CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP AGENDA

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City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California

A.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026

  

1.
Roll Call

  

2.
Welcome and Opening Comments

  

3.
Public Comment

  

4.
Review of Progress Thus Far

  

5.
Focus in On Goals

  

a.
Economic and Community Vibrancy

  

Key Focus Areas: Downtown Vibrancy, Activation of Underutilized Sites and Nodes, Business Support and Jobs/Housing Balance, Neighborhood Compatibility and Wellness

  • Overview on Major Private Development Projects 
  • Update on Development Review Process Improvements
  • Business Loan Grant Program (Formerly Restaurant Loan Program) 
  • El Camino Real Project Update (Phase 2) 
  • General Plan Process Update 

b.
Fiscal and Infrastructure Efficiency and Sustainability

  

Key Focus Areas:  Asset Management/Replacement/Modernization, Smart and Responsible Financial Strategies, Transparency and Accountability

  • Zoo Operations and Capital Update 

6.
Adjournment

  

The Council will adjourn to Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9:00 A.M. to continue the Strategic Planning Workshop

B.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026

  

1.
Roll Call

  

2.
Public Comment

  

3.
Focus in on Goals, Continued

  

a.
Fiscal and Infrastructure Efficiency and Sustainability (Continued)

  

Key Focus Areas:  Asset Management/Replacement/Modernization, Smart and Responsible Financial Strategies, Transparency and Accountability

  • Update on Eden Replacement Project and Asset Management Software
  • Citizen Engagement 

b.
Ensuring Public Safety and Providing Exceptional City Services

  

Key Focus Areas:  Staff and Facilities, Unhoused Population, Flourishing Community

  • Public Safety Project Update 
  • Fire Department Standards of Cover 
  • Emergency Planning Update 
  • Homelessness Response Update 
  • Staffing: Recruitment, Retention, Morale

4.
Additional Updates

  
  • State and Federal Funding Updates
  • Timed Parking Zones Downtown

5.
Adjournment

  

The Council will adjourn to the next Regular Session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. 

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