The Measure U Citizens’ Oversight Committee ensures transparency and oversight of the revenue generated by and expenses made in relation to Measure U2012 adopted by the electorate on June 5, 2012, and ratified as Ordinance No. 2012-11, and Measure U2018 approved by the electorate on November 6, 2018, and ratified by Ordinance 2018-07. The Committee’s duties consist of reviewing the annual independent financial audit (performed by an independent auditor on the Measure U-generated revenues and expenses during the previous fiscal year), as well as reviewing any other City financial reports necessary to advise the City Council of its findings. The Committee’s findings are presented annually in a written report to the City Council during the first quarter of the calendar year, which will be based on the previous fiscal year ending June 30th.
Board Information
The Oversight Committee meets annually on the 4th Monday of January at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, and as needed.
Five Committee Members are appointed by individual Councilmembers, and confirmed by the City Council to serve four-year terms and/or coterminous with the nominating Councilmember's term.
Measure U Citizens' Oversight Committee Members are required to file Statements of Economic Interests pursuant to the City of Santa Maria's Conflict of Interest Code with full disclosure of personal income, assets, and business interests. All Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) are required to be filed online upon assuming and leaving office, and annually. All filings are available for public inspection upon request. The Clerk's Office will set up the account and be the point of contact. For additional information, contact the Clerk's Office via email at cityclerk@cityofsantamaria.org.
AB 1234 Ethics Training (every 2 years) - All members of City of Santa Maria Boards/Commissions/Committees and Elected Officials are required to complete a training for AB 1234 Ethics Training every two (2) years. This training may be accomplished online through a training portal provided by the Human Resources and Clerk's Office staff.
Anti-Harassment Training (every 2 years) - All members of City of Santa Maria Boards/Commissions/Committees and Elected Officials are required to complete a training for Anti-Harassment Training every two (2) years. This training may be accomplished online through a training portal provided by the Human Resources and Clerk's Office staff.
Disclaimer: Applications and all Attachments are considered PUBLIC RECORDS upon submission and are available for public inspection if requested by a member of the public. Applications are not posted online. For additional information, email cityclerk@cityofsantamaria.org.
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedetti, Trent | Committee Member | 19 Jan 2021 | 20 Jan 2025 | Active | Mayor Alice Patino |
| Childers, Jr., John | Committee Member | 16 Jul 2024 | 19 Jan 2027 | Active | (Nominated by) Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez |
| Follett, Greggory | Committee Member | 16 Jul 2024 | 19 Jan 2027 | Active | (Nominated by) Councilmember Gloria Soto |
| Owen, Jr., Jack | Committee Member | 19 Jan 2021 | 18 Jan 2025 | Active | Councilmember Mike Cordero |
| Benedetti, Trent | Committee Member | 17 Jan 2017 | 18 Jan 2021 | Expired | Mayor Alice Patino |
| Benedetti, Trent | Committee Member | 15 Jan 2013 | 16 Jan 2017 | Expired | Mayor Alice Patino |
| Ortiz, Cathie | Committee Member | 19 Jan 2021 | 21 Jan 2024 | Expired | Councilmember Carlos Escobedo |
| Owen, Jr., Jack | Committee Member | 15 Jan 2013 | 16 Jan 2017 | Expired | Councilmember Terri Zuniga |
| Owen, Jr., Jack | Committee Member | 17 Jan 2017 | 18 Jan 2021 | Expired | Councilmember Mike Cordero |
