CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA June 4, 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, 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, Toni Lane, Kathleen Wilson, Deputy City Clerk Ashley Arciniega
CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilmembers Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez (remotely), Mike Cordero, Carlos Escobedo, and Mayor Alice Patino
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilmember Soto.
Assistant City Clerk Valadez announced Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez's request to participate remotely via the "Just Cause" provisions under AB -2449. With this being Councilmember Aguilera- Hernandez's second use of this provision, it would be her last allowable use.
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez clarified that her first use of this provision at the April 16th City Council meeting was for Closed Session only.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Posada, City Attorney Watson, and Assistant City Clerk Valadez (for roll call only).
Moved by: Mayor Patino
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Mayor Pro Tem Soto requested remote participation in today's Closed Session via the "Emergency Circumstances" provision under AB -2449 due to a physical or family medical emergency that prevented her from attending in person.
Mayor Pro Tem Soto did not participate during this vote. Councilmember Escobedo was not present for this vote.
1 For (3): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, and Councilmember Cordero Absent (2): Councilmember Escobedo, and Councilmember Soto Motion carried by a recorded vote (3 to 0)
2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Ilene Pickle, John Mata, and Matt Chircop.
3. RECESS -CLOSED SESSION
3.a Conference with Labor Negotiators, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6
3.b Public Employee Recruitment - City Manager, Pursuant to California Government Code §54956.8 Mayor Patino recessed to a Closed Session at 4:44 p.m.
4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
5. INVOCATION
City Attorney Thomas Watson 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 5:41 p.m.
8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION
1 City Attorney Watson reported that instructions were provided to the Negotiators on both Closed, Session items.
9. PROCLAMATIONS
9.a Proclamation — "Women Veterans Day" — June 12, 2024 The City Council presented a Proclamation recognizing June 12, 2024, as "Women Veterans Day" to honor and recognize the bravery of all women veterans, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives to protect our state and country. The Proclamation was accepted by members of "She Raised Her Hand" and Santa Barbara County Veterans Collaborative.
9.b Proclamation — "Pride Month" — June 2024
The City Council presented a Proclamation recognizing the month of June 2024, as "Pride Month" in the City of Santa Maria and encouraging all residents and businesses to respect the entire community and build a culture that strives for equity and equality for all people. The Proclamation was accepted by Anais Diaz and members of House of Pride and Equality (HOPE).
10. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Gary Hall.
11. PRESENTATIONS
11.a Presentation — Central Coast Community Energy Annual Member Agency Update Mayor Patino moved item 11.a prior to item 10.
The City Council received a presentation from Central Coast Community Energy to provide its annual member agency update. The presentation was given by Central Coast Community Energy Chief Communications Office Catherine Stedman.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Consent Calendar Items 12.a.1 through 12.f.2 were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2024-68, 2024-69, 2024-70, 2024-71, 2024-72, 2024-73, 2024-74, 2024-75, 2024-76, 2024-76, 2027-77, 2024-78, and 2024-79. The recorded vote appears with each item below.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Adopted 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.b COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
12.b.1 Final Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Program's Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-73.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
1. Adopted a Resolution approving the Public Services activities and allocations under the Community Development Block Grant Program incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
Motion carried by a recorded vote
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-74.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
2. Adopted a Resolution approving the Capital Development activities and allocations under the Community Development Block Grant Program incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
Motion carried by a recorded vote
Action: Adopted as a Resolution No. 2024-75.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
3. Adopted a Resolution approving the General Administration activities and allocations under the Community Development Block Grant Program incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
I 12.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
12.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
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.
3 Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.a.2 Approval of Minutes
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 21, 2024.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.a.3 Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Amendment of Employment Agreement for Interim City Manager Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-68.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Adopted a Resolution approving an amendment to the Employment Agreement for Interim City Manager Services.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.a.4 Adoption of Resolutions Calling the General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-69.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
1. Adopted a Resolution calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election for the election of certain municipal officers to be held on November 5, 2024, as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California; and
Motion carried by a recorded vote
Action: Adopted as a Resolution No. 2024-70.
2. Adopted a Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara to consolidate and render specified services to the City related to the conduct of the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024; and
Motion carried unanimously
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-71
3. Adopted a Resolution adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to Candidate's Statements submitted to the voters.
Motion carried unanimously
12.a.5 Request to Cancel the July 2, 2024, City Council Meeting Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-72.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
4 Adopted a Resolution canceling the regular City Council meeting on July 2, 2024.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.c FINANCE DEPARTMENT
12.c.1 Payment of Warrants
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
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
12.c.2 Payment of Payroll
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
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
12.d POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.d.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Military Equipment Use Annual Report for 2023-2024 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-76.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Adopted a Resolution approving the Annual Military Equipment Use Report 2023-2024, including the acquisition of additional equipment and renewing Ordinance No. 2022-03; which adopted a Military Equipment Use Policy in compliance with Assembly Bill 481.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.e PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
12.e.1 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding Bid No 2024-03 for the Construction of the Cell 1, Phase II Liner Extension Project
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-77.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Adopted a Resolution awarding a bid to Raminha Construction, Inc., in the amount of $14,975,600, for the construction of the Cell 1 Phase II Liner Extension Project, Bid No. 2024-03.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.f UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
12.f.1 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Time Schedule Compliance Plan to the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board for the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-78.
5 Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Adopted a Resolution authorizing and directing the submission of a time schedule compliance plan to the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board to comply with the Notice of Applicability for enrollment in General Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. R3-2020-0020.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.f.2 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing an Application to Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission For An Out -Of -Agency Domestic Water Service Agreement with Santa Maria Bonita School District
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-79.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Adopted a Resolution authorizing and approving an application to the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for an out -of -agency water service agreement with Santa Maria Bonita School District for their Bonita Elementary School site.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
13. PUBLIC HEARING
13.a Landscape Maintenance Districts — 2024 Assessments The City Council received a staff report regarding confirming the diagrams and assessment rates for the Northeast, Northwest, South Miller/South College Drive, and Southwest Landscape Maintenance Districts and their 19 associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Staff report made by Interim Recreation & Parks Director Angela Oslund.
Mayor Patino opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m., having no public comment, Mayor Patino immediately closed the public hearing.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-80.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
1. Adopted a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment rates for the Northeast Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. DS -10 and its associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
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. 2024-81.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
2. Adopted a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment rates for the Northwest Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. DS -9 and its associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Councilmember Escobedo
Absent (1): Councilmember Soto
6 Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-82.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
3. Adopted a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment rates for the South Miller/South College Drive Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. DS -6 and its associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
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. 2024-83.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
4. Adopted a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment rates for the Southwest Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. DS -11 and its associated Special Benefit Zones for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
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.b Adoption of a Resolution approving the User Fee Schedule 2024 The City Council received a staff report regarding approving the addition and update of the Citywide User Fees identified in the Annual User Fee Update and User Fee Schedule 2024.
Mayor Patino opened public hearing at 6:32 p.m.
Speaking from the public was Laurie Tamura.
Mayor Patino closed the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-84.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Adopted a Resolution approving the addition and update of Citywide User Fees identified in the Annual User Fee Update and User Fee Schedule 2024. The User Fees will be brought back for another public hearing and final approval on June 18th, 2024.
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. REGULAR BUSINESS
14.a Urban Forest Management Plan
7 The City Council received and filed the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department's Urban Forest Management Plan. The City Council requested that staff solidify the Plan and bring back to City Council in the Fall 2024.
14.b Santa Maria Citywide Parks Assessment 2024
The City Council received and filed the 2024 Santa Maria Citywide Parks Assessment.
15. REPORT BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Interim City Manager Posada reported that the next City Council Meeting would be June 18th. Items on the agenda would include a Closed session item for DA Vernon Group, a Proclamation for Juneteenth, 2024 Investment Policy, Auditing Services Contract Approval, Adoption of Public Transit Safety Plan, Grant of Easement to PG&E for bus charging infrastructure, Governmental Activities User Fee Schedule Update (Second Reading), and Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2024-2026. The agenda for the City Council Meeting on July 16th would include Closed Session items for Labor Negotiations Next Steps and City Manager Recruitment. A presentation for Businesses of the Quarter along with a Proclamation for Recreation & Parks Month, Encampment Response and Homeless Services Update, Local Master Plan for Aging, Age -Friendly Communities and Livability Index, Appropriation Limit Adoption, Award of Contract for North Dejoy Pocket Park, Award of Professional Services Agreement for Active Transportation Program - PA and ED, Limited Time Parking on Airpark Drive, Appointments on Annual Boards/Committees, and Downtown Development Agreement for Vernon Group. A reminder was also made from the Interim City Manager regarding the agenda for August 6th. Due to the National Night Out event, the agenda will be light to accommodate attendance for the event.
16. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234 REPORTS) Councilmember Cordero reported that he attended Memorial Day ceremonies at the Santa Maria Cemetery and the Elks Lodge, the Elks Parade, and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
Councilmember Escobedo reported that he attended Ride with Rangers, Santa Maria Rodeo VIP Meet N' Greet, Por Vida Graduation and Awards Ceremony, Elks Parade, and the Special City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez reported that she attended Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, Elks Rodeo, and the Special City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Soto was absent.
Mayor Patino reported that she attended Ben Neighs, Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation Board Meeting, Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Awards Ceremony, Santa Maria High School Senior Awards Night, Liberty Elementary Career Fair, Public Works Week BBQ, Rick Blaemire Radio KUHL, Crusin Nationals Dinner & Broadway Cruise, Mayors Youth Task Force, Cruisin Nationals Car Judging Panel, Crusin Nationals Awards Ceremony, Memorial Day Veteran Program, Santa Maria Rodeo VIP Meet N' Greet, Santa Maria Rodeo Parade, California Alliance of Local Electeds, Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, and the Special City Council Meeting.
17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
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