Santa Maria public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission Study Session

This is a study session of the Santa Maria Planning Commission. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission

The agenda for the December 20, 2023 Planning Commission meeting contains only boilerplate procedural elements and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable matters are listed.

City Council Meeting

The Santa Maria City Council will vote on awarding a $887,060 bid to Main Line Engineering for the Stowell-Black Road Waterline Extension Project and a $217,960.75 professional services agreement to Imperium Consulting Group for storm-damage claim preparation. The council will also receive a feasibility study presentation on a potential Performing Arts and Convention Center and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem for the next year. Several routine consent items include salary adjustments and a growth mitigation report.

• Award $887,060 bid to Main Line Engineering for Stowell-Black Road Waterline Extension Project (8,000 linear feet of waterline)
• Award $217,960.75 professional services agreement to Imperium Consulting Group for storm-damage claim preparation (December 2022/January 2023 storms)
• Receive presentation on Performing Arts and Convention Center feasibility study findings
• Annual appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for one-year term
• Adopt resolution approving salary increases for Crime Analyst, new Legal Office Specialist classification, and January 2024 minimum wage increase

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission is meeting to receive year-end presentations from Recreation, Park Operations, and PLAY, Inc. staff, along with a budget and human resources update and an interim director's report. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Year-end presentations from Recreation (Youth/Families/Seniors, Teens/Mayor's Youth Task Force, Sports/Aquatics/Los Flores Ranch/Therapeutics)
• Year-end presentations from Park Operations (Parks, Districts, Urban Forest, Capital Projects)
• Year-end presentation from PLAY, Inc. by Alex Posada
• Budget and Human Resources update for December 2023 by Neville Smeda
• Interim Director's report by Angela Oslund

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee will discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process for fiscal year 2024-2025, including key dates, site visit procedures, and conflict-of-interest rules. Staff will also provide updates on existing capital and public service activities and a committee vacancy. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes on funding allocations scheduled.

• Overview of upcoming key dates for CDBG fiscal year 2024-2025
• Discussion of conflicts of interest and dates for site visit week
• Review of application review and site visit procedures
• Update on existing capital and public service activities
• Update on BGAC vacancy

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission will hold a study session to review proposed amendments to the city's zoning code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs), time extensions, and permit revocations. The item is for discussion only, with no formal action scheduled.

• Review of Zoning Text Amendments (Z2023-0001) to amend Chapter 12-56 on Accessory Dwelling Units and Section 12-35.501 on reconsideration of discretionary permits
• The proposed amendments are exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15282(h) and 15378(b)(5)
• Staff contact: Dana Eady, (805) 925-0951, ext. 2444

Planning Commission

The Santa Maria Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a temporary auto sales lot for Home Motors Chevrolet Cadillac, a security fence for United Rentals, and a major amendment to the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan to allow a 102,000-square-foot mini-storage facility. The commission will also vote on minutes from the previous meeting.

• Special Temporary Activity Permit for Home Motors temporary auto sales lot at 1601 South Bradley Road
• Conditional Use Permit for United Rentals to install an 8-10 foot electric security fence at 1105 South Blosser Road
• Specific Plan Amendment and Planned Development Permit for a 102,000-square-foot mini-storage facility at Highway 135 and Union Valley Parkway
• Approval of November 15, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to repeal the 2015-2023 Housing Element and adopt the 2023-2031 Sixth Cycle Housing Element, which must be certified by the state. They will also consider approving the General Plan Update Preferred Land Use Alternative (modified Alternative C – Hybrid). Several consent items include new landfill disposal fees and professional services contracts.

• Public hearing to adopt the 2023-2031 Sixth Cycle Housing Element, repealing the 2015-2023 version
• Consideration of the General Plan Update Preferred Land Use Alternative (modified Alternative C – Hybrid)
• New tiered disposal rate structure for roll-off and solid waste haulers at Santa Maria Regional Landfill, effective Jan 1, 2024
• Disposal fee increases for the Santa Maria Regional Landfill for 2024 and 2025
• $84,000 increase in appropriations for an organizational assessment of the Utilities Department by Baker-Tilly US, LLP

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider awarding a $3,736,000 construction bid for Phase II of the Enos Ranch Project, which includes the Japanese Cultural Center and renovations to the Enos-Smith House. They will also hold a public hearing on issuing revenue bonds for the Vizcaya Apartments senior housing project, and review first-quarter budget amendments. Several consent items include zoning map changes, pay schedule updates, and contract extensions.

• Award $3,736,000 bid to Menemsha Development Group for Enos Ranch Phase II (Japanese Cultural Center, Enos-Smith House renovations)
• Public hearing on issuing revenue bonds for Vizcaya Apartments senior housing at 1720 South Depot Street
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-04 rezoning 0.87 acres at 600 block East Newlove Drive from PD/R-2 to PD/PF
• Approve second amendment to accounting consulting agreement with Lance, Soll, and Lunghard LLC
• Cancel January 2, 2024 City Council meeting due to New Year holiday

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission is holding a study session to review a proposal by Lotus Management, Inc. to amend the General Plan land use designation and zoning for a vacant 2.13-acre site on Roemer Way, and to construct a 4-story, 94-room Holiday Inn Express hotel. The item is under review and no final decision is being made at this study session.

• General Plan Land Use Map Amendment and Zone Change (GPZ2022-0001) from HCM and PD/CM to CC and PD/C-2
• Planned Development Permit (PD2022-0001) for a 4-story, 94-room hotel
• Site located on Roemer Way (APNs 128-003-047 & 128-003-048)

Planning Commission

The Santa Maria Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a Downtown Permit for a six-story, 104-unit apartment building with commercial space on East Cook Street, and a recommendation to adopt the city's updated 2023-2031 Housing Element. The commission will also consider approving minutes from a prior meeting and hear public comments.

• Downtown Permit (DT2022-0017) for a six-story, 104-unit apartment building with 2,100 sq ft of commercial space at 200 block of East Cook Street
• Recommendation to repeal the 2015-2023 Housing Element and adopt the 2023-2031 Sixth-Cycle Housing Element
• Environmental review via Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the housing element
• Project exempt from CEQA under Infill Development (Class 32) for the apartment building

Library Board of Trustees

The Santa Maria Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes from August 8, 2023, and discuss several new business items, including annual goals and a quarterly update, a reconsideration policy update, and a committee for Black Gold digital reconsideration. The Library Director will also provide updates on the Main Library and branch libraries. No votes are scheduled on these discussion items.

• Approve minutes of August 8, 2023 meeting
• Annual goals and quarterly update
• Reconsideration policy update
• Committee for Black Gold digital reconsideration
• Library Director's report on Main Library and branches

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will consider designating the Santa Maria Dragstrip as a location of historical merit, approving a proposal to paint fifteen utility boxes along Broadway Street, and adopting the Urban Forest Management Plan. The commission will also receive presentations on the Coastal Guardians Program and the 2023 Citywide Parks Assessment.

• Consider resolution to list Santa Maria Dragstrip as a location of historical merit
• Consider resolution approving painting of fifteen utility boxes along Broadway Street
• Consider adoption of the Urban Forest Management Plan and forwarding to City Council
• Receive presentation on Fesler Junior High School and Recreation and Parks Coastal Guardians Program
• Receive presentation of the 2023 Citywide Parks Assessment

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Santa Maria Block Grants Advisory Committee meeting on November 13, 2023, contains only procedural elements with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

City Council Meeting

The Santa Maria City Council will hold a public hearing on a cemetery district expansion and consider awarding solar power contracts for eight city sites. The consent calendar includes approving water and sewer rate increases for 2024-2027, a sewer manhole rehabilitation contract, and accepting a donated community outreach vehicle.

• Public hearing on Santa Maria Cemetery District expansion: rezoning 0.87 acres at 600 block East Newlove Drive from residential to public facilities and approving a 2,550-sq-ft storage building
• Award of $390,050 contract to Ayala Engineering for citywide sewer manhole rehabilitation
• Second reading of ordinance to raise water and sewer rates each January 1 from 2024 through 2027
• Approval of Power Purchase Agreements with ForeFront Power for solar photovoltaic systems at eight city properties
• Donation of a 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air from Santa Maria Police Council for community outreach

Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review a Downtown Permit for a six-story apartment building with 104 units and 2,100 square feet of commercial space on the 200 block of East Cook Street. The item is for discussion only; no final decision will be made at this meeting.

• Downtown Permit DT2022-0017 for Cook Street Apartments at 200 block East Cook Street
• Six-story building with 104 residential units and 2,100 sq ft commercial space on 0.44 acres
• Applicants: Burt and Mark Fugate
• Site located in Town Center District of the Downtown Specific Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three major items: zoning text amendments for accessory dwelling units and permit revocations, a planned development permit for a truck and trailer storage yard at 2926 Industrial Parkway, and two tentative tract maps and planned development permits for 233 for-rent single-family homes at Blosser Road and Stowell Road.

• Zoning text amendments (Z2023-0001) to update ADU rules and permit revocation procedures in Title 12
• Planned development permit and conditional use permit for F. Salas Trucking outdoor storage yard at 2926 Industrial Parkway
• Tentative tract map TR2023-0001 to subdivide Lots 9 & 11 into 176 lots for 175 rental homes
• Tentative tract map TR2023-0002 to subdivide Lot 4 into 59 lots for 58 rental homes
• Both Blosser Ranch projects include community centers and are in the PD/R-1 district

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will discuss two new business items: the Urban Forest Master Plan and the 2023 Parks Assessment. A public comment period of up to 15 minutes is included. The meeting is procedural with no votes scheduled.

• Discussion of the Urban Forest Master Plan
• Review of the 2023 Parks Assessment
• Public comment period (15-minute limit)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider two conditional use permits for 10-foot-tall electric fences at industrial sites. Both projects are proposed by AMAROK, LLC and qualify for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under CEQA. The meeting also includes a public comment period and consent calendar approval.

• Conditional Use Permit (U2023-0012) for a 10-foot electric fence at 1213 South Blosser Road (Caliber Collision)
• Conditional Use Permit (U2023-0013) for a 10-foot electric fence at 1211 Craig Drive (Central Coast Packaging Services)
• Both fences are 12-volt battery powered and placed inside existing barrier fences
• Projects are in M-2 and PD/M-2 zone districts

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special meeting with the primary purpose of a closed session to discuss recruitment for the City Manager position. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, public comment, recess to closed session, reconvene, and adjournment.

• Closed session discussion on public employment recruitment for City Manager (California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))

Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review a Specific Plan Amendment for the Santa Maria Airport Business Park and a Planned Development Permit for a 102,000 sq. ft. mini-storage facility. The amendment would modify uses, roadway design, and development standards in the PD/LI/PF-A district. The permit is for a 28.1-acre site at the northwest corner of Highway 135 and Union Valley Parkway.

• Specific Plan Amendment to Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan to amend uses of PD/LI/PF-A district
• Modification of Foxenwood Road roadway design and development standards regarding exterior materials
• Planned Development Permit for a 102,000 sq. ft. Mini-Storage Facility on a 28.1-acre site
• Site located at northwest corner of Highway 135 and Union Valley Parkway

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider approving two Planned Development Permits for a total of 524 apartments, two community centers, and site improvements on 19.11 acres at the northeast corner of Blosser Road and Battles Road. The project is within the Blosser Southeast Area 5B Specific Plan and is covered by a previously adopted environmental impact report.

• Approve Planned Development Permit PD2023-0006 for 282 apartments on 10.23 acres (Lot 2, Tract 6022)
• Approve Planned Development Permit PD2023-0011 for 242 apartments on 8.88 acres (Lot 3, Tract 6022)
• Construction of two community centers and associated onsite improvements
• Project located at northeast corner of Blosser Road and Battles Road
• Applicant is Canfield Development, Inc.

City Council Meeting

The Santa Maria City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to approve water and sewer rates effective each January 1 from 2024 through 2027. The council will also consider routine consent items, including professional services agreements for construction management and appointments to city boards.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to set water and sewer rates for 2024-2027
• Award $300,000 on-call construction management and inspection agreements to Filippin Engineering, Inc. and Wallace Group
• Accept waterline easements along West Street for property at 310 West Street
• Appoint Xenia Bradford as Deputy City Treasurer effective October 21, 2023
• Appoint Interim City Manager Alex Posada as representative to Central Coast Community Energy Operations Board

Recreation and Parks Commission

This meeting agenda for the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Commission on October 10, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or actionable items are listed.

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee will discuss and prioritize capital project proposals for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for fiscal year 2024-2025. The committee will also receive updates on existing activities and monitoring reviews, and vote on nominated board chairs.

• Overview of Capital Project Proposals and City Council Prioritization for FY 2024-2025 CDBG process
• Update on existing Capital and Public Service activities
• Update on FY 2022-23 Monitoring Reviews
• ACTION: Approval of Nominated Board Chairs
• Approve minutes of August 14, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review four Planned Development Permits and two Tentative Tract Maps for the Blosser Ranch project at the southeast corner of Blosser Road and Stowell Road. The proposal includes 285 apartments, 246 apartments, 58 for-rent single-family homes, and 175 for-rent single-family homes, along with community centers and associated improvements. This is a study session only; no final decision will be made.

• Blosser Ranch: 285 apartments on 10.23 acres (PD2023-0002, PD2023-0006)
• Blosser Ranch: 246 apartments on 8.88 acres (PD2023-0007)
• Blosser Ranch: 58 for-rent single-family homes on 10.05 acres (TR2023-0001)
• Blosser Ranch: 175 for-rent single-family homes on subdivided lots (TR2023-0002)
• All parcels are in the PD/R-3 and PD/R-1 districts of the Blosser Southeast Area 5B Specific Plan

Planning Commission

The Santa Maria Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three conditional use permits: a commercial truck rental/sales center, an auto paint and body shop, and a day care school. All projects are on existing sites and are exempt from CEQA review.

• Donahue Truck Center: Planned Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit for commercial truck rentals, sales, parts storage, and offices at 2337 Thompson Way on a 1.83-acre site in PD/M-1 district.
• 805 Body Works: Conditional Use Permit for a paint and body shop in a 2,580 sq ft tenant space at 1440 Jason Way Suite 121 & 123 on a 2.12-acre site in PD/CM district.
• Casa Dei Bambini Day Care School: Conditional Use Permit for a day care school in an 8,255 sq ft office building at 607 E Plaza Drive on a 0.63-acre site in CPO district.
• Approval of minutes from the September 6, 2023 Planning Commission meeting.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a Downtown Permit for a six-story, 82-unit mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial space at the southeast corner of Main Street and Broadway. The council will also review and prioritize capital project proposals for Community Development Block Grant funding for fiscal year 2024-25, and ratify an employment agreement for an interim city manager.

• Public hearing on Downtown Permit DT2022-0022 for Alvin Newton Apartments: six-story, 75,340-square-foot building with 82 apartment units, 5,760 sq ft commercial space, rooftop deck, and parking at Main and Broadway
• Review and prioritize FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant capital project proposals
• Ratify employment agreement with Alexander Posada for Interim City Manager services effective September 23, 2023
• Approve donation of a horse trailer from Santa Maria Police Council for the Police Department's Mounted Enforcement Unit
• Adopt CalPERS comprehensive salary schematic adding Security Guard position

Planning Commission Study Session

This meeting of the Santa Maria Planning Commission was cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission

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City Council Meeting

This agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document consists only of embedded content placeholders and system-generated text from the eSCRIBE software. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable items are present.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The agenda for the September 12, 2023, Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Commission meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate. No decisions, discussions, or notable items are listed.

Block Grants Advisory Committee

This is a meeting of the Santa Maria Block Grants Advisory Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review two development proposals. The first is a General Plan amendment and zone change for a 142-unit senior housing project at 1571 East Main Street. The second is a pre-application for a 33-unit apartment complex at 2415 North Railroad Avenue. No final decisions will be made at this study session.

• Bellecrest (formerly Paradiso) project: rezone 14.58 acres from LWDR-4 to MDR-12 for 142 senior age-restricted homes at 1571 East Main Street
• North Railroad Apartments pre-application: rezone 2.8 acres from CF to MDR-12 for a 33-unit apartment community at 2415 North Railroad Avenue
• Public comment period allows 3-minute remarks on any commission business

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended a hybrid land use alternative for the 2045 General Plan Update to the City Council. The commission also approved a car wash permit and recommended approval for a mixed-use apartment project.

• Recommended City Council approval of Preferred Land Use Alternative (modified Alternative C: Hybrid) (3-2)
• Recommended City Council approval of Downtown Permit DT2022-0022 for Alvin Newton Apartments (5-0)
• Approved Planned Development Permit PD2023-0008 and Conditional Use Permit U2023-0016 for Mister Car Wash (5-0)
• Defeated recommendation for Alternative A land use (2-3)
• Approved August 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a resolution to apply for a Project Development Grant from the Strategic Growth Council Community Resilience Centers Program. The grant award amount ranges from $500,000 to $5 million. The scheduled closed session was postponed.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-128 to apply for a $500,000 to $5 million grant (5-0)
• Approved waiver of the reading in full of all Ordinances and Resolutions (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

This agenda for the Santa Maria City Council meeting on September 5, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions listed. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other substantive items are present.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 306 South Blosser Road to serve beer and wine for on-site consumption. The consent calendar includes this single item, recommended for approval. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Conditional Use Permit (U2023-0010) for Veronica de Hernandez & Julio E Jovel Fuentes to serve beer and wine at a restaurant in a 0.39-acre shopping center at 306 South Blosser Road
• Project qualifies for Class 1 categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
• Meeting conducted via Zoom only; public can observe and comment online

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major development proposals. The first is a Downtown Permit for a 6-story, 82-unit mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial and a firefighters' memorial at Broadway and Main Street. The second is a Planned Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit for a 10-pump Chevron gas station with a carwash, convenience store, and drive-through restaurant at Betteravia Road and Walker Avenue.

• Alvin Newton Apartments: 82-unit mixed-use building, 5,760 sq ft commercial, rooftop deck, at SE corner of Broadway and Main Street
• Betteravia Plaza Chevron: 10-pump fueling station, EV charging, carwash, 6,100 sq ft convenience store, 2,500 sq ft drive-through restaurant at NE corner of Betteravia Road and Walker Avenue
• Both projects include environmental review: CEQA Class 32 exemption for the apartments, EIR addendum for the gas station
• Commission will recommend City Council approval for the Downtown Permit and vote on permits for the Chevron project

The Planning Commission approved the permits and environmental addendum for a fueling station and convenience store at Betteravia Road and Walker Avenue. A proposed mixed-use apartment project downtown was continued to a future hearing.

• Approved EIR Addendum, Planned Development Permit PD2021-0010, and Conditional Use Permit U2023-0015 for Betteravia Plaza Chevron (4-0)
• Continued Alvin Newton Apartments downtown permit hearing to September 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council authorized the recruitment of a new City Manager and established a candidate review committee. Several infrastructure projects were approved, including study reports for two highway interchanges and a water transfer program. The Council also approved funding priorities for the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant.

• Authorized HR to recruit firms for City Manager search
• Established City Manager candidate review committee (Mayor Patino and Councilmember Soto)
• Approved 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant funding priorities
• Approved Project Study Report for US 101/Betteravia Road Interchange (Resolution 2023-123)
• Approved Project Study Report for US 101/SR 166 Main Street Interchange (Resolution 2023-124)
• Authorized participation in 2023 Surplus Water Transfer Program (Resolution 2023-126)
• Approved janitorial services contract with Service Star for park restrooms (Resolution 2023-125)
• Cancelled the September 19, 2023, City Council meeting (Resolution 2023-115)

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee will meet to review and approve grant application questions for the FY 2024-25 CDBG funding cycle, and receive updates on existing capital and public service activities and committee vacancies. The committee will also establish a nominating committee and approve the minutes from the July 31, 2023 special meeting.

• Review and approve grant application questions for FY 2024-25 funding cycle
• Establish a nominating committee
• Update on existing Capital and Public Service activities
• Update on BGAC vacancies
• Approve minutes of July 31, 2023 special meeting

The Block Grants Advisory Committee approved the grant application questions for the FY 2024-25 funding cycle with minor revisions to question eight. The committee also established a nominating committee to recommend future board chairs.

• Approved minutes of the July 31, 2023 special meeting (8-0)
• Approved nominating committee consisting of Rosalie Marquez, Robert Doyle, and Isaac Berumen (10-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 grant application questions with minor revisions to question eight (10-0)

Recreation and Parks Commission

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Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review a Planned Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit for Donahue Truck Center at 2337 Thompson Way. The proposal would allow commercial truck rentals, sales, parts storage, and administrative offices in an existing building on a 1.83-acre site in a PD/M-1 district. No decisions will be made at this study session.

• Review of Planned Development Permit PD2023-0012 for Donahue Truck Center
• Review of Conditional Use Permit U2023-0005 for commercial truck operations
• Site at 2337 Thompson Way in PD/M-1 (Planned Development/Light Manufacturing) district
• Existing building on 1.83-acre site

Planning Commission

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City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving law enforcement service agreements with the Santa Maria Joint Unified High School District and authorizing future agreements with other local school districts. The council will also vote on a cooperative agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Measure A funding to reimburse the City-Wide School Crossing Improvement Project. The agenda includes a presentation on the GROW Initiative Cohort I and routine consent items such as meeting minutes and a resolution to cancel the September 5, 2023 meeting.

• Agreements for law enforcement services between Santa Maria Police Department and Santa Maria Joint Unified High School District (2023-27)
• Resolution authorizing future law enforcement service agreements with local school districts
• Cooperative agreement with SBCAG for Measure A North County Subregion Program funding for City-Wide School Crossing Improvement Project
• Presentation of GROW Initiative Cohort I and Certificate of Recognition to graduates
• Resolution to cancel the regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023

The City Council approved agreements for police services with the Santa Maria Joint Unified High School District and authorized future school district law enforcement contracts. Council also approved a cooperative agreement for Measure A funding to support a city-wide school crossing improvement project.

• Approved performance-based pay for City Manager and City Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved agreements for law enforcement services with Santa Maria Joint Unified High School District (4-1)
• Authorized future law enforcement service agreements with local school districts (4-1)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement with SBCAG for Measure A school crossing improvement funding (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of the September 5, 2023, City Council meeting (5-0)
• Designated Mayor Alice M. Patino as voting delegate for the 2023 League of California Cities (5-0)
• Ratified payment of warrants and payroll (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the July 18, 2023, meeting (5-0)

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee will review and adopt priorities for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes a public discussion of current community needs and an overview of key dates for the upcoming funding cycle. The committee will consider approving minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting.

• Review and adopt priorities for FY 2024-2025 CDBG funding
• Public discussion on current community needs
• Overview of key dates: August 15 public hearing, August 17 notice of funding availability
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting

The committee approved the priorities for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Members and community representatives discussed critical needs regarding the unhoused, seniors, abuse victims, supportive housing, at-risk youth, and persons with disabilities.

• Approved minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Approved priorities for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission is holding a study session to review two Planned Development Permit applications. The first is for a Chevron fueling station and carwash with a convenience store and drive-through restaurant at Betteravia Road and Walker Avenue. The second is for a phased expansion of Nutrien AG Solutions on West Main Street, including a truck repair facility and lot line adjustment. No final decisions are being made at this study session.

• Betteravia Chevron: 10-pump fueling station, carwash, 6,100 sq ft convenience store, 2,500 sq ft drive-through restaurant on 2.9 acres (PD2021-0010)
• Nutrien AG Solutions: phased expansion with grading, drainage, landscaping, fencing, outdoor storage, 6,700 sq ft truck repair facility, lot line adjustment (PD2023-0014, SUB2023-0005)
• Future 9,000 sq ft administrative building planned for Nutrien site (Phase III)
• Public comment period: 3 minutes per speaker

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a proposal to rezone and expand the Santa Maria Cemetery District, and a recommendation on the Preferred Land Use Alternative for the city's General Plan update. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Santa Maria Cemetery District expansion: General Plan amendment, zone change from residential to public facilities, and a planned development permit for a 2,550 sq ft storage building and 15,900 sq ft gravel area at 600 block of East Newlove Drive
• City of Santa Maria General Plan Update: review of Preferred Land Use Alternative (modified Alternative C: Hybrid) for target year 2045
• Approval of minutes from the June 21, 2023 Planning Commission meeting

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider establishing the city's FY 2023-24 appropriation limit and confirming assessment rates for four landscape maintenance districts. The agenda also includes ceremonial items such as swearing in a new fire chief, recognizing Hometown Heroes, and proclaiming LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Routine consent items include approving minutes, payments, and a drone equipment donation to the police department.

• Adopt resolution establishing FY 2023-24 appropriation limit
• Confirm assessment rates for Northeast, Northwest, South Miller/South College Drive, and Southwest Landscape Maintenance Districts for FY 2023-24
• Approve donation of drone equipment from Santa Maria Police Council to Police Department
• Make appointments to Block Grants Advisory Committee, Library Board of Trustees, and other boards
• Recognize July 2023 Businesses of the Month: Maya Restaurant and CALM

The City Council approved assessment rates and diagrams for several landscape maintenance districts. The council also approved the FY 2023-24 appropriation limit and accepted a drone equipment donation for the police department.

• Confirmed FY 2023-24 assessment rates for Northeast Landscape Maintenance District (4-0)
• Confirmed FY 2023-24 assessment rates for Northwest Landscape Maintenance District (4-0)
• Confirmed FY 2023-24 assessment rates for South Miller/South College Drive Landscape Maintenance District (4-0)
• Established FY 2023-24 appropriation limit via Resolution No. 2023-105 (4-0)
• Approved donation of drone equipment to Police Department via Resolution No. 2023-106 (4-0)
• Reappointed Laura Selken to Library Board of Trustees (4-0)
• Reappointed Betty Gunn to Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Andrew Hackleman as Alternate Member to Central Coast Community Energy Operations Board (4-0)

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The Downtown Revitalization Committee will review a Downtown Permit for the Alvin Newton Apartments, a proposed 6-story, 75,340-square-foot mixed-use building with 82 apartment units, ground-floor commercial space, and a firefighter's memorial at the southeast corner of Broadway and Main Street. The committee is asked to review the proposals and provide further direction.

• Review of Downtown Permit DT2022-0022 for a 6-story mixed-use building with 82 apartment units and 5,760 sq ft of ground-floor commercial
• Project includes a rooftop deck, outdoor plazas, parking, and a firefighter's memorial on a 1.8-acre site in the Gateway District
• Applicant is the Vernon Group; staff recommendation is for committee review and direction

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will discuss a leisure needs assessment and receive a public art update. Staff will also present budget, recreation, and operations reports. The meeting includes recognition of Paul LeSage and approval of prior minutes.

• Recognition of Paul LeSage
• Leisure Needs Assessment discussion
• Public Art Update
• Budget and Human Resources Update for June 2023
• Recreation Division Report with upcoming events and noteworthy activities

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear staff updates on vacancies and ongoing activities, and receive an update on Round 3 CDBG-CV (COVID-19) funding. They will also review key dates and discuss application questions for the FY 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant process. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions listed.

• Approve minutes of March 13, 2023 regular meeting
• Update on BGAC vacancies
• Update on CDBG-CV funding (Round 3)
• Discussion of application questions for FY 2024-2025 CDBG
• Overview of upcoming key dates for CDBG process

The committee approved the minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed application questions for the FY 2024-2025 funding cycle and requested minor clerical revisions. Staff provided updates on CDBG-CV projects and committee vacancies.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission Study Session

City staff and consultant Raimi and Associates will present a preferred land use alternative to the Planning Commission. This presentation is part of the Santa Maria General Plan Update process.

• Santa Maria General Plan Update: Presentation of preferred land use alternative

Planning Commission

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City Council Meeting

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Planning Commission Study Session

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider two development permits for industrial and commercial use. The body will review a new manufacturing facility and a truck rental storage site.

• Planned Development Permit PD2023-0003 for a 36,400-square-foot Hardy Diagnostics building at 1291 West McCoy Lane
• Conditional Use Permit U2023-0002 for Ryder Systems Inc. truck rental and storage at 2365 Westgate Road

The Planning Commission approved a permit for a new 36,400-square-foot manufacturing and office building for Hardy Diagnostics. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for Ryder Systems Inc. to operate a truck rental and storage facility.

• Approved Planned Development Permit PD2023-0003 for Hardy Diagnostics (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit U2023-0002 for Ryder Systems Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review amendments to the 2023-24 mid-cycle City Budget and receive presentations on citywide initiatives. The agenda also includes several infrastructure and service agreements, including pavement repair contracts and landfill management.

• Award of $390,044.70 bid for Phase I of Enos Ranch Project to The J.F. Will Company Inc.
• Three $4,000,000 professional services agreements for pavement repairs with V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc., Main Line Engineering Construction, Inc., and R. Burke Corporation
• $1,300,000 annual contract for Santa Maria Regional Landfill Recycling Park management by Santa Maria Area Recycling Terminal, LLC
• Approval of 202SB 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for FY 2023-2024
• Adoption of the 2023 Investment Policy

The City Council approved three separate $4 million agreements for municipal pavement repairs and adopted the FY 2023-2024 road maintenance project list. Council also approved mid-cycle budget amendments, including $250,000 for a Public Art Master Plan.

• Approved $4M pavement repair contract to V. Lopez Jr. & Sons, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $4M pavement repair contract to Main Line Engineering Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $4M pavement repair contract to R. Burke Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project List (unanimous)
• Allocated $250,000 from Measure U fund to Recreation & Parks for Public Art Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with California Conservation Corps for Newlove Neighborhood Center use (unanimous)
• Cancelled the July 4, 2023, City Council meeting (unanimous)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will review a draft of social media guidelines for the League Code of Conduct. The meeting also includes staff reports on the May 2023 budget, human resources, and division operations.

• Discussion of League Code of Conduct draft social media guidelines
• Review and approval of May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• May 2023 Budget and Human Resources update
• Recreation Division Summer Report on programs and upcoming events
• Operations Division report on capital projects and field operations

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The City Council will consider a $1,200,000 contract with ABC Construction for the annual water main replacement project. A public hearing on the proposed zoning change for the downtown mixed-use district is scheduled. The council will also discuss a resolution to establish a new community grant program.

• Contract award: $1,200,000 to ABC Construction for water main replacement
• Public hearing: Zoning change for downtown mixed-use district
• Resolution: Establishing a new community grant program
• Discussion: Proposed amendments to the noise ordinance
• Report: Quarterly financial update from the Finance Department

Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review a pre-application (PRE2023-0002) for a phased development of a cooling building, box assembly building, and storage warehouse on a 12-acre site in the PD/M-1 district of the Area 9 Specific Plan. The meeting also includes a public comment period and oral reports from commissioners and staff.

• Review of pre-application for Santa Maria Cooler and Box Warehouse on a 12-acre site in PD/M-1 district
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Oral reports from Planning Commission and staff

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Planned Development Permit for Canfield Development, Inc. to build 301 apartments on 9.31 acres at the southeast corner of Blosser Road and La Brea Avenue. Staff recommends approval of the permit. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on Planned Development Permit PD2022-0013 for 301 apartments at Blosser Ranch Lot 7
• Project site is southeast corner of Blosser Road and La Brea Avenue in a PD/R-3 district
• Environmental review covered by previously adopted Final Supplemental EIR; no further review required
• Consent calendar and approval of May 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda (15-minute total limit)

The Planning Commission approved a Planned Development Permit for Canfield Development, Inc. to build 301 apartments on 9.31 net acres. The project is located at the southeast corner of Blosser Road and La Brea Avenue.

• Approved Planned Development Permit (PD2022-0013) for 301 apartments (3-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on approving the Annual Military Equipment Use Report for 2022-2023, which includes acquiring additional equipment and renewing the Military Equipment Use Policy. The Council will also consider a $38,500 grant to build an electric vehicle charging station for the city fleet, and receive an update on American Rescue Plan Act projects.

• Approve Annual Military Equipment Use Report 2022-2023 and acquire additional equipment
• Accept $38,500 grant from Air Pollution Control District for a city fleet EV charging station
• Recognize the 2023 Santa Barbara County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
• Summarily vacate a portion of a public utility easement at 1075 East Betteravia Road
• Receive an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects

The City Council unanimously approved several items on the consent calendar, including a grant for a city fleet electric vehicle charging station and a military equipment use report. The council also recognized the 2023 Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and vacated a public utility easement.

• Approved grant agreement with Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District for electric vehicle charging station (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-88 approving Annual Military Equipment Use Report 2022-2023 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-87 recognizing the 2023 Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-90 vacating a public utility easement at 1075 East Betteravia Road (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of warrants and payroll (Unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider a Conditional Use Permit for a security fence. Staff recommends approval of the request.

• Conditional Use Permit (U2023-0004) for AMAROK LLC on behalf of Old Dominion Freight Line to install a 10-foot-tall battery-powered security alarm fence at 1415 La Brea Avenue

Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission will review a proposal from the Santa Maria Cemetery District to change the land-use designation and zoning on a 0.87-acre site at the 600 block of Newlove Drive. The project also includes a Planned Development Permit for a 2,550-square-foot prefabricated maintenance equipment storage building with a 544-square-foot office. This is a study session item, meaning the Commission is reviewing and discussing the proposal but not taking a final vote.

• General Plan Land Use Map Amendment from MDR-12 (Medium Density Residential) to CF (Community Facilities)
• Zone Change from PD/R-2 (Planned Development/Single Family Residential) to PF (Public Facilities)
• Planned Development Permit for a 2,550-square-foot prefabricated maintenance equipment storage building
• Attached 544-square-foot office on a 0.87-acre site at the 600 block of Newlove Drive

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City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on a $6 million grant application for the Santa Maria Sports Complex and approve a zero-emission transition plan for Santa Maria Regional Transit. Other items include salary increases for police staff, on-call environmental planning contracts, and annexing businesses into landscape maintenance districts.

• Grant application for up to $6 million from Land and Water Conservation Fund for Santa Maria Sports Complex
• Approval of Santa Maria Regional Transit's zero-emission fleet transition plan
• Salary increase for Police Services Technician classification and updated pay schedule
• Professional services agreements for on-call environmental planning with three firms
• Annexation of Starbucks, Chavez residential units, and Seaside Packaging into landscape maintenance districts

The City Council unanimously approved a zero-emission transition plan for the Santa Maria Regional Transit fleet. The council also awarded three environmental planning contracts and approved a salary increase for Police Services Technicians. Additionally, several parcels were annexed into landscape maintenance districts.

• Approved salary increase for Police Services Technician (Unanimous)
• Awarded on-call environmental planning contracts to EMC Planning Group, Rincon Consultants Inc., and SWCA Environmental Consultants (Unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with NCE for Infrastructure Asset Data Collection Services (Unanimous)
• Approved Santa Maria Regional Transit Innovative Clean Transit Fleet Zero Emission Transition Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved grant application to Land and Water Conservation Fund for Santa Maria Sports Complex Project (Unanimous)
• Annexed Starbucks at Home Motors into Northeast Landscape Maintenance District (Unanimous)
• Annexed Chavez residential units into Northwest Landscape Maintenance District (Unanimous)
• Annexed Seaside Packaging Warehouse Project into Southwest Landscape Maintenance District (Unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the implementation of Sunday hours, including staffing and start dates. The board will also review outreach efforts for the Strawberry Festival.

• Approval of February 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Sunday hours start date, staffing, and services
• Wrap up discussion of Strawberry Festival outreach table
• Main Library and Branch Libraries update from the Library Director

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will review and approve the April 11, 2023 meeting minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new and old business. The main item is a discussion of the Outside User Organizations Code of Conduct under old business. Staff will also present budget and human resources updates, noteworthy activities, and division reports.

• Review and approve draft minutes from the April 11, 2023 regular meeting
• Discussion of Outside User Organizations Code of Conduct
• Budget and Human Resources Update for April 2023
• Noteworthy Activities report for April 2023
• Recreation Division report on programs and upcoming events

Block Grants Advisory Committee

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Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission is holding a study session to review a pre-application for a phased development project. The proposal involves the construction of a cooling building, box assembly building, and storage warehouse.

• Review of Pre-Application PRE2023-0002 for a 12-acre site in the PD/M-1 district of the Area 9 Specific Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a Planned Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Tract Map for the Blosser Ranch project. The proposal involves subdividing 16.88 acres into 105 for-rent single-family residences and 96 accessory dwelling units.

• Planned Development Permit PD2022-0007 for Blosser Ranch subdivision
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map TR2022-0006 for 105 single-family residences and 96 ADUs
• Development of community amenities including a gym, pool, spa, and pocket parks
• Approval of April 5, 2023, meeting minutes

The commission approved a Planned Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map for the Blosser Ranch Single-Family Residential Subdivision (Lots 8 and 10). The motion passed 4-0, with one commissioner absent. Several community members spoke in favor of the project, citing the need for workforce and affordable housing.

• Approved Planned Development Permit PD2022-0007 (4-0)
• Approved Vesting Tentative Parcel Map TR2022-0006 (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the acceptance of federal grant funds for the Japanese Community Cultural Center and the development of the Smith-Enos House. The body is also deciding on several transit route consolidations and municipal code amendments.

• Proposed $500,000 HUD grant for the Japanese Community Cultural Center
• Contract of $588,669 to RDZ Contractors, Inc. for Veterans Memorial Park Improvements Phase I
• Appropriation of $1,266,629 in ARPA funds for the Transit program operating budget
• Consolidation of Breeze Routes 100, 200, and the New Cuyama Route
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-02 for annual technical amendments to the Santa Maria Municipal Code

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The Downtown Revitalization Committee is reviewing a downtown permit for a proposed development project. The committee will evaluate the proposal and provide further direction.

• Review of Downtown Permit DT2022-0017 for a six-story apartment building with 104 units and 2,100 square feet of commercial space at the 200 block of East Cook Street

Planning Commission Study Session

The City Council will decide on a $1.2 million contract with Axon for body-worn cameras and evidence management. A public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget is also scheduled. Council will consider a zoning change for the Riverfront mixed-use development project.

• Vote on $1.2M Axon contract for police body cameras and evidence software
• Public hearing on proposed FY2025-2026 city budget
• Zoning change request for 1200 Riverfront Drive mixed-use development
• Discussion of 5% increase in water utility rates
• Appointment of two members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Planning Commission

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City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider allocating $37,500 in Community Development Block Grant funding to various public service programs. The meeting also includes an update on the Hope Village interim housing project and a first reading of technical amendments to the Municipal Code.

• $37,500 allocation for Community Development Block Grant public service programs
• Update on Hope Village temporary supportive housing at 2131 Southside Parkway
• Agreement with Key Code Media for City Hall audio-visual system upgrades
• Donation of a surplus 2006 Ford Crown Victoria to the Huron Police Department
• Ordinance introducing technical amendments to the Santa Maria Municipal Code

The City Council distributed $37,500 in grant funding to public service programs, specifically benefiting Good Samaritan shelter services. The council also approved several professional service agreements and a vehicle donation.

• Allocated $37,500 in Community Development Block Grant funding to Public Services programs (4-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Key Code Media for City Hall audio-visual upgrades (Resolution No. 2023-59)
• Approved donation of a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria to the Huron Police Department (Resolution No. 2023-60)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects for office tenant improvements (Resolution No. 2023-61)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2023-02 for first reading to amend the Santa Maria Municipal Code
• Approved minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will meet to review the Outside User Organizations Code of Conduct. The body will also receive reports on March activities, recreation programs, and capital projects.

• Outside User Organizations Code of Conduct
• Approval of March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• March Significant and Noteworthy Items report
• Capital Projects Update

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 14, 2023, meeting. Staff provided updates on various park projects, including pool construction and graffiti abatement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from March 14, 2023 regular meeting

Block Grants Advisory Committee

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Planning Commission Study Session

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a permit amendment for Conserv Fuel to modify a convenience store and car wash. The commission is also tasked with approving minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting.

• Permit Amendment A2022-0008 for Conserv Fuel at 1027 East Stowell Road to modify convenience store, car wash, and fuel canopy

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Conserv Fuel. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit Amendment A2022-0008 for Conserv Fuel at 1027 East Stowell Road (4-0)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and an annual update to the city's user fee schedule. The agenda also includes several administrative approvals and proclamations for various awareness months.

• Allocation of $37,500 to public service programs via CDBG funds
• Acceptance of an $83,547.84 Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant
• Approval of a $265,129 increase in appropriations for PG&E Sustainable Solutions project
• Establishment of a limited time parking zone at Payton Way and Frederick Street
• Resolution for a reimbursement agreement with Pacific West Communities, Inc. for sewer upgrades

The City Council approved the 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations for capital and public service projects. Council also voted to implement a phase-in cost recovery alternative for annual user fee updates. Additionally, the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan was adopted.

• Approved CDBG Capital funds for CommUnify, Community Partnership of SLO County, Good Samaritan Shelter, VTC Enterprises, and ADA sidewalk improvements (4-0)
• Approved CDBG Public Service funds for Foodbank, Domestic Violence Solutions, Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access, Fighting Back SM Valley, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, FISH Meals on Wheels, North County Rape Crisis, and Community Partners in Caring (4-0)
• Approved User Fee updates using the Phase-In Cost Recovery Alternative (3-2)
• Adopted 2023 City of Santa Maria Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution No. 2023-53)
• Accepted $83,547.84 Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant from California Board of State and Community Corrections
• Approved reimbursement agreement with Pacific West Communities, Inc. for sanitary sewer Segment D-9 (Resolution No. 2023-54)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Faithful+Gould for Facility Condition Assessment services (Resolution No. 2023-55)
• Approved limited time parking zone on Payton Way and Frederick Street (Resolution No. 2023-56)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss councilmember salaries and receive annual reports on Measure U and the General Plan. The body is also considering the donation of a surplus fire engine and an amendment to the countywide library agreement.

• Discussion of Councilmember compensation
• Donation of a 1999 International Navistar Type III Engine (Asset Number F231-99) to La Misión Rotary Club
• Amendment to the Countywide Library Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Review of the 2022 General Plan Annual Report
• Measure U Citizens' Oversight Committee 2021-2022 Annual Report

The City Council unanimously approved a countywide library system agreement and the donation of a surplus fire engine. The council also accepted the 2022 General Plan Annual Report and deferred discussions on council salaries to May 2023.

• Approved donation of 1999 International Navistar Type III Engine to La Misión Rotary Club (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Countywide Free Library System agreement for FY 2022-23 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 General Plan Annual Report and filing with OPR and HCD (unanimous)
• Deferred council salary discussion to mid-cycle budget in May 2023
• Rescheduled User Fee Update public hearing to April 4th
• Ratified payment of warrants and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission Study Session

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a Planned Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Tract Map for Blosser Ranch, a 106-lot subdivision with 105 for-rent single-family homes, 96 accessory dwelling units, and amenities. The commission will also consider a time extension for a Sisters of Saint Francis parcel map, a new detailing building for Honda, and a continuance for a Conserv Fuel permit amendment. An informational briefing on the DignityMoves/Hope Village temporary supportive housing project is also scheduled.

• Blosser Ranch subdivision: 105 rental homes, 96 ADUs, pool, gym on 16.88 acres at Blosser & Battles roads
• Honda detail building: 1,750-sq-ft addition of auto detailing bays at 1735 South Bradley Road
• Sisters of Saint Francis: time extension to subdivide 6.9 acres into 3 lots at 124 South College Drive
• Conserv Fuel: continued review of permit amendment for convenience store/car wash at 1027 East Stowell Road
• DignityMoves/Hope Village: informational briefing on interim supportive housing for homeless at 2131 Southside Parkway

The Planning Commission approved a planned development permit for a Honda detail building and a parcel map time extension for the Sisters of Saint Francis. A residential subdivision project at South Blosser Road and West Battles Road was continued to a future hearing. Other items were continued or filed as informational reports.

• Approved Planned Development Permit PD2022-0012 for Honda detail building (Unanimous)
• Approved Permit Amendment A2022-0015 for Sisters of Saint Francis parcel map extension (Unanimous)
• Continued Blosser Ranch residential subdivision to a future public hearing (3-1)
• Continued Conserv Fuel permit amendment at 1027 East Stowell Road to April 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received and filed DignityMoves / Hope Village Project informational briefing (Unanimous)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will meet to approve the description for the Urban Forest Committee and assign members to that committee. The body will also receive staff updates on the budget, human resources, and capital projects.

• Review and approval of Urban Forest Committee Description
• Assignment of members to the Urban Forest Committee
• Budget and Human Resources update for February 2023
• Capital Projects Update from the Operations Division

The Recreation and Parks Commission approved the description and responsibilities for the Urban Forest Committee. Commissioners Batterson and Carey volunteered for appointment to the committee. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting.

• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Urban Forest Committee description and responsibilities
• Appointed Commissioners Batterson and Carey to the Urban Forest Committee

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing updates on CDBG-CV funding in response to COVID-19 and the CDBG process for fiscal year 2023-2024. The meeting includes a debrief of the deliberations process and an overview of a drafted action plan public hearing scheduled for April 4th.

• Update on CDBG-CV funding (Round 3)
• Overview of drafted action plan public hearing on April 4th
• Approval of February 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Reminder for committee members to submit Form 700

The committee approved the minutes from the February 16, 2023, special meeting. Members discussed the CDBG process for fiscal year 2023-2024 and reviewed the schedule for an upcoming public hearing on April 4th regarding fund allocations.

• Approved meeting minutes of special meeting of February 16, 2023

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for AC Warehouse to install a 10-foot-tall battery-powered electric fence inside an existing barrier on a 1.71-acre site in a PD/M-2 district. The consent calendar includes this single item, with no public hearings scheduled. The meeting also includes a public comment period and oral reports from staff.

• Conditional Use Permit (U2023-0001) for a 10-foot electric fence at 701 South Railroad by AMAROK, LLC for AC Warehouse
• Project qualifies for Class 3 Categorical Exemption under CEQA
• Consent calendar approval recommended by staff
• No public hearings on the agenda
• Meeting conducted via Zoom with remote public participation

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a permit to convert a structure at 201 Town Center West into residential lofts. The body will also consider several consent items including salary updates and professional service agreements.

• Public hearing for Downtown Permit (DT2022-0018) for 104-unit Heritage Walk Lofts at 201 Town Center West
• Salary increases for the Police Records Technician job classification series
• Professional Services Agreement with Raimi and Associates for housing Objective Design Standards
• Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Acquistapace (Blosser Ranch), Tract 6022
• Designation of People for Leisure and Youth, Inc. to manage donations for the Public Art Master Plan

The City Council approved a permit to convert an 84,000-square-foot structure into 104 residential units. Other actions included approving a subdivision map for Blosser Ranch and a professional services agreement for housing design standards.

• Approved Downtown Permit for Heritage Walk Lofts at 201 Town Center West (Unanimous)
• Approved Acquistapace (Blosser Ranch) Final Map and Subdivision Agreement (3-2)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Raimi and Associates for housing design standards (Unanimous)
• Approved salary increases for Police Records Technician job classification (Unanimous)
• Approved minor amendments to CDBG Annual Action Plans FY 2019-2022 (Unanimous)
• Designated People for Leisure and Youth, Inc. to manage donations for Public Art Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Ratified payment of payroll
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission Study Session

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Planning Commission

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Measure U Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Measure U Citizens' Oversight Committee will review the FY 2021-2022 Annual Report and audited financial statements. The committee will also receive the second quarter report for FY 2022-2023 covering the period ending December 31, 2022.

• Review of Measure U FY 2021-2022 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements
• Authorization for Chairperson to forward Annual Report to City Council
• Receipt of FY 2022-2023 Second Quarter Report
• Approval of January 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator is reviewing a Conditional Use Permit for Estate Property Management, Inc./Lance Musterer. The proposal involves constructing two new two-story duplexes on a 0.320-acre site.

• Conditional Use Permit (U2022-0002) for four 1,414 sq. ft. units with attached garages at 708 North Oakley Avenue

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss a five-year project program for Measure A and a feasibility study for a Performing Arts and Convention Center. The body is also deciding on several public works contracts and the termination of the COVID-19 local emergency.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-01 to rezone 16.84 acres at 2050 and 2051 South Blosser Road
• Proposed $300,000 for on-call Landscape Architecture and Site Design services
• Proposed $300,000 for on-call Traffic Engineering services
• Authorization to negotiate acquisition of 9.58 acres from Chevron Corporation for Battles Road Trail
• Resolution to terminate the local emergency declared for the COVID-19 pandemic

The City Council adopted a zoning amendment for Betteravia Place and approved a feasibility study for a potential Performing Arts and Convention Center. The council also terminated the local COVID-19 pandemic emergency and approved several public works contracts.

• Approved zoning change for Betteravia Place to High Density Residential and General Commercial (3-1)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement for Performing Arts and Convention Center feasibility study
• Adopted Resolution terminating the local COVID-19 pandemic emergency
• Approved Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects (2023/2024 through 2027/2028)
• Awarded Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility Project bid to V. Lopez Jr & Sons
• Awarded Paul Nelson Aquatic Center Equipment Upgrade bid to Knorr Systems, Inc.
• Authorized negotiations to acquire 9.58± acres from Chevron Corporation for Battles Road Trail
• Approved $300,000 for on-call Landscape Architecture and $300,000 for on-call Traffic Engineering

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee will review the deliberation process for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The committee is scheduled to conduct surveys and vote on segmented public service programs and capital projects.

• Review of February 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Deliberation of FY 2023/2024 CDBG funding priorities and estimated available funding
• Vote on segmented CDBG public service programs
• Vote on segmented CDBG capital projects
• Discussion of 5% delivery costs for capital projects

Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to receive a staff presentation on new and updated state housing laws and regulations for 2023.

• Presentation on State housing laws and regulations for 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to review several development permits. Key items include a large residential conversion in the Town Center District and modifications to fuel stations and telecommunications infrastructure.

• Downtown Permit DT2022-0018: Convert 84,000-square-foot building at 201 Town Center West into a 104-unit residential apartment building
• Planned Development Permit PD2022-0002: Replace and enlarge fueling canopy for Spirit Gasoline at 1611 South Broadway
• Permit Amendment A2022-0008: Modify exterior, replace fuel canopy, and add diesel canopy for Conserv Fuel at 1027 East Stowell Road
• Conditional Use Permit U2022-0010: Replace light pole with an 88-foot-tall monopole for Dish Wireless at 1000 North Railroad Avenue

The Planning Commission approved permits for a gasoline fuel canopy replacement and a wireless telecommunication facility. They recommended that the City Council approve the Heritage Walk Lofts Downtown Permit. One permit amendment was continued to a future hearing.

• Recommended City Council approval of Downtown Permit DT2022-0018 for Heritage Walk Lofts (5-0)
• Approved Planned Development Permit PD2022-0002 for Spirit Gasoline fuel canopy replacement (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit U2022-0010 for Dish Wireless telecommunication facility (4-0)
• Continued Conserv Fuel Planned Development Permit amendment to March 15, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will seat a new chair and commissioner and review tree conditions at Veteran's Memorial Park. The body will also receive budget, human resources, and operations updates for January 2023.

• Presentation on tree conditions at Veteran's Memorial Park
• Seating of Commission Chair Commissioner Melena
• Seating of New Commissioner Sally Lopez
• Review of 2022 Commission Committee Assignments
• January 2023 Budget and Human Resources Update

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Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a quarterly update on annual library goals and objectives. The board will also review meeting attendance and receive a report on the main and branch libraries.

• Approval of November 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Quarterly update on annual Library goals
• Discussion on meeting attendance
• Library Director's report on main and branch libraries

The Board approved the minutes from the November 8, 2022 meeting. The session primarily consisted of staff reports regarding grant funding, new hires, and library programming updates.

• Approved minutes of the November 8, 2022 meeting

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the deliberations process for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The agenda includes an overview of city priorities, a review of site visit reports, and a comment period for public service and capital applicants.

• Review and approval of January 9, 2023, meeting minutes
• Overview of FY 2023-2024 CDBG funding deliberations process
• Public comment period for grant applicants (three minutes per agency)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator is reviewing a permit for the construction of two new, two-story duplexes. The project involves four units of 1,414 square feet each with attached garages on a 0.320-acre site.

• Conditional Use Permit (U2022-0002) for Musterer Residences at 708 North Oakley Avenue

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a Planning Commission recommendation to rezone 79 net acres at South Blosser Road and Dan Blough Drive from commercial and light industrial to high-density residential and community commercial, and approve two planned development permits for the Betteravia Place apartments. The consent calendar includes five on-call professional service agreements for civil engineering ($500,000), geotechnical engineering ($300,000), and architecture ($300,000), plus a $412,000 property acquisition for the Jones Street Multimodal Trail.

• General Plan and zoning map amendments for 79 net acres at 2050 and 2100 South Blosser Road to allow high-density residential and commercial use
• Approval of Betteravia Place 1 and 2 Planned Development Permits for apartments on Lots 1-4 of Tract 6008
• Five on-call civil engineering and surveying agreements totaling $500,000 with Bengal, Bethel, Consor, Psomas, and Wallace Group
• Three on-call geotechnical engineering agreements totaling $300,000 with Earth Systems, GeoSolutions, and Engeo
• Acquisition of 74,923 sq. ft. of abandoned railroad property (APN 125-200-046) for $412,000 for the Jones Street Multimodal Trail

The City Council approved a land use map amendment and planned development permits for the Betteravia Place project at South Blosser Road and Dan Blough Drive. The council also authorized several professional service agreements for engineering and the acquisition of property for the Jones Street Multimodal Trail.

• Approved land use and zoning amendments for Betteravia Place apartments (3-1)
• Approved Betteravia Place 1 and 2 Planned Development Permits (3-1)
• Authorized $412,000 acquisition of Jones Street property for multimodal trail extension
• Awarded $500,000 in on-call Civil Engineering and Surveying agreements to five firms
• Awarded $300,000 in on-call Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing agreements to three firms
• Awarded $300,000 in on-call Architecture and Structural Engineering agreements to three firms
• Accepted FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for personnel wellness physicals
• Approved grant funds for the Stronger Together Early Learning Hub Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a Planned Development Permit for a senior housing complex. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the January 18, 2023 meeting.

• Planned Development Permit PD2022-0015 for an 80-unit senior affordable apartment complex at 502 East Barcellus Avenue