Agenda packet — Santa Maria City Council, August 4, 2026 (part 1 of 8)

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Mayor Alice Patino
Mayor Pro-Tem Gloria Flores
Councilmember Maribel Aguilera
Councilmember Richard Batalla
Councilmember Gloria Soto

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA

CITY HALL
110 EAST COOK STREET
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 P.M.

REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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PUBLIC COMMENT (letters/emails)
(Must be received by 2:00 p.m. in advance of the meeting) Members of the public who are not attending the meeting but wish to submit a public comment on any item on the agenda or within the City's jurisdiction may do so by emailing [email protected] or mailing correspondence to:

City Council
Attn.: City Clerk's Office
110 East Cook Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Letters/emails will not be read aloud during the meeting, however all correspondence will be distributed to Councilmembers. Submissions received after the deadline will be uploaded to the City's agenda webpage under the applicable meeting on the following day and will become a part of the official record.

MEETINGS
The City Council holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Regular meetings start at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 110 East Cook Street, Santa Maria, California. Special and Adjourned Regular meetings start time are to be determined.

POSTING LOCATIONS OF AGENDA AND/OR CANCELLATION NOTICES Regular meeting agendas will be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting (GC§ 54954(a)(1)).

Agenda and Cancellation Notices can be viewed online and are also posted at Santa Maria City Hall located at 110 East Cook Street, Santa Maria, California.

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CLOSED SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Aguilera, Councilmember Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Flores, and Mayor Patino

2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Once the Public Comment Period has commenced, no further comments will be accepted.

Speakers may provide public comments on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes, maximum 15 minutes for Public Comment Period. Unless a majority of the Council objects, the Mayor may provide speakers more or less time to speak. All comments or queries shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. Pursuant to Government Code §54954.2(a)(2), the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.

3. RECESS -CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will immediately recess to a closed session for the following:

3.a Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Pursuant to Government Code §54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager

3.b Conference with Labor Negotiators, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Representatives: City Manager David W. Rowlands, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Chief Human Resources Officer Graciela Reynoso, and Negotiations Team.

Employee Organizations: All bargaining units, unrepresented employees, managers, and executives.

4. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.

5. INVOCATION

6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

7. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Aguilera, Councilmember Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Flores, and Mayor Patino

8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION

9. PRESENTATIONS

9.a Presentation - Summer 2026 Class of Hometown Heroes The City Council will receive a presentation of the Summer 2026 Class of Hometown Heroes.

9.b Presentation — Fireworks Education and Enforcement
The City Council will receive a presentation on the Fire Department responses and fireworks enforcement efforts for July 4, 2026.

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9.c Business of the Quarter — July to September 2026
The City Council will present a certificate to the featured Business of the Quarter (July to September 2026) - Signs of Success.

10. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Once the Public Comment Period has commenced, no further comments will be accepted.

11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and customary and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items removed by a member of the City Council for individual consideration, which shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.

11.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

11.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the reading in full of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Ordinances on the Consent Agenda will be adopted by the same vote cast at the first meeting, unless City Council indicates otherwise.

11.a.2 Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 7, 2026.

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11.a.3 Adoption of Ordinance Adding Chapter 3-8B Imposing a Transactions and Use Tax
The City Council will consider waiving second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 3-8B to the Santa Maria Municipal Code Imposing a Transactions and Use Tax.

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:

Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-05, Measure 02026, adding Chapter 3-8B imposing a transactions and use tax to be administered by the Department of Tax and Fee Administration; subject to voter approval at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.

11.a.4 Responses to 2025-2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Report — Gangs of Santa Barbara County
The City Council will review staff's recommended responses to the 2025-2026 Santa Barbara Grand Jury report titled "Gangs of Santa Barbara County:

Should the Schools Do More to Address Them?"
RECOMMENDATION:

Review and approve staff's recommended responses addressing the findings and recommendations from the Grand Jury report titled "Gangs of Santa Barbara County: Should the Schools Do More to Address Them?" and authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit the City's Response to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court with a copy to the current impaneled Civil Grand Jury and file a copy with the City Clerk's Office.

11.a.5 Request for Bond Release for Planned Development Permit Number PD2021- 0006
The City Council will consider authorizing the bond release for Planned Development Permit Number PD2021-0006.

RECOMMENDATION:

By motion, authorize the release of Performance Bond — Public Improvements [#0856574] in the full amount of $647,818 posted in the form of a Surety to guarantee the construction and installation of public improvements; and order the Labor and Material Bond in the amount of $323,909 and the Guarantee and Defective Material Bond in the amount of $64,781.80, be retained for six month and one year, respectively, from the date of the release of the Faithful Performance Bond for public improvements.

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11.a.6 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Modifications to the City's Surplus Water Sale Policy
The City Council will consider a Resolution approving modifications to the current framework for future supplemental water sales ("Surplus Water").

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolutions Nos. 2003-150 and 2004-137 modifying and approving the City's Surplus Water sale policy.

11.a.7 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Maria and the Service Employees International Union Local 620 covering the period August 4, 2026, to June 25, 2027, and updated Comprehensive Schematic
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Maria and the Service Employees International (SEIU) Union Local 620 covering the period August 4, 2026, and adopting an updated Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule as a result thereof.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Maria and the Service Employees International Union, Local 620 covering the period of August 4, 2026 to June 25, 2027 and the updated Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule.

11.a.8 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of a New Job Classification, Corresponding Job Specification, and Adopting Amendments to the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule
The City Council will consider approving the establishment of a new job classification for the Police Department, and the corresponding job specification; and adopting a single, amended Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for all full-time and part-time employees in compliance with the requirements of the California Public Employees' Retirement System.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution approving the establishment of a new job classification for the Police Department and the corresponding job specification; and adopting amendments to the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for all full-time and part-time employees.

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11.a.9 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Purchasing Agreement with The Redesign Group for a Unified Security Platform with Endpoint Protection, Threat Intelligence, and Automated Incident Response
The City Council will consider approving the award of a Purchasing Agreement to The Redesign Group.

RECOMMENDATION:
1 Adopt a Resolution awarding a purchasing agreement to The Redesign Group for a unified security platform with endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and automated incident response; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.

11.b FINANCE DEPARTMENT

11.b.1 Payment of Warrants
RECOMMENDATION:

Order ratified subject to having been certified as being in conformity with the budget and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.

11.b.2 Payment of Payroll
RECOMMENDATION:

Order ratified subject to having been certified by the proper Department Directors, as shown on records on file in the Department of Finance, and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.

11.c POLICE DEPARTMENT

11.c.1
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Santa Maria Public Airport District for Supplemental Law Enforcement Services The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving an agreement with the Santa Maria Public Airport District (Airport District) for supplemental law enforcement services at the Santa Maria Public Airport.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution approving an agreement with the Santa Maria Public Airport District for supplemental law enforcement services; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and approve future administrative amendments, extensions, or modifications consistent with the Agreement.

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11.c.2 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Purchasing Agreement to Hyper, a Motorola Solutions Company, for Hyper Non -Emergency Call Agent Services The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving a purchasing agreement with Hyper, a Motorola Solutions Company, for Hyper Non - Emergency Call Agent services for the Santa Maria Police Department.

RECOMMENDATION:
1 Adopt a Resolution awarding a purchasing agreement to Hyper, a Motorola Solutions Company, for Hyper Non -Emergency Call Agent Services; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.

11.d PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

11.d.1
Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Award of Professional Services Agreements to both Southern Tire Mart, LLC and Santa Maria Tire for Tire - Related Services
The City Council will consider adopting Resolutions awarding Professional Services Agreements to both Southern Tire Mart, LLC and Santa Maria Tire to perform tire -related services for City vehicles and equipment.

RECOMMENDATION:
1 Adopt a Resolution approving the award of a Professional Services Agreement to Southern Tire Mart, LLC to perform tire -related services for City vehicles and equipment in an amount not to exceed $375,000 over a three-year term; and

2. Adopt a Resolution approving the award of a Professional Services Agreement to Santa Maria Tire to perform tire -related services for City vehicles and equipment in an amount not to exceed $375,000 over a three-year term; and

3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.

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11.d.2 Adoption of Resolutions Awarding Seven Professional Services Agreements for On -Call Architectural and Structural Engineering Services The City Council will consider adopting Resolutions approving award of On - Call Architecture and Structural Engineering Professional Services Agreements to 4Creeks, Inc.; Andrew Goodwin Designs; BFK Architecture + Planning; Omni Design, Inc.; Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, Inc.; SGPA Architecture and Planning; and Studio 2G Architects, LLP.

Environmental Notice: The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDATION:
1 Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to 4Creeks, Inc. for On -Call Architectural and Structural Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

2. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Andrew Goodwin Designs for On -Call Architectural and Structural Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

3. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to BFK Architecture + Planning for On -Call Architectural and Structural Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

4. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Omni Design, Inc. for On -Call Architectural and Structural Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

5. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, Inc. for On -Call Architectural and Structural Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

6. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to SGPA Architecture and Planning for On -Call Architectural and Structural Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000

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for the full term of the Agreement; and

7. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Studio 2G Architects, LLP. for On -Call Architectural and Structural Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

8. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.

11.d.3 Adoption of Resolutions Awarding Five Professional Services Agreements for On -Call Traffic Engineering Services
The City Council will consider adopting Resolutions approving the award of On -Call Traffic Engineering Professional Services Agreements to Advanced Mobility Group; Central Coast Transportation Consulting, Inc.; DKS Associates; Interwest Consulting Group, Inc; and TJKM Transportation Consultants.

RECOMMENDATION:
1 Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Advanced Mobility Group for On -Call Traffic Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

2. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Central Coast Transportation Consulting, Inc. for On -Call Traffic Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

3. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to DKS Associates for On -Call Traffic Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to - exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

4. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc for On -Call Traffic Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

5. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to TJKM Transportation Consultants for On -Call Traffic Engineering Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal

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years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

6. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.

11.d.4 Adoption of Resolutions Awarding Five Professional Services Agreements for On -Call Construction Management and Inspection Services The City Council will consider adopting Resolutions approving the award of On -Call Construction Management and Inspection Services to Cannon Corporation; Filippin Engineering, Inc.; Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; Wallace Group; and Water Systems Consulting, Inc.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Cannon Corporation for On -Call Construction Management and Inspection Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

2. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Filippin Engineering, Inc. for On -Call Construction Management and Inspection Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

3. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Vanir Construction Management, Inc. for On -Call Construction Management and Inspection Services with an aggregate not -to - exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

4. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Wallace Group for On -Call Construction Management and Inspection Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

5. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Water Systems Consulting, Inc. for On -Call Construction Management and Inspection Services with an aggregate not -to - exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

6. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.

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11.d.5 Adoption of Resolutions to Award Four Professional Services Agreement for On -Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services The City Council will consider approving the award of On -Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services Agreements to BMLA, Inc., Community Works Design Group, David Volz Design Landscape Architects Inc, and Wallace Group.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to BMLA, Inc. for On -Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

2. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Community Works Design Group for On -Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

3. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to David Volz Design Landscape Architects Inc for On -Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services with an aggregate not -to - exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

4. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Wallace Group for On -Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

5. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.

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11.d.6 Adoption of Resolution Establishing a Large Vehicle Parking Restriction on Shepard Drive
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution establishing a large vehicle parking restriction on Shepard Drive to discourage recreational vehicles (RVs) and travel trailers from parking along the corridor.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing a large vehicle parking restriction on Shepard Drive, from Meehan Street to the cul-de-sac.

11.d.7 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Pipe Line Crossing License Agreement with Santa Maria Valley Railroad, LLC
The City Council will consider authorizing a Pipe Line Crossing License Agreement with Santa Maria Valley Railroad, LLC, for a sanitary sewer pipeline crossing beneath the railroad right-of-way associated with the Stowell Distribution Warehouse sewer improvements.

Environmental Notice: The project was adequately covered in a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the Stowell Road Package Warehouse Project (SCH# 2025080640) pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15162. None of the conditions specified in Section 15162 requiring the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. No further environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution approving a Pipe Line Crossing License Agreement with Santa Maria Valley Railroad, LLC; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.

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11.d.8 Adoption of Resolutions Awarding Eight Professional Services Agreements for On -Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services
The City Council will consider adopting Resolutions approving the award of On -Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services to Bethel Engineering; Cannon Corporation; Filippin Engineering, Inc.; Nichols Consulting Engineers; Omni Design, Inc.; Psomas; Tetra Tech, Inc.; and Wallace Group.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Bethel Engineering for On -Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

2. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Cannon Corporation for On -Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

3. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Filippin Engineering, Inc. for On -Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

4. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Nichols Consulting Engineers for On -Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

5. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Omni Design, Inc. for On -Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

6. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Psomas for On -Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to - exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

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7. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Tetra Tech, Inc. for On -Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

8. Adopt a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Wallace Group for On -Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

9. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.

11.d.9 Adoption of Resolution Approving a Proposed Establishment of Limited Time Parking Zones on Industrial Parkway
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution establishing a limited time parking zone on Industrial Parkway.

11.d.10
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing a limited time parking zone on Industrial Parkway.

Adoption of Resolution Establishing a No Stopping Zone on North Benwiley Avenue
The City Council will consider approving the establishment of a no stopping zone on North Benwiley Avenue, Santa Maria, California.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution to establish a no stopping zone on North Benwiley Avenue.

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11.d.13
Adoption of Resolution Establishing a No Stopping Zone on Hanson Way The City Council will consider approving the establishment of a No Stopping Zone along the frontage adjacent to 732 Hanson Way.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing a no stopping zone along the street frontage adjacent to 732 Hanson Way.

Adoption of Resolution Establishing a No Stopping Zone in Hidden Pines Neighborhood
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the establishment of a no stopping zone at landscape island intersections in the Hidden Pines Neighborhood.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing a no stopping zone in Hidden Pines neighborhood.

Adoption of Resolution Establishing a No Stopping Zone on South Lincoln Street
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the establishment of a no stopping zone on South Lincoln Street.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing a no stopping zone on South Lincoln Street.

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11.d.14
Adoption of Resolution Establishing Approving a No Stopping Zone on Santa Maria Way
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the establishment of a No Stopping Zone on Santa Maria Way to support the Santa Maria Regional Transit Route 5 bus stop relocation.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution establishing a no stopping zone on Santa Maria Way.

11.e RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT

11.e.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Pool Heater Repair Project at the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center
The City Council will consider the adoption of a Resolution approving the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center Competition Pool Heater Repair Project RECOMMENDATION:
1 Adopt a Resolution approving the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center pool heater repair project and authorizing the use of previously approved Capital Improvement Project funds in the amount of $146,589.97 for the repair; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, purchase orders, agreements, and related administrative actions necessary to complete the project with Knorr Systems International (KSI).

11.e.2 Adoption of a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement for City Tree Maintenance Services
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving an award of a Professional Services Agreement to West Coast Arborists for street tree maintenance in the City.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists for City tree maintenance services; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.

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11.e.3 Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement to Kompan California, Inc. for the Santa Maria Senior Center Outdoor Fitness Equipment Project The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving an agreement with Kompan California, Inc. for the purchase and installation of outdoor fitness equipment and related improvements at the Santa Maria Senior Center.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution approving an agreement with Kompan California, Inc. for the purchase and installation of outdoor fitness equipment and related site improvements at the Santa Maria Senior Center in the amount of $335,665.26; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to complete the project, subject to the terms of the agreement and available project funding.

11.e.4 Adoption of Resolutions Approving Annexation and Assessment of Parcels into City Landscape Maintenance Districts
The City Council will consider adopting Resolutions approving the annexation of eight developed properties into the City's Northeast, Northwest, and Southwest Landscape Maintenance Districts and authorizing the levy of annual assessments to fund ongoing landscape maintenance for those properties.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt Resolution annexing and authorizing the assessment of landscape maintenance fees to Chavez Residential and AGS Recycling located in the Northwest Landscape Maintenance District (Streets and Highways Code Section 22500, et seq.); and

2. Adopt Resolution annexing and authorizing the assessment of landscape maintenance fees to Dudley Hoffman Mortuary and Fire Crab, in the Northeast Landscape Maintenance District (Streets and Highways Code Section 22500, et seq.); and

3. Adopt Resolution annexing and authorizing the assessment of landscape maintenance fees to West Stowell Distribution Facility, Arrow Tract, Avante Apartments, and Blosser Ranch located in the Southwest Landscape Maintenance District (Streets and Highways Code Section 22500, et seq.).

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11.e.5 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with JD Hummann Landscaping, Inc. for Additional Increases for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27 Landscape Maintenance Services
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving an increase to the agreement with JD Humann Landscaping, Inc. for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 Landscape Maintenance Services and extra services.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to agreement with JD Humann Landscaping, Inc. approving an additional increase for landscape maintenance services for extra services of $195,268 for a total amount up to $785,268 for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 and approve an additional $86,000 for a total contract amount of $1,169,148 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to provide landscape services to Districts: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and portions of South Miller / South College; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 and any other related documents necessary to implement the agreement.

11.f UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

11.f.1
Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Tempus for Electronic Waste Processing and Recycling
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving an agreement with Tempus for Electronic Waste Processing and Recycling.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt a Resolution approving an agreement with Tempus for Electronic Waste Processing and Recycling; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement and any future modifications or extensions consistent with the terms of the agreement, or cancelling the agreement, if determined to be in the City's best interest.

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11.f.2 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Surplus Water Transfer Agreement with the Central Coast Water Authority
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the execution and implementation of a Surplus Water Transfer Agreement with the Central Coast Water Authority for 2026.

Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.

RECOMMENDATION:
1 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Surplus Water Transfer Agreement, and any related documents necessary, with the Central Coast Water Authority, in substantially the same form as presented, for the transfer and sale of up to 5,000 acre-feet of surplus State Water; and

2. Take all actions necessary to implement the agreement and complete the transfer consistent with the terms approved by said Resolution.

12. APPOINTMENTS

12.a Appointment to the Block Grants Advisory Committee The City Council will consider making an appointment to the Block Grants Advisory Committee.

RECOMMENDATION:

Block Grants Advisory Committee
Councilmember Batalla will have the opportunity to make one nomination for an unexpired term ending July 2029, appointed by the Mayor, and confirmed by Council.

Applicant:

Cynthia Gudino
Incumbent - Not Ap
Isais Berumen
Esther Acosta
Nomination to be made by:

Councilmember Batalla
Pointed

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13. PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS FOR PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:

Council Agenda Report to be given.

Applicant/Appellant comments.

Questions from the City Council.

Written communications/Public input.

Public hearing to be closed.

City Council discussion and action.

13.a Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 12 - Zoning, to Establish a "SMHP Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District", Adding Related Definitions, and Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City.

The City Council will consider introducing an Ordinance amending Title 12 - Zoning to establish Chapter 12-25B titled "SMHP Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District", and adding definitions for "Mobile Home Park, Senior" and "Mobile Home Park, All -ages", and amending the official Zoning Map of the City to add a new SMHP Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District.

Environmental Notice: The proposed Zoning Text Amendments qualify for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending Title 12, Zoning, by adding a new Chapter 12-25B, Titled "SMHP Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District" and amending the official Zoning Map of the City to add a new SMHP Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District; and

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

13.b Introduction of Ordinances Amending Various Sections of Title 12 — Zoning, Relating to Child Day Care Centers, Non-taxable Merchandise Limitations, Transitional and Supportive Housing, Density Bonus, and Accessory Dwelling Units.

The City Council will consider the introduction of two Ordinances amending various Sections of Title 12 — Zoning, relating to Child Day Care Centers, Non-taxable Merchandise Limitations, Transitional and Supportive Housing, Density Bonus, and Accessory Dwelling Units.

Environmental Notice: The proposed ordinance amendments are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending various sections of Title 12 -Zoning of the Santa Maria Municipal Code relating to Child Day Care Centers, Non-taxable Merchandise Limitations, Transitional and Supportive Housing, and Density Bonus; and

2. Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 12-56, Accessory Dwelling Units; and

3. Set for adoption said Ordinances at the next regular City Council meeting.

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14. REGULAR BUSINESS
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS FOR REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS:

Council Agenda Report to be given.

Questions from the City Council.

Written communications/Public input.

City Council discussion and action.

14.a Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Santa Maria Municipal Code Increasing City Council Salaries
The City Council will consider introducing an Ordinance to increase City Council salaries.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending Section 2-2.02 (Salaries Designated) of Chapter 2-2 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code increasing City Council salaries by $341.31 per month; and

2. Set said ordinance for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting to take effect December 2026.

14.b Adoption of a Resolution Designating an Elected Official as the Continuum of Care Board Representative
The City Council will designate an elected official to serve as the City's representative on the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care (CoC) Board and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the required CoC Board City Elected Officials Form to the County of Santa Barbara.

Environmental Notice: This activity is not a "Project" as defined by Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, no environmental review is required.

RECOMMENDATION:
1 Adopt a Resolution designating an elected official as the City's representative on the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care (CoC) Board; and

2. Designate a staff member to serve as an alternate representative in the event that the designated elected official is unavailable for a given meeting; and

3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit the required documents.

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14.c Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City General Fund Reserve Policy and Section 115 Trust
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving a new General Fund Reserve Policy and will consider establishing a Section 115 Trust and funding those accounts as outlined in the Fiscal Considerations section of this report.

RECOMMENDATION:
1 Adopt a Resolution approving an updated City General Fund Reserve Policy and directing the Director of Finance to take steps to establish a Section 115 Trust and to fund those accounts; and

2. Directing the Finance Director to align funding the reserves and the Section 115 trust as outlined in the Fiscal Considerations section of this report.

15. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER

16. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB 1234

REPORTS)

17. ADJOURNMENT
If you challenge a determination made on a matter on this agenda in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described on this agenda, or in written correspondence to the city council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

I, Donna G. Schwartz, hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted not less than 72 hours at City of Santa Maria City Hall and made available at
https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agenda-center- meetings-aortal on this 30th day of July 2026.
/s/ DONNA G. SCHWARTZ, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ramon Galo, Recreation and Parks Director
DATE: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Presentation - Summer 2026 Class of Hometown Heroes The City Council will receive a presentation of the Summer 2026 Class of Hometown Heroes.

BACKGROUND:

The Santa Maria Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program is a collaborative effort between the Santa Maria American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2521, and the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department. The program has returned to its original focus of honoring active -duty military members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

This renewed focus reaffirms the program's mission to recognize the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of individuals who have served, or are currently serving, our nation.

DISCUSSION:

As part of the Hometown Heroes Program, banners featuring the Summer 2026 Class of Honorees will be displayed for a six-month period along South College Road in the Bradley Square area. Each honoree, or their family or sponsor, will also receive a City Council "Certificate of Acknowledgment and Appreciation" in recognition of their service.

Honorees:
• Luis J. Gutierrez (US Army)
• Robert Christopher Loya (Marine Corps)
• Antonio Velasquez (Marines)
• Herb Adams (US Army)
• Terry Stafford (US Army)
• Timothy E. Simmons (US Army)
• Jordan A. Rietzke (US Navy)
• Brian T. Rietzke (US Air Force)

COMMUNITY IMPACT
The Hometown Heroes Program serves as a visible and meaningful tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States military. Displaying banners throughout the community fosters civic pride, gratitude, and a greater awareness of the sacrifices made by service members and their families.

Through public recognition of these honorees, the City of Santa Maria strengthens its connection to local military history and reminds citizens of the ongoing commitment of those who have dedicated themselves to the service of both our nation and our community.
2 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bradley Dandridge, Fire Chief
DATE: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Presentation — Fireworks Education and Enforcement The City Council will receive a presentation on the Fire Department responses and fireworks enforcement efforts for July 4, 2026.

BACKGROUND:

Only Safe and Sane fireworks may be used within the City Limits between the 12 -hour period of 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the Fourth of July. The enforcement penalty is a $1,000 fine for each citation. Like many cities, Santa Maria experiences rampant use of illegal fireworks. Last year 119 citations were issued. The intent is to discourage the use of illegal fireworks, allowing the community to safely celebrate the nation's birthday.

DISCUSSION:

Education:

The City conducted its annual widespread and bilingual fireworks education campaign.

The focus was safety; be mindful of your neighbors, veterans, and pets. Bilingual messages were placed on social media, local radio stations, City government access TV Comcast Channel 23, posters aboard buses and in City offices, the city website, and through the local news media. The Fire Chief spoke in English and Spanish in two public service announcements that also were distributed to KEYT/TELEMUNDO and KSBY. All City -permitted Safe and Sane fireworks booths were required to include one of the City's fireworks fliers in each bag of pyrotechnics purchased; the city printed 15,000 of these bilingual fliers. Yard signs reading "Celebrate July 4th Neighborly, Noise Sensitive Resident Lives Here, Be Courteous to Your Neighbors" were again freely available at City Hall for City residents. Staff coordinated messaging with County animal services to inform pet owners how to care for their animals. The fireworks hotline (805) 925-0951 extension 3473 (FIRE) was monitored by the Police Department.

Enforcement:

The Fireworks Enforcement Operation for 2026 commenced with Police Officers monitoring social media for fireworks sales and Santa Maria Fire Investigators and Police patrolled responded to reports of illegal firework activity. Police Officers and Fire Investigators deployed for fireworks enforcement from July 2nd to July 5t". The City again contracted an aircraft equipped with GPS and video to fly over the City on the Fourth of

July to immediately and geographically locate any launches of illegal fireworks, enabling authorities to issue citations to the property owner(s).

Fiscal Considerations:

To date approximately $10,000 was expended on the illegal fireworks enforcement campaign.

Imoact to the Community:

The City strives to balance the demands of people opposed to illegal fireworks, available public safety resources and the demands of competing calls for service, and the City's longstanding tradition of allowing sales of legal "Safe and Sane" fireworks. Staff recognize the trauma suffered by noise -sensitive residents as well as panicked pets from fireworks.

In 2015, Council approved staff's recommendations to create third -party administrative citations, undertake a comprehensive education campaign, increase fees for fireworks booths to cover costs for staff regulatory oversight and cleanup of fireworks. This included an increased penalty for the use of illegal fireworks to $1,000. 2 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David W. Rowlands, City Manager
DATE: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Business of the Quarter — July to September 2026 The City Council will present a certificate to the featured Business of the Quarter (July to September 2026) - Signs of Success.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Santa Maria and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce are partnering to highlight different businesses in the City through a Business of the Quarter Program.

On four occasions this calendar year, this program will recognize local businesses chosen by the Chamber. The criteria are: In operation for at least five years; physically located within the City Limits; and being a local Chamber of Commerce member in good standing.

Not only does this give them valuable exposure, it also reminds the community of the unique, diverse, and long-standing businesses we are fortunate to have in Santa Maria.

Established in 1990, Signs of Success, Inc. is a full -service commercial and architectural sign company based in Santa Maria that designs, fabricates, and installs signage for businesses, public agencies, municipalities, and general contractors throughout the Central Coast and across California. Over the past 35 years, the company has grown from a local sign provider into a regional partner for complex commercial and public construction projects, including education, healthcare, housing, and public safety facilities. By combining advanced manufacturing technology with skilled craftsmanship, Signs of Success delivers comprehensive project services ranging from design, permitting, and engineering coordination to fabrication, project management, and installation.

Signs of Success has earned a reputation for quality, innovation, and adaptability by continually expanding its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of its clients. The company produces a wide variety of signage, including ADA-compliant interior signage, monument and identity signs, donor recognition displays, illuminated signage, vehicle graphics, and custom architectural elements. Locally, its work can be seen throughout the community on Santa Maria Regional Transit buses, City fleet vehicles, Allan Hancock College, Marian Regional Medical Center, public parks, government facilities, and numerous local businesses. Committed to supporting the local economy, Signs of Success is also an active member of the Santa Maria Valley Contractors Association and invests in developing skilled trades while providing stable employment opportunities.

Representing the business tonight is President, Jordan Sheppard.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA July 7, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers
110 East Cook Street
Santa Maria
Roll Call:

Staff Present:

Councilmember Maribel Aguilera, Councilmember Richard Batalla, Councilmember Gloria Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, Mayor Alice Patino
City Manager David W. Rowlands, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Director of Finance Rebecca Campbell, Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge, Director of Community Development Chenin Dow, Director of Recreation and Parks Ramon Galo, Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni, Library Director Dawn Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer Graciela Reynoso, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, Police Chief Christopher Williams, Chief Deputy City Clerk Donna Schwartz

CLOSED SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER
At 4:05 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Flores called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Councilmember Aguilera (arrived at 4:10 p.m.), Councilmember Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Flores, and Mayor Patino (arrived at 4:30 p.m.).

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

City Manager David W. Rowlands, City Attorney Thomas Watson and Chief Deputy City Clerk Donna G.

Schwartz.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mayor Pro Tem Flores opened public comment, there being none, closed public comment.

3. RECESS -CLOSED SESSION

3.a Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Pursuant to Government Code §54957(b)(1)

3.b Conference with Labor Negotiators, Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6

3.c Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) - [one case]

3.d Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) [one case]

4. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.

5. INVOCATION
Timothy Canivel from Vida Church gave the Invocation.
1 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Aguilera led the Pledge of Allegiance.

7. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.

8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Watson reported that instructions were provided to the City's negotiators and various attorneys.

9. PRESENTATIONS

9.a Proclamation Proclaiming July as "Recreation and Parks Month" The City Council presented a Proclamation, accepted by the Baza Family, proclaiming July 2026 as "Recreation and Parks Month" in the City of Santa Maria.

10. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Gwenever Cannon, Eileen Armijo, Esther Jensen, Stella Felix -Villarreal, Brandon Felix -Villarreal, Dena Rae Soares, Ed Carcarey, Jaime Flores, and Todd Ventura.

11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 11.a.1 through 11.f.1 (except 11.d.1) were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2026-106, 2026-107, 2026-108, 2026-109, 2026-110, 2026-111, 2026- 112, 2026-113, 2026-114, 2026-115, 2026-116, 2026-117, 2026-118, 2026-119, 2026-120, 2026-121, 2026-122, 2026-123, and 2026-124. The recorded vote appears with each item below.

Mayor Patino announced that staff has requested to pull item 11.d.1.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera, Councilmember Richard Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)

11.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

11.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Waived the reading in full of all Ordinances and Resolutions.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

11.a.2 Approval of Minutes
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 16, 2026.

Motion carried by a recorded vote
2 11.a.3 Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Thorn Run Partners LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-106.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores

1. Adopted a Resolution approving an agreement with Thorn Run Partners LLC for federal legislative advocacy services; and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

11.b COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

11.b.1 Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-04, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 7.05-04 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code Concerning Catering Vehicles
Action: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2026-04.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2026-04, repealing and replacing Chapter 7.05-04 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code concerning Catering Vehicles.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

11.b.2 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Recommendation of Santa Maria Census Tracts for Opportunity Zones 2.0
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-107.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution approving the recommendation of Santa Maria Census tracts for Opportunity Zones 2.0.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

11.b.3 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Public Convenience or Necessity Determination for a Type 20 Alcohol Beverage Control License for Super Canasta at 2011 South Miller Street Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-108.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution approving a determination of public convenience or necessity for the issuance of a Type 20 (Off -Sale Beer and Wine) alcohol beverage control license for Super Canasta located at 2011 South Miller Street, Santa Maria, California.

Motion carried by a recorded vote
3 11.b.4 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Additional Funds to Complete the Remaining Environmental Analysis of the Package Delivery Warehouse Planned Development Permit (PD2
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-109.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores

1. Adopted a Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for additional funds to complete the remaining environmental analysis required for the Package Delivery Warehouse Planned Development (PD2024-0003); and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amendment.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

11.c FINANCE DEPARTMENT

11.c.1 Payment of Warrants
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Order ratified subject to having been certified as being in conformity with the budget and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

11.c.2 Payment of Payroll
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Order ratified subject to having been certified by the proper Department Directors, as shown on records on file in the Department of Finance, and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

11.c.3 Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the City of Santa Maria's Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriation Limit
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-110.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution establishing the City of Santa Maria's Fiscal Year 2026-27 appropriation limit.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

11.d POLICE DEPARTMENT

11.d.1 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application for the U.S.

Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Fiscal Year 2026 Technology and Equipment Program Grant
Staff pulled this item from consideration.
4 11.e PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

11.e.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with SZS Engineering Access, Inc. for the Americans with Disabilities Act Self - Evaluation and Transition Plan Update
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-111.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores

1. Adopted a Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with SZS Engineering Access, Inc. for the Americans with Disabilities Act Self -Evaluation and Transition Plan Update, increasing the total not -to - exceed amount by $90,335 for a revised total of $690,070; and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to agreement.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

11.e.2 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Moore & Associates, Inc. for Transit Marketing, Communications, and Outreach Services for Santa Maria Regional Transit
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-112.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores

1. Adopted a Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Moore & Associates, Inc. for Transit Marketing, Communications, and Outreach Services for Santa Maria Regional Transit, approving revision to Scope of Work and confirming contract term through Fiscal Year 2028-29; and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to agreement.

Motion carried by a recorded vote
5 11.e.3 Adoption of Resolutions Awarding Professional Services Agreements for On -Call Right of Way Appraisal Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-113, 2026-114, and 2026-115.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores

1. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Bender Rosenthal, Inc. for On -Call Right -of -Way Appraisal Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

2. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Curtis - Rosenthal, Inc. for On -Call Right -of -Way Appraisal Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

3. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Hamner, Jewell & Associates for On -Call Right -of -Way Appraisal Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

4. Authorized City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

11.e.4 Adoption of a Resolution Retroactively Authorizing the Emergency Procurement of Two Replacement HVAC Units in The Amount Of $28,099 For Fire Administration and Fire Station 5 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-116.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores

1. Adopted a Resolution retroactively authorizing the replacement of two HVAC units in the amount of $28,099 for Fire Administration and Fire Station 5; and

2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute emergency procurements for staff safety purposes using the adopted Unforeseen Facility Repairs account provided such procurements are within the scope of the definition of emergency procurements and are within the adopted budgeted account.

Motion carried by a recorded vote
6 11.e.5 Adoption of Resolutions to Award Four Professional Services Agreements for On -Call Construction Stormwater Inspection Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-117, 2026-118, 2026-119, and 2026-120.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tenn Gloria Flores

1. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Omni Design, Inc. for On -Call Construction Stormwater Inspection Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

2. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Tetra Tech, Inc. for On -Call Construction Stormwater Inspection Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

3. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Trihydro for On -Call Construction Stormwater Inspection Services with an aggregate not -to - exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

4. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Wallace Group for On -Call Construction Stormwater Inspection Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

5. Authorized City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.

Motion carried by a recorded vote
7 11.e.6 Adoption of Resolutions to Award Three Professional Services Agreements for On -Call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-121, 2026-122, and 2026-123.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores

1. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Achievement Engineering Corp. for On -Call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

2. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Earth Systems Pacific for On -Call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

3. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to ENGEO Incorporated for On -Call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services with an aggregate not -to -exceed fee of $1,000,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), and a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and

4. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.

Motion carried by a recorded vote

11.f UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

11.f.1 Adoption of a Resolution Retroactively Approving Amendments to Agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. for Hydraulic Model Updates
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-124.

Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores

1. Adopted a Resolution retroactively approving amendments to Professional Services Agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. for Hydraulic Model Updates; and

2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement.

Motion carried by a recorded vote
8 12. APPOINTMENTS

12.a Annual Appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees — July 2026 Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Mayor Patino
Block Grants Advisory Committee
The Mayor and each Councilmember considered appointments for a term of three years ending July 2029, to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council.

Two new applications were received by Eva Avila and Hugo Rios.

Councilmember Batalla did not make an appointment.

Mayor Patino appointed Mackenzie Greeley. Mayor Pro Tem Flores appointed Jose Ramirez.

Councilmember Aguilera appointed Corrie Meals. Councilmember Soto appointed Eva Avila.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera, Councilmember Richard Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
Moved by: Mayor Patino
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Downtown Revitalization Committee
The Mayor considered two appointments for a term of two years ending July 2028.

Mayor Patino appointed Recreation and Parks Commissioner Rebecca Carey and Planning Commissioner Esau Blanco.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera, Councilmember Richard Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
Moved by: Mayor Patino
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Central Coast Commission for Seniors, Area Agency on Aging The Mayor considered one appointment for a term of two years ending July 2028.

Mayor Patino appointed Midge Nicosia.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera, Councilmember Richard Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
Moved by: Mayor Patino
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera
Library Board of Trustees
Mayor Patino considered one appointment for a term of three years ending July 2028.

Mayor Patino appointed Laura Selken.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera, Councilmember Richard Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)
9 Measure U Citizens' Oversight Committee
Councilmember Soto considered one appointment for an unexpired term ending January 2027.

Councilmember Soto did not make an appointment.

Motion carried unanimously

13. PUBLIC HEARING

13.a Adoption of a Resolution Declaring its Intent to Levy and Collect the 2026 - 2027 Landscape Assessments and Approval of the Engineer's Reports
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-125.

Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera
Adopted a Resolution confirming the Engineer's Reports, Assessment Diagrams, and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the City of Santa Maria Landscape Maintenance Districts and Special Benefit Zones and Authorized the Levy and Collection of Assessments.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera, Councilmember Richard Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)

13.b Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Updated 2026 User Fee Schedule Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-126.

Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution approving the update of Citywide User Fees identified in the Annual User Fee Update and 2026 User Fee Schedule. Council provided direction to staff to retroactively utilize the new methodology for PD overtime billing rate calculation for special events to April 1, 2026.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Aguilera, Councilmember Richard Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, and Mayor Patino
Motion carried by a recorded vote (5 to 0)

14. REGULAR BUSINESS

14.a Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 3-8B to the Santa Maria Municipal Code Imposing a Transactions and Use Tax

1. Waived first reading and introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 3-8B imposing a transactions and use tax to be administered by the Department of Tax and Fee Administration; and

2. Set said Ordinance for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting. Although introduced and set for adoption, is subject to voter approval at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.

Motion carried unanimously
10 15. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Rowlands reported the next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Agenda items include a presentation on Businesses of the Quarter; a public hearing considering the introduction of an ordinance regarding the Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay, consideration of a Resolution approving the General Fund Reserve Policy and Section 115 Trust, and a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Santa Maria Fairpark Authority.

Fire Chief Dandridge provided a short debrief on July 4th.

16. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS) Mayor Pro Tem Flores announced she attended the City Leadership hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, Santa Maria Speed Race, America's 250th Celebration, and assisted the Japanese Community Center Site Visit with Congressman Salud Carbajal.

Councilmember Batalla shared he attended the Police Council Golf Tournament, Battle of the Badges Tournament hosted by the YMCA, and the America's 250th Celebration.

Councilmember Aguilera announced she attended the followiong: Juan Pacifico Ontiveros Elementary School Career Day, the Ribbon Cutting for the Japanese Community Center, City Leadership hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, North County EconAlliance Forum, Police Council Golf Tournament, and assisted the Japanese Community Center Site Visit with Congressman Salud Carbajal.

Councilmember Soto highlighted she attended the New Beginnings Luncheon and assisted the Japanese Community Center Site Visit with Congressman Salud Carbajal.

Mayor Patino reported she attended the following: 3CE Policy Board of Directors Meeting, Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley Board Meeting, Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation Board Meeting, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Board of Directors Meeting, the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Board of Directors Meeting, California Association of Councils of Governments Board Business Meeting, America's 250th Celebration, and assisted the Event hosted for Salud Carbajal at the Japanese Community Center.

17. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

Chief Deputy City Clerk Alice M. Patino, Mayor
11 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David W. Rowlands, City Manager
DATE: August 5, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance Adding Chapter 3-8B Imposing a Transactions and Use Tax
Description:

The City Council will consider waiving second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 3-8B to the Santa Maria Municipal Code Imposing a Transactions and Use Tax.

RECOMMENDATION:

Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-05, Measure C2026, adding Chapter 3-8B imposing a transactions and use tax to be administered by the Department of Tax and Fee Administration; subject to voter approval at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.

BACKGROUND:

On June 2, 2026, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-85, 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.

On June 16, 2026, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-104, amending Resolution No. 2026-85, 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, which amended Exhibit A — proposed text of the measure ordinance language to reflect sustaining and enhancing general services, whereas Measure U remains focused on public safety.

On July 7, 2026, City Council waived first reading and introduced said Ordinance adding Chapter 3-8B imposing a transactions and use tax to be administered by the Department of Tax and Fee Administration; subject to voter approval at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.

DISCUSSION:

The City Council desires to submit to the voters a question relating to Adding Chapter 3- 8B Imposing a Transactions and Use Tax. The Ordinance Measure although introduced and set for adoption, is subject to voter approval at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.

Fiscal Considerations
The proposed Ordinance, if approved by the voters, will result in additional local revenue in the amount of approximately $13 million dollars per year.

Impact on the Community
Passage of this proposed measure by the voters and enactment of the Ordinance would enable the City to sustain and enhance the full -range of city services, including but not limited to, parks and recreation, and the aquatic center, library, youth programs, and improving the City's roads and streets.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Ordinance No. 2026-05
2 Attachment A
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-05
MEASURE C2026

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 3-8B IMPOSING A TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BE

ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION WHEREAS, recent polling shows that a large majority of residents expressed high satisfaction with the City's delivery services; and
WHEREAS, recent polling and community input also show that residents are concerned with quality of life issues facing Santa Maria; and
WHEREAS, the City remains committed in delivering high -quality services to the community's residents and in addressing the expressed concerns of the community; and WHEREAS, locally -controlled funding is more necessary now than ever to continue to support the City's efforts to provide the full -range of services, including but not limited to, parks and recreation, including the aquatic center, library, youth programs, and improving the City's roads and streets; and
WHEREAS, this measure will give Santa Maria local control over local funds for local needs. No funds can be taken by Sacramento; and
WHEREAS, the City must ensure delivery of high -quality services to the community and to address the concerns identified by community residents; and WHEREAS, a secure source of local funding is needed to maintain recreational facilities, including the aquatic center, and programs focused on at -risk youth, anti -gang outreach coordination, and after -school programs that keep the City's kids safe, off the streets, and out of trouble; and
WHEREAS, resources are needed to address public improvements, including maintenance of the City's streets and roadways; and
WHEREAS, expanding local funding will qualify Santa Maria to receive its fair share of millions of dollars in matching grants, so taxpayers do not have to pay the entire cost of critical programs.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 3-8B of Title 3 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:

CHAPTER 3-8B CITY SERVICES TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
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Section 3-8B.01. Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the "City Services Transactions and Use Tax Code." The City of Santa Maria hereinafter shall be called "City." This Chapter shall be applicable in the incorporated territory of the City.

Section 3-8B.02. Operative Date.
"Operative Date" means the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after adoption of this Chapter, the date of such adoption being August 4, 2026.

Section 3-8B.03. Purpose.

This Chapter is adopted to achieve the following, among other purposes, and directs that the provisions hereof be interpreted in order to accomplish those purposes:
(a) To impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7285.9 of Part 1.7 of Division 2 which authorizes the City to adopt this tax which shall be operative if a 50% and 1 vote of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose.
(b) To adopt a retail transactions and use tax that incorporates provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (c) To adopt a retail transactions and use tax that imposes a tax and provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory and administrative procedures followed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes. (d) To adopt a retail transactions and use tax that can be administered in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, minimize the burden of recordkeeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance.

Section 3-8B.04. Contract with State.

Prior to the operative date, the City shall contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in such a case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract.

Section 3-8B.05. Transactions Tax Rate.

For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of 0.5% of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this Chapter. This tax is in addition to the tax imposed by Chapter 3-8A of this code.

Section 3-8B.06. Place of Sale.
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For the purposes of this Chapter, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an out-of- state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

Section 3-8B.07. Use Tax Rate.

An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this Chapter for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of 0.5% of the sales price of the property. This tax is in addition to the tax imposed by Chapter 3-8A of this code. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made.

Section 3-8B.08. Adoption of Provisions of State Law.

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein.

Section 3-8B.09. Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes.

In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:
(a) Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of this City shall be substituted therefore. However, the substitution shall not be made when:
(1) The word "State" is used as a part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California; (2) The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by or against this City or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by or against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, in performing the functions incident to the administration or operation of this Chapter.
(3) In those sections, including, but not necessarily limited to sections referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of the substitution would be to:
(A) Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales, storage, use or other consumption remain subject to tax by the State under the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or; (B) Impose this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not be subject to tax by the state under the said provision of that code.
(4) In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or 6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
(b) The word "City" shall be substituted for the word "State" in the phrase "retailer engaged in business in this State" in Section 6203 and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203.

Section 3-8B.10. Permit Not Required.
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If a seller's permit has been issued to a retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional transactor's permit shall not be required by this Chapter.

Section 3-8B.11. Exemptions and Exclusions.
(a) There shall be excluded from the measure of the transactions tax and the use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of California or by any city, city and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley -Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any state - administered transactions or use tax.
(b) There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions tax the gross receipts from:
(1) Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the county in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the authority of the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. (2) Sales of property to be used outside the City which is shipped to a point outside the City, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to such point by the retailer or his agent, or by delivery by the retailer to a carrier for shipment to a consignee at such point. For the purposes of this Section, delivery to a point outside the City shall be satisfied:
(A) With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles) subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code by registration to an out -of -City address and by a declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, stating that such address is, in fact, his or her principal place of residence; and (B) With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a place of business out -of -City and declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address.
(3) The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this Chapter. (4) A lease of tangible personal property which is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the leaser is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of this Chapter.
(5) For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this Section, the sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised. (c) There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this Chapter, the storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property:
(1) The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a transactions tax under any state -administered transactions and use tax.
(2) Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by operators of aircraft and used or consumed by such operators directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and 6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.
(3) If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this Chapter. 4903-5498-5646.2 014517.001 4

(4) If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over, the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the operative date of this Chapter.
(5) For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this Section, storage, use, or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or power over, tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
(6) Except as provided in subparagraph (7), a retailer engaged in business in the City shall not be required to collect use tax from the purchaser of tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the property into the City or participates within the City in making the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, soliciting or receiving the order, either directly or indirectly, at a place of business of the retailer in the City or through any representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in the City under the authority of the retailer. (7) "A retailer engaged in business in the City" shall also include any retailer of any of the following: vehicles subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, or undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code. That retailer shall be required to collect use tax from any purchaser who registers or licenses the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the City. (d) Any person subject to use tax under this Chapter may credit against that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district imposing, or retailer liable for a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax.

Section 3-8B.12. Amendments.

All amendments subsequent to the effective date of this Chapter to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part 1.6 and Part

1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall automatically become a part of this Chapter, provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this Chapter.

Section 3-8B.13. Enjoining Collection Forbidden.

No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against the State or the City, or against any officer of the State or the City, to prevent or enjoin the collection under this ordinance, or Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected.

Section 3-8B.14. Annual Independent Audits.

The City shall ensure that annual independent audits are conducted to account for the tax revenues received and expenditures made in relation to the 0.5% transaction and use tax. Such audits will be provided to the City Council for their review.

Section 3-8B.15. Termination Date.
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The authority to levy the tax imposed by this Chapter shall expire when ended by the voters of the City.

SECTION 2. USE OF TAX PROCEEDS. The proceeds of the tax approved by this Ordinance may be used for unrestricted general revenue purposes.

SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is determined by a competent court to be invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 4. ELECTION REQUIRED. This Ordinance shall not become operative unless and until a 50% and 1 vote of the electors voting on this measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance relates to the levying and collecting of the City transaction and use taxes and shall take effect immediately.

SECTION 6. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. 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 determined not to be a "Project" under CEQA. Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines states a Project does not include the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. The transactions and use tax imposed by the adoption of this Ordinance is a general tax that can be used for any legitimate governmental purpose; it is not a commitment to any particular action. Accordingly, the Ordinance is not a Project under CEQA. Furthermore, even if the Ordinance was a Project, it would be exempt pursuant to § 15061(b)(3) (common sense) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that a Project is exempt if it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant physical impact on the environment. The City Council hereby finds with certainty that there is no possibility the passage of this Ordinance will have a significant physical impact on the environment because the Ordinance is not a commitment to any particular action. If revenue from the tax were used for a purpose that would have such a potential for physical impact, the City would undertake any required CEQA review for that particular project at the earliest feasible date.

SECTION 7. CLERICAL CORRECTION. 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 on the 7th day of July 2026, and PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of August 2026, by the following roll call vote, subject to voter approval at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Mayor
ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Department Director
City Manager

FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2026

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Chuen Wu, Assistant City Manager
DATE: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Responses to 2025-2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Report — Gangs of Santa Barbara County
Description:

The City Council will review staff's recommended responses to the 2025-2026 Santa Barbara Grand Jury report titled "Gangs of Santa Barbara County: Should the Schools Do More to Address Them?"
RECOMMENDATION:

Review and approve staff's recommended responses addressing the findings and recommendations from the Grand Jury report titled "Gangs of Santa Barbara County:

Should the Schools Do More to Address Them?" and authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit the City's Response to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court with a copy to the current impaneled Civil Grand Jury and file a copy with the City Clerk's Office.

BACKGROUND:

On June 20, 2026, the City received the 2025-2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury report titled "Gangs of Santa Barbara County: Should the Schools Do More to Address Them?" (Attachment A). The City Council is required to respond to this report within 90 days of receiving it, which provides the City Council until September 18, 2026, to reply to the Grand Jury.

DISCUSSION:

The 2025-2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury's report examines gang recruitment and youth violence throughout Santa Barbara County, with a particular focus on the role of schools in preventing gang involvement among youth.

The Grand Jury found that while many schools have implemented positive programs to promote safe learning environments, opportunities remain to strengthen prevention efforts, particularly through earlier intervention, expanded after -school programming, mentoring, anonymous reporting systems, and increased collaboration among schools, law enforcement, and community organizations. The report also notes that gang recruitment continues to occur at increasingly younger ages, including elementary school

students, and identifies the transition from elementary to junior high school as a critical period for intervention.

The report recognizes that many student conflicts occur immediately before and after school, when students are traveling to and from campus and are outside direct school supervision. As a result, the Grand Jury concluded that there is an opportunity for greater coordination between schools and local law enforcement to improve student safety during these periods.

The Grand Jury report identified findings and recommendations for various agencies, including the City of Santa Maria, that pertain to approaches for improving student safety before and after school through enhanced collaboration between local law enforcement and school districts.

Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933 and 933.05, the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury requests each entity to respond to the enumerated findings and recommendations within the specified statutory time limit.

Responses to Findings shall either be:
• Agree
• Disagree wholly
• Disagree partially with an explanation
Furthermore, responses to recommendations shall be one of the following:
• Has been implemented, with a summary of implementation actions taken • Will be implemented, with an implementation schedule
• Requires further analysis, with an analysis completion date of no more than six months after the publication of the report
• Will not be implemented, with an explanation of why
A draft response letter to the Grand Jury is attached (Attachment B).

Alternative(s)
California Penal Code Section 933c states "no later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency subject to its reviewing authority, the governing body of the public agency shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the governing body" and further states "all of these comments and reports shall forthwith be submitted to the presiding judge of the superior court who impaneled the grand jury." Responses are prescribed per Penal Code Section 933.05.

Fiscal Considerations
There are no fiscal impacts on the response or implementation of the recommendations.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Gangs of Santa Barbara County: Should the Schools Do More to Address Them? B. Draft Response Letter to the Grand Jury
2 Attachment A
GANGS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY:

Should the Schools Do More to Address Them?

SUMMARY
Criminal street gang (gang) activity in Santa Barbara County (County) is a recurring concern that can affect youth, schools, and the community as a whole. Gangs exist throughout the County, causing harm to their victims and to the communities in which they operate. Of particular concern are gang attempts to groom and recruit new members at relatively young ages, even at the elementary school level. The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury (Grand Jury), in light of a 2019-2020 Grand Jury report, reviewed how schools are addressing gangs, particularly what they are doing to discourage recruitment of younger students.

The Grand Jury found that while some administrators were reluctant to address gang issues, most County schools are engaged in positive efforts to promote good learning environments for all their students. Nevertheless, there are gaps in student protection, and measures that the Grand Jury suggests would further advance the well-being of County youth and the broader community.

Among the Grand Jury recommendations are that schools:
• Engage more in before- and after -school monitoring;
• Implement more afterschool and extra -curricular programs; • Create programs and engage outside non -profits to help dissuade students from joining gangs;
• Establish online and physical anonymous tip -lines; and • Utilize mentoring processes, especially for the small number of at -risk students.

The Grand Jury also suggests that the County establish a multi -organizational collaboration for youth safety in the northern part of the County, parallel to the South Coast Youth Safety Partnership, and a gang task force for the central part of the County.
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Attachment A

BACKGROUND
Criminal street gangs (gangs) present problems throughout California, but local presence varies within each individual community. 1 In Santa Barbara County, gang activity may be less visible or less concentrated than in many other California counties, but it is a recurring concern that can affect the whole community.

In its 2019-2020 term, the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury addressed the prevalence of gang activity in the County. It noted that there was a movement towards restorative programs for youth offenders, but that there remained several deficiencies among County agencies to address changing gang activity. It found, among other things, that the County needed a comprehensive database to identify gang membership, that certain programs to address at -risk youth were declining, and that the County needed to form consortia of agencies to address gang activity.

The 2025-2026 Grand Jury revisited the 2019-2020 Grand Jury report to see what has changed, and whether County schools have, or should have, consistent programs in place to address gang -related risk factors with youth.

In 2020, Senate Bill 823 closed certain juvenile facilities and created the Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR). These actions signaled a shift away from a centralized, punitive system toward a County -based model rooted in rehabilitation, equity, and community care. 2
The current Grand Jury focused mostly on the school environment, as gang recruitment often begins at younger ages, even in elementary schools. This has not improved since the 2019-2020 Grand Jury identified it as a problem. The Grand Jury finds that, while recruitment occurs through family ties, peers, and social environments, schools throughout the County can do more to discourage youth from joining or remaining in local gangs.
1 As defined in California Penal Code Section 186.22(f): 'criminal street gang' means an ongoing, organized association or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one of its primary activities the commission of one or more of the criminal acts enumerated in subdivision (e), having a common name or common identifying sign or symbol, and whose members collectively engage in, or have engaged in, a pattern of criminal gang activity.
hops://law.justia.com/codes/california/2005/pen/186.20-186.33.html, accessed June 4, 2026.
2 https://www.bscc.ca.gov/sdjjrealignment/ , accessed May 28, 2026. 2025-2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury 2

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METHODOLOGY
The Grand Jury interviewed many school, public safety, probation, mental health, non- profit agency, and academic authorities in the County.

The Grand Jury also:
• Reviewed previous Santa Barbara County and Orange County Grand Jury reports • Read many articles and studies, including those from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Reviewed California School Climate, Health, and Learning Surveys • Read many documents furnished by the City of Santa Maria Reviewed the 2026 Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Multi -Agency Juvenile Justice Plan & Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan Consolidated

DISCUSSION
Criminal Street Gangs in Santa Barbara County
A criminal street gang is generally defined as an ongoing organization, association, or group of three or more persons who share a common name, sign, or symbol, and whose primary activities involve the commission of criminal acts. They are often characterized by formal or informal structures, specific territories, and a pattern of criminal activity. 3
Several street gangs are prevalent within Santa Barbara County. The Grand Jury is particularly aware of the gangs in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Carpinteria, Lompoc, and Goleta. The Grand Jury also recognizes influences on local gangs from gangs based 3 https://ni-.ojp.gov/topics/articles/what-gang-definitions , accessed April 20, 2026. See also California Penal Code Section 186.22(f): "... 'criminal street gang' means an ongoing, organized association or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one of its primary activities the commission of one or more of the criminal acts enumerated in of subdivision (e), having a common name or common identifying sign or symbol, and whose members collectively engage in, or have engaged in, a pattern of criminal gang activity.
https://law.justia.com/codes/california/2005/pen/186.20-186.33.html , accessed June 4, 2026.
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outside the County. The gangs in Santa Maria are notable as major gangs in the County involved in violent crime, drug trafficking, and weapon -related offenses4 Why Youth Join Gangs
School cultures have been centered around the traditional concept of a "nuclear" or "conventional" family. These are families in which two parents raise their children in a household with time for supervision, connection, and bonding. 5,6 In this family structure, parents share the responsibilities of caring for the home and raising the children. As a result, children grow up in households where the family supports each other, spends time together and relies on each other for guidance and care.' This societal structure typically allows for youth to join in extracurricular activities, such as after -school programs, summer camps, sports, music programs, clubs, and other activities.

While American school cultures have evolved around the two -parent family, the reality is that not all families look like this. Many youth experience different home realities, such as parents working long hours and multiple jobs, single -parent households, unstable households, and limited supervision. Some are even unhoused: families living out of their cars, couch -surfing with friends, or living with extended family.

Without structure or stability, youth are more likely to engage in criminal activities that can change their future. When youth feel disconnected from family, school, community, or future work possibilities, they may view gangs as viable opportunities for support, respect, protection, and income. Some students are motivated to lead and engage but lack competency without the positive influence of a mentor to guide them, resulting in a risk of negative influence and gang membership. Others are born into families with gang members, normalizing gang affiliation. 4County of Santa Barbara, Comprehensive Multi -Agency Juvenile Justice Plan & Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan Consolidated at p. 23,
https://www.countyofsb.orq/1586/Comprehensive-Multi-Agency-Juvenile-Just , accessed June 6, 2026.
5 https://www.education next. org/it-takes-two-does-the-two-parent-privilege-get-it- right/, accessed April 15, 2026.
6 https://source.washu.edu/2005/02Jschool-achievement-higher-for-children-in-nuclear- families-than-for-children-in-blended-or-singleparent-families/ - dated 2005, accessed April 15, 2026.
' https://harvardindependent.com/rethinking-the-assumption-of-the-nuclear-family-at- harvard/, accessed April 15, 2026.
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Youth with the potential for promising careers may instead be pushed or pulled into criminal activity, altering their life trajectories. The decisions they make can impact not only their own lives but also leave an impact on their families and the community through violence, loss, and incarceration.

Harm
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define youth violence as "the intentional use of physical force or power to threaten or harm others by young people ages 10-24. "8 Actions that qualify as youth violence include fighting, bullying, making threats with weapons, and involvement in gang violence. In the United States in 2024, homicide was the third leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24. Victims of gang crimes suffer physical, mental, and financial harms and costs. 9 According to the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, cited by the California Healthy Kids Survey in 2025:

While youth involved in gangs comprise only a small portion of the adolescent population, they are disproportionately involved in violent crime —both as perpetrators and victims. Youth involved in gangs also are more likely to drop out of school, abuse substances, engage in high -risk sexual behavior, and experience other long-term problems such as employment instability. The effects go beyond those directly involved, as well. Communities also can be affected in terms of reduced quality of life, increased crime, families moving out of neighborhoods, and economic costs, e. g. , losses in property values, local businesses, and tax revenue. . . . When youth are exposed to violence or feel unsafe at school, it can negatively affect their health, mental health, and academic performance.

Because the majority of youth who join gangs do so between the ages of 11 and 15, early prevention among children is critical, along with cross - sector efforts that strengthen families, schools, and communities. 1O 8 https://www.cdc.gov/youth-violence/about/ , accessed May 28, 2026. 9 https://www.cdc.gov/youth-violence/about/index.html#cdc behavioral basics over - what -is -youth -violence, accessed May 21, 2026.
'° Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health,
https://www.kidsdata.org/export/pdf?cat=73 , accessed June 12, 2026. 2025-2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury 5

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Beyond the costs to individuals, large amounts of public resources are used for intervention, supervision, detention, and rehabilitation efforts within the juvenile justice system. The Santa Barbara Probation Department estimated the yearly housing costs of an individual inside the Santa Barbara County Juvenile Justice Center were $382,403. 20, or $1,047. 68 a day. 11
Gang members who are incarcerated as youth often have criminal careers that extend into adulthood. The cost of incarcerating adults in California remains substantial.

According to the California Legislative Analyst's Office, the average annual cost to incarcerate an individual inside the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is $127,800. 12
Santa Barbara County had approximately 700 juvenile arrests in 2024 of which 49 percent accounted for violent offenses. Violent offenses include homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. At the same time, supervised juveniles increased 16 percent from 299 in 2024 to 348 in 2025.

Gang Activity Within Schools
As gang activity and youth violence issues intersect with school, the role of school personnel in addressing and observing these issues becomes increasingly important.

Youth spend their formative years between home and school. Schools function as a "second place," and sometimes as a "safe space," providing a structured and supportive environment outside the home.
11 This estimate includes staff salaries and benefits, utilities, medical, dental, and behavioral wellness services, food services, janitorial services, communications, vehicles, and other operational costs associated with operating the facility. This figure represents the overall operational costs per youth, rather than a direct marginal cost to house one additional youth.
12 This amount is based on the costs associated with the total operational costs per person, including security, health care, facility operations and records, administration, inmate support, rehabilitation programs, and miscellaneous costs. The California Legislative Analyst's Office lists marginal costs, costs not associated with overall facilities functions, at $21,534. The marginal costs are derived from the costs based on overall prison population, including funding for food, medical services, clothing, and various staffing requirements. Most security costs are omitted from marginal costs. 2025-2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury 6

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For students without a stable home environment, school can serve as the primary source of support needed for a child to become a functioning member of society. In these cases, teachers and school staff play a critical role in the students' lives. They see students daily and have the ability to observe behavioral changes or other potential risk indicators. This can be essential in preventing youth from going down a path of violence and delinquency.

Schools can be a positive force for at -risk youth. Some schools have employed active programs to let students know that gangs are not welcome there. Some engage in mentoring and enhancing student experiences, giving particular attention to those who appear to be struggling, including gang members and those adjacent to gangs. And others seem to ignore the problem altogether. Many administrators that the Grand Jury interviewed did not acknowledge gangs as a problem at their schools.

Weapons on Campus
During the past 12 months, school authorities have found several weapons on students on or near Santa Barbara County school sites. Specifically, schools have found firearms, knives, and brass knuckles in students' backpacks or other possessions.

School administrators and counselors have shared that, in some cases, these were gang -affiliated students.

In other cases, parents send these items to school with their child for personal protection due to concerns of violence and safety when navigating to and from school.

Whatever the reasons for possessing them, the presence of weapons on campus creates significant safety concerns for students and staff, as they can contribute to the occurrence and severity of youth violence. In addition, California Penal Code Section 25100 criminalizes parents' unsafe storage of firearms. Schools should remind parents of this responsibility. 13
Fights Off Campus
School site administrators reported that many fights involving students occur off - campus and range from social media bullying to incidents involving gang -affiliated students. School staff reported that while they attempt to intervene before a dispute escalates to fighting, they often do not learn about fights until after the fact through social media posts, videos, or students notifying authorities. As a result, a response 13 https://law..ustia.com/codes/california/code-pen/part-6/title-4/division-4/chapter-2/section-25100/ , accessed June 4, 2026.
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gap exists during before -school or after -school hours where conflicts tend to escalate without immediate supervision or intervention.

To help staff learn of fights, many schools have anonymous reporting pathways -- digital and/or through physical drop boxes.

Critical Intervention Ages
The 2019-2020 Grand Jury found that gangs were recruiting at younger and younger ages, reaching down to 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. The 2025-2026 Grand Jury confirms that this is still the case. Accordingly, the best time to begin the processes of intervention is around the 3rd and 4th grades. The transition from elementary to junior high school is also a critical decision period for youth with respect to self-identity and a sense of belonging. Accordingly, programs at the 7th grade level that alert youth to the dangers of gang activity are also important.

Gangs recruit youth not only to replenish their ranks. Under California law, juveniles are not considered "guilty" or "innocent" in juvenile court. Instead, the judge either sustains the petition (indicating the youth committed the crime) or dismisses it.

Because youth 18 years old or younger cannot be incarcerated beyond age 25, gangs will require younger members or affiliates to commit more serious crimes, knowing that their time incarcerated is limited.

Furthermore, under California law, no person under age 13 can be entered into the gang database. 14 This gives gangs another incentive to recruit at earlier ages.

Current Actions Schools Are Taking to Address These Problems California Constitution Article IX, Section 5 guarantees all students the right to a free public education. This applies to students regardless of gang -affiliation or indicia of gang membership. This is the main purpose of California schools, day in and day out.

Nevertheless, schools also need to maintain an environment where all students are able to learn. School authorities and teachers can thus act to prevent or reduce disruptive conduct under California Education Code Section 44807 and place such policies in their Comprehensive School Safety Plans (CSSPs) under Section 32281. 14 California Department of Justice, Regulations for the Fair and Accurate Governance of the Calgang Database, Sec. 752.2(a),
https://oag.ca.gov/sites/default/files/media/req-ch7.5-calgang-db.pdf at p. 16, accessed May 21, 2026. See also 11 C.C.R., § 752.2, subdivision (a). 2025-2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury 8

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While the Santa Barbara County Office of Education (SBCEO) operates a few schools in the County, it does not have direct control over the 20 separate school districts. Each district has its own board of education. Nevertheless, the SBCEO gives guidance to school districts, including the provision of a template for required Comprehensive School Safety Plans. Under this template, schools can include policies to maintain a safe learning environment and respond to disruptive situations.

With respect to gangs, the SBCEO template follows California Education Code Section 32282(a)(2)(F) in allowing schools to implement a dress code barring "gang -related apparel. " While some schools have established dress code policies that prohibit clothing or symbols associated with gangs, this is inconsistent across Santa Barbara County school sites.

By identifying gang -associated clothing, insignia, and signs, school personnel can begin to recognize potential gang -affiliated indicators and respond accordingly. On the other hand, some students mimic gang fashion, so clothing may not even identify true gang members.

The Grand Jury recognizes that not all schools experience the same level of gang activity. In instances where schools lack formal policy or experience in identifying gang indicators, school district offices and the Santa Barbara County Education Office should serve as resources for guidance, training, and coordination.

While identification of gang -associated indicators can assist schools in monitoring students needing extra support or intervention, additional approaches exist.

California Multi -Tiered System of Supports
The California Multi -Tiered System of Supports (CA MTSS) provides a data and evidence -structured approach for identifying and supporting all students through academic, behavioral, and social/emotional strategies, particularly at -risk students.

CA MTSS provides schools with resources for school staff to support all students' academic, social -emotional, and behavioral skill development. It supports the "whole student" through screening, monitoring, and prevention or intervention approaches, all based on actual evidence.
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This system incorporates three tiers of support: Universal, Supplemental, and Intensive. 15 The CA MTSS provides students and school staff with constructive and valued support as diversions from negative influences, particularly for the five percent of students in the Intensive tier. Yet all students, Universal (80 percent) and Supplemental (15 percent), are supported.

Promoting and guiding positive attitudes, character, and trustworthiness (known as ACT) throughout the school encourages each and every student to practice responsibility, cooperation, and accountability as counters to negative influences. The Grand Jury understands that some schools are employing this as part of their social - emotional learning programs. It encourages all schools to adopt these approaches, including mentoring, to help students avoid gang influences. 15 "Multi -Tiered System of Supports - Curriculum and Instruction Resources (CA Dept of Education)," https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/ri/ , accessed May 20, 2026. 2025-2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury 10

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Local Organizations / Programs That Address this Issue
Schools throughout the County partner with various public agencies and community organizations to support at -risk youth. These activities address youth violence, substance abuse, and gang involvement. Of particular note:
• Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley provides a range of youth and family support services. This organization is committed to providing a wide range of programs that support at -risk youth. It emphasizes academic success, personal growth, stronger family involvement, youth substance abuse education and prevention, and access to resources such as housing, food assistance, and mental health services.
• The South Coast Youth Safety Partnership is a partnership among many educational, public safety, and social welfare institutions in the southern part of the County. Its programs focus on education, partnerships, and capacity - 2025 -2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury 11

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building to improve the lives of youth in the Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, and Goleta areas. It formed after a gang -related homicide in 2007. Beginning with a focus solely on gangs, since 2016 it views its mission more broadly to "improve and support the safety and quality of life for youth, families, and community. " • At the elementary school level, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D. A. R. E. ) programs, now under the auspices of D. A. R. E. America (headquartered in Los Angeles) and the California D. A. R. E. Officers Association (CDOA), continue to operate at various school sites throughout the County.

While the Santa Maria Mayor's Task Force on Youth Safety was established to combat youth violence and gang activity within the community, it is no longer as active as it once was. The task force initially held monthly meetings and had an active public presence for a little over a year (2017-2018), with published meeting minutes and updates posted through the City's website. These meetings involved identifying all available programs for youth and identifying gaps and potential programs to add. In recent years, the task force has maintained a smaller public presence, with activity consisting of various youth -focused events through the Parks and Recreation department. Publicly available meeting records since 2018 are limited. The Santa Maria Police Department, however, does have an active gang unit.

The Grand Jury recognizes the that the County Probation Office (Probation) is responsible for youth delinquency programs. 16 As this report concerns the role of schools in discouraging students from participating in gang behavior, the Grand Jury has not delved into these programs. It has no reason to doubt the agency's effectiveness and indeed urges Probation to be involved in the formation of a collaboration among various North County entities to address youth safety as it has with the South County.
16 County of Santa Barbara, 2026 Comprehensive Multi -Agency Juvenile Justice P/an & Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan Consolidated,
https://www.countyofsb.org/1586/Comprehensive-Multi-Agency-Juvenile-Just , accessed June 6, 2026.
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CONCLUSION
The Santa Barbara Grand Jury finds that, generally, but with some exceptions, County schools have been creative and conscientious in creating a safe space for students to learn. Nevertheless, it finds that more can be done to discourage students from participating in criminal street gangs, to prepare students to resist grooming and recruitment into gangs, and to adopt ways to divert students from engaging with gangs.

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
For the following Findings and Recommendations, references to school districts include County -run schools.

Finding 1: Many student fights occur in the areas surrounding school campuses before and after school hours, outside school supervision, leaving a gap in County schools' responses.

Recommendation la: The Grand Jury recommends that the Santa Barbara County Education Office create a template for schools' response procedures for student safety in the areas surrounding school campuses before and after school hours. To be implemented by December 31, 2026.

Recommendation lb: The Grand Jury recommends that local law enforcement agencies, in conjunction with school districts, create policies and programs to extend the safe space for students to go to or from home. To be implemented by December 31, 2026.

Recommendation lc: The Grand Jury recommends that all school districts consider the templates, policies, and programs proposed in Recommendations la and lb. To be implemented by June 30, 2027.
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Finding 2: When children lack a set structure to occupy their time on constructive activities outside of regular school hours, they become vulnerable to recruitment from criminal street gangs.

Recommendation 2a: The Grand Jury recommends that the Santa Barbara County school districts implement more after -school programs such as music, sports, art, drama, and other extra -curricular activities. To be implemented by December 31, 2026.

Recommendation 2b: The Grand Jury recommends that the Santa Barbara County school districts partner with others, including community -based organizations and local government entities, such as Parks and Recreation Departments, to offer after -school programs. To be implemented by December 31, 2026.

Finding 3: Gangs are increasingly grooming and recruiting students in elementary, middle, and junior high schools, yet many anti -gang programs focus on older students.

Recommendation 3: The Grand Jury recommends that Santa Barbara County school districts implement programs that are aimed at dissuading elementary, middle, and junior high school students from gang membership. To be implemented by December 31, 2026.

Finding 4: Some school administrators across the County lack information to identify gang clothing, insignia, or signs.

Recommendation 4: The Grand Jury recommends that the Santa Barbara County Education Office provide annual information to school administrators to make them aware of the latest gang clothing, insignia, and signs. To be implemented by December 31, 2026.

Finding 5: Students who bring guns, knives, and other weapons on campus, even when provided by parents for their children's safety, pose a threat to school safety.

Recommendation 5: The Grand Jury recommends that the Santa Barbara County school districts remind parents and guardians annually of California Penal Code Section 2025-2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury 14

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25100 regarding the criminalization of unsafe storage of guns. To be implemented by December 31, 2026.

Finding 6: Anonymous communications systems, both digital programs and physical drop -boxes, when made available to school students and personnel, can help identify gang activity ahead of serious consequences.

Recommendation 6: The Grand Jury recommends that the Santa Barbara County school districts provide all schools with anonymous communications systems for student or staff reporting of danger on and off campus, both via digital media and local drop boxes. To be implemented by December 31, 2026.

Finding 7: Socially isolated students can benefit from engagement with responsible mentors as a deterrent to negative manipulation by outside influences, such as gangs, social media, or other ongoing stresses in family life.

Recommendation 7: The Grand Jury recommends that the Santa Barbara County school districts create systems in their schools to pair socially isolated students with school mentors. To be implemented by December 31, 2026.

Finding 8: A task force comprised of governmental and community -based organizations in the area would aid local authorities to reduce gang effectiveness.

Recommendation 8: The Grand Jury recommends that the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors form a North County Youth Safety Partnership to work on gang intervention and prevention. To be implemented by December 31, 2026.

REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONSE
Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933 and 933. 05, the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury requests each entity or individual named below to respond to the enumerated findings and recommendations within the specified statutory time limit:
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Responses to Findings shall be either:
• Agree
• Disagree wholly
• Disagree partially with an explanation
Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following:
• Has been implemented, with a summary of implementation actions taken • Will be implemented, with an implementation schedule
• Requires further analysis, with an analysis completion date of no more than six months after the issuance of the report
• Will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation
School Boards of the following School Districts — 90 days Ballard School District
Blochman Union School District
Buellton Union School District
Carpinteria Unified School District
Cold Spring School District
College School District
Cuyama Joint Unified School District
Goleta Union School District
Guadalupe Union School District
Hope Elementary School District
Lompoc Unified School District
Los Olivos School District
Montecito Union School District
Orcutt Union School District
Santa Barbara Unified School District
Santa Maria -Bonita School District
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District
Solvang School District
Vista del Mar Union School District
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Findings: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Recommendations: lb, ic, 2a, 2b, 3, 5, 6, 7
Santa Barbara County Board of Education (County -run Schools): 90 days Findings: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Recommendations: lb, lc, 2a, 2b, 3, 5, 6, 7
The Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools:

Findings: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Recommendations: la, lb, 2a, 2b, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Board of Supervisors, Santa Barbara County: 90 days
Finding: 8
Recommendation: 8
Sheriff, Santa Barbara County — 60 days
Findings: 1
Recommendations: lb
City Councils of the following cities — 90 days
Santa Barbara
Santa Maria
Lompoc
Findings: 1
Recommendations: lb
60 days
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SANTA MARIA
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Safe City
Santa Maria
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CITY OF SANTA MARIA

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager, Ext. 2200
110 EAST COOK STREET • SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5190 • 805-925-0951 • FAX 805-349-0657 • www.cityofsantamaria.org August 4, 2026
Presiding Judge Patricia Judge Kelly
1100 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93121
SUBJECT: Responses to 2025-26 Grand Jury Report "Gangs of Santa Barbara County: Should the Schools Do More to Address Them?"" dated June 20, 2026 Dear Honorable Judge Kelly:

The City of Santa Maria is pleased to provide the following responses requested to the above -referenced report for Findings 1 and Recommendation 1 b. Please note the following responses:

FINDING 1
Many student fights occur in the areas surrounding school campuses before and after school hours, outside school supervision, leaving a gap in County schools' responses.

Response: Agree. Student altercations may occur before and after school hours in areas beyond direct school supervision, highlighting the importance of ongoing coordination between local law enforcement and school districts to support student safety.

RECOMMENDATION 1 b
The Grand Jury recommends that local law enforcement
agencies, in conjunction with school districts, create policies and programs to extend the safe space for students to go to or from home. To be implemented by December 31, 2026.

Response: Has been implemented. While many components of Recommendation 1 b are already being implemented through existing partnerships and operational practices, the Santa Maria Police Department recognizes the value of continuing to strengthen collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing student safety beyond the school campus.

The Santa Maria Police Department maintains School Resource Officers (SROs) at local high schools who foster strong relationships with students, staff, and parents. In

ATTACHMENT B

SANTA MARIA
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11111!

CITY OF SANTA MARIA

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager, Ext. 2200
110 EAST COOK STREET • SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5190 • 805-925-0951 • FAX 805-349-0657 • www.cityofsantamaria.org addition, SROs and patrol officers routinely conduct high -visibility patrols before and after school, particularly during dismissal periods, at bus stops, and in areas students commonly gather. These patrol efforts are adjusted and focused as needed based on school concerns, specific incidents, crime trends, community complaints, or requests from school officials. Patrol supervisors may also deploy additional patrol resources to campuses and surrounding neighborhoods when appropriate.

The Santa Maria Police Department also maintains open lines of communication with both school site administrators and district administration offices and remains in frequent contact to address emerging issues, coordinate responses, and support overall campus and student safety efforts.

The City of Santa Maria currently provides supervised after -school opportunities through facilities such as the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center and Edwards Community Center, which offer students safe and structured environments after school hours. Elementary and junior high school students also benefit from programs such as the Boys & Girls Club, which provide organized activities, mentorship, and adult supervision during after -school hours.

Additionally, officers assigned to Community Services and School Resource Officers regularly participate in outreach events and community engagement activities designed to strengthen relationships with youth, build trust within the community, and encourage the reporting of safety concerns. Existing partnerships between the Police Department, Parks and Recreation, community organizations, and local school districts already provide multiple layers of supervision and support extending beyond school campuses.

Consistent with the Grand Jury recommendation, the Santa Maria Police Department supports evaluating opportunities to further formalize these collaborative efforts with local school districts. This may include identifying preferred or high -priority student travel routes for enhanced patrol during dismissal periods, exploring a more formal "Safe Passage" or "Safe Routes" program, coordinating with community partners and volunteers where appropriate, and evaluating whether formal written agreements or memorandums of understanding would further strengthen interagency coordination.

Formalizing and documenting these existing practices and partnerships would help ensure a coordinated and sustainable approach to extending student safety beyond the school campus.

ALICE M. PATINO
Mayor

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Donna G. Schwartz, Chief Deputy City Clerk
DATE: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Request for Bond Release for Planned Development Permit Number PD2021-0006
Description:

The City Council will consider authorizing the bond release for Planned Development Permit Number PD2021-0006.

RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

Planned Development Permit Number 2021-0006 for the project located at Northeast Corner of Walker Lane and Dan Blough Drive was approved on February 7, 2023. Public Improvements were included as part of the Conditions of Approval. Sureties were required to guarantee the completion of the Public Improvements.

DISCUSSION:

At the request of the developer, inquiries were sent to various departments on July 13, 2026, requesting authorization to release the Faithful Performance Bond — Public Improvements [#0856574] in the original amount of $647,818. Full releases were granted by each department.

Fiscal Considerations — None.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Department Requests for Release

Attachment A
7/13/2026
DATE
TO:

Finance
Public Works/Engineering
Recreation and Parks
7/20/2026

RETURN DEADLINE
Community Development
Fire
FROM: City Clerk
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RELEASE/REDUCTION OF BOND
A request has been made by
Ron Mertzel
MBK Rental Living, 4 Park Plaza, Suite 1700, Irvine, CA 92614 regarding
for the release or reduction of a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $ 647,818.00
posted in the form of a Surety # 0856574
the purpose of guaranteeing the following:
as accepted by the City Council for
Public Improvements as required by PD2021-0006 Conditions of Approval, dated February 7, 2023, generally consisting of curb, gutter, sidewalk, bus turnout, bus shelter, and traffic signal improvements as identified on the approved Public Improvement Plans or as directed by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer
You are hereby requested to check the appropriate box below and return to the City Clerk's Office at your earliest convenience and, in the event no later than the date indicated above, so that this matter may be completed as soon as possible.

AS FAR AS THIS DEPARTMENT IS CONCERNED:

Iv _ I
the release could be made.
this bond could be reduced to $
hold release because the following items have not been completed.

Community Development 7/21/26
By:

Department
***Please return original.

Signature Date

7/13/2026
DATE
7/20/2026

RETURN DEADLINE
TO:
x
Finance
Public Works/Engineering
Recreation and Parks
Community Development
Fire
FROM: City Clerk
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RELEASE/REDUCTION OF BOND
A request has been made by Ron Mertzel
MBK Rental Living, 4 Park Plaza, Suite 1700, Irvine, CA 92614 regarding
for the release or reduction of a Faithful Performance Bond posted in the form of a Surety # 0856574
the purpose of guaranteeing the following_:
in the amount of $ 647,818.00
as accepted by the City Council for
Public Improvements as required by PD2021-0006 Conditions of Approval, dated February 7, 2023, generally consisting of curb, gutter, sidewalk, bus turnout, bus shelter, and traffic signal improvements as identified on the approved Public Improvement Plans or as directed by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer
You are hereby requested to check the appropriate box below and return to the City Clerk's Office at your earliest convenience and, in the event no later than the date indicated above, so that this matter may be completed as soon as possible.

AS FAR AS THIS DEPARTMENT IS CONCERNED:
r-,
the release could be made.
this bond could be reduced to $
hold release because the following items have not been completed.

Finance July 13, 2026
By:

Department
***Please return original.

Signature Date

7/13/2026
DATE
TO: Finance
Public Works/Engineering
Recreation and Parks
7/20/2026

Public Improvements as required by PD2021-0006 Conditions of Approval, dated February 7, 2023, generally consisting of curb, gutter, sidewalk, bus turnout, bus shelter, and traffic signal improvements as identified on the approved Public Improvement Plans or as directed by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer
You are hereby requested to check the appropriate box below and return to the City Clerk's Office at your earliest convenience and, in the event no later than the date indicated above, so that this matter may be completed as soon as possible.

AS FAR AS, THIS DEPARTMENT IS CONCERNED:
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the release could be made.
this bond could be reduced to $
hold release because the following items have not been completed javt, L ,uo r By: - / -1 r-66
Department Signature Date
***Please return original.

7/13/2026
DATE
7/20/2026

RETURN DEADLINE
TO:

Finance
Public Works/Engineering
Recreation and Parks
11 Community Development
Fire
FROM: City Clerk
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RELEASE/REDUCTION OF BOND
A request has been made by Ron Mertzel
MBK Rental Living, 4 Park Plaza, Suite 1700, Irvine, CA 92614 regarding
for the release or reduction of a Faithful Performance Bond $ 647,818.00 in the amount of
posted in the form of a Surety # 0856574 as accepted by the City Council for the purpose of guaranteeing the following:

AS FAR AS THIS DEPARTMENT IS CONCERNED:
the release could be made.
this bond could be reduced to $
hold release because the following items have not been completed, ""' t,p1`] rAV By:

Department
***Please return original.
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7/13/2026
DATE
7/20/2026

RETURN DEADLINE
TO:

Finance
Public Works/Engineering
Recreation and Parks
[J Community Development
Al Fire
FROM: City Clerk
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RELEASE/REDUCTION OF BOND
A request has been made by Ron Mertzel
MBK Rental Living, 4 Park Plaza, Suite 1700, Irvine, CA 92614 regarding
for the release or reduction of a Faithful Performance Bond posted in the form of a
Surety
the purpose of guaranteeing the following:
# 0856574
in the amount of $ 647,818.00
as accepted by the City Council for
Public Improvements as required by PD2021-0006 Conditions of Approval, dated February 7, 2023, generally consisting of curb, gutter, sidewalk, bus turnout, bus shelter, and traffic signal improvements as identified on the approved Public Improvement Plans or as directed by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer
You are hereby requested to check the appropriate box below and return to the City Clerk's Office at your earliest convenience and, in the event no later than the date indicated above, so that this matter may be completed as soon as possible.

AS FAR AS THIS DEPARTMENT IS CONCERNED:
the release could be made.
this bond could be reduced to $
hold release because the following items have not been completed.

Fire Department
Department
***Please return original.

By: .e
7/13/2026
Signature Date

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David W. Rowlands, City Manager
DATE: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving Modifications to the City's Surplus Water Sale Policy
Description:

The City Council will consider a Resolution approving modifications to the current framework for future supplemental water sales ("Surplus Water").

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolutions Nos. 2003-150 and 2004-137 modifying and approving the City's Surplus Water sale policy.

BACKGROUND:

Since 2003, the City has provided Surplus Water to Golden State Water Company ("Golden State") for the benefit of developers to serve new projects in Golden State's service area in Orcutt, as provided for within the Santa Barbara County Orcutt Community Plan, and later, as provided for within the Santa Maria Groundwater Litigation Settlement.

The City Council authorized up to 900 acre-feet per year (AFY) of available water supply for new urban use development in Orcutt (Resolutions 2003-150 and 2004-137). To date, approximately 654 AFY has been committed, with approximately 246 AFY available under the existing authorization.

The City Council has periodically adjusted the price of Surplus Water to reflect updated California Department of Water Resources reliability estimates for State Water and historical State Water costs. The current rate adjustment, established in 2021, is $64,688/AFY.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed Resolution maintains the City's existing authorization to provide up to 900 AFY of Surplus Water for eligible development while preserving all previously executed water purchase agreements.

The Resolution revises the City's policy governing Surplus Water sales for projects outside the City limits. All projects will be subject to City Council approval. New commercial projects must also enter into a property tax exchange agreement between the City and Santa Barbara County before Surplus Water may be provided.

The property tax exchange requirement helps ensure that commercial development benefiting from City water also provides an ongoing fiscal benefit to the City. By allowing the City to receive a share of the property tax revenues generated by those developments, the framework creates an opportunity for recurring General Fund revenue while recognizing the long-term value of the City's water resources.

The resolution also continues to authorize the City Council to establish the market value for future Surplus Water sales. This allows future pricing adjustments to be considered independently by the City Council without requiring amendments to the resolution. The proposed action does not establish or modify the current rate.

If adopted, staff from the Utilities Department, City Manager's Office, and City Attorney's Office will work collaboratively to implement the framework established by the resolution.

This will include updating administrative procedures, application materials, agreement templates, and internal review processes to ensure consistent administration of future surplus water requests.

Alternatives
The City Council may:

1. Direct staff to revise provisions of the proposed resolution, including eligibility requirements, approval processes, allocation limits, or other policy direction.

2. Decline to adopt the resolution. Staff will continue administering the program under the existing framework, which does not incorporate the proposed updates or clarifications.

Fiscal Considerations
Any future Surplus Water sales will continue to generate revenue in accordance with City Council -approved pricing in effect at the time of sale, which is attributed to the Water Enterprise Fund. All revenue from the tax exchange agreements will be attributed to the General Fund.

Impact to the Community
Requiring a property tax exchange agreement for eligible commercial projects outside the City limits creates an opportunity for additional General Fund revenues that can help support City services for residents.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution
2 Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS. 2003-150 AND 2004-137

MODIFYING AND APPROVING THE CITY'S SURPLUS WATER SALE POLICY WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria ("City") holds contracts to receive water from the State Water Project and historical rights to pump groundwater in accordance with the final judgment entered in Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District v. City of Santa Maria, et al., Superior Court, County of Santa Clara, Lead Case NO. CV 770214; and WHEREAS, the County of Santa Barbara ("County") regulates the land use activities within the Orcutt area; and
WHEREAS, in 1997, the County adopted the Orcutt Community Plan, which establishes a requirement that water demands from new development projects within the Orcutt Community Plan area must be offset by supplemental water supplies that do not result in further overdraft of the groundwater basin; and WHEREAS, the City has in the past made water supplies that were surplus to its needs ("Surplus Water") available to developers in the Orcutt Community Plan to meet the supplemental water supply requirements of the Orcutt Community Plan; and WHEREAS, in Resolution 2003-150, the City made up to 400 acre-feet of water from the City's surplus supplies available annually for use by new development projects in Orcutt pursuant to the Orcutt Community Plan; and
WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 2004-137, the City made an additional 500 acre- feet of water from the City's surplus supplies available annually for use by new development projects in Orcutt pursuant to the Orcutt Community Plan; and WHEREAS, the City has reviewed its surplus water supplies and has determined a change in the City's Surplus Water Sale Policy is necessary as to surplus water sales outside of City limits.

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

SECTION 1. Resolution Nos. 2003-150 and 2004-137 are hereby rescinded and replaced with the Surplus Water sales requirements outlined below; and SECTION 2. All annual Surplus Water sales contracts entered into pursuant to Resolutions Nos. 2003-150 and 2004-137 remain valid provided the terms continue to be met.

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Attachment A
SECTION 3. From the effective date of this Resolution, no Surplus Water shall be available for any new residential project outside of City limits without the approval of the City Council; and
SECTION 4. From the effective date of this Resolution, no Surplus Water shall be available for any new commercial project outside of City limits unless an exchange of property tax revenues agreement has been reached and entered into between the City and the County pursuant to California Revenue and Tax Code section 99; and SECTION 5. From the effective date of this Resolution, Surplus Water shall not be available for any non-residential or non-commercial use; and SECTION 6. The total limit of annual Surplus Water sales is capped at 900 -acre feet, inclusive of all Surplus Water sales agreements entered into pursuant to rescinded Resolutions Nos. 2003-150 and 2004-137; and
SECTION 7. Effective upon adoption of this Resolution, the City Council is authorized to charge market value for the sale of Surplus Water; and SECTION 8. 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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Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 4th day of August 2026.

Mayor
ATTEST:

Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Department Director
City Manager

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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Graciela Reynoso, Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Maria and the Service Employees International Union Local 620 covering the period August 4, 2026, to June 25, 2027, and updated Comprehensive Schematic Description:

The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Maria and the Service Employees International (SEIU) Union Local 620 covering the period August 4, 2026, and adopting an updated Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule as a result thereof.

RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Maria (City) and the Service Employees International Union Local 620, AFL-CIO-CLC (SEIU L620), adopted by City Council Resolution No. 23-4704, covering the period February 20, 2024 through December 31, 2025 (SEIU MOU 2024-25) was extended by further MOU amendment to June 30, 2026, which has since expired. SEIU L620 represents approximately 321 total City employees across 158 different classifications. The City and SEIU Local 620 commenced labor negotiations for a successor MOU with their first meeting on January 29, 2026.

The City and SEIU L620 approached negotiations with a shared commitment to honoring employee contributions while ensuring long term organizational sustainability. The parties subsequently met again on March 12, 2026, April 15, 2026, April 27, 2026, May 7, 2026, May 26, 2026, June 11, 2026, June 23, 2026, and July 9, 2026. The City provided its initial written Proposal #1 fora successor MOU on April 15, 2026. SEIU L620

provided its counter Proposal #1 for the same on May 7, 2026. The parties thereafter exchanged additional proposals and counterproposals, with the City's last Proposal #5 dated July 9, 2026, being accepted and ratified by SEIU L620 on or about July 17, 2026 (Attachment B). The parties subsequently prepared a joint draft successor MOU covering the period of August 4, 2026 to June 25, 2027 for City Council determination (SEIU MOU 2026-27) (Attachment C).

DISCUSSION:

Over the course of the bargaining sessions, the City and SEIU L620 engaged in collaborative discussions focused on aligning compensation, benefits, and working conditions with current operational and budgetary realities. Through this mutual commitment, the parties reached a successor SEIU MOU 2026-27 that reflects a balanced and sustainable agreement. Both parties agreed that a one-year MOU was the most practical and balanced approach, providing stability for employees while giving the City flexibility to navigate current budget conditions and plan for longer -term negotiations.

The deal terms having been ratified by SEIU L620's membership and the successor SEIU MOU 2026-27 having been approved and executed by SEIU L620 representatives as both a tentative agreement and MOU, it is for City Council to consider and approve or reject the SEIU MOU 2026-27 within 30 days of the date it is first considered at a duly noticed public meeting per California Government Code Section 3505.1, which provides:
"If a tentative agreement is reached by the authorized representatives of the public agency and a recognized employee organization or recognized employee organizations, the governing body shall vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement within 30 days of the date it is first considered at a duly noticed public meeting. A decision by the governing body to reject the tentative agreement shall not bar the filing of a charge of unfair practice for failure to meet and confer in good faith. If the governing body adopts the tentative agreement, the parties shall jointly prepare a written memorandum of understanding."
The SEIU MOU 2026-27 provides a two percent cost of living adjustment and maintains 2027 health coverage at the CaIPERS Gold tier rate. Health benefits premiums change yearly with the calendar year. The City's contribution will fully cover CaIPERS Gold at all three tier levels for full-time SEIU employees. For part-time employees, the City will increase its contributions to fully cover CaIPERS Gold for employee only. Contributions for Employee +1 and Employee +2 or more will be increased by the difference between the 2026 and 2027 CaIPERS Gold tier employee only premiums.

In addition to the monetary changes outlined above, the City and the employee association have agreed to minor language adjustments which were included to improve clarity, ensure consistent application of provisions, and streamline administrative interpretation throughout the MOU as reflected in Attachment C).

The cost -of -living adjustment and ancillary items will be effective the first full pay period after City Council approval and adoption of the successor SEIU MOU 2026-27. 2 The recommendation is for City Council to approve and adopt the proposed successor SEIU MOU 2026-27 covering the period of August 4, 2026 — June 25, 2027.

As a result of the wage increases provided to SEIU represented employees, the city-wide Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule must also be updated and approved by City Council (Attachment D). The recommendation is for City Council to approve and adopt the updated Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule.

Alternative(s;
A decision by the City Council not to approve the SEIU MOU 2026-27 would send the parties back to the bargaining table on an expired MOU.

Fiscal Considerations
The financial impact of a two percent cost -of -living adjustment for FY 2026-27 and increasing the City's Health Benefit Premium contributions in calendar year 2027 for members of the SEIU Local 620 is approximately $795,000 across all funds; of which approximately $341,926 would impact the City of Santa Maria's General Fund for FY 2026-27.

Impact on the Community
Approval of this successor SEIU MOU 2026-27 is crucial to maintaining positive employee -employer relations and retaining a well -staffed, qualified workforce, who in turn will continue to support the City's operational needs.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution;
B. City's Proposal #5 dated July 9, 2026;
C. SEIU MOU 2026-27; and
D. Updated Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule
3 Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA AND
THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 620
AUGUST 4, 2026 TO JUNE 25, 2027

AND THE UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE SCHEMATIC PAY SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Maria (City) and the Service Employees International Union Local 620, AFL-CIO- CLC (SEIU L620), adopted by City Council Resolution No. 23-4704, covering the period February 20, 2024 through December 31, 2025 (SEIU MOU 2024-25) was extended by further MOU amendment to June 30, 2026, which has since expired; WHEREAS, the City and SEIU Local 620 commenced labor negotiations for a successor MOU with their first meeting on January 29, 2026; WHEREAS, representatives of the City and SEIU Local 620 met and conferred in accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Government Code §3500 et seq.), and reached a union ratified tentative agreement on a successor MOU covering the period August 4, 2026 through June 25, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the City and SEIU Local 620 jointly prepared a successor SEIU MOU 2026-27 incorporating in writing the tentative agreement between the parties and have presented same to the City Council for its final consideration in accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Government Code §3500 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the successor MOU includes a cost -of -living adjustment of two percent (2%) effective the first full pay period after ratification of this successor MOU; continuation of CaIPERS Gold tier medical coverage for the 2027 plan year, and minor language adjustments intended to improve clarity and administrative consistency; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that approval and adoption of the successor SEIU MOU 2026-27 is in the best interest of the City, supports workforce stability, and aligns with the City's fiscal parameters; and
WHEREAS, the California Public Employees' Retirement System ("CaIPERS") limits "compensation earnable" for retirement purposes to amounts listed on a publicly available single Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule meeting the requirements set forth in section 570.5 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, including that government agency employers provide and make available to the public the pay of all full- time and part-time employees in a single pay format specified by CaIPERS; and WHEREAS, the City has compiled the necessary updated pay data to create a single salary schedule that incorporates the intended cost -of -living adjustments set forth in the SEIU MOU 2026-27 in compliance with the requirements of CaIPERS.

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

SECTION 1. The proposed successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union Local 620 is incorporated herein by reference (Attachment C), is hereby authorized and approved; and
SECTION 2. The updated pay adjustments, incorporated herein by reference in the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule (Attachment D), are hereby authorized and approved; and
SECTION 3. It is hereby directed that all changes provided by the SEIU MOU 2026-27 shall be carried out and is effective herewith in the manner provided therein; 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 and 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 held this 4th day of August, 2026.

ATTEST:

Mayor
Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

Department Director
City Manager

ATTACHMENT B
City of
Santa Maria

SANTA MARIA
Smart City
Safe City
CITY OF SANTA MARIA PROPOSAL #5
FOR SUCCESSOR SEIU L620 MOU 2026-27
JULY 9, 2026
The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Maria (City) and the Service Employees International Union Local 620, AFL-CIO-CLC (SEIU L620), adopted by City Council Resolution No. 23-4704, covering the period February 20, 2024 through December 31, 2025 (SEIU MOU 2024-25) was extended by amendment to June 30, 2026, which has now expired. SEIU L620 represents approximately 321 total City employees, including 158 different classifications, with 41 vacant positions, which numbers may change as these negotiations continue.

The City and SEIU Local 620 commenced labor negotiations for a successor MOU with their first meeting on January 29, 2026. The parties subsequently met again on March 12, 2026, April 15, 2026, April 27, 2026, May 7, 2026, May 26, 2026, June 11, 2026, June 23, 2026 and today, July 9, 2026. The City provided its initial written Proposal #1 for a successor MOU on April 15, 2026. SEIU provided its counter Proposal #1 for same on May 7, 2026. The parties have since exchanged additional proposals and counter proposals, with SEIU's most recent being its Proposal #4 dated June 29, 2026. There are no further scheduled labor negotiations.

The City's FY 2026-28 biennial budget was adopted by the City Council on June 16, 2026. The FY 2026-27 budget includes $10.8 million in long term reductions and used $9.1 million of short- term solutions that included $7.3 million of Local Economic Augmentation Fund (LEAF) reserve funds, $1.5 million of one-time Measure U unassigned fund balance, and $0.3 million of one-time cancelled capital and maintenance projects. The FY 2027-28 budget was adopted as unbalanced, and the City will continue working towards addressing this multi -million -dollar structural deficit for the FY 2027-28 mid -cycle budget process.

All items affecting compensation within the expired SEIU MOU 2024-25 not addressed herein are proposed to remain unchanged. The City, however, is preparing a redlined version of the successor MOU, proposing some clean-up edits and language changes and offering to meet and confer over non -compensation language. In addition, any language that has a sunset will be deemed of no further force and effect. The City also reserves the right to add, delete, amend, or modify proposals in the future as the City is still developing contract language for its proposals and addressing budget shortfalls.
[SEE CHART ON NEXT PAGE]

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ATTACHMENT B
City Proposal #5 To SEIU L620 By MOU Article
Outstanding Items

MOU SECTION

CITY'S CURRENT PROPOSAL
Salaries
Section 4.01

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The City proposes a 2% cost -of -living wage increase adjustment (COLA) effective the first full pay period after City Council approval and adoption by resolution of a successor MOU.

Equity Adjustments
Section 4.02

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The City maintains its April 15, 2026 proposal.

Delete Section 4.02.

Section 1.02 Equity Acjustments
Tic City anc SEIU Loca 620 arc wi ling to discuss tic topic o• equity ac'ustmcnt curing rcgu ar abor management meetings. In the event the parties are unable to reach an agreement regarding equity adjustments, SEIU retains the ability to request impasse procccures, inc ucing act fincing.

For 2021 anc 2025 tic Parties spccifica y agree to tic
respective y ar), to review potential equity acjustments:

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i. Significant turnover;
ii. Difficu ty recruiting;
iii. ntcrna misa ignment wits c ossification
iv. Range or sa ary compaction; anc/or
v. Externa misa
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iv. Any <nown or anticipatcc compaction or "ripple effects" cr atec by an acjustment; v. Percentage incr asc proposed; and
vi. Estimatcc cost of sa ary acjustment recuestcc (inc ucing any <nown bone 't cost acjustments).

Bilingual Pay
Section 4.09

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The City maintains its April 15, 2026 proposal.

A. Tiis Bilingual pay d-fcrcntia shall only be paid to those employees whose duty assignments require frequent and regular use of bilingual language skills in Spanish and in English with members of the public. Bilingual pay shall be requested by the Department Head in writing and said designation shall be approved by the City Manager or his/her designee. Human Resources shall test and certify the employees for language proficiency. arc requirec by tic deaartment ie c to use Doti Englisi anc Spanisi in communicating wits tie genera pub is wsi c performingse curies. o sis/ser position.

B. Tic -umon Resources Office wi test for tic s<i eve requirec. The designation shall be subject to review at any time based on operational need. Upon classification change, bilingual pay will be reevaluated by the Department Head and Human Resources Director. Parties agree teat c assifications current y receiving tiis cif-crentia bilingual pay wi continue to receive it consistent wits cepartment i ac approva iccnti`iec in A above.

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ATTACHMENT B
Medical, Dental, and
Optical Insurance Full -
Time Employees
Section 7.01

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D. Update the MEC.

Replace existing E & F with the following:

E. For calendar years 2026 and 2027 only, the City agrees to provide a monthly medical benefit contribution for active, eligible employees towards the employee's designated health plan up to the equivalent of the premium cost of the CaIPERS Gold health plan (Region 2), inclusive of the above MEC, at the applicable enrollment tier (Employee Only, Employee + 1, or Employee + Family). Under no circumstances shall the City's contribution exceed the actual premium cost of the appropriate CaIPERS Gold plan tier for calendar years 2026 and 2027, nor shall the City be obligation by this MOU to cover any CaIPERS Gold Plan increase for calendar year 2028.

For calendar year 2026, the City shall continue to provide a pro -rated monthly optional health insurance contribution regardless of the medical plan chosen, inclusive of the above MEC, up to the amounts listed below:

Employee Only $956.28
Employee plus one $1,912.56
Employee plus two $2,486.33
Medical, Dental, and
Optical Insurance Part -
Time Employees
Section 7.01

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The City maintains its June 11, 2026 proposal.

B. Update the MEC.

Replace existing C & D as follows:

C. For calendar year 2026, the City shall continue to provide a pro -rated monthly optional health insurance contribution regardless of the medical plan chosen, inclusive of the above MEC, up to the amounts listed below:

Employee Only $956.28
Employee plus one $1,019.40
Employee plus two $1,089.07
D. Effective the payroll period in which deductions are made for the January 2027 medical premium rates, the City shall increase its contributions to cover the increase in the cost for CaIPERS Gold employee only, and apply that increased amount to the other two tiers for the 2027 calendar year only. For example, if employee only increases $25.00, the City will increase the contribution amounts above for employee plus one and employee plus two by $25.00 each.

Dental and Optical
Insurance
Section 7.01

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The City maintains its April 15, 2026 proposal.

C. The City will pay no more than the 2026 monthly dental premium for full-time (FT) and part-time (PT32) employee only coverage. For full-time employees only, the City will pay fifty percent (50%) of the cost for family coverage. Part- time (PT32) employees will be eligible to participate in the family coverage program and shall pay the difference between the cost of premium between employee only and family coverage.

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ATTACHMENT B

TENTATIVE AGREEMENTS

MOU SECTION
Definitions
Section 1.01

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Subsection G to state that both abbreviations SEIU and Union interchangeably shall be used for SEIU, then Union shall also be capitalized throughout the MOU.

Subsection M shall clarify that Memorandum of Understanding is abbreviated as either MOU or Agreement throughout the document for consistency.

Recognition
Section 2.01

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The list of current represented classifications in the General to the MOU. In addition, the list shall contain the pay schedules Proposed language to update this section:

Pursuant to appropriate sections of the City's Employer -Employee California Government Code (Section 3500 et seq.), the City of all City Employees in the General Employee Bargaining Unit, employees in the classifications listed in Appendix 1.

Employee Bargaining Unit shall be referenced and attached for each represented classification.

Resolution and Article 10, Division 4 of the
recognizes SEIU Local 620 as the majority representative which includes all part-time (PT32) and full-time (FT)
Implementation
Section 2.02

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Modify to state "formally to approve and adopt the memorandum "ordinances" which the City proposes to delete as unnecessary A This memorandum constitutes a mutual recommendation
memorandum shall not be binding upon the parties either by Resolution; anc unti the Counci :
by Resolution;" The second part references City
and confusing.
to be jointly submitted to the Council. It is agreed that this in whole or in part, unless formally approved and adopted

1. Acts, by forma ly to the
majority vote, approve memorandum; anc

2. Enacts to City to imp tic forte.
amcncments a orcinances requirec ement provisions set
Term of MOU
Section 2.03

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This term of this MOU shall be effective upon ratification by December 31, 2025. A I I re atcd activities, not
City Council through 12:00 Midnight on June 25, 2027
in this MOL, remain
payro oticrwisc
basis.
cefinec sia on a payro y ar
Payroll Deduction
Section 2.04

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Modify subsection A. to include same indemnity language as Section 10.17.

A. It is understood and agreed that SEIU has the right to payroll deduction of membership dues and insurance premiums, pursuant to Articles 7 and 10 of this MOU. Such deductions shall be made biweekly and forwarded to the SEIU office. SEIU to hold the City of Santa Maria harmless any and claims, demands, suits and agrees against all other
forms iabi ity teat may by r tie ta<en by tic City Santa Maria in wit 1 of arise out of or ason of actions of connection
tie cecuction o ducs anc insurance premiums or coverage. (FT MOL 12 25 0'}The Union shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, defense costs, or liability of any kind or nature which the City, its officers, agents, and employees may sustain or incur, or which may be imposed upon them relating to the City's compliance with the union dues obligation including claims relating to the Union's use of monies collected under these provisions. The City and the Union shall mutually approve of any attorney representing the named party and approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Lunch Period
Section 3.03

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Section 3.03 Eunc r Meal Period (See CAM 1976-2)
work stops at the work site and ends when work resumes
A. The duration of the uncl meal period shall be when
at the work site.

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ATTACHMENT B
Standby
Section 4.05

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Strike language to clean up confusion.

B. Standby duty requires that employees are to:

1. Be take immediate to time to for their (wiici
ready and steps respond within a reasonable calls service wou c. cxc ucc anyone on an approves vacation anc/or out sic <);
Shift Differential
Section 4.08

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Section 4.08 Weekday Shift Differential
D. Employees will only be eligible to receive weekday shift differential when they actually work a qualifying shift, defined as an employee whose regularly scheduled shift is a swing or graveyard shift. Nonproductive work hours (i.e., paid leave time time) for differential, and shall be the base of (not the shift or unpaid cave shall not qualify shift paid at rate pay differential rate of pay).

Weekend Shift Differential
A.1. Employees will only be eligible to receive weekend shift differential when they actually work a qualifying shift. Non- hours (i.e., leave time time) for differential shall be productive work paid or unpaic ave shall not qualify shift and paid at the base rate of pay (not the shift differential rate of pay).

Education Incentive Pay
Section 4.13
Incorporate the First MOU Amendment Approved by Council on September 16, 2026 into the MOU.

Overpayment recoupment
provision
(New Section 4.18)
See overpayment recoupment provision at end of this proposal.

Vacations Full Time
Employees
Section 5.03

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Replace chart with the following revised new vacation table and explanatory language:

Years
Hours
Per Pay
Period
Hours Per
Year
0-5

3.08 80.08
6 3.69

95.94 7
4 104.00
8 4.31
112.06
9 4.62
120.12
10 4.92
127.92
11 5.23
135.98
12 5.54
144.04
13 5.85
152.10
14-19

6.15 159.90
20 plus

6.46 167.96
*Hours per pay period are the applicable calculation. Hours per year is an approximation based on hours per pay period.

Personal Leave Part-time
(32PT) Employees
Section 5.07

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G. Employees to -u time or otierwisc who separate from City service shall have all leave promotes positions, personal
time cashed -out on the effective date of such separation.

H. Employees promoted to a full-time position with the City will have the choice to roll over up to 50% of their leave hours leave bank leave bank
personal accrued to either their new vacation and/or sick and cash out the remainder effective on the date of separation, or may cash out their total accrued personal leave upon effective date of such promotion.

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ATTACHMENT B
Life and Disability
Insurance For Full -Time
(FT) Employees
Section 7.02

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City proposes to eliminate language in Section I.
. Tic City anc SEIU agree to meet no atcr tian January 15, 202' to cva uatc supplementing tic City's siort term disabi ity insurance. n tic event teat an agreement on supp cmenta short term disabi ity ins rancc cannot be rc chc by Marc i 1, 2024, tic City sin initiate tic process for a owing SE U members to opt into tic State of California State Disabi ity nsurancc (SD program. As part of ticsc ciscussions, tie City wi cva uatc tic amount of sic< cove wiich wi bc a lower for tic care o a fami y member on a re atcc c ve o. absence.

Update language to match current coverage level:

F. Employees shall participate in the City's Short -Term and Long -Term Disability (LTD) and shall pay the premium on the first $3,000 of monthly salary. The City shall be responsible for paying the premium on salary in excess of $3,000 per month.

Employees shall be enrolled in the City's Paid Family Leave program and shall be responsible for payment of the full premium.

G. The City provides a short-term disability plan at 66 2/3% of weekly earnings for employees to a maximum of $1,_5z- 800 per week, with a 7 -day elimination period. id, The City provides a long-term disability plan at 66 2/3% of monthly earnings for employees to a maximum of $5,000 per month, with an elimination period being the greater of: the end of an employee's Short Term Disability Benefits; or 180 days.:

Tic City anc SE U agree to meet no atcr tian January _5, 202'l to cva ua c supp cmenting tic City's siort crm cisabi ity insurance. n tic event teat an agrecmen- on supp cmenta sior- term cisabi ity insurance canno be reached by March 1, 2024, the City shall initiate the process for allowing SEIU members to opt into the State of Ca ifornia State Disabi ity nsurancc (SD ) program. As part o'tiese ciscussions, is City wi cva uate tie amount of sic< cove wiici wi bc a owec or tic care o a ami y member on a re atec cave o absence.

The City provides a paid family leave plan at 60% of weekly earnings for employes to a maximum of $1,750 per week.

Life and Disability
Insurance For Part -Time
(PT32) Employees
Section 7.02

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y Marc
Disabi ity
Update language to match current coverage level and to eliminate language in Section E.

D. Employees shall participate in the City's Short -Term and Long -Term Disability (LTD) and shall pay the premium on the first $3,000 of monthly salary. The City shall be responsible for paying the premium on salary in excess of $3,000 per month.

Employees shall be enrolled in the City's Paid Family Leave program and shall be responsible for payment of the full premium.

E. is City anc SE
U agree to meet no ater tian January 15, 2024 -o cva uate sup cmenting tic City's siort term cisabi ity insurance. n tic event teat an agreement on supp cmcnta siort term cisabi ity insurance cannot ac rgacicc ie City sin initiate tic process for a owing SE J members to opt into tic State of Ca ifornia State 1, 202L
,t
nsurancc
SD
program.

The City provides a short-term disability plan at 66 2/3% of weekly earnings for employees to a maximum of $1,800 per week, with a 7 -day elimination period.

F. The City provides a long-term disability plan at 66 2/3% of monthly earnings for employees to a maximum of $5,000 per month, with an elimination period being the greater of: the end of an employee's Short Term Disability Benefits; or 180 days.

G. The City provides a paid family leave plan at 60% of weekly earnings for employes to a maximum of $1,750 per week.

TA- 5/26/26

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ATTACHMENT B
Uniform Allowance
Section 8.02

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MOU amendment planned to go before Council in May 2026 to update classifications and language.

TA & Approved by City Council 5/5/26
Work Footwear
Section 8.04

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Incorporate August 1, 2024 Work Footwear Side Letter into Successor MOU.

SEIU Side Letter 2024-02
Section 8.04 Work Footwear
A. In order to help reduce potential work related foot injuries, based upon recommendations of the City Safety Committee, the following policy, pertaining to appropriate work footwear, shall be as follows:

1. Appropriate work foot protection shall be worn by field and shop employees who are exposed to potential foot injuries from hot, corrosive, poisonous substances, falling objects, crushing, or penetrating actions.

2. Work footwear not appropriate and/or not approved shall be tennis shoes, sandals, "deck shoes", canvas shoes, athletic shoes, open toe shoes, and any other shoe easily penetrated.

3. The City agrees to reimburse employees required to wear appropriate footwear, as defined in this section, for the replacement cost or resoling of one pair of work boots within 60 days of incurring cost, up to a maximum of $250 per calendar year. a. Those eligible employees assigned to the asphalt or concrete crews in the Department of Public Works or field staff in the Department of Utilities are authorized to purchase an additional pair of boots should their first pair be damaged, and the integrity of the boots has been compromised within the normal course of work. If the damage was caused by a careless act of a non -hazardous activity at the fault of the employee, the replacement cost will be the responsibility of the said employee. Subject to inspection and approval by the Division Manager, the City agrees to reimburse these employees for a second pair of boots up to a maximum of $250 per calendar year.

4. Reimbursement will be approved with the original receipt for those specific classifications listed with Human Resources.

5. The City and the Union both reserve the right to make changes to add or remove classifications from the list upon mutual agreement.

6. During the time of any leave of absence without pay employees will not be eligible for footwear allowance.

The following classifications are eligible for footwear reimbursement pursuant this section:

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ATTACHMENT B
• Fleet Services Supervisor
• Groundskeeper
• Laboratory Coordinator
• Landfill Heavy Equipment Lead Operator
• Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
• Lead Customer Service Technician
• Lead Mechanic
• Lead Wastewater Operator
• Lead Water Operator
• Maintenance Worker I/II
• Park & Forest Supervisor
• Park Services Officer I/II/III
• Public Works Inspector
• Public Works Technician I/II
• Regulatory Compliance Specialist I/II
• Regulatory Compliance Supervisor
• Senior Civil Engineer (assigned to field duties)
• Senior Crew Leader/Maintenance Specialist (assigned to Parks, Streets or Facilities) • Senior Park Services Officer
• Senior Traffic Signal Technician
• Solid Waste Equipment Crew Leader
• Solid Waste Equipment Lead Operator
• Solid Waste Equipment Operator I/II
• Solid Waste Collections Supervisor
• Solid Waste Landfill Supervisor
• Special Districts Coordinator
• Special Districts Technician
• Special Districts Supervisor
• Street Maintenance Supervisor
• Traffic Signal Technician
• Utilities Outreach Specialist
• Utilities Technology Analyst
• Wastewater Operator I/II/III
• Wastewater Supervisor

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ATTACHMENT B
• Water Conservation Specialist
• Water Operator I/II/Ill
• Water Resources Operator
• Water Resources Lead Operator
• Water Supervisor
• Water Systems Operator I
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Fleet)
• Engineering Technicians
Part -Time Classifications:
• Facility Specialist II/III (Vector Control)
• Laborer III
• Security Guard
SEIU is in agreement but believe that the following classifications need to be included; Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Electrician I
Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator II
Personnel Files
Section 10.01

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Delete existing language. MOU provision to reference and incorporate access rights afforded by LC 1198.5.

Park Services Officer will follow POBAR personnel file access and maintenance rights.

Section 10.01 Personnel Files
(See City Code Sec. 2-20.23)
An cmp
• esonab
oycc sip
be given access to any anc a
in
ormation in ticir own personnc
e notice to tic City Manager's Office prior to reviewing tie personnc c.

FT MOL
c. Emp oyccs sia
12 15 01
give
Salary Survey Procedure
Section 10.09

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Incorporate January 14, 2025 Comparable Jurisdictions Side Letter Side Letter into Successor MOU and delete existing language.

Section 10.09 Salary Survey Procedure
A. The City and the Union agree to discuss salary survey procedures in future labor management discussions. Changes to salary survey procedures shall be by mutual agreement only. (MOU 05-21-19) (Side Letter 2020-02) B. The City and the Union have agreed to use the following agencies for future salary and compensation analyses.

C. The comparable jurisdictions to be used for future salary/compensation survey purposes shall be:

City of Oxnard City of San Luis Obispo
City of Santa Barbara City of Ventura
City of Santa Cruz City of Salinas
City of Paso Robles City of Lompoc
D. The City of Bakersfield shall be included as a comparable jurisdiction exclusively for the classifications of Park Services Officer series. Similarly, the County of Santa Barbara shall be included as a comparable jurisdiction exclusively for classifications within Utilities department related to Landfill positions.

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ATTACHMENT B
E. The City and the Union both reserve the right to make changes to the list of comparable jurisdictions upon mutual agreement. (Side Letter 2025-01)
T
c City anc tic Union agree to ciscuss salary survey procedures in future abor management ciscussions. Cianges to salary survey procecures sia be by mutua agreement on y. (MOU 05 21 19)- TA- 5/7/226
Maintenance of
Membership
Section 10.17

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A. Maintenance of Membership: Both the City and the Union acknowledge and agree that employees may join and become dues paying union members at any time without restriction. Employees who are members of the Union on the effective date of any new contract or join the Union during the term of the contract retain the right to withdraw their membership only during the first payroll period beginning in October annually.

Withdrawal must be requested in writing, addressed to SEIU Local 620, 114 Vine Street, Santa Maria, CA, 93454 350 S. -opc Avenue Suite A 103, Santa Barbara, Co ifornia, 93105. (MOU 02-07-24) Labor / Management
Committee
Section 10.18

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A. The City and SEIU agree to meet in a joint Labor/Management Committee on an as -needed basis as mutually agreed by the City and SEIU to discuss issues of mutual importance:
• Ca PERS comp iancc anc c eon up anguagc,
• Supp ementa siort term cisabi ity insurance or SDI membership • Equity ac'ustments, anc
Sp it Sii`t,

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ATTACHMENT B
Section 4.18 OVERPAYMENT & RECOUPMENT
A. In the event an employee receives an overpayment as defined below, the City is entitled to recoupment of the amount overpaid.

For purposes of this provision, "overpayment" shall be defined as:

1. When an employee receives payment that exceeds their agreed upon salary, or that exceeds their wages with respect to the hours they have worked;

2. When an hourly employee receives payment for hours they have been deemed to not have actually worked, including any over -time pay;

3. When an employee's salary or pay has been determined on the basis of false or incorrect statements, education, or qualifications, regardless of whether intentionally false; or

4. Disbursement of payroll or leave credits beyond the amount of which the employee is entitled.

The City reserves the right to seek recoupment of overpayment regardless of when they have or should have realized the overpayment.

The City reserves the right to seek recoupment of overpayment regardless of the amount accrued.

B. When an employee is overpaid, the employee will be notified of the amount due to the City and be given an opportunity to respond within 30 days to select a method of reimbursement as set forth below.

1. The repayment options are as follows:
(a) Lump -sum cash payment or payments in full;
(b) Payroll Deduction — Installments to cover the same amount of money overpaid over the same amount of pay periods for which the overpayment occurred; or
(c) Where leave credits were the source of overpayment, credits may be recouped in the same manner and on the same schedule as how they were provided or credited

2. Absent a response from the employee selecting a repayment option within 30 days of receiving notice, the City shall proceed with recoupment in the manner set forth in option (b).
(a) 30 -day notice of the selected method of reimbursement may be extended an additional 30 -days if the further clarification or correction of the reimbursement amount is necessary.

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ATTACHMENT B
C. In the event an employee is separated from employment with the City, whether terminated or by voluntary separation, prior to full repayment of amount owed:

1. The employee shall have withheld from any money owing the employee upon separation an amount sufficient to provide full repayment.

2. If the amount of money owing upon separation is insufficient to provide full reimbursement to the City:
(a) The employee agrees to remain contractually obligated to repayment of outstanding overpayment on the same repayment schedule as established in section (B)(1)(b) above.
(b) If the employee refuses to continue repayment or fails to remit payment after separation, the City shall have the right to exercise any and all other legal means to recover the additional amount owed.

D. Except as provided in paragraph C above, amounts deducted per payment of salary or wages pursuant to the above provisions shall in no event exceed 25 percent of the employee's net disposable earnings for that pay period.

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ATTACHMENT B
Section 2.01 Recognition Appendix 1:

The following are the classifications represented by SEIU Local 620. Please note the classifications with strike out font are obsolete, to be abolished by council action after ratification of this MOU.

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Time -type

ACCOUNT CLERK - SCALE HOUSE

ACCOUNT CLERK I

ACCOUNT CLERK II

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I I I

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

ASSISTANT PLANNER

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE WRITER

BUILDING INSPECTOR I

BUILDING INSPECTOR II

BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN I

BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN II

CAD TECHNICIAN

CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR

CHIEF PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II

CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR

CODE ENFORCEMENT TECHNICIAN

CREW LEADER/MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

CRIME ANALYST I

CRIME ANALYST II

CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK

CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

ELECTRICIAN I
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Fu Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
u
Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time

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ATTACHMENT B

ELECTRICIAN II

ENGINEER I

ENGINEER II

ENGINEER I II

ENGINEERING TECH II

ENGINEERING TECH III

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II

FACILITIES SUPERVISOR

FIELD MECHANIC

FINANCE CLERK I

FINANCE CLERK II

FINANCE LEAD CLERK

FLEET SERVICES SUPERVISOR

GIS ANALYST

GIS TECHNICIAN I

GIS TECHNICIAN II

GRAPHICS TECHNICIAN

GRANTS SPECIALIST I

GRANTS SPECIALIST II

GROUNDSKEEPER

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICE TECHNICIAN

LABORATORY COORDINATOR

LANDFILL HEAVY EQUIP LEAD OPR

LANDFILL HEAVY EQUIP OPR

LANDFILL HEAVY EQUIP OPR II

LEAD ACCOUNT CLERK - SCALE HOUSE

LEAD CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

LEAD MECHANIC

LEAD WASTEWATER OPERATOR

LEAD WATER OPERATOR
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time

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ATTACHMENT B

LIBRARIAN I

LIBRARIAN II

LIBRARY ASSISTANT I

LIBRARY ASSISTANT II

LIBRARY CLERK

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

MAINTENANCE WORKER I

MAINTENANCE WORKER II

OFFICE ASSISTANT I

OFFICE ASSISTANT II

OUTREACH COORDINATOR

PARK SERVICES OFFICER

PARK SERVICES OFFICER II

PARK SERVICES OFFICER I I I

PARKS & FOREST SUPERVISOR

PLANNING TECHNICIAN

PLANS EXAMINER

POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR

POLICE RECORDS TECH -DETECTIVES

POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN I

POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN II

PROPERTY -EVIDENCE CLERK

PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR

PUBLIC WORKS TECHNICIAN I

PUBLIC WORKS TECHNICIAN II

RECREATION COORDINATOR

RECREATION SUPERVISOR

RECREATION TECHNICIAN

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST II

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR

SECRETARY
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time

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ATTACHMENT B

SENIOR BUILDING PERMIT TECH

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

SENIOR CREW LEADER-MAINT SPEC

SENIOR PARK SERVICES OFFICER

SENIOR PLANNER

SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER

SENIOR POLICE RECORDS TECH

SENIOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECH

SHAREPOINT DEVELOPER

SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS SUPV

SOLID WASTE EQUIP CREW LDR

SOLID WASTE EQUIP LEAD OPR

SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR I

SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR II

SOLID WASTE LANDFILL SUPV

SPECIAL DISTRICTS COORDINATOR

SPECIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING TECHNICIAN

SPECIAL DISTRICTS SUPERVISOR

SPECIAL DISTRICTS TECHNICIAN

STREET MAINT SUPERVISOR

SYSTEMS ANALYST I

SYSTEMS ANALYST II

TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN

TRANS T ASSISTANT

TRANSIT COORDINATOR

TRANSIT PLANNER

UTILITIES ACCOUNTING TECH I

UTILITIES ACCOUNTING TECH II

UTILITIES ACCOUNTING TECH I II

UTILITIES OFFICE SPECIALIST

UTILITIES OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
* Full - Time
* Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time

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ATTACHMENT B

UTILITIES TECHNOLOGY ANALYST

UT L TY B LL NG LEAD CLERK

UT L TY B LLING SUPERV SOR

WASTEWATER OPERATOR

WASTEWATER OPERATOR I

WASTEWATER OPERATOR II

WASTEWATER OPERATOR I I I

WASTEWATER OPERATOR TRA NEE

WASTEWATER SUPERVISOR

WATER CONSERVATION SPECIALIST

WATER OPERATOR

WATER OPERATOR I

WATER OPERATOR II

WATER OPERATOR I II

WATER OPERATOR TRA NEE

WATER RESOURCES LEAD OPERATOR

WATER RESOURCES OPERATOR

WATER SUPERVISOR

WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR I

WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR II

ACCOUNT CLERK AIDE

CLERK II

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR

EMERGENCY SERVICES SPECIALIST

FACILITY SPECIALIST II

FACILITY SPECIALIST II I

LABORER I I I

LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

PARK SERV CES COORD NATOR

POL CE RECORDS CLERK
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Full - Time
Part -Time
Part -Time
Part -Time
Part -Time
Part -Time
Part -Time
Part -Time
Part -Time
Part -Time
Part -Time

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ATTACHMENT B

RECREATION ACTIVITY SPECIALIST

SECURITY GUARD

SENIOR LIFEGUARD

STAFF ASS STANT

TRANS T TECHNIC AN
*Indicates Flex series
END
Part -Time
Part -Time
Part -Time
Part -Time
Part -Time

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Attachment C
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR FY 2026-2027

FULL & PART-TIME GENERAL EMPLOYEES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS 1 - 2
SECTION 1.01 DEFINITIONS 1
ARTICLE II. RECOGNITION AND IMPLEMENTATION 3 - 4
SECTION 2.01 RECOGNITION 3
SECTION 2.02 IMPLEMENTATION 3
SECTION 2.03 TERM 3
SECTION 2.04 PAYROLL DEDUCTION 3
SECTION 2.05 FULL UNDERSTANDING 3
SECTION 2.06 WAIVER OF APPEAL 4
SECTION 2.07 CURRENT CHANGES IN TERMS AND CONDITIONS 4
SECTION 2.08 FUTURE CHANGES IN TERMS AND CONDITIONS 4
ARTICLE III. EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS 5 - 12
SECTION 3.01 PROBATION 5
SECTION 3.02 BREAK PERIODS 6
SECTION 3.03 MEAL PERIOD 6
SECTION 3.04 CLEAN UP TIME 6
SECTION 3.05 ALTERNATIVE WORKWEEK 7
SECTION 3.06 LAYOFF PROCEDURE 7
ARTICLE IV. COMPENSATION 13 - 24
SECTION 4.01 SALARIES 13
SECTION 4.03 OVERTIME 13
SECTION 4.04 CONVERSION OF COMPENSATORY TIME 14
SECTION 4.05 STANDBY 14
SECTION 4.06 EMERGENCY WORK RESPONSE 15
SECTION 4.07 ON CALL OR CALL BACK TIME 15
SECTION 4.08 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL 16
SECTION 4.09 BILINGUAL PAY 17
SECTION 4.10 LONGEVITY PAY 18
SECTION 4.11 MOVE -UP PAY 18
SECTION 4.12 CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSING 19
SECTION 4.13 EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY 19
SECTION 4.14 EDUCATIONAL TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 22
SECTION 4.15 PAYROLL STEP PLAN 22
SECTION 4.16 "Y" RATE 22
SECTION 4.17 PAYROLL AND PAY PERIOD 22
SECTION 4.18 OVERPAYMENT & RECOUPMENT 23
ARTICLE V. LEAVES - PAID AND UNPAID 25 - 31
SECTION 5.01 HOLIDAYS 25
SECTION 5.02 CLOSING OF CITY OFFICES 26
SECTION 5.03 VACATIONS 26
SECTION 5.04 CONSTRUCTIVE RECEIPT 27
SECTION 5.05 SICK LEAVE 28
SECTION 5.06 UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE - AUTOMATIC TERMINATION 29 SECTION 5.07 PERSONAL LEAVE 30
ARTICLE VI. RETIREMENT 32 - 33
SECTION 6.01 RETIREMENT 32

SEIU MOU FY 2026-27
SECTION 6.02 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 33
ARTICLE VII. INSURANCE 34 - 38
SECTION 7.01 MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND OPTICAL INSURANCE 34
SECTION 7.02 LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE 36
SECTION 7.03 POST -EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN 38
ARTICLE VIII. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 39 - 44
SECTION 8.01 UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT; IMPROPER USE 39
SECTION 8.02 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 39
SECTION 8.03 TOOL REPLACEMENT 41
SECTION 8.04 WORK FOOTWEAR 41
ARTICLE IX. GRIEVANCES 45 - 46
SECTION 9.09 GRIEVANCES 45
ARTICLE X. SPECIAL PROVISIONS 47 - 52
SECTION 10.01 PERSONNEL FILES 47
SECTION 10.02 MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 47
SECTION 10.03 SAFETY 47
SECTION 10.04 CHANGING EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION GROUPS 47 SECTION 10.05 SLOW DOWN, WORK STOPPAGE OR STRIKE 47
SECTION 10.06 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 48 SECTION 10.07 UNION INFORMATION 49
SECTION 10.08 UNION BUSINESS 49
SECTION 10.09 SALARY SURVEY PROCEDURE 50
SECTION 10.10 PRIOR AND EXISTING CONDITIONS 50
SECTION 10.11 PRE-EMPTIVE LAWS 50
SECTION 10.12 USE OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 51
SECTION 10.13 INVESTIGATION TIMEFRAME 51
SECTION 10.14 WORKING WITH CHEMICALS 51
SECTION 10.15 RELEASE NOTICES FOR NEGOTIATIONS 51
SECTION 10.16 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) 51
SECTION 10.17 MAINTENANCE OF MEMBERSHIP 51
SECTION 10.18 LABOR/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 52
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ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS
Section 1.01
Definitions
(See City Code Sec. 2-20.01)
As used in this document, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:

A. AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ;ACA) — Full time employee — For purposes of the Affordable Care Act only, full-time shall be defined as those employees regularly scheduled to work 30 hours per week over the measurement period.
(MOU 12-17-13)
B. CITY means the City of Santa Maria, a municipal corporation, and where appropriate herein, according to the content, "City" refers to the City Council, the governing body of said City.

C. CITY MANAGER means the City Manager of the City of Santa Maria or his/her designated representative.

D. COUNCIL means the City Council, the governing body of the City of Santa Maria.

E. DAY means unless otherwise indicated, an eight (8) hour workday. (FT-MOU 12-25-04)
F. EMPLOYEE means all budgeted 32 hour per week part-time (PT32) and 40 hour per week full-time (FT) City of Santa Maria personnel except those covered by the police, fire, non -represented management group or limited -service salary groups all of whom are identified in the City's resolution regarding employer -employee relations.
(MOU 02-07-17)
G. EMPLOYEES' UNION means the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) LOCAL 620, AFL- CIO - CLC. The terms "SEIU" and "Union" may be used interchangeably throughout this Agreement. (MOU 08-04-26)
H. GRIEVANCE except as otherwise excluded, a "grievance" is a written allegation by an employee, claiming violation(s) of the specific express terms of the MOU or written rule or regulation for which there is no other specific method of review provided by City law.

I. GRIEVANT a grievant is an employee or group of employees claiming to be adversely affected by an act or omission of the employer or the Union.

J. MANAGEMENT means the City Manager and/or his/her assistants and the department heads of the City of Santa Maria.

K. MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL — see Sec. 10.02 of this document.

L. MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVES means the City Manager of the City of Santa Maria and/or those to whom s/he has delegated the duties and responsibilities set forth in the City Council's resolution regarding employer -employee relations.

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M. MEMORANDUM means the currently effective provisions of any Memorandum of Understanding made and entered into by and between the City of Santa Maria and the majority representative of all City personnel except those covered by the police, fire, management, or limited -service areas, all of whom are identified in the City's resolution regarding employer -employee relations. The terms "MOU" and "Agreement" may be used interchangeably throughout this document. (MOU 08-04-26)
N. REGULAR means an appointment to a full-time or part-time position after satisfactory completion of a probationary period.

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ARTICLE II. RECOGNITION AND IMPLEMENTATION
Section 2.01 Recognition
Pursuant to appropriate sections of the City's Employer -Employee Resolution and Article 10, Division 4 of the California Government Code (Section 3500 et seq.), the City recognizes SEIU Local 620 as the majority representative of all City Employees in the General Employee Bargaining Unit, which includes all part-time (PT32) and full-time (FT) employees in the classification listed in Appendix 1. (MOU 08-04-26)
Section 2.02 Implementation
This memorandum constitutes a mutual recommendation to be jointly submitted to the Council. It is agreed that this memorandum shall not be binding upon the parties either in whole or in part, unless formally approved and adopted by Resolution:

Section 2.03 Term
This term of this MOU shall be effective upon ratification by City Council through 12:00 Midnight on June 25, 2027.
(MOU 08-04-26)
Section 2.04 Payroll Deduction
A. It is understood and agreed that SEIU has the right to payroll deduction of membership dues and insurance premiums, pursuant to Articles 7 and 10 of this MOU. The Union shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, defense costs, or liability of any kind or nature which the City, its officers, agents, and employees may sustain or incur, or which may be imposed upon them relating to the City's compliance with the Union dues obligation including claims relating to the Union's use of monies collected under these provisions. The City and the Union shall mutually approve of any attorney representing the named party and approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. (MOU 08-04-26)
B. The Union hereby certifies that its present amount of membership dues has been fixed pursuant to the constitution and by-laws of the Union. In the event that the amount of its dues is hereafter changed, such change shall be provided in writing to the City thirty (30) days prior to any change in dues deductions with the proper authorization for the dues increase. (FT-MOU 01-01-82)
Section 2.05 Full Understanding
SEIU and the City agree that during the negotiations which resulted in this agreement, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to make demands and proposals with respect to any subject or matter within the scope of bargaining and that this present document represents the full and complete understanding and agreement of the parties on terms and conditions of employment specifically addressed herein.
(FT-MOU 01-01-82)
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Section 2.06
Waiver of Appeal
FY 2026-27
It is understood and agreed that the waiver of appeal of any breach of any term or condition of employment, by either party, shall not constitute a precedent in the future enforcement of all its terms and provisions.
(FT-MOU 01-01-82)
Section 2.07 Current Changes in Terms and Conditions
It is understood and the parties agree that the only changes in terms and conditions of employment intended at this time are those specifically provided herein. (FT-MOU 01-01-82)
Section 2.08 Future Changes in Terms and Conditions
It is understood and the parties agree that for the term of this agreement, changes in terms and conditions of employment specifically referenced herein may be accomplished only through the "Meet and Confer" process and by mutual consent of the parties. Changes in other terms and conditions of employment may be accomplished otherwise as provided by law as defined in Section 3505 of the California Government Code.
(FT-MOU 01-01-82)
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ARTICLE III. EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS
Section 3.01
Probation
(See City Code Sec. 2-20.10.2)
A. New Probation is defined as a new or re-employed employee in both full-time and part-time classifications shall be placed on probation for twenty-six (26) completed pay periods from the date of employment.
(MOU 05-21-19)
B. Promotional Probation is defined as a full-time and part-time employee shall be placed on promotional probation for thirteen (13) completed pay periods from the date of promotion with the exception of promotions to classifications that require specific certification(s). (MOU 05-21-19)
C. Upon promotion to a classification requiring a specific certification(s) as a minimum requirement, a full-time employee shall be placed on an initial twenty-six (26) completed pay period promotional probation if said employee does not possess the required certification but meets and maintains all other minimum requirements. After promotion, the department head shall grant completion of probation and advancement to regular status prior to the end of the twenty-six (26) completed pay period promotional probationary period, under the following conditions:
(MOU 05-21-19)

1. The employee has maintained an overall satisfactory level of performance; and

2. A minimum of thirteen (13) completed pay periods of promotional probation has been served; and
(MOU 04-03-18)

3. The City has received written official confirmation that the required certificate(s) have been obtained.
(FT-MOU 12-15-01)
D. Full -Time (FT) employees who do not successfully complete their promotional probationary period for reasons not related to discipline, may be reassigned (demotion) to a vacancy in a lower classification for which they are fully qualified. They shall be placed at the same step of their former appointment, prior to promotion. If they have not held regular status in said specific classification (not a classification series), then a new thirteen (13) completed pay period probationary period shall be completed.
(MOU 04-03-18)
E. The City is committed to seeking a reassignment for said full-time employee, however, in the event no vacancy exists for which the employee qualifies, the employee shall be placed on a re- employment list for a period of one year from the date of separation, for the classification they held prior to promotion. Vacant positions in such classifications will be offered to eligibles on the re- employment list that qualify for such vacancies prior to an open or promotional recruitment.

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Section 3.02
Break Periods
(See CAM 1976-2)
FY 2026-27
A. Field employees shall not use City vehicles unless herein provided to leave the work site during breaks and lunch periods. City vehicles shall not be used at any time for personal transportation except when restroom facilities are not at the work site and the employees need their use. A City vehicle may be used by one employee to go to a food establishment to pick up and take out food during breaks and lunch only with the approval of the supervisor.

B. Field employees are defined as those persons within the Divisions of Parks, Building Maintenance, Engineering (survey crews and inspectors), Streets, Solid Waste, and Water Resources who normally perform work functions out in the field and are covered by the unpaid 30 -minute lunch period.
(MOU 04-03-18)
C. Employees working shift work shall be provided the appropriate number of breaks for extended shifts: four additional hours of extended shift work shall entitle an employee to one additional 15 - minute break; six additional hours of extended shift work shall entitle an employee to the break described above and employee's normal length unpaid lunch period; and eight additional hours of extended shift work shall entitle an employee to the breaks described above and a second 15 - minute break. In emergency situations, management reserves the right to require on -duty personnel to return to duty assignments from break periods.

D. There shall be two fifteen -minute break periods per regular eight -hour shift. Insofar as practicable, the fifteen -minute period shall commence in the middle of each four-hour work period and shall begin when work stops at the work site and work shall begin fifteen minutes later at the work site.

For work periods more than five hours in a day but less than eight hours in a day, there shall be one fifteen -minute break in addition to the unpaid meal period and shall begin when work stops at the work site and work shall begin fifteen minutes later at the work site.

Section 3.03 Meal Period
(See CAM 1976-2)
(MOU 02-07-17)
A. The duration of the meal period shall be when work stops at the work site and ends when work resumes at the work site.

B. A one -hour, non -compensated meal period will be provided to all employees. At the discretion of the Department Director, and agreed to by the employee, a minimum thirty -minute meal period may be implemented. Insofar as practicable, the meal period shall commence in the middle of each workday.
(Side Letter 10-22-19)
Section 3.04 Clean Up Time
Clean up time for personal appearance shall be done after the regular work schedule on the employee's own time.
(FT-MOU 01-01-72)
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Section 3.05 Alternative Workweek
(See CAM 2018-01)
This section shall not be applicable to part-time (PT32) employees.

FY 2026-27
(MOU 12-20-11)
A. Effective June 23, 2018, the City agrees to extend the 9/80 alternative workweek to all full-time City personnel at the discretion of the Department Director. However, should adequate coverage or staffing become an issue in these above areas, the City retains the right to discontinue the alternative work schedule upon notice to the Union.
(MOU 04-03-18)
B. If coverage becomes an issue, in an effort to keep current hours of operation consistent, employees' work schedules will be adjusted to continue current hours of operation. This will be done in reverse seniority issue.
(MOU 05-21-19)
C. The City also agrees to extend to Landfill personnel the opportunity to go to a 4/10 work schedule.

However, should adequate coverage or staffing become an issue in these above areas, the City retains its right to discontinue the alternative work schedule upon notice to the Union. In addition, full-time Park services Officers (except for the Senior Parks Services Officer) will be temporarily given a rotating 4/10 alternative work schedule as assigned by the Director of Recreation & Parks or his/her designee. The 4/10 alternative work schedule will sunset on January 1, 2021. The City retains the right to continue (or discontinue if the program continues) the 4/10 alternative work schedule upon two weeks' notice to the Union.
(Side Letter 2020-01)
Section 3.06 Layoff Procedure
(See CAM 1979-2)
A. Purpose: To provide a means by which employees are to be demoted or laid off when a reduction in force occurs. The City reserves, retains, and is vested with solely and exclusively, the right to determine which employee(s) to lay off in accordance with the below procedures.

B. Non -Discrimination in Reduction in Force: Layoffs and demotions which result from a reduction in force shall be made without regard to an employee's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, age, or any other basis protected by California or federal law.

C. Employee Evaluation Performance Rating Categories: Where employee evaluation forms are used, those evaluations that have been presented to the employee within the last two years from the date of layoff shall be used. For purposes of this Layoff Section only, should no evaluations be given to an employee within the last two years from the date of layoff, the assumption will be (for purposes of layoff) that the employee is performing at an acceptable rating level. Employees with a rating of "Unacceptable" shall be demoted or laid off first; those with a rating of "Acceptable Minus/Improvement Needed" second; those with a rating of "Acceptable" third; those with a rating of "Acceptable Plus" fourth; and those in the "Superior" category last.

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D. Determining Length of Seniority:

FY 2026-27
(MOU 12-20-11)
The following shall define seniority for the purposes of Layoff Section 3.06.

1. In determining continuous Citywide service seniority, all uninterrupted full-time employment including periods of authorized leaves of absence, periods of employment prior to a previous layoff, in a full-time budgeted position, shall be counted as continuous Citywide service seniority for full-time employees. Time served as a part-time employee or employment under a Federal program, shall not be credited toward full-time seniority for this purpose.

2. With regard to part-time seniority, all uninterrupted part-time employment including periods of authorized leaves of absence, periods of employment prior to a previous layoff, in a part-time budgeted position, shall be counted as continuous Citywide service seniority for part-time employees. However, part-time employees that previously held regular status in a full-time position, in determining continuous part-time Citywide service seniority both part-time service and prior full-time service shall be counted as continuous Citywide service if all employment was uninterrupted.
(MOU 12-20-11)

3. When both full-time and part-time employees are qualified for a part-time position, seniority order shall be determined by whichever employee has the most continuous citywide service based on the following:
a. Full-time employees are provided one year of service credit for every twelve (12) months of continuous full-time service with the City, as further defined in 3.06 D 1. above. b. Part-time employees are provided eight -tenths (0.8) years of service credit for every twelve (12) months of continuous part-time service with the City, as further defined in 3.06 D. 2 above.
(MOU 12-20-11)

4. The timing for employees to exercise their below options shall be made within 48 hours of official notification from the City. Said time requirements may be extended at the discretion of the City. (MOU 12-20-11)

PHASE I
E. Transfer/Demote to Vacancy:

1. Prior to initiating Sections 3.06 F and 3.06 G, the City will transfer/demote any full-time employee, who has been employed by the City in a full-time capacity for less than twenty years and is to be affected by a reduction in force, to another full-time vacant position for which such employee may qualify, prior to initiating the below procedures. For a full-time employee with twenty years or more of full-time City service who is affected by a reduction in force, Section

3.06 E herein will not apply.

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2. Prior to initiating Sections 3.06 F and 3.06 G, the City will transfer/demote any part-time employee, who has been employed by the City in a part-time capacity for less than twenty years and is to be affected by a reduction in force, to another part-time vacant position for which such employee may qualify, prior to initiating the below procedures. For a part-time employee with twenty years or more of part-time City service who is affected by a reduction in force, Section

3.06 E herein will not apply.
(MOU 12-20-11)

3. In situations where both full-time and part-time employees are affected by a reduction in force, preference to transfer/demote to vacant positions will be given as follows:
a. In situations where more than one employee is affected by a reduction in force and are qualified to transfer to a vacant position(s), the employee with the most continuous Citywide service, if qualified, shall be the first qualified employee to be transferred/demoted.
(MOU 12-20-11)
b. Performance will be considered first, for employees with less than three years continuous service with the City.

4. Employees who are transferred/demoted into a vacant position and are in a (layoff) probationary status pursuant to this section, will not be subject to being bumped by an employee who has less seniority while s/he is in a (layoff) probationary status. (MOU 12-20-11)

PHASE II
F. Order of Reduction in Force: After exhausting the Transfer Provision as set forth in Section 3.06 E (Phase I) the following procedures will apply.
(MOU 12-20-11)

1. By this section, the City is not abrogating the management rights stated in Section 3.06 A and Section 10.06; nor abrogating any other management right not specifically addressed herein.

Once the City has determined which position will be affected by a layoff, prior to laying off City employees, the City will give consideration to reducing temporary agency staffing (non -City employees) that are employed through an employment agency, whom are performing similar work to the position determined to be affected by a lay off. In a reduction in force situation, the following layoff shall be followed:
(MOU 12-20-11)
a. In situations where more than one employee is affected by a reduction in force and are qualified to transfer to a vacant position(s), the employee with the most continuous Citywide service, shall be the first qualified employee eligible to be transferred/demoted. (MOU 12-20-11)

2. Probationary employees with the lowest overall job performance rating category in the affected classifications (Citywide) shall be laid off first and the affected laid -off probationary employee shall exercise their option to demote pursuant to Section 3.06 E; if identical for two or more employees, then by the employee with the least Citywide seniority, if still equal then by non- discriminatory random selection (such as lottery).

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(MOU 12-20-11)

3. Should there be need for further reduction; regular employees in the affected classifications (Citywide) shall be laid off in the following order:
a. For employees with less than three years of Citywide service as defined by the Determining Length of Seniority section above, the employee with the overall lowest performance rating shall be laid off first and the affected laid -off employee shall exercise their option to demote pursuant to Section 3.06 E; if identical for two or more employees, then by the employee with the least Citywide seniority; if still identical, then by length of service in existing classification; if still identical, then departmental seniority in the affected department, if still equal then by non-discriminatory random selection (such as a lottery). b. For employees with three years or more of Citywide service, as defined by the Determining Length of Seniority section above, the employee with the least continuous Citywide seniority shall be laid off first and the affected laid -off probationary employee shall exercise their option to demote pursuant to Section 3.06 E; if identical for two or more employees, then by the employee with the lowest overall performance rating; if still identical, then by length of service in existing classification; if still identical, then departmental seniority in the affected department, if still equal then by non-discriminatory random selection (such as a lottery).
(MOU 12-20-11)
PHASE I II.

G. Bumping: After exhausting the Transfer Provision as set forth in Section 3.06 E (Phase I) and exhausting the Order of Reduction in Force as set forth in Section 3.06 F(Phase II), the following bumping procedures will apply.
(MOU 12-20-11)

1. An employee designated to be laid off (as a result of the Order of Reduction in Force above), may bump into the next lower classification for which the employee is qualified within the same department, if the employee has previously held regular status in such classification with the City. An employee who is bumped shall be laid off in the same manner as an employee whose position is abolished.

2. Employees who have not actually held status in a lower classification shall be allowed to first demote to a vacant Citywide position (Phase I) in an equal or lower classification (salary range), or second to a Citywide position held by a City (new hire) probationary employee (Phase II) in such lower class for which they are qualified but may not bump regular City employees already in the lower classification.
(MOU 12-20-11)

3. Should there be no position to demote to (no vacant position for which the employee is qualified, or no position to bump into), said employee shall be subject to lay off.

H. Notice: The appointing authority shall send written notice to the last known address of each employee affected by a layoff at least thirty (30) working days prior to the effective date of the action.

The notice shall include the:

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(a) reason for the layoff; (b) classes to which the employee may demote, if any; (c) effective date of the action; (d) appeal rights of the employee; and (e) conditions governing retention on and reinstatement from re-employment lists.

I. Payoff of Accruals upon Layoff: Laid off employees are to be paid for all accrued holidays, vacation, personal leave time, compensatory time, and overtime when separated as a result of layoff.

J. Reinstatement of Employees Demoted: Employees with three or more years of service who are demoted as a result of a reduction in force shall have their names placed on a classification reinstatement list, in the order of their seniority. For those with less than three years of Citywide service, their reinstatement will be based upon the performance evaluations. Vacant positions within a classification shall first be offered to employees on this reinstatement list.

K. Re -Employment of Employees Laid Off: Employees who are laid off and who held probationary or regular City status at the time of layoff shall have their names placed on a re-employment list for classifications in which they previously held status and for classifications at the same or lower salary range for which they qualify in the order of their classification seniority (for those with three or more years in the classification). For those with less than three years of Citywide service, their re- employment will be based upon the performance evaluations. Vacant positions in such classifications will be offered to eligibles on the re-employment list that qualify for such vacancies prior to an open or promotional recruitment.

1. Once a person on a reinstatement/re-employment list is rehired to a regular position as a result of his/her reinstatement/re-employment rights, his/her name shall be removed from said list for the classification which he/she was re-employed and from all reinstatement/re- employment lists for classifications at the same or lower salary range of the classification in which he/she was re-employed.

L. Duration of Reinstatement and Re-employment Lists: The eligibility of individuals on the reinstatement and re-employment lists shall extend for a period of one year from the initial date of demotion or layoff. Eligibles not responding to written notification of an opening within fifteen working days from the date the notice is mailed to them shall have their names removed from either the reinstatement or re-employment lists.

1. An individual's name may be removed from the reinstatement/re-employment list if any of the following occur:
a. The individual indicates that he/she will be unable to return to employment with the City during the life of the list; or
b. The individual cannot be reached after reasonable efforts have been made to do so.

The City shall utilize certified mail or personal delivery when contacting individuals.

M. Restoration of Benefits upon Re -Employment: Upon re-employment following a reduction in force, a rehired employee will have the following benefits restored:

1. Prior sick leave accrual balances.

2. Seniority at time of layoff for purposes of determining merit increases, vacation accruals, and future reductions in force.

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3. The salary step paid to an employee who is re-employed shall be equivalent to that which the employee was receiving immediately prior to layoff. If the employee chooses to be re-employed in a classification which has a salary range lower than the classification from which he/she was laid off, then salary placement will be made at a point either equivalent to his/her salary immediately prior to layoff, or, if the maximum of the salary range of the position to which the employee is to be re-employed is less than the employee's salary immediately prior to layoff, then the employee will receive the maximum of the salary range.

N. Obligation to Serve Probationary Period: A person appointed from a reinstatement or re- employment list must serve a new one-year probationary period in order to attain regular status if they are appointed to a different classification in which he/she has not previously held regular status or are placed in another department. The employee would be eligible for a merit increase after satisfactory completion of six months of employment in the position, subject to the limitations of the salary range.

1. If the employee should fail to pass probation, his/her name shall be placed back on any reinstatement/re-employment list(s) which the employee had initially been on, prior to his/her appointment into the position for the remainder of the initial one-year period. (MOU 12-20-11)
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ARTICLE IV. COMPENSATION
Section 4.01
Salaries
Effective the first full pay period after ratification of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a base salary increase of two percent (2.0%) of the employee's base salary will be given to those unit members in the employ of the City.
(MOU 08-04-26)
Section 4.03 Overtime
(See City Code Sec. 2-20.17 and CAM 76-7)
A. The City reserves the right to schedule overtime work as required in a manner most advantageous to the City and consistent with the public interest and the requirement of municipal employment.

The City further reserves the right to determine appropriate classification for overtime assignment, and those qualified for assignment, and the ability to utilize employees within appropriate classifications from departments other than that requiring the overtime.

B. All time worked over forty (40) hours per week shall be paid at time and one-half the employee's regular rate of pay. Those employees eligible to receive overtime compensation may receive pay or may elect to receive compensatory time off at a rate equivalent to overtime pay. If required by the terms of a grant, overtime must be compensated as pay.

C. Incidental overtime is not compensable and may not be credited as overtime. The City compensates employees for overtime based on quarter hour increments. Any time worked in less than half of a quarter hour (e.g., 71/2 minutes) will be considered de minimus time and will not be compensated, and any time above half of a quarter hour will be rounded up to a quarter hour.

D. Every effort shall be made to allow the compensatory time to be utilized in conjunction with the employee's regular scheduled days off.

E. Working overtime shall require prior authorization or approval. In emergency situations that necessitate working overtime, the employee must notify a supervisor as soon as possible, and in no event later than the end of that day upon which the emergency occurred.

F. For Full-time Staff: sick, vacation, comp time, MTO, and holidays shall constitute hours worked for the purposes of calculating overtime.

G. For Part-time Staff: personal leave and holidays shall constitute hours worked for the purposes of calculating overtime.

H. The employer shall give employees a minimum of a four working day notice on any reduction of a work schedule unless otherwise agreed by mutual consent. (MOU 05-21-19)
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Section 4.04 Conversion of Compensatory Time
For Full -Time (FT) Employees:

A. The employee may schedule compensatory time off with the approval of the department head for any compensatory time earned.

B. The employee shall be paid for accumulated compensatory time when terminating employment with the City.

C. The maximum accumulation of compensatory time per year shall be one hundred (100) hours. (MOU 11-03-09)
D. Represented employees performing at an overall rating of at least acceptable or above are eligible to cash -out up to twenty (20) hours of compensatory time at straight time on one occasion anytime during the calendar year. This cash -out benefit shall be made in accordance with Section 5.04.

E. When an employee has accumulated the maximum allowable hours of compensatory time, no further compensatory time shall be accumulated, and the employee shall only be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with this MOU.

Section 4.05 Standby
This section shall NOT be applicable to part-time (PT32) employees.

A. Employees assigned by management to be on standby shall be compensated for standby duty (as opposed to "on call status" assigned by the Court or District Attorney referenced in Section 4.07 On Call or Call Back Time "Overtime" above) at the rate of $3.00 per hour for each hour required to be on said standby, except that no payment shall be paid if the employee fails to respond when called in.
(FT-MOU 12-16-03)
B. Standby duty requires that employees are to:

1. Be ready and take immediate steps to respond within a reasonable time to calls for their service;

2. Be readily available and reachable by telephone or paging device;

3. Remain within a 30 -mile radius of the City; and

4. Refrain from activities which might impair their ability to perform their assigned duties.

C. Employees shall, when called to active duty while on standby, be compensated for such active duty at the rate of time and one-half their regular rate of pay pursuant to MOU Section 4.03 Overtime.

Work time for an employee called to active duty while on standby status shall begin at the time the employee is notified and shall continue until the employee stops work. However, when the employee is entitled to call back pay, the employee will not continue to receive standby pay as the employee shall not be compensated for both call back pay and standby pay simultaneously. On occasions COMPENSATION Page 114

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when an employee is called back and completes his/her assignment and leaves work, and is then called back again, s/he will not receive another minimum if the return is within the original minimum.

D. An employee may exchange (trade) all or any portion of a standby duty assignment in a manner consistent with departmental policy, provided that the replacement is a qualified employee. To assure that replacements are qualified employees, it is required that all standby duty exchanges follow procedures set forth in the Department's Operating Policies and Procedures. Outstanding standby duty exchange paybacks are the responsibility of the individuals involved. Standby duty exchanges are not considered "hours worked" and therefore, do not have to be paid back.

1. "Traded" scheduled standby duty assignments will be "traded" in one -week increments unless otherwise provided for in departmental policy. Employees "trading" scheduled standby duty assignments must have either the appropriate supervisor's or manager's approval and must provide them with notice of said trade at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the affected assignments. Standby duty compensation will be paid to the employee accepting the traded one -week assignment. Although management will not unreasonably deny such requests, management does retain its rights (under Section 10.06 of this MOU regarding Management Rights and Responsibilities) to administer this program.

2. Notice shall be on a written form acceptable to management which: identifies both employees; specifies the name of the eligible unit employee responsible for the duty; and bears the dated signatures of both employees involved in the trade. Unless otherwise authorized by management, under no circumstance may the same scheduled duty assignment under this section be "traded" more than once. And under no circumstance, unless with the approval of the appropriate supervisor or manager, will an employee "trade" all of their assigned scheduled standby duty and not have to be on standby during a six-month period. (MOU 01-18-11)

1. An employee who owes standby duty exchange time to another employee shall work for the other employee and will not be allowed to "pay" it back. (FT-MOU 12-25-04)
Section 4.06 Emergency Work Response
All City employees are responsible for providing current contact information and responding to work upon call at all times outside the regular work week for response in times of national emergency, civil disorder, or a disaster, or during times when the health, welfare and safety of the public may be in jeopardy as determined by local, state, or federal authorities, and to be compensated for the extra work. (MOU 05-21-19)
Section 4.07 On CaII or CaII Back Time
A. For employees that are in a forty (40) hour paid status, emergency service call back time will be a minimum of two hours paid at time and one-half comp time or cash at the employer's option.

Emergency service call back time between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 4:59 a.m. will be a minimum of three hours paid at time and one-half comp time or cash at the employer's option. An employee will only qualify for the three-hour minimum of paid at time and one-half if the majority or entirety of the emergency call back is between 12:01 a.m. and 4:59 a.m.; if less than half of the time is between said hours, the employee will be eligible for the two-hour minimum paid at time and one-half.

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B. City agrees to provide either two hours overtime compensation or a helper whenever Solid Waste Division employees operating front loaders must pick up on a double day following a holiday.

C. The City agrees to provide off -duty employees who are placed on an "on -call" status by the court or District Attorney for work -related purposes two (2) hours of straight pay for being on -call between the hours of 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, and two (2) hours of straight pay between the hours of 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. In the case where the on -call status is interrupted by actually being called to court, the amount of on -call time that has elapsed will be compensated at the straight time and the one and one-half times standard court time will commence with the two-hour minimum beginning with the employee's court appearance.
(FT-MOU 01-03-98)
For Part -Time (PT) Employees:

A. For employees that are in a thirty-two (32) hour paid status, emergency service call back time in excess of forty (40) hours will be a minimum of two hours paid at time and one-half. Emergency service call back time, in excess of forty (40) hours, between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. will be a minimum of three hours paid at time and one-half. (MOU 04-03-18)
B. The City agrees to provide off -duty employees who are placed on an "on -call" status by the court or District Attorney for work -related purposes two (2) hours of straight pay for being on -call between the hours of 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, and two (2) hours of straight pay between the hours of 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. In the case where the on -call status is interrupted by actually being called to court, the amount of on -call time that has elapsed will be compensated at the straight time and the one and one-half times standard court time will commence with the two-hour minimum beginning with the employee's court appearance.

Section 4.08 Shift Differential
Weekday Shift Differential
A. This section (weekday shift differential) shall not be applicable to full-time Park Services Officers on a 4/10 alternative work schedule.
(Side Letter 2020-01)
B. Employees will be granted a five percent (5%) hourly differential over and above their hourly rate for all hours worked by an employee when a majority of their regularly schedule shift hours occur before 8:00 am or after 5:00 pm. Shift differential applies on a daily basis.

C. Employees actually working a shift the majority of their regularly schedule shift hours between 12 midnight and 8:00 a.m., two and one-half percent (2.5%) will be added to the five percent (5%) shift differential.

D. Employees will only be eligible to receive weekday shift differential when they actually work a qualifying shift, defined as an employee whose regular scheduled shift is a swing or graveyard shift.

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Nonproductive work hours (i.e., paid leave time) shall not qualify for shift differential and shall be paid at the base rate of pay (not the shift differential rate of pay). (MOU 08-04-26)
E. To the extent permitted by law, this is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(4) and 571.1(b)(3) Special Assignment Pay — Shift Differential.

Weekend Shift Differential
A. Employees who's regularly scheduled work week includes both Saturday and Sunday (40 -hour work week for FT and 32 -hour work week for PT32), shall receive a five percent (5%) shift differential for time actually worked (productive hours) during that work week.

1. Employees will only be eligible to receive weekend shift differential when they actually work a qualifying shift. Non-productive work hours (i.e., paid leave time) shall not qualify for shift differential and shall be paid at the base rate of pay (not the shift differential rate of pay).

2. Employees who work on their regularly scheduled day off and who qualify for weekend shift differential will be compensated pursuant to MOU Section 3.11 Overtime with a five percent (5%) shift differential.
(MOU 12-20-11)
B. Employees whose regularly scheduled work week does not include both Saturday and Sunday (40 - hour work week for FT and 32 -hour work week for PT32), shall not be eligible for weekend shift differential.

C. To the extent permitted by law, this is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(4) and 571.1(b)(3) Special Assignment Pay — Shift Differential.

Section 4.09 Bilingual Pay
(See CAM 1993-02)
A. Bilingual pay shall only be paid to those employees whose duty assignments require frequent and regular use of bilingual language skills in Spanish and in English with members of the public.

Bilingual pay shall be requested by the Department Head in writing and said designation shall be approved by the City Manager or his/her designee. Human Resources shall test and certify the employees for language proficiency.

B. The designation shall be subject to review at any time based on operational need. Upon classification change, bilingual pay will be reevaluated by the Department Head and Human Resources Director.
(MOU 08-04-26)
C. The City agrees to pay full-time eligible employees who demonstrates appropriate skills in both speaking and understanding the Spanish language, at a basic level, a $55 per month salary differential above his/her regular scheduled salary, within the individual's designated classification.

Eligible employees who demonstrate Spanish speaking skills at an advanced level shall receive $100 per month salary differential. The City agrees to a third level of differential ($250/month) for the purposes of extensive written translations of Spanish to English and English to Spanish on a regular and frequent basis.

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D. Any eligible part-time employees who demonstrate appropriate skills in both speaking and understanding the Spanish language, at a basic level, shall receive a $30 per month salary differential above his/her regular scheduled salary, within the individual's designated classification.

Eligible employees who demonstrate Spanish speaking skills at an advanced level shall receive $60 per month salary differential. The City agrees to a third level of differential ($100/month) for the purposes of extensive written translations of Spanish to English and English to Spanish on a regular and frequent basis.
(MOU 05-21-19)
E. To the extent permitted by law, this is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(4) and 571.1(b)(3) Special Assignment Pay — Bilingual Pay.

Section 4.10 Longevity Pay
Employees hired before July 1, 2011, and who have continuously been employed by the City will be provided with a five percent (5.0%) longevity pay.
(MOU 12-21-21)
Section 4.11 Move -Up Pay
A. Any employee who temporarily performs the duties of a position in a higher classification for 40 consecutive hours for full-time and 32 consecutive hours for part-time shall continue to receive their base rate of pay. The Department Head or designee shall determine and specifically assign, in writing, an employee to perform significant duties of the higher classification which is vacant due to sick leave, injury leave, vacation, separation or another circumstance pre -approved by the Human Resources department. Any subsequent work (41 hours for full-time or 33 hours for part-time or greater) performed by the employee in the higher classification shall entitle the employee to be paid at the base rate of pay for that classification, consistent with Section C below.

B. In those instances where training is not involved, and if, in the supervisor's opinion, an employee is proficient in the higher classification, management has the authority to pay that employee at a higher classification pay rate prior to 40 consecutive hours for full-time or 32 consecutive hours for part- time as pre -approved by the Human Resources Department.

C. The higher salary rate payable shall commence on the 41st working hour for full-time or 33rd working hour for part-time following the temporary reassignment to the performance of duties in the higher classification. The higher rate of pay shall be defined as a five percent increase in pay or step one of the higher classification, whichever is greater.

D. If employees temporarily assigned to perform duties of the higher classification does not meet the minimum qualifications of the higher classification or is unable to handle the major duties of the higher classification without any more supervision then another would in the same job the employee will receive the 5% differential pay.

E. The assignment shall continue until the City no longer requires the employee to perform the duties of such assignment, to the extent legally permissible, pursuant to Government Code Section 20480.

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F. During a work period in which a fixed holiday falls, the holiday will be recognized as time worked.

Management shall not rotate assignments among employees to avoid payment of minimum move up pay.
(Side Letter 04-11-12)
G. At the end of such assignment the employee performing the temporary assignment shall be returned to their original position and salary range.

H. Nothing contained in herein shall apply to an employee who is being trained by the City to qualify for a higher classification.

Section 4.12 Certifications/Licensing
A. When the City determines that a reclassification of a position requires an employee to obtain a specialized license or certificate, or if such a requirement is established for the position by a federal or state agency and/or county or special district during an employee's employment in the position, the City agrees to assume the cost for such certification or license. The City may pay directly or reimburse the employee is the employee presents proof of payment. This provision shall not apply if the classification is identified as part of the City's Educational Incentive Program as outlines herein.

B. Employees who are assigned to obtain and maintain a Class B or A license for the operation of specialized equipment that is routinely and customarily utilized in the exercise of their job duties will receive a two and half percent (2.5%) certification pay.

To the extent permitted by law, this is special compensation and shall be reported as such pursuant to Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(2) and 571.1(a)(2) Special Assignment Pay — Special Class Driver's License Pay.

Section 4.13 Educational Incentive Pay
(See CAM 1976-4)
All employees upon hire, shall be eligible to receive the following education incentive pay according to CAM 76-4 when said education is in addition to the regular requirements of the job specification and is work -related:
• AA Degree or 60 recognized college unit or equivalent = 21/2% • BA Degree = 5%
• MA Degree = 5%
For Full -Time (FT) Employees:

A. Upon the approval of the City Manager, educational incentive pay shall be paid in addition to regular pay when education is in addition to the regular requirements of the job specifications and is work - related. An employee may not receive more than a maximum total of five percent (5%) from all educational incentive sources outlined in this Section 4.13.

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B. Upon approval of the City Manager, education incentive pay of two and one-half percent (2.5%) of base pay shall be provided to employees in the following classifications within the Utilities Department (Water and Wastewater Divisions), for each valid certification held by the employee that exceeds the minimum certification requirement as outlined in the job specifications for their position. This incentive shall be paid in addition to the employee's regular pay and is subject to the maximum total incentive cap stated in Subsection A. Education incentive pay provided under this section shall be immediately discontinued upon the expiration of any qualifying certificate.

Certification pay may only be reinstated upon renewal and verification of a valid certificate. An employee may not receive more than a maximum total of 5% education pay for all sources. • Water Operator I/II/III
• Lead water Operator
• Water Supervisor
• Wastewater Operator I/II/III
• Lead Wastewater Operator
• Wastewater Supervisor
(Side Letter 2025-207)
C. Legacy classifications are defined as those classifications that are being phased out and are no longer eligible positions to be fulfilled by new applicants or newly hired employees. Employees currently in legacy classifications shall remain in the classification until they leave the position through retirement, transfer, resignation, or promotion. Once the classification is no longer occupied by any personnel, a formal abolishment of said unoccupied classification will be presented to Council.

Upon approval of the City Manager, employees in the following legacy classifications are eligible for educational incentive pay of two and one-half percent (2.5%) of base pay for each valid certification held that exceeds the minimum requirement outlined in the job specification for their position. This incentive is subject to a maximum total incentive cap stated in Subsection A. Educational incentive pay provided under this section shall be immediately discontinued upon the expiration of any qualifying certificate. Certification pay may only be reinstated upon renewal and verification of a valid certificate. An employee may not receive more than a maximum total of 5% education pay from all sources.
• Water Systems Operator I/II
• Water Resources Operator
• Water Resources Lead Operator
(Side Letter 2025-207)
D. Upon approval of the City Manager, Building Permit Technicians who have three (3) years' experience with a public sector permitting agency performing permit fee calculations, reading blueprints of minor construction projects, and are conversant with the International Building Code and who have completed a three (3) unit semester International Building Code course with a passing grade of "C" or better, are eligible to receive two and one-half percent (2.5%) educational incentive pay. Building Permit Technicians who are eligible to receive the two and one-half percent (2.5%) educational incentive pay and have five (5) years' experience and have obtained their ICBO or International Code Council (ICC) Building Permit Technician Certification are eligible to receive five percent (5%) educational incentive pay. An employee may not receive more than a maximum total of 5% education pay from all sources.

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E. Upon approval by the City Manager, Code Compliance Officers, Building Inspectors or Plans Examiners who have two ICBO, ICC or IAPMO certifications (in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, building or plan examiner) plus two (2) years' experience as a Code Compliance Officer, Building Inspector or Plans Examiner with the City of Santa Maria are eligible to receive two and one-half percent (2.5%) educational incentive pay. Code Compliance Officers, Building Inspectors or Plans Examiners who have four (4) ICBO, ICC or IAPMO certifications or combination certifications (in plumbing, mechanical, electrical, building or plan examiner) plus four (4) years' experience as a Code Compliance Officer, Building Inspector or Plans Examiner with the City of Santa Maria are eligible to receive five percent (5%) educational incentive pay. To retain the educational incentive pay, each certificate holder must pass a re-examination every three years, as the new codes are published. An employee may not receive more than a maximum total of 5% education pay from all sources.

F. Upon approval by the City manager, the City agrees to extend a two and one half percent (2.5%) educational incentive pay to two (2) employees in the Parks Division and two (2) employees in Public Works that have a Qualified Applicators Certificate. It is agreed that the process to decide on who is eligible to receive the two and one-half percent (2.5%) educational incentive pay will be developed through the Labor/Management process. An employee may not receive more than a maximum total of 5% education pay from all sources.

G. Upon approval by the City Manager, the City agrees to extend a five percent (5%) educational incentive pay benefit in addition to regular pay when education is in addition to the requirements of the job specifications for Special Districts Technician and Special Districts Supervisor in the Recreation and Parks Department, and other job specifications, where the certification is desired in order to perform the key functions of the position and deemed appropriate by the City Manager for employees that have a Qualified International Society of Arboriculture ("ISA") Certified Arborist Certificate such as ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist, ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist, ISA Certified Master Arborist, ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.

It is agreed that the process to decide who is eligible to receive the five percent (5%) educational incentive pay will be developed through the Labor/Management process. An employee may not receive more than a maximum total of 5% education pay from all sources. (Side Letter 2025-207)
For Part -Time (PT32) Employees:

Upon the approval of the City Manager, employees will be eligible for educational incentive pay in addition to regular pay when education is in addition to the regular requirements of the job specifications and is work -related. An employee may not receive more than a five percent (5%) increase.

Retention of Incentive Pay Increase
A. Any employee who received an unsatisfactory personnel evaluation shall automatically lose the additional pay increase and shall not be eligible to reapply for a one-year period or the duration of the Y -rating, whichever is less.

B. A 30 -day notice shall be given the employee in writing prior to his/her losing the educational incentive pay.

C. It should be noted that this program is not in any way related to the City's regular pay classification program and has no bearing on step raises.

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Section 4.14 Educational Tuition Reimbursement
(See CAM 1976-4)
FY 2026-27
(MOU 03-05-13)
A. All employees are eligible for tuition and book reimbursement of approved job -related courses up to 50% of the total cost if a grade of "C" or better is obtained.

B. The maximum amount of tuition reimbursement in any calendar year will be $500. (FT-MOU 12-25-04)
C. Receipts must be received by the City for processing within 60 days of course completion. (MOU 12-17-13)
Section 4.15 Payroll Step Plan
(City Code Sec. 2-20.06 & CAM 1972-6)
For Full -Time (FT) Employees:

After satisfactory completion of a new hire probationary period (26 completed pay periods), step increases shall be based upon satisfactory performance in the prior step and shall become effective on the first day of the pay period in which the employee's anniversary falls, absent documented performance reasons for denial.
(MOU 05-21-19)
For Part -Time (PT32) Employees:

After satisfactory completion of a new hire probationary period (26 completed pay periods), step increases for part-time employees shall be based upon satisfactory performance and completion of 1,664 hours in the prior step and shall become effective on the first day of the pay period in which the employee's anniversary falls, absent documented performance reasons for denial. (MOU 05-21-19)
Section 4.16 "Y" Rate
Performance -related "Y" rating shall be when an employee who is not performing up to the acceptable standards set for his/her job may be "Y" rated, so that s/he would not receive their next salary range step increase and shall have any educational incentive and cash -out privileges suspended during their "Y" rating period. If and when his/her performance comes up to the standard level, s/he would then have the "Y" rating removed.
(FT-MOU 12-25-04)
(Resolution No. 3112, 01-01-71)
Section 4.17 Payroll and Pay Period
The City will provide a bi-weekly pay program which provides for pay and the deposit every other Friday and provides for the employee's check to be automatically deposited in banks, savings and loan, or credit unions chosen by the employee. Employees' checks will be deposited with the appropriate bank, etc., by noon of the payday.

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Section 4.18 Overpayment & Recoupment
FY 2026-27
(MOU 12-20-11)
A. In the event an employee receives an overpayment as defined below, the City is entitled to recoupment of the amount overpaid.

For purposes of this provision, "overpayment" shall be defined as:

1. When an employee receives payment that exceeds their agreed upon salary, or that exceeds their wages with respect to the hours they have worked;

2. When an hourly employee receives payment for hours they have been deemed to not have actually worked, including any over -time pay;

3. When an employee's salary or pay has been determined on the basis of false or incorrect statements, education, or qualifications, regardless of whether intentionally false; or

4. Disbursement of payroll or leave credits beyond the amount of which the employee is entitled.

The City reserves the right to seek recoupment of overpayment regardless of when they have or should have realized the overpayment.

The City reserves the right to seek recoupment of overpayment regardless of the amount accrued B. When an employee is overpaid, the employee will be notified of the amount due to the City and be given an opportunity to respond within 30 days to select a method of reimbursement as set forth below.

1. The repayment options are as follows:
(a) Lump -sum cash payment or payments in full;
(b) Payroll Deduction — Installments to cover the same amount of money overpaid over the same amount of pay periods for which the overpayment occurred; or (c) Where leave credits were the source of overpayment, credits may be recouped in the same manner and on the same schedule as how they were provided or credited

C. In the event an employee is separated from employment with the City, whether terminated or by voluntary separation, prior to full repayment of amount owed:

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1. The employee shall have withheld from any money owing the employee upon separation an amount sufficient to provide full repayment.

D. D. Except as provided in paragraph C above, amounts deducted per payment of salary or wages pursuant to the above provisions shall in no event exceed 25 percent of the employee's net disposable earnings for that pay period.
(MOU 08-04-26
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ARTICLE V. LEAVES - PAID AND UNPAID
Section 5.01
Holidays
(See City Code Sec. 2-20.20 and CAM 1978-2)
A. For employees separating service or starting during the calendar year, floating holidays will be pro- rated (rounded to the nearest half-hour) based on the number of full pay periods elapsed or remaining during the payroll year. If an employee, prior to separating service, used more floating holiday time than the pro -rated amount for the payroll year, the excess used floating holiday time will be deducted from vacation leave or personal leave hours, then if needed from the employee's final paycheck without the necessity of the City securing a judgment. (Side Letter 02-04-14)
For Full -Time (FT) Employees:

1. The City will recognize seven (7) (eight (8) hour) holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. (MOU 12-21-21)

2. Employees will be eligible to receive, on a pro -rated basis (rounded to the nearest half-hour), six (6) additional days (forty-eight [48] hours) of floating holiday time on the first payroll period in the payroll calendar year to be scheduled off by formal request of each individual employee with the approval of the department head.
(MOU 02-07-24)
a. The Solid Waste Landfill will be closed to business on Memorial Day. b. Refuse will not be collected as Solid Waste Division employees will recognize the following holidays: New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
(FT-MOU 01-01-77)

3. Effective the first week of each payroll year, employees are eligible to cash -out up to a maximum of forty-eight (48) hours of floating holiday time on one occasion anytime during the calendar year for processing no later than the second to the last pay period ending in each payroll calendar year.
(MOU 03-05-13)

4. In addition to the time worked on a fixed scheduled holiday, employees will be paid at time and one-half in comp time or cash at the employer's option, resulting in a total of double time and one half.
(MOU 12-20-11)
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For Part -Time (PT32) Employees:

1. The City will recognize seven (7) (six (6) hour) holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.

Employees will be eligible to receive, on a pro -rated basis (rounded to the nearest half-hour), thirty—eight (38) hours of floating holiday time on the first payroll period in the calendar year to be scheduled off by formal request of each individual employee with the approval of the department head.
(MOU 02-17-15)

2. Effective the first week of each payroll year, employees are eligible to cash -out up to thirty-eight (38) hours floating holiday by request on one occasion anytime during the calendar year for processing no later than the second to the last pay period ending in each payroll calendar year. (Side Letter 02-07-24)

3. Any floating holiday hours remaining on the books at the end of the final payroll period of the calendar year will automatically be cashed out and included in the last payroll check of the calendar year.
(Side Letter 05-23-12)
Section 5.02 Closing of City Offices
All City offices and departments whose continuous functioning is not essential to the public welfare, and at the direction of the City Manager, shall be closed to the public on every Saturday, every Sunday, and every holiday which is City designated. If, however, a department head determines that the functioning of said department is necessary on any such days in order to avoid unreasonable inconvenience to the public, said department head may with approval of the City Manager, direct that such department remain open with only such personnel present as s/he finds necessary. (MOU 05-21-19)
Section 5.03 Vacations
(See City Code Sec. 2-20.19 and CAM 1971-5)
This section shall not be applicable to part-time (PT32) employees.

The City agrees to modify the vacation schedule as follows:

Years
Hours Per Pay Period
Hours Per Year
0-5

3.08 80.08
6 3.69

95.94 7
4 104.00
8 4.31
112.06
9 4.62
120.12
10 4.92
12T92
11 5.23
135.98
12 5.54
144.04
13 5.85
152.10
14-19

6.15 159.90
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20 plus

6.46 167.96
*Hours per pay period are the applicable calculation. Hours per year is an approximation based on hours per pay period.
(MOU 08-04-26)
A. After six months of employment, an employee shall be entitled to take all vacation accrued to him/her. However, prior to the six-month mark, in the event there is a holiday, an employee on a 9/80 schedule may use one (1) hour of vacation to make up for the ninth (9th) hour. (MOU 05-21-19)
B. The maximum amount of vacation accumulation at any one time for an employee shall be 336 hours.

When an employee reaches the maximum allowable vacation credit, no additional vacation credit shall be accrued until the vacation balance is below the maximum.

C. Vacation usage may not exceed the accrued vacation balance reported at the end of the prior pay period.

D. Employees whose vacation balances exceeded 240 hours on December 25, 1993, had all hours over 240 placed in a separate account for their use as time off or for pay off when the employee separates from City service.

E. Each calendar year SEIU employees performing at an overall rating level of at least acceptable or above are eligible to cash -out up to forty (40) hours of vacation time at straight time on one occasion anytime during the calendar year so long as they have (after said cash -out) a minimum vacation balance of at least forty (40) hours on the books. This cash -out benefit shall be made in accordance with Section 5.04.
(MOU 05-21-19)
F. The City agrees to reinstate vacation accrual rates for previous years of service for former City employees who have completed their rehire probationary period. (MOU 12-20-11)
Section 5.04 Constructive Receipt
A. Employees may receive a cash payment for unused vacation, personal leave and/or compensatory time provided they meet the requirements set forth in the applicable provision of the MOU and abide by the below.
(MOU 05-21-19)
B. Employees will have the option to declare their intent to cash out accrued leave under the following conditions in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 451:

1. Hours cashed out shall be paid at straight time.
(MOU 05-21-19)
(MOU 05-21-19)

2. By December 1 of each year, employees can declare their intent to cash out the leave (or a portion of the leave) they earn during the following payroll calendar year. For example, elections made by December 1, 2026, shall apply to hour accrued in 2027.

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3. The employee can choose any pay period(s) during the year to receive the elected cash out and must declare the selected pay period for cash out at the time of election.

4. Once an election is made it cannot be rescinded.
(MOU 05-21-19)
(MOU 05-21-19)

5. The employee will be responsible for making sure the required number of hours to be cashed out are available at the time of each cash out. If an employee has not met the requirements, the employee will not be eligible for that cash out during the year. (MOU 05-21-19)

6. Employees will be eligible for partial cash outs if the full amount of hours elected are not available at the elected time of cash out. For example, if an employee elects to cash out 40 vacation hours during the first pay period in November but only 20 hours are available at that time, 20 hours would be cashed out.

7. Employees will be required to complete the City's standardized election form. (MOU 05-21-19)
(MOU 05-21-19)

8. Failure to submit an irrevocable election form by December 1 of each year shall be the same as not electing to cash out leave during the following payroll calendar year. (MOU 05-21-19)
Section 5.05 Sick Leave
(See City Code Sec. 2-20.21)
This section shall not be applicable to part-time (PT32) employees.

A. The employee may be requested to provide proof of the necessity for sick leave for three consecutive days or more.
(FT-MOU 01-01-76)
B. Sick leave will be granted to employees when they are incapacitated for the performance of duties by sickness, injury; or for medical, dental, or optical examination or treatment.

C. The City will make new employees eligible for sick leave as accumulated. (FT-MOU 01-01-79)
(FT-MOU 01-01-82)
D. The City agrees to reinstate unused sick leave balances for former City employees upon receiving documented proof from the employee as to the amount of sick leave that was unused at the time of separation for said former City employees who have returned to City employment and have completed their probationary period.

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(MOU 11-03-09)

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E. The sick leave incentive program compensates employees at the rate of 50% for all accrued sick leave beyond 240 hours to a maximum of 960 hours when the employee leaves City service upon regular retirement, disability retirement, or death.

F. The City shall retire an employee prior to the exhaustion of sick leave in conjunction with an industrial or non -industrial injury upon a determination that the employee's condition is permanent and stationary for disability retirement purposes. The employee's unused sick leave shall be compensated pursuant to the terms of the City's sick leave incentive program as described above.

These provisions are intended to contravene Government Code Section 21025.2 insofar as it provides that an employee's disability retirement will not commence until all sick leave benefits are exhausted.
(FT-MOU 12-16-03)
G. Sick leave accumulation shall be granted at the rate of eight hours for each pro -rated calendar month of service while on a paid status.

H. Up to five days (40 hours) per incident, may be used for family bereavement leave. Employees shall be able to utilize any accrued leave banks for bereavement leave. The term "family" in this subsection shall be defined as anyone per California Labor Code Section 245.5 (4) (c).

The above referenced bereavement leave will also apply to leave for reproductive loss event, defined as a failed adoption, failed surrogacy, miscarriage, stillbirth, or an unsuccessful assisted reproduction. If an employee experiences more than one reproductive loss event within a 12 - month period, the employer is not obligated to grant a total amount of reproductive loss leave time in excess of 20 days within a 12 -month period.
(MOU 02-07-24)
I. An employee may use up to half of their annually accrued sick leave for family illness per California Labor Code 233 and 245.5 (4) (c). Additional sick leave may be used for family illness upon approval through Human Resources.

Section 5.06 Unauthorized Absence - Automatic Termination A. Any employee absent from his/her position for more than three (3) working days, without notification or prior permission of his/her department head, may be considered to have automatically terminated his/her employment with the City. Prior to separation from employment, the City shall serve a Notice of Intent upon the employee, by personal delivery or by depositing said notice in the U.S. Mail. The employee has five (5) calendar days from personal service, or eight (8) calendar days from date of mailing, to request a hearing before the City Manager or his/her designee. The decision of the City Manager or his/her designee is final. The employee may respond verbally or in writing, prior to the automatic termination provision being invoked. At this meeting, the employee will be allowed to provide written and/or oral information concerning, but not limited to:

1. Whether or not the employee obtained prior permission for their absence; or

2. Any other circumstances that would excuse the failure of a notification of the absence.

B. The final determination will be based upon the reasons furnished by the employee to the appointing authority for not having obtained prior permission. If the employee fails to provide a valid reason for absence, the determination of the appointing authority shall be final.

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Section 5.07 Personal Leave
(See City Code Sec. 2-20.21.1)
This section is applicable to Part-time employees only.

FY 2026-27
(MOU 05-21-19)
A. Each part-time employee will be eligible to accrue, on a pro -rated basis, the following amount of personal leave hours on an annual basis, based on working a 32 -hour workweek:

YEARS
0-5
6 10
15 20
EARNED
128 hours
140 hours
164 hours
188 hours
194 hours
B. The maximum personal leave accumulation at any one time for a part-time employee shall be 288 hours. When an employee reaches the maximum allowable personal leave credit, no additional personal leave credit shall be accrued until the personal leave balance is below the maximum.

Personal leave time shall only be used to compensate for time -off to equal thirty-two (32) hours in a work week.
(MOU 02-17-15)
C. Each calendar year SEIU employees performing at an overall rating level of at least acceptable or above are eligible to cash -out up to thirty-two (32) hours of personal leave time at straight time on one occasion anytime during the calendar year so long as they have (after said cash -out) a minimum personal leave balance of at least thirty-two (32) hours on the books. This cash -out benefit shall be made in accordance with Section 5.04.
(MOU 05-21-19)
D. Personal leave shall be generally defined as paid leave time to be used for personal time off, vacation or sick leave types of uses, or family bereavement leave. Up to five days (32 hours) per calendar year may be used for family bereavement leave charged to personal leave. (MOU 11-03-09)
E. An employee may use up to half of their annually accrued personal leave for family illness. The term "family" in this subsection shall be defined in accordance with California Labor Code Section 233 and 245.5 (4) (c).

F. Evidence, in the form of a physician's certificate or otherwise, may be required for three (3) consecutive days or more in determining the adequacy of reasons for any employee's absence during a time for which personal leave is requested to be taken as sick leave.

G. Employees who separate from City service shall have all personal leave time cashed -out on the effective date of such promotion or separation.

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effective on the date of separation, or may cash out their total accrued personal leave upon effective date of such promotion.
(MOU 08-04-26)
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ARTICLE VI. RETIREMENT
Section 6.01
Retirement
A. For those unit members in the employ of the City prior to July 1, 2011, City agrees to provide the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) "2.7% at 55" retirement formula based on the CaIPERS single highest year (one-year final compensation) retirement formula. (MOU 04-03-18)

1. Effective with the first pay period of the 2018-19 fiscal year, full-time and part-time employees covered by the 2.7% at 55 retirement formula shall contribute two percent (2%) of the members' contribution to CaIPERS. The City agrees to report to CaIPERS the six percent (6%) employer paid members contribution (EPMC) benefit as special compensation for retirement purposes for full-time employees.
(MOU 04-03-18)

2. In accordance with Government Code 20516(a), effective after a CaIPERS election process is successfully concluded, full-time and part-time employees covered by the 2.7% at 55 retirement formula shall contribute an additional two percent (2%) cost -share to CaIPERS. (MOU 05-21-19)

3. In accordance with Government Code 20516(a), effective December 21, 2019, full-time and part-time employees covered by the 2.7% at 55 retirement formula shall contribute an additional two percent (2%) cost -share to CaIPERS.
(MOU 05-21-19)

4. In accordance with Government Code 20516(a), effective December 19, 2020, full-time and part-time employees covered by the 2.7% at 55 retirement formula shall contribute an additional two percent (2%) cost share to CaIPERS for a total of eight percent (8%). (MOU 05-21-19)
B. The City shall also provide the CaIPERS military service credit benefit. Eligible employees shall purchase said service credit at their own option.

C. The City will also provide the retirement benefit option called the "Fourth Level 1959 Survivor's Benefits," Section 21574 of the CaIPERS retirement system as well as the Pre -Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit, Section 21548.

D. The City will provide the CaIPERS unused sick leave conversion benefits plan. Full-time City employees will retain the option to be compensated at the rate of 50% for all accrued sick leave beyond 240 hours to a maximum of 960 hours when the employee leaves City service upon regular retirement, disability retirement, or death; and/or to convert the remaining unused sick leave to the CaIPERS retirement benefits plan.
(MOU 12-20-11)
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last 36 months of employment (three-year average highest compensation), and the employees shall be required to pay the entire members contribution.
(MOU 03-05-13)

1. Effective after a CaIPERS election process is successfully concluded, full-time and part-time employees covered by the 2% at 55 retirement formula shall contribute an additional half percent (0.5%) of the employer contribution to CaIPERS, increasing the contribution from seven percent (7%) to seven- and one-half percent (7.5%).
(MOU 04-03-18)
F. As defined under the Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), "non -classic" employees (aka new members) hired after January 1, 2013, shall be covered under the CaIPERS 2% at 62 retirement benefit, based on the last 36 months of employment (three-year average highest compensation), and the employees shall pay fifty percent (50%) of the total "normal" cost of the benefit (as determined by CaIPERS annually), through a payroll deduction. Eligibility for other benefits provided to classic employees under this MOU through CaIPERS (as stated above) shall be determined by the provisions of PEPRA for "non -classic employees" aka new members. (MOU 03-05-13)

1. Effective after a CaIPERS election process is successfully concluded, full-time and part-time employees covered by the 2% at 62 retirement formula shall contribute an additional half percent (0.5%) of the employer normal cost to CaIPERS, increasing the contribution from six and one quarter percent (6.25%) to six and three quarters percent (6.75%). (MOU 04-03-18)
Section 6.02 Deferred Compensation
(See Section 7.03- Post Employment Health Plan).

The City will provide a deferred compensation plan to employees. (FT-MOU 12-25-04)
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ARTICLE VII. INSURANCE
Section 7.01
Medical, Dental, and Optical Insurance
(See City Code Sec. 2-10.01 through 2-10.07)
For Full -Time (FT) Employees:

A. Retired employees shall be eligible for City health insurance at employee's cost until eligible for Medicare benefits.
(FT-MOU 01-01-82)
B. All retired employees and annuitants receiving an allotment from CaIPERS shall be eligible for health insurance coverage. On behalf of retired employees and annuitants, the City will pay the amount that's mandated by the California Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA).

C. A new full-time employee shall be eligible to enroll for medical insurance upon his/her first day of employment. The effective date of coverage may vary for new employees based upon required earnings/premium deductions in the month prior to the benefit commencing. (FT-MOU 12-25-04)
D. The City currently provides employee medical insurance through the CaIPERS Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). As a condition of participation in the PEMHCA plan, the CaIPERS Board determines an annual Minimum Employer Contribution (MEC). The City will contribute the PEMHCA as required by per month per employee to be used solely toward City - sponsored employee medical benefits. For 2026, the MEC is $162 per month. (MOU 02-07-24)
E. For calendar years 2026 and 2027 only, the City agrees to provide a monthly medical benefit contribution for active, eligible employees towards the employee's designated health plan up to the equivalent of the premium cost of the CaIPERS Gold health plan (Region 2), inclusive of the above MEC, at the applicable enrollment tier (Employee Only, Employee + 1, or Employee + Family).

Under no circumstances shall the City's contribution exceed the actual premium cost of the appropriate CaIPERS Gold plan tier for calendar years 2026 and 2027, nor shall the City be obligation by this MOU to cover any CaIPERS Gold Plan increase for calendar year 2028.

Employee Only $956.28
Employee plus one $1,912.56
Employee plus two $2,486.33
(MOU 08-04-26)
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F. The City shall provide a pro -rated cash -in -lieu option to those employees hired before February 4, 2017, who do not elect to participate in the PEMHCA medical insurance plan provided they are in compliance with the below stated evidence of coverage provision. If an employee is in a paid status, is eligible to not participate in the PEMHCA medical insurance plan and elects the pro -rated cash - in -lieu option, the employee will receive $405.00 on a monthly basis. Employees hired on or after February 4, 2017, will not be eligible for the cash -in -lieu option. Employees hired into a full-time capacity directly from a part-time capacity and receive cash -in -lieu as a part-time employee will be eligible to receive the cash -in -lieu as a full-time employee. (MOU 02-07-17)

1. To establish eligibility for the cash -in -lieu option, employees who do not elect to use the City - sponsored medical benefits shall provide evidence of major medical insurance coverage and sign a City provided form certifying that they have other continuing major medical insurance coverage in compliance with Federal and State law and regulations. Once eligibility has been established, to maintain continued eligibility to receive the cash -in -lieu option employees shall provide said documents prior to January 31st on an annual basis, or as requested by the City.

A. All new part-time employees shall be eligible to enroll for medical insurance upon his/her first day of employment. The effective date of coverage may vary for new employees based upon required earnings/premium deductions in the month prior to the benefit commencing.

B. The City currently provides employee medical insurance through the CaIPERS Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). As a condition of participation in the PEMHCA plan, the CaIPERS Board determines an annual Minimum Employer Contribution (MEC). The City will contribute the MEC as required by PEMHCA per month per employee to be used solely toward City - sponsored employee medical benefits. For 2026, the MEC is $162 per month. (MOU 02-07-24)
C. For calendar year 2026, the City shall continue to provide a pro -rated monthly optional health insurance contribution regardless of the medical plan chosen, inclusive of the above MEC, up to the amounts listed below:

Employee Only $956.28
Employee plus one $1,019.40
Employee plus two $1,089.07
(MOU 08-04-26)
D. Effective the payroll period in which deductions are made for the January 2027 medical premium rates, the City shall increase its contributions to cover the increase in the cost for CaIPERS Gold employee only, and apply that increased amount to the other two tiers for the 2027 calendar year only. For example, if employee only increases $25.00, the City will increase the contribution amounts above for employee plus one and employee plus two by $25.00 each.

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E. The City shall provide a pro -rated cash -in -lieu option to those employees hired before February 4, 2017, who do not elect to fully participate in the PEMHCA medical insurance plan, provided they are in compliance with the below stated evidence of coverage provision. If an employee is in a paid status and is eligible to not participate in the PEMHCA insurance plan and elects the pro -rated cash - in -lieu option, the employee will receive $265.00 on a monthly basis. Employees hired on or after February 4, 2017, will not be eligible for the cash -in -lieu option. (MOU 05-21-19)

The employee must notify the City within 30 days of the loss of other minimum essential coverage. The cash -in -lieu option shall no longer be payable if the employee and family members cease to be enrolled in other minimum essential coverage. (MOU 05-21-19)
Dental and Optical Insurance
A. The City will make available a dental plan and optical plan for the employees to participate in. New employees shall be eligible for dental and optical insurance upon his/her first day of employment.

The effective date of coverage may vary for new employees based upon required earnings/premium deductions in the month prior to the benefit commencing.

B. The dental insurance benefit annual coverage will be $2,000. (MOU 12-20-11)
C. The City will pay no more than the 2026 monthly dental premium for full-time (FT) and part-time (PT32) employee only coverage. For full-time employees only, the City will pay fifty percent (50%) of the cost for family coverage. Part-time (PT32) employees will be eligible to participate in the family coverage program and shall pay the difference between the cost of premium between employee only and family coverage.
(MOU 08-04-26)
D. The City will make available an optical plan for the employees to participate in. Cost of the optical plan shall be covered by the employee.

Section 7.02 Life and Disability Insurance
For Full -Time (FT) Employees:

A. A new full-time employee shall be eligible for life and disability insurance upon his/her first day of employment.
(FT-MOU 12-16-03)
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B. The City provides a Premium Conversion Program, or Premium Only Plan/"POP", which provides employees the opportunity to pay their share of insurance premiums for qualified benefits through a payroll reduction using before -tax dollars.

C. Concurrent with the implementation of the Premium Conversion Plan, the City agrees to match contributions made by employees to a supplemental life insurance program to a maximum of $7.00 per month. In order for an employee to take advantage of a City contribution, the employee must participate and contribute money to the program.
(FT-MOU 01-01-90)
D. The City provides employees with $50,000 life insurance plus $50,000 AD&D insurance.

E. The City pays a flat fee for Life Insurance of $4.91 bi-weekly for employee only and $5.06 for employee and dependents.

G. Employees shall be enrolled in the City's Paid Family Leave program and shall be responsible for payment of the full premium.
(MOU 08-04-26)
H. The City provides a short-term disability plan at 66 2/3% of weekly earnings for employees to a maximum of $1,800 per week, with a 7 -day elimination period. (MOU 08-04-26)
I. The City provides a long-term disability plan at 66 2/3% of monthly earnings for employees to a maximum of $5,000 per month, with an elimination period being the greater of: the end of an employee's Short Term Disability Benefits; or 180 days. (MOU 08-04-26)
J. The City provides a paid family leave plan at 60% of weekly earnings for employees to a maximum of $1,750 per week.
(MOU 08-04-26)
For Part -Time (PT32) Employees:

A. The City provides employees with $25,000 life insurance plus $25,000 AD&D insurance.

B. The City provides a Premium Conversion Program, or Premium Only Plan/"POP", which provides employees the opportunity to pay their share of insurance premiums for qualified benefits through a payroll reduction using before -tax dollars.

