Agenda — Santa Maria City Council, June 3, 2025 (part 1 of 4)

Mayor Alice Patino
Mayor Pro-Tem Carlos Escobedo
Councilmember Gloria Soto
Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez
Councilmember Gloria Flores

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
CLOSED SESSION - 4:45 P.M.

REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 925-0951 extension 2306, or by email at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting. Assisted Listening devices are available for those who attend in Council Chambers. Closed Captioning is available during meetings in English and Spanish on Comcast Channel 23 and at CityofSantaMaria.org/tv.

PUBLIC COMMENT (letters/emails)
(Must be received by 2:00 p.m. in advance of the meeting) Members of the public wishing to submit a public comment or a comment on an agenda item, can email [email protected] or mail to the City Council, Attn.: City Clerk's Office, 110 East Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Letters/emails will not be read aloud during the meeting. All correspondence will be distributed to Councilmembers, submissions received after the deadline will not be processed until the following day but will become a part of the official record.

MEETINGS
The City Council holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Regular meetings start at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 110 East Cook Street, Santa Maria, California. Special and Adjourned Regular meetings start time are to be determined.

POSTING LOCATIONS OF AGENDA AND/OR CANCELLATION NOTICES Regular meeting agendas will be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting (GC§ 54954(a)(1)).

Agenda and Cancellation Notices can be viewed online and are also posted at the following two locations: Santa Maria City Hall located at 110 East Cook Street, Santa Maria, California, and Santa Maria Public Library located at 421 South McClelland Street, Santa Maria, California.

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CLOSED SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Flores, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo, and Mayor Patino

2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Speakers may provide public comments on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes, maximum 15 minutes for Public Comment Period. Unless a majority of the Council objects, the Mayor may provide speakers more or less time to speak. All comments or queries shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. Pursuant to Government Code §54954.2(a)(2), the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.

3. RECESS-CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will immediately recess to a closed session for the following:

3.a Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager and City Attorney.

4. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:30 P.M.

5. INVOCATION

6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

7. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Flores, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo, and Mayor Patino

8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION

9. PROCLAMATIONS

9.a Proclamation – “Women Veterans Day” - June 12, 2025 The City Council will present a Proclamation recognizing June 12, 2025, as “Women Veterans Day” to honor and recognize the bravery of all women veterans, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives to protect our state and country.

9.b Proclamation – “Pride Month” – June 2025
The City Council will present a Proclamation recognizing the month of June 2025, as “Pride Month” in the City of Santa Maria and encouraging all residents and businesses to respect the entire community and build a culture that strives for equity and equality for all people.

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10. PRESENTATIONS

10.a Measure U – Youth Services
The City Council will receive a presentation on how Measure U funds are spent on Youth Services.

10.b 2024 Annual Police Department Report
The City Council will receive a presentation and file the 2024 Annual Police Department Report.

11. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Speakers may provide public comments on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes, maximum 15 minutes for Public Comment Period. Unless a majority of the Council objects, the Mayor may provide speakers more or less time to speak. All comments or queries shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. Pursuant to Government Code §54954.2(a)(2), the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.

12. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and customary and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items removed by a member of the City Council for individual consideration, which shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.

12.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

12.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the reading in full of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Ordinances on the Consent Agenda will be adopted by the same vote cast at the first meeting, unless City Council indicates otherwise.

12.a.2 Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 6, 2025.

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12.b COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

12.b.1 Adoption of Resolutions for Final Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Program’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2025- 2029 and Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

The City Council will receive and approve the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan.

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, according to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution approving the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Years 2025-2029; and

2. Adopt a Resolution approving the Public Services activities and allocations under the Community Development Block Grant Program incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and

3. Adopt a Resolution approving the Capital Development activities and allocations under the Community Development Block Grant Program incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and

4. Adopt a Resolution approving the General Administrative activities and allocations under the Community Development Block Grant Program incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

12.b.2 Employee Housing Resource Officer Annual Report
The City Council will receive, review, and file the Employee Housing Resource Officer annual report.

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

12.c FINANCE DEPARTMENT

12.c.1 Payment of Warrants
RECOMMENDATION:

Order ratified subject to having been certified as being in conformity with the budget and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.

12.c.2 Payment of Payroll
RECOMMENDATION:

Order ratified subject to having been certified by the proper Department Directors, as shown on records on file in the Department of Finance, and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.

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12.c.3 Appointment of Deputy City Treasurer, Rebecca Campbell The City Council will consider accepting the appointment of Rebecca Campbell as Deputy City Treasurer as of May 7, 2025.

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept, by motion , the appointment of Rebecca Campbell as Deputy City Treasurer as of May 7, 2025, to act as City Treasurer when the City Treasurer Teressa Hall is unavailable. Furthermore, any previous Deputy City Treasurer appointments are to be revoked.

12.d POLICE DEPARTMENT

12.d.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Annual Military Equipment Use Report 2024-2025
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the Annual Military Equipment Use Report June 2024 to June 2025, including the acquisition of additional equipment and renewing a Military Equipment Use Policy which was adopted by Ordinance No. 2022-03, in compliance with Assembly Bill 481.

12.e PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

12.e.1 Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Right-of-Way Dedication from BE819CA, LLC
The City Council will consider accepting a right-of-way dedication from BE819CA, LLC, for public street and transportation infrastructure purposes associated with development of the parcel located at 2140 North Preisker Lane.

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution accepting the dedication of public right-of-way from BE819CA, LLC.

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12.e.2 Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Temporary Construction Easement to the California Department of Transportation
The City Council will consider approving the conveyance of Temporary Construction Easements from the City of Santa Maria to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to facilitate construction activities related to improvements along Main Street, (State Route 166, or SR-166), near City-owned property.

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving a Temporary Construction Easement to the California Department of Transportation and authorizing the Mayor to execute all associated documents.

12.e.3 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Recommended Consolidation of Guadalupe Transit Bus Service with Santa Maria Regional Transit The City Council will consider approving the consolidation of Guadalupe Transit Bus Service with Santa Maria Regional Transit to create a more efficient and integrated regional transit network. This action would streamline operations, improve service delivery, and expand mobility options for residents of both cities. The proposed consolidation is supported by Guadalupe, the County of Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Council of Governments.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Guadalupe transit bus service with Santa Maria Regional Transit.

12.e.4 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Large Vehicle Parking Restriction on Inger Drive
The City Council will consider approving the establishment of a large vehicle parking restriction on Inger Drive to improve safety for drivers.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing a large vehicle parking restriction on Inger Drive, between South Broadway and McClelland Street.

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12.e.5 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a “Keep Clear” Pavement Marking Policy
The City Council will consider adopting the “Keep Clear” Pavement Marking Policy, which establishes standardized criteria for the placement, evaluation, and removal of “Keep Clear” pavement markings on City streets to improve safety and traffic flow.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the establishment of the “Keep Clear” Pavement Marking Policy for the City of Santa Maria.

12.e.6 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
The City Council will consider approving a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

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13. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:

Council Agenda Report to be given.

Applicant/Appellant comments.

Questions from the City Council.

Written communications/Public input.

Public hearing to be closed.

City Council discussion and action.

13.a Adoption of a Resolution Declaring to Levy and Collect the 2025-26 Landscape District.

The City Council will consider adoption of the engineers reports and the intent to levy and collect the 2025-26 landscape district assessments.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Approve the Engineer’s Reports for the 2025-2026 landscape maintenance districts and special benefit zones assessment proceedings; and

2. Adopt a Resolution declaring the intent to levy and collect the property tax assessments for each of the four Landscape Maintenance Districts and the 20 Special Benefit Zones.

13.b Adoption of a Resolution Adopting Objective Residential Design Standards The City Council will consider adopting Objective Residential Design Standards (SP2023-0003), applicable to future single-family developments of two or more units, multi-family projects, and residential mixed-use development projects throughout the City, and which are established to provide more certainty to developers and members of the public regarding the expectations for the design of housing development projects within Santa Maria.

Environmental Notice: The project qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines. Additionally, or alternatively, the project is exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution adopting the Objective Residential Design Standards.

13.c Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Updated 2025 User Fee Schedule The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving the addition and update of the Citywide User Fees identified in the Annual User Fee Update and 2025 User Fee Schedule.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the addition and update of Citywide User Fees identified in the Annual User Fee Update and 2025 User Fee Schedule.

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14. REGULAR BUSINESS
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS FOR REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS:

Council Agenda Report to be given.

Questions from the City Council.

Written communications/Public input.

City Council discussion and action.

14.a Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a Cost-of-Service Study The City Council will consider a recommendation by the Recreation and Parks Commission to adopt a Cost-of-Service Study prepared by Revenue & Cost Specialists. The study evaluates the direct and indirect costs of providing recreation and parks services in Santa Maria and establishes a framework for future fee adjustments and cost recovery strategies.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving a new Cost Recovery Structure for Recreation and Parks Programs and Services based on the 2025 Cost-of-Service Study prepared by Revenue & Cost Specialist.

14.b Receive and File the Financial Report for the Third Quarter Ending March 31, 2025, and Adoption of a Resolution Approving Third Quarter Amendments The City Council will consider receiving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Financial Report and approving proposed budget amendments.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Receive and file the Financial Report for the Third Quarter ending March 31, 2025; and

2. Adopt a Resolution approving Third Quarter Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget for personnel and operational changes.

14.c Adoption of a Resolution to name a City Park in honor of James “Jim” Glines.

The City Council will consider approving and naming a City facility in honor of James “Jim” Glines.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the addition of the name James “Jim” Glines to the resource list from which names are selected for naming City facilities and selecting an available park from the resource list for naming.

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14.d Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendments to the Previously Adopted FY 2025-26 City Budget (Second Year of the Approved Two-Year Budget) The City Council will consider making amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 mid- cycle City Budget.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Cycle City Budget, and delegating the City Manager to implement the same.

15. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER

16. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB 1234

REPORTS)

17. ADJOURNMENT

If you challenge a determination made on a matter on this agenda in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described on this agenda, or in written correspondence to the city council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

I, Donna G. Schwartz, hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted not less than 72 hours at the following locations: City of Santa Maria City Hall and Library and made available at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agendas-reports- meeting-videos on this 29th day of June 2025.
/s/ DONNA G. SCHWARTZ
Chief Deputy City Clerk

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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Donna G. Schwartz, Chief Deputy City Clerk

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Proclamation – “Women Veterans Day” - June 12, 2025

The City Council will p resent a Proclamation recognizing June 12, 2025, as “Women Veterans Day” to honor and recognize the bravery of all women veterans, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives to protect our state and country.

BACKGROUND:

On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, allowing women to serve as permanent members of the U.S. military.

Since then, women have played vital roles in every branch, with their numbers expected to reach 20 percent of the veteran population by 2045.

In Santa Barbara County, the She Raised Her Hand initiative supports women veterans by fostering community, identity, and purpose. Local women have served honorably from World War II to today’s conflicts, often in challenging and dangerous roles.

Women veterans have contributed significantly to both national defense and social progress, championing equal rights and shaping the future of our country. This proclamation honors their courage, leadership, and enduring impact on our communities and nation.

Proclamation Requested by: Alison Wales - Associate Director of North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center

Attachment(s): Proclamation

City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation

WHEREAS, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Integration Act on June 12, 1948, enabling women to serve as permanent, regular members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Forc e.

Women veterans are one of the fastest -growing demographics within the United States military and are expected to reach nearly 20 percent of the veteran population by 2045; and

WHEREAS, ‘She Raised Her Hand’, a collaborative initiative was formed in Santa Barbara County to provide opportunities for women veterans in Santa Barbara County to find community, purpose, and strength in their identity as veterans; and

WHEREAS, Santa Barbara County is home to women veterans who have served our country with honor and dignity, often in dangerous situations, including service in World War II through the current conflicts; and

WHEREAS, through their selfless sacrifice, courage, dedication, and honorable military service, women veterans have safeguarded our heritage and freedom while providing valuable service and expertise to our society. Women veterans have been leaders not only in securing their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity but also at the forefront of numerous major progressive social change move ments in history, paving the way for future generations to enjoy the unalienable rights, duties, and responsibilities afforded equally to all residents of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, each woman veteran is extraordinary in her own way, provi ng that women working inside the home or outside in academia, science, technology, business, labor, governance, and more maintain critical roles in every sphere of society; and

WHEREAS, is committed to supporting and recognizing the bravery of all women veterans, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice and laid down their lives to protect our state and country.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria hereby proclaim June 12, 2025, as:

“Women Veterans Day”

in the City of Santa Maria and encourage all residents to honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of women veterans and recognize their vital contributions to our nation and community.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 3rd day of June 2025.

______________________________
Alice M. Patino, Mayor

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Donna Schwartz, Chief Deputy City Clerk

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Proclamation – “Pride Month” – June 2025

The City Council will pr esent a Proclamation recognizing the month of June 202 5, as “Pride Month” in the City of Santa Maria and encouraging all residents and businesses to respect the entire community and build a culture that strives for equity and equality for all people.

BACKGROUND:

In the movement toward equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and more (LGBTQ+) persons, a historic turning point occurred on June 28, 1969, in New York City, with the onset of the Stonewall Riots. LGBTQ+ citizens rose and fought against the discriminatory criminal laws th at have since been declared unconstitutional. Pride celebrations have taken place around the country every June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, and 2025 marks the 56th Anniversary celebration of this pivotal moment in time.

This Proclamation is being brought forward as the City of Santa Maria has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and more community, and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for all people.

Proclamation Requested by: House of Pride and Equality.

Attachment(s): Proclamation

City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and more (LGBTQ+) community, and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for all people; and

WHEREAS, many residents who contribute to the enrichment of Santa Maria are part of the LGBTQ+ community; and

WHEREAS, significant advancements have been made with respect to equitable treatment of LGBTQ+ persons throughout the nation and around the world, and it is important for cities like Santa Maria to stand up and show support for residents of the LGBTQ+ community; and

WHEREAS, June is recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in many cities across the United States and has become a symbolic month in which the LGBTQ+ community and its supporters come together in various celebrations of Pride to commemorate the Stonewall Riots when LGBTQ+ people rose up and fought against discriminatory criminal laws that have since been declared unconstitutional; and

WHEREAS, in the movement toward equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community, the City celebrates their resilience and their hard-won victories to advance acceptance and equality.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria, her eby recognize the month of June 2025, as:
“
LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH”

in the City of Santa Maria, and urge all residents and businesses to respect the entire community and build a culture that strives for equity and equality for all people.

IN WITNESS WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 3rd day of June 2025.

______________________________
Alice M. Patino, Mayor

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Chuen Wu, Assistant City Manager

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Measure U – Youth Services

The City Council will receive a presentation on how Measure U funds are spent on Youth Services.

BACKGROUND:

On March 5, 2019, the City Council set goals and objectives regarding the use of Measure U proceeds. The goals are to first maintain services, and second, to make service enhancements. The objectives are to make Santa Maria safer, with more services for youth, and to improve the quality of life. To meet these goals and objectives, the City Council authorized Measure U proceeds, beginning in fiscal year 2019-20, to be used 90 percent for public safety, 5 percent for youth services, and 5 percent for quality of life.

At the City Council meeting of March 18, 2025, questions were raised on how Measure U funds were being spent, within the category of youth services. This report summarizes Measure U – Youth Services spending, through the Library an d Recreation and Parks Department.

DISCUSSION:

In fiscal year (FY) 2023-24, $1,719,594 or 5.6 percent of Measure U funds were spent on Youth Services.

2 By department, $850,245 were expended by Recreation and Parks, and $869,349 were expended by the Library.

Recreation and Parks
The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department remains committed to providing high- quality youth and teen programs aimed at fostering positive engagement, skill development, and community involvement.

Measure U funds are pri marily spent on staffing that provide services, including the operation of the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center (Youth Center) and implementation of the extensive lineup of youth and teen programs. In fiscal year 2024 - 25, Measure U funded 12 recreatio n leaders, one (1) technical aide, three (3) facility specialists, four (4) lifeguards, and three (3) swim pool clerks. Other funds are spent on supplies and contracted services.

The Youth Center is a vibrant hub where teens can connect, socialize, and e ngage in activities within a safe and welcoming environment. It remains a vital resource in keeping teens engaged, active, and involved in meaningful experiences that contribute to their overall well-being.

The Youth Center includes:
 A multi -media lab, le d by a knowledgeable computer technician who provides homework assistance and helps teens develop computer literacy skills.  A music and media room, offering a creative space where teens can explore their musical talents, or relax and enjoy a movie.
 An arts and crafts room, guided by a specialist who encourages creativity while reinforcing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  An exercise room equipped with cardio and strength equipment.  “The Market,” offering job training and career-building opportunities.

Sample highlights of Youth and Teen Programs include:
 Youth sports and fitness, including junior golf clinics, youth pickleball clinics, and a spring fitness challenge.
 Teen activities, including creative arts, gardening club, teen yoga, a nd March Madness.
 Outdoor and educational adventures, including whale watching, kayaking at Avila Beach, Landshark tour in Santa Barbara.
 Special events and workshops, including the Teen Pool Party, and Mother’s Day floral design workshop.

Community and Leadership Programs include:
 Key Club: a student -led service organization affiliated with Kiwanis International that focuses on leadership, character-building, and community service. 3  Mayor’s Youth Task Force: a civic engagement program that gives teens th e opportunity to collaborate with city officials, discuss local issues affecting youth, and propose solutions.
 Chick-fil-A Leadership Program: a character and leadership development program that equips teens with essential life and workplace skills, focus ing on personal growth, career readiness and making a difference in the community.  Full STEAM Ahead: an interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) program designed to engage teens in hands-on learning.  Teen CERT Training (Communit y Emergency Response Team): a hands -on program that empowers teens with essential emergency preparedness and disaster response skills.

In the calendar year 2024, the Recreation and Parks Department served a significant number of youth and teens through v arious registered activities, with the following statistics:
 2,923 youth served in registered activities
 3,226 teen check-ins at the Youth Center
 1,185 unique members at the Youth Center

Library
The Santa Maria Public Library (Library) provides a wide array of youth and family programs that set the foundation for early literacy, provide academic support, and foster a culture of community engagement, literacy, and lifelong learning.

Measure U funds are primarily spent on staffing that provides services, but also materials and supplies (utilities), and contracts and services (cleaning). In fiscal year 2023 -24, Measure U funded two (2) librarians, one (1) part-time library technical assistant, and two (2) limited-service assistant library technicians.

The Library and associated Bookmobile have successfully served youth and families in the Santa Maria community through impactful programming as funded by Measure U.

These include, but are not limited to:
 Story-time for children of all ages, from babies to preschoolers  Homework assistance for elementary school students
 Clubs for school -age children ages 6 -11 featuring learning and literacy -based activities, including Spanish, sewing, Pokémon, and others.  Teen programs include cooking experiences, visits to junior high schools, and the Anime Club, providing social engagement through art and reading.  Bookmobile expanding outreach, attending elementary school events and festivals, literacy nights, class visits, and parent nights in partnership with local organizations.

4 In the calendar year 2024, the Library served a significant number of youth, hosting 1,688 programs for all ages. The Bookmobile served 5,819 patrons at youth -centered events.

By age group, the Library connected with:
 1,533 children age 0-5
 1,118 elementary age children 6-11
 691 teens age 13-17

The library’s future outlook for youth programs remains consistent and positive. Core programs such as early literacy, story times, book clubs, teen engagement and learning programs, and parent education are continuing, with new additions to keep programming fresh, meeting patrons needs. The impact of the Bookmobile is expected to increase, with more requests for school visits and more people engaged at regular stops and outreach events.

Conclusion
Both the Recreation and Parks Department and the Library are committed to enhancing youth opportunities. Through Recreation and Parks, the youth and teen programs are well-attended and serve as a proactive measure to keep youth positively engaged, reducing the likelihood of their involvement in negative behaviors. Through the Library, the youth have access to learning programs that place them on the right path to academic success. Supporting and lifting youth through their elementary and teen years with academic resources, educational and recreational reading, and social engagement keeps them involved, helping them become productive and responsible adults. Measure U funding has been significant in sustaining and enhancing youth services.

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Christopher Williams, Chief of Police

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: 2024 Annual Police Department Report

Description:

The City Council will receive a presentation and file the 2024 Annual Police Department Report.

BACKGROUND:

Police Department Staff prepares the Annual Report to memorialize accomplishments and milestones for the year.

DISCUSSION:

The report encompasses statistics, staffing changes, training milestones, and various events. This is an effective way to show Santa Maria residents and City Council what the Police Department does on an annual basis.

ATTACHMENT

A. 2024 Annual Police Department Report

1111 W. Betteravia Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455
www.joinsantamariapd.com

ANNUAL REPORTANNUAL REPORT
Attachment A

CONTENTS

TABLE OF
3THE CITY
Overview
1 THE DEPARTMENT
Opening Message
4CHIEF’S MESSAGE
Overview
7ADMINISTRATION
Overview
11 OPERATIONS
Overview
17SUPPORT
Overview
33POLICE COUNCIL
Donations Overview
27COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENTS
Overview
34RETIREMENTS
Overview
The Santa Maria Police Department strives to protect and serve all who visit, work, or reside in the City of Santa Maria, by providing professional police services through community partnerships. Under a philosophy of community and constitutionally based policing, the department strives to maintain trust and deliver exceptional service to promote public safety and reduce crime. The department offers a full range of professional police services, such as patrol operations, investigations, traffic enforcement, crime prevention and awareness, and many others. The department’s policing philosophy promotes strength through interaction and mutual respect in partnership with the community to improve the quality of life for all persons within the City of Santa Maria.
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Mayor Alice Patino Interim City ManagerAlex Posada
City CouncilmemberCarlos Escobedo District 1
City CouncilmemberMike CorderoDistrict 2
City CouncilmemberGloria SotoDistrict 3
City CouncilmemberMaribel Aguilera-HernandezDistrict 4
The City of Santa Maria is a full-service city with 10 departments and a dedicated staff with over 700, a City Council/City Manager form of government, and a biennium operating budget of approximately $291 million. Additionally, Santa Maria is home to thriving industries including aerospace, communications, high- tech research and development, energy production, military operations, and manufacturing. Santa Maria Valley residents enjoy amenities such as, world-class wineries, a vibrant cultural scene, top-tier rodeo, rolling hills, and 12 miles of Pacific coastline with the state’s tallest beach dunes. These attractions and more make the Santa Maria Valley an ideal place to live, work, and do business. www.cityofsantamaria.org
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It is my honor to present the Santa Maria Police Department’s 2024 Annual Report. Over the past year, our department responded to more than 91,000 calls for service, generated over 17,000 reports, and carried out thousands of arrests and citations. But beyond the numbers, our true measure of success lies in the quality of service we provide to those who live, work, and play in Santa Maria.

I am incredibly proud of the professionalism, compassion, and dedication shown by the men and women of this department. The Police Department staff care deeply about this community, and they strive every day to deliver extraordinary service.

Thank you for your continued support—it is a privilege to serve you.

A MESSAGE FROM COMMANDER DANIEL COHEN, SERVING AS
INTERIM CHIEF AFTER THE RETIREMENT OF CHIEF MARC SCHNEIDER:
-Daniel Cohen
Interim Chief

CHIEF OF POLICE

MARC SCHNEIDER

COMMANDER

JESSE SILVA

COMMANDER
ELIGIO LARA 5

COMMANDER/

INTERIM CHIEF

DANIEL COHEN

LIEUTENANT

PAUL VAN MEEL

LIEUTENANT

WOODROW VEGA

LIEUTENANT

NATHAN TOTORICA

SERGEANT II

TODD LOGAN

LIEUTENANT

ANDY MAGALLON

BUSINESS PROGRAM LEADER(ADMINISTRATION) SARA PEET

BUSINESS PROGRAM LEADER(TRAINING)CHRISTINA ALVAREZ

LIEUTENANT

DANIEL RIOS
6 The Department’s Administration Division is composed of the Chief of Police, an Administrative Commander, a Business Program Leader, two Administrative Assistants, and an Office Assistant. This team is responsible for managing the department’s budget, recruitment, professional standards, risk management, and succession planning. Additionally, the Records Bureau, Training Bureau, and Crime Analyst report directly to the Administrative Commander.

ADMINISTRATION
7 Facilitated 9,165 training hours for department staff. This is a 23% increase over 2023’s total training hours.

Continued the implementation and conversion to the web-based training program. This is still a work in progress, however, the efficiency of the program has been critical for department-wide training and the field training program.

Managed 45 applicant background investigations for sworn and professional staff positions.

Onboarded new department employees.

Managed the Police Recruits at the Allan Hancock Police Academy.

Training Bureau
The Training Bureau, made up of a Sergeant, Business Program Leader, and Office Assistant, handles all training coordination and records for department staff. They ensure compliance with POST mandates and best practices, oversee recruitment for sworn and professional positions, manage the Field Training Program for new officers, maintain the department’s policy manual, and lead emergency preparedness efforts. 8 The Records Bureau consists of a Police Records supervisor and ten Police Record Technicians. The Records Bureau’s primary responsibility is to maintain and distribute law enforcement records. Records Technicians are also responsible for registering criminal offenders (sex/arson/gang), processing various applications, fingerprinting members of the public (Live Scan), processing Public Records Requests, and reporting crime statistics to the FBI. Records Technicians are often the face of the department as they assist community members at the lobby counter. In 2024, the Records Bureau processed 17,550 police reports in addition to thousands of citations.

Records Bureau
9 The Crime Analysis Unit (CAU) takes a data-driven approach to identify crime patterns, trends, and hot spots, aiding in crime prevention and reduction. They conduct daily reviews of major case reports, assist officers and detectives with investigations, and analyze intelligence data to connect local crimes to broader incidents. Additionally, the unit extracts and delivers timely crime data to support the Department’s operational and administrative needs.

Crime Analysis Unit
In 2024, the Crime Analysis Unit processed 309 crime data requests and produced 426 tactical crime bulletins. Additionally, the unit successfully facilitated the implementation and completion of the online reporting/DORS project.

PART I CRIME TOTALS 2023 2024
Homicide
Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Theft
Motor Vehicle Theft
6 3
63 73
172 198
428 469
424 332
893 1150
751 474
Arson 26 74
Total Part I Crimes 2763 2773
10 The Operations Division stands as the department's largest and most recognizable unit, ensuring round-the-clock coverage across the city's 23.5 square miles, serving a population of nearly 111,000 people. As a vital pillar of police services, this division actively engages with the community. In 2024, the department effectively responded to 91,335 calls for service, averaging 250 calls each day.

The deployment of police officers is strategically tailored to address the specific needs of varying geographic areas based on crime trends and the frequency of calls for service. This approach considers the days and times when incidents occur and acknowledges the unique quality-of-life challenges faced by residents. The department is committed to working collaboratively with the community to develop sustainable solutions for ongoing neighborhood conflicts, fostering a safer and more cohesive environment for all.

OPERATIONS
11 The Patrol Bureau serves as the foundation of all police services. Officers are highly trained and recognize that their foremost responsibility is to provide exemplary service to the community. Officers consistently strive for excellence, carrying out their duties with competence, compassion, and professionalism.

In 2024, a total of 65 police officer positions were allocated to the Patrol Bureau, which include one K9 officer, 11 Sergeants, three Lieutenants and one Sergeant II. The Lieutenants and Sergeant II serve as Watch Commanders on various shifts, while the Sergeants provide direct supervision to the officers, both in the field and at the station.

The primary responsibility of the uniformed patrol officers is to respond to calls for service from the community. They address a range of situations, including in-progress crimes, emergencies, non-emergency investigations, and requests for assistance. In addition, patrol officers engage in proactive enforcement throughout the city fostering relationships with community members in a variety of settings and events.

PATROL BUREAU
12 The Traffic Unit is comprised of a supervisor and five motor officers with a mission to reduce the loss of life, injury, and property damage caused by traffic collisions.

In 2024, the Santa Maria Police Department's Traffic Unit continued to make significant strides in enhancing road safety through a comprehensive approach that includes enforcement, education, and engineering. The unit has focused on direct traffic enforcement in high-priority areas to reduce violations and improve overall safety. It has also expanded its public education efforts, working closely with civic groups and other city departments to raise awareness of safe driving practices. Additionally, the Traffic Unit has addressed traffic concerns through engineering solutions, ensuring safer roadways for the community. In investigating traffic incidents, including injury accidents and fatalities, the unit has remained committed to identifying causes and implementing measures to prevent future accidents.

TRAFFIC UNIT
13 COLLISIONS 2024
TOTAL
Fatal
Injury
Property Damage
1844
8 362
1482
CITATIONS 2024
TOTAL
DUI
Cell Phone
Seat Belt
5719
943
587
7 2024 TRAFFIC STATISTICS
14 The K-9 Unit, consisting of an Officer and his canine partner, K-9 Odin, plays a vital role in supporting patrol officers and responding to in- progress crimes. K-9 Odin, a five-year-old Shepherd-Malinois mix, is highly trained in suspect apprehension and firearm detection. Officer Kulp and K- 9 Odin have been partners for over two years, making a significant impact on community safety.

In 2024, the team was deployed 71 times, assisting with suspect apprehensions and firearm-related searches. Their work contributed to key arrests and evidence collection:
58 suspect apprehensions
14 firearm-related searches, with 2 yielding firearms evidence leading to arrests in violent crimes
Beyond their calls for service, Officer Kulp and K-9 Odin dedicated over 250 hours to on-duty training and proactive patrol activities. They also engaged with the community events. The K-9 Unit continues to enhance public safety, and the department looks forward to the program’s continued success and potential expansion.

K-9 UNIT
15 The Santa Maria Police Department Explorer Post #115 is made up of local youth, ages 14-20, interested in law enforcement careers. The program provides hands-on training, competitions, and mentorship, fostering teamwork, character, and a strong work ethic.

In 2024, the Post consisted of 10 Explorers and 3 Police Advisors, competing in one event where they earned multiple team and individual awards. They also volunteered 600+ hours at community events, assisting with traffic control, event admittance, and the local Peace Officer Memorial.

This year, one Explorer successfully graduated the program, completed the hiring process, and joined SMPD as an officer. We are proud of our Explorers and look forward to their continued success!

EXPLORER PROGRAM
16 The Support Division encompasses the Detective Bureau, Crime Lab, Property/Evidence Unit, Community Services Unit, and Communications Center.

SUPPORT
The Support Division encompasses the Detective Bureau, Crime Lab, Property/Evidence Unit, Communications Center, and Community Services Unit.
17 The Detective Bureau serves as the Police Department’s primary investigative section and is tasked with investigating criminal cases, identifying/apprehending offenders, and preparing cases for prosecution.

The team is comprised of three supervisors, 14 criminal investigators, three civilian investigators, and one part-time investigative consultant. The team members are assigned to one of the five units within the bureau: Violent Crime Unit, Special Victims Unit, Property Crime Unit, Gang Investigation Unit, and High-Tech Crimes Unit.

DETECTIVE BUREAU
Detective Bureau was assigned 1,361 cases for criminal investigation.

Submitted 730 cases were submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.

Conducted 102 operations ranging from warrant services to special operations.

Arrested 65 individuals related to major investigations. 18 The Crime Lab is tasked with the responsibility of identifying and gathering evidence at major crime scenes and processing that evidence in the department's crime lab. Lab personnel provide forensic investigative support to uniformed officers and detectives while partnering with State and Federal agencies.
57 TOTAL REPORTS 326

CASINGS SENT TO
NIBIN

FBI HITS

ITEMS PROCESSED
182
61 449
VEHICLES PROCESSED 55

LATENT PRINT CASES

LATENT COMPARISONS

FIREARMS PROCESSED
177
23,760
112

CRIME LAB
19 INCOMING EVIDENCE 8,781

INCOMING FOUND

PROPERTY

INCOMING SAFEKEEPING

PROPERTY

INCOMING PROPERTY

FOR DESTRUCTION
369
1,139
236
OUTGOING EVIDENCE 6,217

OUTGOING FOUND

PROPERTY

OUTGOING

SAFEKEEPING PROPERTY

OUTGOING PROPERTY

FOR DESTRUCTION
356
1,092
105
The Property & Evidence Unit is tasked with storing of property and evidence, preserving the chain of custody, discovery requests, and purging once cases have reached their final resolution.

PROPERTY & EVIDENCE UNIT
20 The Community Services Unit consists of a supervisor and a team of 16 who work in one of the following areas: Beat Coordinator, School Resource Officer, Police Services Technician, Mental Health Officer, Police Cadets, and Outreach Coordinator. The unit organizes and runs various community events throughout the year.

To highlight a few:

COMMUNITY SERVICES UNIT
Community Academy
National Night Out
Cops N Cars Car Show (1st Annual)
Mission Hope Fundraisers
Coffee with a Cop
Teen and Youth Academy
Shop with a Cop
Read Across America
21 The city is divided into three beats, each with a Beat Coordinator (BC) who addresses quality of life issues and community concerns. BCs collaborate with residents, businesses, non-profits, and city departments, and also help coordinate events and assist with street cleanup and debris removal efforts in Santa Maria.

BEAT COORDINATORS
The Police Service Technicians (PSTs) are a team of seven professional staff led by a PST Lead who manages daily operations. They support the Patrol Bureau by handling crime reports, traffic collisions, evidence processing, and parking issues citywide. PSTs also assist with community outreach events throughout the year.

POLICE SERVICE TECHNICIANS
22 Our two School Resource Officers are each assigned to one of the two high schools in the city and work closely with the school administrator to create a safe environment for both students and staff.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
The team includes a sworn officer and a mental health clinician from Behavioral Wellness. They handle cases involving mental health crises, suicide prevention, and substance use, aiming to divert individuals from the justice system into treatment. Their work includes de-escalation, initial assessments, referrals, service connections, and follow-ups to support ongoing care and prevention.

CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM

POLICE CADETS
The Police Cadet position is designed for college-enrolled youth between the ages of 18 and 21. Cadets gain hands-on experience by learning the fundamentals of law enforcement through the Police Service Technician role. This position offers a pathway to future success by preparing cadets for entry-level hiring into the police academy. We recently had our first cadet graduate from the academy, and they are now working through our Field Training Program.
23 The Outreach Coordinator’s primary role is to engage, cultivate, and foster partnerships between the community and the police department. This includes coordinating the department’s participation in various community events throughout the year. Additionally, the Outreach Coordinator manages the department’s social media content on Instagram, Facebook, and X, using these platforms to inform, educate, and raise awareness on various topics. Beyond community outreach, the role also involves organizing internal department events such as the employee awards luncheon, badge pinning’s, and other special ceremonies that recognize and support department personnel.

OUTREACH COORDINATOR

SOCIAL MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook 2024 Instagram 2024
2024: 49,000 2025: 50,200
January 2024 -------> January 2025
2024: 6,936 2025: 7,600
2024: 4,034 2025: 4,065
Facebook 2025
49,000
50,200
6,936
7,600
4,034
4,065
Instagram 2025
X 2024
X 2025
@SMPDHQ
A FEW 2024 COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS24
The Communications Center provides 24/7 dispatch services for the Police and Fire Departments, as well as for the City of Guadalupe.

Dispatchers are responsible for answering and prioritizing incoming 911 calls, non-emergency calls, and administrative inquiries. In 2024, the Center's personnel managed a total of 199,251 incoming and outgoing calls using state-of-the-art technology.

The Communications Center consists of 13 Dispatchers, one per diem Dispatcher, and four Lead Dispatchers, who serve as the first-line supervisors for each shift. This team regularly undergoes updates and training to stay current with the systems and technology relevant to their profession. Dispatchers utilize various programs and applications daily to assist both the public and in-house personnel. In 2024, the Dispatch Team achieved significant milestones in career development.

They attended training sessions and conferences such as CAL NENA to stay up to date with P.O.S.T. mandates and enhance their expertise in the field. Additionally, three Dispatchers were selected to join the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT).

The department also launched a new program called AXON, which dispatchers use alongside the FLOCK system to support officers in the field. Beyond these tools, dispatchers continue to work with a range of other applications, including Rapid Deploy, Rapid SOS, CLETS, CAD, and ESCARS.

COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
25 CALLS FOR SERVICE
Fire Guadalupe PD
Guadalupe Fire
607
City Rangers/Code
Enforcement
4,031
Allan Hancock PD
74 TOTAL CALLS

FOR SERVICE
CREATED:
130,074
3,050
13,428
26 Santa Maria Police Department
91,335
Total Reports Taken
17,549
27 COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENTS
Collateral police assignments are specialized roles that support the department’s mission and enhance both officer readiness and community engagement. These assignments allow officers to contribute their unique skills to focused areas of need within the agency:

Mounted Unit–Provides visibility and engagement at public events.

Crisis Negotiation Team–De-escalates critical incidents through communication.

SWAT–Handles high-risk, tactical operations.

Honor Guard–Represents the department at ceremonies and memorials.

Mobile Field Force–Manages crowd control and public disturbances.

Range Unit–Maintains firearms training and readiness.

Arrest & Control Team–Ensures safe apprehension of suspects.

Unmanned Aerial Systems Team- Supports innovation and teamwork through drone design and flight.

Peer Support Team–Promotes officer wellness and mental health.

Wellness Committee-Promotes well-being through health-focused initiatives.

These specialized roles strengthen the department’s ability to serve and protect the community effectively.

MOUNTED ENFORCEMENT UNIT
In 2024, the Mounted Enforcement Unit (MEU) expanded from two to four officers, increasing opportunities for community engagement. Each officer volunteers for this assignment, personally owning and funding their horse’s care. The MEU deploys one day a month for community engagement and crime prevention, along with a 10-hour monthly training day.

CRISIS NEGOTIATION TEAM
28 The Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) is comprised of 11 officers, two sergeants and one lieutenant all trained in crisis management by the FBI.

The team works to safely resolve critical incidents through active communication with suicidal individuals, barricaded suspects, and hostage-takers. All members meet FBI standards, with several attending nationally recognized courses to remain current on tactics and best practices.

SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM

HONOR GUARD
29 The SWAT Team’s mission is to save lives during high-risk incidents such as armed suspects, hostage situations, and warrant service. The 21- member team—made up of officers, sergeants, and a lieutenant—has specialized roles like tactical commander, breacher, and sniper. SWAT works closely with the Canine Unit, UAS Team, and Crisis Negotiation Team to prioritize de-escalation. Members train 20 hours each month in addition to department-wide training.

The SMPD Honor Guard performs ceremonial duties at civic events within the Department, throughout Santa Maria, and at the request of outside agencies. The unit consists of 10 officers and four sergeants, training quarterly and following ceremonial protocols modeled after the U.S.

Marine Corps. The team takes great pride in honoring the law enforcement community through their service.

MOBILE FIELD FORCE

RANGE- FIREARMS TRAINING UNIT
30 The 17-member Mobile Field Force (MFF) Unit responds rapidly to civil disturbances, disasters, crowd control, and security needs. Its mission is to protect public safety, uphold First Amendment rights, and support allied agencies. The unit deploys to major events in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, as well as statewide mutual aid.

The Firearms Training Unit (FTU), also known as the Range Program, includes 15 certified instructors—one lieutenant, two sergeants, and 12 officers—who oversee all firearms and less-lethal training. They ensure proficiency with handguns, rifles, shotguns, and tactics, while maintaining weapon systems. Training covers active attacker response, patrol tactics, tactical medicine, and de-escalation.

ARREST AND CONTROL TEAM
The ARCON Unit, made up of one sergeant and three officers, delivers department-wide training in de-escalation, self-defense, weapon retention, handcuffing, and use-of-force. Grounded in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu techniques, the training prioritizes safety for both officers and the public.

Axon body-worn camera footage enhances use-of-force reviews and scenario-based training.

UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS TEAM
31 The 13-member UAS Team enhances law enforcement operations by providing real-time intelligence and aerial overwatch. Drones are deployed for missing persons, suspect searches, perimeter security, surveillance, evidence collection, and traffic collision reconstruction. The team’s growing capabilities improve situational awareness and support safer, more efficient responses.

PEER SUPPORT TEAM

WELLNESS COMMITTEE
32 The Peer Support Team consists of 19 members from across the department and offers support to personnel facing personal or professional challenges.

The team facilitates critical incident debriefs for major events, involving all directly affected sworn and professional staff. Members receive specialized training in peer support and stress management to ensure the program’s effectiveness.

The Wellness Committee, made up of members from across the department, supports employee well-being through programs on fitness, nutrition, stress, and financial wellness. In 2024, it launched an on-duty workout program and continued Healthy Warrior’s on-site healthy food options. A quarterly newsletter shares updates, resources, and a message from the Chief.

The Santa Maria Police Department is proud to thank the Santa Maria Police Council for their continued support and commitment in helping the Department supplement its equipment and training needs through fundraising. Since its inception in 2007, the Police Council has donated $2,033,982.05 dollars.

In 2024, the SMPC purchased the following
2023 Santa Maria Police Department Awards Luncheon
National Night Out Event
Santa Maria Police Department Trunk Or Treat Event
DJI “Matrice” Drone
DIJI “Mavic” Drone
Officer Training Software “The Briefing Room”
TOTAL
$2,500.00
$29,902.00
$9,655.99
$11,563.02
$2,500.00
$58,621.01
$2,500.00
33 In 2024, the Santa Maria Police Department proudly celebrated the retirement of five dedicated members who collectively gave decades of service to our department and community. Their commitment and leadership has left a lasting legacy. We thank them for their service and wish them all the best in their next chapter.

Marc Schneider
29 years of service
Woodrow Vega
30 years of service
Melissa Johnson
21 years of service
Suzanne Clement
13 years of service
Francisco J. Velazquez
20 years of service34

1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA

May 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers
110 East Cook Street
Santa Maria

Roll Call: Councilmember Maribel Aguilera -Hernandez, Councilmember Gloria Flores, Councilmember Gloria Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Escobedo, Mayor Alice Patino

Staff Present: City Manager David W. Rowlands, Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu, Assistant City Attorney Heather Whitham, Director of Finance Rebecca Campbell, Chief Human Resources Officer Graciela Reynoso, Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge, Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni, Library Director Dawn Jackson, Chief Information Officer Jeffrey Marecic, Director of Recreation & Parks Alex Posada, Director of Community Development Chenin Dow, Police Chief Christopher Williams, Interim Chief of Police Daniel Cohen, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, Chief Deputy City Clerk Donna Schwartz, Deputy City Clerk Ashley Arciniega

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1. INVOCATION
Pastor Mark Wright from Heritage Church gave the Invocation.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino convened the meeting and called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.

4. PROCLAMATIONS

4.a Proclamation - “Water Awareness Month” – May 2025
The City Council recognized the month of May 2025 as “Water Awareness Month” in the City of Santa Maria. The Proclamation was accepted by Water Conservation Specialist Myra Ritchie.

4.a.1 Presentation - Water Awareness Poster Contest Winners The City Council received a presentation of the 2025 Water Awareness Poster Contest winners.

The Presentation was given by Water Conservation Specialist Myra Ritchie.

4.b Proclamation – “Toastmasters International District 33 Day” - May 17, 2025 The City Council recognized May 17 th, 2025, as “Toastmasters International District 33 Day” in the City of Santa Maria. The Proclamation was accepted by Ken Jarrett, Eumi Sprague, and Dawn Scott with Toastmasters.

4.c Proclamation – “Municipal Clerks Week” - May 4 through 10, 2025 The City Council recognized the week of May 4 th through 10th, 2025, as “Municipal Clerks Week” in the City of Santa Maria to acknowledge the Office of the Municipal Clerk, the oldest among public servants, a link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels. The Proclamation was accepted by Chief Deputy City Clerk Donna G. Schwartz.

2 4.d Proclamation – “Compost Awareness Week” – May 4 through 10, 2025 The City Council recognized May 4th through 10th, 2025, as Compost Awareness Week in the City of Santa Maria. The Proclamation was accepted by Bob Engle with Engle and Gray.

4.e Proclamation – “Go Rodeo Days” – May 6 through June 1, 2025.

The City Council recognized May 6 th through June 1 st, 2025, as “Go Rodeo Days” in the City of Santa Maria. The Proclamation was accepted by President of the Santa Maria Elks Board of Directors, Peter Sterling.

4.f Proclamation - “National Police Week” - May 11 through May 17, 2025, and “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day” – May 14, 2025
The City Council recognized the week of May 11 th through May 17 th, 2025, as “National Police Week” and Wednesday, May 14 th, 2025, be declared “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day” in the City of Santa Maria. The Proclamation was accepted by Sgt. Jason Zickuhr.

4.g Proclamation – “National Public Works Week” – May 18 through May 24, 2025 The City Council recognized May 18th through 24th, 2025, as “National Public Works Week” in the City of Santa Maria. The Proclamation was accepted by Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni.

4.h Proclamation Recognizing – “Ricardo Gabaldon”
The City Council presented a Proclamation to Ricardo Gabaldón honoring his contributions to the folklórico community.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.a Swearing-in and Badge Pinning for New Police Chief
City Manager David W. Rowlands introduced the new Chief of Police Christopher Williams, Mayor Patino administered the Oath of Office, followed by the badge pinning by his father, Richard Williams.

5.b Introduction of the New Director of Finance
City Manager David W. Rowlands introduced the new Director of Finance Rebecca Campbell.

5.c Presentation - Businesses of the Quarter – April to June 2025 The City Council recognized the Businesses of the Quarter (April to June 2025) – Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens and Straw Hat Pizza. Certificates were accepted by Michael Hoffman, Vice President of Dudley Hoffman Mortuary and Randy and Mary Wise, Owners of Straw Hat Pizza.

5.d Presentation - Quarterly Economic Development Impact Report by Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, January through March The City Council received a presentation from the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce on the Economic Development endeavors for the quarter of January through March of Fiscal Year 2024 -2025.

The Presentation was given by President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Michael Boyer.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Mayor Patino opened public comme nt. Speaking from the public was Matt Chircop, Geoffrey Wheeler, Gary Hall, Glenn Morris, Carol Paul, and Eric Daniels.

3 7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 7.a.1 through 7.f.2 (with the exception of items 7.a.3, 7.b.1, and 7.e.8, pulled for discus sion and separate vote) were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2025-49, 2025-50, 2025-51, 2025-52, 2025-53, 2025-54, 2025-55, 2025-56, 2025-57, 2025-58, and Ordinance Nos. 2025-01 and 2025-02. The recorded vote appears with each item below.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Gloria Flores, Councilmember Soto, Councilmember Escobedo, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)

7.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

7.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Waived the reading in full of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Ordinances on the Consent Agenda will be adopted by the same vote cast at the first meeting, unless City Council indicates otherwise.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.a.2 Approval of Minutes
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 15, 2025.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.a.3 Adoption of Resolutions to Approve and Ratify the Successor Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Maria Fire Fighter’s Union Local #2020; and Approving the City’s Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule
Councilmember Soto pulled this item for discussion and separate vote.

Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-47 and 2025-48.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez

1. Adopted a Resolution Approving and Ratifying the Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Santa Maria City Fire Fighter’s Union Local #2020; and 2, Adopted a Resolution approving the City’s Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for all full- time and part-time employees in accordance with CalPERS guidelines.

Ayes (4): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Gloria Flores, Councilmember Soto, and Mayor Patino
Noes (1): Councilmember Escobedo
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 1)

4 7.a.4 Adoption of a Resolution Cancelling May 20, 2025, City Council Meeting Action: Adopted a Resolution No. 2025-49.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution canceling the regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.a.5 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Triton Technology Solutions for Upgrading Shepard Hall Audio Visual System Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-50.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement for upgrading the audio - visual system in Shephard Hall to Triton Technology Solutions.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.a.6 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to MGT Impact Solutions, LLC
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-51.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for a comprehensive classification and compensation study.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.b COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

7.b.1 Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-01 Amending Title 12 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code Adding New Definition for Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez pulled item 7.b.1 for a discussion and separate vote.

One written public comment was received from Scott Murtishaw.

Action: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2025-01.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted Ordinance No. 2025 -01 amending Title 12, to add a new definition for Batter y Energy Storage System Facility Location to the City's General Manufacturing District contained in Chapter 12 -17 with a Conditional Use Permit and/or Planned Development Permit, and Establishing specific development standards for certain Battery Energy Storage System uses.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Gloria Flores, Councilmember Soto, Councilmember Escobedo, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)

5 7.c FINANCE DEPARTMENT

7.c.1 Payment of Warrants
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Order ratified subject to having been certified as being in conformity with the budget and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.c.2 Payment of Payroll
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Order ratified subject to having been certified by the proper Department Directors, as shown on records on file in the Department of Finance, and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.d FIRE DEPARTMENT

7.d.1 Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-02 Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the City of Santa Maria
Action: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2025-02.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted Ordinance No. 2025 -02 Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the City of Santa Maria.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.e PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

7.e.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Proposed Establishment of a Multi-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of East Taylor Street and North Miller Street Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-52.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution establishing multi -way stop control at the intersection of East Taylor Street and North Miller Street.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

6 7.e.2 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Submission of Santa Maria Regional Transit’s Fiscal Year 24/25 Low Carbon Transit Operations Grant For $537,586 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-53.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Di rector, or designee, to submit the City of Santa Maria’s Low Carbon Transportation Operations Program grant with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Fiscal Year 2024/25 for two new services to Guadalupe and execute the Certifications an d Assurances and authorized agent forms for Low Carbon Transportation Operations Program.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.e.3 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Proposed Establishment of No Stopping Zones on Jason Way
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-54.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution establishing No Stopping Zones on Jason Way, adjacent to 1430 Jason Way driveways.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.e.4 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Lot Line Adjustment Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-55.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution approving the recordation of a Lot Line Adjustment between lots 117 - 330-099 and 117-990-020.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.e.5 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Santa Maria Regional Transit’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 California Transit Development Act Claim for $6,884,219 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-56.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to file the City of Santa Maria’s claim for California Transit Development Act funds with the Santa Barbara Cou nty Association of Governments for allocation of Transit Development Act funds for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7 7.e.6 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Appropriation of Santa Maria Regional Transit’s Senate Bill 125 and Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Grant Funds Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-57.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo
Adopted a Resolution authorizing the appropriation of California Senate Bill 125 and Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program grant funds and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Senate Bill 125 funding, effective upon mutual execution and continuing through June 30, 2028.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.e.7 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a US 101/Betteravia Road Interchange Project Study Report Caltrans Cooperative Agreement
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-58.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution approving a Cooperative Agreement (#05 -0324) with Caltrans for the Project Study Report phase of the US 101/Betteravia Road Interchange and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; and

2. Authorized Director of Finance to appropriate $175,000 from the Growth Mitigation Traffic Account to fund the necessary oversight of the project.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.e.8 Adoption of a Resolution Prohibiting Pedestrians and Bicyclists on Broadway (State Route 135) Northeast of Intersection with Preisker Lane
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez pulled item 7.e.8 for a discussion and separate vote.

Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-59.

Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Adopted a Resolution prohibiting pedestrians and bicyclists from travelling on Broadway (State Route 135) northeast of the intersection with Preisker Lane.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Gloria Flores, Councilmember Soto, Councilmember Escobedo, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)

8 7.f RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT

7.f.1 Adoption of Resolutions on the Annexation and Assessment of Parcels into City Landscape Maintenance Districts
Action: Adopted as Resolution Nos. 2025-60, 2025-61, and 2025-62.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted Resolution annexing and authorizing the assessment of Landscape Maintenance Fees to Bellecrest Sen ior Residences and Holiday Inn Express in the Northeast Landscape Maintenance District (Streets and Highways Code Section 22500, Et Seq.); and

2. Adopted a Resolution annexing and authorizing the assessment of Landscape Maintenance Fees to Heritage Walk Lo fts located in the Northwest Landscape Maintenance District (Streets and Highways Code Section 22500, Et Seq.); and

3. Adopted a Resolution annexing and authorizing the assessment of Landscape Maintenance Fees to Starbucks Drive -Through located in the Sout hwest Landscape Maintenance District (Streets and Highways Code Section 22500, Et Seq.).

Motion carried by a recorded vote

7.f.2 Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Engineer’s Reports and Intent to Levy and Collect the 2025 – 2026 Landscape Assessments
Action: Adopted as Resolution Nos. 2025-63 and 2025-64.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution approving the Engineer’s Reports for the 2025 -2026 landscape maintenance districts and special benefit zones assessment proceedings; and

2. Adopted a Resolution declaring the intent to levy and collect the property tax assessments for each of the four Landscape Maintenance Districts and the 20 Special Benefit Zones; and set a public hearing for June 3, 2025, to consider the proposed landscape assessments for approval.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

9 8. PUBLIC HEARING

8.a 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
Mayor Patino conducted the public hearing, and opened public comment. Speaking on behalf of the property owner was Sarah Magana-Withers. Speaking on behalf of the tenant, El Super, was David Radanovich. One written public comment was received by Alicia Bartley, applicants attorney. Mayor Patino closed public comment.

Action: Adopted as Resolution Nos. 2025-65 and 2025-66.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Adopted a Resolution approving Downtown Permit (DT2023 -0012) for the Former Sears Building Remodel at 226 East Main Street; and

2. Adopted a Resolution approving a determination of pu blic 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.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Gloria Flores, Councilmember Soto, Councilmember Escobedo, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)

8.b Annual Report Regarding City of Santa Maria Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to AB 2561
Mayor Patino conducted the public hearing, opened public comment, there being none, closed public comment. Nicole Bryant, representing SEIU Local 2020 provided comment on the agenda item.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Escobedo

1. Conducted a public hearing to report on vacancy levels, evaluate hiring and retention efforts; and

2. Received and filed 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.) Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Gloria Flores, Councilmember Soto, Councilmember Escobedo, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)

9. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Rowlands announced the next City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, noting the meeting for May 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda for the June 3, 2025 meeting will include items such as the SB1 Annual Report and the proposed consolidation of Guadalupe Transit. Mr. Rowlands reported on the rece nt 3CE Board Meeting held at the California Community Choice Association, where the primary topic of discussion was Battery Storage Systems and publicly recognized and thanked Commander Cohen for his outstanding assistance and professionalism during his interim as Chief of Police.

10. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS) Councilmember Flores had nothing to report.

Councilmember Escobedo reported he attended the Ceremony of Firefighter Alvin Newton, the Serve Santa Maria ev ent and publicly recognized and welcomed the City's new Chief of Police, Christopher Williams.

10 Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez reported she attended the Ceremony of Firefighter Alvin Newton and the Santa Maria Discovery Museum Kite Festival.

Councilmember Soto had nothing to report but commended and expressed her appreciation to the library staff, recognizing their outstanding work and dedication.

Mayor Patino reported she attended the following: the Veggie Rescue Leaders event, SBCAG Board Meeting, Santa Maria Post Office Renaming Ceremony in honor of Larry Lavagnino, held with Congressman Carbajal. Mayor Patino participated in the Community Development Free Public Resource Fair, attended the Strawberry Dinner, Ceremony for Firefighter Alvin Newton , West Coast Kustoms meeting, a preview of the OB/GYN Residency Program Clinic, the APCD Open House, the SMPD Gangs and Drugs Information Meeting, Serve Santa Maria, the celebration of May Goodspeed’s 100th birthday, and a segment on the Ben Heighes Radio Show.

11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Chief Deputy City Clerk Alice M. Patino, Mayor

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Chenin Dow, Director of Community Development

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions for Final Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Program’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 and Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 -

26. Description:

The City Council will receive and approve the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Adopt a Resolution approving the Five -Year Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Years 2025-2029; and

2. Adopt a Resolution approving the Public Services activities and allocations under the Community D evelopment Block Grant Program incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and

BACKGROUND:

To remain eligible for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that the City conduct a public participation process and develop an Annual Action Plan. This 2 plan is part of the broader Five -Year Consolidated Plan, which outlines how the City intends to use CDBG funds each year.

The Block Grants Advisory Committee (BGAC), appointed by the City Council, leads the process through:
 Assessing community needs
 Establishing funding priorities
 Reviewing applications
 Conducting site visits
 Recommending funding allocations

These recommendations form the basis of the drafted Action Plan presented to the City Council for consideration.

DISCUSSION:

The draft Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-29 and Annual Action Plan for FY 2025-26 were introduced at a public hearing during the City Council meeting on April 1, 2025. At that meeting, the Council approved the BGAC’s recommendations, including a $37,500 allocation for public service initiatives set aside by the Council.

 For detailed Public Services allocations, refer to Attachment E.  For detailed Capital allocations, refer to Attachment F.

On May 14, 2025, the City received notice from HUD that it would receive $1,404,326 in CDBG funding f or Fiscal Year 2025 -26, a little under $5,000 less than what the City received for FY 2024-25. For a breakdown of the funding, refer to Attachment G.

Alternative(s)
Should the City Council choose no t to adopt the draft Consolidated Plan and/or Action Plan at this time, staff will return with the item at a future meeting, as outlined in the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan. This may delay the City’s submission of the plan to HUD and consequently postpone the receipt of funding.

Fiscal Considerations
The approval of this Action Plan will provide approximately $1.4 million annually in federal funding to address critical community needs.

3 Impact to the Community
The proposed activities and funding allocations will:
 Provide emergency assistance to the unhoused and special needs populations  Support at-risk youth
 Expand opportunities for affordable housing
 Revitalize neighborhoods
 Improve infrastructure and enhance accessibility

For the complete FY 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, visit the City’s website at: www.cityofsantamaria.org/caper.

ATTACHMENT(S)
Attachment A - Resolution – Consolidated Plan
Attachment B - Resolution – Public Services
Attachment C - Resolution – Capital Development
Attachment D - Resolution – General Administrative
Attachment E - CDBG Public Service Allocations
Attachment F - CDBG Capital Project Allocations
Attachment G - FY 2025-26 CDBG Funding
Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2029

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria has been a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program entitlement city for 51 consecutive years; and WHEREAS, a Five-Year Consolidated Plan is required to be prepared and submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and WHEREAS, the Consolidated Plan was prepared following extensive public outreach, research, and followed the City’s adopted “CDBG Citizen Participation Plan ” as required by HUD.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council approves the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-29; and

SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City of Santa Maria for application of the funds; and

SECTION 3. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to make minor changes to the Annual Action Plan to expedite the use of funding so long as the changes follow the City’s CDBG Citizen Participation Plan; and

SECTION 4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance with 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.

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2 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 3rd day of June 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 THE PUBLIC SERVICES ACTIVITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

GRANT PROGRAM INCORPORATED IN THE ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria is eligible for Federal funding in the amount of $1,404,326 during Fiscal Year 202 5-26 for the 51st consecutive year under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and is reprogramming unexpended funds; and
WHEREAS, $210,648 or 15 percent of the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 CDBG Entitlement may be used for public services activities; and WHEREAS, public input has been solicited and received per the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan and Federal regulations; and WHEREAS, Federal regulations require that at least two meetings be held to obtain residents’ views and responses to proposals and questions; and WHEREAS, two public hearings were held, one on August 20, 2024, and one on April 1, 2025, at which time comments and proposals were heard from the public; and WHEREAS, staff analyzed the eligibility of all proposed activities for the use of CDBG Program funds; and
WHEREAS, the Block Grants Advisory Committee and Community Programs Division staff presented a recommendation to the City Council for the allocation of funds for specific activities under the CDBG Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and WHEREAS, notices of all public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. The following allocations are approved and incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for the use of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Federal funds under the CDBG program:

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2 Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access $ 16,861
Community Partners in Caring $ 20,924
Domestic Violence Solutions – Shelter Services $ 15,175 Family Service Agency – Long Term Ombudsman $ 15,175 Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley $ 20,924
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County $ 15,181
Good Samaritan Shelter (Emergency Shelter) $ 15,175 Good Samaritan Shelter (Freedom Warming Center) $ 15,175 Independent Living Resource Center $ 20,924
Meals on Wheels Santa Maria Valley $ 19,035
North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center $ 20,924 The Salvation Army / Hot Lunch Program $ 15,175 GRAND TOTAL 2025-26 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES ALLOCATION $ 210,648

SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City of Santa Maria for application of the funds ; and

SECTION 4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is here by authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance with the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 3rd day of June 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BY:

City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

BY:

Department Director

BY:

City Manager
Attachment C
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

GRANT PROGRAM INCORPORATED IN THE ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria is eligible for Federal funding in the amount of $1,404,326 during Fiscal Year 202 5-26 for the 51st consecutive year under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and is reprogramming unexpended funds from prior fiscal years; and
WHEREAS, $912,813 or approximately 65 percent of the City’s Fiscal Year 2025- 26 CDBG Entitlement, plus $84,965 from prior fiscal years reprogrammed funds for a total of $997,778 may be used for Capital activities; and WHEREAS, public input has been solicited and received per the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan and Federal regulations; and WHEREAS, Federal regulations require that at least two meetings be held to obtain residents’ views and responses to proposals and questions; and WHEREAS, two public hearings were held, one on August 20, 2024, and one on April 1, 2025, at which time comments and proposals were heard from the public; and WHEREAS, staff analyzed the eligibility of all proposed activities for th e use of CDBG Program funds; and
WHEREAS, the Block Grants Advisory Committee and Community Programs Division staff presented a recommendation to the City Council for the allocation of funds for specific activities under the CDBG Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and WHEREAS, notices of all public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. The following allocations are approved and incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for the use of Fiscal Year 202 5-26 Federal funds under the CDBG program:
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2 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS (Incl 5 percent Project Delivery Cost) City of SM / Rec & Parks / Community Sports Complex $ 982,778

TBRA ADMINISTRATION $ 15,000

GRAND TOTAL 2025-26 CDBG CAPITAL ALLOCATION $ 997,778

SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City of Santa Maria for application of the funds; and

SECTION 4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance with the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy C ity Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 3rd day of June 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

Attachment D
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

GRANT PROGRAM INCORPORATED IN THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria is eligible for Federal funding in the amount of $1,404,326 during Fiscal Year 202 5-26 for the 51st consecutive year under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and is reprogramming unexpended funds; and
WHEREAS, $280,865 or 20 percent of the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 CDBG Entitlement may be used for general administration activities; and WHEREAS, $10,000 of that $280,865 will be used for Fair Housing activities as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and WHEREAS, $270,865 will be left for general administration activities and will be used to cover the staff’s expenses in managing the CDBG funding; and WHEREAS, public input has been solicited and received per the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan and Federal regulations; and WHEREAS, Federal regulations require that at least two meetings be held to obtain residents’ views and responses to proposals and questions; and WHEREAS, two public hearings were held, one on August 20, 2024, and one on April 1, 2025, at which time comments and proposals were heard from the public; and WHEREAS, staff analyzed the eligibility of all proposed activities for the use of CDBG Program funds; and
WHEREAS, the Block Grants Advisory Committee and Community Programs Division staff presented a recommendation to the City Council for the allocation of funds for specific activities under the CDBG Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and WHEREAS, notices of all public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

2 SECTION 1. The following allocations are approved and incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for the use of Fiscal Year 202 5-26 Federal funds under the CDBG program:

General Administration $ 270,865
Fair Housing $ 10,000
GRAND TOTAL 2025-26 CDBG GENERAL ADMIN/FAIR HOUSING $ 280,865

SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City of Santa Maria for application of the funds; and

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 3rd day of June 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

Foodbank of SB County - Nutritional Security 15,000$ 181$ 15,181$ Critical Needs Meals on Wheels Santa Maria Valley Inc. - Meals on Wheels SMV 16,686$ 2,174$ 175$ 19,035$ Elderly Good Samaritan Shelter - Homeless Shelter Programs 15,000$ 175$ 15,175$ Homeless Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access - Advocacy Program to Obtain Low or No Cost Medications 16,686$ 175$ 16,861$ Critical Needs The Salvation Army - Hot Lunch Program 15,000$ 175$ 15,175$ Critical Needs North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center - SM Services 16,685$ 4,239$ 20,924$ Critical Needs Good Samaritan Shelter - Freedom Warming Center 15,000$ 175$ 15,175$ Homeless Community Partners in Caring - Volunteer Caregiving Program 16,685$ 4,239$ 20,924$ Elderly Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County - Santa Maria Domestic Violence Shelter 15,000$ 175$ 15,175$ Critical Needs Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley - Homeless Children and Youth Services 15,000$ 5,924$ 20,924$ Youth / Homeless
Family Service Agency of SB County - Long Term Care Ombudsman 15,000$ 175$ 15,175$ Elderly CALM Inc. - Home Visitation Program -$ Youth Independent Living Resource Center - Community Based Living for Older Adults and People with Disabilities 20,924$ 20,924$ Special Needs SMOOTH, Inc. - Senior Dial A Ride -$ Elderly Catholic Charities - Santa Maria Community Services -$ Critical Needs NBCC, dba New Beginnings - Safe Parking Shelter and Rapid Rehousing Program -$ Homeless
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Center Treatment Program -$ Youth 171,742$ 37,500$ 1,406$ 210,648$ 210,648$

ATTACHMENT E
Population To
Be Served
Adjustment based
on Contingencies
and Final Allocation
City of Santa Maria CDBG FY 2025-26 Public Services Allocations Committee
Recommendation
Council
Recommendation Total Public Services Applicant
TOTALS
2025-26 Funding Amount (Final)
$ 941,720 $ 41,058 $ 982,778 $ 933,639 $ 49,139 Revitalize
Existing
Neighborhoods /
Area Benefit
$ 15,000 $ - $ 15,000 Elderly,
Disabled Low
Income
Homeowners /
Renters,
Homeless
956,720$ 41,058$ 997,778$
997,778$

ATTACHMENT F
2025-26 Funding Amount & Reprogramming
TOTALS
City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Dept. - Santa Maria Community Sports Park
TBRA Administration
City of Santa Maria CDBG FY 2025-26 Capital Project Allocations Capital Development Project Applicant
Target
Population To
Be Served
Committee
Recommendation
Adjustment
based on
Contingencies
and Final
Allocation
Project
Delivery
Costs
Total
Actual
Project
Allocation

BREAKOUT
$ 941,720 $ 41,058 $ 982,778 $ 933,639 $ 49,139 Revitalize
Existing
Neighborhoods /
Area Benefit
$ 15,000 $ - $ 15,000 Elderly,
Disabled Low
Income
Homeowners /
Renters,
Homeless
956,720$ 41,058$ 997,778$
997,778$

BREAKOUT

ATTACHMENT G

FINAL CDBG FUNDING
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
As of May 14, 2025

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM

Final Entitlement Amount
2025-26 Entitlement Amount $ 1,404,326
Program Income (PI/RL) (2024-2025) 1 $ 0
Reprogrammed CDBG funding $ 84,965
Total CDBG Resources $ 1,489,291

Final CDBG Allocations
Allocation for Public Services (15% cap) $ 210,648
Allocation for Capital Projects (65% + reprogramming) 2 $ 997,778 Allocation for General Administration (20 percent, plus PI) 3 $ 270,865 Fair Housing $ 10,000

1 Program income (PI) and Revolving Loan (RL) are funds that may be generated from existing loans, such as the Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program. This amount can fluctuate from year to year depending on the repayment of the existing loans. Revolving loan funds must be used for similar programs; therefore, existing RL has already been used for FY 2024 -25 Residential Rehab programs since a similar p rogram won’t exist during FY 2025-26.

2 This includes 15,000 for TBRA administration, leaving $982,778 for Capital subrecipients.

3 20% is $280,865; however, $10,000 is for mandated Fair Housing testing as required by HUD.

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Chenin Dow, Community Development Director

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Employee Housing Resource Officer Annual Report

Description:

The City Council will receive, review, and file the Employee Housing Resource Officer annual report.

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Stat e Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

BACKGROUND:

On July 15, 2021, the City of Santa Maria entered into a Voluntary Compliance Agreement (Agreement) with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. The Agreement is a result of an investigation of the City’s Employee Housing Ordinance completed by HUD in 2021. The Agreement required the City to repeal its Employee Housing Ordinance due to its potential to result in the restriction of housing for people from a specific country or national origin, defined as a Federally protected class. The Ordinance was repealed on July 20, 2021, and the Agreement between HUD and the City of Santa Maria is in effect for five years, until July 20, 2026. This annual report presents a summary of the performance/trends/lessons learned resulting from the implementation of the Agreement.

DISCUSSION:

The Agreement specifies timelines for the completion of requirements such as the development of a Language Access Plan (LAP) , as well as a work plan that implements the LAP and includes the creation of a “complaint reporting system” for any alleged housing discrimination. The City has continued implementation of the LAP and all staff are trained in its procedures. Employees have access to the list of City employees certified to translate and interpret in the workplace and have access to translated documents, forms, and brochures for printing and distribution. The City’s website provides a Google Translate function to ensure that all notices, programs, and other City documents can be translated into any language.

The City has established an Employee Housing working group to meet periodically to discuss Employee Housing issues and any challenges or items to review. Two meetings are planned to be scheduled this year, one in the summer and one in the fall. Topics of 2 discussion include housing inventory, fiscal challenges, and the overall needs of H2A workers. The City has procedures for the Employee Housing Resources Officer (EHRO) to follow if a complaint regarding Employee Housing is filed. This process has been provided on the City’s website , along with the EHRO’s contact information. To date, the EHRO has not received any complaints regar ding housing discrimination in the City or regarding the quality and/or safety of occupied Employee Housing Units.

As a part of the Community Development Department’s ongoing Fair Housing outreach efforts, a Fair Housing and Equal Access Workshop was provided by the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County on June 4, 2024 . This year, the Community Development Department Community Programs Division, in partnership with the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County, hosted a tenant’s rights workshop f or Mixtec speakers on January 29, 2025, and o n April 23, 2025, a housing rights clinic to address Fair Housing issues/concerns. A n additional Fair Housing Workshop is scheduled for June 5, 2025. The topics to be discussed includ e tenant and landlord rights , housing violations, protected classifications, and housing discrimination. This workshop will be in English, with interpretation offered as needed.

This report is intended to provide the City Council with an update as to the status of compliance with t he Agreement and any resulting performance/trends/lessons learned.

At this time, the City is in compliance with the Agreement and has been coordinating with HUD to complete all requirements. The EHRO will continue to facilitate the implementation of the requirements of the Agreement and provide the City Council with a report annually.

Fiscal Considerations
The implementation of the terms of the Agreement by the EHRO has some fiscal impact on the City with work hours covered by the Planning Division Manage r, and other City staff and training consultants. There could be punitive fiscal impacts to the City if HUD were to find that there is a failure to carry out the terms of the Agreement resulting in a material breach. This may result in a suspension, termin ation, or refusal to grant or to continue Federal financial assistance to the City. This is a determination that would be made by HUD, and the city would have seven days to cure any breach following notice by HUD before any enforcement actions were initiated.

Impact to the Community
The continued implementation of the Agreement by the EHRO will have a positive impact to the community. The implementation of the terms of the Agreement will continue the City of Santa Maria’s efforts to ensure meaningful access to City programs and activities by all Santa Maria residents.

ATTACHMENT(S)

A. Executed Voluntary Compliance Agreement
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity – Region IX One Sansome Street, Suite 1200
San Francisco, California 94104-4430
Voice: (800) 347-3739 (415) 489-6400
TTY: (415) 489-6564 Fax: (415) 489-6560
www.hud.gov espanol.hud.gov
July 15, 2021
Mayor Alice Patino
City of Santa Maria
City Hall, 110 East Cook Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454-5190
Mayor Patino:

SUBJECT: Return of Fully Executed Voluntary Compliance Agreement and Conciliation Agreement
Recipient: City of Santa Maria
Case Numbers: 09-20-R004-6 (Title VI Compliance Review) 09-20-R001-9 (Section 109 Compliance Review)
09-20-2105-8 (Title VIII Secretary-Initiated Complaint) Attached please find the fully executed Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) and Conciliation Agreement between our Department and The City of Santa Maria. The date of execution for this VCA for purposes of computing milestone and reporting dates is the date of my signature. This agreement shall remain in effect, as noted in provision III, for a period of five (5) years from the date of my signature.

The primary point-of-contact for matters related to Recipient’s compliance with the terms of this VCA is Lead Equal Opportunity Specialist Nathanael Hill, in our San Francisco Office, who can be reached by telephone at (415) 489-6541, or by e-mail at: [email protected]. All monitoring reports identified in the VCA should be addressed to Mr. Nathanael Hill at this email address, or at:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
One Sansome Street Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA 94104-4430
We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,
Anné Quesada
Director
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Region IX
Attachment A: Executed VCA

7/14/2021
7/14/21

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: David W. Rowlands, City Manager

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Appointment of Deputy City Treasurer, Rebecca Campbell

Description:

The City Council will consider accepting the appointment of Rebecca Campbell as Deputy City Treasurer as of May 7, 2025.

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act S tate Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept, by motion, the appointment of Rebecca Campbell as Deputy City Treasurer as of May 7, 2025, to act as City Treasurer when the City Treasurer Teressa Hall is unavailable.

Furthermore, any previous Deputy City Treasurer appointments are to be revoked.

BACKGROUND:

According to the Municipal Code, Section 2 -6.02, the City Treasurer shall appoint deputies for whose acts he/she shall be responsible. Such deputies shall hold office at the pleasure of the City Treasurer. The City Treasurer shall advise the City Council of the naming of the deputies, and the City Council shall take note of the same by Motion.

DISCUSSION:

Due to the appointment of Rebecca Campbell as the Finance Director, and after evaluating potential replacements, City Treasurer Teressa Hall has chosen Rebecca Campbell to replace the current appointee. With this appointment, any prior appointments are hereby revoked effective May 7, 2025.

The appointment of the position of Finance Director as Deputy City Treasurer has been previously reviewed with the City’s outside auditing firm and they expressed no objection and therefore, does not need to be reviewed at this time. Should the City Treasurer be unable/unavailable to fulfill the duties under Municipal Code, Section 2 -6.01, the Deputy City Treasurer shall perform said duties, which include the payment of warrants and preparing a monthly treasurer’s report.

2 Alternative(s)
If the City Council chooses not to accept the choice, the City Treasurer can re -evaluate and return to the City Council with a new appointment.

Fiscal Considerations
The appointment of a Deputy Treasurer has no fiscal impact.

Impact to the Community
There is no direct impact to the community.

Attachment(s)

A. City Treasurer Certificate

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CITY OF SANTA MARIA

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Adm in /Finance, Room 6, Ext. 2215
Utility Billing, Room 9, Ext. 2217/2218
Business License, Room 5, Ext. 2422
Purchasing, Room 6, Ext. 2215
206 EAST COOK STREET• SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA 93454-5136 • (805) 925-0951 • FAX (805) 925-2243

CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
I, Teressa Hall, being duly elected City Treasurer of the City of Santa Maria, State of California, do hereby certify that REBECCA CAMPBELL is hereby appointed as Deputy City Treasurer of the City of Santa Maria, for all purposes legally required of the City Treasurer to be effective on May 7, 2025.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my signature this 7th day of May 2025.

City Treasurer

ATTACHMENT A

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Christopher Williams, Chief of Police

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Annual Military Equipment Use Report 2024-2025

Description:

The City Council will consider adoption of a Resolution approving the Annual Military Equipment Use Report June 2024 to June 2025, including the acquisition of additional equipment and renewing a Military Equipment Use Policy which was adopted by Ordinance No. 2022-03, in compliance with Assembly Bill 481.

Environmental Notice: This action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment (CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5)).

RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), codified in Government Code Sections 7070 through 7075, requires local law enforcement agencies to adopt a military equipment use policy, which must be approved by their governing body prior to funding, acquiring, or using military equipment. On June 7, 2022, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 2022-03, adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy.

DISCUSSION:

The Santa Maria Police Department (SMPD) has responsibly purchased and utilized the types of equipment defined within AB 481 in the community for decades without misuse or abuse.

The term "military equipment,” as used in AB 481, does not necessarily indi cate equipment that has been used by the military. Military equipment as defined in AB 481, includes, but is not limited to, unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, armored vehicles, 2 command and control vehicles, pepper balls, less lethal shotguns, less lethal 40 mm projectile launchers, long-range acoustic devices, and flashbangs. These items provide peace officers with the ability to safely resolve volatile situations that otherwise might rise to the level of a lethal force encounter. These tools have been tested in the field and are used by law enforcement agencies to enhance public and officer safety. The loss of these items would jeopardize the welfare of community members and peace officers within the SMPD.

AB 481 requires law enforcement agencies to subm it to their governing body an annual report for each type of military equipment approved by the governing body within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. Staff has prepared an Annual Mil itary Equipment Use Report 2024 -2025 (Annual Report) (Attachment A) which summarizes information including a description of the purpose of the equipment and how it was used; any complaints received; the results of any internal audits; the cost of the equip ment; the quantity possessed; and if the City intends to acquire additional equipment in the next year.

The Annual Report was posted on the City’s website on April 30, 2025. In addition, a community engagement meeting was held on May 28, 2025, wherein th e public was invited to discuss and ask questions regarding the Annual Report and the Police Department’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

The Annual Report concludes the City did not receive any complaints related to its military equipment. In addition, there were no violations of department policy related to the deployment of military equipment by department personnel. AB 481 also requires the City Council to annually renew its military equipment use policy (Attachment B).

Alternative(s)
This equipment is necessary because no reasonable alternatives can achieve the same officer, civilian, and public safety objectives. Without City Council approval, the Police Department’s ability to respond to critical incidents would be greatly diminished, which would be detrimental to the safety of the public, involved parties, and public safety officers.

Fiscal Considerations
There are no significant financial impacts anticipated with this action. The current or proposed equipment has already been paid for or will be paid for by private donations or approved budgets. The equipment is reasonably cost -effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. No additional funding is being sought.

3 Impact to the Community
Adoption of this Resolution will allow the SMPD to maintain service levels and safeguard the public as well as its public safety officers.

ATTACHMENTS

A. Resolution – Annual Military Equipment Use Report June 2024-June 2025 B. Annual Military Equipment Use Report June 2024- June 2025 C. Military Equipment Use Policy

ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
REPORT JUNE 2024 TO JUNE 2025, INCLUDING THE

ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND RENEWING

A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY WHICH WAS
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2022-03,
IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481

WHEREAS, On September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) , relating to the use of military equipment by law enforcement agencies; and

WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 481, codified at Sections 7070 through 7075 of Chapter

12.8 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code, requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicabl e governing body, b y adoption of a milit ary equipment use policy, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment; and

WHEREAS, the term “military equipment” is defined in California Government Code Section 7070(c); and

WHEREAS, on June 7, 2022, the Santa Maria City Council passed Ordinance No. 2022-03, which adopted a military equipment use policy in compliance with AB 481; and

WHEREAS, AB 481 also requires public agencies with military equipment use policies to prepare an annual military equipment report within one year of approval of the military equipment use policy and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use; and

WHEREAS, the City prepared an annual report (“Santa Maria Police Department Annual Military Equipment Use Report June 2024-June 2025”) that was submitted to the City Council and posted on the City’s website on April 30, 2025 , which is attached as Attachment A to th e Council Agenda Report and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, a community engagement meeting was held on May 28, 2025, wherein the public was invited to discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment repo rt and the Police Department’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment ; and

ATTACHMENT A
2 WHEREAS, AB 481 also requires the City Council to review its military equipment use policy annually and vote on whether to renew the policy.

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.

SECTION 2. Based on the annual military equipment report submitted pursuant to Government Code Section 7072, the City Council finds that each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards of approval set forth in subdivision (d) of Section 7071, specifically:

A. The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and B. The military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties; and
C. The equipment is reasonably cost-effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and D. Prior military equipment use complied with the policies in effect at the time.

SECTION 3. The Santa Maria Police Department Annual Military Equipment Use Report June 2024-June 2025 is hereby approved including the acquisition of additional equipment.

SECTION 4. Consistent with Government Code Section 7071(e)(1) , the City Council hereby ratifies and renews the Military Equipment Use Policy, which was adopted by Ordinance No. 2022-03.

SECTION 5. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance with 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.

ATTACHMENT A
3 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of th e City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 3rd day of June 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

ATTACHMENT B
Santa Maria Police Department Annual Military
Equipment Use Report
June 2024-June 2025

The Santa Maria Police Department is committed to transparency, public trust, community partnerships, and compliance with the law. As such, the Department has authored the following Annual Military Equipment Use Report following annual reporting requirements outlined in California Government Code section 7072.

The Santa Maria Police Departmen t possesses and employs a variety of military equipment to assist in safely achieving its mission of enhancing public safety. The variety of equipment is necessary since each tool has a different purpose and capability. Critical incidents are often unpredi ctable and can rapidly evolve. Possessing the appropriate equipment aids in bringing incidents to a safe resolution.

The use of military equipment is restricted to use during certain situations and only allowed by trained personnel. The Department's milita ry equipment is continuously evaluated, and its use is influenced by law, policy, and the benefit it provides to public safety.

This Annual Military Equipment Use Report outlines a summary of military equipment use, inventory, fiscal impact, complaints, and reported concerns from the 12 -month period of June of 2024 to June of 2025.

Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
Annual Military Equipment Use Report
June 2024 – June 2025

2 1. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): Unmanned aircrafts systems of any type that are capable of sustaining directed flight, whether preprogrammed or remotely controlled (commonl y referred to as a “drone” or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)), and all the supporting or attached systems designed for gathering information through imaging, recording or any other means. a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. DJI Mavic Mini cost: $650 each, quantity: 2. Miniature UAS that can record video and audio with about 30 minutes of flight time. ii. DJI Mavic Enterprise Dual, cost: $5,500 each, quantity: 2. UAS that has a color and infrared (IR) camera as well as an audible speaker and light. Capable of video recording for approx. 30 minutes of flight time.
iii. DJI Mavic Pro, cost: $2000, quantity: 2. UAS that is capable of 25 min flight time , and a single -color camera with recording capabilities.
iv. BRINC Lemur S, cost: $12,000, quantity: 2. UAS has a 31-minute flight time, two -way communications, self -righting capabilities, camera, and infrared capability. In addition, this UAS has video recording capabilities.
v. DJI 350RTK with HT20, cost: $40,000 each, quantity: 2. UAS that has 45 minutes of flight time, in all weather, has an IR camera, zoom camera, and light. This UAS has video recording capabilities. vi. Brinc Lemur II, 30,000 each, quantity 2. UAS has about a 30- minute flight time, flight stabilization sensors, a night vision camera, a thermal camera, and 3D mapping capability. This will be an upgrade and replacement for the current Lemur S through a buyback program.

b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
c. Purpose
i. The equipment will be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:

1. Major collision investigations.

Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
Annual Military Equipment Use Report
June 2024 – June 2025

3 2. Search for missing persons.

3. Natural disaster management.

4. Crime scene photography and measurement.

5. Tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions.

6. In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire response and prevention.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate any UAS during approved missions. e. Life Span
i. All UAS equipment, 3-5 years.
f. Fiscal Impact
i. The annual program maintenance, training, and replacement cost is approximately $15,000.
g. Financial Account
i. General fund / Santa Maria Police Council
h. Training
i. The Federal Aviation Administration licenses all Department UAS operators for UAS operation.  In addition, each operator must attend initial department and ongoing training.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established by FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107 and the Santa Maria Police Department UAS policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize UAS only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community under State and Federal law.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit
Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
Annual Military Equipment Use Report
June 2024 – June 2025

4 i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

2. Armored Vehicles: Armored Personnel Carriers are 4 -wheel drive vehicles capable of providing high ballistic protection, cover, limited breaching capability, and transport of officers and/or civilians at critical incidents and high -risk tactical operations.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. 2015 Lenco Bearcat, G2, cost: $243,300.00, quantity: 1. The Lenco Bearcat, G2, is an armored rescue vehicle (ARV) that seats 10-12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for the rescue of injured personnel. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor.
ii. 2019 Lenco Bearcat, G2, cost: $291,646.00, quantity: 1. The Lenco Bearcat, G2, is an armored rescue vehicle that seats 10 -12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for the rescue of injured personnel. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor. This vehicle has a boom device capable of deploying chemical agents and a camera for live feeds. b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
c. Purpose
i. To be used in response to critical incidents to enhance officer and community safety, improve scene containment and stabilization, and assist in resolving critical incidents.
d. Authorized Use
i. Armored rescue vehicles shall only be authorized by a watch commander, SWAT commander, or their designee based on the specific circumstances of a critical incident. ARVs shall be used only by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training.
e. Life Span
Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
Annual Military Equipment Use Report
June 2024 – June 2025

5 i. Lenco Bearcat models G2 and G3 have a 25-year expected life span.
f. Fiscal Impact
i. Annual maintenance costs of approximately $3,000 each. g. Financial Account
i. General fund, Santa Maria Police Council, and community grant. h. Training
i. All drivers/operators shall attend internal training in the operations and practical driving of the vehicles.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under Department policy. It is the policy of the Department to utilize armored rescue vehicles only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law. To drive these vehicles, operators must have a valid California St ate Class C license.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

3. Mobile Incident Co mmand Vehicle (MIC) : Mobile Command Vehicles are completely self -contained command posts designed to provide the Incident Commander with a mobile base of operation.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. 2009 Chevrolet C5500 chassis vehicle, cost: $200,000.00, quantity: 1. The MIC can also be utilized for SWAT/CNT and other critical incidents, preplanned significant events, searching for missing persons, natural disasters, and community events. b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.

Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
Annual Military Equipment Use Report
June 2024 – June 2025

6 c. Purpose
i. To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, significant event, natural disaster, or community event that is taking place.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only officers trained in the deployment and operations of the MIC in a manner consistent with Department policy and training are authorized to operate it. In addition, operators must have a valid California State Class C license to drive the MIC. Situations that the MIC is approved for use include but are not limited to critical incidents, emergencies, and natural disasters.
e. Life Span
i. The MIC’s lifespan is estimated to be 20 years. Upgrades to technology inside the MIC will be required only when the department upgrades IT-related items.
f. Fiscal Impact
i. The maintenance cost is approximately $3,000.
g. Financial Account
i. General fund
h. Training
i. The driver/operator shall receive training in safely handling the vehicle.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. It is the policy of the Department to use the MIC only for official law enforcement purposes and in accordance with California State law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.

j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit
Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
Annual Military Equipment Use Report
June 2024 – June 2025

7 i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

4. Community Event Vehicle, High-Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (H MMWV):

The HMMWV is a former military vehicle used for co mmunity events and public relations. All military markings and colors have been removed. a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. 1987 American General H MMWV, a four -wheeled drive vehicle, cost: $0, quantity: 1. This vehicle is a High -Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (H MMWV) acquired by the SMPD through the federal military equipment acquisition program. It was acquired at no cost to the department. The H MMWV is designed to be operated through rough terrain and harsh weather conditions.
b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
c. Purpose
i. This vehicle’s primary purpose is for use during co mmunity and public relations events. It is meant to enhance the relationship between the co mmunity and members of this department by creating interest or attention, thereby leading to a conversation with the community.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only trained staff can operate this vehicle by department policy and local, state, and federal laws.
e. Life Span
i. Undetermined; however, these vehicles are designed to withstand harsh conditions, which should extend their service life. f. Fiscal Impact
i. The annual maintenance cost is approximately $1,000. g. Financial Account
i. General fund
h. Training
Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
Annual Military Equipment Use Report
June 2024 – June 2025

8 i. The driver/operator shall receive training in safely handling the vehicle.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. It is the policy of the Department to use the HMMWV only for official law enforcement purposes and in accordance with California State law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

5. 40mm Launchers and Rounds: 40mm launchers are utilized by department personnel as a less lethal tool to launch impact rounds and chemical munitions. 40mm launchers and munitions are single shot or multi-shot launchers capable of deploying a variety of 40mm rounds.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Defense Technology, 40mm, Single Shot, #1425, cost: $1000, quantity: 18. The launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable ROGERS Super Stoc™ and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail. It will fire standard 40mm less l ethal a mmunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. In addition, it will launch a 40mm less lethal round up to 131 feet and is only authorized to be used by trained personnel.
ii. Penn Arms, 40mm multi launcher, model #P540-1, cost: $3300, quantity: 1. A less lethal 40 mm pump-action advance magazine drum launcher with a fixed stock and combo rail.  It has a six -shot capacity and rifled barrel, designed to fire 40 mm chemical and impact (less lethal) munitions.  Only SWA T personnel are authorized to use this less lethal weapon system.
iii. Heckler and Koch , 40 mm Single shot launcher , model #69A-1, cost: $500 (estimate), quantity: 1. The 40 mm single launcher is a tactical single-shot launcher that features an expandable stock. It will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
Annual Military Equipment Use Report
June 2024 – June 2025

9 cartridge length. It will launch a 40mm less lethal round and is only authorized to be used by trained personnel only.
iv. Munition: Defense Technology , 40 mm Exact Impact Sponge, #6325, c ost: $20, quantity: 160. A less lethal 40 mm lightweight plastic and foam projectile fired from a single or multi -round purpose-built 40 mm canister launcher with a rifled barrel at 325 FPS. The 30-gram foam projectile delivers 120 ft/lbs. of energy on impact.
v. Munition: Defense Technology , 4 0mm Extended Range Exact Impact Sponge, #6325LE, cost: $20, quantity: 50. A less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and foam projectile fired from a single or multi-round purpose -built 40 mm canister launcher with a rifled barrel.
vi. Munition: Defense Technology , 40 mm Direct Impact OC, #6320, cost: $30, quantity: 40. A less lethal 40 mm lightweight plastic and crushable foam projectile fired from a single or multi -round purpose-built 40 mm canister launcher with a rifled barrel at 295 FPS. The 39-gram crushable foam projectile delivers 120 ft/lbs. of energy upon impact in addition to 5 grams of OC irritant dispersion. vii. Munition: Defense Technology , 40mm Direct Impact CS, #6322, cost: $30, quantity: 40. A less lethal 40 mm lightweight plastic and crushable foam projectile fired from a single or multi -round purpose-built 40 mm canister launcher with a rifled barrel at 295 FPS. The 39-gram crushable foam projectile delivers 120 ft/lbs. of energy upon impact in addition to the dispersion of 5 grams of CS irritant.
viii. Munition: Defense Technology, 40mm ferret OC Liquid Barricade Penetrator round , #2260, cost: $23, quantity: 20. A less lethal 40mm round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
ix. Munition: Defense Technology, 40mm ferret OC Powder Barricade Penetrator round, #2290, cost: $21, quantity: 150. A less lethal Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
Annual Military Equipment Use Report
June 2024 – June 2025

10 40mm round penetrates barriers, such as windows, ho llow core doors, wallboards, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
x. Munition: Defense Technology, 40mm ferret CS Liquid Barricade Penetrator round , #2262, cost: $23, quantity: 20. A less lethal 40mm round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneou sly delivers a small chemical payload inside a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pai n compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
xi. Munition: Defense Technology, 40mm ferret CS Powder Barricade Penetrator round, #2292, cost: $22, quantity: 100. A less lethal 40mm round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Launcher: Defense Technology, 40mm, single shot launcher, 1425, cost: $1000, quantity: 6 (for a total of 24) . The 40 mm Single Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable R ogers Super Stoc™ and an adjustable integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail. It will deploy standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. This is an inventory increase only; it is not an additional item.

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11 ii. Launcher: Milkor MGL -LTL, 40mm, (6 chamber) multi-launcher, cost: $ 4000, quantity: 2. The Milkor MGL-LTL 40mm LTL can be loaded mission -specific with a variety of 40mm less lethal munitions, thus allowing the operator to select the desired round and deploy without changing the contents within the tool . All six 40mm less lethal rounds can be deployed in less than 3 seconds, effectively covering a very large area without reloading the launcher.

Purpose
iii. To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
c. Authorized Use
i. Situations for the use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:

1. Self-destructive, dangerous, and combative individuals.

2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.

3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.

4. Potentially vicious animals.

5. Training.

6. Approved demonstrations.
ii. Sworn members utilizing 40 mm less lethal chemical agents or impact rou nds are trained by POST -certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
d. Life Span
i. 40 mm Launching Systems, 25 years.
ii. All impact sponge rounds - 5 years
iii. All chemical agent rounds - 5 years
e. Fiscal Impact
i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each launcher. f. Financial Account
i. General fund
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12 g. Training
i. All officers are trained in the 40mm less lethal launcher as a less lethal option through in -service training. Additionally, SWAT personnel receive additional training internally when they transfer to the unit.
h. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under Department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize the 40 mm only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
i. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
j. Internal Audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

6. Less Lethal Shotgun: Less Lethal Shotgun deploys the less lethal 12 -gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round. The 12-Gauge-Stabilized munition is comprised of a shell loaded with a 40 -gram, tear shaped bag made from a cotton and ballistic material blend and filled with #9 shot. It is deployed from a Remington Model 870 pump-action shotgun. These shotguns are distinctly marked bright orange. a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Weapon: Remington 870 less lethal shotgun, cost: $650, quantity:

18. The Remington 870 less lethal shotgun is used to deploy the less lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag round up to 75 feet. The weapon range helps maintain space between officers and a suspect, reducing the threat's immediacy, which is a principle of de- escalation.
ii. Munition: Defense Technology drag stabilized 12-GA. Beanbag round, model #3027, cost: $6, quantity: 500. The Drag Stabilized™ 12-Gauge round is a translucent 12-Gauge shell loaded with a 40- Gram tear-shaped bag made from a cotton and ballistic material blend and filled with #9 shot. This design utilizes four stabilizing tails and uses smokeless powder as the propellant. This round has a velocity of 270 fps with a maximum effective range of 75 feet.

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13 b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
a. Purpose
i. To limit the escalation of the conflict (de-escalation), where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. b. Authorized Use
i. Situations for the use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:

1. Self-destructive, dangerous, and combative individuals.

2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.

3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.

4. Potentially vicious animals.

5. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
c. Life Span
i. Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun- 25 years.
ii. Bean Bag Round- Until used.
d. Fiscal Impact
i. The annual cost is approximately $50 for each shotgun. e. Financial Account
i. General fund
f. Training
i. All officers are trained in the 12-gauge less lethal shotgun as a less lethal option through in -service training. Additionally, SWAT personnel receive additional training internally when they transfer to the unit.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under SMPD department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize the less lethal shotgun only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
j. Complaints
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14 i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and
determined there were no violations of the Military
Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

7. Distraction Devices: Noise-Flash Diversionary Devices (or Flashbangs) are canisters that emit a loud noise and bright light.
a. Current Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Defense Technology, light sound diversionary device 12-gram reload, cost: $35, quantity: 40. A reloadable, non-bursting, non- fragmenting multi-bang device that produces a thunderous bang with intense bright light.  Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high-risk arrest situations.
ii. Defense Technology , light sound diversionary device 12-gram reload, cost: $35, quantity: 40. A reloadable, non -bursting, non - fragmenting multi -bang device that produces a thunderous bang with intense bright light.  Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high -risk arrest situations.
b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
c. Purpose
i. A distraction device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high -risk arrests. Also, producing atmospheric pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short -term (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/psychological, sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage.
d. Authorized Use
i. Diversionary Devices shall only be used:

1. By officers who have been trained in their proper use.

2. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.

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15 3. In high-risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers.

4. During other high -risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety.

5. During training exercises.
e. Life Span
i. Until used
f. Fiscal Impact
i. No annual maintenance.
g. Financial Account
i. General fund
h. Training
i. Before using it , officers must attend diversionary device training conducted by POST certified instructors.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize diversion devices only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated w ith this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

8. Rifles: Firearms that are fired from shoulder level, having a longer, grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Colt M4 carbine, s emi-automatic .223/5.56mm caliber rifle, cost:
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16 an intermediate power cartridge (.223/5.56). 92 rifles have 14.5 - inch barrels used by patrol and 20 11.5-inch barrels used by SWAT personnel.
ii. Colt Commando, semi-automatic .223/5.56mm caliber rifle, cost:
$900, quantity: 9. A semi -automatic AR-15 style ri fle that fires an intermediate power cartridge (.223/5.56). with a shortened barrel and expandable stock used by motor officers. The size
modifications allow the rifle to be secured to the officers’ motorcycle.
iii. Smith and Wesson, semi-automatic .223/5.56mm caliber rifle, cost:
$1100, quantity: 1. A semi-automatic AR-15-style 14.5-inch rifle that fires an intermediate power cartridge (.223/5.56). This rifle will be used by SWAT personnel.
iv. Ruger, semi -automatic .223/5.56mm caliber rifle, cost: $1100, quantity: 1. A semi-automatic AR-15-style 14.5-inch rifle that fires an intermediate power cartridge (.223/5.56). This rifle will be used by SWAT personnel.
v. PWA, semi -automatic .223/5.56mm cal iber rifle, cost: $1100, quantity: 1. A semi-automatic AR-15-style 14.5-inch rifle that fires an intermediate power cartridge (.223/5.56). This rifle will be used by SWAT personnel.
vi. Heckler and Koch , 416 rifle, 223/5.56mm caliber, cost: $ 2200, quantity: 5. This rifle uses a proprietary HK short-stroke gas piston in place of the direct-gas-impingement system found on traditional AR15-style rifles that propels exhaust gas into the upper receiver to operate the action to improve reliability and reduce maintenance significantly.
vii. Heckler and Koch , MP5A3, 9mm, submachinegun, cost: $2000, quantity: 12. This weapon is used by SWAT team members. They are lightweight, air-cooled, selective fire, 9mm sub-machine guns. viii. Remington 700 .308 caliber bolt -action rifle. Equipped with a telescopic sight, cost: $2350, quantity: 8. SWAT uses this rifle for long-range engagements and overwatch protection. The attached scope is for increased visual recognition, threat identification, and accuracy.
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17 ammunition is used by the SWAT long rifle team when firing their Remington 700 .308 rifles.
x. Ammunition: .223/5.56 caliber, cost: $ 388-$847 per case (depending on type) of 1000, quantity: 140,000. This ammunition is for training and duty issue.
xi. Ammunition: 9mm, cost: $169-223 per case (depending on type) of 500, quantity: 140,000. This ammunition is for training and duty issue.
b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Ammunition: .308 Bonded 168 gr ain, cost : $1 ,714 per case of 1,000, quantity: 3,000. This ammunition is for training and duty issue for long rifle marksmen only. This ammunition is designed for penetrating intermediate barriers (auto glass, windows, etc.) which will increase the SWAT Teams capabilities for citizen/hostage rescue.
c. Purpose
i. Rifles are used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and greater distances than a handgun.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only members that are POST certified may use a rifle or submachine gun.
e. Life Span
i. Remington .308 rifle, 10-15 years.
ii. Colt .223 caliber / 5.56 mm rifles, 10-15 years.
iii. All ammunition – Until used.
f. Fiscal Impact
i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle and accessories.
g. Financial Account
i. General fund
h. Training
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18 i. Before using a rifle, officers must be certified by POST instructors in the rifle’s operation. Additionally, all members must qualify four times per year with their assigned rifle.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law regarding the use of force. j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

9. Chemical Agents and Smoke Canisters: Chemical Agents and Chemical Agent Delivery Devices can include irritants such as Chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) or an inflammatory agent such as Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) or Pava (synthetic OC).

Chemical agents can be liquid, powder, or gaseous. Delivery systems can be pyrotechnic, blast dispersion, OC Fogger, or aerosol.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Chemical Agent : Defense Technology, Triple-Chaser separating canister, CS, #1026, cost: $50, quantity: 10. The Triple-Chaser CS consists of three separate canisters pressed together with separating charges between each. When deployed, the canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart, allowing increased area coverage quickly. This canister can b e hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery system. The canister is 6.5 by 2.7 in. and holds an approximately 3.2 oz. of active agent payload. It has an approximate burn time of 20-30 seconds.
ii. Chemical Agent Defense Technology, Riot Control Continuous Discharge Canister, CS, #1082, cost: $28, quantity: 40. The Riot Control CS Canister is explicitly designed for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high -volume continuous burn that expel s its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds through four gas ports located on the top of the canister. This canister can conceal tactical movement or direct a crowd’s route. The volume of smoke and Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
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19 agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable canister is 6.0 in. by

2.35 in. and holds approximately 2.7 oz. of the active agent. iii. Chemical agent: Defense Technology, Flameless Tri-Chamber CS Canister, #1032, cost $39, quantity: 50. The design of the Tri - Chamber Flameless CS Canister allows the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely with reduced risk of fire. The canister is designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and dislodge a barricaded subject. This canister will deliver approximately .70 oz. of agent during i ts 20 -25 seconds burn time. The Tri -Chamber Flameless Canister can be used in crowd control and tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and dislodge barricaded subjects. The purpose of the Tri- Chamber Flameless Canister is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subje cts. The Tri -Chamber Flameless Canister provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors, maximizing the chemicals’ effectiveness via heat and vaporization while minimizing or negating the chance of fire to the structure.
iv. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, Flameless Tri-Chamber OC Canister, #1030, cost $46, quantity: 50. The design of the Tri - Chamber Flameless OC Canister allows the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely with reduced risk of fire. The canister is designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and dislodge a barricaded subject. This canister will deliver approximately .70 oz. of agent during its 20 -25 seconds burn time. The Tri -Chamber Flameless Canister can be used in crowd control and tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and dislodge barricaded subjects. The purpose of the Tri- Chamber Flameless Canister is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Tri -Chamber Flameless Canister provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors, maximizing the chemicals’ effectiveness via heat and vaporization while minimizing or negating the chance of fire to the structure.

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20 v. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, Flameless Expulsion OC canister, #2040, cost: $48, quan tity: 20. The OC Flameless Expulsion Canister is a compact, non-pyrotechnic, chemical agent device that provides safe expulsion without risk of fire. It is safe to use inside a residence. Unlike pyrotechnical canisters, this device’s contents are expelled upon the actuation of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area of approximately 1500 square feet. This canister is 7.5 by 1.65 in. and delivers about .02 oz. of active agent during its 3-second discharge time.

vi. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, Flameless Expulsion CS canister, #2042, cost: $46, quantity: 10. The CS Flameless Expulsion Canister is a compact, non-pyrotechnic, chemical agent device that provides safe expulsion without risk of fire. It is safe to use inside a residence. Unlike pyrotechnical canisters, this device’s contents are expelled upon the actuation of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area of approximately 1500 square feet. This canister is 7.5 by 1.65 in. and delivers about .02 oz. of active agent during its 3-second discharge time.

vii. Smoke: Defense Technology, Maximum HC Smoke Canister, #1073, cost: $38, quantity: 30. The Maximum Smoke Canister is designed for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high - volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approxi mately

1.5 – 2 minutes through four vent ports located on the top of the canister. This canister can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable canister is 6.0 in. by 2.6 i n. and holds approximately 2.9 oz. of the active agent.

viii. Smoke: Defense Technology, Pocket Tactical Saf-Smoke Canister, #1017, cost: $3 1, quantity: 30. The Saf-Smoke Canister is designed for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high - volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds through four emission ports. This canister can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This canister is 4.75 in. by 1.4 in. and holds approximately 1.15 oz. of the active agent.

ix. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, SPEDE Heat Continuous Discharge Canister- CS, #1072, cost: $32, quantity: 5. The Spede- Heat™ CS Canister is a high volume, continuous burn it expels its Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
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21 payload in approximately 20 -40 seconds. The load is discharged through four vent ports on top of the canister, three on the side and one on the bottom. This launchable canister is 6.12 in. by 2.62 in. and holds approximately 2.9 oz. of the active agent.

x. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, Pocket Tactical CS Canister, #1016, cost: $25, quantity: 5. The Pocket Tactical CS Canister is small and lightweight. The 0.9 oz. of active agent will burn for approximately 20-40 seconds. It easily fits in most tactical pouches at 4.75 in. by 1.4 inches in size. This is a launchable canister; however, it is usually used as a signaling or covering device.

Though this device is slightly over four inches in length, it produces a smoke cloud so fast it appears to be an enveloping screen made by a full-size tactical canister.

xi. Chemical Agent : Defense Technology Riot Control Continuous Discharge Canister, #1080, cost $40, quantity: 15. The Riot Control OC Canister is designed for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high -volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds through four vent ports located on the top of the canister. This canister can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable canister is 6.0 in. by 2.35 in. and holds approximately 0.88 oz. of the active agent.

xii. Chemical agent : Defense Technology, OC T riple-Chaser Separating Canister, #1020, cost: $60, quantity: 10. The OC Triple- Chaser Pyrotechnic Canister is one of our first -ever pyrotechnic canisters that combines the effectiveness of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) as an irritant and inflammatory agent with the flexible delivery methods, range, and area coverage of pyrotechnic munitions for crowd control. The Triple -Chaser OC consists of three separate canisters pressed together. This canister can be hand thrown or launched from a delivery system. The canister is 6.5 by 2.7 in. and holds approximately 1.06 oz. of active agent payload. It has an approximate burn time of 20-30 seconds.
xiii. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, OC Vapor Aerosol Canister, #1056, cost: $48, quantity: 20. The Defense Technology OC Vapor Aerosol Canister is for law enforcement and corrections use to deliver a high concentration of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) in a powerful mist. The canister is designed for indoor use in confined Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
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22 areas and inflames the mucous membranes and exposed skin once deployed , resulting in an intense burning sensation. The incapacitating effect of the OC Vapor on the subject is dramatic, with minimal decontamination needed. Removing the subject from the affected area to fresh air will resolve respiratory effects within minutes. The OC Vapor Aerosol Canister is ideal for cell extractions or barricades where pyrotechnic, powder, or liquid devices are impractical or desired.

xiv. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, OC/CS A erosol Canister, #1050, cost: $57, quantity: 30. Designed for i ndoor use, this canister contains no CFCs, is not a fire hazard and requires minimal decontamination by comparison to smoke, powders, or liquids. The Aerosol Canister is most used in tactical situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections and was designed w ith indoor operations in mind when a non -fire-producing delivery system is desired. It is most effective when used in confined areas near the target area and used to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incap acitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Aerosol Canister is ideal for cell extractions or barricades where pyrotechnic, powder, or liquid devices are impractical or desired. The OC and CS combination provides sufficient effects in confi ned areas of 1,500 square feet.

xv. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, OC Aerosol Canister 1.3% fogger, 6 ounce, #56854, cost: $19, quantity: 20. The 6 oz. OC Aerosol Canister will deliver its 1.3% MC% OC payload in 20 -25 seconds. This is an anatomized mist that enhances the pungent

1.3% OC formulation. Ideal for area denial areas like attics, garages, etc. This device has minimum clean-up. The canister may also be handheld to direct the spray pattern. This product is designed to provide room -clearing ability with minimum clean -up requirements.
xvi. Chemical agent: Defense Technology, First Defense 0.7% MK-9S Vapor OC Aerosol, #43896, cost: $56, quantity: 5. The MK -9 features an easy-to-use trigger handle, is intended for use in crowd management and will deliver 14 short bursts of OC at an effective range of 18 -20 ft. This 1.3% MC OC aerosol product utilizes a stream delivery method providing a target -specific, strong concentrated stream for greater standoff.

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23 xvii. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, First Defense 1.3% MK-9 fogger OC aerosol, #43953, cost: $56, quantity: 30. The MK -9 features an easy-to-use trigger handle, is intended for use in crowd management and will deliver 14 short bursts of OC at an effective range of 18-20 ft. This 1.3% MC OC aerosol product utilizes a cone or fogger delivery method, providing a wide spray pattern for easier area saturation.

xviii. Chemical Agent: Fox Labs Fogger OC Aerosol, cost: $60, quantity:

35. Contains 50+ one-second bursts. Heavy fog range is 20+ feet.

The discharge handle has a safety pin to avoid accidental discharge. It Contains marking UV Dye for assailant identification.

Non-flammable - TASER/ECD compatible Born -on-date stamped on each container, 3-year shelf life.

xix. Chemical Agent: Combined Tactical Systems (CTS), #5230B (CS Baffled Canister Grenade, Low Flame Potential), cost $59, quantity: 24. The CTS CS canister is the recommended canister for the SWAT Armored Rescue Vehicle “Gas Ram.” It has a high - volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds through four emission ports. This canister can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable canister is 6.2 in. by 2.6 in. and holds approximately 23.5 grams of the active agent.

b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.

c. Purpose
i. To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:

1. Dangerous and combative individuals.

2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.

3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.

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24 4. Potentially vicious animals.

5. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d. Authorized Use
i. Officers with POST certification in chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.
e. Training
i. Sworn members utilizing chemical agent canisters are trained by POST less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
f. Life Span
i. Five years from the manufactured date.
g. Fiscal Impact
i. No annual maintenance.
h. Financial Account
i. General fund
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under the SMPD department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

10. PepperBall Launcher: Pepper Ball Launchers and Pepper Ball Munitions are non-lethal munitions system that employs paint ball launchers to fire “pepper balls” that contain powdered OC in place of the paint. The pepper ball delivery system combines chemical agent exposure with kinetic energy impact to aid in its effectiveness in addressing armed and/or violent individuals or crowds. Pepper ball munitions also include glass breaking rounds and marking rounds.

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25 a. Current Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Delivery system: PepperBall VKS carbine, cost: $1000, quantity: 1.

The Variable Kinetic System (VKS) is a compressed -air powered launcher designed to fire non -lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall VKS Carbine features a Dual Feed System that can quickly switch between Hopper and Magazine modes for optimum versatility.
ii. Delivery system: PepperBall FTC launcher, cost: $400, Quantity 5.

The Full Tactical C arbine (FTC) is a compressed -air powered launcher designed to fire non -lethal PepperBall projectiles. In addition, the PepperBall FTC features a Hopper Fed System that can hold up to 180 non-lethal PepperBall projectiles.
iii. Delivery system : PepperBall TCP , cost: $500, Quantity 1. The Tactical Compact Pistol (TCP) is a CO2 launcher designed to fire non-lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall TCP features a Magazine Fed System that contains small CO2 canisters inside that assist in delivering the PepperBa ll Projectiles in a compact design. Each magazine can hold six non -lethal PepperBall projectiles.
iv. Munition: PepperBall Live projectile , cost: $2 per projectile, quantity: 1200. The basic PepperBall projectile contains 2% PAVA pepper powder designed for direct impact and area saturation, especially in confined interior spaces. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280-350 FPS velocity. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ ft. The projectile contains 0.5% PAVA Powder.
v. Munition: PepperBall LIVE -X projectile, cost: $3 per projectile, quantity: 1200. The Live projectile contains a concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder. One round of LIVE -X contains the equivalent of 10 PepperBall rounds. Th e projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280-350 FPS velocity. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ ft. The projectile contains 5% PAVA Powder.
vi. Munition: PepperBall VXR LIVE-X projectile, cost: $3 per projectile, quantity: 200. The VXR Live-X projectile is a non-lethal round. The projectile contains approximately 10x the PAVA of the VXR LIVE projectile. This projectile is best for direct impact or area saturation.

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26 and an area of saturation of 390+ ft. The projectile contains 2.5% PAVA powder.
vii. Munition: PepperBall Marking projectile (round), cost $1 per projectile, Q uantity: 375. The Marking projectile contains a paint solution that can be used to mark suspects for later apprehension and marking doors, openings, or objects for identification. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280- 350 FPS velocity. The projectile directly impacts 60ft and has an area saturation of 150+ ft.
viii. Munition: PepperBall glass breaking (round), cost $3 per projectile, Quantity: 100. A solid polymer projectile is used for breaking out residential windows and side-glass of automobiles. Not for use on humans or animals. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280-350 FPS velocity.
ix. Munition: PepperBall VXR marking projectile (shaped), cost $3 per projectile, Quantity: 50. The Marking Projectile contains a paint solution that can be used to mark suspects for later apprehension and marking doors, openings, or objects for identification. Excellent for direct impact or area saturation. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280-425 FPS velocity. The projectile has a direct impact of 150ft and an area saturation of 390+ ft.

b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
c. Purpose
i. To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less lethal weapon systems may include but are not limited to:

1. Dangerous and combative individuals.

2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.

3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.

4. Potentially vicious animals.

5. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only those officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall launchers are authorized to use the PepperBall launchers.

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27 e. Training
i. Officers utilizing PepperBall launchers and projectiles are trained in their use by POST certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
f. Life Span
i. PepperBall launchers- 20 years
ii. PepperBall Live projectile- 3 years
iii. PepperBall Live-X projectile- 3 years
iv. PepperBall VXR Live-X projectile- 3 years
v. Glass Break projectiles – until used.
g. Fiscal Impact
i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each PepperBall launcher.
h. Financial Account
i. Police department budget.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under SMPD department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize PepperBall only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

11. Robots: Unmanned ground vehicles (or robots) of any type that are capable of being remotely controlled as well as all the supporting or attached systems designed for gathering information through imaging, recording or by any other means. Unmanned Ground Vehicles can support officers in any hazardous incident which would benefit from a ground level perspective. This equipment can Santa Maria Police Department ATTACHMENT B
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28 be used to include barricaded suspects or high -risk tactical operations, disaster response, and use in crawl spaces or confined isolated areas to assist in searches for suspects or evidence.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Transend Vantage Robot, cost: $24,950.00 each, quantity: 1. The Vantage robot is a patrol / tactical robot capable of climbing over stairs and obstacles. It also offers audio and video data, night vision capabilities, add-on accessory ca pabilities, including an arm and manipulator, and a chemical agent burn-safe delivery system. b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
c. Purpose
i. To be used to remotely gain visual/audio data (to include night vision), deliver HNT phone, first aid supplies, open doors, direct delivery of chemical agents, drag victims to safety, move fire suppression equipment into place, and clear buildings.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the robots. The Incident Commander establishes specific operational use.
e. Life Span
i. 8-10 years.
f. Fiscal Impact
i. The annual maintenance cost is approximately $1,000. g. Financial Account
i. Santa Maria Police Council
h. Training
i. All robot operators must receive training in the operation of the robot before use and about twenty hours per year.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize robots only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community under State and Federal law.

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29 j. Complaints
i. There have been no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

12. Kinetic Breaching Tool (KBT) and Breaching Shotgun System: During crisis situations, Breaching Shotguns, Breaching Ammunition, and/or Kinetic Breaching Equipment may become necessary to facilitate an entry into a specific location. It is critical the point of entry is breached quickly and as safely as possible. A quick and effective breach is one key to a successful tactical mission. In some instances, this equipment may be required to provide an added degree of safety and tactical advantage to accomplish a mission.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Kinetic Breaching Tool, cost: $10,000.00 each, quantity: 2. Kinetic Breaching Equipment assists in breaching/opening doors that cannot be opened with traditional handheld rams or not otherwise penetrable by conventional or mechanical breaching. This equipment may be used to defeat door locks, bolts, cross -bolts, and hinges.
b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
c. Purpose
i. This equipment is necessary to allow Sa nta Maria Police Department Officers to breach doors where traditional handheld rams would be ineffective primarily during hostage rescue situations or other exigent circumstances where conventional breaching would not be practical or effective.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the breaching equipment . The Incident Commander establishes specific operational use. e. Life Span
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30 i. 10+ years.
f. Fiscal Impact
i. Kinetic Breaching Tool: Approximately $10,000 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed, and the
associated costs vary.
ii. Breaching Shotgun System: Approximately $1,500 per shotgun to purchase and $4.50 per round to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed, and the associated costs vary.
g. Financial Account
ii. Santa Maria Police Council
h. Training
i. Kinetic Breaching Tool: SMPD SWAT Team officers received one day of training from a manufacturer representative on the operation of this equipment, followed by annual training for applicable Santa Maria Police Department Officers in the laws and policies surrounding the deployment of this equipment.
ii. Breaching Shotgun System: Completion of an 80- hour Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified SWAT school, followed by annual training for applicable Santa Maria Police Department SWAT Team Officers in the laws and policies surrounding the deployment of this equipment. i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. SMPD shall only utilize this equipment for official law enforcement purposes, in accordance with state and federal law, and applicable Department policy.
j. Complaints
i. There have been no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

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31 Summary of Military Equipment
The inventory of military equipment, particularly consumable material (diversionary devices, various munitions, chemical agents, smoke canisters, etc.), fluctuates regularly.

Fluctuation is based on various factors, including but not limited to operational usage, operational deterioration, training, maintenance, expiration, and replenishment guidelines. The Santa Maria Police Department is committed to transparency in disclosing its military equipment invento ry and related information to our co mmunity and elected officials in compliance with the law.

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707.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
State MODIFIED
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, use, and reporting requirements of military equipment in compliance with Chapter 12.8 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code (Sections 7070-7075) and shall be known as the City's "Military Equipment Use Policy" or "the Policy."
707.1.1 DEFINITIONS
State
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):

Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.

Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than_.50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• Area denial electroshock devices, microwave weapons, water cannons, long-range acoustic devices (LRADs), acoustic hailing devices, and sound cannons. • Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.

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707.2 POLICY
State MODIFIED
It is the policy of the Santa Maria Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7070-7075 and this Military Equipment Use Policy with respect to military equipment. The Military Equipment Use Policy will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.
707.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
Best Practice
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Santa Maria Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:

1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.

2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
707.4 APPROVAL
State MODIFIED
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the Military Equipment Use Policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 Santa Maria Police Department
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The Military Equipment Use Policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 707.5 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
State MODIFIED
This policy recognizes the need for agencies to provide assistance to each other, whether in ongoing combined or regional operations, occasional planned operations, or in exigent circumstances. Where applicable to the provisions of Government Code § 7070 through § 7075, such assisting agencies must comply with their respective military equipment use policies when rendering assistance.
707.6 ANNUAL REPORT
State MODIFIED
Upon approval of a Military Equipment Use Policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
(a) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. (b) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. (c) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.

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Published with permission by Santa Maria Police Department ***DRAFT*** Military Equipment - 4 (d) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report. (e) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. (f) If the Department intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.

The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 707.7 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE CONSIDERATIONS
Agency Content

1. The military equipment acquired and authorized by the Department is:
(a) Necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(b) Reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.

2. Military equipment shall only be used by a Department employee after applicable training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, has been completed, unless exigent circumstances arise.
707.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
State MODIFIED
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which they should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
707.9 USE IN EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES
Agency Content
In exigent circumstances and with the approval of the Chief of Police or his/her designee, the Police Department may acquire, borrow and/or use military equipment that is not included in the Military Equipment Use Policy. If the Police Department acquires, borrows, and/or uses military equipment in exigent circumstances, in accordance with this section, it must take all of the following actions:
(a) Provide written notice of that acquisition or use to the City Council within 30 days following the commencement of such exigent circumstance, unless such information is confidential or privileged under local, state or federal law.

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Published with permission by Santa Maria Police Department ***DRAFT*** Military Equipment - 5 (b) If it is anticipated that the use will continue beyond the exigent circumstance, submit a proposed amended Military Equipment Use Policy to the City Council within 60 days after the initial notification to the City Council, and receive approval, as applicable, from the City Council.
(c) Include the military equipment in the Department's next annual military equipment report.
707.10 POLICY COMPLIANCE
Agency Content
(a) Department supervisors and managers will ensure that all Department members comply with this policy. The Professional Standards Lieutenant will conduct a review of Department compliance annually in preparation for the annual report. The Chief of Police or designee will be notified of any policy violations and, if needed, the violation(s) will be administratively investigated in accordance with Department policy.

All instances of non-compliance will be reported to City Council via the annual military equipment report.
(b) Any member of the public can register a question or concern regarding military use equipment by contacting the Santa Maria Police Department's Professional Standards Lieutenant via the department email ([email protected]), in person, or telephone, (805) 928-3781 x2297. A response to the question or concern shall be completed by the Department in a timely manner.
(c) Any member of the public can submit a complaint to any member of the Department and in any form (i.e. in person, telephone (805) 928-3781 ext. 2297, email [email protected]). Once the complaint is received, it should be routed to the Professional Standards Lieutenant in accordance with Department policy. 707.11 MAINTENANCE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT SUPPLY LEVELS Agency Content
When military equipment is deemed inoperable, or has been consumed (munitions, gas, etc.), it can be replaced with like kind equipment up to the quantity level authorized by City Council. 707.12 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
Agency Content
All military use equipment kept and maintained by the Department shall be cataloged in a way which addresses each of the following requirements:
(a) The manufacturers' description of the equipment.
(b) The capabilities of the equipment.
(c) The purposes and authorized uses for which the Department proposes to use the equipment.
(d) The expected lifespan of the equipment.
(e) The fiscal impact of the equipment, both initially and for on-going maintenance.

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The following attachment, which is incorporated herein by reference, contains a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:

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Santa Maria Police Department Annual Military
Equipment Use Report
June 2024-June 2025

Critical incidents are often unpredictable and can rapidly evolve. Possessing the appropriate equipment aids in bringing incidents to a safe resolution.

The use of military equipment is restricted to use during certain situations and only allowed by trained personnel. The Department's military equipment is continuously evaluated, and its use is influenced by law, policy, and the benefit it provides to public safety.

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2 1. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): Unmanned aircrafts systems of any type that are capable of sustaining directed flight, whether preprogrammed or remotely controlled (commonly referred to as a “drone” or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)), and all the supporting or attached systems designed for gathering information through imaging, recording or any other means. a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. DJI Mavic Mini cost: $650 each, quantity: 2. Miniature UAS that can record video and audio with about 30 minutes of flight time. ii. DJI Mavic Enterprise Dual, cost: $5,500 each, quantity: 2. UAS that has a color and infrared (IR) camera as well as an audible speaker and light. Capable of video recording for approx. 30 minutes of flight time.
iii. DJI Mavic Pro, cost: $2000, quantity: 2. UAS that is capable of 25 min flight time , and a single- color camera with recording capabilities.
iv. BRINC Lemur S, cost: $12,000, quantity: 2. UAS has a 31-minute flight time, two -way communications, self -righting capabilities, camera, and infrared capability. In addition, this UAS has video recording capabilities.
v. DJI 350RTK with HT20, cost: $40,000 each, quantity: 2. UAS that has 45 minutes of flight time, in all weather, has an IR camera, zoom camera, and light. This UAS has video recording capabilities. vi. Brinc Lemur II, 30,000 each, quantity 2. UAS has about a 30- minute flight time, flight stabilization sensors, a night vision camera, a thermal camera, and 3D mapping capability. This will be an upgrade and replacement for the current Lemur S through a buyback program.

1. Major collision investigations.

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3 2. Search for missing persons.

3. Natural disaster management.

4. Crime scene photography and measurement.

5. Tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions.

6. In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire response and prevention.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate any UAS during approved missions. e. Life Span
i. All UAS equipment, 3-5 years.
f. Fiscal Impact
i. The annual program maintenance, training, and replacement cost is approximately $15,000.
g. Financial Account
i. General fund / Santa Maria Police Council
h. Training
i. The Federal Aviation Administration licenses all Department UAS operators for UAS operation. In addition, each operator must attend initial department and ongoing training.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established by FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107 and the Santa Maria Police Department UAS policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize UAS only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community under State and Federal law.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit
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4 i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

2. Armored Vehicles: Armored Personnel Carriers are 4- wheel drive vehicles capable of providing high ballistic protection, cover, limited breaching capability, and transport of officers and/or civilians at critical incidents and high- risk tactical operations.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. 2015 Lenco Bearcat, G2, cost: $243,300.00, quantity: 1. The Lenco Bearcat, G2, is an armored rescue vehicle (ARV) that seats 10-12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for the rescue of injured personnel. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor.
ii. 2019 Lenco Bearcat, G2, cost: $291,646.00, quantity: 1. The Lenco Bearcat, G2, is an armored rescue vehicle that seats 10 -12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for the rescue of injured personnel. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor. This vehi cle has a boom device capable of deploying chemical agents and a camera for live feeds. b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
c. Purpose
i. To be used in response to critical incidents to enhance officer and community safety, improve scene containment and stabilization, and assist in resolving critical incidents.
d. Authorized Use
i. Armored rescue vehicles shall only be authorized by a watch commander, SWAT commander, or their designee based on the specific circumstances of a critical incident. ARVs shall be used only by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training.
e. Life Span
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5 i. Lenco Bearcat models G2 and G3 have a 25-year expected life span.
f. Fiscal Impact
i. Annual maintenance costs of approximately $3,000 each. g. Financial Account
i. General fund, Santa Maria Police Council, and community grant. h. Training
i. All drivers/operators shall attend internal training in the operations and practical driving of the vehicles.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under Department policy. It is the policy of the Department to utilize armored rescue vehicles only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law. To drive these vehicles, operators must have a valid California State Class C license.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

3. Mobile Incident Command Vehicle (MIC) : Mobile Command Vehicles are completely self -contained command posts designed to provide the Incident Commander with a mobile base of operation.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. 2009 Chevrolet C5500 chassis vehicle, cost: $200,000.00, quantity: 1. The MIC can also be utilized for SWAT/CNT and other critical incidents, preplanned significant events, searching for missing persons, natural disasters, and community events. b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.

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j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit
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7 i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

4. Community Event Vehicle, High- Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (H MMWV):

The HMMWV is a former military vehicle used for community events and public relations. All military markings and colors have been removed. a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. 1987 American General H MMWV, a four -wheeled drive vehicle, cost: $0, quantity: 1. This vehicle is a High- Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (H MMWV) acquired by the SMPD through the federal military equipment acquisition program. It was acquired at no cost to the department. The H MMWV is designed to be operated through rough terrain and harsh weather conditions.
b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
c. Purpose
i. This vehicle’s primary purpose is for use during community and public relations events. It is meant to enhance the relationship between the community and members of this department by creating interest or attention, thereby leading to a conversation with the community.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only trained staff can operate this vehicle by department policy and local, state, and federal laws.
e. Life Span
i. Undetermined; however, these vehicles are designed to withstand harsh conditions, which should extend their service life. f. Fiscal Impact
i. The annual maintenance cost is approximately $1,000. g. Financial Account
i. General fund
h. Training
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5. 40mm Launchers and Rounds: 40mm launchers are utilized by department personnel as a less lethal tool to launch impact rounds and chemical munitions. 40mm launchers and munitions are single shot or multi-shot launchers capable of deploying a variety of 40mm rounds.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Defense Technology, 40mm, Single Shot, #1425, cost: $1000, quantity: 18. The launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable ROGERS Super Stoc™ and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail. It will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. In addition, it will launch a 40mm less lethal round up to 131 feet and is only authorized to be used by trained personnel.
ii. Penn Arms, 40mm multi launcher, model #P540-1, cost: $3300, quantity: 1. A less lethal 40mm pump-action advance magazine drum launcher with a fixed stock and combo rail. It has a six -shot capacity and rifled barrel, designed to fire 40mm chemical and impact (less lethal) munitions. Only SWAT personnel are authorized to use this less lethal weapon system.
iii. Heckler and Koch, 40mm Single shot launcher , model #69A-1, cost: $500 (estimate), quantity: 1. The 40mm single launcher is a tactical single-shot launcher that features an expandable stock. It will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in Santa Maria Police Department
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9 cartridge length. It will launch a 40mm less lethal round and is only authorized to be used by trained personnel only.
iv. Munition: Defense Technology , 40 mm Exact Impact Sponge, #6325, cost: $20, quantity: 160. A less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and foam projectile fired from a single or multi -round purpose-built 40mm canister launcher with a rifled barrel at 325 FPS. The 30-gram foam projectile delivers 120 ft/lbs. of energy on impact.
v. Munition: Defense Technology , 4 0mm Extended Range Exact Impact Sponge, #6325LE, cost: $20, quantity: 5 0. A less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and foam projectile fired from a single or multi-round purpose- built 40 mm canister launcher with a rifled barrel.
vi. Munition: Defense Technology, 40 mm Direct Impact OC, #6320, cost: $30, quantity: 40. A less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and crushable foam projectile fired from a single or multi -round purpose-built 40mm canister launcher with a rifled barrel at 295 FPS. The 39-gram crushable foam projectile delivers 120 ft/lbs. of energy upon impact in addition to 5 grams of OC irritant dispersion. vii. Munition: Defense Technology, 40mm Direct Impact CS, #6322, cost: $30, quantity: 40. A less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and crushable foam projectile fired from a single or multi -round purpose-built 40mm canister launcher with a rifled barrel at 295 FPS. The 39-gram crushable foam projectile delivers 120 ft/lbs. of energy upon impact in addition to the dispersion of 5 grams of CS irritant.
viii. Munition: Defense Technology, 40mm ferret OC Liquid Barricade Penetrator round , #2260, cost: $23, quantity: 20. A less lethal 40mm round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
ix. Munition: Defense Technology, 40mm ferret OC Powder Barricade Penetrator round, #2290, cost: $21, quantity: 150. A less lethal Santa Maria Police Department
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10 40mm round penetrates barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboards, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
x. Munition: Defense Technology, 40mm ferret CS Liquid Barricade Penetrator round , #2262, cost: $23, quantity: 20. A less lethal 40mm round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
xi. Munition: Defense Technology, 40mm ferret CS Powder Barricade Penetrator round, #2292, cost: $22, quantity: 100. A less lethal 40mm round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Launcher: Defense Technology, 40mm, single shot launcher, 1425, cost: $1000, quantity: 6 (for a total of 24) . The 40 mm Single Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable R ogers Super Stoc ™ and an adjustable integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail. It will deploy standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. This is an inventory increase only; it is not an additional item.

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11 ii. Launcher: Milkor MGL -LTL, 40mm, (6 chamber) multi -launcher, cost: $ 4000, quantity: 2. The Milkor MGL-LTL 40mm LTL can be loaded mission- specific with a variety of 40mm less lethal munitions, thus allowing the operator to select the desired round and deploy without changing the contents within the tool . All six 40mm less lethal rounds can be deployed in less than 3 seconds, effectively covering a very large area without reloading the launcher.

1. Self-destructive, dangerous, and combative individuals.

2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.

3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.

4. Potentially vicious animals.

5. Training.

6. Approved demonstrations.
ii. Sworn members utilizing 40mm less lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained by POST -certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
d. Life Span
i. 40 mm Launching Systems, 25 years.
ii. All impact sponge rounds - 5 years
iii. All chemical agent rounds - 5 years
e. Fiscal Impact
i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each launcher. f. Financial Account
i. General fund
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12 g. Training
i. All officers are trained in the 40mm less lethal launcher as a less lethal option through in- service training. Additionally, SWAT personnel receive additional training internally when they transfer to the unit.
h. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under Department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize the 40 mm only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
i. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
j. Internal Audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

6. Less Lethal Shotgun: Less Lethal Shotgun deploys the less lethal 12- gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round. The 12-Gauge-Stabilized munition is comprised of a shell loaded with a 40- gram, tear shaped bag made from a cotton and ballistic material blend and filled with #9 shot. It is deployed from a Remington Model 870 pump-action shotgun. These shotguns are distinctly marked bright orange. a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Weapon: Remington 870 less lethal shotgun, cost: $650, quantity:

18. The Remington 870 l ess lethal shotgun is used to deploy the less lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag round up to 75 feet. The weapon range helps maintain space between officers and a suspect, reducing the threat's immediacy, which is a principle of de- escalation.
ii. Munition: Defense Technology drag stabilized 12-GA. Beanbag round, model #3027, cost: $6, quantity: 500. The Drag Stabilized™ 12-Gauge round is a translucent 12-Gauge shell loaded with a 40- Gram tear-shaped bag made from a cotton and ballistic material blend and filled with #9 shot. This design utilizes four stabilizing tails and uses smokeless powder as the propellant. This round has a velocity of 270 fps with a maximum effective range of 75 feet.

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1. Self-destructive, dangerous, and combative individuals.

2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.

3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.

4. Potentially vicious animals.

5. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
c. Life Span
i. Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun- 25 years.
ii. Bean Bag Round- Until used.
d. Fiscal Impact
i. The annual cost is approximately $50 for each shotgun. e. Financial Account
i. General fund
f. Training
i. All officers are trained in the 12-gauge less lethal shotgun as a less lethal option through in- service training. Additionally, SWAT personnel receive additional training internally when they transfer to the unit.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under SMPD department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize the less lethal shotgun only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
j. Complaints
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7. Distraction Devices: Noise-Flash Diversionary Devices (or Flashbangs) are canisters that emit a loud noise and bright light.
a. Current Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Defense Technology, light sound diversionary device 12-gram reload, cost: $35, quantity: 40. A reloadable, non-bursting, non- fragmenting multi-bang device that produces a thunderous bang with intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high-risk arrest situations.
ii. Defense Technology, light sound diversionary device 12-gram reload, cost: $35, quantity: 40. A reloadable, non- bursting, non- fragmenting multi -bang device that produces a thunderous bang with intense bright light. Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high- risk arrest situations.
b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
c. Purpose
i. A distraction device is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high- risk arrests. Also, producing atmospheric pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short -term (6 - 8 seconds) physiological/psychological, sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage.
d. Authorized Use
i. Diversionary Devices shall only be used:

1. By officers who have been trained in their proper use.

2. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.

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15 3. In high-risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers.

4. During other high- risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety.

5. During training exercises.
e. Life Span
i. Until used
f. Fiscal Impact
i. No annual maintenance.
g. Financial Account
i. General fund
h. Training
i. Before using it , officers must attend diversionary device training conducted by POST certified instructors.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. Use is established under department policy. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize diversion devices only for official law enforcement purposes and under State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
j. Complaints
i. There were no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

8. Rifles: Firearms that are fired from shoulder level, having a longer, grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Colt M4 carbine, semi -automatic .223/5.56mm caliber rifle, cost:
$1100, quantity: 121. A semi-automatic AR-15-style rifle that fires Santa Maria Police Department
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16 an intermediate power cartridge (.223/5.56). 92 rifles have 14.5- inch barrels used by patrol and 20 11.5-inch barrels used by SWAT personnel.
ii. Colt Commando, semi-automatic .223/5.56mm caliber rifle, cost:
$900, quantity: 9. A semi -automatic AR-15 style rifle that fires an intermediate power cartridge (.223/5.56). with a shortened barrel and expandable stock used by motor officers. The size
modifications allow the rifle to be secured to the officers’ motorcycle.
iii. Smith and Wesson, semi-automatic .223/5.56mm caliber rifle, cost:
$1100, quantity: 1. A semi-automatic AR-15-style 14.5-inch rifle that fires an intermediate power cartridge (.223/5.56). This rifle will be used by SWAT personnel.
iv. Ruger, semi -automatic .223/5.56mm caliber rifle, cost: $1100, quantity: 1. A semi-automatic AR-15-style 14.5-inch rifle that fires an intermediate power cartridge (.223/5.56). This rifle will be used by SWAT personnel.
v. PWA, semi -automatic .223/5.56mm caliber rifle, cost: $1100, quantity: 1. A semi-automatic AR-15-style 14.5-inch rifle that fires an intermediate power cartridge (.223/5.56). This rifle will be used by SWAT personnel.
vi. Heckler and Koch, 416 rifle, 223/5.56mm caliber, cost: $ 2200, quantity: 5. This rifle uses a proprietary HK short-stroke gas piston in place of the direct-gas-impingement system found on traditional AR15-style rifles that propels exhaust gas into the upper receiver to operate the action to improve reliability and reduce maintenance significantly.
vii. Heckler and Koch, MP5A3, 9mm, submachinegun, cost: $2000, quantity: 12. This weapon is used by SWAT team members. They are lightweight, air-cooled, selective fire, 9mm sub-machine guns. viii. Remington 700 .308 caliber bolt -action rifle. Equipped with a telescopic sight, cost: $2350, quantity: 8. SWAT uses this rifle for long-range engagements and overwatch protection. The attached scope is for increased visual recognition, threat identification, and accuracy.
ix. Ammunition: Winchester .308 caliber, 168 grain, Match King boat tail hollow point, cost: $963 per case of 1000, quantity: 5400. This Santa Maria Police Department
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17 ammunition is used by the SWAT long rifle team when firing their Remington 700 .308 rifles.
x. Ammunition: .223/5.56 caliber, cost: $ 388-$847 per case (depending on type) of 1000, quantity: 1 40,000. This a mmunition is for training and duty issue.
xi. Ammunition: 9mm, cost: $169-223 per case (depending on type) of 500, quantity: 140 ,000. This ammunition is for training and duty issue.
b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Ammunition: .308 Bonded 168 gr ain, cost : $1 ,714 per case of 1,000, quantity: 3,000 . This ammunition is for training and duty issue for long rifle marksmen only. This ammunition is designed for penetrating intermediate barriers (auto glass, windows, etc.) which will increase the SWAT Teams capabilit ies for citizen/hostage rescue.
c. Purpose
i. Rifles are used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and greater distances than a handgun.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only members that are POST certified may use a rifle or submachine gun.
e. Life Span
i. Remington .308 rifle, 10-15 years.
ii. Colt .223 caliber / 5.56 mm rifles, 10-15 years.
iii. All ammunition – Until used.
f. Fiscal Impact
i. Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each rifle and accessories.
g. Financial Account
i. General fund
h. Training
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Chemical agents can be liquid, powder, or gaseous. Delivery sy stems can be pyrotechnic, blast dispersion, OC Fogger, or aerosol.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Chemical Agent : Defense Technology, Triple-Chaser separating canister, CS, #1026, cost: $50, quantity: 10. The Triple-Chaser CS consists of three separate canisters pressed together with separating charges between each. When deployed, the canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart, allowing increased area cover age quickly. This canister can be hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery system. The canister is 6.5 by 2.7 in. and holds an approximately 3.2 oz. of active agent payload. It has an approximate burn time of 20-30 seconds.
ii. Chemical Agent Defense Technology, Riot Control Continuous Discharge Canister, CS, #1082, cost: $28, quantity: 40. The Riot Control CS Canister is explicitly designed for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high- volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds through four gas ports located on the top of the canister. This canister can conceal tactical movement or direct a crowd’s route. The volume of smoke and Santa Maria Police Department
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19 agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable canister is 6.0 in. by

2.35 in. and holds approximately 2.7 oz. of the active agent. iii. Chemical agent: Defense Technology, Flameless Tri-Chamber CS Canister, #1032, cost $39, quantity: 50. The design of the Tri - Chamber Flameless CS Canister allows the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely with reduced risk of fire. The canister is designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and dislodge a bar ricaded subject. This canister will deliver approximately .70 oz. of agent during its 20- 25 seconds burn time. The Tri -Chamber Flameless Canister can be used in crowd control and tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and dislodge barricaded subjects. The purpose of the Tri- Chamber Flameless Canister is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Tri -Chamber Flameless Canister provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors, maximizing the chemicals’ effectiveness via heat and vaporization while minimizing or negating the chance of fire to the structure.
iv. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, Flameless Tri-Chamber OC Canister, #1030, cost $46, quantity: 50. The design of the Tri - Chamber Flameless OC Canister allows the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely with reduced risk of fire. The canister is designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and dislodge a barricaded subject. This canister will deliver approximately .70 oz. of agent during its 20- 25 seconds burn time. The Tri -Chamber Flameless Canister can be used in crowd control and tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and dislodge barricaded subjects. The purpose of the Tri- Chamber Flameless Canister is to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Tri -Chamber Flameless Canister provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors, maximizing the chemicals’ effectiveness via heat and vaporization while minimizing or negating the chance of fire to the structure.

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20 v. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, Flameless Expulsion OC canister, #2040, cost: $48, quantity: 20. The OC Flameless Expulsion Canister is a compact, non-pyrotechnic, chemical agent device that provides safe expulsion without risk of fire. It is safe to use inside a residence. Unlike pyrotechnical canisters, this device’s contents are expelled upon the actuation of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area of approximately 1500 square feet. This canister is 7.5 by 1.65 in. and delivers about .02 oz. of active agent during its 3-second discharge time.

vi. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, Flameless Expulsion CS canister, #2042, cost: $46, quantity: 10 . The CS Flameless Expulsion Canister is a compact, non-pyrotechnic, chemical agent device that provides safe expulsion without risk of fire. It is safe to use inside a residence. Unlike pyrotechnical canisters, this device’s contents are expelled upon the actuation of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area of approximately 1500 square feet. This canister is 7.5 by 1.65 in. and delivers about .02 oz. of active agent during its 3-second discharge time.

vii. Smoke: Defense Technology, Maximum HC S moke Canister, #1073, cost: $38, quantity: 30. The Maximum Smoke Canister is designed for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high- volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately

1.5 – 2 minutes through four vent ports located on the top of the canister. This canister can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable canister is 6.0 in. by 2.6 in. and holds approximately 2.9 oz. of the active agent.

viii. Smoke: Defense Technology, Pocket Tactical Saf-Smoke Canister, #1017, cost: $3 1, quantity: 30. The Saf-Smoke Canister is designed for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high- volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds through four emission ports. This canister can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This canister is 4.75 in. by 1.4 in. and holds approximately 1.15 oz. of the active agent.

ix. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, SPEDE Heat Continuous Discharge Canister- CS, #1072, cost: $32, quantity: 5. The Spede- Heat™ CS Canister is a high volume, continuous burn it expels its Santa Maria Police Department
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21 payload in approximately 20- 40 seconds. The load is discharged through four vent ports on top of the canister, three on the side and one on the bottom. This launchable canister is 6.12 in. by 2.62 in. and holds approximately 2.9 oz. of the active agent.

Though this device is slightly over four inches in length, it produces a smoke cloud so fast it appears to be an enveloping screen made by a full-size tactical canister.

xi. Chemical Agent : Defense Technology Riot Control Continuous Discharge Canister, #1080, cost $40, quantity: 15. The Riot Control OC Canister is designed for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high- volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds through four vent ports located on the top of the canister. This canister can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable canister is 6.0 in. by 2.35 in. and holds approximately 0.88 oz. of the active agent.

xii. Chemical agent : Defense Technology, OC T riple-Chaser Separating Canister, #1020, cost: $60, quantity: 10. The OC Triple- Chaser Pyrotechnic Canister is one of our first -ever pyrotechnic canisters that combines the effectiveness of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) as an irritant and inflammatory agent with the flexible delivery methods, range, and area coverage of pyrotechnic munitions for crowd control. The Triple- Chaser OC consists of three separate canisters pressed together. This canister can be hand thrown or launched from a delivery system. The canister is 6.5 by 2.7 in. and holds approximately 1.06 oz. of active agent payload. It has an approximate burn time of 20-30 seconds.
xiii. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, OC Vapor Aerosol Canister, #1056, cost: $48, quantity: 20. The Defense Technology OC Vapor Aerosol Canister is for law enforcement and corrections use to deliver a high concentration of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) in a powerful mist. The canister is designed for indoor use in confined Santa Maria Police Department
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22 areas and inflames the mucous membranes and exposed skin once deployed, resulting in an intense burning sensation. The incapacitating effect of the OC Vapor on the subject is dramatic, with minimal decontamination needed. Removing the subject from the affected area to fresh air will resolve respiratory effects within minutes. The OC Vapor Aerosol Canister is ideal for cell extractions or barricades where pyrotechnic, powder, or liquid devices are impractical or desired.

xiv. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, OC/CS A erosol Canister, #1050, cost: $57, quantity: 30. Designed for indoor use, this canister contains no CFCs, is not a fire hazard and requires minimal decontamination by comparison to smoke, powders, or liquids. The Aerosol Canister is most used in tactical situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections and was designed with indoor operations in mind when a non- fire-producing delivery system is desired. It is most effective when used in confined areas near the target area and used to minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomf ort, and incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Aerosol Canister is ideal for cell extractions or barricades where pyrotechnic, powder, or liquid devices are impractical or desired. The OC and CS combination provides sufficient ef fects in confined areas of 1,500 square feet.

xv. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, OC Aerosol Canister 1.3% fogger, 6 ounce, #56854, cost: $19, quantity: 20. The 6 oz. OC Aerosol Canister will deliver its 1.3% MC% OC payload in 20- 25 seconds. This is an anatomized mist that enhances the pungent

1.3% OC formulation. Ideal for area denial areas like attics, garages, etc. This device has minimum clean-up. The canister may also be handheld to direct the spray pattern. This product is designed to provide room -clearing ability with minimum clean -up requirements.
xvi. Chemical agent: Defense Technology, First Defense 0.7% MK-9S Vapor OC Aerosol, #43896, cost: $56, quantity: 5. The MK -9 features an easy-to-use trigger handle, is intended for use in crowd management and will deliver 14 short bursts of OC at an effective range of 18- 20 ft. This 1.3% MC OC aerosol product utilizes a stream delivery method providing a target -specific, strong concentrated stream for greater standoff.

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23 xvii. Chemical Agent: Defense Technology, First Defense 1.3% MK -9 fogger OC aerosol, #43953, cost: $56, quantity: 30. The MK -9 features an easy-to-use trigger handle, is intended for use in crowd management and will deliver 14 short bursts of OC at an effective range of 18-20 ft. This 1.3% MC OC aerosol product utilizes a cone or fogger delivery method, providing a wide spray pattern for easier area saturation.

xviii. Chemical Agent: Fox Labs Fogger OC Aerosol, cost: $60, quantity:

35. Contains 50+ one-second bursts. Heavy fog range is 20+ feet.

The discharge handle has a safety pin to avoid accidental discharge. It Contains marking UV Dye for assailant identification.

Non-flammable - TASER/ECD compatible Born- on-date stamped on each container, 3-year shelf life.

xix. Chemical Agent: Combined Tactical Systems (CTS), #5230B (CS Baffled Canister Grenade, Low Flame Potential), cost $59, quantity: 24. The CTS CS canister is the recommended canister for the SWAT Armored Rescue Vehicle “Gas Ram.” It has a high- volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 20-40 seconds through four emission ports. This canister can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable canister is 6.2 in. by 2.6 in. and holds approximately 23.5 grams of the active agent.

b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.

1. Dangerous and combative individuals.

2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.

3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.

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25 a. Current Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Delivery system: PepperBall VKS carbine, cost: $1000, quantity: 1.

The Variable Kinetic System (VKS) is a compressed- air powered launcher designed to fire non- lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall VKS Carbine features a Dual Feed System that can quickly switch between Hopper and Magazine modes for optimum versatility.
ii. Delivery system: PepperBall FTC launcher, cost: $400, Quantity 5.

The Full Tactical Carbine (FTC) is a compressed- air powered launcher designed to fire non- lethal PepperBall projectiles. In addition, the PepperBall FTC features a Hopper Fed System that can hold up to 180 non-lethal PepperBall projectiles.
iii. Delivery system : PepperBall TCP, cost: $500, Quantity 1. The Tactical Compact Pistol (TCP) is a CO2 launcher designed to fire non-lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall TCP features a Magazine Fed System that contains small CO2 canisters inside that assist in deli vering the PepperBall Projectiles in a compact design. Each magazine can hold six non- lethal PepperBall projectiles.
iv. Munition: PepperBall Live projectile, cost: $2 per projectile, quantity: 1200. The basic PepperBall projectile contains 2% PAVA pepper powder designed for direct impact and area saturation, especially in confined interior spaces. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280-350 FPS velocity. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ ft. The projectile contains 0.5% PAVA Powder.
v. Munition: PepperBall LIVE -X projectile, cost: $3 per projectile, quantity: 1200. The Live projectile contains a concentrated amount of PAVA pepper powder. One round of LIVE -X contains the equivalent of 10 PepperBall rounds. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280-350 FPS velocity. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ ft. The projectile contains 5% PAVA Powder.
vi. Munition: PepperBall VXR LIVE-X projectile, cost: $3 per projectile, quantity: 200. The VXR Live-X projectile is a non-lethal round. The projectile contains approximately 10x the PAVA of the VXR LIVE projectile. This projectile is best for direct impact or area saturation.

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26 and an area of saturation of 390+ ft. The projectile contains 2.5% PAVA powder.
vii. Munition: PepperBall Marking projectile (round), cost $1 per projectile, Quantity: 375. The Marking projectile contains a paint solution that can be used to mark suspects for later apprehension and marking doors, openings, or objects for identification. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280- 350 FPS velocity. The projectile directly impacts 60ft and has an area saturation of 150+ ft.
viii. Munition: PepperBall glass breaking (round), cost $3 per projectile, Quantity: 100. A solid polymer projectile is used for breaking out residential windows and side-glass of automobiles. Not for use on humans or animals. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280-350 FPS velocity.
ix. Munition: PepperBall VXR marking projectile (shaped), cost $3 per projectile, Quantity: 50. The Marking Projectile contains a paint solution that can be used to mark suspects for later apprehension and marking doors, openings, or objects for identification. Excellent for direct impact or area saturation. The projectile is discharged from a PepperBall Launcher and has a 280-425 FPS velocity. The projectile has a direct impact of 150ft and an area saturation of 390+ ft.

1. Dangerous and combative individuals.

2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.

3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.

4. Potentially vicious animals.

5. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only those officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall launchers are authorized to use the PepperBall launchers.

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11. Robots: Unmanned ground vehicles (or robots) of any type that are capable of being remotely controlled as well as all the supporting or attached systems designed for gathering information through imaging, recording or by any other means. Unmanned Ground Vehicles can support officers in any hazardous incident which would benefit from a ground level perspective. This equipment can Santa Maria Police Department
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28 be used to include barricaded suspects or high- risk tactical operations, disaster response, and use in crawl spaces or confined isolated areas to assist in searches for suspects or evidence.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Transend Vantage Robot, cost: $24,950.00 each, quantity: 1. The Vantage robot is a patrol / tactical robot capable of climbing over stairs and obstacles. It also offers audio and video data, night vision capabilities, add-on accessory capabilities, includi ng an arm and manipulator, and a chemical agent burn-safe delivery system. b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
c. Purpose
i. To be used to remotely gain visual/audio data (to include night vision), deliver HNT phone, first aid supplies, open doors, direct delivery of chemical agents, drag victims to safety, move fire suppression equipment into place, and clear buildings.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the robots. The Incident Commander establishes specific operational use.
e. Life Span
i. 8-10 years.
f. Fiscal Impact
i. The annual maintenance cost is approximately $1,000. g. Financial Account
i. Santa Maria Police Council
h. Training
i. All robot operators must receive training in the operation of the robot before use and about twenty hours per year.
i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. It is the policy of the SMPD to utilize robots only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community under State and Federal law.

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12. Kinetic Breaching Tool (KBT) and Breaching S hotgun System: During crisis situations, Breaching Shotguns, Breaching Ammunition, and/or Kinetic Breaching Equipment may become necessary to facilitate an entry into a specific location. It is critical the point of entry is breached quickly and as safely as possible. A quick and effective breach is one key to a successful tactical mission. In some instances, this equipment may be required to provide an added degree of safety and tactical advantage to accomplish a mission.
a. Current Inventory Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost i. Kinetic Breaching Tool, cost: $10,000.00 each, quantity: 2. Kinetic Breaching Equipment assists in breaching/opening doors that cannot be opened with traditional handheld rams or not otherwise penetrable by conventional or mechanical breaching. This equipment may be used to defeat door locks, bolts, cross -bolts, and hinges.
b. Proposed Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Cost i. No new proposals for 2025-2026.
c. Purpose
i. This equipment is necessary to allow Santa Maria Police Department Officers to breach doors where traditional handheld rams would be ineffective primarily during hostage rescue situations or other exigent circumstances where conventional breaching would not be practical or effective.
d. Authorized Use
i. Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the breaching equipment . The Incident Commander establishes specific operational use. e. Life Span
Santa Maria Police Department
Annual Military Equipment Use Report
June 2024 – June 2025

30 i. 10+ years.
f. Fiscal Impact
i. Kinetic Breaching Tool: Approximately $10,000 per unit to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed, and the
associated costs vary.
ii. Breaching Shotgun System: Approximately $1,500 per shotgun to purchase and $4.50 per round to purchase. Maintenance is performed as needed, and the associated costs vary.
g. Financial Account
ii. Santa Maria Police Council
h. Training
i. Kinetic Breaching Tool: SMPD SWAT Team officers received one day of training from a manufacturer representative on the operation of this equipment, followed by annual training for applicable Santa Maria Police Department O fficers in the laws and policies surrounding the deployment of this equipment.
ii. Breaching Shotgun System: Completion of an 80- hour Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified SWAT school, followed by annual training for applicable Santa Maria Police Department SWAT Team Officers in the laws and policies surrounding the deployment of this equipment. i. Legal and Procedural Rules
i. SMPD shall only utilize this equipment for official law enforcement purposes, in accordance with state and federal law, and applicable Department policy.
j. Complaints
i. There have been no complaints associated with this category of equipment.
k. Internal Audit:
i. The Department conducted an internal audit and determined there were no violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy with this category of equipment.

Santa Maria Police Department
Annual Military Equipment Use Report
June 2024 – June 2025

Fluctuation is based on various factors, including but not limited to operational usage, operational deterioration, training, maintenance, expiration, and replenishment guidelines. The Santa Maria Police Department is committed to transparency in disclosing its military equipment inventory and related information to our comm unity and elected officials in compliance with the law.

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Right-of-Way Dedication from BE819CA, LLC

Description:

The City Council will consider accepting a right-of-way dedication from BE819CA, LLC, for public street and transportation infrastructure purposes associated with development of the parcel located at 2140 North Preisker Lane.

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Proje ct” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution accepting the dedication of public right-of-way from BE819CA, LLC.

BACKGROUND:

As part of the development approval for PD2023 -0005 (Chick-fil-A project), the property owner, BE819CA, LLC, agreed to dedicate right -of-way along the project frontage to accommodate future improvements to th e US 101/SR 135 interchange. The dedication was reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department and the City Surveyor. The legal description and exhibit for the dedication are included in the recording packet.

DISCUSSION:

The dedicated area aligns w ith the future interchange configuration and supports the City’s long -term infrastructure planning. In lieu of providing a temporary construction easement, the developer will construct a retaining wall at the time of building permit issuance to accommodate the future interchange project. The right-of-way dedication will facilitate these improvements without requiring additional property acquisition.

The dedication documents, the Grant of Easement (Attachment B), including Exhibit A (easement sketch), and Exhibit B (legal description), have been reviewed and deemed acceptable for recordation. Acceptance by the City Council will authorize recordation and finalize the dedication process

2 Alternative(s)
The City Council may decline to accept the dedication; however, doing so would conflict with previously approved development conditions and could impede the future interchange project.

Fiscal Considerations
No costs will be incurred by the City for acquisition. The right -of-way is being dedicated by the property owner in accordance with project conditions of approval.

Impact to the Community
The dedication supports long -term infrastructure improvements and ensures that future interchange and roadway enhancements can be completed without delay, enhancing traffic operations and safety in the area.

Other Agency Review
Caltrans has reviewed the frontage design as part of the developer’s coordination for improvements within the SR 135 right-of-way.

ATTACHMENT(S)

A. Resolution
B. Grant of Easement

Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM BE819CA, LLC

WHEREAS, BE819CA, LLC is the owner of the property located at 2140 N orth Preisker Lane; and

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria has required the dedication of public right -of- way along the project frontage as a condition of approval for PD2023-0005; and

WHEREAS, the dedication of this right-of-way supports future construction of the US 101/SR 135 interchange and associated public improvements; and

WHEREAS, BE819CA, LLC has agreed to dedicate this right-of-way at no cost to the City, and the dedication documents have been reviewed and approved by the City Surveyor and City Attorney.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, that the dedication of public right-of-way from BE819CA, LLC, as described in the Grant of Easement and attached exhibits, is hereby accepted, and the recordation of said documents is approved, as follows:

SECTION 1. The Mayor, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Santa Maria, the Grant of Easement and related documents, and

SECTION 2. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 3rd day of June 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

Attachment B
Attachment B
Attachment B
Attachment B
Attachment B

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Temporary Construction Easement to the California Department of Transportation

Description:

The City Council will consider approving the conveyance of Temporary Construction Easements from the City of Santa Maria to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to facilitate construction activities related to improvements along Main Street, (State Route 166, or SR-166), near City-owned property.

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving a Temporary Construction Easement to the California Department of Transportation and authorizing the Mayor to execute all associated documents.

BACKGROUND:

California Department of Transportation ( Caltrans) is undertaking improvements to the SR-166 corridor, which require temporary access to adjacent City -owned property. To support this work, Caltrans has requested a Temporary Construction Easement (TCE) from the City.

DISCUSSION:

The TCE will allow Caltrans to temporarily access and occupy a portion of City -owned land for staging, grading, and other construction -related activities. The easement term, location, and use are detailed in the Right of Way Contract prepared by Caltrans.

Supporting documentation includes a Summary Statement and Waiver Valuation, confirming that the easements are being granted for appropriate monetary compensation.

The documents have been reviewed and approved by Public Works staff and the City Attorney’s Office. Execution of the Right of Way Contract by the Mayor will finalize the transaction and allow Caltrans to proceed according to its project timeline.

2 Alternative(s)
The City Council may choose not to approve the easemen t; however, this would delay the Caltrans project and could negatively impact regional traffic improvements.

Fiscal Considerations
Caltrans has conducted a Sales Comparison of similar easements to estimate Just Compensation and is offering the City $7,600 for the TCE. In addition, Caltrans is offering a $1,000 incentive if the City agrees to grant the TCE prior to June 5, 2025.

Impact to the Community
Granting the easement supports the timely delivery of Caltrans improvements along SR- 166, which will enhance traffic safety and circulation in the City of Santa Maria.

Other Agency Review
Caltrans District 5 Right of Way staff has prepared and approved all supporting documentation for the easement.

ATTACHMENT(S)

A. Resolution
B. Letter
C. Right of Way Contract
D. Payee Data Record form

Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT

TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

TO EXECUTE ALL ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS

WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is undertaking construction activities along Main Street (SR-166) that require temporary access to adjacent City-owned property; and

WHEREAS, Caltrans has requested a Temporary Construction Easement (TCE) from the City of Santa Maria to support these public improvements; and

WHEREAS, the City has agreed to grant the TCE in exchange for the fair market valuation identified by Caltrans of $7,600, along with an incentive payment of $1,000 for a total compensation of $8,600; and

WHEREAS, the Right of Way Contract and supporting documents, including the Summary Statement and Approved Waiver Valuation, have been reviewed and approved by City staff and the City Attorney.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council approves the grant of a Temporary Construction Easement from the City of Santa Maria to Caltrans, as described in the Right of Way Contract and supporting documents, and

SECTION 2. The Mayor, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Right of Way Contract and any related documents necessary to complete the easement transaction. and

SECTION 3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 3rd day of June 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

Attachment B

Attachment C
Attachment C
Attachment C

Attachment D

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Department Director of Public Works

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Recommended Consolidation of Guadalupe Transit Bus Service with Santa Maria Regional Transit

Description:

The City Council will consider approving the consolidation of Guadalupe Transit Bus Service with Santa Maria Regional Transit to create a more efficient and integrated regional transit network. This action would streamline operations, improve service delivery, and expand mobility options for residents of both cities. The proposed consolidation is supported by Guadalupe, the County of Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Council of Governments.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the consolidation of Guadalupe transit bus service with Santa Maria Regional Transit.

BACKGROUND:

Recognizing the widespread impact of recent pandemic-related challenges on community members and the transit industry, parti cularly on smaller agencies such as Guadalupe's system, and acknowledging the potential for enhanced community connectivity and operational coordination, both City Councils approved exploring the consolidation of the Guadalupe Flyer with Santa Maria Region al Transit (SMRT). The goal is to establish an integrated and more efficient regional transportation network across northern Santa Barbara County.

DISCUSSION:

The idea of consolidating the Guadalupe Flyer with SMRT has been closely analyzed by staff and the respective transit operations contractors. It has been determined that, operationally, logistically, and financially, there are no major barriers preventing the success of this consolidation.

2 SMRT’s contractor (RATPDev) has verified that there a re sufficient drivers, staff, and vehicles needed to operate the Guadalupe routes. Financially, SMRT’s new service to Guadalupe would initially be funded by allocations of supplemental State transit funding (e.g., LCTOP), potentially for up to three years. These funds already prioritize use in Guadalupe, a recognized Disadvantaged Community. Additionally, Guadalupe and the County of Santa Barbara would continue to transfer dedicated transit funding (e.g., CA TDA), to SMRT. SMRT would also pursue additional grant opportunities not previously leverage prior to consolidation (e.g., Federal 5311 and 5310 funding), helping to fund the service while boosting SMRT’s federal funding (e.g., STIC). See Attachment A - Cooperative Agreement for more details.

Upon con solidation, Guadalupe’s transit route operational costs, revenue planning, service planning, and regulatory compliance would be incorporated into SMRT’s processes. The addition of two routes for Guadalupe residents to SMRT’s broader and quickly expanding transit network constitutes a manageable increase to the City of Santa Maria’s Transit Division work program. However, recommendations for growth in the Transit Division’s staff, budget, and fleet size will likely follow in subsequent budget cycles to accommodate service expansion.

Ultimately, the consolidation streamlines funding management for northern Santa Barbara County transit services, centralizes and unifies transit operations, accelerates the deployment of rider -centric technologies region -wide, and improves transit key performance indicators, resulting in a more efficient and seamless transit experience for residents of both Santa Maria and Guadalupe.

For the City of Guadalupe: Consolidation improves compliance with transit regulations, enhances transit funding administration, expedited access to rider technology, and presents the opportunity to enhance transit service delivery without imposing additional operational demands on the city’s limited staff resources.

For Santa Maria: Consolidation enables SMRT to access increased transit funding opportunities that SMRT would otherwise not pursue on its own. It also increases ridership, improves KPI metrics, enhances regional connectivity (e.g. to the Gudalupe Amtrak Station), strengthens the overall transit network for future opportunities, streamlines inter -city coordination, and supports economic development.

For riders: Consolidation simplifies and improves travel between cities. It reduces the fare/payment systems from two to one, brings unified real-time information and technology, and expands mobility options, ensuring better access to commercial, medical, educational, and employment sites located in both cities while helping to reduce traffic congestion.

3 Alternative(s)
The City Council may elect not to consolidate Guadalupe transit service into SMRT.

However, this alternative is not recommended, as the two communities are economically intertwined. Guadalupe is presently without a viable alternative for continued bus service, impacting both Guadalupe residents who rely on Santa Maria services and Santa Maria employers who depend on Guadalupe’s workforce.

Environmental Review
This does not constitute a project. Further, Cal ifornia State Bill 2922 (SB922) exempts transit projects from having to conduct the CEQA analysis until 2030.

Fiscal Considerations
There are no impacts on the City’s General Fund as a result of this action. The Transit Program is an Enterprise Fund, sustained solely by Federal and State funding and locally generated revenues (e.g., fares). SMRT’s consolidation of Guadalupe routes poses no negative fiscal impact on the City’s transit program. On the contrary, it may create new funding streams (e.g., FTA 5 311) to offset financial obligations associated with the consolidation.

Impact to the Community
The consolidation would enhance service delivery for both Guadalupe and Santa Maria residents, improving access to schools, job sites, medical facilities, an d commercial centers within the SMRT service area.

Other Agency Review
SMRT’s potential consolidation of Guadalupe is supported by the City of Guadalupe, which approved the recommendation at its May 27th meeting, as well as the County of Santa Barbara a nd the Santa Barbara Council of Governments, all of whom have participated in the consolidation planning process.

ATTACHMENT(S)

A. Resolution
B. Cooperative Agreement

Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE

CONSOLIDATION OF GUADALUPE TRANSIT BUS

SERVICE WITH SANTA MARIA REGIONAL TRANSIT

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria and the City of Guadalupe currently operate separate public transit systems; and
WHEREAS, the operation of separate systems results in inefficiencies in service delivery and resource allocation; and
WHEREAS, a recent Transportation Development Act performance review conducted by the State of California, as well as the 2017 Regional Integration Study , recommend the consolidation of the two transit systems; and WHEREAS, preliminary discussions among the City of Santa Maria, the City of Guadalupe, and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) have emphasized the benefits of integrating the Guadalupe Flyer into the Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) network; and
WHEREAS, such consolidation is anticipated to streamline operations, increase efficiency, enhance service for transit user s, str engthen administrative capacity, and improve regulatory compliance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Guadalupe, the County of Santa Barbara, and SBCAG support the proposed consolidation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, that:

SECTION 1. The consolidation of Guadalupe Transit Bus Service with Santa Maria Regional Transit is hereby authorized and approved.

SECTION 2. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized and directed to take all appropriate actions to implement the consolidation.

SECTION 3. Implementation of this consolidation shall include, but not be limited to:
o Developing and executing cooperative agreements with the City of Guadalupe, SBCAG, and other relevant stakeholders; and
o Integrating service routes and schedules; and
o Transferring necessary assets and personnel; and
o Establishing a consolidated budget and financial management system ; and
o Implementing a public communication plan to inform the public of the transition.

SECTION 4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 3rd day of June, 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

Attachment B

AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF GUADALUPE FLYER TRANSIT

INTO SANTA MARIA REGIONAL TRANSIT
This Agreement is made by and between City of Guadalupe, a California Municipal Corporation (“GUADALUPE”) and the City of Santa Maria, a California Municipal Corporation and charter city (“SANTA MARIA”), based on the following recitals:

WHEREAS, SANTA MARIA operates the Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) public transit system, providing public transportation services within Santa Maria city limits and surrounding unincorporated areas northern of Santa Barbara County; and WHEREAS, GUADALUPE operates the Guadalupe Flyer public transit system, serving residents within its city limits and a route to the city of Santa Maria; and WHEREAS, both cities recognize the benefits of consolidating transit services to achieve economies of scale, improve service coordination, service reliability, service coordination and to offer enhanced connectivity for residents of both communities; and WHEREAS, both cities desire to enter into a n Agreement to formalize the terms of this consolidation.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

1. Consolidation of Services:

GUADALUPE agrees to enter into this Agreement with SANTA MARIA to consolidate the operation of its existing transit services with those of SANTA MARIA . This consolidation includes, but is not limited to:
 All existing GUADALUPE transit routes and operating schedules.  GUADALUPE's transit vehicles and transit equipment.
 Passenger data and records.
 Any transit operating funds for the delivery of the service.

2. Service Area:

SANTA MARIA will in turn expand its service area to include GUADALUPE, ensuring continued transit coverage for GUADALUPE residents. The Level of Service ( “LOS”) within GUADALUPE will be maintained or enhanced, as mutually agreed upon herein. This includes the services of
 Local Fixed Route.
 Commuter/Express Inter-City Bus Service.
 ADA Demand Response Paratransit service.

3. Implementation Timeline:

Attachment B

The implementation of the consolidation of the services shall go into effect on July 1, 2025.

4. Scope of Service:
 Pursuant this Agreement, SANTA MARIA shall provide a minimum LOS as identified in Attachment “A” attached and as set forth herein. The minimum LOS shall reflect the LOS of GUADALUPE’s transit service as before the consolidation takes place. Any subsequent changes to the LOS will require both PARTYs to mutually agree with the changes.

5. Funding and Budget:
 The financial implications of the consolidation, including operating costs, capital expenses, and the revenue required to support the consolidated services, will be determined through SANTA MARIA’s financial lens and processes which may differ from GUADALUPE’s.

6. Guadalupe Compensation to Santa Maria Via TDA:
 For the purposes of this agreement, State of California Transit Development Act (“TDA”) funds will be the primary funding source for SANTA MARIA to use for the operations of consolidated transit service.
 GUADALUPE authorizes SANTA MARIA to include and directly claim GUADALUPE's TDA funds within SANTA MARIA’s annual TDA claim submitted to the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG). This claim will cover the costs of the consolidated transit service. GUADALUPE relinquishes any and all rights it may have to the TDA funds in favor of SANTA MARIA for the term of this Agreement.  SANTA MARIA’s TDA claim amount will reflect the annual Variable Rate charged by its Transit Provider, as set forth in its contract with the Transit Provider, plus a flat 10% cost allocation for administration and capital replacement.
 During the initial term, Parties shall conduct a cost audit shall be conducted after 18 months. In any extension term, a cost audit shall be performed 10 months into the extension term.

7. Transfer of All Other Future Transit Obligations:
 GUADALUPE hereby transfers all unused transit dedicated financial subsidy revenues to SANTA MARIA to operate and support the consolidated transit service.  This includes establishing SANTA MARIA , by letter, as the designated recipient for Federal Funds that GUADALUPE transit service may qualify for. o Examples of Federal Transit Administration offered financial subsidy revenues to be transferred or obtained by SANTA MARIA include 53011, 5339 and the similar which will be used for operational or capital costs of the consolidated transit service.
o Examples State of California offered financial subsidies revenues to be transferred or obtained by SANTA MARIA include LCTOP, SGR, TRCIP and the similar, which will be used for operational or capital projects that benefit the consolidated transit service.

8. Capital Projects:

Attachment B

 Any existing transit capital projects GUADALUPE has already received funding for will remain GUADALUPE’s responsibility to fulfill, namely, the Amtrak Transit Hub Project, the 303 Obispo EV/Bus Charging Facilities Project, and the purchase of an electric bus.  For a ny future transit capital projects within the GUADALUPE service area , SANTA MARIA will coordinate with GUADALUPE staff to develop and fulfill.

9. Transfer of Vehicles and Equipment:
 GUADALUPE shall transfer ownership of and the responsibility for all transit subsidy funded vehicles and equipment as listed in Attachment “B,” which lists any assets that have a fair market value of over $5,000.

10. Personnel:
 Should there be an impact from the consolidation on existing GUADALUPE transit employees or its Transit Provider ’s staff , SANTA MARIA will establish a process to integrate GUADALUPE transit staff into the SANTA MARIA organizational structure, if possible, and subject to its existing hiring practices, policies and position vacancies.

11. Governance:
 SANTA MARIA , through a newly formed Mobility Department that manages SMRT public transit service , will be the designated operating entity for the consolidated transit service.
 Except where explicitly expressed herein, SANTA MARIA will employ its own internal recommendation-decision making methods regarding the operation and management of the consolidated system, as is within its authorized purview, and in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the State of California Transit Development Act.

12. Term and Termination:

This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by both parties and shall remain in effect for an initial period of 3 years, unless terminated by either party after written notice of no less than 365 days. If notice of termination is not given within the initial term or any extension term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for a new extension term of 2 years.

A. INDEMNIFICATION
In lieu of and notwithstanding the pro rata risk allocation which might otherwise be imposed between the parties pursuant to California Government Code Section 895.6, the parties agree that all losses or liabilities incurred by a party shall not be shared pro rata but instead all parties agree that pursuant to California Government Code Section 895.4, each of the parties hereto shall fully indemnify and hold each of the other parties, their officers, board members, employees and agents, harmless from any claim, expense or cost, damage or liability imposed for injury (as defined by California Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of the indemnifying party, its officers, board members, employees or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to such party under this Agreement. No party, nor any officer, board member, employee or agent thereof shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of other parties hereto, their officers, board members, employees Attachment B

or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to such other parties under this Agreement.

13. INSURANCE
Each party shall maintain its own insurance coverage, through commercial insurance, self- insurance or a combination thereof, against any claim, expense, cost, damage, or liability arising out of the performance of its responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement.

14. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Notices. All communication relating to the day-to-day activities of this Agreement shall be exchanged between a designated representative of either party, listed below.

To GUADALUPE:

Attn. Mayor, Ariston Julian
918 Obispo Street
Guadalupe, CA 93434

To SANTA MARIA:

Attn. Santa Maria Regional Transit
110 East Cook Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454

If the designated Representative or address of either party changes during the term of this agreement, a written notice shall be given to the other party prior to the effective date of change. Any written notices required under this agreement shall be effective five (5) days after deposit into United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the designated Representative, or upon confirmation of receipt of delivery if another notification process is used

b. Compliance With Laws, etc. Parties shall comply with all applicable laws in performing this agreement

c. Integration. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter. All modifications, amendments, or waivers of the terms of this agreement must be in writing and signed by the appropriate representatives of the parties.

d. Interpretation. This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

e. Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction and venue of all disputes over the terms of this agreement shall be in the County of Santa Barbara, State of California.

Attachment B

f. Warranty of authority. Each person signing this agreement on behalf of a party warrants that he or she has authority to do so.

g. No Waiver. Failure to enforce with respect to a default shall not be construed as a waiver.

h. Severability. The provisions of this agreement are severable. If any part of this agreement is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless amended or modified by mutual written consent of the parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement is executed by the parties on the date last written below.

CITY OF GUADALUPE

By: ___________________
Title: Mayor, Ariston Julian
Date: _________________

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______________________
Philip F. Sinco, City Attorney

______________________
Risk Manager

CITY OF SANTA MARIA

By: ___________________
Title: Mayor, Alice Patino
Date: _________________

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______________________
City Attorney

______________________
Risk Manager

Attachment B

ATTACHMENT “A”

SCOPE OF WORK

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Santa Maria Regional Transit
a. Point of Contact: SANTA MARIA will designate a Mobility Director, or designee, to serve as the primary point of contact and as the primary coordinator for the consolidated transit service.
b. Compliance: SANTA MARIA will bear the responsibility of compliance with applicable state and federal laws, the development of the re quired plans, policies, reports, audits and the similar.
c. Grant Funding: SANTA MARIA will act as Designated Recipient and Grantee to prepare, submit, obtain approval, expend and seek reimbursement from federal and state transit funding sources for the consolidated transit service. d. FTA Reports: SANTA MARIA, as the Designated R ecipient, is responsible for submitting all financial reports to FTA for the consolidated transit service. e. National Transit Database Data Collection: SANTA MARIA will collect and process the data on the consolidated transit system and submit the informa tion to the FTA for review using the technological tools (i.e. Automatic Passenger Counters) or with staff available within its own organization. f. Operating Costs: SANTA MARIA will use a combination of GUADALUPE, SANTA MARIA and Santa Barbara County, allocated transit funds, including fare revenues, to cover operating costs.
g. Personnel: SANTA MARIA, with the assistance of its Transit Provider, will solicit, attract, onboard and maintain a cadre of personnel, such as drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, road supervisors and management team necessary to deliver the service for the consolidated transit service.
h. Technology: SANTA MARIA will be responsible for the procurement and deployment of transit technology for both the administrative management of the services along with the rider centric technology features (e.g. CAD/A VL, Paratransit Reservation Management software, GTFS Feed, passenger real -time vehicle location application, digital bus pass application, onboard public Wi -Fi, etc.)
i. Revenues: SANTA MARIA is responsible for collecting fare box revenues from the Transit Provider and depositing the funds into a SANTA MARIA revenue account. j. Fares: SANTA MARIA will use its adopted public engagement methods, as sanctioned by its Governing Bodies, before establishi ng new fares for the consolidated transit service.
i. SMRT will honor any existing GUADALUPE bus passes currently held by the public and acquired prior to the consolidation of the transit service.

Attachment B

ii. And hence forward, SMRT bus passes will be used for the consol idated transit service.
iii. SANTA MARIA will reconcile receipts and pass sales from the Transit Provider and its pass sales outlets.
k. Payments to the Transit Provider, Parties: SANTA MARIA is responsible for processing payments to the Transit Provider. This in volves reviewing the Transit Provider's bills for accuracy, payments and electronic drawing down on reimbursable (federal) funds.
l. Policies: SANTA MARIA will be responsible for establishing operational policies for the consolidated transit services, as perm itted and adopted by its Governing Bodies. This will include aligning GUADALUPE service policies with the rest of SANTA MARIA’s transit operations, should these differ.
m. Bus Schedules: Except for the minimum LOS, SANTA MARIA is responsible for coordinating schedules for the consolidated transit services. This includes aligning GUADALUPE transit services with SANTA MARIA operational schedules (e.g. service hours and holiday schedules). A d-hoc schedules may also be changed temporarily for special conditions and events.
n. Community Outreach/Public Awareness: SANTA MARIA is responsible for providing ongoing public outreach for the consolidated transit service with community agencies, organizat ions and schools to communicate the service offerings. SANTA MARIA will develop and produce promotional materials and media buys for print, radio, and TV , within adopted budgetary constraints. This, however, does not preclude GUADALUPE from sharing in the promotion of the consolidated transit service.
o. Customer Relations: SANTA MARIA will respond to customer comments and complaints in a timely manner, as determined by its own internal practices. p. On-Board Survey(s): At its discretion, and in coordination wi th GUADALUPE, SANTA MARIA can conduct an on-board passenger survey in a manner approved by both PARTYs.
q. Parties Relations: SANTA MARIA will monitor Transit Provider performance to ensure the requirements of the contract, such as hours of service, days of operation, etc., are met.
r. Insurance: SANTA MARIA will obtain certificates of insurance from the Transit Provider and have its provider name GUADALUPE as an additional insurer. s. Accounting: SANTA MARIA will monitor and reconcile funds in the bank accounts and prepare financial statements.
i. SANTA MARIA will electronically draw down federal funds to combine with the correct local match to pay bills.
t. Audits: SANTA MARIA will have the service the consolidated transit service included in its accounting records which are audited by an independent Certified Public Accountancy firm as part of the SANTA MARIA annual fiscal audit.

Attachment B

u. RFP/Contract Preparation: For any future RFP for transit service fr om a Transit Provider, SANTA MARIA may request assistance from GUADALUPE to help prepare an RFP, solicit and negotiate the contract. Any RFP committee established by SANTA MARIA must include at least one member of GUADALUPE staff.

SANTA MARIA may not approve the contract unless and until GUADALUPE has reviewed the selection of the Transit Provider and the final terms of the contract are made and a recommendation to SANTA MARIA to act on the contract. v. Facilities: Except where mutually agreed, SANTA MARIA will secure and manage its own facilities, which are necessary to operate and manage the service. w. Maintenance: SANTA MARIA, either with its own labor or with the assistance of its Transit Provider, shall be responsible for the maintenance of the fleet and facilities necessary to operate the service as per its own:
i. Facilities Management Plans
ii. Vehicle and Support Equipment Inventory and Assessment iii. Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan Development
x. Procurement: SANTA MARIA will use its financial practices, purchasing policies and decision-making process as established by its governing body. y. Human Resources: SANTA MARIA will use its human resource practices, policies and decision -making processes for the employe of staff necessary for the management of this service.
z. Planning: SANTA MARIA will use its planning practices, policies and decision - making processes for the development of service plans related to the management of this service. These include but are not limited to:
i. Long Range Planning Review and Integration
ii. Service Planning/Data Analysis Integration
iii. Short Range Transit Plan
iv. Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Vehicle Transition Plans
v. Safety Plans (PTASP)
vi. Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plans
vii. Scheduling and Run Cutting Optimization
viii. Capital Projects:
ix. Fleet Management Plans
x. Project Development and Construction Management Plan xi. Rail Service Integration Plan

2. GUADALUPE:
a. Point of Contact: GUADALUPE will designate a Public Works Director, or designee, to serve as the primary point of contact for primary coordinator for the consolidated service. b. Designated Recipient: GUADALUPE will provide a letter attesting to SANTA MARIA being the Designated Recipient and Grantee for the consolidated transit funds to respective Governing Bodies.
c. Development Review: Will allow for a SANTA MARIA staff member to participate in its local Community Development review process as to recommend transit friendly condition of approval that will benefit the consolidated transit service.

Attachment B

d. Representation: Efforts to include SANTA MARIA staff in discussions with other transit impacting organizations will be made before decisions are made (i.e. Caltrans, SLO RTA, AMTRAK, SBCAG, Santa Barbara County etc.).
e. Events: Will inform SANTA MARIA staff as earl y as possible of any local events or happenings (e.g. road work) that may have an impact on the service. a) Communication of these should be done so through the [email protected] email channel.
f. Leased Space: Provide an option for leased office space in GUADALUPE for SANTA MARIA staff to remote operate out of, subject to separate terms and conditions agreement.

The amount and mechanism of which will be detailed in a separate financial agreement. g. Pass Sales Outlet: GUADALUPE will establish a pass -sales outlet location to allow the public to purchase SANTA MARIA bus pass passes at a GUADALUPE facility. h. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure : Will provide access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure as related to the support of the service provided. Should it be necessary, the rate amount and mechanism of which will be detailed in a separate financial agreement. i. Letters of Support: Both parties may assist each other with Letters of Sup port for transit projects with consolidated transit service benefits.
j. Cooperate In Grants: Both parties may jointly participate in grants to support transit projects with consolidated transit service benefits.
k. Data Transfer: Smooth will be providing rider data.

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Large Vehicle Parking Restriction on Inger Drive

Description:

The City Council will consider approving the establishment of a large vehicle parking restriction on Inger Drive to improve safety for drivers.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing a large vehicle parking restriction on Inger Drive, between South Broadway and McClelland Street.

BACKGROUND:

City staff received an internal request from the Police Department regarding the installation of height-restricted parking zones along both the north and south sides of the 100 block of Inger Drive. During a site visit, the Santa Maria Police Department observed that business owners on the south side of Inger Drive expressed concerns about reduced visibility caused by semi -trucks parking along the roadway, creating line -of-sight issues and impacting driver safety. These vehicles are not currently precluded from parking in this area under Santa Maria Municipal Code section 7-5.18, which restricts large vehicles from parking in residential districts. “Residential districts” are defined as properties zoned RA, R-1, RSL-1, R-2, R-3, or RMH, or in residential use as defined by Section 12 -2.123 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code.

DISCUSSION:

Per Section 22507 (a) of the California Vehicle Code, “Local authorities may, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles, including, but not limited to, vehicles that are six feet or more in height (including any load thereon) within 100 feet of any intersection, on certain streets or highways, or portions thereof, during all or certain hours of the day.”

2 The large vehicle parking restricted zone recommended to be established is described as follows:

1. Inger Drive, along the northerly right-of-way, beginning at the curb return of the northeast curb ramp of the intersecti on of South Broadway and Inger Drive, and extending east for a total distance of 399 feet.

2. Inger Drive, along the southerly right-of-way, beginning at the curb return of the southeast curb ramp of the intersection of South Broadway and Inger Drive, and extending east for a total distance of 546 feet.

The Traffic Committee has reviewed the request and recommends establishing these restrictions to improve the quality of life for the business owners and residents utilizing the 100 block of Inger Drive.

Alternative(s)
Do not establish a large vehicle parking restriction on Inger Drive and continue to permit large vehicle parking.

Fiscal Considerations
Establishing the height-restricted parking zone will require labor and materials to mount signs. The pos ts and signs will need long -term maintenance as the signs fade or are affected by vehicular collisions or vandalism. Staff estimates it will cost the City approximately $2,500 to install the signs.

Impact to the Community
The large vehicle parking restric tion will increase on -street parking availability for passenger vehicles. Large vehicles will be required to park elsewhere, which may create or exacerbate issues on other roadways within the City of Santa Maria.

ATTACHMENT(S)

A. Resolution
B. Proposed Height Restricted Parking

Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

ESTABLISHING A LARGE VEHICLE PARKING RESTRICTION

ON INGER DRIVE, BETWEEN SOUTH BROADWAY

AND MCCLELLAND STREET

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Santa Maria to establish parking restrictions at certain locations within the City; and

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria Traffic Committee has reviewed and is recommending the establishment of parking restrictions at the locations described below.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 7-5.17 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code and Section 22507 (a) of the California Vehicle Code, parking restrictions against vehicles that are six feet or more in height or exceed twenty-two feet in length shall be established on the following streets, incorporated herein by reference, at the following locations by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. Inger Drive, along the northerly right-of-way, beginning at the curb return of the northeast curb ramp of the intersection of South Broadway and Inger Drive, and extending east for a total distance of 399 feet.

SECTION 2. Inger Drive, along the southerly right-of-way, beginning at the curb return of the southeast curb ramp of the intersection of South Broadway and Inger Drive, and extending east for a total distance of 546 feet.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 3. The foregoing shall constitute traffic regulations pursuant to ordinance.

SECTION 4. All work shall be accomplished using the standards and methods approved by the Director of Public Works or designee, in accordance with standard City specifications. The provisions of this resolution shall be carried out by erecting signs, painting marks, and installing temporary markers and barricades required, and utilizing such other indicators or devices as may be permitted under the Vehicle Code of the State of California and applicable regulations.

SECTION 5. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

Attachment A

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 3rd day of June 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

Attachment B

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a “Keep Clear” Pavement Marking Policy

Description:

The City Council will consider adopting the “Keep Clear” Pavement Marking Policy, which establishes standardized criteria for the placement, evaluation, and removal of “Keep Clear” pavement markings on City streets to improve safety and traffic flow.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the establishment of the “Keep Clear” Pavement Marking Policy for the City of Santa Maria.

BACKGROUND:
“Keep Clear” pavement markings are traffic control tools intended to reduce congestion and improve access to critical fac ilities and driveways by discouraging vehicles from stopping and blocking intersections and driveways. Historically, such markings have been installed in Santa Maria on a case -by-case basis without standardized policy guidance.

This policy was reviewed and recommended for approval by the City’s Traffic Committee on April 23, 2025.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed policy outlines clear criteria for when and where “Keep Clear” pavement markings are appropriate, prioritizing locations where there are significant del ays due to left-turn movements or documented safety concerns. The policy balances the need for traffic control with the need to reduce unnecessary signage and visual clutter in the public right-of-way.

Per City Council Resolution No. 2061 and CAM 63 -15, a Traffic Committee was formed to “be responsible for the review, approval or denial, and recommendations to City Council on all matters and requests relating to traffic circulation and safety within the public right-of-way.” In accordance with this authority, the Traffic Committee reviewed and 2 recommended that the “Keep Clear” Pavement Marking Policy be approved on April 23, 2025.

The policy also outlines exemptions for essential services such as fire stations, police and emergency access, and school crossings. It further establishes removal criteria to ensure markings remain effective and justified over time.

Alternative(s)

1. Do not adopt the policy and continue evaluating marking requests without formal criteria.

2. Direct staff to revise the policy and return at a future meeting.

Fiscal Considerations
Implementation of the policy may result in costs related to the installation or removal of pavement markings, which will be absorbed within the existing Public Works maintenance budget.

Impact to the Community
Adoption of the policy will enhance roadway efficiency and safety by ensuring “Keep Clear” markings are used consistently and only in appropriate locations, improving access for emergency services, schools, and areas experiencing congestion-related delays.

ATTACHMENT(S)

A. Resolution
B. Keep Clear Pavement Marking Policy

Attachment A

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE “KEEP CLEAR”

PAVEMENT MARKING POLICY FOR THE CITY OF SANTA
MARIA

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria seeks to promote safe and efficient traffic operations throughout its transportation network; and

WHEREAS, “Keep Clear” pavement markings are a traffic control tool used to reduce congestion and improve access to driveways, inters ections, and emergency services by discouraging vehicles from blocking key access points; and

WHEREAS, a formal “Keep Clear” Pavement Marking Policy has been developed to ensure consistency in evaluating, approving, placing, and removing such markings based on measurable criteria and public safety considerations; and

WHEREAS, the Traffic Committee, established by City Council Resolution No. 2061 and CAM 63 -15, reviewed and recommended approval of the policy on April 23, 2025, in accordance with its role in making recommendations to the City Council on traffic circulation and safety matters within the public right-of-way.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby adopts the “Keep Clear” Pavement Marking Policy, Attachment B to the Council Agenda Report, hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, as the official guiding policy for evaluating and implementing “Keep Clear” markings within the City of Santa Maria.

SECTION 2. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

\\\

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 3rd day of June 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

Attachment B

“KEEP CLEAR” Pavement Marking Policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide a consistent method of granting “Keep Clear” pavement marking requests in the City of Santa Maria. It is the intent of the City to limit the number of “Keep Clear” markings in the City and at the same time, keep traffic flow efficient.

Criteria
To qualify for a “Keep Clear” pavement legend, the requested location must meet ALL five of the following criteria:

1. Markings must help alleviate the problem for left turns only, ingress and egress into and out of the side street or driveway. Markings will not be considered for right turns into and out of side street or driveway.

2. Requested location must be on a City Arterial or Collector Road, as designated in the City of Santa Maria General Plan.

3. The number of left turns that ingress and egress from the side street or driveway must exceed 30 vehicles during the peak hour of the street on which markings are requested.

4. The affected vehicles from criteria number 3 must have at least 100 seconds of average vehicle delay to proceed through the intersection
(or)
Collision data must show more than 3 broadside (right -angle) collisions within a 3 -year period at the requested intersection.

5. To maintain driver awareness and avoid visual clutter, “Keep Clear” pavement markings shall be spaced a minimum of 500 feet apart from other “Keep Clear” markings.

The location must not be impacted by tempo rary changes in traffic patterns due to roadway improvement projects (e.g. Detours, closures, etc.) Exemptions and Special Circumstances
Locations that are exempt from meeting the above Policy Criteria are as follows:
• Fire Stations
• School Crossings
• Police and Emergency Service Driveways Senior Centers and Senior Housing • Requests for “Keep Clear” markings at driveways related to businesses or commercial use will be further evaluated on a case -by-case basis after meeting the above Policy Criteria.
• Requests f or spacing exceptions will be further evaluated on a case -by-case Attachment B
basis after meeting the above Policy Criteria.

Criteria for Removal

At the discretion of the City Engineer , “Keep Clear” pavement markings may be removed under any of the following criteria:

1. The volume of left -turning vehicles falls below 30 vehicles per peak hour for 6 consecutive months.

2. The average vehicle delay decreases to below 100 seconds for 6 consecutive months.

3. The roadway classification is downgraded or adjacent land use changes significantly, altering traffic patterns.

4. If field observation indicates the marking is not being respected by drivers, poses confusion, or has degraded to the point of being unreadable and is not justified for reapplication.

This City of Santa Maria “Keep Clear” Pavement Marking Policy was accepted by the Traffic Committee on April 23rd, 2025, and by the City of Santa Maria City Council on June 3rd , 2025.

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works

DATE: June 3, 2025

SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017

Description:

The City Council will consider approving a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

BACKGROUND:

The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Senate Bill 1 (SB-1), was passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017. T he purpose of the bill is to help state and local agencies address transportation funding shortfalls. SB-1 has generated revenue through increases in gas tax, vehicle registration fees, and fees on zero-emission vehicles.

One of the major components of SB-1 is the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), which allocates funding specifically for roadway maintenance and rehabilitation. SB-1 is expected to generate over $5 billion annually at full implementation, with $1.5 billion distributed to local agencies through the RMRA. The City of Santa Maria is projected to receive $2,901,998 in RMRA revenues for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 -26, an increase of $95,540 from the 2024-2025 allocation.

SB-1 includes accountability and transparency provisions to keep local residents informed about proposed projects in their area. As part of these requirements, local agencies must adopt a project list prior to the start of each fiscal year. This list must include description and location of each proposed project, a p roposed schedule for completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement. This list must be approved by the City Council 2 via Resolution and submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) no later than July 1, 2025, to remain eligible for RMRA funding.

The primary focus of the RMRA is the maintenance of existing infrastructure within the City’s rights-of-way. Other transportation funding sources, such as Gas Tax, Measure A, LSTP (Local Surface Transportation Program), Growth Mitigati on, and other grant programs remain available for capital expenditures through the normal budget process.

On May 21, 2024, the City Council approved the RMRA project list for FY 2024-25, which was submitted to the CTC as required. That list consisted of the surface sealing of various roads in the City and was allocated a total of $3,200,000, comprising RMRA and gas tax funds. The project selection was based on eligibility and the City’s Pavement Management Program (PMP). The previously approved project for FY 2024-25 was:

1. Roadway Rehabilitation Project
Description: Surface sealing of various roadways within the City, including over previous dig-out areas. The project also includes installation of new striping and pavement markings.

Location:

Betteravia Road from East Street to US 101
South Blosser Road from Donovan Road to Betteravia Road Bradley Road from Main Street to Columbia Drive
Carlotti Drive from Nobel Way to Donovan Road
Depot Street from Fesler Street to Main Street
Hidden Pines Way from Blosser Road to Preisker Lane
Main Street from Palisade Drive to Suey Road
Railroad Avenue from Donovan Road to Fesler Street
Suey Road from Donovan Road to Main Street
Bradley Road from Jones Street to Betteravia Road
College Drive from Donovan Road to Main Street

Project Status: This project is currently in design and is proposed to begin construction by Fall 2025. Approximately $2,806,458 in SB 1 funds will be utilized.

3 DISCUSSION:

Staff has identified a new pavement rehabilitation project for RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2025-26. This project is identified as Enhanced Asphalt Maintenance. This project was selected through use of the City’s Pavement Management Program (PMP) and field inspections. It is eligible for RMRA funds and can be completed within the fiscal year.

SB-1 RMRA Funded Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26:

1. Enhanced Asphalt Maintenance
A detailed description of the project is included in the Resolution.

Approval of the Resolution will allow the City to submit the project to the CTC before the July 1, 2025, deadline and maintain eligibility for FY 2025-26 RMRA funding. The increase in SB -1 revenue allows the City to redirect existing budgeted funds to rehabilitate additional roadways this fiscal year that would have been otherwise delayed.

This action does not preclude the City from using these funds for other eligible roadway maintenance projects during FY 2025 -26. If the City decides to utilize the funds for alternate projects, updated reporting to the CTC will be completed at the end of the fiscal year, as required.

Future RMRA project lists will be selected from the capital improvement program budget plan being developed by staff through the PMP. Projected funding will also support infrastructure improvements such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities, underground utilities, and drainage systems.

Alternative(s)
The recommended action is to approve the SB-1 RMRA Project List for FY 2025-26.

Alternatively, the City Council may direct staff to revise the project list to include alternate locations. However, per SB-1 requirements, the list must be approved by resolution and submitted to the CTC no later than July 1, 2025. Delays may jeopardize timely funding eligibility.

Fiscal Considerations
Approval of the Resolution enables the City to request SB-1 apportionment revenues for FY 2025-26. The CTC will review statewide submittals and adopt project lists at its August 2025 meeting.

4 Impact to the Community
The community will benefit from transportation revenues that support improvements to Santa Maria’s roadways.

Other Agency Review
No outside agency review was required. The approved list will be submitted to the CTC.

ATTACHMENT(S)

A. Resolution
B. LSR Projected Revenues 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
C. LSR Estimates 2024-2025, 2025-2026

Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multimodal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and

WHEREAS, SB-1 includes accountability and transparency provisions to ensure that residents of the City are made aware of the projects proposed for funding in the community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the City must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and

WHEREAS, the City is projected to receive $2,901,998 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from SB-1; and

WHEREAS, this is the ninth year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding, which enables the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, the repair and replacement of aging bridges, and increases in access and mobility options for the traveling publ ic that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and

WHEREAS, City staff uses the Pavement Management Program to develop the SB- 1 project list to ensure revenues are used on the highest-priority and cost-effective projects that also reflect community priorities for transportation investment; and

WHEREAS, the funding from SB-1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate various roadways throughout the City this year and support the inclusion of active transportation infrastructure in the future; and

WHEREAS, the 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City’s streets and roads are in a lower “At-Risk” condition and this revenue will improve the overall quality of the road system, with the goal of bringing the network into “Good” condition over the next decade; and

WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in local streets and roads infrastructure, focusing on basic maintenance , safety, complete streets, and the use of advanced technology, materials, and practices, will have significant positive co -benefits statewide.

NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 will incorporate funding for the following proposed project to be funded in part or in full with Fiscal Year 2025-26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

1) Enhanced Asphalt Maintenance Project.

Description:

This project will include the enhanced asphalt maintenance of North College Drive, North Miller Street, east Donovan Road and Mahoney Road in the City of Santa Maria. The work will consist of grinding and overlaying these arterial roadways. Additionally, the project will include the installation of new striping and pavement markings.

Location:

North College Drive: Main Street to Donovan Road
North Miller Street: Main Street to Donovan Road
East Donovan Road: Lynne Drive to Carlotti Drive
Mahoney Road: Black Road to Betteravia Road

Cost and Funding:

Preliminary Engineer's Estimate: $ 3,200,000
SB-1 (FY 25/26): $ 2,901,998
Gas Tax: $ 298,002

Estimated Start Date: March 2026
Estimated Completion Date: May 2026

Estimated Useful Life: 10-15 years

Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 3rd day of June 2025.

ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager

ATTACHMENT A
Local Streets and Roads - Projected FY2024-25 Revenues
Based on State Dept of Finance statewide revenue projections Estimated January 2025 TOTAL Road Mntnc
Sec2103 (5) Sec2105 (3) Sec2106 (3) Sec2107 (3) Sec2107.5 (4) HUTA Rehab Acct Highway Users Tax Acct (HUTA)(1) Streets & Highways Code TOTAL

SAN MATEO COUNTY
ATHERTON 66,460 45,365 33,429 61,898 2,000 209,152 181,340 390,493 BELMONT 260,270 177,657 116,918 242,404 6,000 803,248 710,160 1,513,409 BRISBANE 44,890 30,641 24,137 41,808 1,000 142,477 122,484 264,961 BURLINGAME 289,114 197,345 129,343 269,268 6,000 891,070 788,862 1,679,932 COLMA 13,714 9,361 10,708 12,773 1,000 47,555 37,419 84,975 DALY CITY 970,121 662,192 422,705 903,529 10,000 2,968,548 2,647,031 5,615,579 EAST PALO ALTO 277,926 189,708 124,524 258,848 6,000 857,006 758,336 1,615,342 FOSTER CITY 311,720 212,776 139,082 290,323 6,000 959,901 850,546 1,810,447 HALF MOON BAY 108,740 74,225 51,643 101,276 3,000 338,884 296,704 635,588 HILLSBOROUGH 105,242 71,837 50,136 98,018 3,000 328,234 287,160 615,393 MENLO PARK 315,968 215,675 140,911 294,279 6,000 972,833 862,136 1,834,969 MILLBRAE 215,806 147,306 97,764 200,992 5,000 666,868 588,838 1,255,706 PACIFICA 357,887 244,289 158,969 333,321 6,000 1,100,466 976,515 2,076,981 PORTOLA VALLEY 41,059 28,026 22,487 38,240 1,000 130,812 112,031 242,843 REDWOOD CITY 772,259 527,134 337,471 719,248 7,500 2,363,611 2,107,151 4,470,763 SAN BRUNO 407,172 277,930 180,200 379,223 6,000 1,250,526 1,110,992 2,361,518 SAN CARLOS 284,440 194,155 127,330 264,916 6,000 876,841 776,112 1,652,953 SAN MATEO 978,274 667,757 426,217 911,122 10,000 2,993,370 2,669,275 5,662,645 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO 613,132 418,516 268,923 571,045 7,500 1,879,115 1,672,965 3,552,080 WOODSIDE 49,109 33,521 25,955 45,738 2,000 156,324 133,998 290,322

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
BUELLTON 47,601 32,492 21,313 44,334 2,000 147,739 129,882 277,621 CARPINTERIA 121,603 83,005 46,984 113,256 3,000 367,847 331,800 699,647 GOLETA 302,235 206,302 109,644 281,489 6,000 905,670 824,666 1,730,336 GUADALUPE 80,285 54,802 32,651 74,774 2,000 244,511 219,063 463,574 LOMPOC 412,206 281,367 147,793 383,911 6,000 1,231,277 1,124,728 2,356,005 SANTA BARBARA 808,848 552,109 285,386 753,326 7,500 2,407,169 2,206,987 4,614,155 SANTA MARIA 1,023,534 698,651 359,860 953,275 10,000 3,045,319 2,792,769 5,838,089 SOLVANG 53,801 36,724 23,463 50,108 2,000 166,096 146,799 312,895 15 January 2025 CaliforniaCityFinance.com Page 13 of 16 Attachment B

ATTACHMENT B
Local Streets and Roads - Projected FY2025-26 Revenues
Based on State Dept of Finance statewide revenue projections Estimated January 2025 TOTAL Road Mntnc
Sec2103 (5) Sec2105 (3) Sec2106 (3) Sec2107 (3) Sec2107.5 (4) HUTA Rehab Acct TOTALHighway Users Tax Acct (HUTA)(1) Streets & Highways Code

SAN MATEO COUNTY
ATHERTON 65,359 45,719 33,657 62,397 2,000 209,132 188,433 397,565 BELMONT 255,956 179,045 117,811 244,357 6,000 803,169 737,936 1,541,105 BRISBANE 44,146 30,881 24,291 42,145 1,000 142,463 127,275 269,738 BURLINGAME 284,321 198,888 130,335 271,437 6,000 890,981 819,716 1,710,697 COLMA 13,487 9,434 10,755 12,876 1,000 47,551 38,883 86,434 DALY CITY 954,042 667,368 426,033 910,808 10,000 2,968,251 2,750,560 5,718,811 EAST PALO ALTO 273,319 191,191 125,477 260,933 6,000 856,921 787,996 1,644,917 FOSTER CITY 306,554 214,439 140,151 292,662 6,000 959,806 883,812 1,843,618 HALF MOON BAY 106,938 74,805 52,016 102,092 3,000 338,850 308,308 647,159 HILLSBOROUGH 103,498 72,399 50,497 98,808 3,000 328,201 298,391 626,592 MENLO PARK 310,731 217,361 141,995 296,649 6,000 972,737 895,855 1,868,592 MILLBRAE 212,229 148,458 98,504 202,611 5,000 666,802 611,868 1,278,670 PACIFICA 351,955 246,199 160,197 336,006 6,000 1,100,356 1,014,708 2,115,064 PORTOLA VALLEY 40,378 28,245 22,628 38,548 1,000 130,800 116,413 247,212 REDWOOD CITY 759,458 531,254 340,120 725,042 7,500 2,363,375 2,189,565 4,552,940 SAN BRUNO 400,423 280,103 181,597 382,278 6,000 1,250,401 1,154,445 2,404,846 SAN CARLOS 279,726 195,673 128,306 267,050 6,000 876,754 806,466 1,683,221 SAN MATEO 962,059 672,977 429,573 918,462 10,000 2,993,071 2,773,674 5,766,745 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO 602,969 421,787 271,026 575,645 7,500 1,878,928 1,738,397 3,617,325 WOODSIDE 48,295 33,783 26,124 46,107 2,000 156,309 139,239 295,548

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
BUELLTON 46,812 32,746 21,444 44,691 2,000 147,693 134,962 282,655 CARPINTERIA 119,587 83,653 47,320 114,168 3,000 367,728 344,778 712,506 GOLETA 297,226 207,914 110,479 283,756 6,000 905,376 856,920 1,762,295 GUADALUPE 78,954 55,230 32,872 75,376 2,000 244,433 227,630 472,064 LOMPOC 405,374 283,566 148,931 387,004 6,000 1,230,875 1,168,718 2,399,593 SANTA BARBARA 795,441 556,425 287,621 759,395 7,500 2,406,381 2,293,305 4,699,686 SANTA MARIA 1,006,569 704,112 362,687 960,955 10,000 3,044,322 2,901,998 5,946,321 SOLVANG 52,909 37,011 23,612 50,512 2,000 166,044 152,541 318,585 15 January 2025 CaliforniaCityFinance.com Page 13 of 16 Attachment B
CaliforniaCityFinance.com Updated January 15, 2025 The California Local Government Finance Almanac

Shared Revenue Estimates: State Revenue Allocations to Cities and Counties Local Streets and Roads Estimates: 2024-25, 2025-26
Including Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA) and
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA)
The state of California imposes per-gallon excise taxes on gaso line and diesel fuel, sales taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel and registration taxes on motor vehicles with allocations dedicated to transportation purposes.1 The local (city and county) portions of these allocations flow thro ugh the Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA), the familiar gasoline tax revenues that have been in place for decades, and the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) which allocates mu ch of the revenue from the Roa d Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1 Beall).

State taxes transferred to and allocated through the state Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA) include:
 The per gallon “gasoline tax” and “diesel fuel tax” imposed on the use of vehicle fuels.  The “use fuel tax,” imposed on vendors and users of motor vehicle fuels that are not taxed under either the gasoline or diesel fuel tax, such as liquefied petroleum gas, ethanol, methanol and natural gas (both liquid and gaseous) for use on state highways. Use Fuel Tax rates vary depending on the type of fuel.  Variable rate per gallon gasoline diesel fuel excise taxes impo sed in 2010-11 in a complicated arrangement known as the “fuel tax swap.” This rate replaced the previous Proposition 42 sales tax on gasoline.

Transportation taxes allocated to cities and counties through the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) established by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1 Beall) include:
 An additional 12 cent per gallon increase to the gasoline excis e tax effective November 1, 2017 with annual inflation adjustments beginning July 1, 2020.
 An additional 20 cent per gallon increase to the diesel fuel excise tax effective November 1, 2017 with half of the revenues going to the state Trade Corridor Enhancem ent Account (TCEA) and half to the RMRA. Annual inflation adjustments beginning July 1, 2020.  An additional vehicle registration tax called the “Transportati on Improvement Fee” with rates based on the value of the motor vehicle effective January 1, 2018 with annual inflation adjustments beginning July 1, 2020.
 An additional $100 vehicle registration tax on zero emissions v ehicles of model year 2020 or later effective July 1, 2020 with annual inflation adjustments beginning July 1, 2021.

The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1 Beall) also adopted annual inflationary adjustments beginning July 1, 2020 to all per-gallon motor vehicle fuel excise taxes including the rates allocated through the Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA).

1 Taxes on aircraft jet fuel are transferred to the state Aeronautics Account. 2217 Isle Royale Lane • Davis, CA • 95616-6616 • Tel 530.758.3952 Attachment C

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