1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
November 21, 2023, 5:00 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: Interim City Manager Alex Posada, Assistant City Attorney Heather Whitham, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer Dawn Jackson, Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge, Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni, Community Programs Manager Rosa Rojo, Chief of Police Marc Schneider, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Angela Oslund, Chief Deputy City Clerk Sarah Lansburgh, Assistant City Clerk Alexandra Valadez
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CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilmembers Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez, Mike Cordero, Carlos Escobedo, Gloria Soto, and Mayor Alice Patino
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Posada, Assistant City Attorney Whitham, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Lansburgh (for roll call only).
2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mayor Patino invited public comment. No public comment was received.
3. RECESS-CLOSED SESSION
2 3.a Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Mayor Patino recessed to a Closed Session at 4:35 p.m. for Conference.
3.b Public Employment Recruitment - City Manager, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957(b)(1)
3.c Conference with Labor Negotiators, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6
4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Jeff Nellermoe of Bethel Lutheran Church gave the Invocation.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino convened the meeting and called the meeting to order at 5:54 p.m.
8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Whitham reported that direction was provided to counsel on item 3.a; as to Item 3.b City Council provided direction to its r ecruiter; and Item 3.c the City's labor negotiators provided an update to the Council.
9. PROCLAMATIONS
9.a Business of the Month – November 2023
The Mayor and City Council presented a certificate to the featured Business of the Month for November 2023 to the Santa Maria Country Club.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Gary Hall.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 11.a.1 through 11.d.2 were approved as presented, in cluding the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2023-145, 2023-146, and 2023-147. The recorded vote appears with each item below.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Soto
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.
3 For (5): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
11.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
11.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
Waived 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
11.a.2 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 7, 2023.
Motion carried unanimously
11.a.3 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees in Compliance with the Requirements of California Public Employees’ Retirement System
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-145
Adopted a Resolution approving a Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for all full -time and part-time employees in accordance with California Public Employees’ Ret irement System guidelines.
Motion carried unanimously
11.a.4 Cancellation of the January 2, 2024, City Council Meeting Cancelled the regularly scheduled Council meeting of January 2, 2024, due to the New Year holiday.
Motion carried unanimously
11.b COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
11.b.1 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-04 Amending the Official Zoning Map for the Santa Maria Cemetery District
Conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2023 -04 amending the Official Zoning Map for 0.87 acres located at the 600 block of East Newlove Drive from PD/R -2 (Planned
4 Development/Medium Density Residential) to PD/PF (Planned Development/Public Facilities) zoning district.
Motion carried unanimously
11.c FINANCE DEPARTMENT
11.c.1 Payment of Warrants
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
11.c.2 Payment of Payroll
Order ratified subject to having been certified by the proper Department Directors, as shown on records on file in the Department of Finance, and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.
Motion carried unanimously
11.c.3 Consideration of Approving an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Lance, Soll, and Lunghard LLC
Authorized the Interim Director of Finance to execute a second amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Lance, Soll, and Lunghard LLC for Financial Consulting Services, and furt her authorized the Interim Director of Finance, or their designee, to enter into extensions and modifications consistent with the terms of the Agreement.
Motion carried unanimously
11.d PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
11.d.1 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Bid to The Menemsha Development Group, Inc. for Phase II of the Enos Ranch Project, Bid No. 2023-11
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-146
Adopted a Resolution awarding a bid to The Menemsha Development Group, Inc., in the amount of $3,736,000, for the c onstruction of Phase II of the Enos Ranch Project, Bid No. 2023 -
11. Motion carried unanimously
5 11.d.2 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Termination of Subdivision Improvement Agreement with NKT Commercial I for Tract 6000, Enos Ranchos
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-147
Adopted a Resolution approving the termination of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement with NKT Commercial I for Enos Ranchos Final Map, Tract 6000.
Motion carried unanimously
12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.a Public Hearing Per the Requirements of the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act and Adopt a Resolution Approving Issuance of Revenue Bonds Regarding the Vizcaya Apartments Public Hearing
Mayor Patino invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Mayor Patino opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. and, having no requests to speak, immediately closed the hearing.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-148
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution approving th e issuance of revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the sole purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of a senior multifamily rental housing project located at 1720 South Depot Street, Santa Maria, California.
For (5): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
13. REGULAR BUSINESS
13.a Review of the Financial Report for the First Quarter Ending September 30, 2023, and Adoption of a Resolution Approving First Quarter Amendments to the 2023-24 Budget Interim Director of Finance Bradford gave the staff report presentation, and recommended Council receive public comment and provide direction to staff.
Councilmember Soto asked how Public Works Regional Transit ridership would be impacted with the change in the number of buses. Public Works Director Brett Fulgoni responded that ridership would increase, allowing new routes and with the frequency of buses.
6 Councilmember Cordero asked if public transportation runs at a deficit. Interim Director of Finance Bradford responded that public transporation is funded by State and Federal funds.
The City Council received the 2023-24 First Quarter Financial Report and adopted a Resolution approving amendments to the 2023-24 budget.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-149
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Soto
1) Receive and file the Financial Report for the First Qua rter ending September 30, 2023; and 2) Adopt a Resolution approving First Quarter amendments to the 2023 -24 Budget for personnel and operational changes.
For (5): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
14. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
Interim City Manager Posada reported that the next City Council Meeting would be December 5th.
Items on the agenda would include UCSB/City of Santa Maria GROW Initiative Presentation, Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights Presentation, an item of Support for Allan Hancock and Cuesta College to add a Baccalaureate Programs, Cancellation of January 2nd meeting, and General Plan Update Preferred Land Use Alternative.
15. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234 REPORTS) Councilmember Cordero reported that he attended a Badge Pinning at Police Department, Ben Heighes Show, Veterans Day Celebration at Abel Maldonado Center, Assemblyman Gregg Hart and Senator Monique Limón Ribbon Cutting at 1111 South Broadway, Public Works BBQ Luncheon Celebration, and Santa Maria Elks 1538 packing food boxes.
Councilmember Escobedo reported that he attended the Mobile Homeowners Team meeting, Assemblyman Gregg Hart and Senator Monique Limón Ribbon Cutting at 1111 South Broadway, and Dia de Familia.
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez reported that she attended Assemblyman Gregg Hart and Senator Monique Limón Ribbon Cutting at 1111 South Broadway, Public Works BBQ Lunch eon, and Chamber of Commerce's Jr. CEO event.
Councilmember Soto reported that she attended the Mobile Homeowners Team meeting.
Mayor Patino reported that she attended a Badge Pinning at Santa Maria Police Department, Reach Regional Roundtable, Teacher T our: Agriculture, HOA - Guest Speaker, Veterans Day - Freedom
7 Monument Event, LA Unified School District - Fentanyl on High School Campus, Teen Council Excursion, SBCAG Meeting, Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley Board Meeting, 103rd Birthday Celebration for Marguerite Van Koops, Victory Harvest Church Awards Celebration, and Grow Graduation.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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Sarah Lansburgh, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor