Council Meeting - September 22, 2026
A.
REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
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 - September 8, 2026, Regular Meeting Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 092226 - D1 CC_2026_9_08_Draft_Minutes.pdf
Recommendation
: Council approve the September 8, 2026, City Council regular meeting minutes. [City Clerk]
2. July 2026 Accounts Payable & Payroll
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 092226 - D2 July AP Payroll.pdf
2. 092226 - D2a July AP Payroll Attachment.pdf
Fiscal Impact
: Total expenditures for all funds is $9,264,360.61
Recommendation
: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for July 2026. [Administrative Services]
3. CFD Annexation No. 27, Barrel Creek
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 092226 - D3 SR Barrel Creek CFD 2nd Read.pdf
2. 092226 - D3a Barrel Creek CFD 2nd Read ATT 1.pdf
Fiscal Impact
: Assessments for this annexation are estimated to be $53,020.20 annually, adjusted each year for inflation.
Recommendation
: Council adopt on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes in Community Facilities District 2005-1 for certain annexation territory identified as Annexation No. 27. [Community Development]
4. Design Award for 2027 Measure F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 092226 - D4 2027 F-14 Pvmt Rehab Proj Design Award SR.pdf
2. 092226 - D4a 2027 F-14 Pvmt Rehab Proj Design Award Attachment1.pdf Fiscal Impact
: Approving staff’s recommendations in this report will result in estimated expenditures of $181,530 from Sales Tax Measure F-14 Funds for the design phase of the 2027 F-14 Project. The adopted FY25-27 Budget includes $325,000 in budgeted funding for the project with a total project estimate of $4,275,000. The upcoming FY27-29 Budget is anticipated to include additional funding for the construction phase of the project.
Recommendation
: Council award a professional services agreement to North Coast Engineering for $181,530 to provide design engineering and prepare bidding documents for the 2027 Measure F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (City Proj. No. C2026R01). [Public Works]
5. Design Award for North El Camino Real Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Phase 2 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 092226 - D5 North ECR Rehab Proj Design Award SR.pdf Fiscal Impact
: Approving staff’s recommendations will result in estimated expenditure of $209,746 from the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Funds, also known as SB-1 Funds. The adopted FY25-27 Budget includes $250,000 for the project design in FY 26/27 with an anticipated total project cost of $2,100,000. Funding for the remaining $1,850,000 in project costs is anticipated to be allocated as part of the development of the FY 27-29 Budget, and this project has been identified as a candidate for continued SB-1 funding.
Recommendation
: Council award a professional services agreement to RICK Engineering for $209,746 to provide design engineering and prepare bidding documents for the North El Camino Real Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Phase 2 (City Proj. No. C2026R02). [Public Works]
6. Continue Resolution 2026-059 Declaring Emergency Contracting for Storm Drain System Repairs and Emergency in Advance of 2026/2027 El Niño Winter Season Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 092226 - D6 Continue Reso Declaring Emergency Contracting for Storm Drain Repairs SR.pdf Fiscal Impact
: There is no direct fiscal impact by approving the staff recommendation.
Recommendation
: Council continue Resolution 2026-059 declaring that public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public money due to an emergency situation and authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts with qualified contractors to complete various public storm drain system repairs in advance of the 2026/2027 El Niño winter season. [Public Works]
E.
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Public Comments:
(The City Manager will give an oral report on any current projects and events 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. 2045 Atascadero General Plan and final EIR
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 092226 - G1 Gen Plan and EIR adoption.pdf
2. 092226 - G1a GP Attach 1.pdf
3. 092226 - G1b GP Attach 2.pdf
4. 092226 - G1c GP Attach 3, Fiscal.pdf
Fiscal Impact
: A Fiscal Impact Analysis was prepared as part of the overall General Plan evaluation. The FIA concludes that the General Plan Update is projected to have a positive fiscal impact on the City’s General Fund at buildout. More detailed information can be reviewed on Attachment 3.
Recommendation
: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A certifying the final Environmental Impact Report, adopting findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adopting a mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the 2045 general plan consisting of the following elements - Land Use and Community Form, Economic Development, Mobility, Recreation and Open Space, Public Services and Infrastructure, and Safety and Emergency Preparedness - and the corresponding zoning code update (sch#2024070598).
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B adopting the City of Atascadero 2045 General Plan consisting of the following elements: Land Use and Community Form, Economic Development, Mobility, Recreation and Open Space, Public Services and Infrastructure, and Safety and Emergency Preparedness. [Community Development]
H.
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)
I.
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
J.
ADJOURNMENT
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