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City of Atascadero
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
Pages
A.CLOSED SESSION (4:30 p.m.)
1.ROLL CALL
Mayor Bourbeau
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
Council Member Funk
Council Member Newsom
Council Member Peek
2.CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC COMMENT
3.COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
4.CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
a.Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(d)(4): 1 potential case
5.CLOSED SESSION - ADJOURNMENT
6.CLOSED SESSION - REPORT
B.REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bourbeau
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 - May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting 4
Recommendation: Council approve the May 12, 2026, City Council
regular meeting minutes. [City Clerk]
2.April 2026 Accounts Payable & Payroll 13
Fiscal Impact: Total expenditures for all funds is $3,960,590.38
Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable,
payroll and payroll vendor checks for April 2026. [Administrative
Services]
3.Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Funded by SB 1:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
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Fiscal Impact: Approval of the Draft Resolution adopting the list of
projects for SB 1 funding will allow the City to receive an estimated
$864,200 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 SB 1 funding.
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 2026-2027. [Public Works]
E.UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
(The City Manager will give an oral report on any current projects and events to
the City Council.)
F.COMMUNITY FORUM
(This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to address the
Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has
jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your name for
the record before making your presentation. Comments made during
Community Forum will not be a subject of discussion. A maximum of 30 minutes
will be allowed for Community Forum, unless changed by the Council. Any
members of the public who have questions or need information may contact the
City Clerk’s Office, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (805) 470-
3400, or cityclerk@atascadero.org.)
G.MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1.2045 Atascadero General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)29
Fiscal Impact: The Draft Plan will be analyzed for fiscal impact based on
the preferred land use alternative and guiding policies. A draft and final
analysis will be presented during the public review period and prior to
Plan adoption.
Recommendation: City Council receive an overview and receive public
comment on the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for
the General Plan and Zoning Code Update project. [Community
Development]
H.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)
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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)
I.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
J.ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
May 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
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A. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Peek led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bourbeau, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz, Council Member Funk,
Council Member Newsom, Council Member Peek
Absent: None
Staff
Present:
City Manager James R. Lewis, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk Lara Henderson, City Attorney Dave Fleishman, City
Treasurer/ Director of Administrative Services Jeri Rangel,
Public Works Director Nick DeBar, Community Development
Director Phil Dunsmore, Battalion Chief Dave Van Son, Police
Chief Dan Suttles, Deputy City Manager - IT Luke Knight,
Community Services and Promotions Director Terrie Banish,
Public Works Analyst Ryan Betz
D. PRESENTATIONS
1. Employee Recognition
City Manager Lewis and Mayor Bourbeau presented the following employees
with Service Awards:
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5 Years: Ryan Betz, Public Works Analyst
Danielle Nunes-Hakanson, Office Assistant III
Dave Van Son, Battalion Chief
Julia Irwin – Public Safety Dispatcher
Brett Hildebrand – Fire Fighter
10 Years: Lara Henderson - Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
Larisse Lopez - Recreation Supervisor
20 Years: Paul Netz, Fire Captain
25 Years: Jeri Rangel, Administrative Services Director
Mayor Bourbeau requested a moment of silence for former Council Member Jerry Clay
Mayor Bourbeau recessed the meeting at 6:20 PM
Mayor Bourbeau resumed the meeting with all present at 6:27 PM
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. City Council Draft Minutes - April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting
Recommendation: Council approve the April 28, 2026, City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes [City Clerk]
2. Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District (ATBID)
Assessment
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council:
1. Approve the ATBID Annual Report.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution, declaring intent to levy an annual Business
Improvement District assessment on lodging businesses within the
Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District, and set a public
hearing for June 9, 2026. [Community Services & Promotions]
3. Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (DPBIA)
Assessment
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, declaring intent to levy
the annual Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area
assessment, and set a public hearing for June 9, 2026. [City Manager]
4. Apple Valley Assessment Districts
Fiscal Impact: Annual assessments for 2026/2027 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 $10,820 for half the cost of the
park will be made from the City’s General Fund.
Recommendation: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, initiating proceedings for the levy and
collection of annual assessments for Atascadero Street and Storm Drain
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Maintenance District No. 01 (Apple Valley) for fiscal year 2026/2027.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B, accepting and preliminarily approving the
Engineer’s Annual Levy Report regarding the Atascadero Street and
Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 01 (Apple Valley).
3. Adopt Draft Resolution C, declaring the City’s intention to levy and
collect annual assessments within Atascadero Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 01 (Apple Valley) in fiscal year 2026/2027, and to
appoint a time and place for the public hearing on these matters.
4. Adopt Draft Resolution D, initiating proceedings for annual levy of
assessments for the Atascadero Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
District No. 01 (Apple Valley) for fiscal year 2026/2027 pursuant to the
provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways
Code.
5. Adopt Draft Resolution E, for preliminary approval of the Annual
Engineer’s Levy Report for the Atascadero Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance District No. 01 (Apple Valley) for fiscal year 2026/2027.
6. Adopt Draft Resolution F, declaring the City’s intention to levy and
collect assessments for the Atascadero Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance District No. 01 (Apple Valley) for fiscal year 2026/2027.
[Administrative Services]
5. De Anza Estates Assessment Districts
Fiscal Impact: Annual assessments for 2026/2027 will total $30,562 for
road/drainage system maintenance and $19,367 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 2026/2027 for half of the maintenance costs of the trails
and open space.
Recommendation: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, initiating proceedings for the levy and
collection of annual assessments for Atascadero Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 03 (De Anza Estates) for fiscal year 2026/2027.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B, accepting and preliminarily approving the
Engineer’s Annual Levy Report regarding the Atascadero Street and
Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 03 (De Anza Estates).
3. Adopt Draft Resolution C, declaring the City’s intention to levy and
collect annual assessments within Atascadero Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 03 (De Anza Estates) in fiscal year 2026/2027,
and to appoint a time and place for the public hearing on these matters.
4. Adopt Draft Resolution D, initiating proceedings for annual levy of
assessments for the Atascadero Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
District No. 03 (De Anza Estates) for fiscal year 2026/2027 pursuant to the
provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways
Code.
5. Adopt Draft Resolution E, for preliminary approval of the Annual
Engineer’s Levy Report for the Atascadero Landscaping and Lighting
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Maintenance District No. 03 (De Anza Estates) for fiscal year 2026/2027.
6. Adopt Draft Resolution F, declaring the City’s intention to levy and
collect assessments for the Atascadero Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance District No. 03 (De Anza Estates) for fiscal year 2026/2027.
[Administrative Services]
6. Las Lomas (Woodridge) Assessment Districts
Fiscal Impact: Annual assessments for 2026/2027 will total $107,532 for
road/drainage system maintenance and $80,417 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 2026/2027 for 25% of the maintenance costs of
the trails and open space.
Recommendation: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, initiating proceedings for the levy and
collection of annual assessments for Atascadero Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 02 (Las Lomas [Woodridge]) for fiscal year
2026/2027.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B, accepting and preliminarily approving the
Engineer’s Annual Levy Report regarding the Atascadero Street and
Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 02 (Las Lomas [Woodridge]).
3. Adopt Draft Resolution C, declaring the City’s intention to levy and
collect annual assessments within Atascadero Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 02 (Las Lomas [Woodridge]) in fiscal year
2026/2027, and to appoint a time and place for the public hearing on these
matters.
4. Adopt Draft Resolution D, initiating proceedings for annual levy of
assessments for the Atascadero Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
District No. 02 (Las Lomas [Woodridge]) for fiscal year 2026/2027
pursuant to the provisions of Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets
and Highways Code.
5. Adopt Draft Resolution E, for preliminary approval of the Annual
Engineer’s Levy Report for the Atascadero Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance District No. 02 (Las Lomas [Woodridge]) for fiscal year
2026/2027.
6. Adopt Draft Resolution F, declaring the City’s intention to levy and
collect assessments for the Atascadero Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance District No. 02 (Las Lomas [Woodridge]) for fiscal year
2026/2027. [Administrative Services]
7. Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District (ATBID) Board
Appointment of Three Board Members for New Term
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council appoint Patricia Harden, Chris Oh and Nikki
Inman to the ATBID Advisory Board for the term expiring June 30, 2028.
[Community Services & Promotions]
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8. Reclassification of Existing Position and Update Salary Schedule
Fiscal Impact: The reclassification of the Property Evidence Technician
position has an estimated cost of $37,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 due to
an overlap of the positions. An annual savings of approximately $77,000 is
expected, starting in fiscal year 2026-2027.
Recommendation: Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to reclass the position of Senior Property
Evidence Specialist to Property Evidence Technician.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter with the
Atascadero Police Association for the existing Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU), dated July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, adding
the title of Property Evidence Technician at the salary range attached.
3. Amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 monthly salary
schedules as attached.[Human Resources]
9. Adoption of Capital Asset Policy
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution establishing the City of
Atascadero Capital Asset Policy. [Administrative Services]
10. Special Inspections and Materials Testing Contract Award for Public
Safety Facilities Project
Fiscal Impact: Awarding the Special Inspections and Materials Testing
contract to GeoSolutions will expend $193,537 in Sales Tax Measure D-20
funds that have been budgeted for the Public Safety Facilities Project.
Recommendation: Council award a professional services agreement for
$193,537 to GeoSolutions for Special Inspections and Materials Testing
for the Public Safety Facilities Project (City Proj. No. C2021B01). [Public
Works]
Council Member Newsom removed Consent Item #E11 for separate
discussion and vote.
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 Items #E1-10 (#E2: Resolution No.
2026-09, #E3: Resolution No. 2026-010, #E4: Resolution No. 2026-010,
-011, -012, -013, -014, -015, -016, #E5: Resolution No. 2026-017, -018, -
019, -020, -021, -022, #E6: Resolution No. 2026-023, -024, -025, #E8:
Contract No. 2024-007(A3), #E9: Resolution No. 2026-029, #E10:
Contract No. 2026-004)
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AYES (5): Peek, Newsom, Funk, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
11. Design Contract Amendment for Del Rio Road/US 101 Interchange
Operational Improvement Project
Fiscal Impact: Approving staff’s recommendations will result in estimated
expenditures of $484,049 from the Circulation Fees Fund for the design
phase of all three phases of the Del Rio Road/US 101 Interchange Project
over the next 18 months.
Recommendation: Council approve a contract amendment with Wallace
Group not to exceed $484,049 to provide design engineering and prepare
bidding documents for the revised Del Rio Road/US 101 Interchange
Operational Improvement Project (City Proj. No. C2015T01). [Public
Works]
Public Works Director DeBar answered questions and provided a brief history on
the project.
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: Dariz
1. Approve Consent Calendar Item #E11 (Contract No. 2012-017 A1)
AYES (5): Peek, Newsom, Funk, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
F. UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Lewis gave an update on current projects and events within the
City.
G. COMMUNITY FORUM
The following persons spoke: Geoff Auslen, Francesca Devlin
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Proposition 218 Majority Protest Process Relative to Proposed
Increase to Wastewater (Sewer) Rates
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. If
approved, the rate increase will generate an estimated $1,061,000 in
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revenue from increased sewer service charges over FY2025/26 revenue.
Recommendation: Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive all written and verbal testimony
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 1, 2026
Public Works Analyst Betz 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.
City Clerk Henderson confirmed she had tabulated the results, and no majority
protest existed.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-030, 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.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-031, approving proposed wastewater
rates effective July 10, 2026.
AYES (5): Peek, Newsom, Funk, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
2. Weed Abatement Hearing of Objections
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council:
1. Hear all objections to the proposed removal of vegetative growth
and/or refuse and allow or overrule any objections.
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2. Authorize the Fire Chief to proceed and perform the work of
abatement. [Fire]
Battalion Chief Van Son 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: Peek
1. Council authorize the Fire Chief to proceed and perform the work
of abatement.
AYES (5): Peek, Newsom, Funk, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
3. Amendments to Fee Schedule
Fiscal Impact: There will be an increase in operating revenue resulting
from the CPI increase, with an offsetting increase in costs to provide the
services.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, adopting amended fees
and deposits to offset costs incurred in planning services, and a schedule
of fees and charges for City services. [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. 2026-032, adopting amended fees and
deposits to offset costs incurred in planning services, and a
schedule of fees and charges for City services (with change to
language on p.312, 26-104 +$5 for each additional “child”).
AYES (5): Peek, Newsom, Funk, Dariz and Bourbeau
Passed 5-0
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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. County Mayor’s Round Table
2. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
1. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO)
Council Member Funk
1. Atascadero Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency (GSA)
2. REACH SLO Advisory Commission
Council Member Newsom
1. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
J. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
1. City Council - Council Member Dariz requested that Staff look into an
ordinance for regulation of street vendors and bring it back to Council for
discussion. Bourbeau and Funk were in agreement.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
______________________________________
Alyssa Slater
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item D3
Department: Public Works
Date: 5/26/26
Placement: Consent
TO: JAMES R. LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: NICK DE BAR, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
PREPARED BY: JOE MURPHY, ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER – CAPITAL PROJECTS
SUBJECT: Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Funded by SB 1:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
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 2026-2027.
REPORT IN BRIEF:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1) provides funding for local and state
jurisdictions to address roadway maintenance and rehabilitation needs, as well as other
transportation related projects. This act became law in April 2017 and annual reporting guidelines
for local agencies (cities and counties) were finalized in August 2017. Pursuant to these SB 1
annual reporting guidelines, this report summarizes the SB 1 budgeted and estimated revenues
FY17/18 through FY26/27 and recommends project allocation for the FY26/27 SB 1 funds.
DISCUSSION:
SB 1 was designed intentionally to provide the most flexibility to local
agencies as to how to use these funds, but with a “fix it first” approach
to roadway improvements. Annual funds can be used on multiple
projects, or a single project can be funded with multiple annual revenue
allocations. “Betterment” improvement projects can be funded with SB
1 funds but require local agencies’ roadway systems to have a
comprehensive Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 80 or higher –
Atascadero’s last comprehensive PCI was 57 in 2024.
In general, staff recommends directing SB 1 revenues to fund roadway repairs, maintenance, and
rehabilitation on arterial and collector functional classification roadways. These roadways receive
the heaviest use in town and are driven by most of the public compared to residential functional
classification roadways. Furthermore, Measure F14 funds have been used exclusively on
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collectors and residential (local) roadways. Arterials and collectors are typically more expensive
to repair, support commerce and business activities, have enhanced improvements (sidewalks,
bike lanes, etc.), and have higher risk for liability if in disrepair. Staff believes committing
additional funding to arterials and collectors will allow the City to continue to improve the busiest
and most visible roads in Atascadero.
SB 1 guidelines require local agencies to pass a resolution each year that identifies a list of projects
for SB 1 funding. The following table summarizes the SB 1 budgeted and estimated revenues
FY17/18 through FY26/27.
Fiscal Year Budgeted Actual/Estimated* Difference
2017-2018 $178,070 $181,060 $2,990
2018-2019 $530,440 $571,180 $40,740
2019-2020 $511,890 $526,611 $14,721
2020-2021 $568,200 $557,213 ($10,987)
2021-2022 $577,400 $602,956 $25,556
2022-2023 $594,140 $686,955 $92,815
2023-2024 $760,910 $794,336 $33,426
2024-2025 $813,410 $840,504 $27,094
2025-2026 $834,170 $810,956* ($23,214)
2026-2027 $880,900 $866,597* ($14,303)
Total $6,249,530 $6,438,368 $188,838
In accordance with the adopted budget, staff recommends allocating the FY26/27 SB 1 funds
toward the following projects:
Santa Lucia Road Pavement Rehabilitation - Segments B and C. This project involves
pavement rehabilitation, drainage improvements, culvert replacement, pavement
markings, traffic signage, and other miscellaneous and related work for 2.0 miles of Santa
Lucia Road between Portola Road and Llano Road.
El Camino Real Pavement Rehabilitation – North (Phase II). This project includes
pavement rehabilitation, culvert replacement, pavement markings, traffic signage and
other miscellaneous and related work for 0.55 miles of El Camino Real between San Benito
Road and Del Rio Road.
The attached Draft Resolution (Attachment 1) will provide the necessary documentation required
to be included with the submitted project list to the California Transportation Commission (CTC),
which is due on July 1, 2026.
ALTERNATIVES TO THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Council may direct staff to allocate all or part of the estimated FY26/27 SB 1 funds to another
budgeted capital project.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of the Draft Resolution adopting the list of projects for SB 1 funding will allow the City
to receive an estimated $866,600 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 SB 1 funding.
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Deputy Administrative Services Director.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENT:
1. Draft Resolution
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
(Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor
in April 2017 in order to address the significant multimodal transportation funding shortfalls
statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the
residents of the City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in the community and which
projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City must include a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from
the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, in the City budget,
which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule
for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City will receive an estimated $866,600 of RMRA funding in Fiscal Year
2026-2027 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City has undergone a public process to ensure public input into the
community’s transportation priorities and capital improvement plans; and
WHEREAS, the City used a Pavement Management System to assist in the development
of the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-
effective projects that also meet the community’s priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate 145
centerline miles of roads, 20 bridges, and add active transportation infrastructure throughout the
City this year and hundreds of similar projects in the future; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Pavement Management Program found that the City’s streets and
roads are in a “fair” condition and the revenue will help increase the overall quality of the road
system over the next decade, with the anticipation of bringing the streets and roads into a “good”
condition; and
WHEREAS, without revenue from SB 1, the City’s streets and roads may continue to
degrade into a condition that would require higher costs and expenses to maintain and repair; and
WHEREAS, if the Legislature and Governor failed to act, city streets and county roads
would have continued to deteriorate, resulting in many and varied negative impacts on the
community; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties own and operate more than 81 percent of streets and roads
in California, and from the moment an individual opens the front door to drive to work, bike to
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school, or walk to the bus station, they are dependent upon a safe, reliable local transportation
network; and
WHEREAS, modernizing the local street and road system provides well-paying
construction jobs and boosts local economies; and
WHEREAS, the local street and road system is also critical for farm to market needs,
interconnectivity, multimodal needs, and commerce; and
WHEREAS, police, fire, and emergency medical services all need safe reliable roads to
react quickly to emergency calls and a few minutes of delay can be a matter of life and death; and
WHEREAS, maintaining and preserving local streets and the road system will reduce
drive times and traffic congestion, improve bicycle safety, and make the pedestrian experience
safer and more appealing, which leads to reduced vehicle emissions helping the State achieve its
air quality and greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals; and
WHEREAS, restoring roads before they fail reduces construction time, which results in
less air pollution from heavy equipment and less water pollution from site run-off; and
WHEREAS, the overall investment in the local streets, roads, and complete streets
infrastructure, with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, using cutting-edge technology,
materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero:
SECTION 1. That the recitals set forth hereinabove are true, correct and valid.
SECTION 2. The following list of newly proposed projects will be funded in-part or
solely with Fiscal Year 2026-27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
Project: Santa Lucia Road Pavement Rehabilitation – Segments B and C
Description: Heavy pavement rehabilitation, drainage and culvert improvements,
pavement markings, traffic signage, and other miscellaneous and related work for 2.0 miles
of Santa Lucia Road.
Location: Portola Road to Llano Road
Estimated Useful Life: 20 years
Estimated Project Schedule (Design & Construction): Spring 2023 – Fall 2025
AND
Project: El Camino Real Pavement Rehabilitation – North (Phase II)
Description: Heavy pavement rehabilitation, culvert replacement, pavement markings,
traffic signage and other miscellaneous and related work for 0.55 miles of El Camino Real.
Location: San Benito Road to Del Rio Road
Estimated Useful Life: 20 years
Estimated Project Schedule (Design & Construction): Spring 2025 – Summer 2027
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the _____ day
of _______, 2026.
On motion by Council Member ______________ and seconded by Council Member
___________, the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ATASCADERO:
Charles Bourbeau, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lara K. Henderson, City Clerk
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Item G1
Department: Community
Development
Date: 05/26/2026
Placement: Management
Report
TO: JAMES R. LEWIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PHIL DUNSMORE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PREPARED BY: KELLY GLEASON, PLANNING MANAGER
SUBJECT: 2045 Atascadero General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council receive an overview and receive public comment on the draft Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) prepared for the General Plan and Zoning Code Update project.
BACKGROUND:
The Draft 2045 General Plan was released in October 2025. Since that time, staff and the
consultant team have prepared the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) identifying potential
impacts related to build-out of the General Plan, including implementation of the comprehensive
Zoning Code Update. The EIR acts as a disclosure mechanism to ensure that the public and
decision makers are aware of potential impacts to inform adoption of the plan and future
implementation actions.
The draft EIR was posted with the county and State Clearinghouse for public review on April 20,
2026. The review period runs for 45 days and ends on June 4, 2026. Once all comments are
received, they will be compiled and a response to comments issued and included with the final
EIR. A digital copy of the Draft EIR is available online at
https://www.atascadero.org/service/environmentaldocs. Physical copies are also available at
the following locations:
Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422
Written comments on the EIR may be submitted electronically to: kgleason@atascadero.org, or can be
delivered to the following address:
City of Atascadero Planning Division
c/o, Kelly Gleason, Planning Manager
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
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DISCUSSION:
The Draft 2045 General Plan EIR analyzes and identifies impacts related to the build out of the
General Plan and the implementation of the corresponding zoning code update. The analysis
resulted in 5 mitigation measures required to be included in the final General Plan and identified
significant and unavoidable impacts to air quality, greenhouse gases, and transportation. As
identified in the EIR, impacts that are significant and unavoidable cannot be resolved through
mitigation. The City’s proposed General Plan self-mitigates and reduces many impacts with its
focus on infill growth and improving the City’s jobs-housing balance while reducing vehicle miles
travelled (VMT). Nonetheless, significant changes in the way air quality and GHG impacts are
measured in recent years, makes it infeasible to avoid significant impacts while accommodating
some growth and redevelopment in the community. Potentially significant impacts and
corresponding mitigation measures are discussed below.
Mitigation Measures
Through the analysis of the draft 2045 General Plan, 2 mitigation measures were identified to
reduce impacts to a less than significant level. These impacts include potential impacts to
paleontological resources and wastewater collection system capacity.
Paleontological resources:
Impact GEO-9. This impact is identified in the Geology and Soils portion of the document and
addresses impacts to paleontological resources. It assumes that new development projects may
have the potential to damage paleontological resources unless specific mitigation is required to
incorporate a study in applicable locations. The following mitigation measure was identified to
reduce the impacts to less than significant:
The City shall incorporate the following Policy and Actions into the Recreation, Open Space, and
Natural Resources Element of the 2045 General Plan prior to adoption:
Policy REC-6.3: Paleontological Resource Protection. Protect unique paleontological
resources from disturbance associated with development.
Action A: Maintain a current GIS-based map of generalized areas of
paleontologically sensitive areas and areas that have yielded significant fossils.
Action B: Require preparation of a Paleontological Resource Study for projects that
would include proposed development within a geologic unit with high
paleontological sensitivity and earthwork would occur in areas that have not
previously been developed with urban uses, or when excavation depths would
exceed those previously disturbed. The Paleontological Resource Study shall
evaluate potential impacts to unique paleontological resources and identify
appropriate avoidance/mitigation measures in accordance with processional
standards set forth by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology.
Wastewater Collection System:
Impact USS-3. This impact is identified in the Utility and Service Systems section of the document
and identifies potential impacts to the City’s wastewater collection system over time. Because
timing of development over the envisioned 20 years cannot be known. The below mitigation
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measure will ensure appropriate analysis of individual projects as they are proposed to ensure
adequate capacity in the collection system.
The City shall incorporate the following Action into the 2045 General Plan prior to adoption, under
Policy PSI-3.3:
Action D: Require all proposed new projects and new development requiring wastewater
collection and treatment service to be reviewed for adequate wastewater collection and
treatment capacity prior to issuance of building permits.
Significant and Unavoidable Impacts
Significant and Unavoidable Impacts (Class 1) are those impacts where no additional feasible
mitigation is identified. The 2045 General Plan focuses on infill growth and incorporates
economic development policies that improve the City’s jobs to housing ratio. Further, the 2045
General Plan includes bike and pedestrian infrastructure policies that will support future
enhancements aimed at creating a more complete multi-modal transportation network. These
overarching strategies will result in fewer vehicle trips and will support the use of alternative
modes of transportation.
The analysis in the EIR recognizes the General Plan’s positive efforts toward the State’s
greenhouse gas and air quality goals, however, the impacts of growth, both at a local and regional
level, remain significant when compared to State identified targets. Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas
emissions, and transportation require a diverse multi-pronged strategy to address targeted
reductions that extend beyond the jurisdiction of the City’s General Plan.
Even with the mitigation measures identified above, impacts to Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas
Emissions remain significant and unavoidable. These impacts go hand in hand with impacts to
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). VMT is a CEQA required transportation metric that measures the
total miles driven by vehicles in a specific region over an identified period. VMT is calculated by
multiplying the number of daily vehicle trips by the distance of those trips. This metric replaced
Level of Service (LOS) by State law in 2020 which solely focused on traffic congestion and delays.
In comparison to the existing General Plan, VMT will be reduced with adoption for the 2045
General Plan. This is due to policies mentioned above focusing on infill development, improving
the jobs-housing ratio, and supporting alternative modes of transportation. However, the
cumulative VMT analysis, which incorporates State and Regional growth, shows an exceedance
above State thresholds.
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Summary of Potential Significant and Unavoidable impacts
Impact Description Mitigation
Impact AQ-1 Conflicts with Air Quality Plan None feasible
Impact AQ-2 Cumulative Net Increase of criteria
pollutants
None feasible
Impact AQ-3 Expose sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant concentrations
None feasible
Impact AQ-5 Cumulatively considerable impacts to
VMT and mobile source emissions
None feasible
Impact GHG-1 GHG emissions that may result in
impacts that conflict with applicable
plans, polices or regulations
1.1 Update Climate Action Plan
1.2 Incorporate new development
standards to promote use of public
transit
1.3 Incorporate GP policy to
participate in SLOCOG RTP and
Sustainable Communities Strategy
Impact GHG-2 Cumulatively considerable GHG due
to VMT in conflict with state goals
See above measures
Impact TR-2 Project exceeds VMT threshold None feasible
Impact TR-5 Cumulative VMT impacts None feasible
The complete list of analyzed impacts, results, and mitigation measures is included in Attachment
1.
The 3 mitigation measures identified to reduce impacts to greenhouse gas emissions to the
greatest extent feasible (Impact GHG-1 and GHG-2) are further identified below. While
incorporation of these mitigation measures will not reduce the impact to a level of non-
significance, all feasible mitigation measures must be incorporated into the General Plan text as
identified.
GHG/mm-1.1: The City shall incorporate the following policy into the 2045 General Plan prior to
adoption:
Update the City of Atascadero Climate Action Plan to identify ways to reduce GHG
emissions and limit climate change impacts on the residents to the extent possible. The
Climate Action Plan shall integrate the State’s future GHG-reduction goals, such as the
State’s goal of attaining carbon neutrality by 2045.
GHG/mm-1.2: The City shall incorporate the following policy into the 2045 General Plan prior to
adoption:
Until the City adopts a qualified Climate Action Plan consistent with Mitigation Measure
GHG-1, the City shall incorporate development standards into the Municipal Code for new
development projects located along existing or planned public transit routes that require
features that promote the use of public transit. Examples include the installation of
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sidewalks or pathways that facilitate ease of access from onsite locations to nearby transit
stops, installation of transit improvements (e.g., benches, bus turnouts) for future planned
transit stops located adjacent to the development site.
GHG/mm-1.3: The City shall incorporate the following policy into the 2045 General Plan prior to
adoption:
The City shall participate in San Luis Obispo Council of Governments’ Sustainable
Communities Strategy/Regional Blueprint Planning effort to help increase consistency
between local development plans and associated population and employment growth and
the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy.
Conclusion
The circulation of the Environmental Impact report prepared for the draft 2045 General Plan is
one of the last steps required before the final Plan can be brought forward for adoption. The EIR
analyzes the land use and policy framework of the proposed General Plan to provide
comprehensive information and disclosure of reasonably foreseen impacts to ensure that the
potential effects of Plan adoption and implementation are understood.
Next Steps
Circulation of the EIR for public review is the first step in the final adoption process. Staff and the
consultant team will continue to engage the public and decision makers on items related to Plan
adoption, including updates to the Zoning Code proposed to implement the 2045 General Plan
and scheduled for concurrent adoption.
Draft Environmental Impact Report (now)
The public review period for the draft EIR is open through June 4, 2026.
Draft Fiscal Analysis (June 2026)
The Draft Fiscal Analysis will address costs and revenue associated with implementation of
the Plan. This analysis will continue to inform land use, infrastructure, and service policies
prior to adoption to ensure feasibility of Plan implementation.
The Grand Finale – Plan Adoption (Fall 2026)
The culmination of the update will be City Council adoption of the new 2045 General Plan
and certification of the EIR. The formal adoption hearing process will include one or more
Planning Commission hearings where a recommendation will be made to City Council.
City Council will review final recommendations and approve the Plan, making way for
adoption of an updated zoning map and ordinance to facilitate implementation of the
2045 General Plan.
The final Plan will be converted to a web-based digital format allowing goals, policies,
and actions to be linked and cross linked, providing for greater searchability. This will
enhance staff’s and the public’s experience and use of the General Plan and make the
living document more accessible to all.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The Draft Plan will be analyzed for fiscal impact based on the preferred land use alternative and
guiding policies. A draft and final analysis will be presented during the public review period and
prior to Plan adoption.
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the City Attorney as well as the Community Development
Director.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
James R. Lewis, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Draft EIR Executive Summary
The draft Environmental Impact Report for the 2045 General Plan is available online at:
https://www.atascadero.org/service/environmentaldocs
The draft 2045 General Plan and additional information is available online at:
www.atascadero2045.org/documents
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