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Home My WebLink AboutCC_2020-08-11_MinutesPUBLIC COMMENT PROVIDED BY EMAIL COMMUNITY FORUM From: Ronald Krall <rkrall@midstatesolidwaste.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:01 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Cc: Ronald Krall <rkrall@midstatesolidwaste.com> Subject: Please read during the Community Forum Section on the agenda for Council Meeting on August 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM Good evening Honorable Mayor Moreno and Council Members, my name is Ron Krall, I’m the CEO of Midstate Solid Waste & Recycling and North County Recycling a locally owned and operated facility in Paso Robles, CA. If at any time, after your current contracts end, we may be of service to you and the community you serve, we stand prepared to respond appropriately and completely to any RFP, to assist the city in building the right service mix, comply with all state diversion goals and build a pricing matrix beneficial to all. Throughout the North County, we provide comprehensive solid waste and recycling services for residential and commercial customers. Our menu of services include automated collection service for carts and commercial bins, processing and recycling of solid, C&D, comingled recycling, and composting of green and food waste. Our North County Recycling facility currently is the processer and recycling facility for the City, accepting C&D, comingled recycling, green and food waste streams. Additionally, we complete the recycling loop or process with selling our compost, mulch and wood retail products back to the communities we serve. Our fully permitted facility located in Paso Robles for 20 years, has designed and developed local assets to provide all services required to satisfy a solid waste collection franchise. I’ve included a statement of capabilities for your review. Thank you for your time this evening, I look forward to hearing from you with any questions or thoughts and expanding our relationship. Stay Safe and Be Well Ron Krall CEO Mid State Solid Waste North County Recycling 3360 La Cruz Way, Paso Robles, CA. 93446 805-434-0043 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Consider an Ordinance to Amend Title 4 – “Public Safety”, Chapter 2 - “Traffic Regulations”, Article 5 – “Speed Regulations” and Adopt a Resolution Establishing Speed Limits on Various City Streets SUBMISSION FROM: From: Dan Ulrich <danulrich02@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 12:24 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: B. Public Hearings: 3 Consider an Ordinance to Amend Title 4 Councilmembers, I will be as brief as I can be. I was very happy to see that some roadways are actually proposed to have speed limit decreases, and I’m sure the residents of those areas would be happy as well. However, I am in total disbelief that other residential roadways are proposed to have speed limit increases. I do not believe that speed limit increases benefit anyone in residential neighborhoods. Most of the proposed roadways have lots of pedestrians, no sidewalks, little roadway lighting and lots of curves in the roads. I don’t feel that higher speed limits would be beneficial to anyone. I also find it ironic that one of the proposed increase is ECR from Rosario to Hwy. 41. As you know there is another agenda item tonight that proposes “calming” vehicle traffic through this area. How does an increase in the speed limit do anything to calm traffic? I am very opposed to any of these proposed speed limit increases. Thank you, Dan Ulrich 6680 Santa Ynez Ave. Atascadero C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS 1. El Camino Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan SUBMISSION FROM: Chris Coates From: Chris Coates <chriswcoates@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2020 12:59 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: August 11 City Council Hearing Public Comment - Agenda Item C1 To Whom It May Concern, As a resident of Atascadero and business owner within SLO County I would like to voice my support for the El Camino Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhance Plan for future roadway improvements. It was highlighted that the priorities are to increase public safety as well as increase available parking in the area immediately next to Sunken Gardens and the future La Plaza Development. Not only will increased pedestrian safety encourage more people to walk around the growing downtown area (increasing spending and sales tax dollars) but the slowed automobile traffic will allow passersby to catch a better glimpse of the new retail, restaurants, etc. ultimately leading to increased interest in the area. To give an even more pointed opinion I would suggest moving forward with a plan that optimizes the space used to allow for the most parking. As we have seen in our neighboring Cities (SLO and Paso Robles), after a downtown area grows there is an increased need for parking. Setting a good foundation of parking spaces will prevent the planning commission from coming back to the drawing board sooner rather than later when we need more parking spaces. Optimistically Yours, Chris Coates SUBMISSION FROM: Bill Bright From: Bill Bright <wbright@surfnetc.com> Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020 7:25 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: comments on the El Camino project. I have a couple of thoughts on the El Camino project. 1. People will park in the center divider and then Jaywalk across the street. They are not going to walk down to a cross walk. 2. With 2 lanes, El Camino is crowded with cars. With one lane traffic is going to be more dense. With diagonal parking drivers are going to have to back out into the busy lane, stopping traffic till they get going. SUBMISSION FROM: Lisa Renee Falk From: Lisa Renee Falk <glasshead@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 12:11 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Supporting the El Camino Enhancement Plan I am supporting the El Camino Enhancement Plan. Lisa Renée Falk 9200 Lucinda Lane Atascadero, CA 93422 Thank you glassheadstudio.com "Creativity is intelligence having fun!"~ Albert Einstein SUBMISSION FROM: Krista Connelly From: Krista Connelly <kristalconnelly@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 12:59 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Traffic Calming Project To Whom It May Concern, I am aware that the traffic calming project is going to be addressed at the City Council meeting tomorrow and I wanted the council to hear my voice as an Atascadero resident. I am in full support of the project moving forward, eliminating one north bound and one southbound lane thus slowing traffic and creating additional parking on El Camino. Not only would additional parking for our growing downtown businesses be beneficial, but it would also create a safer main street for the many young kids and pedestrians that are frequently crossing the street; this seems like a win for all involved. Respectfully, Krista Connelly SUBMISSION FROM: Kate White From: Kate White <katescissor@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 12:59 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Traffic & parking plan Hi! My name is Kate White, owner of Scissor Clothing in Downtown Atascadero. I wanted to share my voice and say that I support the ECR traffic & parking enhancement plan. Thank you! Kate SUBMISSION FROM: Anna and Eric Olson From: Eric Olson <cheferic@centralcoastdistillery.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:00 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Cc: Anna Olson <info@centralcoastdistillery.net> Subject: Full support ECR plan Dear City of Atascadero, We fully Support the ECR traffic and parking enhancement plan, we as a Atascadero small business love the idea, the drawings and have heard such support from local shops too. We are your Locial Atascadero distillery and support move parking in our community for more people to enjoy our town w shopping eating and tasting the many new outlets you have graciously approved. This parking will set us apart from other towns and will enhance our business is through the COVID-19. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to continue this support. Kind regards Central coast Distillery Anna and Eric Olson SUBMISSION FROM: Kent Olsen From: KENT OLSEN <2014kaomail@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:09 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Real - Traffic Calming Project I am writing in support of the proposed traffic calming project on El Camino Real. Reducing traffic capacity in favor of more parking and lower speeds would be a big advantage for downtown Atascadero and would increase safety. Kent Olsen 9800 Corriente Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422 (805) 462-8457 SUBMISSION FROM: Anna Pecharich From: Anna Pecharich <annaandmomca@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:14 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Support of El Camino Enhancement Project To whom it may concern, As a resident and small business owner in Atascadero, I would like to state my support for the El Camino Project. The additional parking would be a huge benefit for our downtown. Slower traffic on the downtown stretch would allow pedestrian traffic to cross safely. Sincerely, Anna Anna Pecharich Owner, Anna & Mom SUBMISSION FROM: Emily Reneau From: Emily Reneau <emily@atascaderochamber.org> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:12 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Letter in support of El Camino Infrastructure Improvement Hello, Please find attached a letter of support from the Chamber regarding the El Camino Infrastructure Improvement. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Best regards, Emily Emily S Reneau President/CEO emily@atascaderochamber.org 805.466.2044 SUBMISSION FROM: Taylor Ferrell From: Taylor Ferrell <taylor@letslaunchnow.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:21 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Enhancement Plan I am in support of the El Camino Enhancement Plan. You should pass it. SUBMISSION FROM: Maria M. Kelly From: mmkelly66@gmail.com <mmkelly66@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:29 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Support for El Camino Infrastructure Enhancement Project Dear Council, As a member of the community that walks downtown multiple times a week, I’m in support of the enhancement project. A walkable downtown is incredibly important to continue our positive economic growth. While we may be on hold right now, our events, our park our shopping, and most of all, our historic City Hall, are better appreciated with a safe, walkable downtown that also has increased parking. The proposed project intersects El Camnio and the main corridor of our middle school and high school student population. Having one lane and more visibility for pedestrians is critical. Please look at this project as it relates to our economic vitality. Regardless, I do believe it will enhance our downtown and provide benefits that are unrealized at this time. Thank you, Maria M. Kelly SUBMISSION FROM: Ivy Arkfeld From: Ivy Arkfeld <ivyarkfeld@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:47 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Real Enhancement Plan Support Hello, I am writing in to express my support for the El Camino Real Enhancement Plan. I believe these improvements will benefit all of the downtown businesses by making it safer and more enjoyable for customers to walk around the area. Vote yes on the El Camino Real Enhancement Plan! Thank you, Ivy Arkfeld SUBMISSION FROM: Corrine Pahler From: Corrine Pahler <corrinepahler@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:47 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Enhancement Plan I am in support of the El Camino Enhancement Plan. You should pass it. -Corrine Pahler SUBMISSION FROM: Barbara Waheed From: Barbara Waheed <barbara.waheed@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:49 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown enhancement To City Council members: I am writing in support of adding more parking spaces to downtown Atascadero. I like the idea of slowing down traffic on ECR to make it more shopper friendly. I appreciate the new businesses and would like to further support them. Thank you, Barbara Waheed SUBMISSION FROM: Vanessa Pope From: Vanessa Pope <vpope216@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:54 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Enhancement Plan I am in support of the El Camino Enhancement Plan. You should pass it. SUBMISSION FROM: Sabreena Niazi From: Sabreena Niazi <sabreenaunjian@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:55 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: el camino real enhancement plan! to whom it may concern, as a future atascadero business owner i am writing you today to urge you to pass the el camino real enhancement plan! i would love to see el camino real as a safer street with pedestrian crossing, well thought out parking, and the inclusion of trees! ECR is a california treasure and a historically significant street, let’s do it justice by keeping it that way :)) thank you so much for your public service, i will look forward to getting more deeply involved in your great town. best regards, sabreena SUBMISSION FROM: Mary & Bob Miller From: Mary Miller <maryomiller@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:56 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown enhancement project Good afternoon! With all the amazing new projects happening in downtown Atascadero, I am excited and impressed with the progress. I want you to know my husband and I totally support the changes proposed for the slowing of traffic, beautification of a median area with trees, making downtown more safely walkable, as well as increasing parking spots. Change can be hard, but supporting well thought out ideas only benefits the residents and visitors of Atascadero. Please do all you can to make this enhancement project fly! Thank you, Mary & Bob Miller 8100 Balboa Road Atascadero, CA 93422 SUBMISSION FROM: Peggy Zappas From: Peggy Zappas <peggyzappas@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 2:20 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: downtown enhancement project I am 100% in favor of the reconfiguration of the downtown project. not only will it encourage walking but its also a beautiful plan and so much safer for pedestrians . Peggy Zappas SUBMISSION FROM: Lori Bagby From: Lori Bagby <runforme2.lb@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 2:28 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: downtown enhancement project I wanted to send in an email for my support for the downtown enhancement project. I believe this is really needed and will greatly benefit our city in many ways. Thanks! Lori Bagby -- SUBMISSION FROM: Michael B. Aiello From: Michael Aiello <morfaiello@charter.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 2:41 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Cc: Mike Zappas <mikezappas@gmail.com> Subject: Downtown Enhancement Project Sir or Madam I am e-mailing you to support the downtown enhancement project. Limiting traffic will increase the safety and viability of our downtown by increasing foot traffic and slowing the pace which will increase the ability of pedestrians to support local downtown business. Thank you Michael B. Aiello SUBMISSION FROM: Frank Paola From: Frank Paola <frank@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 2:48 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown enhancement project To whom it may concern. I am in favor of the Downtown enhancement project. Sincerely, Frank Paola SUBMISSION FROM: Tyler Clark From: Raconteur Room <raconteurroom@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:01 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown parking Hi my name is Tyler Clark and my wife Shannon and I own the downtown business “Raconteur Room” on Traffic Way. We are in favor of the downtown parking improvements and believe it will help grow our local business and the others downtown. Tyler Clark 5740 Traffic Way Atascadero ca 805-944-2142 SUBMISSION FROM: Leslie Parker From: Jeff Parker <parkerjnl@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:02 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Enhancement Project It is my understanding that the Downtown Enhancement Project is up for vote this week. As a long time citizen of Atascadero, I would like to let you know that I am 100% in favor of this project to improve our downtown. Thanks for your time, Leslie Parker SUBMISSION FROM: Angela Cisneros From: Angela Cisneros <angela@angelacisneros.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:06 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: I'm in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project! Please read my attached document in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project! Angela Cisneros Angela Cisneros Jewelry Concierge Owner/Graduate Gemologist, GIA www.angelacisneros.com P.S. Are you ready to schedule your personal jewelry shopping experience? Click here! SUBMISSION FROM: Keith Hernandez From: keithmarcelo1990@gmail.com <keithmarcelo1990@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:09 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: ECR Plan Hello my name is Keith Hernandez. I lived in Atascadero for 25 years and I am in SUPPORT for the ECR project plan. I think it would benefit our city and downtown by adding parking, walkways, and trees. Thank you SUBMISSION FROM: Dave Scheel From: Dave Scheel <scheelpainting@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:09 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown enhancement I support the plan for the new downtown enhancement project. Please consider my wishes when you vote on the upcoming plan. Dave Scheel 8150 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422 SUBMISSION FROM: Howard Gillingham From: Howard Gillingham <hwgillingham@att.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:11 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Enhancement Project To: City Council From: Howard Gillingham Just received more information regarding the Downtown Enhancement Project, and it certainly seems like a worthwhile project to me. Sounds like passage would mean a better and safer parking situation, and at a minimum cost. Sounds like a "no brainer." Therefore, I enthusiastically support passage of the Downtown Enhancement Project. Howard Gillingham 7100 Graves Creek Road Atascadero, CA 93422 818 807 3259 hwgillingham@att.net SUBMISSION FROM: Gary Borjan From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:29 PM To: Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com> Subject: letter of support #1 see attached August 10, 2020 RE: Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project To Whom It May Concern: I wanted to take a few moments to voice my support as a citizen of North County and a frequent visitor to Atascadero for the DIE Project. This is a much needed revamp and addition to downtown Atascadero and a necessary piece of what is going to take Atascadero into the future. With La Plaza being built to enhance the beauty of downtown, this is a necessary both for parking, and a visual enhancement to the El Camino corridor. Right now, Atascadero does not have the best reputation for moving in a progressive direction of growth and enhancement and I would like to see that changed. The city must support the growth and change necessary to move Atascadero out of the past and into the future, allowing it to take its well- deserved place between Paso and San Luis Obispo. I would like to ask the city to strongly consider making the upgrades as soon as possible to the El Camino corridor allowing for additional parking, convenience and beauty that Atascadero is hungry for. Thank you for your time. Gary Borjan 1375 Pamela Ct Templeton, CA 93465 SUBMISSION FROM: Tony Seitz From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:32 PM To: Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Downtown enhancement letter of support #2 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: tony seitz <tony.seitz4@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 12:20 PM Subject: Downtown enhancement To: <max@zvillages.com> Good Afternoon, My name is Tony Seitz, and I am writing this email to inform you of my support for the downtown infrastructure enhancement project. I look forward to more parking, more trees, and an overall safer environment. Thank you for listening. Tony SUBMISSION FROM: Chad Ponek From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:32 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project #3 letter of support ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Chad Ponek <chadponek@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 12:33 PM Subject: Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project To: <max@zvillages.com> My name is Chad Ponek and I recently moved back to Atascadero after being in Los Angeles for 6 years, I am writing to inform you of my support with the downtown infrastructure enhancement project. One of the most exciting aspects of moving back is the development and growth that has happened within Atascadero while I was gone. I was amazed by all the new buildings and shops and am really looking forward for this continue with the downtown infrastructure enhancement project that is taking place. Having this downtown project could be perfect for Atascadero by allowing us to have more parking, better landscaping and being an overall safer place while still having the small- town feel that makes Atascadero so special. Thank you, Chad Ponek SUBMISSION FROM: Austin Ables From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:33 PM To: Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: letter of support #4 Attached To Whom It May Concern, I, Austin Ables, am in support of the downtown infrastructure enhancement project. As a someone who grew up in Atascadero and now enjoys the downtown businesses and restaurants, I believe that this would greatly improve the experience of downtown Atascadero. Much is being done to put Atascadero on the map and boost its economic growth, and this project is a step in the right direction. Regards, Austin Ables SUBMISSION FROM: William Tucker Zappas From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:34 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: #5 attached 8/10/20 To whomever it may concern, I am writing in support of the “downtown infrastructure enhancement project”. I feel the proposed changes to the downtown area will ultimately be to the benefit of all residents, and wholeheartedly support that effort. Sincerely, William Tucker Zappas tzappas6@gmail.com 805-674-4742 SUBMISSION FROM: Kathleen Foxhoven From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:35 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: #6 letter of support attached SUBMISSION FROM: Jackie Hitchings From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:36 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com> Subject: #7 letter of support attached Hi Max Zappas – I am writing to inform you of my support for the Atascadero Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project. I look forward to seeing the project further improve the City of Atascadero for all residents and visitors. Thank you – Jackie SUBMISSION FROM: Lorianne Hoover From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:37 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: #8 Letter of support attached Lorianne Hoover 3050 San Fernando Rd Atascadero, CA, 93422 August 10, 2020 To whom this may concern, My name is Lorianne Hoover, I have been a resident of Atascadero since 2015. I fully support the downtown infrastructure enhancement project and believe it would be beneficial to our community. Sincerely, Lorianne Hoover SUBMISSION FROM: Hayden Mislavsky From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:38 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Downtown project enhancement #9 below ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Hayden Mislavsky <haydenmislavsky@hotmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 1:23 PM Subject: Downtown project enhancement To: Max@zvillages.com <Max@zvillages.com> Hey Max, This is Hayden Mislavsky, I just wanted to reach out to you about the project you guys are in the midst of building. Loren and I have been in Atascadero our whole lives basically, and we are super excited to see Atascadero growing and expanding as well as bring something new to the city. We are definitely on board with the project! Keep on keeping on . SUBMISSION FROM: Sydney Sima From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:39 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Infrastructure Enhancement Plan #10 attached ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: sydney sima <sydneyjsima@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 1:25 PM Subject: Infrastructure Enhancement Plan To: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> SUBMISSION FROM: Sean Gorman From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:39 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Atown letter #11 attached ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Sean Gorman <tangorman147@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 1:41 PM Subject: Atown letter To: <max@zvillages.com> Max, See attached. -Sean To whom it may concern, I was an Atascadero resident for over 20 years and I support the upcoming infrastructure enhancement project in Atascadero CA. I believe that the project will bring more economic growth to the town while providing jobs to the residents of Atascadero. It will also help to bring new and fresh look to the downtown area that has been outdated for many years. The project will create an overall safer foot traffic flow to help protect Junior High and High School students when crossing El Comino road after class. -Sean Gorman SUBMISSION FROM: Kevin Ferrell From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:40 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Support Letter #12 attached ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: kevin ferrell <kevinferrell5@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 1:42 PM Subject: Support Letter To: <max@zvillages.com> Attached SUBMISSION FROM: Jessica Morosoli From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:41 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement project- Jessica Morosoli #13 attached ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jessica Morosoli <jessicamorosoli@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 2:02 PM Subject: Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement project- Jessica Morosoli To: <max@zvillages.com> See attached:) Jessica Morosoli jessicamorosoli@gmail.com Greetings Atascadero City Council, I am wiring to express my strong support for the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement project. This project will create more parking for residents and visitors, along with the expansion of sidewalks and an increase of greenery along El Camino. Additionally, I also support that El Camino is reduced to one lane in each direction to allow the space for the expanded sidewalks, which will encourage pedestrians to not walk in the street. With the increase of buildings along El Camino, this project is essential for the safety of Atascadero residents and visitors. Approval of this project will enhance the capacity and efficiency of how Downtown Atascadero operates. Thank you, Jessica Morosoli SUBMISSION FROM: Wade Negranti From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:41 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: DTEP #14 letter of support attached from a future business here in town! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Wade Negranti <wade@negranticreamery.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 2:02 PM Subject: DTEP To: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Let me know if this works. Thanks -- WADE NEGRANTI | SALES MANAGER 805.471.7512 | WWW.NEGRANTICREAMERY.COM SUBMISSION FROM: Luke McDonald From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:42 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com> Subject: #15 See 15th letter of support attached SUBMISSION FROM: Jordan Meaney From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:42 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project #16 below ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jordan Meaney <jordan@zvillages.