CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 21, 2022 - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
INVOCATION
Father Peter Kang, Rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Cordero led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, Councilmember Soto, Councilmember Waterfield, and Mayor Patino
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager Jason Stilwell, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Assistant City Manager Andrew Hackleman, Director of Finance Mary Harvey, Interim Library Director Dawn Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer Linda Le (online), Chief Information Officer Jeffrey Marecic, Director of Community Development Chuen Ng (online), Director of Recreation & Parks Alex Posada (online), Chief of Police Marc Schneider, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, Fire Chief Todd Tuggle, Recreation & Parks Department Secretary Sheila Rothstein, Chief Deputy City Clerk Rhonda White (online), and Deputy City Clerk Beth Cleary 1 PROCLAMATIONS
A. Councilmember Waterfield presented a Proclamation recognizing the month of July 2022 as Recreation & Parks Month in the City of Santa Maria and encouraging all residents and businesses to partake in recreation and parks activities and enjoy the array of opportunities within the City's parks, facilities, and recreation programs. Recreation & Parks Commissioner Yleana Velasco accepted the Proclamation.
B. Councilmember Soto presented a Proclamation recognizing the month of June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Santa Maria and encouraging all residents and businesses to respect the entire community and build a culture that strives for equity and equality for all people. Eva Didion and Suzette Lopez of HOPE (House of Pride & Equity) accepted the Proclamation.
C. BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH. Glenn Morris, CEO of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Councilmember Cordero presented a certificate of recognition to the Featured Businesses of the Month for June 2022 - Flower Carriage by Ms. Cardel and Hardy Diagnostics.
The certificates were accepted by Suzanne Naranjo and Daniel Ballew, respectively. 2 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Gary Hall spoke positively about the upcoming efforts between the City, mobile home owners, and mobile home park owners regarding mobile home rent stabilization. 3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 3A -3M were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2022-60, 2022-61, 2022-62, 2022-63, 2022-64, 2022-65, 2022-66, 2022-67, 2022-68, 2022-69, and 2022-70. The recorded vote appears with each item below.
A. Waive the reading in full of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Ordinances on the Consent Agenda will be adopted by the same vote cast at the first meeting, unless City Council indicates otherwise.
Action: Readings waived.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. 5-0.
B. Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 7, 2022.
Action: Minutes approved as presented.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. 5-0.
C. Adopt Resolutions required in conjunction with the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022.
Action: Resolution adopted calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution Nos. 2022-60. 5-0.
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Action: Resolution adopted requesting the Board of Supervisors consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election and requesting certain services from the County.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution No. 2022-61. 5-0.
Action: Resolution adopted establishing regulations for Candidates' Statements.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution No. 2022-62. 5-0.
D. Adopt a Resolution canceling the regular City Council meeting scheduled on July 5, 2022.
Action: Cancellation of the July 5th City Council meeting approved.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution No. 2022-63. 5-0.
E. Adopt a Resolution establishing the Organizational Leader and Executive Leader classifications and approving the corresponding job specifications.
Action: Organizational Leader and Executive Leader classifications approved.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution No. 2022-64. 5-0.
F. Adopt a Resolution continuing the extension of the City's ability to conduct meetings of the City Council and City Boards, Commissions, and Committees partially or completely remotely by using a combination of in-person/virtual (hybrid) platforms as authorized by Government Code § 54953(e)(1)(A) to promote social distancing, prioritize the Public's Health and Wellbeing under Santa Barbara County Health Officer Orders, and provide flexibility as needed to facilitate continuity of government.
Action: Continuation of hybrid meeting options approved.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution No. 2022-65. 5-0.
G. Payment of Warrants. Ordered ratified subject to having been certified as being in conformity with the budget and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.
Action: Warrants ratified.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. 5-0.
H. Payment of Payroll. Ordered ratified subject to having been certified by the proper Department Directors, as shown on records on file in the Department of Finance and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.
Action: Payroll ratified.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. 5-0.
I. Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Santa Maria's 2022 Investment Policy.
Action: 2022 Investment Policy approved.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution No. 2022-66. 5-0.
J. Adopt a Resolution for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget to incorporate a list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Action: SB 1 2022-23 List of Projects approved.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution No. 2022-67. 5-0.
K. Adopt a Resolution approving an agreement with CalPortland Construction, Bid No. 2022/03, 2022 Arterial Dig Out and Overlay Project.
Action: Bid No. 2022/03 awarded to CalPortland Construction.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution No. 2022-68. 5-0.
L. Adopt a Resolution approving an Agreement for Services with Cold Canyon Land Fill, Inc., for processing recyclable materials.
Action: Agreement with Cold Canyon Land Fill approved.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution No. 2022-69. 5-0.
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M. Adopt a Resolution enacting Stage 2 of the City's Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Action: Stage 2 of water shortage contingency plan enacted.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Escobedo.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution No. 2022-70. 5-0. 4 PUBLIC HEARING
A. CITY OF SANTA MARIA'S PROPOSED 2022-2024 BUDGET. The City Council received a presentation on the proposed 2022-24 City Budget, heard public testimony on the proposed budget, and gave direction to staff regarding translation services at meetings. City Manager Stilwell gave a presentation as detailed in the Council Agenda Report.
Public input
Mayor Patino opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Esmeralda Mendoza spoke about the achievements of the Museum of Flight over the past year.
Mayor Patino closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Action: The 2022-24 Budget was approved as presented. In response to the Policy question in the Budget, staff was directed to continue providing interpretation upon request at the City Council meetings, to initiate the use of Spanish captions on post -meeting YouTube videos, and to conduct outreach with local Spanish radio stations.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution No. 2022-71. 3-2. Noes: Councilmember Escobedo and Councilmember Soto.
5 REGULAR BUSINESS
A. COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AGREEMENT. The City Council considered the proposed professional services agreement between the City of Santa Maria and the County of Santa Barbara Animal Control Services. City Manager Stilwell gave a presentation as detailed in the Council Agenda Report.
Action: Five-year agreement with the County of Santa Barbara for animal control services approved as presented.
Moved by Councilmember Waterfield, seconded by Councilmember Cordero.
Motion carried. Adopted as Resolution No. 2022-72. 5-0.
REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Stilwell commented on the City's fireworks education and enforcement campaign. Fire Chief Tuggle announced the City would be using a high -altitude aircraft with the ability to video the actual launch of fireworks and pinpoint the location via GPS, thus allowing the City to issue administrative citations.
Mr. Stilwell went on to reiterate that the July 5th City Council meeting would be cancelled, and the next regular City Council meeting would be July 19, 2022. Items on the agenda would include a PG&E Turnkey Energy Efficiency Project, the Annual Board/Committee Appointments, and an appeal of the Sunset Recycling Conditional Use Permit application denial by the Planning Commission.
ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234 REPORTS) Councilmember Cordero reported he attended the Police Council's Golf Tournament fundraiser, a CCCE Board meeting, and a Santa Barbara County presentation on homelessness. He also requested that discussions be opened with the Community Development Department regarding the vacant property at the corner of Main and Broadway.
Councilmember Escobedo reported he attended the Police Council's Golf Tournament fundraiser and the Recreation & Parks Commission meeting.
Councilmember Waterfield commented on the success of the Police Council's Golf Tournament fundraiser.
Councilmember Soto had no reportable AB1234 items.
Mayor Patino reported she attended a virtual town hall meeting with Senator Limon, the Righetti High School Graduation, and a Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Approved at a regular meeting on July 19, 2022.
ATTEST:
Rhonda Y . White, CMC
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Chief Deputy City Clerk
Rhonda M. White, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk and ex officio Clerk
of the City Council
Alice M. Patino
Mayor of the City of Santa Maria
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