Atascadero City Council
November 12, 2025
CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
November 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
November 12, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
_____________________________________________________________________ A. CLOSED SESSION (5:00 p.m.)
Mayor Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Funk, Newsom, Peek, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz, and Mayor Bourbeau
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager James R. Lewis, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Lara Christensen, City Attorney Dave Fleishman,
Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Deputy
City Manager IT Luke Knight
2. CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
3. COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
(Deputy City Manager IT Knight did not attend Closed Session)
4. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Government Code Sec 54956.8
Real Property: 6105 Olmeda Avenue (APN 029-091-001 - State of California Property), Atascadero, CA 93422
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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
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 Government Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4): 1 potential case
5. CLOSED SESSION - ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the Closed Session at 5:45 p.m.
6. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Fleishman reported that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bourbeau reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. with all Council Members present
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Peek led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Bourbeau noted that roll call was conducted prior to Closed Session.
Present: Council Members Funk, Newsom, Peek, Mayor Pro Tem/ Dariz, and Mayor Bourbeau
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager James R. Lewis, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Lara Christensen, City Attorney Dave Fleishman, Director of Administrative Services/City Treasurer Jeri Rangel, Public Works Director Nick DeBar, Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Fire Chief Casey Bryson, Police Chief Dan Suttles, Deputy City Manager - IT Luke Knight, Deputy Public Works Director Ryan Hayes, Public Works Analyst Ryan Betz Atascadero City Council
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. City Council Draft Minutes - October 28, 2025
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 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
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
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]
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
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Approve Consent Calendar (#D2: Contract No. 2025-016) (#D4:
Contract No. 2025-017)
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
ABSENT (0):
Passed 5-0
E. UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Lewis gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
F. COMMUNITY FORUM
The following persons spoke: Wendy Lewis, John Rohner (Southern California Gas Co. Regional Affairs), Kevin Campion, David Athey
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Order to Vacate a Portion of Public Right-of-Way at 11285 San Marcos Road
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]
Ex Parte Communications: None
Deputy Public Works Director Hayes gave the presentation and answered questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Peek
Adopt Resolution 2025-064 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.
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
ABSENT (0):
Passed 5-0
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2. 2026 Community Development Block Grant Draft Recommendations 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]
Ex Parte Communications: None
Public Works Analyst Betz gave the presentation. He and Public Works Director DeBar answered questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Wendy Lewis, Terrie Banish Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
By consensus, Council provided the following draft recommendations to staff for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds:
Sidewalk & Accessibility Improvements Project $ 114,561.00 City of Atascadero – Youth Scholarships $ 15,000.00
El Camino Homeless Organization $ 11,437.00
City Program Administration Costs $ 12,337.00
County Program Administration Costs $ 22,912.00
TOTAL 2025: $ 176,247.00
H. MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1. City Manager’s Task Force on Wastewater Report and WWTP Project Update
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] Deputy Public Works Director Hayes and City Manager Lewis gave the presentation and answered questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: None
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Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
Council reviewed and filed the report on the City Manager’s Task Force on Wastewater.
2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Engineering Contract Award 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] Deputy Public Works Director Hayes gave the presentation. He and Director DeBar answered questions from Council
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: David Athey
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Peek
1. Award a professional services agreement (Contract 2025-018) 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.
AYES (5): Newsom, Funk, Peek, Dariz and Bourbeau
ABSENT (0):
Passed 5-0
I. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
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November 12, 2025
The following Council Members gave brief update reports on their committees since their last Council meeting:
Mayor Bourbeau
1. County Mayor’s Round Table
2. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) Council Member Funk
1. Atascadero Printery and Printery Gala
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council
3. REACH SLO Advisory Commission
4. Senator Laird/Water Quality Control Board
Council Member Newsom
1. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
2. Atascadero Printery and Printery Gala
Council Member Peek
1. City/Schools Committee
2. Atascadero Printery and Printery Gala
J. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
None
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Alyssa Slater
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED: 12/09/25