Santa Maria public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission Study Session

The agenda for the Santa Maria Planning Commission study session on December 18, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without any decisions, contracts, or public hearings scheduled.

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed.

City Council Meeting

The agenda for the Santa Maria City Council meeting on 2025-12-16 contains no listed items, indicating a procedural or placeholder agenda.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a new rental rate structure for the Japanese Community Center. The meeting also includes routine reports from the Business Manager, Operations Division, Recreation Division, and the Director. After discussion, the commission may take action on the rental rate proposal.

• Public hearing and consideration of rental rate structure for the Japanese Community Center
• Business Manager's Report (presented by Neville Smeda)
• Operations Division Report (presented by Angela Oslund)
• Recreation Division Report (presented by Dennis Smitherman)
• Director's Report (presented by Alex Posada)

The Recreation and Parks Commission approved the minutes from the November 11, 2025 meeting. It also approved the proposed rental rate structure for the Japanese Community Center and will forward it to City Council for final approval. No other actions were taken.

• Approved November 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Japanese Community Center rental rate structure and will forward to City Council

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee will review the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The meeting includes discussions on application reviews, site visit procedures, and key dates.

• Approval of October 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on existing Capital and Public Service activities
• Review of BGAC Bylaws Article VI
• Establishment of site visit week dates and conflict of interest reviews
• Overview of CDBG application review and site visit procedures

The committee approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting by a 7‑to‑0 vote. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates on capital projects, upcoming CDBG site visits and deliberations, and member reports on recent activities. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission Study Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed.

Planning Commission

The Santa Maria Planning Commission will consider three agenda items: approval of the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes, a conditional use permit for a mixed‑use market at 621 South Smith Street, and a permit amendment with a conditional use permit for a project at 2712 Air Park Drive. The commission is recommended to approve the Smith Street conditional use permit (U2024-0010) and the Borzall permit amendment (A2025-0007) with its conditional use permit (U2025-0008) by motion. Public comment and a public hearing will be part of the meeting.

• Approve minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on September 3, 2025
• Conditional Use Permit U2024-0010 for 621 South Smith Street – 6,265‑sq‑ft mixed‑use market and warehouse remodel
• Permit Amendment A2025-0007 and Conditional Use Permit U2025-0008 for 2712 Air Park Drive – remodel office space, add outdoor storage yard, and reduce parking

City Council Meeting

The Santa Maria City Council will consider a series of items, including retirement resolutions for two long‑time employees, the creation of two new Utilities Department job classifications, and several amendments to the city’s Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule that implement the 2026 state minimum wage of $16.90 and adjust police salaries. The council will also vote on an amendment to the legal services agreement with Aleshire and Wynder LLP that raises the contract amount by $200,000. All items are presented on the consent calendar and will be adopted by a single motion unless removed for individual consideration.

• Retirement Resolution honoring Alexander “Alex” Posada, Director of Recreation and Parks
• Retirement Resolution honoring Mark van de Kamp, Public Information Manager
• Adoption of a Resolution establishing two new Utilities Department job classifications and specifications
• Adoption of a Resolution amending the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule, effective Dec 27 2025, to implement a $16.90 minimum wage and police salary adjustments
• Adoption of a Resolution amending the Letter Agreement with Aleshire and Wynder LLP, increasing the amount by $200,000

The City Council adopted a consent calendar that included multiple resolutions and an ordinance. It approved new Utilities Department job classifications, amended the city’s pay schedule, and authorized a $200,000 increase to a legal services agreement. The council also approved a water‑service agreement with the Santa Maria‑Bonita School District and appointed Councilmember Gloria Flores as Mayor Pro Tem for one year.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (Resolutions 2025-204 to 2025-211 and Ordinance 2025-05) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-204 establishing two new Utilities job classifications and related pay schedule amendments (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-205 amendment to Aleshire and Wynder LLP agreement, increasing the amount by $200,000 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-206 amendment to the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule effective Dec 27, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-207 second amendment to the MOU with SEIU Local 620 (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-05 amending building and fire code chapters 9‑04 through 9‑76 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-211 agreement with Santa Maria‑Bonita School District for potable water service to 2715 West Main Street (motion carried)
• Appointed Councilmember Gloria Flores as Mayor Pro Tem for a one‑year term (5‑0)

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission study session scheduled for November 20, 2025 has an agenda that contains no listed items. The agenda appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.

Planning Commission

The agenda contains no listed items; it appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

City Council Meeting

The Santa Maria City Council will consider several actions, including adopting a resolution to approve an $831,831.20 agreement with Insight Public Sector Inc. to replace the Police Department’s mobile data computers, mounting equipment, routers and radio antennas. Other items include authorizing a bond release for Northman Residential Tract 6018, adopting updates to the municipal building and fire code, and approving participation in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Open PACE program. The council will also vote on a purchasing agreement with SOV Security for a $296,969.14 CCTV camera system replacement for the Police Department.

• Resolution approving Insight Public Sector contract for police equipment replacement – $831,831.20
• Bond release authorization for Northman Residential, Tract 6018
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-05 amending building and fire code chapters 9‑04 through 9‑76
• Resolution to join California Statewide Communities Development Authority Open PACE program
• Resolution awarding SOV Security purchasing agreement for police CCTV replacement – $296,969.14

The Council adopted the Consent Calendar, approving multiple resolutions and ordinances. Highlights include a $831,831.20 agreement to replace police mobile data computers, a $296,969.14 CCTV camera system contract, and an amendment to the V. Lopez Jr. & Sons pavement repair agreement raising its total to $4,119,008.12. Additional approvals covered a $1,577,071.77 US 101/SR 135 interchange amendment, a $375,000 FEMA grant, and updated landfill disposal fees.

• Approved $831,831.20 police mobile data computers replacement (Resolution 2025-193)
• Approved $296,969.14 police CCTV camera system replacement (Resolution 2025-195)
• Approved amendment to V. Lopez Jr. & Sons pavement repairs, increasing total to $4,119,008.12 (Resolution 2025-196)
• Approved amendment to Dewberry Engineers US 101/SR 135 interchange project for $1,577,071.77 (Resolution 2025-197)
• Approved $375,000 FEMA grant and $125,000 local match for flood mitigation plan (Resolution 2025-200)
• Approved $100,000 increase to project contingency for citywide road resurfacing (Resolution 2025-198)
• Approved updated disposal fees for Santa Maria Regional Landfill effective Jan 1 2026 (Resolution 2025-201)
• Adopted Consent Calendar items with a 5‑0 vote

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission will hold a study session on November 13, 2025. The agenda does not list any specific items, contracts, or proposals. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions scheduled.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Commission will review updates on Park Ranger operations and receive reports from the Business, Operations, and Recreation divisions. The body will also introduce new Commissioner Yolanda Zamora and review minutes from three previous meetings.

• Introduction of new Commissioner Yolanda Zamora
• Park Ranger Operations updates presented by Senior Park Services Officer Ruben Ramirez
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 8, August 12, and October 14, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the July 8, August 12, and October 14, 2025 regular meetings. New Commissioner Yolanda Zamora was introduced, and a public comment was received about bicycle safety and park access. Staff presented updates on budget status, park renovations, and upcoming projects such as the Japanese Community Center, a new dog park, and the sports complex.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda for the Santa Maria Library Board of Trustees meeting on 2025-11-11 contains no listed items. It only shows generic placeholders and no descriptions, categories, or decisions. Therefore no specific actions, contracts, or hearings are scheduled for discussion.

The Library Board approved the minutes from the February 11, 2024 meeting without changes. The board reported that policy updates required by AB1825 were approved by the City Attorney and forwarded to the State Library for final approval. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved February 11, 2024 meeting minutes (no changes)
• Policy updates approved by City Attorney and sent to State Library

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Planning Commission Study Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or projects are listed for this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission agenda for November 5, 2025 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on an ordinance to amend zoning rules for accessory dwelling units. The body will also consider establishing several no-stopping zones and a preferential parking district near Pioneer Valley High School.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-04 amending zoning for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Proposed naming of South Miller Street between Santa Maria Way and Highway 135 as James “Jim” Glines Way
• Establishment of preferential parking privileges for residents north of Pioneer Valley High School
• Proposed no-stopping zones on Bradley Road, Meredith Lane, and South Thornburg Street
• Presentation on homelessness and encampment response

The council approved Ordinance No. 2025‑04, amending the city’s zoning code to expand accessory dwelling unit allowances. They also named a portion of South Miller Street as James “Jim” Glines Way and adopted several no‑stopping zone resolutions and a preferential‑parking resolution. The consent calendar items were approved, and Ordinance No. 2025‑05 updating building and fire codes was introduced for future adoption.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑04 amending accessory dwelling units (motion carried)
• Named South Miller Street segment as James "Jim" Glines Way (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑189 establishing a No Stopping Zone on Bradley Road at Jones Street (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑190 establishing a No Stopping Zone on Meredith Lane (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑191 establishing No Stopping Zones on South Thornburg Street (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑192 granting preferential parking north of Pioneer Valley High School (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Calendar items including Resolutions 2025‑189 to 2025‑192 and Ordinance 2025‑04 (5‑0 vote)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2025‑05 to amend Building and Fire Code regulations, set for adoption at next meeting (4‑0 vote)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator is reviewing three requests for conditional use permits. These include two requests for alcohol sales at local businesses and one request to establish a daycare facility.

• Conditional Use Permit U2025-0007 for bottled beer sales at Tee Box Social Club (3558 Skyway Drive, Suite A)
• Conditional Use Permit U2025-0009 for beer and wine sales at 101 Crab (1431 South Bradley Road)
• Conditional Use Permit U2025-0010 for a daycare facility by Early Development Services (1324 North Broadway)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss a settlement agreement regarding the case City of Santa Maria vs. California State Water Resources Control Board. The body will also consider a budget increase for audiovisual equipment and bond releases for a planned development.

• Settlement Agreement for City of Santa Maria vs. California State Water Resources Control Board (Case No. 25CV-0136)
• $100,000 budget amendment for Public, Education, and Government (PEG) audiovisual and production solutions
• Bond releases for Centennial Square Planned Development No. PD2020-0009 at 360 East Plaza Drive
• Proclamations for World Polio Day (October 24) and Arts and Humanities Month (October 2025)
• Scheduling change: Adding a meeting on December 2, 2025, and canceling the December 16, 2025, meeting

The council adopted multiple resolutions authorizing major contracts and settlements. The most sizable approval was a $4,343,870 contract for the Well 15 Equipping Project. Other actions included sewer upgrades, landscape services, ADA compliance work, an EV‑charging lease, settlement agreements, a PEG audiovisual budget amendment, and a change to the December meeting schedule.

• Approved $4,343,870 Well 15 Equipping Project (Resolution 2025-180) – motion carried
• Approved $783,720.47 Pine Street Sewer Upgrades contract (Resolution 2025-179) – motion carried
• Approved five $300,000 on‑call landscape architecture contracts (Resolutions 2025-172 to 2025-176) – motion carried
• Approved $599,735 ADA self‑evaluation services contract (Resolution 2025-181) – motion carried
• Authorized lease for EV charging stations at 418 South McClelland St (Resolution 2025-178) – motion carried
• Approved settlement agreements in cases 25CV‑0136 and 21CV‑02432 (Resolutions 2025-170, 2025-171) – motion carried
• Adopted budget amendment for PEG audiovisual project FY 2025‑26 (Resolution 2025-168) – motion carried
• Changed council meeting schedule: added Dec 2 2025 meeting, canceled Dec 16 2025 meeting (Resolution 2025-169) – motion carried

Planning Commission Study Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Santa Maria Planning Commission meeting on 2025-10-15 contains no listed items. It appears to be only procedural boilerplate with no decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The Commission will review minutes from July and August 2025 and receive reports from department management.

• Approval of July 8, 2025, and August 12, 2025, meeting minutes

The Recreation and Parks Commission approved the minutes from the July 8 and August 12 meetings, scheduling formal approval for the November 11 meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Approved pending minutes from July 8 and August 12 meetings (no vote tally provided)

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its August 11, 2025 meeting and consider public comments. Staff will provide updates on HUD programs, BGAC activities, and current capital and public service projects. The committee will vote on the appointment of nominated Board Chairs and review key dates for the Community Development Block Grant process for fiscal year 2026‑27. The meeting will also include reports from committee members and planning for future agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2025 meeting
• Approval of nominated Board Chairs
• HUD updates (staff report)
• Update on existing Capital and Public Service activities
• Key dates for FY 2026‑27 CDBG funding process

The committee approved the minutes of the August 11, 2025 meeting with a 7‑to‑0 vote. It also approved the reappointment of the current board chairs for another year, selecting Denise Martinez and Isaac Berumen to serve on the nominating sub‑committee.

• Approved August 11 meeting minutes (7-0 vote)
• Approved reappointment of current board chairs for another year

City Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission meeting on 2025-10-02 is a study session. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed on the agenda. The agenda contains only placeholders and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Planning Commission

The Santa Maria Planning Commission agenda for 2025-10-01 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive proposals, contracts, or hearings.

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission held a study session on September 29, 2025, with no formal agenda items or decisions listed in the provided record.

Planning Commission Study Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Santa Maria Planning Commission meeting on September 17, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda content.

City Council Meeting

The Santa Maria City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators and a public employee performance evaluation before reconvening in open session. In the open session the Council will adopt several resolutions, including canceling the regular meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, designating a voting delegate for the League of California Cities conference, approving the first amendment to the SEIU Local 620 memorandum of understanding, and awarding a professional services agreement to City Detect for AI code‑enforcement technology. Routine items on the consent calendar and several proclamations will also be considered.

• Resolution to cancel the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025
• Resolution designating Mayor Alice M. Patino as voting delegate and City Manager David W. Rowlands as alternate for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference
• Resolution approving the first amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Service Employees International Union Local 620 (Feb 20 2024 – Dec 31 2025)
• Resolution awarding a professional services agreement to City Detect for use of artificial intelligence technology in code‑enforcement activities
• Adoption of routine items on the consent calendar (ordinances, minutes, etc.)

The council adopted the consent calendar items, approved several resolutions and contracts, and awarded a $1,343,540.80 agreement to G. Sosa Construction for Phase III of the Enos Ranch Project. Additional actions included designating voting delegates, approving a $66,000 AI code‑enforcement contract, and establishing three new no‑stopping zones on Main Street.

• Adopted consent calendar items 12.a.1‑12.e.16 (motion carried 4‑0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 5, Aug 12 and Sep 2 meetings (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Designated Mayor Alice Patino as voting delegate and City Manager David Rowlands as alternate for League of California Cities conference
• Approved First Amendment to SEIU Local 620 MOU (Resolution 2025‑138)
• Awarded $66,000 AI code‑enforcement contract to City Detect (Resolution 2025‑139)
• Approved emergency dispatch, radio and IT services agreement with City of Guadalupe (Resolution 2025‑140)
• Established No‑Stopping Zones on Main St at Depot, Pine, and Russell Ave (Resolutions 2025‑141‑143)
• Awarded $1,343,540.80 contract to G. Sosa Construction for Phase III of Enos Ranch Project (Resolution 2025‑150)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The agenda for the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Commission meeting on September 9, 2025 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no substantive agenda entries.

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Santa Maria Block Grants Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on September 8, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items, proposals, or decisions. It appears to be a procedural notice without substantive content.

Planning Commission Study Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Planning Commission

The Santa Maria Planning Commission will consider approval of a Planned Development Permit (PD2025-0002) and Conditional Use Permit (U2025-0003) for a new Hyundai automotive dealership at 957 East Battles Road. The commission will also review a permit amendment for Seaside Packaging’s 31,000‑sq‑ft warehouse on West La Brea Avenue and a zoning text amendment to update accessory dwelling unit regulations in Title 12. Minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Approve Planned Development Permit PD2025-0002 and Conditional Use Permit U2025-0003 for a 19,200‑sq‑ft Hyundai dealership with a 14‑bay service shop on a 4.5‑acre site at 957 East Battles Road.
• Approve Permit Amendment A2024-0001 for Seaside Packaging to build a 31,000‑sq‑ft warehouse on a 6.18‑acre site at the 1300 block of West La Brea Avenue.
• Adopt resolution to approve an addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Seaside Packaging project.
• Recommend City Council adopt Zoning Text Amendment Z2025-0001 to amend Chapter 12‑56 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 12 of the municipal code.
• Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on August 6, 2025.

Special City Council Meeting

The Santa Maria City Council will begin with a public comment period, then recess to a closed session. In the closed session the council will hold three conferences: one with labor negotiators, one on real‑property negotiations for APN 128‑064‑010 with CalGiant, and one with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. After reconvening, the City Attorney will give a report before the meeting adjourns.

• Public comment period (up to 15 minutes total)
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators
• Closed‑session conference on real‑property negotiation for APN 128‑064‑010 with CalGiant
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation
• Report by the City Attorney after reconvening

Planning Commission Study Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific projects, decisions, or discussion topics are listed for this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Santa Maria Planning Commission agenda for August 20, 2025 contains no listed items. The document appears to consist only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will first approve the Consent Calendar by a blanket motion. The meeting will then consider Conditional Use Permit U2024-0003 for the Santa Maria Elks Lodge #1538, which seeks to add 16 new RV parking spaces, legalize a 2,200‑sq‑ft fabric tent for outdoor dining, and build a metal storage cover on an 8.78‑acre site at 1309 North Bradley Road. The project is classified as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under CEQA, so no further environmental review is required.

• Approve Consent Calendar as presented (blanket motion).
• Conditional Use Permit U2024-0003 to expand RV parking (add 16 spaces) and permit a 2,200‑sq‑ft outdoor dining tent at 1309 North Bradley Road.
• Permit also includes construction of a metal storage cover; project qualifies for Class 3 CEQA exemption.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will approve the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, hold a public comment period, and receive presentations on draft Landscape Maintenance District Standards and current oak tree issues. Staff and the director will also give routine reports. No formal actions beyond routine approvals are listed.

• Approve minutes from July 8, 2025 meeting
• Presentation of Draft Landscape Maintenance District Standards by Baxter Miller Group
• Presentation on Oak Tree issues by City Arborist Scott Christian
• Business Manager's Report (Neville Smeda)
• Director's Report (Alex Posada)

The commission voted to postpone approval of the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes until the next commission meeting. No other actions requiring a vote were taken; the meeting consisted of presentations and updates.

• Postponed approval of July 8 minutes to next meeting

Special City Council Meeting

The Santa Maria City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to approve Project Change Order #1 to the Master Services Agreement with Cognizant Worldwide Limited for the Enterprise Resource Planning System. The Council will also authorize the City Manager to approve future change orders related to the ERP system that are within the total authorized budget. The agenda notes that the activity does not require a CEQA environmental review.

• Approve Project Change Order #1 to the Master Services Agreement with Cognizant Worldwide Limited – Cognizant Technology Solutions US
• Authorize the City Manager to approve future change orders for the Enterprise Resource Planning System within the authorized budget
• Environmental notice stating no CEQA review is required for this activity

Library Board of Trustees

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.

The Library Board of Trustees called the meeting to order and approved the minutes of the November 12, 2024 meeting with minor changes. The board received updates on the Collection Development Policy, the library's mid‑cycle budget status, and various program and staffing reports. No other actions were voted on or decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of the November 12, 2024 meeting (minor changes)

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Santa Maria Block Grants Advisory Committee will convene to approve the July 14, 2025, meeting minutes and discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The committee is also set to take action to establish a nominating committee for board chairs.

• Approval of July 14, 2025, meeting minutes
• Action to establish and approve nominating committee for board chairs
• Overview of CDBG process for Fiscal Year 2026-27
• Update on existing capital and public service activities
• Review of updated grant application questions and key dates

The Block Grants Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved the creation of a nominating sub‑committee to recommend board chairs for the upcoming year, appointing Isaac Berumen and Denise Martinez as its members.

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2025 meeting
• Approved nominating sub‑committee for board chairs (members: Isaac Berumen, Denise Martinez)

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission will hold a study session on August 7, 2025. The agenda contains no listed items, proposals, or decisions. No contracts, rezoning, or ordinance actions are presented for discussion.

Planning Commission

The Santa Maria Planning Commission will vote on a two‑year time extension for the Park Edge mixed‑use development at 2770 Santa Maria Way, which includes 140 apartments and commercial space. The commission will also consider a Conditional Use Permit for One Life Fitness LLC to operate a CrossFit gym at 2627 Skyway Drive. In addition, the commission will approve the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on July 16, 2025
• Consider two‑year time extension (A2025-0003) for Planned Development Permit PD2020-0008 and Conditional Use Permit U2020-0012 for the Park Edge project at 2770 Santa Maria Way
• Approve Conditional Use Permit U2025-0004 for One Life Fitness LLC to open a CrossFit gym at 2627 Skyway Drive
• Public comment period allowing audience members to address the commission
• Other business: oral reports from the Planning Commission and staff

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several professional service agreements and infrastructure upgrades. The body will also receive a report on July 4, 2025, fireworks enforcement and hold a closed session regarding existing litigation.

• On-call building and planning contracts for JAS Pacific (up to $750,000/year), Bureau Veritas ($500,000/year), CSG Consultants ($300,000/year), MDG Associates ($300,000/year), and TW Land Planning ($300,000/year)
• Purchasing agreement with The ReDesign Group for hyperconverged computer infrastructure
• Bond release for Betteravia Plaza, Tract 6008
• Agreement amendment with Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce for economic development services
• Software support agreement amendment with CentralSquare Solutions

The council adopted the consent calendar items, including several professional services agreements and finance resolutions. It awarded a $2,910,328.82 contract to Pavement Coatings Co. for a citywide road resurfacing project. It also approved a downtown permit for the Perlman Apartments at 100 North Broadway, requiring the developer to contact the 14 affected tenants. Additional traffic‑related resolutions created no‑stopping zones, a multi‑way stop, and passenger loading zones on West Morrison and South Thornburg avenues.

• Approved consent calendar items (including 11.a‑11.e) as presented, vote 4‑0
• Awarded Pavement Coatings Co. citywide road resurfacing contract for $2,910,328.82 (Resolution 2025-134)
• Adopted downtown permit for Perlman Apartments at 100 North Broadway, with tenant‑relocation condition (Resolution 2025-136), vote 3‑1
• Established No‑Stopping Zones on West Morrison Avenue (Resolution 2025-129)
• Created a multi‑way stop at South Thornburg Street and West Morrison Avenue (Resolution 2025-130)
• Approved Passenger Loading Zones on South Thornburg Street near Santa Maria High School (Resolution 2025-131)
• Approved Passenger Loading Zone on West Morrison Avenue near Santa Maria High School (Resolution 2025-132)
• Released all bonds for Betteravia Plaza, Tract 6008 (Resolution 2025-???), motion carried

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission held a study session on July 17, 2025. The agenda does not list any specific items, contracts, or proposals. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions recorded.

Planning Commission

The commission will review the Downtown Permit (DT2025-0003) for the Perlman Apartments project at 100 N Broadway. The recommendation is to approve the permit, which would allow the Vernon Group and Danco to build a six‑story building with 150 affordable apartments and a 40,000‑sq‑ft podium on a 1.12‑acre site in the Gateway District. The staff report and project plans are attached to the agenda.

• Approve minutes of Planning Commission meeting June 4, 2025
• Downtown Permit (DT2025-0003) for Perlman Apartments – six‑story, 150 affordable units, 40,000 sq ft podium on 1.12 acre at 100 N Broadway

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its May 12, 2025 meeting and discuss community needs for the CDBG program. The committee will review and adopt priority projects for fiscal year 2026‑27. A brief public comment period of up to ten minutes is scheduled, followed by reports from committee members and planning for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes of the May 12, 2025 BGAC meeting
• Review and adopt priorities for the FY 2026‑27 Community Development Block Grant
• Open public discussion of current community needs (CDBG)
• Public comment period (max 10 minutes)
• Reports from committee members

The committee approved the meeting minutes with an 8‑to‑0 vote. It adopted the fiscal year 2026‑27 funding priorities without changes and will present them to the City Council at a public hearing on September 16.

• Approved meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adopted FY 2026‑27 funding priorities unchanged (approved)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will approve the June 10 meeting minutes, hear a proclamation honoring Jason Davie, and consider a recommendation to adopt the final 2025 Leisure Needs and Public Art Plan as a reference for future recreational and cultural planning. Commissioners will also discuss the approval process for recreation program fees and receive reports from the Business Manager, Operations Division, Recreation Division, and the Director. The meeting includes a brief public comment period and concludes with adjournment.

• Review and recommend adoption of the final 2025 Leisure Needs and Public Art Plan
• Discussion on Recreation Programs Fees Approval Process
• Ratify Jason Davie proclamation
• Business Manager's Report (Neville Smeda)
• Placement of dedication plaque for retired City Manager Jason Stilwell

The commission approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting and ratified the Jason Davie proclamation from that meeting. It also approved a recommendation to review and recommend adoption of the final Leisure Needs and Public Art Plan to the City Council. Commissioners discussed a new process for reviewing recreation program fees, but no vote was taken on that item.

• Approved minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting
• Ratified Jason Davie proclamation from the June 10 meeting
• Approved recommendation to review and recommend adoption of the final Leisure Needs and Public Art Plan

Planning Commission Study Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission agenda for July 2, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to have no substantive agenda items recorded.

City Council Meeting

The Santa Maria City Council will consider and vote on several resolutions, including a Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule amendment for SEIU classifications, an updated Investment Management Services agreement with PFM Asset Management LLC, the 2025 Investment Policy, and the FY 2025‑26 appropriation limit. The council will also adopt a ceremonial resolution marking the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Routine items on the consent calendar and approval of recent meeting minutes will be processed as well.

• Adopt a resolution amending the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule and updating classifications for SEIU Local 620 employees
• Adopt a resolution approving an amended Investment Management Services agreement with PFM Asset Management LLC, effective June 19, 2025
• Adopt a resolution approving the City’s 2025 Investment Policy
• Adopt a resolution establishing the City’s FY 2025‑26 appropriation limit
• Adopt a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

The council adopted the consent calendar, approving resolutions on the 2025 investment policy, fiscal year appropriation limit, budget amendments, and several departmental contracts. Notable approvals included a $2,382,450 contract for the Well 15 drilling project, five $300,000 on‑call traffic engineering service agreements, and a stormwater management agreement. A ceremonial resolution honoring the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act was also adopted. Council members appointed new members to the Block Grants Advisory Committee.

• Adopted consent calendar items including pay‑schedule amendment (Resolution 2025‑105) (5‑0)
• Approved 2025 Investment Policy (Resolution 2025‑106) (5‑0)
• Established FY 2025‑26 appropriation limit (Resolution 2025‑107) (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget amendments (Resolution 2025‑108) (5‑0)
• Approved private stormwater management agreement with SM Skyline Estates (Resolution 2025‑109) (5‑0)
• Granted PG&E easement on South McClelland Street (Resolution 2025‑110) (5‑0)
• Awarded $2,382,450 contract to South Valley Companies for Well 15 drilling project (Resolution 2025‑111) (5‑0)
• Awarded five $300,000 on‑call traffic engineering service agreements (Resolutions 2025‑112 to 2025‑116) (5‑0)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet for a special session primarily to enter a closed session. The body will discuss one case of anticipated litigation with legal counsel.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission study session scheduled for June 19, 2025 lists no agenda items. No items, proposals, or decisions are detailed in the provided agenda.

Planning Commission

The Santa Maria Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 18, 2025 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda consists only of boilerplate headings and provides no information about decisions or discussions.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider and vote on several items, including a resolution to approve the Santa Maria Valley Tourism Marketing District annual report with a 0.5 percent assessment rate increase. It will also adopt new employment agreements for City Manager David W. Rowlands and City Attorney Thomas T. Watson, and amend the Purchasing Guidelines Manual effective July 1, 2025. Additional traffic safety measures include a No Stopping Zone on Centerpointe Parkway and a multi‑way stop at South Pine Street and West Park Avenue.

• Adopt a 0.5% assessment increase for the Santa Maria Valley Tourism Marketing District
• Approve new employment agreements for City Manager David W. Rowlands and City Attorney Thomas T. Watson
• Amend the Purchasing Guidelines Manual effective July 1, 2025
• Establish a No Stopping Zone on Centerpointe Parkway at 2125 Centerpointe Parkway
• Establish a multi‑way stop at South Pine Street and West Park Avenue

The council adopted a series of resolutions approving professional services agreements worth $300,000 each for architecture, structural, civil, and surveying engineering, as well as a hazardous waste collection contract. It also approved traffic safety actions, including a no‑stopping zone on Centerpointe Parkway and a multi‑way stop at South Pine and West Park. The tourism marketing district report was adopted with a 0.5 % assessment increase, and a Genasys EVAC memorandum was authorized. Two items—new employment agreements and a landscape‑maintenance contract—were postponed to the July 1 meeting.

• Adopted tourism marketing district annual report (Resolution 2025‑84) – motion carried
• Authorized Genasys EVAC Memorandum of Agreement (Resolution 2025‑85) – motion carried
• Established No Stopping Zone on Centerpointe Parkway (Resolution 2025‑86) – motion carried
• Established multi‑way stop at South Pine & West Park (Resolution 2025‑87) – motion carried
• Approved seven $300,000 architecture & structural engineering contracts (Resolutions 2025‑88‑94) – motion carried
• Approved eight $300,000 civil engineering & surveying contracts (Resolutions 2025‑95‑102) – motion carried
• Approved $300,000 hazardous waste collection contract with Clean Earth (Resolution 2025‑103) – motion carried
• Postponed landscape maintenance services agreement (item 12.e.1) – vote 3‑1 (1 absent)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will hear staff recommendations to amend the municipal code regarding Quimby Park fees. The body will also review a proposal to authorize the commission to approve fees for recreation programs and services.

• Proposed amendments to Santa Maria Municipal Code Section 11-9.05 concerning Quimby Park Fees
• Review of proposed updates to SMCC Sections 2-14.06 and 10-1.02 regarding fees for recreation programs and services
• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. Commissioners voted to move forward with staff drafting a Quimby Fee ordinance for the City Council. A motion was made to authorize the commission to recommend recreation program and service fees to the council.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 meeting
• Approved motion to have staff complete draft Quimby Fee ordinance (moved by Sally Lopez, seconded by Anais Diaz)
• Motion made to authorize commission to recommend recreation program and service fees to City Council (moved by Sally Lopez, seconded by Cynthia Gudino)

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee agenda for June 9, 2025 does not list any specific items, proposals, or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive content. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed.

Planning Commission Study Session

The agenda for the Santa Maria Planning Commission Study Session on June 5, 2025 contains no listed items or proposals. It appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no substantive content. No decisions or discussions are detailed.

Planning Commission

The Santa Maria Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from the May 21 meeting. It will then consider three public‑hearing items: a two‑year time extension for a battery energy storage system at 2916 Industrial Parkway, a Planned Development Permit amendment and Conditional Use Permit for a 16,300‑sq‑ft carwash at 1703 South Bradley Road, and a zoning text amendment to change accessory dwelling unit regulations in Title 12. The commission will vote to approve the time extension and the carwash permits, and will recommend that the City Council adopt the ADU zoning amendment.

• Approve two‑year time extension (A2025-0004) for RPCA Storage 1, LLC battery storage at 2916 Industrial Parkway (PD2021-0012).
• Approve Planned Development Permit Amendment (A2024-0014) and Conditional Use Permit (U2025-0005) for Splash Auto Center LLC carwash at 1703 South Bradley Road.
• Recommend City Council adopt Zoning Text Amendment Z2025-0001 to amend ADU regulations in Title 12‑56.
• Approve minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held May 21, 2025.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider the Community Development Block Grant Program's five-year plan and the 2025-26 annual action plan. The body will also receive reports on youth services funding and police department activities.

• Approval of Community Development Block Grant Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029) and FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan
• Appointment of Rebecca Campbell as Deputy City Treasurer
• Resolution approving the Annual Military Equipment Use Report 2024-2025
• Right-of-way dedication from BE819CA, LLC for the parcel at 2140 North Preisker Lane
• Presentation on Measure U funds spent on Youth Services

The council approved Objective Residential Design Standards (Resolution No. 2025-79) to guide future residential and mixed‑use developments. It also adopted a resolution to levy and collect the 2025‑26 Landscape District assessments (Resolution No. 2025-78). Additional actions included appointing Rebecca Campbell as Deputy City Treasurer and approving several public‑works and transportation resolutions.

• Adopted Objective Residential Design Standards (Resolution No. 2025-79) – vote 4‑0
• Adopted Landscape District levy and collection resolution (Resolution No. 2025-78) – vote 4‑0
• Approved Cost‑of‑Service Study for Recreation and Parks (Resolution No. 2025-81) – vote 4‑0
• Appointed Rebecca Campbell as Deputy City Treasurer (effective May 7 2025) – vote 4‑0
• Accepted right‑of‑way dedication from BE819CA, LLC (Resolution No. 2025-72) – vote 4‑0
• Approved temporary construction easement to Caltrans (Resolution No. 2025-73) – vote 4‑0
• Established large‑vehicle parking restriction on Inger Drive (Resolution No. 2025-75) – vote 4‑0
• Adopted “Keep Clear” pavement marking policy (Resolution No. 2025-76) – vote 4‑0

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission scheduled a study session on May 22, 2025. The agenda contains no listed items, contracts, rezoning proposals, or public hearings. No decisions or discussions are documented in the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a permit amendment for a new carwash facility and a time extension for a battery energy storage project. The body will also review minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting.

• Proposed 16,300-square-foot carwash facility with cafe and drive-through at 1703 South Bradley Road
• Two-year time extension request (A2025-0004) for battery energy storage system at 2916 Industrial Parkway
• Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The agenda for the Santa Maria City Council meeting on May 20, 2025 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Commission meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025 contains no listed agenda items; the agenda appears to consist only of empty placeholders and procedural boilerplate.

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda for the Santa Maria Library Board of Trustees meeting on May 13, 2025 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. No proposals, contracts, or ordinances are presented. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda content.

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on HUD funding and the funding process for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Members will also discuss ideas for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 funding process and review agency survey results.

• Approval of February 12, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Update on existing Capital and Public Service activities
• HUD Funding Update
• Overview of Funding Process for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funding Process ideas

The committee approved the minutes from the special meeting held on February 12, 2025. Staff provided updates on HUD funding and upcoming key dates, but no further actions were taken. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2025.

• Approved minutes of Feb 12, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission held a study session on May 8, 2025. The agenda indicates a procedural meeting with no specific items listed for decision.

• Study session held on May 8, 2025
• No specific agenda items or decisions listed
• Meeting categorized as procedural

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

City Council Meeting

The council will consider a set of routine items on the consent calendar and approve the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. It will then vote on resolutions to ratify the Successor Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Maria Fire Fighter’s Union Local #2020, including a wage and benefits package, and to adopt a Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for all full‑time and part‑time employees. Additional actions include canceling the May 20, 2025 meeting and awarding a professional services contract to upgrade the audio‑visual system in Shepard Hall.

• Adopt consent calendar (routine items)
• Approve minutes of the April 15, 2025 City Council meeting
• Ratify Successor MOU with Santa Maria Fire Fighter’s Union Local #2020, approving wage and benefits package
• Adopt Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule for all full‑time and part‑time employees per CalPERS guidelines
• Award Professional Services Agreement to Triton Technology Solutions for Shepard Hall audio‑visual system upgrade

The council adopted a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a new definition for battery energy storage systems and fire hazard zones. It approved a $537,586 low‑carbon transit operations grant and a $6,884,219 claim for California Transit Development Act funds. The meeting also cancelled the May 20, 2025 council session and approved a multi‑way stop at East Taylor and North Miller streets.

• Consent Calendar approved (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑01 defining Battery Energy Storage Systems (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑02 designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones (vote carried)
• Adopted Resolution canceling the May 20, 2025 council meeting (vote carried)
• Adopted Resolution establishing a multi‑way stop at East Taylor St & North Miller St (vote carried)
• Adopted Resolution approving a $537,586 Low Carbon Transit Operations grant (vote carried)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing a $6,884,219 claim for California Transit Development Act funds (vote carried)
• Adopted Resolution appropriating Senate Bill 125 and Transit & Intercity Rail Capital Program grant funds (vote carried)

Planning Commission Study Session

The agenda for the Santa Maria Planning Commission Study Session on 2025-04-17 contains no listed items. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are documented. The meeting appears to be a procedural study session without recorded agenda details.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Downtown Permit (DT2023-0012) for the remodel of the former Sears building at 226 East Main Street. The project involves relocating a loading dock, dividing the building for multiple tenants, adding a new entrance, and constructing a 49,000‑square‑foot grocery store, along with parking and landscaping improvements on a 5.39‑acre site. Staff will recommend that the City Council approve the permit.

• Downtown Permit DT2023-0012 – remodel of former Sears building at 226 East Main St (loading dock relocation, building division, new entrance, 49,000‑sq‑ft grocery store, parking/landscaping on 5.39‑acre site)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation on the costs and goals of the city's homelessness and encampment response. Members will also consider zoning amendments to define and limit the location of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Other business includes approving environmental planning contracts and a debt policy.

• Presentation on homelessness and encampment response costs and objectives
• First reading of Ordinance Z2025-0002 to limit Battery Energy Storage Systems to the General Manufacturing District
• Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Environmental Planning and Permitting Services with five consultants
• Resolution approving an Accounts Receivable and Uncollectible Debt Policy
• Cancelled public hearing for an Ordinance adopting the Cost-of-Service Study

The council adopted the consent calendar, including a new Accounts Receivable policy and five on‑call environmental planning service contracts. It introduced a zoning amendment for Battery Energy Storage Systems and a fire‑hazard zone ordinance, both passing the first reading unanimously. The council also approved the Measure A Five‑Year Local Program of Projects (Resolution 2025‑46) and postponed the Quimby Park fee hearing to June 3, 2025.

• Adopted Accounts Receivable and Uncollectible Debt Policy (Resolution 2025‑40) – unanimous vote
• Adopted five Professional Services Agreements for on‑call environmental planning (Resolutions 2025‑41 to 2025‑45) – unanimous vote
• Introduced Ordinance 2025‑01 amending zoning for Battery Energy Storage Systems – first reading passed (5‑0)
• Adopted Measure A Five‑Year Local Program of Projects (Resolution 2025‑46) – unanimous vote
• Introduced Ordinance 2025‑02 designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones – first reading passed (5‑0)
• Continued public hearing on Quimby Park fee amendment to June 3, 2025 – unanimous vote

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will approve minutes from its March 11 and February 25 meetings. It will consider a resolution to install public art on the pedestrian overpass at Broadway Street/Highway 135. It will also consider a recommendation to name a city facility or park in honor of Jim Glines.

• Resolution to approve public art installation on the Broadway Street/Highway 135 pedestrian overpass
• Recommendation to name a city facility or park after Jim Glines
• Approval of minutes from the March 11 and February 25 meetings
• Staff reports from the Business Manager, Operations Division, Recreation Division, and Director
• Public comment period (up to 15 minutes total)

The Recreation and Parks Commission approved a recommendation to the City Council to name a city facility or park after Jim Glines in recognition of his 25 years of service. It also approved the installation of public art on the Broadway Street/Highway 135 pedestrian overpass, a project funded with $250,000. The minutes of the February 25 special meeting and the March 11 meeting were approved. An update on the commercial specialty structures ordinance was provided, with a revision slated for a future meeting.

• Approved minutes of the February 25 special meeting
• Approved minutes of the March 11 meeting
• Approved recommendation to City Council to name a facility or park for Jim Glines
• Approved resolution for public art installation on the Broadway Street/Highway 135 pedestrian overpass

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission held a study session on April 3, 2025. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific items or decisions listed.

• No specific agenda items listed
• Procedural study session only
• No decisions or proposals made

Planning Commission

The commission will review and recommend approval of Downtown Permit DT2023-0012 to remodel the former Sears building at 226 East Main Street, including a new grocery store and site improvements. It will also hold a public hearing on a resolution to adopt Residential Objective Design Standards (SP2023-0003) for future multi‑unit housing projects citywide. Both items are recommended for City Council action.

• Review and recommendation to approve Downtown Permit (DT2023-0012) for former Sears building remodel at 226 East Main Street
• Public hearing on Residential Objective Design Standards (SP2023-0003) for future residential developments
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss several proclamations for awareness months and consider a budget amendment for the City Manager's Office. The body will also review a bond release for a public improvement project and a new legislative platform.

• Budget amendment of $120,000 for an audiovisual and production solution project for Shepard Hall and Council Chambers
• Bond release of $151,822.25 for Public Improvement Plan PIP2022-0001 at 512 East Chapel Street
• Adoption of a Resolution approving a City Legislative Platform
• Proclamations for Donate Life Month, National Library Week, National Community Development Week, and Fair Housing Month
• Proclamations for Child Abuse Awareness, Sexual Assault Awareness, and Parkinson’s Disease Awareness

The Council adopted a resolution authorizing the release of a $598,120 Faithful Performance Bond for Betteravia Plaza landscaping and the associated labor and material bonds. It also approved a $120,000 budget amendment for an audiovisual and production solution project and adopted the City Legislative Platform. Additionally, the Council allocated $37,500 from the FY 2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant to local service agencies.

• Approved release of $598,120 Faithful Performance Bond for Betteravia Plaza landscaping (motion carried)
• Approved release of $151,822.25 Faithful Performance Bond for Public Improvement Plan PIP2022‑0001 (motion carried)
• Approved $120,000 budget amendment for audiovisual and production solution project (5‑0)
• Adopted City Legislative Platform (Resolution No. 2025‑37) (5‑0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar items including Resolutions 2025‑37, 2025‑38, 2025‑39 (5‑0)
• Approved allocation of $37,500 Community Development Block Grant funds to local agencies (5‑0)
• Approved video‑conference participation request for Councilmember Aguilera‑Hernandez (3‑0)
• Approved release of landscaping bond and retention of labor/material bonds per Resolution No. 2025‑39 (motion carried)

Planning Commission Study Session

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on March 20, 2025 to review a conditional use permit for a cash‑and‑carry market and warehouse at 621 South Smith Street, and to hear a presentation on draft Residential Objective Design Standards that would apply to future residential projects. No decisions are made during the study session; the meeting is for public input before a future hearing.

• Conditional Use Permit (U2024-0010) for 621 South Smith Street: remodel 6,295‑sq‑ft warehouse to 9,638‑sq‑ft mixed‑use market on 0.83‑acre site in CM zoning.
• Draft Residential Objective Design Standards (ODS) for future single‑family, multi‑family, and residential mixed‑use developments citywide.

Planning Commission

The Santa Maria Planning Commission will consider two agenda items: approval of a Planned Development Permit Amendment for Weyrick Lumber at 1306 White Court, and a recommendation to the City Council to adopt zoning text amendments for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The commission will also approve the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting and hear public comments. After the items are discussed, the commission will make decisions or forward recommendations as noted.

• Approve Weyrick Lumber Planned Development Permit Amendment (A2024-0012) for four 4,500‑sq‑ft lumber storage canopies on a 1.88‑acre site at 1306 White Court (PD/M‑1 and PD/M‑2 zones).
• Recommend City Council adopt Zoning Text Amendment Z2025-0002 adding a definition and standards for Battery Energy Storage Systems in Title 12, limited to the General Manufacturing District.
• Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on February 5, 2025.
• Public comment period allowing audience members up to three minutes each to address any commission business.
• Regular business oral reports from the Planning Commission and staff.

City Council Meeting

The council will adopt the consent calendar, approve minutes from March meetings, and consider several bond releases and resolutions. Items include a $14,371 SoCalGas rebate for pool‑cover upgrades, a new Special District Planning Technician classification, and a $2 million increase to the Measure A fund for alternative transportation projects. The meeting also addresses HOME funding for rental assistance and a proclamation of Red Cross Month.

• Presentation and $14,371 rebate check from SoCalGas for energy‑efficient pool covers at Paul Nelson Aquatic Center
• Adopt resolution establishing Special District Planning Technician classification and CalPERS comprehensive pay schedule
• Authorize bond release for Planned Development Permit No. PD2021‑0011: $20,240 performance bond, $10,120 labor & material bond, $2,024 guarantee bond
• Authorize bond release for Celebration II, Tract 5993: $164,371.63 performance bond, $82,185.82 labor & material bond, $16,437.16 guarantee bond
• Adopt resolution increasing Measure A fund by $2 million for alternative transportation enhancement projects

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will consider approval of the February 11 and February 25 meeting minutes. Commissioners will hear a brief public comment period limited to 15 minutes. The commission will receive updates on the Cost Fee Study and several staff reports, including a Simas Park update. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the February 11 and February 25 meetings
• Public comment period (max 15 minutes total)
• Cost Fee Study – update (old business)
• Director and management staff reports (Business Manager, Operations Division, Simas Park update, Recreation Division, Director's Report)
• Commissioner items (official business conducted by a commissioner)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting primarily to enter a closed session. The body will confer with real property negotiators regarding the price and terms of payment for several specific properties.

• Closed session conference regarding properties 101-030-013, 101-030-014, 101-030-022, 101-030-023, and 101-060-002

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Santa Maria Block Grants Advisory Committee meeting on March 10, 2025 contains no listed items or descriptions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive agenda entries.

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission held a study session on March 6, 2025. No specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions were listed for this meeting. The session appears to be procedural with no substantive matters presented.

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or projects are listed for this meeting.

City Council Meeting

The Santa Maria City Council will consider several resolutions, including a non‑exclusive easement for Southern California Gas Company at the northwest corner of Battles Road and Depot Street. Additional items include a large‑vehicle parking restriction on Southside Parkway, a passenger loading zone on Panther Drive, and authorizing the city to enforce California Assembly Bill 1276. The meeting also includes a consent calendar for routine ordinances, minutes, and finance payments.

• Approve non‑exclusive easements for Southern California Gas Co. at Battles Rd & Depot St.
• Adopt large‑vehicle parking restriction on Southside Parkway from Centerpointe Pkwy east 590 ft.
• Establish a passenger loading zone on Panther Drive for student loading.
• Authorize the City of Santa Maria as enforcement agency for California AB 1276 (single‑use foodware).
• Adopt consent calendar covering routine ordinances, February 18 minutes, and finance payments.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will consider the Cost of Service Study prepared by Revenue & Cost Specialists (RCS). The commission recommends adopting the study and sending it to the City Council for review and adoption, recognizing the commission as the body that can adjust fees based on actual cost. A public comment period of up to 15 minutes is also scheduled.

• Adopt the Cost of Service Study prepared by Revenue & Cost Specialists (RCS) and forward it to the City Council
• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes

Measure U Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Measure U Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet to review the Fiscal Year 2023-24 annual report and authorize the Chair to sign it for submission to the City Council. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the previous session.

• Review Measure U Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report
• Authorize Chair to sign report and forward to City Council
• Approve minutes from January 27, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Measure U Citizens' Oversight Committee meeting

Planning Commission Study Session

The Santa Maria Planning Commission is holding a study session. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items for discussion.

• Study session
• Procedural agenda

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider ratifying agreements with the Santa Maria Police Officers’ Association and the Santa Maria Police Association of Middle Management. The body will also review a new citywide records retention schedule and an environmental analysis agreement for a package delivery warehouse.

• Ratification of Tentative Agreements and Successor MOUs with the Santa Maria Police Officers’ Association and Santa Maria Police Association of Middle Management
• Approval of a wage and benefits package for Public Safety Managers
• Adoption of a new Citywide Records Retention Schedule
• Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants for environmental analysis of Package Delivery Warehouse (PD2024-0003)
• Proclamation for Future Farmers of America Week (February 15-22, 2025)

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The agenda for the Santa Maria Downtown Revitalization Committee meeting on February 12, 2025 contains no listed items and consists only of procedural boilerplate.

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee will discuss the City’s priorities, estimated funding, and applications for the FY 2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Committee members will conduct a live survey on public services and then deliberate on the results. The agenda includes recommendations to vote on segmented CDBG public service programs and capital projects, as well as several unsegmented items and cost allocations. The meeting also provides time for public comment and staff reports on upcoming CDBG key dates.

• Vote on segmented CDBG public service programs and capital projects
• Recommendation on unsegmented CDBG public service programs
• Recommendation on unsegmented CDBG capital projects
• Recommendation on five percent delivery costs for capital projects
• Recommendation on TBRA administration (capital) and fair housing administration

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will review and approve the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting. It will also formally seat Commissioner Carey as Chair and Commissioner Diaz as Vice Chair. Additional agenda items include assigning commissioners to committees and hearing reports from the director and management staff.

• Approval of minutes from the Jan 14, 2025 meeting
• Seating of Commissioner Carey as Commission Chair
• Seating of Commissioner Diaz as Vice Chair
• Assignment/reassignment of commissioners to committee list
• Director's and management staff reports

Library Board of Trustees

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed for this meeting.

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its January 13, 2025 meeting and review the deliberation process for FY 2024‑2025 Community Development Block Grant funding. Members will hear brief comments from grant applicants and the public, and discuss city priorities for FY 2025‑2026. The meeting will also set the next deliberations session for February 12, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the January 13, 2025 BGAC meeting
• Review deliberations process for FY 2024‑2025 CDBG funding, including city priorities and conflict‑of‑interest announcements
• Accept three‑minute comments from public service and capital grant applicants
• Public comment period (up to 10 minutes) on unscheduled matters
• Schedule next special meeting for February 12, 2025 at Shepard Hall

Planning Commission Study Session

The agenda for the Santa Maria Planning Commission Study Session on February 6, 2025 contains no listed items. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be a procedural study session without substantive agenda content.

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a permit amendment (A2024-0003) for the Community Health Center of the Central Coast at 2100 South Bloomer Road, modifying the building façade and expanding the parking lot. The amendment involves Planned Development permits Z-82-7 and Z-82-23 on an 8.11‑acre site in a PD/C‑2 district. The meeting also includes approval of the December 4, 2024 minutes, election of officers for 2025, and other routine business.

• Permit amendment for CHCCC at 2100 South Bloomer Road – façade change and parking expansion
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from December 4, 2024
• Election of Planning Commission officers for the 2025 calendar year
• Public comment period for any subject within the Commission’s business
• Other business including oral reports from staff and the Commission

Measure U Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Measure U Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet to review unaudited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The committee will also appoint a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2025 and 2026.

• Review of Measure U (unaudited) financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for calendar years 2025 and 2026
• Approval of March 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Staff presentation providing an overview of Measure U fund activities

City Council Meeting

The Santa Maria City Council will adopt a resolution amending the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule, implementing salary adjustments for SEIU Local 620 classifications and establishing an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician class. The council will also adopt the consent calendar, consider annual appointments to city boards and commissions, and receive proclamations recognizing Respect for Life Week and Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Presentations on encampment response efforts and fire department readiness will be provided.

• Resolution to amend the Comprehensive Schematic Pay Schedule and create an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician class (salary adjustments for SEIU Local 620)
• Resolution granting consent to Santa Barbara County to establish the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District including Santa Maria
• Annual appointments to city boards and commissions (Measure U Citizens Oversight Committee, Planning Commission, Recreation & Parks Commission, Santa Barbara County Library Committee)
• Proclamations for Respect for Life Week (Jan 19‑25, 2025) and Human Trafficking Awareness Month (Jan 2025)
• Presentation on status update of encampment response efforts

Planning Commission Study Session

The agenda for the Santa Maria Planning Commission study session on 2025-01-16 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Santa Maria Planning Commission meeting on 2025-01-15 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals, contracts, or hearings.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will review and approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. It will hear public comments, a thank‑you resolution for Commissioner Batterson, and new‑business items on special event procedures and a fee study. The commission will also assign members to various committees and receive reports from the business manager, parks operations, recreation division, and the director.

• Approve minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting
• New business: Special Event Procedures
• New business: Fee Study
• Committee assignments for Downtown, Budget, Park Development, etc.
• Director and management staff reports (Business Manager, Parks & Operations, Recreation, Director)

Block Grants Advisory Committee

The Block Grants Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its December 9, 2024 meeting. It will hear staff reports on existing capital and public service activities and on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process for fiscal year 2025‑26, including analysis, site‑visit procedures, upcoming deliberation dates, and optional Zoom training. The committee will also consider public comments and propose agenda items for the next regular meeting.

• Approve minutes of the December 9, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period (up to 10 minutes)
• Staff reports: update on capital and public service activities
• CDBG process for FY 2025‑26 – analysis, site‑visit procedures, upcoming deliberation dates (Feb 10 & Feb 12, 2025), and optional Zoom training
• Proposed agenda items for the next regular meeting

City Council Meeting

The Santa Maria City Council agenda for 2025-01-07 contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.

Planning Commission Study Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific projects, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Santa Maria Planning Commission meeting on 2025-01-01 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions recorded.