Council Meeting - February 24, 2026
A.
REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
Council Member Peek
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 - January 30 & 31, 2026 Special Meeting Goal Setting Workshop Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 022426 - D1 CC_2026_1_30_31_Draft_Minutes.pdf
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 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 022426 - D2 CC_2026_2_10_Draft_Minutes.pdf
Recommendation
: Council approve the February 10, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes [City Clerk]
3. January 2026 Accounts Payable and Payroll
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 022426 - D3 January AP Payroll.pdf
2. 022426 - D3a January AP Payroll Register Warrant Register.pdf 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 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 022426 - D4 Apple Valley BAD Budget Adj SR.pdf
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
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 022426 - D5 2025 Build and Fire Update 2nd read.pdf
2. 022426 - D5a Fire Code Attachment 1 Ord A.pdf
3. 022426 - D5b Build Code Attachment 2 Ord B.pdf
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 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 022426 - D6 Atascadero County Animal Control Services Staff Report.pdf
2. 022426 - D6a Atascadero FY 2025-30_ver2-2602-17.pdf
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
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. ** CANCELLED ** Zoning Change and Conditional Use Permit USE25-0069 Chick-Fil-A Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 022426 - G1 - Notice of Cancellation.pdf
This item has been cancelled and has been rescheduled to the 3/24/26 Regular City Council Meeting
H.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Public Comments:
1. Short-Term Rental Discussion
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 022426 - H1 Short-Term Rentals SR.pdf
2. 022426 - H1a Regional Eval-Updated 10.22.24.pdf
3. 022426 - H1b STR Community Feedback.pdf
4. 022426 - H1c STR MAP.pdf
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 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 022426 - H2 SLOCOG Final Trans Exp Plan SR.pdf
2. 022426 - H2a SLOCOG Final Trans Exp Plan - Reso.pdf
3. 022426 - H2b SLOCOG Final Trans Exp Plan.pdf
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
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: