CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, Councilmember Soto, and Mayor Patino
2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
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3. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: APN 117-240-028
Agency negotiator: Jason Stilwell, City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Santa Maria and Canfield Development, Inc.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
4. INVOCATION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, Councilmember Soto, and Mayor Patino
7. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
8. PROCLAMATIONS/COMMENDATIONS
8.a PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH 12
"NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH"
in the City of Santa Maria, and encouraging all residents and businesses to celebrate with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
8.b PROCLAMATION - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 13
"INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY"
in the City of Santa Maria, and encouraging all residents and businesses to celebrate with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
8.c BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH. 14
The City Council will present a certificate of recognition to the Featured Businesses for February 2023 - Santa Maria Counseling and The Santa Maria Times.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 15
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following routine items are presented for City Council approval without discussion as a single agenda item in order to expedite the meeting. The Consent Calendar is approved by roll call vote with one motion. These items are discussed only on request of Councilmembers. Members of the public may speak on Consent Calendar items during the Public Comment Period.
SHOULD A COUNCILMEMBER WISH TO DISCUSS OR DISAPPROVE ANY ITEM, it must be dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.
RECOMMENDATION:
To adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.
CITY MANAGER/CLERK DEPARTMENT
10.a Ordinances and Resolutions
RECOMMENDATION:
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.
10.b Approval of Minutes 16
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 7, 2023.
10.c Termination of Local Emergency 24
Environmental Notice: The proposed services are administrative, would not result in direct or indirect changes to the physical environment, and are not defined as a project under CEQA (Section 15378(b)(5)).
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the termination of the local emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Resolution No. 2020-21.
10.d Bond Release for Bradley West, Tract 6011 29
Environmental Notice: The proposed services are administrative, would
not result in direct or indirect changes to the physical environment, and are not defined as a project under CEQA (Section 15378(b)(5)).
RECOMMENDATION:
By motion, accept as complete the public improvements associated with Bradley West, Tract 6011, and authorize the release of a Faithful Performance Bond [#0708967] in the reduced amount of $100,000 posted in the form of a Surety to guarantee the construction and installation of public improvements off-site; and order that the Contractor, Labor, and Material Bond in the amount of $195,707 and the Guarantee and Defective Material Bond in the amount of $19,571 be retained for six (6) months and one (1) year, respectively, from the date of the release of the Faithful Performance Bond for public improvements.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
10.e 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2023-01 - Betteravia Place 35 Environmental Notice: An Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Betteravia Plaza project was completed in accordance with Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines. Specifically, there are no substantial changes that have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the modified Betteravia Plaza project will be undertaken.
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-01 amending the Official Zoning Map for 16.84-net acres located at Lots 1 and 4 of Tract 6008 (APNs 117-990-001 and 117-990-004, respectively), and at the addresses of 2050 and 2051 South Blosser Road (APNs 117-330-084 and 117-330-100, respectively), FROM PD/C-2 (Planned Development/General Commercial) and PD/M-1 (Planned Development/ Light Industrial) TO PD/R-3 (Planned Development/High Density Residential) and PD/C-2 (Planned Development/General Commercial) zoning district.
10.f Fiscal Year 2022-23 Home Consortium Allocation 39
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving the use of Fiscal Year 2022-23 HOME Investment Partnerships funding to be allocated to assist the City of Santa Maria’s Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program and an affordable housing project in Santa Barbara County.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
10.g Payment of Warrants.
RECOMMENDATION:
Order ratified subject to having been certified as being in conformity with the budget and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.
10.h Payment of Payroll.
RECOMMENDATION:
Order 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.
PUBLIC WORKS
10.i Award of Bid for the Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility Improvement Project, Bid No. 2023/02
43 Environmental Notice: The project is exempt from CEQA Guidelines (Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) because the scope of work being conducted is routine concrete maintenance, which qualifies for the “existing facilities” exemption under CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution awarding a bid to V. Lopez Jr & Sons for the construction of the Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility Project, Bid No. 2023/02.
10.j Award of Bid for the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center Equipment Upgrade Project, Bid No. 2023/03
66 Environmental Notice: The project is exempt from CEQA Guidelines (Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) because the scope of work be conducted in an existing public facility, with negligible expansion of the existing uses, which qualifies for the “existing facilities” exemption under CEQA Section 15301, Class 1.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution awarding a bid to Knorr Systems, Inc. for the construction of the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center Equipment Upgrade Project, Bid No. 2023/03.
10.k Professional Service Agreements for On-call Landscape Architecture and Site Design.
79 Environmental Notice: The proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA (CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolutions awarding Professional Services Agreements in the amount of $300,000 for on-call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Professional Services to: 1) BMLA, Inc. and 2) Omni Design, Inc.
10.l Professional Service Agreements for On-call Traffic Engineering Services
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Environmental Notice: The proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines)), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolutions to award a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $300,000 for on-call Traffic Engineering Services to: 1) Associated Transportation Engineers; 2) Kimley-Horn; and 3) Interwest Group.
10.m School Mill Investors, LLC Amendment No. 2 to Reimbursement Agreement
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Environmental Notice: The proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Reimbursement Agreement with School Mill Investors, LLC for the construction upgrade of sanitary sewer segment D-13.
10.n Acquisition of the Battles Road Trail Property 171 Environmental Notice: This does not constitute a project. Further, California State Bill 2922 (SB922) exempts transit projects from having to conduct the California Environmental Quality Act analysis until 2030.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter negotiations for the acquisition of Assessor Parcel Numbers 117-250- 030, 117-250-026, 117-490-030, 128-066-018, 128-066-019, 128-174- 014, and 128-174-015 from the Chevron Corporation, representing 417,304± square feet (9.58± acres) for the enhancement of the Battles Road Trail.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
Council Agenda Report to be given.
Applicant/Appellant comments.
Questions from the City Council.
Written communications/Public input.
Public hearing to be closed.
City Council discussion and action.
11.a Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 through 2027/2028
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The City Council will consider approving the Measure "A" Five-Year Local Program of Projects for fiscal years 2023 through 2028. (Director of Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for fiscal years 2023/2024 through 2027/2028; and certifying that the City of Santa Maria will provide sufficient funding in the 2023/2024 budget to meet the Measure A Maintenance of Effort requirement, while taking into consideration the increasing costs of community outreach.
12. REGULAR BUSINESS
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS FOR REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS:
Council Agenda Report to be given.
Questions from the City Council.
Written communications/Public input.
City Council discussion and action.
12.a City Council Governance Review 186
The City Council will review Resolution 2018-17 Citywide Governance by District Elected Policy and reaffirm its intent to continue its practice of governing with a Citywide perspective following the shift to elections of Councilmembers by Council Districts. (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION:
By motion, reaffirm the City Council's intent to continue the practice of governing with a Citywide perspective pursuant to Resolution No. 2018-
17. 12.b Performing Arts and Convention Center Feasibility Study 191 The City Council will consider approving a Professional Services Agreement with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce to conduct a feasibility study for a potential Santa Maria Performing Arts and Convention Center. (Assistant City Manager)
Environmental Notice: The proposed services are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are administrative in nature and would not result in direct or indirect changes to the physical environment and are not defined as a project under CEQA Section 15378(b)(5).
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce to conduct a feasibility study for a potential Santa Maria Performing Arts and Convention Center.
12.c 2nd Quarter Financial Report 240
The City Council will receive and file the Financial Report for the Second Quarter ending December 31, 2022, and consider an amendment to the 2022-23 Budget for operational changes. (Director of Finance) RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the 2nd Quarter Financial Report and adopt a Resolution approving second quarter amendments to the 2022-23 Budget for operational changes.
13. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
14. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234 REPORTS)
15. ADJOURNMENT
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1 Rhonda White
From: Clayton Long
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:40 PM
To: Web-City Clerk
Subject: For Public Comment - City Council Meeting
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I submit the following Public Comment for the City Council meeting of 21 February 2023:
I am requesting the Santa Maria City Council to investigate and resolve the weekly vehicle crimes that happens literally a block from Santa Maria Police Department. These vehicle “break in s” happen weekly on, Biscayne St across from Jimenez Elementary School (between Sonya lane and Carmen Lane).
The amount of vehicles that have been broken into has left a trail of broken glass along the sidewalk. If the police are not able to deter these crimes, then the addi
tion of several more police cameras (like the one over looking Jimenez Park) should be installed. Something has to change in this area to reduce crime.
Thank you,
Clayton Long
Motivated registered voter
1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
February 7, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
110 East Cook Street
Santa Maria
Roll Call: Mayor Alice Patino, Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Mike Cordero, Councilmember Carlos Escobedo, Councilmember Gloria Soto
Staff Present: City Manager Jason Stilwell, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Interim Deputy Fire Chief Jim Clayton, Deputy Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge, Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni, Assistant City Manager Andrew Hackleman, Director of Finance Mary Harvey, Library Director Dawn Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer Linda Le (remote), Chief Information Officer Jeffrey Marecic, Director of Community Development Chuen Ng, Director of Recreation & Parks Alex Posada, Chief of Police Marc Schneider, Director of Utilities Shad Springer (remote), Chief Deputy City Clerk Rhonda White, Deputy City Clerk Beth Cleary, Business Program Leader Alexandra Valadez
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1. INVOCATION
Joe Nellermoe of Bethel Lutheran Church gave the Invocation.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Soto led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino convened the meeting and called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
Mayor Patino gave a brief report on staff efforts during the recent storms and thanked staff for their service.
4. PROCLAMATIONS
There were no Proclamations.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Written comment was received from Scott Fina requesting that the City Council adopt a development impact fee deferral program ordinance for affordable housing.
Gary Hall spoke about the mobile homeowners' meetings and said the homeowners were hopeful the process could be accelerated.
2 Danny Almanza spoke about his religious beliefs.
Zabrina Tipton spoke on behalf of the Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience and its services.
Brett Garrett spoke on behalf of People for Public Banking Central Coast and their advocacy efforts for a Central Coast Public Bank that would be a government-owned bank to meet the needs of the cities and counties on the Central Coast.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 6a - 6j were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2023-13, 2023-14, 2023-15, 2023-16, 2023-17, 2023-18, 2023-19, 2023-20, 2023-21, 2023-22, 2023-23, 2023-24, 2023-25, and 2023-26.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Motion carried (5 to 0)
CITY MANAGER/CLERK DEPARTMENT
6.a Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
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.
Motion carried
6.b Approval of Minutes
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 17, 2023.
Motion carried
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
6.c Payment of Warrants.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Order ratified subject to having been certified as being in conformity with the budget and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.
3 Motion carried
6.d Payment of Payroll.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Order 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.
Motion carried
FIRE DEPARTMENT
6.e Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-13.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt a Resolution accepting an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (#EMW -2021-FG-02509) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for wellness physicals for Santa Maria Fire De partment personnel.
Motion carried
LIBRARY
6.f Stronger Together Early Learning Hub Project
Action: Resolution No. 2023-14.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt a Resolution approving the receipt of grant f unds from the California State Library through the Black Gold Cooperative Library System for the Stronger Together Early Learning Hub Project.
Motion carried
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
6.g Professional Service Agreements for On-Call Civil Engineering & Surveying Action: Resolution Nos. 2023-15 through 2023-19, respectively.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
4 Adopt Resolutions awarding Professional Service Agreements in the amount of $500,000 for on-call Civil Engineering and Surveying to: 1) Bengal Engineering; 2) Bethel Engineering; 3) Consor; 4) Psomas; and 5) Wallace Group.
Motion carried
6.h Professional Service Agreements for On-Call Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing Action: Resolution Nos. 2023-20 through 2023-22, respectively.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt Resolutions awarding Professional Service Agreements in the amount of $300,000 for on -call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing to: 1) Earth Systems; 2) GeoSolutions, Inc; and 3) Engeo.
Motion carried
6.i Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Architecture & Structural Engineering Action: Adopted as Resolution Nos. 2023-23 through 2023-25, respectively.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt Resolutions awarding Professional Services Agreements in the amount of $300,000 for on-call Architecture and Structural Engineering to: 1) AGD Architecture Design; 2) Arcadis IBI Group; and 3) Omni Design.
Motion carried
6.j Acquisition of Jones Street Property
Action: Resolution No. 2023-26.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the acquisition of Assessor Parcel Number 125 -200-046 from HT Partners, a California Limited Partnership, representing approximately 74,923 sq. feet of abandoned railroad, based on the appraisal report for the total just compensation of $412,000 for the extension of the Jones Street Multimodal Trail.
Motion carried
7. PRESENTATIONS
7.a Community Development Block Grants, HOME Investment Partnership, and Permanent Housing Allocation Accomplishments
5 The City Council received a presentation from Community Programs Manager Rosie Rojo who gave an overview of recent projects and programs funded by Community Development Block Grant funds, HOME Investment Partnership, and Permanent Local Housing Allocations.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Patino moved Item 9a on the agenda to be heard before Item 8a.
Upon commencing with Item 8a, Councilmember Aguilera -Hernandez recused herself from the proceedings due to a conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.
8.a Betteravia Plaza and Betteravia Place at the Corner of South Blosser Road and Dan Blough Drive The City Council considered a recommendation of the Planning Commission to review a General Plan land use map amendment FROM Community Commercial (CC) and Light Industrial (LI) TO 68 net acres High-Density Residential (HDR -22) and 11.16 net acres of Community Commercial (CC); and a Zoning map amendment FROM PD/C-2 (Planned Development/General Commercial) and PD/M -1 (Planned Development/Light Manufacturing) TO 68 net acres PD/R -3 (Planned Development/High- Density Residential) and 11.16 net acres PD/C-2 (Planned Development/General Commercial).
Public input:
The Project Applicant and MBK Rental Living, Inc., representative, Ben Ortega, along with Laurie Tamura of Urban Planning Concepts, spoke in favor of the project.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-27.
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Patino
Adopt a Resolution approving an Addendum to the Betteravia Plaza Final Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan Land Use Map Amendment, Zone Change for Betteravia Plaza, a nd Planned Development Permits for Betteravia Place Apartments located at Lots 1 through 4 of Tract 6008, with the addresses of 2050 and 2100 South Blosser Road.
Noes (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Motion carried (3 to 1)
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-28.
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Patino
Adopt a Resolution amending the General Plan Land Use Policy Map designation of 16.84 -net acres FROM CC (Community Commercial) and LI (Light Industry) TO HDR (High Density Residential) and CC (Community Commercial).
6 Noes (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Motion carried (3 to 1)
Action: Introduced as Ordinance No. 2023-01.
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Patino
Introduce for the first reading and continue to a future meeting for second reading and adoption, an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map for 16.84 -net acres located at Lots 1 and 4 of Tract 6008, with the addresses of 2050 and 2051 South Blosser Road, FROM PD/C-2 (Planned Development/General Commercial) and PD/M -1 (Planned Development/Light Industrial) TO PD/R-3 (Planned Development/High Density Residential) and PD/C-2 (Planned Development/General Commercial) zoning district.
Noes (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Motion carried (3 to 1)
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-29.
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Patino
Adopt a Resolution approv ing the Betteravia Place 1 Planned Development Permit (PD2021 -0006) located at Lots 3 and 4 of Tract 6008.
Noes (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Motion carried (3 to 1)
7 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-30.
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Patino
Adopt a Resolution approving the Betteravia Place 2 Planned Development Permit (PD2022-0011) located at Lots 1 and 2 of Tract 6008.
Noes (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Motion carried (3 to 1)
9. REGULAR BUSINESS
9.a English/Spanish Interpretation
The City Council received and filed an update on the status of interpretation services for City Council meetings and decided to continue following past practice and City Council policy direction from the June 21, 2022, City Council meeting.
10. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Stilwell reported that Deputy Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge had joined the City's Fire Department. The next meeting of the City Council would be February 21st and would include a Proclamation for Women's Day, a Proclamation for Black History Month, the Battles Road Trail Property Acquisition and Expansion, the biannual review of the Resolution of Governance, and the 2nd Quarter Financial Report.
Mr. Stilwell also gave the AB1234 report for Councilmember Aguilera -Hernandez as she had left the meeting early. Ms. Aguilera- Hernandez attended the League of California Cities New Mayors and Councilmembers Academy and completed the required ethics and harassment trainings.
11. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234 REPORTS) Councilmember Cordero reported that he attended the Quarterly Schools Meeting; the Fire Protection Appreciation Dinner; a meeting with Laurie Tamura regarding the Betteravia Place item discussed this evening; an affordable housing meeting; and a site visit with Hardy Diagnostics.
Councilmember Escobedo reported that he attended the Fire Protection Appreciation Dinner; the Point- in-Time Count; and a Chamber of Commerce Meet & Greet.
Councilmember Soto reported that she attended the Quarterly Schools Meeting and the Elected Leaders Forum.
Mayor Patino reported that she attended a Project Opioid Meeting; a Hope Village m eeting; the Fire Protection Appreciation Dinner; the SBCAG and APCD monthly meetings; a Marian Foundation Board Retreat; a LAFCO Land Use Law & Planning Conference; the Mayors and Councilmembers Academy; and a Chamber of Commerce Meet & Greet.
8 12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
Approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on February 21, 2023.
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Rhonda M. White, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor
1 FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared By: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE A CQUISITION
OF THE BATTLES ROAD TRAIL PROPERTY
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter negotiations for the acquisition of Assessor Parcel Numbers 117-250-030, 117-250- 026, 117-490-030, 128-066-018, 128-066-019, 128-174-014, and 128-174-015 from the Chevron Corporation , representing 417,304± sq uare feet (9.58± acres) for the enhancement of the Battles Road Trail.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Santa Maria recently received a $2.5 million grant from the State of California to enhance and renovate the Battles Road pedestrian and bike path corridor which is currently located on an existing easement on the northern portion of the Chevron Corporation’s parcels located along Battles R oad. The grant provides funding to allow the City to enhance the entire 60-foot width of the parcels. During informal discussions with a representative of Chevron Corporation’s Business and Real Estate Services to acquire an additional easement on the sourtherly 30 -foot portion, an offer was extended to the City to acquire the entire property.
DISCUSSION:
There are seven long parcels along Battles Road which total 417,304± sq. ft. (9.58± acres). The City currently holds a 30-foot wide easement along the northerly portion of the following Assessor Parcel Numbers: 117-250-030, 117-250-026, 117-490-030, 128- 066-018, 128-066-019, 128-174-014, and 128-174-015, which represents 417,304± sq. ft. (9.58± acres).
City staff recommends pursuing the option to purchase the parcels subject to Chevron conveying the parcels to the City free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, other than public utility easements and public rights -of-way. This would allow the City to enhance the entire width of the parcels along the Battles Road Trail alignment.
Currently located underground on the property are Phillips 66 oil pipelines and Southern California Gas natural gas lines ; therefore, any enhancements would still require coordination with the current utilities, but the City would hold title to the property and can make decisions.
2 The offer is subject to environmental inspection and approval by the City of the area proposed for purchase. The purpose of this process will be to attempt to confirm whether there is any hazardous contamination within, adjacent to, or coming from the property .
The environmental inspection and approval process may include physical inspections and environmental assessments, as deemed necessary or advisable by the City, as well as other testing or inspection in the event a preliminary review indicates it is advisable. In the event the City determines that corrective or remedial action may be necessary, the City reserves the right to reduce the amount offered to reflect the corrective or remedial costs or to withdraw the offer to purchase. The inspections will be conducted at the City’s expense.
Fiscal Considerations
The costs for the property acquisition would come from grant funding. T he Recreation and Parks Department would be the primary beneficiary of the property. Property improvements to comple te and beautify the trail alignment would come from grant funding.
Impact to the Community
There is no impact on the community by this action as it is largely considered an administrative item. The acquisition of the right of way will enable the C ity to complete The Battles Road Green Corridor Rehabilitation & Beautification Project as Chevron has indicated they will not issue any easements on these Parcels.
Environmental Review
This does not constitute a project.
Alternatives
Decline to authorize the City Manager , or designee, to enter into negotiations for the purchase of the parcels from the Chevron Corporation. This alternative would, however, prevent the City from enhancing the entire width of the Battles Road Trail parcel.
BRETT FULGONI
Director Public Works
Attachment: Battles Road Trail Parcel Maps
Local Street & Transportation Improvements
Project Descriptions
FY 2021/22
Actual
Expenditures
FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 TOTAL
Revenues
Measure A Carry-Over 6,704,819$ 7,456,129$ 8,045,987$ 7,777,762$ 7,350,446$ $ 6,704,819 Measure A Revenue Estimates from SBCAG 7,396,974$ 7,599,618$ 7,036,223$ 7,351,942$ 7,635,572$ $ 37,020,329 Total 14,101,793$ 15,055,747$ 15,082,210$ 15,129,704$ 14,986,018$ 43,725,148$ Maintainance, Improvement or Construction of Roadways & Bridges Roadway Maintenance and improvements 2,708,958$ 3,800,054$ 3,995,048$ 4,223,414$ 4,486,784$ 4,786,940$ 21,292,239$ Landscaping Maintenance 55,000$ 60,500$ 66,550$ 73,205$ 80,526$ 335,781$ Traffic Safety
Signage replacements and improvements 243,540$ 279,943$ 300,379$ 322,480$ 346,394$ 372,284$ 1,621,480$ Pavement delineation 428,320$ 498,548$ 535,951$ 576,472$ 620,392$ 645,469$ 2,876,832$ Street lighting maintenance and improvements 265,282$ 304,889$ 327,739$ 352,493$ 379,321$ 411,631$ 1,776,073$ Street lighting upgrades - Underlit neighborhoods 127,287$ 312,723$ 343,995$ 378,395$ 416,234$ 457,858$ 1,909,205$ Traffic signal maintenance and improvements 261,702$ 284,961$ 306,205$ 329,211$ 354,137$ 381,156$ 1,655,670$ Highway Improvements
TOTAL 4,035,088$ 5,536,118$ 5,869,817$ 6,249,015$ 6,676,467$ 7,135,863$ 31,467,280$ Alternative Transportation Expenditures
Project Descriptions
FY 2021/22
Actual
Expenditures
FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 TOTAL
Maintenance, Repair, Construction & Improvement of Bike & Ped Facilities, Safe Routes to School, & ADA Facilities 513,129$ 979,546$ 1,089,943$ 1,005,433$ 1,052,791$ 1,095,336$ 5,223,049$ City-wide Sidewalk Index -$ 120,000$ 40,000$ 40,000$ 40,000$ 40,000$ 280,000$ Programs, Education, & Incentives to Reduce Single Occupant Auto Trips or Transportation Demand $ 10,000 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 50,000$ TOTAL ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURES 523,129$ 1,109,546$ 1,139,943$ 1,055,433$ 1,102,791$ 1,145,336$ 5,553,049$ TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,558,217$ 6,645,664$ 7,009,760$ 7,304,448$ 7,779,258$ 8,281,199$ 37,020,329$ Alternative Transportation Summary
TOTAL MEASURE A ALLOCATION (FY 2023/24 TO 2027/28) 37,020,329$
MINIMUM ALTERNATIVE PERCENTAGE PRESCRIBED BY INVESTMENT PLAN TO BE MET BY FY 2027/28 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023/24 THROUGH 2027/28 15%
TOTAL MEASURE A ALLOCATION TO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION 5,553,049$ PERCENTAGE OF MEASURE A ALLOCATION TO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION 15% City of Santa Maria
Five-Year Measure A Program of Projects (FYs 23/24 to 27/28) Measure A Local Street and Transportation Improvements Submittal Form Measure A Revenues
Measure A Revenues
FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Director of Finance
SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT S – OPERATIONAL CHANGE S RELATED TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt a Resolution approving second quarter amendments to the 2022-23 Budget for operational changes.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the City’s budget process, staff presents to the City Council various personnel and operational changes in conjunction with the quarterly financial report. Staff is presenting a budget amendment request for incorporation into the 2022-23 Budget.
DISCUSSION:
PUBLIC WORKS/SANTA MARIA REGIONAL TRANSIT (SMRT) FUND
Increase appropriations by $4,900,000 in the Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) Fund and authorize the purchase of five (5) Electric Expansion Buses in the Transit Fund in fiscal year 2022-23 and authorize a corresponding reduction in the 2023-24 Mid-cycle Budget update.
The Public Works Department -Transit Division requests authorization to move $4,900,000 for the purchase of five (5) Electric Expansion Buses listed in the Transit budget from fiscal year 2023-24 to fiscal year 2022-23 for the SMRT system. The Electric Expansion Buses will allow public transit operations to continue to process more efficiently , comply with the State zero- emission vehicle mandates, and continue the Transit Division’s effort to become 100 percent electric by 2040. Additionally, authorizing the budget amendment will permit Transit to secure a place in the bus production process that is estimated to take 14 to 16 months before delivery.
PUBLIC WORKS FLEET/FIRE
Authorize staff to initiate the procurement process and secure a price for a new fire ladder truck, by ordering and placing a down payment on the vehicle utilizing a portion of the $1 million appropriation in Measure U currently allocated for a used fire ladder truck.
As part of the 2022- 24 Budget, the City Council authorized a $1 million appropriation from Measure U for the purchase of a used second fire ladder truck, to help ensure the proper apparatus is available for multi -story structural fires. Staff began searching for a used ladder truck in July 2022, but have not been able to locate an apparatus in acceptable condition. Public Works Fleet division staff is recommending the purchase of a new fire ladder truck because of the inability to find a suitable used vehicle and the identification of approximately $850,000
replacement funds available as a result of a grant awarded to the City for the first and current ladder truck (which replaced an older fire engine). In addition, the current estimated build time is three to five years for a new fire ladder apparatus and for that reason manufacturers typically require a down payment when the order is placed. The down payment will also secure the price of the vehicle. No additional appropriation is being requested in 2022- 23 as the existing the $1 million appropriation in Measure U for a used fire ladder truck is more than sufficient for the down payment. Any additional appropriation of available replacement dollars will be requested in 2023- 24 Mid-Cycle Budget Review.
Impact to the Community
The requested budget amendments will enable staff to maintain operations and meet new State regulatory requirements.
MARY HARVEY
Director of Finance