Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
TO CITY DETECT FOR THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
(AI) TECHNOLOGY IN CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,000 ANNUALLY
WHEREAS, the City seeks innovative ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of code enforcement operations; and
WHEREAS, City Detect is a unique provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the municipal Code Enforcement space, offering cutting-edge technology to streamline Code Enforcement operations and maximize staff time; and
WHEREAS, the firm will provide AI technology services based on the defined scope, schedule, and fee arrangement outlined in the attached P rofessional Services Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the Cit y of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. A Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) for the use of AI technology in Code Enforcement activities for a term of three years, beginning on the date of execution of the Agreement, is awarded to C ity Detect in an amount not to exceed $66,000 annually; and
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement and any related documents; and
SECTION 3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 16th day of September 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