Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
BETWEENTHE CITY OF SANTA MARIA AND THE SANTA
BARBARA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS TO
COMPLETE THE STATE ROUTE 135 COMPREHENSIVE
CORRIDOR STUDY, COMMITTING A TOTAL CITY
CONTRIBUTION OF $150,000
WHEREAS, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), in partnership with the City of Santa Maria, received a $160,000 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant from the California Department of Transportation for the State Route 135 Comprehensive Corridor Study, which requires a $40,000 local match shared equally by SBCAG and the City; and
WHEREAS, the City requested an expansion of the study limits to incl ude the full length of State Route 135 within City limits, extending north from McCoy Lane to U.S. 101, at an additional cost of $130,000 to be funded by the City; and
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and SBCAG establishes SBCAG as the Project Managing Agency and commits the City to a total financial contribution of $150,000 for completion of the expanded study; and
WHEREAS, the State Route 135 Comprehensive Corridor Study will support long- term, multimodal transportation planning for a critical north –south corridor and enhance the City’s ability to compete for future transportation funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Maria and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for the completion of the State Route 135; and
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and any non-substantive related documents necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution; and
SECTION 3 . The City Council authorizes a total City financial contribution of $150,000 for the project, consisting of the $20,000 local match and $130,000 scope expansion cost, subject to appropriation and availability of funds; and
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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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Cou ncil 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