C. A new part-time (PT32) employee shall be eligible for life and disability insurance upon his/her first day of employment.

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D. Employees shall participate in the City's Short -Term and Long -Term Disability (LTD) and shall pay the premium on the first $3,000 of monthly salary. The City shall be responsible for paying the premium on salary in excess of $3,000 per month.

E. Employees shall be enrolled in the City's Paid Family Leave program and shall be responsible for payment of the full premium.

F. The City provides a short-term disability plan at 66 2/3% of weekly earnings for employees to a maximum of $1,800 per week, with a 7 -day elimination period.

G. The City provides a long-term disability plan at 66 2/3% of monthly earnings for employees to a maximum of $5,000 per month, with an elimination period being the greater of: the end of an employee's Short Term Disability Benefits; or 180 days.

H. The City provides a paid family leave plan at 60% of weekly earnings for employees to a maximum of $1,750 per week.

Section 7.03 Post -Employment Health Plan
A. This section shall not be applicable to part-time (PT32) employees.

B. The City agreed to report to CaIPERS the employer paid members contribution (EPMC) benefit as special compensation for retirement purposes for full-time employees, resulting in the elimination of the City's $35 per month contribution to the Post Employment Health Plan. (MOU 04-03-18)
C. The City agrees to pay $4.62 per pay period to those employees who have existing Post Employment Heath Plan accounts with Nationwide.
(MOU 05-21-19)
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ARTICLE VIII. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
Section 8.01
Uniforms and Equipment; Improper Use
(See CAM 1976-2)
A. The provision listed below shall pertain to employees who are required to wear uniforms:

1. "If employees, during the normal course of their duties, are involved in an incident within their scope of employment wherein their personal property or equipment is damaged, destroyed or taken as a direct result of the incident, the employee may request the Department Head to investigate the facts surrounding the incident. If the Department Head is satisfied that the facts of the incident occurred within the scope of employment of the employee, and the employee was exercising good judgment at the time of the incident, s/he shall forward to the City Manager a report recommending just compensation."
B. Employees should refrain from wearing, during the normal course of their duties, valuable and expensive jewelry, as replacement cost may not fully compensate for the loss of the item in question.

Maximum replacement cost for glasses (prescription or sun) shall be one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125) and for all other items seventy-five dollars ($75). (FT-MOU 12-16-03)
C. The improper use of City equipment and/or uniforms for other than City work shall constitute an illegal use of public property and appropriate disciplinary action shall be taken against violators. (FT-MOU 01-01-76)
Section 8.02 Uniform Allowance
For "classic" employees, as defined by PEPRA, for CaIPERS purposes, the value of City -provided uniforms will be determined by using the average per pay period cost of said uniforms, for personnel required by this MOU to wear a uniform. The average cost will be calculated by using the annual fiscal year contractual rate from the current provider of uniforms (for all eligible personnel), dividing that annual cost by the number of eligible personnel, and dividing that result by the number of pay periods in the fiscal year. The per pay period average cost will be updated as needed based upon the provider's contractual rate for the previous fiscal year.
(MOU 03-05-13)
For Full -Time (FT) Employees:

A. Field employees, except Fleet Services and Wastewater, will be provided five changes of uniforms per week. Either coveralls or shirts and trousers may be worn at the option of the employee. Parks employees wearing shirts and trousers will also be provided with up to two sets of coveralls. The necessity for the second set of coveralls is to be determined at the discretion of the department head. All field personnel will be required to wear the uniform at all times unless the wearing of the uniform would be hazardous to a particular type of work. (MOU 12-17-13)
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B. Fleet Services and Wastewater plant employees will be provided with three changes of coveralls.

Utilities Department field employees shall wear uniform shirts and trousers, which the City shall provide and launder.

C. All field employees, except employees in the Utilities Department, shall wear uniform shirts, which the City shall continue to provide and launder. The City shall no longer provide or launder uniform pants, except for safety related circumstances. Non -Utilities Department employees shall provide and wear solid blue pants or blue jeans.

D. The City agrees to allow supervisory employees in the Streets and Facilities Division, Parks Division, and Utilities the option not to wear uniforms. Employees shall declare in advance to exercise the option not to wear uniforms for the term of the agreement.

E. The City agrees to discontinue the requirement for the following classifications in the Police Department to wear uniforms: Account Clerk, Administrative Assistant and Office Assistant. (MOU 05-21-19)
F. The City will furnish each new employee assigned to the Records Bureau who is required to wear a uniform, an initial issue of uniforms consisting of five navy blue polo shirts (any combination of long/short sleeve), five pairs of black pants (Dockers, Dickeys, Riders or other brand acceptable to Police Administration, one black cardigan style sweater and a name tag. The City agrees to replace normally worn/damaged polo shirts, pants, and sweater as needed upon inspection and approval by a management -level supervisor; with a maximum replacement of any combination of five shirts/pants and one sweater per fiscal year. Employees shall be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of said uniform.
(MOU 11-03-09)
G. The City will furnish Property/Evidence Clerks with two uniform polo shirts and two uniform pants, and the City agrees to replace normally worn or uniforms that are damaged while in the line of duty, on an ongoing basis as approved by the department head.

H. The City will furnish each Park Services Officer an initial issue of uniforms consisting of two uniform shirts, two polo shirts, two trousers, one jacket, one utility belt, and the appropriate body armor. Park Services Officers will be required to wear the uniform at all times, and they will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of said uniform, and the City agrees to replace normally worn or uniforms that are damaged while in the line of duty, on an ongoing basis as approved by the department head.

I. The City will furnish the Code Enforcement Supervisor and each Code Enforcement Officers with an initial issue of uniforms consisting of two uniform shirts, two polo shirts, two trousers, one jacket, one utility belt, and the appropriate body armor, and the City agrees to replace normally worn or uniforms that are damaged while in the line of duty, on an ongoing basis as approved by the department head. The Code Enforcement Supervisor and Code Enforcement Officers will be required to wear the uniform at all times, and they will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of said uniform. The City agrees to provide a pro -rated bi-weekly uniform allowance of $15.38 to the Code Enforcement Supervisor and each Code Enforcement Officer on a paid status in acknowledgement of the costs incurred for the maintenance, upkeep, and replacement cost of the uniform. The City will furnish the Code Enforcement Technician with an initial issue of uniforms consisting of two uniform shirts, two polo shirts, two trousers, and the City agrees to replace normally UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT Page 140

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worn or uniforms that are damaged while in the line of duty, on an ongoing basis as approved by the department head. Employees shall be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of said uniform.
(MOU Amendment Reso No. 2026-52)
J. The personal maintenance uniform allowance for the above employees shall terminate on the 31st consecutive calendar day of absences.
(MOU 01-18-11)
For Part -Time (PT32) Employees:

A. Field employees will be provided five changes of uniforms per week. Either coveralls or uniform shirts may be worn at the option of the employee. The City will not launder City issued shirts.

B. Those wearing shirts will also be provided with one set of coveralls. All field personnel will be required to wear the uniform at all times unless the wearing of the uniform would be hazardous to a particular type of work. Fleet Services employees will be provided with three changes of coveralls.

C. Except for safety related circumstances, the City shall not provide or launder uniform pants as they shall provide and wear solid blue pants or blue jeans.

Section 8.03 Tool Replacement
A. The City will adopt a policy providing for the replacement of hand tools belonging to the employees which are lost, stolen, or broken unless said broken tools are not replaced by the manufacturer, providing they were not lost, stolen, or broken due to carelessness on the part of the employee. (FT-MOU 01-01-76)
B. Employees should have approval of their supervisor prior to using personal hand tools for City business.

C. Employees should have no expectation of using City tools for personal use or capital gain. See Section 8.01 regarding the improper use of City equipment and uniforms. (MOU 04-03-18)
Section 8.04 Work Footwear
A. In order to help reduce potential work -related foot injuries, based upon recommendations of the City Safety Committee, the following policy, pertaining to appropriate work footwear, shall be as follows:

2. Work footwear not appropriate and/or not approved shall be tennis shoes, sandals, "deck shoes", canvas shoes, athletic shoes, open toe shoes, and any other shoe easily penetrated. (MOU 02-17-15)
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3. The City agrees to reimburse employees required to wear appropriate footwear, as defined in this section, for the replacement cost or resoling of one pair of work boots within 60 days of incurring cost, up to a maximum of $250 per calendar year. (MOU 02-07-24)
a. Those eligible employees assigned to the asphalt or concrete crews in the Department of Public Works or field staff in the Department of Utilities are authorized to purchase an additional pair of boots should their first pair be damaged, and the integrity of the boots has been compromised within the normal course of work. If the damage was caused by a careless act or a non -hazardous activity at the fault of the employee, the replacement cost will be the responsibility of said employee. Subject to inspection and approval by the Division Manager, the City agrees to reimburse these employees for a second pair of boots up to a maximum of $250 per calendar year.

4. Reimbursement will be approved with the original receipt for those specific classifications listed with Human Resources.

5. The City and the Union both reserve the right to make changes to add or remove classifications from the list upon mutual agreement.

6. During the time of any leave of absence without pay employees will not be eligible for footwear allowance.

The following classifications are eligible for footwear reimbursement pursuant this section:

Full -Time Classifications:
• Account Clerk - Scale House
• Building Inspector I/II
• Chief Building & PW Inspector
• Crew Leader/Maintenance Specialist
• Code Enforcement Officer I/II
• Code Enforcement Supervisor
• Customer Service Technician
• Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
• Electrician I/II
• Equipment Mechanic I/II
• Engineer I/II/III (assigned to field duties)
• Facilities Supervisor
• Field Mechanic
• Fleet Services Supervisor
• Groundskeeper
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Fleet)
• Laboratory Coordinator
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• Landfill Heavy Equipment Lead Operator
• Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
• Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator II
• Lead Customer Service Technician
• Lead Mechanic
• Lead Wastewater Operator
• Lead Water Operator
• Maintenance Worker I/II
• Park & Forest Supervisor
• Park Services Officer I/II/III
• Public Works Inspector
• Public Works Technician I/II
• Regulatory Compliance Specialist I/II
• Regulatory Compliance Supervisor
• Senior Civil Engineer (assigned to field duties)
• Senior Crew Leader/Maintenance Specialist (assigned to Parks, Streets or Facilities) • Senior Park Services Officer
• Senior Traffic Signal Technician
• Solid Waste Equipment Crew Leader
• Solid Waste Equipment Lead Operator
• Solid Waste Equipment Operator I/II
• Solid Waste Collections Supervisor
• Solid Waste Landfill Supervisor
• Special Districts Coordinator
• Special Districts Technician
• Special Districts Supervisor
• Street Maintenance Supervisor
• Traffic Signal Technician
• Utilities Outreach Specialist
• Utilities Technology Analyst
• Wastewater Operator I/II/III
• Wastewater Supervisor
• Water Conservation Specialist
• Water Operator I/II/III
• Water Resources Operator
• Water Resources Lead Operator
• Water Supervisor
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• Water Systems Operator I/ll
• Engineering Technician
Part -Time Classifications:
• Facility Specialist II/III (Vector Control)
• Laborer I I I
• Security Guard
(MOU 08-04-26)
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ARTICLE IX. GRIEVANCES
Section 9.09
Grievances
A. The purpose of this Article is to provide an orderly method for the settlement of a dispute between the City and its employees. Such a dispute shall be defined as a grievance and must be presented within thirty (30) calendar days of the date it occurred or within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the employee could reasonably be expected to have knowledge of the occurrence. An employee may request the assistance of another person of his/her own choosing in preparing and presenting his/her appeal at any level of review. Except for circumstances covered by Section 10.08, grievances shall not be completed during an employee's work hours or using City equipment. (MOU 05-21-19)
B. All grievances shall be submitted on forms provided by the City.

C. Should the employee or the City at any step of the grievance require additional time to reply within the stipulated time period, the party requiring the additional time shall notify the other party. A thirty (30) day maximum extension is all that will be allowed unless agreed to by both parties.

D. Grievances shall be processed in accordance with the following steps, time limits, and conditions herein set forth:

1. Grievance shall be submitted in writing to the immediate supervisor who shall promptly meet and discuss grievance with the employee and reply within ten (10) calendar days.

2. In the event the decision of the immediate supervisor does not satisfy the grievance, it may be appealed in writing within ten (10) calendar days to the department head who shall within ten (10) calendar days meet and discuss the grievance with the employees. The department head shall reply within ten (10) calendar days his decision and reply in writing.

3. In the event the employee decides to appeal the department head's decision and request the services of a mediator from the State Mediation and Conciliation Service (SMCS) to assist in mediating the grievance, the employee must address their request in writing to the City Manager within seven (7) calendar days following the date the employee is informed of the department head's decision. Any fees or expenses associated with having SMCS provide a mediator shall be borne equally by the employee and the City.

4. In the event that the mediation session does not satisfy the grievance, it may be appealed to the City Manager within seven (7) calendar days following the mediation session. The City Manager shall either act as the Hearing Officer in this appeal or appoint a Hearing Officer in his absence. The Hearing Officer shall meet and discuss the grievance with the employee and shall reply as soon as possible.

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5. However, either the City or the Union may request in writing an alternate hearing officer. This alternative hearing officer shall be chosen with agreement of the City and the Union. If an agreement cannot be reached in ten (10) calendar days after the appeal is filed, the City will request a list of seven (7) experienced hearing officers from the State Mediation and Conciliation Service. Starting with the Union, the hearing officers will be struck from the list until only one remains who will hear the appeal. The cost of the alternative hearing officer will be borne equally by the City and the Union.

6. The hearing officer shall conduct the hearing as soon as possible at a time and place convenient to the parties and witnesses.

E. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall submit findings and an advisory recommendation to the City Manager in a timely manner. The City Manager shall, after weighing all the evidence and the findings of the hearing officer, make the final determination of the appeal and submit it in writing to the employee and his/her designated representative within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving the findings from the hearing officer. The City Manager may, if deemed necessary, conduct further evidentiary proceedings upon mutual agreement of the parties. The decision of the City Manager or, if a decision is not served by the City Manager within the thirty (30) days specified, the decision of the hearing officer, shall be final. If the City Manager is the hearing officer, the findings and decision of the City Manager shall be final.

1. However, in the event that the City Manager's decision over -rides the recommendation by the Hearing Officer, then said Hearing Officer fees or expenses shall be borne by the City.

F. The above grievance procedure is not to be used for the following: achieving changes in wages, hours and working conditions; challenging the content of employee evaluations or performance reviews; challenging the decision to reclassify, layoff, deny reinstatement, or deny a step or merit increase to an employee unless it violates an expressed provision of the MOU or law; challenging discipline, including, but not limited to oral reprimand, written reprimand, punitive transfer, reduction in pay, demotion, suspension, or termination; or challenging examinations or the appointment to positions unless it violates an expressed provision of the MOU or law.

G. Procedures for pursuing complaints related to the above paragraph may vary. Employees are encouraged to contact their local Union Steward for representation through the Labor/Management Committee.

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ARTICLE X. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Section 10.01
Personnel Files
(See City Code Sec. 2-20.23)
A. Employee access to personnel files shall be provided in accordance with the rights established under California Labor Code Section 1198.5.

B. Park Services Officers shall follow Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBAR). (MOU 08-04-26)
Section 10.02 Management Personnel
Management personnel shall be redefined as spelled out by Resolution with specific classifications restricted from representing or being represented by the Employees' Union. Those classifications shall include those listed in the Schematic List of Classes, department, and division heads, of the Salary Classification Plan and shall additionally include the confidential classes as listed in the Schematic List of Classes.

Section 10.03 Safety
(See CAM 1983-1)
(FT-MOU 12-16-03)
A. The Employees' Union will actively participate in all phases of an employee safety program which shall provide appropriate controls for dealing with repeated violations of the established safety regulations.
(FT-MOU 01-01-76)

1. The City will provide Fit testing and the appropriate respirator in accordance with OSHA standards for those employees deemed required by the Department Head or his/her designee.

Those employees will be required to maintain the same fit as was tested for the appropriate fit and usage of the respirator.
(MOU 05-21-19)
Section 10.04 Changing Employee Representation Groups
Any time an employee changes from one employee group to another, that employee will be covered by the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the new employee group if applicable and the employee gives up any claim to the Memorandum of Understanding provisions of the employee's old group.
(FT-MOU 01-01-79)
Section 10.05 Slow Down, Work Stoppage or Strike
The SEIU, does not condone a slowdown, work stoppage, or strike by its members or by the Union; and if such does occur, that immediate disciplinary action will be taken by the City Manager toward the individuals. If a slowdown, work stoppage, or strike does occur, the SEIU will immediately call a meeting SPECIAL PROVISIONS Page 147

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of its membership to determine the reasons for such action, explain the proper procedure for handling grievances, and then meet with the City's representatives through the Meet and Confer process in an attempt to resolve the issue.
(FT-MOU 01-01-88)
Section 10.06 Management Rights and Responsibilities
A. Management Rights: The City reserves, retains, and is vested with, solely and exclusively, all rights of Management which have not been expressly abridged by specific provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding or by law to manage the City, as such rights existed prior to the execution of this Memorandum of Understanding. The sole and exclusive rights of Management, as they are not abridged by this agreement or by law, shall include but not be limited to, the following rights:

1. To manage the City generally and to determine the issues of policy.

2. To determine the existence or non-existence of facts which are the basis of the management decision.

3. To determine the necessity and organization of any service or activity conducted by the City and expand or diminish services.

4. To determine the nature, manner, means, technology, and extent of services to be provided to the public.

5. To determine methods of financing.

6. To determine types of equipment or technology to be used.

7. To determine and/or change the facilities, methods, technology, means, organizational structure, size, and composition of the work force, and allocate and assign work by which the City operations are to be conducted.

8. To determine and change the number of locations, relocations, and types of operations, processes, and materials to be used in carrying out all City functions including, but not limited to, the right to contract or subcontract any work or operation of the City.

9. To assign work to and schedule employees in accordance with requirements as determined by the City and to establish and change work schedules and assignments upon reasonable notice.

10. To lay off employees from duties because of lack of work or funds, or under conditions where continued work would be ineffective or non-productive.

11. To establish and modify productivity and performance programs and standards.

12. To discharge, suspend, demote, reprimand, withhold salary increases and benefits, or otherwise discipline employees for cause.

13. To determine minimum qualifications, skills, abilities, knowledge, selection procedures and standards, job classifications, and to reclassify employees in accordance with this Memorandum of Understanding and applicable resolutions and codes of the City.

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14. To establish reasonable employee performance standards including, but not limited to, quality and quantity standards; and to require compliance therewith.

15. To maintain order and efficiency in its facilities and operations.

16. To establish and promulgate and/or modify rules and regulations to maintain order and safety and health in the City which are not in contravention with this Agreement.

17. To restrict the activity of an employee organization on municipal property and on municipal time except as set forth in this Memorandum of Understanding.

18. To take any and all necessary action to carry out the mission of the Agency in emergencies.

B. Authority of Third -Party Neutral: All management rights, powers, authority, and functions, whether heretofore or hereinafter exercised, shall remain vested exclusively with the City. No third -party neutral shall have the authority to diminish any of the management rights which are included in this section.

C. Impact of Management Rights: Where required by law, the City agrees prior to implementation to meet and confer with the Union over the impact of the exercise of a management right upon wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment of its members unless the impact consequences of the exercise of a management right upon the Union members is provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding, Personnel Rules and Regulations, or Departmental Rules and Regulations.
(FT-MOU 01-03-98)
Section 10.07 Union Information
The City will provide a list of all new full-time (FT) and part-time (PT32) hires that would be eligible for union membership to the Union with the first full pay period "dues deduction report" which follows the new employee's date of hire. The list will include the name of the employee, classification, and department/division of the new hire.

Section 10.08 Union Business
A. The City recognizes the importance of union business and will allow Union bargaining team members or stewards a reasonable amount of paid on -duty time to conduct union business for activities such as negotiations and grievance resolution. Such use of paid on -duty time shall be subject to reasonable notice for advance approval by the appropriate supervisor(s) or manager(s) on the basis that it shall not interfere with mission critical operations. Although management will not unreasonably deny such requests, management does retain its rights under this MOU to direct the daily operations and work assignments. In addition, the City prevails on department heads to recognize and respect the Union's need to conduct union business.

B. Activities concerned with the internal affairs of the Union not otherwise specified herein, such as collecting dues, holding membership meetings, campaigning for office, conducting elections, and distributing literature, etc., shall not be conducted during working hours, unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.
(FT-MOU 12-25-04)
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C. The City agrees to allow Union Stewards and new employees up to thirty minutes on paid City time to meet within the first week of the new hire's employment to discuss union membership. Union Staff may participate in this meeting.
(FT-MOU 01-03-98)
Section 10.09 Salary Survey Procedure
A. The City and the Union agree to discuss salary survey procedures in future labor management discussions. Changes to salary survey procedures shall be by mutual agreement only. (MOU 05-21-19)
(Side Letter 2020-02)
B. The City and the Union have agreed to use the following agencies for future salary and compensation analyses.

C. The comparable jurisdictions to be used for future salary/compensation survey purposes shall be:

E. The City and the Union both reserve the right to make changes to the list of comparable jurisdictions upon mutual agreement.
(Side Letter 2025-01)
Section 10.10 Prior and Existing Conditions
Except as herein modified, there shall be no change in wages, hours, or working conditions set forth in this Memorandum of Understanding unless changes are made by mutual consent of the parties. (FT-MOU 1-15-08)
Section 10.11 Pre-Emptive Laws
It is understood and agreed that this extension of the current Memorandum of Understanding is subject to all current and future applicable Federal and State laws, City ordinances, and Federal and State regulations. If any Article, article, section, sub -article, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Memorandum of Understanding or any addition, addendum or exhibit, thereto should be held invalid or unenforceable by operation of law, or by any tribunal or office of competent jurisdiction, or if compliance with or enforcement of any Article, article, sub -article, section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Memorandum of Understanding should be retained by such tribunal or office, the remainder of this document shall not be affected thereby, and the parties shall enter into the Meet and Confer process for the purpose of arriving at a mutually satisfactory replacement for such Article or section.

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Section 10.12 Use of Employee Benefits
FY 2026-27
(FT-MOU 12-16-03)
No employee shall be discriminated against because of the legitimate use of any right, privilege, or benefit. Employees shall not be judged "de facto" violators of any policy, procedure, or practice without substantiation.
(FT-MOU 01-01-86)
Section 10.13 Investigation Timeframe
When appropriate and without compromising an investigation, the City will make every reasonable effort to continue to keep employees who are the subject of an investigation continually apprised as to the status of the investigation throughout the process and will notify them when the investigation has concluded.

Section 10.14 Working with Chemicals
Employees working with toxic chemicals shall be provided a physical examination at City expense. The need for subsequent physical examinations will be determined by the City upon a review of the examining physician's conclusions.

Section 10.15 Release Notices for Negotiations
Unless otherwise agreed to, the City agrees to provide release notices for no more than six full-time and two part-time unit members per negotiation session.

Section 10.16 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The City and SEIU acknowledge the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is agreed that the City shall take all necessary actions to comply with the provisions of this act. If necessary, sections of this Memorandum of Understanding and/or the City personnel rules may be suspended in order to achieve compliance.

Section 10.17 Maintenance of Membership
A. Maintenance of Membership: Both the City and the Union acknowledge and agree that employees may join and become dues paying union members at any time without restriction. Employees who are members of the Union on the effective date of any new contract or join the Union during the term of the contract retain the right to withdraw their membership only during the first payroll period beginning in October annually. Withdrawal must be requested in writing, addressed to SEIU Local 620, 114 Vine Street, Santa Maria, CA, 93454.
(MOU 08-04-26)
B. Union Indemnification: The Union shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, defense costs, or liability of any kind or nature which the City, its officers, agents, and employees may sustain or incur, or which may be imposed upon them relating to the City's compliance with the Union dues obligation including claims relating to the Union's use of monies collected under these provisions. The City SPECIAL PROVISIONS Page 151

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and the Union shall mutually approve of any attorney representing the named party and approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(MOU 05-21-19)
C. Conformance With Law: The Union and City represents that the collection, administration, and use of union dues shall be in conformance with State and Federal law. (MOU 05-21-19)
Section 10.18 Labor/Management Committee
The City and SEIU agree to meet in a joint Labor/Management Committee on an as -needed basis as mutually agreed by the City and SEIU to discuss issues of mutual importance. (MOU 08-04-26)
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Appendix 1.

The following are the classifications represented by SEIU Local 620.

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Time -type

ACCOUNT CLERK - SCALE HOUSE

ACCOUNT CLERK I

ACCOUNT CLERK II

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN III

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

ASSISTANT PLANNER

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE WRITER

BUILDING INSPECTOR I

BUILDING INSPECTOR II

BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN I

BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN II

CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR

CHIEF PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II

CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR

CODE ENFORCEMENT TECHNICIAN

CREW LEADER/MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

CRIME ANALYST I

CRIME ANALYST II

CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

ELECTRICIAN I

ELECTRICIAN II

ENGINEER I

ENGINEER II

ENGINEER I II

ENGINEERING TECH II

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EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II

FACILITIES SUPERVISOR

FIELD MECHANIC

FINANCE CLERK I

FINANCE CLERK II

FINANCE LEAD CLERK

FLEET SERVICES SUPERVISOR

GIS ANALYST

GIS TECHNICIAN I

GIS TECHNICIAN II

GRAPHICS TECHNICIAN

GRANTS SPECIALIST I

GRANTS SPECIALIST II

GROUNDSKEEPER

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICE TECHNICIAN

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LANDFILL HEAVY EQUIP OPR II

LEAD ACCOUNT CLERK - SCALE HOUSE

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LEAD WASTEWATER OPERATOR

LEAD WATER OPERATOR

LIBRARIAN I

LIBRARIAN II

LIBRARY ASSISTANT I

LIBRARY ASSISTANT II

LIBRARY CLERK

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

MAINTENANCE WORKER I

MAINTENANCE WORKER II

OFFICE ASSISTANT I

OFFICE ASSISTANT II
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OUTREACH COORDINATOR

PARK SERVICES OFFICER

PARK SERVICES OFFICER II

PARK SERVICES OFFICER III

PARKS & FOREST SUPERVISOR

PLANNING TECHNICIAN

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POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR

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POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN I

POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN II

PROPERTY -EVIDENCE CLERK

PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR

PUBLIC WORKS TECHNICIAN I

PUBLIC WORKS TECHNICIAN II

RECREATION COORDINATOR

RECREATION SUPERVISOR

RECREATION TECHNICIAN

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST II

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR

SENIOR BUILDING PERMIT TECH

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

SENIOR CREW LEADER-MAINT SPEC

SENIOR PARK SERVICES OFFICER

SENIOR PLANNER

SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER

SENIOR POLICE RECORDS TECH

SENIOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECH

SHAREPOINT DEVELOPER

SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS SUPV

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SOLID WASTE EQUIP LEAD OPR

SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR I

SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPR II

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SPECIAL DISTRICTS COORDINATOR

SPECIAL DISTRICTS PLANNING TECHNICIAN

SPECIAL DISTRICTS SUPERVISOR

SPECIAL DISTRICTS TECHNICIAN

STREET MAINT SUPERVISOR

SYSTEMS ANALYST I

SYSTEMS ANALYST II

TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN

TRANSIT COORDINATOR

TRANSIT PLANNER

UTILITIES ACCOUNTING TECH I

UTILITIES ACCOUNTING TECH II

UTILITIES ACCOUNTING TECH III

UTILITIES OFFICE SPECIALIST

UTILITIES OUTREACH SPECIALIST

UTILITIES TECHNOLOGY ANALYST

WASTEWATER OPERATOR I

WASTEWATER OPERATOR II

WASTEWATER OPERATOR I I I

WASTEWATER SUPERVISOR

WATER CONSERVATION SPECIALIST

WATER OPERATOR

WATER OPERATOR I

WATER OPERATOR II

WATER OPERATOR I I I

WATER RESOURCES LEAD OPERATOR

WATER RESOURCES OPERATOR

WATER SUPERVISOR

WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR I

WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR II

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