Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING FIRST-QUARTER AMENDMENTS TO
THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET FOR PERSONNEL,
OPERATIONAL, AND CAPITAL CHANGES
WHEREAS, certain personnel and operational issues are brought forward for the City Council’s consideration; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended to amend the 2026-27 budget for subsequent appropriations, actions, and costs as determined to be in the public’s best interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1 . Increase appropriations in the General Fund by $ 15,706 for the Human Resources Division of the City Manager’s Office for employee wellness initiatives.
SECTION 2 . Increase appropriations in the General Fund by $ 20,000 for the Citywide Non -Departmental Division of the City Manager’s Office for the Santa Maria Valley Historical Society Museum and increase General Fund revenues by $110,100 for the Recreation & Parks Facilities for the sale and disposition of City -owned surplus land for the Perlman Project.
SECTION 3 . Increase revenues and appropriations in the General Fund by $60,000, respectively, for the Planning Division of the Community Development Department on-call Planning services.
SECTION 4. Increase allocation of one (1) three-year term-limited Full-Time Police Officer, as well as revenues and appropriations in the General Fund by $265,500 and $165,000, respectively, for the Operations Division of the Police Department to provide supplemental law enforcement services to the Santa Maria Public Airport District.
SECTION 5. Reallocate the $100,000 appropriation in the General Fund for Unforeseen Facility Repairs account to a transfer out to the General Capital Fund in support of an Unforeseen Maintenance, Repairs and Replacements Project.
SECTION 6. Increase appropriations in the Water Fund by $75,000 for the Utilities Water Distribution Division of the Utilities Department for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Locker Room Project.
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SECTION 7. Increase revenues and appropriations in the Transit Fund by $ 6 million, respectively, for the Transit Division of the Public Works Department and authorize the purchase of a seventh bus.
SECTION 8. 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 15th day of September 2026.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager