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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING THE CONCEPTS DEVELOPED IN THE
SANTA MARIA DOWNTOWN MULTIMODAL ASSESSMENT,
WHICH RECOMMENDS TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
FOR STATE ROUTE (SR) 166 (MAIN STREET) BETWEEN PINE STREET AND MILLER STREET, AS WELL AS SR 135 (BROADWAY)
FROM COOK STREET TO MILL STREET
WHEREAS, the Santa Maria Downtown Multimodal Assessment (SMDMA) is supported through California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) funding; and
WHEREAS, since June of 2025, Caltrans has been collaborating with the City of Santa Maria, the Santa Barbara Association of Governments (SBCAG), and Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) on the development of the Santa Maria Downtown Multimodal Assessment (SMDMA); and
WHEREAS, the SMDMA is a feasibility study that identifies practical multimodal enhancements through a collaborative process involving partner agencies, public feedback, and internal Caltrans units; and
WHEREAS, this assessment presents a strategic vision for multimodal improvements along State Route (SR) 166 (Main Street) and SR 135 (Broadway) within Downtown Santa Maria, focusing on approximately half a mile of each corridor where they intersect at the City’s core; and
WHEREAS, the assessment builds off existing planning studies completed by the City of Santa Maria to identify project concepts aimed at enhancing Broadway and Main Street as multimodal corridors, improving accessibility and connectivity for all users to key destinations throughout downtown and its surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, extensive community outreach was performed and the following outreach activities have been completed, such as:
Assessment website (bilingual)- Santa Maria Downtown Multimodal Assessment Downtown Fridays
Machado Plaza events
Community surveys
Numerous partner meetings between the City, Caltrans, SBCAG, and SMRT
WHEREAS, establishing a shared maintenance agreement between the City and Caltrans will be needed that ensures that responsibilities are clearly defined, facilitating smooth transitions into future project phases and ongoing stewardship of new infrastructure; and
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WHEREAS, following the City Council acceptance of concepts, Caltrans and the City will review and evaluate potential funding strategies for subsequent implementation phases.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the City of Santa Maria accepts the accepts the concepts developed in the Santa Maria Downtown Multimodal Assessment, which recommends transportation improvements for State Route (SR) 166 (Main Street) between Pine Street and Miller Street, as well as SR 135 (Broadway) from Cook Street to Mill Street; and
SECTION 2. That the City of Santa Maria supports City Staff’s efforts to continue coordination with Caltrans for continued development of a future project and a maintenance agreement; and
SECTION 3. 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 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