Revised Agenda (PDF) — Santa Maria City Council, July 18, 2023

REVISED

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA

Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 5:30 p.m.

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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. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS

4.a Swearing-in and Badge Pinning for New Fire Chief
City Manager Stilwell will introduce incoming Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge, Mayor Patino will administer the Oath of Office, followed by the badge pinning by his father, Arthur Dandridge.

4.b Presentation of the Summer 2023 Class of Hometown Heroes The City Council will receive a presentation of the 2023 Summer Class of Honorees for the Hometown Heroes program recognizing Santa Maria residents who are actively serving in the military, veterans of the United States military, first responders, or essential workers by displaying a celebratory banner with the honoree's photograph and branch of service.

4.c Retirement Resolution for Water System Operator II Thomas "Tim" McNulty RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution commending Water System Operator II Thomas “Tim” McNulty for 33 years of exemplary service.

4.d Businesses of the Month – July 2023
Present certificates to the featured Businesses of the Month for July 2023 – Maya Restaurant and CALM.

4.e Proclamation – “LGBTQ+ Pride Month”
Present a Proclamation recognizing the month of June 2023, 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.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
The City Council values your input. Instructions are provided above (page 1) for

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communicating with the City Council. Individual speakers are limited to three minutes or as directed by the Mayor.

6. 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.

6.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

6.a.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.

6.a.2 Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 20, 2023.

6.b FINANCE DEPARTMENT

6.b.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.

6.b.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.

6.b.3 Establishing the City of Santa Maria’s FY 2023-24 Appropriation Limit The City Council will consider establishing the City of Santa Maria’s FY 2023- 24 appropriation limit.

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:

Adopt a Resolution establishing the City of Santa Maria’s FY 2023-24 appropriation limit.

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6.c POLICE DEPARTMENT

6.c.1 Donation of Drone Equipment from the Santa Maria Police Council The City Council will consider approving the receipt of a donation of drone equipment from the Santa Maria Police Council to enhance the safety operation capabilities of the Santa Maria Police Department that include high- risk interior and exterior SWAT operations, area searches, and crime scene and traffic collision diagramming.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the donation of drone equipment to the Santa Maria Police Department from the Santa Maria Police Council.

7. APPOINTMENTS

7.a Annual Boards & Various Appointments – July 2023
The City Council will consider making appointments to the Block Grants Advisory Committee , the Library Board of Trustees , the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee , and a staff Alternate Representative to the Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Operations Board.

RECOMMENDATION:

Block Grants Advisory Committee
The Mayor and each Councilmember will have the opportunity to make one nomination each for a term of three years ending in July 2026. Councilmember Soto also has one nomination for the unexpired term ending in July 2025.

Incumbents: Previously Nominated by:

Esther Acosta Councilmember Escobedo
Jose Aguilera-Galvan Mayor Patino
Isaac Berumen Councilmember Cordero
Yvonne Teniente Councilmember Soto
Vacant Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Incumbents Yvonne Teniente and Jose Aguilera-Galvan did not reapply. Incumbents Esther Acosta and Isaac Berumen have reapplied, and new applications were received from the following:

New Applicants:

Mackenzie Greeley
Sally Lopez

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RECOMMENDATION:

Library Board of Trustees
The Mayor will have the opportunity to make one appointment for a term of three years ending in July 2026.

Incumbents: Previously Nominated by:

Laura Selken Mayor Patino
Incumbent Laura Selken has reapplied, and one new application was received from the following:

New Applicant:

Mary Lynn Stovall

RECOMMENDATION:

Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee
The Mayor will have the opportunity to make one appointment to be ratified by the City Council for a term of one year ending in July 2024.

Incumbents: Previously Nominated by:

Betty Gunn Mayor Patino
Incumbent Betty Gunn has reapplied.

RECOMMENDATION:

Central Coast Community Energy
Appoint Assistant City Manager Andrew Hackleman as the Alternate Member to Central Coast Community Energy Operations Board.

8. 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.

8.a Landscape Maintenance Districts – 2023 Assessments
The City Council will consider confirming the diagrams and assessment rates for the Northeast, Northwest, South Miller/South College Drive, and Southwest Landscape Maintenance Districts and their 19 associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to

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State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment rates for the Northeast Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. DS-10 and its associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

RECOMMENDATION:

2. Adopt a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment rates for the Northwest Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. DS-9 and its associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

RECOMMENDATION:

3. Adopt a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment rates for the South Miller/South College Drive Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. DS-6 and its associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

RECOMMENDATION:

4. Adopt a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment rates for the Southwest Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. DS-11 and its associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

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 August 1, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The deadline for submitting items for the August 1st meeting is July 19th.

City Council Meetings are televised live on Comcast cable television channel 23 and are rebroadcast at 9:00 a.m. on the next Thursday and on the following Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

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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

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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.

The City of Santa Maria welcomes orderly participation at its meetings from all members of the public. Orderly participation means speaking only on items of City business or on subjects within the City’s control. Though the City Council wants to hear your concerns and values your input, it is inappropriate to defame, yell, use profane language, interrupt, or disrupt the meeting. All cellular telephones are to be turned off or set to vibrate, and signs are not to be displayed in a manner that violates the rights of others or prevents others from watching or fully participating in the Council meeting. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36813, the Mayor is authorized to prohibit such conduct, up to and including ordering anyone that disrupts the meeting to be removed from the City Council Chambers.

To receive reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act during the meeting, please notify the City Clerk’s office of your needs during business hours at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting (typically before 3 p.m. on the Thursday before the meeting). The Office of the City Clerk is located at 110 East Cook Street in Santa Maria; telephone (805) 925-0951, extension 2307. The City will give primary consideration to your request in providing assistance. Examples of assistance may include exhibits in large-sized format, use of assisted listening equipment, use of the California Relay Service, texting by cellular phone, or the services of a live interpreter.

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.

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FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 18, 2023

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: City Council

FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Director of Recreation and Parks

SUBJECT: Presentation of the Summer 2023 Class of Hometown Heroes

That the City Council be presented with the Summer 2023 Class of Honorees for the Hometown Heroes program. This program acknowledges the contributions of Santa Maria residents who have served or are currently serving in the military, veterans of the United States military, first r esponders, or essential workers. The program aims to recognize their tireless efforts and the sacrifices they have made in serving the community. The honorees will be celebrated by displaying a celebratory banner that features their photograph and branch o f service, serving as a symbol of gratitude and appreciation for their selfless service. I urge the City Council to receive this presentation and join me in honoring these outstanding individuals who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in our community.

BACKGROUND:

The collaborative efforts of the Santa Maria American Legion, The Veterans of Foreign Wars #2521, and the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department led to the creation of the Santa Maria Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program. The program was modeled after similar recognition programs implemented by cities across California.

Initially, the program focused on recognizing active military and veterans of the United States military. However, the program has expanded to include first responders and essential workers. This expansion of the program reflects the City's appreciation for the selfless dedication of these individuals, who have gone above and beyond in serving the community during challenging times.

DISCUSSION:

As part of the Hometown Heroes program, the banner featuring the Summer 2023 Class of Honorees will be displayed along south College Road in the Bradley Square area for six months, starting from July 2023. To further recognize the outstanding efforts of these individuals, each honoree or their family/sponsor will also receive a City Council "Certificate of Acknowledgment and Appreciation."
The deadline for nominations for the Summer 2023 Class of Honorees was May 19, 2023.

The recipients of the program will be announced during the City Council meeting on July 18, 2023, where their contributions to the community will be celebrated. This recognition 2 and appreciation for the honorees serve as a testament to their selfless service and dedication to making a positive impact in the Santa Maria community.

Fiscal Considerations
The Hometown Heroes program is a sponsored initiative in which individual sponsors cover the costs of the banners. As such, there is no direct cost to the City. The program reflects the c ommunity's appreciation for the service of active military, veterans of the United States military, first responders, and essential workers, and the generosity of the sponsors enables the program to continue recognizing and honoring these individuals.

Alternatives
The City Council has the option to not recognize the Hometown Heroes program at this time.

Impact to the Community
Numerous communities throughout the country have implemented comparable programs to acknowledge the contributions of their local a ctive and discharged military personnel, veterans, first responders, and essential workers. These initiatives serve as a reminder to the public of the critical services provided by these neighbors who work tirelessly to safeguard our freedoms, protect live s, and maintain the safety and well -being of the community on a daily basis.

FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 18, 2023

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: City Council

FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Director of Utilities

SUBJECT: RETIREMENT RESOLUTION FOR WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR II THOMAS “TIM” MCNULTY

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution commending Water System Operator II Thomas “Tim” McNulty for 33 years of exemplary service.

BACKGROUND:

Tim McNulty began a lifelong career with the City of Santa Maria (“City”) in 1990 in the Water Division of the Public Works Department, which later branched off as part of the Utilities Department. He started as a Maintenance Worker I and fondly remembers the leadership and guidance provided by Jim Perry, his Superintendent at that time. Mr.

McNulty quickly advanced to Maintenance Worker II the following year, and in 1995, became the second certified Water System Operator in the City’s history. Mr. McNulty was promoted to Water System Operator II in 1999, a position he held until his retirement.

DISCUSSION:

After more than 33 years - a lifetime of public service - Mr. McNulty retired from City service on June 2, 2023.

Mr. McNulty admits that he was not sure what the “Water Division” was when he began, but after many trainings, certifications, projects, and decades of hands-on experience, he has become an integral part of the City’s water system history. Mr. McNulty’s accomplishments and contributions to t he Utilities Department and to the City are numerous and substantial. While not all listed, they include:

 Serving as a fundamental player in operations to facilitate the City receiving State Water;
 Establishing the Blending and Disinfecting Facility;
 Developing and implementing the Flushing Program at the Blending and Disinfecting Facility;
 Assisting in the drilling of potable water wells; and  Participating in and overseeing water reservoir construction. 2 Staff honors and commends Mr. McNulty for his decad es of work, numerous contributions, vigilant employee advocacy, water industry knowledge, and his lifelong dedication to the City and providing quality and safe drinking water to the residents and businesses of Santa Maria.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR II THOMAS “TIM” MCNULTY FOR 33 YEARS OF

EXEMPLARY SERVICE
WHEREAS, Thomas “Tim” McNulty has been a valuable member of the City of Santa Maria (“City”) team since 1990; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McNulty became the second certified Water System Operator in the City’s history; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McNulty provided over 33 years of service in the Public Works Department, and later the Utilities Department; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure, Mr. McNulty helped facilitate operations for the City to receive State Water, developed and implemented the Flushing Program at the Blending and Disinfecting Facility, and participated in and witnessed new potable water wells drilled and reservoirs built to preserve and protect the City’s water supplies while accommodating growth of the community; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McNulty retired on June 2, 2023, and the Santa Maria City Council wishes to recognize Tim for his lasting contributions to the community.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, as follows:

THOMAS “TIM” MCNULTY
is hereby recognized and commended for his 33 years of exemplary service to the residents and businesses in Santa Maria, and we wish him and his family well in all their future endeavors.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 18th day of July 2023.

Mayor Alice M. Patino Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem

ATTEST:

Mike Cordero
Councilmember
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Rhonda M. White, CMC
Carlos Escobedo
Councilmember

Gloria Soto
Councilmember

City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Resolution No. 2023-104

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA,

CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR II
THOMAS “TIM” MCNULTY FOR 33 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE

WHEREAS, Thomas “Tim” McNulty has been a valuable member of the City of Santa Maria (“City”) team since 1990; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McNulty became the second certified Water System Operator in the City’s history; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McNulty provided over 33 years of service in the Public Works Department, and later the Utilities Department; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure, Mr. McNulty helped facilitate operations for the City to receive State Water, developed and implemented the Flushing Program at the Blending and Disinfecting Facility, and participated in and witnessed new water wells drilled and reservoirs built to preserve and protect the City’s water supplies while accommodating growth of the community; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McNulty retired on June 2, 2023 and the Santa Maria City Council wishes to recognize him for his lasting contributions to the community.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED , by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, as follows:

“THOMAS ‘TIM’ MCNULTY”

is hereby recognized and commended for his 33 years of exemplary service to the residents and businesses in Santa Maria, and we wish him and his family well in all their future endeavors.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held on this 18th day of July 2023.

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ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager

FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 18, 2023

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: City Council

FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Public Information Manager

SUBJECT: Businesses of the Month – July 2023

Present certificates to the featured Businesses of the Month for Ju ly 2023 – Maya Restaurant and CALM.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Santa Maria and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce have partnered to highlight different businesses in the City through a Business of the Month Program. For the next year, this program gives recognition to local businesses for their lon gevity and/or for providing significant healthcare contributions. Not only does this give valuable exposure to these local businesses, but it also reminds the community of the unique, diverse, and long - standing businesses they are fortunate to have in Santa Maria.

This month’s long-standing business is Maya Restaurant, located at 110 South Lincoln Street, Suite 106. The Mexican restaurant dates from February 1966. The business has 24 employees and has expanded to large catering and events with a food trai ler. The business frequently gives back to the community by donating meals, helping with fund -raisers, and assisting young local athletes meet their travel/lodging or equipment needs. Third-generation owners Tere and Manuel Paredes hope their boys will become the fourth generation and carry forward the tradition. Representing the business tonight are owners Tere and Manuel Paredes.

This month’s business being recognized for its healthcare contributions to the community is CALM, a non-profit, countywide organization that specializes in the prevention and treatment of childhood trauma. Its mission is to heal children and families and build resilient communities. CALM has 107 employees countywide and has an office located at 2 10 East Enos Drive in Santa Maria. Services are provided in English and Spanish, at a sliding scale or free of charge if needed. Representing CALM tonight are Ashlyn McCague, Director of Development, and Shelby McLean, North County Development Manager.

MARK VAN DE KAMP
Public Information Manager

FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 18, 2023

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: City Council

FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Chief Deputy City Clerk

SUBJECT: Proclamation – “LGBTQ+ Pride Month”

Present a Proclamation recognizing the month of June 2023, 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.

BACKGROUND:

In the movement toward equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) persons, a historic turning point occurred on June 28, 1969, in New York City, with the onset of the Stonewall Riots. LGBTQ individuals rose up and fought against the discriminatory criminal laws that have since been declared unconstitutional . Pride celebrations have taken place around the country every June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, and 2023 marks the 54th Anniversary celebration of this pivotal moment in time.

This proclamation is being brought forward as the City of Santa Maria has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community, and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for all people.

ATTACHMENT: Proclamation

City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community, and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for all people; and

WHEREAS, many residents who contribute to the enrichment of Santa Maria are part of the LGBTQ+ community; and

WHEREAS, significant advancements have been made with respect to equitable treatment of LGBTQ+ persons throughout the nation and around the world, and it is important for cities like Santa Maria to stand up and show support for residents of the LGBTQ+ community; and

WHEREAS, June is recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in many cities across the United States and has become a sym bolic month in which the LGBTQ+ community and its supporters come together in various celebrations of Pride to commemorate the Stonewall Riots when LGBTQ+ people rose up and fought against discriminatory criminal laws that have since been declared unconstitutional; and

WHEREAS, in the movement toward equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community, the City celebrates their resilience and their hard-won victories to advance acceptance and equality.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO , Mayor of the City of Santa Maria, hereby recognize the month of June 2023, as:

“LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH”

in the City of Santa Maria , and urge all residents and businesses to respect the entire community and build a culture that strives for equity and equality for all people.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 18th day of July 2023.

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Alice M. Patino, Mayor

1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA

June 20, 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, Police Commander Cohen, Interim 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, Director of Community Development Chuen Wu, Director of Recreation & Parks Alex Posada, Public Information Manager Mark van de Kamp, GIS Manager Dawn Scott, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, Chief Deputy City Clerk Rhonda White, Deputy City Clerk Beth Cleary

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1. INVOCATION
Peter Kang of St. Peter's Episcopal 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 5:30 p.m. and announced that Spanish interpretation services were available, and Ms. Alejandra Villagrana was the interpreter for the evening.

4. PROCLAMATIONS

4.a Proclamation – Recreation and Parks Month, July 2023 Councilmember Escobedo presented a Proclamation recognizing July 2023 as Recreation & Parks Month in the City of Santa Maria. The Proclamation was accepted by Recreation & Parks Commissioners Rebecca Carey and Paul Lee.

2 4.b Proclamation – Juneteenth Independence Day – June 19, 2023 Councilmember Cordero presented a Proclamation recognizing June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth Independence Day in the City of Santa Maria. The Proclamation was accepted by Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Chief Deputy City Clerk White indicated that one written communication was received from Andres Martinez sharing details about the California Mortgage Relief Program.

Gary Hall spoke (via Zoom) about recent and upcoming mobile home rent stabilization meetings.

6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 6.a.1 through 6.e.2 were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2023 -91, 2023 -92, 2023 -93, 2023 -94, 2023 -95, 2023 -96, 2023-97, 2023 -98, 2023 -99, 2023 -100, 2023 -101, 2023 -102, and 2023 -103. The recorded vote appears with each item below.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.

Motion carried unanimously

6.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

6.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
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 unanimously

6.a.2 Approval of Minutes
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 6, 2023.

Motion carried unanimously

3 6.a.3 Request to Cancel the July 4, 2023, City Council Meeting Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-91.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopt a Resolution cancelling the regular City Council meeting scheduled on July 4, 2023.

Motion carried unanimously

6.b FINANCE DEPARTMENT

6.b.1 Payment of Warrants
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
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.

Motion carried unanimously

6.b.2 Payment of Payroll
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Order ratified subject to having been certified by the proper Department Directors, as shown on records on file in the Department of Finance, and hav ing been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.

Motion carried unanimously

6.b.3 2023 Investment Policy
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-92.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Santa Maria’s 2023 Investment Policy.

Motion carried unanimously

6.c PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

6.c.1 FY 2023-2024 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for Senate Bill 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017

4 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-93.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopt a Resolution approving a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List to be funded by the Road Repair and Accounta bility Act of 2017, Senate Bill 1, and incorporated into Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.

Motion carried unanimously

6.c.2 Award of Bid for Phase I of Enos Ranch Project, Bid No. 2023/06 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-94.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopt a Resolution awarding the bid and approving an agreement with The J.F.

Will Company, Inc., Phase I of the Enos Ranch Project, Bid No. 2023/06.

Motion carried unanimously

6.c.3 Award of Professional Services Agreements for Municipal Improvements Job- Order Pavement Repairs
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-95.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez

1. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $4,000,000 for Municipal Improvements Job -Order Pavement Repairs to V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc.

Motion carried unanimously

Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-96.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez

2. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $4,000,000 for Municipal Improvements Job -Order Pavement Repairs to Main Line Engineering Construction, Inc.

Motion carried unanimously

5 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-97.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez

3. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $4,000,000 for Municipal Improvements Job -Order Pavement Repairs to R. Burke Corporation.

