Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FOR A PILOT EXPRESS TRANSIT
SERVICE BETWEEN SANTA MARIA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria operates Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT), which provides public transit services to the community; and
WHEREAS, City staff and regional partners have identified a strong demand fo r direct transit service between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo to improve access to employment, education, medical care, and commercial services; and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the San Luis Obispo region, has collaborated with the City of Santa Maria and the City of San Luis Obispo to support enhanced regional connectivity; and
WHEREAS, a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been developed to establish a two -year pi lot express transit service between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo, beginning in September 2025, with defined roles, responsibilities, and performance reporting requirements for the parties involved; and
WHEREAS, the pilot service will provide a direct, competitive transit option during weekday peak commute hours, help reduce roadway congestion, and improve mobility for commuters, students, and residents without access to personal vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of t he City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council approves the MOU with the SLOCOG and the City of San Luis Obispo for a pilot express transit service between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo, and authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute the MOU on behalf of the City; and
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.
Attachment A
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