HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2014-03-25 Agenda PacketCITY OF A TA SCA DERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(Enter on Lewis Ave.)
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT
2. COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
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a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
Title: CITY ATTORNEY
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: Council Member Fonzi
ROLL CALL: Mayor O'Malley
Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant
Council Member Fonzi
Council Member Kelley
Council Member Moreno
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
PRESENTATIONS:
1. RSVP Senior Volunteer Services Proclamation — April 1St as "National
Service Recognition Day"
2. Proclamation — April 2014 as "Month of the Child" and "Child Abuse
Prevention Month"; and April 12, 2014 as "Day of the Child"
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 Draft Action Minutes — February 11, 2014
■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes
of February 11, 2014. [City Clerk]
2. City Council Draft Action Minutes — March 11, 2014
■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action
Minutes of March 11, 2014. [City Clerk]
3. February 2014 Accounts Payable and Payroll Disbursements
■ Fiscal Impact: $1,980,021.15
■ Recommendation: Council approve certified accounts payable, payroll
and payroll vendor checks for February 2014. [Administrative Services]
4. December 2013 Investment Report
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendation: Council receive and file the City Treasurer's report for
quarter ending December 2013. [Administrative Services]
5. Pavilion Caterina Services - Contract Award - City Bid No. 2014-001
■ Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact is estimated to be revenue of $35,000 -
$45,000 per year.
■ Recommendations: Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Pacific Harvest Catering for exclusive catering services at
the Atascadero Lake Park Pavilion. [Public Works]
6. CDBG Barrier Removal — Atascadero Lake Park Proiect Award City Bid
No. 2014-002
■ Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of the construction of this project is
$139,038.43 of CDBG funds.
■ Recommendation: Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Viborg
Construction in the amount of $139,038.43 for construction of the
Atascadero Lake Park CDBG Barrier Removal Project; and,
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion
with the County Recorder upon satisfactory completion of the
project. [Public Works]
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: None
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. General Plan & Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2013 (PLN
2006-1133)
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation:
The Planning Commission recommends:
The City Council direct Staff to submit the attached 2013 Annual
General Plan and Housing Report to both the Office of Research
and Planning (OPR) and Housing and Community Development
Department. [Community Development]
2. 2014 Fire Season
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council receive and file this report. [Fire Department]
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. League of California Cities — Council Liaison
Council Member Fonzi
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. Oversight Board for Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment
Agency of Atascadero
3. SLO Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo)
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)
3. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
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, Lori Mlynczak, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury that
the foregoing agenda for the March 25, 2014 Regular Session of the Atascadero City Council was
posted on March 19, 2014, at the Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
and was available for public review in the Customer Service Center at that location.
Signed this 19th day of March, 2014, at Atascadero, California.
Lori Mlynczak, Deputy City Clerk
City of Atascadero
City of Atascadero
WELCOME TO THE A TA SCA DERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Council
meetings will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, 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. Charter Communication customers may view the meetings on Charter Cable Channel 20 or via the
City's website at www.atascadero.org. Meetings are also broadcast on radio station KPRL AM 1230. Contact the City
Clerk for more 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, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, and on our website, www.atascadero.org. 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: 03-25-14
CITY OF A TA SCA DERO
CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(Enter on Lewis Ave.)
City Council Regular Session:
Successor Agency:
REGULAR SESSION — CALL TO ORDER:
Immediately following the
conclusion of the
City Council meeting
Mayor O'Malley called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and Council Member Moreno
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Kelley, Moreno, Fonzi, Mayor Pro Tem
Sturtevant, and Mayor O'Malley
Absent: None
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
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Others Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson
Staff Present: City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Administrative Services Director
Jeri Rangel, 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 Fonzi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Sturtevant to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Employee Service Awards
City Manager Rachelle Rickard presented service awards to the following employees:
20 Years
Ann Hochstetler, Police Department — Support Services Technician Supervisor
10 Years
Jason Smith, Fire Department - Fire Engineer
Scott Simons, Public Works — Maintenance Worker
2. Humane Society Proclamation — Spay Day USA
City Clerk Marcia Torgerson presented Sherry Chapman from the North County
Humane Society with the proclamation.
3. SLOCOG —US 101 Corridor Study
Jessica Berry of SLOCOG gave a
Corridor Mobility Master Plan.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
presentation on the US 101
1. December 2013 Accounts Payable and Payroll
■ Fiscal Impact: $2,803,599.31
■ Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable,
payroll and payroll vendor checks for December 2013. [Administrative
Services]
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 03-25-14
2. Contract Award — Atascadero Transit Drivers Services
■ Fiscal Impact: The annual service contract fee of $132,920.67 is less than
the currently budgeted amount of $149,250 for fiscal year 2014/2015.
■ Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with MV Transportation, Incorporated, for Atascadero Transit
driver services for an amount not to exceed $132,960.67 per year for the
three year contract term. [Public Works]
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant and seconded by Council
Member Fonzi to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (#2: Contract No. 2014-
002)
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Rachelle Rickard gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following citizens spoke during Community Forum: Steve Shivley, and Brian
Bullock.
Mayor O'Malley closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. ADDroval of Master Site Plan Amendment 2014-1 Colonv Park
■ Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of the amendment is considered to be
neutral.
■ Recommendation:
Parks and Recreation Commission recommends.-
The
ecommends:
The City Council approve Amendment 2014-1 to the Colony Park Master
Plan. [Community Development/Community Services]
Mayor O'Malley announced that he will be stepping down on this item due to the fact
that he owns property within 500 feet of this project, which creates a conflict of interest
for him.
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 03-25-14
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Jenell Allen, Sarah Sullivan, Jennifer Raine,
Mindy Meade, Sharlene Agrusa, Debra Marasco -McNulty, and Tom O'Malley.
Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Moreno and seconded by Council Member
Fonzi to approve Amendment 2014-1 to the Colony Park
Master Plan, and to direct staff to come back to the City
Council with expanded parking options.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
2. Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Audit
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council review and accept the financial audit for the
period ended June 30, 2013. [Administrative Services]
Administrative Services Director Jeri Rangel gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Adam Geist, Auditor.
Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Comment period.
The City Council reviewed and accepted the financial audit.
Mayor O'Malley recessed the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Mayor O'Malley reconvened the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
3. Strategic Planning 2013 - Update on Council Goals
■ Fiscal Impact: There is no direct impact as a result of this report.
■ Recommendation: Council:
1. Provide feedback or additional direction if necessary; and,
2. Receive and file this report on the progress being made relative to the
City Council's six goals. [City Manager]
City Manager Rachelle Rickard gave the staff report and answered questions from the
Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 03-25-14
There was Council discussion on their goals, including the progress staff has made.
The Council provided feedback on specific issues.
Council Member Fonzi asked for clarification concerning the Council Corner, which are
Council Member articles that are printed in the local newspaper.
City Attorney Pierik cautioned the Council Members on writing articles where they
express their opinions on topics that may come before the Council in the future.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to come back to the Council
with additional information regarding wildfire safety.
The Council received and filed this report.
4. Community Development — Strategic Planning Update — Oral Report
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendation: Council receive oral report. [Community Development]
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to come back
with more information concerning full cost recovery on code enforcement,
including unpermitted.
The City Council discussed the City's problem with the variety of signs that are not in
compliance with the City's Municipal Code. Also, the sandwich signs are a safety issue
on the sidewalks. The Council made suggestions to staff on possible solutions.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to come back
with possible options to address this issue of signs.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizen spoke on this item: Donald Cross.
Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Comment period.
Council received and filed this report.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
The City Council Members made brief announcements.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 03-25-14
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mayor O'Malley
1. County Mayors Round Table — Reviewed voting records of legislators. Also,
the Mayors are interested in receiving more information on the VCB's County
wide TBID.
Council Member Fonzi
1. SLO Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) — Met with the Director to
discuss the Water Basin issue.
Council Member Kelley
1. Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Committee — They have a difficult time
recruiting doctors due to the high cost of housing. Council Member Kelley
explained to them that Atascadero has over 300 homes currently under
construction at the median price range.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
1. City Council
a. Council Member Fonzi announced that due to her expanded duties on
other Agency Boards, she is stepping down from the Design Review
Committee (DRC). Mayor O'Malley stated that he would accept her
resignation from the DRC, and appointed Council Member Moreno to
the DRC.
F. ADJOURN TO MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ATASCADERO
Mayor O'Malley adjourned the meeting to the Successor Agency meeting at 9:09 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-2
DATE: 03-25-14
CITY OF A TA SCA DERO
CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(Enter on Lewis Ave.)
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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Mayor O'Malley announced at 5:00 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 Labor Negotiators (Govt. Code Sec. 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Rachelle Rickard, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Atascadero Firefighters Bargaining Unit;
Atascadero Police Association; Service Employees International
Union, Local 620; Mid-Management/Professional Employees; Non-
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
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Represented Professional and Management Workers and Confidential
Employees
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 Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 Rachelle Rickard, Administrative Services Director
Jeri Rangel, 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:
City Manager Rickard announced that Staff needs to pull Item #A-6 from the Consent
Calendar.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant and seconded by Council
Member Fonzi to approve the agenda, with the removal of Item
#A-6.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 03-25-14
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes — Strategic Planning Workshop -
January 31, 2014 & February 1, 2014
• Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes
of January 31, 2014 & February 1, 2014. [City Clerk]
2. City Council Draft Action Minutes — February 25, 2014
■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action
Minutes of February 25, 2014. [City Clerk]
3. January 2014 Accounts Payable and Payroll Disbursements
■ Fiscal Impact: $2,410,696.10
■ Recommendation: Council approve certified accounts payable, payroll
and payroll vendor checks for January 2014. [Administrative Services]
4. Appropriation of Funds for Vehicle Replacement
■ Fiscal Impact: The total fiscal impact is the appropriation of $41,500.00 in
Vehicle Replacement Funds.
■ Recommendations: Council:
1. Authorize the Administrative Services Director to appropriate
$41,500.00 in Vehicle Replacement Funds for the purchase of two
replacement Field Operations trucks; and,
2. Authorize the purchase from the State Contract Bid Vendor
(Downtown Ford Sales, Sacramento) for two 2015 Ford F250 pick-
up trucks in the amount of $40,670.95. [Public Works]
5. Subdivision Improvement Aareement — Estancia Development at Tract
2525 -Phase I (Approval of Subdivision Improvement Agreement)
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendation: Council authorize City Manager to execute a
Subdivision Improvement Agreement for improvements associated with
the Estancia Development at the Las Lomas Subdivision, Tract 2525 -
Phase I. [Public Works]
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 03-25-14
This item was pulled by staff.
7. Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License Off -Site Sale of Beer and
Wine PLN 2014-1496 1 ABC 2014-018 9010 West Front Road (Holiday Inn
Express)
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution "A" finding that public
convenience or necessity would be served by allowing the issuance of a
Type 20 ABC license for the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption
at the Holiday Inn Express located at 9010 West Front Road.
[Community Development]
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Council Member
Moreno to approve Item #A-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 7 of the Consent
Calendar.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Kelley abstained on
Item #A-2) (#A-5: Contract No. 2014-004, #A-7: Resolution No.
2014-005)
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City Manager Rachelle Rickard gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following citizens spoke during Community Forum: David Bentz (Exhibit A), Ted
Morton, Scott Sayer, and Jerry Clay.
Mayor O'Malley closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
Mayor O'Malley asked Fire Chief Stone to keep the Council updated on the issue of low
water pressure at fire hydrants that affects home owners' insurance premiums.
City Manager Rickard explained to the City Council that the waiving of the fee for the
use of the Lake Park for the July 4t" event, is already in the City's budget. If the City
Council would like to offer additional services, staff would need to agendize the issue on
a future Council agenda.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 03-25-14
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Discussion of Title 7 Public Works Code Text and Title 8 Buildina Code
Text Amendments
• Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council provide direction to Staff on amendments to
Title 7 Public Works and Title 8 Building Code regarding options for
installing septic systems or connection to the City's sewer system. [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: David Bentz, and Donald Cross.
Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Comment period.
There was Council consensus for the following:
1. If sewer fronts lot, do they connect if a septic system can work?
No, it should be the property owners choice. But, if they are in a
reimbursement agreement area, staff needs to give Council options.
2. If within 200 feet of an existing sewer, do they connect?
No, it should be the property owners choice.
3. If they extend the main, to where?
Farthest property corner.
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: None
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: None
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mayor O'Malley
1. County Mayors Round Table — Water has been a topic for the last few
meetings. They also discussed fracking.
2. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) — Meets tomorrow.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 03-25-14
Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant
1. City / Schools Committee — Next meeting is on 3/28/14.
Council Member Kelley
1. Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) — Homeless veterans are
increasing in numbers. This May, they are having an event in San Luis
Obispo where they offer food, clothing, haircuts, dentistry, legal advice and
medical care for homeless veterans. HSOC has applied for a six million
dollar grant to assist homeless veterans.
Council Member Moreno
1. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee — Meet tomorrow.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 8:08 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 from David Bentz, dated March 10, 2014
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ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 03-25-14
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Administrative Services Department
February 2014 Accounts Payable and Payroll
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for
February 2014.
DISCUSSION:
Attached for City Council review and approval are the following:
Payroll
Dated 2/13/14
Dated 2/27/14
Accounts Payable
Dated 2/01/14 - 2/28/14
FISCAL IMPACT:
Checks # 30990 - 31024
Direct Deposits
Checks # 31025 - 31055
Direct Deposits
Checks # 140238 - 140552
EFTS 1528 - 1557
TOTAL AMOUNT
Total expenditures for all funds is
CERTIFICATION:
$ 16,582.28
233,998.32
15,793.80
231,417.85
1 ,4 82, 228.90
$ 1,980,021.15
$ 1,980,021.15
The undersigned certifies that the attached demands have been released for payment
and that funds are available for these demands.
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ri Rangel, Dia . for of Administrative Services
ATTACHMENT:
February 2014 Eden Warrant Register in the amount of $ 1,482,228.90
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
City of Atascadero
DATE: 03-25-14
Disbursement Listing
ATTACHMENT: 1
For the Month of February 2014
Check
Check
Number
Date
Vendor
Description Amount
1528
02/04/2014
RABOBANK, N.A.
Payroll Vendor Payment
45,863.49
1529
02/04/2014
EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT
Payroll Vendor Payment
11,539.54
1530
02/04/2014
EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT
Payroll Vendor Payment
1,025.77
140238
02/07/2014
ACCURATE MAILING SERVICE
Accounts Payable Check
79.08
140239
02/07/2014
AIR-RITE REFRIGERATION
Accounts Payable Check
3,660.56
140240
02/07/2014
ALTHOUSE & MEADE, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
5,313.00
140241
02/07/2014
AMERICAN MARBORG
Accounts Payable Check
108.85
140242
02/07/2014
AMERICAN WEST TIRE & AUTO INC
Accounts Payable Check
5,819.74
140243
02/07/2014
AT&T
Accounts Payable Check
35.83
140244
02/07/2014
AT&T
Accounts Payable Check
736.57
140246
02/07/2014
ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER CO.
Accounts Payable Check
9,075.90
140247
02/07/2014
ATASCADERO NEWS
Accounts Payable Check
7,080.25
140248
02/07/2014
ATASCADERO TRAFFIC WAY STORAGE
Accounts Payable Check
660.00
140249
02/07/2014
LAUREN E. AUSTIN
Accounts Payable Check
60.00
140250
02/07/2014
MELODY S. AYERS
Accounts Payable Check
60.00
140251
02/07/2014
GREGORY A. BRAZZI
Accounts Payable Check
150.00
140252
02/07/2014
BREZDEN PEST CONTROL, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
160.00
140253
02/07/2014
SHIRLEY R. BRUTON
Accounts Payable Check
490.50
140254
02/07/2014
BURKE,WILLIAMS, & SORENSON LLP
Accounts Payable Check
19,144.66
140255
02/07/2014
C3 CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Accounts Payable Check
6,500.00
140256
02/07/2014
CALACT
Accounts Payable Check
460.00
140257
02/07/2014
VOID
Accounts Payable Check
0.00
140258
02/07/2014
CDW GOVERNMENT
Accounts Payable Check
2,711.00
140259
02/07/2014
CED CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL
Accounts Payable Check
1,099.14
140260
02/07/2014
CENTRAL NEBRASKA PACKING, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
5,333.71
140261
02/07/2014
CENTRAL VALLEY TOXICOLOGY,INC.
Accounts Payable Check
65.00
140262
02/07/2014
KATHLEEN J. CINOWALT
Accounts Payable Check
213.50
140263
02/07/2014
COAST ELECTRONICS
Accounts Payable Check
80.00
140264
02/07/2014
COAST LINE DISTRIBUTING
Accounts Payable Check
246.53
140265
02/07/2014
COASTAL COPY, LP
Accounts Payable Check
191.08
140266
02/07/2014
GUY R. COOPER
Accounts Payable Check
1,190.00
140267
02/07/2014
CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC.
Accounts Payable Check
110.00
140268
02/07/2014
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Accounts Payable Check
266.00
140269
02/07/2014
CPRS DISTRICT 8
Accounts Payable Check
85.00
140270
02/07/2014
CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER
Accounts Payable Check
16.24
140271
02/07/2014
CULLIGAN/CENTRAL COAST WTR TRT
Accounts Payable Check
70.00
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
City of Atascadero
DATE: 03-25-14
Disbursement Listing
ATTACHMENT: 1
For the Month of February 2014
Check
Check
Number
Date
Vendor
Description Amount
140272
02/07/2014
MATTHEW J. CURRY
Accounts Payable Check
165.00
140273
02/07/2014
D4 ELECTRIC
Accounts Payable Check
112.50
140274
02/07/2014
DALZELL ENTERPRISES
Accounts Payable Check
30.00
140275
02/07/2014
DANIELA. DAVIS
Accounts Payable Check
346.50
140276
02/07/2014
DEEP BLUE INTEGRATION, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
135.00
140277
02/07/2014
PATRICIA DEIRMENJIAN
Accounts Payable Check
393.16
140278
02/07/2014
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
Accounts Payable Check
453.92
140279
02/07/2014
DISH
Accounts Payable Check
111.00
140280
02/07/2014
DRIVE CUSTOMS
Accounts Payable Check
2,290.00
140281
02/07/2014
EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Accounts Payable Check
18,661.00
140282
02/07/2014
KERRIN M. EDMONDS
Accounts Payable Check
12.00
140283
02/07/2014
ELECTRICRAFT, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
1,345.03
140284
02/07/2014
BRANDON S. ERICKSON
Accounts Payable Check
104.00
140285
02/07/2014
ETHOS
Accounts Payable Check
776.11
140286
02/07/2014
EWING IRRIGATION GOLF INDUSTRL
Accounts Payable Check
857.33
140287
02/07/2014
JENNIFER FANNING
Accounts Payable Check
19.78
140288
02/07/2014
FARM SUPPLY COMPANY
Accounts Payable Check
26.00
140289
02/07/2014
FASTENAL COMPANY
Accounts Payable Check
83.66
140290
02/07/2014
FEDERAL EXPRESS
Accounts Payable Check
26.38
140291
02/07/2014
FERRELL'S AUTO REPAIR
Accounts Payable Check
99.00
140292
02/07/2014
FGL ENVIRONMENTAL
Accounts Payable Check
211.00
140293
02/07/2014
FIRST TRANSIT, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
18,507.86
140294
02/07/2014
FOOD FOR LESS
Accounts Payable Check
83.56
140295
02/07/2014
WARREN FRACE
Accounts Payable Check
300.00
140296
02/07/2014
GAS COMPANY
Accounts Payable Check
3,525.28
140297
02/07/2014
GEM AUTO PARTS
Accounts Payable Check
121.87
140298
02/07/2014
GILBERT'S LANDSCAPES
Accounts Payable Check
815.82
140299
02/07/2014
GOLDEN STATE COPIER & MAILING
Accounts Payable Check
11,010.03
140300
02/07/2014
GOLDING CONCRETE SAWING
Accounts Payable Check
200.00
140301
02/07/2014
NATHAN B. GOOSSENS
Accounts Payable Check
112.00
140302
02/07/2014
GSA - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Accounts Payable Check
255.57
140303
02/07/2014
BRADLEYA. HACKLEMAN
Accounts Payable Check
1,166.40
140304
02/07/2014
JEREL HALEY
Accounts Payable Check
180.57
140305
02/07/2014
CHRISTOPHER HALL
Accounts Payable Check
174.88
140306
02/07/2014
HART IMPRESSIONS PRINT & COPY
Accounts Payable Check
755.51
140307
02/07/2014
ETHAN L. HICKS
Accounts Payable Check
96.00
140308
02/07/2014
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Accounts Payable Check
610.40
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
City of Atascadero
DATE: 03-25-14
Disbursement Listing
ATTACHMENT: 1
For the Month of February 2014
Check
Check
Number
Date
Vendor
Description Amount
140309
02/07/2014
IAFC MEMBERSHIP
Accounts Payable Check
254.00
140310
02/07/2014
INGLIS PET HOTEL
Accounts Payable Check
243.60
140311
02/07/2014
INHOUSE SECURITY SERVICE, LLC
Accounts Payable Check
862.50
140312
02/07/2014
THE INK CO.
Accounts Payable Check
268.50
140313
02/07/2014
ITERIS, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
6,718.75
140314
02/07/2014
CAROL D. JANSSEN
Accounts Payable Check
455.70
140315
02/07/2014
JETMULCH, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
3,967.09
140316
02/07/2014
JK'S UNLIMITED
Accounts Payable Check
2,803.36
140317
02/07/2014
JODI'S BLOOM N GROW
Accounts Payable Check
696.06
140318
02/07/2014
JOE A. GONSALVES & SON
Accounts Payable Check
3,000.00
140319
02/07/2014
WILLIAM T. KNUCKLES
Accounts Payable Check
75.00
140320
02/07/2014
KPRL 1230 AM
Accounts Payable Check
320.00
140321
02/07/2014
L.N. CURTIS & SONS
Accounts Payable Check
35.74
140322
02/07/2014
LARRY'S AUTOMOTIVE
Accounts Payable Check
874.59
140323
02/07/2014
LEE WILSON ELECTRIC CO. INC
Accounts Payable Check
1,640.62
140324
02/07/2014
LEHIGH HANSON
Accounts Payable Check
329.08
140325
02/07/2014
ZACHARIAH M. LINDSAY
Accounts Payable Check
98.00
140326
02/07/2014
LPS APPLIED ANALYTICS
Accounts Payable Check
3.00
140327
02/07/2014
M.J. BERTACCINI & ASSOCIATES
Accounts Payable Check
2,135.00
140328
02/07/2014
MADRONE LANDSCAPES, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
6,734.74
140329
02/07/2014
MAINLINE UTILITY CO.
Accounts Payable Check
7,087.50
140330
02/07/2014
MARTIN & CHAPMAN CO.
Accounts Payable Check
88.63
140331
02/07/2014
MENTAL MARKETING, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
26,520.15
140332
02/07/2014
MES - CALIFORNIA
Accounts Payable Check
1,328.70
140333
02/07/2014
MICHAEL BRANDMAN ASSOCIATES
Accounts Payable Check
6,035.00
140334
02/07/2014
MID -COAST MOWER & SAW, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
74.75
140335
02/07/2014
MINER'S ACE HARDWARE
Accounts Payable Check
587.51
140336
02/07/2014
MISSION COMMUNITY BANK
Accounts Payable Check
2,828.30
140337
02/07/2014
MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE
Accounts Payable Check
562.98
140338
02/07/2014
MITCH FREDERICK SEALCOATING
Accounts Payable Check
9,450.00
140339
02/07/2014
REON C MONSON
Accounts Payable Check
315.00
140340
02/07/2014
MORRISON & FOERSTER,LLP
Accounts Payable Check
177.00
140341
02/07/2014
MOSS, LEVY, & HARTZHEIM LLP
Accounts Payable Check
4,000.00
140342
02/07/2014
NBS
Accounts Payable Check
5,982.75
140343
02/07/2014
NFPA
Accounts Payable Check
300.00
140344
02/07/2014
NORTH CO ADAPTIVE SPORTS
Accounts Payable Check
829.00
140345
02/07/2014
NORTHERN ENERGY
Accounts Payable Check
811.08
ITEM NUMBER:
A-3
City of Atascadero
DATE: 03-25-14
Disbursement Listing
ATTACHMENT:
1
For the Month of February 2014
Check
Check
Number
Date
Vendor
Description
Amount
140346
02/07/2014
RYAN J. O'CONNELL
Accounts Payable Check
52.00
140347
02/07/2014
OFFICE DEPOT INC.
Accounts Payable Check
707.61
140348
02/07/2014
DEVIN D. OLMSCHEID
Accounts Payable Check
40.00
140349
02/07/2014
ONTRAC
Accounts Payable Check
32.10
140350
02/07/2014
VOID
Accounts Payable Check
0.00
140351
02/07/2014
TARA ORLICK
Accounts Payable Check
47.04
140352
02/07/2014
PACIFIC COAST GYMNASTICS CENTE
Accounts Payable Check
38.50
140354
02/07/2014
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
Accounts Payable Check
21,226.92
140355
02/07/2014
PACIFIC HARVEST CATERING CO.
Accounts Payable Check
838.50
140356
02/07/2014
PC MECHANICAL, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
255.00
140357
02/07/2014
MICHAEL G. PERRY
Accounts Payable Check
110.00
140358
02/07/2014
PERRY'S ELECTRIC MOTORS & CTRL
Accounts Payable Check
6,103.68
140359
02/07/2014
PERRY'S PARCEL & GIFT
Accounts Payable Check
141.69
140360
02/07/2014
STANLEY PETERSON
Accounts Payable Check
165.00
140361
02/07/2014
PFEIFFER PARTNERS, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
15,682.58
140362
02/07/2014
PRO SOUND CA, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
12,566.24
140363
02/07/2014
PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC.
Accounts Payable Check
1,456.85
140364
02/07/2014
R & R PRODUCTS, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
62.20
140365
02/07/2014
RADIO SHACK CORPORATION
Accounts Payable Check
30.09
140366
02/07/2014
RAIN FOR RENT BAKERSFIELD
Accounts Payable Check
90.49
140367
02/07/2014
JERI RANGEL
Accounts Payable Check
300.00
140368
02/07/2014
RECOGNITION WORKS
Accounts Payable Check
17.47
140369
02/07/2014
RACHELLE RICKARD
Accounts Payable Check
500.00
140370
02/07/2014
THE RIGHT ANGLE, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
155.65
140371
02/07/2014
PAT RODDA
Accounts Payable Check
4.47
140372
02/07/2014
SAFETY DRIVERS ED., LLC.
Accounts Payable Check
68.60
140373
02/07/2014
SAN LUIS PERSONNEL INC.
Accounts Payable Check
146.88
140374
02/07/2014
SAN LUIS POWERHOUSE, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
1,306.21
140375
02/07/2014
STEVE SANDEFFER
Accounts Payable Check
139.75
140376
02/07/2014
SANTA LUCIA SPORTSMEN ASSC INC
Accounts Payable Check
190.40
140377
02/07/2014
SANTA MARGARITA CONST. CORP.
Accounts Payable Check
25,454.70
140378
02/07/2014
SCOTT SATTERTHWAITE
Accounts Payable Check
154.00
140379
02/07/2014
SCHIMM'S TREE SERVICE, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
950.00
140380
02/07/2014
SCOTT O'BRIEN FIRE & SAFETY CO
Accounts Payable Check
667.58
140381
02/07/2014
SHORIN-RYU KARATE
Accounts Payable Check
365.05
140382
02/07/2014
JOHN C. SIEMENS
Accounts Payable Check
56.00
140383
02/07/2014
SLO COUNTY NEWSPAPERS -TRIBUNE
Accounts Payable Check
711.00
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
City of Atascadero
DATE: 03-25-14
Disbursement Listing
ATTACHMENT: 1
For the Month of February 2014
Check
Check
Number
Date
Vendor
Description Amount
140384
02/07/2014
SMART AND FINAL
Accounts Payable Check
17.45
140385
02/07/2014
SO CA TRAINING OFFICERS ASSC
Accounts Payable Check
100.00
140386
02/07/2014
SPORT ABOUT EQUIPMENT
Accounts Payable Check
516.38
140387
02/07/2014
SUNLIGHT JANITORIAL
Accounts Payable Check
5,157.00
140388
02/07/2014
SUPERIOR CRANE & TRANSPORT
Accounts Payable Check
1,617.00
140389
02/07/2014
TAFT ELECTRIC COMPANY
Accounts Payable Check
7,500.00
140390
02/07/2014
RUSS THOMPSON
Accounts Payable Check
300.00
140391
02/07/2014
THE TOP SHOP UPHOLSTERY
Accounts Payable Check
835.88
140392
02/07/2014
TOWN & COUNTRY FENCING
Accounts Payable Check
1,914.00
140393
02/07/2014
U.S. POSTMASTER
Accounts Payable Check
600.00
140394
02/07/2014
ULTREX BUSINESS PRODUCTS
Accounts Payable Check
515.43
140395
02/07/2014
UNIVAR USA, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
4,530.05
140396
02/07/2014
VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SVCS
Accounts Payable Check
1,007.59
140397
02/07/2014
SABRINA T. VAN BEEK
Accounts Payable Check
50.00
140398
02/07/2014
VERIZON WIRELESS
Accounts Payable Check
1,444.18
140399
02/07/2014
KYLER P. WARREN
Accounts Payable Check
40.00
140400
02/07/2014
WAYNE'S TIRE, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
419.99
140401
02/07/2014
BRANDON J. WELLS
Accounts Payable Check
60.00
140402
02/07/2014
BRIAN WESTERMAN
Accounts Payable Check
291.59
140403
02/07/2014
WESTERN JANITOR SUPPLY
Accounts Payable Check
361.44
140404
02/07/2014
WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY
Accounts Payable Check
736.38
140405
02/07/2014
W ILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Accounts Payable Check
1,815.00
140406
02/07/2014
KAREN B. WYKE
Accounts Payable Check
669.60
140407
02/13/2014
ATASCADERO MID MGRS ORG UNION
Payroll Vendor Payment
30.00
140408
02/13/2014
ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS
Payroll Vendor Payment
1,301.75
140409
02/13/2014
ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS
Payroll Vendor Payment
720.00
140410
02/13/2014
FLEX -PLAN SERVICES INC.
Payroll Vendor Payment
2,038.78
140411
02/13/2014
HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE
Payroll Vendor Payment
9,182.69
140412
02/13/2014
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION
Payroll Vendor Payment
692.22
140413
02/13/2014
SEIU LOCAL 620
Payroll Vendor Payment
769.89
140414
02/13/2014
VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 106099
Payroll Vendor Payment
288.29
140415
02/13/2014
VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 304633
Payroll Vendor Payment
2,669.17
1531
02/14/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
34,869.77
1532
02/14/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
56,555.40
1533
02/14/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
354.21
1534
02/14/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
1,486.53
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
City of Atascadero
DATE: 03-25-14
Disbursement Listing
ATTACHMENT: 1
For the Month of February 2014
Check
Check
Number
Date
Vendor
Description Amount
1535
02/14/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
668.58
1536
02/14/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
1,028.74
1537
02/14/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
2,174.98
1538
02/14/2014
STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
Payroll Vendor Payment
874.61
140416
02/17/2014
CHEVRON & TEXACO BUS. CARD
Accounts Payable Check
864.30
140417
02/17/2014
SHELL
Accounts Payable Check
1,699.83
140418
02/17/2014
WEX BANK - 76 UNIVERSL
Accounts Payable Check
14,155.55
1539
02/19/2014
RABOBANK, N.A.
Payroll Vendor Payment
43,323.89
1540
02/19/2014
EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT
Payroll Vendor Payment
10,744.23
1541
02/19/2014
EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT
Payroll Vendor Payment
1,003.96
0
02/21/2014
GOLDEN STATE STEEL
Accounts Payable Check
0.00
140419
02/21/2014
ADVANCED PRESSURE WASHING
Accounts Payable Check
450.00
140420
02/21/2014
KEITH AGGSON
Accounts Payable Check
1,100.00
140421
02/21/2014
AGP VIDEO, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
3,095.00
140422
02/21/2014
AIR VOL BLOCK, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
5,997.59
140423
02/21/2014
AIR -RITE REFRIGERATION
Accounts Payable Check
223.64
140424
02/21/2014
ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Accounts Payable Check
610.00
140425
02/21/2014
ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC
Accounts Payable Check
141.00
140426
02/21/2014
AMERICAN MARBORG
Accounts Payable Check
107.25
140427
02/21/2014
AMERICAN SOCCER COMPANY, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
20.88
140428
02/21/2014
AMERICAN WEST TIRE & AUTO INC
Accounts Payable Check
432.59
140429
02/21/2014
ANTECH DIAGNOSTICS
Accounts Payable Check
220.75
140432
02/21/2014
AT&T
Accounts Payable Check
1,723.89
140433
02/21/2014
AT&T
Accounts Payable Check
32.08
140434
02/21/2014
ATASCADERO 76
Accounts Payable Check
27.48
140435
02/21/2014
ATASCADERO HAY & FEED
Accounts Payable Check
1,385.32
140436
02/21/2014
ATASCADERO NEWS
Accounts Payable Check
1,740.00
140437
02/21/2014
LAUREN E. AUSTIN
Accounts Payable Check
120.00
140438
02/21/2014
MELODY S. AYERS
Accounts Payable Check
120.00
140439
02/21/2014
BASSETT'S CRICKET RANCH,INC.
Accounts Payable Check
291.55
140440
02/21/2014
BERRY MAN, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
1,197.05
140441
02/21/2014
ALEX J. BRAZZI
Accounts Payable Check
45.00
140442
02/21/2014
GREGORY A. BRAZZI
Accounts Payable Check
150.00
140443
02/21/2014
BRICK MARKERS USA
Accounts Payable Check
50.00
140444
02/21/2014
SHIRLEY R. BRUTON
Accounts Payable Check
45.00
ITEM NUMBER:
A-3
City of Atascadero
DATE: 03-25-14
Disbursement Listing
ATTACHMENT:
1
For the Month of February 2014
Check
Check
Number
Date
Vendor
Description
Amount
140445
02/21/2014
C & H CYCLES
Accounts Payable Check
407.28
140446
02/21/2014
CA CODE CHECK, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
34,971.67
140447
02/21/2014
CALPORTLAND COMPANY
Accounts Payable Check
430.83
140448
02/21/2014
JIM CAMPANA
Accounts Payable Check
48.71
140449
02/21/2014
CERTIFIED FOLDER DISPLAY SVC
Accounts Payable Check
5,371.77
140450
02/21/2014
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
Accounts Payable Check
1,012.28
140451
02/21/2014
CLEARS, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
50.00
140452
02/21/2014
COASTAL REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES
Accounts Payable Check
75.55
140453
02/21/2014
CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC.
Accounts Payable Check
110.00
140454
02/21/2014
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Accounts Payable Check
266.00
140455
02/21/2014
CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
976.78
140456
02/21/2014
CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER
Accounts Payable Check
118.72
140457
02/21/2014
MATTHEW J. CURRY
Accounts Payable Check
165.00
140458
02/21/2014
DARRYUS LOCK AND SAFE
Accounts Payable Check
15.16
140459
02/21/2014
DAVE BANG ASSC., INC.
Accounts Payable Check
156.97
140460
02/21/2014
THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
Accounts Payable Check
475.00
140461
02/21/2014
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Accounts Payable Check
592.00
140462
02/21/2014
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Accounts Payable Check
3,093.72
140463
02/21/2014
DOCUTEAM
Accounts Payable Check
147.83
140464
02/21/2014
JORDON T. DONOVAN
Accounts Payable Check
60.00
140465
02/21/2014
D -PREP, LLC
Accounts Payable Check
446.00
140466
02/21/2014
EL CAMINO BUILDING SUPPLY
Accounts Payable Check
83.69
140467
02/21/2014
EL CAMINO VETERINARY HOSP
Accounts Payable Check
83.70
140468
02/21/2014
BRANDON S. ERICKSON
Accounts Payable Check
104.00
140469
02/21/2014
ESCUELA DEL RIO
Accounts Payable Check
240.00
140470
02/21/2014
EWING IRRIGATION GOLF INDUSTRL
Accounts Payable Check
841.18
140471
02/21/2014
FERRELL'SAUTO REPAIR
Accounts Payable Check
937.20
140472
02/21/2014
FGL ENVIRONMENTAL
Accounts Payable Check
72.00
140473
02/21/2014
FIRST TRANSIT, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
20,045.58
140474
02/21/2014
FLYMEAT.COM
Accounts Payable Check
118.85
140475
02/21/2014
FRAZEE PAINT
Accounts Payable Check
137.18
140476
02/21/2014
G. SOSA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
29,967.13
140477
02/21/2014
GAS COMPANY
Accounts Payable Check
418.53
140478
02/21/2014
GEM AUTO PARTS
Accounts Payable Check
923.44
140479
02/21/2014
GLEN SAMPLE SIGNS & GRAPHICS
Accounts Payable Check
21.48
140480
02/21/2014
GOLDEN STATE COPIER & MAILING
Accounts Payable Check
35.25
140481
02/21/2014
NATHAN B. GOOSSENS
Accounts Payable Check
126.00
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
City of Atascadero
DATE: 03-25-14
Disbursement Listing
ATTACHMENT: 1
For the Month of February 2014
Check
Check
Number
Date
Vendor
Description Amount
140482
02/21/2014
HART IMPRESSIONS PRINT & COPY
Accounts Payable Check
79.31
140483
02/21/2014
ETHAN L. HICKS
Accounts Payable Check
48.00
140484
02/21/2014
EVELYN R. INGRAM
Accounts Payable Check
943.38
140485
02/21/2014
VOID
Accounts Payable Check
0.00
140486
02/21/2014
WILLIAM T. KNUCKLES
Accounts Payable Check
15.00
140487
02/21/2014
KPRL 1230 AM
Accounts Payable Check
320.00
140488
02/21/2014
JOHN A. KUDLA
Accounts Payable Check
500.00
140489
02/21/2014
LARRY'S AUTOMOTIVE
Accounts Payable Check
740.16
140490
02/21/2014
ZACHARIAH M. LINDSAY
Accounts Payable Check
56.00
140491
02/21/2014
LOS ANGELES ZOO
Accounts Payable Check
477.56
140492
02/21/2014
ANDREW M. LUCAS
Accounts Payable Check
562.00
140493
02/21/2014
MADRONE LANDSCAPES, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
504.95
140494
02/21/2014
MARIN CONSULTING ASSOCIATES
Accounts Payable Check
550.00
140495
02/21/2014
SHARON A. MARINI
Accounts Payable Check
64.00
140496
02/21/2014
BECKY MAXWELL
Accounts Payable Check
42.95
140497
02/21/2014
MEDWORKS MEDICAL CENTER
Accounts Payable Check
180.00
140498
02/21/2014
MENTAL MARKETING, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
9,450.56
140499
02/21/2014
MICHAEL K. NUNLEY & ASSC, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
3,942.97
140500
02/21/2014
MID -COAST MOWER & SAW, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
348.59
140501
02/21/2014
MILLENNIUM CONSULTING ASSC.
Accounts Payable Check
7,453.78
140502
02/21/2014
MINER'S ACE HARDWARE
Accounts Payable Check
847.99
140503
02/21/2014
MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE
Accounts Payable Check
330.50
140504
02/21/2014
MPI
Accounts Payable Check
84.13
140505
02/21/2014
NORTH COAST ENGINEERING INC.
Accounts Payable Check
18,739.38
140506
02/21/2014
NORTHERN ENERGY
Accounts Payable Check
50.00
140507
02/21/2014
OCEANO SAND CO.
Accounts Payable Check
497.38
140508
02/21/2014
RYAN J. O'CONNELL
Accounts Payable Check
65.00
140509
02/21/2014
OFFICE DEPOT INC.
Accounts Payable Check
1,057.92
140510
02/21/2014
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
Accounts Payable Check
17,171.23
140511
02/21/2014
PASO ROBLES TRUCK CENTER
Accounts Payable Check
3,272.18
140512
02/21/2014
PENFIELD & SMITH ENGINEERS INC
Accounts Payable Check
92.50
140513
02/21/2014
MICHAEL G. PERRY
Accounts Payable Check
55.00
140514
02/21/2014
PERRY'S PARCEL & GIFT
Accounts Payable Check
76.53
140515
02/21/2014
PLUS 4 ENGINEERING, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
80.99
140516
02/21/2014
PR LINEN
Accounts Payable Check
315.00
140517
02/21/2014
PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC.
Accounts Payable Check
951.93
140518
02/21/2014
RANGE MASTER
Accounts Payable Check
1,755.00
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
City of Atascadero DATE: 03-25-14
Disbursement Listing ATTACHMENT: 1
For the Month of February 2014
Check
Check
Number
Date
Vendor
Description
Amount
140519
02/21/2014
SANTA MONICA SEAFOOD
Accounts Payable Check
586.37
140520
02/21/2014
SERVICE SYSTEMS ASSC, INC.
Accounts Payable Check
4,000.00
140521
02/21/2014
PATRICK L. STANHOPE
Accounts Payable Check
1,345.80
140522
02/21/2014
STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY
Accounts Payable Check
246.06
140523
02/21/2014
MARYANN TARDIFF, ESQ.
Accounts Payable Check
550.00
140524
02/21/2014
MARCIATORGERSON
Accounts Payable Check
95.82
140527
02/21/2014
U.S. BANK
Accounts Payable Check
18,587.12
140528
02/21/2014
UNITED STAFFING ASSC., INC.
Accounts Payable Check
3,168.00
140529
02/21/2014
VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SVCS
Accounts Payable Check
7,532.71
140530
02/21/2014
VERIZON WIRELESS
Accounts Payable Check
287.30
140531
02/21/2014
GARRETT M. VILLA
Accounts Payable Check
275.00
140532
02/21/2014
WALLACE GROUP
Accounts Payable Check
14,865.13
140533
02/21/2014
BRANDON J. WELLS
Accounts Payable Check
48.00
140534
02/21/2014
WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY
Accounts Payable Check
225.00
1542
02/24/2014
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
Accounts Payable Check
267,563.89
140535
02/24/2014
ALLSTATE WORKPLACE DIVISION
Payroll Vendor Payment
2,727.01
140536
02/24/2014
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
Payroll Vendor Payment
132,083.75
140537
02/24/2014
LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS CO
Payroll Vendor Payment
870.52
140538
02/24/2014
MEDICAL EYE SERVICES
Payroll Vendor Payment
1,656.56
140539
02/24/2014
PREFERRED BENEFITS INSURANCE
Payroll Vendor Payment
9,638.46
140540
02/25/2014
ANGEL MEMORIAL GRANITES
Accounts Payable Check
2,560.00
140541
02/25/2014
PICKARD & BUTTERS CONST., INC.
Accounts Payable Check
81,032.33
140542
02/27/2014
ATASCADERO MID MGRS ORG UNION
Payroll Vendor Payment
30.00
140543
02/27/2014
ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS
Payroll Vendor Payment
1,301.75
140544
02/27/2014
ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS
Payroll Vendor Payment
700.00
140545
02/27/2014
FLEX -PLAN SERVICES INC.
Payroll Vendor Payment
2,038.78
140546
02/27/2014
VOID
Payroll Vendor Payment
0.00
140547
02/27/2014
HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE
Payroll Vendor Payment
27,047.12
140548
02/27/2014
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION
Payroll Vendor Payment
580.94
140549
02/27/2014
SEIU LOCAL 620
Payroll Vendor Payment
769.89
140550
02/27/2014
VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 106099
Payroll Vendor Payment
288.29
140551
02/27/2014
VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 304633
Payroll Vendor Payment
2,669.17
140552
02/27/2014
VOID
Payroll Vendor Payment
0.00
1543
02/28/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
35,270.15
1544
02/28/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
56,682.46
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of February 2014
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 03-25-14
ATTACHMENT: 1
Check
Check
Number
Date
Vendor
Description
Amount
1545
02/28/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
8.44
1546
02/28/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
354.21
1547
02/28/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
1,486.53
1548
02/28/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
566.10
1549
02/28/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
1,028.74
1550
02/28/2014
CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEP
Payroll Vendor Payment
2,101.95
1551
02/28/2014
CAL PERS
Payroll Vendor Payment
1,269.60
1552
02/28/2014
CAL PERS
Payroll Vendor Payment
165.60
1553
02/28/2014
CAL PERS
Payroll Vendor Payment
1,380.00
1554
02/28/2014
CAL PERS
Payroll Vendor Payment
55.20
1555
02/28/2014
CAL PERS
Payroll Vendor Payment
110.40
1556
02/28/2014
CAL PERS
Payroll Vendor Payment
110.40
1557
02/28/2014
STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT
Payroll Vendor Payment
874.61
$ 1,482,228.90
ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 03-25-14
rascadero City Council December 2013
RECOMMENDATION:
Council receive and file the City Treasurer's report for quarter ending December 2013.
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Cash and Investments
Checking $ 1,152,014
Zoo Credit Card Deposit Account 7,354
Money Market Accounts 39
Certificates of Deposit 6,068,285
Government Securities 10,890,526
LAIF 9,897,280
Cash with Fiscal Agents 1,409,909
Cash in Banks at December 31, 2013
Deposits in Transit
Outstanding Checks
Cash and Investments at December 31, 2013
Investment Activity
Securities Purchased:
Purchase Date Description Type
10/23/13
10/23/13
Securities Matured:
Delta National Bank
Sallie Mae Bank
Cost
CD $ 243,285
CD 245,000
$ 29,425,407
(699,867)
$ 28,725,540
Maturity Date
10/15/18
10/23/18
Maturity Date
Description
Type Original Cost
Amount Matured
12/09/13
Luana Savings Bank
CD $ 245,000
$ 245,000
12/10/13
Community First Bank
CD 245,000
245,000
12/30/13
Republic Bank Inc
CD 245,000
245,000
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ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 03-25-14
Investment Activity (continued
Securities Sold/Called Prior to Maturity:
Transaction /
Original Cost /
Gain / (Loss)
Tran Date
Description / Type
Maturity
Sale Price
on Call
10/29/13
GE Money Bank
$ 97,000 $
98,504
1,504
10/29/13
CIT Bank
150,000
151,800
1,800
10/29/13
Investors Savings Bank
245,000
249,974
4,974
10/29/13
Ally Bank
245,000
247,940
21940
10/29/13
Bank of the Internet
245,000
248,112
3,112
10/29/13
Aquesta Bank
245,000
249,410
4,410
10/29/13
Commercial Bank
245,000
247,573
2,573
10/29/13
Security Bank & Trust
245,000
245,833
833
10/29/13
Vermillion State Bank
245,000
245,833
833
10/29/13
One Bank & Trust
245,000
245,564
564
10/29/13
Israel Discount Bank
245,000
248,430
3,430
Bank of the Pacific
10/29/13
Aberdeen
245,000
247,083
2,083
10/29/13
Monson Savings Bank
245,000
249,484
4,484
Other Reportable Activities:
None
Page 2 of 10
Balance per Banks at
October 1, 2013
Receipts
Recognition of Premiums &
Discounts
Disbursements
Transfers In
Transfers Out
Balance per Banks at
December 31, 2013
Deposits in Transit
Outstanding Checks
Adjusted Treasurer's Balance
ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 03-25-14
CITY OFATASCADERO
TREASURER'S REPORT
CASH & INVESTMENTS ACTIVITY SUMMARY
for the quarter ending December 31, 2013
CHECKING FISCAL
ACCOUNTS INVESTMENTS AGENT TOTALS
$ 387,902 $ 25,451,583 $
9,409,91.6 6,602
(13,340)
(7,227,165)
8,332,000 9,743,285
(9,743,285) (8,332,000)
$ 1,159,368 $ 26,856,130 $
Page 3 of 10
1,406,649 27,246,134
385,516 9,802,034
(13,340)
(382,256) (7,609;421)
18,075,285
(18,075,285)
1,409,909 29,425,407
(699,867)
$ 28,725,540
ITEM NUMBER: A-4
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City of Atascadero
Investments by Type
December 2013
ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 03-25-14
Cash with Fiscal Agent
eoi
Certificates of Deposit
21%
Investment December 2013
LAT
Certificates of Deposit
Government Securities
Cash with Fiscal Agent
Other
9,897,280
6,068,285
10,890,526
1,409,909
39
$ 28,266,039
Page 7 of 10
ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 03-25-14
City of Ataseadero
Investments by Maturity
December 2013
On Dtmamd,:M
Investment December 2013
On Demand $ 9,897,319
Within One Month -
One Month to One Year -
One to Five Years 16,958,811
$ 26,856,130
* Cash with fiscal agent is not included in the totals for this graph because the amounts are restricted based on
bond covenants, and therefore, the City doesn't not retain the option to liquefy these funds at will.
Page 8 of 10
City ®f Atascader®
Investments by Custodial Agent
December 2013
Union Bank
60%
ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 03-25-14
Bank of New York
c 0/-
State
f
State of California
35%
Custodial Agent December 2013
State of California $ 9,897,280
Union Bank 16,958,850
Bank of New York 1,409,909
$ 28,266,039
Page 9 of 10
ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 03-25-14
City ®f Ataseadero
Investment field vs, 2 -Year Treasury Field
For the Quarter Ended December 31, 201.3
Page 10 of 10
2 -Yr
Treasury
Weighted
Portfolio
City Yield
Yield
December 2011
1.08%
0.45%
March 2012
1.02%
0.48%
June 2012
0.95%
0.43%
September 2012
1,01%
0.41%
December 2012
0.93%
0.38%
March 2013
0.98%
0.38%
June 2013
0.95%
0.37%
September 2013
1.21%
0.38%
December 2013
0.98%
0.35%
Page 10 of 10
ITEM NUMBER: A-5
DATE: 03-25-14
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report — Public Works Department
Pavilion Catering Services
Contract Award
City Bid No. 2014-001
RECOMMENDATION:
Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Pacific Harvest Catering
for exclusive catering services at the Atascadero Lake Park Pavilion.
DISCUSSION:
Background: The City Council has previously authorized the exclusive use of kitchen
facilities at the Atascadero Lake Pavilion to a single catering company. In exchange,
the company pays the City a monthly rental fee, plus a percentage of on-site and off-site
catering sales.
Since 2004 Pacific Harvest Catering (Seth and Dawn White) have been the exclusive
catering company at the Pavilion. In 2008, when their contract with the City was
approaching its expiration date, a competitive selection process was used to ultimately
select the incumbent caterer for another five years. The current contract is scheduled to
expire on July 1, 2014. The Public Works Department prepared a Request for Proposal
(RFP) for catering services and circulated it to known interested parties, and advertised
it per City Purchasing Policy in the local media.
The RFP was released on January 02, 2014 and proposals were received at City Hall
on February 06, 2014. The proposals were reviewed for accuracy and compliance with
the City of Atascadero bidding requirements. Two proposals were received by the
deadline, namely:
1. Pacific Harvest Catering Seth and Dawn White
2. Colby Jack Catering Jack and Natalie Doris
ITEM NUMBER: A-5
DATE: 03-25-14
Analysis: The Pavilion on the Lake catering contract has several key financial
components that impact the revenue received from the contract. The current contract
and the RFP specify that the caterer will pay to the City:
1. Monthly Rental Fee No minimum per month
2. Percentage of On-site Sales Not less than 16%
3. Percentage of Off -Site Sales Not less than 08%
The current Pacific Harvest Catering contract includes the following rental agreement:
1. Monthly Rental Fee $200/month
2. Percentage of On-site Sales 14%
3. Percentage of Off -Site Sales 10%
The proposals included the following rental agreement fees:
Pacific Harvest Colby Jack
Monthly Rental Fee $400/month $500/month
Percentage of On-site Sales 16% 20%
Percentage of Off -Site Sales 10% 10%
The proposals were evaluated and a "tasting" and interview was held February 20,
2014. The tasting and interview was an opportunity for a panel of judges to taste a
sampling of foods prepared by each applicant. The panel was formed to include
members of City Staff, Rotary, Kiwanis, and the Chamber of Commerce. Two late
cancelations of panelists (illness) caused the panel to be made up of two Staff
members, the Rotary member, and a Kiwanis member. The interview portion allowed
an opportunity for the panel to ask questions of the two firms about:
1. The food samples prepared
2. Their culinary and catering background
3. Description and history of their business
4. Business plan, and approach to providing the contracted services
5. Breadth of the clientele and range of food provided by the Pavilion caterer
6.Any other topic or concerns of the applicant or panel
At the end of the tasting and interview (held at the Ranger House), the panel was asked
to make a recommendation to the City Council. Based on evaluations of the proposals,
the tasting and the interview, the panel unanimously recommended that the contract be
awarded to Pacific Harvest Catering.
The panel believed Pacific Harvest Catering demonstrated strong catering experience,
sound business planning, and overall understanding of the breadth of client service for
this contract.
ITEM NUMBER: A-5
DATE: 03-25-14
Conclusion: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with Pacific Harvest Catering, Inc. based the selection panel's
conclusion that this firm is the most qualified to provide the City with a successful long-
term catering business that provides high quality food service, and the broadest range
of food service options. The Pacific Harvest Catering focus on increasing off-site sales
and growing their food service reputation will likely provide the best overall results for
the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact is estimated to be revenue
contract will be based on a combination
percentages of both on-site and off-site sales.
ALTERNATIVES:
of $35,000 - $45,000 per year. The
of monthly rental and the proposed
1. Council could not award the contract and re -bid the contract.
ATTACHMENT:
None
ITEM NUMBER: A-6
DATE: 03-25-14
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report — Public Works Department
CDBG Barrier Removal — Atascadero Lake Park
Project Award
City Bid No. 2014-002
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Viborg Construction in the
amount of $139,038.43 for construction of the Atascadero Lake Park CDBG
Barrier Removal Project; and,
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion with the
County Recorder upon satisfactory completion of the project.
DISCUSSION:
Background: The City Council has previously authorized the use of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for various Barrier Removal projects
throughout Atascadero. Projects that remove barriers to wheelchair accessibility,
including sidewalk and path installation, are permitted uses for CDBG funds.
The Atascadero Lake Barrier Removal Project involves the removal of barriers to
wheelchair accessibility from the rear of the Veteran's Memorial, to the Zoo Entrance,
and ending at the Lake Ranger House. The project includes the installation of a new
compliant path from the Veteran's Memorial to the Zoo where none currently exists.
Park users currently have to use the parking lot to access the Zoo. The current path
from the Zoo to the Ranger House will also be replaced. This path, while functional, is
currently steeper than what is allowed by accessibility codes. This section of path has
been also designed to incorporate the existing lights and trees. The remaining portion
of this project includes the installation of two accessible parking spaces, one in each
ITEM NUMBER: A-6
DATE: 03-25-14
parking lot. The new spaces will bring the park into current accessibility parking
compliance. A new accessible picnic area is also included in the plans. The new picnic
area includes an accessible picnic bench and BBQ pit. Figure 1 shows the path
alignment.
'l
SITE MAP
SCALE: 1"=100'
Figure 1
Analysis: The Atascadero Lake Park Barrier Removal Project will complete an
accessible pathway/sidewalk from the Veteran's Memorial to the Ranger House. In
addition, the project will provide additional compliant parking spaces.
The project was advertised for a minimum of 30 days, from January 22, 2014 through
March 3, 2014. A total of 13 bids were received for this project. Bids ranged in price
from $139,038 to $253,770. The bids were reviewed for accuracy and compliance with
ITEM NUMBER: A-6
DATE: 03-25-14
the City of Atascadero bidding requirements. Viborg Construction, Inc. is the lowest
responsive bidder at $139,038.43.
Conclusion: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with Viborg Construction, Inc. in the amount of $139,038.43 for
construction of the Atascadero Lake Park Barrier Removal Project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the construction of this project is $139,038.43 of CDBG funds.
PROJECTED EXPENDITURES
Engineering Design, Topographic Map, Archaeology Report
$30,000.00
Construction
$139,038.43
Staff Time
$15,000.00
Inspection / Testing / Construction Administration (10%)
$13,900.00
Contingency (20%)
$27,800.00
Total Estimated Expenditure:
$225,738.43
AVAILABLE REVENUE
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds $338,530.00
Total Available Revenue: $338,530.00
EXPECTED PROJECT SURPLUS $ 112,791.57
Any remaining funds will be used for other barrier removal projects in the City.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Council may not award the contract and cancel the project
2. Council may direct staff to redesign and re -bid the project.
ATTACHMENT:
Bid Summary
ITEM NUMBER: A-6
DATE: 03-25-14
City of Atascadero
Office of the City Clerk
Bid Summary
a
TO: Public Works
FROM: Lisa Cava, Depute Cih' Clerk
BID NO.: 2014-002
OPENED: 3/3/2014
CDBG BARRIER REMOVAL PROJECT
PROJECT: ATASCADERO LAKE PARK
Bids were received and opened today, as
13 follows:
Name of Bidder
TOTAL 1311)
VIBORG
$139.038.43
ROCKWOOD
S 150,407.23
J.F. WILL
$158.013.40
J.J. FISHER
$158.493.04
V.LOPEZ
$166.900.7 5
MICHAEL FREDERICK PAVING
$174,843.00
CALPORTLAND
$176.659.70
RAMINHA
$177.493.00
R.BU RKE
$183,762.00
WHITAKER CONSTRUCTION
$184.831.00
NEWTON CONSTRUCTION
$216,487.00
DOD CONSTRUCTION
$224,835.00
G.SOSA
$253,770,00
ITEM NUMBER: C-1
DATE: 03-25-14
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report — Community Development Department
General Plan & Housing Element
Annual Progress Report 2013
(PLN 2006-1133)
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommends:
The City Council direct Staff to submit the attached 2013 Annual General Plan and
Housing Report to both the Office of Research and Planning (OPR) and Housing and
Community Development Department.
DISCUSSION:
Background- The State of California requires all cities to file an Annual General Plan
Progress Report to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and an annual Housing
Element Progress Report to the Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD). The purpose of this report is to monitor the City's implementation of the City's
General Plan including the City's Housing Element, one of the required elements that
make up the General Plan.
General Plan Background-.
California planning law requires the City to adopt a "comprehensive, long-term General
Plan for physical development" (Government Code 65300). The City's General Plan
was adopted in 2002 after a two-year long public outreach and input effort by the City
Council, Planning Commission, City Staff and its consultants.
The 2025 General Plan expresses the City's goals for the distribution and character of
land uses and development. The General Plan is comprehensive in terms of issues
addressed and includes the City's entire physical development areas. Planning activities
including zoning approvals and amendments, subdivision approvals, capital
improvements, and redevelopment activities need to be consistent with the City's
General Plan. The General Plan goals, policies, and programs guide short- and long-
range decision making.
ITEM NUMBER: C-1
DATE: 03-25-14
Development Activities for 2013:
The City Council approved no General Plan Amendments in 2013. In 2013, the Building
Division of the Community Development Department received 993 building permit
applications and issued 1,008 building permits. The Building Division "finaled" or signed
off on 592 building permits. The Planning Division received 75 applications for various
permits including tree removals, Design Review Committee Reviews, Conditional Use
Permit Amendments, Administrative Use Permits, Conditional Use Permits, and other
permits that the department assists in processing including Alcohol Beverage Control
waivers, final maps, certificate of compliances, and address changes. There were
numerous zone text change amendments in 2013. The following were amendments or
additions to the Zoning Ordinance during 2013, including amendments required for
implementation of the City's Housing Element:
❑ Allowance for indoor recreation in the Industrial (1) zone;
❑ Amended the land use descriptions, permitted uses, conditionally permitted uses,
and Zoning Ordinance definitions for code consistency and simplification of the
City's Residential Zoning Ordinance;
❑ Amended the front yard setback requirements for accessory structures;
❑ Amended the front yard fencing requirements for an increase in height for all
residential units (4 -feet maximum) and 7 -feet for single-family residences over an
acre in size;
❑ Amended the road frontage improvement requirements for residential
construction;
❑ Established a new ordinance to allow and regulate cargo containers use;
❑ Amended the septic system repair and replacement projects for the City's Native
Tree Ordinance;
❑ Allowance of historic residential structures in the Commercial Services (CS) and
Commercial Professional (CP) zone;
❑ Amended the City's drainage standards for consistency with new Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB) regulations;
❑ Update handicapped parking regulations inconsistent with the California Building
Code and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Housing Element Implementation Updates
❑ Amendment of the City's Density Bonus;
❑ Amended the Commercial Retail (CR), Commercial Professional and
Commercial Neighborhood (CN) to allow vertical residential multi -family uses on
2nd floors and above as conditional uses;
❑ Amended the Residential Multi -Family -10 (RMF -10) zone to establish a minimum
density requirement;
❑ Established an ordinance to provide reasonable accommodations to afford
disabled persons equal access to residential units.
❑ Established an ordinance that allows for the development of Single Room
Occupancy (SRO) units;
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DATE: 03-25-14
❑ Established an ordinance to comply with S13-2, permitting an emergency shelter
in a site specific location and define transitional and supportive housing in
residential zones.
General Plan Updates and Maintenance:
City staff has reviewed the policies and programs (the implementation tools) of the
City's General Plan. At this time, the City has implemented many of the programs called
out for in the 2025 General Plan. Many of the programs are labeled "on-going." This
signifies that City staff is continually performing these tasks on an as -needed basis.
The City updated its Housing Element in 2011 and will begin an update to this Housing
Element in March 2014. The 5t" Cycle housing element update will be a review of our
existing document and updating program, policies, and data from our adopted 2007-
2014 Housing Element.
Items of note that need to be updated when funding is available (to implement the City's
General Plan) include the City's Appearance Review Manual and the Circulation
Element. The Appearance Review Manual was expected to become a major
implementation tool as a part of the adoption of the City's General Plan, however, due
to significant budget constraints, no major amendments or overhaul of this manual has
been completed to date other than reformatting and additional images and sketches.
The City's Circulation Element has not been revised since adoption. In 2008, the State
of California passed legislation known as the "California Complete Streets Act."
Commencing in 2011, any major revision to the Circulation Element will need to include
a "plan for a balanced, multimodal transportation network that meets the needs of all
users of the streets, roads, and highways for safe and convenient travel in a manner
that is suitable to the rural, suburban, or urban context of the general plan." Although no
major revisions are planned, City staff will need to evaluate when an update should be
undertaken to remain competitive for grant funding provided by the State. This is
imperative as the City seeks funding for various capital improvement projects with the
elimination of Redevelopment funding.
The Safety Element will be updated for consistency with the 5t" Cycle Housing Element
update. This update is required by the State (SB 1241) to address the risk of fire on
properties that are classified as very high fire severity zones.
Major Project Updates:
The following is an update of the major projects that are currently under construction or
entitlement review:
ITEM NUMBER: C-1
DATE: 03-25-14
Del Rio Road Commercial Area Specific Plan
Approved in 2012, the Del Rio Road Commercial Area Specific Plan is projected to
contain a 123,100 sf Walmart Supercenter on approximately 26 acres. The Annex
component will contain approximately 121,000 sf of commercial uses including general
retail, food and beverage and drive-through uses on 13 acres. The project is in litigation
at this time pending an appeal of San Luis Obispo Superior Court decision upholding
the City's approval of the project. This appeal hearing will be held in Spring/Summer
2014.
Eagle Ranch Specific Plan
The Eagle Ranch Specific Plan is currently being analyzed as a part of the
environmental review process with a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Draft
Specific Plan due out sometime this year.
Hoff Property Mixed -Use
Approved in the summer of 2013, a Master Plan of Development included 26,500 sf of
new commercial retail, restaurant, and offices spaces in three new buildings in the heart
of Downtown Atascadero. The site is currently being marketed for development and
Blades on Ice is using the site for a temporary ice rink / roller-skate rink.
Colony Square
Approved in 2005, Colony Square originally included a mix of residential, commercial /
retail uses and offices. Phase I of the project was completed in 2011 which included the
10 screen Galaxy Theater and 13,000 sf of restaurant / retail space which is mostly
occupied. Colony Square has been a catalyst to redevelopment in Downtown
Atascadero. Phase II changes were approved in 2012 that reduced the amount of
residential and office uses and increase potential restaurant / retail uses. The site is
being marketed for new tenants at this time.
Springhill Suites Hotel
As a part of the Home Depot Center, Phase II was recently amended to include
construction of a Hotel (Springhill Suites) and two (2) stand-alone retail buildings.
Construction of the hotel commenced in the fall of 2013, and is expected to be
completed by late Fall 2014.
Oakhaven Village
Approved in 2005, Oakhaven Village was originally a Planned Development consisting
of 62 two and three-story 2 bedroom / 3 bedroom units. The project stalled during the
economic downturn and was purchased in 2012 by SBI Builders. The current owner re-
designed all the elevations and reconfigured the interior of the units to have all four
bedroom units. Phase I construction is underway with a total of 17 units currently being
built and additional units have had permits pulled.
ITEM NUMBER: C-1
DATE: 03-25-14
EI Camino Oaks (Oak Grove Phase II)
Approved in 2005 as a Planned Development, this single-family home development
began during the beginning of the economic downturn and the project went into
foreclosure. People's Self Help Housing purchased the property in 2011 to finish the
approved 24 -lot subdivision through their "sweat equity" program. All units within the
project are deed restricted very -low / low income housing units. The first set of homes is
expected to finish construction by Spring 2014.
West Front Village
Approved in 2005, West Front Village is a horizontal mixed-use project that includes
small lot single-family residential, duplexes, office park, a hotel, and retail / commercial
space. Phase I of the development included the existing Holiday Inn Express, a Jack-in-
the-Box drive-through restaurant. The residential component started construction in
2010 with the first five (5) units. The project has been recently acquired by Central
Coast Community Builders. An additional nine (9) units are under construction and the
remaining homes slated for construction in 2014. This project contains low and very low
affordable housing units.
Villas At Montecito
Approved in 2003 as a Master Plan of Development, this 28 -unit townhome
development commenced construction in 2006, however, units were not complete. The
project was purchased by TAG investments and construction recommenced in 2010
with some architectural changes. As a part of this project approval, a 9,000 sf
commercial / office building was approved but has yet to be constructed. Homes
continue to be constructed as a part of this project.
Southside Villas
Approved in 2003 as an 84 -unit apartment complex, this project underwent a project
change in 2004 to an 82 unit 2 -bedroom condo project. Construction on the project
began in 2005, and was halted in 2007 with two buildings complete and one partially
built. The project has been redesigned into a 26 -unit apartment building and 48
attached townhouse style units after its acquisition by Cencal Ventures, LLC. Building C
is completed and construction on the remaining units is slated for Spring 2014.
Currently, all the townhome units and on-site improvements are being reviewed by the
Planning and Building Departments.
Dove Creek
Approved in 2003 as a horizontal mixed-use Master Plan of Development, this
development included small lot single-family residential units, attached units, and
courtyard units. Plans include open space areas, trails, and parks. In addition, a 6.3
acre commercial lot was included. This project qualified for a density bonus of 70 units
for high quality architectural design. In 2008, the Council approved modifications to the
commercial portion for the construction of a Tractor Supply Store. A new buyer has
purchased the commercial piece and is currently marketing the property for tenants.
ITEM NUMBER: C-1
DATE: 03-25-14
The last residential permit was issued in November 2013, and construction of the
residential portion should wrap up in Fall 2014.
Las Lomas / Woodridge Specific Plan Area
Approved in 2003 as a Master Plan of Development, this development included large lot
single-family residential units, subdivision tract single-family homes and multi -family
units. Plans include open space areas, trails, and parks. The initial units were
completed in 2005 with the large lot units commencing construction in 2006 and some
units completed prior to the economic downturn. The primary developer fell into
foreclosure with two groups picking up the standard subdivision units and the remaining
large lot units. Vista Dorado (Phase III) of the development has commenced and
includes construction of over 70 single-family homes. Estancia (Phase II) has additional
large lot homes that will be under construction in the Spring of 2014. The Las Lomas
Apartments are currently under construction with partial occupancy and should be
finished in 2014. The 35 -unit townhome portion is currently on the market and staff has
met with perspective buyers to discuss the project.
2013 Housing Activities and Report:
The 2nd section of the yearly General Plan review is the Housing Element Report. The
purpose of the Housing Report is to monitor the implementation of the City's General
Plan Housing Element and progress toward meeting the City's Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA). The allocations are targets for the production of affordable housing
for various income groups throughout the City.
Table 1
State of California Income Level Definitions
Very Low Income
Lower Income
Moderate Income
Above Moderate
50% of County
Median
80% of County
Median
120% of County Median
Greater than 120% of
County Median
San Luis Obispo County Median Income for a Family of Four (4): $75,400 for 2013
These regional housing allocations are required to be used by the City when updating
the Housing Element. They are the basis for assuring that adequate sites and zoning
are available to accommodate at least the number of units allocated. These housing
allocation numbers are not housing unit quotas that the City must achieve within the
time frame of their next Housing Element update, but housing targets that the City must
provide zoning for and reduce obstacles to development.
ITEM NUMBER: C-1
DATE: 03-25-14
2013 Housina Production:
For 2013, the City issued building permits on 171 new residential units. Table 2 shows
the breakdown of new residential units for 2013 that were issued by income type. The
171 residential building permits issued represents a 66% increase in production over
2012.
Table 2
2013 New Residential Housing Units Building Permits Issued
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total
Percentage of Target Goal
Permitted Units Issued
12
12
69
74
167
M
c
Secondary Units Issued
0
0
0
4
4
N
Total
12
12
69
78
171
As of December 31, 2013, Atascadero had met approximately 104% of its total housing
allocation (462 total, 480 units produced). Table 3 shows the percentage that the City
has met for each income category for the 2007-2014 reporting period. These
percentages only reflect units that have been issued a building permit and do not reflect
entitled units or the units from the various projects that have been approved. The City
has met both the above moderate and moderate housing target for the 2007-2014
reporting year. Table 4 provides a breakdown of total units produced for the 2007-2014
reporting period.
Table 3
RHNA Totals By Percentage 2007-2014
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total
Percentage of Target Goal
26%
45%
165%
140%
Total Units Issued
28
34
146
272
480
ITEM NUMBER: C-1
DATE: 03-25-14
Table 4
2007-2014 Atascadero Share of
Regional Housing Need (RHNA)
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total
2007-2014 Reporting Period Totals
106
74
88
194
462
Permitted Units Issued
2
0
0
121
123
n
COD
Secondary Units Issued
0
9
2
0
11
N
Subtotal
2
9
2
121
134
Permitted Units Issued
4
0
0
14
18
00
o
Secondary Units Issued
0
0
4
0
4
NI
Subtotal
4
0
4
14
22
Permitted Units Issued
0
0
0
4
4
cn
c
Secondary Units Issued
0
0
3
1
4
N
Subtotal
0
0
3
5
S
Permitted Units Issued
2
0
0
10
12
0
c
Secondary Units Issued
0
0
1
0
1
N
Subtotal
2
0
1
10
13
ti
Permitted Units Issued
0
0
15
11
26
c
Secondary Units Issued
0
1
1
1
3
N
Subtotal
0
1
16
12
29
Permitted Units Issued
8
10
50
31
99
N
o
Secondary Units Issued
0
2
1
1
4
NI
Subtotal
8
12
51
32
103
Permitted Units Issued
12
12
69
74
167
M
c
Secondary Units Issued
0
0
0
4
4
N
Subtotal
12
12
69
78
171
Total Units Issued 2007-2012
i 281
341
1461
2721
480
Remaining RHNA
1 781
401
01
0
In 2013, the City continued to issue residential building permits at a significantly higher
pace than most other jurisdictions in the County. Only unincorporated San Luis Obispo
County issued more residential permits than the City. City staff performed a survey on
the number of full time staff in both Planning and Building for jurisdictions within the
County compared to the number of residential permits issued. City of Atascadero staff
had the highest number of permits completed per staff member, with 29 residential
permits processed, reviewed and inspected per staff member in 2013.
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The City's Dormant Permit Program, approved by the City Council in 2008, continues to
account for the bulk of development. Of the permits issued in 2013, 92% of the total
permits are residential units that were a part of the Dormant Permit Program. Normally,
these permits would have been canceled, requiring developers start from scratch on
bankrupt projects. The implementation of this program has afforded developers an
opportunity to pick-up where these permits last left with minor modifications, thus
expediting this portion of the process.
Many of these dormant projects included an affordable housing production requirement
as a part of their conditions of approval. As a result of the City's Dormant Permit
Program, 2013 continued to produce affordable housing units. Very low and low income
units are under construction at Dove Creek, Las Lomas Village Apartments, and Oak
Grove Phase II (People's Self Help Housing).
2013 Affordable Housina Production
Of the total building permits issued, a total of 93 units were considered affordable. The
majority of these affordable units were located in Dove Creek, the Villages at Oakhaven
and Las Lomas Apartments. Similar to 2012, permits that were issued at Dove Creek
and the Villages at Oakhaven in 2013 have sales prices that fall below the "moderate"
income group maximum sales price for both 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom units
established by San Luis Obispo's County's Previously Approved Project Formula. Staff
has deemed these units as moderate. The 2nd largest project undergoing construction,
Vista Dorado (Las Lomas/Woodridge Specific Plan Area) contained housing units that
were considered above moderate or market rate.
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People's Self-help Housing obtained the final 12 residential building permits. Of those
permits, three (3) very low income units, and nine (9) were low income units that were
issued.
The median home price in Atascadero for a new or existing home or condo in 2013
according the California Realtors Association was $377,175. Median housing prices are
beginning to meet the County's affordable housing moderate level prices. If the increase
in home values continue, homes may soon become unaffordable for those that are at a
moderate income level.
2014 Housing Production Projections:
The City expects housing production levels to remain constant in 2014. Construction will
continue at Las Lomas / Woodridge Specific Plan with projects finishing up at both
Estancia and Vista Dorado. Construction will wrap up at Dove Creek, however, the
Villages at Oakhaven, Sycamore Place, Southside Villas, the Villas at Montecito, and
West Front Village are all commencing construction this year.
