Mayor Alice Patino
Mayor Pro-Tem Gloria Soto
Councilmember Mike Cordero
Councilmember Carlos Escobedo
Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
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CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, Councilmember Soto, and Mayor Patino
2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
In-person oral comments will be accepted during this time. There is no Zoom participation available for the Closed Session Public Comment period. Written comments may be submitted per the instructions above.
3. RECESS-CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will immediately recess to a closed session for the following:
3.a Conference with Labor Negotiators, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6
Agency Representative: Interim City Manager Alex Posada, Interim Human Resources Officer Dawn Jackson, and Negotiations Team.
Employee Organizations: All bargaining units, unrepresented employees, managers, and executives.
4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
5. INVOCATION
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, Councilmember Soto, and Mayor Patino
8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION
9. PROCLAMATIONS
9.a Proclamation – “2-1-1 Day” February 10, 2024
Present a Proclamation recognizing February 10, 2024, as “2-1-1 Day” in the City of Santa Maria.
9.b Proclamation – “National Black History Month” February 2024 Present a Proclamation recognizing February 2024 as “National Black History Month”.
10. PRESENTATIONS
10.a Winter 2024 Santa Maria Hometown Heroes
City Council will receive a presentation of the Winter 2024 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.
10.b Code Enforcement Annual Report
City Council will receive a presentation regarding outreach efforts and accomplishments for the 2023 calendar year, and goals for the upcoming 2024 calendar year for the Code Enforcement Division.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
The City Council values your input. Instructions are provided above (page 1) for communicating with the City Council. Individual speakers are limited to three minutes or as directed by the Mayor.
12. 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.
12.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
12.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.
12.a.2 Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 16, 2024.
12.b COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
12.b.1 Conduct the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-01 to Amend the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan
The City Council will conduct the second reading to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-01, amending for zoning consistency the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan to add “Heavy Retail Business” as a permitted land use in the Planned Development/Light Industrial/Public Facilities-Airport (PD/LI/PF- A) zone district, and to modify the Foxenwood Lane Roadway design.
Environmental Notice: The Project was adequately covered in a previously adopted Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) certified for the approved 2021 Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan amendment pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15162.
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-01 to 1) Amend the text of the Santa Maria Business Park Specific Plan’s PD/LI/PF-A zone by the addition of a definition of “Heavy Retail Business”, and the addition of the “Heavy Retail Business” use to the zone’s list of permitted uses, as depicted on Attachment B of the Council Agenda Report dated January 16, 2024, incorporated herein by reference; and 2) Amend the Specific Plan’s Foxenwood Lane street section design (Specific Plan Exhibit 39a) as depicted on Attachment C of the Council Agenda Report dated January 16, 2024, incorporated herein by reference.
12.c FINANCE DEPARTMENT
12.c.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.
12.c.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.
12.d POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.d.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Donation of Gas Mask Equipment to the Santa Maria Police Department from the Santa Maria Police Council The City Council will consider approving the receipt of a donation of gas mask equipment from the Santa Maria Police Council to enhance the safety operations of the Santa Maria Police Department.
Environmental Notice: The activity if 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 approving the donation of gas mask equipment to the Santa Maria Police Department from the Santa Maria Police Council.
12.e RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
12.e.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Lease Extension Ammendment to the Land Lease between the Santa Maria Public Airport District and the City of Santa Maria
The City Council will consider approving a Five-Year Lease Extension of the Land Lease dated July 14, 1994, between the Santa Maria Public Airport District and the City of Santa Maria. The lease covers the property located on the southeast corner of Blosser Road and Foster Road at Santa Maria Public Airport, housing Pioneer Park. This extension is necessary to provide stability for the continued operation of Pioneer Park, allowing for its uninterrupted use over the next five years.
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 approving the Five-Year Lease Extension of the existing land lease, effective February 1, 2024, and expiring on January 31, 2029, unless sooner terminated. No options to extend beyond the specified term are granted, and any additional extension of this Lease shall be by mutual agreement of the parties only.
13. REPORT BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER
14. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234
REPORTS)
15. ADJOURNMENT
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FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
SUBJECT: Proclamation – “2-1-1 Day” February 10, 2024
Present a Proclamation recognizing February 10, 2024, as “2-1-1 Day” in the City of Santa Maria.
BACKGROUND:
The 2-1-1 HelpLine is an information and referral system connecting people to free or low-cost health and human services and up -to-date incident and emergency -related information through call, text, and the web.
DISCUSSION:
CommUnify’s Energy Services will be hosting the free 2-1-1 Community Day Celebration on Saturday, February 10 , 2024, from 1 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Minami Center in Santa Maria with over 50 nonprofit agencies.
Attachment:
Proclamation
City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, The 2 -1-1 HelpLine is an information and referral system connecting people to free or low cost health and human services and up -to-date incident and emergency- related information through call, text, and the web; and
WHEREAS, The 2-1-1 information and referral program was first enacted by the Federal Communication Commission in 20 00 and now covers 8 5 percent of all households nationwide. 96 percent of the population in the State of California has access to 2-1-1; and
WHEREAS, 2-1-1 Santa Barbara County was first implemented in 2005 and is a free and confidential service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in 150 languages to every resident countywide; and
WHEREAS, In November 2 014, almost ten years ago, 2 -1-1 became a program of CommUnify, a Santa Barbara County nonprofit that empowers people and transforms lives through its 16 programs that serve the community; and
WHEREAS, In 2022, 2-1-1 had more than 66,123 web visits including 31,892 new users to 211santabarbaracounty.org, with o ver 12,000 of those visits regarding COV ID-19 assistance .
Approximately 3,000 resources were provided to residents throughout the County by a live call specialist; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, the most ur gent resident needs included calls about Housing, Financial Assistance, Pandemic Information, Mental Health, and Food Insecurity; and
WHEREAS, CommUnify’s Energy Services will be hosting the free 2 -1-1 Community Day Celebration on Saturday, February 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Minami Center in S anta Mar ia with over 50 nonprofit agencies, fre e health screenings , and vaccines, children’s activities, food, entertainment and more; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria hereby proclaim the month of February 10, 2024, as
“2-1-1 Day”
in the City of Santa Maria.
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 6th day of February 2024.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor
FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
SUBJECT: Proclamation – “National Black History Month” February 2024
Present a Proclamation recognizing February 2024 as “National Black History Month”.
BACKGROUND:
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.
Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.
DISCUSSION:
The Black History Month 2024 theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of “Visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression.
Attachment:
Proclamation
City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926, he lobbied extensively to establish Black History as a nation al institution and to encourage the study of African American history; and
WHEREAS, the Black family offers a rich tapestry of images for exploring the African American past and present and knows no single location since family reunions and genetic ancestry searches attest to the dispersal of family members across states, nations, and continents; and
WHEREAS, historically, and today in the 21st century, Black people have worked the political angle to seek their rightful space in the country, and all three of the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, and the Fair Housing Act were concessions to the Civil Rights and Black Power movements; and
WHEREAS, societal and political forces escalate to limit access to and exercise of the ballot, eliminate the teaching of Black history, and work to push society back into the 1890s. The theme for 2024 is “African Americans and the Arts” which explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of visual and performing arts, literature , fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression; and
WHEREAS, Black History Month reflects on the struggles of Black families at the same time being a time to rejoice and celebrate their accomplishments, integrity, leadership, and determination, as well as to honor the history and progress that has been made in creat ing new opportunities for future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria, hereby recognize February 2024, as:
“NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH”
in the City of Santa Maria , and encourage all residents and businesses to acknowledge and celebrate with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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 6th day of February 2024.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor
FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
BY: Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Angela Oslund
SUBJECT: Presentation - Winter 2024 Santa Maria Hometown Heroes
City Council will receive a presentation of the Winter 2024 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.
BACKGROUND:
The Santa Maria Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program was created by collaborative partners : Santa Maria American Legion, The Veterans of Foreign Wars #2521, and the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department. Cities across California have similar recognition programs which were used as models for the development of the City’s own Santa Maria Style Hometown Heroes. This program recognizes active military and veterans of the United States military; first responders , essential workers, and those who serve our youth in the education field.
DISCUSSION:
In addition to the banner being displayed along south College Road in the Bradley Square area for a six -month period beginning in January 2024, each recipient or their family/sponsor will be provided with a City Council Certificate of A cknowledgment and Appreciation.
The deadline for nominations for the “Winter 2024 Class of Honorees” was November 30, 2023; recipients will be announced at the February 6th, City Council meeting.
FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
BY: Interim Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development Chuen Wu
SUBJECT: Code Enforcement Annual Report 2024
City Council will receive a presentation regarding outreach efforts and accomplishments for the 2023 calendar year, and goals for the upcoming 2024 calendar year for the Code Enforcement Division.
BACKGROUND:
Code Enforcement is a division within the Community Development Department. In July 2022, the division relocated from the City Attorney’s Office to the Community Development Department. The Division currently consists of one Code Enforcement Manager, one Code Enforcement Supervisor, four Code Enforcement Officers, and one Code Enforcement Technician.
The Code Enforcement Division (CED) is responsible for the investigation of municipal code violations, including but not limited to substandard housing, zoni ng complaints, public nuisances, weeds, rubbish, and other neighborhood blight issues. The CED regularly communicates and works collaboratively with other departments and outside agencies to address city-wide violations and issues. CED’s main goal is to preserve the integrity of public health, safety, and welfare, while also providing education to the community.
DISCUSSION:
I. Summary of Accomplishments and Outreach Efforts
Cases opened = 1,526.
Cases closed = 1,442.
Cases referred from other City departments = 493.
Successfully completed the transition from the City Attorney’s Office to Community Development.
Increased efforts with the Santa Maria Police Department to address unhoused individuals on privately owned parcels.
Assisted with the enforcement of illegal fireworks.
2 Two staff participated and graduated from the City’s GROW Initiative Program. Collaborated with the City’s PEG Production Team to provide the first informational series, “Did You Know”, which is viewable on YouTube. Thus far, two segments have been released.
Collaborated with Allan Hancock College and the Chamber of Commerce to provide municipal code education to the community.
Increased collaboration efforts with the Public Health Department regarding unpermitted food vendors.
II. CED Tasks and Responsibilities
Intake and investigate service request forms received from various outlets including the public, outside agencies, and city departments; Neighborhood Connect for graffiti; and City Manager’s Office and City Council. Open proactive cases to reduce blight city-wide.
The Code Enforcement Division aids most City departments:
- Utilities Department: address violations to include, but not limited to backflow violations, illegal dumping, stormwater issues, water abuse, and water theft. - Planning and Building Divisions: concerning permits failing to be finalized, stop work orders, unpermitted signs, as well as other Santa Maria Municipal Code (SMMC) zoning violations.
- Fire Department: concerning health and safety concerns and SMMC violations. - Police Department: concerning health and safety concerns and SMMC violations.
- Finance Department: regarding business licenses.
- Public Works Department: involving unpermitted work, primarily in the city rights-of-way.
- Recreation and Parks Department: Tree-related violations; graffiti projects Address substandard housing to ensure homes have heat and are free of infestations, mold, and plumbing issues.
Facilitate the City of Santa Maria Task Force monthly meetings consisting of numerous City Departments. The team collaborates to find solutions involving city- wide problematic trends.
Conduct “Walk -n-Talks”, which provides education for both residential and commercial areas. Occasionally CED will team up with other departments including the Fire Department, Police Department, and City Rangers. Address unpermitted sidewalks and street vending on private property and public property.
Inspect and permit mobile commercial car washing operations. Participate in various Community Outreach events such as Downtown Fridays, National Night Out, and other events as requested by outside agencies. 3 III. Objectives for 2024
1. Substandard Housing
Continue outreach efforts and enforcement to address substandard housing violations.
2. Unpermitted Construction
With housing shortages being felt throughout the state and the cost of housing increases, unpermitted and in many cases unsafe construction has increased in garages, to include unpermitted additional dwelling units (ADUs). The CED intends to continue outreach efforts to provide education and enforcement. There were 94 unpermitted construction cases within this past year.
3. Neighborhood Preservation Projects
Addressing blight through neighborhood projects and the “Walk -and-Talk” program.
4. Mobile Commercial Car Wash
The CED continues to work with the Mobile Commercial Car Wash operators in obtaining Mobile Commercial Car Wash permits and many permits have already been issued. CED continues to work with the Finance Department and SMPD to enforce municipal code violations.
5. Walk-and-Talk Program
Continue outreach efforts to residential and commercial areas.
6. Unpermitted Sidewalk and Food Vendors
Continue outreach and enforcement efforts, including coordination with other City Departments and outside agencies.
7. Community Outreach Efforts
Through community events, presentations, and the CED educational video series on YouTube, “Did You Know?”.
1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
January 16, 2024, 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
Members Absent: Councilmember Gloria Soto
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Alex Posada, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Interim Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer Dawn Jackson, Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge, Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni, Interim Director of Finance Xenia Bradford, Chief Information Officer Jeffrey Marecic, Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Angela Oslund, Chief of Police Marc Schneider, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, 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 4:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilmembers Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez, Mike Cordero, Carlos Escobedo, and Mayor Alice Patino.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilmember Gloria Soto
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Posada, City Attorney Watson, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Lansburgh (for roll call only).
2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Jeremy Mace and Isaac Berumen.
2 3. RECESS-CLOSED SESSION
3.a Conference with Labor Negotiators, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6 Mayor Patino recessed to a Closed Session at 4:37 p.m.
3.b Public Employment Recruitment - City Manager, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957(b)(1)
3.c Real Property Negotiators, Pursuant to California Government Code §54956.8
4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Israel Gonzales with Central City 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 5:40 p.m.
8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Watson reported that instructions were provided to the City staff for items 3.a and 3.b; and information was provided to the City Council for item 3.c.
9. PROCLAMATIONS
9.a Proclamation – “Respect for Life” – January 21, 2024, through January 27, 2024 The City Council presented a Proclamation recognizing January 21, 2024, through January 27, 2024, as “Respect for L ife Week” in the City of Santa Maria. Jon Lindgren accepted the Proclamation on behalf of Right to Life of the Central Coast.
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Pam Gates and Cliff Solomon.
9.b Proclamation – “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” – January 2024 The City Council presented a Proclamation recognizing January 2024, as “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the City of Santa Maria. Ann McCarty accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center.
9.c Presentation – Businesses of the Quarter – January to March 2024 The City Council presented certificates to the featured Businesses of the Quarter (January to March 2024) – Casa Bonita Furniture and Budget Blinds of Santa Maria. Accepting on behalf of the Casa Bonita Furniture was Benjamin Davalos; accepting on behalf of Budget Blinds was Shawn & Sunday Ballas.
3 10. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the publi c was Matt Chircop, Nicole Bryant, Daniel Vegezzi, Cody Graybehl, Luis Magallon, Natalia Heredia, Joe Hall, Darryl Scheck, Scott Bramsen, and Isaac Berumen.
11. PRESENTATIONS
11.a Presentation – Trauma Center Program Update
The City Council received a presentation from Marian Regional Medical Center regarding the Trauma Center Program.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 12.a.1 through 12.f.1 (except 12.d.1) were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2024 -01, 2024-02, 2024-03, 2024-04, 2024-05, 2024-06, 2024-07, and 2024-08. The recorded vote appears with each item below.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
12.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
12.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
12.a.2 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of December 19, 2023.
Motion carried unanimously
12.a.3 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting of January 4, 2024.
4 Motion carried unanimously
12.b FINANCE DEPARTMENT
12.b.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
12.b.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
12.c POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.c.1 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing an Application for the California Office of Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-01.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution authorizing the submiss ion of an application for the 2025 Grant Program Cycle of the California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
12.d PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
12.d.1 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding Bid No. 2023-17 to V. Lopez Jr & Sons G.E.C., Inc. for the 2023-2024 Citywide Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility Improvement Project Item 12.d.1 was pulled from the agenda and was not voted upon.
12.d.2 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding Bid No. 2023-16 to Main Line Engineering for the McClelland Waterline Replacement Project
5 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-02.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution awarding a bid to Main Line Engineering, in the amount of $1,209,295, for the construction of the McClelland Waterline Replacement Project, Bid No. 2023-16.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
12.d.3 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Just BOBA Five-Year Payment Plan for Growth Mitigation Impact Fees
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-03.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution approving the deferral of Traffic Growth Mitigation Impact Fees to be paid over a five-year period for the Just BOBA development, located at 1954 South Broadway.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
12.d.4 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing No Parking Zones on Bluebird Street Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-04.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution establishing No Parking Zones on the northerly and southerly way of Bluebird Street, beginning at the northeast intersection of School Street and Bluebird Street to the northerly boundary of the Driftwood Gardens Neighborhood and east of the centerline of School Stree t continuing east, then continuing south to the northerly boundary of the Driftwood Gardens Neighborhood.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
6 Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
12.d.5 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a No Stopping Zone on Concepcion Avenue Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-05.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resol ution establishing a No Stopping Zone on Concepcion Avenue, along the easterly curb face, beginning at the northeasterly intersection of Concepcion Avenue and Main Street continuing north for a length of 15 linear feet.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
12.d.6 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a No Stopping Zones on Morrison Avenue Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-06.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution establishing a No Stopping Zones on Morrison Avenue along the southerly curb face, beginning at the westerly curb return of the western driveway continuing west, and beginning at the easterly curb return of the western and eastern driveway continuing east.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
12.e RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
12.e.1 Adoption of a Resolution for the Annexation and Assessment of the Maxco Packaging Warehouse Project into the Southwest Landscape Maintenance District Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-07.
7 Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution for the annexation and assessment for the Maxco Packaging Warehouse projects that are within the respective Southwest Landscape Maintenance Districts.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
12.f UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
12.f.1 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Use of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Local Assistance Grant Funds Used for Reimbursement of Food Recovery-Related Equipment Purchases by Eligible Food Recovery Organizations within Santa Maria Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-08.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Adopted a Resolution authorizing the use of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Local Assistance Grant funds awarded to the City of Santa Maria to be used for the reimbursement of food recovery -related equipment purchases by eligible food recovery organizations within the City of Santa Maria.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
13. PUBLIC HEARING
13.a Adoption of a Resolution to Amend the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan; Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan; Adoption of a Resolution Approving Planned Development Permit PD 2022-0017 Principal Planner Frank Albro Jr. presented the staff report and presentation.
Councilmember Cordero asked about the possibility of increased n oise in the neighborhood because of the business. Principal Planner Albro Jr. expressed that this issue was addressed in the Planned Development Permit process, and they do not foresee that issue.
8 Mayor Patino invited public comment and opened the public h earing at 7:04 p.m. Speaking from the public was Eric Justenson and Glenn Morris. Mayor Patino closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-09
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Adopted a Resolution for General Plan consistency to amend the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan to add “Heavy Retail Business” as a permitted land use in the Planned Development/Light Industrial/Public Facilities - Airport (PD/LI/PF -A) zone di strict, and to modify the Foxenwood Lane roadway design; and
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
Action: Introduced as Ordinance No. 2024-01
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Introduced an Ordinance for zoning consistency to amend the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan to add “Heavy Retail Business” as a permitted land use in the Planned Development/Light Industrial/Public Facilities -Airport (PD/LI/PF -A) zone district, and to modify the Foxenwood Lane Roadway design; and
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-10
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Adopted a resolution approving a Planned Development Permit (PD2022 -0017) for a 101,450 -square- foot Mini -Warehouse Facility on a five acre site within a PD/M -1/PF-A (Planned Development/Light Manufacturing/Public Facilities) Zone District of the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
9 Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
14. REGULAR BUSINESS
14.a Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Sales and Disposition Agreement between the City of Santa Maria and Burt Fugate/Burt E. Fugate Trust for the Cook Street Mixed-Use Apartment Project The City Council considered adopting a Resolution approving a Sales and Disposition Agreement between the City of Santa Maria and Brett Fugate / Burt E. Fugate Trust, which includes the sale of surplus land located at the northeast corner of Cook and McClelland Streets.
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Laurie Tamaura.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-11
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Adopted a Resolution approving a Sales and Disposition Agreement (SDA) between the City of Santa Maria and Burt Fugate / Burt E. Fugate Trust, which includes t he sale of surplus land located at the northeast corner of Cook and McClelland Streets, an approximately 11,000 square -foot portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 125-320-009.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
14.b Receive a Status Update on the Mobile Home Model Lease Program The City Council received a status update on the mobile home model lease program from Interim Assistant City Manager Wu.
There was a brief discussion with questions from Councilmember Cordero and Councilmember Escobedo.
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Gary Hall, Jared Gonzalez, Lisa Toke, Darren McGee, and Mike Judge.
15. REPORT BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Interim City Manager Posada reported that the next City Council Meeting would be February 6th. Items on the agenda would include a Closed Session on Labor, Proclamations for Black History Month and 2 - 1-1 Day, P resentations for Code Compliance Annual Report and Hometown Heroes, a donation of gas
10 mask equipment, Purchase/Sales Agreement for Blosser Ranch Park, Pledge of Revenue Agreement with CalRecycle, and Annual Fire Department Report.
16. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234 REPORTS) Councilmember Cordero reported that he attended CommUnify, Martin Luther King Jr Celebration at the Santa Maria Public Library, Central Coast Water Authority Special Meeting.
Councilmember Escobedo reported that he attended a meeting regarding Airport Business Park Specific Plan.
Councilmember Aguilera -Hernandez reported that she attended the Community Services Board Meeting for Marian Hospital and a Women Lawyers Association Event.
Mayor Patino reported th at she attended a Badge Pinning Ceremony at the Santa Maria Police Department, The Longest Night Event, Cal Cities Policy Committee Orientation, two California Alliance of Local Electeds, North County Subregional Planning Committee, Martin Luther King Jr C elebration at the Santa Maria Public Library, and a Civil Grand Jury interview.
17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Sarah Lansburgh, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor
FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
BY: Interim Assistant City Manager / Director of Community Development Chuen Wu
SUBJECT: Conduct the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2024 -01 to Amend the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan
Description:
The City Council will conduct the second reading to adopt Ordinance No. 20 24-01, amending for zoning consistency the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan to add “Heavy Retail Business” as a permitted land use in the Planned Development/Light Industrial/Public Facilities -Airport (PD/LI/PF -A) zone district, and to modify the Foxenwood Lane Roadway design.
Environmental Notice: The Project was adequately covered in a previously adopted Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) certified for the approved 2021 Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan amendment pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15162.
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-01 to 1) Amend the text of the Santa Maria Business Park Specific Plan’s PD/LI/PF -A zone by the addition of a definition of “Heavy Retail Business”, and the addition of the “Heavy Retail Business” use to the zone’s list of permitted uses, as depicted on Attachment B of the Council Agenda Report dated January 16, 2024, incorporated herein by reference; and 2) Amend the Specific Plan’s Foxenwood Lane street section de sign (Specific Plan Exhibit 39a) as depicted on Attachment C of the Council Agenda Report dated January 16, 2024, incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND:
At its regular meeting held January 16, 2024, the City Council received a Staff Presentation, conducted a public hearing, and introduced Ordinance No. 2024-01 for the first reading to amend for zoning consistency the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan to add “Heavy Retail Business” as a permitted land use in the Planned Development/Light Industrial/Public Facilities -Airport (PD/LI/PF -A) zone district, and to modify the Foxenwood Lane Roadway design.
2 DISCUSSION:
This constitutes the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-01. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after City Council approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA MARIA AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN TO: 1) AMEND THE USES OF THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/PUBLIC FACILITIES - AIRPORT (PD/LI/PF-A) ZONE DISTRICT, AND 2) MODIFY THE FOXENWOOD LANE
ROADWAY DESIGN, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
ORCUTT EXPRESSWAY (HIGHWAY 135) AND UNION VALLEY PARKWAY (SPZ2022-0001)
WHEREAS, the applicant, G3, LLC , initiated a Specific Plan Amendment (SPZ2022-0001) to modify the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan’s (the “Specific Plan”) PD/LI/PF-A zone designation uses, and to modify the Foxenwood Lane street section, herein referred to as the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan was prepared in accordance with all applicable statutory requirements of the California Government Code (Sections 65450 through 65457); and
WHEREAS, Section 12-19.05. of the Santa Maria Municipal Code requires the City Council to grant all approvals of Specific P lans in the City and that each Specific P lan shall be adopted by a Resolution declaring General Pla n consistency, and by an Ordinance declaring zoning consistency; and
WHEREAS, a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) had been certified for the 2021 Specific Plan amendment, as a supplement to the Programmatic EIR (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2005051172) certified by the City in June 2007 for the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, Considering the adequacy of the previously adopted SEIR, staff has concluded that in accordance with the provisions of CEQA section 15162:
There are no substantial changes which have occurred in respect to the circumstances under which the project will be undertaken There is no new information regarding potential significant effects that have come to light in the review of the proposed project; and
The project does not involve any new significant environmen tal effects not otherwise addressed in the previously adopted SEIR and mitigation monitoring program.
and therefore, the project was adequately covered in the previously adopted Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 202007005) and Mitigation Monitoring Program pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15162, and no further environmental review is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Maria , at the regularly scheduled public hearing on December 6, 2023 , with a 3 -0-2-0 vote, made its recommendation in writing that the City Council:
1) amend the text of the Santa Maria Business Park Specific Plan’s PD/LI/PF-A zone by the addition of a definition of “Heavy Retail Business”, and the 2 addition of the “Heavy Retail Business” use to the zone’s list of permitted uses, as depicted on Attachment B of the Council Agenda Report dated January 16, 2024, incorporated herein by reference; and
2) amend the Specific Plan’s Foxenwood Lane street sec tion design (Specific Plan Exhibit 39a) as depicted on Attachment C of the Council Agenda Report dated January 16, 2024, incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held on this amendment to the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan by the City Council on January 16, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council made no substantial modification of the proposed amendment to the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan which had not been previously considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered all written and oral testimony; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered and relied on the Planning Commission’s recommendation in making its decision on the amendment to the Santa Maria Air port Business Park Specific Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The above findings are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds that:
a) The proposed project is consistent with applicable goals, objectives, policies, and programs of the General Plan.
The PD/LI/PF-A zone exists only within the Specific Plan and only on the approximately 8.4 acres at the northwest corner of Orcutt Expressway (Highway 135) and Union
Valley Parkway. The proposed project modifies the text of the Specific Plan’s PD/LI/PF-A zone by the addition of a definition of “Heavy Retail Business”, and the addition of the “Heavy Retail Business” use to the zone’s list of
permitted uses.
b) The proposed project modifies the Specific Plan’s
Foxenwood Lane street section to better accommodate
the expected multi -modal circulation demands generated by the development of adjacent properties under the
Specific Plan’s existing land use designations.
c) The modifications are to better serve and attract
community-serving businesses that complement the
surrounding airport and residential land uses and which will enhance the economic vitality of the Airport and City. 3 d) The proposed project would not adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare, or result in an illogical land use pattern because the “Heavy Retail Business” is a use that similar to the other uses permitted in the PD/LI/PF-A zone a designation which is only f ound on approximately 8.4 acres and only within the Specific Plan, the zone includes the Planned Development overlay necessitating
discretionary review of future applications for the
development of the site. The Specific Plan will continue to provide for a dequate screening, buffering, and transition between land uses, and the adopted Mitigation Monitoring Program provides mitigation to reduce potential impacts to adjacent residential neighborhoods to a less than
significant level.
e) The policies and developme nt standards of the Specific Plan, including the Foxenwood Lane street section
redesign, will provide for the integration of all future development into the infrastructure, circulation, and
service network of the City to ensure this project site and the surrounding area have adequate traffic circulation; therefore, any future project is afforded the appropriate services and facilities in that all infrastructure is adequately planned for and required as a condition of development, or is currently available to serve the project site.
f) The proposed project supports the general welfare in that the proposed additional use and Foxenwood Lane
redesign integrates into the Specific Plan ’s established mix of commercial, light industrial, open space, and public facility land uses and zone designations to meet the future demands of the community.
g) The proposed project is compatible with the purpose and intent of the adopted Specific Plan and will not adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare, resulting in an illogical land use pattern, or create internal inconsistencies within the Specific Plan; and
h) The proposed project will promote the growth of the City in an orderly manner and will promote and protect the public health, safety, comfort, and general welfar e consistent with the purpose of Title 12 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Maria , finding the amendment consistent with the adopted specific plan and corresponding zoning noted in the plan , approves an
amendment to the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan to add the definition of “Heavy Retail Business” and add 4 “Heavy Retail Business” use to the list of permitted uses in the PD/LI/PF-A zone, as depicted on Attachment B of the Council Agenda Report dated January 16, 2024, incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Santa Maria approves an amendment to the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan to replace the existing Foxenwood Lan e Street Section (Specific Plan Exhibit 39a) with the redesigned street section provided as depicted on Attachment C of the Council Agenda Report dated January 16, 2024, incorporated herein by
reference.
SECTION 5. If any part or provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter, including the application of that part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this ordinance are severable.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty days after its passage. Within fifteen days following its passage, the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation in accordance with State Law; or when deemed necessary due to the length or
complexity of the Ordinance, cause a summary of the
Ordinance to be prepared and published at least five days prior to the City Coun cil meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted. If a summary is published at least five days prior to the City Council meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted, then within fifteen days after adoption of the Ordinance the City Clerk shall publish a summary of the Ordinance with the names of those City
Council Members voting for and against the Ordinance and shall post a certified copy of the full text of such adopted Ordinance along with the names of those City Council
Members voting for and against the Ordinance.
SECTION 7. 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.
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5 INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held on the 16 th day of January 2024, and PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held this 6th day of February 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
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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Interim City Manager
FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
BY: Chief of Police Marc Schneider
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Donation of Gas Mask Equipment to the Santa Maria Police Department from the Santa Maria Police Council
Description:
The City Council will consider approving the receipt of a donation of gas mask equipment from the Santa Maria Police Council to enhance the safety operations of the Santa Maria Police Department.
Environmental Notice: The activity if 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 Reso lution approving the donation of gas mask 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 gift, bequest, or devi ce 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 e xpress appreciation for donations; and 5) assure donations are properly inventoried and accounted for.
2 DISCUSSION:
The gas mask equipment donation is an essential piece of equipment for the first responder. The mask protects the first responder’s respiratory system while allowing wearers to maintain visibility when faced with chemical agents that would otherwise incapacitate them. These masks will allow SMPD to ensure that all first responders are equipped and able to perform in environments involving the use or potential use of chemical agents. Ultimately, this equipment will increase the SMPD’s ability to protect the community.
Fiscal Considerations
There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund associated with this donation. The total cost of the gas mask equipment is estimated at $49,072 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 GAS MASK EQUIPMENT TO THE SANTA MARIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE SANTA MARIA POLICE
COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Santa Maria Police Council has donated gas mask equipment with an estimated value of $49,072; 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
WHEREAS, 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 RESO LVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. That the City Council accept the donation of gas mask equipment from the Santa Maria Police Council in the estimated amount of $49,072, and direct the City Manager, or designee, to prepare a letter of appreciation to the Santa Maria Police Council; and
2. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor 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.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 6th day of February 2024.
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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Interim City Manager
FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
BY: Interim Recreation and Parks Director Angela Oslund
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Five -Year Lease Extension Ammendment to the Land Lease between the Santa Maria Public Airport District and the City of Santa Maria
Description:
The City Council will consider approving a Five-Year Lease Extension of the Land Lease dated July 14, 1994, between the Santa Maria Public Airport District and the City of Santa Maria. The lease covers the property located on the southeast corner of Blosser Road and Foster Road at Santa Maria Public Airport, housing Pioneer Park. This extension is necessary to provide stability for the continued operation of Pioneer Park, allowing for its uninterrupted use over the next five years.
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Adopt a Resolution approving the Five-Year Lease Extension of the existing land lea se, effective February 1, 2024, and expiring on January 31, 2029, unless sooner terminated.
No options to extend beyond the specified term are granted, and any additional extension of this Lease shall be by mutual agreement of the parties only.
BACKGROUND:
The original Land Lease, executed on July 14, 1994, allowed the City of Santa Maria to utilize the designated property for Pioneer Park. Given the impending expiration of the current lease on January 31, 202 4, a Five -Year Lease Extension is being soug ht to provide a stable and extended timeframe for the City's use of the property.
DISCUSSION:
The Five -Year Lease Extension is crucial for providing a long -term solution that guarantees the uninterrupted operation and maintenance of Pioneer Park. This extended term allows both parties the necessary time to plan for the future use of the property and aligns with the City's commitment to ensuring the stability of community services.
2 Alternative(s)
Without the Five -Year Lease Extension, there could be uncertainty about the future of Pioneer Park beyond the current lease term. Approving the extension ensures the continued availability of the park for community use without disruption.
Fiscal Considerations
The fiscal considerations for the Five -Year Lease Extension entail an annual rent payment of $8,561.00 . Commencing February 1, 2025, adjustments, if any, will be calculated based on increasesin the Consumer Price Index.
Impact to the Community
The Five-Year Lease Extension ensures the continued availability of Pioneer Park, a vital community asset, for the foreseeable future. This aligns with the City Council's commitment to maintaining and enhancing community resources.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Addendum #10
ATTACHMENT A
ADDENDUM #10
the City of Santa Maria
and
Santa Maria Public Airport District.
This Addendum is made to the Agreement between the City of Santa Maria and Santa Maria Public Airport District executed on February 6, 2020, for the Land Lease dated July 14, 1994, covering land on the southeast corner of Blosser Road and Foster Road at Santa Maria Public Airport.
The undersigned, SANTA MARIA PUBLIC AIRPORT DISTRICT, ("District") and CITY OF SANTA MARIA ("Tenant") do hereby agree to amend the above -referenced Lease, effective February 1, 2024, as follows:
1. Extension of Term. District grants Tenant a Five (5) Year extension of the Lease, commencing February 1, 2024, and expiring on January 31, 2029, unless sooner terminated. No options to extend are granted; any additional extension of this Lease shall be by mutual agreement of the parties only.
2. Paragraph 3. Rent. Subparagraph (a) is deleted in in entirety and the following substituted in its place:
(a) Tenant agrees to and sha ll pay to District as rent for the lease premises $8561.00 per year. One -quarter thereof is payable in advance on the first day of each November, February, May, and August during the term of the lease at the rate of $2,140.25 per quarter. Payment for the quarter beginning February 1, 2024, is due on execution of this lease amendment.
Beginning February 1, 2025, Rent shall be adjusted on February 1st of every year (the "Adjustment Date"). Adjustments, if any, shall be based upon increases, if any, in the consumer Price Index, All Items, 1982 -84 = 100, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Los Angeles/Riverside/Orange County Area for All Urban Consumers ("Index"). The Index in publication three (3) months immediately before the commencement of the term of this lease shall be the "Base Index." The Index in publication three (3) months immediately before the then Adjustment Date shall be the "Comparison Index." As of each Adjustment Date, the quarterly Rent payable during the ensuing year shall be increased by a percentage equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Comparison Index over the Base Index. If the Comparison Index for any Adjustment Date is equal to or less than the Comparison Index for the precedi ng Adjustment Date (or the Base Index, in the case of First Adjustment Date), the Rent for the ensuing year shall remain unchanged. When the Rent payable as of each Adjustment Date is determined, District shall promptly give Tenant written notice of such a djusted Rent and the manner in which it was computed. The adjusted Rent shall not exceed five percent (5%) CPI increase per year.”
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All the terms, covenants, conditions, provisions and agreements of said Lease, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered this Addendum on the date last signed below:
SANTA MARIA PUBLIC AIRPORT
DISTRICT
By: _________________________________
Ignacio Moreno, President
By: _________________________________
David Baskett, Secretary
Approved as to content for District.
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General Manager
Approved as to form for District.
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District Counsel
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, a political
subdivision of the State of California
Angela Oslund
Director of Recreation and Parks (Interim)
ATTEST:
Sarah Lansburgh
Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Risk Manager
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City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE EXTENSION FOR PIONEER PARK AT SANTA MARIA
PUBLIC AIRPORT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria and the Santa Maria Public Airport District entered into a Land Lease on July 14, 1994, covering the property on the southeast corner of Blosser Road and Foster Road at Santa Maria Public Airport, which houses Pioneer Park; and
WHEREAS, the existing lease is set to expire on January 31, 2024, and in order to provide stability for the continued operation of Pioneer Park, the City Council deems it necessary to approve a Five-Year Lease Extension effective February 1, 2024;
WHEREAS, to ensure the continuous use and operation of Pioneer Par k during the formulation of the new lease agreement, an interim extension of the existing lease is necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. The City Council hereby approves a Five-Year Lease Extension of the Land Lease dated July 14, 1994, between the Santa Maria Public Airport District and the City of Santa Maria, effective February 1, 2024, and expiring on January 31, 2029, unless sooner terminated. The City Manager, or the ir designee, is hereby authorized to undertake all necessary actions for the implementation and execution of this lease extension.
2. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor 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.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 6th day of February 2024.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Interim Department Director
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Interim City Manager