CITY OF ATASCADERO
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

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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/Atascadero Financing Authority Draft Minutes - September 23, 2025 Regular Meeting

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Recommendation: Council approve the September 23, 2025, City Council/Atascadero Financing Authority Draft Regular Meeting Minutes. [City Clerk] 

2.
June 2025 Investment Report

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Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council receive and file the City Treasurer's report for quarter ending June 30, 2025 [Administrative Services]

3.
Declaration of Intent and Setting a Public Hearing to Vacate a Portion of Public Right-of-Way at 11285 San Marcos Rd.

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Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution declaring its intention to order the vacation of a portion of San Marcos Road right-of-way and setting a public hearing on the proposed street vacation at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on November 12, 2025. [Public Works]

4.
Wastewater Inflow & Infiltration Study Award

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Fiscal Impact: Awarding the contract amendment for the I&I Study will result in the expenditures of $239,700 in budgeted wastewater enterprise funds. This project is included in the adopted FY 2025-2027 budget and includes $250,000 in wastewater funds. There are several tasks that may not be necessary depending upon the outcome of the original data collected, with any unused funds remaining in the wastewater enterprise fund.    
Recommendation: Council:
1. Approve a sole-source procurement of professional services for the Wastewater Inflow and Infiltration Study due to extenuating circumstances.
2. Approve a contract amendment with Carollo for $239,700 for the Wastewater Inflow and Infiltration Study. [Public Works]

E.
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER

  

(The City Manager will give an oral report on any current issues of concern 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 [email protected].)

G.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

  

1.
Adopting Wastewater Capacity Charges

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Fiscal Impact: The Wastewater Rate Study assumes 35 new EDU connections annually, which equates to an increase of roughly $310,000 in additional capacity charges collected each year if the proposed sewer capacity rates are implemented.  This additional revenue is restricted and can only be used for upgrades and expansion of wastewater facilities. 
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution setting Sewer Capacity Charges for the Wastewater Division. [Public Works]

H.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS

  

1.
Cannabis Land Use Update Discussion

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Fiscal Impact: It is expected that the sales tax revenue from the addition of one or more retail cannabis stores in Atascadero could potentially reach $500,000 in annual tax revenue. However, some additional costs would be incurred due to increased staff time, monitoring of security provisions and other details that have not yet been fully explored. 
Recommendation: Council receive an overview of the Cannabis Zoning Code, an update on the retail industry, and provide staff direction on consideration of adding a retail land use to the list of conditionally allowed uses in Atascadero. [Community Development]

2.
Authorization of Inclusionary Housing Funds for Del Rio Ridge

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Fiscal Impact: PSHH is requesting an allocation of $527,573 from In Lieu Low/Moderate Income Housing Funds in the form of a soft loan. The soft loan requested would be for a term of 22 years and at simple interest rate of 3%. Allocation of these funds for the Del Rio Ridge project will leave a remaining fund balance sufficient to cover on-going costs associated with the administration of the City’s affordable housing program.
Recommendation: Council:
1. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to appropriate $527,573 of In Lieu Low/Moderate Income Housing Funds for the Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Del Rio Ridge Affordable Housing Project Loan.
2. Direct staff to bring back a loan agreement for Council approval at a future date. [Community Development]

I.
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)

J.
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

K.
ADJOURNMENT

  
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