1. INVOCATION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, Councilmember Soto, and Mayor Patino
4. PROCLAMATIONS
4.a
PROCLAMATION - "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK"
1. Proclamation - National Library Week 2023.pdf
Present a Proclamation recognizing April 23 - 29, 2023, as "National Library Week" in the City of Santa Maria and encourage all residents and businesses to connect with fellow community members at the Santa Maria Public Library or one of its branch libraries for curated programming, technology, early literacy skills, and continuing education support services.
4.b
PROCLAMATION - "MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS WEEK"
1. Proclamation - Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2023.pdf Present a Proclamation recognizing the week of April 23-29, 2023, as "Medical Laboratory Professionals Week" in the City of Santa Maria and encourage residents and businesses to recognize the vital contributions of the local chapter of the California Association of Medical Technology.
4.c
PROCLAMATION - "NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER"
1. Proclamation - National Day of Prayer 2023.pdf
Present a Proclamation recognizing May 4, 2023, as National Day of Prayer and encourage people of all faiths to participate Day of Prayer and attend the observance at the Santa Maria Fairpark from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
4.d
BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH
1. Report - Businesses of the Month April 2023.pdf
The City Council will present a certificate of recognition to the Featured Businesses for April 2023 - Melby's Jewelers and Arensdorf Chiropractic.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The City Council values your input. Written comments will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting via email to [email protected]
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6. PRESENTATIONS
6.a
Hope Village
1. Report - Hope Village.pdf
2. Attachment A - Project Site Plan.pdf
The City Council will receive an update on Hope Village, a temporary interim supportive housing community specifically for people experiencing homelessness in the Santa Maria Valley, to be located on a County-owned property at 2131 Southside Parkway.
6.b
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Annual Update
1. Report - Central Coast Community Energy Annual Update 2023.pdf The City Council will receive a presentation from Central Coast Community Energy to provide its annual member agency update.
7. 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:
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.
7.a
CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
1. 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.
2. Approval of Minutes
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Apr04_2023 - Final.pdf
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 4, 2023.
3. Audio-Visual System Upgrade to the City Hall Council Chambers and Control Room
1. Report-A_V Project Chambers.pdf
2. Resolution-A_V Project Chambers.pdf
Environmental Notice
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The Project qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (common-sense exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approvin
g a Professional Services Agreement with Key
Code Media for the acquisition and installation of audio-visual equipment in the City Hall Council
Chamber
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and tower control room
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to
provide
staff training
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7.b
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. 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.
2. 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.
7.c
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. Donation of Surplus Police Patrol Vehicle
1. Report - Donation of Surplus Police Patrol Vehicle 2023.pdf
2. Resolution - Donation of Surplus Police Patrol Vehicle 2023.pdf RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution declaring a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Vehicle, Asset Number F3314-06 (License 1190053), as surplus property and approving its donation to the Huron Police Department.
7.d
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Agreement - Programming and Tenant Improvement Services
1. Report - Agreement - Programming and Tenant Improvement Services 2023.pdf
2. Attachment A - Agreement - Programming and Tenant Improvement Services 2023.pdf
3. Resolution - Agreement - Programming and Tenant Improvement Services 2023.pdf Environmental Notice:
The Project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302- replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. The scope of work for the Programming and Tenant Improvement services would not create new environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. All projects to be inspected under this agreement would have had environmental review occur as necessary, separate from this agreement, prior to beginning construction and inspection.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects to perform Programming and Tenant Improvement services for the future City of Santa Maria Public Works Engineering Division and Community Development Department offices.
8. 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.
