Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,…
AUTHORIZING AN EASEMENT DEED TO PACIFIC GAS &
ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN 123-280-026 FOR UTILITY
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE FOREFRONT SOLAR PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria ("City") is coordinating with ForeFront Power and Pacific Gas & Electric Company ("PG&E") on the installation of a solar energy system and associated utility infrastructure improvements; and
WHEREAS, PG&E has requested a utility easement across a portion of City - owned property identified as APN 123-280-026 for the installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, replacement, and removal of underground and aboveground utility facilities, together with rights of ingress and egress; and
WHEREAS, the easement area consists of a 10 -foot-wide strip as more particularly described in the Easement Deed; and
WHEREAS, the requested easement is necessary to support utility infrastructure improvements associated with the ForeFront solar project and to allow PG&E to provide safe, reliable, and ongoing utility service to the site.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the grant of an easement to Pacific Gas & Electric Company across a portion of City -owned property identified as APN 123-280-026 for utility infrastructure purposes; and
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Easement Deed and any related documents necessary to implement this Resolution; and
SECTION 3. The City Council does hereby further authorize the Chief Deputy City Clerk to arrange for the recordation of the grant deed and easement deed with the County Clerk-Recorder; and
SECTION 4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorize d to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 16th day of June 2026.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager