HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2025_06_24 _Agenda CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
A.REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Funk
C.ROLL CALL
Mayor Bourbeau
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
Council Member Funk
Council Member Newsom
Council Member Peek
D.CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items on the consent calendar are considered routine and non-controversial by City staff
and will be acted upon by a single action of the City Council unless otherwise requested by
an individual Council Member for separate consideration. Public comment on Consent
Calendar items will be invited prior to action on the Calendar.)
1.City Council Draft Minutes - June 10, 2025 Closed Session and Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Council approve the June 10, 2025, City Council Closed Session
and Regular Meeting minutes. [City Clerk]
2.May 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll
Fiscal Impact: Total expenditures for all funds is $5,587,842.40
Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and
payroll vendor checks for May 2025 [Administrative Services]
3.Reclassification of Existing Positions
Fiscal Impact: The reclassification of these positions have an estimated cost of
$47,000.00. These changes have been included in the 2025-2027 Budget.
Recommendation: Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to reclass the position of Deputy City Manager to
Assistant City Manager, Lead Maintenance Worker (Parks) to Maintenance
Supervisor (Parks), Lead Maintenance Worker (Streets) to Maintenance Supervisor
(Streets) and Wastewater Plant Operator II to Wastewater Treatment Plant Lead
Operator.
2. Amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 monthly salary schedules to
add new positions as shown on the staff report.
3. Adopt Draft Resolution for Non-Represented Professional and Management
Workers and Confidential Employees; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter with the Local 620 Service
Employees International Union (SEIU) for the existing Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU), dated July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to approve the Employment Agreement for Lara
Christensen to serve as Assistant City Manager. [Human Resources]
4.Adoption of the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
Fiscal Impact: None
E.
F.
cityclerk@atascadero.org
G.
H.
Recommendation: Council adopt on second reading, by title only, a Draft Ordinance
adopting the State Fire Marshal’s 2025 Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard
Severity Zone Map. [Fire and Emergency Services]
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
(The City Manager will give an oral report on any current issues of concern to the City
Council.)
COMMUNITY FORUM
(This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to address the Council on any
matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited
to three minutes. Please state your name for the record before making your presentation.
Comments made during Community Forum will not be a subject of discussion. A maximum
of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum, unless changed by the Council. Any
members of the public who have questions or need information may contact the City Clerk’s
Office, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (805) 470-3400, or
.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.Adopting Sewer Service Charges to be Added to the 2025-2026 Property Tax Rolls
Fiscal Impact: The City estimates it will collect approximately $5,745,280 in sewer
service charges for Fiscal Year 2025-26 if Council adopts the Draft Resolution.
Recommendation: Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive verbal testimony regarding the proposed
sewer service charges to be levied onto property tax rolls.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution approving sewer service charges to be added to the
2025-2026 property tax rolls. [Public Works]
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1. 2024 Risk Management Update
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council receive and file the 2023-24 Risk Management update.
2.Introduction of Draft Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 14 of the Atascadero
Municpal Code to add Section 2-14.03 to Allow for Electronic and Paperless Filing of
FPPC Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interest
Fiscal Impact: The annual subscription cost for the NetFile electronic filing system is
$4,500 (guaranteed for five years) and is incorporated into the City Clerk’s existing
budget. The system also provides cost savings through reduced staff time for
processing and managing filings.
Recommendation: Council introduce for first reading, by title only, a Draft Ordinance
amending the Atascadero Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration) Chapter 14
(Elections) to add Section 2-14.03 “Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure
Statements and Statements of Economic Interest” to allow for the implementation of
electronic/paperless filing of several types of Fair Political Practices Commission
I.
J.
(FPPC) forms, including Forms 460, 470, 496, 497, and 700. [City Clerk]
3.Update on Zoo's Rebranding Process and Next Steps
Fiscal Impact: Preparation for the rebranding process is part of both the Zoo’s budget
and the City’s Marketing budget collectively and will result in an estimated
Recommendation: Council receive an oral report on the Zoo’s Rebranding Initiative
update and next steps. [Community Services and Promotions]
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
(On their own initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report
on their own activities. The following represent standing committees. Informative status
reports will be given, as felt necessary):
Mayor Bourbeau
1.City Selection Committee
2.County Mayor’s Round Table
3.Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
4.Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
1.Air Pollution Control District
2.California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board
3.Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
4.Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee
Council Member Funk
1. Atascadero Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency (GSA)
2.Design Review Committee
3.Homeless Services Oversight Council
4. REACH SLO Advisory Commission
Council Member Newsom
1.City of Atascadero Finance Committee
2.City / Schools Committee
3.League of California Cities – Council Liaison
4.SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
5. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Council Member Peek
1.City of Atascadero Finance Committee
2.City/Schools Committee
3.Design Review Committee
4.SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
(Council Members may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action
to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. The Council may take action on
items listed on the Agenda.)
1.City Council
2.City Clerk
3.City Treasurer
4.City Attorney
5.City Manager