Council Meeting - June 24, 2025
A.
REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
Council Member Funk
C.
ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
Mayor Bourbeau
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
Council Member Funk
Council Member Newsom
Council Member Peek
D.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(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 - June 10, 2025 Closed Session and Regular Meeting Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 062425 - D1 CC 2025_06_10_ Draft_Minutes.pdf
Recommendation
: Council approve the June 10, 2025, City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting minutes. [City Clerk]
2. May 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 062425 - D2 May AP Payroll Staff Report.pdf
2. 062425 - D2 May AP Payroll Warrant Register.pdf
Fiscal Impact
: Total expenditures for all funds is $5,587,842.40
Recommendation
: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for May 2025 [Administrative Services]
3. Reclassification of Existing Positions
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 062425 - D3 Reclassification of Positions Staff Report.pdf
2. 062425 - D3a Reclassification DRAFT Reso.pdf
3. 062425 - D3b Reclassification of Positions DRAFT SEIU Side Letter.pdf
4. 062425 - D3c Reclassification of Positions Draft FT Salary Schedule.pdf
5. 062425 - D3d Draft-Christensen Employment Agreement 7.1.25.pdf Fiscal Impact
: The reclassification of these positions have an estimated cost of $47,000.00. These changes have been included in the 2025-2027 Budget.
Recommendation
: Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to reclass the position of Deputy City Manager to Assistant City Manager, Lead Maintenance Worker (Parks) to Maintenance Supervisor (Parks), Lead Maintenance Worker (Streets) to Maintenance Supervisor (Streets) and Wastewater Plant Operator II to Wastewater Treatment Plant Lead Operator.
2. Amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 monthly salary schedules to add new positions as shown on the staff report.
3. Adopt Draft Resolution for Non-Represented Professional and Management Workers and Confidential Employees; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter with the Local 620 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) for the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), dated July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to approve the Employment Agreement for Lara Christensen to serve as Assistant City Manager. [Human Resources]
4. Adoption of the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 062425 - D4 2nd Reading Fire Hazard Severity Map Staff Report.pdf
2. 062425 - D4a Second Reading - Fire Hazard Severity Map Draft Ordinance.pdf
3. 062425 - D4b 2025 - State Fire Marshal Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.pdf Fiscal Impact
: None
Recommendation:
Council adopt on second reading, by title only, a Draft Ordinance adopting the State Fire Marshal’s 2025 Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map. [Fire and Emergency Services]
E.
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Public Comments:
(The City Manager will give an oral report on any current issues of concern to the City Council.)
F.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Public Comments:
(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]
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G.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
1. Adopting Sewer Service Charges to be Added to the 2025-2026 Property Tax Rolls Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 062425 - G1 Adopt Sewer Service Charges - SR.pdf
2. 062425 - G1a Adopt Sewer Service Charges - Resolution.pdf
3. 062425 - G1a2 Adopt Sewer Service Charges - Resolution Exhibit A.pdf Fiscal Impact
: The City estimates it will collect approximately $5,745,280 in sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2025-26 if Council adopts the Draft Resolution.
Recommendation
: Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive verbal testimony regarding the proposed sewer service charges to be levied onto property tax rolls.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution approving sewer service charges to be added to the 2025-2026 property tax rolls. [Public Works]
H.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Public Comments:
1. 2024 Risk Management Update
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 062425 - H1 2024 Risk Management Update SR.pdf
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommendation:
Council receive and file the 2023-24 Risk Management update.
2. Introduction of Draft Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 14 of the Atascadero Municpal Code to add Section 2-14.03 to Allow for Electronic and Paperless Filing of FPPC Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interest Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 062425 - H2 Electronic Filing Staff Report.pdf
2. 062425 - H2a Electronic Filing Draft Ordinance.pdf
3. 062425 - H2a1 Electronic Filing Draft Ordinance Exhibit A.pdf Fiscal Impact:
The annual subscription cost for the NetFile electronic filing system is $4,500 (guaranteed for five years) and is incorporated into the City Clerk’s existing budget. The system also provides cost savings through reduced staff time for processing and managing filings.
Recommendation
: Council introduce for first reading, by title only, a Draft Ordinance amending the Atascadero Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration) Chapter 14 (Elections) to add Section 2-14.03 “Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interest” to allow for the implementation of electronic/paperless filing of several types of Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) forms, including Forms 460, 470, 496, 497, and 700. [City Clerk]
3. Update on Zoo's Rebranding Process and Next Steps
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 062425 - H3 Update on the Zoos Rebranding Process.pdf Fiscal Impact
: Preparation for the rebranding process is part of both the Zoo’s budget and the City’s Marketing budget collectively and will result in an estimated expenditure of $45,000.
Recommendation
: Council receive an oral report on the Zoo’s Rebranding Initiative update and next steps. [Community Services and Promotions]
I.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Comments:
(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:
Public Comments:
(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
Public Comments: