Mayor Alice Patino
Mayor Pro-Tem Carlos Escobedo
Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez
Councilmember Gloria Flores
Councilmember Gloria Soto
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
CITY HALL
110 EAST COOK STREET
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
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PUBLIC COMMENT (letters/emails)
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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.
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 Conference with Labor Negotiators, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6
Agency Representatives: City Manager David W. Rowlands, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Chief Human Resources Officer Graciela Reynoso, and Negotiations Team.
Employee Organizations: All bargaining units, unrepresented employees, managers, and executives.
3.b Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
4. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
REGULAR 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. PRESENTATIONS
9.a Quarterly Economic Development Impact Reports by Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce for April through June and July through September The City Council will receive a presentation from the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce on the Economic Development endeavors for the quarters of April through June and July through September.
10. 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.
11. 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.
11.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
11.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.
11.a.2 Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025.
11.a.3 Bond Release for Northman Residential, Tract 6018 The City Council will consider authorizing the release of certain bonds in connection with Northman Residential, Tract 6018.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to approve the release of certain bonds in connection with Northman Residential, Tract 6018.
11.a.4 Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Insight Public Sector Inc. for Replacement of the Police Department’s Mobile Data Computers, Mounting Equipment, Mobile Routers and Radio Antennas Installed in Police Vehicles
The City Council will consider adoption of a Resolution approving the award of an Agreement to Insight Public Sector Inc. for replacement of Police Department equipment.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving an Agreement with Insight Public Sector Inc. for the replacement of Mobile Data Computers, Mounting Equipment, Mobile Routers and Radio Antennas in the amount of $831,831.20; and
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute the agreement.
2. 11.b COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
11.b.1 Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-05 Amending Portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code Concerning Building and Fire Regulations
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an Ordinance Amending portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code concerning Building and Fire regulations.
11.b.2 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City to Enter the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Open Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution authorizing City to enter the PACE Programs for residential and commercial development, administered by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution consenting to the inclusion of properties within the territory of the City of Santa Maria in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Open PACE Programs; authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to accept applications from property owners, conduct contractual assessment proceedings, and levy contractual assessments within the territory of the City; and authorizing related actions.
11.c FINANCE DEPARTMENT
11.c.1 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.
11.d POLICE DEPARTMENT
11.d.1 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Purchasing Agreement with SOV Security for Police Department CCTV Camera System Replacement The City Council will consider approving a purchasing agreement with SOV Security for the replacement of the Police Department’s aging CCTV camera system.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution awarding a purchasing agreement to SOV Security for the Police Department CCTV camera system replacement in the amount of $296,969.14; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement.
11.e PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
11.e.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with V.
Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc., Formal Bid No. 2023-05 for Municipal Improvements Job-Order Pavement Repairs
The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Municipal Improvements Job-Order Pavement Repairs with V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc., increasing the total not-to-exceed amount by $119,008.12 to provide for additional pavement repair work required to complete the project in accordance with City Standards.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc., Formal Bid No. 2023-05 for Municipal Improvements Job-Order Pavement Repairs and increasing the total not-to-exceed amount by $119,008.12 for a revised total of $4,119,008.12; and
1. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.
11.e.2 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for US 101/SR 135 Broadway Interchange Project Approval and Environmental Document
The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $1,577,071.77, with Dewberry Engineers Incto complete the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) for the US 101/SR 135 Broadway Interchange Project.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to agreement with Drewberry Engineers, Inc. , to complete the Project Approval and Environmental Document for the US 101/SR 135 Broadway
Interchange in the amount of $1,577,071.77; and
1. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.
11.e.3 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing an Increase in Project Contingency for the Citywide Road Resurfacing Project, Bid No. 2025-01
The City Council will consider approving an increase of $100,000 to the project contingency for the Citywide Road Resurfacing Project, Bid No. 2025- 01, to accommodate potential overruns in material quantities and ensure sufficient funds are available to complete the project in accordance with City standards.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing an increase of $100,000 to the project contingency for the Citywide Road Resurfacing Project, Bid No. 2025- 01; and
1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve project change orders and expenditures within the revised contingency amount.
2. 11.e.4 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Removal of No Stopping Zones on Western Avenue, Carmen Lane, And Sonya Lane and Establishment of a Passenger Loading Zone on Western Avenue
The City Council will consider approving the removal of existing No Stopping Zones on Western Avenue, Carmen Lane, and Sonya Lane, and the establishment of a Passenger Loading Zone on Western Avenue adjacent to Jimenez Elementary School. These changes, along with additional roadway modifications, including the installation of a protected two-way cycle track and reconfiguration of on-street parking, are intended to better reflect current roadway use, improve school-related pick-up and drop-off operations, and enhance safety for both students and cyclists.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving the removal of existing No Stopping Zones on Western Avenue, Carmen Lane, and Sonya Lane; and establishing a Passenger Loading Zone on Western Avenue, adjacent to Jimenez Elementary School, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21458.
11.e.5 Adoptin of a Resolution Approving Acceptance of a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant
The City Council will consider adoption of a Resolution approving acceptance of a grant in the amount of $375,000 to develop a City of Santa Maria Flood Mitigation Master Plan.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept a FEMA grant in the amount of $375,000, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to authorize appropriation of said grant funds; and
1. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate $125,000 from the Growth Mitigation Fund as the local match to support the development of a City of Santa Maria Flood Mitigation Master Plan.
2. 11.f UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
11.f.1 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Disposal Fees for the Santa Maria Regional Landfill Effective January 1, 2026
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution setting disposal fees for the Santa Maria Regional Landfill effective January 1, 2026.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing updated disposal fees for the Santa Maria Regional Landfill, effective January 1, 2026.
12. 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.
12.a Financial Report for the Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2025 The City Council will consider receiving and filing the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fourth Quarter Financial 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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Financial Report for the Fourth Quarter ending June 30, 2025.
13. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
14. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB 1234
REPORTS)
15. 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/agenda-centermeetings-portal on this 13th day of November 2025. /s/ DONNA G. SCHWARTZ, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chuen Wu, Assistant City Manager
DATE: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Quarterly Economic Development Impact Reports by Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce for April through June and July through September
The City Council will receive a presentation from the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce on the Economic Development endeavors for the quarters of April through June and July through September.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Santa Maria partners with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce to attract visitors to the city and provide economic development enhancement and support within the city. In exchange for these services, the Chamber receives a portion of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) from the City.
DISCUSSION:
The Chamber supports economic growth and development in the Santa Maria Valley region. Throughout the quarters, the Chamber provided direct assistance to potential new businesses and local enterprises.
Attachment(s)
A. Economic Impact Report April – June 2025
B. Economic Impact Report July – September 2025
Santa Maria Valley
Santa Maria Valley Chamber | (805) 925-2403 | santamaria.com | santamariavalley.com April-June 2025
Prepared for the Community of Santa Maria
ECONOMIC
IMPACT REPORT
Attachment A
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to present our Quarterly Economic Impact Report from April-June 2025, showcasing our ongoing efforts to support economic growth and development in the region.
Throughout the quarter, the Chamber provided direct assistance to eight potential new businesses and 13 local enterprises, offering guidance on financial resources, community engagement and process navigation. These efforts reflect our commitment to fostering a thriving business environment in the Santa Maria Valley.
The Chamber has been involved in various programs, promotions and initiatives to foster growth in the region.
Multiple large-scale events also took place, such as our annual Strawberry Industry Recognition Dinner and State of Education. The Chamber’s various committees also supported various community efforts. Additionally, high Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rates have increased in 2025 compared to the previous year, demonstrating a potential for strategic tourism initiatives to drive positive results.
Workforce development has been a priority through various programs such as Leadership Santa Maria Valley, Teacher Tours, NextGen CEO, a partnership with SBCEO’s Partners in Education and more.
The Chamber remains deeply engaged with local government and the community through collaborative events and meetings. This report underscores the Chamber’s vital role in driving economic success and supporting a healthy business community.
Introduction
Table of Contents
Economic Development.........................................................................................1 Business Attraction................................................................................................2 Business Retention & Assistance..........................................................................2 Requests for Information.......................................................................................3 Providing Business Support...............................................................................3-6 Tourism.................................................................................................................7-9 Workforce Development.................................................................................10-11 Community Involvement.................................................................................12-13 Media Mentions................................................................................................14-15 Economic Development
8 Potential
New Businesses
13 Business Retention
and Assistance
130+
Events and
Meetings
5638
Units in Housing
Pipeline
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2Requests for
Information
The Chamber’s Economic Development department provided direct support to 8 businesses thinking of starting a business or moving their business to Santa Maria.
Business Type/Idea Support Provided
Janitorial business start up Start up info and steps
Beauty product self care
manufacturing and sales
Referral with someone who has done this type of business, start up info and steps Doggy Daycare Location/zoning/start up info etc…
Massage Business start-up steps & info, & SM city license Heavy Machinery rental Contacts for land to lease
Non-Profit Looking for space to lease
Air Service Planning of announcement
Business Attraction
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Business Retention & Assistance
The Chamber’s Economic Development department provided business assistance services to 14 local businesses and residents.
Business Support Provided
Insurance Business Fire Chief contact info - fire zones Printing Marketing business Introductions to some contacts City of SM Property search for ICSC prep
Hotel Advice and help with business ideas
Large Auction company Looking for land/ connections made Fire Dept Letter of support needed
Media/News company Information requested
Plumbing Email intro for him for support
Enevi- Recycling Strategic planning / discussion
Battery Storage Letter of support for PC meeting
Recycling company Help with potential financing
Planes of Fame Information given
Cal Recycle – Solar class Working to find location for classes Battery Storage Information, connections
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Networking Opportunities
2,100+
Networking Event Participants
This includes the Chamber’s weekly Build Your Business
networking events, monthly mixers, ribbon cuttings, Hispanic Business Alliance events, Chamber committee meetings, annual State of Education event and annual Strawberry Industry Recognition Dinner.
Requests for Information
Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) RFI’s The Chamber’s Economic Development department received 2 RFI’s through REACH. The RFI’s were one for REACH RFP, and one for Project Divert.
Providing Business Support
Chamber Membership
849
Members
19 New Members
90%
Retention Rate
Strawberry Industry Recognition Dinner
In partnership with the Santa Maria Fairpark, the
Chamber proudly celebrated the 33rd Strawberry
Industry Recognition Dinner, bringing together hundreds of attendees to honor excellence in the local strawberry industry. This year’s award recipients included Providence Farms as Grower of the Year and Driscoll’s as Partner of the Year. The evening recognized outstanding
contributions and continued support for the region’s
leading agricultural sector. Keynote speaker was
California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross,
presented by Cal Poly President Jeffrey D. Armstrong.
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Providing Business Support
State of Education
The State of Education event featured local educational leaders providing insightful updates on the progress and future of education in Santa Barbara County. It served as an opportunity to hear about innovative initiatives
shaping the success of our students, workforce, and
community partnerships
Military Affairs Committee
In April, the group discussed the needs of the military personnel and their spouses. In May, Bob Hatch and
Dave Cross joined us and shared about the history,
purpose and future of the Freedom Monument. The
Monument and annual celebration held on Veterans
Day remembers the fallen soldiers of Santa Maria
Valley.
Business & Government Roundtable
In April, SpaceX’s Blake Bradley came and spoke
sharing some of the challenges they face with hiring
and keeping employees. They have found that their
employees are generally younger, finding there aren't
enough late night entertainment. Housing is also a
known issue, including finding rentals and purchase
isn’t attainable. In May, Laurus College shared
information about their history, college and programs.
In June, 3CE REN shared about opportunity for
businesses through Santa Barbara County.
Ambassador Committee
In April, a report was given on new member outreaches.
Our Ambassador profile for the month was presented by
Alma Reyes of Central West Produce. In May, our
Ambassador profile for the month was presented by
Garrett Matsuura of Arclight Media. In June, we
discussed BYB starting at 8:00 a.m. Our Ambassador
profile was presented by Andrew Hernandez of Deep
Clean Crew.
Business Type/Name Support Provided
Cleaning Business Assistance with forms of licenses
Detailing Business Start-Up General business support
Clothing Business Start-Up General business support
Clothing Start-Up Business planning support and referral to appropriate resources Mobile Washing Business Idea Support with mobile car wash startup guidance Salsa Start-Up Business Plan Support/ Start-Up Guidance Photography Business (Instagram Sets
Location)
Business Plan Support/ Start-Up Guidance /Loan Referral Providing Business Support
220
Hispanic Business
Group Members
Business Outreach & Assistance was provided to the following Hispanic businesses:
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Hispanic Business Support
The Chamber’s Economic Development department helps support Hispanic business outreach efforts through the Hispanic Business Group, which organizes educational and networking events.
Providing Business Support
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Retail Store at Santa Maria Town Center
Retail Store at Santa Maria Town Center
Retail Store at Santa Maria Town Center
Jewelry Store at Santa Maria Town Center
Jewelry Store at Santa Maria Town Center
Jewelry Store at Santa Maria Town Center
Real Estate Business
Vine Yard Winery
Outreach Efforts
The following Hispanic businesses were visited for Chamber outreach.
Restaurant Santa Maria Town Center
Restaurant Santa Maria Town Center
Restaurant Santa Maria Town Center
Restaurant Santa Maria Town Center
Non-Profit
Jewelry Store at Town Center Mall
Restaurant
Supermarket
Additional Activities
HBA Interest Meeting- April 1st
HBA Grow Your Business: Immigration
Enforcement- April 3 (21 attended)
Restaurant Pop Up/ Food Truck Meeting with
City- April 7th
HBA Committee Meeting- April 17 (6 attended)
Cinco De Mayo Mixer (05/01/2025)- 250
attendees
HBA Committee Meeting (05/22/2025)
Corazon Del Pueblo Event
HBA Committee Meeting (06/18/2025)
Open Streets Meeting (06/05/25)
Neighborhood Block Party Vandenberg,
(06//11/25)
Tourism
Transient Occupancy Tax Data
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Month 2025 Monthly Totals 2024 Monthly Totals Monthly Percentage Change January $210,060.22 $199,345.75 +5.37%
February $203,468.55 $210,286.10 -3.24%
Through February 2025, the Santa Maria Valley’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) collections total $413,528.77 year-to-date (YTD), showing a modest year-over-year (YOY) increase of 0.95% compared to $409,631.85 collected by February 2024.
In January 2025, TOT revenue reached $210,060.22, up 5.37% from January 2024’s $199,345.75. However, February saw a slight month-over-month (MOM) decline of 3.24%, generating $203,468.55 in 2025 compared to $210,286.10 the previous year. Despite the monthly dip, the overall upward YTD trend highlights continued demand and resilience in local lodging activity.
The data reflects stable tourism-related revenue early in the year, setting a positive tone for continued growth in 2025.
Tourism
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Website Traffic
Our tourism website (santamariavalley.com) remains a strong driver for hotel referrals. 130,000+
Website Visits
3,300+
Website Hotel Referrals
Brochure & Visitor Guide Distribution
1,000+
Visitor guides
distributed to local
hotels, businesses and
through Certified Folder
Display placements
250+
Wine guides and maps
distributed to local
hotels, businesses and
through Certified Folder
Display placements
Group Leads and Details
Jay E. McCord: Jay McCord, the Car Show Chairman of the Santa Maria Model A Ford Club, requested 100 welcome bags the 23rd Annual Santa Maria All Ford Car Show and Swap Meet.
Bonnie Abramson: Bonnie Abramson, Co-General Chairman of the California Council of Square Dancers, requested 30 goodie bags for her planning meeting at the Best Western. She also asked for informational brochures to display at her booth while promoting the 64th California State Square Dance Convention in various cities.
Tina Tonascia: Tina Tonascia, Chief Operations Officer of Elks Recreation Inc., requested 100 pieces of Santa Maria Valley swag, promotional items, and print materials to include in the Rodeo's VIP swag bags.
Community Support
The Visitor’s Bureau provided support to the following community events:
West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’ Nationals
23rd Annual Santa Maria All Ford Car Show and Swap Meet 64th California State Square Dance Convention
82nd Santa Maria Elks Rodeo providing marketing and Santa Maria Valley swag and promotional materials.
2025 Santa Maria Elks Lodge Car Show providing 50 welcome bags for guests.
Tourism
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Paid Advertising
The Visitor’s Bureau was featured on CA Travel Guide’s website and Sunset CCTC Coop.
Familiarization (FAM) Tours & Media
Trade Shows & Industry Partner Events
2025 California Central Tourism Council
Annual Retreat & Planning Session - April 21
- 23, 2025
2025 SLO Expo - Attended the SLO Expo
to represent Santa Maria Valley on May 21,
2025.
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Neighborhood Block Party on June 11, 2025
Represented Santa Maria Valley and
local attractions to those stationed at
Vandenberg Space Force Base
We hosted 3 FAM tours in April....:
Pam & Gary Baker
Freelance food, wine, and travel writers who contribute articles for LuxeBeat Magazine
Alec Sills-Trausch
Outdoor photographer with an active blog, Explore with
Alec
Jordan Reid
Social Media Influencer
...and 1 FAM tour in May:
Matthew Kaner
Journalist for an online publication focused on wine, dining, and travel called "Will Travel For Wine.”
Teacher Tours
On April, 11 High School CTE Teachers toured
the Santa Maria Airport, Mob Armor, and Diani
Companies to round out the academic year.
In June, a planning meeting was held for our 25-
26 Teacher Tours kicking off in the fall.
Workforce Development
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The Chamber donated 10 laptops to Partners in Education’s Computers for Families program. We also attended Partners in Education Board Meeting & Strategic Planning Session. We also went to Visalia with our SBCEO education partners to be a guest at the Tulare-Kings Healthcare Partnership meeting to better understand their model of connecting industry and education so we could create something similar in the Santa Maria Valley Community.
Partners in Education
NextGen CEO
NextGen CEO hosted its Spring Session partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mid-Central Coast at Evans Park & Railroad club sites, featuring 20+ student participants graduating and launching their businesses to the public. NextGen CEO is planned to launch two fall cohorts at Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club and ASES.
Workforce Development
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Workforce Development Board
In April there was a Workforce Development Board Adult Special & Special Projects Committee meeting - heard from a number of WDB program operators about the work they do and how they performed on meeting state requirements, changing being made to better meet requirements and serve more individuals this coming fiscal year. The Chamber serves on this committee to provide insight, connections and support around the Adult Programs operated by the Workforce Development Board.
In May we held an information session on the WDB’s “Paid Work Experience” program in partnership with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber. Focused on programming that connects justice-involved individuals to work opportunities. Had 15 businesses attend. We continue to promote the “Build Your Workforce” program to connect businesses with opportunities to provide paid work experience, hire and upskill local talent.
In June we had a kickoff meeting for the Industry Sector Committee Coordinator contract, which will focus on highlighting businesses in manufacturing and healthcare, and spotlight local women working in STEM careers.
Advocacy
During Q4, the Economic Development team issued letters of support for the following organizations and initiatives:
• April 22 – Fire Department: Letter of support for department funding. • May 29 – Renewable Battery Storage Project: Support letter submitted for Planning Commission review. • June 18 – Lompoc Chamber of Commerce: Letter support for continuance of city funding.
Leadership Santa Maria Valley
April’s topic day was Sustainability & Natural Resources: There were 20 people attending. We toured the Santa Maria Landfill, learned about Pacific AgriTec and how they are transforming CO2 in algal biomass, toured the salamander habitat on the property of the Santa Maria Airport and went to Cambria Winery and learned about their sustainability in growing grapes and producing wine.
In May, Leadership Santa Maria Valley (LSMV) focused on Arts & Recreation. There were 22 people attending this month.
We toured PCPA and the Fine Arts Center at Allen Hancock College. Our leadership speaker was Dr. Monique Diaz speaking on being a “recovering perfectionist”. We heard from Angela Oslund and Dennis Smitherman about the City’s recreation department and their community art projects. The day ended with a trip to the Hagerman Sports Complex to learn and play pickleball. LSMV also hosted an Alumni Event, an Annual Alumni Meeting and Reunion at Naughty Oak Brewery.
Workforce Development Board Adult Special & Special Projects Committee meeting
State of Education
U.S. Chamber Business Leads Fellowship Program Orientation Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.)
Marketing Committee Meeting
W.A.C.E. Emerging Leaders Council
State of Education
US Chamber Business Leads Fellowship Program speaker series:
The k-12 Honesty Gap & What to do About it
Elks Rec Community Partnership Meeting
Tulare-Kings Healthcare Partnership meeting
Economic & Community Development
WDB Paid Work Experience Information Session in Santa
Barbara
WACE Emerging Leaders Council Meeting
Partners in Education Board Retreat
YMCA Board Meeting Presentation
US Chamber Institute for Organizational Management
(IOM) Year 1
Chamber Staff Strategic Planning Sessions
US Chamber Business Leads Fellows Program - Civics
Education
Western Association of Chamber Executives Emerging
Leaders Council
New Member Orientation
Ribbon Cuttings
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Chamber Board Meeting
LSMV Board Meeting
US Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Business Government Roundtable
Allan Hancock Meeting
REACH Roundtable
Airline Headquarter meeting
Meeting with Community Development Director
Restaurant Pop up & Food Truck meeting
Veterans Stand Down Transportation Meeting
Veterans Stand Down General Meeting
LSMV Board Meeting
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Chamber Board Meeting
New Member Orientation
Business Support
WACE Membership Committee Meeting
Lafco
Bess Storage Facility – prep for PC meeting 6/4
Internal Social Media Meeting / Start up business
classes launch
Internal – trailing spouse meeting
Downtown Project meeting with Vernon’s
Meeting with City Planner
Cen Cal Business Finance Group
RRM Design meeting
SMX meeting
United Way Executive Committee Meeting
United Way Board Meeting
WACE Board Meeting
WACE Marketing & Communications Committee
Meeting
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Community Involvement
Local Meetings & Events
The Chamber’s Economic Development department stays actively involved in the community to build relationships and understand the needs of local businesses and the community.
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Community Involvement
Local Meetings & Events
The Chamber’s Economic Development department stays actively involved in the community to build relationships and understand the needs of local businesses and the community.
BYB (Build Your Business) weekly networking breakfasts
Chamber Mixer with Northern Santa Barbara County
United Way
Family Service Agency Sate of Youth Mental Health
Strawberry Industry Recognition Dinner
Hispanic Business Alliance Grow Your Business Event:
Preparing
Your Workplace for Immigration Enforcement Challenges
Marian OB/GYN Residency program announcement
ACPD Ribbon Cutting
State of Education
City Council
Planning Commission
Planning Commission Study Session
Federal Issue’s Roundtable
Calm Fundraiser
Richards Ranch informational
Pacific Coast Business Times “Best Places to Work” Event Community Events
Hispanic Business Alliance Cinco de Mayo Mixer
May Mixer with Partners in Education at the CTE
Center
Rotary Barn Party
“Mapping Ourselves” Leadership Presentation - Rajiv
Mehta
Veggie Rescue Fundraiser
AHC Advisory Board
WDB Meeting in SB partner with SBSCC
Police Memorial Ceremony
Era Polly RE anniversary party
SMVRR Fundraiser
Next Gen CEO launch
AHC Scholarship awards
West Coast Kustoms Car Cruise
West Coast Kustoms Car show judging
Elks Rodeo
Government Relations
Conversations with Elected Officials
Airfest BBQ
OmniTrax/SMVRR ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Jim Glines Celebration of Life
Police Council dinner
Passing the Torch RRM event
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Chamber Media Mentions
April
May
Topic Publication
Housing Summit Santa Maria Times
Cocktail Contest
Noozhawk
Santa Maria Times
State of Education
Noozhawk
Santa Maria Times
Santa Ynez Valley News
Local Business Spotlight Santa Maria Times
Ribbon Cutting Noozhawk
Editorials Santa Maria Times
Barbecue/Tourism Month
PR Newswire
FOX 8
Strawberry Dinner
Lompoc Record
Santa Maria Times
Topic Publication
Cinco de Mayo Mixer
Santa Maria Times
Noozhawk
State of Education Santa Ynez Valley News
Strawberry Industry Recognition Dinner The Sentinel
Partners in Education Mixer Noozhawk
Chamber Editorials
Santa Maria Times
Santa Maria Times
Businesses of the Quarter Noozhawk
NextGen CEO Noozhawk
Gala Nominations Noozhawk
June
Topic Publication
President’s Circle Award CalChamber
SoCalGas City of Santa Maria Rebate
Noozhawk
Santa Maria Times
Chamber Editorial Santa Maria Times
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Tourism Media Mentions
April
May
Topic Publication
Santa Maria Style Barbecue
Islands
The Takeout
Yahoo Finance
StreetInsider
Wine Forbes
General Tourism
Visit California
Visit California
Explore with Alec
Topic Publication
Wine
VinePair
Yahoo Life
Wine Spectator
KXTV
Santa Barbara Independent
MSN
Santa Maria Style Barbecue
Eater LA
Travelbinger
Associated Press
General Travel
KTLA
Aol
June
Topic Publication
Santa Maria Style Barbecue
AOL
Yahoo Life
General Travel
KXAS-TV
GlobeNewswire
Phoenix Flight The Arizona Republic
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Santa Maria Valley Chamber | (805) 925-2403 | santamaria.com | santamariavalley.com July-September 2025
Prepared for the Community of Santa Maria
ECONOMIC
IMPACT REPORT
Attachment B
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to present our Quarterly Economic Impact Report for July–September 2025, highlighting our continued work to support economic growth and vitality across the region.
Throughout the quarter, the Chamber provided direct assistance to nine potential new businesses and 11 existing enterprises, helping with business planning, resource connections, and local process navigation. The Chamber also remained deeply engaged in advocacy, issuing several letters of support and opposition on state legislation impacting local business.
The quarter featured key community milestones, including the Groundbreaking for the Downtown Revitalization Project, as well as the Chamber’s 100th Annual Awards Gala, celebrating a century of service and recognizing outstanding local leaders. Our Hispanic Business Alliance continued providing targeted outreach and support, while networking events and committee meetings fostered collaboration among over 900 participants.
Tourism activity remained steady, with more than 100,000 website visits and multiple FAM media tours promoting Santa Maria Valley’s attractions to regional and national outlets. Workforce development continued to be a major priority, with Industry Tours at Arrow Screw Products and Driscoll’s, and ongoing partnerships with the Workforce Development Board, Leadership Santa Maria Valley, and local education programs to strengthen the regional talent pipeline.
The Chamber’s active participation in community events, business meetings, and strategic partnerships underscores its ongoing leadership in building a strong, connected, and resilient Santa Maria Valley economy.
Introduction
Table of Contents
Economic Development.........................................................................................1 Business Attraction................................................................................................2 Business Retention & Assistance..........................................................................2 Requests for Information.......................................................................................3 Providing Business Support...............................................................................3-6 Tourism.................................................................................................................7-9 Workforce Development.................................................................................10 Community Involvement.................................................................................11-12 Media Mentions................................................................................................14-15 Economic Development
10Potential
New Businesses
11 Business Retention
and Assistance
130+
Events and
Meetings
5638
Units in Housing
Pipeline
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2Requests for
Information
The Chamber’s Economic Development department provided direct support to 9 businesses thinking of starting a business or moving their business to Santa Maria.
Business Attraction
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Business Retention & Assistance
The Chamber’s Economic Development department provided business assistance services to 11 local businesses and residents.
N/A Info on (HACCP & GMP) resources
Housing project – Lompoc Support letter
Bank/Credit Union Introductions
Local individual looking to
purchase large quantity of
strawberries
Facilitate introduction to L & G Farms for a sale
Hotel County city navigation through process
Business Support Provided
Santa Maria project Information given
Hotel’s & Fairpark Connection made meeting set up
Hotel Confirmation of submittal
Manufacturing Happy Hour
Podcast
Morning of interviewing and tours
Car Dealership Conversation, information
SLO Dairy Farmer Answered questions
Business Type/Idea Support Provided
Potential landscape
Information on formation of company/permitting
Potential Dance studio
Information on site location, business entity information/permitting process Cannabis – Retail Outreach to city to have discussions
N/A Business license questions
Potential Construction bus What is needed, shared info
Game store
Information needed on location, city requirements
Kitchen cottage business
Provided information
N/A Business license requirements
Laundromat
Purchasing an existing, needed information
831
Members
18 New Members
96%
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Networking Opportunities
900+
Networking Event Participants
This includes the Chamber’s weekly Build Your Business
networking events, monthly mixers, ribbon cuttings, Hispanic Business Alliance events, and Chamber committee meetings.
Requests for Information
Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) RFI’s The Chamber’s Economic Development department received 2 RFI’s. The RFI’s were one for Project Bluesky VTOL, and one for Project America EV Vehicles.
Providing Business Support
Chamber Membership
Retention Rate
100th Annual Awards Gala
The Chamber proudly celebrated the 100th Annual
Awards Gala, brining Chamber members together to
salute our annual honorees, to reflect on the past year, and to look forward to the coming year. Awards
presented at the annual gala included the Ambassador of the Year, Tourism Partner of the Year, Business of the
Year, Robert P. Hatch Citizen of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, and the Robert F. Grogan Public Service
Award. We also recognized outgoing Board members and
formally install the new Board of Directors.
Providing Business Support
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Groundbreaking for Downtown
Revitalization Project
The Heritage Walk Lofts groundbreaking marked a major
step in revitalizing downtown Santa Maria. This $35
million project will transform the former Mervyn’s/Fallas building into 104 modern loft-style apartments—
bringing new housing, commerce, and energy to the
city’s core while supporting local businesses and creating a more vibrant, walkable community.
Military Affairs Committee
In July, Robert, Vanessa and Cheryl Tolan presented
about Welcome Home Military Heroes and Honor
Flight Central Coast. In August, George Moran, the
Outreach Coordinator of the San Luis Obispo Vet
Center shared what services they provide. They cover
from San Ardo through Lompoc and Santa Ynez. The
September meeting Rhonda Murphy, the Veteran
Service Officer for Santa Barbara County was the guest
speaker. Their office supports 19,000 veterans annually.
Business & Government Roundtable
In July, Santa Maria Bonita School District shared
challenges with future growth. In August, United Way,
Eddie Taylor shared. In September, Amy Madden with
Your People Professionals shared their services.
Ambassador Committee
In July, a report was given on new member outreaches,
and our Ambassador profile was presented by Robert
Cooks of Best Western Plus Big America. In August,
updates were shared on upcoming meetings and events,
and our Ambassador profile was presented by Noemi
Robles of Northern Santa Barbara County United Way.
In September, a report was given on new member
outreaches, and our Ambassador profile was presented
by Veronica Dodd of BBSI.
Providing Business Support
225
Hispanic Business
Group Members
Business Outreach & Assistance was provided to the following Hispanic businesses:
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Hispanic Business Support
The Chamber’s Economic Development department helps support Hispanic business outreach efforts through the Hispanic Business Group, which organizes educational and networking events.
Photography Business Business Plan Support/ Start-Up Guidance /Loan Referral Landscaping Business Start Up Start-Up Guidance
Landscaping Business Start-Up Start-Up Guidance
Detailing Start-Up
Start-Up Guidance
Business Type/Name Support Provided
Baked Goods Business Prospect Start-Up Guidance
Restaurant Business Prospect Start-Up Guidance
Landscaping Business Start-Up Start-Up Guidance
Gardening Business Support
Start-Up Guidance
Business Type/Name Support Provided
Photography Business Start-Up Guidance
Mobile Cleaning Business Start-Up Guidance
Food Business Concept Start-Up Guidance
Providing Business Support
Additional Activities
Allan Hancock Business Start-Up Class: 10 Attendees (9/5) Hispanic Heritage Mixer: 200 Attendees (9/11)
HBA Committee Meeting: 4 Attended (9/17)
Guadalupe Business Association Meeting (9/8) (Attended) SESLOC/WiLD 106 Young Change Maker Recognition (9/15) (Attended) Voz en Acción Meeting (9/17) (Attended)
Corazón Del Pueblo Event (9/25)(Attended)
Grow Your Business Event (8/7/25): 8 Attendees
California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce 46th Annual Statewide Convention Pomona, CA (8/20-8/23)
HBA Committee Meeting (8/27/25) 6 attendees
HBA Committee Meeting (06/18/2025)
Open Streets Meeting (06/05/25)
Neighborhood Block Party Vandenberg, (06//11/25)
Community Immigration Forum for Businesses (Attended) (7/1/2025) Allan Hancock Potential Classes Meeting (7/2/2025)
HBA Grow Your Business Event July: (7/10/2025)
HBA Committee Meeting: 4 attended (7/16/2025)
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Radio Station/Events Business
Kevin’s Jewelers
Outreach Efforts
The following Hispanic businesses were visited for Chamber outreach.
Tourism
Transient Occupancy Tax Data
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Santa Maria Valley hotels collected $350,359 in TOT during July 2025, compared to $453,920 in July 2024. This reflects a 22% dip year-over-year.
Year-to-date collections stand at $2 million, only 9.4% below last year’s pace. This consistency underscores the Valley’s ongoing appeal as a visitor destination and sets a solid foundation heading into the busy summer travel season.
With new investments in local lodging and continued marketing efforts, we remain optimistic that the coming months will bring renewed growth—keeping the region’s tourism economy vibrant and resilient.
Month 2025 Monthly Totals 2024 Monthly Totals Monthly Percentage Change January $205,657.77 $199,345.75 +3.17%
February $203,468.55 $210,286.10 -3.24%
March $282,109.55 $275,837.25 +2.27%
April $258,990.80 $277,268.38 -6.59%
May $302,702.66 $315,838.18 -4.16%
June $416,673.19 $496,629.02 -16.10%
July $350,359.24 $453,920.91 -22.81%
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) 2025 v 2024
2024 Monthly Total 2025 Monthly Total
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
Tourism
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Website Traffic
Our tourism website (santamariavalley.com) remains a strong driver for hotel referrals. 100,000+
Website Visits
2,400+
Website Hotel Referrals
Brochure & Visitor Guide Distribution
260+
Visitor guides
distributed to local
hotels, businesses and
through Certified Folder
Display placements
260+
Wine guides and maps
distributed to local
hotels, businesses and
through Certified Folder
Display placements
Group Leads and Details
Jay McCord from the Santa Maria Model A Ford Club requested 110 welcome bags for attendees at the 23rd Annual Santa Maria All Ford Car Show and Swap Meet
Wonda Katepa - Family reunion of 150 people in Santa Maria Valley in July 2026.
Katepa requested for 150 welcome bags to be made for all guests by May 2026.
Community Support
The Visitor’s Bureau provided support to the following community events:
Santa Maria Model A Ford Club
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Tourism
Familiarization (FAM) Tours & Media
We hosted 3 FAM tours in August....:
Ginny Prior
Travel Editor for Bay Area Newsgroup (East Bay Times, San Jose Mercury News, among others)
Kim Marshall
Podcast Host of #L.A. Rising
Deborah Kirk
Editorial Director at Diablo Magazine
...and 3 FAM tours in September:
Michael Patrick Shiels
Host of Michigan’s Big Show, a personality based radio show syndicated statewide.
Greg Tasker
Writer & Editor, Freelance. All about travel, culture, hiking, books, wine, and bourbon. Seen on BBC Mundo, Baltimore
Sun, Detroit News, AARP, and many others.
Vanita Salisbury
Writer, Freelance. All about arts, entertainment, food, and dining. Seen on Yahoo Life, Bloomberg News, Fox News,
and many others.
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Advocacy
During Q4, the Economic Development team issued letters of support for the following organizations and initiatives:
July 11 – WSPA AB 1448
July 28 – AP Business Principles/Personal Finance Credential September 3 – AB 1064 oppose
September 3 – AB 1331 oppose
September 3 – SB 7 oppose
September 3 – AB 1018 oppose
Leadership Santa Maria Valley
In July LSMV graduated the 2025 class in June and is in process of recruiting the class of 2026 and preparing for their August retreat. We also held a LSMV Alumni Lunch & Learn on 7/31. There were 32 in attendance and the guest speaker was Police Chief Christopher Williams.
In August we had a welcome reception for the incoming class and their invited guests. There were about 30 in attendance.
The 2025/26 class will have 17 members. We also had the retreat to kick-off the class year. See below for details.
In September the Leadership topic day was military affairs. There were 17 of us who went out to Vandenberg Space Force Base for a tour arranged by the Public Affairs Office. We visited the NASA Mission Control Center, the Firefly Aerospace launch site at SLC-2, the ICBM Launch Support Center and the Missile Alert Facility.
Workforce Development
Workforce Development Board
In July we sent out our Business Interest form to better understand community interest in participating in workforce programs with justice-involved individuals, and their needed skillsets and any barriers to participating in these programs. We held our final Paid Work Experience Info Session to connect businesses with information on funding and other incentives available through the workforce development board for hiring, upskilling, and providing paid work experience. 15 businesses attended. We scheduled August Industry Tour with Arrow Screw Products to connect those looking for jobs or interested in this industry with information on skills needed, work available, etc. Industry Tours are done in partnership with the Workforce Development Board and will run monthly through 2025.
In August we Held our first Industry Tour at Arrow Screw Products to educate the public on jobs available in manufacturing and skills needed. Our next tour will be in September at Driscoll’s.
In September we We hosted an Industry Tour at Driscolls, providing the community with a behind-the-scenes look at the local agricultural business and facility.
Business Leads Fellowship Program - College & Career Readiness San Luis Obispo Economic Development Commission Meeting Western Association of Chamber Executives – Board Meeting Western Association of Chamber Executives – Conference
Planning Committee
Leadership Santa Maria Valley Retreat – All 17 class members and 4 facilitators attended the 3-day retreat at Camp Alegre Boy Scout Camp. Additional facilitators joined on Saturday, and guest speakers presented during both dinners. The retreat was a great success, with the class bonding and gaining a deeper
understanding of the program.
Fairpark / TMD / Jaime meeting
Local radio station Community Development Director meeting Economic & Community Development
Call with Todd Ventura re: Fairpark / Chamber / Tourism SM BBQ call
District 4 Legislative update
Council Member discussions re: Gala (2)
SMX – Tours for airline visitors
SMX Inaugural flight planning meeting
UPC EIR / GP discussion
GP update meeting with UPC
GP meeting & review & follow-up – next steps
GP meeting – Glenn Morris
GP meeting – Antonio Garcia
Sable Offshore
BBQ Festival meeting
Fairpark & Tourism Meeting (2)
EconAlliance – Sam Cohen
City & Planning Meetings
City Meeting with Department Head
City Meeting – Economic Development Strategy
General Plan Meeting
General Plan Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
PBID Meeting – Brainstorming Advocates
Allan Hancock College (AHC)
Katie Do – Nonprofit Recruiting Company
PG&E Small Group Meeting / After-Event
SO CAL GAS Meeting
VW & BMW Walkthrough for December Mixer (HBA)
HBA Meeting
Tri-County Chamber Meeting
Business Support
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Community Involvement
Local Meetings & Events
The Chamber’s Economic Development department stays actively involved in the community to build relationships and understand the needs of local businesses and the community.
Build Your Business Weekly Networking Breakfast (12)
Paid Work Experience Information Session
United Way Board Meeting
Santa Maria Valley Chamber New Member Orientation
Collaboration Business Consulting
Royal Industries – Manufacturing Forum
NKT – Realtor Intro for Furniture Land
Young Professionals Discussion
Board Chair / CEO Meeting
Business Call
Ribbon Cutting – Discovery Museum/Children’s Resource & Referral
Manufacturing Happy Hour Podcast
UCLA Health Call
Dave Alley – Interview About Dealerships
Dave Alley – Interview About Furniture Store
CalChamber Call
Community Events
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Community Involvement
Local Meetings & Events
The Chamber’s Economic Development department stays actively involved in the community to build relationships and understand the needs of local businesses and the community.
United Way event
Econ Alliance Infrastructure forum
AHC start up Class
Hancock Honors
HBA Mixer
REACH event re Vandenberg grant
AT Still Commencement Ceremony
VSFB Event Non Officer Induction
Celebrate Harvest
SESLOC Awards
Cal Chamber Advocacy Academy
Chamber Gala
GP Joint meeting via zoom
Presqu’ile Tri Tip Cook off
Leadership Santa Maria Valley Alumni Event w/ Santa Maria Police Chief
Chamber Mixer - Santa Maria Speedway
Day of Hope
United Way – Community Awareness Event
Good Samaritan – Shopping Spree
Spirit of Small Business Event
Chamber Mixer – Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes
EquipmentShare – Ribbon Cutting
Efren’s Restaurant – Ribbon Cutting
Heritage Walk Lofts – Groundbreaking Ceremony
EconAlliance – Golf Tournament & Networking
Reception
PG&E – Small Business Support Event
SBSCC – State of the County
AB 1600 Fee Meeting
EconAlliance – Infrastructure Forum
Chamber Media Mentions
Topic Publication
Retail expansion and redevelopment in Santa Maria KEYT
Chamber Editorial Santa Maria Times
Topic Publication
Santa Maria breaks ground on Heritage Walk Lofts downtown KEYT
Chamber Editorial Santa Maria Times
Topic Publication
Santa Maria Valley Chamber’s Gala Celebrates 100 Years Noozhawk Santa Maria Chamber Names Communications Coordinator Noozhawk Santa BarbaraHumane scores first nonprofit award from theSanta MariaValleyChamber
Santa Maria Sun
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July
August
September
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Tourism Media Mentions
July
August
September
Topic Publication
Santa Maria Style Barbecue
Tasting Table.
AOL
Family Destinations Guide
Eater Los Angeles
Yahoo Life
Ever After In The Woods
Edible Santa Barbara
Phoenix Flight Wayfarer
Topic Publication
Santa Maria Style Barbecue
Ever After In The Woods
Family Destinations Guide
Steven Raichlen’s Barbecue Bible
Santa Maria Valley Wine
7X7
Yahoo! News
VinePair
Topic Publication
Santa Maria Style Barbecue
Ever After In The Woods
Family Destinations Guide
MI Big Show
Santa Maria Valley Wine
Sunset Magazine
Yahoo! Life
Santa Barbara Independent
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1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA November 4, 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, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Director of Finance Rebecca Campbell, Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge, Director of Community Development Chenin Dow, Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni, Library Director Dawn Jackson, Director of Recreation & Parks Alex Posada, Chief Human Resources Officer Graciela Reynoso, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, Chief Deputy City Clerk Donna Schwartz, Assistant City Clerk Alexandra Valadez
_____________________________________________________________________
CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 4:30 p.m. Mayor Patino called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Flores, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo, and Mayor Patino.
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez arrived at 4:32 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo arrived at 4:52 p.m.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager David W. Rowlands, City Attorney Thomas Watson and Chief Deputy City Clerk Donna G.
Schwartz.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mayor Patino opened public comment, there being none, closed public comment.
3. RECESS-CLOSED SESSION
At 4:31 p.m. Mayor Patino recessed to Closed Session.
3.a Conference with Labor Negotiators, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6
3.b Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Pursuant to California Government Code §54957(b)(1)
4. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
5. INVOCATION
Pastor Anita Castillo from First Mexican Baptist Church gave the Invocation.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Soto led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2 7. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Watson reported that instructions were provided for items 3.a and 3.b.
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.a Santa Maria Ship Donation from Dan J. Hoback
The City Council accepted a donation from Dan J. Hoback of a model of the original Santa Maria ship.
Mr. Hoback's daughter, Rhonda White, presented the donation to City Council.
9.b Follow-up on Recommendation to Name a City Facility for Park Honoring James “Jim” Glines Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
The City Council directed staff to name a designated section of South Miller Street between Santa Maria Way and Highway 135 as James "Jim" Glines Way. The presentation was given by Director of Recreation and Parks Alex Posada.
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.c Homelessness and Encampment Response
The City Council received a presentation from Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu on homelessness and the ongoing efforts of encampment response. Senior Park Services Officer Ruben Ramirez and SMPD Lieutenant Felix Diaz assisted with the presentation.
9.d Businesses of the Quarter – October to December 2025 The City Council presented certificates to the featured Businesses of the Quarter (October to December 2025) - JB Dewar, and La Tradicional Ice Cream Shop.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Gwenever Cannon and Gary Hall.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 11.a through 11.d.4 were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2025-189, 2025-190, 2025-191, and 2025-192 and Ordinance No. 2025-04. The recorded vote appears with each item below.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Gloria Flores
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)
3 11.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
11.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Gloria Flores
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
11.a.2 Approval of Minutes
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Gloria Flores
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 21, 2025.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.b COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
11.b.1 Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-04 amending Title 12, "Zoning", Chapter 12-23 "Accessory Dwelling Units" of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Gloria Flores
1. Waived the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-04.
2. Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-04 amending Title 12, “Zoning”, Chapter 12-56 “Accessory Dwelling Units” of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.c FINANCE DEPARTMENT
11.c.1 Payment of Warrants
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Gloria Flores
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
11.c.2 Payment of Payroll
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Gloria Flores
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
4 11.d PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
11.d.1 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Proposed No Stopping Zone On Bradley Road at Jones Street Intersection
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-189.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution establishing a No Stopping Zone on Bradley Road at the northwest corner of the Jones Street intersection.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.d.2 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Proposed No Stopping Zone on Meredith Lane Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-190.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution establishing a No Stopping Zone on the southeast corner of Betteravia Road and Meredith Lane.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.d.3 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Proposed No Stopping Zones on South Thornburg Street Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-191.
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution establishing No Stopping Zones on South Thornburg Street.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.d.4 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Proposed Preferential Parking Privileges in the Neighborhood North of Pioneer Valley High School
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2025-192
Moved by: Councilmember Escobedo
Seconded by: Councilmember Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution approving the establishment of preferential parking privileges to vehicles displaying a valid parking permit in the neighborhood just north of Pioneer Valley High School bounded by Seneca Street, Hearst Court, Donner Court, Domingues Street, Mammoth Drive, Horseman Court, and Rios Court.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
5 12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.a Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code Concerning Building and Fire Regulations Mayor Patino opened public hearing at 6:37 p.m., there being none, immediately closed the public hearing.
Action: Introduced as Ordinance No. 2025-05.
1. Waived the first reading and introduced an Ordinance amending portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code concerning Building and Fire Code regulations; and
2. Set for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.
Motion carried unanimously
13. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Rowlands announced that the next City Council meeting is scheduled for November 18.
The agenda will include the Quarterly Report from the Chamber of Commerce, Adoption of an Ordinance for Building Code updates, the Annual Growth Mitigation Compliance Report, and the Fourth Quarter Finance Update. City Manager Rowlands also reported that he attended a conference in Florida focused on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the potential applications of drone systems.
14. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS) Councilmember Flores shared that she attended the California Housing Law and Policy Update meeting, as well as the Federal Programs and Government Shutdown Update seminar with Congressman Carbajal and Senator Limón in Santa Barbara.
Councilmember Escobedo shared that he attended the Halloween Costume Contest and served as a judge for the event.
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez had nothing to report.
Councilmember Soto noted she attended the Elected Leaders Forum on Homelessness.
Mayor Patino shared that she attended the California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions (CALAFCO) Conference, the Veterans Stand Down Event, the 15th Annual Día de Los Muertos Festival, the Budget Ad Hoc Committee meeting, and the 2025 Sips and Sombreros Event.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m. in memory of retired City staff, Teresa Reyburn.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Alice M. Patino, Mayor
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Donna G. Schwartz, Chief Deputy City Clerk
DATE: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Bond Release for Northman Residential, Tract 6018 Description:
The City Council will consider authorizing the release of certain bonds in connection with Northman Residential, Tract 6018.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to approve the release of certain bonds in connection with Northman Residential, Tract 6018.
BACKGROUND:
The Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Tract 6018 were approved by the City Council on November 15, 2022. Subsequent Council actions on January 21, 20225, approved the reduction of the Faithful Performance Bond – Public Improvements and Faithful Performance Bond – Landscaping & Irrigation by 50 percent.
DISCUSSION:
At the request of the developer, inquiries were sent to various departments on October 21, 2025. Full releases were granted by each department. Staff requests City Council approval to authorize the release of the following bonds at this time:
1.) Faithful Performance Bond – Public Improvements [#4457483] in the full remaining amount of $992,954.32 posted in the form of a surety; and order that the Labor and Material Bond in the amount of $992,954.33 and the Guarantee and Defective Material Bond in the amount of $198,590.87 be retained for six months and one year, respectively, from the date of the release of the Faithful Performance Bond; and
2.) Faithful Performance Bond – Landscaping & Irrigation [#4457484] in the full remaining amount of $263,700.50 posted in the form of a surety; and order that the Labor and Material Bond in the amount of $263,700.50 and the Guarantee and Defective Material Bond in the amount of $52,740.10 be retained for six months and one year, respectively, from the date of the release of the Faithful Performance Bond; and
2 3.) Monumentation Bond [#4457485] in the full amount of $25,000 be retained for one year from the date of the release of the Faithful Performance Bond for Public Improvements; and
4.) Faithful Performance Bond – Street Trees [#4457486] in the full amount of $19,525 be retained for one year from the date of the release of the Faithful Performance Bond for Landscaping & Irrigation.
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chuen Wu, Assistant City Manager
DATE: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Insight Public Sector Inc. for Replacement of the Police Department’s Mobile Data Computers, Mounting Equipment, Mobile Routers and Radio Antennas Installed in Police Vehicles
Description:
The City Council will consider adoption of a Resolution approving the award of an Agreement to Insight Public Sector Inc. for replacement of Police Department equipment.
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving an Agreement with Insight Public Sector Inc. for the replacement of Mobile Data Computers, Mounting Equipment, Mobile Routers and Radio Antennas in the amount of $831,831.20; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The City’s Police Department and City Rangers operate state-of-the art business and communications equipment within their vehicle fleets, including Mobile Data Computers (MDCs), mounting equipment, Cradlepoint mobile routers and radio antennas. This equipment enables Police and Ranger employees the ability to work inside their vehicles, operating with secure connectivity via VPN and Verizon’s Public Safety cellular network, into the City’s Motorola PremierOne Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS) environment for dispatching and documenting calls for service. This business and communications equipment is essential in maintaining Police and Ranger unit connectivity with 911 Dispatch, as well as officer safety, as it provides detailed historical call data to active units and Global Positioning Data (GPS) to the City’s 911 Dispatch Call Center for location tracking.
The current Mobile Data Computers, Mounting Equipment, Cradlepoint Mobile Routers, and Panorama Antennas were deployed in 2019 and have reached the end of their industry-standard lifecycles. As systems approach this stage, they increasingly experience hardware failures, reduced availability of software patches, and the cessation 2 of enhancements or upgrades. Additionally, 4G technology is old and very slow, and with the move to 5G, services will be improved and faster. Furthermore, the current Mobile Data Computers are not eligible for an upgrade to the Windows 11 Operating System, thus posing additional risks to performance, uptime, and cybersecurity. To mitigate the potential impacts that this aging business and communications equipment has on 911 Dispatch of Police units, the Information Technology (IT) Division recommends the replacement of the existing equipment with upgraded Mobile Data Computers, Mounting Equipment, Cradlepoint Mobile Routers, and Panorama Antennas.
DISCUSSION:
The Information Technology Division conducted comprehensive multi-month equipment testing of three leading manufacturers (GETAC, Panasonic, and Dell) of Mobile Data Computers and three leading manufacturers for mobile in-car rugged routers (Cradlepoint, Digi, and Peplink), and selected Panasonic and Cradlepoint based on qualitative and quantitative test results collected by officers and IT Analysts in the field.
Four officers and three IT Analysts tested equipment features, in-vehicle ergonomics and safety, reliability, and performance of Mobile Data Computer hardware, Mobile Mount equipment, in-car network routers, and Panorama antennas. Hardware features, reliability, and performance, as well as network and GPS reliability, connectivity and speed were the main deciding factors influencing the IT Division to recommend Panasonic and Cradlepoint to the City Police and Rangers. Both Panasonic and Cradlepoint do not sell their equipment directly, so a public Request for Quote (RFQ) was conducted from October 7 to October 22, 2025. The result was that Insight Public Sector Inc. outbid its next competitor by $77,160.64 and was selected as the winning bid.
The recommended replacement equipment will be procured through an Agreement in accordance with the City’s Purchasing Policy.
Alternative(s)
City Council could decide not to award this Agreement to Insight Public Sector Inc. and direct staff to seek alternative ways to maintain an acceptable information technology service using the existing system.
Fiscal Considerations
The total cost of the proposed project is $831,831.20. Funding for this initiative has been allocated in the approved budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and has been accumulated over the past five years through the Business and Communications Equipment Replacement Funds. These funds are designated to annually reserve financial resources for equipment and systems with a predictable service lifespan, thereby ensuring timely replacement and sustained operational reliability.
3 Impact on the Community
The completion of this project will benefit the community by enhancing the ongoing stability, reliability, and performance of 4G to 5G technology and upgraded operating systems for the Police and Ranger units throughout the territory of the City, thereby ensuring the commitment of public safety to the community and its residents.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution
B. INSIGHT RFQ Response - Panasonic - MDC - Mounts - Cradlepoints - Antennas - signed Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS, MOUNTING EQUIPMENT,
MOBILE ROUTERS AND RADIO ANTENNAS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $831,831.20
WHEREAS, the City’s existing Mobile Data Computers, Mounting Equipment, Cradlepoint Mobile Routers and Radio Antennas have passed their useful life; and WHEREAS, the Information Technology Division conducted a months-long equipment field testing of similar technologies and concluded that the equipment solution proposed by Insight Public Sector Inc is the most reliable and cost-effective; and WHEREAS, the proposed Panasonic, Mobile Mounts, Cradlepoint and Panorama equipment will be purchased using Business and Communications Equipment Reserves collected by the Finance Department in accordance with the City’s Purchasing Policy; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approving an Agreement with Insight Public Sector Inc. in the amount of $831,831.20; and
SECTION 2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute the Agreement; 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. ///
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Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 18th day of November 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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is made on November 18, 2025, by and between, Insight Public Sector Inc., an Illinois Corporation (“Contractor” or “Consultant”) and the City of Santa Maria, a California Municipal Corporation and charter city (“City”), in Santa Maria, California, based on the following recitals:
WHEREAS City wishes to engage with Contractor to procure and install Mobile Data Computers (MDC), MDC Docks, vehicle dash or pedestal mounts, Mobile Network Routers, Radio Antennas and any cabling, connectors and fasteners, etc. in Police Department and Rec and Park Ranger fleet vehicles; and,
WHEREAS City has executed a competitive procurement process for the requested project; and, WHEREAS City has evaluated all responses and concluded contractor submitted the most cost effective and responsive bid; and,
WHEREAS Contractor has asserted to be qualified and experienced in implementing the project deliverables included in Exhibit A (Insight Public Sector RFQ dated October 15, 2025); and, WHEREAS, the Fixed Price, Not To Exceed cost for the services and equipment is $831,831.20.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED:
1. Recitals true. The above recitals are true.
2. General.
2.01. Term and Termination. The term of this contract is effective beginning on the latest date provided on the signature page below and terminates upon completion of the scope of work. This contract may be extended by mutual consent of the parties. This contract may be terminated for breach of its terms or conditions, or because of discovery of any act which violates local, state or federal law. Termination is effective 14 days after deposit of notice as specified in this Agreement.
2.02. Services to be Performed. Contractor shall determine the method, details and means of providing project management, discovery and design, implementation, testing and migration services. More specifically, Contractor agrees to perform the specific services listed in Exhibit “A.”
2.03 City’s Duties. City’s duties under this Agreement are to cooperate with Contractor in the performance of the contract and timely pay invoices.
2.04. Payment. Payment terms under this Agreement are listed in Exhibit “B.”
2.05. Insurance. Contractor shall provide insurance as listed in Exhibit “C.”
2.06. Exhibits. Exhibits “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” are attached and incorporated.
Attachment B
3. Contractor’s Obligations.
3.01. Minimum Amount of Service. Contractor shall devote sufficient time to perform services under this agreement efficiently and effectively. Contractor may represent, perform services for and be employed by additional individuals or entities, in Contractor’s sole discretion, as long as the performance of these extra-contractual services does not interfere with or present a conflict with City'sbusiness.
3.02. Tools and Equipment. Except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, Contractor will supply all tools and equipment necessary to perform this Agreement.
3.03. Status. Contractor (including its employees) is an independent contractor. No employer/employee relationship exists between Contractor and the City. Contractor's assigned personnel shall not be entitled to any benefits payable to employees of the City. The City is not required to make any deductions or withholdings from the compensation payable to Contractor under this agreement.
3.04. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Contractor shall indemnify, defend (with independent counsel approved by the City) and hold harmless the City, and its directors, officers, and employees from and against all liabilities (including without limitation all claims, losses, damages, penalties, fines, and judgments, associated investigation and administrative expenses, and defense costs, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs and costs of alternative dispute resolution) regardless of nature or type that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, reckless, or willful misconduct of the Consultant or the acts or omissions of an employee, agent or subcontractor of the Consultant. The provisions of this paragraph survive completion of the services or the termination of this contract. The provisions of this Section are not limited by the provisions of the Section relating to insurance.
4. Miscellaneous
4.01. Notices. All communication relating to the day-to-day activities of this Agreement shall be exchanged between a designated representative of the CITY and a representative of CONTRACTOR, listed below. All notices shall be addressed as follows unless a written change is filed with the City:
To City: To Contractor:
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) City Manager Anthony Scafuto
City of Santa Maria Insight Public Sector Inc.
110 East Cook Street, Room 7 2701 E. Insight Way
Santa Maria, CA 93454 Chandler, AZ, 85286
(805) 925-0951 ext 2200 (424) 220-6759
Attachment B
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.
4.02. Compliance With Laws, etc. Contractor shall comply with all laws, including but not limited to the rules and policies of the City, in performing this agreement.
4.03. 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.
4.04. Interpretation. This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
4.05. Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction and venue of all disputes over the terms of this agreement shall be in the County of Northern Santa Barbara, State of California.
4.06. Warranty of authority. Each person signing this agreement on behalf of a party warrants that he or she has authority to do so.
4.07. No Waiver. Failure to enforce with respect to a default shall not be construed as a waiver.
4.08. 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.
4.09. Submittals. In addition to any other submittals required by this agreement, Contractor shall submit copies of its current business license and current certificate of workers compensation coverage to the City before beginning work on this project.
4.10. Prevailing Wage. Contractor and all sub-consultants are required to pay the general prevailing wage rates of per diem wages and overtime and holiday wages determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations under Section 1720 et seq. of the California Labor Code. Prevailing wage requirements are attached as Exhibit D.
Attachment B
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement is executed by the parties on the date first written above.
Insight Public Sector
Inc.
an Illinois Corporation
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, a political
subdivision of the State of California
Donna G. Schwartz
Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Risk Manager
City Attorney
Lisanne Steinheiser
Title
David W. Rowlands
City Manager
ATTEST:
Attachment B
Exhibit “A”
Statement of Work
The scope of work proposed in Contractor’s quotes dated October 15, 2025, includes:
1. This statement of work defines the hardware to be provided by Contractor and the services to be performed by MOBILE MOUNTS for Net New Kits for CUSTOMER. SKU(s) to be used in the project:
SPECIFICATIONS:
PANASONIC MDCs, DETACHABLE KEYBOARD & SERVICE BUNDLE
- 1): CF-338C-03BM: 4G LTE MDC
BSKU, Win11 Pro, Intel Core i7-1370P vPro (up to 5.2GHz), AMT, 12.0" QHD Gloved Multi Touch+Digitizer, 32GB, Intel Iris Xe, 512GB OPAL SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, 4G EM7595, GPS, COM Splitter, Dual Pass (Ch1:WWAN/Ch2:GPS), Mic and Infrared 2MP Webcam, 8MP Rear Camera, Contactless SmartCard, Barcode, Standard Batteries (2), TPM 2.0, Flat, FZ-SVCTPNF3YR - 3 Year Protection Plus Warranty, FZ-SVC512SSD3Y - 3 Year No Return of Defective Drive, CF-SVCPDEP3Y - 3 Year Premier Deployment, FZ-SVCFESGEN10 - Field Engineering Support
- 2): CF-338C-04BM: 5G MDC
BSKU, Win11 Pro, Intel Core i7-1370P vPro (up to 5.2GHz), AMT, 12.0" QHD Gloved Multi Touch+Digitizer, 32GB, Intel Iris Xe, 512GB OPAL SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, 5G EM9190 (sub6+C), GPS, COM Splitter, Dual Pass (Ch1:WWAN/Ch2:GPS), Mic and Infrared 2MP Webcam, 8MP Rear Camera, Contactless SmartCard, Barcode, Long Life Batteries (2), TPM 2.0, Bump Out, FZ-SVCTPNF3YR - 3 Year Protection Plus Warranty, FZSVC512SSD3Y - 3 Year No Return of Defective Drive, CF-SVCPDEP3Y - 3 Year Premier Deployment, FZSVCFESGEN10 - Field Engineering Support - 3): CF-VEK335LMP: MDC Keyboard
Premium Emissive Mk3 Keyboard for CF-33 Mk3, Mk4 (not compatible with mk1/mk2 tablets). Red Backlight (4 levels).
USB-A 5 Gbps (2), USB-A 0.5 Gbps, HDMI, VGA, LAN, SDXC (full-size), Serial (USB), Power, Docking Connector, Kensington Lock. Includes Handle/Kickstand. Display can be Opened to any Angle and Supports Convertible Mode. Compatible with Tablet, 33 Laptop Vehicle Dock and 33 Desktop Dock. - 4): CF-SVCPSY5: MDC Service Bundle
Public Sector 5th year Service Bundle. Includes 4th and 5th year of Premier Deployment service, 4th and 5th year of HDD no return service, and 4th and 5th year ProPlus warranty entitlement. Prerequisite is concurrent purchase of a 3 year Public Sector bundle model.
MOBILE MOUNT DOCK, VEHICLE MOUNT, CRADLEPOINT ROUTER AND ANTENNA KITS - 5): ST-DEPINSMPD014G: PIU Dock, Mount, Cradlepoint & Antenna Kits WITH INSTALLATION Description: Customer Specific–Santa Maria Police Department–Panasonic CF33 and CradlePoint Package-Solution includes an on-dash mount, Panasonic CF33 Laptop no-pass docking station with 5-year warranty, Panasonic approved power supply, swivel arm with side mount, rugged keyboard mount with adapter, TG3 USB backlit keyboard, fully assembled install plate with Vehicle Power Distribution Unit (VPDU), TAA Cradlepoint 1900 with 5- yr NetCloud Essential, one ethernet cable, Reef Sharkee 7-in-1 antenna, Coax Cable FME(f)-FME(m), GPS/GNSS Power Divider, Omni directional UHF Whip, Antenna Lead FME (ftd) SMA Plug antenna (1M), C23F-5M MPL(m)- FME(f) 5 Meter Cable, and installation wiring kit. Includes removal of existing pedestal mount and antenna and installation of new mount, router/modem, keyboard with mount, and all other items in this sku. Package assumes the vehicle currently has a console or tunnel mounting plate. Kitting, installation, project management, reporting, T&E, and ground shipping included. Based on 2-3 installations per day per team per location. - 6): ST-DEPINSMPD034G: PIU Dock, Mount, Cradlepoint & Antenna Kits NO INSTALLATION Description: Customer Specific–Santa Maria Police Department–Panasonic CF33 and CradlePoint MDT KIT-Solution includes an on-dash mount, Panasonic CF33 Laptop no-pass docking station with 5-year warranty, Panasonic approved power supply, swivel arm with side mount, rugged keyboard mount with adapter, TG3 USB backlit keyboard, fully assembled install plate with Vehicle Power Distribution Unit (VPDU), TAA Cradlepoint 1900 with 5- yr NetCloud Essential, one ethernet cable, Reef Sharkee 7-in-1 antenna, Coax Cable FME(f)-FME(m), GPS/GNSS Power Divider, Omni directional UHF Whip, Antenna Lead FME (ftd) SMA Plug antenna (1M), C23F-5M MPL(m)- FME(f) 5 Meter Cable and installation wiring kit. SKU does not include installation. Kitting and Ground Shipping included.
Attachment B
- 7): ST-DEPINSMPD01: CC5500 Command Post Custom SKU Kit WITH INSTALLATION Request for 5G (one off) - Description: Customer Specific–Santa Maria Police Department–Panasonic CF33 Tablet and CradlePoint Package-Solution includes a Panasonic CF33 dual pass docking station with 5-year warranty, Panasonic approved power supply, heavy duty dash mount to secure dock, swivel arm with side mount, rugged keyboard mount with adapter, TG3 USB backlit keyboard, fully assembled install plate with Vehicle Power Distribution Unit (VPDU), TAA Cradlepoint 1900 with 5-yr NetCloud Essential, one ethernet cable, Reef Sharkee 7-in-1 antenna, Coax Cable FME(f)-FME(m), GPS/GNSS Power Divider, Omni directional UHF Whip, Antenna Lead FME (ftd) SMA Plug antenna (1M), C23F-5M MPL(m)-FME(f) 5 Meter Cable, and installation wiring kit.
Includes removal of existing pedestal mount and antenna and installation of new mount, router/modem, keyboard with mount, and all other items in this sku. Package assumes the vehicle currently has a console or tunnel mounting plate. Kitting, installation, project management, reporting, T&E, and ground shipping included. Based on 2-3 installations per day per team per location
- 8): ST-DEPINSMPD024G: Command Unit Rear MDC Mount Kit WITH INSTALLATION Description: Customer Specific–Santa Maria Police Department–Panasonic CF33 Rear KIT (Command Units)-Solution includes a Panasonic CF33 Laptop no-pass docking station with 5-year warranty, Panasonic approved power supply, flat horizontal surface base, and 9” locking slide arm with clevis. Kitting, installation, project management, reporting, T&E, and ground shipping included. Kitting, installation, project management, reporting, T&E, and ground shipping included. Installation will happen concurrently with the installation of ST-DEPINSMPD01. To be purchased with SKU: ST-DEPINSMPD04G1
- 9) ST-DEPINSMPD044G: Command Unit Rear MDC Mount Kit NO INSTALLATION Description: Customer Specific–Santa Maria Police Department–Panasonic CF33 Rear KIT (Command Units)-Solution includes a Panasonic CF33 Laptop no-pass docking station with 5-year warranty, Panasonic approved power supply, flat horizontal surface base, and 9” locking slide arm with clevis. Kitting, installation, project management, reporting, T&E, and ground shipping included. Kitting, installation, project management, reporting, T&E, and ground shipping included. NO INSTALLATION INCLUDED. To be purchased with SKU: ST-DEPINSMPD034G. - 10) ST-DEPINSMPD054G: Chevrolet Colorados + Rec & Parks Units Dock, Mount, Cradlepoint & Antenna Custom SKU Kits WITH INSTALLATION Description: Customer Specific–Santa Maria Police Department–Panasonic CF33 and CradlePoint PD, PD Colorado, Ranger PD Package: Solution includes a Panasonic CF33 Laptop no-pass docking station with 5-year warranty, Panasonic approved power supply, rugged keyboard mount with adapter, TG3 USB backlit keyboard, fully assembled install plate with Vehicle Power Distribution Unit (VPDU), TAA Cradlepoint 1900 with 5-yr NetCloud Essential, one ethernet cable, Reef Sharkee 7-in-1 antenna, Coax Cable FME(f)-FME(m), GPS/GNSS Power Divider, Omni directional UHF Whip, Antenna Lead FME (ftd) SMA Plug antenna (1M), C23F-5M MPL(m)-FME(f) 5 Meter Cable and installation wiring kit. Includes installation of dock, power supply, router/modem, keyboard with mount, and all other items in this sku. Package assumes current mounting solutions will be reused. Kitting, installation, project management, reporting, T&E, and ground shipping included.
Attachment B
Deployment Plan
MOBILE MOUNTS will provide dedicated on-site installation technicians at CUSTOMER designated location(s) to perform installations. The crew size needed to complete the installations will be determined by the Mobile Mounts
Project Manager.
The project will start date and completion dates are TBD. The MOBILE MOUNTS Project Manager will be: Judi Schaefer [email protected]
Work Week
All installations based on an average 8-hour day and five (5) day workweek (Mon-Fri). Additional workdays can be added if necessary and upon approval of CUSTOMER and Mobile Mounts.
Install Site Location Schedule
Installation locations will be determined by project managers while preparing for the rollout and could change throughout the rollout and contract length upon mutual agreement. The list of vehicles to be installed and locations visited are attached to this SOW.
Documentation and Project Management Tools
MOBILE MOUNTS installation technicians will use an app to collect before and after installation photos, along with other data points such as; vehicle ID, equipment installed, serial numbers and other data as dictated by CUSTOMER.
The Installation Summary Report will be updated weekly.
MOBILE MOUNTS installation teams will also complete a Vehicle Checklist Document that is mutually developed for this project for each installation. MOBILE MOUNTS install teams will obtain CUSTOMER’s sign-off on each vehicle that is installed. CUSTOMER is to provide a designated person at each vehicle installation location to sign-off on MOBILE
MOUNTS installations.
If the designated person is not available to provide timely acceptance that may cause schedule delay, vehicle installations shall be deemed accepted and MOBILE MOUNTS technicians shall continue with other scheduled installations. This will be noted on the Installation Summary Report and brought to the attention of MOBILE MOUNTS and CUSTOMER’s project managers for follow-up. MOBILE MOUNTS will manage the project through our web based project management system. All pertinent project management reports and communications will flow through this portal so that everyone associated with the project is kept up to date on the progress.
Installation Warranty
MOBILE MOUNTS installations will be warranted for quality and workmanship for 180 days from date of installation. Warranty is limited to labor required to replace defective connectors, repair installation defects in installed wiring, mounts, etc. Warranty does not cover damage due to tampering, deliberate cutting or disconnection of cables or connectors, or damage caused by vehicle accidents.
Hardware Warranty
All parts proposed by MOBILE MOUNTS are warranted to be free of defects of material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase under normal use. During the warranty period, MOBILE MOUNTS, Lind Electronics, Gamber-Johnson, Havis, and iKey will repair or replace the product at no charge for parts and labor when the product is returned shipping paid to the manufacturer using the manufacturer’s procedures for returning such equipment. The repaired or replacement part will be returned to the end user prepaid.
This warranty does not apply if any part of the product has been altered, subjected to abuse, accident or misuse.
Attachment B
Services
The following services will be provided for CUSTOMER by MOBILE MOUNTS:
• Vehicle installation of the SKUs listed above. Installations will be performed following the manufacturer’s instructions and in accordance with professional industry practices. • Testing for all components of the installed Mobile Computer Equipment in each vehicle. • Project status meetings to confirm functional and schedule compliance. • Installation Summary Report detailing what was installed for each vehicle. • Installation scheduling and coordination with the CUSTOMER - Support/Project Coordinator • Documentation and regular progress reporting to CUSTOMER - Support/Project Coordinator • Installation Completion Acceptance (CUSTOMER’s sign-off) When requested or project requires, MOBILE MOUNTS to provide an Installation and troubleshooting guide to CUSTOMER at the conclusion of the project.
General Responsibilities
This section lists in general, the responsibilities of the parties:
• MOBILE MOUNTS will unpack all new equipment, and neatly group associated trash – CUSTOMER is responsible for providing bins for proper disposal.
• MOBILE MOUNTS is responsible for installation of the mobile data mounting and power equipment. • MOBILE MOUNTS will verify correct operation of supplied equipment as the equipment is installed. • MOBILE MOUNTS will adhere to all CUSTOMER ’s safety standards.
In consultation with MOBILE MOUNTS, CUSTOMER will provide the following basic vehicle installation conditions:
• CUSTOMER will provide a suitable location with AC power. • CUSTOMER will provide a “blue print” of how they want the gear installed in each vehicle type. • CUSTOMER will provide documentation of what’s installed in each vehicle today. • CUSTOMER will ensure timely access to vehicles and product being held in CUSTOMER stores needed for the installations.
• CUSTOMER will ensure that vehicle interiors will be clean of trash and debris, CUSTOMER tools and/or personal effects of the driver prior to turning the vehicle over to MOBILE MOUNTS for installation.
Attachment B
EXHIBIT “B”
PAYMENT TERMS
I. Progress Authorization
Written authorization to proceed from the City authorizes the Consultant to generate the fixedprice not-to-exceed, cost of eight hundred and thirty-one thousand, eight hundred and thirty-one dollars and twenty cents ($831,831.20) in fees for all product and installation work.
TASK 1 Mobile Data Computer, Mount, Mobile Router and Antenna Installation Costs:
Procure and install Mobile Data Computers (MDC), MDC Docks, Mounting Equipment, Mobile Router and Radio Antennas including cabling, connectors and fasteners, etc. in Police Department and Rec and Park Ranger fleet vehicles.
Specifically, the following equipment and services are included:
Attachment B
II. Invoice procedure.
Consultant shall submit invoice for the whole project scope after product is delivered to the City. Invoice will be paid in full upon receipt of invoice.
A. The Contractor's bill shall be substantiated by appropriate documentation, and include an itemized listing of personnel, subcontractors, and other direct costs incurred.
B. City may withhold payment for disputed work. Payment of fees shall not constitute an acceptance of work.
III. If Consultant’s response to the City’s RFP or RFQ is attached, all terms other than those concerning the Consultant’s billing rates are null and void.
Attachment B
EXHIBIT “C”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, his/her agents, representatives, or employees. If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by the Consultant.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001), including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury.
2. Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage Form Number CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code 1), or if Consultant has no owned autos, covering hired (Code 8) and non-owned autos (Code 9).
3. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance.
4. Errors and Omissions liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's profession. Architects' and engineers' coverage is to be endorsed to include contractual liability.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance
Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability - $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers’ Compensation: Statutory limits.
4. Employer's Liability - $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
5. Errors and Omissions Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate.
C. Self-insured Retentions
Attachment B
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses within the retention.
D. Other Insurance Provisions
The liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. The City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form or an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38 and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions are used).
2. For any claims related to this project, the Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled or reduced, except with notice stating the title of this contract to the City. All notices provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be given to the City representative listed for notice in this agreement and shall specify the title of this Agreement. Notice may be given by overnight mail, facsimile with confirmation of receipt, or certified mail with return-receipt requested.
4. Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
5. If any of the required policies provide claims-made coverage:
a. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work. c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of work.
E. Acceptability of Insurers
Attachment B
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
F. Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences.
However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.
G. Special Risks or Circumstances
The City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
Attachment B
EXHIBIT “D”
PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE WORK, DESIGN AND
PRECONSTRUCTION PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATIONS The terms of this Agreement apply to all public works projects for over $1,000.
For purposes of this Exhibit, “Public Works” includes any project of a type defined in California Labor Code section 1720 when paid for in whole or in part by public funds. These projects include:
construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work done under contract. For purposes of this definition, "construction" includes work performed during the design, site assessment, feasibility study, and other preconstruction phases of construction, including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work, regardless of whether any further construction work is conducted, and work performed during the postconstruction phases of construction, including, but not limited to, all cleanup work at the jobsite. For purposes of this definition, "installation" includes, but is not limited to, the assembly and disassembly of freestanding and affixed modular office systems.
Pursuant to California Labor Code sections 1720 and 1771, construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair and maintenance work performed under this Agreement is subject to State prevailing wage laws. State prevailing wage laws require certain provisions be included in all contracts for public works. The Contractor and any subcontractors shall comply with all applicable State prevailing wage laws, whether included in this agreement or inadvertently omitted, including but not limited to the requirements listed below:
1. Compliance with Prevailing Wage Requirements. Pursuant to California Labor Code sections 1720 through 1861, the Contractor and all subcontractors shall ensure that all workers who perform work under this Agreement are paid not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). This includes work performed during the design, site assessment, feasibility study, and other preconstruction phases of construction, including but not limited to inspection and land surveying work, regardless of whether any further construction work is conducted, and work performed during the postconstruction phases of construction, including but not limited to all cleanup work at the jobsite.
1.1. Copies of such prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at the City Public Works Department and are available for inspection to any interested party on request. Copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages also may be found at
http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall post a copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages determination at each job site and shall make them available to any interested party upon request.
1.2. The wage rates determined by the DIR refer to expiration dates. If the published wage rate does not refer to a predetermined wage rate to be paid after the expiration date, then the published rate of wage shall be in effect for the life of this Agreement. If the published wage rate refers to a predetermined wage rate to become effective upon expiration of the published wage rate and the predetermined wage rate is on file with the DIR, such predetermined wage rate shall become effective on the date following the expiration date and shall apply to this Agreement in the same manner as if it had been published in said publication. If the predetermined wage rate refers to one or more additional expiration dates with additional predetermined wage rates, which expiration dates occur during the life of this Agreement, each successive predetermined wage rate shall apply to this Agreement on the date following the expiration date of the previous wage rate. If the last of such predetermined wage rates expires during the life of this Agreement, such wage rate Attachment B
shall apply to the balance of the Agreement.
2. Penalties for Violations. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with California Labor Code section 1775 in the event a worker is paid less than the prevailing wage rate for the work or craft in which the worker is employed. This shall be in addition to any other applicable penalties allowed under California Labor Code sections 1720 through 1861.
Payroll Records. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with California Labor Code section 1776, which generally requires keeping accurate payroll records, verifying and certifying payroll records, and making them available for inspection. The Contractor shall require all subcontractors to also comply with section 1776. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall furnish records specified in section 1776 on a monthly basis, both to the City and directly to the Labor Commissioner in the manner required by California Labor Code section 1771.4. The Contractor shall ensure its subcontractors prepare and submit payroll records to the City and the DIR as required by this section. The City may require the Contractor and its subcontractors to prepare and submit records specified in section 1776 to the City and the Labor Commissioner on a weekly basis, at no additional cost to the City.
3. Apprentices. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with California Labor Code sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 concerning the employment and wages of apprentices. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with this section for all apprenticeable occupations pursuant to California Labor Code section 1777.5(n).
4. Working Hours. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with California Labor Code sections 1810 through 1815, including but not limited to: (i) restrict working hours on public works contracts to eight hours a day and forty hours a week, unless all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day are compensated at not less than 1½ times the basic rate of pay; and (ii) specify penalties to be imposed on contractors and subcontractors of $25 per worker per day for each day the worker works more than 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week in violation of California Labor Code sections 1810 through 1815.
5. Required Provisions for Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include, at a minimum, a copy of the following provisions in any contract they enter into with a subcontractor: California Labor Code sections 1771, 1771.1, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1810, 1813, 1815, 1860 and 1861.
6. Labor Code Section 1861 Certification. In accordance with California Labor Code section 3700, the Contractor is required to secure the payment of compensation of its employees. By signing the Agreement, to which this is an exhibit, the Contractor certifies that:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake selfinsurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement.”
7. Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. The City must withhold contract payments from the Contractor as directed by the DIR, pursuant to California Labor Code section 1727.
8. Contractor and Subcontractor Registration Requirements. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall not engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to California Labor Code section 1725.5 Contractor certifies that the Contractor has verified that all Contractor and all subcontractors (if any Attachment B
approved by City) used on this project are registered with the DIR in compliance with California Labor Code sections 1771.1 and 1725.5. The Contractor shall provide proof of registration for themselves and all listed subcontractors to the City at the time of signature of contract and immediately upon any changes or City’s request.
9. Stop Order. Where a contractor or subcontractor engages in the performance of any public work contract without having been registered in violation of California Labor Code sections 1725.5 or 1771.1, the Labor Commissioner must issue and serve a stop order prohibiting the use of the unregistered contractor or subcontractor on ALL public works until the unregistered contractor or subcontractor is registered. Failure to observe a stop order is a misdemeanor.
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chenin Dow, Community Development Director
DATE: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-05 Amending Portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code Concerning Building and Fire Regulations
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-05, amending portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code concerning Building and Fire Code regulations.
BACKGROUND:
At its regular meeting held on November 4, 2025, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2025-05, amending portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code concerning Building and Fire Code regulations and amending the previously adopted 2024 International Property Maintenance Code.
This constitutes the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-05. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after City Council adoption.
DISCUSSION:
This item constitutes a regular update of the California Building Code, which occurs based on the State of California’s updates every three years.
There are no significant changes to the 2025 California Building Code. Changes focus on enhancing safety, such as a new requirement for protection of stairway exterior walls and clarifying requirements for stairway and elevator two-way communication systems.
Local deviations from the State code are permitted if determined necessary by the City.
As stated, the changes mandated by the State, and other local amendments or additions to the Building and Fire Codes are minor in nature and are primarily for organization and clarity. The Code updates will take effect January 1, 2026.
Alternative
If the City Council does not locally adopt the Codes, the City would default to the State codes and, with regards solely to the IPMC, the City's existing Municipal Code provisions relating to property maintenance. However, failure to adopt the suggested Codes would limit the City's enforcement mechanisms, and the City's ability to include adjustments specific to the City's local conditions.
Fiscal Considerations
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the Ordinance.
Impact on the Community
The proposed action would adopt the latest building standards to ensure optimal safety in buildings constructed in the City of Santa Maria.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Ordinance No. 2025-05
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 9-04 THROUGH 9-76
OF TITLE 9 OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING BUILDING AND FIRE REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the State of California has recently adopted new building codes which will become effective on January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, these Codes include the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, and the 2025 California Fire Code; and WHEREAS, if a city elects to adopt these new codes, standards set forth in them can be amended with changes based on local climatological, topographic, and geographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that such conditions exist and are identified in the Safety Element of the City’s General Plan, and the following additional conditions exist locally which require that amendments be made to the 2025 State Building Codes in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare:
The City’s groundwater contains high concentrations of minerals and solids, necessitating regulation of discharges that become return flows to the City’s wastewater treatment plant; and
Santa Barbara County is an area of high fire risk, and the City regularly experiences high wind conditions necessitating special controls on roofing and enhanced fire protection measures; and
The Santa Maria area has several active seismic faults and soils which are subject to liquefaction necessitating special structural regulations and erosion-control measures; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Santa Maria to enact the 2025 State Building and Fire Codes with the amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to update and improve the sections of its Municipal Code which relate to property maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to revise minor portions of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code that it previously adopted as described below.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, State of California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 9-04, Building Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-04 BUILDING CODE
Section 9-04.010. California Building Codes, 2025 Edition, Adopted.
The provisions of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, including Appendices C, F, G, H, I, and J, as published by the International Code Council, and subsequent Editions which incorporate by reference the 2024 Edition of the International Building Code with necessary California amendments as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, are adopted by reference subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter. Unless repealed, references in City forms, documents, and regulations, to former provisions of Title 9, Chapter 9-1, Articles 1 and 2, of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of current Title 9, Chapters 9-04 through 9-64 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code.
Section 9-04.020. Section 105 of Chapter 1 Amended: Permits Required: Buildings or Structures; Paving Striping, Signage and Exempted Work.
Subsection 105.1 of Section 105 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding one (1) sentence to the end to read as follows:
“Building permits shall be required for all paving, repaving, resurfacing or slurry, striping, re-striping and signage or re-signage of parking spaces in parking lots and structures in both publicly and privately funded public, commercial, or common use facilities.”
Subsection 105.2 of Section 105 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing Building: items 1, 2, & 4 to read as follows:
(1) One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, and constructed on a parcel approved for the construction of one detached single-family dwelling provided:
(A) The floor area does not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet. (B) The maximum height above adjacent grade shall not exceed eight feet (8′). (C) The maximum ceiling height shall not exceed seven feet (7′). (D) The maximum length-to-width ratio of the building shall not exceed two to one (2:1). (E) The building shall not be located closer than five feet (5′) from any other building on the site. (F) Electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations are prohibited. (G) Accessory buildings must be located behind the front wall of the dwelling unit and screened by a sixfoot (6’) fence or wall. (H) The number of exempt accessory buildings shall be limited to two (2). (2) Wood, chain link, or similar fences not over 6 feet high, except those fences which include masonry or similar pilasters.
(3) Retaining or garden walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or IIIA liquids.
Section 9-04.030. Subsection 105.4 of Chapter 1 Amended: Expiration.
Section 105.4 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety as follows. 105.4 Expiration. Every permit issued shall remain valid for a period of 365 days after issuance. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each.
The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
Section 9-04.040. Subsection 109.2.1 of Chapter 1 Added: Fees.
Subsection 109.2 of Section 109 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding subsection 109.2.1 through 109.2.3 to read as follows:
109.2.1 Fees.
(1) General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this Section or shall be as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges. (2) Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fees. In addition to all other permit fees a fee equal to .013% of the valuation for residential structures and .028% of the valuation for non-residential structures, or current fees set by the State of California, shall be paid to the Building Official as required by the State of California Resources Code for the strong motion instrumentation and seismic hazard mapping programs. (3) Scanning Fees provided for in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges within the Santa Maria Municipal Code shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of issuance of the building permit. (4) Certificate of Occupancy and Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fee. A fee provided for in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges, will be paid to the Building Official for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for any occupancy classification or for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy when no building permit has been issued. (5) Appeal Hearing Fee as noted in Sec. 9-04.080 of this Code. (6) Fee for the installation of a mobile home for commercial or industrial use is the same as the maximum permitted for residential mobile homes in Section 1020 of Title 25 pursuant to Health & Safety Code Sec. 18613(f). (7) Inspections of buildings to determine their compliance with applicable Codes or regulations will be conducted upon receipt by the Building Official a written request for such inspection from the property owner or authorized representative and upon payment of a fee for such inspection and investigation based upon the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges, for each hour or fraction thereof of inspection or investigation time.
The minimum fee shall be for one hour of inspection.
(8) Reduction of permit fees for duplicate residential buildings: In dwelling construction only, where a master set of plans, including a master plot plan is submitted in application for one (1) or more building permits for duplicate buildings, an initial plan check fee for each different building design shall be charged as specified in this Section. Fees to be charged are as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria schedule of Fees and Charges:
(A) Model home plan check fees are subject to “Custom Dwelling” fees. (B) Duplicate home permit fees are subject to “Production Tract Dwellings” fees. (9) “Express” Plan Review Fee: shall be charged for expedited phasing of the plan review in accordance with the City’s Express Plan Review Policy and the additional fee shall be equal to the full plan review fee. 109.2.2 Special Investigation Fees: Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be imposed subject to the discretion of the Building Official whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall not exceed the amount of all permit fees required by this Code for the unpermitted work. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
109.2.3 Fee adjustments by resolution. Authorized. The fees provided for in Section 109 shall be established and amended by City Council resolution.
Section 9-04.070. Subsection 109.6 of Chapter 1 Amended: Refunds.
Subsection 109.6 of Section 109 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
109.6 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit application fee when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review is done. The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Section 9-04.080. Section 113 of Chapter 1 Amended: Board of Appeals Hearing Fee and Special Purpose Members.
Section 113 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
113.0 Board of Appeals
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretations of this Code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary to said Boards but shall have no vote upon any matter before the Board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.
113.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this Code, nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of this Code. 113.3 Appeal hearing fee. A fee, as provided in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges, shall accompany an application for a hearing before the Board of Appeals. 113.4 Special purposes members. For the purpose of appeals to the standards of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations affecting accommodations for persons with disabilities, two (2) members shall be added who shall have a disability as defined by Section 202 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition.
Section 9-04.090. Subsection 114.4 of Chapter 1 Amended: Violation and Penalties.
Subsection 114.4 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
114.4 Violation and penalties.
114.4.1 Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code. 114.4.2 Violation penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 6 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code. Furthermore, each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
Section 9-04.100. Subsection 116.6 of Chapter 1 Added: Safety Assessment Placards.
Section 116 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new subsection 116.6 to read as follows:
116.6 Safety Assessment Placards.
116.6.1 Intent. This Section establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy. The Section further authorizes the Building Official or designee to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment. 116.6.2 Placards. The Building Official shall develop and maintain building safety assessment placard forms. 116.6.2.1 Descriptions. The following are verbal descriptions of the official jurisdiction placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures.
INSPECTED – Lawful Occupancy Permitted is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.
RESTRICTED USE is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued use or occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on continued use or occupancy.
UNSAFE – Do Not Enter or Occupy is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged such that continued use or occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under any circumstance except as authorized in writing by the Building Official or designee. Safety
assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered. 116.6.2.2 Additional information on placards. This ordinance number, right of appeal, the name of the jurisdiction, its address, and phone number shall be permanently affixed to each placard. 116.6.2.3 Removal. Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed, altered, or covered until done so by an authorized representative of the Building Official. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to this Section.
Section 9-04.110. Section 502.1 Amended: Address Identification.
Subsection 502.1 of Section 502 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing it with Section 9-3.505.1 of this Code.
Section 9-04.120. Subsection 901.8 Added: Application.
Section 901 of Chapter 9 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new subsection 901.8 to read as follows:
901.8 Application. Where there is conflict between any requirement of this Chapter and any requirement of the Fire Prevention Chapter of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code, the most restrictive shall govern.
Section 9-04.130. Chapter 15 Amended: Reroofing.
Chapter 15 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing Section 1511 in its entirety with Sections 1511.1 through 1511.7 and Table A-15-A, to read as follows:
Section 1511 - REROOFING
Section 1511.1— GENERAL
All reroofing shall conform to the applicable provisions of Chapter 15 of this Code and as otherwise required in this chapter. Roofing materials and methods of application shall comply with the approved standards or shall follow manufacturer’s installation requirements when approved by the Building Official.
Section 1511.2— INSPECTION AND WRITTEN APPROVAL
1511.2.1 Written Approval Required. New roofing shall not be applied without first obtaining written approval from the Building Official. The Building Official may allow existing roof coverings to remain when an inspection or other evidence reveals all of the following:
1. The roof structure is sufficient to sustain the weight of the additional dead load of the new roofing.
2. The roof deck is structurally sound.
3. Roof drains and drainage are sufficient to prevent extensive accumulation of water.
4. The existing roofing is securely attached to the deck.
5. Existing insulation is not water soaked.
6. Fire-retardant requirements are maintained.
1511.2.2 Required Inspections. New roof coverings shall not be applied without first conducting a pre-roofing inspection verifying that the existing roofing meets all the conditions in Section 1511.2.1 The pre-roofing inspection shall pay particular attention to evidence of accumulation of water. Where extensive ponding of water is apparent, an analysis of the roof structure for proper drainage shall be made and corrective measures, such as relocation of roof drains or scuppers, re-sloping of the roof or structural changes shall be made. Extensive ponding shall be considered areas that retain water for more than forty-eight (48) hours after the rain has stopped or as per roofing manufacturer’s recommendation. An inspection report attesting to the adequacy of the roof structure, as reasonably determined from a visual inspection by a special inspector or licensed roofing contractor, prepared and signed by the same, may be required by the Building Official. Additionally, after the pre-roofing inspection and prior to applying a new roof covering, a building permit shall be obtained from the Building Official. A final inspection and approval shall be obtained from the Building Official when the reroofing is complete. 1511.2.3 - Repairs. A building permit shall not be required for roofing repairs that do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the building’s roof area. This Section shall not include the roof sheathing or structural supporting elements.
Section 1511.3 — REROOFING OVERLAYS ALLOWED
1511.3.1 General. No roof shall have in any combination more than that allowed in Table A-15-A. Roofing conforming to Section 1503 overlaid on existing roofing shall comply with the provisions of this Section and manufacturer’s installation requirements as an overlay when approved by the Building Official. 1511.3.2 Overlay on Existing Built-up Roofs. The Building Official may allow reroofing over existing built-up roofing when the conditions specified in Section 1515.1 have been met. When an existing built-up roof has been removed and prior to application of new roofing on a nailable deck that has residual bitumen, rosin-sized or other dry sheet shall be installed. Prior to the application of any reroofing, the existing surface shall be prepared as follows:
1. Gravel-surfaced roofing. Not more than one overlay shall be approved over an existing built-up roof. The existing built-up roof shall be cleaned of all loose gravel and debris. All blisters, buckles, and other irregularities shall be cut and made smooth and secure. On nonnailable decks, minimum 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) insulation board shall be securely cemented to the existing roofing with hot bitumen after the existing surface has been adequately primed. On nailable decks, a rosin-sized or other dry sheet shall be installed, and a base sheet shall be mechanically fastened in place.
2. Smooth or cap-sheet surface. Not more than one overlay shall be applied over an existing built-up roof. All blisters, buckles, and other irregularities of existing built-up roof shall be cut and made smooth and secure. On nonnailable decks, a base sheet shall be spot cemented to the existing roof. On nailable decks, a base sheet shall be mechanically fastened in place and where residual materials on the existing surface may cause the new base sheet to adhere to the old roof, a rosin-sized or other dry sheet shall be installed under the new base sheet.
3. Intersecting walls. All concrete and masonry walls shall be completely cleaned and primed to receive new flashing. All other walls shall have the surface finish material removed to a minimum height of six inches (152 mm) above the new roof deck surface to receive new roofing and flashing. All rotted wood shall be replaced with new material. Surface finish material shall be replaced or reinstalled.
4. Parapets. Parapets of area separation walls shall have noncombustible faces, including counterflashing and coping materials.
EXCEPTION: Combustible roofing may extend 7 inches (178 mm) above the roof surface.
5. Cant strips. Where space permits, cant strips shall be installed at all angles. All angles shall be flashed with at least two more layers than in the new roof with an exposed finish layer of inorganic felt or mineral surfaced cap sheet.
6. Asphalt and wood shingle application. Not more than one overlay of asphalt shingles shall be applied over one existing built-up roof on structures with a slope of 2 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (16.7% slope) or greater.
Not more than one overlay of wood shingles shall be applied over one existing built-up roof on structures with a slope of 3 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25% slope) or greater. The existing built-up roof shall have all surfaces cleaned of gravel and debris, all blisters and irregularities cut and made smooth and secure, and an underlayment of not less than Type 30 nonperforated felt shall be installed prior to reroofing.
7. Spray-applied polyurethane foam application. Spray-applied polyurethane foam may be applied directly to existing built-up roofing systems when the completed assembly is a Class A, B, or C fire-retardant roofing assembly and complies with Section 2603.6. When applied on a fire-resistive roof-ceiling assembly, the completed assembly shall also comply with Section 711. Base sheets or dry sheets are not required over existing surfaces when applying spray polyurethane foam roofing systems. Miscellaneous materials such as adhesives, elastomeric caulking compounds, metal, vents, and drains shall be a composite part of the roof system. 1511.3.3 Overlay on Existing Wood Roofs or Asphalt Shingle Roofs. The Building Official may allow reroofing over existing wood shingle roofing or asphalt shingle roofing. Only fire-retardant roofing assemblies or noncombustible roof covering may be applied over existing wood shake roofs in accordance with the listing or manufacturer’s installation requirements when approved by the Building Official. When the application of new roofing over existing wood shingle or wood shake roofs creates a combustible concealed space, the entire existing surface shall be covered with gypsum board, mineral fiber, glass fiber or other approved materials securely fastened in place. Hip and ridge cover on an existing shake or shingle roofing shall be removed prior to reroofing application.
Roofing overlays may be installed in accordance with the following:
1. Asphalt shingles. Not more than two overlays of asphalt shingles shall be applied over an existing asphalt or wood shingle roof. Asphalt shingles applied over wood shingles shall not have less than Type 30 nonperforated felt underlayment installed prior to reroofing.
2. Wood shakes. Not more than one overlay of wood shakes shall be applied over an existing asphalt shingle or wood shingle roofing on structures with a slope of 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33% slope) or greater.
One layer of 18-inch (457 mm), Type 30 nonperforated felt shall be shingled between each course in such a manner that no felt is exposed to the weather below the shake butts.
3. Wood shingles. Not more than one overlay of wood shingles shall be applied over existing wood or asphalt shingles. Wood shingles applied over asphalt shingles shall not have less than Type 30 nonperforated felt underlayment installed prior to reroofing.
Section 1511.4 – TILE
Tile may be applied to roofs with a slope of 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33% slope) or greater over existing roof coverings in accordance with Table A-15-A. Such installations shall be substantiated by a report prepared by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such, indicating that the existing or modified framing system is adequate to support the covering. Tile shall be applied in accordance with the original manufacturer’s specifications or when the original manufacturer’s specifications are no longer available, in accordance with Section 1507.3. Tile may be repaired to match the prior installation except for clay and terra-cotta hips and ridge tile shall be reinstalled with Portland cement mortar.
Section 1511.5 — METAL ROOF COVERING
Metal roof covering may be applied over existing roofing in accordance with Table A-15-A. Reroofing with metal roof covering shall be in accordance with the original manufacturer’s specifications or when the original manufacturer’s specifications are no longer available as required by Section 1507.4.
Section 1511.6 — OTHER ROOFING
Reroofing with systems not covered elsewhere in this Code, such as, but not limited to, those that are fluid applied or applied as non asphaltic sheets shall be done with materials and procedures approved by the Building Official.
Section 1511.7 — FLASHING AND EDGING
Missing, rusted or damaged flashing and counterflashing, vent caps, and metal edging shall be installed or replaced with new materials. When existing built-up roofs remain, vent flashing, metal edging, drain outlets, metal counterflashing and collars shall be removed and cleaned. All metal allowed to be reinstalled shall be primed prior to reroofing installation. Collars and flanges shall be flashed per the roofing manufacturer’s instructions.
TABLE A-15-A—ALLOWABLE REROOFS OVER EXISTING ROOFING
(Inspection and Written Approval Required Prior to Application)
EXISTING
ROOFING
NEW OVERLAY ROOFING
Built
Up
Wood
Shake
Wood
Shingle
Asphalt
Shingle Tile Roof
Metal
Roof
Modified
Bitumen
Spray
Polyurethane
Foam
Built Up
Yes NP Yes (3:12) Yes (2:12)
Yes
(2.5:12) Yes Yes Yes
Wood Shakel NP NP NP NP Yes2 Yes2 NP NP
Wood
Shingle1 NP
Yes3
(4:12) Yes4 Yes4 Yes2 Yes2 NP NP
Asphalt
Shingle1 NP
Yes3
(4:12)
Yes4
(3:12) Yes
Yes
(2.5:12) Yes Yes NP
Asphalt over
Wood NP NP NP Yes Yes2 Yes2 Yes NP
Asphalt over
Asphalt NP NP NP Yes Yes Yes Yes NP
Tile Roof NP NP NP NP NP NP NP NP
Metal Roof NP NP NP NP NP Yes NP NP
Modified
Bitumen Yes NP Yes (3:12) Yes
Yes
(2.5:12) Yes Yes NP
NP = Not Permitted.
Note: (Minimum Roof Slope)
1 See Section 1507.8 for specific requirements.
2 Board and batten leveling system must be fire stopped in accordance with Section 718.2.6. 3 One layer 18-inch (457 mm) Type 30 nonperforated felt interlaced between shake courses required. 4 Type 30 nonperforated felt underlayment required for reroofing.
Section 9-04.140. Subsection 1704.1 Amended: Special Inspections and Tests, Contractor Responsibility and Structural Observation.
Subsection 1704.1 of Chapter 17 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding one (1) sentence to the end of the Section to read as follows:
City of Santa Maria approved Special Inspection and Observation Certificates, or equivalent, as provided for in the City of Santa Maria’s “Special Inspection and Observation Manual” are to be completed by the owner or the registered design professional in responsible charge for inclusion with the construction permit and City records.
Section 9-04.150. Subsection 1808.7 Added: Foundation Elevation.
Subsection 1808.7 of Section 1808 of Chapter 18 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new subsections 1808.7.4 to read as follows:
1808.7.4 Foundation Elevation. The top of any exterior foundation shall extend above the elevation of the street gutter at point of discharge or the inlet of an approved drainage device a minimum of 12 inches plus 1 percent.
Alternate elevations are permitted subject to the approval of the Building Official, provided it can be demonstrated that required drainage to the point of discharge and away from the structure is provided at all locations on the site. 1808.7.4.1 Finish floor elevation and lot drainage. Every residential building shall be constructed so as to have the elevation of the lowest finished floor, excepting for basements, at least sixteen inches (16”) above the top of City street curb where the lot drainage discharges except where a designed drainage plan may otherwise be approved by the Building Official. All lots shall be graded and maintained so that they drain to the street or public way on which they abut or shall be provided with approved drainage devices.
Section 9-04.160. Appendix H Amended: Signs.
The following Sections of Appendix H of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, are hereby deleted in their entirety: Sections H101.2 Signs Exempt from permits, H108 Animated Devices, and H110 Roof Signs.
Section 9-04.170. Section H116 of Appendix H Added: Removal of Unlawful Signs.
Appendix H of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following Section H116 to read as follows:
H116 Removal of Unlawful Signs. If after thirty (30) days’ notice to remove an unlawful sign to the owner or occupant of the property on which any unlawful sign is situated, the said unlawful sign is neither removed nor made to confirm to this Code, the City shall be entitled to cause the unlawful sign to be removed from said owner or occupant and to recover from said owner or occupant the reasonable cost of removing such unlawful sign. Said notice may be given by mail to the owner or occupant of the property.
Section 9-04.180. Section I103.1 of Appendix I Amended: Patio Covers.
Section I103.1 of Appendix I of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
I103.1 Exterior Walls and Openings. Enclosure walls shall be permitted to be of any configuration, provided the open or glazed area of the longer wall and one additional wall is equal to not less than fifty percent (50%) of the area below a minimum of six feet eight inches (6’8”) of each wall, measured from the floor. Openings shall be permitted to be enclosed with insect screening, tempered or safety glazing. XO type sliding windows glazed with safety or non-safety materials of approved thickness may be installed in non-hazardous areas as defined by the California Building Code. Fifty percent (50%) of all the above opening covers shall be readily removable without the use of any special knowledge or tools.
Section 9-04.190. Section J103 of Appendix J Amended: Exemptions.
Subsection J103.2 of Appendix J of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding items 8 & 9 as follows:
(8) An excavation that (1) is less than 2 feet in depth or (2) does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet in height and steeper than 1 unit vertical in 1 ½ units horizontal (66.7% slope).
(9) A fill less than 1 foot in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or less than 3 feet in depth, not intended to support structures, that does not exceed 50 cubic yards on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course.
Section 9-04.200. Section J105 of Appendix J Added: Grading Inspections.
Appendix J of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new Subsection J105.3 to read as follows:
J105.3 Grading Work Progress Verifications. On all construction projects on private property where an approved grading plan designed by a civil engineer is evident, the designer or authorized delegate shall certify in writing to the Building Official the accuracy of the progress of the grading work as follows:
(1) At the time the building pads have been graded in preparation for building foundations and prior to any approval by the Building Official for the commencement of any building foundation work on the pads, the grading design engineer or authorized delegate shall certify to the Building Official that the lot boundaries have been clearly identified on the site; the graded pad elevations are as shown on the approved grading plan; the buildings are located in conformance with the approved site plan.
(2) Prior to the approval of the Grading Plans, the licensed civil engineer, land surveyor or architect shall complete and sign the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) certificate and certify that the information in the certificate represents the best efforts to interpret the data available. If the project is not in an A-Zone and not subject to Base Flood Elevation requirements, the applicable zone shall be noted. The licensed professional filling out the FEMA/FIRM Certificate shall also sign as part of the certificate an affidavit stating that he understands that any false statement may be punishable by fine or imprisonment under 18 U.S.
Code Section 1001.
(3) At the conclusion of the final grading work on the site and prior to approval by the Building Official of any final inspection or occupancy of any building on the site, the grading design engineer shall either certify to the Building Official that he has inspected the site finished grading work and has found it to have been completed in conformance with the approved grading plan, or the grading design engineer or authorized delegate shall furnish to the Building Official an as-built grading plan design for approval indicating that the grading work as completed will meet all applicable regulations. In addition, the grading design engineer shall certify that the finished grading is in compliance with the City of Santa Maria Flood Plain Management Ordinance and the National Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
SECTION 2. Chapter 9-8, Residential Code, Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-08 RESIDENTIAL CODE
Section 9-08.010. California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.
The provisions of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, including Appendices H, K, and V as published by the International Code Council, and subsequent Editions as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission, or successor agency are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.
Section 9-08.020. Section R105.2 of Chapter 1 Amended: Work Exempt from Permit.
Subsection R105.2 of Section R105 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing Building: items 1, 2 & 3 to read as follows:
(1) One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, and constructed on a parcel approved for the construction of one detached, single-family dwelling provided:
(A) The floor area does not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet. (B) The maximum height above adjacent grade shall not exceed eight feet (8′). (C) The maximum ceiling height shall not exceed seven feet (7′). (D) The maximum length-to-width ratio of the building shall not exceed two to one (2:1). (E) The building shall not be located closer than five feet (5′) from any other building on the site. (F) Electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installations are prohibited.
(G) Accessory buildings must be located behind the front wall of the dwelling unit and screened by a sixfoot (6’) fence or wall. (H) The number of exempt accessory buildings shall be limited to two (2). (2) Wood, chain link, or similar fences not over six- (6’) feet high, except those fences which include masonry or similar pilasters.
(3) Retaining or garden walls that are not over four- (4’) feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or IIIA liquids.
Section 9-08.030. Subsection R105.5 of Chapter 1 Amended: Expiration.
Section R105.5 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety as follows.
R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall remain valid for a period of 365 days after issuance. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each.
The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
Section 9-08.040. Subsection R108.2.1 of Chapter 1 Added: Fees.
Subsection R108.2 of Section R108 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding subsections 108.2.1 through R108.2.3 to read as follows:
R108.2.1 Fees.
(1) General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this Section or shall be as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges. (2) Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fees. In addition to all other permit fees a fee equal to .013% of the valuation for residential structures and .028% of the valuation for non-residential structures, or current fees set by the State of California, shall be paid to the Building Official as required by the State of California Resources Code for the strong motion instrumentation and seismic hazard mapping programs. (3) Scanning Fees provided for in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges within the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of issuance of the building permit. (4) Certificate of Occupancy and Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fee. A fee provided for in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges, will be paid to the Building Official for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for any occupancy classification or for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy when no building permit has been issued. (5) Appeal Hearing Fee as noted in Sec. 9-1.203 of this ordinance. (6) Fee for the installation of a mobilehome for commercial or industrial use is the same as the maximum permitted for residential mobilehomes in Section 1020 of Title 25 pursuant to Health & Safety Code Sec. 18613 (f). (7) Inspections of buildings to determine their compliance with applicable Codes or regulations will be conducted upon receipt by the Building Official a written request for such inspection from the property owner or authorized representative and upon payment of a fee for such inspection and investigation based upon the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges, for each hour or fraction thereof of inspection or investigation time.
The minimum fee shall be for one hour of inspection.
(8) Reduction of permit fees for duplicate residential buildings. In dwelling construction only, where a master set of plans, including a master plot plan is submitted in the application for one (1) or more building permits for duplicate buildings, an initial plan check fee for each different building design shall be charged as specified in this Section. Fees to be charged are as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges:
(A) Model home plan check fees are subject to “Custom Dwelling” fees. (B) Duplicate home permit fees are subject to “Production Tract Dwellings” fees. (9) “Express” Plan Review Fee: shall be charged for expedited phasing of the plan review in accordance with the City’s Express Plan Review Policy and the additional fee shall be equal to the full plan review fee which is 43 percent of the building permit fee.
R108.2.2 Special Investigation Fees: Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be imposed subject to the discretion of the Building Official whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall not exceed the amount of all permit fees required by this Code for the unpermitted work. The payment of such investigation fee shall
not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
R108.2.3 Fee adjustments by resolution. Authorized. The fees provided for in Section R108 shall be established and amended by City Council resolution.
Section 9-08.050. Subsection R108.5 of Chapter 1 Amended: Refunds.
Subsection R108.5 of Section R108 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
R108.5 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit application fee when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review is done. The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Section 9-08.060. Section R112 Amended: Board of Appeals.
Section R112 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by substituting Section 9-04.080 in its place in its entirety.
Section 9-08.070. Subsection R113.4 of Chapter 1 Amended: Violation and Penalties.
Subsection R113.4 of Section R113 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code is amended by substituting Section 9-04.090 of this Code in its place in its entirety.
Section 9-08.080. Subsection R116.6 of Chapter 1 Added: Safety Assessment Placards.
Section R116 of Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new subsection R116.6 to read as follows:
The provisions of the California Plumbing Code 2016 Edition and Appendices A, B, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, and subsequent editions as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.
Section 9-08.090. Section R319 Amended: Address Identification.
Section R319 of Chapter 3 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing Section 9-
3.505.1 of this Code.
Section 9-08.100. Section R403.1.7.3 Amended: Foundation Elevation.
Section R403.1.7.3 of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by substituting Section 9-04.150 of this Code in its place in its entirety.
Section 9-08.110. Section AH1032 of Appendix H Amended: Patio Covers.
Section AH103.1 of Appendix H of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by substituting Section 9-04.180 of this Code in its place in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Chapter 9-12, Historical Building Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-12 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Section 9-12.010. California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.
The provisions of the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, and subsequent Editions adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this chapter.
SECTION 4. Chapter 9-16, Existing Building Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-16 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Section 9-16.010. California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.
The provisions of the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, including Appendix Chapter A1, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, and subsequent Editions adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, are adopted by reference subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.
SECTION 5. Chapter 9-20, Energy Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-20 ENERGY CODE
Section 9-20.010. California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.
The provisions of the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, and subsequent Editions as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.
SECTION 6. Chapter 9-24, Green Building Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-24 GREEN BUILDING CODE
Section 9-24.010. California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.
The provisions of the California Green Building Standards, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Buildings Standards Commission, and subsequent Editions as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.
SECTION 7. Chapter 9-28, Fire Prevention Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-28 FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Section 9-28.010. Adoption of Fire Code.
The California Fire Code (CFC), 2025 Edition as published and adopted by the State of California, and subsequent Editions as adopted by the State of California, are adopted by reference, subject to the additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Chapter. Each amended Section of the California Fire Code is also renumbered by the addition of the characters “9-28.” preceding the California Fire Code citation.
Section 9-28.020. Additions, Deletions, and/or Amendments to Fire Code.
Chapters 1, 3, 4, 11, and 56 are adopted in their entirety. Additions, deletions, and/or amendments have been applied to Chapters 1, 3, 5, 9, and 56.
Section 9—28.030. Chapter 1 Amended: Scope and General Requirements. a. Section [A] 101.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing the “Name of Jurisdiction”, with “City of Santa Maria, California”.
b. Section [A] 101.2.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following sentence after, “specifically adopted”: Appendices B,
C, D, H, K, and O are adopted in their entirety, inclusive of the Santa Maria Fire Department Development Guidelines.
c. Section [A] 103.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing the “Name of Jurisdiction”, with “City of Santa Maria, California”. d. Section [A] 103.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following text after, “inspectors and other employees”.
A Fire Investigation unit is established within the fire department under the direction of the Fire Chief or his/her designee. All members of the Fire Investigation Unit shall, upon completion of requirements as set forth in California Penal Code Section 832, or any successor legislation, have the full power, authority, and immunity of a California peace officer as specified by Penal Code Section 830.37. The Fire Chief and other personnel authorized by the Fire Chief shall have the powers of police officers in performing duties under this Code, shall have the powers of peace officers as provided by California Penal Code Section 830.37 and shall have the authority to issue citations.
e. Section [A] 105.1.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following text after the word “permit” in the first paragraph:
The Fire Chief or his/her designee may require fire protection system design plans to be stamped and signed by a Fire Protection Engineer registered in California when, in the opinion of the Chief, review of a Fire Protection Engineer is necessary to ensure compliance with the Fire Code. f. Section [A] 108.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:
The Fire Chief or his/her designee is authorized to collect fees for services as established or modified by resolution of the City Council. The Fire Chief or his/her designee shall review the fees charged for such services at least once annually and may, with the approval of the City Manager, recommend changes to the City Council when the costs for such services are not commensurate with existing fees.
Fire Department plan reviews may be performed by approved third party contractors as determined by the Fire Chief. Fees for third party plan reviews shall be paid by the permit applicant, and shall be based on the amounts designated in contractual agreements between the Fire Department and third-party vendor. g. Section [A] 110.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by the insertion of the following text after “official” at the end of the second paragraph:
Compliance with this section shall be fulfilled by submittal of all inspection, testing, and maintenance records to The Compliance Engine, an entity under contract to the City. h. Section [A] 112.1 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Fire Code Official relative to the application and interpretations of this Code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to hazards of fire, explosions, hazardous conditions, or fire protection systems, and who are not employees of the jurisdiction.
The Fire Code Official shall be an ex officio member to said Board but shall have no vote upon any matter before the Board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Fire Code Official.
i. Section [A] 112.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:
The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this Code, nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of this Code.
j. Section [A] 112.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by inserting the following text after “jurisdiction”:
A fee, as provided in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges, shall accompany an application for a hearing before the Board of Appeals. k. Section [A] 113.4 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:
Persons who shall violate a provision of the Santa Maria Municipal Code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Chief or his/her designee, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this Code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) calendar days, or both such fine and imprisonment for each violation. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. The Fire Chief or his/her designee may also cause an Administrative action to be initiated in accordance with Title 1, Chapters 1-6, 1-7, 1-8, and 1-9 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code.
l. Section [A] 114.4 of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties set forth in Section 9-28. [A] 113.4 of this Code.
Section 9-28.040. Chapter 3 Amended: General Requirements. a. Section 307.1.1 of Chapter 3 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:
Open burning is prohibited within City limits, except as provided in CFC Section 307.4.2, “Recreational fires”, CFC Section 307.4.3, “Portable outdoor fireplaces”, or by a single use permit issued by the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief or his/her designee is authorized to require the discontinuance of any use, process, equipment, or activity involving open flame, burning, smoking, barbecuing/cooking, or any similar activity regardless of purpose or function when the Fire Chief or his/her designee determines that such activity, equipment, or use is hazardous, offensive, or creates a nuisance.
b. Section 311.2 of Chapter 3 of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, is amended by adding the following text after the existing paragraph, ending with “through 311.2.3”:
The owner, occupant, or other person having under their control any property or materials on property damaged by fire or other disaster, when access by the public is possible, shall secure the property either by boarding up all openings, fencing, barricading, or other appropriate measures as approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee. Within seven (7) calendar days after written notice by the Fire Chief or his/her designee to do so has been served, all debris, and/or damaged materials shall be removed from the property and deposited in
accordance with Federal, State, and Local requirements or proof that contractual arrangements have been made for demolition, replacement, or repair of all fire or disaster damaged structures remaining on the property shall be submitted to the Fire Chief.
c. Section 311.2.1 of Chapter 3 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following after the existing paragraph, ending with “safety”:
The Fire Chief or his/her designee shall be empowered to initiate necessary actions to secure property damaged by fire or other disaster and/or remove and dispose of debris, and other damaged materials when, after giving notice to the owner of record of the property, the owner fails to secure the property and/or remove debris within (7) calendar days of written notice to the owner, as ordered by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.
The Fire Chief or his/her designee is authorized to initiate legal action to recover the costs of securing property damaged by fire or other disaster and/or removing and disposing of debris, and other damaged materials when, after giving notice to the owner of record of the property, the owner fails to secure the property and/or remove debris within (7) calendar days, and the City provides the service either through the use of City resources or a contractor.
Section 9-28.050. Chapter 5 Amended: Fire Service Features. a. Section 503.2. of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted and replaced in its entirety by the following:
Fire lanes shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet, excluding shoulders, when the height of a building does not exceed 30 feet. Buildings with heights in excess of 30 feet will comply with CFC Appendix D, aerial access roads. All roof height dimensions shall be measured on a vertical plane from the lowest level of vehicular access to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is higher.
When multiple lanes are proposed in a fire access roadway, each lane shall not be less than 14 feet in width.
If a 14-foot opening is utilized, there must be a minimum of a 30-foot approach and a 30-foot departure for a total of 60 feet in a straight line. As the opening increases, the approach and departure dimensions may be decreased at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located above or within 30 feet (measured horizontally from the edge of fire lane to the nearest utility or power line) of Fire Lanes. b. Section 503.2.7 of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is deleted and replaced in its entirety by the following:
The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the fire chief or his/her designee based on the fire department’s apparatus; however, no grade will exceed twelve (12) percent. Grade transitions shall not exceed City of Santa Maria Fire Department apparatus maximum approach and departure angles as determined by the fire chief or his/her designee. c. Section 503.5 of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following text after “ASTM F2200” at the end of the first paragraph:
All electrically operated gates which are installed across required fire access roads, lanes, or pathways shall have an access switch approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee. The switch shall be installed so the gate will remain in the open position until re-set by the fire department. The gate shall have a manual means of opening in the event of a power failure and shall be accessible from the exterior of the property. In addition to the switch, a fire-department—approved strobe device shall be installed for rapid access through vehicle access gates for emergency vehicles. Strobe switches shall activate the gate system when approached by Fire Department apparatus equipped with standard Fire Department emitters. d. Section 505.1. of Chapter 5 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended as follows:
Replace “4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inches” with, “6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of one inch”.
Insert the following text after the preceding revision and before the sentence beginning with “Where required”: Commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential occupancies shall provide address numbers with a minimum height of 12” and a minimum stroke width of 1.5”. Larger numbers may be required for exterior elevations with setbacks or building features that minimize visibility.
Exception: Or as otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official.
Section 9-28.60. Chapter 9 Amended: Fire Protection Systems. a. Section 903.2.1.1, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.
b. Section 903.2.1.3, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.
c. Section 903.2.1 .4, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.
d. Section 903.2.2.1 is added to Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code stating the following:
All Group B occupancies other than those described in Section 903.2.2 shall be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system throughout the building when the gross floor area is more than 5,000 square feet. e. Section 903.2.3, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.
f. Section 903.2.4, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.
g. Section 903.2.7, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.
h. Section 903.2.9, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.
i. Section 903.2.10, Item 1, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing “12,000” with “5,000”.
j. Section 903.2.10, Item 2, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by deleting the exception for R-3 Occupancies.
k. Section 907.7.2, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by deleting the entire text and replacing the text with the following:
The permittee shall provide a record of completion in accordance with NFPA 72 verifying that the system has been installed and tested in accordance with the approved plans and specifications; and a copy of a serially numbered certificate issued to the permittee by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or other nationally recognized authority, certificating the system. Certification shall be required for all new systems including fire sprinkler monitoring systems and shall be required for any existing systems that produce three or more false alarm activations within a calendar year, and for systems that become unreliable due to dilapidation or deterioration.
Certification is required for the life of the system. The copy of the certificate shall be presented to the Fire Chief or his/her designee prior to the final permit inspection or clearance of a violation/correction notice.
Exception: Group R Division 3 occupancies.
i. Section 907.8.4, of Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following text after “maintained” at the end of the first paragraph:
False alarms shall be regulated in accordance with SMMC Section 5-2.09(b). A cost recovery fee for false alarms will be as set forth in the City of Santa Maria User Fees Schedule.
Section 9-28.190. Chapter 56 Amended: Explosives and Fireworks. a. Section 5601.1.3, of Chapter 56 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following text after “prohibited” at the end of paragraph 1:
Safe and sane fireworks, as defined by Section 12529 of the California Health and Safety Code, may be sold and possessed during the period beginning at twelve noon (12:00 p.m.) on the 28th day of June and ending at eleven PM (11:00 p.m.) on the 4th day of July. Safe and sane fireworks may only be ignited between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the 4th of July.
b. Section 5601.2.3, of Chapter 56 of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by addition of the following text after “stored” at the end of Paragraph 1:
Permits for the sale, storage, and transportation of Safe and Sane Fireworks shall be issued in accordance with requirements established by the Santa Maria Fire Department, and CCR Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6, Article 13. Fireworks stands and sales areas shall be free from any conditions which increase, or may cause an increase of, the hazard of fire or explosion or which may become the cause of any obstruction, delay or hindrance to prevention, suppression or extinguishment of fire.
SECTION 8. Chapter 9-32, Plumbing Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-32 PLUMBING CODE
Section 9-32.010. California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition Adopted.
The provisions of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, and Appendices A, B, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, and subsequent Editions as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.
Section 9-32.020. Subsection 104.4.3 of Chapter 1 Amended: Expiration.
Section 104.4.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety as follows. 104.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued shall remain valid for a period of 365 days after issuance. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each.
The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
Section 9-32.030. Subsection 104.5 of Chapter 1 Amended: Fees.
Subsection 104.5 of Section 104 of Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
104.5 Fees. Permit fees shall be as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges. 104.5.1. Fee adjustments by resolution: Authorized. The fees provided for in this Section shall be established and amended by City Council resolution.
104.5.2 Special Investigation Fees: Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued
for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be imposed subject to the discretion of the Building Official whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall not exceed the amount of all permit fees required by this Code for the unpermitted work. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
104.5.3 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit application fee when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review is done. The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Section 9-32.040. Subsection 106 of Chapter 1 Amended: Violations and Penalties.
Subsections 106.1 and 106.3 of Section 106 of Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, are amended in their entirety to read as follows:
106.1 Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, or maintain any plumbing in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code.
106.3 Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 6 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code. Furthermore, each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
Section 9-32.050. Subsections 107.3 and 107.4 of Chapter 1 Added: Appeal Hearing Fee and Special Purpose Members.
Section 107 of Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new Subsections 107.3 and 107.4 to read as follows:
107.3 Appeal Hearing Fee. A fee as provided in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges shall accompany an application for a hearing before the Board of Appeals. 107.4 Special Purpose Members. For the purpose of appeals to the standards of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations affecting accommodations for persons with disabilities, two (2) persons shall be added who shall have a disability as defined in Section 202, California Building Code, 2025 Edition.
Section 9-32.060. Subsection 108 of Chapter 1 Amended: Authorized Installer.
Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new Section 108 to read as follows:
108.1 Authorized Installer. Only authorized installers, as provided for in this Section, may install replacement water heaters in the City of Santa Maria without obtaining a permit by affixing a City of Santa Maria installation sticker on each replacement water heater.
Exceptions:
A. Any water heater installed in a new location requires a plumbing permit.
B. Replacement water heaters must have the same or lesser input BTU ratings than the original water heater if gas fired to qualify for the sticker program.
C. Replacement water heaters must have the same or lesser wattage as the original water heater if electric to qualify for the sticker program.
108.2 Plumbing Contractor. Any plumbing contractor holding both a valid C-36 Contractor’s License in the State of California and a valid City business license for such contracting may apply for authorized installer status.
108.3 Revocation or Suspension Procedure. The Building Official may suspend or revoke a plumbing contractor’s authorized installer status for one or more of the following grounds:
(1) Failure to perform by allowing a substandard installation of a water heater twice within the same twelve (12) month period.
(2) Failure to submit a monthly report on installations including the name, telephone number, and address of the owner, installation sticker number, date, location, and names of the installing plumber and authorized installer. (3) Failure to have the employee installer properly trained as an authorized installer. (4) Failure to correct a substandard installation after receiving a notice of non-compliance from the City of Santa Maria.
(5) Suspension, revocation, or placing of the C-36 Plumbing Contractor’s License on “inactive” status by the State Contractor’s License Board.
(6) The revocation or suspension shall take effect fourteen (14) days after the notice of revocation or suspension is given to the authorized installer by regular U.S. Mail. 108.4 Hearing or Denial, Revocation or Suspension. If a plumbing contractor’s authorized installer status is denied, revoked, or suspended, an applicant may within fourteen (14) days after the notice of denial, revocation or suspension is given, request a hearing before the Building Official. The Building Official shall fix a time and place for the hearing and shall notify the applicant. At the hearing, the Building Official shall hear and receive evidence to determine whether the denial, revocation, or suspension of authorized installer status should be sustained or reversed.
The Building Official shall give the applicant notice of the decision within twenty (20) days after the hearing is closed. 108.5 Appeal. If the Building Official does not reverse the action, a person aggrieved by the denial, revocation, or suspension may appeal the action to the Board of Appeals. A written notice of appeal concisely stating the facts of the case and the grounds of appeal shall be filed with the Board of Appeals within fourteen (14) days after the notice of the action appealed from is given. The Board of Appeals shall have the appeal set for hearing and shall give the appellant notice of the time and place of the hearing. The decision of the Board of Appeals made after the appellant has had an opportunity to be heard is final. The Board of Appeals shall give the appellant notice of its decision within fourteen (14) days after the close of the hearing.
108.6 Fee. The fee for each City of Santa Maria authorized installation sticker shall be as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges.
108.7 Fee Adjustments by resolution: Authorized. The fee provided for in this Section shall be established and amended by City Council resolution.
Section 9-32.070. Sections 109 of Chapter 1 Added: Qualification for Permits.
Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new Sections 109 to read as follows:
109.0 Qualification for Permits
109.1 To Whom Permits May be Issued. No permit shall be issued to any person or firm to do or cause to be done any plumbing work regulated by this Code, except to such person or firm holding both a valid contractor’s license issued by the State enabling the performance of such work and a valid City business license to engage in the business of such contracting work in the City.
Exception: Any plumbing permits required by the Code may be issued to any person to do any plumbing work regulated by the Code in a single-family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessory buildings in connection therewith, provided such person is the owner of such dwelling and that the same is occupied by said owner, or that said owner intends to personally occupy such dwelling; and provided further that said owner shall personally purchase all materials and perform all labor in connection with this work.
Section 9-32.080. Subsection 422.3.1 Added: Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities.
Subsection 422.3 of Section 422 of Chapter 4 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following subsection 422.3.1 to read as follows:
422.3.1 Motor fuel-dispensing facility. In every motor fuel-dispensing facility, separate restroom facilities for each sex shall be provided and maintained for the public and shall be accessible for persons with disabilities. These restroom facilities shall be maintained in a working, clean, and sanitary manner stocked with sufficient towels, soap, toilet paper, and toilet covers and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. In addition, air and water shall be provided as per the State of California Business and Professions Code Section 13651.
Section 9-32.090. Section 422.4.2 Added: Required Public Toilet Facilities.
Subsection 422.4 of Section 422 of Chapter 4 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following subsection 422.4.2 to read as follows:
422.4.2 Required Public Toilet Facilities. Customers and patrons shall be provided with public toilet facilities in structures and tenant spaces intended for public utilization. The accessible route to public facilities shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, closets, or similar spaces.
Section 9-32.100. Section 422.4.3 Added: Pay Facilities.
Subsection 422.4 of Section 422 of Chapter 4 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding the following subsection 422.4.3 to read as follows:
422.4.3 Pay Facilities. Where pay facilities are installed, such facilities shall be in excess of the required minimum facilities. Required facilities shall be free of charge.
Section 9-32.110. Section 423 Added: Car Washes.
Chapter 4 to the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended to add new Section 423.0 to read as follows:
423.0 Car Washes. All commercial car wash facilities, including self-wash, shall have water recycling systems and the design installations of these systems shall comply with Section 10950 through 10953 of the California Health and Safety Code and be approved by the administrative authority.
Section 9-32.120. Table 442.1 Amended: Minimum Number of Required Fixtures.
Table 422.1 of Chapter 4 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding Footnote 8 referring to Residential occupancy clothes washer standpipes to read as follows:
(8) Clothes washer standpipes - A minimum of one (1) automatic washer standpipe for each single-family dwelling or a minimum ratio of one (1) automatic washer standpipe for each seven (7) apartment house dwelling units or fraction thereof, with not less than two (2) standpipes for apartment houses having five (5) or more dwelling units.
Kitchen sinks-one (1) for each dwelling or apartment unit.
Section 9-32.130. Subsection 604.1 and 604.3. Amended: Pipe Tube and Fittings, Copper and Alloy Tube.
Subsections 604.1 and 604.3 of Section 604 of Chapter 6 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new last sentence, to read as follows:
“No galvanized, Type ‘M’ or Type ‘L’ copper water piping shall be installed within any concrete slab or in the ground under a concrete slab within a building. The use of Type “M” copper water piping shall be prohibited in buildings.”
Section 9-32.140. Subsection 610.8. Amended: Water Pipe Size.
Subsection 610.8 of Section 608 of Chapter 6 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing the last sentence, to read as follows:
“Regardless of the water meter size, the minimum size of any water supply piping from the meter to the building or equipment served shall be a minimum of one inch (1”) diameter trade size piping.” Section 9-32.150. Subsection 611.5 Added: Water Softener.
Section 611 of Chapter 6 of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new Subsections 611.5 and 611.5.1 to read as follows:
611.5 All water softeners as defined in City of Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 8-12.104 (91), shall be installed and conform to generally recognized plumbing and sanitary standards or other standards deemed equal technology and accepted by the administrative authority and shall be consistent with this Code. After the effective date of this amendment, only the following water softeners may be installed on structures utilized for non-residential purposes:
(1) Canister-type units which are centrally regenerated; or (2) Water softeners with demand control systems as defined in the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 8-12.104 (91) & (92); or
(3) Such other water softeners, as determined by the administrative authority, which by objective testing and results will not discharge brine waste with a total dissolved solids concentration or frequency of discharge that exceeds the equivalent produced by the treatment process provided by demand control water softeners as defined by the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 8.12.104 (91) & (92).
Upon receipt of determinations and orders issued to the administrative authority by the Director of Public Works pursuant to the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 8-12.410, the following limitations shall apply:
(1) It shall be unlawful after the effective date of an order issued by the Director of Public Works pursuant to the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 8-12.410 (c) to install on any structure an on-site regeneration water softener as defined in Santa Maria Municipal Code, Section 8-12.104 (91); and/or (2) It shall also be unlawful after the effective date of an order issued by the Director of Public Works pursuant to the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code Section 8-12.410 (c) to operate or maintain an on-site regeneration water softener after January 1, 2007.
611.5.1 All users who install a water softener in new residential construction shall install plumbing so that only water feeding the hot water system is softened.
EXCEPTION: Canister type units that are centrally regenerated may be connected to both the hot and cold water distribution systems, excluding hose bibs and irrigation systems.
Section 9-32.160. Appendix Section H501.13 Amended: Septic Tanks.
Section H501.13 of Appendix H of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing number (2) to read as follows:
“Steel tanks are prohibited.”
SECTION 9. Chapter 9-36, Electrical Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-36 ELECTRICAL CODE
Section 9-36.010. California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.
The provisions of the California Electrical Code, including Annex H, 2025 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, and subsequent Editions as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.
Section 9-36.020. Section 80.15 of Annex H Amended: Electrical Board.
Section 80.15 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by substituting Section 9-
04.080 of this Code in its place in its entirety.
Section 9-36.030. Subsection 80.19(D) of Annex H Added: Annual Maintenance Permit.
Section 80.19 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by replacing subsection
80.19(D) in its entirety to read as follows:
80.19(D) Annual Maintenance Permits. An annual electrical maintenance permit may, upon application therefore, be issued to any person or firm who regularly employs one (1) or more designated, qualified electricians for the installation, repair or maintenance of electrical wiring or equipment on the premises owned or occupied by the permit holder. The permit holder shall keep an accurate record in duplicate of all electrical work performed under the annual permit, and within fifteen (15) days following the end of each calendar year, the permittee shall transmit to the Building Official a report stating whether or not any electrical work was performed during the preceding year. If the report indicates that any electrical work was performed, such report shall contain a description of all such work performed during the preceding year. All work described in the annual report shall be inspected and subject to corrections or, due to extent or complexity of work, shall be subject to individual permit requirements. Each annual electrical maintenance permit shall automatically expire on December 31st of the year in which it was issued.” Section 9-36.040. Subsection 80.19(E) of Annex H Amended: Fees.
Subsection 80.19(E) of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
80.19(E) Fees. Permit fees shall be as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges.
80.19(E)(1) Fee adjustments by resolution. Authorized. The fees provided for in this Section shall be established and amended by City Council resolution.
80.19(E)(2) Special Investigation Fees. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be imposed subject to the discretion of the Building Official whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall not exceed the amount of all permit fees required by this Code for the unpermitted work. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
80.19(E)(3) Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit application fee when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review is done. The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Section 9-36.050. Subsection 80.19(F)6 of Annex H Added: Electrical Observation.
Section 80.19 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition is amended in its entirety as follows:
80.19(F)6 Electrical Observation. In addition to the inspections required by this section, electrical observation shall be provided for the following items:
1. Installation or alteration of high voltage electrical systems and equipment over 600 volts nominal; or
2. Health Care Facilities, California Electrical Code Article 517 (O.S.H.P.D. 3); or
3. Installation or alteration of electrical systems and equipment within locations classified as hazardous by provisions of the California Electrical Code, except for gasoline dispensing installations and systems located within storage garages, repair garages, or lubritoriums; or
4. When so designated by the architect or engineer of record; or
5. When such observation is specifically required by the Building Official; or
6. Installation of Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS); or
7. Solar photovoltaic systems greater than 100 kVa.
The owner shall employ the engineer responsible for the electrical design, or another engineer designated by the engineer responsible for the electrical design to perform visual observation of complex electrical equipment and systems for general conformance to the approved plans and specifications, including but not limited to placement and interconnection of equipment. Electrical observation shall be performed at significant stages of the construction and when the installation is complete and ready to be inspected by the Building Official. Electrical Observation is not in lieu of required Building Division Electrical Inspections. Upon completion of the portions of the work requiring observation, a Certificate of Compliance shall be issued to the Building Official over the seal and signature of the engineer responsible for such observation. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the Building Official
receives and approves any required observation reports and the Certificates of Compliance. The Certificates of Compliance for observation shall read as follows:
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR THE ELECTRICAL OBSERVATION “I certify that to the best of my knowledge the requirements of the California Electrical Code and approved plans and specifications have been complied with insofar as the portion of the work requiring electrical observation is concerned, except for those deviations that have been previously reported and approved of by the Building Official.
A guarantee that the contractor has necessarily constructed the building in full accord with the plans and specifications is neither intended nor implied.”
Section 9-36.060. Subsection 80.19(F)8 of Annex H Added: Special Inspection Required.
Section 80.19 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new Subsection
80.19(F)8 to read as follows:
80.19(F)8 Special Inspection. In addition to the inspections required by this Section, electrical special inspection shall be provided for the following items:
1. Ground Fault Protection of Equipment: or
2. Switchboards, Distribution Boards, and Motor Control Centers 1000 amps or more and/ or over 600 volts; or
3. Transformers 100 kVa or more single phase or 300 kVa or more three phases; or
4. Solar Photovoltaic Systems greater than 100 kVa; or
5. Hazardous Locations; or
6. Licensed Clinics (OSHPD 3); or
7. Installations of Critical Operation Systems (C.O.P.S.).
Special Electrical Inspections include, but are not limited to, observation of the work assigned for conformance with the approved design drawings and specifications, and submission of appropriate inspection reports to the City of Santa Maria Building Inspector. The Special Electrical Inspector shall be a qualified person who demonstrates competence to the satisfaction of the Building Official for the type of work and/or testing requiring Special Inspection.
These individual(s) or firm(s) shall be responsible for performing the Special Inspection tasks and reports required by the California Electrical Code and City of Santa Maria Regulations. The Special Electrical Inspector(s) shall be a designated registered design professional familiar with the materials and design or a third-party individual, firm or testing agency and shall not be the installing contractor.
Section 9-36.070. Subsection 80.19(H) of Annex H Amended: Expiration Subsection 80.19(H) of annex H of the 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by substituting Section 9-04.180 of this Code in its place in its entirety.
Section 9-36.080. Subsection 80.19(I) of Annex H Added: To Whom Permits May Be Issued.
Section 80.19 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding subsection
80.19(I) to read as follows:
80.19(I) to whom permits may be issued. No permit shall be issued to any person or firm to do or cause to be done any electrical work regulated by this Chapter, except to such person or firm holding both a valid unexpired and unrevoked contractor’s license issued by the State, enabling the performance of such work and a valid unexpired City business license to engage in the business of such contracting work in the City.
Exception: Any electrical permits required by the California Electrical Code may be issued to any person to do any electrical work regulated by the Code in a single-family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessory buildings in connection therewith; provided, that such person is the owner of such dwelling and that the same is occupied by, or is intended to be occupied by, the owner; and provided further, that the owner personally purchases all materials and performs all labor in connection with the electrical work.
Section 9-36.090. Section 80.23 of Annex H Amended: Violations and Penalties.
Section 80.23 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
80.23 Violations and Penalties.
(A) Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any electrical system or equipment in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code. (B) Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 6 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code. Furthermore, each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
Section 9-36.100. Section 80.25 of Annex H Amended: Energy Connections.
Section 80.25 of Annex H of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
80.25 Connections to Electricity Supply. All installations of electric services shall be made in accordance with all applicable rules of the particular utility company concerned. No service may be energized until work is completed to the satisfaction of the Building Official.
Section 9-36.110. Section 250.52(A)(3) Amended: Concrete Encased Electrode.
Section 250.52(A)(3) of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new last paragraph to read as follows:
“Every new building or addition shall be provided with a concrete encased grounding electrode as defined in the above paragraph. This requirement may be waived by the Building Official when completely justified by hardship conditions.”
SECTION 10. Chapter 9-40, Mechanical Code, of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-40 MECHANICAL CODE
Section 9-40.010. California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, Adopted.
The provisions of the California Mechanical Code and Appendices B, C, D, F, and G, 2025 Edition, and subsequent Editions, as adopted by the State of California, Building Standards Commission or successor agency, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are adopted by reference, subject to the additions and amendments set forth in this Chapter.
Section 9-40.020. Subsection 104.4.3 of Chapter 1 Amended: Expiration.
Section 104.4.3 of Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety as follows.
104.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued shall remain valid for a period of 365 days after issuance. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each.
The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
Section 9-40.030. Subsection 104.5 of Chapter 1 Amended: Fees.
Subsection 104.5 of Section 104 of Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
104.5 Fees. Permit fees shall be as set forth in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges. 104.5.1 Fee adjustments by resolution: Authorized. The fees provided for in this Section shall be established and amended by City Council resolution.
104.5.2 Special Investigation Fees: Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be imposed subject to the discretion of the
Building Official whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall not exceed the amount of all permit fees required by this Code for the unpermitted work. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
104.5.3 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit application fee when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review is done. The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on a written application filed by the original applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Section 9-40.040. Subsection 105.2.7 Added: Smoke Detectors, Special Inspection Required.
Subsection 105.2 of Section 105 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new Subsection 105.2.7 to read as follows:
105.2.7 Special Inspections Required.
105.2.7.1 Smoke Detectors. Special inspection shall be required for the installation of smoke detectors associated with smoke dampers and/ or H.V.A.C. shutoffs. The detectors shall be tested by an approved testing agency or a qualified third-party Special Inspector. The Special Inspector/Testing Agency shall be an independent third-party individual or firm and shall not be the installing contractor. A Professional Engineer shall submit a final signed and sealed report to the Building Inspector documenting successful testing and device operation prior to City issuance of final inspection approval or occupancy approval, including conditional occupancy approval. 105.2.7.2 Duct Fire Wrap. Special inspection shall be required for the installation of listed fire-resistive duct wrap systems that consists of two or more layers of material. The Special Inspector shall physically be present during the installation of each wrap layer and verify that it is installed per its listing. The Special Inspector shall be an independent third party individual or firm and shall not be the installing contractor. The Special Inspector shall submit a final signed and dated report to the Building Inspector documenting successful installation per its listing prior to City issuance of final inspection approval or occupancy approval, including conditional occupancy approval. 105.2.7.3 Unlisted Gas Fired Appliances. Gas fired appliances, which are proposed that are not listed and labeled by an approved listing agency shall have a special inspection, be evaluated by a qualified California Licensed Professional Engineer and have an Engineer’s Report provided prior to final inspection approval by the City of Santa Maria.
The project owner shall employ a qualified Engineer to evaluate the unlisted gas-fired appliance and its installation. The qualified Engineer shall prepare an Engineer’s Report that finds the equipment and installation to be in compliance with the California Mechanical Code, all applicable nationally recognized construction and installation standards and declares the installation to be in a “safe operational condition” as of the date of the report.
Section 9-40.050. Section 106 of Chapter 1 Amended: Violations and Penalties.
Subsection 106.1 and 106.3 of Section 106 of Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, are amended in their entirety to read as follows:
106.1 Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any mechanical system or equipment in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code. 106.3 Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 6 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code. Furthermore, each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
Section 9-40.060. Subsections 107.3 and 107.4 of Chapter 1 Added: Appeal Hearing Fee and Special Purpose Members.
Section 107 of Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new Subsections 107.3 and 107.4 to read as follows:
107.3 Appeal Hearing Fee. A fee as provided in the current City of Santa Maria Schedule of Fees and Charges shall accompany an application for a hearing before the Board of Appeals. 107.4 Special Purpose Members. For the purpose of appeals to the standards of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations affecting accommodations for persons with disabilities, two (2) persons shall be added who shall have a disability as defined in Section 202, California Building Code, 2025 Edition.
Section 9-40.070. Section 108.0 of Chapter 1 Added: Qualification for Permits.
Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding a new Section 108 to read as follows:
108.0 Qualifications for Permits.
108.1 To whom permits may be issued. No permit shall be issued to any person or firm to do or cause to be done any mechanical work regulated by the Code except to such person or firm holding both a valid contractor’s license issued by the State enabling the performance of such work, and a valid City business license to engage in the business of such person contracting such work in the City.
EXCEPTION: Any mechanical permits required by the Code may be issued to any person to do any mechanical work regulated by the Code in a single-family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes including the usual accessory buildings in connection therewith, provided such person is the owner of such dwelling and that the same is occupied by said owner, or that said owner intends to personally occupy such dwelling, and provided further that said owner shall personally purchase all materials and perform all labor in connection with the work.
Section 9-40.080. Subsection 302.1 Amended: Approval.
Subsection 302.1 of Section 302 of Chapter 3 of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is amended by adding new Exception to read as follows:
EXCEPTION: Third-Party Listing. Unlisted appliances and equipment shall be evaluated by a Listing Agency or qualified professional engineer with special inspection and approved by the Building Official. A report addressing the appliance/equipment shall be submitted to the Building Official that finds the equipment and installation to be in compliance with the California Mechanical Code; all applicable nationally recognized construction and installation standards; and declares the installation to be in a “safe operational condition” as of the date of the report.
Section 9-40.090. Section 303 Added: Installation.
Section 303 of Chapter 3 the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition is amended with the adding new Subsections 303.13 and 303.14 to read as follows:
303.13 Weather Protection. Unless listed or designed for outside installation, appliances and equipment on the roof of a building shall be enclosed in a penthouse complying with the requirements of the Building Code for roof structures or shall be completely enclosed in a weatherproof housing. The housing, when constructed of metal, shall be of galvanized steel not less than 0.024 inch (0.61 mm) (No. 24 U.S. Standard gage) or of aluminum not less than No. 22 B.&S. gage supported on a substantial metal frame. In addition to the requirements of Section 904.10, the housing shall be not larger than necessary to properly cover and provide a minimum six (6) inch (152 mm) clearance around the appliance or appliances enclosed therein, including all controls and draft diverters. 303.14 Ventilation. An enclosure or penthouse shall be provided with openings complying with the requirements of Chapter 7, together with means for proper ventilation of the appliance or equipment draft hood relief openings.
SECTION 11. Section 9-44.060 of Chapter 9-44, Property Maintenance Code, of Title 9 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9-44 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Section 9-44.060. Subsection 108.1 of Chapter 1 Amended: General.
Subsection 108.1 of Section 108 of Chapter 1 of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
108.1 General. When a structure or equipment is found by the code official to be unsafe, unfit for human occupancy, or unlawful, such structure or equipment shall be placarded accordingly pursuant to Section 108.4 of this Code.
108.1.1 Unsafe structures. An unsafe structure is one that is found to be dangerous to the life, health, property, or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure by not providing minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants in the event of fire, or because such structure contains unsafe equipment or is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally unsafe or of such faulty construction or unstable foundation, that partial or complete collapse is possible.
108.1.2 Unsafe equipment. Unsafe equipment includes any boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure that is in such disrepair or condition that such equipment is a hazard to life, health, property, or safety of the public or occupants of the premises or structure. 108.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy. A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance is insanitary, vermin, or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
108.1.4 Unlawful structure. An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than permitted under this code, or was erected, altered, or occupied contrary to law. 108.1.5 Dangerous structure or premises. For the purpose of this code, any structure or premises that has any or all of the conditions or defects described as follows shall be considered to be dangerous:
1. Any door aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress that does not conform to the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction as related to the requirements for existing buildings.
2. The walking surface of any aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress is so warped, worn loose, torn, or otherwise unsafe as to not provide safe and adequate means of egress.
3. Any portion of a building, structure, or appurtenance that has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, deterioration, neglect, abandonment, vandalism, or by any other cause to such an extent that it is likely to partially or completely collapse, or to become detached or dislodged.
4. Any portion of a building, or any member, appurtenance or ornamentation on the exterior thereof that is not of sufficient strength or stability, or is not so anchored, attached, or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting natural or artificial loads of one and one-half the original designed value.
5. The building or structure, or part of the building or structure, because of dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction, the removal or movement of some portion of the ground necessary for the support, or for any other reason, is likely to partially or completely collapse, or some portion of the foundation or underpinning of the building or structure is likely to fail or give way.
6. The building or structure, or any portion thereof, is clearly unsafe for its use and occupancy.
7. The building or structure is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured, or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or structure to their danger, becomes a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons, or enables persons to resort to the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful act.
8. Any building or structure has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building or structure provided by the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction, or of any law or ordinance to such an extent as to present either a substantial risk of fire, building collapse or any other threat to life and safety.
9. A building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, ventilation,
mechanical or plumbing system, or otherwise, is determined by the code official to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease.
10. Any building or structure, because of a lack of sufficient or proper fire-resistance-rated construction, fire protection systems, electrical system, fuel connections, mechanical system, plumbing system or other cause, is determined by the code official to be a threat to life or health.
11. Any portion of a building remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned so as to constitute such building or portion thereof as an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public.
SECTION 12. Section 9-44.061 of Chapter 9-44, Property Maintenance Code, of Title 9 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 9-44.061. Subsection 108.4 of Chapter 1 Amended: Placarding.
Subsection 108.4 of Section 108 of Chapter 1 of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, is amended to read as follows:
108.4 Placarding. Pursuant to conditions found in Sections 108.1, 108.2, 108.3 and 108.5 of this Code, the Building Official or designee shall post on the subject premises, structure or equipment a placard stating either “Unsafe” or “Limited Entry.” Such placard shall include the penalty for violating the conditions of the placard and reference to the appeals process of Section 113 of 2025 California Building Code as amended by the City of Santa Maria in Section 9-04.080 of this Code.
SECTION 13. Chapter 9-76, Mobile Home Parks, of Title 9 of the City Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby deleted, as it is a duplicate of Chapter 9-48.
SECTION 14. This Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the CEQA guidelines, and the City’s environmental procedures, and has been found to be exempt pursuant to Section
18.36.10.H. (Statutory Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines because the adoption of this Ordinance will not result in any physical harm to the environment because the City Council hereby finds with certainty that there is no possibility the passage of this Ordinance amending the zoning code will have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 15. If any part or provision of this Chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the Chapter, including the application of that part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 16. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on January 1, 2026.
Within 15 days following its passage, the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with State Law; or when deemed necessary due to the length or complexity of the Ordinance, cause a summary of the Ordinance to be prepared and published at least five days prior to the City Council meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted. If a summary is published at least five days prior to the City Council meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted, then within 15 days after adoption of the Ordinance the City Clerk shall publish a summary of the Ordinance with the names of those City Council Members voting for
and against the Ordinance and shall post a certified copy of the full text of such adopted Ordinance along with the names of those City Council Members voting for and against the Ordinance.
SECTION 17. 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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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 4 th day of
November 2025, and PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held on the 18 th day
of November, 2025 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chenin Dow, Community Development Director
DATE: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City to Enter the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Open Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs
Description:
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the City to enter the Open Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs for residential and commercial development, administered by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA).
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution consenting to the inclusion of properties within the territory of the City of Santa Maria in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Open PACE Programs; authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to accept applications from property owners, conduct contractual assessment proceedings and levy contractual assessments within the territory of the City; and authorizing related actions.
BACKGROUND:
Under the leadership of the City Council, the City of Santa Maria has identified economic development as a key priority to create jobs and enhance economic stability for the community. Yet current market conditions, including the effects of inflation as well as high interest rates for construction loans, can present challenges for new development.
In an effort to help mitigate the high costs of development and also further renewable energy goals throughout California, the CSCDA has established PACE. Pace provides a new funding mechanism for both commercial and residential property owners to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and seismic improvements.
Administered entirely by the CSCDA, the program requires no City expenditures or staff time.
2 DISCUSSION:
The CSCDA is a joint powers authority sponsored by the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties. The City of Santa Maria is among 530 cities, counties, and special districts throughout California that are members of CSCDA. As such, the City is entitled to opt in to the Open PACE Programs.
PACE represents a turnkey resource for residential and commercial property owners to finance qualified improvements, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and seismic improvements. Examples of projects funded by PACE include, but are not limited to, residential solar installations; new lighting, insulation, and HVAC systems; resiliency measures; and more.
CSCDA developed qualification criteria to select PACE Program Administrators to be included in the CSCDA Open PACE platform. These qualified Administrators:
Develop managed contractor networks in California communities Provide 100 percent financing for energy efficiency projects File repayment obligations through property tax bills All responsibility for PACE program administration, including the conduct of assessment proceedings; levy of assessments; any required remedial action in the case of delinquencies in assessment payments; and the issuance, sale or administration of bonds issued in connection with the program rests with the CSCDA. No staff time is required from the City, and costs are fully funded by the property owner.
The program is entirely optional for developers and owners of both commercial and residential property. The program provides a new financing tool that large-scale projects and homeowners alike can utilize to achieve their renewable energy goals.
Alternative(s)
The City Council may decide not to authorize PACE, which would prevent local commercial and residential property owners from using this tool to aid in financing new projects and upgrades to existing commercial facilities and homes.
Fiscal Considerations
None. All costs and expenses related to the program and its administration are borne by the CSCDA and property owner.
Impact on the Community
The adoption of the Open PACE Programs will provide a new financing tool for developers and homeowners alike at no cost to the City.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution – PACE Program
Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA
CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN
THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA IN THE CALIFORNIA
STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OPEN
PACE PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY
OWNERS, CONDUCT CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY;
AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the “Authority”) is a joint exercise of powers authority, the members of which include numerous cities and counties in the State of California, including the City of Santa Maria (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, Chapter 29 of Division 7 of the Streets & Highways Code (“Chapter 29”) authorizes the Authority to establish voluntary contractual assessment programs to finance or refinance renewable energy, energy efficiency, water efficiency and seismic strengthening improvements, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and such other improvements, infrastructure or other work as may be authorized by law from time to time (collectively, the “Improvements”) through the levy of contractual assessments within counties and cities throughout the State of California that consent to the participation of properties within their respective territories and the issuance of bonds from time to time; and
WHEREAS, for the purpose of providing financing and refinancing for the Improvements, the Authority has established two CSCDA Open PACE Programs (the “Programs”): (i) the CaliforniaFIRST Program and (ii) the CSCDA Open PACE Program; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has designated multiple third-party program administrators to administer the Programs; the current program administrators are the Counterpointe Energy Solutions II (CA) LLC, PACE Funding Group LLC dba Home Run Financing, Renew Financial Group LLC, Fortifi, Nuveen Green Capital, White Oak Advisors, Stonehill PACE, LLC, Lord Cap PACE, Green PACE Capital, PACE Loan Group, Petros PACE Finance, Castle Green Finance, Bayview PACE, Green Rock Healthcare Capital, Citizens Business Bank and the Authority will notify the City of any additions or changes; and
WHEREAS, the Authority may also administer certain projects itself, working directly with third-party capital providers; and
Attachment A
WHEREAS, Chapter 29 provides that assessments may be levied under its provisions only with the free and willing consent of the owner or owners of each lot or parcel on which an assessment is levied at the time the assessment is levied; and WHEREAS, the City desires to allow the owners of property (“Participating Property Owners”) within its territory to participate in the Programs and to allow the Authority to conduct assessment proceedings under Chapter 29 within its territory and to issue bonds to finance or refinance Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the territory within which assessments may be levied for the Programs shall include all of the territory within the City’s official boundaries; and WHEREAS, the Authority will conduct all assessment proceedings under Chapter 29 for the Programs and issue any bonds issued in connection with the Programs; and WHEREAS, the City will not be responsible for the conduct of any assessment proceedings; the levy of assessments; any required remedial action in the case of delinquencies in such assessment payments; or the issuance, sale or administration of any bonds issued in connection with the Programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria as follows:
SECTION 1. This City Council hereby finds and declares that properties in the territory of the City will benefit from the availability of the Program within the territory of the City and, pursuant thereto, the conduct of special assessment proceedings by the Authority pursuant to Chapter 29 and the issuance of bonds to finance or refinance Improvements.
SECTION 2. In connection with the Programs, the City hereby consents to the conduct of special assessment proceedings by the Authority pursuant to Chapter 29 on any property within the territory of the City and the issuance of bonds to finance or refinance Improvements; provided, that
(1) The Participating Property Owners, who shall be the legal owners of such property, execute a contract pursuant to Chapter 29 and comply with other applicable provisions of California law in order to accomplish the valid levy of assessments; and
(2) The City will not be responsible for the conduct of any assessment proceedings; the levy of assessments; any required remedial action in the case of delinquencies in such assessment payments; or the issuance, sale or administration of any bonds issued in connection with the Programs. ///
Attachment A
SECTION 3. The appropriate officials and staff of the City are hereby authorized and directed to make applications for the Programs available to all property owners who wish to finance or refinance Improvements; provided, that the Authority shall be responsible for providing such applications and related materials at its own expense. The following staff persons, together with any other staff persons chosen by the City Manager of the City from time to time, are hereby designated as the contact persons for the Authority in connection with the Programs: Community Development Director.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby finds that adoption of this Resolution is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act, because the Resolution does not involve any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, as contemplated by Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Section 15378(b)(4).
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Authority at: Secretary of the Board, California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 1400 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 18th day of November 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Williams, Chief of Police
DATE: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Purchasing Agreement with SOV Security for Police Department CCTV Camera System Replacement Description:
The City Council will consider approving a purchasing agreement with SOV Security for the replacement of the Police Department’s aging CCTV camera system.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution awarding a purchasing agreement to SOV Security for the Police Department CCTV camera system replacement in the amount of $296,969.14; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The Police Department’s current CCTV camera system was installed on June 30, 2020, with a useful life of approximately five years. The system, built on IndigoVision hardware, is now failing, with cameras losing functionality and many units improperly placed for effective monitoring. The existing IndigoVision system has reached the end of its useful life, causing frequent outages and security concerns.
This has led to higher maintenance costs and various operational challenges. Notably, the existing cameras are identified as low-grade imports presenting cybersecurity risks.
SOV Security, following competitive review, has proposed a comprehensive upgrade using advanced Avigilon camera hardware and secure communication components.
DISCUSSION:
The replacement of the Police Department’s CCTV camera system is essential due to the current IndigoVision system reaching the end of its useful life, which has resulted in frequent hardware failures and limited software support. Many cameras are outdated, improperly positioned, and pose security risks as they are low-grade imported units. This failing system has also increased maintenance costs. The new system proposed by SOV Security includes modern Avigilon cameras and secure communication hardware, which 2 will provide reliability, better image quality, and improved coverage. The advanced analytics capabilities and increased video storage capacity will help with investigative efforts and daily operational efficiency. Overall, the replacement will reduce cybersecurity threats, improve building security, and enhance public trust and accountability, making it a crucial investment for maintaining community safety. This comprehensive solution involves hardware, installation, training, and ongoing support, ensuring the Police Department is equipped with modern, effective surveillance technology for years to come.
The recommended replacement equipment and installation will be procured through a California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) procurement program in accordance with the City’s Purchasing Policy.
Alternative(s)
City Council may choose not to proceed with this replacement, which would result in continued operational failures, risk to public safety, increased building security concerns, and additional maintenance expenses.
Fiscal Considerations
The total proposed project cost is $296,969.14. Funding for this agreement has been allocated in the approved budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and has been accumulated over the past five years through the Communications Equipment Replacement Fund. The replacement will eliminate ongoing repair time and expenses associated with the failing IndigoVision CCTV solution and provide modern technology with a five-year expected service life.
Impact on the Community
Upgrading the Police Department’s CCTV system will strengthen security throughout municipal buildings, increase public accountability, and promote efficient police operations. Enhanced technology will also protect sensitive areas, support safer work environments, and reassure community stakeholders regarding transparency and safety standards.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution
B. SOV Proposed Agreement
Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THECITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
AWARDING A PURCHASING AGREEMENT TO
SOV SECURITY FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
CCTV CAMERA SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $296,969.14
WHEREAS, the City’s existing Police Department CCTV camera system, installed June 30, 2020, has passed its useful life and is experiencing frequent failures, improper camera placement, and increased security risks; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department requires a reliable and secure video surveillance system to support accountability, public trust, and building security; and WHEREAS, following a competitive procurement process through the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS), SOV Security’s proposal was identified as the best solution in accordance with the City’s Purchasing Policy; and WHEREAS, the total project cost for the replacement of the CCTV system is $296,969.14;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approving a purchasing agreement to SOV Security for the Police Department CCTV camera system replacement in the amount of $296,969.14; and SECTION 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Purchase Agreement and take any necessary actions to implement this project; 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. //
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 18
th day of November 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
Department Director
_______________________________
City Manager
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AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
This Agreement is made on November 18th, 2025, by and between SOV Security, a California Corporation (“Contractor”) and the City of Santa Maria, a California Municipal Corporation and charter city (“City”), in Santa Maria, California, based on the following recitals:
1. WHEREAS City wishes to procure and install of a video surveillance system named Avigilon for the City of Santa Maria Police Department located at 1111 Betteravia Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455; and,
2. WHEREAS City has executed a competitive procurement process under the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) program for the requested project consistent with the City's Purchasing Policy; and,
3. WHEREAS Contractor has asserted to be qualified and experienced in implementing the project deliverables included in Exhibit A (SOV Security RFQ dated July 11, 2025); and,
4. WHEREAS, the Fixed Price, Not To Exceed cost for the services and equipment is $296,969.14.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED:
1. Recitals true. The above recitals are true.
2. General.
2.01. Term and Termination. The term of this contract is November 5th, 2025, beginning on the date first written above. This contract may be extended by mutual consent of the parties. This contract may be terminated for breach of its terms or conditions, or because of discovery of any act which violates local, state or federal law. Termination is effective 14 days after deposit of notice as specified in this Agreement.
2.02. Services to be Performed. Contractor shall determine the method, details and means of providing a video surveillance system procurement, installation, configuration, and training services. More specifically, Contractor agrees to perform the specific services listed in Exhibit A.
2.03 City’s Duties. City’s duties under this Agreement are to cooperate with Contractor in the performance of the contract and timely pay invoices.
2.04. Payment. Payment terms under this Agreement are listed in Exhibit B.
2.05. Insurance. Contractor shall provide insurance as listed in Exhibit C.
2.06. Prevailing wage. Where applicable, Contractor shall follow the prevailing wage requirements listed in Exhibit D and applicable law.
2.07. Exhibits. Exhibits “A, B, C, and D are attached and incorporated.
3. Contractor’s Obligations.
3.01. Minimum Amount of Service. Contractor shall devote sufficient time to perform services under this agreement efficiently and effectively. Contractor may represent, perform services for and be employed by additional individuals or entities, in Contractor’s sole discretion, as long as the performance of these extra-contractual services does not interfere with or present a conflict with City's business.
3.02. Tools and Equipment. Except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, Contractor will supply all tools and equipment necessary to perform this Agreement.
3.03. Status. Contractor (including its employees) is an independent contractor. No employer/employee relationship exists between Contractor and the City. Contractor's assigned personnel shall not be entitled to any benefits payable to employees of the City. The City is not required to make any deductions or withholdings from the compensation payable to Contractor under this Atty. Rev. 2025
agreement. Contractor warrants that it operates as a business entity and, if classified as a “design professional” under California Civil Code section 2782.8(c)(3), such status is acknowledged herein.
3.04. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Contractor shall indemnify, defend (with independent counsel approved by the City) and hold harmless the City, and its directors, officers, and employees from and against all liabilities (including without limitation all claims, losses, damages, penalties, fines, and judgments, associated investigation and administrative expenses, and defense costs, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs and costs of alternative dispute resolution) regardless of nature or type that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, reckless, or willful misconduct of the Contractor or the acts or omissions of an employee, agent, or subcontractor of the Contractor. The provisions of this paragraph survive completion of the services or termination of this contract. The provisions of this section are not limited by the provisions of the section relating to insurance.
4. Miscellaneous
4.01. Notices. All communication relating to the day-to-day activities of this Agreement shall be exchanged between a designated representative of the CITY and a representative of CONTRACTOR, listed below. All notices shall be addressed as follows unless a written change is filed with the City:
To City: To Contractor:
Michael Balcorta Brian Levy
Santa Maria Police Department SOV Security
1111 W. Betteravia Rd., 505 W Foster Rd Ste 170
Santa Maria, CA 93455 Manteca, CA 95337
(805) 361-9037 (866) 976-6079
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.
4.02. Compliance With Laws, etc. Contractor shall comply with all laws, including but not limited to the rules and policies of the City, in performing this agreement.
4.03. 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.
4.04. Interpretation. This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
4.05. Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction and venue of all disputes over the terms of this agreement shall be in the County of Northern Santa Barbara, State of California.
4.06. Warranty of authority. Each person signing this agreement on behalf of a party warrants that he or she has authority to do so.
4.07. No Waiver. Failure to enforce with respect to a default shall not be construed as a waiver.
4.08. 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 Atty. Rev. 2025
remain in full force and effect unless amended or modified by mutual written consent of the parties.
4.09. Submittals. In addition to any other submittals required by this agreement, Contractor shall submit copies of its current business license and current certificate of workers compensation coverage to the City before beginning work on this project.
4.10 Prevailing Wage. Prevailing Wage. If applicable, Contractor and all subcontractors are required to pay the general prevailing wage rates of per diem wages and overtime and holiday wages determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations under Section 1720 et seq. of the California Labor Code. The Director's determination is on file and open to inspection at www.dir.ca.gov and is referred to and made a part hereof; the wage rates therein ascertained, determined and specified are referred to and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein. Furhter reuirements are attached as Exhibit D.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement is executed by the parties on the date first written above.
CONTRACTOR CITY OF SANTA MARIA,
SOV Security, a California A California Municipal Corporation Corporation
___________________ ____________________
By: By:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
City Attorney
______________________
Risk Manager
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EXHIBIT A
Statement of Work
The scope of work proposed in Contractor’s quotes dated July 11, 2025, includes:
1. This statement of work defines the hardware to be provided by Contractor and the services to be performed by SOV Security for the City of Santa Maria Police Department to be used in the project:
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EXHIBIT “B”
PAYMENT TERMS
I. Progress Authorization
Written authorization to proceed from the City authorizes the Contractor to generate the not-toexceed cost of Two Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($296,969.14) in fees for all product and installation work.
TASK 1 Video Surveillance System Installation Costs:
Procure and install Avigilon which is a video surveillance system including approximately fortyfive (45) cameras of various types with analytics, communication hardware such as Category 6 cabling, wireless access points, PoE extenders, network video recorder (NVR) system with 200TB capacity, associated mounting hardware, cabling, configuration, testing, and system integration services at the City of Santa Maria Police Department located at 1111 Betteravia Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455.
Specifically, the following equipment and services are included:
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II. Invoice procedure.
A. Payment shall be monthly based on the billable charges.
B. The Contractor shall present the bill for charges from the previous month.
C. The Contractor's bill shall be substantiated by appropriate documentation, and include an itemized listing of personnel, subcontractors, and other direct costs incurred.
D. City may withhold payment for disputed work. Payment of fees shall not constitute an acceptance of work.
III. Rates shall be billed according to Contractor’s attached fee schedule, up to the not-toexceed amount. Work Authorized by Change Order/Amendment shall be billed at on a time and materials basis according to the attached fee schedule, unless another payment method is agreed to in writing by the City prior to initiation of work.
IV. If Contractor’s response to the City’s RFP or RFQ is attached to this agreement, all terms other than those concerning the Contractor’s billing rates and scope of work are null and void.
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, his/her agents, representatives, or employees. If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by the Consultant.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001), including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury.
2. Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage Form Number CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code 1), or if Consultant has no owned autos, covering hired (Code 8) and non-owned autos (Code 9).
3. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance.
4. Errors and Omissions liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's profession. Architects' and engineers' coverage is to be endorsed to include contractual liability.
5. Cyber Liability Insurance, Coverage shall be sufficiently broad to respond to the duties and obligations as is undertaken by Vendor in this agreement and shall include, but not be limited to, claims involving infringement of intellectual property, including but not limited to infringement of copyright, trademark, trade dress, invasion of privacy violations, information theft, damage to or destruction of electronic information, release of private information, alteration of electronic information, extortion and network security. The policy shall provide coverage for breach response costs as well as regulatory fines and penalties as well as credit monitoring expenses with limits sufficient to respond to these obligations.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance
Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability - $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers’ Compensation: Statutory limits.
4. Employer's Liability - $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
5. Errors and Omissions Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate.
6. Cyber Liability- $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate.
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C. Self-insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses within the retention.
D. Other Insurance Provisions
The liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. The City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form or an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38 and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions are used).
2. For any claims related to this project, the Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled or reduced, except with notice stating the title of this contract to the City.
All notices provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be given to the City representative listed for notice in this agreement and shall specify the title of this Agreement. Notice may be given by overnight mail, facsimile with confirmation of receipt, or certified mail with return-receipt requested.
4. Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
5. If any of the required policies provide claims-made coverage:
a. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work. c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claimsmade policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of work.
E. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
F. Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However, failure Atty. Rev. 2025
to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.
G. Special Risks or Circumstances
The City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
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EXHIBIT D
PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE WORK, DESIGN AND PRECONSTRUCTION PHASES OF
CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATIONS
The terms of this Exhibit apply to all Public Works projects for over $1,000.
For purposes of this Exhibit, “Public Works” includes any project of a type defined in California Labor Code section 1720 when paid for in whole or in part by public funds. These projects include:
construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work done under contract. For purposes of this definition, "construction" includes work performed during the design, site assessment, feasibility study, and other preconstruction phases of construction, including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work, regardless of whether any further construction work is conducted, and work performed during the postconstruction phases of construction, including, but not limited to, all cleanup work at the jobsite. For purposes of this definition, "installation" includes, but is not limited to, the assembly and disassembly of freestanding and affixed modular office systems.
Pursuant to California Labor Code sections 1720 and 1771, construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair and maintenance work performed under this Agreement is subject to State prevailing wage laws. State prevailing wage laws require certain provisions be included in all contracts for public works. The CONTRACTOR and any subcontractors shall comply with all applicable State prevailing wage laws, whether included in this agreement or inadvertently omitted, including but not limited to the requirements listed below:
1. Compliance with Prevailing Wage Requirements. Pursuant to California Labor Code sections 1720 through 1861, the CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall ensure that all workers who perform work under this Agreement are paid not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). This includes work performed during the design, site assessment, feasibility study, and other preconstruction phases of construction, including but not limited to inspection and land surveying work, regardless of whether any further construction work is conducted, and work performed during the postconstruction phases of construction, including but not limited to all cleanup work at the jobsite.
1.1. Copies of such prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at the City Public Works Department and are available for inspection to any interested party on request. Copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages also may be found at
http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm. The CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall post a copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages determination at each job site and shall make them available to any interested party upon request.
1.2. The wage rates determined by the DIR refer to expiration dates. If the published wage rate does not refer to a predetermined wage rate to be paid after the expiration date, then the published rate of wage shall be in effect for the life of this Agreement. If the published wage rate refers to a predetermined wage rate to become effective upon expiration of the published wage rate and the predetermined wage rate is on file with the DIR, such predetermined wage rate shall become effective on the date following the expiration date and shall apply to this Agreement in the same manner as if it had been published in said publication. If the predetermined wage rate refers to one or more additional expiration dates with additional predetermined wage rates, which expiration dates occur during the life of this Agreement, each successive predetermined wage rate Atty. Rev. 2025
shall apply to this Agreement on the date following the expiration date of the previous wage rate. If the last of such predetermined wage rates expires during the life of this Agreement, such wage rate shall apply to the balance of the Agreement.
2.Penalties for Violations. The CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall comply with California Labor Code section 1775 in the event a worker is paid less than the prevailing wage rate for the work or craft in which the worker is employed. This shall be in addition to any other applicable penalties allowed under California Labor Code sections 1720 through 1861.
3. Payroll Records. The CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall comply with California Labor Code section 1776, which generally requires keeping accurate payroll records, verifying and certifying payroll records, and making them available for inspection. The CONTRACTOR shall require all subcontractors to also comply with section 1776. The CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall furnish records specified in section 1776 on a monthly basis, both to the City and directly to the Labor Commissioner in the manner required by California Labor Code section 1771.4. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure its subcontractors prepare and submit payroll records to the City and the DIR as required by this section. The City may require the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors to prepare and submit records specified in section 1776 to the City and the Labor Commissioner on a weekly basis, at no additional cost to the City.
4. Apprentices. The CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall comply with California Labor Code sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 concerning the employment and wages of apprentices.
The CONTRACTOR is responsible for compliance with this section for all apprenticeable occupations pursuant to California Labor Code section 1777.5(n).
5. Working Hours. The CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall comply with California Labor Code sections 1810 through 1815, including but not limited to: (i) restrict working hours on public works contracts to eight hours a day and forty hours a week, unless all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day are compensated at not less than 1½ times the basic rate of pay; and (ii) specify penalties to be imposed on CONTRACTORs and subcontractors of $25 per worker per day for each day the worker works more than 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week in violation of California Labor Code sections 1810 through 1815.
6. Required Provisions for Subcontracts. The CONTRACTOR shall include, at a minimum, a copy of the following provisions in any contract they enter into with a subcontractor: California Labor Code sections 1771, 1771.1, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1810, 1813, 1815, 1860 and 1861.
7. Labor Code Section 1861 Certification. In accordance with California Labor Code section 3700, the CONTRACTOR is required to secure the payment of compensation of its employees.
By signing the Agreement, to which this is an exhibit, the CONTRACTOR certifies that:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake selfinsurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement.”
8. Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. The City must withhold contract payments from the CONTRACTOR as Atty. Rev. 2025
directed by the DIR, pursuant to California Labor Code section 1727.
9. CONTRACTOR and Subcontractor Registration Requirements. The CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall not engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to California Labor Code section 1725.5 CONTRACTOR certifies that the CONTRACTOR has verified that all CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors (if any approved by City) used on this project are registered with the DIR in compliance with California Labor Code sections 1771.1 and 1725.5. The CONTRACTOR shall provide proof of registration for themselves and all listed subcontractors to the City at the time of signature of contract and immediately upon any changes or City’s request.
10.Stop Order. Where a CONTRACTOR or subcontractor engages in the performance of any public work contract without having been registered in violation of California Labor Code sections 1725.5 or 1771.1, the Labor Commissioner must issue and serve a stop order prohibiting the use of the unregistered CONTRACTOR or subcontractor on ALL public works until the unregistered CONTRACTOR or subcontractor is registered. Failure to observe a stop order is a misdemeanor.
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works
DATE: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc., Formal Bid No. 2023-05 for Municipal Improvements Job-Order Pavement Repairs
Description:
The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Municipal Improvements Job-Order Pavement Repairs with V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc., increasing the total not-to-exceed amount by $119,008.12 to provide for additional pavement repair work required to complete the project in accordance with City Standards.
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc., Formal Bid No. 2023-05 for Municipal Improvements Job-Order Pavement Repairs and increasing the total not-to-exceed amount by $119,008.12 for a revised total of $4,119,008.12; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute agreement.
BACKGROUND:
On June 20, 2023, the City Council awarded three Professional Services Agreements for Municipal Improvements Job-Order Pavement Repairs to V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc., Main Line Engineering Construction, Inc., and R. Burke Corporation. Each agreement established a not-to-exceed amount of $4,000,000 to provide on-call and as-needed pavement repair services throughout the City.
The purpose of the agreements was to ensure that the City had multiple qualified contractors available to respond quickly to scheduled and emergency street repairs.
Under these job-order contracts, specific work orders were issued on an as-needed basis, allowing the City to efficiently maintain and rehabilitate street pavement across the network.
2 DISCUSSION:
During the work performed by V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc. the project experienced quantity overruns in asphalt concrete and other miscellaneous work. Additional quantities were necessary to complete the project in accordance with City Standards.
Amendment No. 1 increases the not-to-exceed contract amount by $119,008.12, resulting in a new total contract amount of $4,119,008.12. No changes to the scope of work, contract terms, or other conditions are proposed.
Approval of this amendment will allow the City to process payment for the completed work and maintain the quality and reliability of its pavement system.
Alternative(s)
The City Council could choose not to approve the amendment. However, this would limit the City’s ability to fully fund the additional quantities required to meet project needs and could delay timely completion of pavement repairs.
Fiscal Considerations
Sufficient funds are available in the approved Capital Improvement Program budget for this amendment. The cost increase will be charged to the specific project work order under which the additional quantities occurred.
Impact on the Community
Maintaining and repairing street pavement is essential to community mobility, safety, and quality of life. This amendment allows for proper completion of pavement repair projects, ensuring a smooth driving experience and extending pavement service life for years to come
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution
B. Original Agreement
C. Amendment
Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH V.
LOPEZ JR. & SONS, INC., FORMAL BID NO. 2023-05 FOR
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS JOB-ORDER PAVEMENT
REPAIRS AND INCREASING THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT BY $119,008.12 FOR A REVISED TOTAL OF
$4,119,008.12
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2023, the City Council of the City of Santa Maria awarded an Agreement for Municipal Improvements Job-Order Pavement Repairs, Formal Bid No. 2023-05, to V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000; and WHEREAS, during the course of construction, the project experienced quantity overruns in asphalt concrete and in lowering and raising manholes that were necessary to complete the project in accordance with City Standards and to provide a smooth and reliable roadway surface; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to increase the not-to-exceed contract amount to provide for additional pavement repair work within the existing scope of services; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to amend the Agreement to increase the total notto-exceed amount by $119,008.12, resulting in a new total not-to-exceed amount of $4,119,008.12, with all other terms and conditions of the Agreement remaining unchanged.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc., Formal Bid No. 2023-05 for Municipal Improvements Job-Order Pavement Repairs, and increasing the total not-to-exceed amount by $119,008.12 to $4,119,008.12.
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement.
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.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 18th day of November 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT
This Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Municipal Improvements Job Order Pavement Repairs Contract 2023–2024, Formal Bid No. 2023-05, dated June 20, 2023, is made on November 18, 2025 by and between V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc., a California Corporation (“Contractor”), and the City of Santa Maria, a California Municipal Corporation and charter city (“City”), in Santa Maria, California, based on the following recitals:
1. On June 20, 2023, the City and Contractor entered into an Agreement for Municipal Improvements Job Order Pavement Repairs Contract 2023–2024, Formal Bid No. 2023-05, in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000;
2. The City desires to increase the not-to-exceed amount to provide for additional pavement repair work under the existing scope of services; and
3. The Contractor agrees to the increase in compensation as set forth below, and both parties wish to amend the Agreement accordingly.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED:
1. The total not-to-exceed amount under the Agreement is hereby increased by $119,008.12;
2. The new total not-to-exceed amount under the Agreement shall be $4,119,008.12; and
3. All other terms of the Agreement remain unchanged.
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2 Atty. Rev. 2022
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed by the parties on the date first written above.
CONTRACTOR, V. Lopez Jr. & Sons,
Inc.
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, a Municipal
Corporation
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By: Vince Lopez
President
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By: Brett Fulgoni
Public Works Director
ATTEST:
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Donna G. Schwartz
Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
City Attorney
______________________
Risk Manager
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works
DATE: November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for US 101/SR 135 Broadway Interchange Project Approval and Environmental Document Description:
The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $1,577,071.77, with Dewberry Engineers Incto complete the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) for the US 101/SR 135 Broadway Interchange Project.
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to agreement with Drewberry Engineers, Inc. , to complete the Project Approval and Environmental Document for the US 101/SR 135 Broadway Interchange in the amount of $1,577,071.77; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
This project is identified in the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Measure A Program of Projects for the City of Santa Maria, with over $12 million in Measure A funding earmarked for the interchange. The purpose of the project is to improve traffic operations at the US 101/SR 135 Broadway Interchange by addressing the existing substandard configuration.
The City originally entered into a Professional Services Agreement on May 8, 2019, with Drake Haglan & Associates to prepare the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED). Amendment No. 1, dated September 14, 2020, was also executed with Drake Haglan & Associates. On September 30, 2019, Dewberry Engineers Inc. announced the acquisition of California-based Drake Haglan & Associates. As a result of that acquisition, Drake Haglan & Associates now operates under the Dewberry Engineers Inc. name.
Accordingly, Amendment No. 2 will be made with Dewberry Engineers Inc., as the successor firm to Drake Haglan & Associates.
2 The PA&ED phase is multi-year effort initiated in 2019 and represents the final step prior to design and right-of-way acquisition. Caltrans approval of the PA&ED is anticipated in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
DISCUSSION:
Funding to complete the PA&ED phase is included in the FY 2024–2026 City Budget.
Staff propose to utilize Growth Mitigation funding for this work, with no reliance on the General Fund.
Public and stakeholder outreach has been initiated and will continue through completion of the Caltrans-approved PA&ED. An approved PA&ED will facilitate the orderly development of the adjacent Roemer property and the planned extension of Seward Drive to US 101.
Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 2 (Attachment D) with Dewberry Engineers Inc. to continue and complete the PA&ED phase.
Alternative(s)
The City Council may choose to deny or defer the Amendment No. 2, which would suspend work on the interchange project. However, delaying the project could result in the loss of over $10 million in Measure A funding and may impede future development east of US 101.
Fiscal Considerations
The US 101/SR 135 Broadway Interchange is a Measure A North County Project proposed to be funded through a combination of Measure A, Growth Mitigation, Regional State Transportation Improvement Program, and Gas Tax funds.
Amendment No. 2 is in the amount of $1,577,071.77. The City Council has previously appropriated $2 million in Growth Mitigation funds for this phase, as identified in the City’s FY 2025-26 Capital Projects list. Sufficient funding is available in the Growth Mitigation Traffic Account to support this request.
Impact on the Community
Approval of this amendment will allow the project to progress toward completion of the PA&ED phase. The resulting document will guide the orderly development of the interchange area, particularly the properties east of US 101. 3 Other Agency Review
Caltrans has reviewed the proposed scope of work and provided input on the remaining tasks required to complete the PA&ED document.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution
B. Original Agreement
C. Amendment No. 1
D. Amendment No. 2
Attachment A