Atascadero City Council
April 28, 2026
CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
April 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
_____________________________________________________________________ A. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bourbeau called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bourbeau led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Bourbeau, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz, Council Member Funk, Council Member Peek
Absent: Council Member Newsom
Staff
Present:
City Manager James R. Lewis, 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 Chief Dan Suttles, Deputy City Manager - IT Luke Knight, Community Services and Promotions Director Terrie Banish, Planning Manager Kelly Gleason, Administrative Assistant Crystal Horn D. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. City Council Draft Minutes - April 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Recommendation: Council approve the April 14, 2026, City Council regular meeting minutes. [City Clerk]
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2. March 2026 Accounts Payable and Payroll
Fiscal Impact: Total expenditures for all funds is $3,346,323.82 Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for March 2026. [Administrative Services] 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
1. Approve Consent Calendar
AYES (5): Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, and Peek
ABSENT (1) Newsom
Passed (4 to 0)
E. UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Lewis gave an update on current projects and events within the City.
F. COMMUNITY FORUM
The following persons spoke: Jennifer Adams, Eric Cleveland, Geoff Auslen G. MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1. Zoning Code Update – Commercial Zones and Uses
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council provide direction to staff on specific land uses and development standards for commercial zoning districts. [Community Development]
Community Development Director Dunsmore introduced the item. He explained that the item would be presented in sections and each section presentation and discussion and questions would be bifurcated to allow Council to participate at the greatest extent possible.
Community Development Director Dunsmore and MIG Consultant Genevieve Sharrow presented Downtown Commercial Zone – Non-Conforming Usage.
Director Dunsmore, Consultant Sharrow and Planning Manager Gleason answered questions from Council.
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Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen, Brianne (Breezy) Barendt
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
Council provided comments and direction on Downtown Commercial Zone – Non-Conforming Usage.
Community Development Director Dunsmore and MIG Consultant Genevieve Sharrow presented Non-Residential – Land Use Definitions. Director Dunsmore, Consultant Sharrow and Planning Manager Gleason answered questions from Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen, Lisa Renee Falk Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
Council provided comments and direction on Non-Residential – Land Use Definitions.
Community Development Director Dunsmore and MIG Consultant Genevieve Sharrow presented Commercial Services and Industrial – Land Use Tables.
Director Dunsmore, Consultant Sharrow and Planning Manager Gleason answered questions from Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
Council provided comments and direction on Commercial Services and Industrial - Land Use Tables.
Council Member Peek declared a potential conflict of interest on Commercial and Commercial Innovation Land Use Tables and Development Standards for Commercial Innovation due to owning property/businesses in these areas, recused himself from the discussion on these topics and left the dais at 8:04 P.M.
Mayor Bourbeau recessed the meeting at 8:04 PM
Mayor Bourbeau resumed the meeting with himself, Mayor Pro Tem Dariz and Council Member Funk present at 8:10 PM
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Community Development Director Dunsmore and MIG Consultant Genevieve Sharrow presented Commercial and Commercial Innovation – Land Use Tables.
Director Dunsmore, Consultant Sharrow and Planning Manager Gleason answered questions from Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
Council provided comments and direction on Commercial and Commercial Innovation - Land Use Tables.
Community Development Director Dunsmore and MIG Consultant Genevieve Sharrow presented Development Standards for Commercial Innovation. Director Dunsmore, Consultant Sharrow and Planning Manager Gleason answered questions from Council.
Mayor Bourbeau opened the Public Comment period.
The following persons spoke on this item: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Bourbeau closed the Public Comment period.
Council provided comments and direction on Development Standards for Commercial Innovation.
Council Member Peek returned to the dais at 8:35 P.M.
H. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following Council Members gave brief update reports on their committees since their last Council meeting:
Mayor Bourbeau
1. City Selection Committee
2. County Mayor’s Round Table
3. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz
1. Air Pollution Control District
Mayor Pro Tem Dariz noted he attended the League of CA Cities City Leaders Summit in Sacramento from April 21-April 24, 2026.
Council Member Funk
Council Member Funk noted he attended the League of CA Cities City Leaders Summit in Sacramento from April 21-April 24, 2026.
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I. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
None
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bourbeau adjourned the meeting at 8:38 P.M.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Alyssa Slater
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED: 5/12/2026