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 2:19 PM Subject: Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project To: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Max, I have seen the proposed Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project and I believe it would be great change for downtown Atascadero. Not only would it create more parking in the downtown area, it would also create a safer environment for citizens and youth of the city. I am tired of seeing pedestrians getting injured by speeding drivers on El Camino and Mall. I am optimistic this enhancement project will be beneficial for all of Atascadero. Jordan Meaney Z Villages Management & Development 6100 El Camino Real Suite C Atascadero, CA 93422 zvillages.com jordan@zvillages.com 805-316-4104 SUBMISSION FROM: Mallory Miller From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:44 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: #17? attached Atascadero City Council: My name is Mallory Miller, and I am a local attorney serving our community. I have taken a special interest in the downtown infrastructure enhancement project because I believe it has the potential to make a huge difference in the lives of local business owners, families, and residents. Not only will the project make El Camino a safer street, it will provide the needed infrastructure to match our growing downtown economy. In my professional and personal capacity, I am fully supportive of this project and urge this council to vote in its favor. Best, Mallory Miller, esq. CA Bar number 331657 SUBMISSION FROM: Conner Sima From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:45 PM To: Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Infrastructure enhancement #18 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Conner Sima <connsima@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 3:28 PM Subject: Infrastructure enhancement To: max@zvillages.com <max@zvillages.com> To whom it may concern, I, Conner Sima, am in favor of the Atascadero downtown infrastructure enhancement project. I enjoy our downtown but I believe a change to the infrastructure could be beneficial for commerce and r ecreation. Thank you, Conner Sima SUBMISSION FROM: Raymond Ramirez From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:52 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Downtown Atascadero #19 below ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Raymond Ramirez <raymondthebarber11@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 3:45 PM Subject: Downtown Atascadero To: <max@zvillages.com> I support the downtown infrastructure enhancement project. I believe it would greatly improve the downtown of atascadero. It should get passed. -Raymond SUBMISSION FROM: Connor Allen From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:52 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Downtown Enhancement infrastructure project #20! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Connor Allen <connor@13starsmedia.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 3:48 PM Subject: Downtown Enhancement infrastructure project To: <max@zvillages.com> As essentially an Atascadero lifer, I fully support the downtown enhancement infrastructure project and look forward to the downtown area continuing to improve as it has over the past few years. I trust those at Z villages have the best interest of the city at heart and have put in their due diligence into finding the best solution to this hot button issue in Atascadero. Connor Allen News Correspondent cell: 805-235-7869 office: 805-466-2585 5860 El Camino Real, Suite G Atascadero, CA 93422 Paso Robles Magazine | Colony Magazine | Central Coast TRVLR & Vino Atascadero News | Paso Robles Press | Morro Bay Life | Avila Beach Life | Ranch Life SUBMISSION FROM: Vanessa Rodriguez From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:58 PM To: Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Downtown Atascadero #21 below ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Vanessa Rodriguez <vrodriguez0120@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 3:53 PM Subject: Downtown Atascadero To: <max@zvillages.com> Hello, I am in support of the downtown infrastructure enhancement project. I would love to see this get passed through. It could really improve the downtown of atascadero! -Vanessa SUBMISSION FROM: Tim and Julie Eckles From: Tim Eckles <timceckles@charter.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:35 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Project We support the Downtown Project and planned improvements along El Camino Real. Tim and Julie Eckles SUBMISSION FROM: Steve & Cindy Himmelrich From: Steve or Cindy Himmelrich <schimmelrich@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 4:18 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Enhancement My wife and I support the project and urge the council to adopt it. Thank you, Steve & Cindy Himmelrich 11400 San Marcos Rd. Atas. SUBMISSION FROM: Brianna Donovan From: Brianna Donovan <bridonovan@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 4:55 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Enhancement Plan I am in support of the Atascadero Camino Enhancement Plan! Thank you! Brianna Donovan SUBMISSION FROM: Lisa Patson From: lisa.patson@gmail.com <lisa.patson@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 4:59 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: please approve the Downtown Enhancement Project I strongly approve of the Downtown Enhancement Project and hope that it is approved by the City Council. Kind regards, Lisa Patson SUBMISSION FROM: Len Colamarino From: Len Colamarino <lencolamarino@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 5:03 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Atascadero Downtown Enhancement Project Supporter Please take note of my support for the proposed Atascadero Downtown Enhancement Project. I support the project because it will improve the ambiance, aesthetics and walkability of our downtown. With this project, the heart of downtown will finally be a place where strolling and cycling is safe and comfortable. The area will also be more appealing for dining, shopping and socializing. Beyond all of that, the additional trees and parking spaces will be welcome. Please communicate this expression of support for the Project to the members of the Atascadero City Council in advance of their upcoming vote on the Project. Thank you. Len Colamarino 8231 Los Osos Road, Atascadero SUBMISSION FROM: Jenae Walters From: Jenae Walters <jwalters@slocasa.org> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 5:11 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Real Enhancement Plan To Whom it May Concern: I am in support of the El Camino Real Enhancement Plan, you should pass it! This will create such an improvement to Downtown Atascadero and would help our downtown businesses thrive. During such a time as 2020, as well as many more years beyond now, we need Atascadero to thrive. Again, I am in support! You should pass it! Thank you, Jenae 209-777-2395 Jenae Walters Events and Development Coordinator Affirming Pronouns (she, her, hers) CASA of San Luis Obispo County 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180 P.O. Box 1168 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 T: (805) 541-6542 ext. 110 | F: (805) 541-5637 Lift up a child's voice. Lift up a life. Become a CASA volunteer. Volunteer at www.slocasa.org. SUBMISSION FROM: Shelby Urban From: Shelby Urban <delbyurban@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 5:30 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Enhancement Plan I fully support this Plan! Shelby Urban SUBMISSION FROM: Charise Holcolm From: Charise Holcolm <chariseholcolm@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 5:31 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Enhancement Project I am in support of the El Camino Enhancement Plan. You should pass it. Thank you, Charise Holcolm SUBMISSION FROM: Patty and Jim Terbeek From: Patty Terbeek <terbeekfive@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 5:54 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Enhancement I'm emailing you to show our support of the downtown enhancement project.....it's time to make a more pedestrian friendly downtown! Thank you, Patty and Jim Terbeek SUBMISSION FROM: Bruce Bonifas From: Bruce Bonifas <bruce.bonifas@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 5:55 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Parking Atascadero still faces issues with the very wide historical highway now being used as our main street. With increased development and new stores and restaurants opening up the wide street poses challenges to creating a cohesive downtown atmosphere. Any efforts to make El Camino Real more pedestrian friendly such as lower speed limits, decreasing traffic lanes from two to one and diagonal parking have my support. Bruce Bonifas SUBMISSION FROM: Felisa Johansen From: Felisa Johansen <felisajohansen@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 5:58 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Parking project on El Camino Real Just wanted to let the city know how we support the new proposal of the downtown Walk/Park area. It would help in so many ways. We have lived here over 36 years, and the cars on the Main Street go so so fast. Thank you, Felisa Johansen SUBMISSION FROM: Lindsay Preston Zappas From: Lindsay Preston <preston.lindsay@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 6:02 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: support for the downtown infrastructure enhancement project Hi, I'm writing in support of the downtown infrastructure enhancement project. It will contribute to the increasing walkability of the downtown area, help local businesses, and increase the overall usability of the downtown area, Thank you, Lindsay Preston Zappas web. lindsayprestonzappas.com art mag. contemporaryartreview.la KCRW. https://www.kcrw.com/people/lindsay-preston-zappas Instagram @prestochango @contemporaryartreview.la SUBMISSION FROM: Gary Madgett From: Gary Madgett <Gary@madgettenterprises.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 6:44 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: YES on downtown enhancement Dear Atascadero City Council, Please vote to support the downtown enhancement project! This will go along way to make the downtown core in Atascadero much more desirable and add much needed parking. There are many examples of other cities that have done similar projects and the results have been overwhelmingly positive. Let’s make Atascadero the city it should be! Regards, Gary Madgett Madgett Enterprises, Inc. 6405 Via Ave. Atascadero, CA 93422 (805) 462-7206 SUBMISSION FROM: Kacee Coates From: Kacee Ingram <kaceedingram@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 6:55 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: August 11 City Council Hearing Public Comment - Agenda Item C1 To Whom It May Concern, As a resident and young mother of Atascadero I would like to voice my support for the El Camino Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhance Plan for future roadway improvements. It was noted that the priorities are to increase public safety as well as increase available parking in the area immediately next to Sunken Gardens and the future La Plaza Development. The increased pedestrian safety will encourage more families to walk around the growing downtown area and choose to spend their time there rather than SLO, Paso, Pismo or Avila. I’m really excited about how Atascadero is growing and I believe a development like this that also increases parking would ultimately benefit the entire community. Kacee Coates SUBMISSION FROM: Scott and Kate Kremke From: Kate Kremke <k_kremke@charter.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 7:08 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Support for our downtown project Hello! My husband and I are excited to see the downtown project come to fruition. We love to walk downtown but worry about the traffic and pedestrians. Please note our support for this downtown. It will be amazing and will encourage more pedestrians. Thank you Scott and Kate Kremke 3710 Maricopa rd Atascadero SUBMISSION FROM: Kent Kenney From: .... <kwk@charter.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 7:54 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown enhancement project... To whom it may concern, I’m in favor of any project which Makes pedestrians safer And provides more parking downtown, please consider approval of this project! Ciao...Kent Kenney SUBMISSION FROM: Autumn Martin From: Autumn Martin <autumngracemartin@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 8:11 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Enhancement Project Hi, We moved up to Atascadero eight years ago and love the town. We also love that it is getting more restaurants and developing the downtown area. We are in support of the Downtown Enhancement Project! Autumn Martin SUBMISSION FROM: John S. Lehman From: john lehman <johnscottlehman@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 8:24 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Support for the Downtown Enhancement Project To the Atascadero City Council: Greetings: I wholeheartedly support the Downtown Enhancement Project as the single most important improvement thus far in the attempt to revitalize downtown Atascadero. Making the city core more accessible to pedestrian and bicycle traffic is the key to motivating consumers to get out of their cars and enjoy all the downtown has to offer, i.e. spend disposable income. I can think of no U.S. city or town which focused on pedestrian and bicycle traffic over motor traffic which has come to regret that decision. Sincerely, John S. Lehman Atascadero resident since 1989. SUBMISSION FROM: Kerry Grolle From: Kerry Grolle <kerry.grolle@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 8:47 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Enhancement Plan Good morning Ms. Christensen, I wanted to write to you because I support the El Camino Enhancement Plan. I believe that with the recent hard work that the city and many community members and business owners have put into the area around Sunken Gardens, investing more in long-term ways for locals and visitors alike to safely linger in the lovely downtown will have huge ROI. Looking at other small towns not only throughout California, but also in our county, there seems to be lasting economic success by embracing a more thoughtfully landscaped, foot-traveled town core. I would love to see Atascadero thrive! Kerry Grolle SUBMISSION FROM: Vicki Carroll From: Vicki Carroll <vickicar@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 9:12 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown enhancement I support making Atascadero a more pedestrian friendly place, with trees to add comfort and beauty. We can always use the extra parking and benefit from bike lanes, all funded by the state! But, as a life-long Atascadero resident, I feel the most important part is pedestrian safety. As a young person I saw the effect of a fatal accident on my friend, the young driver who accidentally killed a pedestrian. She wasn't speeding or careless, she was young and inexperienced. Her life was never the same. We are fortunate to have the freeway parallel our main street for those that are in a hurry. We could add to the character of our town and enhance our town with this project. Thank you for considering my point of view. Sincerely, Vicki Carroll SUBMISSION FROM: Robin Noble From: RobinLNoble@gmail.com <robinlnoble@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 11:03 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Yes on Downtown Enhancement Project City Clerk, I am writing to express my support for the Enhancement Project. I believe it will greatly improve the the downtown! Robin Noble SUBMISSION FROM: Carol Hale From: carol hale <chalecker@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 11:26 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown enhancements I’m in favor of downtown enhancements!! Improve Atascadero making it safer to cross El Camino. Thanks SUBMISSION FROM: Michael Zappas From: Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:54 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Fwd: Street enhancement on El Camino ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 5:20 PM Subject: Street enhancement on El Camino To: <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>, Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org>, Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org>, <sfunk@atascadero.org>, <rfonzi@atascadero.org> Honorable Councilmembers: Thank you for the foresight of imagining a safer and more att ractive downtown. In tomorrow's meeting I am sure you will get some points of view that don't share my conviction that tonight's approval is needed. The improvements are absolutely essential for our downtown to reach it's potential and protect the safety of our residents. What many of the people that are opposed to the improvements don't realize is that El Camino in the present configuration is extremely dangerous. When I worked on the bike plan for Atascadero, it was my job to map the accidents that made it to the police reports. Keep in mind that the accidents actually reported are only a fraction of the total number of accidents. The largest concentration of bike/car accidents by far, was the area of consideration. In addition, the number of cars hitting pedestrians in front of Klems gas station is unacceptable. I have spent a lot of time downtown in the last three years and I know first hand the danger of the present configuration. The main design flaw is the width and straight alignment. It gives motorists the confidence to break the speed limit. Speed bump be damned. The second design flaw is that with two lanes moving in the same direction it allows one of the cars to block the view of the second car. The result is screeching tires or pedestrians sent to the hospital. Kids are not always paying enough attention when they cross and for them it is particularly dangerous. 15 cars hitting pedestrians in the crosswalk is 15 too many. That is disastrous for business. There are whole websites dedicated to walkability. The improvements under consideration would make Atascadero a lot more walkable. It is our duty to protect our residents and we are letting them and our youth down if we don't approve the plan without further delay. Respectfully submitted SUBMISSION FROM: Maria Burleson From: Maria Burleson <burlybunch@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 7:13 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project I am in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project! Let’s do it!!! Maria Burleson SUBMISSION FROM: Jim Missler From: Jim Missler <jrmcbwm@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 7:20 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Enhancement Project I am in support of the Downtown Enhancement Project. SUBMISSION FROM: Lori Bickel From: Lori Bickel <lwbickel4@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 7:41 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Enhancement Project I am writing to urge the city to approve the the Downtown El Camino Enhancement Plan. This plan makes sense for the safety of pedestrians and it supports business by adding parking spaces. Approving the plan sends a signal to existing business owners that their shops and restaurants are important to the health of our city, and in turn gives pedestrians a friendly and SAFE invitation to shop and dine locally. The status quo is no longer good enough. There is a freeway just yards away for anyone who needs to get through town quickly so please consider slowing it down along the El Camino Real business district. Lori Bickel lwbickel4@gmail.com 805-550-5691 SUBMISSION FROM: Ryan Blanc From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:13 AM To: Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: letter of support attached I Ryan Blanc support the downtown infrastructure enhancement project. I was born and raised in Atascadero, and I honestly spent more time hanging out at In-N-Out rather than downtown. Not because I didn’t want to, but more because the lack of parking, accessibility, and pedestrian safe areas to hang out. I believe this project will improve the downtown immensely for all ages. SUBMISSION FROM: Arielle Sima From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:14 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: letter of support attached SUBMISSION FROM: Paul Woodman From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:10 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: Fwd: Downtown Infrastructure Project Letter of support attached. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Paul Woodman <paul.c.woodman@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 7:47 PM Subject: Downtown Infrastructure Project To: <max@zvillages.com> Born and raised in Atascadero it was always a bit disappointing that there was no real downtown. The development and the objectives of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project will create the Downtown atmosphere that Atascadero is missing. It will make a already great city that much better. -Paul W. SUBMISSION FROM: Team at Ancient Owl Beer Garden & Bottle Shoppe From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:12 AM To: Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com> Subject: letter of support from new business in town, Ancient Owl attached The team at Ancient Owl Beer Garden & Bottle Shoppe strongly support the downtown infrastructure enhancement project. Especially as business owners on El Camino Real, we really think that downtown Atascadero is in need of the additional parking. The added safety of having one lane of traffic on El Camino, new sidewalks, and more convenient parking is something we should all be behind as business owners and residents. Additionally, the upgraded sidewalks and landscaping will help bring a more family and consumer friendly atmosphere to the central business district, bringing it closer in form and function to a hub like the down town districts in SLO or Paso Robles. We are all trying to breathe fresh life into downtown Atascadero, and the enhancement project would compound our success! SUBMISSION FROM: Janet Wagner From: Janet Wagner <janet@gotoes.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:21 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown parking Dear City of Atascadero, I am in support of changes in the number of car traffic lanes in downtown Atascadero, which is one of the things included in the downtown enhancement project, and up for a vote at the city council meeting this morning. I feel that having two lanes of car traffic, instead of 4, on El Camino would be safer for the pedestrians and cyclists, many of whom are young people and senior citizens. Downtown is becoming a popular and inviting place to visit with it’s mixture of new and old shops, restaurants and parks. If cars need to slow down for a few blocks where there are two lanes, it will be worth it as they arrive to find additional parking before enjoying time in beautiful downtown Atascadero. Thank you, Janet Wagner SUBMISSIONS FROM: Donn Clickard From: Donn Clickard <donnclickard@atasusd.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:50 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Enhancement Project I am totally in favor of the project which will greatly improve the looks and safety of our downtown. Donn Clickard 805 712 6356 From: Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:39 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Fwd: Downtown enhancement ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Donn Clickard <donnclickard@atasusd.org> Date: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 9:03 AM Subject: Downtown enhancement To: Heather Moreno <heather@heathermoreno.com> I am totally in favor of the Downtown El Camino enhancement project, which will improve the look and safety of our downtown. I am especially concerned with the pedestrian control of student traffic to and from the high school and the middle school. Donn Clickard 805 712 6356 SUBMISSION FROM: Jim Malone From: Malone, James - FHMC <James.Malone@DignityHealth.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9:36 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Atascadero Downtown Enhancement Project I am writing to voice my support for the proposed Atascadero Downtown Enhancement Project. Having lived in Atascadero just ½ mile from the Sunken Gardens since 2004 I have been so happy to see the ongoing transformation of the downtown area. My family and I are spending increasing amounts of time at the local businesses adjacent to the Sunken Gardens and either ride our bikes or walk there (including to the movie theater and Vons shopping plaza). We look forward to what new options the La Plaza project will offer as well. I feel that the Atascadero Downtown Enhancement Project will make it even easier for others to enjoy spending time in the area, not just to visit one business then leave, but rather to spend a few hours relaxing after grabbing a coffee at Malibu Brew, then sitting in the Gardens, then walking across to La Plaza for a meal. More parking and slower vehicle traffic will certainly enhance the flow and aesthetic of our great downtown. Please approve the proposed project as it will fully support the vision of so many who desire a robust, vibrant downtown area. Respectfully, Jim Malone, MD SUBMISSION FROM: John Zappas From: John Zappas <johnzanezappas@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:17 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Enhancement Project Greetings, I am writing today to voice my support for the proposed Downtown Enhancement Project. Creating an environment that is more pedestrian friendly will benefit the local economy and bring in tax dollars not to mention increase the beauty of the downtown area. Thank you for your consideration, John -- www.johnzanezappas.com 805 591 9676 SUBMISSION FROM: Max Zappas/Z Villages Management and Development To: City of Atascadero 6500 Palma Ave. Atascadero CA 93422 From: Z Villages Management and Development 6100 El Camino Real Ste. C Atascadero CA 93422 7.23.20 RE: Letter of support for the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan Our company is thrilled to endorse and fully support the City of Atascadero’s Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan. As a company with significant investment in this city, we want to do everything we can to support this directive and ensure it is a successful project. It is of the utmost importance for our local downtown businesses to have ample parking, a walkable environment, and traffic that will not scare or harm the citizens, customers, and visitors of Atascadero. We know through managing thousands of square feet of retail and commercial space in Atascadero that parking directly in front of businesses boosts their ability to capture clientele and therefore sales. This project puts parking directly in front of all of the downtown businesses along El Camino Real. We also know through our research of other successful shopping areas that people enjoy shopping where walking is encouraged, they feel safe, and there are interesting things to observe such as other people walking or exercising, street trees with wildlife, and open green spaces for relaxation and socialization. Beyond what this project brings with economic and social improvement, it also greatly improves the safety for our residents and visitors. This is a quote from the book Happy City and I think it explains our current problem with El Camino real as it is today: “We drive as fast as road designs tell us to drive. The result: drivers kill four times as many pedestrians on spacious… streets than on the narrow streets of traditional neighborhoods because those spacious roads make driving faster feel safer. And it is not collisions that kill people, but collisions at high speed.” While our speed LIMIT is 25 mph, most people regularly drive 35 mph on El Camino because it is wider and more spacious than Highway 101. The death rate doubles between 25 and 35 mph and we have had a large number of pedestrians hit in crosswalks in recent years on El Camino. Z Villages fully supports and endorses the City of Atascadero’s Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project, please let us know if there is anything else we can do to show support and gain momentum for this exciting improvement to our community. Sincerely, Max Zappas SUBMISSION FROM: Janet Coughlin From: jd3coughlin@yahoo.com <jd3coughlin@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:46 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Enhancement Project I would like to show my support for the Downtown Enhancement Project. This project would slow traffic through the downtown area and create a walking downtown. This is an opportunity for the City to rectify the problem created by allowing Highway 101 to bisect our City. Please do the right thing. Thank you. Janet Coughlin SUBMISSION FROM: Monica Howell From: Monica Howell <monica.howell@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:06 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: 8-11 Council comment for the El Camino Infrastructure Enhancement Project To whom it may concern, I have been a resident of Atascadero since 2007. During this time, I have watched the city of Atascadero make great strides in attracting businesses and tourists alike. The city has done a fantastic job of increasing events, and reasons to stay and spend our money here in Atascadero. Increased businesses in the downtown area have made for a pleasant destination for both date nights and family events. From shopping at the businesses on Entrada, grabbing a bite at one of the wonderful restaurants downtown, or a craft beer or glass of wine at one of the local breweries or wine shops, the reasons to stay and enjoy our leisurely time in Atascadero has grown exponentially the last few years. However, the parking and beautification of our El Camino Real downtown stretch seems like the missing piece in this puzzle. Parking can be an issue during busier times, and with a child whom attended school in Atascadero the crosswalks can be a bit unnerving between the high school and the junior high. I believe that the El Camino Infrastructure Enhancement Project solves all of these issues. Creating a green and welcoming stretch of road, while increasing parking, and making safer access points for walking downtown seems like a reasonable answer to any complaints held while also making for a beautiful destination here in our lovely city. As our downtown area grows with new businesses, it would be a mistake to pass on this vital project. I would love to see Atascadero continue to grow our downtown, but the ability to do so hinders on projects such as this to make pedestrian traffic safe and increase available parking to support the businesses. Please vote in favor of the El Camino Infrastructure Enhancement Project. Sincerely, Monica Howell Atascadero Resident SUBMISSION FROM: Rolfe Nelson From: Rolfe Nelson <rcnelson@charter.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:13 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Crossing for El Camino Real This really is a no brainer if you are considering the safety of our students, the elderly and others that would benefit by being able to cross a busy street in safety. This has my 100% support. Signed, Rolfe Nelson SUBMISSION FROM: Janet L. Wallace From: Janet Wallace <janet@olearywallace.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:47 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Infrastructure Enhancement Project I am writing to express my support for the El Camino Infrastructure Enhancement Project. As a downtown business owner and a resident of Atascadero, I believe that the project will immensely improve our downtown. As I understand, the City of Atascadero looked at a similar enhancement project in Lancaster, California. I worked on Lancaster Blvd in the late 1990s and 2000s and can speak directly about the project there. The enhancement project completely revitalized and transformed Lancaster Blvd. Tumbleweeds rolled down the street pre-enhancement (quite literally)--now it's a beautiful pedestrian-friendly community destination, in which the residents take great pride. I believe that the El Camino Infrastructure Enhancement Project will likewise transform our downtown. I am excited about the future of Atascadero and the vibrancy and community- minded vitality that this project will bring to our community. Thank you, Janet O'LEARY WALLACE LLP Janet L. Wallace, Esq. PO Box 886, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 5950 Entrada Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 3196 S. Higuera Street, Suite E, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 phone: 805-250-1562 cell: 805-234-8412 www.olearywallace.com Schedule a meeting with me! SUBMISSION FROM: Camille Hayes From: Ryan Hayes <camilleandryan@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 12:05 PM To: Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org>; Charles Bourbeau <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>; Roberta Fonzi <rfonzi@atascadero.org>; Susan Funk <sfunk@atascadero.org>; Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Agenda Item #: C-1. El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement/Active Transportation Dear Atascadero Council Members and Mayor Heather Moreno, I fully support the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan. I am a resident of Atascadero and my husband and I have three kids. I would love to see our downtown flourishing by being more walkable and bikeable. I have seen the cities Enhancement Plan at it's multiple public planning sessions, and I love the greenways, the bike lanes, and pedestrian friendly spaces. So far, every young family in Atascadero that I have spoken to about this new plan, loves it and wants these changes! I understand that we would not be able to drive as fast through the downtown corridor, but that exchange would be a small price to pay (especially with the freeway right next to El Camino). You can't drive fast and park everywhere, at all times of the day, in any walkable, thriving downtown space. San Luis, Paso, San Diego, Santa Barbara...they all have a walkable, bikeable "heart" of town, with limited speeds and parking. The El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan will benefit businesses, citizens and the city alike. Downtown businesses will benefit from a walkable, bikeable layout because people tend to spend more time browsing downtown stores and restaurants when "Downtown" is a destination point that they can navigate safely and easily. As citizens of Atascadero, we will benefit from the ECR Downtown Enhancement Plan because we will be able to enjoy a family meal out, shopping, and communing with others in the heart of our own flourishing town, rather than driving to Paso or San Luis Obispo. The City will benefit from the Downtown Enhancement Plan because a thriving, updated downtown generates revenue to support the overall health of the city. Please, be a part of moving our town forward by supporting The City in creating a walkable, bikeable, "heart" for downtown Atascadero. Please vote yes on the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement plan. Sincerely, Camille Hayes SUBMISSION FROM: Jeannie Malik From: Jeannie Malik <jeannie@gregmalikregroup.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 12:34 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Cc: 'Heather Moreno' <heather@heathermoreno.com> Subject: El Camino Enhancement Hello! I am in support of narrowing the El Camino corridor as proposed in the revitalization plan. This new design will increase safety for our residents, increase available parking, increase downtown walkability and beautification, and encourage tourism! Our City leaders have completed their due diligence; let’s move forward with the plan! Kind Regards, Jeannie Malik Atascadero Resident (805)423-2813 SUBMISSION FROM: Tim Walters From: Walters, Tim J. <TJWalters@rrmdesign.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 1:18 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: comment regarding Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan To whom it may concern, The DEIP should be a high – priority for the City of Atascadero and I would like to include my support for this effort. A few comments about the plan: 1. I would suggest that some of the centralized parking / flex space be changed out to landscaping to break up some parking aesthetic. There is some in the plan but needs more. 2. May want to consider the use of some back-in angled parking as a way to provide visual intercepts for bike riders and cars pulling out of spaces along the street corridor. Add the “cool” to the downtown corridor. 3. The City might want to consider a detailed subsurface infrastructure planning effort, not as attractive, but some of the infrastructure for projects in the downtown corridor is old or non – existent such as storm drain infrastructure. This could be a master plan for utilities and constructed through incentives for builders. 4. Consider decorative paving at internal yield zones. Please approve this plan and move forward. Thanks Tim Walters Principal, Engineering 3765 S. Higuera Suite 102 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-1794 rrmdesign.com SUBMISSION FROM: Garrett Colburn From: Garrett Colburn <colburn.garrett@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 1:23 PM To: Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org>; Charles Bourbeau <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>; Roberta Fonzi <rfonzi@atascadero.org>; Susan Funk <sfunk@atascadero.org>; Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Agenda Item #: C-1. El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement/Active Transportation Hi all, I am excited about the new downtown enhancement plan. I live up the street from downtown and have two young kids. We have enjoyed going to the park but will be able to more fully utilize the area and support the businesses when the enhancements are made. Please vote yes on the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement plan. Best, -Garrett -- Garrett Colburn 805-550-7433 SUBMISSION FROM: Lon Allan From: Lon Allan <lonallan39@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 1:26 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: I think the city's plan to reduce the speed on downtown El Camino Real is long overdue. I applaud these efforts that include some beautification of the area. Hope it means the business in the old A. News building has to get all of its junk off the sidewalks! Lon SUBMISSION FROM: Patrick Cullen From: Patrick cullen <patrick_cullen05@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 1:29 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Atascadero Traffic Improvement Plan Hello Atascadero City Clerk, My name is Patrick Cullen and I am a home owner in Atascadero, and lived here my whole 38 years of life. I’m emailing to voice my support for the down town traffic improvement plan. Please vote to move forward with this as I believe it will be helpful for our local economy. I’d love to see Atascadero grow and improve. Thank you, Patrick Cullen 805-610-4805 SUBMISSION FROM: Bree Hugins From: Bree Hugins <bree.hugins@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 1:58 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Vote in favor for el camino real enhancement plan. Hello, I am a resident and strongly encourage the city council to vote in favor of the el Camino real enhancement plan. You should vote yes! Cheers, Bree Hugins SUBMISSION FROM: Will Wallace From: Will Wallace <sliceofblue@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:19 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: YES in Support of El Camino Infrastructure Enhancement Project To Whom It May Concern: I wanted to take a brief moment to express my appreciation and enthusiasm for prospective upgrades to the downtown corridor. As a homeowner, community member, employee of the adjacent public school, and as a parent of a six-year-old, I see the changes as win, win, win, win. Already a sweet- spot, that area will become more safe, more conducive to business, more walkable, and more enjoyable for all. We live in an amazing city. I truly believe the enhancement project will make Atascadero even better. Thanks for being BOLD! Will Wallace 7850 Santa Ynez Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422 SUBMISSION FROM: Doug and Suzy Reynolds From: Suzy Reynolds <suzy.m.reynolds@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:30 PM To: Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org>; Charles Bourbeau <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>; Roberta Fonzi <rfonzi@atascadero.org>; Susan Funk <sfunk@atascadero.org>; Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Agenda Item #: C-1. El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan Dear Atascadero Council Members and Mayor Heather Moreno, I fully support the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan. I am a resident of Atascadero and my husband and I have three kids. I would love to see our downtown flourishing by being more walkable and bikeable. I have seen the cities Enhancement Plan at it's multiple public planning sessions, and I love the greenways, the bike lanes, and pedestrian friendly spaces. So far, every young family in Atascadero that I have spoken to about this new plan, loves it and wants these changes! I understand that we would not be able to drive as fast through the downtown corridor, but that exchange would be a small price to pay (especially with the freeway right next to El Camino). You can't drive fast and park everywhere, at all times of the day, in any walkable, thriving downtown space. San Luis, Paso, San Diego, Santa Barbara...they all have a walkable, bikeable "heart" of town, with limited speeds and parking. The El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan will benefit businesses, citizens and the city alike. Downtown businesses will benefit from a walkable, bikeable layout because people tend to spend more time browsing downtown stores and restaurants when "Downtown" is a destination point that they can navigate safely and easily. As citizens of Atascadero, we will benefit from the ECR Downtown Enhancement Plan because we will be able to enjoy a family meal out, shopping, and communing with others in the heart of our own flourishing town, rather than driving to Paso or San Luis Obispo. The City will benefit from the Downtown Enhancement Plan because a thriving, updated downtown generates revenue to support the overall health of the city. Please, be a part of moving our town forward by supporting The City in creating a walkable, bikeable, "heart" for downtown Atascadero. Please vote yes on the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement plan. Sincerely, Doug and Suzy Reynolds 5360 Maleza Ave. Atascadero, CA 93422 SUBMISSION FROM: Amy Evers From: Amy Evers <albray17@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:31 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown infrastructure enhancement project I am in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project! Amy Evers SUBMISSION FROM: Emily Baranek From: Emily Baranek <emilyjbaranek@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:35 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Support for Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project! Good afternoon, Please accept this correspondence as support for the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project. I am excited to see what Atascadero can become! Thank you, Emily Baranek 8955 San Gabriel Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422 emilyjbaranek@gmail.com SUBMISSION FROM: Jacquelyn Fields From: jax@wildfields.com <jax@wildfields.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:35 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Cc: Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org> Subject: 8-11 Public Comment El Camino Project My name is Jacquelyn Fields, I am the co-owner of Wild Fields Brewhouse. We started our business here in Atascadero because we loved the strong sense of community ??? but we also saw an exciting future for the town with the new zoning in place around Sunken Gardens and with the beginning talks of the El Camino Infrastructure Project. An accessible, human scale, approachable and walkable downtown is incredibly important for a vibrant city center. We look forward to the passing of this project and the exciting future of Atascadero and the success of our business and others because of the increased access of Downtown. ?? ?? SUBMISSION FROM: John Donovan From: John Donovan <john.donovan.qput@statefarm.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:37 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: I am in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project While my residence is in Templeton, my business is in Atascadero on El Camino Real (not close to the proposed area) and I support any effort to enhance the downtown corridor of Atascadero John Donovan John Donovan Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. License #0M03174/NMLS ID 985117 8420-A El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 Bus 805.466.7744 Fax 805.466.8277 SUBMISSION FROM: Loreli Cappel From: Loreli Cappel <loricappel2000@att.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:38 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: I am in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project! Hello, I am in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project! The City of Atascadero has been working hard and making strides toward creating a downtown space with a sense of pride that is fun to gather, eat, drink and play. Our family supports the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project and looks forward to the improvement of our downtown streetscape and having a more charming and walkable environment in our community core! Thank you, Loreli Cappel, Atascadero Resident SUBMISSION FROM: Louis Cappel From: Louis Cappel <cappel2000@outlook.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:40 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project Hello, I am in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project. Thank you, Louis Cappel, Atascadero Resident SUBMISSION FROM: Jeff Schneidereit From: Jeff Schneidereit <JeffSchneidereit@s2arch.us> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:41 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Letter in Support of the Downtown Atascadero Infrastructure Enhancement Plan Hello Ms. Christensen, Please find attached a letter in support of the Downtown Atascadero Infrastructure Enhancement Plan. Please forward to Mayor Moreno, the City Council and any other person you feel is necessary for the adoption of the plan. Thank you, Jeff Jeff Schneidereit, Architect S2 Architecture Inc. 7395 El Camino Real, #115 Atascadero, CA 93422 805.365.3606 www.s2arch.us SUBMISSION FROM: Mackenzie Holtog From: Mackenzie Holtog <mackpowell@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:44 PM To: Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org>; Charles Bourbeau <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>; Roberta Fonzi <rfonzi@atascadero.org>; Susan Funk <sfunk@atascadero.org>; Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Agenda Item #: C-1. El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan Dear Atascadero Council Members and Mayor Heather Moreno, I am writing to express my support of the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan. My husband, two children and I have been residents of Atascadero for four years, and since moving here have often discussed how much we would like to see our downtown area transform into a more vibrant and walkable hub for our community. We envision a downtown that engages our residents and provides more opportunities to support locally-run businesses, which will be especially important in the wake of the ongoing pandemic. I understand that we would not be able to drive as fast through the downtown corridor, but that exchange would be a small price to pay (especially with the freeway right next to El Camino). You can't drive fast and park everywhere, at all times of the day, in any walkable, thriving downtown space. San Luis, Paso, San Diego, Santa Barbara...they all have a walkable, bikeable "heart" of town, with limited speeds and parking. The El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan will benefit businesses, citizens and the city alike. Downtown businesses will benefit from a walkable, bikeable layout because people tend to spend more time browsing downtown stores and restaurants when "Downtown" is a destination point that they can navigate safely and easily. As citizens of Atascadero, we will benefit from the ECR Downtown Enhancement Plan because we will be able to enjoy a family meal out, shopping, and communing with others in the heart of our own flourishing town, rather than driving to Paso or San Luis Obispo. The City will benefit from the Downtown Enhancement Plan because a thriving, updated downtown generates revenue to support the overall health of the city. Please, be a part of moving our town forward by supporting The City in creating a walkable, bikeable, "heart" for downtown Atascadero. Please vote yes on the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement plan. Sincerely, Mackenzie Holtog SUBMISSION FROM: Brock Stratton From: brockton stratton <brockton1962@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:48 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: I don't know if I'm writing this email to the right department but this is Brock Stratton with s6 martial arts and I am in 100% favor of the downtown Street improvement. I think it's a great idea for local businesses and will create a much better flow for both cars and pedestrians and offer better access to local business in the downtown area. I think this is a much-needed modern approach that well create a nice ambience as far as traffic is concerned. Brock stratton S6 martial arts SUBMISSION FROM: Marc DeBrum From: Marc DeBrum <marcdebrum@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:48 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Atascadero - Downtown Project I am in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project! SUBMISSION FROM: Jessica Sanford From: Jessica Sanford <jessicasanford1977@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:04 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: tonight's city council meeting I am a resident of Atascadero and I am in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project! Thank you Jessica Sanford 2005 Ferrocarril Rd. Atascadero SUBMISSION FROM: Debora Pearson From: Pearson, Debora J. <djpearson@rrmdesign.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:09 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Cc: Grant, Leonard J. (Lenny) <LJGrant@rrmdesign.com>; Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com>; Martin, Scott A. <SAMartin@rrmdesign.com>; Walters, Tim J. <TJWalters@rrmdesign.com>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com>; BPD <bpd@rrmdesign.com> Subject: Downtown Atascadero Infrastructure Enhancement Plan Dear Ms. Christensen, Attached is a letter of support for the Downtown Atascadero Infrastructure Enhancement Plan sent on behalf of Mr. Lenny Grant and RRM Design Group. Please feel free to contact us with any comments or questions. Thank you DEBORA PEARSON Project Administrator 3765 S. Higuera Suite 102 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-1794 rrmdesign.com SUBMISSION FROM: Erin Hellar From: Erin Hellar <ekhellar@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:17 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Agenda Item #: C-1. El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement/Active Transportation" Dear Atascadero Council Members and Mayor Heather Moreno, I fully support the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan. I am a resident of Atascadero and my husband and I have three kids. I would love to see our downtown flourishing by being more walkable and bikeable. I have seen the cities Enhancement Plan at it's multiple public planning sessions, and I love the greenways, the bike lanes, and pedestrian friendly spaces. So far, every young family in Atascadero that I have spoken to about this new plan, loves it and wants these changes! I understand that we would not be able to drive as fast through the downtown corridor, but that exchange would be a small price to pay (especially with the freeway right next to El Camino). You can't drive fast and park everywhere, at all times of the day, in any walkable, thriving downtown space. San Luis, Paso, San Diego, Santa Barbara...they all have a walkable, bikeable "heart" of town, with limited speeds and parking. I’d love to see our town have a hub where people can gather and shop and eat and enjoy and the city will benefit from the Downtown Enhancement Plan because a thriving, updated downtown generates revenue to support the overall health of the city. Please, be a part of moving our town forward by supporting The City in creating a walkable, bikeable, "heart" for downtown Atascadero. Please vote yes on the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement plan. Sincerely, Erin Hellar SUBMISSION FROM: Michael C Bickel From: Michael Bickel <slomcb@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:21 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Enhancement Project I would like to urge the City Council to approve and rapidly move forward with the Atascadero Downtown Enhancement Project. I believe this project is long overdue and will help inspire our community to be Downtown minded. This project will improve safety in the area and will encourage business development which will lead toward shopping and dining locally. Sincerely, Michael C Bickel SUBMISSION FROM: Jolie and Josh Cazier From: Jolie Cazier <jcazier@att.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:21 PM To: Charles Bourbeau <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>; Roberta Fonzi <rfonzi@atascadero.org>; Susan Funk <sfunk@atascadero.org>; Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org>; Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org> Subject: Agenda Item #: C-1. El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement/Active Transportation Dear Atascadero Council Members and Mayor Heather Moreno, I fully support the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan. I am a resident of Atascadero and my husband and I have three kids. I would love to see our downtown flourishing by being more walkable and bikeable. I have seen the cities Enhancement Plan at it's multiple public planning sessions, and I love the greenways, the bike lanes, and pedestrian friendly spaces. So far, every young family in Atascadero that I have spoken to about this new plan, loves it and wants these changes! I understand that we would not be able to drive as fast through the downtown corridor, but that exchange would be a small price to pay (especially with the freeway right next to El Camino). You can't drive fast and park everywhere, at all times of the day, in any walkable, thriving downtown space. San Luis, Paso, San Diego, Santa Barbara...they all have a walkable, bikeable "heart" of town, with limited speeds and parking. The El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan will benefit businesses, citizens and the city alike. Downtown businesses will benefit from a walkable, bikeable layout because people tend to spend more time browsing downtown stores and restaurants when "Downtown" is a destination point that they can navigate safely and easily. As citizens of Atascadero, we will benefit from the ECR Downtown Enhancement Plan because we will be able to enjoy a family meal out, shopping, and communing with others in the heart of our own flourishing town, rather than driving to Paso or San Luis Obispo. The City will benefit from the Downtown Enhancement Plan because a thriving, updated downtown generates revenue to support the overall health of the city. Please, be a part of moving our town forward by supporting The City in creating a walkable, bikeable, "heart" for downtown Atascadero. Please vote yes on the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement plan. Sincerely, Jolie and Josh Cazier 9685 Otero Lane, Atascadero SUBMISSION FROM: Joyce Fields From: Joyce Fields <joyce.f54@att.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:28 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Infrastructure Enhancement Project I am an Atascadero resident, and I fully support the El Camino Infrastructure Enhancement Project. I feel the project will help Atascadero businesses, and will create a more pedestrian friendly atmosphere. Joyce Fields 4887 Arizona Ave Atascadero SUBMISSION FROM: Katie Martin From: Katie Martin <kthull4679@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:33 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Yes for downtown infrastructure project! I am in favor of the Downtown Infastructure Enhancement Project! Please, please, please pass this project!! Downtown needs more parking!! Katie Martin Atascadero resident SUBMISSION FROM: Marcel Martinez From: Marcel Martinez <rskmr2@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:34 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Agenda Item #: C-1. El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement/Active Transportation Dear Atascadero Council Members and Mayor Heather Moreno, I fully support the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan. I am a resident of Atascadero and my husband and I have three kids. I would love to see our downtown flourishing by being more walkable and bikeable. I have seen the cities Enhancement Plan at it's multiple public planning sessions, and I love the greenways, the bike lanes, and pedestrian friendly spaces. So far, every young family in Atascadero that I have spoken to about this new plan, loves it and wants these changes! I understand that we would not be able to drive as fast through the downtown corridor, but that exchange would be a small price to pay (especially with the freeway right next to El Camino). You can't drive fast and park everywhere, at all times of the day, in any walkable, thriving downtown space. San Luis, Paso, San Diego, Santa Barbara...they all have a walkable, bikeable "heart" of town, with limited speeds and parking. The El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan will benefit businesses, citizens and the city alike. Downtown businesses will benefit from a walkable, bikeable layout because people tend to spend more time browsing downtown stores and restaurants when "Downtown" is a destination point that they can navigate safely and easily. As citizens of Atascadero, we will benefit from the ECR Downtown Enhancement Plan because we will be able to enjoy a family meal out, shopping, and communing with others in the heart of our own flourishing town, rather than driving to Paso or San Luis Obispo. The City will benefit from the Downtown Enhancement Plan because a thriving, updated downtown generates revenue to support the overall health of the city. Please, be a part of moving our town forward by supporting The City in creating a walkable, bikeable, "heart" for downtown Atascadero. Please vote yes on the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement plan. Sincerely, Marcel Martinez SUBMISSION FROM: Kristen Silva From: kristen silva <kristen.silva@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:35 PM To: Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org>; Charles Bourbeau <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>; Roberta Fonzi <rfonzi@atascadero.org>; Susan Funk <sfunk@atascadero.org>; Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Agenda Item #: C-1. El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan Dear Atascadero Council Members and Mayor Heather Moreno, I fully support the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan. I am a resident of Atascadero and my husband and I have three kids. I would love to see our downtown be more walkable and bikeable, and safer for our children. Our family has owned and operated a local Atascadero Business since 2007, and we bring over 100 "out of the area" clients into Atascadero each year. Many of them stay in Paso or SLO due to the lack of amenities in Atascadero. This plan would not only attract locals to downtown, but also those coming into the area for other reasons! I understand that we would not be able to drive as fast through the downtown corridor, but that exchange would be a small price to pay (especially with the freeway right next to El Camino). You can't drive fast and park everywhere, at all times of the day, in any walkable, thriving downtown space. San Luis, Paso, San Diego, Santa Barbara...they all have a walkable, bikeable "heart" of town, with limited speeds and parking. The El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan will benefit businesses, citizens and the city alike. Downtown businesses will benefit from a walkable, bikeable layout because people tend to spend more time browsing downtown stores and restaurants when "Downtown" is a destination point that they can navigate safely and easily. As citizens of Atascadero, we will benefit from the ECR Downtown Enhancement Plan because we will be able to enjoy a family meal out, shopping, and communing with others in the heart of our own flourishing town, rather than driving to Paso or San Luis Obispo. The City will benefit from the Downtown Enhancement Plan because a thriving, updated downtown generates revenue to support the overall health of the city. Please, be a part of moving our town forward by supporting The City in creating a walkable, bikeable, "heart" for downtown Atascadero. Please vote yes on the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement plan. Sincerely, Kristen Silva Local Business owner in Atascadero www.braskenlabradoodles.com SUBMISSION FROM: Mark Herold From: Mark Herold <imahero222@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:36 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Atascadero Enhancement Project I am writing this email in support of the Downtown Enhancement Project intended to slow traffic, create a better bike lane and add flora to make bicycle/pedestrian travel better. Thank you for your consideration, Mark Herold SUBMISSION FROM: Carol Prebor From: Carol Prebor <cprebor@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:39 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Traffic on El Camino I am concerned about our children and other pedestrians. People are driving to fast, even through the lighted crosswalk by Klems. I appreciate your organization finding solutions to this serious problem. Carol Prebor SUBMISSION FROM: Riley McInnis From: Riley McInnis <riley@zvillages.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:46 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Enhancement Project Dear City Council, In the interests of public safety and betterment of our downtown Atascadero area, I urge you to move forward with the El Camino Enhancement project. Respectively submitted, Riley McInnis -- Riley D McInnis Accounting Manager Z Villages LLC 7301 Morro Rd, Suite 103 Atascadero, CA 93422 805.461.1042 SUBMISSION FROM: Kelly Thulin From: kelly@gregmalikregroup.com <kelly@gregmalikregroup.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:47 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Enhancement Project Dear Representative, I just wanted to express my excitement about the El Camino Enhancement Project. Atascadero’s small downtown would greatly benefit from the proposed improvements. The addition of trees would do wonders for the esthetics and provide shade for the much needed additional parking. Safer crosswalks for pedestrians, and a dedicated lane for cycling will draw locals as well as visitors to the shops and restaurants. We have an opportunity to put the final finishes on the area that surrounds the City Hall which is really the jewel of Atascadero. I hope that take advantage of opportunity to complete the make over to our wonderful town. Thank you, Kelly Thulin Cell: 805.952.3811 Realtor DRE# 00929260 Malik Real Estate Group, Inc. 7450 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 Kelly@MalikRealEstate.com SUBMISSION FROM: Terra Colburn From: Terra Colburn <terralucio@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:54 PM To: Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org>; Charles Bourbeau <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>; Roberta Fonzi <rfonzi@atascadero.org>; Susan Funk <sfunk@atascadero.org>; Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Agenda Item #: C-1. El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan Dear Atascadero Council Members and Mayor Heather Moreno, I fully support the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan. I am a resident of Atascadero and my husband and I have two kids. I would love to see our downtown flourishing by being more walkable and bikeable. I have seen the cities Enhancement Plan at it's multiple public planning sessions, and I love the greenways, the bike lanes, and pedestrian friendly spaces. So far, every young family in Atascadero that I have spoken to about this new plan, loves it and wants these changes! I understand that we would not be able to drive as fast through the downtown corridor, but that exchange would be a small price to pay (especially with the freeway right next to El Camino). You can't drive fast and park everywhere, at all times of the day, in any walkable, thriving downtown space. San Luis, Paso, San Diego, Santa Barbara...they all have a walkable, bikeable "heart" of town, with limited speeds and parking. The El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan will benefit businesses, citizens and the city alike. Downtown businesses will benefit from a walkable, bikeable layout because people tend to spend more time browsing downtown stores and restaurants when "Downtown" is a destination point that they can navigate safely and easily. As citizens of Atascadero, we will benefit from the ECR Downtown Enhancement Plan because we will be able to enjoy a family meal out, shopping, and communing with others in the heart of our own town, rather than driving to Paso or San Luis Obispo. The City will benefit from the Downtown Enhancement Plan because a thriving, updated downtown generates revenue to support the overall health of the city. The reason we moved here was for a slower paced life. What I didn't realize was the presence of the freeway breaks up any "downtown" feel, so I believe the Enhancement Plan will support the safety of our children and make Atascadero have more of a community feel. Thank You, Terra Colburn SUBMISSION FROM: Kristal Thomas From: Kristal Thomas <kritmama@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:56 PM To: Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org>; Charles Bourbeau <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>; Roberta Fonzi <rfonzi@atascadero.org>; Susan Funk <sfunk@atascadero.org>; Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Agenda Item #: C-1. El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement/Active Transportation Dear Atascadero Council Members and Mayor Heather Moreno, I fully support the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan. I am a resident of Atascadero and my husband and I have three kids. I would love to see our downtown flourishing by being more walkable and bikeable. I have seen the cities Enhancement Plan at it's multiple public planning sessions, and I love the greenways, the bike lanes, and pedestrian friendly spaces. So far, every young family in Atascadero that I have spoken to about this new plan, loves it and wants these changes! I understand that we would not be able to drive as fast through the downtown corridor, but that exchange would be a small price to pay (especially with the freeway right next to El Camino). You can't drive fast and park everywhere, at all times of the day, in any walkable, thriving downtown space. San Luis, Paso, San Diego, Santa Barbara...they all have a walkable, bikeable "heart" of town, with limited speeds and parking. The El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan will benefit businesses, citizens and the city alike. Downtown businesses will benefit from a walkable, bikeable layout because people tend to spend more time browsing downtown stores and restaurants when "Downtown" is a destination point that they can navigate safely and easily. As citizens of Atascadero, we will benefit from the ECR Downtown Enhancement Plan because we will be able to enjoy a family meal out, shopping, a nd communing with others in the heart of our own flourishing town, rather than driving to Paso or San Luis Obispo. The City will benefit from the Downtown Enhancement Plan because a thriving, updated downtown generates revenue to support the overall health of the city. Please, be a part of moving our town forward by supporting the city in creating a walkable, bikeable, "heart" for downtown Atascadero. Please vote yes on the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement plan. Sincerely, Kristal Thomas SUBMISSION FROM: Craig Dobbs From: CRAIG DOBBS <CADOBBS@CHARTER.NET> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:17 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Improvements I am in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project. Craig CA Dobbs Structural Engineer 805.610.6312 SUBMISSION FROM: Dave Thomas From: Dave Thomas <dthomas@acijet.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:11 PM To: Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org>; Charles Bourbeau <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>; Roberta Fonzi <rfonzi@atascadero.org>; Susan Funk <sfunk@atascadero.org>; Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Agenda Item #: C-1. El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement/Active Transportation Dear Atascadero Council Members and Mayor Heather Moreno, I fully support the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan. I am a resident of Atascadero and my wife and I have three kids. I would love to see our downtown flourishing by being more walkable and bikeable. I have seen the cities Enhancement Plan at it's multiple public planning sessions, and I love the greenways, the bike lanes, and pedestrian friendly spaces. So far, every young family in Atascadero that I have spoken to about this new plan, loves it and wants these changes! I understand that we would not be able to drive as fast through the downtown corridor, but that exchange would be a small price to pay (especially with the freeway right next to El Camino). You can't drive fast and park everywhere, at all times of the day, in any walkable, thriving downtown space. San Luis, Paso, San Diego, Santa Barbara...they all have a walkable, bikeable "heart" of town, with limited speeds and parking. The El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan will benefit businesses, citizens and the city alike. Downtown businesses will benefit from a walkable, bikeable layout because people tend to spend more time browsing down town stores and restaurants when "Downtown" is a destination point that they can navigate safely and easily. As citizens of Atascadero, we will benefit from the ECR Downtown Enhancement Plan because we will be able to enjoy a family meal out, shopping, and communing with others in the heart of our own flourishing town, rather than driving to Paso or San Luis Obispo. The City will benefit from the Downtown Enhancement Plan because a thriving, updated downtown generates revenue to support the overall health of the city. Please, be a part of moving our town forward by supporting The City in creating a walkable, bikeable, "heart" for downtown Atascadero. Please vote yes on the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement plan. Respectfully, Dave Thomas SUBMISSION FROM: Emily Cherry From: Emily Cherry <emilyscherry@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:11 PM To: Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org>; Charles Bourbeau <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>; Roberta Fonzi <rfonzi@atascadero.org>; Susan Funk <sfunk@atascadero.org>; Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Agenda Item # C-1 El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement/ Active Transportation Dear Atascadero Council Members and Mayor Heather Moreno, I fully support the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan. I am a resident of Atascadero and my husband and I have two children. I would love to see our downtown flourishing by being more walkable and bikeable. I have seen the cities Enhancement Plan at it's multiple public planning sessions, and I love the greenways, the bike lanes, and pedestrian friendly spaces. So far, every young family in Atascadero that I have spoken to about this new plan, loves it and wants these changes! I understand that we would not be able to drive as fast through the downtown corridor, but that exchange would be a small price to pay (especially with the freeway right next to El Camino). You can't drive fast and park everywhere, at all times of the day, in any walkable, thriving downtown space. San Luis, Paso, San Diego, Santa Barbara...they all have a walkable, bikeable "heart" of town, with limited speeds and parking. The El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan will benefit businesses, citizens and the city alike. Downtown businesses will benefit from a walkable, bikeable layout because people tend to spend more time browsing downtown stores and restaurants when "Downtown" is a destination point that they can navigate safely and easily. As citizens of Atascadero, we will benefit from the ECR Downtown Enhancement Plan because we will be able to enjoy a family meal out, shopping, and communing with others in the heart of our own flourishing town, rather than driving to Paso or San Luis Obispo. The City will benefit from the Downtown Enhancement Plan because a thriving, updated downtown generates revenue to support the overall health of the city. Please, be a part of moving our town forward by supporting The City in creating a walkable, bikeable, "heart" for downtown Atascadero. Please vote yes on the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement plan. Sincerely, Emily Cherry SUBMISSION FROM: Rich Johnson From: Rich <realslorj@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:13 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: August 11 council comments El Camino infrastructure Council: Especially after we rebound from Covid we need this boost to drive visitors and customers to the downtown area. It also provides a deeper community connection and loyalty of the Atascadero citizens. We have to do this project and the money is there . . . go for it. From: Rich Johnson . . . somewhere in the world✌️ SUBMISSION FROM: Lindy Hatcher August 11, 2020 Lindy Hatcher HBACC PO Box 4852 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 Honorable Mayor Heather Moreno City Council of Atascadero 6500 Palma Ave Atascadero, CA 93422 Re: City of Atascadero's Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project Sent via email to: citycouncil@atascadero.org Dear Mayor Moreno and City Council Members: The Home Builders Association of the Central Coast supports the city’s efforts in improving infrastructure in downtown Atascadero with the objective to develop a holistic traffic calming and corridor plan along the downtown El Camino Real Corridor. The city’s plan should also enhance economic development, add much needed parking, support downtown businesses, and improve public safety with lower traffic speeds. It should also contribute to the downtown aesthetics and pedestrian friendliness. Anytime cities help with infrastructure, it decreases the burden of area developer project expenses, expedites project completion times, and helps lower the price of housing. We applaud your efforts. Respectfully, Lindy Hatcher Lindy Hatcher Executive Director SUBMISSION FROM: Christopher Baranek From: Christopher Baranek <baranekconstruction@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:16 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Fwd: Fw: City Council needs your input! Good afternoon, I support the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project! Thank you, Chrstopher Baranek 8955 San Gabriel Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422 SUBMISSION FROM: Ben Tilbury From: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:27 PM To: Phil Dunsmore <pdunsmore@atascadero.org>; Michael Zappas <mike@zvillages.com>; Zoe Zappas <zoe@zvillages.com>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Fwd: City of Atascadero- Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project Letter of support below. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Benjamin Tilbury <bentilbury@kw.com> Date: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 4:17 PM Subject: City of Atascadero- Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project To: Max Zappas <max@zvillages.com> Dear City of Atascadero, As a local realtor and property investor, I have sold many homes in Atascadero. This city has improved in so many ways over the past few years and is a place I encourage many of my buyers to look for a great home and a relaxing lifestyle. The Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project is one more huge step in the right direction. The more the downtown area is developed and cleaned up, the more investment dollars will flow into it in order to build new buildings, allowing new businesses to open up which obviously means more jobs which directly benefits the city and its population. During these uncertain times we need to be certain about one thing and that is investing in our infrastructure and local businesses. I think the famous quote from Field of Dreams is very accurate in this regard, "If you build it he/they will come!" The more great restaurants, bars and shops that are opened in the downtown corridor and the easier it is to access the more customers and tourists will visit. I know we've all got our favorite restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries downtown that we love to visit frequently already and just imagine when there are even more great options. Paso Robles and SLO have made their downtowns the center of attraction and it has taken a lot of time to build them to the way they are now. Atascadero can get there too with great development projects going on like La Plaza and also the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project. I look forward to a time when Atascadero downtown area is the place to be and even locals from other nearby cities come to explore the local businesses and culinary scene. "Every journey begins with a first step," and moving forward with this enhancement project is that first step! Best Regards & Health -- Ben Tilbury Investment Property Specialist cell: (925) 550-6833 email: bentilbury@kw.com website: californiacentralcoastliving.com/ CalBRE #02026424 SUBMISSION FROM: The Basdens From: kim basden <akcbasden@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:38 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project I am in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project! Thanks, The Basdens SUBMISSION FROM: H. Liane and Burke Kascha-Hare From: Liane Kascha-Hare <lianeka@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:46 PM To: Charles Bourbeau <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>; Roberta Fonzi <rfonzi@atascadero.org>; Susan Funk <sfunk@atascadero.org>; Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org>; Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Cc: burkehare@yahoo.com Subject: Agenda Item #: C-1. El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement/Active Transportation Dear Atascadero Council Members and Mayor Heather Moreno, I fully support the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan. We are residents of Atascadero and are raising our four children here. We would love to see our downtown flourishing by being more walkable and bikeable. I have seen the cities Enhancement Plan at it's multiple public planning sessions, and I love the greenways, the bike lanes, and pedestrian friendly spaces. Many people living in Atascadero that I have spoken to about this new plan, love it and wants these changes! I understand that we would not be able to drive as fast through the downtown corridor, but that exchange would be a small price to pay (especially with the freeway right next to El Camino). You can't drive fast and park everywhere, at all times of the day, in any walkable, thriving downtown space. San Luis, Paso, San Diego, Santa Barbara...they all have a walkable, bikeable "heart" of town, with limited speeds and parking. Having grown up in Europe where most downtown have designated pedestrian zones, I truly believe Atascadero would only benefit from such changes. The El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan will benefit businesses, citizens and the city alike. Downtown businesses will benefit from a walkable, bikeable layout because people tend to spend more time browsing downtown stores and restaurants when "Downtown" is a destination point that they can navigate safely and easily. As citizens of Atascadero, we will benefit from the ECR Downtown Enhancement Plan because we will be able to enjoy a family meal out, shopping, and communing with others in the heart of our own flourishing town, rather than driving to Paso or San Luis Obispo. The City will benefit from the Downtown Enhancement Plan because a thriving, updated downtown generates revenue to support the overall health of the city. Please, be a part of moving our town forward by supporting The City in creating a walkable, bikeable, "heart" for downtown Atascadero. Please vote yes on the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement plan. Thank you for all your hard work Sincerely, H. Liane and Burke Kascha-Hare SUBMISSION FROM: Erica Walters From: Erica Walters <2001.walters@att.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:48 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Infastructure Enhancement Project To Whom It May Concern, I am in favor of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project. Thank you, Erica Walters Atascadero Resident and Teacher SUBMISSION FROM: Bill From: be23@juno.com <be23@juno.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:24 PM To: Lara Christensen <lchristensen@atascadero.org>; City Council <CityCouncil@atascadero.org>; Heather Moreno <hmoreno@atascadero.org>; Charles Bourbeau <cbourbeau@atascadero.org>; Roberta Fonzi <rfonzi@atascadero.org>; Susan Funk <sfunk@atascadero.org>; Heather Newsom <hnewsom@atascadero.org> Cc: City Council <CityCouncil@atascadero.org> Subject: City Council Agenda 08/11/2020 : Downtown "Plan" City Council: RE: Downtown single-lane-screw-up-the-traffic-plan... Not only NO, but HELL NO. El Camino is the ONLY reasonable arterial providing access from north to south. No... 101 is not a reasonable option. Alleged 'safety' issues are BS. Bill SUBMISSION FROM: Eric and Ingrid Stebbins From: Eric Stebbins <stebbins.eric@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:59 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan To whom it may concern, My wife and I recently purchased our home near downtown Atascadero. One of the main reasons we did so was the location - we love being able to walk to restaurants, bars, movies, and all the other great shops in the area. In order for our community to be more pedestrian and alternative-transit friendly, we feel that this would be a positive change. We are excited about the potential of the El Camino Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan, and urge you all to support it! Kind regards, Eric and Ingrid Stebbins SUBMISSION FROM: Scott Winsor From: Scott Winsor <hswinsor@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:01 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: 8-11 Council Comments El Camino Infrastructure Project Hello, I'd like to comment my support for the proposed El Camino project. I believe that creating a more open and inviting downtown that "slows" the pace of traffic down will be beneficial to the community. Limiting the street to one lane in either direction will have positive benefits on commerce. I also believe it will create a space for people to enjoy. It may cause an increase in slowing traffic but I believe it will be minor compared to the benefits to the downtown area. Look at SLO and Higuera St as an example of how traffic is limited but the local businesses benefit. Thank you, Scott SUBMISSION FROM: Ken Brown From: Kenneth Brown <dbrown07@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:09 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Comment for city council meeting tonight: Agenda Item C 1 To whom it may concern - Please accept the following comment for Agenda Item C 1 I am a professor at Cal Poly and an Atascadero resident since 2015. When I first heard of the proposed project to reconfigure El Camino Real to increase parking by constricting traffic flow, I initially opposed the idea based mainly on expected effects on traffic flow through downtown. I now strongly endorse this plan, and I would like to say a bit about why this proposed plan would improve Atascadero. In the few years I’ve lived in Atascadero the downtown has been revitalized with new businesses providing compelling reasons to be downtown rather than just pass through the downtown to go somewhere else. This plan provides residents and visitors an effective means to utilize the downtown region as a destination. Additional parking on El Camino supports the growing trend of seasonal events in the downtown, which typically restrict parking when Traffic, Entrada, and the roads around the Sunken Gardens are closed off. To accommodate for the center median parking spaces obviously restricts traffic flow. This mainly affects travelers not interested in the downtown as a destination but merely passing through. Those who use El Camino to move north or south through town are already regularly frustrated by delays from the intersections around Highway 41, which would remain as they currently are regardless of structural changes several blocks north of that constriction. Thankfully, access to Highway 101 would remain the better option for traversing through downtown to somewhere else. The time is right to improve access to the businesses downtown. We are all struggling with the emerging economic crisis accompanying a global pandemic. Acting now to improve our downtown would set the stage for the inevitable economic recovery. The small-business community that has already committed to the transformation of downtown will need potential customers to see the convenience of conducting their business downtown for their businesses to survive this economic downturn. —Ken Brown Chair, Philosophy Dept. Associate Professor CLA, Cal Poly dbrown07@calpoly.edu Office: 47-37b Zoom office hours in summer by appointment. SUBMISSION FROM: Bonnie Williams From: bonnie williams <mobos94@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 6:08 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: Downtown Revitalization I am in favor of the downtown revitalization. Thank you Bonnie Williams SUBMISSION FROM: Tracy Brown From: Tracy Brown <browntracy565@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 6:14 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: I am in favor of downtown revitalization SUBMISSION FROM: Robyn Saxer From: robyn saxer <robyn.saxer@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 12:12 AM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@atascadero.org> Subject: El Camino Enhancement plan 👍🏼 I support the El Camino Real Enhancement plan.