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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(Entrance on Lewis Ave.)
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT
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-Represented
Professional and Management Workers and Confidential Employees
4. CLOSED SESSION -- ADJOURNMENT
5. COUNCIL RETURNS TO CHAMBERS
6. CLOSED SESSION -- REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Sturtevant
ROLL CALL: Mayor O’Malley
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi
Council Member Bourbeau
Council Member Moreno
Council Member Sturtevant
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
Recommendation: Council:
1. Approve this agenda; and
2. Waive the reading in full of all ordinances appearing on this agenda, and the titles
of the ordinances will be read aloud by the City Clerk at the first reading, after
the motion and before the City Council votes.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation Recognizing April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness
Month
2. Bike Month Presentation by Peter Williamson of SLOCOG
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 a n 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 – March 28, 2017 and March 30, 2017
Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes of
the March 28, 2017 City Council Meeting and the March 30, 2017 Special
Joint Meeting. [City Clerk]
2. February 2017 Accounts Payable and Payroll
Fiscal Impact: $1,972,630.38
Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll
and payroll vendor checks for February 2017. [Administrative Services]
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3. Sign Ordinance Updates
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendations: Council adopt on second reading, by title only, Draft
Ordinance A, amending the Atascadero Municipal Code by Approving PLN
2016-1608 / ZCH 2016-0182 Title 9, Chapter 15, Zoning Ordinance Code
Text Amendments – Sign Ordinance. [Community Development]
4. Weed/Refuse Abatement Program
Fiscal Impact: The City recovers costs for administering this program
through the fees charged to non-compliant parcels. These fees are placed
on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax Assessment for the fiscal year
2017-2018 Tax Roll.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, declaring vegetative
growth and/or refuse a public nuisance, commencing proceedings for the
abatement of said nuisances, and placing all abatement fees on the San
Luis Obispo County Special Tax Assessment for the fiscal year 2017 -2018
Tax Roll. [Fire Department]
5. Council Norms and Procedures – Consideration of Amendments
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council review and approve the Council Norms and
Procedures for 2017. [City Manager]
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 cityclerk@atascadero.org.)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Groundwater Sustainability Agency Participation
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council direct staff to bring back, for Council
consideration, a Memorandum of Agreement with other participating entities
forming a Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Atascadero Basin on
May 9, 2017, that:
a. Includes the City as a participating party in forming a Groundwater
Sustainability Agreement for the Atascadero Basin.
b. Provides for the City to be the governmental agency appointing the
representative for the Atascadero Mutual Water Company.
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c. Includes the City as a voting party at a cost of 1% of the total cost for
developing the Groundwater Sustainability Plan and administering
the Groundwater Sustainability Agency. [City Manager]
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. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
4. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
5. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
Mayor Pro Tem 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)
4. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
5. SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
Council Member Bourbeau
1. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council
3. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
Council Member Moreno
1. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board
2. City of Atascadero Finance Committee (Chair)
3. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC)
Council Member Sturtevant
1. City / Schools Committee
2. League of California Cities – Council Liaison
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
1. City Council
2. City Clerk
3. City Treasurer
4. City Attorney
5. City Manager
F. ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
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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, Amanda Muther, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury that
the foregoing agenda for the April 11, 2017 Regular Session of the Atascadero City Council was posted
on April 4, 2017, at the Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 and was
available for public review at that location.
Signed this 4th day of April 2017, at Atascadero, California.
Amanda Muther, Deputy City Clerk
City of Atascadero
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City of Atascadero
WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. 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 approv ed 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 presentatio n
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 r egarding 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 perio d is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be
heard by the Council.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/11/17
CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(Entrance on Lewis Ave.)
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi called Closed Session to order at 5:05 p.m.
1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT
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-Represented
Professional and Management Workers and Confidential Employees
4. CLOSED SESSION -- ADJOURNMENT
5. COUNCIL RETURNS TO CHAMBERS
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/11/17
6. CLOSED SESSION -- REPORT
The City Attorney reported that there was no reportable action.
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and Council Member
Moreno led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Bourbeau, Moreno, Sturtevant and Mayor Pro
Tem Fonzi.
Absent: Mayor O’Malley
Staff Present: City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Administrative Services Director Jeri
Rangel, Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Public
Works Director Nick DeBar, Police Chief Jerel Haley, Fire Chief
Casey Bryson, City Attorney Brian Pierik, Deputy City Manager/City
Clerk Lara Christensen, Associate Planner Alfredo Castiool.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Council Member Sturtevant and seconded by Council
Member Bourbeau to:
1. Approve this agenda; and,
2. Waive the reading in full of all ordinances appearing on this
agenda, and the titles of the ordinances will be read aloud by
the City Clerk at the first reading, after the motion and before
the City Council votes.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. Mayor O’Malley absent.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation Recognizing April 2017 as the “Month of the Child” and
“Child Abuse Prevention Month”
The City Council presented the Proclamation to Lisa Fraser, Center for Family
Strengthening.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes – February 17, 2017 and March 14, 2017
Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes of
the February 17, 2017 City Council Special Meeting and the March 14, 2017
City Council Meeting. [City Clerk]
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/11/17
2. Ordinance to Amend Public Safety Code, Title 4 and Ordinance to
Amend Building Code, Title 8
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Adopt on second reading, by title only, the Draft Ordinance A
repealing and replacing Chapter 7, Title 4 (Fire Code) of the
Atascadero Municipal Code regarding Public Safety; and
2. Adopt on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance B repealing
and replacing Title 8 (Building Code) of the Atascadero Municipal
Code in response to the 2016 California Building Code update.
[Community Development]
3. Centennial Bridge and Plaza Project Construction Award
Fiscal Impact: $3,289,570
Recommendations: Council:
1. Award a construction contract for $2,025,000 to CalPortland
Construction for the Centennial Bridge and Plaza Project (Project
No. C2015B01, Bid No. 2017-001); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CalPortland
Construction in the amount of $2,025,000 for the construction of the
Centennial Bridge and Plaza Project; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
contract with Rick Engineering Company to provide Construction
Engineering Services for the Centennial Bridge and Plaza Project in
an amount not to exceed $263,245; and
4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion
with the County Recorder upon satisfactory completion of the
project. [Public Works]
4. Authorization of Representatives for State Office of Emergency Services
Fiscal Impact: The updated resolution will allow the City to be eligible for
federal and state financial assistance.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution Repealing Resolution
No. 2004-009 and Updating the Authorization of Certain City
Representatives to Execute State Office of Emergency Services
Documents for Certain Financial Assistance. [Administrative Services]
Council Member Borbeau requested an amendment to #A -1 on page #17 of the agenda
packet (Minutes for 3/14/17 Agenda Item B-2) requesting his Ex Parte Communications
with Time Eckles of Loaves and Fishes be reflected. Council Member Moreno noted a
change to #A-1 on page #19 of the Agenda Packet (Minutes for 3/14/17 Agenda Item D)
regarding her EVC report. Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Christensen explained an
amendment to #A-1, correcting her recordation of the motion on page #16 of the agenda
packet (Minutes for 3/14/17 Agenda item B-1). The second bullet point of the Motion,
beginning 903.2(5)(a), should read:
a) Additions exceed ten (10) percent and total combined floor area will exceed
3,000 square feet (278.7 m2); or
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/11/17
MOTION: By Council Member Bourbeau and seconded by Council Member
Fonzi to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. Mayor O’Malley absent.
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: None.
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Sign Ordinance Updates
Ex-Parte Communications:
Fiscal Impact: There are no known potential fiscal impacts associated with
the proposed amendments.
Recommendation: Council introduce Draft Ordinance A for first reading, by
title only, Amending the Atascadero Municipal Code by Approving PLN
2016-1608 / ZCH 2016-0182 Title 9 Zoning Ordinance Code Text
Amendments. [Community Development]
Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council.
Ex Parte Communications:
None were disclosed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Sturtevant and seconded by Council
Member Moreno to introduce Draft Ordinance A for first reading,
by title only, Amending the Atascadero Municipal Code by
Approving PLN 2016-1608 / ZCH 2016-0182 Title 9 Zoning
Ordinance Code Text Amendments.
Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Christensen read the title of the Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ATASCADERO
MUNICIPAL CODE BY APPROVING PLN 2016-1608 / ZCH 2016-0182 TITLE 9
ZONING ORDINANCE CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. Mayor O’Malley absent.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/11/17
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. General Plan & Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2016
(PLN 2006-113)
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council file report and direct staff to submit the 2016
Annual General Plan and Housing Report to the State of California.
[Community Development]
Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi and seconded by Council Member
Sturtevant to file report and direct staff to submit the 2016
Annual General Plan and Housing Report to the State of
California.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. Mayor O’Malley absent.
2. Santa Barbara Road Rehabilitation Construction Award
Fiscal Impact: $316,530
Recommendations: Council:
1. Award a construction contract for $248,000 to Souza Engineering
Contracting, Inc. for the Santa Barbara Road Pavement
Rehabilitation Project (Project No. C2016R04, Bid No. 2016 -005);
and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Souza
Engineering Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $248,000 for the
construction of the Santa Barbara Road Pavement Rehabilitation
Project; and
3. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to appropriate
$58,480 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF) for the Santa Barbara
Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project; and
4. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to reallocate
$89,820 of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from the San Lucas
Road Landslide Repair (FY15/16) to the Santa Barbara Road
Pavement Rehabilitation Project; and
5. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to reallocate up to
$50,000 of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from the Roadway
Traffic Safety Improvements Program (FY15/16) for the Santa
Barbara Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project; and
6. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion
with the County Recorder upon satisfactory completion of the project.
[Public Works]
Public Works Director Nick Debar gave the staff report and answered questions from the
Council.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/11/17
MOTION: By Council Member Bourbeau and seconded by Council
Member Sturtevant to:
1. Award a construction contract for $248,000 to Souza
Engineering Contracting, Inc. for the Santa Barbara Road
Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project No. C2016R04, Bid
No. 2016-005); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Souza
Engineering Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $248,000 for
the construction of the Santa Barbara Road Pavement
Rehabilitation Project; and
3. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to
appropriate $58,480 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF) for
the Santa Barbara Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project;
and
4. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to
reallocate $89,820 of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from
the San Lucas Road Landslide Repair (FY15/16) to the Santa
Barbara Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project; and
5. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to
reallocate up to $50,000 of Local Transportation Funds (LTF)
from the Roadway Traffic Safety Improvements Program
(FY15/16) for the Santa Barbara Road Pavement
Rehabilitation Project; and
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. Mayor O’Malley absent.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
The City Council Members made brief announcements.
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The following Council Members gave brief update reports on their committees since their
last Council meeting:
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. SLO Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo)
3. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
Council Member Bourbeau
1. Homeless Services Oversight Council
Council Member Moreno
1. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC)
Council Member Sturtevant
1. League of California Cities – Council Liaison
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/11/17
F. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen
Deputy City Manager / City Clerk
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/11/17
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
Atascadero City Council
Atascadero Planning Commission
Thursday, March 30, 2017
6:30 P.M.
Atascadero City Hall Council Chambers, 4th Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(Enter from Lewis Avenue)
DRAFT MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. and Planning Commission
Donovan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Planning Commissioners Betz, Donovan, Dariz, Wolff, Zirk; Vice
Chair Seay; Chair Anderson; Council Members Bourbeau, Moreno,
and Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi.
Absent: Council Member Sturtevant and Mayor O’Malley
Staff Present: City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Development Director Phil
Dunsmore, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Lara Christensen,
Senior Planner Callie Taylor and Senior Planner Kelly Gleason .
Community Development Director Dunsmore and Senior Planner Taylor presented a
brief history of and introduction to the Eagle Ranch Project and the Draft Environmental
Impact Report (EIR). Community Development Director Dunsmore noted the purpose
of the meeting is to receive comments on the Draft EIR and he requested that those
wishing to speak direct their comments to the Draft EIR.
Vic Montgomery, RRM Group, gave a brief presentation on the Eagle Ranch Project.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/11/17
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Eagle Ranch Project - Joint City Council & Planning Commission - PLN 2008-
1280 (Eagle Ranch, LLC / RRM Design Group)
This Special Joint Meeting is to receive public comment on the Draft Environmental
Impact Review for the Eagle Ranch Project. No action will be taken at this meeting.
The following citizens spoke during Public Comment: O.W. Smith, Tamara Scott, John
Trumbull, Ellen Beraud, Dan Ecklund, Diana Larson, Amy Field, Paul Hyman, Bob
Wilkins, Greg Collins, Alex A., Doug Piirto, Mark Frazier, Bruce Boniface, Dave Buck-
Moyer, Julius Carstens, Randy Knight (Exhibit A), Joe O’Donnell, Christopher Toews, Ed
Barbosa, John Rinaldi, Twila Martin, and Red Heesch.
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi recessed the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem reconvened the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
The following citizens spoke during Public Comment: Jim Wilkins, Marty Zahn, and
Bruce Wright.
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi closed the PUBLIC COMMENT period.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. to the next Regular Session
of the City Council on April 11, 2017 and the Planning Commission to its next Regular
Session.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen
Deputy City Manager / City Clerk
The following exhibit is available for review in the City Clerk’s office:
Exhibit A – Geographical maps of Eagle Ranch provided by Randy Knight
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 04/11/14
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Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of February 2017
151771 02/02/2017 ALLSTATE WORKPLACE DIVISION 2,325.31Payroll Vendor Payment
151772 02/02/2017 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HEALTH 147,849.18Payroll Vendor Payment
151773 02/02/2017 LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS CO 1,485.34Payroll Vendor Payment
151774 02/02/2017 MEDICAL EYE SERVICES 1,710.84Payroll Vendor Payment
151775 02/02/2017 PREFERRED BENEFITS INSURANCE 9,435.20Payroll Vendor Payment
151776 02/03/2017 A & R CONSTRUCTION 972.00Accounts Payable Check
151777 02/03/2017 AGP VIDEO, INC.543.91Accounts Payable Check
151778 02/03/2017 AIR-RITE REFRIGERATION 3,259.50Accounts Payable Check
151779 02/03/2017 ALL SIGNS AND GRAPHICS, LLC 724.08Accounts Payable Check
151780 02/03/2017 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC 173.00Accounts Payable Check
151781 02/03/2017 ALTHOUSE & MEADE, INC.320.00Accounts Payable Check
151782 02/03/2017 AMERICAN WEST TIRE & AUTO INC 1,666.53Accounts Payable Check
151783 02/03/2017 APPLIED EARTHWORKS, INC.7,021.67Accounts Payable Check
151784 02/03/2017 AT&T 366.96Accounts Payable Check
151785 02/03/2017 AT&T 843.47Accounts Payable Check
151786 02/03/2017 ATASCADERO GLASS, INC.85.00Accounts Payable Check
151788 02/03/2017 ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER CO.3,155.90Accounts Payable Check
151789 02/03/2017 ATASCADERO NEWS 551.05Accounts Payable Check
151790 02/03/2017 TOM BIRKENFELD 250.00Accounts Payable Check
151791 02/03/2017 JUSTIN BLACK 350.00Accounts Payable Check
151792 02/03/2017 GREGORY A. BRAZZI 240.00Accounts Payable Check
151793 02/03/2017 BURKE,WILLIAMS, & SORENSON LLP 10,159.70Accounts Payable Check
151794 02/03/2017 CA CODE CHECK, INC.2,686.87Accounts Payable Check
151795 02/03/2017 CALPORTLAND COMPANY 770.43Accounts Payable Check
151796 02/03/2017 CHRISTOPHER M. CARNES 96.00Accounts Payable Check
151797 02/03/2017 GABRIEL A. CARROLL 132.00Accounts Payable Check
151798 02/03/2017 CCC-ICC 120.00Accounts Payable Check
151799 02/03/2017 THE CENTRE FOR ORGANIZATION 399.00Accounts Payable Check
151800 02/03/2017 CERTIF-A-GIFT COMPANY 2,212.53Accounts Payable Check
151802 02/03/2017 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 3,107.39Accounts Payable Check
151803 02/03/2017 CITIG, INC.3,981.25Accounts Payable Check
151804 02/03/2017 COASTAL COPY, LP 357.92Accounts Payable Check
151805 02/03/2017 ALEXANDER J. COOPER 169.00Accounts Payable Check
151806 02/03/2017 GUY R. COOPER 1,200.00Accounts Payable Check
151807 02/03/2017 VOID 0.00Accounts Payable Check
151808 02/03/2017 MATTHEW J. CURRY 160.00Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 04/11/14
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 17 of 78
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of February 2017
151809 02/03/2017 DCS TESTING & EQUIPMENT, INC.2,300.00Accounts Payable Check
151810 02/03/2017 NICHOLAS DEBAR 300.00Accounts Payable Check
151811 02/03/2017 DEEP BLUE INTEGRATION, INC.135.00Accounts Payable Check
151812 02/03/2017 TAYLOR M. DEGNAN 110.00Accounts Payable Check
151813 02/03/2017 DELTA LIQUID ENERGY 1,134.93Accounts Payable Check
151814 02/03/2017 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 747.00Accounts Payable Check
151815 02/03/2017 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2,313.81Accounts Payable Check
151816 02/03/2017 DOCUTEAM 132.53Accounts Payable Check
151817 02/03/2017 PHILIP DUNSMORE 300.00Accounts Payable Check
151818 02/03/2017 EL CAMINO CAR WASH 111.99Accounts Payable Check
151819 02/03/2017 ELECTRICRAFT, INC.2,302.97Accounts Payable Check
151820 02/03/2017 AUSTIN E. ERB 208.00Accounts Payable Check
151821 02/03/2017 ESCUELA DEL RIO 630.00Accounts Payable Check
151822 02/03/2017 FERRELL'S AUTO REPAIR 843.68Accounts Payable Check
151823 02/03/2017 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 393.00Accounts Payable Check
151824 02/03/2017 GARRY BRILL PRODUCTIONS 150.00Accounts Payable Check
151825 02/03/2017 GAS COMPANY 4,065.47Accounts Payable Check
151826 02/03/2017 GEM AUTO PARTS 280.76Accounts Payable Check
151827 02/03/2017 HART IMPRESSIONS PRINTING 411.98Accounts Payable Check
151828 02/03/2017 HELIXSTORM, INC.5,218.77Accounts Payable Check
151830 02/03/2017 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 3,821.27Accounts Payable Check
151831 02/03/2017 ABIGAIL D. HURST 132.00Accounts Payable Check
151832 02/03/2017 THE INK CO.81.13Accounts Payable Check
151833 02/03/2017 INTERNATIONAL CONF OF POLICE 250.00Accounts Payable Check
151834 02/03/2017 J. CARROLL CORPORATION 203.57Accounts Payable Check
151835 02/03/2017 JK'S UNLIMITED 1,329.83Accounts Payable Check
151836 02/03/2017 LAW ENFORCEMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL 400.00Accounts Payable Check
151837 02/03/2017 TYLER LEE 350.00Accounts Payable Check
151838 02/03/2017 MADRONE LANDSCAPES, INC.5,322.30Accounts Payable Check
151839 02/03/2017 MEDPOST URGENT CARE-PASO ROBLE 795.00Accounts Payable Check
151840 02/03/2017 MID-COAST GEOTECHNICAL, INC.5,045.00Accounts Payable Check
151841 02/03/2017 MID-COAST MOWER & SAW, INC.492.58Accounts Payable Check
151842 02/03/2017 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE 306.39Accounts Payable Check
151843 02/03/2017 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE 328.39Accounts Payable Check
151844 02/03/2017 MSI-MIDSTATE INSTRUMENTS 195.07Accounts Payable Check
151845 02/03/2017 NATHAN A. MUELLER 65.00Accounts Payable Check
151846 02/03/2017 KATIE MULDER 64.64Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 04/11/14
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 18 of 78
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of February 2017
151847 02/03/2017 NEVCO, INC.163.41Accounts Payable Check
151848 02/03/2017 NEW TIMES 140.00Accounts Payable Check
151849 02/03/2017 O.C. TANNER 2,897.23Accounts Payable Check
151850 02/03/2017 OFFICE DEPOT INC.685.02Accounts Payable Check
151851 02/03/2017 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC.57.24Accounts Payable Check
151852 02/03/2017 TARA ORLICK 49.76Accounts Payable Check
151854 02/03/2017 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 24,193.88Accounts Payable Check
151855 02/03/2017 FLAVIA PAROTTI 94.16Accounts Payable Check
151856 02/03/2017 PASO ROBLES ICE COMPANY 303.70Accounts Payable Check
151857 02/03/2017 PAVEMENT ENGINEERING, INC.28,092.50Accounts Payable Check
151858 02/03/2017 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC.282.49Accounts Payable Check
151859 02/03/2017 SONDRA L. PUMMILL 41.70Accounts Payable Check
151860 02/03/2017 R. BURKE CORPORATION 10,626.57Accounts Payable Check
151861 02/03/2017 RADAR SHOP, INC.331.30Accounts Payable Check
151862 02/03/2017 JERI RANGEL 300.00Accounts Payable Check
151863 02/03/2017 REPUBLIC ELEVATOR COMPANY 880.80Accounts Payable Check
151864 02/03/2017 DOMINIC S. REYES 143.00Accounts Payable Check
151865 02/03/2017 RACHELLE RICKARD 647.00Accounts Payable Check
151866 02/03/2017 SANTA MARIA SUN, LLC 140.00Accounts Payable Check
151867 02/03/2017 ENRIQUE M. SANTOS 200.00Accounts Payable Check
151868 02/03/2017 SCOTT SATTERTHWAITE 9.00Accounts Payable Check
151869 02/03/2017 KAMERON K. SCHMIDT 132.00Accounts Payable Check
151870 02/03/2017 KEITH B. SCHMIDT 45.00Accounts Payable Check
151871 02/03/2017 SLO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 53.00Accounts Payable Check
151872 02/03/2017 SMART AND FINAL 102.06Accounts Payable Check
151873 02/03/2017 JASON SMITH 250.00Accounts Payable Check
151874 02/03/2017 STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY 1,271.99Accounts Payable Check
151875 02/03/2017 SUNLIGHT JANITORIAL, INC.1,465.00Accounts Payable Check
151876 02/03/2017 TAYLOR RENTAL 752.94Accounts Payable Check
151877 02/03/2017 CHRISTOPHER DANIEL THOMAS 60.00Accounts Payable Check
151878 02/03/2017 ULTREX BUSINESS PRODUCTS 7.00Accounts Payable Check
151879 02/03/2017 UNION BANK, N.A.2,587.00Accounts Payable Check
151880 02/03/2017 UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AM), INC 965.57Accounts Payable Check
151881 02/03/2017 UNITED STAFFING ASSC., INC.1,881.61Accounts Payable Check
151882 02/03/2017 USA BLUE BOOK 609.54Accounts Payable Check
151883 02/03/2017 SABRINA T. VAN BEEK 182.00Accounts Payable Check
151884 02/03/2017 JESSICA VAN ESSELSTYN 216.39Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 04/11/14
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 19 of 78
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of February 2017
151885 02/03/2017 VERIZON WIRELESS 2,732.74Accounts Payable Check
151886 02/03/2017 VINO VICE, INC.600.00Accounts Payable Check
151887 02/03/2017 VISITOR TELEVISION LLC 640.00Accounts Payable Check
151888 02/03/2017 BRANDON J. WELLS 180.00Accounts Payable Check
151889 02/03/2017 WEST COAST AUTO & TOWING, INC.3,680.63Accounts Payable Check
151890 02/03/2017 WEX BANK - 76 UNIVERSL 8,346.16Accounts Payable Check
151891 02/03/2017 CHARLES M. WILBUR 200.00Accounts Payable Check
151892 02/07/2017 CHEVRON & TEXACO BUS. CARD 216.59Accounts Payable Check
151893 02/07/2017 SHELL 65.40Accounts Payable Check
2495 02/10/2017 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 335.08Payroll Vendor Payment
2496 02/10/2017 HEALTHEQUITY, INC.17,050.01Payroll Vendor Payment
151894 02/10/2017 ATASCADERO MID MGRS ORG UNION 40.00Payroll Vendor Payment
151895 02/10/2017 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS 1,149.00Payroll Vendor Payment
151896 02/10/2017 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 829.25Payroll Vendor Payment
151897 02/10/2017 MASS MUTUAL WORKPLACE SOLUTION 6,275.50Payroll Vendor Payment
151898 02/10/2017 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 786.06Payroll Vendor Payment
151899 02/10/2017 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 1,119.22Payroll Vendor Payment
151900 02/10/2017 SEIU LOCAL 620 947.51Payroll Vendor Payment
151901 02/10/2017 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 106099 337.31Payroll Vendor Payment
151902 02/10/2017 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 304633 3,139.30Payroll Vendor Payment
2497 02/14/2017 RABOBANK, N.A.84,471.14Payroll Vendor Payment
2498 02/14/2017 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 26,639.52Payroll Vendor Payment
2499 02/14/2017 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 2,047.04Payroll Vendor Payment
151903 02/14/2017 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 21,492.87Accounts Payable Check
151904 02/14/2017 PRP COMPANIES 221.95Accounts Payable Check
151905 02/14/2017 UNIVERSAL PREMIUM FLEETCARD 5,574.41Accounts Payable Check
2500 02/16/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 25,320.24Payroll Vendor Payment
2501 02/16/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 58,687.44Payroll Vendor Payment
2502 02/16/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1,914.03Payroll Vendor Payment
2503 02/16/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,582.97Payroll Vendor Payment
2504 02/16/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,717.65Payroll Vendor Payment
2505 02/16/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 3,419.59Payroll Vendor Payment
2506 02/16/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 8,120.88Payroll Vendor Payment
151906 02/17/2017 AGM CALIFORNIA, INC.1,960.00Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 04/11/14
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 20 of 78
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of February 2017
151907 02/17/2017 AGP VIDEO, INC.2,545.00Accounts Payable Check
151908 02/17/2017 AIR-RITE REFRIGERATION 467.39Accounts Payable Check
151909 02/17/2017 ALL SIGNS AND GRAPHICS, LLC 286.73Accounts Payable Check
151910 02/17/2017 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC 542.00Accounts Payable Check
151911 02/17/2017 ALTHOUSE & MEADE, INC.2,019.60Accounts Payable Check
151912 02/17/2017 AMERICAN MARBORG 257.13Accounts Payable Check
151913 02/17/2017 ANTECH DIAGNOSTICS 52.26Accounts Payable Check
151914 02/17/2017 EVA R. AREBALO 139.20Accounts Payable Check
151916 02/17/2017 AT&T 912.75Accounts Payable Check
151917 02/17/2017 AT&T 942.78Accounts Payable Check
151918 02/17/2017 ATASCADERO GLASS, INC.295.00Accounts Payable Check
151919 02/17/2017 ATASCADERO HAY & FEED 1,289.64Accounts Payable Check
151920 02/17/2017 ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER CO.867.25Accounts Payable Check
151921 02/17/2017 TATIONA BARNHILL 25.00Accounts Payable Check
151922 02/17/2017 BASSETT'S CRICKET RANCH,INC.271.99Accounts Payable Check
151923 02/17/2017 KEITH R. BERGHER 405.00Accounts Payable Check
151924 02/17/2017 BERRY MAN, INC.620.80Accounts Payable Check
151925 02/17/2017 BIG RED MARKETING, INC.2,500.00Accounts Payable Check
151926 02/17/2017 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 62.02Accounts Payable Check
151927 02/17/2017 GREGORY A. BRAZZI 60.00Accounts Payable Check
151928 02/17/2017 DEBRA R. BREWER 140.00Accounts Payable Check
151929 02/17/2017 BREZDEN PEST CONTROL, INC.177.00Accounts Payable Check
151930 02/17/2017 SHIRLEY R. BRUTON 839.40Accounts Payable Check
151931 02/17/2017 BURKE,WILLIAMS, & SORENSON LLP 20,191.34Accounts Payable Check
151932 02/17/2017 CA FIRE CHIEFS ASSC.400.00Accounts Payable Check
151933 02/17/2017 CALPORTLAND COMPANY 3,714.74Accounts Payable Check
151934 02/17/2017 CHRISTOPHER M. CARNES 120.00Accounts Payable Check
151935 02/17/2017 GABRIEL A. CARROLL 121.00Accounts Payable Check
151936 02/17/2017 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 89.98Accounts Payable Check
151937 02/17/2017 KATHLEEN J. CINOWALT 143.50Accounts Payable Check
151938 02/17/2017 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 174.44Accounts Payable Check
151939 02/17/2017 COAST ELECTRONICS 45.19Accounts Payable Check
151940 02/17/2017 COASTAL REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES 22.84Accounts Payable Check
151941 02/17/2017 VOID 0.00Accounts Payable Check
151942 02/17/2017 CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC.125.00Accounts Payable Check
151943 02/17/2017 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER 306.85Accounts Payable Check
151944 02/17/2017 CULLIGAN/CENTRAL COAST WTR TRT 70.00Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 04/11/14
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 21 of 78
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of February 2017
151945 02/17/2017 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOCIATES,INC 4,594.83Accounts Payable Check
151946 02/17/2017 SHARON J. DAVIS 437.50Accounts Payable Check
151947 02/17/2017 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 436.00Accounts Payable Check
151948 02/17/2017 DRIVE CUSTOMS 233.88Accounts Payable Check
151949 02/17/2017 ED'S FLYMEAT LLC 82.15Accounts Payable Check
151950 02/17/2017 ESCUELA DEL RIO 85.00Accounts Payable Check
151951 02/17/2017 FEDERAL EXPRESS 5.80Accounts Payable Check
151952 02/17/2017 FENCE FACTORY ATASCADERO 684.00Accounts Payable Check
151953 02/17/2017 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.582.89Accounts Payable Check
151954 02/17/2017 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 156.00Accounts Payable Check
151955 02/17/2017 FITNESS EDGE EXERCISE EQUIP.174.88Accounts Payable Check
151956 02/17/2017 GEM AUTO PARTS 409.00Accounts Payable Check
151957 02/17/2017 GILBERT'S LANDSCAPES 407.91Accounts Payable Check
151958 02/17/2017 BRADLEY A. HACKLEMAN 789.60Accounts Payable Check
151959 02/17/2017 SCOTT HALLETT 550.00Accounts Payable Check
151960 02/17/2017 HANLEY AND FLEISHMAN, LLP 2,923.00Accounts Payable Check
151961 02/17/2017 HART IMPRESSIONS PRINTING 105.60Accounts Payable Check
151962 02/17/2017 HERC RENTALS, INC.1,097.50Accounts Payable Check
151963 02/17/2017 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS 1,487.29Accounts Payable Check
151964 02/17/2017 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1,433.55Accounts Payable Check
151965 02/17/2017 ABIGAIL D. HURST 132.00Accounts Payable Check
151966 02/17/2017 LARA HUSKEY 16.05Accounts Payable Check
151967 02/17/2017 EVELYN R. INGRAM 521.69Accounts Payable Check
151968 02/17/2017 INHOUSE SECURITY SERVICE, LLC 378.00Accounts Payable Check
151969 02/17/2017 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL 39.00Accounts Payable Check
151970 02/17/2017 JK'S UNLIMITED 3,882.74Accounts Payable Check
151971 02/17/2017 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 3,000.00Accounts Payable Check
151972 02/17/2017 BOB JOSLIN 92.00Accounts Payable Check
151973 02/17/2017 NORMAN M. KATZ, PSY.D.450.00Accounts Payable Check
151974 02/17/2017 BILL KERSHNER 26.00Accounts Payable Check
151975 02/17/2017 KPRL 1230 AM 820.00Accounts Payable Check
151976 02/17/2017 KSBY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC 2,900.00Accounts Payable Check
151977 02/17/2017 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 150.00Accounts Payable Check
151978 02/17/2017 LIFE ASSIST, INC.2,303.65Accounts Payable Check
151979 02/17/2017 THOMAS LITTLE 250.00Accounts Payable Check
151980 02/17/2017 MADRONE LANDSCAPES, INC.6,972.00Accounts Payable Check
151981 02/17/2017 SAMUEL HENRY MCMILLAN, JR.105.00Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 04/11/14
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 22 of 78
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of February 2017
151982 02/17/2017 RILEY A. METE 114.00Accounts Payable Check
151983 02/17/2017 MEYER TREE CONSULTING 1,232.50Accounts Payable Check
151984 02/17/2017 MID-COAST MOWER & SAW, INC.59.18Accounts Payable Check
151985 02/17/2017 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE 514.25Accounts Payable Check
151986 02/17/2017 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE 346.98Accounts Payable Check
151987 02/17/2017 REON C MONSON 207.00Accounts Payable Check
151988 02/17/2017 MICHAL S. MOSES 534.76Accounts Payable Check
151989 02/17/2017 MUNICIPAL MAINT EQUIPMENT, INC 2,545.15Accounts Payable Check
151990 02/17/2017 AMANDA MUTHER 44.64Accounts Payable Check
151991 02/17/2017 MV TRANSPORTATION, INC.11,184.41Accounts Payable Check
151992 02/17/2017 MWI ANIMAL HEALTH 224.71Accounts Payable Check
151993 02/17/2017 PAUL NETZ 250.00Accounts Payable Check
151994 02/17/2017 NEW TIMES 240.00Accounts Payable Check
151995 02/17/2017 NORTH COAST ENGINEERING INC.12,800.15Accounts Payable Check
151996 02/17/2017 OFFICE DEPOT INC.953.66Accounts Payable Check
151997 02/17/2017 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC.280.79Accounts Payable Check
151998 02/17/2017 RON OVERACKER 519.14Accounts Payable Check
151999 02/17/2017 PERRY'S PARCEL & GIFT 66.84Accounts Payable Check
152000 02/17/2017 PETERSON U-CART 510.44Accounts Payable Check
152001 02/17/2017 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC.417.16Accounts Payable Check
152002 02/17/2017 PRINTPAL PROMOTIONS & PRINTING 68.99Accounts Payable Check
152003 02/17/2017 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC.1,124.08Accounts Payable Check
152004 02/17/2017 QUINCY ENGINEERING, INC.44,800.82Accounts Payable Check
152005 02/17/2017 RANGE MASTER 353.39Accounts Payable Check
152006 02/17/2017 RECOGNITION WORKS 175.37Accounts Payable Check
152007 02/17/2017 REPUBLIC ELEVATOR COMPANY 426.00Accounts Payable Check
152008 02/17/2017 DOMINIC S. REYES 66.00Accounts Payable Check
152009 02/17/2017 RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY 270.00Accounts Payable Check
152010 02/17/2017 THE RIGHT ANGLE, INC.951.13Accounts Payable Check
152011 02/17/2017 ROSSI TRANSPORT SERVICE 66.37Accounts Payable Check
152012 02/17/2017 SAN LUIS POWERHOUSE, INC.540.00Accounts Payable Check
152013 02/17/2017 JUDI SCHAEFFER 16.05Accounts Payable Check
152014 02/17/2017 KEITH B. SCHMIDT 75.00Accounts Payable Check
152015 02/17/2017 SCOTT O'BRIEN FIRE & SAFETY CO 153.24Accounts Payable Check
152016 02/17/2017 SCREEN & SHADE CO.64.80Accounts Payable Check
152017 02/17/2017 RAY AND JUDY SEARS 341.64Accounts Payable Check
152018 02/17/2017 SHORIN-RYU KARATE 392.00Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 04/11/14
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 23 of 78
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of February 2017
152019 02/17/2017 JOHN C. SIEMENS 90.30Accounts Payable Check
152020 02/17/2017 SLO CO FIRE SERVICE TRAINING 75.00Accounts Payable Check
152021 02/17/2017 SLO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 421.00Accounts Payable Check
152022 02/17/2017 SPEAKWRITE, LLC.243.09Accounts Payable Check
152023 02/17/2017 STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY 781.33Accounts Payable Check
152024 02/17/2017 STATE WATER RES CONTROL BOARD 14,966.00Accounts Payable Check
152025 02/17/2017 MICHAEL STORNETTA 250.00Accounts Payable Check
152026 02/17/2017 BRIAN STURTEVANT 302.22Accounts Payable Check
152027 02/17/2017 SUNLIGHT JANITORIAL, INC.1,975.00Accounts Payable Check
152028 02/17/2017 TASER INTERNATIONAL 273.05Accounts Payable Check
152029 02/17/2017 TEMPLETON UNIFORMS, LLC 130.74Accounts Payable Check
152036 02/17/2017 U.S. BANK 37,813.68Accounts Payable Check
152037 02/17/2017 U.S. POSTMASTER 2,170.90Accounts Payable Check
152038 02/17/2017 ULTREX BUSINESS PRODUCTS 411.09Accounts Payable Check
152039 02/17/2017 UNITED STAFFING ASSC., INC.1,750.32Accounts Payable Check
152040 02/17/2017 USA BLUE BOOK 65.13Accounts Payable Check
152041 02/17/2017 SABRINA T. VAN BEEK 78.00Accounts Payable Check
152042 02/17/2017 VERDIN 10,000.00Accounts Payable Check
152043 02/17/2017 VISIT SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 33,785.90Accounts Payable Check
152044 02/17/2017 WALLACE GROUP 8,068.11Accounts Payable Check
152045 02/17/2017 BRANDON J. WELLS 165.00Accounts Payable Check
152046 02/17/2017 CARRIE WELSH 41.00Accounts Payable Check
152047 02/17/2017 WEST COAST SAFETY CONSULTANTS 215.00Accounts Payable Check
152048 02/17/2017 WILKINS ACTION GRAPHICS 406.20Accounts Payable Check
152049 02/17/2017 WONDRIES FLEET GROUP 30,413.54Accounts Payable Check
152050 02/17/2017 KAREN B. WYKE 591.60Accounts Payable Check
152051 02/17/2017 XYLEM-OI CORPORATION 735.96Accounts Payable Check
2507 02/21/2017 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 241,611.25Accounts Payable Check
152052 02/23/2017 ATASCADERO MID MGRS ORG UNION 40.00Payroll Vendor Payment
152053 02/23/2017 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS 1,149.00Payroll Vendor Payment
152054 02/23/2017 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 829.25Payroll Vendor Payment
152055 02/23/2017 MASS MUTUAL WORKPLACE SOLUTION 6,050.50Payroll Vendor Payment
152056 02/23/2017 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 755.41Payroll Vendor Payment
152057 02/23/2017 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 1,119.22Payroll Vendor Payment
152058 02/23/2017 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 50.00Payroll Vendor Payment
152059 02/23/2017 SEIU LOCAL 620 935.67Payroll Vendor Payment
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 04/11/14
ATTACHMENT: 1
Page 24 of 78
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of February 2017
152060 02/23/2017 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 106099 415.14Payroll Vendor Payment
152061 02/23/2017 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 304633 3,139.30Payroll Vendor Payment
2508 02/24/2017 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 335.08Payroll Vendor Payment
2509 02/24/2017 HEALTHEQUITY, INC.7,050.01Payroll Vendor Payment
2510 02/24/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 23,260.57Payroll Vendor Payment
2511 02/24/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 38,027.77Payroll Vendor Payment
2512 02/24/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1,794.87Payroll Vendor Payment
2513 02/24/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,401.07Payroll Vendor Payment
2514 02/24/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1,886.48Payroll Vendor Payment
2515 02/24/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 3,213.53Payroll Vendor Payment
2516 02/24/2017 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 6,765.27Payroll Vendor Payment
2517 02/28/2017 RABOBANK, N.A.48,765.85Payroll Vendor Payment
2518 02/28/2017 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 12,598.80Payroll Vendor Payment
2519 02/28/2017 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 1,847.65Payroll Vendor Payment
2520 02/28/2017 CAL PERS 928.80Accounts Payable Check
2521 02/28/2017 CAL PERS 154.80Accounts Payable Check
2522 02/28/2017 CAL PERS 361.20Accounts Payable Check
2523 02/28/2017 CAL PERS 206.40Accounts Payable Check
2524 02/28/2017 CAL PERS 1,083.60Accounts Payable Check
$1,340,736.06
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 04/11/14
ATTACHMENT: 1
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ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 04/11/17
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Title 9 Planning and Zoning Text Amendments – Sign Ordinance
PLN 2016-1608
(City of Atascadero)
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance A amending the
Atascadero Municipal Code by Approving PLN 2016 -1608 / ZCH 2016-0182 Title 9,
Chapter 15, Zoning Ordinance Code Text Amendments – Sign Ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
At the March 28, 2017 City Council Meeting, Draft Ordinance A was introduced to amend
the Sign Ordinance - Title 9, Chapter 15, Planning and Zoning, of the Atascadero
Municipal Code (AMC). These amendments are minor in nature. The following is a
summary of the proposed amendments.
Add additional findings of intent to the sign ordinance to strengthen the ordinance
in the event of a challenge and to formulate grounds for approval or denial of
permits issued for signs.
Removal of duplicative language on prohibited signs since this language is also in
the definitions section.
Elimination of arts and murals from the Sign Ordinance on advisement of the City
Attorney. The Administrative Use Permit (AUP) process will still be utilized for
Murals and the previous City Council Policy on murals will continue to be used to
process these types of applications.
Codifying “Painted Wall Signs”, which are commercial messages (that differ from
an art mural) and how they may be used as signs. The language in the previous
update was too ambiguous has been clarified with the proposed amendments.
Clarification of temporary non-commercial signage pertaining to federal / state /
local elections.
Allowing temporary for sale and temporary non -commercial signage in residential
zones, as this was a clerical error for the first ordinance.
Codifying an appeals process to ensure a fair hearing and due process.
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Providing additional definitions for items such as mobile signs, snipe signs, and
utility poles
Minor amendment to the definition of a Freeway Facing sign to ensure consistency
with Section 9-15.009
Other minor revisions for consistency and clarification.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Ordinance A
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DRAFT ORDINANCE A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE BY APPROVING PLN 2016-1608 / ZCH
2016-0182 TITLE 9 ZONING ORDINANCE CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS
(Citywide/City of Atascadero)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from the City of Atascadero (6500 Palma
Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422), to consider Zone Change Text Amendments to Title 9, Chapter
15, known as the sign ordinance, that includes amending Chapter 15, Signs; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Exemption was prepared for the project and made available for
public review in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to enact these amendments to Title 9 Planning and Zoning of the Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and,
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Planning and
Zoning Text Change application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero
at which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Planning and
Zoning Text Amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a Public Hearing
held on February 2, 2017, studied and considered PLN 2016-1608 and is recommending that the
City Council approve the proposed amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero, at a Public Hearing held on
March 14, 2017, studied and considered PLN 2016-1608; and,
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings for Approval of a Zone Text Change. The City Council finds
as follows:
1. The Planning and Zoning Text Change is consistent with General Plan policies and
all other applicable ordinances and policies of the City.
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2. This Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance will provide for the orderly and efficient
use of lands where such development standards are applicable.
3. The Text Change will not, in and of itself, result in significant environmental impacts.
SECTION 2. Approval. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular
session assembled on March 28, 2017 resolved to introduce for first reading by title only, an
ordinance that would amend the City Title 9 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 15 with
the following:
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Chapter15
SIGNS
Sections:
9-15.001 Title
9-15.002 Intent
9-15.003 Applicability
9-15.004 Exempt Signs
9-15.005 Sign Permits Required
9-15.006 Prohibited Signs
9-15.007 Allowed Signs By Zone
9-15.008 Types of Signs & Standards
9-15.009 Freeway Signs
9-15.010 Sign Materials, Design & Calculations
9-15.011 Design Exceptions
9-15.012 Sign Maintenance and Abandoned Signs
9-15.013 Non-Conforming Signs
9-15.014 Code Enforcement
9-15.015 Signs on City Property
9-15.016 Substitution Clause
9-15.017 Severability Clause
9-15.018 Definitions Appeals
9-15.019 Definitions
9-15.001 Title
This chapter shall be known and cited as the Sign Ordinance of the City of Atascadero.
This chapter is based on the City’s responsibility to protect the general public’s health, safety and
welfare. The spirit of this chapter is based on the City’s desire to protect the economy and
aesthetics of the community. The City finds that it is in the interest of both aesthetics and traffic
safety that sign information be kept to a minimum.
9-15.002 Intent
The purpose of this chapter is to establish sign regulations that are intended to:
(a) Maintain and improve the aesthetic environment and overall community
appearance to foster the City’s ability to attract sources of economic development and growth;
(b) Encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the City and
reduce possible traffic and safety hazards from confusing or distracting signs;
(c) Implement quality sign design standards that are consistent with the City’s
General Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Appearance Review Guidelines;
(d) Enable fair and consistent enforcement of these sign regulations;
(e) Minimize possible adverse impacts of signs on private and public property in
order to maintain property values and to maintain a positive City image;
(f) Enhance traffic safety by ensuring that signage does not distract, obstruct or
otherwise impede traffic circulation and to safeguard and preserve the health, property, and
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public welfare of Atascadero residents, businesses, and visitors through prohibiting, regulating,
and controlling the density, location, and maintenance of signs.
(g) Generally limit commercial signage to on-site locations in order to protect the
aesthetic environment from the visual clutter associated with the unrestricted proliferation of
signs, while providing channels of communication to the public.
(h) Limit the size and number of signs to levels that reasonably allow for the
identification of a residential, public or commercial location and the nature of any such
commercial business.
(h) Regulate signs in a manner so as to not to physically interfere with or obstruct the
vision of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(i) Avoid unnecessary and time consuming approval requirements for certain minor
or temporary signs that do not require review for compliance with the city's building and
electrical codes, while limiting the size and number of such signs so as to minimize visual
clutter.
(j) Respect and protect the right of free speech by sign display, while reasonably
regulating the structural, locational and other non-communicative aspects of signs, generally for
the public health, safety, welfare and specifically to serve the public interests in community
aesthetics and traffic and pedestrian safety.
(k) Enable the fair, consistent and efficient enforcement of the sign regulations of the
city.
(l) Regulate signs in a constitutional manner, which is content neutral as to
noncommercial signs and viewpoint neutral as to commercial signs. All administrative
interpretations and discretion are to be exercised in light of this policy and consistent with the
purposes and intent stated in this section.
9-15.003 Applicability
(a) The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all signs constructed or altered
after the effective date of the ordinance codifying this chapter.
(b) Nonconforming signs shall be revised to conform to the provisions of this chapter
where an entitlement for construction other than minor additions or interior alterations is
occurring or where a change of use occurs.
(c) All signs that are not specifically exempted from this chapter are subject to the
appearance review guidelines and an approved sign permit.
(d) The sign design standards herein are intended to be the maximum standards
allowable without an administrative use permit or conditional use permit.
9-15.004 Exempt Signs
Types of exempt signage. The following sign types are exempt from the requirement of a
building permit provided that the sign is consistent with the standards of this chapter. The size
and placement standards set forth below and in subsequent sections must be adhered to in order
for such sign to qualify as exempt.
(a) Signs on Properties Under Construction. With an aggregate area of forty (40)
square feet, attached to a fence or construction related structure, not exceeding eight (8) feet in
height, and made of a lightweight material such as vinyl. One (1) sign per street frontage.
(b) Directory Signs. Wall mounted for pedestrian use, with an aggregate area of
twenty (20) square feet, placed lower that 5-feet on the wall surface.
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(c) Non-illuminated Decorations. Special event decorations, may be in place up to
sixty (60) days, except for signage listed in section 9-15.006.
(d) Hazard Signs. As long as a hazard exists.
(e) Residential Signs and Home Occupations. With an aggregate area of two (2)
square feet.
(f) Window Signs and Lettering. Limited to lettering, graphics and perforated
window film. Maximum area per Table 15.1 and Table 15.2. Posting of signs related to the
operation of the business not to exceed (4) square feet (hours, restaurant ratings, etc.) are
excluded from aggregate sign calculations.
(g) Official Government Flags. Signs, flags and notices.
(h) Landscaped Signs. Consistent with Section 9-4.127.
(i) Official Safety and Directional Signs. Safety and directional signage that is
consistent with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, California edition (MUTCD).
(j) Temporary signage in accordance with Table 15.1 and Table 15.2.
(k) Vehicle Signs. Painted signs, magnetic signs, decals, or logo wrap adhered to a
vehicle, unless parked for the primary purpose of displaying the sign, refer to section 9-
15.006(g).
9-15.005 Sign Permits Required
(a) Except as hereinafter provided, no permanent sign shall be constructed, displayed
or altered without an approved building permit. Signs are permitted under the various use
classifications or locations specified in this chapter.
(b) Where noted in this code, additional approvals Planning Entitlements may be
required for signage that does not conform to the specified sign regulations or when noted as
required based on signage type or location.
(1) When signs are proposed for a project subject to entitlement approval, a separate
entitlement is not required. The application for entitlement shall include complete information
per this section, and any other information determined to be necessary for community
development department review.
(d) Application. Applications for a building permit for the establishment, alteration or
relocation of a sign shall be made to the City, and shall include the following items for
processing:
(1) Application Form.
(2) Site Plan. Showing location of all existing structures on site, and location of
proposed sign(s) with all distances to structures and property lines noted. Show any grading
required for monument signs.
(3) Elevations. Provide drawings of all building elevations, specifying all dimensions
of signs, including lettering, length, height, width and depth of projecting letters if applicable.
Provide building elevations showing location of existing and proposed signs on walls, including
dimensions to building structural features such as roof, windows, doors and finished grade. For a
monument sign, show plan and side views of proposed sign.
(4) Colors and Materials. Provide samples of proposed colors and materials, and/or a
color rendering for all signs including rendering of full building elevations for sign program
applications.
(5) Structural Calculations. When applicable, provide all structural specifications and
calculations as required by the Chief Building Official or their designee.
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9-15.006. Prohibited Signs
Prohibited Signs. The Following sign types are prohibited within the City of Atascadero.
(a) Off-site signs, except as approved through agreement with the Redevelopment
Agency, or its successor agency and except as noted below for off-site subdivision signage.;
(b) Abandoned signs. A sign is considered abandoned when any of the following is
met:
(i) For a period of ninety (90) days or more, there is no sign copy appearing
on the sign;
(ii) Where the establishment to which the sign is attached has ceased
operation;
(ii) Where the sign is deteriorated, damaged or destroyed to 50% or greater of
the replacement value of the structure/sign;
(c) Confusing sSigns that simulate in color or design any traffic sign or signal, or
which makes use of words, symbols, or characters in such a manner to interfere with, mislead, or
confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic.;
(d) Digital display / LED messaging signs including animated, moving, flashing,
blinking, reflecting, glaring, or revolving, or any other similar sign, except electronic message
boards displaying time, temperature, or required prices of gasoline or similar fuels, or the display
of noncommercial notices or messages.;
(e) Roof signs.;
(f) Snipe signs or any other sign attached to a tree, utility pole, fence post, etc.
(g) Mobile signs. Commercial Signs on vehicles when the vehicle is parked for the
purpose of displaying said sign and /or directing traffic to a business when any of the following
is met:
(i) Location. Vehicle(s) is parked off-premise;
(ii) Time. Vehicle is parked for a duration of more than two (2) hours within a 24-
hour period of time, off-premise.
(h) Inflatable signs.;
(i) Wall mounted cabinet signage where the frame or external structure is a box,
either in rectangular, square, or similar box like appearance, and the sign face is flat and/or the
background is light colored and non-decorative in nature, with little or no articulation and
comprised of plastic, or other similar type of material.;
(j) Feather flag signs;
(k) Signs, including non-commercial signs that are placed or encroach into the right-
of-way without a valid encroachment permit or prior approval of the City Engineer or the
Engineer’s designee.
(m) Signs emitting audible sounds, odors or particulate matter.
9-15.007 Allowed Signs By Zone
(a). Permitted Signs by Zones. The following are the signs types that are permitted by
zone as shown in Table 15.1.
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Table 15.1 – Allowed Sign Types Based On Zone
Sign Type
P Permitted Sign**
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required**
(blank) Not Permitted
**building permit requirements per section 9-15.005 and 9-15.007**
Total Aggregate sign Area (square feet) and may be divided by using
one (1) or more sign Types
Based on
Sign Type
Based on
Sign Type 150 sf 50 sf 100 sf
Ag Zone Residential
Zones
Non-Residential Zones
(CS, CN, CR, CPK, CT, IP, I)
Downtown
Zones
(DC, DO)
Public Zones
(P, OS, L, LS)
1. A-Frame P P P P
2. Art & Wall Murals AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP
3. Awning P P P P
4. Banner P P P
5. Building Name P P P P P
6. Changeable Copy AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP
7. Freeway
Oriented1Facing
AUP
8. Home Occupation P P
9. Information Kiosks
10. Private Light Pole P P P P
11. Ground Monument
Sign
P P P P
12. Multi-Tenant
Freestanding
P P
13. Projecting P P P
14. Projected Image P P P P
15. Off-Site Subdivision AUP AUP
16. Neighborhood
Identification
P
17. Single Tenant
Freestanding Sign
P P P
18. Suspended P P P P
19. Temporary For-Sale P P P P P
20. Temporary Non-
Commercial
P
P
P P P
21. Tenant Directional P P P P
22. Wall P P P P
23. Window Lettering P P P P
Notes:
1 Freeway facing signs are regulated by section 9-15.009
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9-15.008 Types of Signs & Standards
(a) Allowed Signs and Standards. The following signs are permitted within the City of
Atascadero as shown in Table 15.2. Additional standards may be applicable as
contained in this chapter.
Allowed Signage Types – Table 15.2
Sign Type Permit
Required
Zones
Allowed
Max. Sign
Area1
Number
of sign(s)
permitted
Max.
Height2 Special Requirements
1. A-Frame None All Zoning
Districts
except
Residential
10 sf 1 per
street
frontage
5 ft. (a) Must be located outside of Right-
of-way on business property,
except as allowed by
encroachment permit in the East
Mall and West Mall parkway
area.
(b) Minimum height is 3-feet.
2. Art and
MuralsPainted
Wall Sign
Yes A All
Zoning
Districts
except
Residential
ll Zoning
Districts
40 sf in P,
L, LS
zonesN/A
1 per
building
face with a
public
street
frontage or
parking
lotN/A
Based
on
building
heightN/
A
(a) May not exceed one (1) square
foot per lineal foot of building
frontage.
(b) For tenants greater than 10,000
square feet in size, an additional
one hundred and fifty percent
(150%) more sign area may be
permitted.
(c) Wall signs shall be located below
the top of the parapet or roofline
on single story buildings and
below the second floor sill on
multi-story buildings.
(a)(d) Painted signs do not
require building permits but
require planning review.AUP
required prior to installation for
review limited to size,
placement, and duration.
3. Awning Yes All Zoning
Districts
except
Residential
50% of
awning
face
1 per
Business
Based
on
building
height
(a) Minimum vertical clearance from
the ground of eight (8) feet.
(b) May project a maximum of five
(5) feet into the public right-of-
way with approved
encroachment permit
(c) Shall be securely attached to the
buildings and well maintained.
(d) No supports or poles may be
located in the public right-of-way.
(e) Shall complement the building
they are attached to.
4. Banner No All Zoning
Districts
except Ag
&
Residential
40 sf 1 per
Public
street
frontage
N/A (a) May be in place for a maximum
of thirty (30) days.
(b) All banners must be down a
minimum of sixty (60) days
before any new banner may go
up
(c) Banners must be secured flat
against a building or secure
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Allowed Signage Types – Table 15.2
Sign Type Permit
Required
Zones
Allowed
Max. Sign
Area1
Number
of sign(s)
permitted
Max.
Height2 Special Requirements
structure placed in the ground.
(d) Nonprofit events shall be exempt
from size and number of banners
(e.g., farmers market).
5. Building Name
Identification
Yes All Zoning
Districts
except Ag
&
Residential
20 sf 1 per
building
Based
on
building
height
(a) Signage used to identify the
building not the tenant(s).
6. Changeable
Copy
Yes All Zoning
Districts l
Based on
AUP
1 per
business
12 ft. (a) AUP required.
(b) Size of changeable copy to be
determined by the AUP.
(c) Design of changeable copy sign
shall be determined by AUP.
(d) Sign is non-digital.
7. Freeway
OrientedFacing
Yes * * * *Refer to section 9-15.010009
8. Home
Occupation
No All Ag &
Residential
Zones
2 sf 1 per
residential
unit
4 ft for
ground
mounted
and 6
foot for
wall
mounted
.
(a) Requires issuance of a valid
business license prior to
placement.
(b) Signage is permitted as a part of
a residential occupancy in a
mixed-use development.
9. Information
Kiosks
Yes All Zoning
Districts
Based on
AUP
Based on
AUP
Based
on AUP
(a) For the permanent and / or
temporary display of information.
(b) Limited to civic activities,
advertising for local events.
(c) AUP required.
10. Private Light
Pole3
Yes Non-
Residential
Zones /
Public
Zones
6 sf for
each pole
25% of the
total
number of
light poles;
Based
on Not to
exceed
Light
Pole
Height
(a) A permanent light pole within a
parking lot or property may be
utilized for temporary banner or
signage that does not count
towards total aggregate sign
area.
(b) Eight (8) feet minimum vertical
clearance or as required by the
California Building Code,
whichever is greater.
(c) Light Pole located on private
property.
(d) A maximum of two (2) signs per
pole.
(e) Signage on poles shall be placed
within decorative frames or
brackets.
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Allowed Signage Types – Table 15.2
Sign Type Permit
Required
Zones
Allowed
Max. Sign
Area1
Number
of sign(s)
permitted
Max.
Height2 Special Requirements
11. Ground
Monument
Sign
Yes All Zoning
Districts
Except
Residential
60 sf
CN, CP,
CR, CS,
CT, CPK,
IP, I
1 per 200
lineal foot
6 ft. (a) Minimum base height shall be
one (1) foot.
(b) Maximum base height shall be
four (4 feet)
(c) Base does not count towards
sign face area.
(d) Base shall have decorative
hardscaping and shall be
consistent with the architecture of
the building(s) it serves.
(e) Bases shall be located in a
landscape planter.
(f) Cabinet type signs shall be
prohibited.
(g) Monument signs in DO/DC
require a building to be setback a
min. of 10-feet from back of walk.
(h) Bases shall be located in a
landscape planter and setback
three (3) feet from the back of
sidewalk in the DO/DC zone.
50 sf
L,LS,P,OS
40 sf
DC, DO,
AG
12. Multi-Tenant
Freestanding
Yes Non-
Residential
Zones
50 sf
+
additional
10 sf per
tenant
Max. 100 sf
1 per
property
12 ft (a) Two (2) or more tenants
required.
(b) Minimum base height shall be
four (4) feet.
(c) Base does not count towards
sign face.
(d) Base Articulation. Base shall be
consistent with architecture of
multi-tenant building.
(e) Bases shall be located in a
landscape planter and setback
five (5) feet from the back of
sidewalk.
(f) Cabinet monument type shall be
prohibited.
(g) A singular pole is prohibited.
13. Projecting Yes All Zoning
Districts
except Ag
&
Residential
15 sf 1 per
business
N/A (a) Minimum ground clearance must
be eight (8) feet, or as regulated
by the California Building Code.
(b) May encroach up to five (5) feet
within the public right-of-way with
issuance of an encroachment
permit.
14. Projected
Image
No*
*Electrical
permit may
be required.
All Zoning
Districts
except Ag l
N/A 1 per
business /
residence
N/A (a) Laser lights or projected image
signs used to project an image,
logo, or other graphic in a
building, structure, sidewalk or
other surface.
(b) Projected image signs may be in
place a maximum of thirty (30)
calendar days and not be utilized
for a minimum of sixty (60) days
thereafter.
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Allowed Signage Types – Table 15.2
Sign Type Permit
Required
Zones
Allowed
Max. Sign
Area1
Number
of sign(s)
permitted
Max.
Height2 Special Requirements
(c) Installation of new electrical
components shall be consistent
with the California Building Code
or successor code.
(d) Flashing, distracting lights shall
not be utilized.
15. Off-Site
Subdivision
Yes Ag &
Residential
Zones /
Non-
Residential
Zones
40 sf 3 per
subdivision
10 ft. (a) Subdivision tracts of five (5) or
more lots may be permitted to
install off-site directional
advertising signage.
(b) Subject to the approval of an
AUP.
(c) Subdivision shall be located
within the City of Atascadero.
(d) No flags, banners or other
decorations shall be affixed to
the sign.
(e) The signs shall not be
illuminated.
(f) All signs shall be located on
private property with written
permission from the property
owner provided to the City.
(g) The signs shall be removed prior
to final occupancy of the last unit
in the tract or after a period of
three (3) years whichever is less.
(h) The applicant may apply annually
for a one (1) year time extension
for active construction projects.
16. Neighborhood
Identification
Yes Residential
Zones
36 sf 1 per
arterial /
collector
street
frontage
6 ft (a) Residential Single Family / Multi-
Family Developments of five (5)
units or more.
(b) Minimum base height shall be
one (1) foot.
(c) Maximum base height shall be
three (3 feet)
(d) Base does not count towards
sign face area.
(e) Base shall have decorative
hardscaping and shall be
consistent with the architecture of
the building(s) it serves.
(f) Bases shall be located in a
landscape planter on private
property,
(g) Cabinet type signs shall be
prohibited.
(h) Signs shall front on either ana
designated arterial or collector
road.
17. Single Tenant
Freestanding
Yes All Zoning
Districts
60 sf 1 per
property
6 ft (a) Sign face shall be elevated, a
minimum of one (1) foot off the
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Allowed Signage Types – Table 15.2
Sign Type Permit
Required
Zones
Allowed
Max. Sign
Area1
Number
of sign(s)
permitted
Max.
Height2 Special Requirements
except
Residential
ground.
(b) Bases shall be located in a
landscape planter and setback a
minimum of two (2) feet from the
back of sidewalk.
(c) Cabinet monument type shall be
prohibited.
(d) A singular pole is prohibited.
(e) Signs in DO/DC require a
building to be setback a min. of
10-feet from back of walk.
18. Suspended Yes All Zoning
Districts
except Ag
&
Residential
15 sf 1 per
public
street
frontage
N/A (a) Minimum ground clearance of
eight (8) feet or as regulated by
the California Building Code or
successor code.
19. Temporary
For-Sale
No All Zoning
Districts
6 sf all
other lots
1 sign per
street
frontage;
1 sign per
highway
frontage
6 ft. (a) Signs must be removed fourteen
(14) days after close of sale.
32 sf for
lots fronting
a highway
20. Temporary
Non-
Commercial
No All Zoning
Districts
6 sf for
yard sign in
residential
zones
12 per
property
Maximum
area for all
signs not
to exceed
32 sf
5 ft (a) A maximum of nine (9) months.
(b) Must be removed a minimum of
ninety (90) days before any new
non-commercial signage may be
placed.
(b) Prohibited in the public right-of-
way.
32 sf
freestanding
in
commercial
zones
21. Tenant
Directional
No All Zoning
Districts
N/A N/A 5 ft. (a) Does not count against total
aggregate sign area.
(b) Design shall be consistent with
the architectural style and
features of the building façade.
22. Wall Yes All Zoning
Districts
except
Residential
40 sf in P,
L, LS
zones
1 per
building
face with a
public
street
frontage or
parking lot
Based
on
building
height
(a) May not exceed one (1) square
foot per lineal foot of building
frontage.
(b) For tenants greater than 10,000
square feet in size, an additional
one hundred and fifty percent
(150%) more sign area may be
permitted.
(c) Wall signs shall be located below
the top of the parapet or roofline
on single story buildings and
below the second floor sill on
multi-story buildings.
(d) Painted signs do not require
building permits but require
planning review.
Based on
building
frontage
for all other
non-
residential
zones
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Allowed Signage Types – Table 15.2
Sign Type Permit
Required
Zones
Allowed
Max. Sign
Area1
Number
of sign(s)
permitted
Max.
Height2 Special Requirements
23. Window
Lettering /
Perforated
Window Film /
Window
Graphics
No All Zoning
Districts
except Ag
&
Residential
Not to
exceed 1/2
of window
area in all
other
zones
* * *See section 9-15.004(f)
Not to
exceed 1/3
of window
area in
DC/DO
Zone
Notes:
1. Maximum Sign Area measured in square feet (sf).
2. Maximum Height measured in feet (ft) and from finished grade for all sign types.
3. Additional Light Pole signage regulations contained in subsection 9-15.007(b)(2).
(b) Special Sign Types and Criteria. The following are additional signage types defined by
the City and criteria required for their uses.
(1) Gas Station Canopies. In addition to the signs allowed above, a maximum of
twenty (20) square feet of signs, logos and or color banding shall be permitted on no more than
two (2) sides of a pump island canopy structure. The remainder of the pump canopy fascia shall
be of an architectural treatment consistent with site architecture.
(2) Light Pole Signage. The following shall be prohibited to be placed on light poles:
(a) Posting of signage or messages above the height of the light pole structure;
(b) Digital display message signs;
(c) Internally illuminated signage;
(d) Changeable copy signage;
(e) Faded, torn, or otherwise damaged signage.
9-15.009 Freeway OrientedFacing Signs
Freeway oriented facing signs shall adhere to the below standards. Approval of an AUP shall be
required for all Freeway oriented signage.
(a) Businesses located on freeway frontage of Highway 101, and that are a restaurant,
service station, provide lodging, or are a dealer of new automobiles, may have a pole mounted
freeway oriented sign with an area not to exceed one (1) square foot of sign area per lineal foot
of freeway oriented building frontage up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet, whichever is
less. Pole mounted signs shall not exceed fifty (50) feet in height or the minimum height
necessary for effective visibility (see Section 9-15.011(c)).
(b) Where the principal use is planned shopping, office or industrial complex with
five (5) or more tenants, a building-mounted freeway oriented sign may be allowed with a
maximum area not to exceed one (1) square foot for each lineal foot of building frontage up to
sixty (60) square feet per principal tenant, whichever is less.
(c) Where the building area of a single tenant building exceeds ten thousand (10,000)
square feet, a building-mounted freeway oriented sign may be allowed with a maximum area not
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to exceed one (1) square foot for each lineal foot of building frontage up to sixty (60) square feet,
whichever is less.
(d) Where the building area of a single tenant building is less than ten thousand
(10,000) square feet, a building-mounted freeway oriented sign may be allowed with a maximum
area of forty (40) square feet with a maximum letter height of fourteen (14) inches.
(e) Freeway wall signs shall be constructed of individual three-dimensional letters or
logos. Rectangular box or cabinet signs shall not be allowed along the US 101 frontage. Signs
may be internally illuminated pan channel letters or externally lit individual letters.
9-15.010 Sign Materials, Design & Calculations
(a) Sign Faces Counted. Where a sign has two (2) faces containing sign copy, which
are oriented back to back and separated by not more than twenty-four (24) inches at any point,
the area of the sign shall be measured using one (1) sign face only.
(b) Wall Mounted Letters/Logos. Where a sign is composed of letters individually
mounted or painted on a building wall, without a border or decorative enclosure, the sign area is
that of the smallest area within which all letters and words can be enclosed.
(c) Three-Dimensional Signs. Where a sign consists of one (1) or more three-
dimensional objects such as balls, cubes, clusters of objects, or sculptural or statute-type
trademarks, the sign area shall be measured as the area of the smallest rectangle within which the
object(s) can be enclosed, when viewed from a point where the largest area of the object(s) can
be seen.
(d) Sign Materials and Design. Signs shall utilize materials, colors, and design motifs
that are compatible with the architecture and color of the buildings on-site and adjacent
properties. (See Refer to Appearance Review Guidelines.)
(e) Sign Messages. Sign messages shall be limited to the identification of the
business or the type of activity conducted on the premises.
(f) Sign Programs. A master sign program must be provided for locations with five
(5) or more tenants or businesses. Such programs shall be approved by an AUP or concurrently
with a CUP for the development. Sign programs may also include wayfinding programs or civic
sign programs.
(g) Franchise and Logo Signs. Businesses that are part of a franchise or corporation
may not exceed the maximum sign area allowed in their zone including franchise or logo signs.
(h) Illumination. If signs are proposed to be illuminated, signs shall be indirectly
lighted by continuous, stationary, shielded light sources, directed solely at the sign, or internal to
it. All light sources for signs are to be shielded so as not to be directly visible from off-site.
(i) Freestanding Signsage. All freestanding or monument signsage displaying either a
commercial or non-commercial message shall adhere to the following criteria:
(1) When located in the Corner Clear Zone, the sign shall not exceed thirty
(30) inches in height.
(2) Signs shall not obstruct a motorist’s view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic,
traffic-control signs, or signals, or otherwise represent a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(3) Signs shall not impede a pedestrian’s free use of the sidewalk.
(4) Signs shall be securely affixed to the property on which they are placed.
(5) Signs may not be posted without the permission of the property owner.
(j) Code Standards. All signs established in this City must comply with all current
editions of the California Building Code, or successor adopted building code for anchoring,
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foundations, windloads, illumination, and design standards. Awning Signs and projecting signs
require structural plans to be done by a licensed architect or civil engineer.
9-15.011 Design Exceptions
The sign area or other limitations of this chapter may be modified, increased or decreased
through approval of an administrative use permit. In reviewing an administrative use permit, the
following findings shall be made:
(a) The need for such signing is consistent with based on the purposes set forth in
Section 9-15.002;
(b) The opportunity to combine signs for more than one (1) use on a single sign
structure has been considered;
(c) For freeway oriented signs, the sign area and height are the minimum needed to
achieve adequate visibility along the freeway due to highway ramp locations and grade
differences; and
(d) Conformance with all other applicable codes and ordinances of the City,
including, but not limited to, the Zoning Ordinance, General Plan and its several elements, and
the appearance review guidelines.
9-15.012 Sign Maintenance and Abandoned Signs
All signs established in this City are subject to this code regarding safety, maintenance,
and repair. All signs are to be properly maintained in a safe and legible condition at all times.
Any sign that is fifty percent (50%) or more of the replacement cost of the sign or deteriorated,
must be repaired and brought into conformance with this chapter will be presumed to be
abandoned as defined in Section 9-15.018.
9-15.013 Legal Non-conforming signs
The use of a legal nonconforming sign may continue as follows:
(a) Free-Standing and Attached Signs. A legal non-conforming sign shall not be:
(1) Increased in area;
(2) Moved from its location on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title
unless required by law or pursuant to this title;
(3) Be provided with increased or intensified lighting;
(4) Changed to an advertisement for a business not occupying the premises or a
product not sold on the premises.
(b) Sign Copy. The advertising copy on a legal nonconforming sign may be changed,
except as provided by subsections (a), (c) and (d) of this section.
(c) Discontinued Use. If the use of a building or land associated with a legal
nonconforming sign is discontinued for a period of six (6) months or more, any signage shall be
removed and conform to the provisions of the chapter.
(d) Public Nuisances. Any legal nonconforming sign which is found to present danger
to the public or becomes abandoned due to disrepair or lack of proper maintenance may be
declared a public nuisance and abated as set forth in Chapter 9-8 (Enforcement).
(e) Destroyed Signs. If a legal nonconforming sign is destroyed to the extent of fifty
percent (50%) or more of its replacement cost prior to its destruction by fire, explosion or act of
God, it may be restored only if it is brought into full conformance with the provisions of this
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chapter. If the sign is damaged to the extent of less than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement
cost, it may be restored to its former legal non-conforming status.
9-15.014 Code Enforcement.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced pursuant to Section 9-8.101 et seq., of
Title 9 and Title 12, Code Enforcement or its successor code.
9-15.015 Signs on City Property
Any sign placed on property owned by the City of Atascadero, or within the right -of-way
of a dedicated public street without the permission of the City may be removed by the City
without prior notice. This section shall not be interpreted consistent with the requirements of to
violate the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and the free speech clause
of Article I of the California Constitution.
9-15.016 Substitution Clause
Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the extent that this section
allows a sign containing a commercial message, a non-commercial message shall be allowed to
the same extent. The non-commercial message may occupy the entire sign area or any portion
thereof, and may substitute or be combined with the commercial message. The sign message may
be changed from commercial to non-commercial message to another, as frequently as desired by
the sign’s owner, provided that the sign is not prohibited and the sign continues to comply with
all requirements of this section.
9-15.017 Severability Clause
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phase of this sign ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this sign ordinance. The City Council of the City of Atascadero hereby declares that it would
have adopted the Sign Ordinance in each section, subsection, sentence, or phase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phases be
declared invalid.
9-15.018 Appeals.
(a) General Procedure. Any person seeking to appeal a decision granting or denying
an application for issuance of a building permit for a sign, revoking a permit or ordering the
remediation or removal of a sign, may appeal such action, first to the planning commission, if
pertaining to a decision of the Planning Director or their designee, and if dissatisfied with the
decision of the planning commission, then to the city council in the manner provided by this
section.
(b) Effective Date of Decision. Decisions of the director or planning commission
under this chapter will be final and conclusive on the fourteenth (14) consecutive calendar day
following the date of the director's or planning commission's decision, unless an effective timely
and complete appeal is filed as provided in this section.
(c) Form of Appeal. An appeal must:
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1. Be in writing on a form provided by the department of community
development;
2. Identify the director's or planning commission's action to which the appeal
relates;
3. Be filed with the department prior to the decision to which the appeal
relates becomes final; and
4. Be accompanied by a processing fee in an amount set by the city council.
(d) Stay of Proceedings. The timely filing of an effective appeal will stay the decision
of the director or planning commission to which the appeal relates pending final action by the
planning commission or city council on the matter.
(e) Hearing. The department will expeditiously schedule a hearing before the
planning commission or city council, as applicable, not later than 30 days after the notice of
appeal is received by the city and give written notice of the time and place of the hearing to the
appellant; provided, however, the hearing may be held after such 30-day period upon the request
or concurrence of the appellant. Action on the appeal will be taken at the time of the hearing by
the planning commission or city council, as applicable, unless the appellant requests a
continuance.
(f) Judicial Review. Any person dissatisfied with the final action taken by the city council
may seek prompt judicial review of such decision pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 1094.8 or successor code.
9-15.018019 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
Abandoned Signs. A sign is abandoned when for a period of ninety (90) days or more,
there is no sign copy appearing on the sign, or where the establishment with which the sign is
associated has ceased operation for a period of ninety (90) days or more, or where it is relatively
clear that the sign has been forsaken or deserted. Any sign which is a conforming sign not in use,
but which could be re-used in conjunction with the ownership or operation of a new business on
a property, shall not fall under the definition of abandoned.
Alteration. Any change of size, shape, illumination, position, location, construction or
supporting structure of an existing sign.
Animated Sign. A sign with action or motion, rotating, flashing or color changes,
excepting therefrom wind actuated elements such as flags, banners, streamers, whirligigs or other
similar devices, and public service signs such as time and temperature units.
Balloon, Inflatable Signs, or Inflatable Attention-getting Devices. Any air or gas filled
device located, attached, or tethered to the ground, site, merchandise, building, or roof and used
for the purpose of signage, advertising or attention-getting.
Banner. Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is attached to a building
or other structure. Flags, as defined in this section, shall not be considered banners.
Building Complex. A building or group of buildings on one (1) or more lots or building
sites containing three (3) or more separate businesses.
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Building Face. The outermost surface of any exterior wall of a building, but not
including cornices, bay windows, balconies, or other architectural features which extend beyond
the general outermost surface of such exterior wall.
Building Frontage. Building Face that fronts a public street or shared common parking
area within a commercial center, measured in linear feet from the edge of wall to the edge of
wall.
Cabinet Sign. Also referred to as “can sign”. A sign that contains all the text and/or logo
symbols on the display face of an enclosed cabinet
Canopy Sign. Any sign that is part of a projecting awning, canopy, or other fabric,
plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance or window or outdoor service area, or
otherwise attached to a building face.
Changeable Copy Sign. A sign with changeable copy, regardless of the method of
attachment or the materials of construction, that is non-digital.
Commercial Message. Any wording, logo or other representation that, directly or
indirectly, names, advertises or calls attention to a commercial or industrial business, product,
good, service or other commercial or industrial activity.]
Commercial Signage. Any sign with wording, logo, or other representation that,
directly or indirectly, names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, or
other commercial activity.
Corner Clear Zone. The area at a street corner inscribed by a line drawn between points
established by measuring back fifteen (15) feet from the beginning of the curb radius along the
curb line, or edge of pavement when there is no curb, and the face of the curb or edge of
pavement.
Construction. A property that has been issued a building permit by the City of
Atascadero for activities related to demolition, remodel, or new construction of a property.
Digital Display. The portion of a sign message made up of internally illuminated
components capable of changing a message periodically. Digital displays may include but not
limited to LCD, LED, plasma, or high intensity displays (hid).
Dormer. A structure located above the height of a wall projecting from a sloping roof
that is enclosed on both sides and top, and does not project above top of the roof structure.
Dwelling Unit. Any building or portion thereof which contains living facilities,
including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Enforcement Officer. Any City official or agent designated by the City Manager as having
authority to enforce the provisions of this article.
Flag. A device, generally made of flexible materials, usually cloth, paper or plastic,
usually used as a symbol of a government, school, or religion, and not containing a commercial
message.
Freestanding Sign. Any sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on, or
anchored in, the ground which are independent from any building or other structure. This
definition may include pole signs, ground signs and monument signs.
Freeway OrientedFacing Sign. A sign oriented to be viewed primarily from Highway
101, which identifies a business engaged in the provision of food, lodging, motor vehicle fuel, or
the sale of motor vehicles.
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Feather Flag. Also known as a blade sign, teardrop sign, or similar type of temporary
signage that is constructed of cloth, canvas, plastic fabric, or similar lightweight, non-rigid
material and that is supported by a single vertical pole mounted into the ground or portable
structure for means of advertising.
Ground Sign. Any freestanding sign greater than six (6) feet in height and supported
wholly by uprights, braces, or poles in or upon the ground and where any supports or angle irons
are enclosed in a wood, plastic, metal or other decorative form, such that the angle irons or
supports are not visible. The entire bottom of a ground sign is generally in contact or in close
proximity to the ground.
Height. The height of any sign shall be the measurement from the top of the sign cabinet,
including all ornamentation and supports, to the existing grade beneath the sign.
Illegal Sign. Any sign placed without all required governmental approval and/or permits
at the time such sign was placed or is an existing sign which was not constructed in accordance
with the ordinances and other applicable laws in effect on the date of construction, did not
receive government approval or permits, or a legal nonconforming sign that has exceeded its
authorized amortization period.
Illuminated Sign. Any sign employing the use of lighting sources for the purpose of
decorating, outlining, accentuating or brightening the sign area.
Incidental Sign. A sign, generally informational, that has a purpose secondary to the use
of the lot on which it is located, such as no parking, entrance, loading only, telephone and other
similar directives. A sign that also includes a commercial message is not considered incidental.
Legal Nonconforming Sign. A sign which was legal when first erected, with all
necessary permits, but due to a change in the law it became nonconforming.
Light Pole Signage. A temporary banner or sign that isd designed to be attached to a
permanent light pole and where the temporary sign element can be changed without modifying
the structure.
Lot Frontage. Those portions of a lot or building site which abut a public street. For
purposes of determining frontage on corner lots and through lots, all sides of a lot abutting a
public street (excluding an alley) shall be considered frontage.
Marquee. A permanent roofed structure attached to and supported by the building and
projecting beyond the building face.
Mobile sign. The use of a moving trailer, automobile, truck, or any other vehicle to
display commercial or noncommercial messages primarily for advertising purposes unrelated to
the principal use of such vehicle.
Monument Sign. A freestanding sign which is supported by a base which extends the
entire length of the sign area and is an integral part of the design.
Multi-Faced Sign. A sign with two or more sign faces where any two sign faces are
oriented such that they have an interior angle of greater than forty-five (45) degrees from each
other.
Murals. A large picture, image (including but not limited to painted art) which is painted,
constructed, or affixed directing only a vertical building wall, which may or may not contain
text, logos, and/or symbols. May also include a mural sign.
Noncommercial Signage. Any signage which is not determined to be commercial
signage, as defined herein.
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Noncommercial MessageSpeech. Any message which is not determined to be a
commercial message speech as defined herein. [Alternative: “Any wording, logo or other
representation that does not directly or indirectly, name, advertise or calls attention to a
commercial or industrial business, product, good, service or other commercial or industrial
activity.”]
Nonstructural Trim. The molding, battens, caps, nailing strips, lattice, cutouts, or letters
and walkways which are attached to the sign structure.
Obscene Signs. Signage when taken as a whole, which to the average person applying
contemporary statewide standards, appeals to the prurient interest and as a whole depicts or
describes in a patently offensive way sexual conduct which lacks serious literary, artistic,
political or scientific value.
Off-Site Commercial Signage. Signage that is not located on the site of the business,
accommodations, services, or commercial activity served by the sign.
On-Site Commercial Signage. A sign advertising the business, accommodations,
services or commercial activities provided on the site on which the sign is located. For the
purposes of this chapter, all signs with noncommercial messages are deemed to be on-site,
regardless of location
Permanent Sign. Any legal sign designed or used in excess of forty-five (45) days.
Permitted Sign. Signs permitted pursuant to this this chapterarticle.
Pole Signs. A sign wholly supported by one pole and separated from the ground by air.
Portable Sign or A-frame Sign. Any freestanding, moveable sign.
Prohibited Signs. Signs specified in Section 9-15.007 of this chapter or any sign not
specified in Section 9-15.008 through 9-15.010, nor in compliance with the design criteria for
this chapter.
Projecting Sign. A sign which projects more than twelve (12) inches from the exterior
face of a building wall or facade and which uses the building wall as its primary source of
support.
Project Entrance Sign. An on-site sign used to identify the name of an apartment
housing complex, Mobilehome Park, condominium subdivision or other residential subdivision.
Projected Image Sign. A sign which involves an image projected on the face of a wall,
structure, sidewalk, or other surface from a distant electronic device such that the image does not
originate from the plan of the wall, structure, sidewalk, or other surface.
Roof Sign. A sign erected upon or above a roof (angled surface) or a parapet of a
building or structure, and not contained within a dormer (flat surface).
Setback Area. The setback area shall be that area defined as the required minimum yard
as specified by the Zoning Ordinance for each Zoning District, unless a specific setback is
designated within this chapter.
Sign. Any device, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any color, form, graphic,
illumination, symbol, or writing to advertise, announce the purpose of, or identify the purpose of
a person or entity, or to communicate information of any kind to the public, with the exception of
the following:
(1) Such devices not exceeding one (1) square foot in area and bearing only property
numbers, post box number, names of occupants or other similar identification on a site;
(2) Flags and other insignia of any government not displaying a commercial message;
(3) Legal notices, identification, informational or directional/traffic controlling
devices erected or required by government agencies;
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(4) Decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks or
moving parts;
(5) Holiday decorations and lights;
(6) Government traffic controlling devices are not considered signs for purposes of
this chapter due to their distinct purpose.
Sign Area. The entire area contained within the frame, cabinet or fixture, including all
ornamentation or decoration used to attract attention. In the case of pole signs, that area above
the supporting column, provided such supporting column is not decorated or displayed with
advertising. The area of signs painted on walls, individual letter signs, trough signs, and other
directly illuminated signs, shall be calculated on the basis of the smallest rectangle, circle or
spherical figure that will enclose the entire copy area of the sign. The area of any two (2) or more
faced signs or type signs having any interior angle of more than forty-five (45) degrees (multi-
faces signs) shall be the total area of all faces or panels. If all interior angles are forty-five (45)
degrees or less, the greatest sized panel or face shall only be counted as the sign area.
Sign Copy. Any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs or other symbolistic
representation incorporated into a sign with the purpose of attracting attention to the subject
matter.
Sign Face. The surface of the sign upon, against, or through which the message is
displayed or illustrated on the sign.
Sign Structure. Any structure that supports or is capable of supporting any sign as
defined in this section. A sign structure may be a single pole and may or may not be an integral
part of the building.
Site. A lot, or group of contiguous lots, with or without development, in single
ownership, or having multiple owners, all of whom join in an application for signage.
Snipe Signs. Signage that is attached to trees, utility poles, in-ground wires or to other
objects that has a message appearing on it.
Street. A public or private highway, road or thoroughfare which affords the principal
means of access to adjacent lots.
Temporary For Sale Sign. Temporary signage for properties that are for sale or rent.
Wall Sign- (Add definition)
Utility Pole. An outdoor pole consisting of either wood, metal, or other similar material,
installed by an entity operating under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities
Commission or other similar state or federal agency to support telephone, electric, and other
cables.
Yard Sign. A sign no larger than five six (56) square feet in size comprised of light
weight material such as vinyl, canvas, fabric, or other similar materials that are staked, or framed
in the ground.
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SECTION 3. A categorical exemption for the zone text change amendments and
replacements has been prepared and adopted as shown in Exhibit A
SECTION 4. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together
with the ayes and noes, shall be published twice: at least five days prior to it s final passage in
the Atascadero News, a newspaper published and circulated in the City of Atascadero, and;
before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its final passage in the Atascadero News, a
newspaper published and circulated in the City of Atascadero. A copy of the full text of this
ordinance shall be on file in the City Clerk’s office on and after the date following introduction
and passage and shall be available to any interested member of the public.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on ____________________, and
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, State of California, on
________________________________, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
______________________________
Tom O’Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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Exhibit A
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Fire and Emergency Services Department
Weed/Refuse Abatement Program
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt the Draft Resolution, declaring vegetative growth and/or refuse a public
nuisance, commencing proceedings for the abatement of said nuisances, and placing
all abatement fees on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax Assessment for the
fiscal year 2017-2018 Tax Roll.
DISCUSSION:
The Municipal Code, Section 6-13.03, addresses the abatement of vegetative growth
and/or refuse, which constitute a hazard. Adoption of the proposed Resolution is the
first step in this annual program, which requires City Council action. The Fire
Department conducts its initial inspection during the month of April. There are
approximately 11,188 parcels within the City. The list of parcels identified to have
vegetative growth and/or refuse, which are or may become a public nuisance, is
available for review in the Office of the City Clerk and the Atascadero City Fire
Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City recovers costs for administering this program through the fee s charged to non-
compliant parcels. These fees are placed on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax
Assessment for the fiscal year 2017-2018 Tax Roll.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution declaring vegetative growth and/or refuse a public nuisance
2. Sample Vegetative Growth Notice
3. Sample Vegetative Growth / Refuse Notice
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING VEGETATIVE GROWTH
AND/OR REFUSE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services Department is
requesting the City Council declare vegetative growth and/or refuse a public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services Department is
commencing proceedings for the abatement of said nuisances; and
WHEREAS, abatement fees will be placed on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax
Assessment for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 tax roll,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero:
SECTION 1. That vegetative growth and/or refuse are a public nuisance and hereby
declare to be such for the reasons that vegetative growth may attain such a large growth as to
become a fire menace and/or drainage restriction, when mature and said refuse may become a
public nuisance, thereby creating a hazard to public health.
The City Council of the City of Atascadero finds and declares that vegetative growth and/or
refuse on specified parcels of property are seasonal and recurrent nuisances. Such seasonal and
recurrent nuisances shall be abated in accordance with the provisions of City and State laws. No
further hearings need to be held, and it shall be sufficient to mail a notice to the owner of the
property as their address appears upon the current assessment roll.
SECTION 2. A description of the parcel of lots of private property upon which, or in
front of which, said nuisances exist, according to the official Assessment Map of said City of
Atascadero, shall be posted annually in the office of the City Clerk and referred to as Exhibit A
(Vegetative Growth) and Exhibit B (Weeds & Refuse).
SECTION 3. The City Clerk or designee is hereby ordered and directed to mail written
notices of the proposed abatement to all persons owning property described in accordance with
Section 6-13.08 of the Atascadero Municipal Code.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 6-13.10 of the Atascadero Municipal Code, the City
Council shall hear and consider all objections or protests to the required removal of said
vegetative growth and/or refuse. The City Clerk shall post a copy of the public hearing notice in
accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
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SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 6-13.17 of the Atascadero Municipal Code, if the
owner does not abate the hazard, it will be abated by the City contractor. The cost of the
abatement plus a 150% administrative fee and county fee will be assessed upon the county
property tax bill, and constitute a lien upon such land until paid.
On motion by Council Member and seconded by
Council Member , the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted
in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Tom O’Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A” ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT “B” ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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NOTICE
Dear Atascadero Property Owner:
Weed abatement season has arrived and parcel inspections were performed throughout the City during the first two
weeks of April. The City’s Municipal Code, Section 6-13.08, requires this notification, which enables the Fire
Department to abate dry noxious weeds in an effort to make our neighborhoods safer in the event of a fire.
THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE IS JUNE 1, 2017
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN MAINTAINING YOUR
VEGETATIVE GROWTH TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 4 INCHES
NOTICE TO DESTROY VEGETATIVE GROWTH (NOXIOUS WEEDS)
Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of April 2017, the City Council passed a resolution declaring that
vegetative growth (noxious weeds) constitutes a fire hazard, which must be abated by the cutting of said vegetative
growth (noxious weeds). If the property owner does not abate the noxious weeds by June 1st, it will be abated by the
city, and the cost of the abatement will be billed to the property owner directly, or assessed upo n the county property
tax bill, and will constitute a lien upon such land until paid. The City recovers costs for administering this program
through a 150% administrative fee. Reference is hereby made to the resolution for further particulars and Municip al
Code Sections 6-13.01 through 6-13.17. A copy of said resolution is on file in the office of the city clerk.
All property owners having any objections to the proposed removal of the hazard are hereby notified to attend a
meeting of the City Council of the City of Atascadero to be held May 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., when their objections
will be heard and given due consideration.
Dated: This 24th day of April 2017 /s/ Casey D Bryson
Fire Chief
City of Atascadero, California
6005 LEWIS AVENUE – ATASCADERO, CA 93422 – (805) 461-5070 – FAX (805) 466-2907
City of Atascadero
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services
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The deadline for weed/refuse abatement compliance is June 1, 2017
On June 1, 2017, the City’s contractor begins the abatement process for parcels that are not in compliance. The
contractor’s fees, as well as applicable City and County fees/fines are assessed on the County’s tax roll.
The Fire Chief has established the following requirements:
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
OF VEGETATIVE GROWTH (NOXIOUS WEEDS)
Maximum height of 4 inches;
a) Located within 100 feet of any building or structure, or to the property line,
whichever is nearer;
b) Located within 50 feet from the edge of any improved roadway;
c) Located within 50 feet from each property line;
d) Located within 10 feet on each side of driveways.
EXEMPTIONS:
a) Animal pastures and agricultural fields growing hay or grains. The interior portion of fenced pastures where the
quantity of livestock significantly reduces the vegetative growth, therefore bringing the parcel into compliance.
Agricultural fields must be cut at harvest time. Uncut hay and grain is subject to abatement.
b) Habitat for endangered or threatened species or any species that is a candidate for listing as an endangered or
threatened species by the State of California or Federal Government.
c) Land kept in a predominantly natural state as habitat for wildlife, plant, or animal communities.
d) Open space lands that are environmentally sensitive parklands.
e) Other lands having scenic values.
Abatement requirements shall remain in effect in waterways wh ere flood preparation measures and emergency flood
control mitigation is necessary.
1) This exemption applies whether the land or water are held in fee title or any lesser interest. This exemption
applies to any public agency, and private entity that has dedicated the land or water areas to one or more of
those purposes or uses, or any combination of public agencies and private entities making that decision.
2) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the use of properly authorized prescribed burning to improve the
biological function of land or to assist in the restoration of desired vegetation.
3) In the event that any lands adjacent to land or water areas, as described above, are improved such that they are
subject to this chapter, the obligation to comply with Section 6-13.04 shall be with the person owning, leasing,
controlling, operating, or maintaining the occupied dwelling or occupied structure on the improved lands. All
maintenance, activities, and other fire prevention measures required by Section 6-13.04 shall be required only
for the improved land, and water areas as described above.
Questions regarding weed abatement may be directed to 805 -470-3300 or by writing to: City of Atascadero, Fire
Department, Fire Marshal, 6005 Lewis Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS NOTICE FOR ANY RELATED COMMUNICATIONS
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NOTICE
Dear Atascadero Property Owner:
An inspection was made on the above stated parcel and your property was identified to be in violation of Municipal
Code Sections 6-13.01 to 6-13.17 and Uniform Fire Code (UFC) Section 1103.2.4. The City’s Municipal Code,
Section 6-13.08, requires this notification, which enables the Fire Department to abate all vegetative growth and
refuse that may create a fire or health and safety hazard(s) in our neighborhoods. We have identified Vegetative
Growth/Refuse.
NOTICE TO REMOVE
VEGETATIVE GROWTH (NOXIOUS WEEDS) AND /OR REFUSE
Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of April 2017, the City Council passed a resolution declaring that
vegetative growth (noxious weeds) and refuse constitute a fire hazard, and health and safety hazard, which must be
abated by the cutting of said noxious weeds, and removal of said health and safety hazard. If the property owner does
not abate the noxious weeds and/or Refuse by June 1st, it will be abated by the city, and the cost of the abatement will
be billed to the property owner directly, or assessed upon the county property tax bill, and will constitute a lien upon
such land until paid. The City recovers costs for administering this program through a 150% administrative fee.
Reference is hereby made to the Resolution for further particulars and Municipal Code Sections 6 -13.01 through 6-
13.17. A copy of said Resolution is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
All property owners having any objections to the proposed removal of the health hazard are hereby notified to attend
a meeting of the City Council of the City of Atascadero to be held on May 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. when their
objections will be heard and given due consideration.
Dated: This 24th day of April 2017 /s/ Casey D Bryson
Fire Chief
City of Atascadero, California
City of Atascadero
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services
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The deadline for weed/refuse abatement compliance is June 1, 2017
On June 1, 2017, the City’s contractor begins the abatement process for parcels that are not in compliance. The
contractor’s fees, as well as applicable City and County fees/fines are assessed on the County’s tax roll.
The Fire Chief has established the following requirements:
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
OF VEGETATIVE GROWTH (NOXIOUS WEEDS)
a) Maximum height of 4 inches;
b) Located within 100 feet of any building or structure, or to the property line,
whichever is nearer;
c) Located within 50 feet from the edge of any improved roadway;
d) Located within 50 feet from each property line;
e) Located within 10 feet on each side of driveways.
EXEMPTIONS:
a) Animal pastures and agricultural fields growing hay or grains. The interior portion of fenced pastures where the
quantity of livestock significantly reduces the vegetative growth, therefore bringing the parcel into compliance.
Agricultural fields must be cut at harvest time. Uncut hay and grain is subject to abatement.
b) Habitat for endangered or threatened species or any species that is a candidate for listin g as an endangered or
threatened species by the State of California or Federal Government.
c) Land kept in a predominantly natural state as habitat for wildlife, plant, or animal communities.
d) Open space lands that are environmentally sensitive parklands.
e) Other lands having scenic values.
Abatement requirements shall remain in effect in waterways where flood preparation measures and emergency flood
control mitigation is necessary.
1) This exemption applies whether the land or water are held in fee title or any l esser interest. This exemption
applies to any public agency, and private entity that has dedicated the land or water areas to one or more of
those purposes or uses, or any combination of public agencies and private entities making that decision.
2) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the use of properly authorized prescribed burning to improve the
biological function of land or to assist in the restoration of desired vegetation.
3) In the event that any lands adjacent to land or water areas, as described above, are improved such that they are
subject to this chapter, the obligation to comply with Section 6 -13.04 shall be with the person owning, leasing,
controlling, operating, or maintaining the occupied dwelling or occupied structure on the improved lands. All
maintenance, activities, and other fire prevention measures required by Section 6-13.04 shall be required only
for the improved land, and water areas as described above.
Questions regarding weed abatement may be directed to 805 -470-3300 or by writing to: City of Atascadero, Fire
Department, Fire Marshal, 6005 Lewis Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS NOTICE FOR ANY RELATED COMMUNICATIONS
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - City Manager’s Office
Council Norms and Procedures
Consideration of Amendments
RECOMMENDATION:
Council review and approve the Council Norms and Procedures for 2017.
DISCUSSION:
The Council Norms and Procedures is a document originally created by the City Council
as a guide relating to Council Member behavior. Each year, during the Council’s
Strategic Planning session, this document is reviewed by the current Council, amended
if the Council desires, and then approved.
The City Council reviewed and suggested changes to the Council Norms and
Procedures at the Council’s Strategic Planning session held in February 2017. The
Council directed staff to bring the document back to a regular Council meeting to allow
the Council to review and approve the changes to the document for 2017.
The attached Draft Council Norms and Procedures include Council’s suggested
changes to the document from the Strategic Planning session, and can now be
reviewed by Council for additional changes if desired, and approved for 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Draft Council Norms and Procedures (2016)
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DRAFT CITY OF ATASCADERO
COUNCIL NORMS AND PROCEDURES (20162017)
GENERAL
Council should primarily focus on vision, mission and policy. Staff should
primarily focus on implementation and keeping the Council informed.
To take courageous action when necessary to keep the City of Atascadero a
well-run, well managed innovative City.
Council provides leadership and participates in regional, state and national
programs and meetings.
Council looks to Commissions and Committees for independent advice.
Other community leaders are consulted in the decision making process when
appropriate.
There is extensiveCouncil will encourage citizen participation and work on City
programs and documents.
Serving the City of Atascadero is the City Council’s top priority.
It is expected that each Council Member will represent the City of Atascadero as
a member of various boards and committees, and will be participate in meetings
as feasible.
We stress training for staff, Council, and Commission members.
Council Members will inform the City Manager's Administrative Assistant when
they will be out of town as early as possible and it will be put on the Council
Calendar.
Council Members get the same information as much as possible: citizen
complaints, letters, background, etc.
Council Members will determine which specific Commission packets they want to
receive.
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Use technology to improve information flow and communications.
Individual Council Members may use the City letterhead as long as they clarify in
the document that any opinions expressed are their own.
COUNCIL VALUES
The Council and City Manager are a participatory team.
The Council values high energy, open mindedness, and achievement orientation.
Council Members will care and have respect for each other as individuals.
Council Members will be straightforward; with no hidden agendas.
The City Council values humor.
COUNCIL INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION
Individuals are responsible to initiate resolution of problems A.S.A.P. and not let
them fester.
City Council will not direct cheap shots at each other during public meetings, in
the press, or any other place/time.
Relationships are informal, but not casual in public [beware of impact on, and
perception of, public].
Council Members will be flexible in covering responsibilities for each other.
Council Members that are the Complainant on an issue before the Council must
declare their involvement in the issue before the item is reviewed by the Council.
Council Committees:
- Committee areas belong to the whole Council; they are not seen as territorial.
- Committees are responsible to keep rest of Council informed, and other
members are responsible for letting committee know if they want more
information or to give input.
- Before committees start moving in new direction, they will get direction from
the rest of Council.
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- Committee reports will be made under Council Reports, when appropriate.
- Committee summaries will be sent on an interim basis to update other
Council Members on:
o Issues being discussed
o Options being considered
o Progress
Council and committees will give clear and focused direction as early as
possible.
COUNCIL INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF
City Manager
Council Members are encouraged to discuss City business with should always
feel free to go to the City Manager.
When a Council Member is unhappy about a department, he/she should always
talk it over with the City Manager and/or her designee - not the department head.
Concerns about a department head must be taken to the City Manager only.
Critical information will be passed to all City Council Members by appropriate
personnel.
Requests by Council Members for information that will take more than one hour
of staff time must be approved by a majority of the City Council at a Council
meeting.
Documents generated by Council Member requests for information, will be
passed to all City Council Members by appropriate personnel.
The Council will provide ongoing feedback, information, and perceptions to the
City Manager, including some response to written communications requesting
feedback.
The City Manager or the Assistant Deputy City Manager deals with issues that
cross department boundaries.
Avoid giving direction individually to the City Manager; the majority of the Council
should give staff the City Manager direction as a formal body.
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The Council and staff will not blind side each other in public (if there is an issue
or a question a Council Member has on an agenda item, that member will contact
the City Manager prior to the meeting).
Staff in General
Council should work through the City Managercan talk with department heads if
asking for information, assistance or follow up as it pertains to an item on the
upcoming Council agenda. If needed, the City Manager may arrange for Council
Members to meet with a department head.
Individual Council Members can talk directly with appropriate staff members
when they have routine individual business dealings with the City of Atascadero.
Council Members should inform the City Manager in advance of any individual
business requiring staff discretion, other City business dealings that may put staff
in awkward position, or any staff contacts that may give the perception of
favorable treatment.
Council will always be informed by staff when an unusual event occurs that the
public would be concerned about, i.e., anyone wounded by gunfire, area
cordoned off by police or fire, etc.
Department heads will generally attend every Council meeting; other staff
attendance at Council meetings is at the City Manager's discretion.
City Clerk will proactively inform the City Council of new or relevant information
related to matters concerning the City Clerk’s Office, such as meeting
notifications, changes to laws regarding the Brown Act, FPPC requirements and
ethics and harassment training.
Individual Council Members may reach out directly to the City Clerk for
clarification and advice on matters concerning the City Clerk’s Office.
City Attorney
Contract Attorney will routinely forward relevant new legislation to the City
Council.
City Attorney shall be pro-active with Council, Manager and Staff when and
where appropriate.
City Attorney to shall regularly consult with Council on items of concern on an
upcoming agenda at the earliest time possible.
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City Attorney will track Commissions’ actions, agenda of City Council and
committees for needed input.
City Attorney to pro-actively inform and protect City Council Members from and
Council Members to contact and inform the City Attorney of potential violations
and conflicts.
Where an individual Council Member requests guidance or research from the
City Attorney, and it will require more than one hour of time, three Council
Members must agree to the request.
COUNCIL EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
Think carefully before responding to any e-mail; never reply when angry or in a
bad mood. Do not make derogatory personal comments.
Do not reply to an e-mail if the reply will be directed to a majority of the Council.
Do not take a position or make a commitment on matters yet to be decided by
the Council. Remember, even if you don’t do it, your e -mail can be forwarded by
others to a majority of the Council.
Do not give instructions via email or otherwise to Staff under the managerial
control of the City Manager.
If e-mailing the entire Council, do so only to provide information, and do not
solicit a response.
COUNCIL OPTIONS FOR KEEPING INFORMED
Read Commission Minutes in order to find out what is being worked on.
Read documents on Planning items.
City Manager will discuss future Agenda topics with Council Members.
Council Members will do their homework.
There is extensive use of staff and Commission reports, and Commission
minutes.
Regularly meeting with City Manager
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Council Members who are appointed to regional Boards will keep other Council
Members informed by communicating updates to the City Manager to be shared
with the entire City Council.
MAYOR'S ROLE
Each Mayor is unique; the role is defined by the person, based on that person’s
style.
The Mayor is the spokesperson for the City.
The Mayor will inform the Council of any informal correspondence sent out to
anyone in relation to City business - use e-mail whenever possible.
The Mayor communicates with commission chairs.
The Mayor will appoint Councilmembers to committees, allowing
Councilmembers a chance to discuss the appointments at a meeting and the
opportunity to vote confirming all of the appointments.
The Mayor may appoint an ad hoc committee or a liaison for a specific purpose.
The Mayor will work with the City Manager’s Office to determine Proclamations
and Certificates of Recognition for presentation at a City Council m eeting. Any
Council Member is welcome to write letters of recognition.
CITIZEN COMPLAINTS
All citizen complaints will be sent by Council to the City Manager’s Office for
official response. Council may respond to acknowledge receipt of complaint.
Staff will attach their response to the copy of the letter received when sending to
Council.inform Council of staff responses to citizen complaints received by the
Council.
By City Manager discretion, Council will be informed of significant, urgent and
repetitive complaints.
Staff will draft a response for Council’s use for responding to the public. Letters
over Council signatures will be reviewed by the signer before sent.
Council may respond but should not attempt to fix Citizens’ problems on their
own; it will be referred to the City Manager.
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Responses to citizens are customized.
Copies of responses to be included in individual packets.
If a Council Member wants action based on a citizen’s complaint, they should go
through the City Manager's office to ensure it gets into the tracking system.
The level of detail in written responses will be selective.
Generally, communications are acknowledged with discretion.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
City Manager sets the Agenda for regular City Council meetings – per the
Ordinance
Public comment shall be received on all action items.
Any Council Member can place an item on the agenda under Council
Announcements and Reports.
City Council Members will treat everyone equally and with courtesy.
Corrections to minutes are passed to the City Clerk before the meeting.
Each member may share his/her views about the issue and the reasons for
his/her vote.
When feasible, audio or video tape all public City Council meetings.
Public Comment
- Procedure will include: Staff Report, questions from Council, applicant report,
public comment, close Public Hearing, any staff response, and bring item
back to Council for discussion.
- Once public comment is closed, further public input will not be allowed unless
re-opened by Mayor.
- Applicant’s comments shall be limited to a reasonable time.
- Public comments shall be limited to 3 minutes per speaker; per Municipal
Code.
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- It is acceptable to ask questions of a speaker for clarification.
- Each speaker will be thanked.
- Council will not respond until all public comment has been reviewed.
- Mayor normally allows other members to speak first and then gives his/her
views and summarizes.
Consent Calendar
- There is judicious use of Tthe Consent Calendar will be used for items, such
as minutes, routine City business, and things already approved in the budget.
- If a Council Member has a question on a Consent Calendar item for their
information only, they are to ask staff ahead of time, rather than having it
pulled off for discussion during the meeting.
- Staff is prepared to report on every agenda item.
Voting
- Everyone speaks before a motion.
- Attempts will be made to get consensus on significant policy issues.
- Department heads will generally attend every meeting; other staff attendance
at Council meetings is at the City Manager's discretion.
- Council Member discussions will not be redundant if they concur with what
has already been said.
Closed Session
- Council will get written reports for Closed Session items as much as
possiblewhen necessary; these reports are to be turned in at the end of the
meeting.
- City Manager will ask for pre-meeting closed sessions if it will save the City
money (due to consultant fees, etc.); to be held no earlier than 5:00 p.m.
- No violation of Closed Session confidentiality.
Special Meetings
- Special meetings may be called by Mayor, or a majority of the Council,
pursuant to the Brown Act.
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COMMISSIONS
Problem solving issues with Commissions will be done as much as possible with
chairs and vice chairs.Council shall consider holding a joint session with each
Commission at least once every two years.
Commission needs:
- To know Council vision, community vision, and General Plan 2025
- Understanding of their roles and authority.
- To know annual prioritized goals of the City Council.
- All commissioners receive an annual training.
Criteria for commissioner for re-appointment (and in extreme cases, removal)
shall include:
- Issues of conflicts of interest.
- Attendance (missing two meetings without excuse).
- Support of General Plan.
- Respect for staff/public.
- Working for community versus personal purposes.
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – City Manager’s Department
Groundwater Sustainability Agency Participation
RECOMMENDATION:
Council direct staff to bring back, for Council consideration, a Memorandum of Agreement
with other participating entities forming a Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the
Atascadero Basin on May 9, 2017, that:
a. Includes the City as a participating party in forming a Groundwater
Sustainability Agreement for the Atascadero Basin.
b. Provides for the City to be the governmental agency appointing the
representative for the Atascadero Mutual Water Company.
c. Includes the City as a voting party at a cost of 1% of the total cost for
developing the Groundwater Sustainability Plan and administering the
Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
DISCUSSION:
Summary
The passage of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) in 2014 requires
the formation of Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSA) to manage groundwater
supplies through the development and implementation of Groundwater Sustainability
Plans (GSP). Stakeholder representatives in the Atascadero Basin are meeting to draft
an agreement forming a GSA for the Atascadero Basin. While the City does not provide
water services to its residents, water is a critical resource for citizens and affects City
sustainability, operations and decisions.
In order to meet SGMA deadlines for formation of a GSA, staff is looking for Counci l
direction on three items regarding the City’s participation in the proposed Atascadero
Basin GSA.
1. Should the City of Atascadero participate in the Atascadero Basin GSA?
2. Is the City of Atascadero willing to be the government appointing authority for the
Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) representative, or should we let
another governmental agency such as the County Board of Supervisors or the
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Templeton Community Services District (Templeton CSD) Board appoint the
AMWC representative?
3. Should the City of Atascadero participate in the GSA as a voting member of the
GSA executive committee at a cost of 1% of total GSA costs?
Background
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
SGMA requires the formation of GSAs to manage groundwater supplies through the
development and implementation of GSPs for medium and high priority basins. If a GSA
is not formed and a GSP is not developed, the State will intervene and manage the basin.
SGMA defines sustainable as the use of groundwater without causing undesirable results.
Undesirable results are defined as:
Chronic lowering of groundwater levels (not including overdraft during a drought).
Significant reductions in groundwater storage.
Significant seawater intrusion.
Significant degradation of groundwater quality.
Significant land subsidence.
Surface water depletions that have significant adverse impact on beneficial uses .
While SGMA does not change groundwater rights, the act does provide GSAs with the
tools and authority to:
Require registration of groundwater wells.
Measure and manage extractions.
Require reports and assess fees.
Request revisions of basin boundaries, including establishment of new sub-basins.
GSPs must contain:
A physical description of the basin, including groundwater levels.
Groundwater quality information.
Analysis of groundwater/surface water interaction.
Historical and projected water demands and supplies.
Monitoring and management provisions.
Description of how the plan will affect other plans.
Key implementation dates of SGMA are:
June 30, 2017: Groundwater sustainability agencies formed .
January 31, 2020: Groundwater sustainability plans adopted for critically over -
drafted basins.
January 31, 2022: Groundwater sustainability plans adopted for high - and
medium-priority basins not currently in overdraft, such as the Basin.
20 years after adoption: All high- and medium-priority basins must achieve
sustainability.
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Atascadero Basin
While the City of Atascadero is different than most of its neighboring cities, in that th e City
does not provide water service, the City does have a very strong interest in ensuring that
citizens have a sustainable water supply. While groundwater levels in the central and
west-central parts of the Paso Robles Basin have declined by an average rate of five feet
per year, groundwater levels in the Atascadero Basin have remained stable over the last
20 years.
Throughout 2015 and early 2016, Council received presentations on the Paso Robles
Groundwater Basin and its relationship to the Atascadero Basin. The Rinconada Fault
creates a geologic barrier between the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin and the
Atascadero Basin, preventing significant water exchange between the two basins. The
Atascadero Basin serves as the main water source for AMWC, Templeton CSD, small
water districts, and landowners overlying the basin in the unincorporated county area.
The City of Paso Robles also has surface water wells in the northerly part of the
Atascadero Basin.
The map below shows the Atascadero Basin with overlying stakeholder boundaries.
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Beginning in 2015, select stakeholders in the Atascadero Basin, including the City of
Atascadero, the City of Paso Robles, AMWC and Templeton CSD began meeting to
discuss sustainability of the Atascadero Basin. Discussions focused on cohesive
management of the Atascadero Basin. Based on the hydro-geological presentations and
these discussions, in March 2016, the Council adopted a resolution that:
1. Supported the filing of a basin boundary modification application to the Department
of Water Resources by Templeton CSD that, on a scientific basis, separates the
Atascadero Groundwater Basin from the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin.
2. Supports efforts to form a groundwater sustainability agency for the Atascadero
Basin.
3. Supports efforts to adopt a groundwater sustainabilit y plan for the Atascadero
Basin.
Later that month, Templeton CSD and AMWC submitted a request to the Department of
Water Resources (DWR) to revise the boundaries of the Paso Robles Basin to formally
identify the Atascadero Basin as a separate groundwater basin. In October 2016, DWR
approved the basin boundary modification request based on information that shows the
Rinconada Fault is a significant barrier to groundwater flow between the Paso Robles
Basin and the Atascadero Basin, allowing the formation of a GSA and GSP that is unique
to the Atascadero Basin.
Since that time, staff from AMWC, Templeton CSD, the County (representing overlying
landowners) and the City of Paso Robles have been meeting to draft a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) that would form a groundwater sustainability agency. Staff from the
City of Atascadero joined this group in February of this year.
The DWR has not yet established a priority for the Atascadero Basin. It may do so in the
summer or fall of 2017, which is after the June 30, 2017, deadline for GSA formation. The
Atascadero Basin would not be subject to SGMA requirements if the DWR determines
the basin is low priority, however the determination will come after the deadline to form a
GSA, therefore stakeholders are working to reach an agreement forming a GSA for the
Atascadero Basin prior to the June 30, 2017, deadline set by SGMA.
Analysis
The approach being taken for SGMA compliance in the Atascadero Basin is the formation
of a GSA via a MOA between the agencies that overlie the basin (City of Paso Robles,
City of Atascadero, Templeton CSD, and San Luis Obispo County). The act does not
allow a mutual water company to form a GSA. However, it does allow a mutual water
company to participate in a GSA. AMWC and other parties will join the GSA as a
participating party with a seat on the agencies executive committee with full voting rights.
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Drafts of a potential MOA are currently being finalized in order to adhere to the June 30,
2017, formation deadline. The current draft MOA:
Is a joint agreement between the parties, but does not form a separate legal
entity.
States that the GSA is being formed for the initial purpose of developing a
GSP for the Atascadero Basin.
Does not change individual surface water rights or groundwater rights.
States that each participating party retains their rights, powers and
authorities including land use determination rights.
States that each participating party is independent in the actions it takes to
enforce actions that may be required under the GSP.
Allows any party to unilaterally withdraw from the GSA upon 60-days’
notice.
Provides for apportionment of costs to develop a GSP.
States that the cost allocation formula will be reviewed prior to
implementation of the GSP.
Requires that GSA budget, bylaws, MOA amendments, and GSP adoption
be passed by a 2/3 majority vote. All other actions will require a simple
majority vote.
Contains provisions for the MOA to be modified or amended to implement
the GSP.
Allows for both voting and non-voting participation.
Because the City is not required to be a part of a GSA, the City Council must make a
decision as to what level of participation or non-participation the City wants to have in the
Atascadero Basin GSA and the related GSP. Council direction is needed on three critical
decision points in order to move this draft MOA forward.
Should the City of Atascadero participate in the Atascadero Basin GSA?
The City may choose to participate or not participate in the formation of the Atascadero
Basin GSA. State Water Resources Control Board Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
state:
“Any local public agency that has water supply, water management or land use
responsibilities can decide to become a GSA, or a combination of local agencies
can decide to form a GSA by using a joint powers agreement, a memorandum of
agreement of other legal agreement.”
The FAQs then go on to clearly state that a Mutual Water Company is not a local public
agency and explains how they may participate in a GSA, but may not form a GSA. While
the City may choose not to participate, SGMA requires that a local public agency or the
State implement SGMA within the City’s jurisdictional boundaries. AMWC does not
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qualify as a local public agency and Section 10724 of the Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act in part reads as follows:
“10724 PRESUMTPION THAT COUNTY WILL MANAGER AREAS NOT
COVERED BY A GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY; EXTRACTION
REPORTING TO STATE BOARD IF COUNTY DOES NOT MANAGE THOSE
AREAS
(a) In the event that there is an area within a high or medium priority basin
that is not within the management area of a groundwater sustainability
agency, the county within which that unmanaged area lies will be
presumed to be the groundwater sustainability agency for that area.”
It is staff’s understanding that DWR would not allow the proposed GSA to cover the
portion of the basin that lies within the City of Atascadero’s city limits unless the City of
Atascadero participates in the GSA. Thus, that area would be unmanaged by a GSA and
management would fall to the County or the State.
Implementing SGMA could include the possibility of, among other things, levying
assessments and restricting groundwater pumping with the City limits. This power would
be given to the County or State if the City does not participate in the GSA.
Participating in the formation of the Atascadero Basin would potentially subject the City
to water litigation that it would not be a party to if the City did not participate in the GSA .
In spite of the potential litigation costs, however, staff recommends that the City
participate in the formation of the GSA in order to retain the rights to implement SGMA
within the City’s jurisdictional boundaries.
Is the City of Atascadero willing to be the government appointing authority for the
Atascadero Mutual Water Company?
The Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) intends to be a voting participating
party in the GSA, however State regulations do not allow mutual water companies to
directly appoint their own representative. A government entity must appoint the GSA
executive committee member for AMWC and any other non-governmental participating
parties.
If the City chooses to be the appointing governmental agency, AMWC would nominate a
representative for consideration by the City Council. The Council would either confirm or
reject the nomination, stating the reason for rejecting any nomination. If rejected, AMWC
would nominate another representative for consideration by the City Council.
If the City chooses not be the appointing authority for the AMWC, another governme ntal
agency would be required to fulfill this role. Other potential appointing authorities include
the Board of Supervisors or the Templeton Community Services District Board.
There are some staff time costs associated with preparing a staff report and b ringing the
representative confirmation before Council when needed. It is anticipated that AMWC
staff would assist with preparation of the staff report, minimizing City costs. As the
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interests of AMWC will most closely align with the City’s interests, staff recommends that
the City agree to be the appointing local agency for AMWC’s representative to the GSA.
Should the City of Atascadero participate in the GSA as a voting member of the GSA
executive committee at a cost of 1% of total GSA costs?
If the City chooses to be a voting member of the executive committee, the executive
committee would be made up of the four forming parties (the government entities) and
two participating parties (AMWC and other water purveyors). Each party will have a
weighted vote as shown below.
Party
Weighted
Vote
Atascadero Mutual Water Company 20.00%
City of Atascadero 13.33%
City of Paso Robles 20.00%
County of San Luis Obispo 16.67%
Other Participating Parties 10.00%
Templeton Community Services District 20.00%
TOTAL 100.00%
It is estimated that the initial cost of developing a GSP for the Atascadero Basin and
getting it through the DWR process is about $500,000. The need for development of a
GSP will depend on the DWR prioritization of the Atascadero Basin. (The Basin is
currently not prioritized and DWR is expected to make their determination later this year.
If the Basin is determined to not be a high or medium priority basin, development of a
GSP would not be mandated; however the GSA may determine that it is everyone’s best
interest to develop the GSP.)
Since the GSA is being formed for the initial purpose of developing a GSP for the
Atascadero Basin, various methods of distributing costs associated with developing the
GSP were analyzed. The agency representatives felt that a hybrid cost allocation formula
that weighted both water pumping percentages and land -use authority percentages would
be most equitable. The estimated water pumping by agency was given weight factor of
80 (the City has no water pumping) and the land-use authority by acreage was given a
weight factor of 20. Under the proposed formula, the City of Atascadero would be
required to pay 1% of the costs associated with developing the GSP or an estimated
$5,000.
Party Cost Allocation
Atascadero Mutual Water Company 43 %
City of Atascadero 1 %
City of Paso Robles 22 %
County of San Luis Obispo 16 %
Other Participating Parties 1 %
Templeton Community Services District 17 %
TOTAL 100 %
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The proposed MOA currently requires that the cost allocation formula be reviewed prior
to implementing the GSP; however it would not be unreasonable to assume that the City’s
percentage contribution would not change significantly. The estimated costs of
implementing the GSP are unknown at this time and would be dependent upon state
regulations and what is included in the GSP.
The City could also choose to be a non-voting member of the GSA. The City would have
representation at GSA meetings, however the representative wo uld not be able to vote
on business items of the GSA including bylaws, development and adoption of the GSP,
budgets, and implementation of the GSP.
By participating as either a voting member or a non -voting member of the GSA, the City
would satisfy the SGMA requirement for a governmental agency to implement SGMA
within its jurisdictional boundaries.
In order to have a say on the development of the GSP, staff recommends that the City
participate as a voting member of the GSA. As future implementation c osts become
necessary or known, the City could re-evaluate their position at that time.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None at this time. If the Council chooses to participate in formation of the Atascadero
Basin GSA, a draft Memorandum of Agreement will be brought before the Council at their
May 9, 2017, meeting for consideration.
ALTERNATIVES:
None.
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