Santa Maria council unanimously names street 'James Jim D. Glines Way' in front of Community Bank

The Santa Maria City Council voted unanimously Nov. 4 to ceremonially name the median in front of Community Bank on Miller/Blosser Street “James Jim D. Glines Way.”

Alex Pesotta, director of recreation and parks, presented the proposal and said the suggestion came from family and community members to honor Jim Glines’s decades of local civic involvement. “For those people that don't know, Jim was active member of many organizations in town,” Pesotta said, describing Glines’s involvement with Community Bank, Hancock College’s rodeo program and local service clubs.

Family members and community leaders praised Glines’s fundraising and community presence. Lupe Alvarez, a former mayor of Guadalupe and a Community Bank board member, told the council Glines “brought in so much money for every organization … he did it for the good of the community.” Alvarez urged the council also to consider an annual “Jim Glines month” to recognize his contributions.

Mayor Pro Tem Tim Escobedo moved to recommend the street name, a motion that was seconded and approved on a roll call vote with all members present voting aye: Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo — Aye; Councilmember Aguilar Hernandez — Aye; Councilmember Flores — Aye; Councilmember Sotto — Aye; Mayor Patino — Aye. Staff said the city will prepare signage and make minor median improvements where the sign will be placed; council discussed ensuring the sign location would be protected from vehicle strikes.

The naming is ceremonial; the council did not adopt a separate ordinance or new budget appropriation at the Nov. 4 meeting.