8.a
City Council Allocations to Community Development Block Grants
1. Report-CDBG 2023-24 Public.pdf
2. Attachment A-CDBG 2023-24.pdf
3. Summary-StaffAnalysis_Attachment H_Report_2023-04-04.pdf
4. Application-BoysGirls Clubs of Mid Central Coast.pdf
5. Application-CALM.pdf
6. Application-City of SM RP.pdf
7. Application-Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.pdf
8. Application-Family Service Agency of SB County.pdf
9. Application-Good Sam - Freedom Warming Center.pdf
10. Application-Good Sam - Homeless Shelter Programs.pdf
11. Application-Independent Living Resource Center.pdf
12. Application-MICOP.pdf
13. Application-NBCC New Beginnings.pdf
14. Application-Partners in Housing Solutions.pdf
15. Application-People Self Help Housing.pdf
16. Application-Savie Health Corp.pdf
17. Application-SLO Noor Foundation.pdf
18. Application-SMOOTH.pdf
The City Council will consider its allocations totaling $37,500 to Public Service Programs under the Community Development Block Grants funding and receive information on American Rescue Plan Act funding for organizations that provide overnight shelter to the homeless. (Community Programs Manager)
Environmental Notice:
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Allocate its $37,500 in Community Development Block Grant funding to Public Services programs initially not recommended for funding by the Block Grants Advisory Committee.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive information on American Rescue Plan Act funding for the possibility of using $40,000 for organizations that provide overnight shelter to the homeless.
8.b
April 2023 Technical Amendments
1. Report - SMMC Technical Amendments 4-2023.pdf
2. Ordinance - SMMC Technical Amendments 4-2023.pdf
The City Council will consider technical amendments that will amend various sections of and add a new Chapter to the Santa Maria Municipal Code. (Senior Assistant City Attorney)
Environmental Notice
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The City’s environmental officer has determined, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), that the amendments are a project, and there is no possibility the proposed changes will cause adverse environmental impacts.
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce for the first reading, and continue to a future meeting for second reading and adoption, an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Maria Municipal Code relating to Obstruction of Ways and Paths, Sound Amplifying Systems, Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction, Appeals of Revoked or Denied Business Licenses, Criminal Convictions and Business License Eligibility, Bingo Games Licenses, Taxicab Licenses, Noise Regulations, Urban Forestry, Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal, and Electronic Filing of Campaign Finance Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interest.
9. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
10. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234 REPORTS)
11. ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE NOTE:
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on May 2, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The deadline for submitting items for the May 2nd meeting is April 19th.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION AND PROCESS:
This agenda is prepared and posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. By listing a topic on this agenda, the City Council has expressed its intent to discuss and act on each item. In addition to any action identified in the summary description of each item, the action that may be taken by the City Council shall include: a referral to staff with specific requests for information; continuance; specific direction to staff concerning the policy or mission of the item; discontinuance of consideration; authorization to enter into negotiations and execute agreements pertaining to the item; adoption or approval; and disapproval. Items not on the agenda may not be discussed or acted upon except under emergency circumstances. (Government Code Section 54954.2).
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and available for public inspection during City Hall business hours the Friday before the meeting. Any written correspondence or documents provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the Agenda will also be available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk. If requested, the agenda and supporting documents shall be made available in alternative formats to persons with a disability. The City Clerk’s Office will answer any questions regarding the agenda.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted after distribution of the agenda packet will also be available with the agenda material for public inspection during normal business hours in the City Clerk’s Office, 110 E. Cook Street, Santa Maria. Subject to the ability to post the documents prior to the meeting, such documents will also be available on the City’s meetings website portal for the current City Council meeting at https://cityofsantamaria.org/meetings
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Assisted listening equipment can also be used for interpretation by Spanish-only speaking persons. To allow the City to coordinate and request a Spanish interpreter from the volunteer corps, contact the Office of the City Clerk by 1:00 p.m. on Monday before the meeting.
Equipo también puede ser utilizado para la asistencia de interpretación para esas personas que solamente hablan español. Para permitirle a la Ciudad que coordine y solicite un interprete de un grupo de voluntarios, llame al (805) 925-0951 extensión 2307 a la 1:00 de la tarde el lunes antes de la junta.