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June 10, 2025
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
June 10, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
June 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
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CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Funk, Newsom, Peek, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz, and
Mayor Bourbeau
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager James R. Lewis, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk
Lara Christensen, City Attorney Dave Fleishman, Police Chief Dan
Suttles
A. CLOSED SESSION
1. CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
2. COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
a. Potential/anticipated threats to public services or facilities - Government
Code Sec. 54957(a).
4. CLOSED SESSION – ADJOURNMENT 5:57 p.m.
5. COUNCIL RETURNS
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6. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Fleishman reported that there was no reportable action from Closed
Session.
B. REGULAR SESSION – RECONVENE
Mayor Bourbeau reconvened the meeting at 6:01 p.m. with all Council Members
present.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. ROLL CALL
Mayor Bourbeau noted that roll call was conducted prior to Closed Session.
Present: Council Members Funk, Newsom, Peek, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz, and
Mayor Bourbeau
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager James R. Lewis, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Lara
Christensen, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Jeri
Rangel, City Attorney Dave Fleishman, Community Services and
Promotions Director Terrie Banish, Community Development
Director Phil Dunsmore, Fire Chief Casey Bryson, Police Chief Dan
Suttles, Public Works Director Nick DeBar, Deputy City Manager – IT
Luke Knight, Deputy Director of Economic and Community
Development Loreli Cappel, and Battalion Chief Dave Van Son
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. City Council Draft - Minutes - May 27, 2025, Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Council approve the May 27, 2025, City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes [City Clerk]
2. Authorizing Temporary Road Closures for 2025 Hot El Camino Cruise
Nite and Colony Days Parade Routes
Recommendation: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, authorizing temporary road closures and
restrictions on August 15, 2025, for the Hot El Camino Cruise Nite.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B, authorizing temporary road closures and
restrictions on October 4, 2025, for the Colony Days Parade.
Fiscal Impact: Cruise Nite incurs no net fiscal impact. [Public Works]
3. Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB
1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
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Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, adopting a list of
projects to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account
revenues from SB 1 (The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017) for
Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Fiscal Impact: Approval of the Draft Resolution adopting the list of projects
for SB 1 funding will allow the City to receive an estimated $834,170 in
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 SB 1 funding. [Public Works]
4. Notice of Intent to Annex the Dove Creek Mixed-Use Project into CFD
2005-01
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, declaring its intention
to annex territory into Community Facilities District 2005-1 (Public
Services) as Annexation No. 26 and to authorize the levy of special taxes
therein (Dove Creek Mixed).
Fiscal Impact: Assessments for this annexation are estimated to be
$59,979.38 annually, adjusted each year for inflation. [Community
Development]
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Peek
1. Approve Consent Calendar (#E2: Resolution No. 2025-029 and 2025-
030) (#E3: Resolution No. 2025-031) (#E4: Resolution No. 2025-032)
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
F. UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Lewis gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
G. COMMUNITY FORUM
The following persons spoke: Geoff Auslen and unknown citizen
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Proposition 218 Majority Protest Process Relative to Proposed
Increase to Wastewater (Sewer) Rates
Recommendation: Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive all written and verbal testimony
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regarding the proposed wastewater (sewer) rates and consider the results
of protest proceedings in accordance with Proposition 218; and
2. Adopt one of the following resolutions certifying the protest results:
a. For a non-majority protest – Draft Resolution A, certifying that the
number of valid written protests were not received from property owners
representing a majority of the parcels subject to the proposed rate
increase.
OR
b. For a majority protest – Draft Resolution B, certifying that the number
of valid written protests were received from property owners representing
a majority of the parcels subject to the proposed rate increase.
3. If no majority protest exists, adopt Draft Resolution C, approving
proposed wastewater rates effective July 10, 2025.
Fiscal Impact: If the number of valid written protests were not received
from property owners representing a majority of the parcels subject to the
proposed rate, the City Council may adopt Draft Resolution A and C.
Doing so will result in an estimated $895,000 in additional revenue from
sewer service charges collected in FY25/26. [Public Works]
Ex Parte Communications: None
Public Works Director DeBar presented this item and answered questions from the
Council
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Robert Chatfield
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
City Clerk Christensen confirmed she had tabulated the results, and no majority protest
existed.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-033, certifying that the number of valid
written protests were not received from property owners
representing a majority of the parcels subject to the proposed rate
increase.
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-034, approving proposed
wastewater rates effective July 10, 2025.
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
2. Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (DPBIA)
Assessment Confirmation of Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year
2025-2026
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, confirming the annual
assessment for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area
(DPBIA) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Fiscal Impact: Adopting the staff recommendation will result in the
collection of approximately $14,500 and expenditure of $14,500 in
budgeted DPBIA funds. [Community Development]
Deputy Director of Economic and Community Development Cappel presented this item
and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Newsom
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-035, confirming the annual assessment
for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (DPBIA)
for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
3. Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District (ATBID)
Confirmation of Annual Assessment (FY 2025-2026)
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, confirming the annual
Business Improvement District assessment on lodging businesses within
the Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District (Fiscal Year 2025-
2026).
Fiscal Impact: Annual assessments are expected to be approximately
$510,800 and expenditure are budgeted at $503,680 for fiscal year 2025-
2026. [Community Services and Promotions]
Community Services and Promotions Director Banish presented this item and answered
questions from the Council.
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Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Peek
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-036, confirming the annual Business
Improvement District assessment on lodging businesses within the
Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District (Fiscal Year 2025-
2026).
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
4. Apple Valley Assessment Districts
Recommendation: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 01 (Apple
Valley), and the levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto
for fiscal year 2025/2026.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B, ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2025/2026 for Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 01 (Apple Valley).
3. Adopt Draft Resolution C, approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 01 (Apple Valley), and
the levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto in fiscal year
2025/2026.
4. Adopt Draft Resolution D, ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2025/2026 for Landscaping and Lighting
District No. 01 (Apple Valley).
Fiscal Impact: Annual assessments for 2025/2026 will total $38,500 for
road/drainage system maintenance and $63,000 for landscape and
lighting maintenance. These amounts will be assessed to the owners of
parcels in Apple Valley. Contributions of $10,750 for half the cost of the
park will be made from the City’s General Fund, $6,770 of which will be
from contributions made by the developer. [Administrative Services]
Administrative Services Director Rangel presented this item and answered questions from
the Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
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Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Peek
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-037, approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 01 (Apple
Valley), and the levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto for
fiscal year 2025/2026.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B, ordering the levy and collection of assessments
for fiscal year 2025/2026 for Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 01
(Apple Valley). (Resolution No. 2025-038)
3. Adopt Draft Resolution C, approving the final Engineer’s Report regarding
the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 01 (Apple Valley), and the levy and
collection of annual assessments related thereto in fiscal year 2025/2026.
(Resolution No. 2025-039)
4. Adopt Draft Resolution D, ordering the levy and collection of assessments
for fiscal year 2025/2026 for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 01 (Apple
Valley). (Resolution No. 2025-040)
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
5. De Anza Estates Assessment Districts
Recommendation: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 03 (De
Anza Estates), and the levy and collection of annual assessments related
thereto for fiscal year 2025/2026.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B, ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2025/2026 for Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 03 (De Anza Estates).
3. Adopt Draft Resolution C, approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 03 (De Anza Estates),
and the levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto in fiscal
year 2025/2026.
4. Adopt Draft Resolution D, ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2025/2026 for Landscaping and Lighting
District No. 03 (De Anza Estates).
Fiscal Impact: Annual assessments for 2025/2026 will total $30,562 for
road/drainage system maintenance and $17,463 for landscape and
lighting maintenance. These amounts will be assessed to the owners of
parcels in De Anza Estates. The City General Fund will contribute $1,400
for the fiscal year 2025/2026 for half of the maintenance costs of the trails
and open space. [Administrative Services]
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Administrative Services Director Rangel presented this item and answered questions from
the Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-041, approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 03 (De Anza
Estates), and the levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto for
fiscal year 2025/2026.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-042, ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2025/2026 for Street and Storm Drain Maintenance
District No. 03 (De Anza Estates).
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-043, approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 03 (De Anza Estates), and
the levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto in fiscal year
2025/2026.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-044, ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2025/2026 for Landscaping and Lighting District
No. 03 (De Anza Estates).
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
6. Las Lomas (Woodridge) Assessment Districts
Recommendation: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 02 (Las
Lomas [Woodridge]), and the levy and collection of annual assessments
related thereto for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B, ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 for Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 02 (Las Lomas [Woodridge]).
3. Adopt Draft Resolution C, approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 02 (Las Lomas
[Woodridge]), and the levy and collection of annual assessments related
thereto in Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
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4. Adopt Draft Resolution D, ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 for Landscaping and Lighting
District No. 02 (Las Lomas [Woodridge]).
Fiscal Impact: Annual assessments for 2025/2026 will total $104,287 for
road/drainage system maintenance and $78,100 for landscape and
lighting maintenance. These amounts will be assessed to the owners of
parcels in Las Lomas (Woodridge). The City General Fund will contribute
$1,830 for the fiscal year 2025/2026 for 25% of the maintenance costs of
the trails and open space. [Administrative Services]
Administrative Services Director Rangel presented this item and answered questions from
the Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-045, approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 02 (Las Lomas
[Woodridge]), and the levy and collection of annual assessments related
thereto for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-046, ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 for Street and Storm Drain Maintenance
District No. 02 (Las Lomas [Woodridge]).
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-047, approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 02 (Las Lomas
[Woodridge]), and the levy and collection of annual assessments related
thereto in Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-048, ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 for Landscaping and Lighting District
No. 02 (Las Lomas [Woodridge]).
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
I. MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1. 2025-2027 Operating and Capital Budget
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Recommendation: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution adopting the budgets for the 2025-2026 and
2026-2027 fiscal years and delegating to the City Manager the authority to
implement same.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution amending fiscal year 2024-2025 budget.
3. Adopt Draft Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2025-2026 annual
spending limit.
4. Adopt Draft Resolution reaffirming the necessity of Development
Impact Fees.
Fiscal Impact: The total revenues for all funds are budgeted at
$69,295,860 and $77,667,500 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027,
respectively. Total expenditures for all funds are budgeted at $71,831,300
and $78,972,580 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, respectively.
[Administrative Services]
Administrative Services Director Rangel and City Manager Lewis presented this item and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Newsom
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-049 adopting the budgets for the 2025-2026 and
2026-2027 fiscal years and delegating to the City Manager the authority to
implement same.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-050 amending fiscal year 2024-2025 budget.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-051 adopting the fiscal year 2025-2026 annual
spending limit.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-052 reaffirming the necessity of Development
Impact Fees.
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
J. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The following Council Members gave brief update reports on their committees since the
last Council meeting
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Mayor Bourbeau
1. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
2. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
3. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
1. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee
Council Member Funk
1. Homeless Services Oversight Council
Council Member Newsom
1. League of California Cities – Council Liaison
K. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None
L. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
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Alyssa Slater
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED: 6/24/25