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Dow told the council the RHNA cycle began in 2022 and continues through the cycle end date stated in the presentation. Staff reported that, to date in the RHNA cycle, the city has issued permits for 1,328 units and that additional units remain in the pipeline. Dow highlighted that accessory dwelling units (ADUs) were a major contributor to the city's housing production in 2024; staff reported 435 ADUs issued in 2024 and 1,044 ADUs to date in the RHNA cycle.

Dow explained the difference between permits issued and certificates of occupancy: permits indicate progress earlier in the construction pipeline, while certificates of occupancy indicate units ready for occupancy. Staff noted building and safety handled a high volume of permit applications and listed permit-processing throughput metrics during 2024.

Councilmembers asked clarifying questions about deed-restricted versus non-deed-restricted units counted toward RHNA. Staff said deed-restricted units have recorded covenants, conditions and restrictions limiting rents or prices to the targeted income group; units that meet income thresholds but lack recorded deed restrictions are counted differently in the city's accounting.

The council received the report; staff said the report will be filed as required by state law.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Santa Maria City Council - March 18, 2025 Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented the 2024 General Plan annual report, showing 1,328 permits issued to date in the current RHNA cycle and highlighting accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a major source of units; staff said permits and certificates of occupancy numbers differ because of pipeline timing.","taxTitle","Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California","taxId",3656,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6628953,"Measure U oversight committee and staff present 2024 annual report; council receives and files report",287,1887000,2174000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2713071-e286b1aa13b7f5e0cd62aeb4c3dfca9d&start=1887&end=2174","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2713071-e286b1aa13b7f5e0cd62aeb4c3dfca9d/thumbnail_1887000.jpg","/articles/6628953/Santa-Maria/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Measure-U-oversight-committee-and-staff-present-2024-annual-report-council-receives-and-files-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628953-db5c5e68e00483bc17098c4ab1d354ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178356&Signature=KBTVM2YKBpnOBR96q68s2Q1QmMpeHVn8JcIs0eAONpnYFbZWWrUqyS0DYQcC9U0Ty4XKorFW5m4n0V77ATPL7M~6az3AdTY6EmJubhmdDxtIn6wiyBVQ8IuE6SkJoy8Y9EarGWjbyp6OYfQEPhHmIvDmFqryjv706y8zl3VF2ziLpJIuj2jxl4~PotxGwPCDK3D40zqD7jBp-3AxyoiRXPWhKK6GaSJaIbjCf1p8aspkH1Uvh-ZffInRxfAd6a5clsrWalDnPR1dQ2F7rl6FOU4AepPKwx9dNd3W8uG49lB~lhvC~KwbNawMDVFF7LKy08ndgainCltD2GOW7SHmUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and the Measure U Citizens Oversight Committee presented the Measure U annual report for the period ending June 30, 2024, to the Santa Maria City Council and the council voted to receive and file the presentation and the committee's annual report.

Assistant City Manager Chun Woo told the council Measure U is a one-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2018. The council had set goals for Measure U revenue to: maintain services, make service enhancements, improve public safety and youth services, and enhance quality of life. Staff said the council had set a guideline that 90% of Measure U proceeds be used for public safety, 5% for youth services and 5% for quality of life.

The Measure U Citizens Oversight Committee, a five-resident panel, reviewed unaudited financial statements for fiscal year 2023-24 and unanimously prepared an annual report stating the financial statements accurately reflect Measure U revenues and follow the council policy on spending allocation. The committee is advisory and not responsible for spending decisions.

Staff presented appropriation figures for fiscal year 2023-24, noting adopted appropriations and carryforwards that increased the total adopted amount to about $40.6 million and that Measure U supports public safety positions and services across police, fire, recreation and parks, library, code enforcement and other departments. Staff provided pie charts that showed the majority of Measure U expenditures went to police and fire and that expenditures by council priority were roughly 89% public safety, 5.6% youth services and 5.4% quality-of-life.

Councilmembers asked for follow-up reporting. Councilmember Soto requested a report on youth services funded by Measure U, including program outcomes, and asked whether similar detail about homelessness spending could be correlated to Measure U. Staff said the rangers and some community development activities are included in public safety allocations and that a homelessness/cost report would be provided in an upcoming quarterly presentation; staff said a youth-services report could be produced if councilmembers requested it.

The council recorded the presentation as received and filed, and staff said the oversight committee's annual report will be placed on record.","City staff and the Measure U Citizens Oversight Committee presented the annual Measure U report for the period ending June 30, 2024, showing approximately 90% of expenditures allocated to public safety, with 5% for youth services and 5% for quality-of-life programs; council received and filed the report and committee annual report.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6628958,"Council approves $254,000 contract for Sanitary Regional Landfill scale-house system",206,1678000,1884000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2713071-e286b1aa13b7f5e0cd62aeb4c3dfca9d&start=1678&end=1884","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2713071-e286b1aa13b7f5e0cd62aeb4c3dfca9d/thumbnail_1678000.jpg","/articles/6628958/Santa-Maria/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Council-approves-254000-contract-for-Sanitary-Regional-Landfill-scale-house-system","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628958-73bdcdf518e5af4c75bc52372262a93c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178356&Signature=CV9pw~ViS27Q1C2GVyALrqHDpESDg3zsKYMmZK57PSOzINM9aEEeUH7WKf8MfvdUhoZQ35VR~AUl1V7amsAUBkw7tGdtzEg5OJd1hTRslyHjOu14nSqITuBGgHs3upOtboCKdLgy-shGJWBvZMfNz222onfK7B8AQ~-Cyxb1ybnNIFp60ijwuJQYkTPztwMvYnscuIHRrKNvLW9OJ7ld09D8VMbmpaEyu0W-XF0isLBHukNriyfEnY8uz2ZB7UY9FvubJ-r6B8gnUNCadkphiOB6yuhlTf~LkEnbmOw8AfCtw5YHtBEUTTTb7wfsDew4ui76FIPrgFGpzfwLv77e6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Maria City Council voted to adopt a resolution authorizing a services and license agreement with Paradigm Software LLC to upgrade hardware and software used for transactions at the Sanitary Regional Landfill.

City staff told the council the initial contract cost is $254,000 and that the system includes new scale-house hardware, cameras to view vehicle loads and license plates, and software that will integrate with the citywide ERP cashiering system. Staff said the agreement also covers annual maintenance of about $37,000.

Assistant City Manager (presentation lead) explained the existing system is standalone and not compatible with the city's new financial software. The staff report, summarized at the meeting, said the contract will provide improved integration for inbound and outbound transaction lanes and help staff verify load types for accurate charging.

Councilmember questions focused on cost and procurement. Staff said the project was put out for proposals and that Paradigm was the most cost-effective responsive vendor; staff said the existing vendor could not meet integration requirements.

A motion to approve the resolution was moved and seconded. The clerk called the roll; the council recorded unanimous approval. The clerk's roll call recorded votes in the affirmative by Mayor Patino, Councilmember Soto, Councilmember Aguilera Hernandez, Councilmember Flores and Councilmember Escobedo.

The upgrade is intended to modernize transaction processing at the landfill and reduce manual reconciliation by integrating scale data and camera images with the city's financial system.","The Santa Maria City Council approved a services and license agreement with Paradigm Software LLC to replace scale-house hardware and software at the Sanitary Regional Landfill, including cameras and integration with the city's ERP; the initial cost is $254,000 with an annual maintenance cost of $37,000.","actionData","errors"]

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City reports RHNA progress in 2024 General Plan annual report; ADUs cited as significant contributor

Measure U oversight committee and staff present 2024 annual report; council receives and files report

Council approves $254,000 contract for Sanitary Regional Landfill scale-house system