Atascadero City Council
April 14, 2026
CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
April 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
_____________________________________________________________________ A. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Funk led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bourbeau, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz (6:01 P.M.), Council Member Funk, Council Member Newsom, Council Member
Peek
Absent: None
Staff
Present:
City Manager James R. Lewis, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Lara Christensen, City Attorney Dave Fleishman, City Treasurer/ Director of Administrative Services Jeri Rangel, Public Works Director Nick DeBar, Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Fire Chief Casey Bryson, Police Commander Matt Chesson, Deputy City Manager - IT Luke
Knight, Community Services and Promotions Director Terrie Banish
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. City Council Draft Minutes - March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting Recommendation: Council approve the March 24, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes [City Clerk]
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2. Sales Tax Measure D-20 Annual Report
Fiscal Impact: Distribution of the 2025 Measure D-20 Annual Report is estimated to cost about $5,500 in budgeted General Funds.
Recommendation: The Finance Committee and Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee recommends Council approve the Measure D-20 Annual Report for distribution to the community. [Administrative Services]
3. Declare Vegetative Growth and/or Refuse a Public Nuisance Fiscal Impact: The City recovers costs for administering this program.
Parcels not abated are charged the contractor fee for abatement, plus a charge equal to 166% of the contractor’s fee and a flat fee of $299 to abate. The total charge is placed on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax Assessment for the fiscal year 2026-2027 Tax Roll.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, declaring vegetative growth and/or refuse a public nuisance, commencing proceedings for the abatement of said nuisances, and placing all abatement fees on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax Assessment for the fiscal year 2026-2027 Tax Roll. [Fire]
4. Home Depot Master Plan of Development Amendment (Chick-fil-A) 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 adopt on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance approving a Zoning Code Text Amendment to allow carwash uses in the commercial park planned development overlay zone (PD-9). [Community Development]
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Funk
SECOND BY: Dariz
1. Approve Consent Calendar (D3: Resolution No. 2026-009) (D4:
Ordinance No. 694)
AYES (5): Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, Newsom, and Peek
Passed (5 to 0)
E. UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Lewis gave an update on projects and events within the City.
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F. COMMUNITY FORUM
The following persons spoke: Geoff Auslen
G. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following Council Members gave brief update reports on their committees since their last Council meeting:
Mayor Bourbeau
1. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
1. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) Council Member Funk
1. Atascadero Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency (GSA)
2. League of CA Cities Summit with Mayor Pro Tem Dariz 4/22-4/24/26 H. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
None
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 6:17 P.M.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Alyssa Slater
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED: 4/28/26