Council Meeting - March 24, 2026
A.
REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
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 - March 10, 2026 Regular Meeting Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 032426 - D1 CC_2026_3_10_Draft_Minutes.pdf
Recommendation
: Council approve the March 10, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes [City Clerk]
2. February 2026 Accounts Payable and Payroll
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 032426 - D2 February AP Payroll.pdf
2. 032426 - D2a February AP Payroll Register Warrant Register.pdf Fiscal Impact
: Total expenditures for all funds is $3,683,016.51
Recommendation
: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for February 2026. [Administrative Services]
3. 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 032426 - D3 2025 Housing APR SR.pdf
2. 032426 - D3a 2025 Housing APR Tables.pdf
Fiscal Impact
: None
Recommendation
: City Council review and accept the Annual General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report for 2025. [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. Status of Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 032426 - G1 AB2561 Staff Report.pdf
Fiscal Impact
: None
Recommendation
: Conduct a public hearing regarding and receive and file the City of Atascadero Status of Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention presentation. [Human Resources]
2. Home Depot Master Plan of Development Amendment (Chick-fil-A) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 032426 - G2- SR - HomeDepot.ChickFilA.pdf
2. 032426 - G2a - Draft Ord - HomeDepot.ChickFilA.pdf
3. 032426 - G2a1 - Draft Ord Exh A - HomeDepot.ChickFilA.pdf
4. 032426 - G2b - Draft Reso - HomeDepot.ChickFilA.pdf
5. 032426 - G2b1 - Draft Reso Exh A - COA- HomeDepot.ChickFilA.pdf
6. 032426 - G2B2 - Draft Reso Exh B - Plans - HomeDepot.ChickFilA.pdf
7. 032426 - G2c - NOE - HomeDepot.ChickFilA.pdf
8. 032426 - G2d - Public Comment - HomeDepot.ChickFilA.pdf Fiscal Impact
: The project provides for the development of three vacant building pads within an existing commercial center. The planned commercial uses are anticipated to create an increase in revenue generated by the center.
Recommendation
: Council:
1. Introduce for first reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance approving a Zoning Code Text Amendment, based on findings.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B approving a Lot Line Adjustment ATAL25-0042 and a Conditional Use Permit with a parking reduction, driveway design modification, and sign exception to amend the Home Depot Center Master Plan of Development (CUP 2000-0014) and allow a carwash, drive-through restaurant, and commercial shell at the Home Depot Center at 805, 910, 920, and 940 El Camino Real (APNs 049-045-036, 049-045-034, 049-045-033, & 049-045-035), subject to findings and conditions of approval. [Community Development]
H.
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Public Comments:
1. Zoning Code Update – Continuation of Mixed-Use Zones and Standards Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 032426 - H1 Citywide ZCH_MU continuance memo.pdf
2. 032426 - H1a Citywide ZCH - MU continuance Attachment 1 MU use table.pdf
3. 032426 - H1b Citywide ZCH - MU continuance Attachment 2_LU Definitions.pdf Fiscal Impact
: None
Recommendation
: Council provide direction to staff on specific land uses and development standards for the Mixed-Use #3 (MU3) zoning district as part of the item continued from the March 10, 2026 meeting. [Community Development]
2. 2025-2030 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 032426 - H2 Adoption of 2025-2030 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and CWPP.pdf
2. 032426 - H2a Draft Resolution MJHMP.pdf
3. 032426 - H2b Atascadero Annex.pdf
4. 032426 - H2c CWPP 2026.pdf
Fiscal Impact
: The total cost to develop the MJHMP was $254,150, of which the County received a federal hazard mitigation grant covering 75% of the cost. The remaining 25% was divided on a per capita basis among the participating agencies. The City of Atascadero contributed $4375 from the Fire Department operating budget in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Recommendation
:
Council adopt Draft Resolution, approving the 2025-2030 Updates to the San Luis Obispo County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP), accompanying Atascadero-specific annex (Annex B), and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). [Fire]
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: