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* COVID-19 NOTICE * Consistent with Executive Orders N-25-20 and No. N-29-20 from the
Executive Department of the State of California and the San Luis Obispo County Health
Official’s March 18, 2020 Shelter at Home Order, City Council meetings were not able to be
physically open to the public. However, on May 20, 2020 the California Department of Public
Health approved SLO County's attestation moving the County into Stage 2 of the reopening
process. In order to minimize public gatherings and maximize public safety, the City will
continue to hold the meetings virtually, however the public will have limited physical access
to participate in the virtual meeting at City Hall, provided protective measures are in place
which include maintaining proper social distancing and wearing of face masks. Virtual and
phone participation is encouraged.
HOW TO OBSERVE THE MEETING:
• Virtually: To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public
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• In Person: In compliance with COVID-19 orders the City can again offer physical
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accommodations to afford as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety
in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT
2. COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER
a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Govt. Code 54957)
Title: City Manager
4. CLOSED SESSION – ADJOURNMENT
5. COUNCIL RETURNS TO CHAMBERS
6. CLOSED SESSION – REPORT
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Funk
ROLL CALL: Mayor Moreno
Mayor Pro Tem Bourbeau
Council Member Fonzi
Council Member Funk
Council Member Newsom
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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: None.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine
and non-controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion if no member of
the Council or public wishes to comment or ask questions. If comment or discussion is
desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be
considered in the listed sequence with an opportunity for any member of the public to
address the Council concerning the item before action is taken.)
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes – June 18, 2020 & June 23, 2020
Recommendation: Council approve the June 18, 2020 Draft City Council
Special Meeting Minutes and the June 23, 2020 Draft City Council Regular
Meeting Minutes. [City Clerk]
2. June 2020 Accounts Payable and Payroll
Fiscal Impact: $2,372,601.80
Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll
and payroll vendor checks for June 2020. [Administrative Services]
3. Temporary Fee Reduction for the Review of Outdoor Food and Beverage
Installations
Fiscal Impact: The adoption of this temporary fee relief program would result
in minor fiscal impacts to the City.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution ratifying the City Manager’s
temporary reduction (one year) of application and review fees for the City
review of a permit to allow for outdoor food and beverage service on public or
private property associated with bars and restaurants. [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 (805) 470-3400, or cityclerk@atascadero.org.)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Sales Tax Ballot Measure
Fiscal Impact: The City Clerk’s estimate for the addition of the ballot measure
is approximately $12,000. The total estimate for the 2020 election, including
the ballot measure, is $52,700 in General Funds.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Introduce, on first reading by title only, Draft Ordinance amending Title 3 of
the Atascadero Municipal Code to add a Chapter 18 “Essential Services
Transactions and Use Tax” to be administered by the California Department
of Tax and Administration, subject to adoption by the electorate.
2. Adopt the following Resolutions to submit to the voters a question relating
to increased sales tax:
A. Draft Resolution A, approving ballot measure text relating to increased
sales tax to be submitted to the qualified electors
of the City at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3,
2020, as called by Resolution No. 2020-051.
B. Draft Resolution B, setting priorities for filing written arguments
regarding the City measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare
an impartial analysis.
C. Draft Resolution C, providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for City
measures submitted at Municipal Elections.
3. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to appropriate $12,200 of
General Fund Reserve monies to the City Clerk budget. [City Manager]
2. Consideration of Oversight Options for the Proposed 2020 Essential
Services Transactions and Use Tax Measure
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council provide staff direction on how public engagement and
accountability should be implemented for the proposed Essential Services Sales
Tax Measure Ordinance, should it be passed by Atascadero voters in the General
Election in November 2020. [Administrative Services]
3. Downtown Street Tree Renewal Program
Fiscal Impact: A preliminary cost estimate to implement Phase 1 of the
Downtown Street Tree Renewal Program is in the range of $60,000 to
$75,000.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Direct staff to initiate Phase 1 of the Downtown Street Tree Renewal
Program.
2. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to appropriate $75,000 in
General Fund Reserves to implement Phase 1 of the Downtown Street
Tree Renewal Program. [Public Works & Community Development]
D. DISCUSSION ITEM: Discussion of COVID 19 issues including oral updates by Mayor
Moreno and City Manager Rickard, questions by City Council, public comment and
comments by City Council.
1. Coronavirus (COVID-19) update – Mayor Moreno
2. Coronavirus (COVID-19) update – City Manager Rickard
E. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: (On their own
initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own
activities. The following represent standing committees. Informative status reports will
be given, as felt necessary):
Mayor Moreno
1. City Selection Committee
2. County Mayors Round Table
3. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC)
4. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
5. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Mayor Pro Tem Bourbeau
1. City / Schools Committee
2. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
4. SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
Council Member Fonzi
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. Atascadero Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency (GSA)
3. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
4. SLO Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo)
Council Member Funk
1. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council
3. League of California Cities – Council Liaison
Council Member Newsom
1. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board
2. City / Schools Committee
3. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
4. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee
F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: (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.)
1. City Council
2. City Clerk
3. City Treasurer
4. City Attorney
5. City Manager
G. ADJOURN
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.