1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
February 28, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Shepard Hall - Santa Maria Public Library
421 South McClelland Street
Santa Maria
Roll Call: Councilmember Maribel Aguilera, Councilmember Gloria Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, Mayor Alice Patino
Members Absent: Councilmember Carlos Escobedo
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, Interim Director of Recreation & Parks Dennis Smitherman, Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni, Library Director Dawn Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer Graciela Reynoso, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, Police Chief Christopher Williams
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2. Public Comment Period (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Laurie Tamura.
3. CITY COUNCIL GOAL-SETTING WORKSHOP
3.a Welcome and Introductions.
City Manager David W. Rowlands welcomed everyone and introduced Patrick Ibarra with Mejorando Group who presented the Goal-setting Workshop.
3.b Goal-setting Workshop
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Alice M. Patino, Mayor