Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION
TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
FOR THE 2025 WHALE TAIL GRANT FUNDING UP TO $28,000
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Commission awards grants for projects that it determines are consistent with Division 20 of the Public Resources Code and with the Commission’s objective of protecting and enhancing California’s coast and ocean for present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Commission requires the governing body of the grantee to certify, by resolution, its approval of the application for Commission grant funding and to authorize the execution of a grant agreement, on terms and conditions required by the Commission, by a designated representative of the grantee; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department proposes the SMORE program to provide approximately 150 youth and family members with coastal educa tion, stewardship activities, and guided field experiences, in partnership with Allan Hancock College’s Rec Ready Mentorship Program, expanding equitable access to California’s coast through inclusive, community-based programming.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS H EREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approves the filing of the project proposal for Whale Tail program grant funding from the Commission up to $28,000; and
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope(s); and
SECTION 3. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state , and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and guidelines; and
SECTION 4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 20th day of January 2026.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager