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May 12, 2026
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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.
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Alyssa Slater
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED: May 26, 2026