Mayor Alice Patino
Mayor Pro-Tem Carlos Escobedo
Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez
Councilmember Gloria Flores
Councilmember Gloria Soto

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
CITY HALL
110 EAST COOK STREET

Tuesday, December 02, 2025 at 5:30 P.m. - 6:30 P.m.

City Hall Council Chambers

110 East Cook Street

Santa Maria

5:30 P.M.

 

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk’s Office at [phone] extension 2306, or by email at [email protected]  at least 48 hours before the meeting. Assisted Listening devices are available for those who attend in Council Chambers. Closed Captioning is available during meetings in English and Spanish on Comcast Channel 23 and at CityofSantaMaria.org/tv.

PUBLIC COMMENT (letters/emails)
(Must be received by 2:00 p.m. in advance of the meeting) 

Members of the public wishing to submit a public comment or a comment on an agenda item, can email [email protected] or mail to the 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. All correspondence will be distributed to Councilmembers, submissions received after the deadline will not be processed until the following day but 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 the following two locations: Santa Maria City Hall located at 110 East Cook Street, Santa Maria, California, and Santa Maria Public Library located at 421 South McClelland Street, Santa Maria, California. 

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REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.

1.

INVOCATION

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL:  Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez, Councilmember Flores, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo, and Mayor Patino

4.

PRESENTATIONS

4.a

Retirement Resolution Honoring Alexander “Alex” Posada, Director of the Recreation and Parks Department

The City Council will present a Retirement Resolution honoring and commending Alexander “Alex” Posada, Director of Recreation and Parks, for his 46.5 years of devoted service to the City of Santa Maria, recognizing his outstanding leadership, dedication, and contributions to the community, and congratulating him on his well-deserved retirement.

4.b

Retirement Resolution Honoring Mark van de Kamp, Public Information Manager

The City Council will present a Retirement Resolution honoring and commending Mark van de Kamp, Public Information Manager for nearly 22 years of devoted service with the City of Santa Maria, his outstanding contributions to the community, and congratulating him on his upcoming retirement.

5.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 Minutes)

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.

6.

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.

6.a

CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

6.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.

6.a.2

Approval of Minutes

• RECOMMENDATION:

  Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 18, 2025.

6.a.3

Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of New Job Classifications, Corresponding Job Specifications, and Adopting Amendments to the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule

The City Council will consider approving the establishment of two new job classifications for the Utilities Department, and their corresponding job specifications; 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.

• Adopt a Resolution approving the establishment of two new job classifications for the Utilities Department and their corresponding job specifications; and adopting amendments to the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for all full-time and part-time employees.

6.a.4

Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to Agreement with Aleshire and Wynder, LLP

The City Council will consider approving an amendment to the Letter Agreement with Aleshire and Wynder, LLP.

• 1. Adopt a Resolution approving an Amendment to the Letter Agreement with Aleshire and Wynder, LLP. for continued legal employment and labor services and an increase to the amount of $200,000; and
  2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.

6.a.5

Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule, effective December 27, 2025

The City Council will consider approving the single Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule in compliance with the requirements of the Labor Code and the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law to implement the minimum wage increase for the State of California for 2026 and previously agreed-to salary adjustments for the Santa Maria Police Officers’ Association, and the Santa Maria Police Association of Middle Management.

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:

  Adopt a Resolution approving a Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule, effective December 27, 2025, to implement pay changes to address the new 2026 minimum wage requirements to $16.90 per hour for the State of California, and salary adjustments to Santa Maria Police Officers’ Association; and the Santa Maria Police Association of Middle Management.

6.a.6

Adoption of Resolution Approving Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Maria and the Service Employees International Union Local 620

The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the second amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union Local 620.

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:
  1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing and approving the Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Maria and the Service Employees International Union Local 620, February 20, 2024, through December 31, 2025; and
  2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.

6.a.7

Adoption of a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2024-47, Approving a Wage and Benefits Package for the Non-Represented Management and Confidential Employees and to Extend Review of Agreement and Increase City’s Contribution to Premiums

The City Council to consider approving a resolution for a Wage and Benefits Package for the Non-Represented Management and Confidential Employees and to extend review of the agreement.

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:
  1. Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 2024-47, authorizing and approving a Wage and Benefits Package for the Non-Represented Management and Confidential Employees and to extend review of the agreement and increase the City’s contribution to the health benefits premiums in 2026; and
  2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the terms of the resolution.

6.a.8

Adoption of a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2025-15, Approving a Wage and Benefits Package for Public Safety Managers and Extending Review of Agreement and Increase City’s Contribution to Premiums

The City Council to consider approving a resolution for a Wage and Benefits Package for the Public Safety Managers.

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:
  1. Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 2025-15, approving a Wage and Benefits Package for Public Safety Managers and extending review of agreement and increase the City’s contribution to health benefits premiums in 2026; and
  2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the terms of the resolution.

6.b

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

6.b.1

Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-05 Amending Portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code Concerning Building and Fire Regulations

• Adopt an Ordinance Amending portions of Chapters 9-04 through 9-76 of Title 9 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code concerning Building and Fire regulations.

6.c

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

6.c.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.

6.c.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.

6.c.3

Growth Mitigation Annual and Five-Year Compliance Report – AB 1600.

The City Council will consider receiving, reviewing, and filing the Growth Mitigation Annual and Five-Year Compliance Report.

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:

  Receive, review, and file the Receive and File the Growth Mitigation Annual and Five-Year Compliance Report – AB 1600.

6.d

FIRE DEPARTMENT

6.d.1

Adoption of a Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Annual Fire Inspection Report per Senate Bill 1205

The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the annual fire inspection report for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

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:

  Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the annual report for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, for fire inspections of certain occupancies as required by Senate Bill 1205 pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2, 13146.3, and 13146.4.

6.e

UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

6.e.1

Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Santa Maria-Bonita School District for Utility Connection and Service Outside of City Boundaries

The City Council will consider approving an agreement for utility connection and service outside of City boundaries with Santa Maria-Bonita School District.

Environmental Notice: Environmental Review for this project was completed by the Santa Maria Bonita School District through the preparation of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH #2024010761) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. The Santa Maria-Bonita School Board of Education adopted the MND on May 8, 2024.

• RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt a Resolution approving an Agreement with Santa Maria-Bonita School District for Utility Connection and Service Outside of City Boundaries to permit connection for service of potable (domestic) water to Bonita Elementary School site, 2715 West Main Street; and
  2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.

7.

APPOINTMENTS

7.a

Annual Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem

The City Council will consider the annual appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem to serve a one-year period

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:

  Appoint a Councilmember as the Mayor Pro Tem for the next one-year period, pursuant to Council practice.

8.

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.

8.a

Adoption of a Resolution Approving the 2026 Meeting Calendar for City Council and City of Santa Maria Boards, Commissions, and Committees

The City Council to consider a Resolution adopting the 2026 Meeting Calendar for City Council and City of Santa Maria Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

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:

  Adoption of a Resolution approving the 2026 Meeting Calendar for City Council and City of Santa Maria Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

9.

REPORT BY CITY MANAGER

10.

ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)

11.

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 the following locations:  City of Santa Maria City Hall and Library and made available at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/city-clerk-records/agenda-center-meetings-portal on this 26th day of November 2025.

/s/ DONNA G. SCHWARTZ, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk