RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF S
ANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, ANNEXING AND AUTHORIZING THE
ASSESSMENT OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FEES TO ALVIN
NEWTON APARTMENTS IN THE NORTHEAST LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
SECTION 22500, ET SEQ.)
WHEREAS, on May 2,1989, the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 by Resolution No. 89 -51, authorized the formation of the Northeast Landscape Maintenance District (“District”); and
WHEREAS, the cost to developers/owners of the new residential or commercial property occurring within said District are determined based on the costs of providing services and building sufficient reserves to meet future costs; and
WHEREAS, a Petition Requesting Annexation into the Northeast Landscape Maintenance District was signed by the owner(s) of the following Propert ies and the associated Assessor’s Parcel Numbers are provided to identify the Properties as follows:
Alvin Newton Apartments, DT2022-0022 APN 125-320-050
WHEREAS, pursuant to law, the owner(s) waived the right to protest, reports, and to any notice and hearing to which s/he may be entitled; and
WHEREAS, the petition operates as a ballot in favor of the annexation of the Properties in said District; and
WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting of June 4th, 2024, the City Council adopted a Resolution initiating the proceedings to levy an assessment to the Properties, within the District; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria to annex the Properties into the District and collect assessments according to the provisions of the Petition and District.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The Petition requesting annexation and its associated vicinity map for anne xation of the Properties into the District is confirmed and attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. That the Properties are ordered annexed and made part of the district according to the terms and conditions in the Petition and District.
SECTION 4. It is hereby ordered that the Properties be assessed as part of the district, with the assessment to be annually updated and adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index.
SECTION 5 . Staff is authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to complete these proceedings and collect the assessment.
SECTION 6 . The assessment for the 20 24-2025 Fiscal Year for the following Properties shall be $733.30 for commercial per APN or tenant space:
Alvin Newton Apartments, DT2022-0022 APN 125-320-050
SECTION 7. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor 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, held this 21st day of January 2025
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Exhibit A: Petition & Vicinity Map
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager
Exhibit A
Attachment B
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MARIA, CALIFORNIA, ANNEXING AND AUTHORIZING THE
ASSESSMENT OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FEES TO CASA DEL
BAMBINI AND BRADLEY COMMERCIAL LOCATED IN THE SOUTH
MILLER STREET/SOUTH COLLEGE STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22500, ET SEQ.)
WHEREAS, on August 4 th, 198 1, the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 by Resolution No. 81-297, authorized the formation of the Southwest Landscape Maintenance District (“District”); and
WHEREAS, the developers/owners of the new residential or commercial property occurring within said District are based on the costs of providing services and building sufficient reserves to meet future costs; and
WHEREAS, Petitions Requesting Annexation into the South Miller Street/South College Street Landscape Maintenance District were signed by the following owner(s) of the following Properties and the associated Assessor’s Parcel Number s are provided to identify the Properties as follows:
Casa Del Bambini, U2023-0003 APN 128-067-010
Bradley Commercial, PD2023-0019 & TR2023-0004 APN 128-139-015, -016
WHEREAS, pursuant to law, the owner(s) waived the right to protest reports, and to any notice and hearing to which s/he may be entitled; and
WHEREAS, the petition operates as a ballot in favor of the annexation of the Properties in said District; and
WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting of June 4th, 2024, the City Council adopted a Resolution initiating the proceedings to levy an assessment to the Properties, within the District; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria to annex the Propert ies into the South Miller Street/South College Street District and collect assessments according to the provisions of the Petition and District.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The Petition requesting annexation and its associated vicinity map for the annexation of the Propert ies into the South Miller Street/South College Street Landscape Maintenance District is confirmed and attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. That the Properties are ordered annexed and made part of the South Miller Street/South College Street Landscape Maintenance District, according to the terms and conditions in the Petition and District.
SECTION 4. It is hereby ordered that the Propert ies be assessed as part of the South Miller Street/South College S treet District, with the assessment to be annually updated and adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index.
SECTION 5 . Staff is authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to complete these proceedings and collect the assessment.
SECTION 6. The assessment for the 20 24-2025 Fiscal Year for the following Properties shall be $550.50 District for commercial per APN or tenant space:
Casa Dei Bambini, U2023-0003 APN 128-067-010
Bradley Commercial, PD2023-0019 & TR2023-0004 APN 128-139-015, -016
SECTION 7. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor 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, held this 21st day of January 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Exhibit A: Petitions & Vicinity Map
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager
Exhibit A
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Donna G. Schwartz, Chief Deputy City Clerk
DATE: January 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Annual Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
Description:
The City Council will consider the annual appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem to serve a one-year period.
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint a Councilmember as the Mayor Pro Tem for the next one -year period, pursuant to Council practice.
BACKGROUND:
On December 21, 1999, the City Council considered and approved a change to the informal practice previously used to appoint the Mayor Pro Tem. The City Council modified the practice to allow the appointment to occur yearly instead of a term concurrent with the term of the mayor.
The assignment of Mayor Pro Tem has been periodically rotated amongst Councilmembers on an annual basis each calendar year. Currently, there are no formal rules, policies, or procedures regarding how the Mayor Pro Tem is selected. The guidance currently adhered to comes from the California Government Code Section 36801 of the California Government Code , “The city council shall meet at the meeting at which the declaration of the election results for a general municipal election […] f ollowing the declaration of the election results and the installation of elected officials, choose one of its number as mayor, and one of its number as mayor pro tempore.”
The duties of the Mayor Pro Tem include acting on behalf of the Mayor in the Mayor’ s absence. Section 36802 of the California Government Code states , “ The mayor shall preside at the meetings of the council. If s/he is absent or unable to act, the mayor pro tempore shall serve until the mayor returns or is able to act. The mayor pro tempore has all of the powers of the duties of the mayor.”
2 DISCUSSION:
On December 19, 2023, Mayor Patino nominated Councilmember Gloria Soto to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the calendar year 2024. The Council approved Councilmember Soto’s nomination at tha t time . Based on past Council practice, the Mayor shall consider nominating a Councilmember to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the calendar year 202 5. A majority of the City Council will be required to approve the nomination and appointment.
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Approve and appoint the Mayor’s nominee as the Mayor Pro Tem for the next one-year period; 2) Do not approve and appoint the Mayor’s nomi nee and provide staff with direction to modify the appointment process; or 3) Provide staff direction.