RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING POLICE
CHIEF MARC SCHNEIDER FOR HIS 29 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY
PUBLIC SERVICE
WHEREAS, Police Chief Marc Schneider has been a valuable member of the City team since 1995; and
WHEREAS, with 29 years of service in the Santa Maria Police Department, Chief Schneider worked as an Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and in March 2017 was promoted to Division Commander. He became Acting Chief on December 19, 2020, a nd later was appointed as the City’s 31st Police Chief on January 2, 2021; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Chief, he ensured the Police Department provided professional police services through community partnerships, and delivered exceptional service to promote public safety and reduce crime; and
WHEREAS, Chief Schneider was instrumental in launching an agreement with County behavioral wellness, enabling a clinician to team up with officers and be proactive in mental health -related calls for service; launched online crime reporting, started the cadet program, implemented the body -worn camera program, initiated the outreach coordinator position, worked to establish the Mixteco Community Academy, and finalized the installation of more than 130 automated license plate readers, among numerous other accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Chief Schneider is proud to have a diverse Police Department with men and women, many of whom have degrees and are bilingual; and
WHEREAS, Chief Schneider will retire on November 29, 2024, and the Santa Maria City Council wishes to recognize him for his lasting contributions to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. Police Chief Marc Schneider is hereby recognized and commended for his dedicated service and his significant contributions to the Santa Maria community and wishes him and his family well in all their future endeavors; 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 19th day of November 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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City Manager