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The City Council is composed of five members elected at large by the citizens of Atascadero. Council members serve four-year overlapping terms. The Mayor is selected by the Council members to preside over the meetings and perform other ceremonial duties. As the policy-making legislative body, the City Council is responsible for the enactment of all programs, policies and services of the City.
The City Council acts upon all legislative matters concerning the City, approving and adopting all ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other matters requiring overall policy decisions and leadership. The Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney and various other commissions, boards and citizen advisory committees, all of which ensure broad-based input into the affairs of the City.
In 1998, the City Council initiated a unique strategic planning effort to annually determine important issues and set overall goals for the City. Each City department also prepares a strategic plan to interface with the priorities established by Council. The City's annual operating budget becomes the guide and the means for implementing those strategies.
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Mayor
6907 El Camino Real |
With a background in law enforcement, real estate and extensive building experience Bob brings a unique expertise to the City to improve the “business friendly” atmosphere and insure that the City’s financial practices are efficient and appropriate. He represents the City on the countywide homeless taskforce and serves on the El Camino Homeless Organization’s Board. Mr. Kelley joined the Council in 2008 and has served as Mayor Pro Tem and the Vice Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency. He served on the City’s Planning Commission from 2000 to 2006.
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Mayor Pro Tem
6907 El Camino Real |
Mr. O’Malley retired from San Luis Obispo County government after serving as the Administrator for the Department of Mental Health. Now, he and his wife operate Portola Inn which provides lodging and venues for special events. After serving on the City’s Planning Commission, O’Malley was first elected to the City Council in 2002. His goal was to build consensus in what was then a divided community and to focus on community wide interests. O’Malley served as Mayor in 2006 and again in 2011. He helped develop the City’s Public Trust program and continues to work for open and efficient government. Mayor O’Malley is a strong advocate for Economic Development, Downtown revitalization and capital improvements throughout the City.
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Council Member
6907 El Camino Real |
Mr. Clay is a farmer at heart. After farming with his father, he worked at the Paso Robles School for Boys as a Senior Youth Counselor. He had a twilight career in real estate. He has a passion for volunteerism. Jerry is credited with starting the Youth Basketball and Babe Ruth baseball programs in Atascadero. He and his wife, Vivienne, were community 4-H leaders for 21 years in Atascadero, and Jerry is still involved with 4-H and FFA with his grandchildren. Jerry has worked the Junior Livestock Auction at the Mid-State Fair for over 50 years and is an active member of Kiwanis. He was one of the original members of the Veterans Memorial Committee. Jerry joined the Council in 1996 bringing his enthusiasm for youth programs. He championed programs for youth, the new Youth Center, workforce housing, and the second-unit ordinance. Jerry served as Mayor in 2003.
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Council Member
6907 El Camino Real |
With a background in business, finance and education, Roberta has a keen interest in promoting local business and accountability in government. Fonzi was elected to the Council in 2008 and served as Mayor in 2010. She is passionate about involving the public in the governmental process, and has been a strong promoter of creating a business-friendly climate with improved job opportunities for local residents.
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Council Member
6907 El Camino Real |
Brian works for PG&E at Diablo Canyon Power Plant, and serves his community as a volunteer. Being a "business friendly" city is very important to him, both for new and existing businesses. He is interested in seeing the Council, community, and staff, work as a team...create a "We" mentality. He joined the Council in 2010, after serving on the Planning Commission from 2008 to 2010.
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City Council Norms and Procedures |
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City of Atascadero
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COUNCIL MEMBER
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June 1979 – 1984
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Bob Wilkins (3 + 2)
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June 1979 – 1982
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George Highland (3)
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June 1979 – 1984
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Bill Stover (3 + 2)
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June 1979 – 1990
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Marge Mackey (3 + 4 + 4)
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June 1979 – 1986
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Rolfe Nelson (3 + 4)
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June 1982 – March 26, 1987
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George Molina (2 + 3) (resigned)
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April 15, 1987 – June 28, 1988
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Charles Bourbeau (1) (appointed by Council)
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June 1984 – June 1988
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Barbara Norris (4)
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June 1984 – 1988
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Wayne “Bear” Handshy (4)
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June 1986 to June 1994
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Bonita Borgeson (4 + 4)
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June 1988 – 1992
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Robert Lilley (4)
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June 1988 – 1992
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Rollin Dexter (4)
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June 1988 – 1992
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Alden Shiers (4)
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June 26, 1990 – June 1994
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Robert P. Nimmo (4)
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June 1992 – November 2008
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George Luna (4 + 4 + 4 + 4)
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June 1992 – June 1996
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R. David Bewley (4)
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June 1992 – August 31, 1993
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Marty Kudlac (1) (resigned)
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June 1994 – November 2002
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Ray Johnson (4 + 4)
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June 1994 – November 1996
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George Highland (1994 special election)
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June 1994 – November 1998
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Harold L. Carden, III (4)
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November 1996 – September 1999
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Ken Lerno (3) (resigned)
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November 1996 – November 2012
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Jerry Clay, Sr. (4 + 4 + 4 + 4)
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November 1998 – November 2002
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J. Michael Arrambide(4)
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October 1999 – November 2004
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Wendy Scalise (1 + 4) (appointed by Council)
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November 2002 - November 2014
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Tom O’Malley (4 + 4 + 4)
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November 2002 – November 2006
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Becky Pacas (4)
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November 2006 – November 2008
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Mike Brennler (2)
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November 2006 – November 2010
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Ellen Béraud (4)
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November 2008 – November 2012
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Roberta Fonzi (4)
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November 2008 – November 2012
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Bob Kelley (4)
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November 2010 – November 2014
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Brian Sturtevant (4)
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Address: 6907 El Camino Real
Phone: (805) 461-5000
Fax: (805) 461-7612
Contact Page: www.atascadero.org/contactus
Address: 5505 El Camino Real
Phone: (805) 461-5051
Fax: (805) 461-3702
Website: www.atascadero.org/Police

Address: 6005 Lewis Ave
Phone: (805) 461-5070
Fax: (805) 466-2907
Website: www.atascadero.org/Fire

Address: 5599 Traffic Way
Phone: (805) 470-3360
Fax: (805) 461-7612
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Address: 9315 Pismo Ave
Phone: (805) 461-5005
Fax: (805) 461-5026
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Address: 9305 Pismo Ave
Phone: (805) 461-5080
Fax: (805) 461-7625
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Address: 8005 Gabarda Rd
Phone: (805) 461-5000
Fax: (805) 461-5022
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