1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
March 5, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
110 East Cook Street
Santa Maria
Roll Call: Mayor Alice Patino, Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Carlos Escobedo, Councilmember Gloria Soto (remotely)
Members Absent: Councilmember Mike Cordero
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Alex Posada, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge, Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer Dawn Jackson, Chief Information Officer Jeffrey Marecic, Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Angela Oslund, Chief of Police Marc Schneider, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, Interim Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu, Assistant City Clerk Alexandra Valadez, Business Program Leader Kathleen Wilson
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1. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2449
Moved by: Mayor Patino
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
The City Council considered a request from Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Soto to participate in the meeting remotely via "emergency circumstances" due to a physical or family medical emergency that prevents her from attending in-person under Assembly Bill No. 2449.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Cordero
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
Councilmember Cordero withdrew his request to attend the meeting remotely.
Motion carried unanimously
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilmembers Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez, Carlos Escobedo, Gloria Soto (remotely), and Mayor Alice Patino
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilmember Mike Cordero
2 STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Posada, City Attorney Watson, and Assistant City Clerk Valadez (for roll call only).
3. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Jim Rainville, Francisco Santos, and Matt Chircop.
4. RECESS - CLOSED SESSION
4.a Conference with Labor Negotiators, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6
4.b Public Employee Recruitment - City Manager, Pursuant to California Government Code §54956.8 Mayor Patino recessed to a Closed Session at 5:17 p.m.
OPEN SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Daniel Cassels of Life Way Church gave the Invocation.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Escobedo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino convened the meeting and called the meeting to order at 5:52 p.m.
8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Watson reported that instructions were provided to the City's Labor Negotiator in regard to item 4.a. For item 4.b, City Attorney Watson stated that the item would be continued to the end of the open session meeting.
9. PROCLAMATIONS
9.a Proclamation - "Arbor Week" March 7 through March 14, 2024 The City Council recognized March 7 through March 14, 2024, as “Arbor Week” in the City of Santa Maria and invited all residents and businesses to celebrate and take part in the festivities by planting trees and acknowledging the important role trees have in the City.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Gabi Delgado/Brandie Pena, Adilene Espinoza, Hector Damian, Mariana Lopez, Gary Hall, and Ernest Armenta.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 11.a.1 through 11.e.1 (except 11.d.1) were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2024 -23, 2024-24, 2024-25, 2024-26, 2024-27, 2024-28, and 2024-29.
The recorded vote appears with each item below.
Staff pulled item 11.d.1 for consideration at a later date.
Item 11.e.1 was pulled for public comment at the request of Mayor Patino. Speaking from the public on item 11.e.1 was Ernest Armenta. The item was not pulled for a separate vote.
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Cordero
3 Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
11.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
11.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
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 by a recorded vote
11.a.2 Approval of Minutes
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 20, 2024, and amended meeting minutes for the regular City Council meeting of February 6, 2024.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.b FINANCE DEPARTMENT
11.b.1 Payment of Warrants
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Order ratified subject to having been certified as being in conformity with the budget and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.b.2 Payment of Payroll
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Order ratified subject to having been certified by the proper Department Directors, as shown on records on file in the Department of Finance, and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.c PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
11.c.1 Establishment of a Large Vehicle Parking Restriction on Grant Street Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-23
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution establishing a large vehicle parking restriction on Grant Street, along the northerly right of way, beginning at the northeast intersection of Lincoln Street and Grant Street and extending 90 feet east to the southerly driveway of the 1870 Broadway Commercial Shopping Center.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
4 11.c.2 Santa Maria Regional Transit Title VI Program Update for Federal Fiscal Year 2024-2027 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-24
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution approv ing the Santa Maria Regional Transit Title VI Program for Federal Fiscal Years 2024 -2027, as proposed in Exhibit A, and authorized the Public Works Director, or designee, to make administrative changes to the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 -2027 Title VI Program based on any final Federal Transit Administration feedback, after submission.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.c.3 Establishment of a No Stopping Zone on Southside Parkway Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-25
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution to establish a No Stopping Zone on Southside Parkway, along the southerly curb face, beginning at the westerly curb return of the Fletcher Park Driveway continuing west for a length of five linear feet, and beginning at the easterly curb return of the Fletcher Park Driveway continuing east for a length of five linear feet.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.c.4 Award of Bid for the Minami Center Re-Roofing Project, Bid No. 2023-21 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-26
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution awarding a bid to Best Contracting Services, Inc., in the amount of $398,872, for the construction of the Minami Center Re-Roofing Project, Bid No. 2023-21.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.c.5 Award of Bid for the Fire Administration Re-Roofing Project, Bid No. 2023-20 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-27
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution awarding a bid to GN Roofing, in the amount of $218,000, for the construction of the Fire Administration Re-Roofing Project, Bid No. 2023-20.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.c.6 Award of Bid for the Battles Road Green Corridor and Beautification Project, Bid No. 2024-01 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-28
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution awarding a bid to the J.F. Will Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,264,728, for the construction of the Battles Road Green Corridor and Beautification Project, Bid No. 2024-01.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
5 11.d RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
11.e UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
11.e.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Pledge of Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for Postclosure Maintenance for the Santa Maria Regional Landfill, Facility No. 42-AA-0016
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-29
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution approving a Pledge of Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for pos tclosure maintenance for the Santa Maria Regional Landfill, Facility No. 42-AA-0016.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
11.d RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
11.d.1 Purchase and Sales Agreement for Real Property intended for the Santa Maria Sports Park Staff pulled item 11.d.1 for consideration at a later date.
12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.a Holiday Inn Express General Plan Map Amendment, Zone Change, and Planned Development Permit at the 2000 Block of Roemer Court
Director of Community Development Chuen Wu presented the staff report and presentation.
Mayor Patino invited public comment. No public comment was received.
Mayor Patino opened the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. and, having no requests to speak, immediately closed the hearing.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-30
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
1. Adopted a Resolution to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the General Plan Land Use Poli cy Map Amendment, Zone Change, and Planned Development Permit for Holiday Inn Express, located at the 2000 block of Roemer Court; and For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Cordero
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-31
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
2. Adopted a Resolution amending the General Plan Land Use Policy Map (GPZ2022 -0001) on 2.13 acres located at the 2000 block of Roemer Court FROM HCM (Heavy Commercial Manufacturing) TO CC (Community Commercial) for Holiday Inn Express; and
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Cordero
6 Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
Action: Introduced as Ordinance No. 2024-02
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
3. Introduced for first reading, and continue to a future meeting, an Ordinance amending the official Zoning Map for Lotus Management, Inc. (GPZ2022 -0001) on 2.13 acres located at the 2000 block of Roemer Court FROM PD/C M (Planned Development/Commercial Manufacturing) to PD/C -2 (Planned Development/General Commercial) zone district for Holiday Inn Express; and For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Cordero
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-32
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
4. Adopted a Resolution approving Planned Development Permit PD2022 -0001 for Holiday Inn Express, located at the 2000 block of Roemer Court.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Cordero
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
12.b Zoning Text Amendments for Time Extensions and Permit Revocations, Title 12 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Staff requested the remaining items on the agenda be continued to the next City Council meeting of March 19, 2024.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Cordero
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
12.c Zoning Text Amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units, Title 12 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code
13. REPORT BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Report by Interim City Manager continued to the next City Council meeting of March 19, 2024.
14. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234 REPORTS) Oral Reports of Councilmembers and Officers continued to the next City Council meeting of March 19, 2024.
15. ADJOURNMENT
7 There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m. without recessing to another closed session.
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Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor