Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE FOR THE HOLDING OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND A SPECIAL ELECTION
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND FILLING A VACANCY AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AND FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS
A QUESTION RELATING TO ADDING CHAPTER 3-8B
IMPOSING A TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws of the State of California and the Santa Maria Municipal Code, a General Municipal Election and a Special Municipal Election shall both be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of Municipal Officers; and
WHEREAS, a vacancy in the office of C ouncilmember District 1, was created by the resignation of Councilmember Carlos Escobedo on March 3, 2026 , effective immediately; and
WHEREAS, the term of the office in which the vacancy occurs ends November 2028; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to submit to the voters a question relating to Adding Chapter 3-8B Imposing a Transactions and Use Tax.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California and the Santa Maria Municipal Code, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Santa Maria, California, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing the following officers for the full term of four years:
Two members of the City Council (Districts 3 and 4)
SECTION 2. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California and the Santa Maria Municipal Code, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Santa Maria, California, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for a Special Municipal Election for the purpose of the election of a member of the City Council District 1 for the term of office in which the vacancy was created by the resignation of Councilmember Carlos Escobedo of which ends November 2028.
Attachment A
SECTION 3. that the City Council, pursuant to its right and authority, does order submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election the following question:
MEASURE “____”
CITY OF SANTA MARIA
GENERAL SERVICES. To maintain and
enhance community services including
public safety, parks and recreation, library,
public works and community development,
addressing crime, homelessness,
housing, youth programs, and other issues
to improve quality of life; shall the measure
be approved adopting an ordinance
implementing Measure __ at the one -half
cent rate until ended by voters, providing
$13,000,000 annually that cannot be taken
by Sacramento, requiring oversight ,
independent audits, with all funds used
locally.
YES
NO
SECTION 4 . That the proposed complete text of the measure (Ordinance) submitted to the voters is as follows: (attached as Exhibit A).
SECTION 5. That the vote requirement for the measure to pass is a majority (50 percent + 1) of the votes cast.
SECTION 6. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in the form and content as required by law.
SECTION 7. That th e Chief Deputy City Clerk is authorized , instructed, and directed to coordinate with the County of Santa Barbara Clerk -Recorder, Elections Division to procure and furnish any and all offici al ballots, notices, printed matter, all supplies, equipment, and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly a nd lawfully conduct the election.
SECTION 8. That the polls for the election shall be open at seven o’clock a.m. (7:00 a.m.) on the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o’clock p.m. (8:00 p.m.) of the same day when the polls shall be closed, pursuant to Election Code §10242, except as provided in §14212, 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
SECTION 9. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
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SECTION 10. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the Chief Deputy City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in the time, form, and manner as required by law.
SECTION 11. That the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
SECTION 12. That the City Council authorizes the Chief Deputy City Clerk to administer said election and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon presentation of properly submitted bill.
SECTION 13. That the Chief Deputy City Clerk is 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 2nd day of June 2026.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit A – Proposed Text of
the Measure Ordinance
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager