Atascadero City Council Meeting - January 13, 2026

The Atascadero City Council held a regular meeting on January 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a nuisance abatement cost recovery for cleanup at 4543 Yerba Avenue, authorizing a lien of $7,269.60 on the property tax roll to recover cleanup costs. The council also reviewed updates on capital improvement projects funded by Measure F14, a local sales tax dedicated to road repairs and transportation infrastructure. The fiscal year 2025 annual road report was presented, highlighting over $5.5 million invested across five projects, with significant neighborhood road repairs and resurfacing planned. Additionally, the council received a presentation on a proposed new half-cent sales tax measure by Slowcog to fund regional transportation projects, emphasizing local control of funds, reporting requirements, and the need for efficient administration to maximize road improvements. The council provided feedback on the plan but did not take a vote. Other discussions included updates on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance amendments to comply with state law, including provisions on setbacks, height allowances on sloped lots, and development impact fees. The council unanimously approved the ADU ordinance with an amendment allowing additional height for ADUs on slopes greater than 20%.