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