1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
March 19, 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, Councilmember Gloria Soto
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Alex Posada, Interim Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu, 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, Principal Planner Frank Albro, Planning Division Manager Dana Eady, Assistant City Clerk Alexandra Valadez, Deputy City Clerk Ashley Arciniega
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1. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2449
Moved by: Mayor Patino
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
The City Council approved a request from Councilmember Cordero to participate in the meeting remotely via "emergency circumstances" due to a physical or family medical emergency that prevents him from attending in-person under Assembly Bill No. 2449.
For (3): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, and Councilmember Soto Abstain (1): Councilmember Cordero
Absent (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Motion carried by a recorded vote (3 to 0)
CLOSED SESSION
2. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilmembers Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez, Mike Cordero, Carlos Escobedo, Gloria Soto, and Mayor Alice Patino
Councilmember Escobedo arrived at 4:34 p.m.
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 were Jeremy Mace, Leo Decasaus, and Matt Chircop.
2 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
4.c Conference with Legal Counsel, Pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) Mayor Patino recessed to a Closed Session at 4:41 p.m.
5. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
6. INVOCATION
Interim Assistant City Manager Wu gave the Invocation.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Escobedo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
8. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino convened the meeting and called the meeting to order at 5:54 p.m.
9. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Watson reported that instructions were provided to the City's Labor Negotiator for item
4.a. For items 4.b and 4.c, information was provided to the City Council.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Gary Hall and Ernest Armenta.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 11.a.1 throu gh 11.g.1 (except 11.b.2) were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2024-33, 2024-34, and 2024-35. The recorded vote appears with each item below.
Staff requested to pull item 11.b.2
Mayor Patino commented on item 11.g.1, stati ng this project has been in the planning stage for years and the funds are made up of grants and other entities. Mayor Patino invited public comment on this item. Speaking from the public was Ernest Armenta.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Soto
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.
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 ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
11.a.1 Adoption of a Resolution approving an Agreement for Professional Services with Langan CA, Inc.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-33.
Adopted a Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of Santa Maria, County of Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Public Airport District, and Langan CA, Inc. for Langan CA, Inc., to provide services to respond to Cleanup and Abatement Order No. R3 -2023-0070 as directed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Motion carried unanimously
3 11.b CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
11.b.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 indicat es otherwise.
Motion carried unanimously
11.b.2 Adoption of a Resolution approving the Wage and Benefit Package for the Non-Represented Management and Confidential Employees, Public Safety Managers; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the CalPERS Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule Item 11.b.2 was pulled for a future date and not voted upon.
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing and approving the wage and benefits package for the Non - Represented Management and Confidential Employees; and
2. Adopt a Resolut ion authorizing and approving the wage and benefits package for the Public Safety Managers; and
Motion carried unanimously
3. Adopt a Resolution approving the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for all full -time and part-time employees in accordance with CalPERS guidelines.
Motion carried unanimously
11.b.3 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 5, 2024.
Motion carried unanimously
11.c COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
11.c.1 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-02 Amending the Official Zoning Map for the Holiday Inn Express
Action: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2024-02.
Conducted the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2024 -02 amending the Official Zoning Map for 2.13 acres located at the 2000 block of Roemer Court from PD/CM (Planned Development / Commercial Manufacturing) to PD/C -2 (Planned Development / General Commercial) zoning district.
Motion carried unanimously
11.c.2 2023 General Plan Annual Report
Directed the City Clerk's Office to file the 2023 General Plan Annual Report with the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the State Housing and Community Development Department.
Motion carried unanimously
11.d FINANCE DEPARTMENT
11.d.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.
4 Motion carried unanimously
11.d.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.e FIRE DEPARTMENT
11.e.1 Receive and File the 2023 Fire Department Facilities Report
Motion carried unanimously
11.f PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
11.f.1 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Professional Services Agreement for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-34.
Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $151,000 for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Services to MOVE Santa Barbara County.
Motion carried unanimously
11.g RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
11.g.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Purchase and Sales Agreement for Real Property intended for the Santa Maria Sports Park
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-35.
Adopted a Resolution approving the purchase and sale agreement for Lot 6 of Tract 6022, APN 117-240-055.
Motion carried unanimously
12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.a Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Through 2028/2029 Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni presented the staff report and presentation.
Mayor Patino opened the public hearing at 6:14 p.m. Speaking from the public was Ernest Armenta.
Mayor Patino closed the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-36.
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution approving the Measure A Five -Year Local Program of Projects for fiscal years 2024/2025 through 2028/2029; and certifying that the City of Santa Maria will provide sufficient funding in the 2024/2025 budget to meet the Measure A Maintenance of Effort requirement.
For (5): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
5 12.b Zoning Text Amendments for Time Extensions and Permit Revocations, Title 12 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code
Planning Division Manager Dana Eady presented the staff report.
Mayor Patino opened the public hearing at 6:23 p.m. Speaking from the public was Ernest Armenta.
Mayor Patino closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
Action: Introduced as Ordinance 2024-03.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Soto
Introduce an Ordinance for the first reading and continue to a f uture meeting for the second reading and adoption, amendments to Chapter 12 -35, Article 5, Section 12 -35.501, “Reconsideration of Discretionary Permits,” and addition of a new Section 12 -35.504, “Permit Revocation,” to Title 12 – Zoning of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code.
For (3): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Soto Noes (2): Mayor Patino, and Councilmember Escobedo
Motion carried by a recorded vote (3 to 2)
12.c Zoning Text Amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units, Title 12 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code
Planning Division Manager Dana Eady presented the staff report.
Mayor Patino opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. Speaking from the public was Ernest Armenta.
Mayor Patino closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
Action: Introduced as Ordinance No. 2024-04.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Introduced an Ordinance for the first reading and continued to a future meeting for the second reading and adoption, amendments to Chapter 12 -56, Accessory Dwelling Units of Title 12 – Zoning, of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code.
For (4): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Noes (1): Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 1)
13. REGULAR BUSINESS
13.a Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2026 Citywide Priorities Workshop and Minutes
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-37.
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution confirming City Council priorities for Fiscal Years 2024 -2026 and approving Minutes from the February 19, 2024, Goal-Setting Workshop.
For (5): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
6 13.b Adoption of Resolutions to Approve Seven Positions, Personnel and Operational Changes Following the staff report by Interim City Manager Alex Posada, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer Dawn Jackson, and Interim Director of Finance Xenia Bradford, the City Council continued item 13.b until after item 13.c.
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Matt Chircop.
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
The City Council moved item 13.c to be considered during the budget process.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto Noes (1): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 1)
13.c Enterprise Resource Planning System Project Implementation Interim Director of Finance Xenia Bradford gave the staff report and presentation.
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Matt Chircop.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-38.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Soto
1. Adopted a Resolution approving the Master Services Agreement with Cognizant Worldwide Limited - Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corporation for implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning System; and
For (5): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-39.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Soto
2. Adopted a Resolution approving the Master Subscription Agreement with SpryPoint Services, Inc.; and
For (5): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-40.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Soto
3. Adopted a Resolution approving the Master Services Agreement with Can/Am Technologies, Inc.; and
For (5): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-41.
7 Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Soto
4. Adopted a Resolution to ratify the Master Subscription Agreement with Workday signed by Interim City Manager Alex Posada on January 30, 2024; and
For (5): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-42
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Soto
5. Adopt a Resolution approving a budget amendment in the amount of $3,481,081 and establishing 10 Full-Time Equivalent positions for a limited two-year term for the project implementation.
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 INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Interim City Manager Posada reported that the next City Council Meeting would be April 2nd. Items on the agenda would include a Closed Session on Labor and City Manager Recruitment, 2024 Transportation Maintenance Agreement with CalTrans, and Leisure Needs Assessment. On April 16, items on the agenda would include Businesses of the Quarter, National Day of Prayer Proclamation, a report on Boards and Committees, and an Urban Forest Management Plan.
15. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234 REPORTS) Councilmember Cordero reported that he had no reportable items.
Councilmember Escobedo reported that he attended the Hope Village Ribbon Cutting.
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez reported that she threw out the first pitch at South Side Little League Opening Ceremonies.
Councilmember Soto reported that she had no reportable items.
Mayor Patino reported that she attended a meeting with Peter Kellogg, LAFCO meeting, Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley Board Meeting, Liveable California Teleconference, and Hope Village Ribbon Cutting.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Cordero added that he would like the meeting adjourned in memory of former Santa Maria Police Lieutenant Frank Salazar who served 31 years in the Detective Bureau. There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor
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