Council Meeting - November 12, 2025
A.
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 p.m.)
Public Comments:
1. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
Mayor Bourbeau
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
Council Member Funk
Council Member Newsom
Council Member Peek
2. CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
3. COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
4. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
a.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Public Comments:
Government Code Sec 54956.8
Real Property:
6105 Olmeda Avenue (APN 029-091-001 - State of California Property), Atascadero, CA 93422 Agency Negotiator:
James R. Lewis, City Manager
Negotiating Parties
: State of California
Subject of Negotiations:
Purchase price and/or terms of payment
b.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Public Comments:
Government Code Sec 54956.8
Real Property:
Capistrano Avenue (APN is 029-105-014 - Sean Knoph property), Atascadero, CA 93422 Agency Negotiator
: James R. Lewis, City Manager
Negotiating Parties:
Sean Knoph
Subject of Negotiations
: Purchase price and/or terms of payment
c.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation Public Comments:
Government Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4): 1 potential case
5. CLOSED SESSION - ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
6. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Public Comments:
B.
REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
C.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
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 - October 28, 2025
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 111225 - D1 CC_2025_10_28_ draft_minutes.pdf
Recommendation
: Council approve the October 28, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes [City Clerk]
2. Design Award for 2026 Measure F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 111225 - D2 2026 F-14 Pvmt Rehab Proj Design Award SR.pdf
2. 111225 - D2a 2026 F-14 Pvmt Rehab Proj Design Award - Location Map.pdf Fiscal Impact
: Estimated expenditures of $121,440 from Sales Tax Measure F-14 Funds for the design phase of the 2026 F-14 Project. The adopted budget includes $50,000 in fiscal year 24/25, $150,000 in fiscal year 25/26, and $1,610,000 in fiscal year 26/27, for a total project budget of $1,810,000..
Recommendation
: Council award a professional services agreement to Rick Engineering Company for $121,440 to provide design engineering and prepare bidding documents for the 2026 Measure F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (City Project No. C2025R01) [Public Works]
3. Appropriation of Tree Plant Fund for Installation of the Monarch & Pollinator Native Garden Corridor Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 111225 - D3 Monarch Pollinator Native Garden Corridor Project Appropriation.pdf Fiscal Impact
: Approval of this recommendation will result in the appropriation of $88,000 from the Tree Plant Fund toward the installation of the Monarch & Pollinator Native Garden Corridor Project.
Recommendation
: Council authorize the Director of Administrative Services to appropriate $88,000 in Tree Plant Funds for installation of the Monarch & Pollinator Native Garden Corridor Project for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. [Community Services and Promotions]
4. Authorization to Execute Loan Documentation
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 111225 - D4 PSHHC Loans Staff Report.pdf
2. 111225 - D4a PSHHC Loan Agreement.pdf
3. 111225 - D4b SR PSHHC Reg Agrmnt.pdf
4. 111225 - D4c PSHHC Gen Loan Promissory Note.pdf
5. 111225 - D4d PSHHC DIF Loan Promissory Note.pdf
6. 111225 - D4e PSHHC Deed of Trust.pdf
Fiscal Impact
: All funds associated with the loans shall be appropriated from the City’s In Lieu Low/Moderate in the form of soft loans. The $400,000 loan will be for a term of 55 years and the $527,573 will be for a term of 22 years. Both loans would be issued with a simple interest rate of 3%.
Recommendation
: Council authorize the City Manager to execute necessary loan contracts on behalf of the City for the People’s Self-Help Housing Del Rio Ridge Affordable Housing Project in substantially the form presented. [Community Development]
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. Order to Vacate a Portion of Public Right-of-Way at 11285 San Marcos Road Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 111225 - G1 San Marcos Rd RW Vacation SR.pdf
2. 111225 - G1a San Marcos Rd RW Vacation - Reso.pdf
3. 111225 - G1a1 San Marcos Rd RW Vacation - Reso A.pdf
4. 111225 - G1a2 San Marcos Rd RW Vacation - Reso B.pdf Fiscal Impact
: None
Recommendation
: Council adopt Draft Resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of public right-of-way at 11285 San Marcos Road based upon findings consistent with the State of California Streets and Highways Code. [Public Works]
2. 2026 Community Development Block Grant Draft Recommendations Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 111225 - G2 CDBG Draft Rec SR.pdf
Fiscal Impact
: Approval of Atascadero’s total 2026 CDBG allocation would result in the estimated revenue and expenditure of $176,247 of CDBG funds.
Recommendation
: Council develop and adopt draft recommendations for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding cycle. [Public Works]
H.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Public Comments:
1. City Manager’s Task Force on Wastewater Report and WWTP Project Update Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 111225 - H1 CMs WW Task Force and WWTP Update SR.pdf Fiscal Impact
: The recommendation for Council associated with this report does not have a direct fiscal impact.
Recommendation
: Council review and file report. [Public Works]
2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Engineering Contract Award Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 111225 - H2 WRF Design Engineering Contract Award.pdf Fiscal Impact
: Adopting staff recommendations will result in the expenditure of $520,840 from budgeted Wastewater Funds, and potential future expenditures up to $9,228,651 as approved by Council for future phases of design work. The adopted FY2025-2027 budget includes $2,000,000 in FY2025/2026 and $4,000,000 in FY2026/2027 from the Wastewater Fund for this project.
Recommendation
: Council:
1. Award a professional services agreement for up to $9,749,491 to Black & Veatch for Design Engineering for the Atascadero Water Reclamation Facility Replacement Project (City Project No. C2020W03)..
2. Authorize Black & Veatch to proceed with Phase 1 work (Process Selection and Preliminary Cost Estimate) for the Atascadero Water Reclamation Facility Replacement Project for $520,840.[Public Works]
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
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