Community 0 Percent diversion of Mandatory Incentives Very Low None None None 0
Program businesses to divert these materials from landfills. The organic waste
City would develop a marketing campaign to educate the
community and facilitate composting.
Construction and Percent waste
Require the reuse or recycling of construction and
Demolition Debris (214, included diversion beyond Codes and
Solid Waste Diversion demolition materials from development projects beyond Community in 9a) State-mandated 50% Mandatory Standards Very Low None None None 1
Requirements the state-mandated 50% requirement. (2020)
The City would adopt an ordinance requiring the Percentage of waste
Recycling at Codes and
Solid Waste Public Events provision of recycling receptacles at all events requiring a Community 2 recycled at public Mandatory Standards Very Low None None None 1
permit or held on City-owned or-operated property. events
Percent waste
Municipal Solid Adopt a specified solid waste diversion rate and identify diversion beyond °
Solid Waste Waste Reduction steps to meet that rate by 2020. Municipal 10 State-mandated 50% Mandatory Policy Low None None None 1
(2020); number of new
recycling receptacles
Develop a program to facilitate voluntary tree planting
within the community,working with local non-profit
Trees and Open Tree Planting Number of trees Capital
Space Program organizations and community partners. Develop and Community 36 planted (net new trees) Voluntary Improvement Low None Very Low None 1
adopt tree planting guidelines that address tree and site
selection.
Trees and Open Municipal Tree Establish a tree planting program to increase the number Number of net new
Space Planting Program of native, drought-tolerant trees on City-owned property, Municipal 24 trees planted on City- Mandatory City Program Low None None None 1
parks and streetscapes. I I I owned property
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Introduction to the Toolbox
This Toolbox serves to assist with evaluating and selecting greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions reduction measures for the Central Coast GHG
Planning project by highlighting key information for each measure,such as GHG reduction potential,cost effectiveness and co-benefits.It
contains approximately forty measures considered most applicable to the cities and that can be quantified using current industry established
methods.The selected GHG emissions reduction measures ultimately would be included in a Climate Action Plan for your City.
Each measure includes the following information to facilitate measure evaluation and selection:measure name,measure description,menu of
implementation actions,GHG reduction potential,estimated costs and savings,co-benefits,case studies,implementation details,calculation
assumptions,detailed calculation methodology and equations,notes,and references.The measures are organized in six categories:Energy,
Transportation and Land Use,Off-Road,Water,Solid Waste,and Trees.Within each category,measures are separated based on whether they are
applicable to the community as a whole,or the local government(municipal measures).Community measures contain both voluntary and
regulatory measures.
While all governments would prefer to solely use voluntary programs to achieve their objectives,staff should consider the relative advantages
and disadvantages of the different options available.Voluntary measures encourage GHG reducing actions by residents and businesses in the
community.These measures often rely on outreach,public education,and financial incentives.Voluntary measures are usually more acceptable
to community members,but the GHG reduction potential can be lower than their mandatory counterparts.To create high levels of participation
in voluntary measures,a community often needs to make substantial investments in program development,rebates,or other financial incentives.
Regulatory measures require residents and businesses to implement GHG reducing actions through ordinances and other regulations.They are
usually implemented in association with other required processes such as building code inspection,pre-occupancy inspection,etc.While less
popular,mandatory measures often create higher levels of GHG reduction.If structured appropriately,regulatory measures can be low-cost or
cost-neutral.Municipal measures include local government actions that reduce communitywide GHG emissions through the investment in public
infrastructure,properties,or equipment.GHG reduction potential and cost vary widely depending on the type and level of action taken.
This Toolbox is organized as follows:
Introductory Worksheets
-1:Introduction-summarizes purpose and organization of Toolbox
-2:Instructions-details how to use the Toolbox
-3:List of Measures-provides a comprehensive list of all the measures in the Toolbox and a general description for each.A"measure"is defined
as a general way to reduce emissions;detailed implementation actions are provided in each measure worksheet.
Individual Measure Worksheets
-4a-4m:Energy Measures
-5a-5m:Transportation Measures
-6a-6b:Off-Road Measures
-7a:Water Measure
-8a-8e:Water Measures
-9a-9b:Tree Measures
The following information is provided for each measure in its individual measure worksheet:measure name,measure description,menu of
implementation actions,GHG reduction potential,estimated costs and savings,co-benefits,case studies,implementation details,calculation
assumptions,detailed calculation methodology and equations,notes,and references.
Summary Worksheets
-10:Summary of Measures-summarizes each measure and its GHG reduction potential,costs/savings,and other key details
-11:Summary of GHG Target and Reduction from Selected Measures-summarizes the City's 2005 baseline emissions,2020 adjusted forecast,
GHG emissions target(based on a 15%reduction from 2005 emissions levels),remaining GHG reduction necessary to meet the target that will
need to be achieved through selected measures,and total GHG reduction potential from GHG measures selected in the Toolbox.
-12:List of Common Assumptions-identifies commonly used assumptions throughout the Toolbox
-13:Demographic Data-identifies cities'population,households,jobs,etc.used for Toolbox calculations
-14:Cities Inventory Data-identifies results of the cities'inventories used for Toolbox calculations
About the Methods and Calculations
The GHG emission reduction potential of a given measure is quantified following standardized methods for estimating emissions detailed in the
California Air Pollution Control Officers Association's(CAPCOA)report Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures(August 2010).The
calculations utilize emissions factors and results from the selected City's GHG Emissions Inventory,as well as assumptions made by the user about
the degree of implementation in the year 2020.Two of the Transportation and Land Use measures,5j and 5k,are not quantified in the Toolbox,
as they will be quantified separately using the San Luis Obispo Council of Government's Regional Traffic Model to ensure better accuracy with a
more complex model.
Costs and savings directly associated with the implementation of each measure were estimated for the City,as well as for residents and
businesses,where feasible.Costs estimated generally include initial capital costs(e.g.,purchase and installation of technology,program
development,etc.)needed to produce the emission reductions estimated by the GHG Analysis in 2020,and are based on current(2012)prices.
Savings include reduced costs associated with electricity,natural gas,and fuel usage,as well as the reduced need for maintenance,and are also
based on current(2012)prices.
Costs and savings were estimated using information specific to the region—when available—or for similar cities in the region,State of California,
or United States,prioritized in that order.There are numerous factors that will affect the actual costs incurred if the measures are implemented.
In some cases,assumptions had to be made about the specific actions taken to implement a given measure,although the actual approach to
implementing the measure could vary.Because of the uncertainties and variability associated with costs and savings,they are reported as ranges.
In addition,it is important to understand that in many cases,costs and savings are born by different entities.For example,a local government
may incur costs associated with planting and maintaining urban trees,but the savings from reduced electricity bills accrue to local businesses and
residents.Where appropriate,we distinguish among the key players incurring the costs and savings.
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GHG PLANNING
Instructions
1. When you open the workbook,a security warning may appear that says an automatic update of links has been disabled,depending on the
version of Word you have,click the Options or Enable box in the top left corner of the Toolbox and select"Enable."
2. To begin,select your city's name from the drop down menu at the top of the"List of Measures"worksheet by clicking on the blue cell
(Worksheet 3-cell C2).This first step is important as it populates key calculation cells throughout the workbook with city-specific GHG inventory
and demographic data.
3.Next,the user should review the complete list of measures in the"List of Measures"worksheet(Worksheet 3)to become familiar with the
GHG reduction measures.
4. Move on to the Individual Measure Worksheets(worksheets 4a through 9b).Within each Individual Measure Workbook,there are several
items to note:
Blue cells will either appear blank or contain sample data.The cells should be replaced with your own assumptions.
Green cells have pre-loaded from a drop-down menu.These cells may be adjusted,but adjustment is not required.
Grey and white cells should not be modified.
The worksheets are designed so that when your city enters data regarding key assumptions into the worksheet for each measure,the estimated
costs and benefits(including GHG emission reductions)are automatically calculated based on those assumptions.Please note,the municipal
cost/savings calculations assume$100,000 for a full time City employee.This value may be adjusted by changing the value in cell A82 of the 12-
Common Assumptions worksheet.
5. Each Individual Measure Worksheet contains a"Menu of Implementation Actions."For each action,the City should identifywhether the
action is already being implemented,and whether the City would like to include the action in the climate action plan.Please note that some of
the actions are required to receive any GHG reduction credit for the measure.Selection of additional actions will ensure maximum credit is
received for the measure.
6.As you scroll down in the Individual Measure Worksheet,you should also enter the following data:Responsible Department/Agency
(responsible for measure implementation)and Key Assumptions,which are used to calculate the reduction potential,costs,and savings.
7. Once you have entered your assumptions and obtained costs/savings estimates,please note that the ranges for cost savings near the top of
the workbook(green cells),may need to be adjusted based on the results.
8.Once you have gone through all the individual measure worksheets,please identify measures you wish to include in your Climate Action Plan
by selecting Yes or No.(Note that the worksheets for the measures that arenot chosen do NOT need to be deleted from the workbook.The
measures that are not selected should automatically receive a score of zero in the Summary of Target and Reduction Measures worksheets.)
9. Worksheet 10 will provide a list of all measures selected.
10. Worksheet 11 will provide the combined reduction potential of all selected measures and compares the reduction potential against the
reduction target. If the reduction potential is greater than the reduction target,the City will meet its 2020 reduction target.
:Common Assumptions Used in the GHG EmissionReduction and Cost-Savings
:.Calculations
Residential Energy Intensity
Average electric use intensity for residential buildings in kWh/sq It (California
Electric Use Intensity= 3.5 kWh/square foot/year Energy Commission[CEC]2010 Residential Appliance Saturation Survey[BASS]).Used
Natural Gas Use Intensity= 0.3 therms/square foot/ Average natural gas usage intensity for residential buildings in therms/sq ft(BASS,
year 2010).
Average Annual Residential Energy Usage
Average Annual Electric Average annual electric use for residential buildings in kWh/household/year.
Usage= 5,454 kWh/household/year (Average for the six cities from 2005 baseline GHG emissions inventories;Pacific Gas
and Electric Company[PG&E]).
Average Annual Natural Gas therms/ Average annual natural gas use for residential buildings in therms/household/year.
Usage= 377 household/year (Average for the six cities from 2005 baseline GHG emissions inventories;Southern
California Gas Company[SoCalGas]).
Residential sector average energy use:36%electricity and 64%natural gas, (Average for six cities from 2005 baseline GHG inventory)
Commercial Energy Intensity
Electric Use Intensity=1 12.95 kwhjsquare foot/year Auerage electric use intensity for commercial buildings in PG&E territory in kWh/sq
Natural Gas Use Intensity= 0.3 thetms(square Average natural gas usage intensity for commercial buildings in PG&E territory in
foot/ear Yherms/sq ft(CEC 2005 California End Use Survey,Table 9-1,page
Nan-residential sector average energy use:61%electricity and 39%natural gas.(Average for six cities from 2005 baseline GHG inventory)
Energy:2020 GHG Emissions Factors
0.133 Average emissions factor in 2020 from PG&E and Local Government Operations Protocol[LGOP]v1.1 in metric tons C(>ze/MWh
(takes into account Renewable Portfolio Standard)
53.20 Average emissions factor from SoCalGas and LGOP v1.1 for natural gas(kg COze/MMBtu)
Energy(Residential):Projected 2020 Energy Costs
$/kwh $0,19 1 2012 average electricity rates were taken from the PG&E website.
(http://www.pge.com/tariffs/rateinfo.shtmi).Used basic general service rates.2012 average natural gas
$/therm $0.92 rates were taken from the SoCalGas website.(http://www.socalgas.com/for-your-business/prices/'
Energy(Commercial/Industrial):Projected 2020 Energy Costs
$/kwh $0.192012 average electricity rates were taken from the PG&E website.
(http://www.pge.com/tariffs/rateinfo.shtml).Used basic general service rates.2012 average natural gas
$/therm $0.81 rates were taken from the SoCalGas website.(httP:Hwvvw-socalgas.com/for-your-business/prices/').
Transportation:2020 Emissions Factor
Composite emissions factor in Metric Tons COZe per vehicle mile traveled(VMT);accounts for Pavley I and
Composite emissions factor
0.000374 Low Carbon Fuel Standard.From California Air Resources Board's EMFAC2011 tool for San Luis Obispo
(Cef)_
County. T
Transportation:Cost
$0.555 Private vehicle operating cost per mile,as of 2012(Internal Revenue Service 2012 Mileage Rate)
Vehicle Use Percentages
Vehicle Fuel&Type Vehicle Type Percentage(%)
Passenger 48,85!
Gasoline Light Duty 43.39%
Heavy Duty 0.99%
Passenger 0.34%
Diesel Light Duty 2.30%
Heavy Duty 1 4.14%
Water Measure Assumptions
174,000 Average household water consumption(174,000 gallons/year,as per AWWA)
0.00115 therms saved per gallon of water reduced
0.0023 kWh saved per gallon of water reduced
Notes:200 therms/year are used on heating hot water in every household(UC Irvine reference)and each household uses 174,000 gallons of water/year
(AWWA reference).Thus,on average,200/174,000=therm usage per gallon of water usage in a typical household(0.00115 therm used/gallon of water
used).
Solid Waste Characterization
Paper products Food Waste Plant Debris Wood/Textiles All Other Waste
21.00% 14.60% 6.90% 21.80% 35.70%
From California Integrated Waste Management Board's 2004 Waste Characterization Study
Public Events Waste Characterization
Paper products ;te Plant Debris Wood/Textiles All Other Waste
38.90% 1 1.80% 2100%
From California Integrated Waste Management Board 2006 Report"Waste Disposal and Diversion Findings for
Selected Industry Groups,"Public Venues and Events Category
Average Annual Solid Waste Tonnage Per Capita
1: 1.131 t...,/,:.pjt.Jy�ea,
Solid Waste Emissions Factors by Category
Paper Products 2.138 tonnes/tonnes CO2e
Food Waste 1.210 tonnes/tonnes CO2e
Plant Debris 0.1586 tonnes/tonnes CO2e
Wood/Textiles 0.605 tonnes/tonnes CO2e
,All Other Waste 1 0.000 tonnes/tonnes CO2e
From USEPA Waste Reduction Model(WARM)
Carbon Sequestration Rate
0,01211 MT CO,/tree/year
ECAPCOA Quantifying GHG Mitigation Measures Report,page 403.
4,311 MT CO,/acre/year I From CAPCOA Quantifying GHG Mitigation Measures Report,page 406.
No reduction may be quantified for preservation or mitigation of trees or vegetative space.Net new trees and acreage only.
Unit size
1,545 jAverage dwelling size for units in PG&E territory(square feet)
From 2009 RASE-Average square footage for residences in square feet/unit.Average of CEC Climate Zone 4 and 5.
4,500 Average commercial building size(square feet)
Annual Salary of Full Time City Employee
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
E n v i r o n m e n t a l S c i e n t i s t s P l a n n e r s E n g i n e e r s
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Date: November 15, 2012
To: Aeron Arlin Genet
Organization: San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
From: Richard Daulton
cc: Melissa Guise, Shauna Callery
Re: City of Atascadero Gap Analysis and Target Refinement
SUMMARY
This memorandum evaluates and quantifies the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction
potential of State and local measures that have been implemented, adopted, and/or
programmed since the 2005 baseline inventory year. It also estimates the impact that these
measures will have on Atascadero's 2020 business-as-usual forecast, which allows for
determining the remaining gap in emissions reductions that will need to come from new local
measures to meet the 2020 target. This memorandum identifies a number of additional
opportunities to further reduce Atascadero's GHG emissions to help meet the 2020 target that
may be developed into measures and actions as part of the Climate Action Plan.
Based on this evaluation and analysis, State measures will reduce Atascadero's GHG
emissions by 31,570 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MT CO2e) and local measures
will reduce GHG emissions by 915 MT CO2e, for a combined reduction of 32,485 MT CO2e. To
meet the 2020 reduction target, Atascadero will need to reduce GHG emissions by an additional
19,790 MT CO2e through new measures that will be detailed in the Climate Action Plan. Based
on our review of measures implemented by other jurisdictions in the region, several potential
measures in the categories of energy, transportation and land use, waste, water, and trees,
parks and open space are identified at the end of this memorandum.
INTRODUCTION
The City of Atascadero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Update (November 2012)
includes a 2005 baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and a business-as-usual forecast of
how emissions in Atascadero would change in the year 2020, absent any new policies or
actions that would reduce emissions. It also establishes a reduction target consistent with
Assembly Bill (AB) 32 for the year 2020.
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Since the 2005 baseline inventory year, however, several State and local measures have been
implemented, adopted, and/or programmed that will reduce Atascadero's GHG emissions and
help the City meet its reduction target by 2020. This document estimates the impact that these
measures will have on the 2020 business-as-usual forecast. Accounting for these reductions in
a "2020 Adjusted Business-as-Usual Forecast" scenario provides a more accurate picture of
future emissions growth and the responsibility of Atascadero in reducing its emissions
consistent with AB 32. The difference between the 2020 adjusted business-as-usual forecast
and the city's GHG emissions reduction target represents the "gap" to be closed through further
measures identified in this document and to be developed as part of the Climate Action Plan.
IMPACT OF STATE MEASURES
The AB 32 Climate Change Scoping Plan (2008) identifies several State measures that would
reduce GHG emissions within Atascadero. These measures require no additional local action. A
brief description of each of these State measures is provided below and the local reduction in
GHG emissions is summarized in Table 1.
TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF GHG EMISSIONS
REDUCTIONS FROM STATE MEASURES IN 2020
State Measure1
0Reduction
•
Clean Car Standards— Pavley, AB 1493 -11,064
Low Carbon Fuel Standard -7,226
Title 24 -592
Renewable Portfolio Standard -12,688
Total Reduction from State Measures -31,570
CLEAN CAR STANDARDS— PAVLEY, ASSEMBLY BILL 1493
Signed into law in 2002, AB 1493 (Pavley I standard) requires vehicle manufactures to reduce
GHG emissions from new passenger vehicles and light trucks from 2009 through 2016.
Regulations were adopted by the California Air Resources Board in 2004 and took effect in
2009 when the U.S. EPA issued a waiver confirming California's right to implement the bill. The
California Air Resources Board anticipates that the Pavley I standard will reduce GHG
emissions from new California passenger vehicles by about 22% in 2012 and about 30% in
2016, while simultaneously improving fuel efficiency and reducing motorists' costs.
Reductions in GHG emissions from the Pavley I standard were calculated using the California
Air Resources Board's EMFAC2011 model for San Luis Obispo County. To account for this
standard, EMFAC2011 integrates the reductions into the mobile source emissions portion of its
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model.' As shown in Table 1 above, the Pavley I standard is expected to reduce transportation
sector emissions in Atascadero by approximately 13.3% (-11,064 CO2e) in 2020 compared to
business-as-usual levels.
Low CARBON FUEL STANDARD
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) requires a reduction of at least 10% in the carbon
intensity of California's transportation fuels by 2020. Measured on a lifecycle basis, the carbon
intensity represents the CO2e emitted from each stage of producing, transporting, and using the
fuel in a motor vehicle. Based on the EMFAC2011 model results, this translates to an
approximately 8.7% reduction (-7,226 MT CO2e) in Atascadero's transportation sector GHG
emissions in 2020 compared to business-as-usual levels.
TITLE 24
Although it was not originally intended specifically to reduce GHG emissions, California Code of
Regulations Title 24, Part 6: California's Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and
Nonresidential Buildings, was first adopted in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate to
reduce California's energy consumption, which in turn reduces fossil fuel consumption and
associated GHG emissions. The standards are updated periodically to allow consideration and
possible incorporation of new energy-efficient technologies and methods. The updates that have
occurred since the 2005 baseline year and, therefore, were not included in the business-as-
usual forecast, include the 2008 and 2013 Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards. The California
Energy Commission estimates that the 2008 standards reduce consumption by 10% for
residential buildings and 5% for commercial buildings, relative to the previous standards. For
projects implemented after January 1, 2014, the California Energy Commission estimates that
the 2013 Title 24 energy efficiency standards will reduce consumption by 25% for residential
buildings and 30% for commercial buildings, relative to the 2008 standards. These percentage
savings relate to heating, cooling, lighting, and water heating only and do not include other
appliances, outdoor lighting that is not attached to buildings, plug loads, or other energy uses.
Therefore, these percentage savings were applied to the percentage of energy use covered by
Title 24.2
The calculations and 2020 GHG emissions forecast assume that all growth in the residential
and commercial/industrial sectors is from new construction. Please note that 2008 Title 24
Standards were applied to all forecast years, while 2013 Title 24 Standards were additionally
applied to new development projected to occur between 2014 and 2020. As shown in Table 1,
' Additional details are provided in CARB's EMFAC2011 Technical Documentation (September 19, 2011),
available at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msei/emfac20l1-documentation-final.pdf
2 Reductions for the 2008 standards are provided in the California Energy Commission's Impact Analysis,
2008 Update to the California Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings
(2007), available at http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2008standards/rulemaking/documents/2007-11-
07_lmpact_Analysis.pdf. This calculation follows the methodology detailed in the Statewide Energy
Efficiency Collaborative's report, Greenhouse Gas Forecasting Assistant (October 2011).
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the 2008 and 2013 Title 24 requirements would reduce emissions by approximately 592 MT
CO2e in 2020.
The AB 32 Scoping Plan calls for the continuation of ongoing triennial updates to Title 24 that
will yield regular increases in the mandatory energy and water savings for new construction.
Future updates to Title 24 standards for residential and non-residential alterations are not taken
into consideration due to lack of data and certainty about the magnitude of energy savings that
will be realized with each subsequent update.
RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD
The State of California Renewable Portfolio Standard requires investor-owned utilities, electric
service providers, and community choice aggregators to increase the portion of energy that
comes from renewable sources to 20% by 2010 and 33% by 2020. Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG&E) is the electricity provider in Atascadero. In order to calculate future emissions
that take into account the Renewable Portfolio Standard, PG&E's 2020 emissions factor was
applied.3 Therefore, this regulation is expected to result in a 40% reduction in GHG emissions
resulting from electricity consumption compared to 2020 business-as-usual levels. As shown in
Table 1, the Renewable Portfolio Standard would reduce Atascadero's GHG emissions by
approximately by 12,688 MT CO2e in 2020.
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AND CLIMATE PROTECTION ACT—SENATE BILL 37$
Senate Bill (SB) 375, the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Action of 2008,
enhances California's ability to reach its AB 32 target by aligning regional transportation
planning efforts with land use and housing allocations in order to reduce transportation-related
GHG emissions. SB 375 requires the ARB to set regional GHG emissions targets for passenger
vehicles and light trucks for the years 2020 and 2035 for each of California's 18 metropolitan
planning organizations (MPOs). Each MPO is required to prepare a Sustainable Communities
Strategy (SCS) as part of its next Regional Transportation Plan that demonstrates how the
region will meet its GHG reduction target. The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
(SLOCOG) adopted targets for 2020 and 2035 to achieve an 8% reduction in per capita GHG
emissions from passenger vehicles.
While the outcome of SB 375 in terms of a reduction in vehicle miles traveled per capita is
specified by the State, achievement of the target is dependent on regional and local actions and
activities that are not regulated by the State. Many of these actions and activities will be
inextricably linked to the local climate action plans and including them in the adjusted business-
as-usual scenario would likely result in the double counting of emissions reductions. Therefore,
SB 375 has not been included as a State measure that would reduce GHG emissions within
Atascadero.
3 PG&E. (April 8, 2011). Greenhouse Gas Emission Factor Info Sheet.
http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/shared/environment/calculator/pge_ghg_emission_factor_info_sh
eet.pdf
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IMPACT OF LOCAL MEASURES
In addition to the State measures described above, the City of Atascadero has implemented,
adopted, and/or programmed a number of local measures since the 2005 baseline inventory
year that will reduce the community's GHG emissions. A brief description of each of these local
measures is provided below by topic area and the local reduction in GHG emissions in 2020 is
summarized in Table 2 (see Attachment A for supporting details).
Many GHG reduction measures can be readily quantified to determine their GHG reduction
potential; however, not all measures can be quantified with the information and/or tools that are
currently available. In addition, in some cases a measure may support or strengthen another
measure, but not result in additional reductions, in which case it is identified as a "support
measure." When sufficient information and tools were available, the GHG reduction potential of
a given measure was quantified to determine its 2020 reduction potential. Quantification
followed standardized methods for estimating emissions detailed in the California Air Pollution
Control Officers Association's (CAPCOA) report Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
Measures (August 2010).4
4 California Air Pollution Control Officer's Association's (CAPCOA) report Quantifying Greenhouse Gas
Mitigation Measures available at http://www.capcoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/CAPCOA-
Quantification-Report-9-14-Final.pdf
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TABLE 2: SUMMARY OF GHG EMISSIONS
REDUCTIONS FROM LOCAL MEASURES IN 2020
Local Measure 2020 Reduction•
Energy
Solar Energy Installation (Residential, Commercial, and Municipal) -215
Municipal Building/Facility Energy Efficiency Improvements -33
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Education and Outreach Not quantified at this timet
Transportation and Land Use
Diversity and Density of Land Uses Not quantified at this time
Transit Improvements -26
Park and Ride Facilities Not quantified
Bicycle Network Improvements -17 5
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Not quantified
Waste
Green Waste Program Not quantified at this timet
Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion -569
Water
Water Conservation Programs -19
Trees and Other Vegetation
Tree Planting -36
Streetscape Improvements Not Quantified
Total Reduction from Local Measures -915
Supporting information pertaining to the reduction calculations is provided in Attachment A to this document.
2 To be accounted for as part of CAP with continued implementation and monitoring procedures to support
potential reductions. See Attachment A for additional information.
The SLOCOG 2010 travel demand model used to estimate 2005 baseline and 2020 VMT is based on year 2009-
2011 traffic counts and adopted City land uses as of 2010. Therefore, land uses established prior to 2011 are
already captured in the SLOCOG travel demand model forecasting process; however, the high density residential
areas up zoned in the General Plan and Zoning Code in 2011, and the 2011 mixed-use ordinance may result in
further reductions that will be evaluated using the regional travel demand model during CAP development. See
Attachment A for additional information.
4 The SLOCOG 2010 travel demand model used to estimate 2005 baseline and 2020 vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
uses a 2010 base year and its VMT are calculated and calibrated to 2009-2011 traffic counts. As such, results for
alternative transportation modes and transportation demand management are inherent to the model results.
5 Additional credits from future bicycle and pedestrian network improvements to be accounted for as part of CAP
development process as this measure will rely on implementation assumptions that will need to be monitored to
ensure effectiveness.
ENERGY MEASURES
During the last five years, approximately 834 kilowatts (kW) of solar photovoltaic systems and
hot water heaters were installed on or in homes, businesses, and City property in Atascadero.
These installations will reduce emissions by 215 MT CO2e in 2020.
In addition, between 2005 and 2012, the City has implemented energy efficiency improvements,
such as lighting retrofits, HVAC upgrades, and the installation of programmable thermostats and
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occupancy censors. These improvements reduce electricity use by approximately 239 kW in
2020 and approximately reduce emissions by 33 MT CO2e in 2020.
TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE MEASURES
Transportation and land use measures, including density and diversity of land uses, bicycle
network improvements, and recent transit improvements, are expected to reduce vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) and enhance non-automobile mobility. Although density and diversity of land
uses based on the existing General Plan and improvements to park and ride facilities prior to
2011 are already captured in the business-as-usual forecast of transportation-related emissions,
recently implemented bicycle network and transit improvements are projected to reduce
emissions by approximately 43 MT CO2e in 2020. In addition, the electric vehicle charging
stations have been installed at one location within the City, and are planned to be installed at
two additional locations. Several measures, as detailed in Attachment A, such as the high
density residential areas up zoned in the General Plan and Zoning Code in 2011, the 2011
mixed-use ordinance, and implementation of the bicycle plan will result in further reductions;
however, associated reductions either rely on implementation assumptions that need to be
monitored to ensure effectiveness or will need to be evaluated using the regional travel demand
model during CAP development. Therefore credit will be identified in the CAP.
SOLID WASTE MEASURES
As of 2010, the California Green Building Code requires all local jurisdictions to ensure that 50%
of all non-hazardous construction and demolition solid waste is diverted from landfills. Within
Atascadero, this would reduce emissions by an estimated 569 MT CO2e in 2020. The City of
Atascadero also maintains a "green waste" recycling program with a locally contracted trash
hauler; however, the data necessary to estimate the GHG emission reduction potential from this
measure is not currently available.
WATER MEASURES
The City has implemented a number of measures to reduce water consumption, including a
water efficient landscape and irrigation ordinance, toilet and washing machine rebate program,
and landscape rebate program. In addition, the City has implemented several water
conservation measures at City facilities. These improvements and programs have reduced
emissions by approximately 19 MT CO2e.
TREES AND OTHER VEGETATION
Between 2006 and 2011, approximately 3,000 trees were planted throughout Atascadero, which
are estimated to sequester 36 MT CO2e in 2020.
ADJUSTED BUSINESS-AS-USUAL FORECAST AND REDUCTION TARGET
As shown in Table 3, state and local measures will reduce GHG emissions in Atascadero by an
estimated 32,485 MT CO2e by 2020 (19% below the 2020 business-as-usual forecast). Table 4
and Figure 1 demonstrate the gap that will need to be closed between the 2020 adjusted
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business-as-usual forecast and the State-recommended GHG reduction target of 15% below
baseline emissions by 2020, which is equivalent to 19,790 MT CO2e. As shown in Table 4, the
City would be responsible for reducing this gap of 19,790 MT CO2e by 2020 through measures
identified in the Climate Action Plan.
TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF REDUCTIONS FROM STATE AND
LOCAL MEASURES AND 2020 GHG EMISSIONS
2020 Business-as-Usual Forecast 172,488
2020 Reduction from State Measures -31,570
2020 Reduction from Local Measures -915
Total Reduction from State and Local Measures -32,485
2020 Adjusted Business-as-Usual Forecast 140,003
TABLE 4: ATASCADERO'S GHG EMISSIONS,
TARGET, AND REDUCTION NECESSARY TO MEET TARGET
el 11MMESIMM
2005 Baseline Emissions 141,428
2020 Adjusted Business-as-Usual Forecast 140,003
Target (15% below 2005 levels by 2020) 120,214
Remaining Gap Necessary to Meet 2020 Target 19,790
FIGURE 1: SUMMARY OF ATASCADERO'S
GHG EMISSIONS AND REDUCTION TARGET
180,000
Business-as-Usual
170,000 Forecast
160,000
2005 Baseline
150,000
140,000 — _
Adjusted Business-as-
130,000 19790 Usual Forecast
MT Cote
120,000 ---
State
State Recommended
110,000 Reduction Target
2005 2020
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FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET TARGET
Based on the review and analysis of local measures implemented to date, this section identifies
current policy gaps and additional opportunities in the areas of energy, transportation and land
use, water, waste, and trees and other vegetation to help Atascadero meet its reduction target
by 2020. Please note that several of the measures that Atascadero is currently implementing or
plans to implement through 2020, have not been quantified as part of this gap analysis and will
be quantified as part of the CAP development process, as they rely on use of the regional travel
model and/or implementation assumptions that will need to be identified in the CAP and
monitored to ensure effectiveness. See Attachment A for additional information.
ENERGY
Energy emissions result from the combustion of fossil fuels, primarily coal, oil and natural gas,
which are used to heat, cool and provide power to residential, commercial and industrial
buildings and other facilities. Factors affecting energy related emission in buildings include
building design and the efficiency of technology and electronics in buildings. Energy emissions
reductions can be achieved by changes to both energy supplies and energy demand. Future
opportunities to reduce energy emissions may include the following:
• Expand participation in and promotion of existing programs, such as San Luis Obispo
County Energy Watch and Energy Upgrade California, to increase community
awareness of existing energy efficiency rebates, financial incentives, and financing
strategies, and no- and low-cost actions community members can take to increase
energy efficiency.
■ Collaborate with San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch, local utility providers, and local
businesses and organizations to develop and promote a residential and commercial
educational energy audit program with direct installation of no- and low-cost measures,
leveraging existing rebates.
■ Require through a new City ordinance that cost-effective energy efficiency upgrades in
existing buildings be implemented at point of sale or during major renovation of
residential units.
■ Continue to facilitate energy efficient weatherization of low- and middle-income housing
through promotion of existing programs, such as Community Action Partnership
(CAPSLO).
■ Install additional solar or other renewable energy systems on municipal buildings.
■ Facilitate the voluntary installation of small solar photovoltaic systems and solar hot
water heaters in the community through expanded promotion of existing financial
incentives, rebates, and financing programs.
■ Continue to replace standard lights with LED or other energy efficient lights.
■ Require through a new City ordinance that new development utilize high efficiency lights
in parking lots, streets, and other public areas.
■ Continue to improve the efficiency of municipal buildings, facilities, and lighting.
• Continue to work with local green building organizations, such as SLO Green Build, to
promote education and outreach programs.
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TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE
Transportation-related emissions comprise the largest portion of emissions. Factors affecting
GHG emissions from transportation include the number vehicle miles traveled, fuel economy,
and the type of fuel used. The number of vehicle miles traveled is also influenced by the
geographic distribution of land uses, people, and the density of development and zoning.
Future policy opportunities for transportation and land use include the following:
■ Continue to implement the 2010 Bicycle Transportation Plan and identify an
implementation commitment through 2020.
■ Implement additional pedestrian network improvements and identify an implementation
commitment through 2020.
■ Require through a new City ordinance that large employers (e.g., with more than 50
employees) develop a transportation demand management/commute trip reduction
program that provides encouragement, incentives, and support for employees to reduce
their single occupancy vehicle trips. Some examples of resources and incentives include
telecommuting, alternative scheduling (e.g., 9/80 or 4/40 work schedules), rideshare
matching, and walking, cycling and transit incentives.
■ Implement a transportation demand management/commute trip reduction program for
City employees.
■ Continue to replace older municipal vehicles with zero or low emissions vehicles.
■ Establish maximum rather than minimum parking requirements.
■ Establish market-based pricing for public parking spaces, where appropriate, to generate
revenue for other purposes.
■ Reduce GHG emissions from construction equipment by requiring the following
measures as appropriate to the construction project: substitute electrical equipment for
diesel- and gasoline-powered equipment; use alternatively fueled construction
equipment on-site; avoid the use of on-site generators by connecting to grid electricity or
utilizing solar-powered equipment; limit heavy-duty equipment idling time to a period of
three minutes or less.
SOLID WASTE
As solid waste decomposes in landfills, it releases methane, a GHG 21 times more potent than
carbon dioxide. As such, waste management is an important action that can reduce GHG
emissions. Waste management can be achieved by reducing the amount of trash and other
waste that is sent to landfills by recycling containers, products, building materials, and
construction materials. Future policy opportunities for solid waste include the following:
■ Institute or expand recycling and/or composting programs (e.g., food waste composting,
expand materials that can be recycled, etc.).
■ Increase the city-wide solid waste diversion rate (e.g., work to achieve consistency with
the State's goal of 75% by 2020 identified in AB 341).
■ Mandate higher diversion rates for construction activities.
■ Provide recycling receptacles at all City facilities.
■ Require recycling at public events.
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WATER
Water conveyance and treatment consumes electricity and natural gas. Reducing water
demand can be an effective way to reduce emissions associated with water treatment and
conveyance. Future policy opportunities for water include the following:
• Require through a new City ordinance that new non-residential development provide
water efficient landscape irrigation design that reduces the use of potable water
consistent with the California Green Building Standards Code Tier 1 or Tier 2 standards.
• Provide incentives (e.g., priority permitting, reduced permit fees, etc.) for new
development and major remodels that reduce the overall use of potable water within the
building by 30-35 percent.
• Provide incentives (e.g., priority permitting, reduced permit fees, etc.) for new
development that installs a graywater collection system for onsite subsurface irrigation.
TREES AND OTHER VEGETATION
Vegetation, such as trees sequester GHGs. Planting native, drought tolerant trees within the
City can increase the sequestration potential of the urban forest, while supporting the water
conservation measures listed above. Future policy opportunities for vegetation include the
following:
■ Develop a program to facilitate voluntary tree planting within the community, working
with local non-profit organizations and community partners.
■ Develop and adopt tree planting guidelines that address tree and site selection.
■ Plant additional trees on City property.
REGIONAL
Partnering with other neighboring jurisdictions within the County and community organizations is
an important aspect of reducing GHG emissions, as it can increase the effectiveness of a
measure and reduce costs by leveraging resources. Listed below are existing and potential
regional programs, partnerships, and measures that may be expanded upon or implemented to
reduce emissions.
■ Continue participation in Electric Vehicle Community Readiness planning and
implementation.
■ Expand participation in and promotion of existing clean fuel programs in coordination
with Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition (C5).
■ Coordinate with SLOCOG to implement the next Regional Transportation
Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy.
■ Support the Renewable Energy Secure Communities for San Luis Obispo County (SLO-
RESCO) project, a regional partnership working to identify the best mix of resources for
clean, secure and affordable energy.
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■ Work with other jurisdictions in the region to evaluate the feasibility of a regional
Community Choice Aggregation program to procure electricity from renewable
resources.5
5 Assembly Bill 117 (2002) enables California cities and counties, either individually or collectively, to
supply electricity to customers within their jurisdiction by establishing a community choice aggregation
(CCA) program. Unlike a municipal utility, a CCA does not own transmission and delivery systems, but is
responsible for providing electricity to residents and businesses. The CCA may own electric generating
facilities, but more often, it purchases electricity from private electricity generators. The primary benefits
offered by a CCA are local control over the energy sources used within the community, the ability to
provide electricity to customers at lower overall cost, and greater use of renewable energy. Through a
CCA, a jurisdiction can choose to structure a supply portfolio that achieves cost efficiencies, fuel and
technological diversity, environmental improvements, and/or cost stability. A CCA would facilitate
implementation of a program to increase use of renewable energy resources and promote improved
energy efficiency.
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Appendix A: City of Atascadero Measure Details
Emissions GHG
Actual Incremental
Emissions Reduction in Measure Calculation o Activity
Category Measure Title Detailed Description Measure or 2020 Source Methodology Reduction (/o) - Data Units Assumptions Data Sources
Commitment (MTCO2e) Source Including Range
• Since 2005, 183 kW of solar photovoltaic and
hot water systems have been installed on
commercial properties in Atascadero. Many of
these installations utilized rebates offered
through the California Solar Initiative (CSI), a
solar rebate program for California consumers
that are customers of the investor-owned
utilities, such as PG&E. The CSI program is a Use 1,900 tconvert
t
CEC rating to kWh.
key component of the Go Solar California Solar Capacity from
Solar Energy 183 kW of solar Emissions factor of
Energy campaign for California. -47 California o o CA Solar(CEC PTC
(Community) Installations . The City participates in the CaliforniaFIRST installed Solar Initiative CAPCOA AE-2 0/0 100/0 347,700 kWh CO20. metric tons Rating); Conversion
(Commercial) program,which provides financing for PG&E MWh (2020 factor from US DOE
renewable energy and energy efficient building PG&E emissions
factor)
improvements (applies to commercial
properties).
• The City has PV System Expedited Permits and
Reduced Fees.This policy and staff dedication
ensures safe installation of PV systems while
removing perceived road blocks associated with
permitting process
• Since 2005, 642 kW of solar photovoltaic and
hot water systems have been installed on
residential properties in Atascadero. Many of
these installations utilized rebates offered
through the California Solar Initiative(CSI), a
solar rebate program for California consumers
that are customers of the investor-owned Solar Capacity from
t
utilities, such as PG&E. The CSI program is a Use 1,900 tconvert CA Solar(CEC PTC
key component of the Go Solar California CEC rating to kWh; Rating); Conversion
system installedd under
campaign for California. 584 kW of solar average solar factor from US DOE.
Solar Energy
• The City participates in the CaliforniaFIRST installed; 58 kW SASH program California Solar
Energy Installations from SASH 642 CAPCOA AE-2 0/0100/0 program,which provides financing for -166 California o o 1219800 kWh assumed to be 24 kW..
,
, Initiative. 2.4 kW is
=
(Community) (Residential) renewable energy and energy efficient building kW total Solar Initiative Emissions factor of the average size of
improvements(applies to multi-family residential 0.133 solar PV systems
metric tons
properties only). 0.133
(2020 installed in San Luis
• The City has PV System Expedited Permits and PG&E emissions Obispo region
Reduced Fees.This policy and staff dedication factor). through SASH.
ensures safe installation of PV systems while
removing perceived road blocks associated with
permitting process.
• The City collaborates with GRID Alternatives on
outreach and eligibility to promote the Single-
family Affordable Solar Homes(SASH) Program
24 in process of completion).
• Since 2009,the City has participated in a joint
partnership of PG&E, SoCal Gas, Economic
Vitality Corporation, SLO County and
participating municipalities. Partnership has To be accounted for
Energy Efficiency provided extensive training, outreach, and as part of CAP with
Energy and Conservation energy-saving opportunities for the City as well continued
(Community) Education and as for local businesses and property owners. implementation and
Outreach • Since 2005,the City has worked with SLO monitoring
Green Build to host community workshops and procedures to support
seminars for homeowners, builders, and the potential reductions.
general public.Workshops have included: grey
water systems, sustainable landscaping,
photovoltaic systems and alternative energy
Emissions GHG
Actual Incremental
Emissions Reduction in Measure Calculation Activity
Category Measure Title Detailed Description Measure or 2020 Source Methodology Reduction (%) - Data Units Assumptions Data Sources
Commitment (MTCO2e) Source Including Range
production, and green building technologies.
City staff meets quarterly with SLO Green Build
to discuss how City can encourage sustainable
design.A SLO Green Build public information
kiosk is located at the City Hall front counter.
Use 1,900 to convert
CEC rating to kWh. Solar Capacity from
Solar Energy Emissions factor of
Energy 9 kW of solar California CA Solar(CEC PTC
(Municipal) Installations • Municipal solar installation installed -2 Solar Initiative CAPCOA AE-2 0%-100% 17,651 kWh 0.133 metric tons Rating); Conversion
(Municipal) CO2e/Mwh (2020
PG&E emissions factor from US DOE
factor).
Municipal Energy Sustainability Emissions factor of
Efficient Lighting 0.133 metric tons
Energy Retrofits- Facilities • Nine City facilities received light retrofit projects. 37,000 kWh hours 5 Activities in CAPCOA LE-1 16%-40% 37,000 kWh CO2e/Mwh (2020
(Municipal) Energy Retrofit per year Atascadero PG&E emissions
(Phase 1) memo factor).
• An Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block
Grant funded $152,644 in energy efficiency
retro-fit projects, including upgrades at Fire Emissions factor of
Municipal Building
Station 1 and 2, Police Station, Pavilion, Police Sustainability
An estimated 0.133 metric tons
Energy Station, Wastewater Treatment Plant and Public Activities in
(Municipal) Energy Efficiency Works Corp Yard, 17 High SEER replacement 81,000 kwh of -11 Atascadero CAPCOA BE, LE Varies 81,000 kWh CO2e/Mwh (2020
Improvements HVAC units, 17 programmable thermostats, 564 annual savings memo PG&E emissions
factor).
florescent tube lamps 28watt, 19 Low watt T8
ballasts, 18 LED parking lot lights Retrofit kits,
28 Induction wall packs 40watt
• Staples Direct Install program for Municipal
Facilities; energy savings opportunity made
Municipal Building available through the Energy Watch Partnership
Energy Efficiency • 77 separate projects completed at five(5) An estimated Sustainability 0.Emissions factor of
Energy Improvements- facilities annual energy Activities in CO2 metric tons
-7
(Municipal) Staples Direct • Upgrades such as occupancy sensors, new savings of 51,200 Atascadero CAPCOA LE-1 16%-40% 51,200 kWh Mwh (2020
PG&E emissions
Install program light fixtures and light bulb replacements kWh memo PG&E
factor).
energy upgrades completed at the current City Hall building,
Pavilion, Public Works Yard, Wastewater
Treatment Plant and Indoor Skate Park
Municipal Building Two City employees completed Building Operator Emissions factor of
Energy Efficiency Operator Certification Course. Staff was trained awareness alone Sustainability 0.133 metric tons
Energy has cut energy Activities in
Improvements- to evaluate and improve operational efficiencies -5 Varies 38,256 kWh CO2e/Mwh (2020
(Municipal) use at the Atascadero
Building Operator in municipal facilities and cut down on energy ty memo PG&E emissions
Communi
Certification Course usage(lighting,thermostats&more) Center ni 20% factor).
• Continual redesign and improvement of sewer
system to reduce energy requirements by taking Emissions factor of
Municipal advantage of gravity flow;two lift stations have PG&E 0.133 metric tons
Energy Wastewater been eliminated &a third is slated for Municipal PG&E Municipal
PG&E
(Municipal) Treatment Plant elimination 285,280 kWh -5 Electricity 285,280 kWh Mwh (2020 Electricity Data
Upgrades . Inefficient pumps&aerators replaced with more Data PG&E emissions
factor).
efficient models; those not being replaced are
being re-wound with more efficient wiring
• Energy efficiency upgrades to historic City Hall
building, including new high efficiency HVAC Can be quantified
Municipal Building during the CAP
units with individual temp controls for every
Energy Energy Efficiency Unknown development process
room, energy efficient light fixtures with
(Municipal) Improvements— commitment with additional data
City Hall Retrofits occupancy sensors, energy efficient appliances (estimated reduction
in break rooms, low flush water closets and
urinals, added insulation on the 4th floor. in kWh and therms)
Emissions GHG
Actual Incremental
Emissions Reduction in Measure Calculation Activity
Category Measure Title Detailed Description Measure or 2020 Source Methodology Reduction (%) - Data Units Assumptions Data Sources
Commitment (MTCO2e) Source Including Range
The SLOCOG 2010
travel demand model
used to estimate
2005 baseline and
Not quantified— 2020 vehicle miles
The City's General Plan (2002)is based on the traveled (VMT) is
Increase Diversity Smart Growth Principles of encouraging infill and already captured in the SLOCOG Already captured in the based on year 2009-
Transportation and Density of reuse of existing land and infrastructure: SLOCOG travel 2011 traffic counts
and Land Use Land Use-Smart Encourage mixed-use infill development& travel demand General Plan CAPCOA LUT-1 demand model and adopted City land
Growth revitalization of the Downtown Core model forecasting process. use as of 2010.
forecasting Therefore,this
process.
measure is already
captured in the
SLOCOG travel
demand model
forecasting process.
The SLOCOG 2010
travel demand model
used to estimate
2005 baseline and
2020 vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) is
based on year 2009-
2011 traffic counts.
As such, results for
transit and
Not quantified- transportation
This action will demand management
Increase Diversity are inherent to the
High Density Residential areas up zoned in the be evaluated
and Density of General Plan model results. In
Transportation General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to allow a Unknown at this using the
Land Use- and Zoning addition, year 2020
and Land Use Residential minimum 20 units per acre in order to increase time regional travel Ordinance VMT estimates
multifamily zoning density in the urban core (implemented in 2011) demand model included SLOCOG ates
during CAP
development. travel demand
forecast model "4-Ds"
adjustments for the
built environment
(land use Density,
Design, Diversity, and
access to
Destinations).Thus,
applying additional
reductions off-model
would double count
reductions.
Emissions GHG
Actual Incremental
Emissions Reduction in Measure Calculation Activity
Category Measure Title Detailed Description Measure or 2020 Source Methodology Reduction (%) - Data Units Assumptions Data Sources
Commitment (MTCO2e) Source Including Range
The SLOCOG 2010
travel demand model
used to estimate
2005 baseline and
2020 vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) is
based on year 2009-
2011 traffic counts.
As such, results for
transit and
transportation
Not quantified- demand management
Increase Diversity are inherent to the
Already captured Already captured in the
and Density of Grouped with model results. In
Transportation Land Use-Mixed Ordinance for mixed use—promotes mixed use smart growth in the SLOCOG Mixed use SLOCOG travel addition, year 2020
and Land Use Use and infill development, streamlined permitting process development travel demand ordinance demand model VMT estimates
development forecasting forecasting process. included SLOCOG
process. travel demand
forecast model "4-Ds"
adjustments for the
built environment
(land use Density,
Design, Diversity, and
access to
Destinations).Thus,
applying additional
reductions off-model
would double count
reductions.
Transit City expanded public transportation system to Transit beyond
Improvements- include hourly transportation along major what is included in Sustainability Assumes a 5%
Transportation Improved transit shopping, education, health service and housing CAPCOA TST-3 01 /o
Activities in o82/0 o 70671 VMT increase in transit CAPCOA TST-3
and Land Use service,frequency, corridors. Buses equipped with bicycle racks and the regional travel -26 Atascadero . . , service, suburban
connectivity, and connect to regional and national bus service and demand model memo, 2011 setting
bike improvements. rail for expanded multi-modal opportunities forecast
The SLOCOG 2010
travel demand model
used to estimate
2005 baseline and
2020 vehicle miles
traveled (VMT)uses
Public Park&Ride lots located off HWY 101 at Not quantified- a 2010 base year and
Santa Barbara Road &San Luis Ave. Bike 12 park and ride already captured Sustainability Already captured in the its VMT are
Transportation Park and Ride lockers installed at both Park&Ride lots. Worked stalls at Santa in the SLOCOG Activities in o SLOCOG travel calculated and
and Land Use Facilities with Topaz Solar Farm to establish Park& Ride Barbara and 48 at travel demand Atascadero CAPCOA RPT-4 0.5/o VMT reduction 874 VMT demand forecasting calibrated to 2009-
lot to facilitate bus transportation to Carrizo Plain Santa Lucia forecasting memo, 2009 process. 2011 traffic counts.
during project construction process. As such, results for
alternative
transportation modes
and transportation
demand management
are inherent to the
model results.
Assumes 1% bike
1% increase in share mode share.Average
Bicycle
Transportation
Bicycle Network New bike lanes constructed on EI Camino Real, of workers commuting reduction in trip length
45,267
Improvements- Lewis Ave Bridge,Traffic Way, San Andres Road, 2.4 miles -17 CAPCOA SDT-5 by bike for each VMT is 20 miles(round trip). CAPCOA SDT-5
and Land Use new lanes Santa Rosa Road. Master Plan additional mile of bike Assumed average of
lane per square mile 260 working days per
year.
Emissions GHG
Actual Incremental
Emissions Reduction in Measure Calculation Activity
Category Measure Title Detailed Description Measure or 2020 Source Methodology Reduction (%) - Data Units Assumptions Data Sources
Commitment (MTCO2e) Source Including Range
Bicycle Network Contributes to
Improvements- overall bicycle Contributes to overall
Transportation Bike racks,
Bike rack installation required with all new retail & network Not quantified - Bicycle CAPCOA SDT-6 bicycle network
public projects. Bike racks installed at all existing improvement grouped N/A improvement
shower facilities,and Land Use o and parks, City facilities and schools. reductions. measure Master Plan and SDT-7 reductions. Grouped
show
changing facilities Grouped measure.
measure.
Can be quantified as
Pedestrian Network Downtown Streetscape Projects- Pedestrian and part of CAP process
Transportation -Downtown operational improvements including bulb outs, Unknown CAPCOA SDT-1 0%-2% with additional data
and Land Use Streetscape landscaped medians, street furniture, and lighting commitment (miles of
Improvements for the Downtown. improvements are
approximated).
As a result of These events efforts
engaged staff and are supportive of
Bicycle Network Council members, Sustainability overall GHG
Transportation Improvements- Partnership with SLO Bicycle Coalition to sponsor participation Not quantified- Activities in reduction efforts.
and Land Use Education and events to increase awareness&ridership during increased from 30 support measure Atascadero These will be
outreach Bike Month each May. to over 300 riders memo mentioned in the CAP
in 2012, with more but are not directly
events planned quantifiable.
Electric Vehicle chargers currently installed at To be accounted for
Rabobank, soon to be installed at Walgreens and as part of CAP as this
Albertsons. Partnership established in 2012 Sustainability measure will rely on
Transportation Electric Vehicle Activities in implementation
and Land Use Network with APCD to obtain grant funding to install Not quantified Atascadero assumptions that will
more charging systems in the City; City staff memo need to be monitored
involvement in program to make California to ensure
Plug-in Electric Vehicle ready. effectiveness.
Not quantifiable due
Public Works adopted a policy to reduce vehicle Sustainability to lack of data;
Transportation Vehicle Idling idling and the associated emissions.The Police Unknown Activities in however,for
(Municipal) Policy Department has also given directions to staff to commitment Not quantified Atascadero CAPCOA VT-1 municipal vehicles
minimize idling of vehicles when possible. memo alone,this is likely
negligible in terms of
GHG emissions.
The City has a"green waste"recycling program Not quantifiable due
Waste Green Waste
with local contracted trash hauler. City Unknown to lack of data. May
(Community) Diversion collaboration on programs with Atascadero Waste commitment Not quantified CAPCOA SW-1 BMP be accounted for in
Alternatives. CAP if additional data
is provided.
According to the
California 2008
Statewide Waste
As of 2010, the California Green Building ° California Characterization California 2008
Construction and 50%diversion of Green Study, construction
Waste Standards Code(CalGreen) requires that 50% of CAPCOA p.43; Statewide Waste
Demolition Debris SW-2 construction and -569 Building Varies and demolition debris Characterization
(Community) Diversion non-hazardous construction and demolition debris demolition debris Standards makes up 29% of the
be recycled or reused. Code waste stream and 40% Study
of that is non-
hazardous and
recyclable.
Emissions GHG
Actual Incremental
Emissions Reduction in Measure Calculation Activity
Category Measure Title Detailed Description Measure or 2020 Source Methodology Reduction (%) - Data Units Assumptions Data Sources
Commitment (MTCO2e) Source Including Range
CAPCOA V-1. Please
note there is no
reduction associated
with open space or
• The 2012 CIP calls for the planting of 3,000 tree preservation or
native oak tree seedlings throughout mitigation.This
Atascadero on sites determined by the Native The 2012 CIP measure can only
Tree Atlas. calls for the account for net new
000
Native Tree • The Native Tree Ordinance is a key tool for tree planting of 3, Assumes annual CO2 trees planted or net
Trees and Ordinance, Tree preservation and regeneration of new trees. additional native Sustainability reduction rate per tree new vegetated
Other Planting, and Native trees are required to be protected oak tree seedlings -36 Activities in CAPCOA V-1 Varies 3,000 Net New to be 0.0121 (most acreage created (so
throughout Atascadero Trees there is an overall net
Vegetation Streetscape whenever feasible, and permits must be conservative rate
Atascadero on memo increase in carbon
Improvements obtained for native trees removal. provided in CAPCOA)
• Tree and habitat survey completed with GIS sites determined sequestration).
and work with biologist to study Atascadero's by the Native Tree Survey and study
Atlas.
oak forest and success of the tree replanting support
sites. implementation of
tree planting, but do
not directly result in
the planting of trees
or a reduction in GHG
emissions.
Assumes 1,300 California Energy
Implementation of programs identified to reduce kWh/million gallons Commission Refining
Water water consumption. According to data provided 110,100,000 Atascadero electricity required to
Water Conservation by the Atascadero Mutual Water District,this will gallons of water -19 Mutual Water CAPCOA WSW- Varies 1100 0 00,0 Gallons supply,treat, and Estimates Water-
2 0
Programs result in 110,100,000 gallons of water savings by savings District distribute water. Related Energy Use
2020. Assumes 0.133 MT in California
CO2e/MWh electricity. (December 2006)
Future Opportunities:
Emissions GHG
Actual Incremental
Emissions Reduction in Measure Calculation ° Activity
Category Measure Title Detailed Description Measure or 2020 Source Methodology Reduction (/o) - Data Units Assumptions Data Sources
Commitment MTCO2e Source Including Range
The historic restoration of this 1914 City landmark
includes major upgrades for energy efficiency
which will result in huge savings in ongoing Unknown
operating costs: commitment by Sustainability
New high efficiency HVAC units with individual
Historic City Hall 2020-may be Activities in
Energy Restoration temp controls for every room quantified during Not quantified Atascadero
Energy efficient light fixtures with occupancy the toolbox memo
sensors
Energy efficient appliances in break rooms process
Low flush water closets and urinals
Added insulation on the 4th floor
City is working with SLOCOG to develop a plan
that will envision how to integrate housing,
economic development,jobs and transportation in Unknown South EI
an effort to comply with future Regional commitment by
South EI Camino Camino Real
Transportation Real Corridor Transportation Plans. This is a pilot project that 2020-may be
and Land Use will be used to illustrate how cities and quantified during Not quantified Corridor
Visioning Study unincorporated communities can integrate a mix the toolbox Visioning
of land uses and densities, alternative forms of process Study
transportation and complete streets.
Creating a complete street concept for EI Camino
Real that includes integration of bicycles,transit
and automobiles.
Unknown 1% increase in share Accounts for short
The City proposed 34 miles of Class 1-III bike commitment by From of workers commutingo term only, as
Transportation lanes as part of the Bicycle Master Plan in the 2020-may be Assumes 1 /o bike
Bike infrastructure Not quantified Atascadero CAPCOA SDT-5 by bike for each VMT implementation would
and Land Use short-term, and another 19-23 miles in the long quantified during Bike Plan additional mile of bike 320,640 mode share need to occur by
term. the toolbox lane per square mile 2020.
process
Working with SLOCOG on the"North County Unknown
North County Regional De Anza Trail Master Plan,"to create a commitment by Sustainability
Transportation 2020-may be Activities in
and Land Use Regional Trail safe and fully integrated off-highway, multiuse trail quantified during Not quantified Atascadero
System system for recreational ists and commuters that the toolbox memo
connect all communities in North County. process
Supporting Measures:
Emissions GHG
Actual Incremental
Emissions Reduction in Measure Calculation Activity
Category Measure Title Detailed Description Measure or 2020 Source Methodology Reduction (%) - Data
(MTCO2e) Source Units Assumptions Data Sources
Commitment Including Range
Energy use at City facilities was carbon neutral
(program ended in December 31, 2011). Climate
PG&E Climate Program Sustainability
Energy Smart program designed to make people aware of
(Municipal) Smart Offset the challenges posed by climate change while discontinued by Not quantified Activities in
Program also helping establish the infrastructure for a low PG&E Atascadero
carbon economy in California
The City Manager outlined Citywide Energy For the purposes
Conservation Measures, which was issued in of the climate
September 2008 in order to cut City budget and action plan,we
Energy
operation costs. It is the City's policy to always will need to
Sustainability
Energy purchase energy efficient equipment and determine how
(Municipal) Conservation appliances. (10% reduction in combined usage of this compares to Not quantified Activities in
Policy all City buildings shown between 2009 and 2011, 2005 baseline Atascadero
with many facilities showing an energy reduction energy usage
of 20% or more based on City operations and from the GHG
facility upgrades in just the past few ears) inventor
The City benchmarks energy performance and Unknown
water usage of Municipal Facilities to manage commitment
Energy
overall energy use and identify opportunities for through 2020-To Sustainability
Energy Tracking energy savings. Monthly usage date within Not quantified Activities in
(Municipal) individual buildings&across entire building be accounted for Atascadero
portfolio is automatically measured and tracked in climate action
through Portfolio Manager
plan
Established program with local trash hauler to Sustainability
Waste Citywide clean-up provide a location for two annual"Citywide clean- Unknown Not quantified Activities in
Reduction days up days"for residents to recycle a variety of commitment Atascadero
household waste at no cost
Unknown
commitment-
Landscape minimums in multifamily&commercial Would need total
zones&parking lots—increase green area, shade number of net new
Trees, Parks, trees minimum spacing, min landscape trees excluding Urban water
Landscape those planted as
and Open Ordinance percentages with all new developments. New mitigation (those Not quantified management
Space landscape standards applies to all new plan
planted since
development or major renovations permitted since 2005 to present
2005
and projected
number to be
planted through
2020
Unknown
commitment-
Would need total
number of net new
Community-wide educational and awareness trees excluding Would need total
Atascadero Native programs on importance of care and renewal of those planted as Sustainability
Trees and Other number of net new
Tree Association native forest, including celebrating Festival of mitigation (those Not quantified Activities in
Vegetation (ANTA) Oaks each November and continually planting planted since Atascadero trees excluding those
new trees 2005 to present planted as mitigation
and projected
number to be
planted through
2020
Public Works has installed diesel emissions
particulate filters on heavy duty diesel engines
Unknown
Transportation
and permanently retired two old diesel vehicles, Does not reduce Sustainability
Vehicle Fleet and the Fire Department tests all engines and commitment GHG emissions, Activities in
(Municipal) command vehicles for emissions;two new only particulates Atascadero
engines exceed the 2007 EPA specs for trucks
and heavy equipment
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Activity Purpose
Alternative Transportation & Fuel Reduction
Public Transportation Carbon 0 City expanded public transportation system to include hourly transportation along major Ongoing since
Reduction shopping, education, health service and housing corridors 2011
0 Buses equipped with bicycle racks and connect to regional and national bus service and rail for
expanded multi-modal opportunities
Atascadero, Bicycle Carbon 0 Plan provides a blueprint for the development of a comprehensive bicycling system to facilitate Bike Plan
Transportation Plan Reduction bicycle transportation and encourage recreational cycling adopted
Eco Tourism 0 Developed through public workshops to gather input on routes, connections, bicycle tourism, November 2010
Healthy enhancements &facilities
Communities
e Adopted plan will allow for the City to be eligible for State and Federal grants to construct bike
routes
Atascadero,Trail Carbon 0 "Atascadero Creek Trail Enhancement Project" constructed along HWY 41 from San Gabriel to Trail plan
System Reduction Portola, and design in process to connect El Camino Real to the Colony Park Community approved
Eco Tourism Center& Stadium Park 2006
Healthy 0 Portions of Salinas River trail constructed
Communities Installation of
9 Ongoing work with ALPS to establish trails throughout City parks & help acquire additional land trails ongoing
for open space and future trails
North County Regional Carbon 9 Currently working with SLOCOG on the "North County Regional De Anza Trail Master Plan," Grant received
Trail System Reduction funded by a Caltrans planning grant 2012
Eco Tourism 0 Regional effort to create a safe and fully integrated off-highway, multiuse trail system for
Healthy recreational ists and commuters; will connect all communities in North County, from San Miguel Master plan in
Communities to Santa Margarita, along the Salinas River& De Anza Trail process
* Adopted plan will allow for the City to be eligible for State and Federal grants to construct
multiuse trails
Sidewalks & Bike Lanes Carbon 0 Bike lanes & sidewalks installed on El Camino Real &Traffic Way to connect major commercial Ongoing since
Installed Reduction and residential corridors 2008
Healthy 0 "Safe Routes to School" bike lanes, striping, signage & sidewalks installed near Atascadero
Communities High school, San Gabriel & Santa Rosa Schools
Ride Share Programs Carbon 0 Public Park & Ride lots located off HWY 101 at Santa Barbara Road & San Luis Ave. Bike Park&Ride
Reduction lockers installed at both Park & Ride lots expansion 2009
0 Worked with Topaz Solar Farm to establish Park & Ride lot to facilitate bus transportation to Solar farm lot
Carrizo Plain during project construction est.2012
Bridges & Pedestrian VMT Reduction . Lewis Ave. Bridge constructed with sidewalks and bike lanes. Provides much needed Lewis Ave.
Connections Healthy connection to reduce travel time, and creates dual circulation system in downtown with non- bridge 2006
Communities vehicular travel options
Pedestrian tunnel enhancements to connect High School and residential neighborhoods to Ped tunnel 2010
downtown through accessway under HWY 101 Ped bridge in
• Currently working on design of pedestrian bridge which will connect the new movie theater to process
the Sunken Gardens to create a walkable downtown district
Bike Racks Carbon . Bike rack installation required with all new retail & public projects Ongoing
Reduction . Bike racks installed at all existing parks, City facilities and schools
Bike Month VMT Reduction . Partnership with SLO Bicycle Coalition to sponsor events to increase awareness & ridership Annual events
Healthy during Bike Month each May.
Communities . As a result of engaged staff and Council members, participation increased from 30 to over 300
riders in 2012, with more events planned
City Facility Upgrades
Facilities Energy Energy . Nine (9) City facilities received light retrofit projects to potentially decrease energy 2009
Retro-fit (Phase 1) Conservation consumption by 37,000 kWh hours per year, which is up to $6,100 in annual energy cost
savings
Fire Stations Energy, . Efficiency and conservation updates at Fire Stations 1 &2: 2008/2009
Resource & — Installation of tinted engine bay windows &exhaust extraction system and
Water — Standby generators replacement with propane or natural gas instead of electric
Conservation
Efficient refrigerators and washers/dryers & low flow toilets/showers/bath faucets
EECBG Grant for Resource& . California Energy Commission (CEC) completed energy audit using AARA funds to determine Dec 2009
Municipal Energy Energy what projects would provide the best payback
Efficiency Retro-fits Conservation . Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funded $152,644 in energy
efficiency retro-fit projects
• Included upgrades at Fire Station 1, Police Station, Pavilion, Police Station, Waste Water
Treatment Plant and Public Works Corp Yard
- 17 High SEER replacement HVAC units - 17 programmable thermostats
- 564 florescent tube lamps 28watt - 119 Low watt T8 ballasts
- 18 LED parking lot lights Retrofit kits - 28 Induction wall packs 40watt
Staples Direct Install Resource& . Staples Direct Install program for Municipal Facilities; energy savings opportunity made Aug 2011
(Funded by PG&E) Energy available through the Energy Watch Partnership
Conservation . 77 separate projects completed at five (5) facilities, with an estimated annual energy
savings of 51,200 kWh
• Upgrades such as occupancy sensors, new light fixtures and light bulb replacements
completed at the current City Hall building, Pavilion, Public Works Yard, Wastewater
Treatment Plant and Indoor Skate Park
Wastewater Treatment Resource& . Continual redesign and improvement of sewer system to reduce energy requirements by taking Ongoing since
Plant Upgrades Energy advantage of gravity flow; two lift stations have been eliminated &a third is slated for elimination 2009
Conservation . Inefficient pumps &aerators replaced with more efficient models; those not being replaced are
being re-wound with more efficient wiring
Colony Park Energy, . Sustainable construction practices such as use of compressed recycled paper for bathroom Constructed
Community Center Resource& partitions and counters, recycled plastics for flooring and counters, and recycled rubber for the 2006
Water sports court
Conservation . Building is designed to be low maintenance to reduce water, power, and chemical use
Charles Paddock Zoo Public • New public restrooms incorporate green building features such as: Constructed
Restroom Facility Education — Rainwater collection &daylighting (no electric lights needed during the day) 2011
Energy, — Passive ventilation and thermal walls (no HVAC needed)
Resource&
Water — Straw bale constructed walls & renewable materials throughout
Conservation — Low flow toilets &faucets
Historic City Hall Energy, The historic restoration of this 1914 City landmark includes major upgrades for energy efficiency Construction to
Restoration Resource& which will result in huge savings in ongoing operating costs: be completed
Water Conservation — New high efficiency HVAC units with individual temp controls for every room 2013
Energy efficient light fixtures with occupancy sensors
— Energy efficient appliances in break rooms
— Low flush water closets and urinals
— Added insulation on the 4th floor
Green Parking Lot at Public Demonstration project at Lake Park, funded by Urban Greening Grant Program Construction in
Lake Park Education Replace an existing dirt parking lot with a low impact development parking lot Process
Stormwater Designed to mitigate the stormwater runoff and pollutants which enter Atascadero Creek
City Facility Policies Energy&Water Directive from the City Manager outlining Citywide Energy Conservation Measures issued in 2008
Conservation September 2008 in order to cut City budget and operation costs
• It is the City's policy to always purchase energy efficient equipment and appliances
• 10% reduction in combined usage of all City buildings shown between 2009 and 2011,
with many facilities showing an energy reduction of 20% or more based on City
operations and facility upgrades in just the past few years
Building Operator Education • Two (2) City employees completed Building Operator Certification Course 2010
Certification Course Energy, • Staff was trained to evaluate and improve operational efficiencies in municipal facilities and cut
Resource& down on energy usage (lighting, thermostats & more)
Water • Operator awareness alone has cut energy use at the Community Center by 20%, and this is a
Conservation
brand new building with modern and energy conscious construction!
• Shows that investing in new technologies isn't enough; well-trained operators make the
difference in reducing energy use and costs
Energy Tracking Energy • Currently benchmarking energy performance and water usage of Municipal Facilities to manage Data input&
Conservation overall energy use and identify where the energy consumption hogs are setup in process
Education . Monthly usage date within individual buildings &across entire building portfolio is automatically
measured and tracked through Portfolio Manager
• Will be able to identify new opportunities to save, where to focus energy efficiency
efforts, and what rebates and funding sources City is eligible for
Energy Efficiency
SLO Energy Watch Energy • A joint partnership of PG&E, SoCal Gas, Economic Vitality Corporation, SLO County and Participation
Partnership Conservation participating municipalities since 2009
Education & • Partnership has provided extensive training, outreach, and energy-saving opportunities for the
Outreach City as well as for local businesses and property owners
• The City of Atascadero has taken full advantage of this partnership, becoming a leader in
SLO County in obtaining energy grants & upgrading City facilities
SLO Green Build Energy, • City works with SLO Green Build to host community workshops and seminars for homeowners, Ongoing since
Partnership Resource& builders, and the general public 2005
Water • Workshops have included: grey water systems, sustainable landscaping, photovoltaic systems
Conservation and alternative energy production, and green building technologies
Education & . City staff meets quarterly with SLO Green Build to discuss how City can encourage sustainable
Outreach design
• A SLO Green Build public information kiosk is located at the City Hall front counter
Building Code Energy • California Green Building Code became effective January 1, 2011 New code
Conservation . Title 24 energy requirements are strictly enforced for all new construction in the City, including adopted 2011
Water significant energy efficiency standards for lighting and appliances
Conservation
PV System Energy • The City of Atascadero has the lowest permit fees for solar in the County, and building permits Ongoing
Expedited Permits & Conservation for PV system installation receive expedited processing
Reduced Fees • This policy and staff dedication ensures safe installation of PV systems while removing
perceived road blocks associated with permitting process
Affordable Solar Home Energy • The Single-family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH) Program is a comprehensive low-income Currently in
Program (SASH) Conservation solar program made available by California Public Utilities Commission process
• City staff has been collaborating with Grid Alternatives on outreach and eligibility
• As part of the SASH program, PV systems will be installed on 24 new affordable units being
constructed next year by People's Self Help Housing, and hopefully on many more affordable
single family homes currently existing throughout the City
• SASH is a first-of-its-kind solar program, structured to promote or provide energy efficiency for
low income families, workforce development and green jobs training opportunities, and broad
community engagement
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
U.S. Mayors Climate Carbon • Encourages policies and programs to create well planned communities and improve the urban Adopted 2005
Protection Agreement Reduction forest
SLO Air District GHG Carbon 0 In 2007, the APCD convened a committee of city and county agency stakeholders to initiate a Ongoing since
Stakeholder Group Reduction discussion of climate change, including science, policy, funding, mitigation, adaptation, and 2006
Education public engagement
• Bimonthly meetings are held to share information, identify funding sources, and develop local
programs, policies, and activities that to reduce GHG emissions
Local Governments for Conservation • Atascadero joined ICLEI and agreed to participate in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign 2009/2010
Sustainability(ICLEI) Carbon • ICLEI provides technical consulting, training, and information services to share knowledge and ICLEI member
Reduction support local government in the implementation of sustainable development at the local level
Greenhouse Gas Carbon • Grant funded Greenhouse Gas Inventory identifies major sources of emissions within City Completed
Inventory Reduction . Measures progress made in reducing GHG from City operations and community wide and 2010
forecasts how emissions will grow if no behavioral changes or improvements are made
Greenhouse Gas Carbon • Grant funded regional planning project in collaboration with SLOAPCD, PG&E, and the Cities of Grant Received
Reduction Plan Reduction Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, and Pismo Beach 2012
• Development of a local plan to reduce GHG emissions and improve energy efficiency Development In
Recognize local needs and perspectives and focus on practical, implementable solutions process
PG&E Climate Smart Carbon • First city in the County to join PG&E program to make energy use at City facilities carbon neutral Since 2005
Program Reduction . Climate Smart program designed to make people aware of the challenges posed by climate
change while also helping establish the infrastructure for a low carbon economy in California
City Vehicles Emissions • City vehicle idling policies in place to reduce emissions City Operations
Reduction • Filters installed on heavy duty diesel engines and old diesel vehicles retired to reduce emissions Ongoing
• Fire Department tests all engines and command vehicles for emissions; two new engines
exceed the 2007 EPA specs for trucks and heavy equipment
Electric Vehicle Emissions • Partnership with APCD to obtain grant funding to install more charging systems in the City 2012 &Ongoing
Charging Stations Reduction . City staff involvement in program to make California Plug-in Electric Vehicle ready
Land Use & Development
Atascadero Resource • The City's General Plan is based on the Smart Growth Principles of encouraging infill and reuse Adopted 2002
General Plan Conservation of existing land and infrastructure:
Carbon o Encourage mixed-use infill development& revitalization of the Downtown Core
Reduction o Preserve & protect the oak woodlands, creeks &wetlands
o Minimize hillside grading & preserve a greenbelt around Atascadero
Mixed Use, Retail &job Reduce Vehicle City Office of Economic Development created to encourage retail,job development, and infill in City Services
development Miles Traveled the downtown & urban core. Providing services and shopping within Atascadero will reduce Ongoing
vehicle miles traveled for residents who currently have to drive for goods and employment
• Mixed use promoted, simplified permit process, City and staff support with development projects
• Redevelopment Agency funding provided to new businesses and downtown affordable housing
• Better jobs to housing balance created so that residents can work, shop and live in the City
•
High Density Residential areas upzoned in 2011 to increase density in the urban core
South El Camino Real Planning for Plan to envision how to integrate housing, economic development,jobs and transportation with 2012
Corridor Visioning Sustainable a complete street concept for EI Camino Real for people, bicycles, transit and automobiles
Study Communities Collaboration with SLOCOG through a grant from the Department of Conservation; plan will help
City to obtain additional grants for infrastructure and improvements along EI Camino Real
• Pilot project that will be used to illustrate how cities can integrate a mix of land uses and
densities, alternative forms of transportation and complete streets
Recycling & Waste Reduction
Cold In-Place Road GHG Reduction City road surface repair project where existing asphalt road is crushed and mixed it with 2012
Recycling Resource additives then immediately used to repave road in a single process City Operations
Conservation Innovative road reconstruction process which is a fast, cost-effective alternative to more
Waste traditional methods of rebuilding asphalt roadways
Reduction
• "Cold In-Place Recycling" eliminates hundreds of asphalt and gravel truck trips which would
traditionally be required to carry out the old asphalt, and carry in new asphalt
Recycling Program Resource • City collaboration on programs with Atascadero Waste Alternatives Ongoing
Conservation . Semiannual "Citywide clean-up days"for residents to recycle household waste at no cost
Waste • Free curbside co-mingled recycling program and "green waste" recycling program
Reduction
• Atascadero became the first municipal agency in SLO County to reach targeted 50% diversion
of citywide trash going to landfill
Urban Forestry
Native Tree Ordinance Carbon • Ordinance requires protection of native trees and replanting or mitigation fees for removals Ongoing
& Replanting Sites Reduction . Tree mitigation funds used to plant almost 1000 new native trees throughout the City, with an since1999
additional 500 native trees given to private property owners
• Tree and habitat survey completed with GIS and work with biologist to study Atascadero's oak
forest and success of the tree replanting sites
Tree City USA& Carbon 0 Recognized as a Tree City member for 24 years Ongoing
Atascadero Native Tree Reduction . Atascadero Native Tree Association creates tree planting areas and does educational programs
Association (ANTA) Education and outreach which focus on the care and renewal of native forest
Downtown Streetscape Reduces urban . Pedestrian and operational improvements including bulb outs, landscaped medians, street trees, Public Works
Projects &Tree heat island, street furniture and lighting for the Downtown according to the RVC Plan 2006&Ongoing
Plantings City Facilities . Trees planted with the recent upgrades to the waste water facility& corporation yard to create
shade and reduce the urban heat island
Updates to Landscape Reduces urban . Landscape standards adopted for multifamily& commercial developments, plus parking lots to Adopted
Ordinance heat island establish minimum requirements for landscape coverage, decorative planting and shade trees September
Citywide 2005
Water Conservation
Water Conservation Water . Limits high water use landscapes with new commercial and residential development Adopted By City
Landscape & Irrigation Conservation . Encourages drought tolerant plants that are well suited for Atascadero's dry climate Council
Ordinance Citywide& Limitations on the amount of turf lawns and spray irrigation Jan. 2010
City Operations
City Facility Operations Water . Irrigation control systems, with sensors to respond to weather conditions, installed at City parks City Operations
& Landscape Water Conservation . Solar panels installed to power the irrigation controller for the landscape areas at Las Lomas Ongoing since
Conservation Measures City Operations . Areas of underutilized turf removed at Atascadero Lake Park, Paloma Creek Park& Fire Station 2008
Cost Savings
• Drought tolerant and low maintenance landscaping installed in Downtown Streetscape project
• City water analysis shows a 25% reduction in water use at City facilities in the past 3 years
Washing Machine & Water . 692 rebates have been distributed by Atascadero Mutual Water Company to customers AMWC
Toilet Retrofit Programs Conservation . $90,300 of equipment installed, including high-efficiency& ultra-low flow toilets, high-efficiency 2005&Ongoing
Citywide clothes washers, plus cooling tower conductivity meters
Rebates
Landscape Rebate Water . 214 landscape rebates have been distributed by Atascadero Mutual Water Company AMWC
Program Conservation . $33,123 in rebates have been distributed to customers for turf conservation, lawn aeration, rain 2005&Ongoing
Citywide sensors, weather-based irrigation controllers, soil moisture sensors, multi-stream rotary nozzles
Rebates and rainwater harvesting
Annual Garden Tour& Education . Atascadero Mutual Water Company hosts the annual garden tour where residents can gather AMWC
Sustainable Landscape Water and ideas for beautiful drought tolerant landscapes 2010
Workshop Series Energy . Workshops which about irrigation types and plant selection suited to our local climate
Conservation Community members learn how to create beautiful outdoor landscapes which use native plants
Citywide
which are water efficient and require minimal maintenance, thereby saving time, reducing the
need for fertilizers, pesticides, and use of power equipment
Home Water Survey Water . The highly successful Home Water Survey Program is free to customers and helps them AMWC
Program Conservation conserve water by learning how to manage landscape irrigation more efficiently 2009
Citywide . AMWC's water conservation staff helps property owners create a site-specific irrigation
Cost Savings schedule, recommended irrigation system improvements for the, and checks for leaks