Council Meeting - March 10, 2026
A.
REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
Mayor Bourbeau
C.
ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
Mayor Bourbeau
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
Council Member Funk
Council Member Newsom
Council Member Peek
D.
PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
1. Operating Budget Excellence Award Presented to City of Atascadero Public Comments:
2. 2026 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Award Presented to City of Atascadero Public Comments:
E.
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 - February 24, 2026 Regular Meeting Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 031026 - E1 CC_2026_01_27_draft minutes.pdf
Recommendation
: Council approve the February 24, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes [City Clerk]
2. December 2025 Investment Report
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 031026 - E2 Treasurer's Report 12-25.pdf
Fiscal Impact
: None
Recommendation
: Council receive and file the City Treasurer's report for quarter ending December 31, 2025 [Administrative Services]
3. Old Morro Road Functional Classification Change
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 031026 - E3 Old Morro Road Functional Classification SR.pdf
2. 031026 - E3a Old Morro Road Functional Classification - Reso.pdf
3. 031026 - E3b Old Morro Road Functional Classification - Reso Exh.A.pdf Fiscal Impact
: There are no expected fiscal impacts associated with adoption of this resolution. If the functional classification change is approved by Caltrans and FHWA, Old Morro Road would become eligible for emergency funding during declared natural disasters, potentially saving the City significant costs in the future.
Recommendation
: Council adopt Draft Resolution approving the submittal of a functional classification change request for Old Morro Road to Caltrans. [Public Works]
F.
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.)
G.
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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H.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Public Comments:
1. Proposed Sewer Service Charge Rate Increase
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 031026 - H1 Proposed Sewer Service Charge Rate Increase SR.pdf
2. 031026 - H1a Proposed Sewer Service Charge Rate Increase - Notice (2).pdf Fiscal Impact
: Administering the Proposition 218 process will cost approximately $6,200 in budgeted wastewater funds. If approved, the rate increase will generate an estimated $1,061,000 in revenue from increased sewer service charges over FY25/26 revenue..
Recommendation
: Council:
1. Direct staff to administer the Proposition 218 majority protest process and send out notice of the proposed sewer service charge rate increases to all property owners connected to the municipal sanitary sewer system.
2. Set a Public Hearing on May 12, 2026 for the City Council’s consideration of the proposed sewer service charge rate increases. [Public Works]
2. Zoning Code Update – Mixed-Use Zones and Standards
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 031026 - H2 Citywide ZCH_MU standards.pdf
2. 031026 - H2a MU standards Attachment 1.pdf
3. 031026 - H2b1 MU standards Attachment 2a.pdf
4. 031026 - H2b2 MU standards Attachment 2b.pdf
5. 031026 - H2b3 MU standards Attachment 2c.pdf
6. 031026 - H2b4 MU standards Attachment 2d.pdf
7. 031026 - H2b5 MU standards Attachment 2e.pdf
8. 031026 - H2b6 MU standards Attachment 2f.pdf
9. 031026 - H2b7 MU standards Attachment 2g.pdf
Fiscal Impact
: None
Recommendation
: Council receive an update on the Zoning Code Update project, provide direction to staff on policy questions related to Mixed-Use zoning districts and development standards, and receive information about next steps. [Community Development]
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: