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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2026_3_10_Minutes Atascadero City Council March 10, 2026 Page 1 of 5 CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California _____________________________________________________________________ A. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bourbeau led the Pledge of Allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Bourbeau, Council Member Funk, Council Member Newsom, Council Member Peek Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Dariz Staff City Manager James R. Lewis, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Present: Lara Christensen, City Attorney Dave Fleishman, Deputy Director of Administrative Services Cindy Chavez, Public Works Director Nick DeBar, Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Fire Chief Casey Bryson, Police Commander Bob Molle, Deputy City Manager - IT Luke Knight, Community Services and Promotions Director Terrie Banish, Planning Manager Kelly Gleason, Public Works Analyst Ryan Betz, Battalion Chief Dave Van Son D. PRESENTATIONS 1. Operating Budget Excellence Award Presented to City of Atascadero Deputy Director of Administrative Services Cindy Chavez presented the award to Council. 2. 2026 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Award Presented to City of Atascadero Public Works Director Nick DeBar presented the award to Council. Atascadero City Council March 10, 2026 Page 2 of 5 E. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. City Council Draft Minutes - February 24, 2026 Regular Meeting Recommendation: Council approve the February 24, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes [City Clerk] 2. December 2025 Investment Report Fiscal Impact: None Recommendation: Council receive and file the City Treasurer's report for quarter ending December 31, 2025 [Administrative Services] 3. Old Morro Road Functional Classification Change Fiscal Impact: There are no expected fiscal impacts associated with adoption of this resolution. If the functional classification change is approved by Caltrans and FHWA, Old Morro Road would become eligible for emergency funding during declared natural disasters, potentially saving the City significant costs in the future. Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution approving the submittal of a functional classification change request for Old Morro Road to Caltrans. [Public Works] 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 (E3 Resolution No. 2026-005) AYES (4): Bourbeau, Funk, Newsom, and Peek ABSENT (1): Dariz Passed (4 to 0) F. UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Lewis gave an update on projects and events within the City. G. COMMUNITY FORUM The following persons spoke: Geoff Auslen, Whitney Gord H. MANAGEMENT REPORTS 1. Proposed Sewer Service Charge Rate Increase Fiscal Impact: Administering the Proposition 218 process will cost approximately $6,200 in budgeted wastewater funds. If approved, the rate increase will generate an estimated $1,061,000 in revenue from increased Atascadero City Council March 10, 2026 Page 3 of 5 sewer service charges over FY25/26 revenue. Recommendation: Council: 1. Direct staff to administer the Proposition 218 majority protest process and send out notice of the proposed sewer service charge rate increases to all property owners connected to the municipal sanitary sewer system. 2. Set a Public Hearing on May 12, 2026 for the City Council’s consideration of the proposed sewer service charge rate increases. [Public Works] City Manager Lewis gave a brief background. Public Works Analyst Betz gave the presentation and answered questions from the City 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: Peek 1. Direct staff to administer the Proposition 218 majority protest process and send out notice of the proposed sewer service charge rate increases to all property owners connected to the municipal sanitary sewer system. 2. Set a Public Hearing on May 12, 2026 for the City Council’s consideration of the proposed sewer service charge rate increases. AYES (4): Bourbeau, Funk, Newsom, and Peek ABSENT (1): Dariz Passed (4 to 0) 2. Zoning Code Update – Mixed-Use Zones and Standards Fiscal Impact: None Recommendation: Council receive an update on the Zoning Code Update project, provide direction to staff on policy questions related to Mixed-Use zoning districts and development standards, and receive information about next steps. [Community Development] Community Development Director Dunsmore introduced Consultant Genevieve Sharow (MIG). She gave the presentation. Director Dunsmore, Planning Manager Gleason and Consultant Sharow answered questions from Council. Following the presentation, it was noted that the discussion and questions would be bifurcated by zoning district. City Attorney Fleishman provided some context on conflict of interest and the segmentation to allow Council to participate at the greatest extent possible. M3 zoning district was continued for discussion at the regular Council meeting on March 24 due to anticipated lack of quorum. Atascadero City Council March 10, 2026 Page 4 of 5 Council asked questions and provided comments and direction on zone M4. Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period. The following persons spoke on this item: Max Zappas, Geoff Auslen Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period. Mayor Bourbeau recessed the meeting at 8:19 pm Mayor Bourbeau resumed the meeting with all present at 8:29 pm Council asked questions and provided comments and direction on zone M1. Council Member Peek declared a potential conflict of interest on zone M2 due to owning property in a mixed use zoned area, recused himself from the discussion and vote on zone M2, and left Council Chambers at 9:12 pm. Council asked questions and provided comments and direction on zone M2. Council Member Peek returned to Council Chambers at 9:31 pm. I. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS The following Council Members gave brief update reports on their committees since their last Council meeting: Mayor Bourbeau 1. City Selection Committee 2. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) 3. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Council Member Funk 1. Homeless Services Oversight Council 4. REACH SLO Advisory Commission Council Member Newsom 1. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Council Member Peek 1. City/Schools Committee J. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None Atascadero City Council March 10, 2026 Page 5 of 5 K. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 9:36 P.M. MINUTES PREPARED BY: _____________________________ Alyssa Slater Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: 3/24/26