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EXHIBIT F
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chenin Dow, Community Development Director
DATE: May 6, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions Approving Former Sears Building Remodel Downtown Permit and Public Convenience or Necessity
Determination for a Type 21 Alcohol Beverage Control License for El Super at 226 East Main Street
Description:
The City Council will c onsider the Former Sears Building Remodel Downtown Permit (DT2023-0012), and a Public Convenience or Necessity Determ ination for a Type 21 Alcohol Beverage Control License for El Super located at 226 East Main Street.
Environmental Notice: The project was adequately covered in a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Santa Maria Downtown Specific Plan (SCH 2007041105) pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15162.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving Downtown Permit (DT2023 -0012) for the Former Sears Building Remodel at 226 East Main Street; and
2. Adopt a Resolution approving a determination of public convenience or necessity for the issuance of a Type 21 (Off-sale General) Alcohol Beverage Control license for El Super located at 226 East Main Street.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant, Mark Gabay on behalf of Shasta 2020, LP, proposes to remodel an existing 114,000-square-foot former Sears Roebuck department store building to accommodate a full-service grocery store tenant (El Super), two secondary anchor tenants, and four smaller-scale retail spaces. A component of the building remodel includes relocating an existing loading dock for the grocery store tenant, adding an additional loading dock for the future secondary tenants, and renovating the parking lot and common landscaped areas.
The grocery store tenant, El Super, is a California-based chain supermarket offering a variety of grocery products from Latin America and widely-known household favorites. El Super is also requesting the City Council make a finding of public convenience or necessity for a Type 21 (Off -Sale General) Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) License in 2 order to sell packaged wine, beer, and spirits alongside , and ancillary to, their existing selection of typical food and beverage products sold at a grocery store.
The 5.39-acre project site is located at the southwest corner of Main Street and Miller Street and is in the SP/Town Center and Gateway District of the Downtown Specific Plan (Attachment C – Vicinity Map). The Santa Maria Town Center mall adjoins and connects to the existing two-story commercial building. Commercial uses surround the project site on all four sides, including a Town Center parking structure to the west, retail shops across Main Street to the north, and small offices to the east. The existing two -story building was approved under the Town Center Redevelopment Project and was constructed in 1976. Sears Roebuck occupied the building until 2020. Since its closure, the building has remained unoccupied.
Downtown Revitalization Committee Review
The project wa s reviewed by the Downtown Revitalization Committee (Committee) on February 12, 2025. At this meeting, the Committee received a presentation from staff and discussed all aspects of the project, including the project’s proposed re-use of the former department store, the project’s site plan, floor plan, and overall building design.
Committee members asked questions about vehicular site circulation, the proposed loading dock locations and accessibility, the connection between the project and the mall, and the proposed second -floor promenade facing Miller Street. After considering the information presented, Committee members’ comments regarding the project were positive.
Planning Commission Review
The Planning Commission reviewed the project at a public hearing on April 2, 2025, where it was continued to April 16, 2025 , with direction to the applicant to revise the building elevations to modify the cornices on the corner towers and provide some aesthetic relief using landscaping on the Miller Street second -floor promenade . After reviewing the updated design, t he Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the project to the City Council. A written public comment was received from Gaines & Stacey, LLP, attorneys for the Applicant, which requested to revise condition s of approval numbers 5 (regarding recommended permit expediting incentives) and 43 (regarding a required bus stop installation). Staff addressed these comments at the Planning Commission Public Hearing, and additional discussion is included in this report below.
DISCUSSION:
The project proposes to divide the building to accommodate multiple tenants includ ing a 51,117-square-foot ground-floor El Super grocery store, and two approximately 24,000 - square-foot second floor tenant spaces, and up to four smaller tenant spaces (800 square feet each) fronting the eastern portion of the building along Miller Street in the former Sears Tire Center.
El Super grocery store will occupy the entirety of the ground floor anchor space and is a full-service supermarket with grocery, produce, seafood, fresh meat, frozen food, dairy, alcoholic beverages, bakery, and tortillar ía departments. This floor plan will also include 3 a restaurant component with a counter for ordering and tables for dining in. Primary ingress and egress will be provided from the parking lot; however, interior access from El Super into the Town Center Mall will also be provided.
The interior escalators connecting the first and second floors of the former Sears will be removed. The openings between the floors will be filled in to create fully independent tenant spaces. The second-level floor plan includes new openings in the building with a new shared lobby and open -air terrace facing Miller Street. A partition wall would be proposed to run east to west to accommodate up to two 24,000 -square-foot tenant spaces. While these spaces have yet to be leased, reta il commercial, restaurant, or entertainment uses could all be considered.
The former Sears Tire Center bays are proposed to be remodeled and repurposed to accommodate potential retail commercial, restaurant, or entertainment uses. Up to four approximately 775-square-foot tenant spaces would be created. These spaces would be remodeled with storefront windows and are sized to accommodate smaller -scale “mom and pop” businesses. If a business had a need for a larger tenant space, there would be flexibility to occupy two or more suites. These storefronts would open onto a 20-foot-wide walkway/promenade that could accommodate outdoor dining shielded from Santa Maria’s winds.
Architecture
The existing building is constructed of concrete split -face masonry block with a 20-foot- tall arched covered breezeway along the northerly and westerly building exteriors, topped by S-tile mansard roof elements. The existing easterly building exterior is occupied by a similar S-tile mansard but includes garage bays rather than a breezeway. The applicant proposes modifying the northerly breezeway to a contemporary architectural style. This elevation would be updated while retaining some of the design elements prevalent in the Town Center area, such as S -tile roofing and ceramic ti le base accents. New stucco is proposed along the covered breezeway, which will be revised to present the clean lines prevalent in the contemporary modern style.
The easterly elevation facing Miller Street is to be transformed from a former tire center to a dual-level pedestrian promenade with large storefront windows that open to the wide walkway, parking lot and the public street beyond. The S -tile mansard roof over the ground floor is to be removed and replaced with pedestrian metal railings for the second- floor open air terrace and second -floor storefront windows behind. A cohesive color scheme is proposed on all three exterior elevations. A common color scheme includes the sand-colored split face block, and dark grey accents on the cornices, guard rails and storefront windows.
Parking and Vehicular Circulation
The project provides 237 parking spaces on -site for use by customers and employees , which exceeds the amount of parking required in the Downtown Specific Plan for this use.
Bicycle parking is offered near the building entrances. The project is conditioned to 4 require additional on -site bicycle parking in accordance with the City’s adopted Active Transportation Plan.
A Traffic, Circulation and Vehicle Miles Traveled study (Transportation Study) was prepared by Associated Transportation Engineers (ATE) on April 19, 2024, and was reviewed by City staff and Caltrans. The Transportation Study evaluates the existing and future transportation -related conditions in the study area t o determine the Project’s consistency with the City’s transportation policies. The areas studied included intersection analyses, as well as site access, circulation , and queuing. The study concluded that the traffic generated by the project would not result in any impacts to area intersections, and area roadways are designed to adequately serve the project.
The existing loading docks on the northeast corner of the building are proposed to be removed and relocated to the southwest corner of the building , where existing mall loading and delivery activities occur along Town Center Drive. The Transportation Study reviewed the semi -truck maneuverability and concluded there is sufficient space for maneuvering into the proposed loading bays. The pedestrian brid ges from the parking structures to the project building and the mall are confirmed to be highway -rated and a semi-truck can pass through without issue. Three loading docks are proposed on the western side of the building.
Miller Street Bus Shelter
The permit conditions of approval (Condition No. 43) require the applicant to install a new bus shelter along Miller Street to serve transit riders who will be coming to the site. El Super will attract an influx of customers to the location eager to shop at the new grocery store and other new retail outlets. The number of transit riders visiting the site is estimated to be approximately 66 boardings per day or 1,992 boardings per month, which is 2 percent of the overall number of traffic trips expected to be gene rated by the project.
These riders will use existing Route 3 (which currently has 2,178 boardings/month).
According to the July 2024 Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) Route Map, the closest Route 3 transit stops to the project are southbound on Broadway at Town Center West, Main Street at School (outbound), and Main Street at Elizabeth (Inbound). For a customer visiting the project and wishing to connect to the rest of the city, the closest paired transit stop is along Main Street, approximately 0.3 miles away.
The installation of the new bus stop is supported by the Downtown Specific Plan, wh ich states that “bus shelters should be conveniently located at parking areas, shopping areas, event areas, and public facilities through coordination with the City Transit Manager and the downtown trolley.” El Super’s site redevelopment’s traffic and transit impacts justify requiring a new bus stop . The condition of approval allows the applicant to pay for the bus shelter (for construction of the shelter by the Public Works Department) prior to issuance of the building permit, or to install the bus shelter themselves prior to final occupancy clearance.
5 Landscape
The project proposes reorienting the northwest parking lot to allow grocery store patrons access to the store entrance with shopping carts. The landscape planters in this area are proposed to be re moved, and new planters are proposed with new landscaping. 15 ornamental pear trees are requested for removal. The City Arborist has accepted these trees for removal and has required large-sized replacements. The large mature magnolia and eucalyptus trees on the eastern side of the parking area are to be protected in place, and a tree protection plan is required to be approved by the Community Development Department and the Recreation and Parks Department prior to permit issuance. 59 new trees are proposed.
Downtown Specific Plan
The project meets the Downtown Vision and the Gateway District Vision by reusing an existing vacant retail building, and proposing site, architectural , and landscaping improvements. Pedestrian amenities are proposed throughout, including outdoor seating and dining opportunities, bike racks , and direct pedestrian paths from the street to the building entrances. New pedestrian walkways wrap around the building and connect to the existing mall walkways.
In their recommendation for approval, the Planning Commission included an incentive as allowed per the Downtown Specific Plan, to allow future tenants within the second -floor spaces of the building to be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a public hearing.
This would expedite the review process for future tenants , as City Council review and approval would not be required. The project has met all of the Special Downtown Permit Findings and is eligible for the aforementioned incentive. This incentive may be offered entirely at the City Council’s discretion.
Public Convenience or Necessity
El Super grocery store requests to allow the sale of a type 21 alcoholic beverages license for off-site consumption in conjunction with the new 51,000 square-foot El Super grocery store with hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily . Alcohol sales would be ancillary to the grocery store use, with 400-square-feet, or 1.3 percent of the grocery store area dedicated to alcohol sales.
State Law
Section 23958.4(b)(2) of the Business and Professions Code provides the City Council some authority and responsibility regarding the issuance of certain types of alcoholic beverage licenses where there is a request for a new license in an area with:
1. Undue Concentration of Licenses:
An area of “undue concentration” of off-sale ABC licenses exists where the ratio of off-sale licenses to population (people residing) within a census tract exceeds the ratio of off-sale retail licenses for the overall county. This property is located in Census Tract 21.01, which encompasses the area from East Main Street to Jones Street and from South Broadway to Highway 101/Bradley Road. ABC limits the number of off-sale (not for onsite consumption) licenses to four licenses within this 6 tract. Currently, ABC reports that there are three active licenses in this tract area.
This Type 21 license will increase the number of licenses within the Census Tract to four, which does not result in an “undue concentration” of off-sale ABC licenses.
2. Undue Concentration of Crime:
State law defines an area of “undue concentration” of crime as a reporting district with annual reported crimes 20 percent over the jurisdiction’s average. This property is within Police Beat 012, which had 549 reported crimes in 2024, compared to the citywide reported crime average of 238. Twenty-percent over the City’s average of reported crimes is 285. Therefore, this proposal is in a district with an undue concentration of crime.
ABC typically denies a license request for a location with either an undue concentration of licenses or an undue concentration of crime, unless the City Council makes a finding that the license will serve the public convenience or necessity. The applicant has the option to appeal the City’s findings to ABC. However, ABC will generally not issue a license that goes contrary to the City’s determination.
Applicant’s Justification
El Super grocery store estimates that alcoholic bev erage sales will account for only a small portion (3.5 percent) of the overall sales revenues at the store. The applicant states that they have a proven track record of corporate responsibility and thoughtful ownership in the communities in which their sto res operate. The company is committed to maintaining this exemplary record with the aforementioned alcohol sales license.
Additionally, El Super will have the following security measures in effect at this new store:
All liquor will be locked up behind a glass case. Only Front End Managers and Store Director will have access to open the glass case. The store will have 70 cameras placed throughout the inside and outside perimeter of the store including a zoomed -in image of the store entrance. The recording device will hold video for at least 90 days. Uniformed Security Guards will be on-site from opening to closing seven days a week. No Loitering and No Drinking on Premises signs will be posted in the parking lots. Alcohol training is provided to associates.
Based on the information provided by El Super, including the safety and secu rity measures proposed, the Planning Division and Police Department have no opposition to El Super’s Type 21 license request.
Alternative(s)
The City Council may choose to deny the Downtown Permit and not allow the remodel of the building. To deny the project, the City Council would need to make findings for denial, specifically the findings contained within the Downtown Specific Plan. The item would need to be continued to a future City Council Meeting to provide staff time to prepare the findings for denial. Findings would need to state the reasons why the project does not meet a specific finding. The City Council may also choose to modify any of the conditions of approval for the project or may impose new conditions for the project. 7 The City Council may choose to approve the Downtown Permit, but could determine that public convenience, or necessity is not served by this request. ABC would then not issue the new Type 21 license. However, El Super could appeal the decision to the ABC.
Environmental Review
The project was adequately covered in a previously certified programmatic Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Santa Maria Downtown Specific Plan (SCH 2007041105) pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines Section 15162, which states that when an EIR has been certified for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record: (1) substantial changes are proposed in the project that will require major revision of the EIR; (2) substantial changes occur in the circumstances under which the project is being undertaken that will require major revisions in the EIR; or (3) new information of substantial importance to the project that was not known and could not have been known at the time the EIR was certified as complete becomes available. Non e of the conditions specified in CEQA Section 15162 requiring the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred with the proposed project. No further environmental review is required.
Fiscal Considerations
This project is an example of high-quality reuse development in the downtown core. This project can be a great catalyst in attracting more redevelopment in the area and spurring surrounding businesses and property owners to enhance their facades or improve their buildings.
Approval of the ABC license would have a nominal sales tax impact. The Police Department did not raise any concern regarding the potential for increased calls for service.
8 Impact to the Community
The proposed tenant would occupy a building that has been vacant for approximately five years in the center of the downtown area. Occupancy of the vacant building would provide a potential for foot traffic flow to the Town Center East Mall and provide a cohesive downtown experience. Additionally, current and future resident s in the downtown and surrounding area would have a new walkable grocery store location, close to public transit, carrying fresh food options, thereby reducing vehicle trips. Since the existing building was previously occupied by a retail use, parking and traffic demands and patterns were already anticipated and designed for with the construction of the Town Center East Mall. The project meets the vision, intent, goals, and development standards of the Downtown Specific Plan. A finding of public convenience , thus allowing the issuance of the ABC license, would provide a higher degree of convenience for residents of Santa Maria, allowing grocery shoppers to also purchase alcoholic beverages as part of their regular grocery shopping trip.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Resolution Approving Downtown Permit DT2023-0012 Attachment B: Resolution Approving PCN Determination
Attachment C: Vicinity Map
Attachment D: Plan Set
Attachment E: Downtown Permit
Attachment F: PCN Project Description and Floor Plan
Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DOWNTOWN
PERMIT (DT2023-0012) FOR THE REMODEL OF THE FORMER
SEARS BUILDING AT 226 EAST MAIN STREET
WHEREAS, the applicant, Mark Gabay on behalf of Shasta 2020, LP, has applied for a Downtown Permit to remodel an existing 114,000-square-foot former Sears Roebuck department store building to accommodate a full-service grocery store tenant (El Super), two secondary anchor tenants, and up to four smaller-scale retail spaces on a 5.39-acre site in the Town Center/Gateway District of the Downtown Specific Plan; and
Planning Commission Actions
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Maria held a duly noticed public hearing on April 2, 2025 , for the purpose of formulating and forwarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding said Downtown Permit; and
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2025, with a 5-0 vote, the Planning Commission continued the item to April 16, 2025, to allow the applicant time t o make architectural changes requested by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Maria held a duly noticed public hearing on April 16, 2025, for the purpose of formulating and forwarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding said Downtown Permit; and
WHEREAS, on a 5-0 vote, the Planning Commission made its recommendation by motion that the City Council approve a Downtown Permit for the Remodel of the Former Sears Building at 226 East Main Street; and
City Council Actions
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held on the Former Sears Building Remodel Downtown Permit by the Santa Maria City Council on May 6, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered all written and oral testimony; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds as follows:
1. The project meets the vision and intent of the Downtown Plan and the Gateway/Town Center Districts in which it is located by providing:
a. A renovated commercial building with clear pedestrian access points from the street to the clearly defined building entrances. A public transit stop is to be provided by the project on Miller Street, and the project will provide an accessible pedestrian way to the building entrances. b. A culturally rich environment that reflects the charact er and community of Santa Maria through its events, public art, and design elements. The project’s refreshed building exterior orients tenant spaces to the exterior Attachment A
to activate the Miller Street frontage. The project purposefully creates new outdoor spaces for Santa Marians and visitors to enjoy. This design introduces opportunities for public art and small-scale community events along the Miller Street building frontage.
c. Entertainment opportunities through the creation of a second -floor promenade where ou tdoor dining, lawn games, acoustic music, public art, or other forms of outdoor entertainment could be held. A variety of landscaping is provided throughout the site in the form of planted landscape areas, planter boxes, and canopy trees.
d. The remodel of the large department store to divide the space into a variety of tenant spaces will invite new businesses downtown by providing space flexibility to future tenants.
e. The full -service grocery store will provide the surrounding community with fresh food and convenience amenities for the residents, workers, and visitors in the Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
2. The site for the proposed project is adequate in size to accommodate the project because the project is a reuse of an existing 114,000-square-foot former department store building with enough square footage, land area, and parking to accommodate the proposed full -service grocery store and minor tenant spaces on the ground floor, and commercial or service uses on the second floor. No expansion to the site layout is proposed.
3. The project will not have adverse effects on abutting properties, since the setbacks are consistent with adjacent development, and the proposed grocery store use will add to the mix of downtown land uses envisio ned by the Downtown Specific Plan. The grocery store will provide the necessary amenities for the surrounding land uses in the downtown core by offering fresh food, ready -made meals, and other daily necessities for the residents and workers downtown. The future commercial uses in the other tenant spaces will be required to comply with the performance standards applicable to commercial land uses and will be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator via subsequent administrative Downtown Permits prior to Business License issuance. The project will provide 237 parking spaces on -site. There are a total of 1,080 parking spaces within the adjacent parking structure to the west of the project, and additional parking in the structure to the south of the project. The proj ect includes and is conditioned to provide secured bicycle parking facilities on site, and a condition of approval requires the applicant to provide improvements to install a transit stop on Miller Street.
4. The project will not be detrimental to the healt h, safety, or public welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the project, injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the project, or its orderly development. The project will not result in any significant environmental impac ts, including cumulative impacts. The project includes commercial uses that are consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan and the Gateway and Town Center Districts, and the project is not of a scale or intensity that will cause significant impacts.
The site and project layout has been designed to meet safety requirements Attachment A
including visibility at intersections and emergency access, and the development of the project is subject to Building, Fire, and other applicable codes. The project will not create a noise impact as any construction -related noise would be temporary, and the promenade for commercial tenants would be subject to the Noise Ordinance, and commercial/Industrial performance standards (Santa Maria Municipal Code Chapter 12-33) as well.
5. The intensity of the project and/or the intensity of the structures is not detrimental to the public welfare, adjoining properties, and the orderly development of the area because the size, scale and aesthetics of the building is consistent with the intens ity of development anticipated by the Downtown Specific Plan and the Gateway District. The building is existing and is not planned to expand or enlarge beyond the existing footprint, which includes the existing exterior loading bay on the northeast corner of the building. The building height is not proposed to increase significantly beyond the existing 40- foot height, and the building would be well below the 70 -foot height maximum allowed in the Gateway District of the Downtown Specific Plan.
6. The project was adequately covered in a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the Santa Maria Downtown Specific Plan (SCH 2007041105) pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15162. None of the conditions specified in Section 15162 requiring the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. No further environmental review is required.
WHEREAS, the project adheres to the applicable Special Downtown Permit findings which include:
1. The project will have an inviting, pedestrian-friendly entrance from the street with large storefront windows. New large storefront openings are proposed on Miller Street.
2. The project will have abundant landscaping in the form of raised planter boxes, street trees, and in -ground landscape planters with irrigation. The project proposes refreshed existing parking lot landscaping with drought -tolerant plantings of trees, shrubs and groundcovers, and new potted plants at the building storefront entrances. Street trees are proposed where there are gaps in the existing street tree canopy.
3. The project will have newly painted buildings with a cohesive color theme and architectural style. The building will be painted and the building elevations updated so the architectural style connects smoothly w ith the existing Town Center building.
4. The project will have pedestrian amenities such as outdoor dining, benches, and seating. Pedestrian amenities proposed include outdoor seating and dining opportunities, bicycle racks, and pedestrian paths from the street to the building entrances. New pedestrian walkways wrap around the outside of the building.
5. The project has incorporated two or more architectural features in keeping with the architectural style of the buildings. Additional architectural features such as awnings, crown molding, and use of additional building materials such as tile.
Attachment A
WHEREAS, the reuse project qualifies for the following incentive established by the Downtown Specific Plan because the project substantially meets five Special Downtown Permit Findings:
1. For new tenants on the second floor with a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or greater, the Planning Commission is au thorized to act as the final decision-maker for future Downtown Permits.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Approve Former Sears Building Remodel Downtown Permit DT2023- 0012, incorporated by reference with all findings of fact and conditions of approval.
SECTION 3. 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 6th day of May 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager
Attachment B
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR
NECCESSITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A TYPE 21 (OFF-SALE
GENERAL) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR EL SUPER
LOCATED AT 226 EAST MAIN STREET
WHEREAS, Tom Apodaca, on behalf of El Super, will apply to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for a Type 21 ABC license to sell alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 226 East Main Street; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control requires an ABC Type 21 (Off-Sale General) alcoholic beverage license for the supermarket; and
WHEREAS, the site is located in City of Santa Maria Crime Reporting District Beat 012 with an above average number of reported crimes and is therefore in an area with an “undue concentration” of crime; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 23958.4(b)(2) of the California Business and Professions Code, the City Council may make a determination for public convenience or necessity when an “undue concentration” of crime exists, that will then allow the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to issue the requested Type 21 ABC license; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has committed to the following provisions regarding the sales of alcoholic beverages at this location while operating under the Type 21 license:
The floor area dedicated to alcoholic beverages shall not exceed two percent of the gross floor area of the tenant space; and
All liquor will be locked behind a glass case, and only front-end managers and the store director will have access to open the glass case; and The store will have 70 cameras placed throughout the inside and outside perimeter of the store, including a zoomed-in image of the store entrance; and The recording device will hold video for at least 90 days; and Uniformed security guards will be on -site from opening to closing seven days a week; and
“No Loitering” and “No Drinking on Premises” signs will be posted in the parking lots; and
All cashiers shall be trained in proper alcohol beverage sales procedures.
WHEREAS, the project was adequately covered in a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Santa Maria Downtown Specific Plan (SCH 2007041105) pursuant to California E nvironmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15162.
Attachment B
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals and true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The Crime Reporting District Beat 012 is experiencing an above - average number of reported crimes and is therefore designated an area with an “undue concentration” of crime; however, the Police Department has no opposition for a Type 21 license at this location.
SECTION 3. The issuance of the Type 2 1 ABC license will serve the public convenience without any expectation of negative impacts due to:
a. The concentration of licenses in Census Tract No. 2 1.01. This application does not result in an “undue concentration” of off-sale ABC licenses within the Census Tract; and
b. While Crime Reporting District Beat 012 is experiencing an above-average number of reported crimes and is therefore designated an area with an “undue concentration” of crime, the Police Department does not oppose the granting of the Type 21 license.
SECTION 4. 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 6th day of May 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager
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PROJECT PLANS
ATTACHMENT D
Attachment E
CITY OF SANTA MARIA
DOWNTOWN PERMIT
PLANNING DIVISION 110 SOUTH PINE STREET ROOM 101 SANTA MARIA, CA 93458 805.925.0951 X 2244
PERMIT NO. DT2023 – 0012__________________________________
APPROVAL DATE May 6, 2025____________________________________________
PROJECT NAME Remodel of Former Sears Building
APPLICANT/OWNER The Charles Company / Shasta 2020 LP
ADDRESS/LOCATION 226 East Main Street
DESCRIPTION Downtown Permit (DT2023 -0012) for Shasta 2020, LP to remodel a former 114,000-square-foot Sears Roebuck department store building to: 1) relocate the existing outdoor loading dock, 2) divide the store building for multiple tenants, 3) construct a separate entrance for upper level tenants, 4) interior and exterior construction for a proposed 49,000- square-foot full service grocery store on the lower level, and 5) parking, landscaping, and common area improvements on a 5.39 -acre project site in the town center district of the Downtown Specific Plan._________
FINDINGS
The City Council hereby approves the following project in accordance with the application submitted and hereby recommends the City Council make the required fin dings in accordance with the Downtown Specific Plan, including the following:
A. The project meets the vision and intent of the Downtown Plan and the Gateway/Town Center Districts in which it is located by providing:
1. A renovated commercial building with clear pedestrian access points from the street to the clearly defined building entrances. A public transit stop is to be provided by the project on Miller Street, and the project will provide an accessible pedestrian way to the building entrances.
2. A culturally rich environment that reflects the character and community of Santa Maria through its events, public art, and design elements . The project’s refreshed building exterior orients tenant spaces to the exterior to activate the Miller Street frontage . The project purposefully creates new outdoor spaces for Santa Marians and visitors to enjoy . This design introduces opportunities for public art and small -scale community events along the Miller Street building frontage.
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3. Entertainment opportunities through the creation of a second -floor promenade where outdoor dining, lawn games, acoustic music, public art or other forms of outdoor entertainment could be held. A variety of landscaping is provided throughout the site in the form of planted landscape areas, planter boxes, and canopy trees.
4. The remodel of the large department store to divide the space into a variety of tenant spaces will invite new businesses downtown by providing space flexibility to future tenants.
5. The full-service grocery store will provide the surrounding community with fresh food and convenience amenities for the residents, workers, and visitors in the Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
B. That the site for the proposed project is adequate in size to accommodate the project because the project is a reuse of an existing 114,000-square-foot former department store building with enough square footage, land area, and parking to accommodate the proposed full-service grocery store and minor tenant spaces on the ground floor, and commercial or service uses on the second floor. No expansion to the site layout is proposed.
C. The project will not have adverse effects on abutting properties, since the setbacks are consistent with adjacent development and the proposed grocery store use will add to the mix of downtown land uses envisioned by the Downtown Specific Plan.
The grocery store will provide the necessary amenities for the surrounding land uses in the downtown core by offering fresh food, ready -made meals, and other daily necessities for the residents and workers downtown. The future commercial uses in the other tenant spaces will be required to comply with the performance standards applicable to commercial land uses and will be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator via subsequent administrative Downtown Permits prior to Business License issuance. The project will provide 237 parking spaces on-site. There are a total of 1,080 parking spaces within the adjacent parking structure to the west of the project, and additional parking in the structure to the south of th e project. The project includes and is conditioned to provide secured bicycle parking facilities on site, and a condition of approval requires the applicant to provide improvements to install a transit stop on Miller Street.
D. The project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or public welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the project, injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the project, or its orderly development. The project will not result in any signifi cant environmental impacts, including cumulative impacts. The project includes commercial uses that are consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan and the Gateway and Town Center Districts, and the project is not of a scale or intensity that will cause significant impacts. The site and project layout has been designed to meet safety requirements including visibility at intersections and Emergency access, and the development of the project is subject to Building, Fire, and other applicable Codes. The project will not create a noise impact as any construction -related noise would be temporary, and the promenade for commercial tenants would be subject to the Noise Ordinance, and commercial/Industrial performance standards (SMMC Chapter 12-33) as well.
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E. The intensity of the project and/or the intensity of the structures is not detrimental to the public welfare, adjoining properties, and the orderly development of the area because the size, scale and aesthetics of the building is consistent with the intensity of de velopment anticipated by the Downtown Specific Plan and the Gateway District. The building is existing and is not planned to expand or enlarge beyond the existing footprint, which includes the existing exterior loading bay on the northeast corner of the building. The building height is not proposed to increase significantly beyond the existing 40-foot height, and the building would be well below the 70 -foot height maximum allowed in the Gateway District of the Downtown Specific Plan.
F. The project adheres to the applicable Special Downtown Permit findings which include:
1. The project will have an inviting, pedestrian-friendly entrance from the street with large store front windows. New large storefront openings are proposed on Miller Street.
2. The project wil l have abundant landscaping in the form of raised planter boxes, street trees, and in -ground landscape planters with irrigation. The project proposes r efreshed existing parking lot landscaping with drought - tolerant plantings of trees, shrubs and groundcovers, and new potted plants at the building storefront entrances. Street trees are proposed where there are gaps in the existing street tree canopy.
3. The project will have newly painted building s with a cohesive color theme and architectural style. The building will be painted and the building elevations updated so the architectural style connects smoothly with the existing Town Center building.
4. The project will have pedestrian amenities such as: outdoor dining, benches, seating. Pedestrian amenities proposed include outdoor seating and dining opportunities, bicycle racks, and pedestrian paths from the street to the building entrances. New pedestrian walkways wrap around the outside of the building.
5. The project has incorporated two or more architectu ral features in keeping with the architectural style of the buildings. Additional architectural features such as awnings, crown molding, and use of additional building materials such as tile.
G. The reuse project qualifies for incentives established by the Do wntown Specific Plan because the project substantially meets five Special Downtown Permit Findings.
H. The project was adequately covered in a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the Santa Maria Downtown Specific Plan (SCH 2007041105) pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15162.
None of the conditions specified in Section 15162 requiring the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. No further environmental review is required.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The project is approved subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
Community Development Department
1. Project Description: The permittee shall comply with the project description, plan set entitled “Santa Maria Façade Improvements” consisting of 13 pages dated April 10, 2025, and Conditions of Approval of this permit. Any changes from the project description, plan set, or conditions shall require a permit amendment. Contact the Planning Division prior to changing anything on -site. The property sh all be sold, leased or financed in compliance with this project description, plan set, and Conditions of Approval.
2. Architectural Elements : All architectural elements such as parapet walls, tower features, and architectural features shall include architectural details on all sides to provide 360-degree architecture and eliminate the appearance of a false façade.
3. Landscape Plan: New and refur bished landscaping shall require a Landscaping Plan which includes the size and species of plants, a layout of the irrigation system incorporating time clocks and/or moisture sensors, and a maintenance and watering schedule. The plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and/or building permits. The landscape plan shall be in accordance with Chapter 44 of the Municipal Code, Landscape Standards.
Backflow prevention devices shall be screened with plant material and located to maximize aesthetics. The plan will contribute to the Downtown Plan’s goal of creating an aesthetically pleasing and drought tolerant streetscape.
4. Color and Materials: A sample of all paint colors and materials to be used on the project site shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review for consistency with City Council approval prior to issuance of building permits. Paint colors shall be provided in the form of paint chips.
5. Incentives: The incentives available for this project are based on how much the project conforms to the design guidelines and standards of the Downtown Specific Plan. The incentives available are:
a. For new tenants with gross floor area of 10,000 -square feet or greater, future Downtown Permits may be processed for review by the Planning Commission as the final decision-maker.
6. Ongoing Site Maintenance : The entire site shall be permanently maintained free of accumulated dirt and litter and in an otherwise neat and attractive manner and adhere to the requirements of the Santa Maria Municipal Code. Any graffiti on the property shall be promptly painted out. All landscaping areas on the property and in the public parkway shall be permanently maintained with healthy, growing plant material, free from weeds. Dead or dying plant material shall be replaced within one month of plant deterioration. The maintenance of landscape and irrigation will be according to agreement executed between the Town Center East shareholders and the City of Santa Maria.
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Failure to comply with this condition is a public nuisance and is subject to the adopted Citation Ordinance of the City of Santa Maria.
7. Tenant Improvements : Modifications to the building require building permits.
Contact the Building Division to determine if building permits are required. A pre - plancheck conference may be scheduled with a plans examiner before submitting building plans for plancheck. The applicant and/or architect may contact the Building Division to schedule a time and date.
8. Parking:
a. The on-site, off-street parking area and access shall be paved and double striped in accordance with City parking standards and pursuant to executed agreement with the City of Santa Maria and Town Center Stakeholders . The parking area shall be maintained and regularly resealed and restriped. Please note that a building permit is required for restriping. The striping shall be visible at all times and the parking area shall be void of potholes and depressions.
9. Bike Racks/Storage : Bike racks and/or storage shall be installed. The location, design and number shall be approved by the Planning Division during the building permit review process in accordance with the recommendations of the Active Transportation Plan (ATP).
a. Bicycle rack styles may be selected using The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) “Essentials of Bike Parking” guide. b. The number and type (short-term and long-term spaces) of required bike racks will be determined using Table 17: APBP Recommended Bicycle Parking Standards of the ATP.
10. Trash Enclosure: Each trash receptacle shall be stored in an enclosure. The final development plan submitted for the building permit shall specify size and location of all trash collection areas and the enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plan. The location and design shall be approved by the Community Development Department and the Public Works Department. The trash enclosure shall meet City Standards as well as be designed in keeping with the architecture and style of the project.
Trash areas t hat are located adjacent to parking spaces shall be set back a minimum of ten feet to provide sight -distance for automobiles backing out of the parking space.
11. Landscape and Tree Maintenance : If not already provided via a separate maintenance document or agreement for landscape maintenance of the property, the applicant shall develop landscape and tree maintenance standards that shall be provided to any landscape contractor hired to work on the site. The standards shall be reviewed and approved by the Planni ng Division prior to first occupancy.
The program shall require:
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a. All on-site trees be properly maintained to retain a natural shape and size for the long-term health of the tree consistent with the natural growth pattern of its particular species and current ANSI A300 standards; b. Landscape contractors must consult with the City prior to tree trimming, except in emergency situations;
c. Any tree topped, severely pruned or severely thinned out, subject to the determination of the Planning Division, shall require a large -size replacement;
d. Ground cover and shrubbery shall be regularly maintained and pruned in a manner that encourages healthy growth and flower production. Shrubs shall not be severely sheered or formed into unnatural shapes.
12. Tree Planting: The project shall provide the trees depicted on the landscape plan.
The trees species selected shall be subject to Planning Staff review according to City Council approval. Trees shall be a minimum of 24-inch box size.
13. Light Standards : All on -site lighti ng shall comply with the Municipal Code Performance Standards. A photometric plan is required at the building permit stage, subject to Planning Division approval.
14. Utilities: All electrical, telephone, television and communication utility distribution and services wires shall be placed underground in accordance with Santa Maria Municipal Code Section 12-28.06. The proposed locations of all transformer boxes and utility equipment shall be approved by the Planning Division prior to installation.
All transformer boxes and utility equipment shall be underground wherever feasible.
If undergrounding is not possible, the equipment should be painted to match the surroundings, placed in inconspicuous areas out of public view, and screened with landscape plantings.
15. Mechanical Equipment: Mechanical equipment located on the roof of a building shall be completely screened. The height of the screening shall be as high, or higher, than the top of the mechanical equipment. The screening may be provided by an architecturally designed screen wall of solid material surrounding the equipment, or by the building wall parapet to be reviewed by the Planning Division during the plancheck process.
16. Shopping Carts: Any tenant requiring shopping carts will need to provide a cart collection process approved by the Planning Division. This may require the installation of architectural designed cart enclosures on the site in keeping with the design of the project. The design and location of the cart enclosures shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division. A cart guard method for controlling cart migration off -site ( such as GPS Geofencing ) shall also be incorporated.
a. The applicant and future groc ery store tenant are advised that additional cart enclosures are required on the easterly side of the parking lot to discourage cart migration, subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department during the plancheck process.
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17. Outdoor Display: Outdoor display and storage shall comply with Section 12-13.16 of the Municipal Code.
18. Performance Standards: The requirements of the City's performance standards with respect to odor, noise, smoke, vibration and discharge of liquid and solid waste shall be maintained.
19. Health Department Requirements: Detailed plans shall be submitted to the Santa Barbara County Health Department for review and approval prior to approval and issuance of a building permit where required for individual Tenant Improvements.
20. Signs: Signs for the property, including temporary signs, must meet the requirements of the City Sign Code, and a separate sign permit is required for all proposed signs.
21. Business License: A City business license is required.
22. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program: All applicable mitigation measures in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the Santa Maria Downtown Specific Plan (SCH 2007041105) are hereby incorporated and attached by reference.
23. Indemnification: The applicant shall agree to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by the City), and hold harmless the City of Santa Maria and its officers, officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, lawsuits, losses, damages, judgments and/or liabilities by third parties arising out of, related to, or in connection with the project application or to attack, set aside, void, or annul, in whole or in part, an approval of the project application by the City and any related environmental approvals, development approvals or project conditions. The Applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, officials, or employees, for any court costs and attorney’s fees that the City, its agents, officers, officials, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve Applicant of his/her obligations under this provision.
24. Agency Requirements: The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City requirements are applicable to this project.
25. Construction Documents: A copy of these conditions shall be incorporated into all construction documents.
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Fire Department
26. Key Box : A Santa Maria Fire Department (SMFD) approved key box shall be provided at the main entrance to each building/tenant space. The box shall contain all keys necessary to allow Fire Department access to all portions of the building or tenant space.
a. The box shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and placed so the bottom of the box is 60 inches above the adjacent grade. The proposed location of the box shall be shown on plans.
b. Key box application is available online at http://www.ci.santa-maria.ca.us/40463- KnoxBoxRequestForm.pdf. The key box shall be ordered prior to occupancy request.
c. Knox Box 3200 Series is the minimum acceptable box for commercial installations. Knox boxes identified as "Residential" shall not be used for commercial applications.
27. Address Numbers: Numbers shall be clearly visible from the centerline of the roadway fronting the building and shall contrast with their background. Number height shall be a minimum of 12 inches for commercial buildings.
28. Fire Lane Signs. "No Parking, Fire Lane" signs shall be posted at entrances. Signs shall be designed per SMFD Development Guidelines. All curbing in a designated Fire Lane or fire access way shall be painted red with “Fire Lane, No Parking” graphics stenciled every 100 linear feet or as otherwise designat ed on approved plans.
29. Tenant Improvements: Tenant improvements to the existing building shall be submitted under a separate permit in accordance with the California Building and Fire Codes and City standards.
30. Fire Sprinkler Systems: Alterations to the automatic fire sprinkler system shall be submitted under a separate permit in accordance with the CFC and NFPA 13.
31. Fire Alarm System: Alterations to the existing fire alarm system shall be submitted under a separate permit in accordance with the CFC and NFPA 72 standards.
32. Emergency Responder Radio Coverage : Existing buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based on the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems utilized by the jurisdiction, measured at the exterior of the building in accordance with CFC 510.2.
Public Works Department
ENGINEERING CONDITIONS
33. Caltrans Conditions: Comply with all Caltrans comments and conditions imposed and identified as project impacts to Caltrans highways.
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34. Dedicate Public Utility Easement : To allow for continued orderly development of Santa Maria’s downtown, property owner shall dedicate a Public Utility Easement (PUE) to allow for the construction, operation, and maintenance of Public Utilities such as wate r, sewer, and storm drains. Where existing public utilities cross the site (both 125-320-038 & 125-320-015), a 10’ wide PUE shall be dedicated, with the centerline of the easement coincident with the alignment of the public utility line. Additionally, a PU E shall be dedicated along the private roadway alignment known as Town Center Drive, from the intersection with Main Street (SR -166) to the southerly terminus/westerly property line of 125-320-038.
35. Building Plans: At the time of building plan submittal, the developer shall identify the following items on the site or utility plan for the subject project:
A. Location and sizes of all existing water mains, sewer mains, water meters, water service lines, backflow prevention devi ces, private sewer lateral connections, and storm drainage facilities in abutting streets or on the project site.
i. Each unit or lot shall be served by a sanitary sewer system, adequate domestic water system, natural gas, electric, and telephone facilities.
Cable television facilities shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 9 of Santa Maria’s Municipal Code.
B. Location and sizes of all proposed water mains, sewer mains, water meters, water service lines, backflow prevention devices, private sewer lat eral connections, and storm drainage facilities in abutting streets or on the project site.
i. Each unit or lot shall be served by a sanitary sewer system, adequate domestic water system, natural gas, electric, and telephone facilities.
Cable television facilities shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 9 of Santa Maria’s Municipal Code. If these are not existing, they shall be proposed to be installed as part of this project.
C. Location, quantity, and orientation of trash enclosures.
D. All parcel lines and easements crossing the project site.
E. Locations and dimensions of all existing and proposed driveways and sidewalks.
F. Location of waste grease containers. Waste grease containers shall not be placed within trash enclosure.
G. Location of existing and proposed fire hydrants.
H. Required public improvements.
I. Limits of frontage improvements
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FEES
36. Utilities Connection Fees: For all development projects already connected to the utility system, the water and wastewater fees shall be based solely on an increase in water meter size or a change in use and shall be calculated and collected prior to installation of the larger meter or making a change in use. The State Water Reimbursement Fee shall be collected concurrently with the Growth Mitigation Fee. The following fees are to be paid by the applicant and will be collected at time of request for connection at the Building Division, 110 South Pine Street, Suite 101.
A. Water Mitigation Fee: The fee is calculated based on the size of water meters (domestic, landscape, fire) serving the site. The fee shall b e based upon the codes and rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance (Santa Maria Municipal Code (S.M.M.C.) Sections 8-15.01 through 8-15.15 and 8-15.19).
B. Wastewater Mitigation Fee: The fee is calculated based on the size of water meters (domestic) serving the site. The fee shall be based on the codes and rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance (S.M.M.C. Sections 8 -
15.01 through 8-15.15 and 8-15.20).
C. State Water Reimbursement Fee: The fee is calculated based on the size of water meters (domestic, landscape, fire) serving the site. The fee shall be based on the codes and rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance (S.M.M.C. Section 8-10.05.01).
37. Traffic Mitigation Fee: The traffic mitigation fee shall be paid by the applicant at time of occupancy. The fee is based on the size and proposed use of the project.
The final fee calculation is based on the fee schedule in effect at the time of building permit issuance (S.M.M.C. Sections 8-15).
Except as provided in the Downtown Specific Plan, the City Council may consider allowing qualifying commercial and industrial development the ability to pay growth mitigation fees as outlined in the current fee schedule over a period of time. The maximum amount of time for payback shall be five years. The payments shall be made yearly, and interest shall be paid. Interest calculations shall be based on the average annual interest rate for the Local Agency Investment Fund. Qualifying companies who wish to pursue this option shall sign an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and shall provide financial security guaranteeing payment.
STREET AND FRONTAGE CONDITIONS
38. Sidewalk ADA Compliance: The developer shall remove and replace any sidewalk within the project frontage that does not meet ADA cross-slope requirements.
39. Frontage Repair: The developer shall repair any cracked, broken, or uplifted curb, gutter, sidewalk, or alley within the project frontage. City Public Works Inspection staff will determine the extent of the frontage repair in the field prior to construction.
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An encroachment permit will be required prior to issuance of a building permit for these repairs.
40. Intersections: Sight distance requirements shall be maintained at the intersection of any street, alley, or driveway improved for vehicular traffic per S.M.M.C.
Sections 12-27.02 and 12-27.03.
41. Caltrans Encroachment Permit: The developer shall obtain an encroachment permit before performing w ork within State Highway 166 right-of-way.
Encroachment permits are issued by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) at the San Luis Obispo permit office. A note to this effect shall appear on the plans during building plan check.
42. City Encroachment Permit: The developer shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Public Works Engineering Division prior to any work in public streets, alleys, or easements (S.M.M.C. Section 8-6.06).
TRANSIT
43. Bus Stop on Miller Street : Provide one of the two following options: prior to first occupancy, install a bus shelter and waiting area consistent with RD -26, RD-27, and RD -28; or prior to Building Permit Issuance, pay the City the cost for the construction of the aforementioned bus shelter and waiting area , which the City will use to hire a contractor to perform the work. Loading platform and waiting area to be located on Miller Street turn pocket, just south of the Miller Street/Main Street intersection.
Shelter details:
a. Tolar 12’ Sunset Shelter with Polycarbonate Flat Roof in Aluminum color with the following specifications:
i. RMS Solar Lighting System
ii. No walls
iii. Accompanying Bench w/ seat delineators
iv. Waysine LED Shelter Display
b. ADA wheelchair area marked (painted onto the ground between the gap of the bench and end of shelter)
WATER CONDITIONS
44. Additional Water Fixtures: If service exists and additional fixture units are to be added to the water service, the service lateral and meter size shall be evaluated by the developer’s engineer to determine if it is adeq uate for the increased water usage; if it is not adequate, the developer shall be responsible to install an appropriately sized service lateral and meter per City Standards.
45. Privately Owned On -site Water Lines: Water lines for fire suppression shall be separated from water lines used for domestic water.
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46. Fire Suppression Line: Fire suppression lines shall be constructed with appropriate Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDA) fire service backflow prevention assemblies per Standard Detail WA-27F at connection to the public main, located at the property line. These fire service ba ckflow prevention assemblies separate privately owned and maintained water lines from public water lines. On -site fire hydrants and fire sprinklers shall be supplied from this on -site water line and connections shall occur after the backflow prevention ass embly. If multiple connections or a looped system is required to meet fire flow requirements, each connection to the Public main shall have an appropriate DCDA.
47. Fire Hydrants: The location, placement, and sizing of on -site water lines and fire hydrants sha ll be approved by the City Fire Department and Public Works Department.
48. Water Pipe Abandonment: Any existing water services not to be used by this development shall be abandoned by the developer at the mainline per City requirements.
49. Water Service Pipe Material Disclaimer: It is required that if your water service is made of polybutylene, you replace it with a City standard water service during the construction of your project.
50. Backflow Prevention: Reduced pressure principle (RP) type backflow prevention assemblies shall be installed on all domestic water services. The devices shall be installed near the property line before any branches by a licensed plumber according to City specifications and standard drawings. The devices shall be tested by a certified backflow prevention tester with test results submitted to the City’s Regulatory Compliance Specialist prior to final occupancy.
WASTEWATER CONDITIONS
51. Acceptance of Public Infrastructure: Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the developer shall clean and verify the integrity of all on site sanitary sewer infrastructure to the satisfaction of the Public Works Inspector. Inspections at installation do not waive the requirement for re-inspection prior to acceptance by the City.
52. Municipal Code: Discharge into the City’s sewer system shall comply with municipal code discharge restrictions and requirements (S.M.M.C. Section 8-12).
53. Additional Sewer Service: If additional plumbing fixtu res are to be served by an existing lateral, the lateral size shall be evaluated by the developer’s engineer to determine if it is adequate for the increased sewage. I f the lateral is smaller than what is necessary, the developer shall be responsible to install an additional sewer lateral per City and California State Health Agency standards.
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are necessary for the protection of the wastewater collection and treatment. (S.M.M.C. Section 8-12.413)
55. Sewer Pipe Abandonment: Any existing sewer services not to be utilized by this development shall be abandoned by the developer at the property line p er City requirements.
56. New Sewer Lines: All sewer pipes crossing or parallel to public water facilities shall be constructed according to the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water.
57. New Sewer Lateral: All sewer laterals shall be constructed in compliance with City Standard Drawing SS -14B. Sewer laterals shall be privately maintained infrastructure and connect to City infrastructure with a wye connection. Sewer laterals shall not tie in at a public manhole.
SOLID WASTE CONDITIONS
58. Multi-family and Commercial/Industrial Facilities : As mandated by state law, this development is required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to solid waste disposal and recycling, the City of Santa Maria Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance No. 2021 -10, Chapter 8 -21, and Title 8, Chapter 8-11 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code.
A. The developer shall submit a site plan identifying location s of each solid waste enclosure (“Enclosure”) to contain refuse and recycling (including single stream recycling and organics) bin s/containers. The proposed location of each enclosure shall enable tenants to dispose of their refuse and recyclable materials safely and efficiently. The site plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to issuance of building permits.
B. All Enclosures shall be constructed per City standard, drawing MS-16B.
C. The proposed quantity of Enclosures for the subject site shall be reviewed and approved by the City.
D. The service frequency of each bin/container shall be determined by the City.
E. Enclosures shall be oriented to provide vehicle fork -in access when possible.
F. In cases where Enclosures are proposed to be installed abutting structures, the common wall shall be of a non-combustible masonry-type material with no openings for vents or windows.
G. Enclosures shall be reserved exclusively for solid waste bin s/containers storage. Miscellaneous boxes, bins, racks, grease containers, etc., is not permitted within the enclosure.
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H. If City collection vehicles (“Collection Vehicles”) will be traveling through a gated area to service bin s/containers, the gates shall be equipped with a coded electronic keypad system.
I. The developer shall design site travel ways, entrance, and exit are as with sufficient space, free of obstructions (trees, oversized islands, etc.) to allow for Collection Vehicles to safely enter/exit the subject site to avoid damage to site property or Collection Vehicles. See City standard drawing MS -16B for guidance.
J. The developer shall design all site vehicle travel ways to withstand loads imposed by Collection Vehicles.
K. The developer shall submit a truck turning template route for solid waste service area. The Collection Vehicles must be able to enter and exit the site to gain access to the Enclosure(s) with minimal backing. Collection Vehicles have an inside turning radius of 38-feet and an outside turning radius of 55- feet. See City standard drawing MS-16B for guidance.
59. The Director of Public Works, Planning Commission, and City Council reserve the right to modify these conditions if they deem it necessary to ensure compliance of the project with Chapter 8-6 of the S.M.M.C. (S.M.M.C. Section 8-6.09).
Recreation and Parks Department
60. Public Landscaping: Public landscaping along the Main St., Miller frontages and Main St. entrance roads adjacent to the parking lot shall be updated. This will include modern irrigation, replacement of failing tree and plant species. Please submit plan set to Public Works for this portion of the project.
61. Street Trees: A minimum of one tree every forty feet will be required along the street frontages including the Main St. entry roadway. Trees shall be Medium to Large shade trees from the City’s approved tree list. Palms will not be considered. Existing trees in good conditions as determined by the Urban Forester may be retained and credited towards the tree requirement.
62. Landscape Plans: The following shall be noted on the landscape plan: “the final locations of street trees sh all be determined on -site by the Special Districts Supervisor. Twenty-four-hour notice is required for inspection prior to planting, (805) 925-0951 ext. 2346. Installation shall be in accordance with Recreation and Parks Department specifications.”
63. Landscape and Irrigation maintenance. The maintenance of landscape and irrigation will be according to agreement executed between the Town Center East shareholders and the City of Santa Maria.
64. Landscape and Irrigation maintenance. The maintenance of landscape and irrigation will be according to the agreement executed between the Town Center East shareholders and the City of Santa Maria.
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65. Development Fees. Per the Municipal Code, several Recreation and Parks Development Fees may apply to this project. Impact fees may apply with an increase in square footage beyond the building footprint.
a. Commercial Growth Mitigation $0.01/square foot
Note: fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
66. Landscape District. This project will be included in the Northeast Landscape Maintenance District. The signed and notarized “Petition Requesting Annexation” form is due at time of building permit issuance. It can be returned to the Recreation and Parks Department, 615 S. McClelland, Santa Maria, CA 93454.
NOTES:
In accordance with Section 12-35.109 of the Municipal Code, this permit is not valid until the 15th calendar day following the issuance of the permit, providing no appeal is filed; or if an appeal is filed, this permit is not valid until the effective date of the final action on the appeal.
In accordance with Section 12-35.504 of the Municipal Code, the City may revoke the permit for non-compliance with any of the conditions of approval.
This permit will not be valid until the applicant and property owner have submitted signed acknowledgment of their consent to the conditions , in accordance with Section 12 -35.109 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code, to the Planning Division of the Community Development Department.
Failure to comply with any of the conditions stated above may be cause for revocation or modification of this permit, in addition to any other penalties provided by law.
All conditions of approval are to be completed prior to occupancy unless otherwise stated and are to be maintained in perpetuity.
PCN PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This request is for a Conditional Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverages to allow the sale of a type 21 alcoholic beverages license for off-site consumption in conjunction with a new 51,446 square- foot El Super grocery store with hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.
El Super is the ideal tenant for the redevelopment of this former Sears site and provides a clean, safe and convenient location for daily grocery needs, including offering the public the option to purchase alcoholic beverages, which form an ancillary but important part of El Super’s business model.
In operation since 1997, El Super is a California-based chain of Hispanic-focused supermarkets offering customers full-service perishable departments, a variety of grocery products from Latin America and widely-known household favorites, all at the lowest possible prices. Stores offer in- house bakeries that serve daily fresh-baked breads, tortillas and pastries. Customers can also choose among the best cuts of meat, pork and poultry from full-service meat departments.
Ready-to-go dishes are also available in select locations with restaurants. The company operates 67 stores in California, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. El Super is part of Chedraui USA, a leading grocery retailer with 24,000 team members supporting 381 stores across three banners, including Smart & Final and Fiesta Mart.
The following Security measures will be in effect at this new store: All of our Liquor will be locked up behind a glass case. Only Front End Managers and Store Director will have access to open the glass case. The store will have 70 cameras placed throughout the inside and outside perimeter of the store including a zoomed in image of the store entrance. Our recording device will hold video for at least 90 days. We will have onsite uniformed Security Guards from opening to closing 7 days a week. No Loitering and No Drinking on Premises signs will be posted in the Parking Lots. Alcohol training is provided to associates.
Additionally, El Super has a proven track record of corporate responsibility and thoughtful ownership in the communities in which it operates. The company is committed to maintaining this exemplary record with the aforementioned license. Approving this request would be consistent with other entitlements granted to similar food retail establishments in the Santa Maria area. This request also has the potential to expand consumer choice by providing additional grocery options in an area recently hurt by multiple business closings. The proposed project will provide a public convenience to everyone in the immediate neighborhood and, will only serve to positively impact the community. The applicant has an exemplary record. If granted the opportunity, El Super would be an excellent steward of this alcohol license.
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Graciela Reynoso, Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: May 6, 2025
SUBJECT: Annual Report Regarding City of Santa Maria Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to AB 2561
Description:
The City Council will receive and file a report on the City’s workforce vacancies , recruitment, and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (Gov. Code § 3502.3.) as of December 27, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct a public hearing to report on vacancy levels, evaluate hiring and retention efforts; and
2. Receive and file this report and attachments on the City’s workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (Gov. Code § 3502.3.)
BACKGROUND:
Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) was signed into law on September 22, 2024, by Governor Newsom. The bill amends the Meyers -Milias Brown Act (“MMBA”) and create s Government Code Section 3502.3 (GC 3502.3), thereby creating a n ew obligation for public agencies to hold a public hearing annually to report on vacancy levels, evaluate hiring and retention efforts. Additionally, AB 2561 entitles recognized bargaining groups to make a presentation before the agency governing body at the public hearing in which the agency makes its presentation.
DISCUSSION:
The City Workforce and Vacancies
The City has 738.4 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) budgeted full-time and part-time benefitted positions across 10 departments and maintains labor agreements in the form of either Memorandums of Understanding and Wage and Benefits Agreements (Resolutions for unrepresented) with the following employee groups:
2 Bargaining Units / Employee Salary Groups
Firefighters Union Local 2020
Non-Management & Confidential Employees (Unrepresented) Police Officers’ Association
Public Safety Managers (Unrepresented)
Service Employees International Union 620
Santa Maria Police Association of Middle Management
As of year-end, the City’s vacancy rate is 13 percent of the total FTE count of 738.4. No represented unit had a vacancy rate of 20 percent or higher.
The table below includes the total vacancies as of end of calendar 2024 in each of the employee groups:
Recruitment Efforts and Strategies
The City maintains positive employee relations, a robust system for talent management, succession planning and employee engagement while protecting employee health and supporting workplace safety protocols. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the high standards of the community we serve.
To meet these goals, Human Resources partners with departmental representatives when a vacancy occurs to ensure that Human Resources and the department align the recruitment process to focus on current and future needs, and to ensure the recruitment examination process is reflective of the position and accurately captures the position’s duties and responsibilities. The City advertises with industry-specific journals, websites and social media and networking sites to attract talent to fulfill the City’s mission.
Bargaining Group Budgeted
FTE
Vacancy
Count
Vacancy
Rate
Firefighters Union Local 2020 74 4 5%
Non-Represented Management & Confidential
Employees
(Unrepresented)
110 14 13%
Police Officers’ Association 148 22 15%
Public Safety Managers
(Unrepresented)
10 2 20%
Service Employees International Union 620 373.4 52.2 14% Santa Maria Police Association of Middle Management 23 2 9% Overall 738.4 96.2 13%
3 In calendar year 2024, the City conducted 95 recruitments, receiving a total of approximately 3,144 applications. These efforts resulted in 290 hires for the City, in both full-time, part -time and limited-service positions. Of these hires, 97 were promotional appointments.
Competitive Employment Offers
In an effort to attract and retain quality employees, the City offers incentives such as:
Education incentive for certain degrees and certifications Hiring incentives for hard-to-fill positions
Relocation assistance
Various options for medical coverage for eligible employees and their dependents at minimal cost
Competitive pay programs and salary reviews
Advanced accruals for vacation and sick leave available for negotiation
Retention Strategies: Maintaining a Competitive Position and Positive Employee Relations
The City will soon launch a comprehensive classification and compensation study over the next couple of months. A comprehensive review is necessary to address labor market changes, regulatory requirements, and organizational demands to ensure market and internal alignment. In addition, this robust review will simplify and clarify classification structures, and to develop up-to-date classification descriptions that are legally compliant, reflective of contemporary standards, and accurately reflect current roles, responsibilities, duties, and qualifications. Human Resources has partnered with the labor groups to select a vendor to conduct this study.
The City’s tangible efforts and continuous improvement of our employee offerings will continue to attract and retain top talent through employee -centric initiatives such as the classification and compensation study, employee training progr ams, engagement initiatives, and positive employee and labor relations.
Alternative(s)
This is a mandated report to be presented to City Council.
Fiscal Considerations
There is no fiscal impact to Council receiving this report.
Impact to the Community
As a result of this report, the community will be informed of the status of position vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts at the City.
4 ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Calendar Year 2024 New Hires and Employee Promotions B. Job Announcement Sample LinkedIn
Calendar Year 2024
New Hires and
Employee Promotions
Home Department Position Title Position Appt Date
ATTORNEY CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN II 6/17/2024
ATTORNEY ORGANIZATION/ENTERPRISE LEADER (NON- 4/20/2024 ATTORNEY PROGRAM LEADER 11/16/2024
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE CITY MANAGER 12/2/2024
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN I 5/20/2024 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN II 2/24/2024 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE CORPORATE/EXECUTIVE LEADER (NON- 4/6/2024 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 3/11/2024
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TECHNICAL AIDE III 9/21/2024
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE -
CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN I 6/29/2024
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE -
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 4/22/2024
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE -
SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST 7/27/2024
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE -
SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST 7/15/2024
COM DEV - CODE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II 3/9/2024
COMM DEV - BUILDING BUILDING INSPECTOR I 2/12/2024
COMM DEV - BUILDING BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN I 4/8/2024 COMM DEV - BUILDING DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL 5/18/2024
COMM DEV - PLANNING ASSOCIATE PLANNER 6/29/2024
COMM DEV - SPECIAL HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES 7/1/2024 FINANCE ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I 6/17/2024
FINANCE ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II 10/5/2024
FINANCE BUSINESS LEADER 5/20/2024
FINANCE CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN I 7/13/2024
FINANCE CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN I 7/29/2024
FINANCE CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN II 10/5/2024
FINANCE FINANCE CLERK I 7/1/2024
FINANCE FINANCE CLERK II 2/26/2024
FINANCE PROGRAM LEADER 3/23/2024
FINANCE PROGRAM LEADER 6/17/2024
FINANCE - UTILITY BILLING ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I 12/14/2024 FINANCE - UTILITY BILLING FINANCE CLERK I 1/15/2024
FINANCE - UTILITY BILLING FINANCE CLERK I 6/3/2024
FINANCE - UTILITY BILLING FINANCE CLERK I 6/17/2024
FINANCE - UTILITY BILLING FINANCE CLERK I 10/21/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER 7/29/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE CAPTAIN 2/24/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE CAPTAIN 2/24/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE CAPTAIN 2/24/2024
Attachment A
Calendar Year 2024
New Hires and
Employee Promotions
Employee Promotions
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE ENGINEER 3/9/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE ENGINEER 3/9/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE ENGINEER 3/9/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE ENGINEER 3/9/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 2/12/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 2/12/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 2/12/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 2/12/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 2/12/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 4/22/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 4/22/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 4/22/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 4/22/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 4/22/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 4/22/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 4/22/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 4/22/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE FIGHTER 4/22/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & FIRE INSPECTOR I 7/15/2024
FIRE - ADMIN & OFFICE ASSISTANT I 7/1/2024
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER 5/4/2024
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER 6/15/2024
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER 7/13/2024
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER 9/9/2024
HUMAN RESOURCES CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN I 5/18/2024
HUMAN RESOURCES CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN I 9/9/2024
HUMAN RESOURCES CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN II 2/24/2024
HUMAN RESOURCES CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN II 7/13/2024
HUMAN RESOURCES CORPORATE/EXECUTIVE LEADER (NON- 9/9/2024 HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAM LEADER 5/4/2024
LIBRARY - CUYAMA ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 7/15/2024 LIBRARY - GUADALUPE ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 7/15/2024 LIBRARY - MAIN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 7/27/2024
LIBRARY - MAIN ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 4/22/2024
LIBRARY - MAIN ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 4/22/2024
LIBRARY - MAIN ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 7/15/2024
LIBRARY - MAIN ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 7/15/2024
LIBRARY - MAIN ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 7/15/2024
LIBRARY - MAIN ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 7/15/2024
Calendar Year 2024
New Hires and
Employee Promotions
LIBRARY - MAIN LIBRARIAN II 12/30/2023
LIBRARY - MAIN LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT 5/4/2024
LIBRARY - MAIN LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT 5/4/2024
LIBRARY - MAIN LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 8/24/2024
LIBRARY - MAIN LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 2/24/2024
LIBRARY - MAIN SECURITY GUARD 5/6/2024
LIBRARY - MAIN SECURITY GUARD 5/6/2024
LIBRARY - MAIN SECURITY GUARD 9/9/2024
P/W - FLEET SERVICES FIELD MECHANIC 12/30/2023
P/W - FLEET SERVICES HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 1/27/2024 P/W BUILDING CREW LEADER-MAINT SPECIALIST 2/10/2024
P/W BUILDING CREW LEADER-MAINT SPECIALIST 3/23/2024
P/W BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER II 6/17/2024
P/W BUILDING SENIOR CREW LEADER-MAINT SPEC 1/27/2024
P/W ENGINEERS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1/27/2024
P/W ENGINEERS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II 7/27/2024
P/W ENGINEERS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II 7/27/2024
P/W ENGINEERS PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR 7/1/2024
P/W ENGINEERS SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER 7/27/2024
P/W ENGINEERS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 1/15/2024
P/W STREETS ACCOUNT CLERK II 11/30/2024
P/W STREETS MAINTENANCE WORKER I 7/15/2024
P/W STREETS MAINTENANCE WORKER I 7/29/2024
P/W STREETS MAINTENANCE WORKER I 8/12/2024
P/W STREETS MAINTENANCE WORKER I 8/12/2024
P/W STREETS MAINTENANCE WORKER II 7/29/2024
P/W STREETS MAINTENANCE WORKER II 8/12/2024
P/W STREETS PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER 10/19/2024
P/W STREETS SENIOR CREW LEADER-MAINT SPEC 6/1/2024
P/W STREETS STREET MAINT SUPERVISOR 4/6/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS CERTIFIED DISPATCH AIDE 2/26/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS LEAD POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN 12/30/2023 POLICE - OPERATIONS OFFICE ASSISTANT II 3/25/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE CADET 8/26/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE OFFICER 6/1/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE OFFICER 11/30/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE OFFICER 11/30/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE OFFICER 11/30/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE OFFICER 1/29/2024
Calendar Year 2024
New Hires and
Employee Promotions
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN 6/3/2024 POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN 6/17/2024 POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE TRAINEE 5/18/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE TRAINEE 6/3/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE TRAINEE 12/30/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE TRAINEE 12/30/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE TRAINEE 12/30/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE TRAINEE 12/30/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE TRAINEE 12/30/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE TRAINEE 12/30/2024
POLICE - OPERATIONS POLICE TRAINEE 12/30/2024
POLICE - SUPPORT INVESTIGATIVE SPECIALIST II 5/4/2024
POLICE - SUPPORT INVESTIGATIVE SPECIALIST II 5/4/2024
POLICE - SUPPORT POLICE OFFICER 6/1/2024
POLICE - SUPPORT POLICE OFFICER 6/1/2024
POLICE - SUPPORT POLICE OFFICER 6/1/2024
POLICE - SUPPORT POLICE OFFICER 6/1/2024
POLICE - SUPPORT POLICE OFFICER 11/30/2024
POLICE - SUPPORT POLICE OFFICER 11/30/2024
POLICE - SUPPORT POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN I 7/29/2024
POLICE - SUPPORT POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN I 8/26/2024
POLICE - SUPPORT POLICE TRAINEE 12/26/2023
POLICE - SUPPORT PROPERTY-EVIDENCE CLERK 12/28/2024
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH DISPATCHER I 9/9/2024
REC & PARKS - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1/13/2024
REC & PARKS - REC & PARKS COMMISSIONER 5/6/2024
REC & PARKS - REC & PARKS COMMISSIONER 8/27/2024
REC & PARKS - FACILITIES LABORER III 3/23/2024
REC & PARKS - FACILITIES LABORER III 3/23/2024
REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 12/18/2023 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 1/2/2024
REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 5/6/2024
REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 5/6/2024
REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 5/20/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 6/17/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 6/17/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 6/17/2024 Calendar Year 2024
New Hires and
Employee Promotions
REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 6/17/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 9/23/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 9/23/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 9/23/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 9/23/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 10/21/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 11/18/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 11/18/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 11/18/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 11/24/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 12/2/2024 REC & PARKS - FACILITIES RECREATION LEADER II 12/16/2024 REC & PARKS - GENERAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR 4/20/2024 REC & PARKS - GENERAL CONSULTANT I 7/3/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL FACILITY SPECIALIST II 8/10/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL FACILITY SPECIALIST II 9/7/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL FACILITY SPECIALIST II 4/8/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL FACILITY SPECIALIST II 10/7/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION ACTIVITY SPECIALIST 5/4/2024 REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION ACTIVITY SPECIALIST 12/28/2024 REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION ACTIVITY SPECIALIST 12/28/2024 REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION ACTIVITY SPECIALIST 12/28/2024 REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION ACTIVITY SPECIALIST 12/30/2023 REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION COORDINATOR 3/25/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION COORDINATOR 4/22/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION COORDINATOR 9/9/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 11/2/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 2/12/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 3/11/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 4/22/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 6/17/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 6/17/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 6/17/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 6/17/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 6/17/2024
Calendar Year 2024
New Hires and
Employee Promotions
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 7/1/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 7/15/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 9/9/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 9/9/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 10/7/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION LEADER II 10/21/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION TECHNICIAN 1/13/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL RECREATION TECHNICIAN 5/18/2024
REC & PARKS - GENERAL SECURITY GUARD 10/21/2024
REC & PARKS - PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I 2/10/2024
REC & PARKS - PARKS
PARK SERVICES OFFICER 10/21/2024
REC & PARKS - PARKS
PARK SERVICES OFFICER 10/21/2024
REC & PARKS - PARKS
PARK SERVICES OFFICER II 6/15/2024
REC & PARKS - PARKS
PARK SERVICES OFFICER II 10/21/2024
REC & PARKS - PARKS
PARK SERVICES OFFICER III 6/15/2024
REC & PARKS - PARKS
SENIOR PARK SERVICES OFFICER 3/23/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
AQUATICS SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL SPEC 4/6/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
AQUATICS SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL SPEC 4/6/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
AQUATICS SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL SPEC 6/17/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LABORER III 3/25/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 3/11/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 3/11/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 3/25/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 6/17/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 7/15/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 7/29/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 7/29/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 7/29/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 8/12/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 10/21/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 10/21/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 11/4/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 11/4/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 11/4/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
LIFEGUARD 12/16/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
RECREATION COORDINATOR 8/10/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
SENIOR LIFEGUARD 10/5/2024
Calendar Year 2024
New Hires and
Employee Promotions
Employee Promotions
REC & PARKS - PAUL
SENIOR LIFEGUARD 10/5/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
SWIM POOL CLERK 6/15/2024
REC & PARKS - PAUL
SWIM POOL CLERK 11/4/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH FACILITY SPECIALIST II 12/16/2023
REC & PARKS - YOUTH FACILITY SPECIALIST II 3/23/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH RECREATION LEADER II 3/11/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH RECREATION LEADER II 4/22/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH RECREATION LEADER II 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH RECREATION LEADER II 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH RECREATION LEADER II 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH RECREATION LEADER II 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH RECREATION LEADER II 6/3/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH RECREATION LEADER II 6/17/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH RECREATION LEADER II 9/9/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH RECREATION LEADER II 9/9/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH RECREATION LEADER II 9/23/2024
REC & PARKS - YOUTH RECREATION LEADER II 10/7/2024
REC & PARKS LANDSCAPE ACCOUNT CLERK I 6/1/2024
REC & PARKS LANDSCAPE LABORER III 3/23/2024
REC & PARKS LANDSCAPE RECREATION LEADER II 12/30/2024
RECORDS/CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER 6/29/2024
RECORDS/CITY CLERK CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK 6/17/2024
RECORDS/CITY CLERK DEPUTY CITY CLERK 3/11/2024
UTILITIES - RECYCLING ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER 6/15/2024
UTILITIES - RECYCLING OFFICE ASSISTANT I 8/12/2024
UTILITIES - RECYCLING ORGANIZATION/ENTERPRISE LEADER -
12/2/2024
UTILITIES - RECYCLING PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER 12/16/2024 UTILITIES - RECYCLING REG COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I 7/29/2024 UTILITIES - RECYCLING REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR 5/18/2024 UTILITIES - REFUSE MAINTENANCE WORKER I 12/30/2024
UTILITIES - REFUSE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR II 8/26/2024 UTILITIES - REFUSE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR II 12/2/2024 UTILITIES - REFUSE LANDFILL HEAVY EQUIP OPR 11/16/2024
UTILITIES - REFUSE MAINTENANCE WORKER I 2/24/2024
UTILITIES - REFUSE MAINTENANCE WORKER I 3/11/2024
UTILITIES - REFUSE MAINTENANCE WORKER I 12/30/2024
UTILITIES - REFUSE REG COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I 2/24/2024 UTILITIES - REFUSE REG COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I 6/15/2024 UTILITIES - REFUSE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MANAGER 1/13/2024 Calendar Year 2024
New Hires and
Employee Promotions
Employee Promotions
UTILITIES - REFUSE MAINTENANCE WORKER I 12/30/2024
UTILITIES - REFUSE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR I 7/27/2024 UTILITIES - REFUSE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR I 7/27/2024 UTILITIES - REFUSE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR I 12/18/2023 UTILITIES - REFUSE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR I 1/2/2024 UTILITIES - REFUSE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR I 8/12/2024 UTILITIES - REFUSE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR I 12/2/2024
UTILITIES - WASTE WATER
ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER 3/23/2024
UTILITIES - WASTE WATER
OFFICE ASSISTANT I 12/30/2023
UTILITIES - WASTE WATER
REG COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST II 3/9/2024
UTILITIES - WASTE WATER
WASTEWATER OPERATOR II 3/9/2024
UTILITIES - WASTE WATER
WASTEWATER OPERATOR III 6/15/2024
UTILITIES - WATER CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICIAN 4/6/2024
UTILITIES - WATER CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICIAN 4/20/2024 UTILITIES - WATER REG COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I 2/24/2024 UTILITIES - WATER WATER OPERATOR II 1/27/2024
UTILITIES - WATER WATER OPERATOR II 4/6/2024
UTILITIES - WATER WATER RESOURCES MANAGER 12/30/2024
Total Employee Promotions 97
Total New Hires and Employee Promotions 290
Attachment B