ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE ADDITION AND UPDATE OF
CITYWIDE USER FEES IDENTIFIED IN THE ANNUAL
USER FEE UPDATE AND 2026 USER FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria’s last comprehensive Citywide User Fee Study was completed in 2021; and
WHEREAS, at the April 4, 2023, City Council Meeting, a public hearing was held, and the City Council adopted Resolution 202 3-58 approving the addition and update of User Fees identified in the Annual User Fee Update and Proposed Fee authorizing increase of user fees identified in phased-in category; and
WHEREAS, the City contracted with Revenue and Cost Specialist to complete an annual User Fee update and User Fee Schedule 2026 based on the 2020 Comprehensive Fee Study (Attachment B of the Council Agenda Report, and Exhibit A of the Resolution and incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2-24.105 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code, cost and revenue data regarding the proposed new fees was made publicly available in the City Clerk’s Office at least 10 days prior to the June 2, 2026, public hearing date; and
WHEREAS, after deliberation, staff recommends that the City Council adopt th e fees as proposed in the Annual User Fee Update and Proposed User Fee Schedule (Attachment B, and Exhibit A of the Resolution and incorporated herein by reference ); and
WHEREAS, the City will continue to update user fees annually using the Consumer Price Index, in accordance with Section 2-24.202 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, to provide clarity for ratepayers as to the actual rates authorized by the City Council, the City has prepared a comprehensive itemization, User Fee Schedule (Exhibit A) of the individual fees to be imposed that will be become effective August 1, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and determines that Citywide user-specific services described in the Fee Study Update and User Fee Schedule 2026, and incorporated herein by reference, are provided for the benefit of specific individual groups and not for the benefit of the general public and taxpayers; and therefore, said services
ATTACHMENT A
should be paid by the user in an amount sufficient to adequately cover the cost to the City; and
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby establishes the fees for these services as set forth in the Fee Study Update and User Fee Schedule 2026, and is incorporated herein by reference, and directs the Department of Finance to update the fee schedule to reflect these fees effective August 1, 2026; and
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby adopts the updated fees, shown in Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference , and directs the City Manager, or designee , to coordinate with the Department of Finance to implement the fees effective August 1, 2026; and
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby acknowledges, if not explicitly outlined in the Fee Study Update and User Fee Schedule 2026, fees including Building Permit Fees – New Construction, Police Department – Services for Special Public Events, Library Fees (non-facility rentals), and Recreation and Parks Facility Rental and Program Fees will be re-established with no change; and
SECTION 5. 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.
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
Exhibit A – User Fee Schedule 2026
Mayor
ATTACHMENT A
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