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Guadalupe council certifies election results, adopts fee updates and approvals in series of votes
Summary
The Guadalupe City Council on Dec. 10 accepted certified election results and adopted several resolutions including an updated master fee schedule, approval of a tentative parcel map at 4513 11th Street, authorization to apply for a state historic rehabilitation tax credit for the Well Theatre, and agreements enabling Pasadero rail overpass work.
The Guadalupe City Council on Dec. 10 adopted multiple resolutions that formalize election results, update city fees and approve land-use and interagency agreements tied to pending development.
The council accepted the certified results of the Nov. 5, 2024 general municipal election, adopted an updated master fee schedule that raises many user fees to reflect cost changes, approved a tentative parcel map to subdivide 4513 11th Street into two lots, and approved railroad- and overpass-related agreements needed for the Pasadero development. Council also authorized staff to submit a state historic rehabilitation tax credit application for the Well Theatre.
Why it matters: The bundle of votes sets administrative and financial policy (fee schedule), clears a local land division through the city’s subdivision process, and advances a multiagency transportation and development package that requires coordination with railroads and state agencies. The historic-tax-credit application will, if awarded, bring state matching funds for the Well Theatre rehabilitation.
Key outcomes (by resolution or action) - Resolution 2024-72 — Certification of the Nov. 5, 2024 General Municipal Election: Adopted. City staff read certified vote totals for mayor, council and city clerk; council accepted the county clerk-recorder’s certification. (City official reading results: Mister Bodden.)
- Resolution 2024-77 — Approval of tentative parcel map (TENTATIVE MAP 2024-070) to subdivide 4513 11th Street into two lots: Adopted after public hearing. Staff reported the parcel meets subdivision and R‑1 zoning standards and recommended approval. (City Planner Scott presented.)
- Resolution 2024-78 — Updated Master Fee Schedule (annual CPI and cost-recovery adjustments): Adopted. The update adjusts personnel hourly billing rates, applies CPI increases where allowed by Guadalupe Municipal Code section 3.32.030 and converts several planning fixed fees to minimum-deposit billing to improve cost recovery; staff said the net effect is roughly a 9% cumulative increase in fees charged by the city.
- Resolution 2024-79 — Authorization to apply for California Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit for the Well Theatre: Adopted. Staff reported the city is eligible as the property is on the California register; the application window opens Jan. 6, 8:00 a.m. (California time). Staff outlined an estimated project rehabilitation cost and the 20% credit calculation and noted application fees (OHP fee ~$6,000; tax allocation committee fee ~$1,000) are due at time of application.
- Resolution 2024-80 — Railroad access agreement and public highway overpass agreements (Pasadero development): Adopted. Council approved the city-side agreements needed for future Obispo Street overpass construction and for two access easements requested by the Santa Maria Valley Railroad; the staff report said the easements are limited to railroad access and cannot be used to obstruct public use of city property.
Consent calendar and other motions: The council approved the consent calendar with one item (item G, a lease amendment relating to the Boys & Girls Club) pulled for discussion. The pulled lease amendment was discussed and staff provided clarifications about utilities, a facility investment of about $60,000 (network, cameras, key safe) and lawn/landscaping maintenance costs; council later voted to approve the related item(s) brought back as part of the consent process.
Votes and roll calls: Most resolutions were adopted by roll call. Roll-call participation and spoken “aye” votes were recorded in the meeting transcript for several items but formal tallies (yes/no/abstain counts) were not consistently read for every item in the public record. Where roll-call names were read aloud in the transcript, those names have been preserved in the meeting minutes.
What the council did not do: Several agenda items were presentations or requests for direction only (for example, the transit-hub site concept presentation) and did not carry a binding vote; staff will return with design details and cost estimates.
Looking ahead: The city will proceed with application work for the Well Theatre tax credit in early January, continue required permitting and coordination for the Pasadero/railroad agreements, and implement fee changes per the adopted master fee schedule schedule. Staff indicated construction design and grant-seeking activity tied to the Well Theatre and the transit hub will continue into 2025.
Votes at a glance (short list) - Certification of election (Res. 2024-72): Approved - Tentative parcel map, 4513 11th St. (Res. 2024-77): Approved - Master Fee Schedule (Res. 2024-78): Approved - State historic tax credit application for Well Theatre (Res. 2024-79): Approved - Railroad access / public highway overpass agreements (Res. 2024-80): Approved
Ending: Council members expressed expectations that the approved actions will clear the way to pursue development funding and reduce project risk; staff will return with implementation details, cost estimates and schedules for the items that require further design or permits.
