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Santa Maria council unanimously approves ceremonial naming ‘Jim Glines Way’ near Community Bank
Summary
The council voted unanimously to ceremonially name a median on Miller Street near Community Bank as 'Jim Glines Way' to honor community banker and volunteer James (Jim) Glines. The proposal, presented by Alex Posada, included median work and sign placement; council asked staff to consider durability and patrols to protect the sign.
The Santa Maria City Council unanimously approved a recommendation Nov. 4 to ceremonially name the median in front of Community Bank on Miller Street “Jim Glines Way” in honor of the late James (Jim) Glines.
Alex Posada, director of recreation and parks, said community members and the family suggested the site because it sits directly in front of the bank and is easily identifiable. Posada described proposed median preparation work and signage placement and showed an illustrative slide of the expected sign location.
Multiple council members and community representatives spoke in support. Lupe Alvarez, a Community Bank board member, urged the council to consider additional recognition for Glines, calling him “Mr. Santa Maria” for his fundraising and volunteer work. Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo moved the recommendation; it was seconded and carried on a unanimous roll call. The council and staff discussed sign durability and patrols; Mayor Patino asked staff to coordinate with parking/traffic or code enforcement to prevent damage to the median sign.
Action recorded: motion to recommend ceremonial naming of the median as Jim Glines Way; motion moved by Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo, seconded by a council member, and approved unanimously.
Council directed staff to prepare the sign and median work and to coordinate patrols or enforcement as needed to protect the installation.
