The city of Portland is considering new regulations for ADU’s that could allow more people to live in their homes.
The atascadero adu is a new law in the state of California that allows for more ADU’s to be built. The City Council of Atascadero, CA has analyzed this new law and has created a list of what they would like to see happen with the new code.
In light of new California regulations, changes to local codes are addressed.
ATASCADERO – Atascadero City Council convened for their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, after a closed session with nothing to report.
At 6 p.m., the regular session started, and the agenda was approved 5-0.
A film was shown in which municipal workers were acknowledged and thanked for their efforts. Bonnie Williams was the first to be honored. Williams has worked for the city since 2012 and is typically the first person people encounter at the recreation center’s front desk. Our Deputy City Manager and City Clerk, Lara Christensen, was honored. At the Charles Paddock Zoo, Steve Tirotta was acknowledged as an important part of the animal care team and one of two Lead Zookeepers. Chris Robinson, a Fire Captain and Paramedic with the Atascadero Fire Department, and Tom Little, a full-time Fire Fighter, were both honored. Jeri Rangel, the city’s Director of Administrative Services, was honored. She has worked for the city since 2001. Bob Mollé, a police lieutenant with the Atascadero Police Department for the last 25 years, was honored. These City workers were honored for their commitment to the community by shaking hands with City Council on the steps of City Hall.
We’re going to get through this together, Atascadero
The Consent Calendar received a 5-0 vote of approval.
The following are updates from City Manager Rachelle Rickard:
- Sunken Gardens in Atascadero will host an Atascadero Job Fair on Wednesday, September 29 from 3-6 p.m. Visit the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce’s website at atascaderochamber.org for more information.
- This weekend is the Colony Days Parade and Festival. The procession begins at 10 a.m. on Oct. 2 and is followed by the festival. Visit colonydays.org for additional information.
- On Saturday, September 18, approximately 60 volunteers participated in Creek Cleanup Day.
- Showdown On September 17-18, a cornhole tournament with 80 teams and 160 players was conducted. A total of $6000 was collected for the Boys & Girls Club and Boy Scout Troop 51.
- Last week, Cal Poly architecture students visited Atascadero’s Historic City Hall.
- Atascadero Rotary members worked and contributed paint to help renovate the Senior Center.
The gathering was inaugurated by Mayor Moreno as a Community Forum.
Greg Grewal phoned to ask about Atascadero’s water supply efficiency.
Greg Auslan phoned to ask about a community meeting to inform people about new Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) rules, statutes, and regulations that are set to take effect on January 1st.
After public comment, Director of Community Development Phil Dunsmore conducted a discussion in reaction to the State of California’s recent Accessory Dwelling Units Code Updates (ADU). The revisions to the State Code will take effect on Jan. 1, prompting the council to consider amending the City Code to avoid any inconsistencies. The discussion was on determining how the new State Code impacts current local codes and whether parts of the local Code Council should be changed.
The public was then invited to weigh in on the subject.
One caller raised an issue with the ADU Code’s interaction with the existing Planned Development Overlay number 7, which prevents him from building an ADU on his land. The caller requested that Council look into it and consider making a change.
Another caller inquired about the possibility of renting out an ADU as a vacation property.
After public comment was closed, Council met with Director Dunsmore to examine the matter further.
Owner occupancy, short-term rentals, size of the ADU, distinction between ADU and Jr. ADU, parking, structural setbacks, review timeframes, impact fee limitations, and delayed enforcement were all discussed during the meeting.
The next stage is for Staff to write changes to the Code and submit them for evaluation and discussion to the Planning Commission. Council ordered Staff to begin writing changes to local Code after a comprehensive examination of each of these areas.
The following is a short overview of the Council’s directives to Staff:
- On properties with a septic system, a 1-acre minimum would be maintained, but if there is an exemption that can be readily recognized, it would be considered.
- In order to identify dangerous regions and places with restricted road access, the Fire Chief must do further study.
- The local code will follow the state’s lead in prohibiting the use of new ADUs as short-term rentals, but will leave current short-term rentals alone (existing prior to January 2024 per the State Code).
- Staff was instructed to investigate into the possibility of requiring extra setbacks for ADUs larger than 1,000 square feet.
The Labor Agreements and Salary Schedules for Fiscal Years 2024-22, 2024-23, and 2024-24 were the next item on the agenda.
Jeri Rangel, Director of Administrative Services, gave an overview of current wages and recommendations for a range of City workers. The city presently has 137 full-time jobs budgeted. According to Rangel, a thorough wage study revealed that Atascadero is the lowest-paying city in the county.
These catch-up pay changes are expected to cost about $1.5 million in Fiscal Year 2024-2022. Each extra year is estimated to cost between $650,000 and $700,000.
The issue received a 5-0 vote of approval.
Councilmember Funk presented an individual decision at Council Announcements and Committee Reports. She proposed a proclamation declaring September 30, 2024, El Camino Homeless Shelter Day, in honor of the El Camino Homeless Organization’s (ECHO) Long Walk Home, which collected about $40,000. This year also marks ECHO’s 20th anniversary. Mike and Charlotte Byrne, the King and Queen of the 2024 Colony Days, are the original creators of ECHO, she said.
At 9:53 p.m., the meeting was adjourned, and the next Atascadero City Council meeting will be held on October 12 at 6 p.m.
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