Agenda — Santa Maria City Council, May 5, 2026 (part 10 of 10)

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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brett Fulgoni, Director of Public Works
DATE: May 5, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 through 2030/2031 Description:

The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for transportation and pedestrian enhancement projects within the City of Santa Maria.

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 Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for fiscal years 2026/2027 through 2030/2031; and certifying that the City of Santa Maria will provide sufficient funding in the 2026/2027 budget to meet the Measure A Maintenance of Effort requirement.

BACKGROUND:

In November 2008, Santa Barbara County voters approved the reauthorization of Measure D, an extension of the existing half-cent sales tax for transportation purposes, known as Measure A. Over its 30-year lifespan, Measure A will provide more than one billion in local sales tax revenues for transportation projects in Santa Barbara County.

Specifically, it will provide approximately $455 million to Northern Santa Barbara County for high-priority transportation projects and programs to address the current and future needs of local communities.

Measure A funds are essential for the current and future maintenance needs of the City’s roadways, transportation facilities, and overall infrastructure year after year.

DISCUSSION:

Section 18 of the Measure A ordinance requires each local jurisdiction to annually hold a public hearing to adopt a Five-Year Program of Projects (POP). This meeting serves that purpose. Once approved, all local POP are submitted to the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority for approval.
2 The Five-Year Local POP (Attachment B) proposes projects that comply with the requirements of the Measure A ordinance. The Measure A project list for the current cycle allocates funds to local streets and transportation improvements.

Measure A requires the City to allocate 15 percent of its local share of Measure A funding to pedestrian and bicycle improvements, classified as “Alternate Transportation” Improvements. The Measure A program is divided into five-year segments with regard to Alternate Transportation, and the ordinance requires that the 15 percent requirement for Alternate Transportation expenditures be met completely over each five-year period.

The primary focus of the POP is the maintenance of the existing infrastructure within the City’s rights-of-way. Other transportation funding sources, such as Gas Tax, SB1, LSTP (Local Surface Transportation Program), Growth Mitigation, and other grant programs are available for capital expenditures through the normal budget process.

Maintenance of Effort
A Maintenance of Effort (MOE) is a common requirement of special tax measures. MOE is a taxpayer safeguard used to assure that new special tax revenues are not used to supplant historical discretionary funding levels. The MOE requirement is meant to maintain existing funding levels so that the new tax revenues will improve public infrastructure or services above current levels.

The Measure A ordinance contains an MOE requirement that identifies the minimum amount of local discretionary funding for local streets and roads. The MOE requirements were established based on the City of Santa Maria discretionary spending reported during Year One, Fiscal Year 2010-11, of the Measure A Program. This amount has increased incrementally over the lifetime of the program. The MOE requirement for FY 2025/2026 is estimated to be $4,315,119 and will likely grow in FY 2026/2027. The MOE requirement is satisfied by a combination of utilities funding, gas tax, and in-kind sources.

The Resolution contains a certification required by the Measure A ordinance. The City is required to certify that the City budget includes an amount of local discretionary funding to comply with the MOE requirements. The proposed City of Santa Maria 2026-28 budget shall include sufficient discretionary funding to meet the estimated MOE requirement.

Alternative(s)
The recommended action is to approve the Resolution approving the five-year Measure A POP. The alternative to the recommended action would be for the City Council to direct staff to make changes to the POP and bring the item back to the City Council for approval.

This would result in a delay in submitting the approved POP to SBCAG, which could delay the City’s funding.

Fiscal Considerations
This action is expected to bring about $7.6 million to the City of Santa Maria in FY 2026/2027 and a projected total of about $40 million over the next five years. Attachment 3 B shows “Measure A Revenue Estimates from Santa Barbara County Association of Government (SBCAG)” by year in the second row of the table under “Revenues.” This does not include carryovers from the fund balance. The City must adopt a Resolution approving the Measure A Five-Year Local POP and certify the MOE requirement to secure this funding.

Impact on the Community
The Measure A Local POP will have a beneficial impact on the community by directing available Measure A revenues to the maintenance of the City’s transportation infrastructure. This network of roadways, sidewalks, streetlights, traffic signals, drainage systems, and landscaping serves every resident of the community daily. The maintenance and operation of this system are of critical importance to nearly every aspect of the health of the community’s infrastructure.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution
B. Five-Year Measure A Program of Projects
C. SBCAG TTAC Staff Reports
Attachment A

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA

APPROVING THE MEASURE A FIVE-YEAR LOCAL PROGRAM OF
PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026/2027 THROUGH 2030/2031; AND

CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA WILL PROVIDE
SUFFICIENT FUNDING IN THE 2026/2027 BUDGET TO MEET THE

MEASURE A MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT REQUIREMENT
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2008, the voters of Santa Barbara County approved Ordinance No. 5, the Road Repair, Traffic Relief, and Transportation Safety Measure, known as Measure A; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria held a public hearing per Section 18 of the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance provides that the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority shall annually approve a Program of Projects (POP) submitted by local jurisdictions identifying those transportation projects eligible to use Measure A funds during the succeeding five-year period; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria was provided with an estimate of annual Measure A local revenues for 2026/2027 through 2030/2031 to develop a local POP.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council approves the Five-Year POP to be funded in part with Measure A revenues; and
SECTION 2. The City of Santa Maria certifies that it will include in its budget an amount of local discretionary funding for local streets and roads sufficient to comply with Maintenance of Effort requirements contained in Section 27 of the Ordinance; and SECTION 3. The City of Santa Maria has complied with all other applicable provisions and requirements of the Ordinance; and
SECTION 4. 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. ///
Attachment A

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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 5
th day of May 2026.

ATTEST:

Local Street & Transportation Improvements
Project Descriptions
FY 2024/25
Actual
Expenditures
FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 TOTAL
Revenues
Measure A Carry-Over $ 6,377,010 $ 6,630,151 $ 6,541,963 $ 6,440,949 $ 6,317,368 $ 6,377,010 Measure A Revenue Estimates from SBCAG $ 7,397,306 $ 7,648,735 $ 7,947,778 $ 8,252,040 $ 8,818,597 $ 40,064,456 Total $ 13,774,316 $ 14,278,886 $ 14,489,741 $ 14,692,989 $ 15,135,965 $ 46,441,466 Maintainance, Improvement or Construction of Roadways & Bridges Roadway Maintenance and improvements $ 4,352,178 $ 4,400,000 $ 5,048,000 $ 5,249,920 $ 5,459,917 $ 5,678,313 $ 25,836,150 Landscaping Maintenance $ 211,372 $ 170,000 $ 178,500 $ 196,350 $ 215,985 $ 241,584 $ 1,002,419 Traffic Safety
Signage replacements and improvements $ 228,528 $ 235,384 $ 211,846 $ 219,381 $ 228,595 $ 238,939 $ 1,134,145 Pavement delineation $ 243,874 $ 251,191 $ 226,071 $ 231,723 $ 238,675 $ 245,901 $ 1,193,561 Street lighting maintenance and improvements $ 348,632 $ 359,091 $ 323,182 $ 332,878 $ 342,864 $ 353,150 $ 1,711,164 Street lighting upgrades - Underlit neighborhoods $ 100,660 $ 300,000 $ 315,000 $ 330,750 $ 347,288 $ 364,652 $ 1,657,689 Traffic signal maintenance and improvements $ 312,650 $ 318,903 $ 287,013 $ 295,624 $ 304,492 $ 313,627 $ 1,519,659 TOTAL $ 5,797,895 $ 6,034,569 $ 6,589,612 $ 6,856,625 $ 7,137,815 $ 7,436,166 $ 34,054,788 Alternative Transportation Expenditures
Project Descriptions
FY 2024/25
Actual
Expenditures
FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 TOTAL
Maintenance, Repair, Construction & Improvement of Bike & Ped Facilities, Safe Routes to School, & ADA Facilities $ 2,128,629 $ 1,038,596 $ 1,076,310 $ 1,121,167 $ 1,166,806 $ 1,251,790 $ 5,654,668 City-wide Sidewalk Index $ 39,647 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 200,000 Programs, Education, & Incentives to Reduce Single Occupant Auto Trips or Transportation Demand $ 99,073 $ 31,000 $ 31,000 $ 31,000 $ 31,000 $ 31,000 $ 155,000 TOTAL ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURES $ 2,267,348 $ 1,109,596 $ 1,147,310 $ 1,192,167 $ 1,237,806 $ 1,322,790 $ 6,009,668 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 8,065,243 $ 7,144,165 $ 7,736,923 $ 8,048,792 $ 8,375,621 $ 8,758,955 $ 40,064,456 Alternative Transportation Summary
TOTAL MEASURE A ALLOCATION (FY 2026/27 TO 2030/31) $ 40,064,456

MINIMUM ALTERNATIVE PERCENTAGE PRESCRIBED BY INVESTMENT PLAN TO BE MET BY FY 2030/31 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026/27
THROUGH 2030/31
15%
TOTAL MEASURE A ALLOCATION TO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION $ 6,009,668

PERCENTAGE OF MEASURE A ALLOCATION TO ALTERNATIVE
TRANSPORTATION 15%
Measure A Revenues
City of Santa Maria
Five-Year Measure A Program of Projects (FYs 26/27 to 30/31) Measure A Local Street and Transportation Improvements Submittal Form Measure A Revenues
Attachment B

STAFF REPORT
Board of Directors
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2026
STAFF CONTACT: Jacky Mata, SBCAG
SUBJECT: FINAL MEASURE A REVENUE ESTIMATES FOR FISCAL YEARS 26/27 TO 30/31
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 - Measure D and Measure A Revenues Attachment 2 - Development Schedule
Attachment 3 - Measure A Local POP Submittal Form - FY 26-27 Attachment 4 Final FY 26-27 revenue estimates Tables 1-5 RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the final Measure A revenue estimates for Fiscal Years 2026/27 to 2030/31.

DISCUSSION:

As the Local Transportation Authority, SBCAG allocates Measure A transportation sales tax revenues in accordance with the voter-approved ordinance and investment plan. Integral to this responsibility, SBCAG staff prepares five-year revenue estimates annually before the development of the Measure A Program of Projects (POP), which the SBCAG Board will adopt in May. The attached tables provide draft projected revenues for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 to FY 2030/31.

The revenue estimates reflect the actual repayment amount of the (Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan to accommodate the construction of the U.S. 101 HOV Phase 4 project. This TIFIA loan issuance will impact the overall program. While the loan was approved for $75 million, SBCAG drew down approximately $50 million, reducing the debt service amounts for Measure A.

The estimates allow local agencies to prepare their Measure A Programs of Projects. SBCAG is responsible for preparing the Authority Program of Projects in coordination with the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (SBMTD). The Measure A Revenue Estimates will be presented to the SBCAG Board of Directors as a draft in January 2026 and for approval in February 2026. The Local Program of Projects will be due to SBCAG by March 31, 2026. The draft Measure Staff will present a Program of Projects for review in May 2026 and for adoption by the Board in June 2026.

Attachment 4 includes the Estimates of Measure A allocations for the five years.

Table 1 – Five-Year Measure A Revenue Estimate
Table 1 presents the overall Measure A program revenue estimate for the five years. HdL, SBCAG's revenue analysis consultant, developed the FY 26/27 revenue projection, which is 2% higher than the FY 25/26 projection.

The 5-year revenue projections being presented take into consideration the following factors:
 FY 26/27: Following several years of below-trend growth after the extraordinary surges in FY 20/21 and 21/22, which satisfied several years of future demand, growth is expected to Attachment C
experience moderate increases, assuming interest rates continue to decrease. As the economy continues to normalize and tariff impacts ease, growth is expected to return to a level closer to the long-term trend.
 FY 27/28: The auto and transportation markets are expected to contribute to renewed growth after years of market distortions. As inventory and financing rates become more favorable, with the hope of lower vehicle pricing, consumers will likely begin replacing vehicles that are now averaging 12.8 years old. Some changes to CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) may help spur home building.
 FY 28/29: Business industrial development is projected to accelerate due to increased technological investments in automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence, as well as the electrification of the economy. These investments will be necessary to address emerging challenges and are expected to deliver robust returns. This period is forecast to see a faster increase in overall productivity compared to the post-2008 years, driving a cycle of improved growth.
 FY 29/30: Continued growth is expected as financial concerns with consumers and businesses lessen due to interest rate reductions and the finalization of all tariff discussions. Potential increases in building construction as homeowners begin to relieve the pent-up demand for home improvement projects, as pricing and interest rates help to raise the sector.  FY 30/31 and beyond: This period represents a normal business cycle, which may include a recession or economic slowdown. The United States will face challenges such as high debt levels, expanding burdens from entitlement programs, and an aging workforce, with the birth rate below the replacement rate. However, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and other technological innovations, along with immigration, may help address these issues.

These factors could help offset labor shortages and enhance productivity.

Table 1 shows the annual deductions for CDTFA administration costs, which are capped at 1.15%. In addition, the table includes a 1.0% gross revenue deduction for SBCAG administrative costs.

SBCAG was approved for a Federal TIFIA Loan by the Build America Bureau to provide financing for SBCAG's Measure A match for the SB1 Cycle 1 award for construction of the U.S. 101 HOV project.

The loan was necessary to continue annual apportionments for the Local Street & Transportation Improvement and transit funding while constructing the HOV project segment(s). Debt service estimates are included in Table 1, which assumes a final TIFIA loan amount of $50 million, drawn down through FY 39/40.

Table 1 includes deductions off the top for consultant assistance, including ongoing consultation with the financial advisor, and TIFIA reporting assistance.

This table also includes the deduction for the annual Replica subscription. Replica is a planning tool that supports planning projects, public outreach, application development, and more. Following the September 2023 TTAC meeting, TTAC members agreed to fund a regionwide, ongoing subscription using off-the-top Measure A funds. Doing so would enable the region to retain access to Replica through the life of Measure A. To extend the current agreement, Replica offered a non-escalating fee of $96,000 annually through 2040 to cover all regional agencies. The cost would be approximately $500,000 annually if each agency subscribed individually.

Attachment C
New 'Off-the-Top' Expenditures for Measure A
In November 2025, SBCAG staff presented two new off-the-top expenditures for Measure A as part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Overall Work Program.

Measure A Renewal and Public Outreach Strategy
In preparation for the placement of the renewal measure on the ballot in 2032, SBCAG staff is proposing a set aside to develop the Measure A Renewal and Public Outreach Strategy beginning in FY 26/27. The document will outline the proposed milestones and the associated requirements to place the Measure A renewal on the ballot. The Strategy will include, but is not limited to:
 Assessment of lessons learned from Counties that have sought transportation sales tax measures
 Assessment of Measure A Ordinance, Investment Plan, and Progress Made  Development of Schedule and Milestones
 Development of Measure A Stakeholder Survey
 Development of Public Outreach Strategy, including stakeholder committees  Identifying Polling Needs
 Proposed schedule, steps, and components for the development of the Investment Plan (The Investment Plan will identify transportation needs, including projects and programs, and will be completed in 2030/31 in anticipation of the 2032 election) Match for Development of Planning Studies and Project Lists SBCAG staff is also proposing a new set aside for matching funds for transportation studies. The planning studies will support the development of a list of projects for the Measure A Extension Investment Plan over the next few years. SBCAG staff propose setting aside $200,000 for the local match for planning studies, with funding split evenly between North County and South County. If approved, the matches for the proposed Lompoc Valley Transportation Study would be funded from this fund for the City of Lompoc and the County of Santa Barbara. Staff is exploring the possibility of seeking funds for a South County study in the coming years. Additionally, should a reserve of these funds be established over time, it could be used to fund a study if a grant application is unsuccessful.

Finally, the table assumes that interest will be earned on the Measure A fund balance and allocated at the same percentages as the sales tax revenues.

Table 2A – North County and South Coast Annual Allocation Table 2A lists the annual allocations to be made over the five years for programs in the North County and South Coast sub-programs. The investment plan specifies that the North County and South Coast programs receive 43.3% of the total measure revenues over 30 years. However, funding amounts for projects or programs within the sub-programs are reflected in the investment plan as estimated revenues in actual dollars over 30 years, not as percentages. Dollar amounts have been used to determine the annual percentages of sub-program revenue each will receive. The percentages shown are the same as last year's.

Table 2B – Highway 101 HOV Widening & Other Named Projects The estimated revenues available for the South Coast Highway 101 HOV project and other "named" projects are reflected in Table 2B. The estimate is derived by deducting the North County and South Coast annual allocation total from the net revenues available for allocation in Table 1.

Attachment C
Table 3 – Local Street & Transportation Improvement Revenues Table 3 derives the estimated North County and South Coast Local Street and Transportation Improvement revenues by jurisdiction within sub-regions using the LSTI estimate from Table 2A and population estimates from January 2025. The North County and South Coast unincorporated population split is based on the 2020 census. The investment plan specifies that each local agency on the South Coast will allocate a percentage of its gross LTSI to SBMTD for transit operations.

These estimates are reflected in Table 3. The funds will be distributed directly to SBMTD in accordance with the investment plan. The table also shows the minimum percentage of LTSI funding and the corresponding dollar amount each local agency must expend on alternative transportation by the end of the five years, as required by the Investment Plan.

Table 4 – Specialized Transit for Elderly & Disabled
Table 4 reflects the estimated revenues for Easy Lift, the sole specialized transit service provider on the South Coast, and a revenue estimate for the North County based on population and paratransit ridership. Per the investment plan, transit operators and Consolidated Transportation Service Agencies are eligible recipients of this funding, intended to reduce fares charged to the elderly and disabled by covering the operating expenses of specialized services. Half of the annual North County Specialized Transit funding is allocated based on population, with a $5,000 base allocation to Guadalupe and SMOOTH, and the other half is allocated based on specialized transit ridership figures. Table 4 reflects population figures from the Department of Finance for January 2025 and specialized transit ridership figures from FY 23/24. Ridership figures are based on Fiscal Year 24/25 Specialized Transit figures provided by Transit Operators.

Table 5 – Local & Authority Program of Projects
This table summarizes revenue estimates from Tables 1-4, organized by the two Programs of Projects, a Local program, and an Authority program, as required by the ordinance for SBCAG to adopt annually. It includes a column listing the agencies responsible for preparing the various components of the two POPs.

Program of Projects Submittal Form
Annually, SBCAG and local agency recipients of Measure A funds are required to adopt a program of projects that shows how Measure A funds will be spent over the five years. The current Local Program of Projects Submittal form is included in Attachment 3. It is based on Appendix B1 (Local Street and Transportation Improvements Funding Eligible Uses) and Appendix B2 (eligible Local Street and Transportation Improvements Funding Alternative Transportation Expenditures) of the Measure A Investment Plan.

The submittal form also includes a designated area for agencies to document how they meet their prescribed alternative transportation expenditure percentages. These percentages for local alternative expenditures must be met by the end of the program's fourth quinquennium (FY 29/30).

One column is to be used exclusively by the County to identify expenditures on Class 2 bikeway maintenance that may be counted towards its alternative transportation percentage. The County may count 50% of such expenditures towards its percentages, but these expenditures may not exceed 50% of the prescribed rate in the five-year period.

Attachment C
Schedule
Attachment 2 to this report includes a summary schedule of the Measure A POP process. The local Programs of Projects are due to SBCAG by March 31, 2025. SBCAG staff will present them for review in May and adoption in June.

COMMITTEE REVIEW:

The estimates were presented to the Technical Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) on February 5, 2026, and the committee recommended approval to the SBCAG Board.

Attachment C
Attachment 1
Measure D and Measure A Revenues
Fiscal Years 2005/06 to 2026/27
* Projected through end of Fiscal Year (Provided by HdL) ** Projected (Provided by HdL)
Program Fiscal Year Revenues Growth Rate
Measure D
2005-06 $31,009,268
2006-07 $32,760,075 5.6%
2007-08 $32,573,516 -0.6%
2008-09 $29,769,950 -8.6%
2009-10 $27,047,320 -9.1%
Measure A
2010-11 $29,175,863 7.9%
2011-12 $32,084,170 10.0%
2012-13 $33,020,369 2.9%
2013-14 $34,817,454 5.4%
2014-15 $36,274,326 4.2%
2015-16 $36,952,647 1.9%
2016-17 $37,497,469 1.5%
2017-18 $37,255,453 -0.6%
2018-19 $42,398,043 13.8%
2019-20 $40,372,225 -4.8%
2020-21 $46,257,033 14.6%
2021-22 $53,769,084 16.2%
2022-23 $54,916,379 2.1%
2023-24 $54,989,323 0.1%
2024-25 $55,996,186 1.8%
2025-26* $56,041,186 0.1%
2026-27** $57,171,186 2.0%
Attachment C
Attachment 2
Measure A Program of Projects
Development Schedule
FY 2026/27 Cycle
Action Date
Review of Draft Revenue Estimates
SBCAG provides the Technical Transportation Advisory
Committee with a draft five-year estimate of the Measure A revenues for comment.

December TTAC
Present draft revenue estimates to Board January Board
Present Final Revenue Estimates to TTAC/Board approval February 2026 POP Submittal Date
Local agencies and SBMTD Service Agencies submit a five-year program of projects to SBCAG. The project listing should be prepared and adopted consistent with the Measure A Ordinance.

March 31, 2026
Review of POPs
SBCAG staff reviews local programs of projects and seeks modifications as necessary. SBCAG staff also develops the Draft Measure A Program of Projects for review in May.

April 2026
Draft Measure A POP is presented to TTAC and SBCAG Board May 2026 SBCAG Board Approval of POP
SBCAG Board approves Local and Authority Program of Projects and allocation of Measure A funds for FY 25/26.

June 18, 2026
Attachment C
Local Street & Transportation Improvements Total Project Cost For Santa Barbara County Only Project Descriptions
FY 24/25
Actual
Expenditures
Carry-over
from FY
24/25
Carry-over
from FY
25/26
FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 TOTAL Measure A Revenues Local State Federal TOTAL Non-Measure A Revenues Class 2 Bikeway Maintenance
Expenditure - Count as
Alternative Transportation
Expenditure
Maintainance, Improvement or Construction of Roadways & Bridges $0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Safety Improvements
$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Urban Forestry Street Tree Program
$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Storm Damage Repair to Transportation Facilities
$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Roadway Drainage Facilities
$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Traffic Signal Coordination, Intersection Channelization $0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Traffic Management
$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Landscaping Maintenance
$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Highway Improvements
$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Matching Funds for State and Regional Programs and Projects $0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
TOTAL 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Alternative Transportation Expenditures Total Project Cost Project Descriptions
FY 24/25
Actual
Expenditures
Carry-over
from FY
24/25
Carry-over
from FY
25/26
FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 TOTAL Measure A Revenues Local State Federal TOTAL Non-Measure A Revenues Maintenance, Repair, Construction & Improvement of Bike & Ped Facilities $0 $0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Safe Routes to School Improvements
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Reduced Transit Fares for Seniors & Disabled
$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Bus and Rail Transit Services and Facilties
$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
Programs, Education, & Incentives to Reduce Single Occupant Auto Trips or Transportation Demand $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0$0 $0 $0
TOTAL ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURES 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Alternative Transportation Summary TOTAL MEASURE A ALLOCATION (FY 2026/27 TO 2030/31) $0MINIMUM ALTERNATIVE PERCENTAGE PRESCRIBED BY INVESTMENT PLAN TO BE MET BY FY 2029/30 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025/26 THROUGH 2029/30 Enter
Percentage
TOTAL MEASURE A ALLOCATION TO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION $0 $0PERCENTAGE OF MEASURE A ALLOCATION TO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION Enter Percentage Measure A Revenues Non-Measure A Revenues
Non-Measure A Revenues
City/County of ______________
Measure A Local Street and Transportation Improvements Submittal Form Five Year Measure A Program of Projects (Fys 26/27 to 30/31) (Figures in $1000's)
Measure A Revenues
Attachment C
FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 TOTAL
Total Receipts1 $57,171,186 $58,863,186 $60,879,186 $62,927,186 $64,803,186 $304,643,930 Board of Equalization Costs ($657,469) ($676,927) ($700,111) ($723,663) ($745,237) ($3,503,405) Administrative Costs (up to 1.15% on receipts)
Administration: SBCAG Staff + Indirect Costs ($573,712) ($590,632) ($610,792) ($631,272) ($650,032) ($3,056,439) (no more than 1% of receipts for administration and
audits)
Measure A TIFIA Reporting, HdL revenue
analysis 3
($60,000) ($60,000) ($60,000) ($60,000) ($60,000) ($300,000) Replica Annual Subscription 4
($96,000) ($96,000) ($96,000) ($96,000) ($96,000) ($480,000) Debt Service on TIFIA Loan 2
($5,657,800) ($5,655,200) ($5,655,600) ($5,652,900) ($3,752,000) ($26,373,500) Measure A Renewal and Public Outreach
Strategy ($150,000) ($150,000) ($150,000) ($150,000) ($150,000) ($750,000) Matching for Regional or Corridor Studies ($200,000) ($200,000) ($200,000) ($200,000) ($200,000) ($1,000,000) Interest on Measure A Fund Balance $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $1,000,000 Based on historical data
Available for Allocation $49,976,206 $51,634,428 $53,606,684 $55,613,352 $59,349,918 $270,180,586

1. Growth rate figures and revenue estimate for FY 26/27 provided by SBCAG's revenue analysis consultant, HdL.

2. Debt service estimates assume TIFIA loan of ~$50 million (drawn down through FY 24/25) at 4.02% assumed rate.

3. This also includes $50,000 for TIFIA reporting assistance and $10,000 for revenue monitoring services

4. Includes $96,000 annually for Replica
Table 1 - Total Receipts and Available Allocations
Final Five Year Measure A Revenue Estimate
FY 2026/27 to FY 2030/31
1/26/2026
Attachment 4 Attachment C
Investment Plan
Total %
FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 TOTAL
North County Annual Allocations $455,000,000 43.3%
Local Street and Transportation Improvements $341,000,000 74.9% $16,217,883 $16,755,996 $17,396,017 $18,047,205 $19,259,766 $87,676,866 Specialized Transit for Elderly and Disabled $4,500,000 1.0% $214,019 $221,120 $229,566 $238,160 $254,161 $1,157,026 Safe Routes to School, Bicycle & Pedestrian Program $3,000,000 0.7% $142,679 $147,413 $153,044 $158,773 $169,441 $771,351 Carpool and Vanpool Program $2,000,000 0.4% $95,120 $98,276 $102,029 $105,849 $112,961 $514,234 Interregional Transit Program $22,500,000 4.9% $1,070,095 $1,105,601 $1,147,831 $1,190,798 $1,270,806 $5,785,130 Subtotal $17,739,796 $18,328,406 $19,028,488 $19,740,784 $21,067,134 $95,904,607 South County Annual Allocations $455,000,000 43.3%
Local Street and Transportation Improvements $330,650,000 72.7% $15,725,639 $16,247,419 $16,868,015 $17,499,438 $18,675,195 $85,015,706 Safe Routes to School Program $13,000,000 2.9% $618,277 $638,792 $663,191 $688,017 $734,243 $3,342,520 Bicycle & Pedestrian Program $13,000,000 2.9% $618,277 $638,792 $663,191 $688,017 $734,243 $3,342,520 South Coast Transit Capital Program $27,000,000 5.9% $1,284,114 $1,326,721 $1,377,397 $1,428,958 $1,524,967 $6,942,157 Interregional Transit Program $25,350,000 5.6% $1,205,640 $1,245,644 $1,293,223 $1,341,632 $1,431,774 $6,517,914 Specialized Transit for Elderly and Disabled $6,000,000 1.3% $285,359 $294,827 $306,088 $317,546 $338,882 $1,542,701 Carpool and Vanpool Program $7,000,000 1.5% $332,918 $343,965 $357,103 $370,470 $395,362 $1,799,818 Commuter/Passenger Rail $25,000,000 5.5% $1,188,994 $1,228,445 $1,275,368 $1,323,109 $1,412,006 $6,427,923 Subtotal $21,259,219 $21,964,605 $22,803,576 $23,657,186 $25,246,672 $114,931,258 $38,999,014 $40,293,011 $41,832,064 $43,397,971 $46,313,806 $210,835,865 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 TOTAL
$10,977,191 $11,341,417 $11,774,620 $12,215,381 $13,036,112 $59,344,720 *The estimate is derived by deducting the North County and South Coast annual allocation total from the net revenues available for allocation in Table 1.

Highway 101 HOV Widening & Other Named Projects *
Total of North & South Annual Allocations
Table 2A - North County and South Coast Annual Allocations Five Year Measure A Revenue Estimate
FY 2026/27 to FY 2030/31
Table 2B - Highway 101 HOV Widening & Other Named Projects Five Year Measure A Revenue Estimate
FY 2026/27 to FY 2030/31
1/26/2026
Attachment C
Jurisdiction Population Population % FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 TOTAL Alternative
Mode
Percentage
Total North County Estimates 240,150 100.000% $16,217,883 $16,755,996 $17,396,017 $18,047,205 $19,259,766 $87,676,866 Buellton 5,091 2.120% $431,087 $442,494 $456,062 $469,867 $495,572 $2,295,083 5% Guadalupe 8,851 3.686% $675,614 $695,446 $719,035 $743,035 $787,726 $3,620,856 5% Lompoc 43,424 18.082% $2,924,025 $3,021,327 $3,137,056 $3,254,803 $3,474,059 $15,811,270 15% Santa Maria 112,208 46.724% $7,397,306 $7,648,735 $7,947,778 $8,252,040 $8,818,597 $40,064,456 15% Solvang 5,755 2.396% $474,269 $487,165 $502,502 $518,107 $547,165 $2,529,209 15% Co. of Santa Barbara (unincorporated North County) 64,821 26.992% $4,315,581 $4,460,829 $4,633,583 $4,809,352 $5,136,647 $23,355,992 10% Total South Coast Estimates 206,982 100.000% $15,725,639 $16,247,419 $16,868,015 $17,499,438 $18,675,195 $85,015,706 Carpinteria 12,735 6.153% $1,042,944 $1,075,048 $1,113,231 $1,152,081 $1,224,422 $5,607,726 % of Gross Allocation for SC Transit Operations 7.96% $83,018 $85,574 $88,613 $91,706 $97,464 $446,375 Carpinteria $959,926 $989,474 $1,024,618 $1,060,375 $1,126,958 $5,161,351 10% Goleta 32,747 15.821% $2,524,703 $2,607,255 $2,705,440 $2,805,339 $2,991,358 $13,634,095 % of Gross Allocation for SC Transit Operations 13.18% $332,756 $343,636 $356,577 $369,744 $394,261 $1,796,974 Goleta $2,191,947 $2,263,618 $2,348,863 $2,435,595 $2,597,097 $11,837,121 10% Santa Barbara City 86,451 41.767% $6,501,135 $6,719,069 $6,978,276 $7,242,006 $7,733,090 $35,173,576 % of Gross Allocation for SC Transit Operations 26.05% $1,693,546 $1,750,318 $1,817,841 $1,886,543 $2,014,470 $9,162,717 Santa Barbara City $4,807,589 $4,968,752 $5,160,435 $5,355,463 $5,718,620 $26,010,860 10% Co. of Santa Barbara (unincorporated South Coast) 75,049 36.259% $5,656,858 $5,846,048 $6,071,067 $6,300,012 $6,726,325 $30,600,309 % of Gross Allocation for SC Transit Operations 11.12% $629,043 $650,081 $675,103 $700,561 $747,967 $3,402,754 Co. of Santa Barbara (unincorporated South Coast) $5,027,815 $5,195,967 $5,395,964 $5,599,451 $5,978,357 $27,197,555 10% South Coast Transit Operations Program TOTAL $2,738,362 $2,829,608 $2,938,134 $3,048,553 $3,254,162 $14,808,820 Population estimates reflect California Department of Finance (DOF) figures for January 2025. https://dof.ca.gov/forecasting/demographics/estimates-e1/ North/South unincorporated split is based on 2020 US Census, 2020 American Community Survey, 5 year estimates All local jurisdictions receive a $100,000 base allocation Alternative Mode Percentages per the Measure A Investment Plan Table 3 - Local Agency Apportionments
Five Year Measure A Revenue Estimate
FY 2026/27 to FY 2030/31
1/26/2026
Attachment C
FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 TOTAL
North County
Population 240,150 100.000000% $107,009 $110,560 $114,783 $119,080 $127,081 $578,513 Ridership* 81,121 100.000000% $107,009 $110,560 $114,783 $119,080 $127,081 $578,513 Lompoc Valley
City of Lompoc Transit (COLT)
Population 60,545 25.211191% $26,978 $27,874 $28,938 $30,021 $32,039 $145,850 Ridership 8,982 11.072349% $11,848 $12,242 $12,709 $13,185 $14,071 $64,055 Lompoc Valley Total $38,827 $40,115 $41,647 $43,206 $46,109 $209,905 Santa Maria Valley 157,051 65.397068% $69,981 $72,303 $75,065 $77,875 $83,107 $378,331 Guadalupe Transit
Population $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000
Ridership 1,113 1.372025% $1,468 $1,517 $1,575 $1,634 $1,744 $7,937 Guadalupe Total $6,468 $6,517 $6,575 $6,634 $6,744 $32,937 Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT)
Population $59,981 $62,303 $65,065 $67,875 $73,107 $328,331 Ridership 8,854 10.914560% $11,680 $12,067 $12,528 $12,997 $13,870 $63,142 SMRT Total $71,661 $74,370 $77,593 $80,872 $86,977 $391,473 Santa Maria Organization of Transportation Helpers (SMOOTH) $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000
Ridership 59,778 73.689920% $78,855 $81,472 $84,584 $87,750 $93,646 $426,306 SMOOTH Total $83,855 $86,472 $89,584 $92,750 $98,646 $451,306 Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Ynez Valley Transit (SYVT)
Population 22,554 9.391741% $10,050 $10,384 $10,780 $11,184 $11,935 $54,332 Ridership 2,394 2.951147% $3,158 $3,263 $3,387 $3,514 $3,750 $17,073 Santa Ynez Valley Total $13,208 $13,646 $14,168 $14,698 $15,685 $71,405 NORTH COUNTY TOTAL $214,019 $221,120 $229,566 $238,160 $254,161 $1,157,026 South Coast
Easy Lift $285,359 $294,827 $306,088 $317,546 $338,882 $1,542,701 SOUTH COAST TOTAL $285,359 $294,827 $306,088 $317,546 $338,882 $1,542,701 Notes:
- Population estimates reflect California Department of Finance (DOF) figures for January 2024. - Ridership figures are based on Fiscal Year 24/25 Specialized Transit figures provided by Transit Operators.

Table 4 - Specialized Transit for Elderly & Disabled
5-Year Measure A Revenue Estimate
FY 2026/27 to FY 2030/31
1/26/2026
Attachment C
Local Street & Transportation Improvements FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 POP Prepared by Buellton $431,087 $442,494 $456,062 $469,867 $495,572 City Guadalupe $675,614 $695,446 $719,035 $743,035 $787,726 City Lompoc $2,924,025 $3,021,327 $3,137,056 $3,254,803 $3,474,059 City Santa Maria $7,397,306 $7,648,735 $7,947,778 $8,252,040 $8,818,597 City Solvang $474,269 $487,165 $502,502 $518,107 $547,165 City Co. of Santa Barbara (North County) $4,315,581 $4,460,829 $4,633,583 $4,809,352 $5,136,647 County Co. of Santa Barbara (South County) $5,027,815 $5,195,967 $5,395,964 $5,599,451 $5,978,357 County Carpinteria $959,926 $989,474 $1,024,618 $1,060,375 $1,126,958 City Goleta $2,191,947 $2,263,618 $2,348,863 $2,435,595 $2,597,097 City Santa Barbara City $4,807,589 $4,968,752 $5,160,435 $5,355,463 $5,718,620 City Subtotal $29,205,160 $30,173,807 $31,325,897 $32,498,089 $34,680,798 North County FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31 POP Prepared by Specialized Transit for Elderly and Disabled
- City of Lompoc Transit (COLT) $38,827 $40,115 $41,647 $43,206 $46,109 Lompoc - Guadalupe Transit $6,468 $6,517 $6,575 $6,634 $6,744 Guadalupe - Santa Maria Area Transit (SMAT) $71,661 $74,370 $77,593 $80,872 $86,977 Santa Maria - Santa Maria Organization of Transp. Helpers $83,855 $86,472 $89,584 $92,750 $98,646 SMOOTH - Santa Ynez Valley Transit (SYVT) $13,208 $13,646 $14,168 $14,698 $15,685 Solvang Safe Routes to School, Bike & Ped Program $142,679 $147,413 $153,044 $158,773 $169,441 SBCAG Carpool and Vanpool Program $95,120 $98,276 $102,029 $105,849 $112,961 SBCAG Traffic Solutions Interregional Transit Program $1,070,095 $1,105,601 $1,147,831 $1,190,798 $1,270,806 SBCAG South Coast
Specialized Transit for Elderly and Disabled
- Easy Lift $285,359 $294,827 $306,088 $317,546 $338,882 Easy Lift South Coast Transit Operations $2,738,362 $2,829,608 $2,938,134 $3,048,553 $3,254,162 SBMTD South Coast Transit Capital $1,284,114 $1,326,721 $1,377,397 $1,428,958 $1,524,967 SBMTD Safe Routes to School Program $618,277 $638,792 $663,191 $688,017 $734,243 SBCAG Bicycle and Pedestrian Program $618,277 $638,792 $663,191 $688,017 $734,243 SBCAG Interregional Transit Program $1,205,640 $1,245,644 $1,293,223 $1,341,632 $1,431,774 SBCAG Carpool and Vanpool Program $332,918 $343,965 $357,103 $370,470 $395,362 SBCAG Traffic Solutions Commuter/Passenger Rail $1,188,994 $1,228,445 $1,275,368 $1,323,109 $1,412,006 SBCAG Named Projects
Hwy 101 HOV Widening & Other Named Projects $10,977,191 $11,341,417 $11,774,620 $12,215,381 $13,036,112 SBCAG Subtotal $20,771,046 $21,460,620 $22,280,786 $23,115,262 $24,669,119 TOTAL $49,976,206 $51,634,428 $53,606,684 $55,613,352 $59,349,918 Table 5
Five Year Measure A Revenue Estimate
Local & Authority Program of Projects
FY 2026/27 to FY 2030/31
Authority Program of Projects
Local Program of Projects
1/26/2026
Attachment C

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Graciela Reynoso Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: May 5, 2026
SUBJECT: Annual Report Regarding City of Santa Maria Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to AB 2561
Description:

The City Council will receive and file a report on the City’s workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (Gov. Code § 3502.3.) as of December 26, 2025.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Conduct a public hearing to report on vacancy levels, evaluate hiring and retention efforts; and

2. Receive and file this report and attachments on the City’s workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 251 (Gov. Code § 3502.3.).

BACKGROUND:

Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) was signed into law on September 22, 2024, by Governor Newsom. The bill amends the Meyers-Milias Brown Act (“MMBA”) and creates Government Code Section 3502.3 (GC 3502.3), thereby creating a new obligation for public agencies to hold a public hearing annually to report on vacancy levels and evaluate hiring and retention efforts. Additionally, AB 2561 entitles recognized bargaining groups to make a presentation before the agency’s governing body at the public hearing in which the agency makes its presentation.

DISCUSSION:

The City Workforce and Vacancies
The City of Santa Maria has a well qualified workforce in many different job types as City operations are varied and complex.
2 As of December 2025, the City had 741.60 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) budgeted full-time and part-time benefitted positions across 10 departments. The City maintains labor agreements in the form of either Memorandums of Understanding and Wage and Benefits Agreements (Resolutions for unrepresented groups) with the following employee groups:

Bargaining Units / Employee Salary Groups
Firefighters Union Local 2020
Non-Management & Confidential Employees (Unrepresented) Police Officers’ Association
Public Safety Managers (Unrepresented)
Service Employees International Union 620
Santa Maria Police Association of Middle Management
As of year-end 2025, the City’s vacancy rate was 13.3% of the total FTE count. No represented unit had a vacancy rate of 20 percent or higher.

The table below includes the total vacancies for the end of calendar 2025 in each of the employee groups:

While this report is a representation of City workforce data from December of 2025, it is important to note that City has worked to clean up long-term vacant positions so as to clarify position control and budget. As of January 20, 2026, the City has an overall FTE count of 719.4. The City currently has 82.0 FTE vacancies as of April 17, 2026.

Recruitment Efforts and Strategies
The City maintains positive employee relations, a robust system for talent management, succession planning and employee engagement while protecting employee health and supporting workplace safety protocols. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, Bargaining Group Budgeted
FTE
Vacancy
Count
Vacancy
Rate
Firefighters Union Local 2020 74.0 8.0 10.8%
Non-Represented Management & Confidential
Employees
(Unrepresented)
114.0 22.0 19.2%
Police Officers’ Association 148.0 19.0 12.8%
Public Safety Managers
(Unrepresented)

10.0 0.0 0.0%
Service Employees International Union 620 372.6 48.4 12.9% Santa Maria Police Association of Middle Management 23.0 1.0 4.3% Overall 741.6 98.4 13.3%
3 well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the high standards of the community we serve.

To meet these goals, Human Resources partners with departmental representatives when a vacancy occurs to ensure that Human Resources and the department align the recruitment process to focus on current and future needs, and to ensure the recruitment examination process is reflective of the position and accurately captures the position’s duties and responsibilities. The City advertises job opportunities with industry-specific journals and websites; and social media and networking sites to attract talent to fulfill the City’s mission and public good.

In calendar year 2025, the City conducted 56 recruitments, receiving a total of approximately 1,684 applications. These efforts resulted in 241 appointments for the City, in both full-time, part-time, and limited-service positions. Of these appointments, 93 were promotional appointments, which signals a healthy workforce with growth opportunities within the organization.

Competitive Employment Offers
In an effort to attract and retain quality employees, the City offers incentives such as:
 Education incentive for certain degrees and certifications  Hiring incentives for hard-to-fill positions
 Relocation assistance
 Various options for medical coverage for eligible employees and their dependents at minimal cost
 Competitive pay programs and salary reviews
 Advanced accruals for vacation and sick leave available for negotiation Retention Strategies: Maintaining a Competitive Position and Positive Employee Relations
The City has initiated a comprehensive classification and compensation study that is now well underway and will continue through the next phases of reviewing classification specifications and market data. This review encompasses more than 200 City classifications and is essential to addressing labor market changes, regulatory requirements, and evolving organizational needs to ensure both market competitiveness and internal alignment for the complex work our employees perform.

The study will also modernize and streamline the City’s classification structure. This includes developing updated, legally compliant classification descriptions that reflect current roles, responsibilities, duties, and qualifications, as well as contemporary industry standards.

When the study launched, Human Resources partnered with the labor groups and a variety of stakeholders to select a qualified vendor to conduct this work, ensuring a collaborative and transparent process.
4 Conclusion
The City’s tangible efforts and continuous improvement of our employee offerings will continue to attract and retain top talent through employee-centric initiatives such as the classification and compensation study, employee training programs, engagement initiatives, and positive employee and labor relations, and the opportunity to serve the Santa Maria community.

Alternative(s)
This is a mandated report to be presented to City Council.

Fiscal Considerations
There is no fiscal impact to Council receiving this report.

Impact on the Community
As a result of this report, the community will be informed of the status of position vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts at the City.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. 2025 Appointments
B. Job Announcement Sample LinkedIn
Department Position Title Position Appt
Date
Appointment
Type
City Attorney's Office CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN I 10/6/2025 New Hire City Manager's Office ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE I 11/17/2025 New Hire City Manager's Office CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN II 5/17/2025 Promotion City Manager's Office CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN II 8/23/2025 Promotion City Manager's Office CONSULTANT II 10/18/2025 New Hire City Manager's Office CONSULTANT IV 7/2/2025 New Hire
City Manager's Office PROGRAM LEADER 6/30/2025 New Hire Community Development ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE I 6/16/2025 New Hire Community Development ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE I 6/16/2025 New Hire Community Development CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II 5/17/2025 Promotion Community Development CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II 5/17/2025 Promotion Community Development CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II 11/1/2025 Promotion Community Development CORPORATE/EXECUTIVE LEADER (NONSAFETY) 1/13/2025 New Hire Finance CORPORATE/EXECUTIVE LEADER (NONSAFETY) 5/5/2025 New Hire Finance PROGRAM LEADER 8/25/2025 New Hire
Finance PROGRAM LEADER 10/18/2025 Promotion
Fire FIRE BATTALION CHIEF 10/18/2025 Promotion
Fire FIRE CAPTAIN 4/5/2025 Promotion
Fire FIRE CAPTAIN 4/5/2025 Promotion
Fire FIRE ENGINEER 2/22/2025 Promotion
Fire FIRE ENGINEER 4/5/2025 Promotion
Fire ORGANIZATION/ENTERPRISE LEADER
(SAFETY) 10/18/2025 Promotion
Library ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 1/27/2025 New Hire Library ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 1/27/2025 New Hire Library ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 10/20/2025 New Hire Library ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 11/17/2025 New Hire City of Santa Maria
CY 2025 Appointments
Attachment A
Library ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 11/17/2025 New Hire Library ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 11/17/2025 New Hire Library ASSISTANT LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 11/17/2025 New Hire Library CLERK II 2/8/2025 New Hire
Library GRAPHICS TECHNICIAN 1/11/2025 Promotion
Police CORPORATE/EXECUTIVE LEADER (SAFETY) 4/28/2025 New Hire Police CRIME ANALYST II 8/23/2025 Promotion
Police CRIME LAB & EVIDENCE SUPERVISOR 8/23/2025 Promotion Police CRIMINALISTICS TECHNICIAN II 3/8/2025 Promotion
Police DIGITAL FORENSICS EXAMINER II 8/23/2025 Promotion Police DISPATCHER II 5/19/2025 New Hire
Police ORGANIZATION/ENTERPRISE LEADER
(SAFETY) 9/20/2025 Promotion
Police ORGANIZATION/ENTERPRISE LEADER
(SAFETY) 11/1/2025 Promotion
Police OUTREACH COORDINATOR 11/29/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE LIEUTENANT 9/20/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE LIEUTENANT 10/6/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE LIEUTENANT 11/1/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE LIEUTENANT 12/27/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE OFFICER 5/31/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE OFFICER 5/31/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE OFFICER 5/31/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE OFFICER 5/31/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE OFFICER 5/31/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE OFFICER 5/31/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE OFFICER 7/14/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE OFFICER 9/22/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE OFFICER 11/3/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE OFFICER 11/29/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE OFFICER 11/29/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE OFFICER 11/29/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE OFFICER 12/15/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN I 7/14/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN I 10/6/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN I 10/20/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN I 11/15/2025 Voluntary Transfer Police POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN II 5/3/2025 Voluntary Transfer Police POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN II 12/13/2025 Promotion Police POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN II 1/10/2026 Voluntary Transfer Police POLICE SERGEANT 5/17/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE SERGEANT 11/1/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE SERGEANT 11/1/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE SERGEANT 12/27/2025 Promotion
Police POLICE TRAINEE 12/30/2024 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 6/16/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 6/16/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 6/16/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 6/16/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 6/16/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 12/29/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 12/29/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 12/29/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 12/29/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 12/29/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 12/29/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 12/29/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 12/29/2025 New Hire
Police POLICE TRAINEE 12/29/2025 New Hire
Police PROPERTY-EVIDENCE CLERK 12/28/2024 Promotion
Police SENIOR POLICE RECORDS TECH 10/18/2025 Promotion
Public Works CREW LEADER-MAINT SPECIALIST 11/15/2025 Promotion Public Works MAINTENANCE WORKER II 4/5/2025 Promotion
Public Works MAINTENANCE WORKER II 8/9/2025 Promotion
Public Works MAINTENANCE WORKER II 12/13/2025 Promotion Public Works PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER 11/1/2025 Promotion Public Works SENIOR CREW LEADER-MAINT SPEC 6/28/2025 Promotion Public Works STREET MAINT SUPERVISOR 4/5/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE I 11/17/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks AQUATICS SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL SPEC 5/6/2023 New Hire Recreation and Parks AQUATICS SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL SPEC 7/1/2023 New Hire Recreation and Parks AQUATICS SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL SPEC 5/3/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks AQUATICS SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL SPEC 5/3/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks AQUATICS SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL SPEC 5/3/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks AQUATICS SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL SPEC 6/16/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks AQUATICS SAFETY & EDUCATIONAL SPEC 6/16/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks FACILITY SPECIALIST II 6/16/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks FACILITY SPECIALIST II 7/14/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks GENERAL LABORER 3/8/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks GENERAL LABORER 3/8/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks GENERAL LABORER 5/3/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks GENERAL LABORER 5/3/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks GENERAL LABORER 5/3/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks GENERAL LABORER 5/3/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks GENERAL LABORER 5/3/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks GENERAL LABORER 7/14/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks GENERAL LABORER 9/8/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks GRAPHICS TECHNICIAN 6/2/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 5/5/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 5/19/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 6/2/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 6/2/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 6/2/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 6/2/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 6/2/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 6/2/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 6/16/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 6/16/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 6/30/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 9/8/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 9/8/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 10/6/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 10/20/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 12/15/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 12/15/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks LIFEGUARD 12/29/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks MAINTENANCE WORKER I 4/5/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks MAINTENANCE WORKER I 4/21/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks MAINTENANCE WORKER I 10/20/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks MAINTENANCE WORKER II 4/21/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks MAINTENANCE WORKER II 10/18/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks MAINTENANCE WORKER II 10/18/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks MAINTENANCE WORKER II 10/18/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks MAINTENANCE WORKER II 10/18/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks RECREATION ACTIVITY SPECIALIST 12/28/2024 Promotion Recreation and Parks RECREATION ACTIVITY SPECIALIST 12/28/2024 Promotion Recreation and Parks RECREATION ACTIVITY SPECIALIST 12/28/2024 Promotion Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 12/30/2024 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 1/27/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 1/27/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 1/27/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 2/10/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 3/8/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 5/5/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/2/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/2/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/2/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/2/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/2/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/2/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/16/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/30/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/30/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/30/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/30/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/30/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/30/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 6/30/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 7/28/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 7/28/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 7/28/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 8/11/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 8/22/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 8/22/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 10/6/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 10/6/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 10/6/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 10/6/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 10/20/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 10/20/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 10/20/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 10/20/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 11/3/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 11/3/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 12/29/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 12/29/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 12/29/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 12/29/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 12/29/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 12/29/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 12/29/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 12/30/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 12/30/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks RECREATION LEADER II 12/30/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks SENIOR LIFEGUARD 9/6/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks SENIOR LIFEGUARD 10/18/2025 New Hire Recreation and Parks SKILLED LABORER 2/7/2026 Promotion Recreation and Parks SWIM POOL CLERK 3/8/2025 Promotion Recreation and Parks SWIM POOL CLERK 6/2/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks SWIM POOL CLERK 6/2/2025 New Hire
Recreation and Parks SWIM POOL CLERK 6/2/2025 New Hire
Utilities ACCOUNT CLERK - SCALE HOUSE 3/24/2025 New Hire Utilities ACCOUNT CLERK I 11/3/2025 New Hire
Utilities ACCOUNT CLERK II 9/20/2025 Promotion
Utilities ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE II 3/24/2025 New Hire
Utilities ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER 5/5/2025 New Hire
Utilities ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER 6/30/2025 New Hire
Utilities CONSULTANT I 7/14/2025 New Hire
Utilities CONSULTANT I 11/15/2025 New Hire
Utilities ENGINEER II 10/6/2025 New Hire
Utilities LANDFILL HEAVY EQUIP OPR 6/28/2025 Promotion
Utilities LANDFILL HEAVY EQUIP OPR 6/28/2025 Promotion
Utilities LEAD WASTEWATER OPERATOR 12/13/2025 Promotion Utilities MAINTENANCE WORKER I 12/30/2024 New Hire
Utilities MAINTENANCE WORKER I 12/30/2024 New Hire
Utilities MAINTENANCE WORKER I 12/30/2024 New Hire
Utilities MAINTENANCE WORKER I 1/11/2025 Promotion
Utilities MAINTENANCE WORKER I 1/27/2025 New Hire
Utilities MAINTENANCE WORKER I 5/19/2025 New Hire
Utilities MAINTENANCE WORKER I 7/12/2025 Promotion
Utilities MAINTENANCE WORKER I 7/14/2025 New Hire
Utilities MAINTENANCE WORKER I 7/26/2025 Voluntary Transfer Utilities MAINTENANCE WORKER I 7/26/2025 Promotion
Utilities ORGANIZATION/ENTERPRISE
LEADER(NONSAFETY) 6/14/2025 Promotion
Utilities OUTREACH COORDINATOR 12/1/2025 New Hire
Utilities SOLID WASTE EQUIP LEAD OPR 4/5/2025 Promotion Utilities SOLID WASTE EQUIP LEAD OPR 12/13/2025 Promotion Utilities SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT CREW LDR 8/23/2025 Promotion Utilities SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT CREW LDR 12/13/2025 Promotion Utilities SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR I 5/3/2025 Voluntary Transfer Utilities SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR II 5/3/2025 Promotion Utilities SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR II 6/16/2025 New Hire Utilities SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR II 10/4/2025 Promotion Utilities SOLID WASTE MANAGER 12/27/2025 Promotion
Utilities SOLID WASTE MANAGER 12/27/2025 Promotion
Utilities UTILITIES OFFICE SPECIALIST 12/27/2025 Promotion Utilities UTILITIES OFFICE SPECIALIST 12/27/2025 Promotion Utilities UTILITIES OFFICE SPECIALIST 12/27/2025 Promotion Utilities UTILITIES OFFICE SPECIALIST 12/27/2025 Promotion Utilities UTILITIES OUTREACH SPECIALIST 4/7/2025 New Hire Utilities WASTEWATER OPERATOR I 4/7/2025 New Hire
Utilities WASTEWATER OPERATOR I 2/7/2026 Promotion
Utilities WASTEWATER OPERATOR III 8/23/2025 Promotion
Utilities WASTEWATER SUPERVISOR 7/12/2025 Promotion
Utilities WATER OPERATOR I 5/17/2025 Promotion
Utilities WATER OPERATOR II 5/31/2025 Promotion
Utilities WATER SUPERVISOR 7/26/2025 Promotion
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Appointments 241
Total New Hires 143
Total Promotions 93
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Rebecca Campbell, Director of Finance
DATE: May 5, 2026
SUBJECT: Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing Regarding the Perlman Apartments and Adoption of a Resolution Approving Issuance of Bonds
Description:

The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution at a public hearing as required by the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Conduct a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and

2. Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority exempt facility bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of the Perlman Project and certain other matters relating thereto.

BACKGROUND:

Danco Communities requested that the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) serve as the municipal issuer of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 (the “Bonds”) of tax-exempt revenue bonds. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to: (1) finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of The Perlman, a multifamily rental housing project located at 100 North Broadway, Santa Maria, California; and (2) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds.

In order for the Bonds to qualify as tax-exempt bonds, the City of Santa Maria must conduct a public hearing (the “TEFRA Hearing”) providing for the members of the community an opportunity to speak in favor of or against the use of tax-exempt bonds for the financing of the Project. Prior to such TEFRA Hearing, reasonable notice must be provided to the members of the community. Following the close of the TEFRA Hearing, 2 an “applicable elected representative” of the governmental unit hosting the Project must provide its approval of the issuance of the Bonds for the financing of the Project.

California Municipal Finance Authority
The CMFA was created on January 1, 2004, pursuant to a joint exercise of powers agreement to promote economic, cultural and community development, through the financing of economic development and charitable activities throughout California. To date, over 350 municipalities have become members of CMFA.

The CMFA was formed to assist local governments, non-profit organizations and businesses with the issuance of taxable and tax-exempt bonds aimed at improving the standard of living in California. The CMFA’s representatives and its Board of Directors have considerable experience in bond financings.

The Bonds to be issued by the CMFA for the Project will be the sole responsibility of the Borrower, and the City will have no financial, legal, moral obligation, liability or responsibility for the Project or the repayment of the Bonds for the financing of the Project.

All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the Bonds will contain clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not Bonds of the City or the State of California but are to be paid for solely from funds provided by the Borrower.

Participation by the City in the CMFA will not impact the City’s appropriations limits and will not constitute any type of indebtedness by the City. Outside of holding the TEFRA hearing, adopting the required resolution, no other participation or activity of the City or the City Council with respect to the issuance of the Bonds will be required.

Fiscal Considerations
There is no direct or indirect financial impact to the City as a result of this proposed financing. The CMFA will issue tax-exempt bonds on behalf of the Project. The taxexempt bonds are payable solely out of the revenues derived by the Borrower from the applicable project. No financial obligations are placed on the City for project financing costs or debt repayment.

The Board of Directors of the California Foundation for Stronger Communities, a California non-profit public benefit corporation (the “Foundation”), acts as the Board of Directors for the CMFA. Through its conduit issuance activities, the CMFA shares a portion of the issuance fees it receives with its member communities and donates a portion of these issuance fees to the Foundation for the support of local charities. With respect to the City of Santa Maria, it is expected that a portion of the issuance fee attributable to the City will be granted by the CMFA to the General Fund of the City. Such grant may be used for any lawful purpose of the City.
3 Impact on the Community
Approving the issuance of the tax-exempt bonds benefits the community by creating 150 units of affordable housing.

ATTACHMENT(S):

A – Resolution
B – Public Notice
Attachment A

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE

AUTHORITY EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE

PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$35,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF

FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION,

CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF THE

PERLMAN PROJECT AND CERTAIN

OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
WHEREAS, Santa Maria North Broadway LP (the “Borrower”) a partnership of which Danco Communities (the “Developer”) or a related person to the Developer is the general partner, has requested that the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “Authority”) adopt a plan of financing providing for the issuance of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) in one or more series issued from time to time, including bonds issued to refund such exempt facility bonds in one or more series from time to time, and at no time to exceed $35,000,000 in aggregate principal amount (the “Bonds”), to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 100 North Broadway, Santa Maria, California (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority must be approved by the City of Santa Maria (the “City”) because the Project is located within the territorial limits of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City (the “City Council”) is the elected legislative body of the City and is one of the “applicable elected representatives” required to approve the issuance of the Bonds under Section 147(f) of the Code; and WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that the City Council approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in order to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and the requirements of Section 4 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority, dated as of January 1, 2004 (the “Agreement”), among certain local agencies, including the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the City Council has, following notice duly given, held a public hearing regarding the issuance of the Bonds, and now desires to approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing resolutions are true and correct.

Attachment A

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SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this resolution constitute approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority, for the purposes of (a) Section 147(f) of the Code by the applicable elected representative of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the Project is located, in accordance with said Section 147(f) and (b) Section 4 of the Agreement.

SECTION 3. The issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to the approval of the Authority of all financing documents relating thereto to which the Authority is a party. The City shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever with respect to the Bonds.

SECTION 4. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the City or any department thereof to (i) provide any financing to acquire or construct the Project or any refinancing of the Project; (ii) approve any application or request for or take any other action in connection with any planning approval, permit or other action necessary for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, installation or operation of the Project; (iii) make any contribution or advance any funds whatsoever to the Authority; or (iv) take any further action with respect to the Authority or its membership therein.

SECTION 5. The officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents which they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution and the financing transaction approved hereby.

SECTION 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. ///
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 5th day of May 2026.

ATTEST:

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Mayor
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ATTACHMENT B
1 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Shad S. Springer, Director of Utilities
DATE: May 5, 2026
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 8-10A (CrossConnections) and 8-1.07 (Appeals) of Title 8 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code
Description:

The City Council will consider introducing an Ordinance amending Chapters 8-10A (CrossConnections) and Chapter 8-1.07 (Appeals) of Title 8 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council to:

1. Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 8-10A and Chapter 8-1 of Title 8 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code concerning CrossConnections and Applications for Public Service; and

2. Set for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.

SUMMARY:

The City of Santa Maria Utilities Department is presenting the Cross-Connection Control Plan (Plan) and corresponding ordinance updates, to implement a risk-based program for preventing backflow and protecting drinking water quality. The Plan defines schedules for hazard assessments, tester certifications, testing requirements, enforcement, recordkeeping, and public outreach. The Ordinance updates Title 8 (Attachment A) provide the definitions, authority, responsibilities, and enforcement tools needed for City implementation.

BACKGROUND:

Cross-connections are actual or potential links between the drinking water system and non-potable sources that could allow contaminants to enter the potable (drinking) supply.

Examples include irrigation systems, fire sprinkler systems, or industrial processes connected to the potable water system. Backflow occurs when water flows in reverse, often due to pressure changes, allowing non-potable water or substances to migrate into the potable water system, which can lead to contamination of the system. 2 Santa Maria has experienced no known backflow incidents and the City’s program has long emphasized prevention, routine testing, and corrective action to protect residents, businesses, schools, and commercial facilities including healthcare sites. However, to ensure consistent public health protection, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (Handbook) on December 19, 2023, effective July 1, 2024, replacing relevant portions of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.

The City submitted its draft Plan in June 2025 to the Division of Drinking Water (DDW).

After minor technical revisions in Fall 2025, the DDW approved the Plan in January 2026 (Attachment B), with the expectation that the City adopt the enabling ordinances in early 2026 and implement the Plan. The most current version of the Plan will remain on file with the Utilities Department.

The City’s existing framework (SMMC Title 8-10A and Engineering Standards) already includes regular testing, record keeping, and enforcement. The existing SMMC must be amended to reflect the changes required by the State through its replacement of portions of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations and to provide specific sections required by the Handbook. Implementation of the Plan and updated ordinance formalizes these practices, clarifies responsibilities, and sets timelines consistent with City water operations, customer needs, and State requirements.

DISCUSSION
The primary objective of the Handbook is the protection of public health through the establishment of standards intended to ensure a potable water system will not be subject to backflow. The Handbook mandates the Plan (Attachment C) be adopted by the City that outlines how it will implement the requirements of the Handbook. The Plan includes administrative procedures, inspection schedules, testing protocols, enforcement mechanisms, and customer education strategies.

The City’s Plan contains the following key components as required by the Handbook:
 Hazard Assessments and Scheduling. The Plan establishes risk‑ based hazard assessments at each service connection, paced at approximately 500 assessments per year. Milestones are set for non‑ residential connections by the end of 2031, higher‑ risk residential connections by July 1, 2034, and all remaining residential connections by the end of 2071.
 Qualifications and Testing. To ensure quality and consistency, the City will maintain a list of pre‑ approved backflow prevention assembly testers and certified cross‑ connection control specialists. The Plan clarifies testing frequency, performance standards, and accountability. The responsible party, typically the property owner, must test, maintain, and repair assemblies on schedule, while the City oversees program integrity, supports customer communication, and tracks compliance.
3  Enforcement and Risk Management. The updated ordinance provides the City with clear authority to address elevated risks when hazards are not abated or assemblies are not inspected, tested, or maintained. Enforcement will use graduated notices and reasonable compliance windows, reserving service disconnection as a last resort, and focusing on risk reduction and continuity of service for residents and businesses.
 Record Keeping and Transparency. Consolidated records of assessments, site classifications, installations, test results, and enforcement allow staff to identify trends, respond quickly to issues, and report program performance.

Most customers will experience minimal change because the City already operates a mature program. However, some existing single‑ family residences constructed since 2011, with certain fire sprinkler configurations (approximately 1,500 homes), may require a backflow prevention assembly or system modifications by July 1, 2034, to meet current standards. Customer costs will be site‑ specific, driven by hazard classifications and device needs identified during assessments. Targeted outreach will provide residents and businesses advance notice and clear guidance, enabling them to plan compliance alongside routine maintenance cycles.

To minimize further impacts, City standards for residential fire sprinkler systems have been updated so that future single‑ family homes with sprinklers will not require a backflow prevention assembly under current design practices.

Related amendments to Santa Maria Municipal Code Title 8 are proposed to clarify City authority and customer responsibilities and align recordkeeping and reporting to the Plan’s timelines). If introduced, staff will return at the next regular City Council Meeting for adoption. Staff will also finalize outreach materials, publish the pre-approved tester list, and schedule hazard assessments per the Plan.

Alternatives
The City Council may:

1. Direct staff to revise the Ordinance prior to introduction. This is not recommended because it will extend the schedule, require rerouting through internal City reviews, delay first reading and adoption, and postpone program activities. In addition, the Ordinance was drafted to meet specific requirements of the State.

2. Delay action, noting potential impacts on scheduling and staffing for hazard assessments and customer communications. This is not recommended because it could delay required hazard assessment milestones (non‑ residential by 2031; higher‑ risk residential by July 1, 2034; remaining residential by 2071) or compress future workload, increasing staffing, overtime, and contractor costs. Furthermore, the timeline identified in the Plan was the most flexible that DDW would allow. 4 Fiscal Considerations
City implementation including staff training, public outreach, and periodic inspections, will be funded through user fees and adopted water rates. Spreading hazard assessments over multiple years smooths operational impacts and cost, limiting overtime and contractor dependence.

Impact on the Community
The Plan reinforces a safe, reliable drinking water system and provides clear expectations for residents and businesses.

Attachment(s)
A. Ordinance
B. State Water Resources Control Board Approval Letter dated 1/8/26 C. Cross-Connection Control Plan-April 2026
Attachment A

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ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING CHAPTERS 8-10A AND CHAPTER 8-1 OF TITLE 8

OF THE SANTA MARIA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING

CROSS-CONNECTIONS AND APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
WHEREAS, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted the CrossConnection Control Policy Handbook on December 19, 2023, effective July 1, 2024, replacing relevant portions of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations; and WHEREAS, the Santa Maria Municipal Code must be amended to reflect the changes required by the State through its replacement of portions of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations and to provide specific sections required by the CrossConnection Control Program Handbook.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, State of California, as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 8-10A of Title 8 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code (“SMMC”) concerning Cross-Connections is amended as follows:

Section 8-10A.01. Purpose.
(a) To protect the public Potable Water supply of the City of Santa Maria from the possibility of contamination or pollution by isolating within the Responsible Party's internal or private water system(s) such contaminants or pollutants which could Backflow into the public water distribution system; and (b) To promote the elimination or control of existing cross-connections, actual or potential, between the Responsible Party's in-plant Potable Water system(s) and non-potable water system(s), plumbing fixtures, and industrial piping system(s); and
(c) To provide for the maintenance of a continuing program of Cross-Connection control which shall systematically and effectively prevent the contamination or pollution of the publicly owned Potable Water system; and (d) To provide outreach and education on Cross-Connections to the community, water customers, and City staff; and
(e) To meet the State of California’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook standards.

Section 8-10A.02. Definitions.
“Approved” means accepted by the Director of Utilities as meeting an applicable specification stated or cited in this Ordinance, the Cross-Connection Control Plan, or as suitable for the proposed site.
“Backflow” means an undesired or unintended reversal of flow of water and/or other liquids, gases, or other substances into a public water system’s distribution system or approved water supply.
“Backflow Prevention Assembly” or “BPA” means an Approved mechanical assembly designed and constructed to prevent Backflow, such that while in-line it can be maintained and its ability to prevent Backflow, as designed, can be field tested, inspected and evaluated.
“Cross-Connection” means any actual, potential, or temporary connection (such as swing connections, removable sections, four-way plug valves, spools, dummy sections of pipe, swivel or change-over devices, sliding multiport tubes, or similar) or structural arrangement between the public Potable Water distribution system, including a piping system connected to the Distribution System and located on the Premises of a water user or available to the water user, and any source or system containing liquid, gas, or other substances that may enter the public Potable Water system.
“Cross-Connection Control Plan” or “CCC Plan” means the City’s guiding document establishing the methods, procedures, and policies the City has in place to comply with the requirements of the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook. “Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook” or “CCCPH” means the State of California cross-connection control (CCC) program standards as established in the CCCPH, which became effective July 1, 2024, and are incorporated into the State of California’s Drinking Water Regulations. The CCCPH and its standards apply to all California public water systems (PWSs), as defined in California’s Health and Safety Code (CHSC, section 116275 (h)). Compliance with this CCCPH is mandatory for all California PWSs. The CCCPH updated and replaced Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.
“Director of Utilities” means the administrator/manager in charge of all aspects of the Utilities Department.
“Distribution System” means the network of conduits used for the delivery of Potable Water from the source to the Responsible Party's water system. “Potable Water” means water which is satisfactory for drinking, culinary, and domestic purposes and meets the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) or its successor organization.
“Premises” means any location, building, structure, residence, garage, room, shed, shop, store, dwelling, lot, parcel, land or portion thereof, whether improved or unimproved.
“Responsible Party” means the owner, operator, manager or occupant of a Premises which has water service from a public Potable Water distribution system; the owner, manager or operator of a private water system that has water service from a public Potable Water distribution system.

Attachment A

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“Service Connection” means the terminal end of a tie-in to the public Potable Water system, i.e., the location where the City of Santa Maria loses jurisdiction and sanitary control over the water. If a City-owned meter is installed at the end of the tie-in to the public Potable Water system, then the Service Connection generally means the downstream end of the meter.
“Service Line” means private piping extending from the Service Connection to the Responsible Party's point(s) of use.
“Water System” means the piping and all related appurtenances providing Potable Water to a Premises. In the City of Santa Maria, the water system is made up of two parts:
(1) The public Potable Water distribution system includes all the facilities and the network of conduits used for the delivery of water that remain under the control of the City of Santa Maria up to the point where the Responsible Party's system begins.
(2) The Responsible Party's system includes those parts used for the delivery of water to points of use located on the responsible party's Premises beyond the termination of the public Potable Water distribution system.

Section 8-10A.03. Authority of Director of Utilities.

The Director of Utilities is authorized to prepare, amend, and enforce the CrossConnection Control Plan to protect the public Potable Water distribution system from contamination or pollution due to the Backflow of contaminants or pollutants through the Service Connection and to comply with the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook.

Section 8-10A.04. Requirements.
(a) By agreeing to start, or continuing to accept, utility services, the Responsible Party agrees to comply with all regulations pertaining to such services pursuant to requirements in the SMMC and the Conditions for Service established in the Cross-Connection Control Plan.
(b) Installation, modification, or alteration of any Service Connection is prohibited without prior approval from the Director of Utilities and compliance with the CrossConnection Control Plan.

Section 8-10A.05. Enforcement, Violations, and Penalties. (a) A violation of the Cross-Connection Control Plan is a violation of this Ordinance. (b) A notice of violation will be issued to any Responsible Party found to be in violation of any provision of this Ordinance or the adopted Cross-Connection Control Plan.

The Responsible Party shall correct the violation within the time frame given in the notice of violation. If the Director of Utilities, or their designee, determines that the violation is creating or contributing to the existence of an imminent hazard, the Responsible Party shall correct the violation immediately. In any case of violation, the Director of Utilities has the authority to discontinue water service at any time the City determines the violation causes an imminent risk to the public Potable Water distribution system or Potable Water supply, regardless of whether a notice of violation has been issued. In such cases, the City will issue a postshutoff notice of violation. (c) Water service may be terminated after a second notification of violation of the same provision within a one-year period. Any person violating any provision of this Ordinance shall pay to the City all expenses incurred by the City in repairing any damage to the public Potable Water distribution system or actions required by the City to be taken to protect the Potable Water supply caused in whole or in part by such violation and any expense incurred by the City in investigating such violation.
(d) In addition to other remedies in this Ordinance, any Responsible Party violating any of the provisions herein is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof is punishable in accordance with Chapters 1-6 of the SMMC. As additional remedies, any Responsible Party in violation of this Ordinance may be subject to summary abatement proceedings, restraining order, injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1-9 of the SMMC, administrative penalty pursuant to Chapter 1-8 of the SMMC, or any other remedy provided by law.

SECTION 2. Chapter 8-1.07 of Title 8 of the SMMC concerning Cross-Connections is amended as follows:

Section 8-1.07 Appeals.

In the event that any user or consumer is aggrieved by any ruling of the Director of Utilities made pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter and Chapters 8-9, 8-10, 8-10A, 8- 11, and 8-13, such consumer or user may appeal from such ruling to the City Manager within the time and in the manner set forth in Section 8-12.1406. The City Manager's action on such appeal shall likewise be made and become final pursuant to the provisions of Section 8-12.1406.

SECTION 3. 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 15601(b)(3) (general rule) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the City Council hereby finds with certainty that there is no possibility the passage of this Ordinance amending the public facilities and services code will have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 4. 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 Attachment A

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affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage. Within 15 days following its passage, the Chief Deputy 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 Chief Deputy 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 6. 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. (This space is intentionally blank.)
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held the 5th day of May 2026 and PASSED AND ADOPTED the ___ day of ____ 2026 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST:

Donna G. Schwartz
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Alice M. Patino
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_________________________
City Manager
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Cross-Connection
Control Plan
Developed in Compliance with Santa Maria Municipal Code Chapter 8-10A Cross-Connections
_________________________________________ _____________ Director of Utilities Date
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Cross-Connection Control (CCC) Plan
Public Community Water System (PWS) Information
Public Water System Name City of Santa Maria
Public Water System Number CA4210011
Water System Ownership Type Public
Number of Single-Family Residential Service
Connections1
19207
Number of Multifamily Residential Service
Connections1
870
Number of Commercial Connections1 1858
Number of Industrial Service Connections1 95
Number of Agricultural Service Connections1 0
Number of Landscape Irrigation Connections1 634
Number of Other Connections 324
Total Number of Service Connections 22988
1 – PWS may also indicate number of Responsible Parties with multiple service connections or served by master meter for clarity.

PWS Background Cross-Connection Control Information
Number of Fire Protection System Service
Connections (Residential)
~122
Number of Fire Protection System Service
Connections (Non-Residential)
~700
Number of Air Gaps used for backflow protection
at the service connection
1 Number of Service Connections where internal
protection is used in lieu of premises containment
To be determined during hazard
assessments.

Number of Recycled Water (RW) use sites 0
Number of Swivel-ells used for backflow protection
at the service connection (applies to Recycled
Water use sites)
0 Number of Sites requiring a water user supervisor
(CCCPH Section 3.2.2(f)) – applies to any sites
using recycled water, complex piping systems, or
a user supervisor deemed necessary by the PWS
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Table of Contents and Attachments
Cross-Connection Control (CCC) Plan ..................................................................................... 2 Public Community Water System (PWS) Information ............................................................. 2 PWS Background CCC Information ........................................................................................ 2 Table of Contents and Attachments ....................................................................................... 3 Cross-Connection Control Plan Certification Page ............................................................... 5 Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 6 City of Santa Maria Cross-Connection Control Program ...................................................... 8 Program Requirements .......................................................................................................... 8 City of Santa Maria Cross-Connection Control Plan ............................................................... 9 Operating Rules or Ordinances .............................................................................................. 9 City Standards ........................................................................................................................ 9 Cross-Connection Control Program Coordinator .................................................................10 Cross-Connection Hazard Survey Schedule for Initial Hazard Assessments ....................12 Element 1 – Hazard Assessments .........................................................................................13 New Water Connections ........................................................................................................13 Commercial, Industrial, and Landscape Service Connections ...............................................13 Agricultural Service Connections ...........................................................................................13 Single Family and Multi-Family Residential Service Connections ..........................................14 Temporary Service Connections ............................................................................................14 Subsequent Hazard Assessments .........................................................................................14 Element 2 – Prevention of Contamination .............................................................................15 Conditions for Service ...........................................................................................................15 Backflow Prevention Assembly Determination .......................................................................17 Existing Backflow Prevention Assemblies ..........................................................................17 Requirements ....................................................................................................................17 Additional Premises Requiring Premises Containment.......................................................18 Backflow Prevention Assembly Requirements ...................................................................19 Installation Criteria for Backflow Protection ............................................................................19 Installation Requirements ...................................................................................................19 Air Gap Requirements........................................................................................................19 Schedule for Installation of BPAs ...........................................................................................20 Enforcement ..........................................................................................................................20 Element 3 – Certified BPA Testers and Certified CCC Specialists ......................................21 Backflow Incident Reporting Obligations of BPA Testers .......................................................21 Attachment C
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Pre-Approved Lists ................................................................................................................21 Denial, Suspension or Revocation of BPA Tester or CCC Specialist Approval ......................21 Appeals ..............................................................................................................................22 Quality Assurance ..............................................................................................................23 Element 4 – Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing ...........................................................24 Inspection and Testing of Backflow Preventers and Air Gaps ................................................24 BPAs ..................................................................................................................................24 Air Gaps .............................................................................................................................24 Frequency of Inspection and Testing .....................................................................................24 Responsibility for Inspection and Testing ...............................................................................25 Notification of Inspection and/or Testing ................................................................................25 Approved Test Procedures ....................................................................................................25 Repairs ..................................................................................................................................25 Element 5 – Enforcement .......................................................................................................26 Conditions for Disconnection .................................................................................................26 Annual Testing Conditions for Disconnection.........................................................................26 Removal of BPA is Grounds for Disconnection ......................................................................27 Reported Backflow Incident Investigation and Disconnection ................................................27 Appeal of Enforcement Decisions ..........................................................................................27 Element 6 – Backflow Incident Response, Reporting, and Notification ..............................28 Backflow Incident Response Procedure ................................................................................28 Backflow Incident Response Plan ..........................................................................................28 Backflow Incident Notification ................................................................................................28 Element 7 – Recordkeeping ...................................................................................................29 Element 8 – Public Outreach and Education .........................................................................31 Local Entity Coordination .......................................................................................................31 Attachment A – Copy of legal authority (Operating rules, Ordinance, Resolution, Bylaw, Service Contract) used to implement CCC Program Attachment B – Backflow Incident Response Plan
Attachment C – Questionnaire
Attachment D – Hazard Assessment
Attachment E – List of Air Gaps and Air Gap Inspection Procedure Attachment C
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Definitions
Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in this Cross-Connection Control Plan pertaining to cross-connection control have the same definitions as those contained in the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH).

Other Defined Terms:

Approved: Accepted by the Director of Utilities as meeting an applicable specification stated or cited in the Cross-Connection Control Program, or as suitable for the proposed site.

Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly: Or “BPA” means a mechanical assembly designed and constructed to prevent backflow, such that while in-line it can be maintained and its ability to prevent backflow, as designed, can be field tested, inspected and evaluated.

Backflow: An undesired or unintended reversal of flow of water and/or other liquids, gases, or other substances into a public water system’s distribution system or approved water supply.

Cross-Connection: Any actual, potential, or temporary connection (such as swing connections, removable sections, four-way plug valves, spools, dummy sections of pipe, swivel or change-over devices, sliding multiport tubes, or similar) or structural arrangement between the public potable water distribution system, including a piping system connected to the Distribution System and located on the premises of a water user or available to the water user, and any source or system containing liquid, gas, or other substances that may enter the public potable water system.

Cross-Connection Control Plan (CCC Plan): The City’s guiding document establishing the methods, procedures, and policies the City has in place to comply with the requirements of the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook. This document.

Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH): The State of California crossconnection control program standards as established in the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH), which became effective July 1, 2024, and are incorporated into the State of California’s Drinking Water Regulations. The CCCPH and its standards apply to all California public water systems (PWSs), as defined in California’s Health and Safety Code (CHSC, section 116275 (h)). Compliance with this CCCPH is mandatory for all California PWSs. The CCCPH updated and replaced Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.

Cross-Connection Control Program (CCC Program): The overarching program in place to regulate cross-connection controls in the City and comply with the CCCPH. The CCC Program includes the CCC Plan, enabling rules and ordinances, City standards including building, plumbing, and fire standards, and the personnel to enforce the regulations.

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Director of Utilities: The administrator/manager in charge of all aspects of the Utilities Department.

Distribution System: The network of conduits used for the delivery of potable water from the source to the responsible party's water system.

Potable Water: Water which is satisfactory for drinking, culinary, and domestic purposes and meets the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) or its successor organization.

Premises: Any location, building, structure, residence, garage, room, shed, shop, store, dwelling, lot, parcel, land or portion thereof, whether improved or unimproved.

Premises Containment: The protection of a public water system’s distribution system from backflow from a user’s premises through the installation of one or more air gaps or BPAs, installed as close as practical to the user’s service connection, in a manner that isolates the water user’s water supply from the public water system’s distribution system.

Responsible Party: The owner, operator, manager, or occupant of a premises which has water service from a public potable water distribution system; the owner, manager, or operator of a private water system that has water service from a public potable water distribution system.

Service Connection: The terminal end of a tie-in to the public potable water system; i.e., the location where the City of Santa Maria loses jurisdiction and sanitary control over the water. If a meter is installed at the end of the service connection, then the service connection generally means the downstream end of the meter.

Service Line: Private piping extending from the service connection to the responsible party's point(s) of use.

Water System: The piping and all related appurtenances providing potable water to a premises. In the City of Santa Maria, the water system is made up of two parts:

1. The City Distribution System includes all facilities and the network of conduits used for the delivery of water that are under the control of the City up to the point where the Responsible Party System begins.

2. The Responsible Party Water System includes those parts used for the delivery of water to points of use located on the Responsible Party System premises beyond the termination of the City Distribution System.

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City of Santa Maria Cross-Connection Control Program
The City of Santa Maria operates PWS CA4210011 and has the responsibility to protect the public water supply through implementation and enforcement of a CCC Program.

Program Requirements
In conformance with the CCCPH, the City of Santa Maria CCC Program includes the following elements.
• Santa Maria Municipal Code and the relevant operating rules and ordinances. • City Standards.
• Designated cross-connection control program coordinator. • This Cross-Connection Control Plan.
Processes and procedures for hazard assessments.
Backflow prevention requirements.
Requirements to rely upon certified backflow prevention assembly testers and certified cross-connection control specialists.
Establishing, documenting, and enforcing backflow prevention assembly testing requirements.
Recordkeeping.
Backflow incident response, reporting, and notification. Public outreach and education.
Local entity coordination.

Program Goals
The stated primary objective (goal) of the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) is:
“The protection of public health through the establishment of standards intended to ensure a PWS’s (Public Water System’s) drinking water distribution system will not be subject to the backflow of liquids, gases, or other substances. In addition, by providing basic educational information on backflow prevention, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) intends to build a foundation of awareness within the regulated community regarding the importance of backflow protection and cross-connection control, leading to the implementation of a robust cross-connection control program for PWSs.”
The primary goal of the City of Santa Maria is to protect the City Distribution System from contamination or pollution by way of backflow into the system. The City will use the following actions to achieve this goal.
• Promote the elimination or control of existing cross-connections, actual or potential, between the City distribution system and the Responsible Party's water system.

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• Isolate the Responsible Party’s water system using an appropriate backflow prevention assembly when reasonable hazards exist which could backflow and introduce contamination or pollution into the City distribution system. • Regularly update and enforce a CCC Program which will systematically and effectively prevent the contamination or pollution of the City distribution system.

This Cross-Connection Control Plan is one aspect of the CCC Program. • Provide outreach and education on cross-connections to the community, water customers, and City staff.

City of Santa Maria Cross-Connection Control Plan
Through the CCC Program, the City will implement a CCC Plan and ensure that its CCC Plan represents the current operation of its CCC Program. Substantive revisions to the City’s CCC Plan will be submitted to the State Water Board for review.

Operating Rules or Ordinances
The City has adopted Santa Maria Municipal Code Chapter 8-10A Cross-Connections; which authorizes the City to implement a CCC Program. The ordinance authorizes the City to terminate water service, issue citations for Responsible Parties that do not comply with the ordinance, and to protect the public water distribution system in a manner the City deems appropriate.

Other Titles and Chapters of the Santa Maria Municipal Code will apply to buildings and development and are a part of the Cross-Connection Control Program, such as Chapter 8-10 Water Service and Chapter 9-32 Plumbing Code. The Cross-Connection Control Plan is supplemental to the Santa Maria Municipal Code, and both are a part of the Cross-Connection Control Program.

City Standards
The City maintains and publishes Standard Specifications and Drawings (City Standards) to guide engineering and development within City limits. The City Standards include standards that govern the water system including installation of backflow prevention assemblies. The City Standards supplement the Cross-Connection Control Plan and form a part of the Cross-Connection Control Program. (This space is intentionally blank.)
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Cross-Connection Control Program Coordinator
The City has designated the following individual for monitoring, tracking, and other administrative duties.

Due to the number of service connections, the City will employ a permanent or contracted Cross-Connection Control Specialist to fill the role of Cross-Connection Control Program Coordinator. The City will ensure that the employed individual is able to be contacted within one hour. The following table identifies the current certified specialist employed or retained on contract by the City to manage the City’s CCC Program and/or act as the cross-connection control technical resource for the City:

Name of Designated Certified CrossConnection Control Specialist John Maxson Address 601 Black Rd, Santa Maria
Email [email protected]
Phone Number (805) 925-0951 *7260
Specialist Certification Number and
Certifying Organization ABPA S05-729
Name of CCC Program Coordinator Same
Name of 24-hour CCC Contact (can be the
CCC Specialist or a designee)
(24-hour phone number will go to on-call
individual)
Title (if not the CCC Specialist) Water Operator
24-hour Phone Number (805) 249-0038
The following cross-connection related tasks will be performed by or under the direction of the City’s certified CCC Program Coordinator.
• Preparation of and recommendations regarding changes to the CCC program. • Performance of and/or review and approval of cross-connection control hazard assessments.
• Establish minimum requirement on the type of BPAs to be installed. • Provide recommendations on schedules for retrofitting of BPAs. • Assist with enforcement of violations of the CCC Program. • Conduct inspections of BPAs for proper application, installation, and compliance.
• Review BPA inspection and test reports (may also be performed by a certified BPA tester).
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containment (protection at the service connection).
• Conduct or assist City staff in the investigation of backflow incidents and other water quality problems.
• Completion of Backflow Incident Reports.
• Completion or review and approval of Cross-Connection Control Annual Reports and any other deliverables required by the State Water Board.

The City may delegate other CCC Program activities to other personnel who are not certified cross-connection control specialists. These activities may include the following:
• Mailing, including e-mail and other electronic communication, collecting, and initial screening of hazard assessments.
• Mailing, including e-mail and other electronic communication, of BPA testing and non-compliance notices.
• Receiving and screening assembly testing reports.
• CCC Program database administration and recordkeeping. • Distribution of public education and outreach material. • Assisting with local entity coordination.
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Cross-Connection Hazard Survey Schedule for Initial
Hazard Assessments
The schedule for initial hazard assessment is outlined in the following table. The schedule starts from the date the CCC Program is established (no later than July 1, 2025).

Initial Assessment Task
Estimated number
to be completed
per year
Estimated
Completion Date
Hazard assessment of new connections will be done prior to initiating water service
500
Ongoing
Hazard assessment of high-hazard non-residential service connections which are listed on Appendix D of the CCCPH 2031 Hazard assessment of non-high hazard non-residential
service connections 2031
Hazard assessment of residential service connections with special plumbing facilities or auxiliary water use 2071 Hazard assessment of all other residential service
connections 2071
Fire Protection System BPA assessment and installation July 1, 2034 (see note below)
There are approximately 2,911 commercial, industrial, landscape, and other connections within the City Distribution System. Estimating a completion of 500 hazard assessments per year, it will take approximately 6 years to complete high hazard and non-high hazard assessments for non-residential connections. Commercial, industrial, landscape, and high hazard assessments will take precedence over single family and multi-family hazard assessments.

There are approximately 20,077 single family and multi-family connections within the City. Estimating that 500 hazard assessments are completed per year, it will take approximately 40 years, after completion of the non-residential assessments, to complete hazard assessments for single family and multi-family connections1 .

Known fire sprinkler connections will require installation of a BPA or confirmation of a currently installed and properly maintained BPA by July 1, 2034. All unprotected fire connections discovered through hazard assessments will require the installation of a BPA within 90 days for high hazard connections or 180 days for non-high hazard connections following the above schedule.
1 Hazard assessments for residential connections will be prioritized based on factors like construction year or presence of a swimming pool or private well. Since January 2011, when residential fire sprinkler standards were adopted, 878 multi-family and 1,521 single-family permits have been processed, totaling 2,399 premises. These 2,399 premises will be assessed by July 1, 2034. DWR GIS Map will be used to help determine the presence of a private well.

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Element 1 – Hazard Assessments
The City will conduct a hazard assessment of the Responsible Party premises within its service area to evaluate the potential for backflow into the City distribution system. The hazard assessment will consider the items listed below. • The existence of cross-connections.
• The type and use of materials handled and present, or likely to be, on the user premises.
• The degree of piping system complexity and accessibility. • Access to auxiliary water supplies, pumping systems, or pressure systems. • Distribution system conditions that increase the likelihood of a backflow event (e.g., hydraulic gradient differences impacted by main breaks and high-water demand situations, multiple service connections that may result in flow-through conditions).
• User premises accessibility.
• Any previous backflow incidents on the user premises. • The requirements and information provided in the CCCPH and the City of Santa Maria CCC Plan.

The procedures for conducting a hazard assessment, initial and subsequent, are in the following sections.

New Water Connections
City staff will review records on file and/or building permit applications when performing hazard assessment.

Commercial, Industrial, and Landscape Service Connections For commercial, industrial, or landscape service connections, the City may use any of the following list.
• City staff will review records on file and/or building permit applications for hazard assessment.
• City staff will conduct an onsite assessment or a site survey for hazard identification.
• Require the water user to submit to the City a hazard assessment (at the Responsible Party’s expense) by a City approved certified cross-connection control specialist.
• City review of hazard assessments previously conducted at the user premises.

Agricultural Service Connections
No agricultural service connections exist within City service area. The City will monitor requests for any new agricultural service connections and may utilize the hazard assessment procedure(s) noted in the Commercial, Industrial and Landscape Service Attachment C
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Connections section.

Single Family and Multi-Family Residential Service Connections For single family and multi-family service connections, the City may use any of the following list.
• City staff will review records on file and/or building permit applications for hazard assessment.
• City staff will conduct an onsite assessment or a site survey for hazard identification.
• Require the Responsible Party to submit to the City, a completed “Water Use Questionnaire,” which will be used for hazard assessment. (A copy of the “Water Use Questionnaire” is included as an attachment to this Plan). • Require the Responsible Party to submit to the City, a hazard assessment (at the Responsible Party’s expense) by a City approved certified cross-connection control specialist.
• City review of hazard assessments previously conducted at the user premises.

Temporary Service Connections
City staff will review temporary connection applications for hazard identification.

Subsequent Hazard Assessments
Subsequent to the initial hazard assessment, the City will perform a hazard assessment if any of the following events occur.
• If a user premises changes account holder, excluding single-family residences. • If a user premises is newly or re-connected to the City. • If evidence exists of changes in the activities or materials on a user’s premises. • If backflow from a user’s premises occurs.
• Periodically, as identified in the City’s CCC Plan required pursuant to CCCPH. • If the State Water Board requests a hazard assessment of a user’s premises. • If the City concludes an existing hazard assessment may no longer accurately represent the degree of hazard.

Subsequent hazard assessments will follow the procedures listed above.

Inspection of Internal Protection at City-Owned Water Supply Treatment and Storage Facilities
The City’s Blending and Disinfection Facility, Well Sites, and Water Storage Reservoirs will receive a cross-connection survey annually to assess the need for internal protection and to document the status and presence of internal protection from internal cross-connections. The City will routinely (twice per year) inspect non-testable devices as identified in the annual survey to verify the device is operating properly.

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Element 2 – Prevention of Contamination
The Responsible Party’s plumbing system, generally starting from the termination of the City meter, is considered a potential high-health hazard requiring the isolation of the Responsible Party’s premises by an approved, Responsible Party-installed, owned, and maintained backflow prevention assembly (BPA) (e.g., reduced-pressure principle backflow prevention assembly (RP) or reduced-pressure detector assembly (RPDA)).

The BPA must be located at the end of the PWS water service pipe (i.e., as close as practical to the Responsible Party side of the meter). Water will only be supplied to the Responsible Party through an approved, Responsible Party-installed, and maintained BPA.

No water service connection to any premises will be installed or maintained by the City unless the water supply is protected as required by City rules and regulations.

Service of water to any premises will be discontinued by the City if a required backflow prevention assembly is not installed, tested and maintained, or if it is found that a backflow prevention assembly has been removed, bypassed, or if an unprotected crossconnection exists on the premises. Service will not be restored until such conditions or defects are corrected.

The Responsible Party’s system must be open for inspection at all reasonable times to authorized representatives of the City to determine whether unprotected crossconnections or other structural or sanitary hazards, including violations of the CCC Plan or other regulations, exist. When such a condition becomes known, the City shall deny or immediately discontinue service to the premises until the Responsible Party has corrected the condition(s) in conformance with the City CCC Program.

The City, upon an assessment of the risk of contamination posed by the Responsible Party’s plumbing system and use of water, may allow a single-family residential premises to connect to the Distribution System without a City-approved backflow prevention assembly.

Conditions for Service
By agreeing to start utility services, the Responsible Party agrees to comply with all regulations pertaining to such services pursuant to requirements in the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code and the following conditions for service. • The Responsible Party agrees to take all measures necessary to prevent contamination of the plumbing system within their premises and the City Distribution System that may occur from backflow through a cross-connection.

These measures must include the prevention of backflow under any backpressure or backsiphonage condition, including during a disruption of water supply from the City's system that may occur during routine system maintenance or during emergency conditions, such as a water main break. • The Responsible Party agrees to install, operate, and maintain their plumbing Attachment C
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system in compliance with the current edition of the California Plumbing Code (CPC), City standards, and the Santa Maria Municipal Code. • For cross-connection control or other public health-related surveys, the Responsible Party agrees to provide access to all parts of the premises during reasonable working hours for the City employees or agents to provide routine surveys.
• The Responsible Party agrees to provide access to all parts of the premises at all times during emergencies.
• The Responsible Party agrees to bear all costs for the installation, testing, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the Responsible Party’s backflow prevention assembly.
• If required by the City, the Responsible Party agrees to submit, to the City, plumbing plans and/or a cross-connection control survey of the premises conducted by a City-approved and certified Cross-Connection Control Specialist. The cost of the survey will be borne by the Responsible Party. • The Responsible Party agrees to complete and submit, to the City, a "Water Use Questionnaire" for the purpose of surveying the health hazard posed by the Responsible Party's plumbing system to the City Distribution System. • The Responsible Party agrees to obtain prior approval from the City for changes in water use, alterations, and additions to the plumbing system that may increase the contamination risk to the City Distribution System. The Responsible Party agrees to comply with any additional requirements imposed by the City for cross-connection control.
• The Responsible Party agrees to immediately notify the City and the local health jurisdiction of any backflow incident or possibility of backflow incident occurring at the Responsible Party’s premises (i.e., entry of any contaminant/pollutant into the drinking water) and shall cooperate fully with the City to determine the reason for the backflow incident. • The Responsible Party acknowledges the right of the City to discontinue the water supply within 72 hours of giving notice to the Responsible Party, or a lesser period of time if required to protect public health, if the Responsible Party fails to cooperate with the City in the survey of premises, in the installation, maintenance, repair, inspection, or testing of backflow prevention assemblies or air gaps required by the City, or in the City's effort to contain a contaminant or pollutant that is detected in the Responsible Party's system. • The Responsible Party acknowledges and agrees to comply with the right of the City, in keeping with changes to California State regulations, industry standards, or the City's risk management policies, to impose retroactive requirements for additional cross-connection control measures. • The SWRCB, and City may, at their discretion, require a water user to designate a User Supervisor when the user premises has a multi-piping system that conveys various types of fluids and where changes in the piping system are frequently made.

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Backflow Prevention Assembly Determination
The City will ensure that actual and potential cross-connections are eliminated when possible or controlled by the installation of approved BPAs or air gaps (AG) consistent with the requirements of the CCCPH.

Existing Backflow Prevention Assemblies
All presently installed BPAs which do not meet the requirements of the CCC Program but which were approved assemblies for the purposes described at the time of installation and which have been properly maintained, are, except for the field testing and maintenance requirements, excluded from the requirements of these rules so long as the City is satisfied that the installed BPA will adequately protect the City Distribution System.

Whenever an existing BPA is moved from its present location, is in need of major repair or when the City finds that the maintenance constitutes a hazard to health, the Responsible Party will replace the existing BPA with an approved backflow prevention assembly meeting the CCC Program requirements. Nothing herein relieves the Responsible Party from obligations to alter the BPA based on a change of use or a hazard assessment.

Requirements
• The City will require that all new, non-residential, water service connections be isolated with an RP. All service connections identified as high hazard or identified in Appendix D of the CCCPH shall be isolated with an RP or AG as appropriate.
• The City will require that existing, non-residential, water service connections identified as a high hazard through hazard assessment be isolated with an RP.

All service connections identified as high hazard or identified in Appendix D of the CCCPH must be isolated with an RP or AG as appropriate. • The City will require all new residential water connections with facilities identified as high hazard or identified in Appendix D of the CCCPH be isolated with an RP. All BPA requirements for existing residential connections will depend on the outcome of a hazard assessment.
• The City will require that all new, non-residential, water service connections with metered fire protection systems be isolated with an RP and unmetered fire protection systems be isolated with an RPDA2
.
• The City will require that all existing, non-residential, water service connections with fire protection systems be isolated with a DCDA2 or RPDA within 10 years of the effective date of the CCCPH.
• The City will require all high hazard fire protection systems, including but not limited to, fire protection systems that have the potential to utilize chemical addition (e.g., wetting agents, foam, anti-freeze, corrosion inhibitor) or an auxiliary water supply, be isolated with a RP or RPDA by July 1, 2034. 2 Detector assembly not required if system is metered.

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The City of Santa Maria Fire Department does not use firefighting foams or other chemical additives in fire apparatus water tanks or for injection into fire sprinkler system Fire Department Connections (FDCs). The City will continue to monitor fire department activities and procedures regarding use of firefighting foams or chemical additives. The City will utilize hazard assessments for determination if an FDC is within 1,700 feet of an auxiliary non-potable water source. If an auxiliary non-potable water source is present, an RP or RPDA will be required for fire services with an FDC.
Existing DCDAs, in which a FDC is present, and which do not trigger high hazard premises containment, can remain in place until they are in need of major repair or are no longer an approved BPA per the USC List of Approved Backflow Prevention Assemblies.
• The City will require all residential connections with fire protection systems to be isolated with a DC or RP within 10 years of the effective date of the CCCPH. Residential connections with fire protection systems capable of meeting all the following criteria will not be required to install a BPA. ° The residential premises has only one service connection to the Distribution System.
° A single service line onto the residential premises exists that subsequently splits on the property for domestic flow and fire protection system flow, such that the fire protection system may be isolated from the rest of the user premises.
° A single, water industry standard, water meter is provided to measure combined domestic flow and fire protection system flow. ° The fire protection system is constructed of piping materials certified as meeting NSF/ANSI Standard 61.
° The fire protection system’s piping is looped within the structure and is connected to one or more routinely used fixtures (such as a water closet) to prevent stagnant water.
• The City will require temporary water connections to be equipped with an RP. • The required premises containment shall be purchased, installed, tested, inspected, and maintained at the Responsible Party’s expense in accordance with City standards, Santa Maria Municipal Code, and the CCC Program.

Additional Premises Requiring Premises Containment
The following list includes premises and activities requiring backflow protection with level indicated.
• Any multi-family premises3 – RP.
• Any premises with piping for livestock – RP.
• Any premises/activity as determined by the Director of Utilities to present a hazard to the PWS – RP.
3 The determination of a multi-family premise will be made by the Director of Utilities.

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Backflow Prevention Assembly Requirements
The City will require that all backflow prevention assemblies be approved through both laboratory and field evaluation tests performed in accordance with standards found in the Manual of Cross-Connection Control, Tenth Edition, or any successor edition, published by the University of Southern California Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research.

Installation Criteria for Backflow Protection
Each BPA and AG separation must be accessible for field testing, inspection, and maintenance.

Installation Requirements
BPA Installation Requirements are as follows.
• As close as practical to the water service connection. Exceptions require approval on a case-by-case basis.
• Installed in the orientation for which they are approved. • Installed in a manner and location that facilitates their proper orientation, maintenance, and testing or inspection.
• Installed in a manner that will protect them from weather related conditions such as flooding and freezing.
• Installed in compliance with applicable safety regulations. • In no case shall a cut, tee, or tap be made between the Responsible Party’s point of connection to the City distribution system and the backflow prevention assembly intended for premises containment.
• RP assemblies shall be installed with a minimum side clearance of twelve inches, except that a minimum side clearance of twenty-four inches must be provided on the side of the assembly that contains the test cocks. City may approve alternate clearances provided that there is adequate clearance for field testing and maintenance.
• No post-manufacture modifications to backflow prevention assemblies shall be accepted.
• Installed in accordance with the installation standards outlined in the most recently published edition of the CCCPH, or University of Southern California Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research (USCFCCCHR) Manual of Cross-Connection Control.
• Installations shall conform to standard drawings and specifications of the City.

Air Gap Requirements
• The receiving water container must be located on the Responsible Party’s premises at the Responsible Party’s service connection unless an alternate location has been approved by the City.
• All piping between the Responsible Party’s service connection and the discharge location of the receiving water container must be above finished Attachment C
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grade and be accessible for visual inspection unless an alternative piping configuration is approved by the City.
• The City will inspect the installed AG to ensure that the AG has been installed as required by City standards, Santa Maria Municipal Code, and the CCC Program.
• Any new AG installation at a Responsible Party’s service connection must be reviewed and approved by the State Water Board prior to installation.

Schedule for Installation of BPAs
The following table shows the schedule that the City will follow for installation of BPAs when required (based on the hazard assessment).

The City may consider granting an extension of 30 days for installation of BPA for an existing connection if requested by the premises owner.

Type of Service Schedule
New connections with identified hazards Before water service is initiated Existing connections with Appendix D-type hazards and
other high hazard cross-connection potential Within 90 days after notification Existing high hazard fire protection systems Within 90 days after notification Existing non high hazard fire protection systems Within 180 days after notification Enforcement
When the Responsible Party fails to install the required backflow protection within 30 days after the due date specified, the City will send a second notice giving the Responsible Party an additional 30 days to comply. The notice will also inform the Responsible Party that failure to satisfactorily respond to this notice will result in penalties in accordance with Element 5 of this Cross-Connection Control Plan and Chapter 8-10A Cross-Connections of the Santa Maria Municipal Code. Penalties can include fines or disconnection of water service or both. (This space is intentionally blank.)

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Element 3 – Certified BPA Testers and Certified CCC
Specialists
All BPA testers and cross-connection control specialists performing work in the City’s service area must be certified per requirements of the CCCPH, City standards, Santa Maria Municipal Code, and the CCC Program (this Cross-Connection Control Plan is a component of the CCC Program).

Backflow Incident Reporting Obligations of BPA Testers
The City requires backflow prevention assembly testers to notify the City as soon as possible, and within 24 hours, if a backflow incident or an unprotected cross-connection is observed at the BPA or prior to the Responsible Party premises during field testing.

The City will require backflow prevention assembly testers to notify the City if a Responsible Party, or City owned BPA is observed to have been modified from its original approval.

Pre-Approved Lists
Certified BPA Testers and Cross-Connection Control Specialists must be included on the City’s pre-approved list to provide testing in the City’s service area. Application must be made to the Utilities Department on forms provided, which will include but not be limited to the following:
• Evidence of current certification, as recognized in the CCCPH, in good standing.
• Make, model, and serial number of field-testing equipment (BPA Testers only). • Evidence of test equipment verification of accuracy and/or calibration within the past 12 months (BPA Testers only).
• Evidence of a current City Business License.

The Utilities Department will maintain a list of certified BPA Testers and CrossConnection Control Specialists that have been pre-approved. The lists will be revised as necessary.

Denial, Suspension or Revocation of BPA Tester or Cross-Connection Control Specialist Approval
BPA Tester/Cross-Connection Control Specialist Approval by the City may be denied, suspended, or revoked for any of the following reasons:
• A BPA Tester is no longer in possession of a current and valid certificate as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester issued by the approved certification entity as determined by the City.
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calibration certificate.
• A Cross-Connection Control Specialist is no longer in possession of a current and valid certificate as a Cross-Connection Control Specialist issued by the certification entity as determined by City.
• The City determines that a material misrepresentation was included or omitted by the BPA Tester or Cross-Connection Control Specialist on the initial or renewal application for BPA Tester or Cross-Connection Control Specialist certification.
• The City determines that the BPA Tester, in the performance of a test or repair required by the City, commits an act that may pose a threat to public health and safety.
• A BPA Tester repeatedly submits incomplete or incorrect test reports to the City.
• A BPA Tester fails to report an assembly that has been modified or incorrectly installed.
• The City determines that a material misrepresentation was included or omitted by the BPA Tester on the backflow assembly test report form submitted to the City by the BPA Tester.
• A BPA Tester performs a backflow prevention assembly repair with parts other than OEM parts.
• A BPA Tester performs a backflow assembly test using testing procedures other than those accepted by the City.
• A BPA Tester or Cross-Connection Control Specialist fails to report a crossconnection hazard that is unprotected, that is, with no backflow prevention assembly or the wrong type of assembly.
• A BPA Tester fails to report the removal or replacement of a backflow prevention assembly on a Backflow Prevention Assembly Test Report. • A BPA Tester performs a repair upon a backflow prevention assembly which has been required to be replaced by the City.
• If a BPA Tester or Cross-Connection Control Specialist has unresolved Responsible Party complaints or complaints from multiple Responsible Parties. • If a BPA Tester or Cross-Connection Control Specialist commits fraud or gross negligence in the performing of their duties.
• If a BPA Tester or Cross-Connection Control Specialist is removed for cause from another water agency’s list of approved BPA Testers or Cross-Connection Control Specialists.
• Does not possess a current City Business License.

The City may deny, suspend, or revoke a BPA Tester or Cross-Connection Control Specialist approval for a period between five (5) days and one year, at the discretion of the Director of Utilities.

Appeals
• Any Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of BPA Tester or Cross-Connection Control Specialist Approval is appealable pursuant to Santa Maria Municipal Attachment C
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Code Chapter 8-1.07.
• An appeal must be received by the City on or before the effective date of suspension or revocation.
• The decision shall be a final decision, with no further right of appeal.

Quality Assurance
• The City shall provide follow-up on deficient backflow assemblies or test reports.
• The City may conduct follow up tests on backflow assemblies tested by a BPA Tester at the discretion of the City.
• The City will report incidents of fraud or gross incompetence on the part of any certified tester to the certifying organization.
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Element 4 – Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing
The following procedure will ensure all BPAs are field tested, inspected, and maintained and that AGs are inspected and maintained in accordance with the CCCPH, City standards, Santa Maria Municipal Code, and the CCC Program.

Inspection and Testing of Backflow Preventers and Air Gaps All BPAs relied upon for protection of the City distribution system will be subject to inspection and testing as applicable. This includes BPAs installed for internal protection within a user’s premises. The City must have access to the premises to verify that the on-site protection meets the requirements of the CCCPH, City standards, Santa Maria Municipal Code, and the CCC Program for installation, field testing, and inspections.

BPAs
• A certified and City approved Cross-Connection Control Specialist will inspect BPAs for proper application (i.e., to ensure that the installed BPA is commensurate with the assessed degree of hazard).
• A City approved certified Cross-Connection Control Specialist or BPA Tester will perform inspections of backflow preventers for correct installation. • A certified and City approved BPA Tester will test all assemblies.

Air Gaps
• The City approved and certified Cross-Connection Control Specialist or BPA Tester will visually inspect AG separations at Responsible Party premises when hired to do so to determine compliance.

Frequency of Inspection and Testing
Inspection and testing of BPAs and/or AGs will be conducted at the following times. • At the time of installation.
• Annually (approximately 12 months) or more frequently after installation. • After a backflow incident.
• After BPA repair, reinstallation, relocation, or re-plumbing.

All AG separations will be inspected annually and after modifications to the installation.

The City may require a BPA or AG to be inspected and/or tested more frequently than once a year.

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Responsibility for Inspection and Testing
The City will be responsible for inspection and testing of City owned BPAs and AGs.

The Responsible Party is responsible for hiring a City approved certified BPA Tester or Cross-Connection Control Specialist for inspection and testing of BPAs. Testing and inspection of Responsible Party BPAs will be at the Responsible Party's expense.

Notification of Inspection and/or Testing
The City will notify the Responsible Party to have their BPA(s) inspected and/or tested.

Notices will be sent out not less than 30 days before the due date of the inspection and/or test and will be via a hardcopy letter sent via mail or using electronic communications. The notice will also specify the date by which the inspection or test report must be received by the City. If the City has not received a passed test report in the designated time frame, enforcement policies will be applied.

Approved Test Procedures
The City requires all BPAs protecting the City’s public water system be tested at least annually in accordance with approved test procedures as specified in CCCPH (Manual of Cross-Connection Control, Tenth Edition, or any successor edition, published by the University of Southern California Foundation for Cross- Connection Control and Hydraulic Research).

Repairs
Any BPA that fails routine testing shall be repaired within thirty (30) days of the initial test date. The cost will be borne by the Responsible Party.

The Responsible Party must notify the City if repairs cannot be made within the specified period.

Only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts will be used to repair BPAs. If OEM replacement parts are not available, then a replacement approved backflow prevention assembly must be installed to replace the existing assembly.

The City shall determine the level of risk the failed assembly presents to the water supply and, if necessary, discontinue water service.

Should repair costs exceed $500.00, or if the assembly must be replaced, such work must be completed by a California State Licensed Contractor.

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Element 5 – Enforcement
Conditions for Disconnection
To enforce this CCC Plan, it may become necessary to discontinue water service through connection(s) to the premises, or premises under common control. Conditions that warrant discontinuance of service include, but are not limited to, the following. • The City identifies a water use that represents a clear and immediate hazard to the City Distribution System that cannot be immediately abated. • Direct or indirect connection between the City Distribution System and a sewer line.
• An unprotected direct or indirect connection between the City Distribution System and an auxiliary water system.
• The Responsible Party refuses to inspect an AG separation. • The Responsible Party refuses to install a required BPA. • The Responsible Party refuses to test a BPA.
• The Responsible Party refuses to repair or replace a faulty BPA. • The Responsible Party refuses to upgrade a BPA to the necessary level of protection.
• The Responsible Party refuses to comply with the requirements set forth in the CCC Plan.

Annual Testing Conditions for Disconnection
When a Responsible Party fails to submit the Annual Test and Maintenance Report within 30 days after the established due date and the City has not approved an extension to the due date, the City will take the following enforcement actions. • The City will send a second notice notifying the Responsible Party of the past due test(s). The notice will also inform the Responsible Party that failure to satisfactorily respond to this notice will result in the enforcement of penalties in accordance with the legal authority of the City.
• If the Responsible Party has not responded satisfactorily to the City within 30 days of the second notice, the City will implement penalties in accordance with its legal authority. If the Responsible Party’s water service is discontinued due to violations of this Program, the Responsible Party will be subject to payment of the Delinquency Shut Off Fee specified in the City’s current rates. Upon seeking renewed service from the City, the backflow prevention assembly being returned to service must be tested in accordance with City requirements.

When a Responsible Party fails to submit an Annual Test and Maintenance Report showing the repairs and/or replacement of a BPA that failed a test within 30 days after the initial test date indicated on the test form, and the City has not approved an extension to the due date, the City will take the following enforcement actions.

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• The City will send a second notice notifying the Responsible Party of the past due test(s). The notice will also inform the Responsible Party that failure to satisfactorily respond to this notice will result in the enforcement of penalties in accordance with the legal authority of the City.
• If the Responsible Party has not submitted the passing inspection/test report within 30 days of the due date given in the second notice, the City will implement penalties in accordance with its legal authority. If the Responsible Party’s water service is discontinued due to violations of this Program, the Responsible Party shall be subject to Delinquency Shut Off Fee specified in the City’s current rates. Upon seeking renewed service from the City, the backflow prevention assembly being returned to service must be tested in accordance with City requirements.

Nothing in this section inhibits the City’s ability to discontinue water service to protect the City’s Distribution System in addition to the remedies identified in this section.

Removal of BPA is Grounds for Disconnection
In addition to the grounds for termination set forth in this section, the City may terminate water service to any premises if a required BPA or AG is removed, or if the City finds evidence that an installed BPA or AG has been bypassed or rendered ineffective.

Reported Backflow Incident Investigation and Disconnection The City will discontinue service to the premises if a backflow incident or likely backflow incident is reported and confirmed. Water service will not be restored to that premises until the City receives confirmation of a passing BPA field test from a certified and City approved backflow prevention assembly tester demonstrating that the installed backflow protection assembly is protecting the Distribution System.

Appeal of Enforcement Decisions
Any Enforcement Decision by the City is appealable pursuant to Santa Maria Municipal Code Chapter 8-1.07.
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Element 6 – Backflow Incident Response, Reporting,
and Notification
The procedures discussed in this element of the Cross-Connection Control Plan are for investigating and responding to suspected or actual backflow incidents.

Backflow Incident Response Procedure
The City will follow the incident response procedures outlined in the City of Santa Maria Backflow Incident Response Plan, see Attachment B.

Backflow Incident Response Plan
• Notification of affected service area population.
• Notification and coordination with other agencies, such as the State Water Board, and the local health jurisdiction.
• Identification of the source of backflow substance.
• Isolation of the source of backflow substance and the affected area(s). • Mitigation measures to correct the problem.
• Application of corrective actions to prevent future backflow occurrences. • Documentation of the backflow incident investigation, response, and follow-up actions.

Backflow Incident Notification
State Water Board – Division of Drinking Water Contact Information District 06 – Santa Barbara
Office Phone: (805) 566-1326
Emergency Phone: (805) 440-9627
Santa Barbara County Environmental Health
Day: (805) 346-8463
Evening: (805) 315-5805
Other: (805) 346-8470
Santa Barbara Public Health Department EMS
Day: (805) 694-8301
Evening: (805) 694-8301

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Element 7 – Recordkeeping
The City will implement a recordkeeping system in accordance with the CCCPH. The records the City will keep are identified in the following list. The Responsible Party will have the duty to submit all records and documentation of any and all inspections, tests, repairs, renovations, rebuilds, restorations, or replacements of backflow assembly(s) to the City of Santa Maria Utilities Department.
• The two most recent hazard assessments for each user premises, conducted pursuant to the CCC Program.
• The associated hazard or application, location, owner, type, manufacturer, model, size, installation date, and serial number for each BPA. • The associated hazard or application, location, owner, as-built plans for each AG installation.
• Results of all BPA field testing, AG inspection, swivel-ell inspections and field tests, for the previous three calendar years, including the name, test date, repair date, and certification number of the backflow prevention assembly tester for each BPA field test, AG, and swivel-ell.
• Replacement, relocation, or repairs made to BPAs for the previous three calendar years.
• The most current cross-connection tests.
• If a user supervisor is designated for a user premises, the City will keep record of current contact information for the user supervisor and water user, and any applicable training and qualifications as described by the CCCPH. • Descriptions and follow-up actions related to all backflow incidents. • A copy of the current contract or agreement, if any portion of the crossconnection control program is carried out under contract or agreement. • The current Cross-Connection Control Plan as required in the CCCPH. • Any public outreach or education materials issued as required in the CCCPH for the previous three calendar years.

All information will be available to the State Water Board upon request.

The City will maintain records using the following methods.

Item Method (Digital, hard copy, both, or other - describe) Hazard Assessments Digital
BPA Information Digital
Air Gap, Swivel-El Information Digital
BPA field test/ inspection reports Digital
BPA Installation, Repair,
Replacement
Digital
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Item Method (Digital, hard copy, both, or other - describe) Certification information of BPA
Testers and Cross-Connection
Control Specialists
Digital
Backflow Incident Documentation Digital
Current Cross-Connection Tests Digital
User Supervisors (if required) Digital (if required)
Follow-up Actions Digital
Public Outreach, Education
Materials
Both
Current Cross-Connection Control
Plan
Digital
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Element 8 – Public Outreach and Education
The City will implement a cross-connection control public outreach and education program that includes educating staff, Responsible Party’s, and the community about backflow protection and cross-connection control. The City may choose to implement this through a variety of methods, such as the methods listed below. • Periodic water bill inserts.
• Pamphlet distribution.
• Email.
• New customer documentation.
• Consumer Confidence Reports.
• City Website: https://www.cityofsantamaria.org
Local Entity Coordination
The City will coordinate with applicable local entities that are involved in either crossconnection control or public health protection to ensure hazard assessments can be performed, appropriate backflow protection is provided, and provide assistance in the investigation of backflow incidents. Local entities may include but are not limited to plumbing, permitting, or health officials, law enforcement, fire departments, maintenance, and public and private entities.

Local Entity Contact Name Contact Info (Phone,
email)
City of Santa Maria Fire
Department Fire Marshal (805)925-0951 *2255
City of Santa Maria Utilities
Department
Water Distribution
Supervisor
(805)925-0951 *7411
City of Santa Maria Building
Department Building Department (805)925-0951 *2241
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A
Copy of legal authority used to implement Cross-Connection Control Plan.

Attached is a Draft Ordinance to be considered by the City Council.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 8-10A AND CHAPTER 8-1 OF TITLE 8 OF THE

SANTA MARIA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CROSS-CONNECTIONS AND

APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
The City Council of the City of Santa Maria, State of California, does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 8-10A of Title 8 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code (“SMMC”) concerning Cross-Connections is amended as follows:

Section 8-10A.01. Purpose.
(a) To protect the public Potable Water supply of the City of Santa Maria from the possibility of contamination or pollution by isolating within the Responsible Party's internal or private water system(s) such contaminants or pollutants which could Backflow into the public water distribution system; and
(b) To promote the elimination or control of existing cross-connections, actual or potential, between the Responsible Party's in-plant Potable Water system(s) and non-potable water system(s), plumbing fixtures, and industrial piping system(s); and (c) To provide for the maintenance of a continuing program of Cross-Connection control which shall systematically and effectively prevent the contamination or pollution of the publicly owned Potable Water system.
(d) To provide outreach and education on Cross-Connections to the community, water customers, and City staff.
(e) To meet the State of California’s cross-connection control program standards.

Section 8-10A.02. Definitions.
“Approved” means accepted by the Director of Utilities as meeting an applicable specification stated or cited in this ordinance, the Cross-Connection Control Plan, or as suitable for the proposed site.
“Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly” or “BPA” means a mechanical assembly designed and constructed to prevent Backflow, such that while in-line it can be maintained and its ability to prevent Backflow, as designed, can be field tested, inspected and evaluated. “Backflow” means an undesired or unintended reversal of flow of water and/or other liquids, gases, or other substances into a public water system’s distribution system or approved water supply. “Cross-Connection” means any actual, potential, or temporary connection (such as swing connections, removable sections, four-way plug valves, spools, dummy sections of pipe, swivel or change-over devices, sliding multiport tubes, or similar) or structural arrangement between the public Potable Water distribution system, including a piping system connected to the Distribution System and located on the Premises of a water user or available to the water user, and any source or system containing liquid, gas, or other substances that may enter the public Potable Water system.

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“Cross-Connection Control Plan” or “CCC Plan” means the City’s guiding document establishing the methods, procedures, and policies the City has in place to comply with the requirements of the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook.
“Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook” or “CCCPH” means the State of California crossconnection control (CCC) program standards as established in the CCCPH, which became effective July 1, 2024, and are incorporated into the State of California’s Drinking Water Regulations. The CCCPH and its standards apply to all California public water systems (PWSs), as defined in California’s Health and Safety Code (CHSC, section 116275 (h)). Compliance with this CCCPH is mandatory for all California PWSs. The CCCPH updated and replaced Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.
“Director of Utilities” means the administrator/manager in charge of all aspects of the Utilities Department.
“Distribution System” means the network of conduits used for the delivery of Potable Water from the source to the Responsible Party's water system.
“Operational Tests” means BPA tests performed to test the functioning capabilities of the assembly using a properly calibrated differential pressure gauge and performed as published in the Manual of Cross-Connection Control – Tenth Edition, or any successor edition. “Potable Water” means water which is satisfactory for drinking, culinary, and domestic purposes and meets the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) or its successor organization.
“Premises” means any location, building, structure, residence, garage, room, shed, shop, store, dwelling, lot, parcel, land or portion thereof, whether improved or unimproved. “Responsible Party” means the owner, operator, manager or occupant of a Premises which has water service from a public Potable Water distribution system; the owner, manager or operator of a private water system that has water service from a public Potable Water distribution system. “Service Connection” means the terminal end of a tie-in to the public Potable Water system; i.e., the location where the City of Santa Maria loses jurisdiction and sanitary control over the water.

If a City-owned meter is installed at the end of the tie-in to the public Potable Water system, then the Service Connection generally means the downstream end of the meter. “Service Line” means private piping extending from the Service Connection to the Responsible Party's point(s) of use.
“Water System” means the piping and all related appurtenances providing Potable Water to a Premises. In the City of Santa Maria, the water system is made up of two parts:
(1) The public Potable Water distribution system includes all the facilities and the network of conduits used for the delivery of water that remain under the control of the City of Santa Maria up to the point where the Responsible Party's system begins. (2) The Responsible Party's system includes those parts used for the delivery of water to points of use located on the responsible party's Premises beyond the termination of the public Potable Water distribution system.

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Section 8-10A.03. Authority of Director of Utilities.

The Director of Utilities shall have the authority to prepare, amend, and enforce the CrossConnection Control Plan to protect the public Potable Water distribution system from contamination or pollution due to the Backflow of contaminants or pollutants through the Service Connection and to comply with the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook.

Section 8-10A.04. Requirements.
(a) By agreeing to start or continuing to accept utility services, the Responsible Party agrees to comply with all regulations pertaining to such services pursuant to requirements in the Santa Maria Municipal Code and the Conditions for Service established in the Cross-Connection Control Plan.
(b) No Responsible Party will install, maintain, or change a Service Connection or Service Line without first complying with the CCC Plan.

Section 8-10A.05. Enforcement, Violations, and Penalties. (a) A violation of the CCCP is a violation of this ordinance. (b) A Notice of Violation will be given to any Responsible Party found to be in violation of any provision of this ordinance or the adopted CCC Plan. The Responsible Party shall correct the violation within the time frame given in the Notice of Violation. If the Director of Utilities, or his/her designee, determines that the violation is creating or contributing to the existence of an imminent hazard, the Responsible Party shall correct the violation immediately. In any case of violation, the Director of Utilities has the authority to discontinue water service at any time the Director of Utilities determines the violation causes an imminent risk to the public Potable Water distribution system or Potable Water supply. (c) Water service may be terminated after a second notification of violation of the same provision within a one-year period. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall pay to the City all expenses incurred by the City in repairing any damage to the public Potable Water distribution system or actions required by the City to be taken to protect the Potable Water supply caused in whole or in part by such violation and any expense incurred by the City in investigating such violation.
(d) In addition to other remedies in this ordinance, any Responsible Party violating any of the provisions herein is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof is punishable in accordance with Chapters 1-6 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code (SMMC). As additional remedies, any Responsible Party in violation of this code may be subject to summary abatement proceedings, restraining order, injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1-9 of the SMMC, administrative penalty pursuant to Chapter 1-8 of the SMMC code, or any other remedy provided by law.

SECTION 2. Chapter 8-1.07 of Title 8 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code (“SMMC”) concerning Cross-Connections is amended as follows:

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Section 8-1.07 Appeals
In the event that any user or consumer is aggrieved by any ruling of the Director of Utilities made pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter and Chapters 8-9, 8-10, 8-10A, and 8-13, such consumer or user may appeal from such ruling to the City Manager within the time and in the manner set forth in Section 8-12.1406. The City Manager's action on such appeal shall likewise be made and become final pursuant to the provisions of Section 8-12.1406.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage. 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 6. 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 the ___ day of ____, 2026 and PASSED AND ADOPTED the ___ day of ____, 2026 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST:

Donna Schwartz
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Alice M. Patino
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_________________________
City Manager
Attachment C
City of Santa Maria Regulatory Review – 12/30/2025
Cross-Connection Control Plan
Attachment
B
City of Santa Maria Backflow Incident Response Plan
Attachment C
Backflow Incident Response Plan
City of Santa Maria Draft – 12/30/2025
Cross-Connection Control Plan Attachment B-1
City of Santa Maria Backflow Incident Response Plan
The City will notify the State Water Board and local health agencies of any known or suspected incident of backflow within 24 hours of the determination. If required by the State Water Board, the City will issue a Tier 1 public notification pursuant to CCR, Title 22, Section 64463.1.

If required by the State Water Board, the City will submit, by a date specified by the State Water Board, a written incident report describing the details and affected area of the backflow incident, the actions taken by the City in response to the backflow incident, and the follow up actions to prevent future backflow incidents. The written report will contain, at a minimum, the information requested in Appendix F.

Backflow Incident Investigation
If a water quality complaint or change in water quality investigation determines that a backflow incident has or is suspected of having occurred, the City will initiate a backflow investigation.

Additionally, the City distribution system pressure is routinely monitored. If pressure readings indicate that a broad system pressure drop has occurred, which could produce a situation leading to a backflow or back-siphonage incident, the City will initiate a water quality investigation.

All information from the backflow incident investigation, according to Appendix F of the CCCPH, will be documented. The City will notify the State Water Board and local health agencies of any known or suspected incidents of backflow within 24 hours of determination.

State Water Board – Division of Drinking Water:

District 06 – Santa Barbara
Office: (805) 566-1326 Emergency: (805) 440-9627
Santa Barbara County Environmental Health:

Day: (805) 346-8463 Evening: (805) 315-5805
Day: (805) 346-8470 Evening: (805) 346-8470
Santa Barbara Public Health Department EMS:

Day: (805) 694-8301 Evening: (805) 694-8301

Attachment C
Backflow Incident Response Plan
City of Santa Maria Draft – 12/30/2025
Cross-Connection Control Plan Attachment B-2
Consumer Notification
• The City will notify all consumers of an upset in water quality and advise not to use or boil water prior to use, as appropriate. The City will default to AWWA recommendations for boil water advisory.
• The City will follow the City’s Water Quality Emergency Notification Plan. Notices shall be circulated via the following manner.
o Electronic notification using the City’s “Everbridge” text and call system or Wireless Emergency Alert
o City social media
o City webpage
o Local TV
o Local Radio
o Local News
• The notifications will be issued in both English and Spanish. • Police and Fire Department vehicles equipped with portable speakers are available to traverse the City limits for further dissemination if the electronic notifications systems require backup.
• A telephone answering service will be established at the dispatch center to answer questions until the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) can be manned and calls can be transferred to the staff there. • Notification via “Everbridge”, WEA, and social media can be accomplished in a very short time. If needed, sound trucks will take approximately two hours to traverse the entire City limits. Sound truck notification will be on a one-time basis while radio and television coverage will continue as needed.

Originating Premise Location
• The City will attempt to locate the originating premise or area prior to flushing the distribution system.
• The City will conduct a thorough investigation until the originating premise location of the backflow incident is identified.
• After identification, the City will work with the originating premise location to identify all possible contaminant sources from the backflow incident.

Premise Containment / System Containment
• After source identification, the City will verify that the backflow origination premise has been contained.
• The City will verify if any part of the distribution system needs to be contained and contain it appropriately.

Attachment C
Backflow Incident Response Plan
City of Santa Maria Draft – 12/30/2025
Cross-Connection Control Plan Attachment B-3
Disinfection of the System
• The City will collect a water sample or samples before flushing or disinfection of the system has been initiated.
• The City will flush and/or disinfect contaminated service lines. The City will default to AWWA recommendations for flushing procedures and in-house SOP procedures for disinfection.
• As appropriate, affected customers will be advised to adequately flush service lines.

Sampling Requirements
• The City will collect a water sample or samples before flushing or disinfection of the system has been initiated.
• The City will submit the water samples to a laboratory or conduct field sampling for the following parameters (DDW recommended parameters):
o Total Coliform
o E. coli
o Free and Total Chlorine Residual
o Odor
o Turbidity
o Temperature
o Color
Corrective Actions
• After completion of the backflow incident investigation, the City will review all findings to assure appropriate backflow protection measures are implemented for the originating premise location.

Attachment C
Backflow Incident Response Plan
City of Santa Maria Draft – 12/30/2025
Cross-Connection Control Plan Attachment B-4
BACKFLOW INCIDENT REPORT FORM (Minimum Requirements)
Water System: _________________________________________________________ Water System Number: __________________________________________________ Incident Date: __________________________________________________________ Incident Time (if known): __________________________________________________ Incident Location: _______________________________________________________ How was the incident discovered? __________________________________________ Backflow Origin
Premise Location: _______________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Premise Contact Person: _____________________ Title: _______________________ Phone: _______________ Email: __________________________________________ Connection Type: (please check one)
 Industrial  Commercial  Single-Family Residential  Multi-Family Residential  Irrigation  Temporary Service Connection
 Other: ______________________________________________________________ Description and source of backflow substance (please be as descriptive as possible):
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ If available, please attach an MSDS or other chemical description form Was the backflow fluid contained within the user side? YES  NO  Estimated Number of Affected Persons: ______________________________________ Number and description of consumer complaints received:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Did any consumers report illness? Please describe.
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Attachment C
Backflow Incident Response Plan
City of Santa Maria Draft – 12/30/2025
Cross-Connection Control Plan Attachment B-5
______________________________________________________________________ If applicable, please describe the consumer notification:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

INVESTIGATION
Please describe the water system investigation including time frames:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ What was the area system pressure? _______________________________________ Is this within typical range: YES  NO  Typical Pressure: _____________________ Was a sample of the water contaminated by the backflow incident collected and stored before flushing? YES  NO 
Please describe all sampling:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ DDW recommends laboratory or field sampling for the following parameters: total coliform, E. coli, free and total chlorine residual, pH, odor, turbidity, temperature, and color. Additional sampling should be collected at the PWS and regulatory agency’s discretion.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Please describe the corrective actions taken by the water system:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Was the chlorine residual increased after discovery of backflow incident? YES  NO  Attachment C
Backflow Incident Response Plan
City of Santa Maria Draft – 12/30/2025
Cross-Connection Control Plan Attachment B-6
Date of the last cross-connection control hazard assessment of the premise with the backflow incident conducted: ______________________________________________ Did the premise have backflow prevention assemblies? YES  NO  Date of most recent backflow prevention assembly test(s): _______________________ When was the Division of Drinking Water or Local County Health office notified? Date: __________________Time: __________ Contact Person: __________________ Was the Division or Local County Health notified within 24 hours? YES  NO  Other agencies or organizations contacted? __________________________________

CERTIFICATION
Name: _________________________________ Job Title: _______________________ Certification(s): _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Please list all cross-connection control related certifications including number and expiration date
I certify that the forgoing information is true and correct to the best of my ability.

Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________ Attach the following applicable documentation
• Laboratory Test Results
• Sketch of the cross-connection and modifications
• MSDS or chemical information forms if chemical hazard is known • Applicable backflow assembly test reports including the most recent test before the incident
• Other relevant supporting documentation
Attachment C
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Cross-Connection Control Plan
Attachment
C
City of Santa Maria Cross-Connection Control Questionnaire Attachment C
City of Santa Maria Regulatory Review – 12/30/2025
Cross-Connection Control Plan Attachment C-1
Cross-Connection Control Questionnaire
Dear Water Customer:

State Water Resources Control Board Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) Standards and Principles for California’s Public Water Systems became e.ective July 1, 2024. The CCCPH and its standards apply to all California Public Water Systems as defined in California’s Health and Safety Code (CHSC, section 116275 (h)). Compliance with the CCCPH is mandatory for all California PWSs. The primary objective of the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) is the protection of public health through the establishment of standards intended to ensure a public water system’s (PWSs) drinking water distribution system will not be subject to the backflow of liquids, gases, or other substances.

The CCCPH requires that each community water system conduct an initial hazard assessment on each user premise within its service area. Subsequent to the initial hazard assessment, a follow-up hazard assessment is required when certain criteria are met. To maintain compliance with the CCCPH, the City of Santa Maria is conducting a cross-connection control hazard analysis of its residential customers.

For most residential customers, there is a minimal hazard presented to the City’s drinking water system. There are, however, some residential customers who have certain activities or plumbing systems which present a higher degree of hazard to the City’s drinking water system. For these customers, the installation of a backflow prevention assembly on their water service line may be required.

Participation in this hazard analysis is mandatory. It may be returned via e-mail to utilities[email protected] or mailed to 601 Black Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458. If you have any questions about the analysis or how to fill out the questionnaire, please contact me at the contact information provided below.

Important Definitions:

Backflow: an undesired or unintended reversal of flow of water and/or other liquids, gases, or other substances into a public water system’s distribution system or approved water supply.

Backflow prevention assembly: a mechanical assembly designed and constructed to prevent backflow, such that while in-line it can be maintained and its ability to prevent backflow, as designed, can be field tested, inspected and evaluated.

Sincerely,
Jay Maxson
Regulatory Compliance Specialist – Cross-Connection Control Specialist – Water Resources City of Santa Maria | Utilities Department | 601 Black Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458 ✆: 805.925.0951 Ext: 7260 |✉: [email protected] Attachment C
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Cross-Connection Control Plan Attachment C-2
Yes No
Is the premise a single family dwelling?  
If Yes, proceed.

Is a backflow prevention assembly present?  
Are any of the following existing or proposed?
Connection to auxiliary water supply such as a well or cistern tank?   Residential fire sprinkler system?  
Is the system looped and connected to a routinely used plumbing fixture?   Is the system piping constructed of materials certified as NSF/ANSI Standard 61?   Pressure booster pump? (e.g., pump supplied hot water circulating system)   Commercial or agricultural use?  
Water treatment system? (e.g., self-regenerating water softener, RO)   Swimming pool, hot tub, or water feature directly connected to water supply?   Livestock activities?  
Solar heating system with a direct connection to water supply?   Hose bibbs?  
If yes, are they protected by a nonremovable hose bibb vacuum breaker?   Home-based business? (e.g. beauty salon, pet grooming, photo lab/dark room)   If yes, list type: ______________________________________________________________________________ Notes:
____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ By completing this form, you are helping determine cross-connection hazard at your premise.

Please return via e-mail to [email protected] or mailed to 601 Black Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458.

Attachment C
City of Santa Maria Regulatory Review – 12/30/2025
Cross-Connection Control Plan
Attachment
D
City of Santa Maria Hazard Assessment
Attachment C
Hazard Assessment
City of Santa Maria Regulatory Review – 12/30/2025
Cross-Connection Control Plan D-1
Hazard Assessment
Date:

Water Customer Information
Business Name:

Owner Name:

E-mail Address:

Address:

Phone:
☐ Initial Hazard Assessment ☐ Follow-Up Hazard
Assessment
Cross-Connection Control Credentials
Name:

Signature:

Cross-Connection Control Certification Training:

Cross-Connection Control Specialist Number:

Please submit copies of this completed form by mail or e-mail to:

City of Santa Maria Utilities Department – Regulatory Compliance Division, 2065 East Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
E-Mail: [email protected]
Attachment C
Hazard Assessment
Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
Detailing of Protection
Size
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
Does the premises contain any situations related to Appendix D of the CCCPH? If yes, the premises is considered high hazard.

Was access to the water user premises denied or restriced? If yes, the premises is considered as high hazard.

Detailing of Hazards
Make
Water Use
Model Serial
Existing Protection Approved Adequate
No
Yes No
Yes
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Cross-Connection Control Plan
Regulatory Review - 12/30/2025
D-1
Attachment C
Hazard Assessment
Observance of cross-connections?
List the type and use of materials handled and present, or likely to be, on the user premises:

List the degree of piping system complexity and accessibility:

Does the premises have auxiliary water supplies, pumping systems, or pressure systems? Notes:

Are there any distribution system conditions that increase the likelihood of a backflow event? (e.g., hydraulic gradient differences impacted by main breaks and high water demand situations, multiple service connections that may result in flow-through conditions, etc.) Have there been any previous backflow incidents on the user premises? If yes, list date and incident specifics:

Degree of hazard Identified:

Does the premise have adequate protection?
No
No
Low Hazard No Hazard
Yes No
High Hazard
Yes
Yes
Yes No
City of Santa Maria
Cross-Connection Control Plan
Regulatory Review - 12/30/2025
D-2
Attachment C
Hazard Assessment
Notes / Conclusion:

City of Santa Maria
Cross-Connection Control Plan
Regulatory Review - 12/30/2025
D-3
Attachment C
City of Santa Maria Regulatory Review – 12/30/2025
Cross-Connection Control Plan
Attachment
E
City of Santa Maria List of Air Gaps
and
Air Gap Inspection Procedure
Attachment C
List of Air Gaps
City of Santa Maria Regulatory Review – 12/30/2025
Cross-Connection Control Plan E-1
City of Santa Maria List of Air Gaps
One Air Gap
Address: 1200 W La Brea Ave Santa Maria, CA 93458
Reason: Underground Cistern Tanks used for irrigation supplement.

Notes: RP backflow assembly also located in between AG and PWS supply.

Attachment C
Air Gap Inspection Procedure
DATE DUE:

Manufacturer Type Model Size Serial # Facility # Protection AIR Air Gap
Mailing Address: Site Location:

Air Gap Installation Compliant
T Discharge Pipe Obstructed
E
S Spill Level Easily Determined
T
Measured Vertical Inches Above Overflow Rim
Supply Rim Diameter
R
E
P
A
I
R
S
COMMENTS:

INITIAL TEST DATE
Certified Tester Number Tested by: (Print)
Tested by: (Signature)

FINAL TEST DATE
Certified Tester Number Tested by: (Print)
Tested by: (Signature)
RETURN TO:
[email protected]
Acknowledged:

Owner/Occupant
Air Gap Inspection
Annual Air Gap Inspection Report
City of Santa Maria
Utilities Department - Regulatory Compliance Division
City of Santa Maria Utilites Department - Regulatory Compliance Division, 2065 East Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 a building permit
must be obtained
through the City
Community
For all backflow
installations
and replacements,
If assembly replaced
state reason:

EMAIL:

If FAILED, please send the test report to the City of Santa Maria within 72 hours. of Santa Maria
Development
Department,
Building Division
at 805-925-0951
Ext. 2241.

Failed
Not Repairable
No Longer Meets
Standard
Domestic
Irrigation
Fire Service
Internal
Parts Not Available
Passed
Passed Failed
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Cross-Connection Control Plan
Regulatory Review - 12/30/2025
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Attachment C

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David W. Rowlands, City Manager
DATE: May 5, 2026
SUBJECT: Ballot Measure Polling Survey
Description:

The City Council will receive a presentation on polling survey results for a potential ballot measure, including community priorities and support for municipal services.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Receive a presentation on polling survey results for a potential ballot measure, including community priorities and support for municipal services; and

2. Provide direction to staff to draft approving resolutions for Submission of a Question to Voters regarding a proposed sales tax ballot measure to fund essential city services, as part of the General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

BACKGROUND:

The people of Santa Maria have spoken in support of maintaining and enhancing City services, as reflected in the latest survey poll conducted by DHM Research during March 2026. Santa Maria needs extended and enhanced local sales tax revenue to maintain and expand vital and desired municipal services. Measure U, the local one-percent sales tax measure approved in November 2018, is directed primarily (90 percent) toward public safety departments, including Police and Fire. Additional revenue through a proposed general sales tax measure would support other services that address additional priorities of the community.

DISCUSSION:

DHM Research assisted the City in conducting a survey among Santa Maria residents to assess their perceptions of and satisfaction with City services, and to gauge their support for a potential sales tax ballot measure in November. The 15-minute survey was completed by 400 likely voters between the dates of March 18 and 26, 2026, and was offered in both English and Spanish. The margin of error is ±4.9 percent. 2 The survey found that Santa Maria voters are divided on the City’s direction. The top issues facing Santa Maria include housing affordability, crime, homelessness and cost of living. Two-thirds of voters are satisfied with the City’s delivery of services. Most voters also feel their financial situation is good and do not expect their personal finances to worsen.

The survey tested the response to a proposed sales tax ballot measure, with an initial test reporting 60 percent majority support. The survey then provided additional information on measure components and reasons to support. After this step, the support increased to 74 percent, up 14 percentage points from the initial test. The survey found that likely voters react positively to each proposed use of funds, reinforcing broad appeal rather than reliance on a single priority. Maintaining parks, expanding youth services, and other funding priorities are important to voters. The survey then provided the reasons to oppose, including cost-of-living impacts. However, this did not significantly erode support for the measure, and support remains majority at 64 percent by the end of the survey.

Given these survey findings, staff asks the City Council for direction to prepare approving resolutions for a proposed sales tax ballot measure to fund essential city services, as part of the November 3, 2026, General Election. Staff would bring the resolution back to City Council in an upcoming meeting in June.

Santa Maria City CouncilMay 5, 2026

Santa Maria City Council
May 5, 2026