1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
August 4, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
110 East Cook Street
Santa Maria
Roll Call: Councilmember Maribel Aguilera, Councilmember Richard Batalla, Councilmember Gloria Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, Mayor Alice Patino
Staff Present: City Manager David W. Rowlands, Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu, City Attorney Thomas Watson, Director of Finance Rebecca Campbell, Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge, Director of Community Development Chenin Dow, Director of Public Works Brett Fulgoni, Library Director Dawn Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer Graciela Reynoso, Director of Recreation and Parks Ramon Galo, Director of Utilities Shad Springer, Police Chief Christopher Willia ms, Assistant City Clerk Alexandra Valadez
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CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 4:32 p.m. Mayor Patino called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Councilmember Aguilera (arrived at 4:37 p.m.), Councilmember Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Flores, and Mayor Patino.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
City Manager David W. Rowlands, City Attorney Thomas Watson and Assistant City Clerk Alexandra Valadez.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mayor Patino opened public comment, there being none, closed public comment.
3. RECESS-CLOSED SESSION
At 4:33 p.m. Mayor Patino recessed to 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
4. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P .M.
5. INVOCATION
Mikie Flores from the Bridge Central Coast Church gave the Invocation.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Batalla led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2 7. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Patino called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
8. REPORT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Watson reported that instructions were provided to the City's Negotiators for items 3.a and 3.b.
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.a Presentation - Summer 2026 Class of Hometown Heroes The City Council received a presentation from Dennis Smitherman, Recreation Services Manager, on the Summer 2026 Class of Hometown Heroes. Honorees included Luis J. Gutierrez (Army), Robert Christopher Loya (Marine), Antonio Velasquez (Marines), Herb Adams (Army), Terry Stafford (Army), Timothy E. Simmons (Army), Jordan A. Rietzke (Navy), and Brian T. Rietzke (Air Force).
9.b Presentation – Fireworks Education and Enforcement
The City Council received a presentation given by Fire Chief Bradley Dandridge on the Fire Department responses and fireworks enforcement efforts for July 4, 2026.
9.c Business of the Quarter – July to September 2026
The City Council presented a certificate to the featured Business of the Quarter (July to September 2026) – Signs of Success. Jordan Sheppard accepted the certificate.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Gary Hall and Addison Sage.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 11.a.1 through 11.f.2 (except 11.d.1) were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2026 -127, 2026-128, 2026-129, 2026-130, 2026-131, 2026-132, 2026- 133, 2026 -134, 2026 -135, 2026 -136, 2026 -137, 2026 -138, 2026 -139, 2026 -140, 2026 -141, 2026 -142, 2026-143, 2026-144, 2026-145, 2026-146, 2026-147, 2026-148, 2026-149, 2026-150, 2026-151, 2026- 152, 2026 -153, 2026 -154, 2026 -155, 2026 -156, 2026 -157, 2026 -158, 2026 -159, 2026-160, 2026 -161, 2026-162, 2026-163, 2026-164, 2026-165, 2026-166, 2026-167, 2026-168, 2026-169, 2026-170, 2026- 171, 2026 -172, 2026 -173, 2026 -174, 2026 -175, 2026 -176, 2026 -177, 2026 -178 and Ordinance No. 2026-05. The recorded vote appears with each item below.
Mayor Patino invited public comment. Speaking from the public on item 11.c.1 was Mike Flores and on item 11.d.1 was Craig Stephens.
Item 11.d.1 was pulled by Councilmember Batalla for discussion and a separate vote.
Assistant City Clerk Valadez announced two amendments: item 11.a.7 to Attachment D and item 11.a.8 to Attachment C.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted 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)
3 11.e RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
11.e.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Pool Heater Repair Project at the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-170.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted 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. Authorized 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).
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.e.2 Adoption of a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement for City Tree Maintenance Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-171.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists for City tree maintenance services; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.e.3 Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement to Kompan California, Inc. for the Santa Maria Senior Center Outdoor Fitness Equipment Project
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-172.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted 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 amou nt of $335,665.26; and
2. Authorized 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.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
4 11.e.4 Adoption of Resolutions Approving Annexation and Assessment of Parcels into City Landscape Maintenance Districts
Action: Adopted as Resolution Nos. 2026-173, 2026-174, and 2026-175.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted 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. Adopted 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. Adopted 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.).
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.a CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
11.a.1 Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Waived 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.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.a.2 Approval of Minutes
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 7, 2026.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.a.3 Adoption of Ordinance Adding Chapter 3-8B Imposing a Transactions and Use Tax Action: Adopted as Ordinance No. 2026-05.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Waived second reading and adopted 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.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
5 11.a.4 Responses to 2025-2026 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Report – Gangs of Santa Barbara County
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Reviewed and approved 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 au thorize 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.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.a.5 Request for Bond Release for Planned Development Permit Number PD2021-0006 Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
By motion, authorized 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.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.a.6 Adoption of a Resolution Approving Modifications to the City’s Surplus Water Sale Policy Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-127.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution rescinding Resolutions Nos. 2003 -150 and 2004 -137 modifying and approving the City’s Surplus Water sale policy.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
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 Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-128.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted 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.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
6 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
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-129.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution approving the establishment of a new job classification for the Police Department and the corresponding job specification; and adop ting amendments to the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for all full-time and part-time employees.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
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
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-130.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted 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. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.b FINANCE DEPARTMENT
11.b.1 Payment of Warrants
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
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.b.2 Payment of Payroll
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
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
7 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
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-131.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted a Resolution approving an agreement with the Santa Maria Public Airport District for supplemental law enforcement services; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and approve future administrative amendments, extensions, or modifications consistent with the Agreement.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.c.2 Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Purchasing Agreement to Hyper, a Motorola Solutions Company, for Hyper Non-Emergency Call Agent Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-132.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted a Resolution awarding a purchasing agreement to Hyper, a Motorola Solutions Company, for Hyper Non-Emergency Call Agent Services; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
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 Action: Motion failed due to lack of second.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
1. 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 $125,000 over a one-year term; and
2. 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 $125,000 over a one-year term
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.
Action: Mayor withdrew motion.
Moved by: Mayor Patino
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
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.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Councilmember Soto
Continue item to the next regular meeting.
8 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.d.2 Adoption of Resolutions Awarding Seven Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Architectural and Structural Engineering Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution Nos. 2026-133, 2026-134, 2026-135, 2026-136, 2026-137, 2026- 138, and 2026-139.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to 4Creeks, Inc. for O n-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. Adopted 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. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to BFK Architecture + Planning for On -Call Architectural and Structural Eng ineering 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. Adopted a Resolution awardin g 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 no t-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and
5. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, Inc. for On -Call Architectural and Structural Engineering Services with an aggr egate 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. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agre ement 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 for the full term of the Agreement; and
7. Adopted 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. Authorized City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
9 11.d.3 Adoption of Resolutions Awarding Five Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Traffic Engineering Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution Nos. 2026-140, 2026-141, 2026-142, 2026-143, and 2026-144.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted 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. Adopted 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. Adopted 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. Adopted 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. Adopted 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 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. Authorized City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.d.4 Adoption of Resolutions Awarding Five Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution Nos. 2026-145, 2026-146, 2026-147, 2026-148, and 2026-149.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Cannon Corporation for On-Call Construction Management and I nspection 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. Adopted a Resolution awardi ng 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 aggr egate 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 Vanir Construction Management, Inc. for On -Call Construction Management and
10 Inspection Services with an aggr egate 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. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agre ement 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. Adopted 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. Authorized City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.d.5 Adoption of Resolutions to Award Four Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Landscape Architecture and Site Design Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-150, 2026-151, 2026-152, and 2026-153.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted 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. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Community Works Design Group for On-Call Landscape Architecture and Site De sign 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. Adopted 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. Adopted 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. Authorized City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11 11.d.6 Adoption of Resolution Establishing a Large Vehicle Parking Restriction on Shepard Drive Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-154.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution establishing a large vehicle parking restriction on Shepard Drive, from Meehan Street to the cul-de-sac.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.d.7 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Pipe Line Crossing License Agreement with Santa Maria Valley Railroad, LLC
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-155.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted a Resolution approving a Pipe Line Crossing License Agreement wi th Santa Maria Valley Railroad, LLC; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.d.8 Adoption of Resolutions Awarding Eight Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-156, 2026-157, 2026-158, 2026-159, 2026-160, 2026- 161, 2026-162, and 2026-163.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted 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. Adopted 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 2 026-27 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. Adopted a Resolution awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Filippin Engineering, Inc. for On -Call Civil En gineering 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. Adopted a Res olution 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 t otal aggregate not -to-exceed amount of $2,000,000 for the full term of the Agreement; and
5. Adopted 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
12 6. Adopted 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
7. Adopted 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. Adopted 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. Authorized City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.d.9 Adoption of Resolution Approving a Proposed Establishment of Limited Time Parking Zones on Industrial Parkway
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-164.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution establishing a limited time parking zone on Industrial Parkway.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.d.10 Adoption of Resolution Establishing a No Stopping Zone on North Benwiley Avenue Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-165.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution to establish a no stopping zone on North Benwiley Avenue.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.d.11 Adoption of Resolution Establishing a No Stopping Zone on Hanson Way Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-166.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution establishing a no stopping zone along the street frontage adjacent to 732 Hanson Way.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
13 11.d.12 Adoption of Resolution Establishing a No Stopping Zone in Hidden Pines Neighborhood Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-167.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution establishing a no stopping zone in Hidden Pines neighborhood.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.d.13 Adoption of Resolution Establishing a No Stopping Zone on South Lincoln Street Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-168.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution establishing a no stopping zone on South Lincoln Street.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.d.14 Adoption of Resolution Establishing Approving a No Stopping Zone on Santa Maria Way
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-169.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Adopted a Resolution establishing a no stopping zone on Santa Maria Way.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
11.f UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
11.f.1 Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Tempus for Electronic Waste Processing and Recycling
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-176.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted a Resolution approving an agreement with Tempus for Electronic Waste Processing and Recycling; and
2. Authorized 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.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
14 11.f.2 Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Surplus Water Transfer Agreement with the Central Coast Water Authority
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-177.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted 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 substantia lly 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.
Motion carried by a recorded vote
12. APPOINTMENTS
12.a Appointment to the Block Grants Advisory Committee Moved by: Councilmember Richard Batalla
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera
Block Grants Advisory Committee
Councilmember Batalla considered one nomination for an unexpired term ending July 2029, appointed by the Mayor, and confirmed by Council.
One new applicant was received by Cynthia Gudino.
Councilmember Batalla nominated Cynthia Gudino.
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. PUBLIC HEARING
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.
Mayor Patino opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m.
Speaking from the public was Gary Hall, Anne Mitcham, Eileen Armijo, Esther Jensen, William Heintz, and Lisa Toke.
Mayor Patino closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Action: Introduced as Ordinance No. 2026-06.
Moved by: Councilmember Richard Batalla
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Waived first reading and introduce an Ordina nce 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.
Motion carried unanimously
15 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.
Mayor Patino opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m., there being no speakers, she immediately closed the public hearing.
Action: Introduced as Ordinance Nos. 2026-07 and 2026-08.
Moved by: Councilmember Soto
Seconded by: Councilmember Richard Batalla
1. Waived 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. Waived 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.
Noes (1): Mayor Patino
Motion defeated by a recorded vote (0 to 1)
14. REGULAR BUSINESS
14.a Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Santa Maria Municipal Code Increasing City Council Salaries
Action: Introduced as Ordinance No. 2026-09.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera
1. Waived 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.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Aguilera, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, and Mayor Patino Noes (2): Councilmember Richard Batalla, and Councilmember Soto Motion carried by a recorded vote (3 to 2)
16 14.b Adoption of a Resolution Designating an Elected Official as the Continuum of Care Board Representative
Councilmember Aguilera stepped out of the meeting at 7:36 p.m. and returned at 7:37 p.m.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-178.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera
1. Adopted a Resolution designating Councilmember Flores as the City's representative and Councilmember Soto as the alternate on the Santa Maria/Santa Bar bara County Continuum of Care (CoC) Board; and
2. Designated Community Programs Manager as the staff member to serve as an alternate representative in the event that the designated elected officials are unavailable for a given meeting; and
3. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit the required documents.
Ayes (4): Councilmember Richard Batalla, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores, and Mayor Patino
Absent (1): Councilmember Aguilera
Motion carried by a recorded vote (4 to 0)
14.c Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City General Fund Reserve Policy and Section 115 Trust Councilmember Batalla stepped out of the meeting at 7:38 p.m. and returned at 7:42 p.m.
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-179.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
Seconded by: Councilmember Aguilera
1. Adopted 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.
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)
17 14.d 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
Action: Adopted as Resolution No. 2026-180.
Moved by: Councilmember Aguilera
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Flores
1. Adopted 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. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 and any other related documents necessary to implement the agreement.
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)
15. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Rowlands reported the next City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1st. Items on the agenda include an item on Purchases of Buses for Transit, Waste Water Treatment Master Plan, a proclamation on Library Card Sign Up Month, an Ordinance on Local Preference.
16. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS) Mayor Pro Tem Flores reported she attended the Cal Poly Strawberry Center's 10th Annual Field Day, Transit Mural Unveiling, and a meeting with Unity Shoppe.
Councilmember Batalla announced he attended the West Side Little League Fundraiser and the St. John Neumann Church BBQ.
Councilmember Aguilera stated she attended the Talk Series in Santa Barbara and the Strawberry Commission Meeting.
Councilmember Soto noted she attended the Japanese Community Center Visit with Congressman Salud Carbajal and the Central Coast Immigration Network Roundtable.
Mayor Patino announced she attended the following: Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley Coalition Meeting, Japanese Community Center Visit with Congressman Salud Carbajal, Pioneer Picnic, the Community Development Block Grant Community Needs Listening Session, Walmart Grand Re - Opening, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 75th Anniversary, California Assoc iation of Councils of Governments Webinar Titled "Where's The Funding?", Cal Poly Strawberry Center's 10th Annual Field Day, Obon Festival, Steven Cade Good Samaritan Fundraiser, Transit Mural Unveiling, and the Ben Heighes Show.
17. ADJOURNMENT
There bein g no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Alice M. Patino, Mayor