In addition, City staff will be working with People's Self Help Housing (PSNH) for an
additional 12 unit affordable housing project known as "Triangle Park". PSHH has
purchased this property from a bankruptcy auction.
The City has quite a few large dormant permit projects that have not yet started with
tentative subdivision maps that have not expired. Those projects include the Principal
Mixed -Use (49 units), the Acacias (41 units) mixed-use development and Emerald
Ridge (total of 134 units) and many smaller projects that have been previously entitled.
Staff anticipates that these projects will be picked up and developed if the market
conditions continue on its current trajectory.
Content of the 2013 General Plan Annual Report:
The City's Annual report is formatted into three sections:
• Section 1: Legal Requirements of the Annual Report
• Section 2: Review of implementation programs that further the goals, objectives,
and policies that are identified in the General Plan.
• Section 3: Review the progress and implementation of the City's adopted
Housing Element.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
Tom O'Malley, Mayor
Brian Sturtevant, Mayor Pro Tem
Roberta Fonzi, Councilmember
Bob Kelley, Councilmember
Heather Moreno, Councilmember
PLANNING COMMISSION
Dennis Schmidt, Chairperson
Mark Dariz, Vice Chairperson
David Bentz, Commissioner
Len Colamarino, Commissioner
Christian Cooper, Commissioner
Jan Wolff, Commissioner
Duane Anderson, Commissioner
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Warren Frace, Director
Callie Taylor, Senior Planner
Alfredo R. Castillo, AICP, Assistant Planner
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Section 1
A. Purpose of the Annual Report
Section 65400 of the California Government Code requires the City to file an annual
report addressing the status of the General Plan and progress made toward goals and
objectives. This annual report provides a means to monitor the success of implementing
the General Plan and determine if changes need to be made in the plan or its
implementation programs.
The City of Atascadero held a publicly noticed meeting to discuss the findings of the
General Plan Annual report with the Planning Commission on February 18, 2014. The
City Council accepted this report and directed staff to submit the report to both the
Office of Research and Planning (OPR) and Housing and Community Development
Department.
B. Purpose of the General Plan
The General Plan serves two primary functions. First, the General Plan provides
information. Second, it states the community's goals, objectives, policies, and
implementation measures (i.e., ways to achieve the goals and objectives). The General
Plan is available for public review at the Front Counter at the Community Development
Department, the San Luis Obispo County Atascadero Branch Public Library and also on
the City's website. Each member of the City Council and the Planning Commission has
a copy of the General Plan, as well as each City department.
As an informational document, the General Plan describes existing conditions, makes
projections, and establishes a vision for the community's future. The General Plan
provides the public with information about the City and the direction that it seeks to
move. It also provided the public with a blueprint for how, when and where will the City
grow through 2025.
As a policy document, the General Plan establishes goals and policies for decision
makers. Using these policies, the City Council and Planning Commission take steps
toward achieving the larger goals of the City. The City focuses implementation
programs contained in the General Plan through day to day operations of the City.
C. Status of the Adopted Elements of the City's General Plan
State law requires that the General Plan include seven elements. These elements must
cover the following topics: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Safety, Noise, Conservation,
and Open Space. State law also allows the City to adopt any additional general plan
elements that the City deems necessary. The City of Atascadero General Plan
combines the Land Use, and Open Space and Conservation elements into one singular
section. The following is a breakdown of the City's General Plan:
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Atascadero
Required GP
Examples of Topics Covered
GP Elements
Elements
March 2003
Section II
Land Use
Development patterns, residential neighborhoods, community
Land Use, Open Space &
Conservation Element
Land Use Map
character, recreation, public facilities and recreational facilities and
standards.
Open Space
Open space, hillside development, water quality, riparian areas,
(Includes Recreation and
Economic policies)
Conservation
endangered plants and animals, greenbelt, agriculture, historic
LOC Element Text
ECOSLO Settlement
resources
October 2004
Recreation
Parkland location and standards, facility needs, coordination with land
GPA 2003-0009
(optional)
use issues
Pine Mountain TDR
Economic
Commercial and industrial land uses, economic diversification, job
Land Use Map
Development
opportunities, tourism
March 2004
(optional)
K-Jons Mixed Use
Section III
Circulation
Traffic, street network, parking, transit services, bike routes
Circulation Element
GPA 2004-0013
July 2004
Section IV
Noise
Development in hazardous areas, wildfire protection, hazardous waste
Safety & Noise Element
Safety
management, seismicity, flood control, noise
Section V
Housing
Population, employment, income, housing needs, rehabilitation need,
Housing Element
GPA 2007-0019
affordable housing development potential
The City's General Plan was adopted in June 2002. The City's last major update of the
General Plan was undertaken in February 2011 with the City's adoption and certification
of the 2007-2014 Housing Element Update. The following is a list of updates to the
General Plan since the document's adoption:
Amendment No.
Date
Type
Project
GPA 2003-0003
March 2003
Land Use Map
Curbaril Ave
GPA 2003-0004
March 2003
Land Use Map
Principal / Las Lomas
GPA 2003-0005
September 2005
Land Use Map
West Front Village
GPA 2003-0007
March 2004
LOC Element Text
ECOSLO Settlement
GPA 2003-0008
October 2004
Land Use Map
Westpac Mixed Use
GPA 2003-0009
March 2004
Land Use Map
Pine Mountain TDR
GPA 2003-0010
June 2004
Land Use Map
Parriza Ct. PD
GPA 2003-0011
March 2004
Land Use Map
K-Jons Mixed Use
GPA 2004-0012
June 2004
LOC / HOS Element
2nd Unit Update
GPA 2004-0013
July 2004
Land Use Map
Matthews Mixed Use
GPA 2005-0014
September 2005
Land Use Map
Marchant Condos
GPA 2005-0015
GPA 2005-0016
February 2006
November 2007
Land Use Map
Land Use Map
4705 EI Camino Real mixed use
Eagle Creek
GPA 2007-0019
February 2007
Land Use Map / Text
Atascadero Ave. Triangle
GPA 2009-0024
May 2009
Land Use Map
Stadium Park Project
GPA 2009-0025
February 2011
Housing Element
Housing Element Update
GPA 2007-0020
June 2012
Land Use Map
Del Rio Road SP / Wal-Mart
GPA 2007-0021
June 2012
Land Use Map
Del Rio Road SP / Annex
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Following is a brief overview of actions taken in 2013 relative to each individual
Element:
Land Use Element / Open Space and Conservation (Adopted June 2002)
No text amendments to the Land Use Open Space / Conservation Element in 2013.
Circulation Element (Adopted June 2002)
No text amendments to the Circulation Element occurred in 2013.
Noise & Safety Element (Adopted June 2002)
No text amendments to the Noise Element occurred in 2013.
Housing Element (Adopted on February 2011)
No text amendments to the Noise Element occurred in 2013.
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Section 2
The City of Atascadero policies and programs identified in the General Plan include
tools already in place and used on a day-to-day basis in the City. Some of the various
tools available to further the City's goals and objectives include the Budget/Capital
Improvement Program, Specific Plans and Master Plans of Development, Zoning and
Subdivision Regulations, Growth Impact Mitigation (AB1600) Fees, CDBG/HOME
Funds and Grants, etc.
A. Planning Commission
The City of Atascadero Planning Commission is designated as the "Planning Agency,"
as authorized by Section 65100 of the State Government Code and Section. The
Commission has discretionary and advisory responsibilities that are authorized by
Chapter 2-9 of the Atascadero Municipal Code and delegated under Titles 9 (Zoning
Ordinance) and 11 (Subdivision). During the last year, the Commission held 13 public
meetings and 1 study session.
The Planning Commission approved five (5) Tree Removal Permits (TRP) Permits;
eight (8) new Conditional Use Permits were approved; nine (9) Conditional Use Permits
were amended; and one (1) Tentative Tract (subdivision) map was re -considered.
In the advisory role, the Planning Commission forwarded recommendations to the City
Council on a road abandonment application; one (1) conditional use permit; an
amendment requesting elimination of a low-income housing condition; and 16 zone text
changes and/or codifications.
B. Zoning Text Amendments
The City Council adopted the following sixteen (16) zoning code text amendments and
additions in 2013:
❑ Allowance for indoor recreation in the Industrial (1) zone;
❑ Amendment of the City's Density Bonus;
❑ Amended the Commercial Retail (CR), Commercial Professional and
Commercial Neighborhood (CN) to allow vertical residential multi -family uses on
2nd floors and above as conditional uses;
❑ Amended the Residential Multi -Family -10 (RMF -10) zone to establish a minimum
density requirement;
❑ Established an ordinance to provide reasonable accommodations to afford
disabled persons equal access to residential units.
❑ Established an ordinance that allow for the development of Single Room
Occupancy (SRO) units;
❑ Established an ordinance to comply with SB -2, permitting an emergency shelter
in a site specific location and define transitional and supportive housing in
residential zones;
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❑ Amended the land use descriptions, permitted uses, conditionally permitted uses,
and zoning ordinance definitions for code consistency and simplification of the
City's Residential Zoning Ordinance;
❑ Amended the front yard setback requirements for accessory structures;
❑ Amended the front yard fencing requirements for an increase in height for all
residential units (4 -feet maximum) and 7 -feet for single family residences over an
acre in size;
❑ Amended the road frontage improvement requirements for residential
construction;
❑ Established a new ordinance to allow and regulate cargo containers use.
❑ Amended the septic system repair and replacement projects for the City's native
tree ordinance.
❑ Allowance of historic residential structures in the Commercial Services (CS) and
Commercial Professional (CP) zone.
❑ Amended the City's drainage standards for consistency with new Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB) regulations.
❑ Elimination of handicapped parking regulations that is inconsistent with the
California Building Code and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
C. General Plan and Zoning Map Amendments
No General Plan Amendments were completed.
D. Building Division
The Building Division is responsible for administration and enforcement of State, local
codes, ordinances and regulations dealing with the construction, alteration,
maintenance and use of privately owned structures, and appurtenances. These
regulations include the building, housing, unsafe building, mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, swimming pools, etc. that require a building or grading permit.
In 2013, the City Council updated Title 8, Building Code for conformance with the 2013
California Building Code and local revisions. The Division provides weekly development
activity reports, monthly activity, and annual activity. These reports are available for
download on the City's website.
In 2013, the Building Division received 933 building permit applications and issued
1,008 building permits. During the past year, City building inspectors made 3,345
construction and safety related inspections associated with building permit activity. The
Building Division "finaled" or signed off on 592 building permits.
E. Planning Division
Planning Division activities include administration of the City's General Plan,
development and subdivision review, preparation of zoning ordinances, processing
planning related applications include lot line adjustments, administrative use permits,
tree removal permits and additional actions that require entitlements. Additionally, the
division conducts environmental review and informs the public of the City's land use
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policies and development ordinances. The Planning Division reviews federal, state, and
county legislation, projects of concern to the City, and responds to surveys from the
State.
The Planning Division provides support Staff to the Planning Commission.
Administrative functions include the scheduling of meetings, preparation of agendas,
posting hearing notices, and preparation of minutes. The City posts Planning
Commission meeting agendas and minutes on the City's website. Also, the City has
provided social media pages to give residents additional updates through both
Facebook and Twitter.
Planning staff provides land use analysis, environmental review as required under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and prepares staff reports for the Design
Review Committee, Planning Commission and City Council.
The Planning Division received 75 applications for various permits including tree
removals, Design Review Committee Reviews, Conditional Use Permit Amendments,
Administrative Use Permits and Conditional Use Permits. Additionally, the department
received applications for various projects in which the department oversees, including
Final Maps, Certificate of Compliance, Alcohol Beverage Control waivers, and address
changes.
F. General Plan Policies and programs
The City's General Plan Policies and programs are broken down in the next section.
These pages include the City's Policies, programs, and status of the program.
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Land Use Element / Open Space and Conservation
Policy 1.1. Preserve the rural
1. Atascadero should retain its overall character and rural atmosphere with the
On-going
atmosphere of the community and assure
long-term protection of the environment as primary guiding criteria for public
"elbow room" in areas designated for
policy decisions.
lower density development by guiding
new development into the Urban Core to
conform to the historic Colony land use
2. Concentrate higher density development downtown and within the Urban
On-going
patterns of the City and to respect the
Core, and focus master planned commercial uses at distinct nodes along
natural environment, hillside areas, and
arterial corridors.
existing neighborhoods
3. Require residential densities to decrease as distance from the Urban Core
Implemented through
increases.
zoning ordinance.
4. Outside of the Urban Core and Single Family Neighborhoods, maintain lot
On-going and
sizes of 2.5 to 10 acres based on performance standards and natural
implemented through
constraints including slope, distance from the center of the community,
average neighborhood lot size, soil percolation capability, and adequacy of
zoning ordinance.
access,
5. Update and maintain the Appearance Review Manual to include provisions
Appearance Review
for incorporating local cultural and architectural themes into site and
Manual updated in 2011
building design that are appropriate for each land use designation.
with new images.
Allocation of funds/staff
needed to incorporate
additional criteria.
6. Update and maintain the Zoning Ordinance to address the size, use, and
Zoning Ordinance
appearance of accessory structures to ensure neighborhood compatibility.
updated in 2010 that
addressed accessory
structures size and use.
7. Within the Urban Core encourage infill development or the revitalization or
On-going
reuse of land already committed to urban development where utilities and
public services exist.
8. Appropriate land use and corresponding lot size and density shall be
On-going
determined by site conditions, slope, neighborhood characteristics, and
proximity to the Urban Core rather than by the availability of sewer.
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Policy
Program
9. Require the approval of specific plans consistent with Government Code
On-going; Specific Plans
Section 65450 for single family residential project of 100 -units or greater.
approved for Las Lomas
/ Woodlands; Master
Plan adopted for Dove
Creek.
10. Require the comprehensive master planning of large development projects
On -Going; Dove Creek
to minimize environmental impacts and maximize community compatibility.
and Del Rio Road
Projects identified shall be required to have an approved Master Plan of
Commercial Area
Development prior to any site development. The Master Plan of
Specific Plan have
Development may be approved in the form of Conditional Use Permit,
implemented this
Planned Development, or Specific Plan.
requirement.
Policy 1.2: Ensure the rural character
1. The ultimate General Plan development boundary shall be the Urban Reserve
Complete.
of Atascadero is preserved by respecting
Line. The Urban Reserve line approximates the historic 1913 Atascadero
the historic Colony boundaries and
Colony boundary and is recognized as the ultimate boundary for the City of
cooperate with the County on regional
Atascadero, expansion beyond this boundary is inconsistent with the General
planning issues surrounding the Colony.
Plan.
2. Develop agreements with the County to maintain rural residential,
On-going
agricultural and open space uses beyond the Urban Reserve Line, including
continuation of existing agricultural uses.
3. Work with the County to maintain a greenbelt and rural land use patterns
On-going
outside the Urban Reserve Line and to create an agricultural buffer around
the original Colony boundary.
4. In cooperation with the County, consider establishing a greenbelt or other
On-going
type of buffer between Atascadero and Templeton.
5. Oppose any land use changes east of the Salinas River that would result in
On-going
more intensive or higher density development.
6. Oppose any land use changes by the County within unincorporated portions
On-going
of the Colony that would result in more intensive or higher density
development.
7. Execute a Memorandum of Understanding whereby the County seeks City
On-going
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comment on development proposals in the area between Vineyard Drive and
Cuesta Grade, between the ridges east of the Salinas River and Cerro Alto
Campground.
8. Cooperate with LAFCO and the County to incorporate the Eagle Ranch into
Complete
the City's Sphere of Influence for eventual annexation.
9. It is the City's position, that Eagle Ranch shall be developed within the City
On-going, Specific Plan
and any development of the site prior to annexation will be opposed.
process has begun
10. Prior to the annexation of Eagle Ranch a Specific Plan shall be approved by
On-going
the City which will provide a comprehensive development plan for the
property that address issues including, clustering of Colony lots, public
facilities, circulation facilities, parks, open space, conservation easements,
and a fiscal analysis of service costs.
11. Update and maintain the Zoning Ordinance to designate the Eagle Ranch
Complete
property as a future Specific Plan area to be subject to future environmental
and site-specific review prior to annexation.
12. Require the approval of a planned development and master plan of
On-going
development prior to supporting any LAFCO annexation request of property
located north of the San Ramon interchange on the westside of US 101
Policy 1.3: Enhance the rural
1. Update and maintain the Appearance Review Manual to include provisions
Appearance Review
character and appearance of the City,
for rural character design features, street trees, landscaping, parking,
Manual updated in 2011
including commercial corridors,
fencing, screening, and architectural design (except for single family
with new images.
gateways and public facilities.
development), with standards tailored to specific areas of the City, including
Allocation of funds/staff
commercial corridors, and gateways such as Highway 101 and Morro Road.
needed to incorporate
additional criteria.
2. Require landscaping and/or screening to buffer non-residential uses from
Implemented through
residential areas.
zoning ordinance and
appearance review.
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3. Continue to support the Neighborhood Preservation Program.
On-going
4. Update and maintain the Sign Ordinance with higher standards for the
On-going with potential
quality and visual impact of signs.
priority for review in FY
2014-2016
5. Develop incentives to encourage existing uses to upgrade to contemporary
Implemented through
design standards, including frontage and parking lot landscaping, and the
appearance review and
screening of loading and service areas.
Design Review
Committee.
6. Work with Caltrans to implement a freeway landscape and maintenance plan
On-going
for the Highway 101 corridor.
7. Develop a program to abate uses solely devoted to outdoor storage.
On-going through Code
Enforcement
8. Beautify the City's primary entryways by creating Civic Gateways. The
On-going. Gateway
freeway and other vehicular approaches to Atascadero shall be made more
Monument Features
attractive through judicious application of the elements including
completed in 2007 for
landscaping, civic monuments, and rural character site development.
Northbound 101.
Wayfinding signage
installed in 2012.
9. Continue abatement programs to remove unsafe buildings, and require the
On-going
cleanup of premises and vacant lots with code violations. Clean-up
campaigns and beautification of existing facilities and neighborhoods shall
be encouraged.
10. The City will develop standards and undergounding districts to require the
On-going
undergrounding of existing utilities within the Urban Core.
11. New utilities will be undergrounded in all proposed subdivisions and
Implemented during plan
development projects.
review of new
construction.
Policy 1.4: Ensure that "darkness" remain
1. Amend and maintain the Sign and Zoning Ordinances to require that all non-
Completed
a rural characteristic by requiring that all
decorative exterior lighting shall be shielded to direct light toward buildings or
exterior lighting does not result in
the ground.
significant off-site spillage or glare.
2. Provide street lights only in the Downtown, along EI Camino Real, at major
On-going
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intersections, and locations where street safety is of concern.
Policy 2.1: Ensure that new development
1. Require that the appearance, mass and scale of multi -family development is
Appearance Review and
is compatible with existing and
compatible with adjacent single-family neighborhoods.
DRC reviews required for
surrounding neighborhoods.
development.
2. Develop standards and procedures to allow the Planning Commission to
2011 Housing Element
grant up to a 15% density bonus for attached multi -family project of
Implementation
exceptionally high design quality through the Conditional Use Permit
Addressing this issue. To
process.
be amended as a part of
Council approval.
3. Update Public Works standards for roadways to provide for street trees and
On-going
landscaping consistent with the community's rural character.
4. Allow for alternate road standards in rural areas in order to minimize grading
On-going
and tree removals.
5. Do not allow single-family planned developments on prime multi -family sites
On-going
with all of the following characteristics:
a) site area greater than two acres
b) slopes less than 10%
c) arterial or collector street frontage
d) neighborhood is appropriate for multi -family development.
6. Require Conditional Use Permit approval for social establishments, including
On-going
senior citizen facilities, in residential areas.
7. Residential second units shall be permitted in all single-family residential
Completed and codified
districts consistent with the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
in City's Zoning
"Guesthouses" and "granny units" shall be considered second units for
Ordinance.
purposes of issuing building permits and collecting capital facility impact
fees.
Policy 2.2: Allow for the orderly
1. Within the Urban Services Line allow for planned developments to approve
On-going
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development of neighborhoods by
lot sizes below district minimums in the SE, SFR -Z and SRF -Y land use
allowing for the consideration of lot size
areas only, when no more than two (2) lots are surrounded on all sides
reduction for lots that are significantly
within the same land use designation by non -conforming lots. Minimum lot
larger than the surrounding
sizes shall not exceed maximum General Plan densities of the next lowest
neighborhood.
single-family land use designation.
Policy 2.3: Incorporate Pedestrian and
1. Incorporate urban design concepts from the Air Pollution Control District's
On-going
Transit Oriented design concepts into
Transit Oriented Design Guidelines into new projects within the Urban Core.
new residential and commercial
development within the Urban Core.
2. Update the Appearance Review Manual to include pedestrian and transit
Appearance Review
oriented design concepts.
Manual updated in 2011
with new images.
Allocation of funds/staff
needed to incorporate
additional criteria.
3. Pedestrian walkways shall be prioritized in new residential developments
On-going and review
and between residential developments and commercial areas.
during entitlement
process
Policy 3.1: Encourage retail businesses at
1. Designate the southeast corner of the Curbaril Avenue and ECR intersection
On-going, South EI
efficient and attractive nodes along EI
for a master planned retail commercial use.
Camino Real Visioning
Camino Real and Morro Road with mixed
Plan started ground work
office and residential uses between those
for this task.
nodes.
2. Designate and protect the east side of the Del Rio Road and EI Camino Real
Complete. City Council
intersection for a master planned retail commercial use.
adopted Del Rio Road
Commercial Area
Specific Plan in 2012.
3. Designate parcels northwest of the Santa Barbara and EI Camino Real
Complete. City Council
intersection known as Dove Creek for a mixed-use planned development.
adopted Dove Creek
Master Plan in 2004.
4. Designate the area between San Jacinto Avenue and Rosario Avenue along
Implemented.
EI Camino Real for neighborhood commercial and office uses.
5. Develop incentives to attract new businesses to under utilized locations
Under review due to the
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Program
along EI Camino Real.
dissolution of the RDA by
the State.
6. Require new development to comply with provisions of the Appearance
On-going
Review Manual specific to the EI Camino Real corridor, including the
incorporation of landscaping and pedestrian walkways, and providing
reciprocal driveway access easements between sites, where feasible.
7. Conditionally allow mixed-use or exclusive multi -family infill development in
On-going
the mid -block portions of General Commercial areas along EI Camino Real.
8. Preserve primary intersections for commercial development with a land use
On-going
overlay that requires the approval of an overall Master Site Development
Plan prior to approval of any development plans.
9. Conditionally allow, mixed-use office and multi -family development along
Implemented.
Morro Road, provided each development has an office or commercial
frontage use with recessed parking.
10. Utilize the Capital Improvement Program to prioritize street tree planting,
On-going through the
streetscape improvements and street repair projects along EI Camino Real.
use of grant funds,
general revenue and
CDBG Funds.
11. Amend and maintain the zoning ordinance to require Conditional Use Permit
Implemented.
approvals of bars, dance halls, night clubs, drive through restaurants, and
service stations (all gasoline sales uses).
12. Develop street design standards for EI Camino Real that provide for street
On-going
trees, landscaping, and pedestrian comfort.
Policy 4.1: Cooperate with Atascadero
1. Provide mixed-use/pedestrian scale zoning and development standards for
Implemented through the
Main Street Organization to promote
the downtown. Encourage government, arts, entertainment, recreation,
Downtown Atascadero
downtown as the City's cultural,
business facilities and residential uses to be mixed in multi -story buildings
Revitalization Goals and
entertainment, and commercial center,
Plan
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and to concentrate governmental facilities
with sidewalk orientation and recessed or off-site parking.
downtown.
2. Continue to implement the Main Street Program and the Downtown
On-going
Revitalization Plan.
3. Develop a master plan for the Sunken Garden and surrounding block to
On-going however
establish the area as a vibrant dining, community gathering area and civic
funding limited due to
destination.
loss of RDA funds.
4. Integrate Atascadero Creek and Stadium Park into the function and
On-going however
experience of Downtown.
funding limited due to
loss of RDA funds.
5. Encourage the relocation of the Junior High School to an area outside of the
On-going
Downtown.
6. Mixed-use multi -family residential development is allowed up to 16 du/ac,
The 2011 Housing
higher densities may be approved through a planned development process.
Element updated
eliminated the need for
this program.
Policy 4.2.: Enhance the appearance of
1. Update and maintain the Appearance Review Manual to specify pedestrian
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the downtown area and improve
oriented design requirements for the Downtown area.
Manual updated in 2011
pedestrian circulation.
with new images.
Allocation of funds/staff
needed to incorporate
additional criteria.
2. Review all architectural design, signs, parking, and circulation for
On-going and reviewed
development within the "D" land use category to ensure compatibility with the
as a part of the building
Downtown Revitalization Plan.
permit/land use
entitlement process.
3. Develop a comprehensive streetscape and pedestrian access plan for the
On-going consistent with
Downtown area.
the Downtown Visioning
Plan and additional plans
completed by Public
Works.
Policy 5.1: Reduce multi -family densities
Completed and codified
and increase single-family lot sizes as site
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slope increases.
in the Zoning Ordinance.
Policy 5.2: Require hillside development
1. Update and maintain the Appearance Review Manual to include standards
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and subdivisions to blend in with
for hillside design and grading including driveway design and slopes,
Manual updated in 2011
surrounding topography.
undergrounding of utilities, and erosion control.
with new images.
Allocation of funds/staff
needed to incorporate
additional criteria
2. Update and maintain the Zoning Ordinance to require structures to be
Completed and codified
located below prominent ridgelines visible from City streets, when alternative
in the Zoning Ordinance.
building sites are available.
3. Update the Zoning Ordinance to include standards for minimizing hillside
On-going.
grading, cuts, fills, and ridgeline disturbance.
4. Prohibit development on slopes 30% or greater, unless no other feasible
On-going.
building site exists.
5. New lots with slope averaging 30% or greater are not permitted except when
On-going.
they contain building envelopes with less than 20% average slope (including
driveways and leach fields), and when the creation of such parcels includes
an offer of public dedication or easement that would directly benefit City
residents, and where native tree impacts are minimal.
6. Require the building envelopes, driveways, leach fields with schematic
On-going.
grading plans to be provided for all lot line adjustments, parcel maps, and
tract maps proposed on sites with slopes greater than 10%.
7. The City shall require open space uses in hazard lands including those
On-going.
areas subject to inundation, high wildland fire risk, and high levels of seismic
or other geological hazard as identified in the Safety Element.
Policy 5.3: Prevent unnecessarily
1. Update and maintain the Municipal Code to require approval of grading
Implemented as a part of
intensive grading of development sites.
plans prior to any site disturbance.
the zoning ordinance
update.
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2. Limit grading to the minimum area necessary to accomplish site
On-going.
development.
Policy 6.1: Ensure that development does
1. Encourage use of planned developments to cluster projects around open
On-going.
not degrade scenic and sensitive areas,
space easements, parks, open space dedication and minimize impacts to
including historic sites, creeks, riparian
natural resources.
corridors, wetlands, woodlands, hillsides
and other valuable habitats.
2. Seek funding to purchase or require dedication of areas of unique habitats or
On-going through open
scenic value, especially in areas lacking adequate park facilities and open
space fee collection
space.
3. Require native trees and plant species to be incorporated into landscaping
On-going and completed
plans.
during plan review.
4. Scenic and sensitive lands including creeks, riparian corridors, wetlands and
On-going through open
other areas of significant habitat value shall be protected from destruction,
space fee collection
overuse, and misuse by the use of zoning, tax incentives, easements, or fee
acquisition.
5. Public and private development in close proximity to scenic and sensitive
On-going and completed
lands, including creek reservations, wooded areas, flood plains, prominent
during plan review.
view sheds and historic sites shall be designed to minimize impacts.
6. Scenic and open space easements, parklands and open space dedications
On-going, fees collected
shall be required as mitigation for subdivisions and development projects
as a part of development
that impact, floodplains, creek reservations, wooded areas, scenic
backdrops, sensitive areas, historic sites, cultural sites, and similar areas.
impact fees.
7. The City shall carefully evaluate both public and private projects to require
On-going and completed
the preservation of trees, watersheds, natural slopes, and other natural
during plan review.
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8. Subdivisions shall be reviewed in accordance with the Appearance Review
On-going and completed
Manual and the principle of maintaining the rural and natural character of the
during plan review.
community.
9. Attention shall be paid to the aesthetic result of land division. Building sites
On-going and completed
shall minimize disruption of natural slopes, native vegetation and watersheds
during plan review.
by the careful selection of building sites, leach fields and driveways. Building
designs inappropriate for hillside locations shall not be approved.
Policy 6.2: Protect prehistoric cultural
1. Maintain a current GIS -based map of generalized areas of known
On-going.
resources from disturbance associated
archaeological resources.
with development.
2. For discretionary projects within the generalized areas of archaeological
On-going and completed
resources, require Phase I surveys to determine the extent and significance
during plan review.
of archaeological sites prior to approval.
3. For discretionary projects located in areas of known resources, require
On-going and completed
Phase 11 surveys to determine the significance and mitigation requirements
during plan review.
for identified resources.
4. Require short and long-term mitigation measures for significant
On-going and completed
archaeological resource sites; include avoidance of impacts, burial under
during plan review.
sterile fill, and/or monitoring of earthmoving activities.
5. If determined appropriate by a qualified archaeologist, actively involve Native
On-going.
Americans with any work located within known archaeological sites.
6. If archaeological resources are unearthed during construction, suspend all
On-going.
earth -disturbing work until appropriate mitigation is established.
Policy 6.3: Encourage conservation and
1. Actively utilize the Historic Overlay zoning district to protect known historic
On-going.
preservation of neighborhoods, Colony
structures, significant Colony homes and colony sites.
Homes and sound housing, including
places and buildings of historical and
architectural significance.
2. Develop a GIS based mapping inventory and protection ordinance for the
On-going.
historic Colony homes.
Policy 6.4: Encourage conservation and
1. Protect historic buildings and sites. Atascadero's historic buildings and
On-going.
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preservation of structures and houses
features shall be preserved and protected in recognition of the role the
that have historical and architectural
community's past plays in its present and future. Historic overlay zoning
significance.
shall be utilized to protect appropriate historic districts.
2. Utilize the State Historic Building Code to encourage rehabilitation,
On-going.
preservation, restoration or relocation of historic buildings listed or deemed
on the local, State or Federal register.
3. Implement the Historic Site (HS) overlay zone to help preserve and protect
On-going but no Historic
historic Colony homes.
Site Overlay zone has
been adopted.
a) Develop and adopt a comprehensive inventory of historic resources.
b) Identify (HS) overlay boundaries on zoning map.
4. Utilize the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for
On-going and completed
Rehabilitating Historic Properties to assess proposed improvements to
during plan review.
historic properties.
5. Update the PD (Planned Development) overlay zone to include retention and
On-going.
rehabilitation of historic resources as a primary justification for PD zoning
regulation standards.
6. Update the City's Appearance Review Manual to include preservation
On-going with City Staff
guidelines for preservation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of historic
flyer created to help with
properties.
the process.
7. Develop incentives for retaining and rehabilitating Atascadero's historic
On-going.
resources including:
a) Exceptions to development regulations;
b) Conservation districts;
c) Staff technical assistance;
d) Program to facilitate relocation instead of demolition; and
e) Mill's Act contracts.
Policy 7.1: Ensure that the native trees of
1. Enforce all provisions of the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance as a high
On-going and completed
Atascadero are protected from new
priority.
during plan review.
development in order to retain the natural
character of the community.
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2. Maintain a current Geographic Information System (GIS) based inventory
On-going.
map of all native woodlands, plant communities, sensitive habitats,
connective habitat and wildlife corridors. Require lot line adjustments,
subdivision maps, and development permits to minimize impacts on mapped
resources that are identified as sensitive, and provide mitigation as
requirement by the Native Tree Ordinance.
3. Update and maintain the Appearance Review Manual to include standards
Implemented separately
requiring building siting, mass and scale to be compatible with surrounding
as a handout available at
natural features.
the front counter.
4. Require lot line adjustments and tentative subdivision maps on sites with 25
On-going and completed
percent or greater native tree canopy cover to establish locations of building
during plan review.
sites, driveways, and leach fields that will minimize native tree impacts.
Policy 7.2: Protect and replenish native
1. Continue to implement and enforce the Native Tree Ordinance to protect and
On-going.
tree populations, including saplings.
replenish native tree species within the City. Construction permits for both
residential and non-residential development shall be required to preserve as
many native trees as possible. Buildings shall be designed to utilize existing
trees in the landscaping pattern. Any trees removed shall either (1) be
replaced with like species, (2) in -lieu contributions made to the City's tree
replacement fund or (3) have Planning Commission approved conservation
easements created depending on the characteristics of the affected site.
2. Augment the City Geographic Information System to include a native tree
Implemented.
GIS database to assist decision -makers with analyzing development
proposals.
3. The City shall implement a comprehensive program for street tree planting
On-going.
and maintenance within the Urban Core and all major routes and
approaches to the community.
4. Require planting of large canopy shade trees in new projects, in part to
On-going.
provide shading adjacent to buildings to conserve energy use.
Policy 8.1: Ensure that development along
1. Work with other agencies to implement the Erosion Control Assistance
On-going.
Atascadero Creek, Graves Creeks, the
Program for review of development proposals to minimize sedimentation of
Salinas River, blue line creeks, and
creeks and the Salinas River.
natural springs, lakes, or other riparian
areas does not interrupt natural flows or
adversely impact riparian ecosystems and
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water quality.
2. Update the Appearance Review Manual to include provisions for preserving,
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reclaiming and incorporating riparian features in conjunction with new
Manual updated in 2011
development.
with new images.
Allocation of funds/staff
needed to incorporate
additional criteria.
3. The waterways in the City shall be maintained in a natural state and
On-going.
concrete channelization creeks shall be prohibited.
4. The City shall strongly discourage underground piping, and unnecessary
On-going.
disturbance of creeks and streams, and encourage use of bridges and
arched culverts. Any alterations required for public safety will be guided by
this policy.
5. Allow flood protection measures (such as selective brush cleaning), low-
On-going.
impact trail development, streambed maintenance and bank protection along
streams where appropriate with necessary permits.
6. Prohibit new structures or disturbance of riparian habitat along creek banks
On-going.
except for restoration purposes.
7. Maintain a current GIS -based map of the riparian areas within Atascadero.
On-going.
8. Prior to permit approval, refer projects along blue -line creeks to the Corps of
On-going through the
Engineers, Department of Fish and Game, Regional Water Quality Control,
use of precise plans.
and Upper Salinas -Las Tablas Resource Conservation District.
9. Creek reservations and the Salinas River shall be preserved for open space
On-going.
and recreational use, with appropriate areas left in their natural state for
public enjoyment and habitat purposes. Any recreational use of the River
and creeks shall minimize its impact on the habitat value and open space
qualities of the creeks.
10. Land disturbance shall be minimized in proximity to watercourses including
On-going.
necessary flood protection measures, such as selective brush clearing,and
low -impact trail development.
11. Areas subject to flooding, as identified through flood hazard overlay zoning
On-going.
and flood maps, shall be protected from unsound development consistent
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with the City's flood hazard ordinance requirements.
12. The City shall adopt and maintain an ordinance that identifies existing and
On-going.
potential well sites and aquifer recharge areas, including sufficient buffers to
protect them from contamination. The ordinance shall define restricted and
prohibited land uses within the wellhead/recharge protection zones and
provide for the review and approval by both the City and the Atascadero
Mutual Water Company of any project or development within the specified
zones. The ordinance will establish a policy to provide for the monitoring of
activities within these protection zones.
13. Support the establishment and protection of floodable terraces, wetlands,
On-going.
and revegetation along creeks and streams.
Policy 8.2: Establish and maintain
1. Adopt and maintain a creek setback ordinance that will establish building
Creek setback ordinance
setbacks and development standards for
setbacks and development standards along the banks of Atascadero Creek,
work began in 2005,
creek side development.
Graves Creek, blue line creeks and the Salinas River to ensure the
withdrawn. Council
uninterrupted natural flow of the streams and protection of the riparian
should provide direction.
ecosystem with flexible standards for the downtown area.
2. Prior to adoption of a creek setback ordinance an interim 35 -foot creek
Creek setback ordinance
setback shall be in effect along Atascadero Creek and Graves Creek until
work began in 2005,
March 1, 2005. All other 7.5 min USGS quadrangle blue line creeks shall
withdrawn. Council
have an interim 20 -foot setback. The interim setbacks shall be subject to the
should provide direction.
following:
a) On Atascadero Creek and Graves Creek setbacks shall be measured
from the edge of the creek reservation.
b) All other blue line creek setbacks shall be measured from ordinary high
water mark.
c) The Planning Commission may approve exceptions to the interim creek
setbacks in the form of a Conditional Use Permit if the finding can be
made that creeks, riparian areas and site improvement will not be
negatively impacted by the exception.
Policy 8.3: Preserve public creek reserves
1. Develop park, trail, and recreational amenities where appropriate in public
On-going.
for public access, and ensure that
creek reserves.
recreational use does not impact habitat
value and open space qualities.
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2. Require the dedication of trail easements and access points as part of
On-going.
subdivision maps or development permits consistent with the Circulation
Element.
Policy 8.4: Review and regulate all
1. Update and support a Memorandum of Understanding or similar agreement
On-going. Regional
proposed on-site wastewater disposal
between the City of Atascadero and Regional Water Quality Control Board
Water Quality Control
systems to protect public health and
regarding the standards for the design, approval, exception process,
Board adopted rules and
water quality.
installation, and maintenance of on-site wastewater disposal systems.
regulations regarding this
in 2012 with
implementation in March
2014.
2. Require percolation testing of all proposed subdivision lots that will not be
Implemented through
served by sewer.
plan review.
3. The City's Sewer Master Plan shall address sewering areas with a high
On-going.
concentration of existing lots below 1/2 acre and areas with extremely
severe soil percolation constraints.
Policy 8.5: The City shall implement a
1. Adopt and implement an Urban Storm Water Quality Management and
City Council Adopted in
storm water control program consistent
Discharge Control ordinance.
stormwater management
with the requirements of the National
plan in 2010.
Pollution Discharge Elimination System
NPDES Permit Program Phase II .
2. Include design guidelines to minimize impervious surfaces and decrease off-
Text contained in
site storm flows in the Appearance Review Manual.
stormwater management
plan as well as new
Regional Water Quality
Control Board rules.
3. New development shall be required to maintain historic off-site storm flows
On-going and completed
unless improvements are made that maintain historic downstream and
during plan review.
upstream flows.
4. The City will develop a storm water master plan including shared detention
City Council Adopted in
facilities.
stormwater management
plan in 2010.
5. Require Erosion Control Plans and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
On-going consistent with
(SWPPP) for development on sites of 1 -acre or more and on smaller sites
the SWMP.
with slopes over 10%.
6. The City will continue to notify project applicants and actively inspect
On-going.
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sediment and erosion control mitigation measures from October 15 to April
15 of each year.
Policy 9.1: Allow agricultural practices,
On-going.
including keeping livestock and farm
animals, on parcels of appropriate size in
Rural Estate, Suburban Estate, and Single
Family Residential areas, provided that
natural features and residential neighbors
will not be adversely impacted.
Policy 9.2: Adequately regulate allowed
On-going.
agricultural practices and keeping of
domestic animals on rural and
agricultural lands consistent with the farm
animal regulations of the City Zoning
Ordinance.
Policy 10.1: Ensure efficient and adequate
1. Pursuant to State law, institute a program to achieve maximum recycling of
On-going.
solid waste disposal by reducing waste
waste products generated by the community to prolong the useful life of
volumes through recycling and other
landfill.
methods.
2. Continue to reduce solid waste through source reduction, curbside recycling,
On-going.
green waste collection, and recovery, in cooperation with the Integrated
Waste Management Board (SLO IWMA).
3. Develop effective and efficient recycling programs for multi -family
On-going.
developments and businesses.
4. Encourage recycling programs at City facilities, projects, and programs to
On-going.
the maximum extent feasible.
5. Support actions which conserve energy and encourage energy conservation.
On-going.
Consumption of non-renewable resources should be minimized. Renewable
resources should be recycled or replenished.
Policy 10.2: Support ongoing water
1. Coordinate water conservation programs with AMWC as required by State
On-going.
conservation efforts.
Water Efficiency Regulations.
2. Consider expansion of reclaimed water use.
On-going.
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3. Encourage the incorporation of water conservation measures in new
On-going with
development.
implementation of water
efficient landscape
ordinance on 2009.
Policy 10.3: Support regional efforts to
1. Require dust control and emissions limitations during project construction.
On-going.
maintain clean air.
2. Adopt circulation policies that encourage vehicle trip reductions.
On-going.
3. Concentrate new intensive development at identified nodes to help reduce
On-going.
vehicle trips.
4. Support regional programs to maintain clean air by adopting transportation
On-going.
and land use policies which encourage vehicular trip reductions.
5. Support the development of park and ride locations in appropriate locations.
On-going.
Policy 10.4: Ensure that development in
1. Review extraction proposals for conformity with the State Surface Mining
On-going.
mineral resource areas is appropriate and
and Reclamation Act.
compatible with existing uses.
2. Review the Zoning Ordinance to identify compatibility issues for uses in the
On-going.
vicinity of mining areas, and amend the Ordinance as appropriate.
3. Carefully evaluate proposals to extract mineral resources from the Salinas
On-going.
River channel to ensure conformity with the State Surface Mining and
Reclamation Act and all other applicable resource agencies, surface mining
criteria contained within the Zoning Ordinance, and flood hazard zoning
standards.
Policy 10.5: Encourage soil conservation
1. Require soil retention and erosion control as conditions of approval for
On-going.
by minimizing grading and preventing
development projects consistent with standards of the Regional Water
erosion.
Quality Control Board.
2. Amend the Municipal Code to require sediment and erosion control
On-going.
measures on projects, consistent with National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System requirements.
Policy 10.6: Utilize new technologies to
1. Facilitate and support development of infrastructure necessary for all
On-going.
improve convenience for City residents,
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reduce dependency on nonrenewable
residents to use and benefit from new communication technologies.
resources, increase ecological and
financial efficiencies, and better inform
the citizenry.
2. Monitor information technology development to ensure compatibility with City
On-going.
infrastructure.
3. Strive to expand opportunities for all citizens to participate in City
On-going and expanded
governance through use of communication technologies.
into the use of social
media.
4. Continue to make essential City documents available for immediate retrieval
On-going.
by electronic transfer technologies.
5. Review all proposed residential subdivision maps for consistency with
On-going.
section 66473 of the Subdivision Map Act requiring lot orientation to consider
passive and natural heating and cooling opportunities.
Policy 11.1: Acquire parkland needed for
1. Develop an overall Parks and Recreation Master Plan to provide for the
On -hold due to financial
future development of park and recreation
long-term needs of all City residents. All planned major facilities shall be
constraints of the City,
facilities and ensure that park
incorporated into the General Plan Land Use Element.
however City Staff has
improvements are consistent with
worked with the
adopted master plans to accommodate
Atascadero Mutual Water
future growth.
Company to Reduce
water usage.
2. Prepare and maintain master plans for all City park facilities, including
On -hold due to financial
management requirements.
constraints.
3. Provide recreation opportunities in each quadrant of the City, including multi-
On-going.
purpose sports complexes, tennis courts, play areas for children, equestrian
trails, bikeways, jogging paths, and community centers.
4. Parkland shall be acquired and /or dedicated at a ratio of 5 acres /1000
On-going.
residents consistent with the Quimby Act.
5. Encourage the acquisition of open space and sensitive lands beyond the
On-going.
ratio of 5 acres /1000 residents.
6. Pursue ownership of Paloma Creek Park, and /or execute a long-term
On-going.
agreement with the State to acquire or lease the site, and analyze its
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expansion into a regional sports facility.
7. Require new subdivisions along the Salinas River to provide controlled
On-going and
public access to the Salinas River and De Anza Trail for pedestrian and
implemented for new
equestrian recreation.
development along this
area.
8. Support the development of equestrian staging areas and trail systems
On-going through the
throughout the community including a Salinas River / De Anza trailhead at
Salinas River Trail Grant
the north end of town and other appropriate locations.
program.
9. Acquire and improve a neighborhood park site in the vicinity of Del Rio Road
On-going.
and EI Camino Real.
10. Require a pocket park to be dedicated and improved on the triangular lot
On-going.
west of the library in conjunction with any residential development of the
parcel.
11. Future development of the Eagle Ranch property shall include a system of
On-going and included
parks, recreation facilities, trails, and equestrian facilities.
as a part of Eagle Ranch
concept plans.
Policy 11.2: Encourage joint use of school
1. Work with the School District to formulate a program for joint use of facilities
On-going.
facilities for public recreation purposes.
to attain a system of school -park complexes.
Policy 11.3: Encourage park development
1. Work with the schools to acquire and develop parks and facilities as
On -hold.
on or adjacent to schools where
appropriate, and execute necessary agreements to allocate maintenance
appropriate.
and operation costs for joint use.
Policy 11.4: Encourage cooperative park
1. Work with the County and other agencies to acquire and develop parks and
On-going.
and facility development programs.
facilities as appropriate.
Policy 11.5: Develop a method of
1. Acquire parkland through developer dedications (updating fee levels as
On-going.
financing park and recreational facilities
necessary) or other financing mechanisms.
and services throughout the City using a
variety of revenue sources.
2. Use in -lieu fees to develop mini -parks.
Mini -parks are hard to
maintain from a City
Stand Point. Private
development may
include them but fund the
maintenance of such
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3. Finance park operations in part through user fees where appropriate.
On-going.
Policy 12.1: Provide specialized
1. Plan for funding on-going operations and maintenance to finance
On-going.
recreation opportunities based on
development of special facilities, a multi-purpose sports complex, tennis
projected needs and standards identified
courts, recreation centers, play areas for children, equestrian trails, bike and
in parks master plans.
jogging paths, and community centers.
Policy 12.2: Emphasize the importance
1.Promote the Zoo, Lake Park, and other City parks as unique and valuable
On-going and City
of recreation facilities as community
attractions
recently completed a
resources.
new visitor's center to
add to user experience.
2. Establish a community/youth recreation center in the vicinity of downtown.
Implemented and
constructed. Community
center is open.
3. Provide for public transportation connections to public parks and recreation
On-going.
facilities.
4. Provide a comprehensive signage program for pedestrian walkways,
On-going through the
bikeways, equestrian trails, and recreation trails.
City's wayfinding
program and other
sources.
Policy 12.3: Develop and implement a
This section is now
program to improve water quality in
implemented through the
Atascadero Lake with specific water
City's Stormwater
quality standards to be provided in the
Management Plan.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Policy 13.1: Facilitate convenient
1. Update and maintain the Zoning Ordinance to allow grocery stores and
Implemented.
location of goods and services needed by
medical and professional offices at appropriate neighborhood nodes.
local residents.
2. Update and maintain the Zoning Ordinance to allow office, business, and
Implemented.
health care services in the Commercial Park Zoning District.
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licy13.2: Encourage planned office
Idevelopment
1. Formulate a planned development process for office uses.
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in appropriate locations.
Policy 13.3: Expand tourist commercial
1. Promote tourism and travel industries.
On-going.
nodes to serve the traveling public at
freeway interchanges and develop tourist
destinations based on the Atascadero's
rural character.
2. Encourage hotel, conference, and resort development and protect potential
On-going. Construction
sites from conversion to other uses.
of a Downtown Hotel and
a new hotel on the end
complete. Springhill
Suites Hotel is under
construction.
3. Update and maintain the Zoning Ordinance to allow additional uses in the
Implemented.
Tourist Commercial zoning district.
4. Promote the community's rural character, open space and oak woodlands in
On-going.
attracting tourist and develop tourist destinations based on these features.
Policy 13.4: The City shall continue to
1. The City will work towards preparing a long range economic plan (often
On-going and completed
take a long range view of its fiscal
called a "strategic plan") to develop a strategy for future fiscal health so that
with the City's budget
condition, and specifically the possibility
projected levels of service can be maintained and enhanced.
cycle.
of enhancing revenues, in order to
maintain and, where ever possible and
desirable, enhance current levels of
service.
2. The City will annually adjust its long range revenue and expenditure
On-going.
projections to track changes in the City's fiscal situation, so that both
problems and opportunities can be anticipated and planned for.
3. The City will review it developer fees on a regular basis.
On-going.
4. The City will minimize its road maintenance responsibilities by requiring
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private funding mechanisms such as assessment districts for the
as a part of HOA/CCR's
and other funding
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maintenance of new local streets.
mechanisms.
Policy 14.1: Encourage existing uses
1. Continue to support Chamber of Commerce efforts to market goods and
On-going.
to continue providing needed products
services available in Atascadero, including those produced locally.
and services.
2. Identify locations with adequate land to accommodate new commercial and
On-going.
industrial development.
Policy 14.2: Attract new development
1. Update the Zoning Ordinance to allow craft uses in appropriate locations,
On-going.
and land uses that provide jobs and
including multi -tenant incubator spaces.
services for residents, provided that
those uses are consistent with the City's
character.
2. Update the Municipal Code to adequately regulate home occupation uses
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3. Update the Zoning Ordinance to allow commercial recreation development
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at the northern gateway to the City.
Policy 14.3: Plan for a regional
1. Update the Zoning Ordinance to allow regional retail (including auto and
Implemented.
commercial center near Highway 101.
home furnishing) uses in appropriate locations.
Policy 14.4: Ensure that City
1. Review and Update the Zoning Ordinance to address any regulatory
On-going.
regulations and processes support
impediments to attracting target businesses, and to facilitate desired
economic development opportunities.
business expansions and reuse
Policy 15.1: Growth should be directed
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to areas where services can be provided
in a cost-effective manner.
Policy 15.2: Maintain an updated
1. The Planning Commission shall annually review the Capital Improvement
On-going with the last
Capital Improvements Program (CIP) that
Program for consistency with the General Plan and forward its findings to the
update completed in
forecasts needs at least five years into the
City Council
2012.
future and conforms to General Plan
policies and programs.
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2. Prepare and implement master storm drainage plans.
On-going with the Public
Works department.
Policy 15.3: Ensure that adequate
1. Coordinate with the Atascadero Municipal Water Company to provide for
On-going.
service capacity and facilities exist prior
adequate facilities and water supplies.
to approving new development.
2. Require all new projects and new development requiring domestic water to
On-going.
be served by the Atascadero Municipal Water Company unless a waiver is
granted by the Planning Commission through a Conditional Use Permit.
3. Coordinate with other local and regional public service providers to identify
On-going.
and ensure adequate service levels for all public services and facilities.
4. Update the municipal code to require new single-family residential
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development on lots within 200 -feet of an existing public sewer system to be
required to extend and connect to the public sewer when topographically
possible.
5. Continue to support regional planning for solid and hazardous waste
On-going.
disposal.
6. Continue to provide police and fire staffing and facilities as necessary to
On-going.
meet community needs.
7. Incorporate public safety measures in development project design.
On-going.
8. All residential projects of 100 or more dwelling units shall be required to
On-going and completed
prepare a Fiscal Impact Report prior to any discretionary approvals. The
as a part of the Dove
Fiscal Impact Report shall analyze all revenues, service costs and facilities
Creek and Woodlands
costs associated with a project. The City shall require the establishment of
Specific Plan.
Facilities Districts and / or Maintenance Districts to cover revenue short falls
on a project.
Policy 15.4: Extend services only when
1. Include in the CIP a prioritized list of projects, timing, cost estimates,
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the City has funding for additional
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improvements identified in the CIP.
responsible department, and funding sources.
Policy 15.5: Two tiers of public service
1. The Urban Services Line defines the area that will eventually be furnished
On-going.
will be provided within the City based on
with major public and quasi -public services. This area will be served by
the Urban Services Line (USL).
some or all of the essential urban services, including
a) Creekway & Horse Trails
b) Solid Waste Disposal
c) Cultural Facilities
d) Storm Drainage (based Master storm drainage plans for
selected sub -drainage basins)
e) Streets and sidewalks
f) Improvement Districts
g) Street Sweeping
h) County Library
i) Street Trees
j) Parks
k) Public Utilities
1) Emergency Services (Level of Service 1)
m) Water
n) Sewers
2. The Rural Services Area is the area outside of the USL and consists of the
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remainder of the City within the City boundaries. Services to be provided
are:
o) Creekway & Horse Trails
p) Rural Streets
q) Solid Waste Disposal
r) Improvement Districts
s) Public Utilities
t) Water
u) Emergency Services (Level of Service 2 & 3)
v) Fire risk management program with backyard burning
Sewering of areas with poor percolation and high rates of septic system failure
Policy 15.6: Ensure that new
1. Continue to condition approval of new development on collection of impact
On-going.
development pays the cost of providing
fees and/or construction of facilities, as appropriate, adequate to fund
and/or installing all capital facilities
facilities to serve new development.
needed to support it, including the
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infrastructure necessary to attract high-
tech and professional support
businesses.
Policy 15.7: Continue to support
1. Continue to require solid waste collection within the City.
On-going.
effective regional planning for solid and
hazardous waste disposal.
2. Maintain on going communication with solid waste disposal service
On-going.
providers.
Circulation
Policy 1.1: Plan, fund and implement
1. Maintain an updated Capital Improvement Plan and pursue construction
On-going.
circulation improvements necessary to
of the circulation system improvements of the Circulation Element.
comply with adopted City safety and level of
service standards, and the General Plan
Circulation Diagram.
2. Require dedications and new development to be consistent with the
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Circulation Diagram and the Circulation Facilities Diagram.
3. Enhance vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian access and travel within the
On-going and completed
Downtown.
with new bicycle lanes
along El Camino Real
and Lewis Avenue
4. Preserve options for future transportation facilities in advance of
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development by such means as identifying routes, reserving rights-of-
way, establishing setbacks to accommodate future road width, and
limiting access along arterials.
5. Design future roadway extensions and connections to allow travelers to
On-going. General Plan
choose reasonably direct paths to destinations.
Amendment needed to
address the Complete
Streets Act. Staff to
review.
6. Maintain an equitable funding and capital expenditure system for roadway
On-going.
improvement that includes requiring developers to provide for
construction of their fair -share portion of arterial, collector, and local
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streets at the time of development
Policy 1.2: Provide regional facilities to
1. Cooperate with Caltrans and SLOCOG to prepare a US 101 North
On-going.
minimize through -traffic intrusion on local
Corridor Study and the Atascadero Route 101/EI Camino Real Corridor
streets and to avoid barriers to local traffic.
Study.
2. Coordinate transportation planning efforts with local, regional, State and
On-going.
federal agencies, to maintain and upgrade State roadways, where
appropriate, including the elimination of existing substandard conditions
at freeway interchanges.
3. Provide sufficient capacity on arterial and collector streets to discourage
On-going.
through traffic on local roadways.
4. Restrict truck traffic by ordinance to designated routes identified in the
On-going.
Truck Route Diagram except for access to local destinations.
5. Trucks routes shall be clearly mark with a comprehensive signage
On-going.
program.
6. Establish a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
On-going.
Atascadero and Caltrans that identifies the City's responsibility for
collecting fees and funding improvements for US 101.
7. Update the City's Capital Facilities Fees consistent with the requirements
On-going.
of AB 1600 and include funding for Caltrans facilities.
Policy 1.3: Maintain LOS C or better as
1. Require new commercial development design to avoid diverting traffic
On-going.
the standard at all intersections and on all
through existing residential neighborhoods.
arterial and collector roads. Upon City
Council approval, accept LOS D where
residences are not directly impacted and
improvements to meet the City's standard
would be prohibitively costly or disruptive.
2. Require traffic studies and updating of the City traffic model for all
On-going.
projects involving amendments to the zoning map or General Plan land
use diagram or circulation element.
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3. Locate high traffic generating uses along arterial streets with a minimum
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number of driveways. Driveways and access points should be shared
whenever possible.
4. Encourage mixed-use development with residential and commercial
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densities high enough to increase the rider base for local and regional
transit systems.
Policy 1.4: Preserve the winding, tree-
1. Continue to allow flexible street design standards to allow roads to curve
On-going.
lined nature of the city street system in
around hillsides to preserve rural character and help limit vehicle speed.
hillside areas.
2. Develop a program and development standards for planting street trees
On-going.
and landscaping on arterial streets and at major intersections.
Policy 1.5: Maintain an adequate and
1. Require all development to provide sufficient and convenient parking
On-going.
well-designed supply of off-street parking,
areas with minimal conflict with street traffic.
particularly in commercial, industrial, and
higher- density residential areas.
2. Require shared parking via reciprocal easement in commercial and
On-going and completed
industrial areas whenever possible.
as necessary.
3. Require off-street parking areas to include landscaping, screening,
On-going.
lighting and shade trees to mitigate adverse visual impacts and provide
comfort for users.
4. Update and maintain the Parking Ordinance to reflect current parking
On-going.
trends and uses.
Policy 2.1: Provide for a comprehensive
1. Require all subdivisions and developments to provide bikeway and trail
On-going and completed
system of creekside trails, roadside
alignments and facilities consistent with the Bikeway and Trail Diagram
as a part of the City's
pathways, equestrian trails, multi -use trails
Error! Reference source not found. and any applicable Bicycle
adopted Bicycle Master
and bikeways to connect neighborhoods,
Transportation Plans.
Plan.
schools, commercial, and recreation areas,
in accordance with the Bikeway and Trail
Plan.
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2. The Bikeway and Trail system shall be comprised of Class I, Class ll,
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Class III and multi -use trails that are appropriate the location and
projected use as defined in Error! Reference source not found..
3. Adopt and maintain a Bicycle Transportation Plan that will provide
Adopted in 2012.
development standards and classifications for all trail corridors.
4. Road abandonment request shall be reviewed for potential trail locations.
On-going.
Where roads are not desirable but pedestrian access would provide a
public benefit a trail right-of-way shall be provided.
5. Access, protection, and expansion of the historic De Anza Trail is a high
On-going and active with
priority.
De Anza Trail Grant.
6. Local bikeway and trail projects shall be coordinated with regional
On-going.
projects whenever possible.
7. Develop a trail master plan for Atascadero Creek between Camelita Road
On-going.
and the Salinas River.
8. A pedestrian and bicycle connection between Atascadero and Templeton
On-going and active with
shall be coordinated with SLOCOG, San Luis Obispo County and
De Anza Trail Grant.
Caltrans.
9. Provide a system of pedestrian and equestrian trailhead access points to
On-going.
the Salinas River corridor that prevent motor vehicle access.
10. Require that all major subdivisions and lot line adjustments involving 20
On-going.
or more lots to provide a bikeway and trail plan.
11. Work with private property owners on the westside of town to establish
On-going.
formal trails and maintain access to existing trails.
12. Plan for a pedestrian and equestrian bridge across the Salinas River at
On-going.
Curbaril Avenue
Policy 2.2: Accommodate bicycles at
1. Encourage the use of bicycles by designing bicycle facilities and access
On-going as a part of the
major destinations including downtown, bus
points into all new development projects.
development review
stops, schools, and other public facilities.
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2. Require adequate and safe bicycle access and bicycle parking in
On-going as a part of the
conjunction with new development.
development review
process.
Policy 2.3: Promote walking as an
3. Develop pedestrian -friendly design standards that apply to all residential
On-going as a part of the
alternative to vehicle travel in retail district
and commercial projects and require construction of adequate sidewalks
development review
and multi -family areas.
and/or pedestrian trails in new development.
process.
4. In conjunction with the Safe -Routes to School Program, adopt and
On-going.
maintain a sidewalk system map identifying the locations of required
sidewalks. The system will consist of continuous routes that connect
higher density neighborhoods, schools, parks, shopping areas, and work
places.
5. Sidewalks shall not be required in single-family areas with lot sizes of 1/2
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acre and greater, but walkable shoulders and / or trails will be required.
6. Enhance the Downtown streetscape so that it is an enjoyable experience
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for pedestrians.
with Lewis Avenue
Bridge, EI Camino Real
Bridge and other
streetscape
improvements completed
as a part of the RDA
program.
Policy 3.1: Promote alternatives to
1. Seek funding for programs that promote transit, ridesharing, bicycling and
On-going.
single -occupancy vehicle travel, particularly
walking.
for commute trips.
2. Support efforts to improve shuttle service to downtown and major
On-going.
shopping and employment centers.
Policy 3.2: Encourage expansion of
1. Work with Central Coast Area Transit and SLORTA to encourage use of
On-going.
public transit as needed to meet the
local and regional public transit.
changing needs of the area for local and
regional access, including fixed route and
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demand response where appropriate.
2. Provide fixed routed transit with bus shelters along EI Camino Real.
On-going.
3. Support and encourage the use and expansion of Park & Ride facilities.
On-going.
Policy 3.3: Comply with the
1. Support programs to encourage employers to promote transit use, such
On-going.
Transportation Demand Management
as flexible work schedules.
program requirements of the San Luis
Obispo County Clean Air Plan to reduce
peak period trip generation.
Safety & Noise
Policy 1.1: Support response programs
1. Provide required training to ensure the readiness of response teams.
On-going.
that provide emergency and other services
to the public when a disaster occurs.
2. Follow statewide Standardized Emergency Management System
On-going.
procedures.
3. Reduce the time and effort required to obtain permits for emergency
On-going.
repair work, including coordinating with State and Federal agencies prior
to any event.
4. Maintain and upgrade critical facilities.
On-going.
Policy 1.2: Help prepare and organize
1. Support education in the schools that teaches children how to avoid
On-going.
residents to respond appropriately to
dangers and behave during an emergency.
disasters.
2. Support the efforts of many organizations — government, radio,
On-going.
newspapers and TV stations, utilities, emergency response providers, the
Office of Emergency Services, and our health community — that provide
outreach and education to the community.
3. Support the efforts and education of people with disabilities to respond
On-going.
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appropriately to emergencies.
4. Develop an emergency evacuation program for the neighborhoods in the
On-going.
west hills that are subject to high fire hazards.
5. Coordinate circulation element street designations and road improvement
On-going.
projects with evacuation routes.
Policy 1.3: Coordinate with County and
1. Establish a Point of Information (PIO) to meet with agency and media
On-going.
State agencies, news media, and others
representatives.
working to reduce the risks of disasters
through effective preparedness, response
and recovery.
Policy 1.4: Expand and update the
1. Maintain an updated City GIS hazard map with information on fire hazard
On-going.
database of safety related information,
areas, native plant fuel loads, flood zones, un -reinforced masonry
including Geographic Information System
buildings, underground storage tanks, landslide areas, earthquake faults,
(GIS) data, and convey that information to
pipelines, high voltage electrical transmission lines, railroads, state
the public and decision makers.
highways, underground storage tanks, and evacuation routes.
2. Seek from other government, academic and private organizations new
On-going.
data that can be used for emergency preparedness and response.
3. Share hazard information with nearby jurisdictions, private and public
On-going.
organizations, and the general public.
Policy 1.5: Perform assessments aimed
1. Assist with public and private rebuilding efforts, provision of housing for
On-going.
at reducing or eliminating long-term risks to
displaced residents, and resumption of service, business and government
improve the efficiency and decrease the cost
functions.
of disaster response and recovery.
2. Provide assistance to agencies and organizations involved in disaster
On-going.
recovery.
3. Identify agencies needed to participate in assessing damage, providing
On-going.
citizens with care and shelter, and repairing critical infrastructure.
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4. Ensure duplicate storage of essential City records.
On-going.
Policy 2.1: Enforce federal regulations
1. Augment existing GIS and other data regarding low-lying areas with
On-going.
regarding placement of structures in
information obtained during storms.
floodplains, and maintain appropriate
standards for development in flood -prone
and poorly drained areas (refer to Figure II -
8).
2. Develop a prioritized list of proposed capital improvement projects for
On-going.
low-lying, flood -prone areas, and seek funding for those projects.
3. Perform flood -related preventive maintenance and repair, and ensure that
On-going.
all flood -related work in riparian areas minimizes impacts to biological
resources.
Policy 2.3: Prepare the City to respond
1. Train City personnel to a level appropriate to their positions and
On-going.
to flood emergencies.
responsibilities to respond to flood emergencies.
2. Require new subdivisions to construct a system of all weather emergency
On-going.
access connections consistent with the City's Emergency Evacuation
Plan.
3. Identify and map appropriate evacuation routes for neighborhoods along
On-going.
the Salinas River.
Policy 2.4: Minimize the risk of dam
1. Work with State and Federal agencies to assist with inspection and
On-going.
failure.
maintenance of the Salinas and Atascadero Lake Dams.
2. Maintain a dam failure evacuation plan to guide public officials that
On-going.
includes use of the emergency alert system to notify the public.
Policy 3.1: Carefully site and configure
1. Encourage the clustering of lots and buildings in higher fire hazard areas
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new development in higher fire risk areas
to reduce the need for multiple response teams during fires.
2. Require Fire Department and Atascadero Mutual Water Company review
On-going.
of subdivision design to ensure adequate fire flows and access for
emergency vehicles, and compliance of structures with Fire and Building
Codes.
3. Require fire resistant material in building construction in fire hazard areas.
On-going.
4. Require defensible space around all structures, especially in higher fire
On-going.
hazard areas.
Policy 3.2: Plan for adequate facilities,
1. Update the Fire Department Master Plan every five years.
On-going.
equipment, and personnel to meet fire
fighting demands.
2. Continue to plan for future facility, equipment, communication system,
On-going.
and personnel requirements.
3. Coordinate with the County to obtain information generated during the
On-going.
update of the Salinas River Area Plan relevant to improving fire
suppression capabilities.
Policy 3.3:. Sustain the ability of the Fire
1. Prepare, adopt, and maintain standards of coverage for the Fire
On-going.
Department to respond to emergencies.
Department specific to the geography of Atascadero.
2. Maintain mutual aid agreements with other fire and emergency service
On-going.
agencies in rural areas of the community
3. Train Fire Department personnel in wildfire risk assessment.
On-going.
4. Maintain a fire -related GIS database to assist decision -makers with
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CDF/County Fire Department fire hazard severity maps become
development proposal
available.
based on the
construction or
entitlement type.
5. Develop GIS based fuel load mapping in conjunction with the native tree
Implemented.
mapping program.
6. Provide ongoing fire prevention public education programs.
On-going.
7. Develop and codify uniform standards for maximum slope of streets,
Implemented and
driveways, and fire access roads for all new development.
codified in both the
subdivision and zoning
ordinance.
8. Continue to cooperate with the Atascadero Mutual Water Company to
On-going.
improve and expand fire flows and hydrant locations.
Policy 3.4: Adopt programs to reduce
1. Develop regulations that balance the need for defensible area around
On-going.
the impacts of fires.
homes with the preservation of Native Trees and habitats.
2. Inform homeowners of fire dangers, appropriate responses to fire, and
On-going.
ways to prevent loss.
3. Continue to promote the efforts of the Fire Safe Council.
On-going.
4. Train fire fighters to educate property owners and the public.
On-going.
5. Require Fire Department review of development plans to assure
Implemented. Fire
adequacy of access for equipment, water supplies, construction
Department reviews
standards, and vegetation clearance.
development plans to
ensure fire safety
standards are met.
6. Ensure that sufficient water supplies are available for protection of
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structures and encourage built-in fire protection systems such as
sprinklers.
7. Require the installation of residential fire sprinklers on new construction in
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all areas with a fire response time of 8 -minutes or greater.
Building Codes now
require fire sprinklers in
new construction for all
residential and non-
residential applications.
8. Amend to Municipal code to require the installation of fire sprinkler
Implemented. California
systems of all commercial and industrial buildings regardless of size.
Building Codes now
require fire sprinklers in
new construction for all
residential and non-
residential applications.
9. Support the Memorandum of Understanding between the Atascadero City
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Fire Department and the Air Pollution Control District that allows burning
within the Urban Reserve Line of Atascadero where a fire hazard is
present and the vegetation cannot be abated by any other means or other
alternatives.
Policy 4.1: Ensure that developments,
1. Disseminate information to the public to improve awareness of geologic
On-going.
structures, and public facilities adequately
hazards and seismic safety.
address geologic and seismic hazards.
2. Continually update information about faults and geologic hazards
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(including GIS data and geologic and fault mapping), and encourage the
California Division of Mines and Geology to provide new and updated
geologic hazard data for inclusion in the database.
3. Conduct studies to assess seismic activity within the Nacimiento fault
zone in the southwestern part of the City and SOI prior to approving
construction of new structures in the mapped fault traces.
4. When projects are proposed in geologically hazardous areas, require
On-going.
development applicants to submit reports, technical documents, and
plans reviewed by a State -licensed independent geologist or geotechnical
engineer, and that include that expert's opinion as to whether documents
were prepared in accordance with standard practices, applicable codes,
and regulations pertaining to geologic hazards.
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Policy 4.2: Ensure that structures are
1. Enforce UBC provisions pertaining to grading and construction relative to
As a part of the building
designed and located to withstand strong
seismic hazards.
permit process, the City
groundshaking, liquefaction, and seismic
enforces all aspects of
settlement.
the California Building
Code, as adopted by the
City.
2. Update the UBC as necessary to promote seismic safety in structural
On-going.
designs.
3. Enforce UBC requirements for addressing liquefaction potential in the
On-going.
design of structures.
4. Require geotechnical studies for development in areas with moderate to
On-going.
high liquefaction potential that include analysis of seismic settlement
potential and specify appropriate mitigation.
Policy 4.3: Avoid development in areas
1. Continue to require slope stability assessments by appropriate registered
On-going.
at risk for slope failure when possible, and
professionals for developments in areas of known slope instability,
ensure that hillside developments employ
landslides, or slopes steeper than 10 percent.
appropriate design and construction
techniques.
2. Require slope stability studies for subdivisions prior to delineating lot lines
On-going based on slope
and building envelopes.
selection of sites.
3. Prohibit new development in areas of high risk landslide activity, unless
On-going.
plans demonstrate prior to development that the hazard can be reduced
to a less than significant level.
4. Prohibit expansion of existing structures or developments in areas of high
On-going.
risk landslide activity, except when it will reduce the potential for loss of
life and property.
5. Require development proposals to mitigate landslide and slope stability
On-going.
impacts on neighboring property, structures, and infrastructure.
6. Enforce UBC provisions and other applicable ordinances regulating
On-going.
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development on sloping ground.
Policy 4.4:. Improve the ability of City
1. Train City personnel to a level appropriate to their position and
On-going.
personnel to respond to seismic
responsibilities to adequately and safely respond to seismic emergencies.
emergencies.
Policy 5.1: Reduce the potential for
1. Require businesses that use, store, or transport hazardous materials to
On-going.
exposure to humans and the environment
ensure that adequate measures are taken to protect public health and
from hazardous substances.
safety
2. Work with Caltrans to require all transport of hazardous materials to
On-going.
follow approved routes.
3. Work with Union Pacific to ensure adequate precaution and
On-going.
preparedness regarding rail transport of hazardous materials.
4. Coordinate with AMWC to protect well fields from hazardous materials.
On-going.
Policy 5.2: Reduce the potential for
1. Ensure that emergency first responders and dispatch operators know to
On-going.
pesticide exposure to humans and the
contact the County Agricultural Commissioner's Office for technical
environment.
assistance in the event of a pesticide -related emergency.
2. Work with pesticide applicators (including commercial users and
On-going.
homeowners) to ensure necessary measures are taken to protect public
health and safety.
3. Provide information and technical guidance to encourage implementation
On-going.
of Integrated Pest Management strategies.
Policy 5.3: Minimize potential hazards
1. Work with pipeline owners and operators and appropriate County and
On-going.
and spills from oil and gas pipelines and
State agencies to develop adequate prevention and cleanup strategies.
underground storage tanks.
2. Work with property owners, AMWC and County Environmental Health to
On-going.
abate Leaking underground storage tanks and monitor existing tanks for
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leakage.
Policy 5.4: Support County efforts to
1. Coordinate with County and PG&E to review and update information
On-going.
maintain a high level of radiation emergency
about emergency preparedness and evacuations.
preparedness and ensure that the public
receives necessary information about the
Diablo Canyon Power Plant.
Policy 5.5: Address unreinforced
1. Continue to require reinforcement necessary to meet adopted structural
On-going.
masonry buildings consistent with State
standards of buildings identified pursuant to State law.
Law.
2. Work with property owners and the redevelopment agency to develop
With the dissolution of
programs to reinforce and preserve historic masonry structures within the
the RDA, the City
downtown district.
continues to work with
building owners to
reinforce UMB's in the
City on a case by case
basis.
3. Utilize GIS to map the location of all unreinforced masonry buildings in
Implemented. The
the City.
Building Division
maintains and updates
this list as buildings are
removed or reinforced.
Noise
Policy 1. The noise standards in this chapter represent maximum acceptable noise levels. New development
On-going.
should minimize noise exposure and noise generation. The City shall maintain a Noise Ordinance that implements the
requirements of the Noise Element.
Policy 2. New development of noise -sensitive land uses shall not be permitted in areas exposed to existing or
On-going.
projected future levels of noise from transportation noise sources which exceed 60 dBn or CNEL (70 Ld,/CNEL for
playgrounds and neighborhood parks) unless the project design includes effective mitigation measures to reduce noise
in outdoor activity areas and interior spaces to or below the levels specified for the given land use in Error! Reference
source not found..
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Policy 3. Noise created by new transportation noise sources, including roadway improvement projects, shall be
On-going.
mitigated so as not to exceed the levels specified in Error! Reference source not found. within the outdoor activity areas
and interior spaces of existing noise sensitive land uses.
Policy 4. New development of noise -sensitive land uses shall not be permitted where the noise level due to
On-going and reviewed
existing stationary noise sources will exceed the noise level standards of Error! Reference source not found. unless
based on noise sensitive
effective noise mitigation measures have been incorporated into the design of the development to reduce noise
land uses.
exposure to or below the levels specified in Error! Reference source not found..
Policy 5. Noise created by new proposed stationary noise sources or existing stationary noise sources which
On-going.
undergo modifications that may increase noise levels shall be mitigated so as not to exceed the noise level standards
of Error! Reference source not found. on lands designated for noise -sensitive uses. This policy does not apply to noise
levels associated with agricultural operations.
Policy 6. The City shall consider implementing mitigation measures where existing noise levels produce
On-going.
significant noise impacts to noise -sensitive land uses or where new development may result in cumulative increases of
noise upon noise -sensitive land uses.
1. The City shall review new public and private development proposals to
On-going.
determine conformance with the policies of this Noise Element.
2. Allow noise barriers and modifications to buildings containing noise-
On-going.
sensitive uses only when site planning alone cannot adequately
accomplish noise reduction.
3. Require all noise barriers and sound attenuation walls to be constructed
On-going.
of architecturally attractive materials and buffered with landscaping.
4. Amend the zoning ordinance to require masonry sound attenuation
On-going.
barriers between commercial and residential districts.
5. When mitigation must be applied to satisfy the policies in Chapter 3.3, the
On-going
following priorities for mitigation shall be observed, where feasible:
First: Setbacks/open space separation
Second: Site layout/orientation/shielding of noise -sensitive uses with
non -noise -sensitive uses
Third: Construction of earthen berms
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Fourth: Structural measures: acoustical treatment of buildings and noise
barriers constructed of concrete, wood, or materials other than earth
6. Where the development of a project subject to discretionary approval may
On-going based on the
result in land uses being exposed to existing or projected future noise
type of use proposed.
levels exceeding the levels specified by the policies, the City shall require
an acoustical analysis at the time the application is accepted for
processing. For development not subject to discretionary approval and/or
environmental review, the requirements for an acoustical analysis shall
be implemented prior to the issuance of a building permit. The
requirements for the content of an acoustical analysis are given in the
following section.
7. The City shall develop and employ procedures to ensure that noise
On-going.
mitigation measures required pursuant to an acoustical analysis are
implemented in the development review and building permit processes.
8. The City shall develop and employ procedures to monitor compliance
On-going.
with the policies of the Noise Element after completion of projects
requiring noise mitigation.
9. The City shall enforce the State Noise Insulation Standards (California
On-going.
Code of Regulations, Title 24) and Chapter 35 of the Uniform Building
Code (UBC).
10. The City shall request the California Highway Patrol, the County Sheriff,
On-going.
and local police departments to actively enforce the California Vehicle
Code sections relating to adequate vehicle mufflers.
11. The City shall purchase new equipment and vehicles only if they comply
On-going.
with noise level performance standards based upon the best available
noise reduction technology. Alternatives to the use of existing noisy
equipment, such as leaf blowers, shall be pursued.
12. The City shall periodically review and update the Noise Element to
On-going.
ensure that noise exposure information and specific policies are
consistent with changing conditions within the City and with noise control
regulations or policies enacted after the adoption of this element.
13. The City shall make the Acoustical Design Manual available to the public
On-going.
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so that the public can incorporate noise reduction measures into private
projects consistent with the goals and policies of this Noise Element.
14. The City shall consider one or more of the following mitigation measures
On-going.
where existing noise levels significantly impact existing noise -sensitive
land uses or where cumulative increase in noise levels resulting from new
development significantly impact noise -sensitive land uses:
a) Rerouting traffic onto streets that have low traffic volume onto
streets that do not adjoin noise -sensitive land uses.
b) Rerouting trucks onto streets that do not adjoin noise -sensitive
land uses.
c) Construction of noise barriers.
d) Lowering speed limits
e) Acoustical treatment of buildings
f) Programs to pay for noise mitigation such as low cost loans to
owners of noise -impacted property or establishment by developer
fees.
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Section 3 — 2013 Housing Element Progress Report
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
City of Atascadero
2007 - 2014
Table A
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction
Very Low-, Low-, and Mixed -Income Multifamily Projects
(11) Total Extremely Low -Income Units*
* Note: These fields are voluntary
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Housing with Financial Assistance
Housing without
Housing Development Information
andfor
Financial Assistance
Deed Restrictions
or Deed Restrictions
1
2
3
4
5
5a
6
7
8
Affordabilityb Household Incomes
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Assistance
Deed
Net, the number
Project Identifier
Tenure
Total Units
Programs
9 ams
Restricted
determined robe affordable
termi ed ble without
(may be APN No.,
Unit
Est. #Infill
for Each
Units
and
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project name or
Category
R=Renter
Very Low-
Low-
Moderate-
Above
per
Project
Units*
Development
attach an explanation hox the
address
O=Owner
Income
Income
Income
Moderate-
See
junsdiction determined the units were
Income
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affordable. Refer tomtructlons.
Dove Creek Single
18 moderate units Sold or sales
Family Units Portion
SF
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0
0
18
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Dove Creek 2-4 Units
30 -year deed
restricted per
12 moderate units Sold or sales
Portion
P
2-4
O
2
0
10
0
12
affordable
price deemed affordable using
housing policy
County housing formula
Dove Creek Multi-
30 -year deed
restricted per
6 moderate units Sold or sales
FamilyPortion
5+
O
4
0
6
0
10
affordable
price deemed affordable using
housing policy
County housing formula
30 -year deed
Las Lomas
5+
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2
3
5
30
40
restricted per
Apartments
affordable
housing policy
Vista Dorada (Las
Lomas/Woodridge
SF
O
0
0
0
33
33
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Grove
Oak Grove Phase II /
OakPhase
SF
O
3
9
0
0
12
USDA Loans
income
verification for
People's Self -Help Housing
People'sp
self-help
le
project
restricted per
8 moderate units Sold or sales
West Front Village
SF
O
0
0
9
0
9
price deemed affordable using
affordable
County housing formula
4 moderate units Sold or sales
Villas at Montecito
SF
O
0
0
4
0
4
price deemed affordable using
County housing formula
30 -year deed
17 moderate units Sold or sales
Oak Haven Village
SF
O
0
0
17
0
17
restricted per
price deemed affordable using
affordable
County housing formula.
housing policy
(9) Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3 0-
,1
1
(10)
(10) Total by income Table AIA3 ► ► 11 12
69
63
(11) Total Extremely Low -Income Units*
* Note: These fields are voluntary
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
City of Atascadero
2007 - 2014
Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant
to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)
Please note: Units may only be credited to the table below when a jurisdiction has included a program it its housing element to rehabilitate, preserve or acquire units
to accommodate a portion of its RHNA which meet the specific criteria as outlined in GC Section 65583,1(c)(1)
` Note: This field is voluntary
Table A3
Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate -Income Units
(not including those units reported on Table A)
Affordability by Household Incomes
Activity Type
(4) The Description should adequately document haw each unit complies with
Extremely
7.
1.
Low_Very
Low-
Low-
TOTAL
subsection (c )(7) of Government Code Section 65583.1
Number of
Income"
Income
Income
UNITS
Second Unit
(1) Rehabilitation Activity
0
0
0
0
(2) Preservation of Units At -Risk
0
0
0
0
No. of Units Permitted for
People's Self -Help Housing utilized grant money to convert and office and a partial common
(3) Acquisition of Units
0
1
0
1
room into a new one (1) bedroom deed restricted very -low income rental unit in Its exisiting
0
0
0
No. of Units Permitted for
complex
(5) Total Units by Income
0
1
0
1
Above Moderate
` Note: This field is voluntary
Table A3
Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate -Income Units
(not including those units reported on Table A)
Note: This field is voluntary
7.
1.
2.
3. 5+
4.
5.
6.
Number of
Single Family
2 -4 Units
Units
Second Unit
Mobile Homes
Total
infill units`
No. of Units Permitted for
Moderate
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
No. of Units Permitted for
Above Moderate
10
0
0
4
1
15
0
Note: This field is voluntary
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(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
City of Atascadero
2007 - 2014
Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
Enter Calendar Year starting with the first year of
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
the RHNA allocation period. See Example.
Total Units
Total
RHNA
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
Year
to Date
(all years)
Remaining RHNA
by Income Level
Income Level
Allocation by
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
B
Income Level
Deed
2
4
0
2
0
8
12
28
Very Low
Restricted
106
78
Non -deed
0
0
0
0
0
restricted
Deed
Restricted
0
0
0
0
0
12
12
24
Low
74
40
Non -deed
9 0 0 0 1
10
restricted
Deed
0
0
0
0
0
3
6
9
Moderate
Restricted
88
-58
Non -deed
2
4
3
1
1648
63
137
restricted
Above Moderate
194
121
14
5
10
12
32
78
272
0
Total RHNA by COG.
462
Enter allocation number134
22
813
29
103
171
480
Total Units ► ► 1..60
Remaining Need for RHNA Period ► ► 0 -
Note:
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals.
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2007 - 2014
Table C
Program Implementation Status
Program Description
Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.
(By Housing Element Program Names)
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Name of Program
Objective
Timeframe
Status of Program Implementation
in H.E.
The City amended the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance,
that provided adequate sites for 505 very low and low-income units
1.1.1 Un-accomodated need from
Adequate sites for 2001-
at a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre "by right' (without a
previous RHNA (2001-2006)
2te RHNA
Completed
Conditional Use Permit or other discretionary action) on certain
sites or in certain zones. At least half (50 percent) of these sites
were zoned for residential uses only as a part of the housing
element adoption.
146 low and very low income
City Council amended the zoning code and general plan for
1.1.2 Provide adequate sites
units units per acre for
Completed
adequate sites as a part of the City's Housing Element adoption
2007-220114 RHNA
1.1.3 Street and Infrastructure
N/A
On-going
On-going on a per project basis.
Improvement Projects
1.1.4 Specific Plans for residential
N/A
On-going
Only one project (Eagle Ranch) meets this criteria at this time.
projects of 100 or more units
Applicants are completing a Specific Plan -
lan.1.1.5
1 .1.5Continue to Allow Manufactured
Provide 20 Units
On-going
Since 2007, 11 manufactured units have been issued
Housing and Group Housing
1.1.6 Support the extension and
The City will be working with the developers of the Eagle Ranch
expansion of sewer service for the
100 affordable units
On-going
Specific Plan to identify location and the size of expansion
Eagle Ranch
necessary to accommodate growth in that area
Staff will continue to work with developers of the Colony Square
1.1.7 Downtown Housing
20 units
On-going
project for redesign of the residential units. This compoent remains
as a part of the development. Additional development interest in
downtown housing remains.
1.1.8 PD Overlays / PD 25
75 Units
On-going
Staff will continue to encourage use of PDs for high quality design.
1.1.9 Rural Residential Zone
N/A
2014
Staff has yet to begin work on this ordinance. This may need to
carry over into the next housing element cycle.
1.1.10 Adopt an affordable housing
density bonus ordinance that
25 units
Completed
Completed in 2013
establishes procedures for obtaining
and monitoring density bonuses
1.1.11 Update feasibility analysis of
TJT7_s_ta_ffT_as_r_e7awed work from consultant. Based on market
inclusionary housing policy to reflect
N/A
2012
trends and the uptick on older projects, the affordable housing
current market conditions
policy in place is working. Additional work may be directed by the
City Council.
1.1.12 Adopt an inclusionary housing
At this time, Staff feels the inclusionary policy provides the flexibility
ordinance
70 units
2013
necessary to provide affordable units. Council may direct staff to
continue to explore adoption of an inclusionary housing policy.
1.1.13 Updating 2nd Unit Ordinance
40 units
On-going
2nd Unit ordinance will need to be reviewed as a part of the 2014
housing element.
1.1.14 Maintain Condo Conversion
N/A
On-going
Staff has no intentions on modifying this ordinance at this time.
Ordinance
1.1.15 Adopt vertical mixed-use
N/A
Completed
Completed in 2013
ordinance
1.1.16 Continue to work with non-
50 units
On-going
Staff is working these organizations providing support where
profits
necessary.
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2007 - 2014
Table C
Program Implementation Status
Program Description
Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.
(By Housing Element Program Names)
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Name of Program
Objective
Timeframe
Status of Program Implementation
in H.E.
1.1.17 Work with developers to help
50
Staff provides necessary assistance in completing applications for
obtain loans
units
on-going
funds
1.1.18 Continue contract for Section 8
N/A
The City continues its contract with the San Luis Obispo Housing
housing participation
on-going
g 9
Agency.
1.1.19 Amend the zoning ordinance to
establish minimum density for medium
N/A
Completed
Completed in 2013.
and high density uses
1.11.20 Two story height limit wavier in
N/A
2012
Staff has yet to commence this ordinance. This will be reviewed and
RMF Zone with CUP
carry over into next housing element cycle.
2. 1.1 investigate ways to meet its
While this is on-going, the City has lost its primary funding tool
housing needs through rehabilitation
30 units
on-going
when the RDA was dissolved. The City will continue to find ways to
and preservation of existing units
rehabilitate structures.
2.1.2 Participate in federal grant
25
The City will continue to participate in obtaining these funds and will
programs
units
on-going
seek how to gain additional grants with the loss of the RDA.
2.1.3 Maintain sliding scale ordinance
N/A
on-going
The City will continue to maintain its sliding scale of density for
sloped lots.
The City's RDA was dissolved in 2/1/2012 because of state
2.1.4 Allocate funds in the RDA housing
40 units
suspended
legislation. The continuation of this program will be evaluated based
set aside for rehabilitation
on the outcome of what the State wants to do with the City's existing
RDA housing fund.
City Staff continues to monitor the status of affordable housing
2.1.5 Monitor Subsidies/affordability
N/A
on-going
rental units and for sale units in partnership with the SLO County
Housing Authority
2.2.1 Continue to implement Historic Site
N/A
The City will continue to maintain this overlay district to preserve
overlay district
on-going
g g
and protect historic colony homes.
2.2.2 Maintain GIS mapping of historic
N/A
The City continues to maintain GIS data in regards to historic
building and sites
on-going
g g
buildings and sites.
3.1.1 Promote environmentally
N/A
City staff continues to work with developers and homeowners to
sustainable building practices
on-going
help site and development to avoid environmental impacts.
In partnership with PG&E and San Luis Obispo Green Build, there
3.1.2 Energy Conservation Outreach
N/A
on-going
are various brochures available to homeowners that detail energy
conservation.
TheCity's building department continues to enforce Title 24
3.1.3 Title 24 compliance
N/A
on-going
requirements upon review of building plans that require energy
reports.
3.1.4 AB 811 implementation
N/A
suspended
This program has been suspended due to pending litigation
because fannie and freddie mac would not issue loans.
4. 1.1 Temporary use of churches as
N/A
The City continues to encourage local churches to provide
homeless shelters
on-going
g g
temporary shelters for the homeless population.
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City of Atascadero
2007 - 2014
Table C
Program Implementation Status
Program Description
Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.
(By Housing Element Program Names)
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Name of Program
Objective
Timeframe
Status of Program Implementation
in H.E.
4.1.2 Local Motel Vouchers
N/A
on-going
The City will continue to work with local non -profits and obtain
CDBG grant funding for this program
The City continues to support proper permitting of group housing in
4.1.3 Residential Care facilities
N/A
on-going
accordance with state law. The City will completed changes to the
RMF zoning that clarifies that both small and larger residential care
facilities are permitted by right.
4.1.4 SB 2 Compliance
n/a
Completed
Completed in 2013.
4.2.1 ADA Compliance with California
N/A
City Staff continues to comply with ADA standards for new and
Building Code
on-going
g g
change of occupancy building projects.
4.2.2 Reasonable Accommodations -
N/A
Completed
Completed in 2013.
Fair Housing Act
4.3.1 First time buyers program for
This program has been suspended due to the dissolution of the
Low -Income households
5 units
suspended
RDA. Staff will seek any grant funding available to continue this
program.
This program has been suspended due to the dissolution of the
4.3.2 Leverage Redevelopment Funds
40 units
suspended
RDA. This program may be continued once direction is given by the
State on the future of the City's Housing set aside fund.
This program has been suspended due to the dissolution of the
4.3.3 Housing Rehabilitation Funds
75 units
suspended
RDA. This program may be continued once direction is given by the
State on the future of the City's Housing set aside fund.
4.3.4 Affordable Housing Participation
The City will continue to utilize the checklist to evaluate affordable
Checklist
N/A
on-going
housing projects for any potential future funding that may become
available.
4.3.5 2nd Floor Downtown Residential
10
The City created 2 units through this program. At this time the
Units
units
suspended
program has been suspended due to the dissolution of the RDA.
4.3.4 Work with non -profits to identify
RDA funds are no longer available. City Staff will work with non -
funding sources for very-low/extremely
5 units
on-going
profits for any grant funding opportunities.
low income groups
5.1.1 Understanding economic and
N/A
City Staff attend economic roundtables and other events as
employment impacts on housing
on- going
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continuing education of these impacts.
5.1.2 Constraints on financing for multi-
City Staff continues to work with developers, key stakeholders, and
-family development
N/A
on-going
property owners on overcoming constraints in project design to help
facilitate financing.
5.2.1 Development Standards and
N/A
on- oin
As City staff identifies issues with the municipal code and advance
Construction methods
g g
construction methods, the City will amend the code as necessary.
5.2.2 Track affordable housing projects
N/A
on-going
The City tracks all housing projects and provides status updates to
both the Council and Planning Commission.
Consolidating all actions relating
N/A
on-going
Staff continues this practice for ease of tracking.
to a specific project
to a
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Reporting Period
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
City of Atascadero
2007 - 2014
Table C
Program Implementation Status
Program Description
Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.
(By Housing Element Program Names)
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Name of Program
Objective
Timeframe
Status of Program Implementation
in H.E.
6.1.2 Minor modifications through
Staff utilized the DRC to make determinations that may necessitate
adjustment procedure and substantial
N/A
Completed
further entitlement such as a CUP.
changes through a CUP.
The City created the Design Review Committee in 2010 to help with
6.1.3 Process Streamlining
N/A
on-going
project streamlining and review. The DRC has been helpful in
working out issues that normally would have been dealt by Planning
Commission or simply at a staff level.
6.1.4 Maintain pre -approved stock
N/A
on-going
Stock plans are available for larger projects.
development plans
6.1.5 Pre -Application and technical
Staff provides pre -application and technical assistance to all
assistance for affordable housing
N/A
on-going
projects when requested.
projects
6.1.6 Incentives for developers for
The City's process streamlining is already expediting projects.
units that are affordable to lower
N/A
on-going
Developers can defer development impact fees until final
income households
occupancy.
6.1.7 Single Room Occupancy policies
N/A
Completed
Completed in 2013.
6.1.8 Review impact fees
N/A
2012
City Staff solicited a proposal for completion of this.
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General Comments:
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
City of Atascadero
2007 - 2014
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report — Fire Department
2014 Fire Season
RECOMMENDATION:
Council receive and file this report.
DISCUSSION:
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This staff report is an update for the City Council on what the Fire Department does to
prepare for the upcoming fire season.
Every year in the western United States, a potential for a catastrophic wildfire exists.
Weather, topography, fuel and an ignition factor are the ingredients for wildfire. The
ingredients are very predictable with the exception of the ignition factors. The Central
Coast seldom experiences lightning, a common cause of fire in the Rockies Mountains
and Sierras Nevada's. The most common cause along the Central Coast is humans,
one of the most unpredictable factors. Regardless of severe weather or extremes
related to fuels or topography, take away an ignition source and vegetation fires will
NOT start. The bottom line; humans have the greatest influence on when and if
wildfires start.
Weather and the long-term trends significantly influence fire ground conditions. Very
wet years, specifically wet springs, pose a unique set of challenges. Wet springs cause
the largest & densest grass crop (1 hour fuels). A late grass crop often continues to
grow into mid -summer. The public is often frustrated because the grass may require 2-
4 cuttings prior to dying.
Drought years also pose unique challenges, with multi-year droughts being the most
dangerous. A single year drought significantly reduces the grass crop but stresses the
brush. Stressed brush caused by low fuel moistures becomes critical or more
flammable much earlier in the summer. Low brush fuel moistures will cause fire
behavior to be explosive resulting in flame lengths between 50 and 100 foot plus.
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Multi-year droughts result in brush (10 to 100 hour fuels) die off. Dead brush dotting the
hillsides poses significant fire hazard for many years. The central coast experienced a
significant increase in fire behavior following the snowstorm of 1989 due to the downed
brush and trees. This type of fire threat can linger in the hills for years. Larger fuel,
(500 to 10,000 hour fuels) such as timber becomes critical or more flammable as
multiyear droughts persist. The largest timber takes 2-5 years to become critical. As a
drought persists and all fuels become critical mega campaign fires become the norm
(the 2013 Rim Fire in Yosemite is a good example of a mega campaign fire in brush and
timber).
Every year the Fire Department prepares itself and the public to the best of its' ability
and to the extent resources allow. Below is a list of activities staff is conducting:
1. Weed Abatement: the first line of defense in wildland fire protection. The City
has a robust weed abatement program.
a. Initial inspection of properties is conducted in April.
b. Notices are mailed to all properties in need of weed abatement.
c. The City mows those properties not in compliance by the deadline.
d. Cost of the City bringing property into compliance is added to tax bill.
2. Chipping: to date we have chipped around 2500 tons of vegetation or 5 million
pounds during the last 8 years
a. 2583 chipping notification mailers where sent 2/11/14 to west -side
residence
b. Public Outreach and Education: Fire Staff has made numerous home site
inspections and educated home owners regarding fire safety and wildfire
preparedness during the last three years
c. Fire & Public Works combined their efforts at maintaining road clearances
and chipping vegetation that encroaches into the road right of way every
spring
3. Last year the Fire Department approached Cal Poly chapter President of the
Society of American Fire Ecologists (S.A.F.E.) about a possible senior project or
internship for public education and outreach. This is set to begin Fall 2014 &
Winter 2015.
4. Fuel Modification: Stadium Park Fuel Treatment, Pine Mountain fuel breaks, the
Vierra & Castle Rock fuel breaks (SLO Fire Safe Council Funded) & the Fire
Department partnered with San Luis Obispo County Fire to install a County fire
break from Hwy 41 to Santa Cruz Rd. west of the City limits.
5. Community Wildfire Protection Plan: Completed Fall 2013, adopted by San Luis
Obispo County Fire and San Luis Obispo Fire Safe Council. This document
assesses wildfire threats, and City of Atascadero wildfire preparedness,
capabilities, prevention and planning. The Plan sets out strategies to slow and
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reduce the effects of wildland fires, along with tactics to remove and reduce fuel
within the City limits. The City of Atascadero is one of a few communities in the
area that have completed their Wildfire Protection Plan and its plan will be
incorporated into the larger Countywide plan.
6. West -side Evacuation Plan: Created by Captain Way in 2010, printed and
distributed to all west -side residents in 2011. This document pre -identifies
evacuation routes for west -side residents. An education outreach program was
part of implementation of this Plan in 2011.
7. Adopted the most current Fire Code and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Code.
This Code sets out specific building materials/requirements in high or very high
fire severity zones.
8. Wildfire preplan maps: In 2012 staff began developing wildfire preplans with
detailed and ground-truthed maps. Draft maps/plans are under review currently
& expected to be used in April's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Drill.
These maps allow fire personnel to pre -plan how to fight a fire in each area of the
City. They can be distributed to incoming fire resources in the event of a major
fire.
9. Emergency Plan: The City has an outstanding Emergency Plan and wildfire
annex.
10. EOC Drill: Scheduled for April 11, 2014, will include Department Heads, Mid -
managers, City Council & San Luis Obispo County Type 3 Incident Management
Team (SLO IMT).
11. Field Staff: Fire & Police are well trained and prepared. The two departments
train regularly and have joint command meetings/training sessions 2-3 times a
year.
12. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan: Staff is working with a consultant to update the
LHMP which is due to be completed by summer. This document assesses
potential hazards within a community and contains plans on how to mitigate
specific hazards.
13.Atascadero has had 82 vegetation fires totaling 7 acres over five years. Lack of
fire spread was due to weed abatement & chipping. A fast and effective fire
response kept the fire to a minimum.
14. Community Wildland Fire Safety Forum: As part of the 2013/14 Fuel
Management Plan, staff identified the need for outreach to the community for
wildland fire safety Fire staff will be hosting two community forums on
Wednesday April 9t and May 7th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Pavilion. The focus
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will be the "Ready, Set, Go" wildfire prevention program, defensible space & fire
during drought years.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Council may direct staff to perform additional wildfire public education.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Atascadero Community Wildfire Prevention Plan (CWPP)
2. 2013/14 Fuel Management Plan
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Atascadero Community Wildfire Prevention Plan (CWPP)
Section III
Planning Area 9 (City of Atascadero)
Planning Area 9 encompasses the City of Atascadero and is located in the interior valley of San
Luis Obispo County. Atascadero is designated as a Priority Community with the City of
Atascadero Fire Department being the Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction (FAHJ) within the
planning area. The City of Atascadero Fire Department is serves approximately 28,560 people
over a 26 sq. mi. area (17,000 acres) as well as approximately 300 acres within the county due
to an Auto Aid agreement. Planning area 9 is surrounded by San Luis Obispo County Fire
jurisdiction as well as the Los Padres National Forest to the southwest. The climate within the
City of Atascadero is generally characterized by hot, dry summers with cool, mild winters which
generally lead to low fuel moistures over the summer months. Many of the wildland-urban
interface areas lie west of Highway 101 and are characterized by steep slopes with chaparral
and grass fuels. An un -named fire burned the western portion of the Planning Area in 1931 and
the Highway 41 Fire burned the southern portion of the City in 1994.
Assets
• PG&E Transmission Lines
o NW Atascadero
• Highway 41
o West Atascadero
• Highway 101
• Sewer Pump Stations
o West Atascadero
• Water tanks/Pumps
o West Atascadero
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Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
• Las Encinas
• 3F Meadows
• Eagle Ranch
• Chandler Ranch
• Long Valley
• Oak Ridge
• Paradise Valley
• Summit Hills
Section IV
9. City of Atascadero Fire Department
Unit Preparedness
The City of Atascadero Fire Department places a great deal of emphasis on maintaining a high
level of preparedness on a daily basis. This is accomplished at every level of the department
through thorough training, professional emergency response, and effective prevention
programs. The Atascadero Fire Department is comprised of three divisions that work together
to accomplish the mission of the department before, during, and after an emergency. Due to
the relatively small size of the department, many personnel hold various responsibilities across
the divisions.
Fire Administration
The administration division of the Atascadero Fire Department is made up of the Fire
Chief and an Assistant Administrator. This division has many responsibilities that include
budget, policies, and logistics. The fire chief is also responsible for managing automatic
and mutual aid agreements that support the department in effectively managing all
types of emergencies including wildland fires. The Fire Chief is also responsible for
commanding major emergency events within the city.
Fire Operations
The Atascadero Fire Department's Operations division makes up the majority of the
department's personnel. This division is responsible for providing a professional level of
response to a variety of emergencies including advanced life support medical assistance,
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fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials releases. The operations division
trains on a daily basis to be able to respond to these emergencies professionally,
efficiently, and safely. Personnel within the operations division are also responsible for
equipment and apparatus maintenance, investigation, public education, and fuel
management.
Fire Prevention
The prevention division is made up of one fire prevention captain and is supplemented
by on duty operations personnel. The fire prevention captain also serves as the Fire
Marshal for the City of Atascadero. The duties of the prevention division include code
enforcement, building inspections, and fire investigation. The fire prevention captain
works closely with both administration and operations divisions to help achieve the
mission of the department.
Firefighting Capabilities
The City of Atascadero Fire Department and is responsible for providing all fire protection and
emergency response within the Atascadero city limits. The department also has automatic and
mutual aid agreements with surrounding agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Cal Fire, and
the City of Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services. Atascadero is comprised of two
staffed fire stations that are supplemented with a reserve company and seasonal firefighters
during fire season. The City of Atascadero Fire Department is an all risk department and is
responsible for suppressing structural and wildland fires, performing technical rescues,
providing emergency medical services, and responding to hazardous material releases. Each
engine is staffed with at least one paramedic to provide advanced life support on a daily basis.
Personnel within the department also participate on both the County Hazardous Materials
Response Team as well as the North County Technical Rescue team.
The City of Atascadero Fire Department has a variety of resources available for wildland fire
responses. Personnel resources include a fire chief, full time paid staff and seasonal firefighters
during peak fire season. Many of the department personnel are qualified as single resources to
respond to large wildland fire incidents. The department also has three fire investigators
available for response. Equipment available for wildland response includes Type I engines, Type
III engines, a Type IV patrol and an OES engine as well as a 4WD ambulance. All resources are
available to respond to all wildland fires within the county. The City of Atascadero Fire
Department also has one truck available for response to other emergencies in the county.
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Fire Prevention
Preventing wildland fire is a priority within the City of Atascadero. Due to the large amount of
wildland-urban interface within the jurisdiction, the department utilizes a variety of prevention
techniques. Through the dedication of the prevention captain and on duty personnel, the City
of Atascadero is able to use code enforcement, public education, pre -fire planning, and
resource management to reduce the effects of wildland fire within the city limits and further
into other jurisdictions. The goals of these techniques are to increase the safety of the
responding personnel and public, reduce the damage caused by wildland fire, increase
defensibility of structures, and reduce the number of fire ignitions.
Code Enforcement
As mentioned earlier, the City of Atascadero prevention division has a dedicated full
time captain and is supplemented by the on duty crews. The prevention captain doubles
as the city's fire marshal and has the ability to enforce necessary codes through
inspections to both new construction and existing buildings. Other responsibilities of the
fire marshal include responding to complaints, inspecting permits, and enforcing the
weed abatement policy within the city.
City Fire Codes
Atascadero has chosen to adopt the 2010 California Building Code (CBC), 2010
California Fire Code (CFC), and the 2009 International Wildland-Urban Interface
Code as ordinances for the city. These codes address many issues that affect the
safety of the citizens of the city with regards to wildland fire. Many of the codes
have to do with reducing structural ignitability to enhance the probability of a
structure surviving a passing wildfire. Some of the issues addressed include
building materials, access for incoming fire resources as well as evacuating
residences, and water requirements per household and community. The City of
Atascadero has also added modifications to tailor to the community served.
Atascadero has also chosen to adopt the fire hazard severity zones as
determined by Cal Fire within the city. The City Fire Code can be found within the
Municipal Code online.
General Plan
The City of Atascadero General Plan is the basis for which all development
decisions are made. The plan details land use, open space requirements, safety
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goals, and housing needs, as well as many other community specific elements.
The General Plan can be found on the City of Atascadero planning website.
Atascadero Municipal Code
The City of Atascadero Municipal Code outlines specific codes and ordinances
used by the city. The city's fire code is also contained with the Municipal Code.
Modifications to the state codes including apparatus access and address
numbering are addressed within the city's fire code found under the public
safety title (Title 4-7). The removal of vegetation surrounding structures and
roadways can be found under the Health and Sanitation portion (6-13) of the
code.
Weed Abatement Policy
The weed abatement policy in Atascadero addresses defensible space around
buildings and roads within the city. Each year, the fire prevention captain
identifies structures that are not in compliance with Title 6-13 of the Municipal
code and a notice is sent to the landowner. If the landowner fails to comply with
the code by a set date, the city has the property mowed and bills the landowner
for the services rendered. The weed abatement program addresses light flashy
fuels and helps to ensure less ignitions, slower rates of spread, and more
defensible space around structures.
Prevention Programs
In an attempt to educate the community on both fire prevention and emergency
response, the City of Atascadero uses numerous programs and educational materials
available to the public. In addition to the weed abatement policy, the city has two
voluntary fuel reduction programs for the public to participate in that help to reduce the
danger of wildland fires.
Chipping Program
Each year the City of Atascadero Fire Department applies for a grant to provide a
free chipping service to the constituents of the city. The chipping program is
aimed at high fire hazard areas within to city and is designed to allow
homeowners to reduce the fuel load on their property without having to haul
the material away. The free service is generally provided between the months of
January -April and is dependent on grant funding.
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Fire Hazard Reduction Burning
The City of Atascadero allows fire hazard reduction burning within the city limits
to aid homeowners in reducing the fuel loading on their properties without
having to obtain special permits. Generally, burning is only encouraged on those
lots greater than one acre and certain other requirements need to be met prior
to a landowner conducting a burn (Requirements can be found via the city
website). Fuel reduction burning is the quickest and most effective way for
homeowners to reduce the amount of flammable vegetation on their property.
Burn days are generally allowed between the months of January -April and the
burn day status can be found by visiting the city website.
Public Education
The City of Atascadero Fire Department has a variety of public education programs and
events that are used to aid in the prevention effort. Public education is one of the most
important and cost effective ways to help reduce wildland fires. The department
provides education at numerous city events, in schools, as well as on the city website.
By educating the public, departments allow their citizens to be more prepared for
wildland fires as well as to be more aware of how to prevent wildland fires.
Cadet Program
In an effort to both educate the public and provide high school students
interested in the fire service a first-hand look at the job, the City of Atascadero
has created a cadet program. The program lasts one semester and is offered to
high school seniors wishing to have a career in fire or emergency services. Cadets
must apply for the program and are sent through an interview process prior to
being accepted. Once accepted, cadets are assigned to a station and come 3-4
days a week after school for ride alongs. These cadets are issued a full set of
turnouts and other personal protective equipment necessary to perform
firefighting duties. Cadets are able to participate in training, emergency
responses, and prevention activities.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The City of Atascadero Fire Department holds periodic CERT training for
members of the community. The 20 -hour course is an effort to better prepare
members of the public to respond in the event of a catastrophic event. CERT
training can help to prevent panic during a large-scale wildfire or other disaster
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by giving the citizens a look into how emergency response works and what
individuals in the community can do to make that response more efficient.
School Programs (K-12)
Each year the City of Atascadero Fire Department goes into the schools and
presents kids with an opportunity to learn about life safety, and fire prevention.
Preventing wildfires is one of the main topics of these presentations. Generally,
this program takes place in October during fire prevention week.
Special Events
The City of Atascadero Fire Department participates in a number of community
events in an effort to further reach the community about fire prevention. Fire
personnel are available to talk to children and adults alike at events such as
children's day in the park, the Firehouse 5K, the Colony Days Parade as well as
numerous other events held within the city.
Internet and Printed Material
The City of Atascadero Fire Department website contains a variety of educational
materials that are readily available and updated frequently. With the internet
now being the quickest and most popular way to obtain information, the city has
placed most of printed educational material online for public use. Each fire
station within the city also contains printed educational material available to the
public. The FireSafe Council of San Luis Obispo County has provided great
brochures such as Living With Fire, and Ready! Set! Go! that provides the public
with information on home preparation and evacuation planning.
Pre -Planning
The City of Atascadero Fire Department strongly believes that pre -planning is a key
component in reducing the effects of major emergency incidents. Pre -planning can help
to improve firefighter and public safety, reduce property loss, and aid in incident
management. These plans are not only for wildland fire but can also be used for
structure fires and large earthquakes as well as any other large scale emergency. The
city's pre -fire plans are put together with input from all department personnel in an
effort to be more comprehensive. Pre -fire planning includes both community planning,
and pre -fire attack planning.
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Community Planning
Pre -Attack Planning
The City of Atascadero Fire Department is currently putting together large, fold
out, pamphlet style wildland fire pre -attack plans. These pamphlets will be
distributed to surrounding jurisdictions as well as the public. They will include
maps showing evacuation plans, contingency lines, and pre -fire strategies. Pre -
attack planning utilizes past experiences, fuel models, and fire behavior
modeling to determine strategies for containing large wildland fires within the
city limits. Though these pre -attack plans are not applicable to every incident,
they give incoming units a good idea of what to expect and possible strategies to
use to combat a wildland fire.
Building Pre -Plans
Atascadero has a number of large buildings that have been pre -planned in case
of an emergency within the structure. These pre -plans include fire attack plans,
hazardous material locations, contact numbers, utility shut off locations, knox
box locations, sprinkler and FDC connection information as well as other useful
information that can be used in case of an emergency within the building.
Building pre -plans give firefighters a better understanding of what to expect
when they arrive on scene. These pre -plans help to increase firefighter safety
and aid in an incidents efficiency.
Resource Management
The City of Atascadero Fire Department utilizes a variety of resource management strategies
and tactics to help prevent wildland fires. Because most of the land located within the city is
privately owned, the department attempts to collaborate with landowners to use the best
strategy for both parties. The City of Atascadero Fire Department also cooperates with
neighboring jurisdictions to complete joint projects that mutually benefit the departments.
Within the department, the fuels management officer and prevention captain, as well as the
chief, are in charge of planning and implementing such projects.
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Strategies
Numerous strategies can be used to slow and reduce the effects of wildland fires.
Within the City of Atascadero, many strategies are discussed and used depending on
what the area can handle.
Fuel Breaks
A fuel break is a reduction in fuel that breaks up the continuity of the fuel bed to
reduce fire line intensity and slow the rate of spread. Fire breaks do not
completely eliminate ignitable materials and are less destructive than other
methods. A shaded fuel break would be an example of a method that can be
used without being readily noticed by the public.
Fire Breaks
Fire breaks are non-combustible barriers that attempt to prevent wildland fire
spread by eliminating ignitable material over a certain span. Fire breaks can be
both natural and man-made. Dozer lines and roads are good examples of fire
breaks located within the city.
Defensible Space
Defensible space is defined as reducing fuels around structures allowing for
better fire protection. A fuel reduction can be as simple as mowing around a
structure to having to remove large trees that overhang a residence. The weed
abatement and chipping programs aid in adding defensible space to residences
within the City of Atascadero.
Fuel Reduction
Treating or modifying fuels over a large area or by numerous individuals within a
large area results in fuel reduction. Fuel reduction strategies can be expensive
due to their large scale and selective removal of fuel. The chipping program is
aimed at large scale fuel reduction by individuals within the City of Atascadero.
Roadside Fuels Reduction
Roadside fuel reduction involves removing or reducing fuels near roads and
highways to prevent roadside starts. Atascadero partners with Caltrans to help
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reduce fuels near highways and uses the weed abatement program to reduce
fuels within residential areas.
Tactics
The City of Atascadero Fire Department uses a variety of tactics to remove and reduce
fuel within the city limits. The approach being used will depend on a number of factors
including funding, terrain, fuel type, and, in some cases, homeowner preference. Each
situation is different and will need to be assessed individually to determine which tactic
to use.
Hand Labor
The use of hand labor involves using hand crews to prune, cut, or remove weeds
or shrubs using handheld equipment. Using hand crews has the least
environmental impact of all the tactics. This approach is also useful on steep
terrain, or in sensitive areas.
Mowing
Mowing is defined as using a tractor with mower attachment to reduce fuel
height. This technique is very fast and effective in light flashy fuels such as grass.
Unlike hand labor, the use of a tractor has a higher probability of causing an
impact to the environment. Mowing is very effective when conducting roadside
fuel removal and weed abatement around residences.
Mastication /Chipping
Mastication is the mechanical grinding, crushing, shredding, chipping, and
chopping of fuel that reduces a fire's intensity and slows the rate of spread due
to a natural compaction that leads to a fuel structure less likely to ignite.
Generally, mastication is performed on living vegetation while chipping is
performed on vegetation that has already been cut. Mastication is usually
performed by a tractor and can be used in a variety of areas. Because of the use
of a tractor to perform mastication, there is a greater chance of having an impact
on the environment.
Thinning
Modifying fuel structure by removing trees or shrubs to reduce the ability of fire
spread is generally both effective and has less environmental impact than
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completely removing all of the fuel. The rate of spread is slowed due to a
reduction in the horizontal continuity of the fuel. Thinning can also help remove
ladder fuels in wooded areas.
Prescribed Burning/Burn Piles
Prescribed burning and burn piles are a highly effective and low cost way to
remove unwanted or excess vegetation. Prescribed burning is also the most
thorough of fire reduction tactics and is a great way to improve natural habitat.
Burn piles can be used by residents of the city to do away with vegetation that
has already been cut. The City of Atascadero allows residents to burn piles of
vegetation during the winter months.
Grazing
The use of animals to consume vegetation to reduce the amount and density of
fuels is a highly effective tactic. Certain animals, such as goats, can also be used
in riparian and other protected areas that may not be allowed to have other
tactics used. The type of vegetation will dictate which animals to use. The use of
grazing also has a low environmental impact is deployed correctly. Within the
City of Atascadero, the use of grazing is a condition of living within the Castle
Rock development.
Chemical Treatment
Chemical treatments use herbicides to reduce fuel loading within an area. Two
types of herbicides can be used. The first type uses pre -emergent chemicals to
prevent germination of vegetation. The other type uses post -emergent
chemicals to kill existing plants. Both types can be used over large areas and are
highly effective.
Environmental Review
An environmental review process must take place for any project that has the potential to
adversely affect the environment. The City Planning Department reviews all projects prior to
approval to determine if impacts, if any, were properly mitigated. All environmental review
must follow applicable city and state regulations. Some projects also may need to involve
outside agencies to determine certain impacts.
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CEQA Process
The City of Atascadero requires that any project with the potential for an environmental
impact to follow the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. The CEQA
process ensures that agencies identify and mitigate potential negative environmental
impacts. An initial study determines if any negative effects are present and determines if
an Environmental Impact Report is necessary. If no adverse effects are found, a Negative
Declaration may be filed and the project can continue. An Environmental Assessment
Form can be found on the City of Atascadero Planning Department website.
Agency Involvement
Outside agencies may need to be involved if projects lie in certain areas or if certain
methods are used. Agencies generally become involved during the CEQA process. The
following agencies are generally consulted most often:
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB)
San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Caltrans
Reducing Structural Ignitability
The City of Atascadero has a variety of strategies in place to reduce residences within the
wildland urban interface from being lost. The adaptation of state building and WUI codes has
greatly improved new residences ability to withstand a passing fire. Unfortunately, many
residences within the WUI located in Atascadero were built prior to the adoption of these
codes. To help improve existing residences resistance to wildland fire, city regulations and
programs have been implemented.
Weed Abatement
The most prominent program within the City of Atascadero aimed at reducing the
structural ignitability of structures is the weed abatement policy. This program requires
residents to clear light, flashy fuels around the roadways, driveways, and structures on
their property. If the homeowner does not comply, the City contracts to have the
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property cleared and bills the resident. This program provides structures with defensible
space and helps to slow a fires rate of spread.
Defensible Space
Defensible space is the buffer between a structure and an oncoming wildland fire. It can
help slow the rate of spread and give firefighters the advantage they need to protect a
residence. If defensible space is adequate, passive fire protection can be utilized where
firefighter intervention is not needed. The City of Atascadero requires a minimum of 100
feet of defensible space around residences. City regulations and educational
information regarding defensible space can be found on the City of Atascadero website.
Defensible space also includes the clearing of flammables other than vegetation away
from structures. Firewood piles and any other piles of flammable objects should be
placed at least 100 feet from structures. The placement of propane tanks should also be
a safe distance from structures to reduce the impact from a potential BLEVE due to a
passing wildland fire.
Building Materials
The City of Atascadero has adopted the 2010 California Building Code (CBC), 2010
California Fire Code (CFC), and the 2009 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code
that govern the types of building materials suitable within WUI areas. Included in the
codes are types of siding, roofing, decking, windows, and vents that help prevent
structures loss due to passing fires. These codes not only address building materials that
are resistant to radiant heat from a flaming front, but also deal with protecting
structures from embers being emitted by wildland fires. Structure design is also included
within these codes. Unfortunately, these codes are only enforced in new construction
and do not apply to existing structures.
Addressing and Driveways
Addressing and driveways are also important to emergency response. Although they do
not directly affect structure ignitability, they give emergency response crews easier and
faster response to a residence if done correctly. Addressing a residence properly can
allow firefighters to find a residence quicker and the City of Atascadero's addressing
regulations can be found on the fire department website. Driveways and private roads
allow the fire department access to structures. Wide driveways and driveways with
adequate turnarounds allow easy access for department personnel. Any new
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construction must comply with the Municipal Code with regards to driveway and
turnaround dimensions.
Internship Program
The City of Atascadero Fire Department is in the process of developing an internship
program that would reach out to homeowners in wildland-urban interface areas within
the city. This program would place an intern with a full time paid firefighter to do
consultations with homeowners regarding the structural ignitability of residences.
Residents would receive recommendations about defensible space, vegetation removal,
and structural improvements that would help increase the defensibility of their
residence. These consultations would be at no cost to the homeowner and would not
hold the owner responsible for performing the recommended improvements.
Plan Recommendations
The City of Atascadero recommendations are based on the needs of the city and are intended
to add to the fire protection planning efforts in San Luis Obispo County. These
recommendations attempt to follow the recommendations of the San Luis Obispo County Fire
Department in order to increase multi -agency coordination.
Pre -Fire Planning
• Update and maintain GIS mapping within the city limits
• Coordinate with surrounding jurisdictions in developing pre -fire plans
• Develop pre -fire plans, and maps for the city
• Continually update CWPP
Statutes and Regulations
• Continue to integrate Firewise approaches to community planning
• Continue enforcing weed abatement policy
• Clear around roadways within the WUI areas of the city
Fire Prevention
• Implement and maintain vegetation management projects within city
• Coordinate with surrounding jurisdictions for joint vegetation management
projects
• Continue to secure funding for chipping program to help residents within the city
maintain clearance around homes
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Information and Education
• Develop internship for WUI consultation program in conjunction with Cal Poly
• Develop and distribute printed educational material
Appendix
Planned Fuel Projects
• Serena Court Fuel Break
• San Marcos Road Fuel Break
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2013/14 Fuel Management Program
The mission of the Atascadero City Fire Departments' Fuel Management Program is to achieve
the goal of afire safe environment that creates the greatest defensible space and protection of
human life, property and preserves valuable resources within the community of Atascadero.
This includes a clear vision of the purpose and value of strong goals, objectives and a written
action plan.
2013 Accomplishments:
1. Completion of CWPP "Community Wildfire Protection Plan" by Firefighter Roberts,
submitted to Cal Fire December 2013 (work completed on -shift)
2. Firefighter Roberts working to meet hours required to obtain State Forester Certification.
3. Chipping program resulted in 162 properties receiving curbside chipping which resulted
in 215 tons of material being reduced to mulch (grant funded $16,500)
4. Rayer Road fuels removal project completed, estimated 17 tons of material removed over
two day period (grant funded $2,000)
5. Serena Court "Fire Access Road" completed, 7105 Serena to top of Pine Mountain —
grant funded from Stadium Park project (grant $1,800)
6. San Marcos fuel break project hand work completed, pile burning/chipping scheduled
2014 — YTD $3,834.18 expended (grant funded $9,500)
7. AFD participated in both 2013 citywide clean-up days at Public Works yard with
Atascadero Waste Alternatives (general fund)
8. AFD crews worked with Public Works crews for street treeibrush clearing, unknown tons
material removed (general fund)
9. Fuels chipper serviced x2 in accordance to operational maintenance hours by JK
Unlimited (grant funded)
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B. 2014 Grant Information
1. Curbside chipping for 2014 secured $16,500 for entire project
2. San Marcos fuel break completion of pile burning/chipping scheduled after measurable
rainfall
3. San Marcos grant expires 12/31/2014, approximately $5,600 remaining
C. Presented for consideration
1. Review the "Fuel Management Program" from a new set of eyes (Hallett/Roberts)
2. Adopt and build on CWPP success; breaking the city into zones, to target specific
projects
3. Improve AFD website with updated information "WUI/Defensible Space" information
4. Develop and organize Fire Safe Seminars; inexpensive yet valuable program
■ Present early in the year, use chipping mailer to target audience with date/invite
■ Utilize Atascadero Lake Park Pavilion (Tuesday non -council night) for
presentation
■ 30/45 minute presentation with time for questions
■ Base on Ready -Set -Go and Living with Fire programs (defensible space)
■ Have tables set up with free material, maps, chipping program info, weed
abatement, burning program etc...
5. Maintaining a strategy for curb -side chipping of hazardous fuels grants is becoming more
difficult & competitive
6. Pursue funding for "Pre -fire Attack Map" printing and completion (Smith)
7. Continue with "Fire Hazard Fuels Reduction" and "Defensible Space" programs:
■ Hazard weed abatement
■ Hazard fuels reduction burning
■ Curb -side hazard fuel chipping
■ Green waste container use
■ Shaded fuel break projects collaboratively with CAL FIRE
8. Implement Firefighter Roberts Cal Poly intern plan (fuel modification consultations)
9. Support Cal Poly 455 WUI Class; CWPP for Eagle Ranch specific (Roberts/Turner)
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10. Identify projects (shaded fuel breaks, chipping, road access) and submit grant requests for
2015
11. Prepare and distribute "Living with Fire" fire safety education publication through FSC
12. Consider design and construction of additional Fire Safe Signs to be displayed year round
at both fire stations.
A Miscellaneous
1. Luke Knight working on online registration form for curbside chipping, check in with
him Jan 15th, 2014
2. Set meeting with Aggson to receive formal transfer of FSC material
3. January 23rd, 2014 FSC meeting where Fire Captain Hallett to be voted in as Atascadero
Focus Group representative.