CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA July 16, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
110 East Cook Street
Santa Maria
1 Roll Call: Mayor Alice Patino, Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Mike Cordero, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Soto
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
1 Councilmember Carlos Escobedo
Interim City Manager Alex Posada, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu, 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, Interim Director of Community Development Dana Eady, Chief of Police Marc Schneider, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, Assistant City Clerk Alexandra Valadez, Deputy City Clerk Ashley Arciniega, Chief Deputy City Clerk Donna Schwartz
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilmembers Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez (Arrived at 4:34 p.m.), Mike Cordero, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Soto, and Mayor Alice Patino.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilmember Carlos Escobedo.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Alex Posada and City Attorney Thomas Watson were present, along with Chief Deputy City Clerk Donna G. Schwartz, Assistant City Clerk Alexandra Valadez, and Deputy City Clerk Ashley Arciniega.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Matt Chircop.
3. RECESS -CLOSED SESSION
i3.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 4:33 p.m.
4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
5. INVOCATION
1 Neil Platon with First United Methodist Church gave the Invocation.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Cordero led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino convened the meeting and called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
Mayor Patino announced that item 14.b will be pulled from the agenda per staff's request.
8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Watson reported that instructions were provided to staff on items 3.a and 3.b
9. PROCLAMATIONS
9.a Proclamation — "National Night Out" — August 6, 2024 The City Council presented a Proclamation to recognize August 6, 2024, as "National Night Out". The Proclamation was accepted by Sgt. Felix Diaz of the Santa Maria Police Department.
9.b Proclamation — "Recreation and Parks Month" —July 2024 The City Council presented a Proclamation recognizing July 2024 as "Recreation and Parks Month" in the City of Santa Maria. The Proclamation was accepted by the Recreation & Parks Commissioner Rebecca Carey.
9.c Businesses of the Quarter — July to September 2024
The City Council presented certificates to the featured Businesses of the Quarter (July to September 2024) — JB's Jewelers and Tony Cravello Insurance. The Proclamation was accepted by Jose and Brian Barrientos of JB's Jewelers and Anne Cravello of Tony Cravello Insurance.
10. PRESENTATIONS
10.a Master Plan for Aging and Livability Index
The City Council received a presentation on Santa Barbara County's Master Plan for Aging and Livability Index. Presentation was made by Margaret Weiss, Project Coordinator for Santa Barbara County Master Plan for Aging.
One public comment was received by Midge Nicosia.
10.b Update on City Hall Landscape Project
The City Council received a presentation regarding project updates to the City Hall Landscape. The presentation was given by Interim Recreation & Parks Director Angela Oslund and Interim Park Operations Manager Scott Christian.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was April Huckabey, James Bartlett, Andy Davis, Donna Pulling, Peggy Brierton, and Gary Hall.
Mayor Patino announced that item 14.a would be heard at this time.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items (except for item 12.c.2) were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2024-93, 2024-94, 2024-95, 2024-96, 2024-97. The recorded vote appears with each item below.
Councilmember Soto requested to pull item 12.c.2 for a separate discussion and vote. It was adopted as Resolution No. 2024-98.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.
2 For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Mayor Pro Tem Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
12.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
12.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
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
12.a.2 Approval of Minutes
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 18, 2024, and the special City Council meeting of June 19, 2024.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.a.3 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Revision of the Paying and Reporting Value of Employer Paid Member Contributions to the California Public Employees' Retirement System for the Public Safety Managers
One public comment was received by Matt Chircop.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-93
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution authorizing and approving the revised wage and benefits package for the Public Safety Managers regarding Employer Paid Member Contributions to the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.a.4 Adoption of a Resolution Requesting to Cancel the August 6, 2024, City Council Meeting Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-94.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution canceling the regular City Council meeting on August 6, 2024.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.b FINANCE DEPARTMENT
12.b.1 Payment of Warrants
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
3 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.b.2 Payment of Payroll
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
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.b.3 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the City of Santa Maria's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriation Limit
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-95.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution establishing the City of Santa Maria's Fiscal Year 2024-25 appropriation limit.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.b.4 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement for Continued Value Services with Collaborative Solutions LLC
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-96.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution authorizing a ten-year Agreement with Collaborative Solutions, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, an affiliate of Cognizant Worldwide Limited, for Continued Value Services.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.c PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
12.c.1 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding Bid 2024-05 for Phase II of the North Dejoy Street Park Project
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-97.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution awarding a bid to G. Sosa Construction, Inc., in the amount of $277,835, for the construction of the North Dejoy Street Park Project, Bid No. 2024-05.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.c.2 Adoption of a Resolution to Award a Professional Services Agreement for Active Transportation Plan Protect Approval and Environmental Document Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-98.
4 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement in the not -to -exceed amount of $489,270 to Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd. for Project Development Professional Services for Project Approval and Environmental Document preparation associated with the Active Santa Maria Safe Routes to School project.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Mayor Pro Tem Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
12.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
12.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
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
12.a.2 Approval of Minutes
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 18, 2024, and the special City Council meeting of June 19, 2024.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.a.3 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Revision of the Paying and Reporting Value of Employer Paid Member Contributions to the California Public Employees' Retirement System for the Public Safety Managers
One public comment was received by Matt Chircop.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-93
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution authorizing and approving the revised wage and benefits package for the Public Safety Managers regarding Employer Paid Member Contributions to the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12,a.4 Adoption of a Resolution Requesting to Cancel the August 6, 2024, City Council Meeting Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-94.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution canceling the regular City Council meeting on August 6, 2024. 5 Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.b FINANCE DEPARTMENT
12.b.1 Payment of Warrants
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
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.b.2 Payment of Payroll
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
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.b.3 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the City of Santa Maria's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriation Limit
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-95.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution establishing the City of Santa Maria's Fiscal Year 2024-25 appropriation limit.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.b.4 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement for Continued Value Services with Collaborative Solutions LLC
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-96.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution authorizing a ten-year Agreement with Collaborative Solutions, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, an affiliate of Cognizant Worldwide Limited, for Continued Value Services.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.c PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
12.c.1 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding Bid 2024-05 for Phase II of the North Dejoy Street Park Project
1 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-97.
Moved by: Councilmember Cordero
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution awarding a bid to G. Sosa Construction, Inc., in the amount of $277,835, for the construction of the North DeJoy Street Park Project, Bid No. 2024-05. 6 Motion carried by a recorded vote
12.c.2 Adoption of a Resolution to Award a Professional Services Agreement for Active Transportation Plan Project Approval and Environmental Document Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2024-98.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement in the not -to -exceed amount of $489,270 to Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd. for Project Development Professional Services for Project Approval and Environmental Document preparation associated with the Active Santa Maria Safe Routes to School project.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Mayor Pro Tem Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
13. APPOINTMENTS
13.a Annual Boards & Various Appointments —July 2024
Assistant City Clerk Valadez announced that staff plans to revisit this item at the regular City Council meeting on August 20, 2024. This will provide Councilmember Escobedo the opportunity to make appointments and allow for the receipt of additional applications.
Moved by: Mayor Patino
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
Block Grants Advisory Committee
The Mayor and each Councilmember considered appointments for a new term of three years ending in July 2027. Mayor Pro Tem Soto also considered an additional vacancy for an unexpired term ending in July 2025.
One application was received from incumbent Robert Doyle (previously appointed by Mayor Patino).
One new application was received by Carla Marrel.
Councilmembers Aguilera-Hernandez, Cordero, and Mayor Pro Tem Soto did not make appointments.
Mayor Patino appointed incumbent Robert Doyle to serve a term of four years.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Mayor Pro Tem Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
Central Coast Commission for Seniors, Area Agency on Aging No applications were received.
Moved by: Mayor Patino
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Library Board of Trustees
The Mayor considered two appointments for a new term of three years ending in July 2027.
One application was received from incumbent Sara Lougee.
Mayor Patino appointed incumbent Sara Lougee to serve a term of three years. 7 For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Mayor Pro Tem Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Cordero
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Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez and Mayor Pro Tem Soto considered appointments for a term of four years ending in January 2027.
Two applications were received from John Childers, Jr. and Greggory Follett.
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez appointed John Childers, Jr. to serve a term of four years and/or coterminous with Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez's term.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Mayor Pro Tem Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Soto appointed Greggory Follett to serve a term of four years and/or coterminous with Mayor Pro Tem Soto's term.
For (4): Mayor Patino, Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Cordero, and Mayor Pro Tem Soto
Absent (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
Recreation and Parks Commission
Due to Councilmember Escobedo's absence, this appointment was not considered.
One new application was received from Isaac Berumen.
SB County Library Advisory Committee
No applications were received.
14. REGULAR BUSINESS
14.a Status Update on Encampment Response Efforts
Mayor Patino moved this item directly following item 11.
Received and filed the status update on encampment response efforts and services. Staff report given by Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu.
14.b Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Sales and Disposition Agreement between the City of Santa Maria and Vernon Property Group, LLC for City Surplus Land in Downtown This item was pulled from the agenda. Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Brad Vernon and Tony Cochiolo.
Action: Resolution not adopted.
8 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to complete negotiations for the Sales and Disposition Agreement between the City of Santa Maria and Vernon Property Group, LLC, for various surplus land in Downtown, including parcels identified as Lots 1 through 4.
15. REPORT BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor
1 Interim City Manager Posada reported that the next City Council Meeting on August 6th was canceled.
The next City Council meeting will be on August 20th. Items on the agenda would include a Proclamation for Library Card Sign Up Month and Presentations on Hometown Heroes and CalTrans Grant Beautification of Broadway, Limited Time Parking on Airpark Drive, Continued Appointments, 4th Quarter Reports, Storm Water Basin Policy, a Placeholder for the Grand Jury Report Response, and an Appeal to a Traffic Committee Determination.
Interim City Manager Posada also reported that the City Council Meeting on September 3rd has also been canceled.
16. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234 REPORTS) Councilmember Cordero reported that he attended the special session for the Council, Santa Maria Police Council Golf Tournament Fundraiser and Comedy Night, Santa Barbara County Action Network "Looking Forward" Awards Dinner, California Alliance of Local Elected, 3CE Board and Committee Meeting, and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Merrill Gardens.
Councilmember Escobedo was not present.
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez reported that she attended the Graduation for Firefighters at Allan Hancock, 2024 Marian Residency Programs Graduation, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Merrill Gardens, and the Recreation and Parks Red, White, and Zoom Celebration.
Councilmember Soto had no report.
Mayor Patino reported that she attended Police Department Badge Pinning & Promotions, Teen Outreach Coordinator Interviews, SBCAG Monthly Board Meeting, APCD Board Meeting, Your People Professionals 40th Anniversary, Santa Maria Police Council Golf Tournament Fundraiser, 2024 Marian Residency Programs Graduation, 2024 Life Walk, California Alliance of Local Elected, PAC Committee Meeting, Maria Regional Foundation Board Meeting, Pioneer Picnic Board Meeting, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Merrill Gardens, Virtual Partners in Education Board Meeting, Livable California Teleconference, Agriculture Awards & Kick -Off Dinner, and the Recreation and Parks Red, White, and Zoom Celebration.
17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
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