CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor

6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California

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A.

REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

B.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council Member Peek

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 Draft Minutes - January 30 & 31, 2026 Special Meeting Goal Setting Workshop

Recommendation: Council approve the January 30 & 31, 2026, City Council Special Meeting, Goal Setting Workshop draft minutes. [City Clerk] 

2.

City Council Draft Minutes - February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting

Recommendation: Council approve the February 10, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes [City Clerk] 

3.

January 2026 Accounts Payable and Payroll

Fiscal Impact: Total expenditures for all funds is $3,040,084.93 
Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for January 2026. [Administrative Services] 

4.

Apple Valley Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 01 Budget Adjustment

Fiscal Impact: Authorizing staff’s recommendation will result in additional fiscal year 2025/26 budget expenditures up to $19,200 from the Apple Valley Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 01 Fund balance, which has ample fund balance available to cover the requested allocation.  Any remaining balance from the repair project will be returned to the Apple Valley Fund balance.
Recommendation: Council authorize the Administrative Services Director to allocate an additional $19,200 from the Apple Valley Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 01 (District) Fund balance to the District’s fiscal year 2025/26 Budget to repair damaged street pavers on San Ramon Road. [Public Works] 

5.

2025 Building and Fire Code Updates

Fiscal Impact: Costs associated with enforcement of the new code requirements are covered through the collection of plan check and inspection service fees. Staff expects minimal fiscal impact from the adoption of the new building codes and proposed code text amendments to property and business owners.
Recommendation: Council:
1. Adopt, on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance A repealing and replacing in its entirety Title 4, Public Safety, of the Atascadero Municipal Code for consistency with the 2025 California Fire Code and adopting local amendments.
2. Adopt, on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance B, repealing and replacing in its entirety Title 8, Building Code, of the Atascadero Municipal Code for consistency with the 2025 California Building Code and adopting local amendments. [Community Development] 

6.

Fiscal Years 2026-30 Animal Control Services Agreement

Fiscal Impact: The annual cost of the Agreement will start at $396,974 in fiscal year 2025-26, with annual adjustments to this amount each subsequent year. Fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 include budgeted General Funds for this Agreement.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo for the continued provision of Animal Care and Control Services for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, in the amount of $396,974 for the first year, with annual adjustments thereafter [Police] 

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 [phone], or .)

G.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.

** CANCELLED **  Zoning Change and Conditional Use Permit USE25-0069 Chick-Fil-A

This item has been cancelled and has been rescheduled to the 3/24/26 Regular City Council Meeting

H.

MANAGEMENT REPORTS

1.

Short-Term Rental Discussion

Fiscal Impact: No significant fiscal impacts are expected.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council review options and provide direction on whether or not the City should continue with the adoption of a Municipal Code Amendment that incorporates regulations on Short-Term Rentals and what such regulations might include.[Community Development]

2.

San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Final Transportation Expenditure Plan for Potential Transportation Sales Tax Measure

Fiscal Impact: While there is no immediate fiscal impact associated with this action, approving the staff recommendation has the potential for the City to receive over $2 million annually for local transportation needs if a potential ballot measure moves forward and is approved by voters.
Recommendation: Council adopt the Draft Resolution approving the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Final Transportation Expenditure Plan for a potential transportation sales tax measure. [Public Works]

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