Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS FOR CITY
TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria maintains trees located within public parks, medians, rights-of-way, and other City-owned properties; and
WHEREAS, regular tree maintenance is necessary to promote public safety, protect public infrastructure, improve tree health, and preserve the City's urban forest; and
WHEREAS, the City solicited proposals for professional tree maintenance services in accordance with the City's purchasing policies and applicable law; and
WHEREAS, City staff evaluated the proposals received based on qualifications, experience, technical competence, responsiveness, and cost; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that West Coast Arborists is qualified and capable of providing tree maintenance services in accordance with the City's requirements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Professional Services Agreement provides for tree pruning, tree removal, emergency response, stump grinding, debris removal, traffic control, and other related services as directed by the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California as follows:
SECTION 1. Approve the award of a Professional Services Agreement to West Coast Arborists to perform professional tree care Citywide; and
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement; and
SECTION 3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 4th day of August 2026.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
By:
Department Director
By:
City Manager