Motion carried unanimously

6.d RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT

6.d.1 Adoption of Engineer’s Reports and Intent to Levy and Collect the 2023 – 2024 Landscape Assessments
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-98.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez

1. Adopt a Resolution approving the Engineer’s Reports for the 2023 -24 Landscape Maintenance Districts and Special Benefit Zones assessment proceedings.

Motion carried unanimously

Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-99.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez

2. Adopt a Resolution declaring the intent to levy and collect the landscape maintenance assessments for Fiscal Year 2023 -24, and setting a Public Hearing for July 18, 2023, to consider the proposed assessments for the Landscape Maintenance Districts and 19 Special Benefit Zones.

Motion carried unanimously

6.d.2 Agreement with the California Conservation Corps for use of the Newlove Neighborhood Center
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-100.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez

6 Adopt a Resolution approving an agreement with the California Conservation Corps granting the use of the Newlove Neighborhood Center.

Motion carried unanimously

6.e UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

6.e.1 Second Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the Central Coast Water Authority
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-101.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of the Second Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the Central Coast Water Authority.

Motion carried unanimously

6.e.2 Agreement for Services for Operations and Management of the Santa Maria Regional Landfill Recycling Park
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-102.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopt a Resolution approving an Agreement for Services with S anta Maria Area Recycling Terminal, LLC for operations and management of the Santa Maria Regional Landfill Recycling Park.

Motion carried unanimously

7. PRESENTATIONS

7.a Pavement Management Update 2023
The City Council received a presentation by Director of Public Works Fulgoni on the City's roadway condition and maintenance programs as detailed in the Council Agenda Report.

Presentation received and filed.

8. REGULAR BUSINESS

8.a Amendments to the Previously Adopted 2023-24 City Budget (Second Year of the Approved Two-Year Budget)
The City Council received a presentation on amendments to the 2023 -24 mid-cycle City Budget by City Manager Stilwell as detailed in the Council Agenda Report.

7 Assistant City Manager Hackleman, Public Information Manager van de Kamp, and GIS Manager Scott presented the Smart City, Safe City Program and Neighborhood Connect Program.

Public Input
Written correspondence was received from Matthew Chircop, President of the Santa Maria Firefighters Local 2020, who wrote in support of t he budget amendments and requested $250,000 of the budget be applied to the Alvin Newton Memorial site at the corner of Main Street and Broadway.

Herb Bolton and Mrs. Alvin Newton expressed concern that the Firefighters Memorial Site at the corner of Broad way and Main might not get the funding or attention it deserves as the new Vernon Group Project in Downtown is developed. The City Council assured them that the project is currently under review and that the memorial site would be taken into consideration by both the Planning Commission and City Council when it comes before them.

Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-103.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Soto

1. Adopt a Resolution approving amendments to the 2023 -24 mid -cycle City Budget with the following amendments: 1) allocate $250,000 from the Measure U fund balance to the Recreation & Parks Department for the Public Art Master Plan; 2) remove Item 6 on the Resolution (increasing appropriations in the General Capital Project Funds to complete the Fire Station #1 Expansion) to consider financing options at a future meeting.

Additional direction was provided to hold a conversation during the 2024 -2026 Budget public hearing about increasing City Council salaries for future Councils and to provide updates at future meeting regarding the Firefighter Memorial and Downtown Project and the DeJoy Street Pocket Park.

Motion carried unanimously

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

2. Policy direction was given to launch two Citywide initiative programs: Smart City, Safe City and Neighborhood Connect. Additional direction was given to change the Spanish interpretation for th e Smart City, Safe City logo text in the video from "Ciudad Lista" to "Ciudad Inteligente."
Motion carried unanimously

8 9. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Stilwell reported the next City Council meeting would be canceled as it falls on July 4th. Santa Maria will be taking an aggressive response to the use of illegal fireworks before, during, and after July 4th by using high -altitude aircraft radio and GPS technology to pinpoint launches and the Police Department will provide fireworks enforcement inclu ding fines up to $1,000. For the July 18th meeting, items would include the Hometown Heroes recognition, Businesses of the Month, a retirement resolution for Tim McNulty, Enos Ranch West Development Mitigation Fees, a solar power award and the Annual July Appointments to Boards/Commissions.

10. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234 REPORTS) Councilmember Soto reported she attended the recent staff Anti -Harassment Training, budget briefings, an Airport District meeting, a meeting wit h the Pasadera Developers, and a mobile home park meeting with park owners.

Councilmember Aguilera -Hernandez reported she attended a meeting with the Pasadera Developers, an Investment Committee meeting, the Police Council Dinner Fundraiser, and a League of Women Voters Meeting.

Councilmember Escobedo reported he attended the Machado Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the Central Coast Airfest 2023 Kickoff BBQ, and a meeting with the Pasadera Developers.

Councilmember Cordero reported he attended a CommUnify meeting, the Machado Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the Police Council Dinner Fundraiser, the recent staff Anti-Harassment Training, the New Beginnings Educational Luncheon, the Central Coast Airfest 2023 Kickoff BBQ, and a recent badge pinning at the Police Department.

Mayor Patino reported she attended the Machado Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, a meeting with the California Alliance of Local Electeds, the New Beginnings Educational Luncheon, a CET Public Hearing, a North County Subregional Planning Commi ttee meeting, the SBCAG Monthly Board meeting, the Central Coast Airfest 2023 Kickoff BBQ, and APCD Meeting, a League of Women Voters Meeting, and recent badge pinning at the Police Department.

11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Cit y Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.

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Rhonda M. White, Chief Deputy City Clerk

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Alice M. Patino, Mayor
FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 18, 2023

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: City Council

FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Director of Finance

SUBJECT: Establishing the City of Santa Maria’s FY 2023-24 Appropriation Limit

Description:

The City Council will consider establishing the City of Santa Maria’s FY 2023-24 appropriation limit.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing the City of Santa Maria’s FY 2023-24 appropriation limit.

BACKGROUND:

Article XIIIB of the State Cons titution requires State and local governments to annually calculate and adopt an appropriation limit. Under the provisions of this article, a city may not appropriate “proceeds of taxes” in excess of its appropriation limit. Each year, municipalities compare the amount of revenues generated from tax proceeds with the previous year’s appropriation limit, as modified by the State Department of Finance figures.

The appropriation limit calculation was first applied in FY 1978-79, as a result of Proposition 4. The Proposition was described as an appropriation limit but, in essence, is a tax revenue limit. Municipal agencies were required to classify revenues as either “proceeds from taxes” or “non-tax proceeds.” The total amount of “non-tax proceeds” was deducted from total appropriations and the difference became the municipalities’ beginning appropriation limit.

DISCUSSION:

Each year, the municipalities’ previous year’s appropriation limit is modified by the current per capita personal income change or the change in the local non-residential construction assessment roll and the population change of either cities or counties, as provided by the State Department of Finance.

2 The City of Santa Maria’s FY 2023-24 appropriation limit was calculated by using the previous year’s appropriation limit ($ 244,347,863), multiplied by the change in the local non-residential construction percentage and multiplied again by the C ounty’s population percentage change resulting in the 202 3-24 appropriation limit of $ 259,301,952. The City’s tax base revenue is calculated at $95,384,843, which is $163,917,109 less than the legal appropriation limit.

State law (Government Code §7910) requires that the City Council annually establish an appropriation limit, after the documentation used in determining the limit has been made available to the public for 15 days. The documentation consists of the allocatio n of City revenues between the “proceeds from taxes” or “non -tax proceeds” and the calculation shown in Exhibit A of the Resolution. This calculation has been available for public review on the City’s website and in the office of the Director of Finance since July 3, 2023.

Alternative(s):

The law stipulates that each year , by resolution of the City Council at a regularly scheduled meeting or noticed special meeting, establish its Appropriations Limit, and make other necessary determinations pursuant to Article XIIIB.

The documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit for the City of Santa Maria for FY 2023-24 is based on the change in local non-residential construction as the income change factor and the annual population change for th e County of Santa Barbara as the population change factor. The City reserves the right to adjust or amend the appropriations limit based upon the use of alternative growth factors as authorized by Proposition 111 if such changes or revisions would result i n a more advantageous appropriations limit, now or in the future.

Fiscal Considerations
If the City ends a fiscal year with tax -based revenue in excess of the appropriation limit, the City is required to return the excess tax -based revenue to the taxpayer s within two years. The excess tax -based revenue is returned by reducing taxes or fees. During the two-year period, the City is entitled to seek voter approval to retain the excess tax revenues.

Impact to the Community
The documentation allocating revenue s between “proceeds from taxes” and “non -tax proceeds,” have been on file in the Department of Finance , the City Clerk’s Office, and the Agenda Center & Meetings Portal since June 26, 2023. The modification of the prior year’s appropriation limit by the change in the assessment roll and population change are shown on Exhibit A of the Resolution.

CALCULATION OF APPROPRIATION LIMIT FROM
TAX PROCEEDS FOR 2023-24

2022-23 Appropriation Limit $ 244,347,863
Mulitiplied by the appropriation limit change factors:

1. Change in the Local Non-Residential Construction: 1.0626

2. Santa Barbara County Population Change Factor 0.9987 Total appropriation limit change factor 1.0612

2023-24 Appropriation Limit

$ 259,301,952
2023-24 Estimated Proceeds of Taxes Subject to Appropriation Limit $ 95,384,843

Appropriation limit change factors:

1. Greater of:

Change in the Local Non-Residential Construction: 6.26% Change in California per Capita Income: 4.44%

Income Change Factor: 1 + 0.0626 1.0626

2. Greater of:

City of Santa Maria Population Change Factor:

2022 109,617
2023 109,477
Change -140

Percentage Change: -140 / 109,617 = -0.13%
Santa Barbara County Population Change Factor
2022 437,125
2023 434,517
Change -2,608

Percentage Change: -2,608 / 437,125 = -0.60%
Population Change Factor: 1 + -0.0013 = 0.9987

Posted for Public on 6/28/2023 EXHIBIT A

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA’S FY 2023-24

APPROPRIATION LIMIT

WHEREAS, Sections 7900 et seq. of the Government Code provide for the effective and efficient implementation of Article XIIIB of the California constitution; and

WHEREAS, Government Code Sections 7901 through 7914 provide that annually, the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by resolution at a regularly scheduled meeting, establish t he annual adjustment factors to be used and the tax proceeds expenditure appropriation limit; and

WHEREAS, Government Code Section 7910(a) requires that documentation supporting the appropriations limit be made available to the public 15 days in advance of the meeting; and

WHEREAS, Government Code Section 7910(b) provides that “a judicial action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the action of the governing body” taken pursuant to this section shall be commenced within 45 days of the effective date of the Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

1. The change in the local non -residential construction assessment roll and the population of the City of Santa Maria are recognized as the annual adjustment factors for FY 2023-24; and

2. Documentation supporting the determination of the appropriations limit for FY 2023-24 has been available to the public on the City’s website and in the office of the Director of Finance since July 3, 2023; and

3. The appropriation limit for FY 2023-24 is hereby set at $259,301,952; and

4. Documentation used in determination of the tax proceeds expenditure appropriation limit is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and

5. This Resolution is effective on its date of adoption; and

6. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Cle rk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 18th day of July 2023.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

Exhibit A: Calculation of Appropriation Limit
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager

FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 18, 2023

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: City Council

FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Chief of Police

SUBJECT: Donation of Drone Equipment from the Santa Maria Police Council

Description:

The City Council will consider approving the receipt of a donation of drone equipment from the Santa Maria Police Council to enhance the safety operation capabilities of the Santa Maria Police Department that include high-risk interior and exterior SWAT operations, area searches, and crime scene and traffic collision diagramming.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the donation of drone equipment to the Santa Maria Police Department from the Santa Maria Police Council.

BACKGROUND:

The Santa Maria Police Council (SMPC) is a 501(c)(3) non -profit corporation with the mission to serve and support the Santa Maria Police Department (SMPD) by way of purchasing safety materials, equipment, and supplies for the men and women of the department over and above what the City’s operating budget has allocated. Since the SMPC’s formation in August 2007, they have donated many items of equipment and supplies to the SMPD.

Government Code Section 37354 provides that the City Council may accept any gi ft, bequest, or devise made to or for the City, or to or for any of its offices in their official capacity, or in trust for any public purpose. City Administration Memo CAM 2017-01 sets forth procedures for reviewing, accepting, and acknowledging gifts and /or donations offered to the City in order to: 1) establish compliance with the law in a consistent manner regardless of the source of the donation ; 2) establish uniform procedures for the receipt of donations to the City; 3) cultivate an environment where residents and businesses want to contribute to the City’s programs and facilities ; 4) promptly acknowledge and express appreciation for donations ; and 5) assure donations are properly inventoried and accounted for.

2 DISCUSSION:

The drone equipment donat ion will significantly benefit the department. The equipment includes an overwatch drone and upgraded drones that, together, have capabilities that will greatly enhance the safety of operations, including high -risk interior and exterior SWAT operations, area searches, and crime scene and traffic collision diagramming. A few of the technology upgrades included in these new state-of-the-art drones are thermal imaging, extended flight times, and automated flight stabilization to name a few. This new technology will reduce training time for operators and increase the capabilities of the department’s current drone program . Ultimately, this equipment will enhance safety by allowing officers to maintain distance, thus reducing their exposure to dangerous situations.

Fiscal Considerations
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with this donation. The total cost of the drone equipment is estimated at $ 97,869 and will be paid in full by the SMPC. In accordance with the City’s Gift and/or Donation Policy, offers of donations valued at more than $25,000 must be accepted by the City Council.

Impact to the Community
This donation validates the important contribution that the City of Santa Maria Police Department makes to the community as recognized by the Santa Maria Police Council.

This generous donation to the Police Department will greatly assist staff in providing and maintaining a high level of service to the community.

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DONATION OF

DRONE EQUIPMENT TO THE SANTA MARIA POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM

THE SANTA MARIA POLICE COUNCIL

WHEREAS, the Santa Maria Police Council has donated drone equipment with an estimated value of $97,869; and

WHEREAS, Government Code Section 37354 provides that the City Council may accept any gift, bequest, or devise made to or for the City, or to or for any of its officers in their official capacity or in trust for any public purpose; and

WHERAS, the City’s Gift and/or Donation Policy CAM 2017-01 requires offers of monetary donations or items valued more than $25,000 must be accepted by the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, that the City Council authorizes the following:

1. That the donation of drone equipment is accepted from the Santa Maria Police Council in the estimated amount of $ 97,869, and the City Manager, or designee, is directed to prepare a letter of thanks to the Santa Maria Police Council; and

2. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the C ity Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 18th day of July 2023.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
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City Manager

FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 18, 2023

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: City Council

FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Chief Deputy City Clerk

SUBJECT: Annual Boards & Various Appointments – July 2023

Description:

The City Council will consider making appointments to the Block Grants Advisory Committee, the Library Board of Trustees , the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee, and a staff Alternate Representative to the Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Operations Board.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Incumbents: Previously Nominated by:

Esther Acosta Councilmember Escobedo
Jose Aguilera-Galvan Mayor Patino
Isaac Berumen Councilmember Cordero
Yvonne Teniente Councilmember Soto
Vacant Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez

Incumbents Yvonne Teniente and Jose Aguilera -Galvan did not reapply. Incumbents Esther Acosta and Isaac Berumen have reapplied, and new applications were received from the following:

New Applicants:

Mackenzie Greeley
Sally Lopez

2 Library Board of Trustees
The Mayor will have the opportunity to make one appointment for a term of three years ending in July 2026.

Incumbent: Previously Nominated by:

Laura Selken Mayor Patino

Incumbent Laura Selken has reapplied and one new application was received from the following:

New Applicant:

Mary Lynn Stovall

Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee
The Mayor will have the opportunity to make one appointment to be ratified by the City Council for a term of one year ending in July 2024.

Incumbents: Previously Nominated by:

Betty Gunn Mayor Patino

Incumbent Betty Gunn has reapplied.

Central Coast Community Energy
Appoint Assistant City Manager Andrew Hackleman as the Alternate Member to Central Coast Community Energy Operations Board.

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is an outside board with City Council and staff representation on its Policy and Operations Boards, respectively. Mayor Patino is the current Representative on the Policy Board and Councilmember Cordero is the Alternate Representative. City Manager Stilwell is the current Representative on the Operations Board; however, at the time he was appointed, no Alternate Representative was designated. Staff recommends that Assistant City Manager Hackleman be appointed as the Alternate Representative to the Operations Board.

Members of the Block Grants Advisory Committee and Library Board of Trustees are required by the Political Reform Act (Govt. Code Section 81000 -91014), and the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, to file Statements of Economic Interest, Form 700, disclosing personal assets and income within 30 days of appointment, annually thereafter, and upon leaving office. Board Members must also disqualify themselves from participating in decisions which may affect their personal economic interests. Statements of Economic Interests are public documents and may be inspected by any member of the public and copied if requested. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is the State agency which interprets the law’s provisions.

3 Attendance Reporting: Members of the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees serve an important role in advising staff and the City Council on matters that affect policy and issues that affect the future of the community; therefore, Members’ attendance is key to the work these Boards, Commissions, and Committees perform. Members serve in their capacity as Members at the pleasure of the City Council pursuant to Santa Maria Municipal Code (SMMC) Section 2-16.02. As established by SMMC 2 -16.01, Members are required to attend meetings regularly and not miss 25 percent of the regular meetings in a calendar year, or they would be deemed to have resigned upon acceptance by the City Council. While the Municipal Code focuses on the Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, Board of Appeals, and Library Board, it is the expectation that Block Grants Advisory Committee Members and the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee Member also participate and attend meetings in the same manner as those Boards, Commissions, and Committees defined in the Municipal Code .

Attendance details are included for the City Council reference as Attachments A and B.

Copies of the applications may be obtained from the City Clerk's office upon request. Staff will continue to advertise Board and Committee vacancies until sufficient applications have been received and any remaining vacancies may be filled.

Alternative(s):

A Councilmember could decide to withhold their nomination to a Board, Commission, or Committee until such time as additional applications could be received or there is sufficient opportunity for the Councilmember to make contact with the existing applicant(s) to be considered for nomination.

Impact to the Community
Having members of the public serve on the City’s Advisory Bodies provides a positive impact to the community, enabling the City to obtain input from all segments of the community and ensures that the community receives information regarding the activities of the City’s Boards, Committees, and Commissions.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Library Board of Trustees, County Library Advisory Committee, Measure U Committee, Planning Commission, Rec & Parks Commission Attendance Records 2023 Attachment B – Block Grants Advisory Committee Attendance Records 2023

Member Charlie Baker-Boyd Helen Galvan Hunter Jameson Sara Lougee Laura Selken February 14, 2023 PRESENT ABSENT PRESENT ABSENT PRESENT May 9, 2023 ABSENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT
Member Betty Gunn
March 15, 2023 PRESENT
June 21, 2023 PRESENT
Member Trent Benedetti John Childers, Jr. Cathie Ortiz Jack Owen, Jr.

January 23, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT
February 27, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT
Member Esau Blanco Robert Dickerson Tom Lopez Yasameen Mohajer Tim Seifert February 1, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT February 2, 2023
February 15, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT February 16, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT March 1, 2023
March 2, 2023
March 15, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT
March 16, 2023
April 5, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT ABSENT
April 6, 2023
April 19, 2023
April 20, 2023
May 3, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT ABSENT PRESENT PRESENT
May 4, 2023 ABSENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT
May 17, 2023
May 18, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT ABSENT
June 7, 2023 PRESENT ABSENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT
June 8, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT
June 21, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT
June 22, 2023

CANCELLED

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MEAURE U CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

PLANNING COMMISSION

CANCELLED

ATTACHMENT A
Member Ann Batterson Rebecca Carey Paul Lee Sally Lopez James Melena January 10, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT ABSENT February 14, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT March 14, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT
April 11, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT ABSENT PRESENT
May 9, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT
June 13, 2023 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT

RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION

ATTACHMENT A
1/9/2023 1/10/2023 1/17-1/26/2023 2/13/2023 2/16/2023 3/13/2023 4/10/2023 5/8/2023 6/12/2023 7/10/2023 8/14/2023 9/11/2023 10/9/2023 11/13/2023 12/11/2023 Advisory Committee
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Angie Bolden Waterfield X X EXCUSED EXCUSED EXCUSED
Audrey Bustamante Waterfield X X X ABSENT X
Denise Martinez Aguilera-Hernandez X X X
Esther Acosta Orach/Moats X X X X X
Isaac Berumen Cordero X X LATE X X
Jason Tamura Moats X EXCUSED X X X
Jennifer Camacho Tiburcio Escobedo X X X X X
Jose Aguilera-Galvan Patino X X X X ABSENT
Patricia Solorio Soto LATE X X LATE EXCUSED
Robert Doyle Patino X X X X EXCUSED
Ronald Jacobs Cordero EXCUSED X X X X
Rosalie Marquez Zuniga/Cordero X X X X EXCUSED
Tim Seifert Patino X X X X EXCUSED
Yvonne Teniente Soto LATE X X X EXCUSED
Updated 6/26/23 by AV
First Absence/Excused
Second Absence/Excused
Third Absence/Excused
Excused means the committee member let us know ahead of time that they would not be able to attend Absent means the committee member did not inform Staff of their absence * Absences during site visits and deliberations will count as two absences if missed City of Santa Maria
Blocks Grants Advisory Committee Attendance Log 2023
Resigned 4/2023

ATTACHMENT B
FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 18, 2023

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: City Council

FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Recreation and Parks Director

SUBJECT: Landscape Maintenance Districts – 2023 Assessments

Description:

The City Council will consider confirming the diagram s and assessment rates for the Northeast, Northwest, South Miller/South College Drive , and Southwest Landscape Maintenance Districts and their 19 associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Adopt a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment rates for the Northeast Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. DS -10 and its associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

2. Adopt a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment rates for the Northwest Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. DS -9 and its associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

BACKGROUND:

This item will confirm the assessment rates for the City’s 4 Landscape Maintenance Districts and their 19 Special Benefit Zones (SBZs) that were presented to the public and City Council at the June 20, 2023, City Council meeting. The assessments meet the terms and procedures under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (“Act”) and Proposition 218. It is the City’s policy that any residential or commercial development that requires a use permit within the City of Santa Maria is required to be annexed into a Landscape 2 Maintenance District and, depending upon the amount of proposed public easement landscaping, a SBZ.

California Streets and Highways Code authorizes municipalities with the responsibility of providing the perpetual maintenance of additional public improvements associated with the development of each project to annex them into landscape maintenance districts.

These public improvements include retention basins, parks, sidewalks, graffiti abatement, pest abatement, street trees, all public building grounds, and public thoroughfare landscaping.

For fiscal year 2023 -2024, it is expected that 10,185 residential and 675 commercial properties will be assessed as part of the Landscape Maintenance District program. The Engineer’s Report s, presented and approved by the City Council on June 20, 2023, detailed a 4.9 percent inc rease to current assessment levels, service areas, and maximum and actual assessment levels. Maps showing the boundaries for each of the Landscape Maintenance Districts and SBZs were also contained in the Engineer’s Reports that are on file in the Records/ City Clerk’s Office and posted to the meeting agenda for June 20, 2023.

The intent of this agenda item is for the City Council to conduct a public hearing, then confirm the landscape assessments as presented to the City Council on June 20, 2023, and authorize that the new assessment amounts be placed on the 2023-24 Santa Barbara County Property Tax rolls by the County Auditor’s requested deadline of July 19, 2023.

DISCUSSION:

Tonight’s public hearing on the proposed assessment adjustments meets the statutory requirements of State law and the case law which requires that the City Council conduct an annual public hearing on the subject of Landscape Maintenance District Assessments.

Since 2004, the annual assessments have been adjusted by the Consumer P rice Index (CPI). This year’s adjustment in assessments meets the most recent CPI used by the Urban Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County Areas index for a 12 -month period ending in December 2022 (4.9 percent) as the basis for the increase. Accordingly, the proposed CPI adjustment is consistent with past City Council actions.

Alternative(s)
The City Council could decide not to approve the diagrams and annual assessment rates for the landscape districts ; however, in doing so, would result in the perpetual maintenance of the public improvements to be fully borne by the General Fund.

Fiscal Considerations
Landscape Maintenance Districts will generate over $4.8 million in revenue, specifically used to finance the care of public landscaping throughout the City. F iscal challenges, even with this level of funding, continue to negatively impact the management of the Landscape Maintenance Districts. The most significant challenges for the Landscape Maintenance Districts are the cost of water, over $1,050,000 annually; along with the three percent increase in contracted maintenance costs. Aging plants, shrubs, and trees, 3 along with damage to public sidewalks caused by tree roots continue to strain the Landscape Maintenance Districts’ budgets. During fiscal year 2023 -24, the City will develop alternatives to bridge the funding gap for the City Council to consider.

Impact to the Community
These assessments will continue to provide funding for landscape maintenance in these district areas, albeit at a level that may be reduced to remain within operating revenues.

Attachment A: Boundary Map of Assessment Districts

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE

NORTHEAST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. DS–10 AND ITS ASSOCIATED SPECIAL BENEFIT
ZONES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

WHEREAS, the City Council has initiated proceedings for the levy of a n annual assessment for a Landscape Maintenance District pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Section 22620, et seq., of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and Proposition 218 and its implementing legislation in a District known and designated as:

CITY OF SANTA MARIA

NORTHEAST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. DS-10

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Streets and Highway s Code, municipalities with the responsibility of providing the perpetual maintenance of additional public improvements associated with the development of each project are authorized to levy and collect an annual assessment for properties that have been annexed into a Landscape Maintenance District; and

WHEREAS, the City Council ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s Report, and the consulting Engineer prepared and filed it with the City Council for consideration , pursuant to law. Subsequently, on June 20, 20 23, the City Council received and considered a revised Engineer’s Report, which provided information and calculations demonstrating that the proposed assessments on parcels, specifically benefited from the work of the Northeast Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (“District”), will not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on each of the parcels; and

WHEREAS, the City Council a dopted its Resolution of Intention to levy the assessments on June 20, 2023, approved and ordered filed the revised Engineer’s Report for the above-designated District, and proceeded to give notice of the time and place for a Public Hearing on all matters relating to said proposed assessment s for Fiscal Year 2023-24; and

WHEREAS, the notice was published in a manner required by law; and

2 WHEREAS, the City Council determined that no majority protest exists concerning to the proposed assessments.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California as follows:

1. That the above recitals are all true; and

2. That upon the conclusion of the public hearing, written protests filed did not represent property owner s owning more than 50 percent of the area of assessable lands within the District, and all protests are hereby overruled and denied; and

3. That the diagram and assessments (adjusted 4.9 percent for 2023) as set forth and contained in the Engineer’s Report are hereby confirmed and adopted; and

4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 18th day of July 2023.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE

NORTHWEST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. DS–9 AND ITS ASSOCIATED SPECIAL BENEFIT
ZONES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

WHEREAS, the City Council has initiated proceedings for the levy of an annual assessment for a Landscape Maintenance District pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Section 22620, et seq., of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and Proposition 218 and its implementing legislation in a District known and designated as:

CITY OF SANTA MARIA

NORTHWEST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. DS–9

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Streets and Highway s Code, municipalities with the responsibility of providing the perpetual maintenance of additional public improvements associated with the development of each project are authorized t o levy and collect an annual assessment for properties that have been annexed into a Landscape Maintenance District; and

WHEREAS, the City Council ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s Report, and the consulting Engineer prepared and filed it with the City Council for consideration , pursuant to law . Subsequently, on June 20 , 2023, the City Council received and considered a revised Engineer’s Report, which provided information and calculations demonstrating that the proposed assessments on parcels, specifically benefited from the work of the Northwest Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (“District”), will not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on each of the parcels; and

WHEREAS, the notice was published in a manner required by law; and

2 WHEREAS, the City Council determined that no majority protest exists concerning the proposed assessments.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California as follows:

1. That the above recitals are all true; and

3. That the diagram and assessments (adjusted 4.9 percent for 2023) as set forth and contained in the Engineer’s Report are hereby approved and adopted; and

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 18th day of July 2023.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE

SOUTH MILLER STREET/SOUTH COLLEGE DRIVE

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. DS–6 AND ITS ASSOCIATED SPECIAL BENEFIT
ZONES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

WHEREAS, the City Council has initiated proceedings for the levy of an annual assessment for a Landscape Maintenance District pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Section 22620, et seq., of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and Proposition 218 and its implementing legislation in a District known and designated as:

CITY OF SANTA MARIA

SOUTH MILLER STREET/SOUTH COLLEGE DRIVE

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. DS-6

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Streets and Highways Code, municipalities with the responsibility of providing the perpetual maintenance of additional public improvements associated with the development of each project are authorized to levy and collect an annual assessment for properties that have been annexed into a Landscape Maintenance District; and

WHEREAS, the City Council ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s Report, and the consulting Engineer prepared and filed it with the City Council for consideration pursuant to law. Subsequently, on June 20 , 20 23, the City Council received and considered a revised Engineer’s Report, which provided information and calculations demonstrating that the proposed assessments on parcels, specifically benefited from the work of the South Miller Street/South College Drive Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (“District”), will not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on each of the parcels; and

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted its Resolution of Intention to levy the assessments on June 20, 2023, approved and ordered filed the revised Engineer’s Report for the above-designated District, and proceeded to give notice of the time and place for a Public Hearing on all matters relating to said proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and

WHEREAS, the notice was published in a manner required by law; and

WHEREAS, the public hearing was duly held in the manner provided by law, all persons were provided the opportunity to speak and be heard, and the City Council has considered all public input and all written protests submitted and; and 2 WHEREAS, the City Council determined that no majority protest exists concerning the proposed assessments.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California as follows:

1. That the above recitals are all true; and

2. That upon the conclusion of the public hearing, written protests filed did not represent property owners owning more than 50 percent of the area of assessable lands within the District, and all protests are hereby overruled and denied; and

3. That the diagram and assessments (adjusted 4.9 percent for 2023) as set forth and contained in the Engineer’s Report are hereby approved and adopted; and

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 18th day of July 2023.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA

CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT RATES FOR THE

SOUTHWEST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. DS–11 AND ITS ASSOCIATED SPECIAL BENEFIT
ZONES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

WHEREAS, the City Council has initiated proceedings for the levy of an annual assessment for a Landscape Maintenance District pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Section 22260, et seq., of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and Proposition 218 and its implementing legislation in a District known and designated as:

CITY OF SANTA MARIA

SOUTHWEST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. DS-11

WHEREAS, the City Council ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s Report, and the consulting Engineer prepared and filed it with t he City Council for consideration , pursuant to law. Subsequently, on June 20 , 20 23, the City Council received and considered a revised Engineer’s Report, which provided information and calculations demonstrating that the proposed assessments on parcels, specifically benefited from the work of the Southwest Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (“District”), will not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on each of the parcels; and

WHEREAS, the City Council adopt ed its Resolution of Intention to levy the assessments on June 20, 2023, approved and ordered filed the revised Engineer’s Report for the above-designated District, and proceeded to give notice of the time and place for a Public Hearing on all matters rela ting to said proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and

WHEREAS, the notice was published in a manner required by law; and

2 WHEREAS, the City Council determined that no majority protest exists concerning the proposed assessments.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California as follows:

1. That the above recitals are all true; and

3. That the diagram and assessments (adjusted 4.9 percent for 2023) as set forth and contained in the Engineer’s Report are hereby approved and adopted; and

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 18th day of July 2023.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

Santa Maria City CouncilJuly 18, 2023

Santa Maria City Council
July 18, 2023