Agenda packet — Carpinteria City Council, July 28, 2025 (part 2 of 2)

wheelchairs or requiring other accommodations. Spanish interpretation services have also been secured to support the Special Meeting and State of the City presentation.

Event Timing and Logistics
This special 60th Anniversary State of the City event will coincide with the City’s 60th birthday and serve as a cornerstone of the City’s 60th Anniversary Week of Celebration.

The proposed date is Monday, September 29, at 5:30 p.m. The event would be convened as a Special Council Meeting to enable full Council participation and encourage community involvement.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS:

The proposed event reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to increasing accessibility and aligns with City Council Primary Goal #1: Enhance Public Outreach, Education, and Transparency.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

There are no new financial considerations associated with the receipt of this report.

Because the event is planned to be held during this fiscal year—outside the typical fiscal cycle—the necessary funding has already been budgeted and included in the Communications and Community Promotions program for FY 2025-26. This differs from previous suggestions made last fiscal year, ensuring all costs related to this event are accounted for within the current budget cycle.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS:

None.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT THE MEETING:

None.

OPTIONS:

1. Direct staff to plan and execute, or assist with planning and execution of, a local State of the City event; accept staff recommendations; and provide direction where requested.

2. Direct staff to plan and execute, or assist with planning and execution of, a local State of the City event; do not accept staff recommendations; and direct staff as appropriate.

3. Direct staff to not plan and execute, or assist with planning and execution of, a local State of the City event; and provide direction as appropriate.

Proposal for Local State of the City Event and Program Format July 28, 2025

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ATTACHMENTS
None.

Staff Contact:

Juliza Briones, Program Manager
805-754-4401; [email protected]
Signature
Staff Contact:

Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
805-754-4400; [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by:

Michael Ramirez, City Manager
805-755-4450; [email protected]
Signature
City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Consider authorizing the execution of a revised Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Carpinteria and the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management regarding the activation of the ReadySBC alerts system, as well as the o and use of Genasys, Emergency Zone Mapping Solution. This MOA is being brought back to Council due to recent changes made to the original agreement.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute the revised Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Carpinteria and the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Genasys Emergency Zone Mapping Solution, reflecting the recent changes to the original agreement.

Sample Motion: I move to authorize the City Manager to execute the revised Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management concerning the activation of the ReadySBC Alerts system and the Genasys EVAC Emergency Zone Mapping Solution. (This motion requires a roll call vote.)

BACKGROUND
The County of Santa Barbara is implementing Genasys EVAC, an emergency zone mapping platform designed to support public safety agencies with real-time evacuation and protective action decisions. The system includes an internal tool for first responders and a public-facing map available at ReadySBC.org/emergency.

Over the past nine months, the City of Carpinteria has actively participated in the zone development process, collaborating with the County Office of Emergency Management and local public safety partners to ensure zones are accurate and informed by historical data and community needs. City staff have also taken part in technical trainings and multiagency exercises in preparation for launch.

Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 15
Council Meeting Date: July 28, 2025
Authorization to Execute Revised MOA with Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management for ReadySBC Alerts and Genasys Emergency Zone Mapping System July 28, 2025

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Genasys EVAC will go live to the public on August 6, 2025, accompanied by a countywide outreach campaign to educate residents on the platform and how to stay informed during emergencies.

For additional background and details, please refer to the staff report provided for the June 9, 2025, City Council meeting.

DISCUSSION
Genasys EVAC is a vital tool for coordinated emergency response and public Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District to manage protective actions and provide real-time, public-facing interactive evacuation maps.

The original Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was approved by the City Council on June 9, 2025, and defines the roles and responsibilities of the City and County regarding use of the Genasys EVAC system, including operational requirements, system capabilities, and funding provisions supported by Homeland Security Grant Program funds.

Since the original approval, the County of Santa Barbara has decided not to require a separate Internal User Agreement. As a result, revisions to the MOA were necessary to remove references to that agreement and to incorporate essential elements into the MOA itself. These changes are primarily internal and do not affect the public-facing map, user access, or emergency alert functions in any way. All other aspects of the MOA remain unchanged.
alignment with countywide emergency management protocols and ongoing participation in this critical regional platform.

The platform will launch publicly on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

POLICY CONSISTENCY
The implementation of the Genasys EVAC emergency zone mapping platform aligns with both broader emergency management and public
Operations Plan, the -Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan, and related public safety initiatives focused on enhancing interagency coordination, improving emergency communication, and increasing community preparedness and resilience.
commitment to equitable emergency communication, including language access, and Authorization to Execute Revised MOA with Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management for ReadySBC Alerts and Genasys Emergency Zone Mapping System July 28, 2025

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compliance with federal and state grant requirements under the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This revised Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) currently has no direct fiscal impact on the City of Carpinteria. The Genasys EVAC software is funded through the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for the current fiscal years, extending through 2027-28.

Should FEMA withdraw existing funding or if future grant funding becomes unavailable, COEM, in collaboration with all participating jurisdictions across the County, will evaluate alternative funding options. Any proposed funding strategies will be brought to the City Council for review and direction before any financial commitments are made.

The MOA includes terms and conditions that allow the City to terminate its use of and participation in the Genasys EVAC system in the event that sustainable funding cannot be secured in future years.

OPTIONS

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the revised Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management concerning the activation of the ReadySBC Alerts system and the Genasys EVAC Emergency Zone Mapping Solution.

2. Request modifications to the proposed Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the revised agreement with the approved changes.

3. Decline to approve the Memorandum of Agreement and direct staff to explore alternative methods for emergency alerting and evacuation zone mapping for the City of Carpinteria.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Yaneris Muñiz, County of Santa Barbara Office of Emergency Management

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Revised Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and City of Carpinteria Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution
Authorization to Execute Revised MOA with Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management for ReadySBC Alerts and Genasys Emergency Zone Mapping System July 28, 2025

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Staff contact: Juliza Briones, Program Manager
(805) 755-4401, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature

ATTACHMENT A
Revised Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and City of Carpinteria Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and XXXXXX Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access to and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution

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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AND
[JURISDICTION/AGENCY NAME]

REGARDING ACTIVATION OF THE READYSBC ALERTS SYSTEM AND ACCESS TO

AND USE OF EMERGENCY ZONE MAPPING SOLUTION
THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (hereafter Agreement ) is made by and between the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management, with an address at 4408 Cathedral Oaks Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (hereafter SBC OEM ), and [JURISDICTION/AGENCY FULL NAME], with an address at [PHYSICAL ADDRESS] (hereafter SHORT AGENCY NAME ), wherein SBC OEM and SHORT AGENCY NAME agree:

WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions for 1) activation processes of the powered by Everbridge and
2) access to and use of emergency zone mapping solution powered by Genasys EVAC EVAC ; and
WHEREAS, the County ReadySBC Alerts system allows for rapid dissemination of public alerts during emergencies and includes the following delivery methods: email; text message; voice phone calls; TTY/TDD for the deaf and hard of hearing; Nixle text message and
WHEREAS, Genasys EVAC features 1) local, state, and federal sourced decision support data via a map-based platform to aid public safety agencies during emergencies, 2) preidentified emergency zones that support streamlined protective actions decisions, such as evacuations and sheltering in place, and 3) a public-facing emergency zones map accessed via an online browser and mobile app; and
WHEREAS, SBC OEM is the Santa Barbara County Operational Area (SBC OA) emergency alerting authority and is responsible for overseeing local emergency alerting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintaining alerting software and hardware, training a cadre o
staff, disseminates alerts to inform the public of imminent or occurring hazards and necessary protective actions; and
WHEREAS, SBC OEM is the implementation and administrative agency of Genasys EVAC.

SBC OEM is responsible for system and data management, contract management, development and maintenance of policies and SOPs, monitoring of appropriate use, and granting access to authorized public safety agencies and jurisdictions within the Santa Barbara SBC OA; and
WHEREAS, SBC OA cities, special districts, and other agencies charged with public health and safety responsibilities may request activation of the County ReadySBC Alerts system when a hazard or incident poses a threat to the community and protective actions are necessary to protect life and property; and
Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and XXXXXX Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access to and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution

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WHEREAS, agencies
of Genasys EVAC to facilitate internal and multi-jurisdictional, all-hazards protective action decision-making and convey those decisions to public safety partners, emergency alert originators, and the public; and
WHEREAS, SHORT AGENCY NAME recognizes Genasys EVAC is intended to enhance capabilities to quickly and effectively convey protective action decisions to co-responders and the public, and is not intended to replace or address gaps in planning efforts; and WHEREAS, SHORT AGENCY NAME seeks to establish an agreement with SBC OEM in the event SHORT AGENCY NAME wishes to activate the County ReadySBC Alerts system, and to directly access and utilize Genasys EVAC.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

2. DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE. Kelly Hubbard, Director of the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (phone number (805) 681-5526), is the representative of SBC OEM and will administer this Agreement for and on behalf of SBC OEM and the SBC OA. XXNAMEXXXX (phone number XXXXXX), XXXTITLEXXX is the authorized representative for SHORT AGENCY NAME. Changes in designated representatives shall be made with advance written notice to the other party and does not require amendments to this Agreement.

3. NOTICES. Any notice or consent required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties in writing, by personal delivery or email, or with postage prepaid by first class mail, registered or certified mail, or express courier service, as follows:

To SBC OEM: Office of Emergency Management Director
County of Santa Barbara
4408 Cathedral Oaks Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Email: [email protected]
To XXXXXX: XXXXXX Email:
or at such other address or to such other person that the parties may from time to time designate in accordance with this Notices section. If sent by first class mail, notices and consents under this section shall be deemed to be received five (5) days following their deposit in the U.S. mail. This Notices section shall not be construed as meaning that either party agrees to service of process except as required by applicable law.

4. TERM AND AMENDMENTS. This Agreement is effective on the date of the last signature and shall remain in place until either party wishes to revise it or terminate it.

Either party may terminate the Agreement in part or in whole for any reason with a 90- day written notification to the other party. Where applicable, the informing party must specify if the Agreement termination is related to County ReadySBC Alerts activation, Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and XXXXXX Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access to and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution

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the Genasys EVAC system, or both. Any significant revisions to this Agreement will be communicated and coordinated between the designated representatives and result in a newly signed Agreement or amendments.

A. If XXXXXX
decides to terminate this Agreement, a written notification must be received by SBC OEM at least 90 days in advance of the intent to terminate. Termination of this Agreement may include, but is not limited to, 1) the intent to no longer request activation of the County ReadySBC Alerts system and/or 2) no longer utilizing Genasys EVAC for protective action decision-making and public mapping purposes.
i. XXXXXX will be responsible for any potential costs associated with transferring the , if requested by XXXXXX.
ii. At the time of written notification for termination, XXXXXX must also indicate if they will continue utilizing the pre-identified emergency zones and move this data into another map-based platform or will rescind their pre-identified emergency zones.
iii. If termination includes no longer using the Genasys EVAC system, XXXXXX agrees to allow their zone (if zones will remain the same in another platform) and jurisdictional data to remain within Genasys EVAC system. This information will be utilized by the County and partner agencies to support XXXXXX alert requests, mutual aid concepts, and situational awareness only. County agrees to remove zones and data from Genasys public-facing maps.
iv. If the decision to terminate this Agreement includes rescinding preidentified emergency zones for a City with County contracted public safety services, XXXXXX agrees to consult and reach a consensus with County Fire and/or on this decision and any
alternatives
stipulations with the city on adequate pre-planning, protocols, and response tools in order to fulfill public safety duties, including those related to emergency and disaster response efforts.
v. XXXXXX must also issue a public statement notifying residents and stakeholders of the intent to terminate use of the County ReadySBC Alerts system and/or Genasys EVAC platform as soon as possible and within 30 days of the Agreement termination date. Notifications shall include where to find emergency zone information, how to receive local alerts from that agency, and considerations for that agency during an emergency.
vi. These Agreement clauses do not apply in the event the County terminates its contract with Genasys and transitions all emergency zones and data to another platform.

B. If the County terminates the use of Genasys EVAC or Genasys EVAC agreement expires and is not renewed:
i. SBC OEM
formal recommendations for contract termination or planning upon expiration and non-renewal of the Genasys EVAC agreement. These County departments may consult with XXXXXX and other impacted Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and XXXXXX Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access to and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution

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agencies prior to making any formal recommendations, but the County retains all rights to make final contract termination decisions. ii. In the event of a contract termination or non-renewal decision, XXXXXX will be informed in writing and provided initial transition timelines. All attempts will be made to provide as much transition time as possible.

SBC OEM will facilitate meetings with XXXXXX and other impacted partners to discuss data and records transfer, coordinated public and stakeholder notification, and any modifications to alerting and mapping software or workflows.
iii. The County may offer to coordinate and provide access to an alternative countywide map-based emergency zone mapping and/or public information software solution and establish a new MOA with XXXXXX. However, the County is not required to provide an alternative software solution. If the County does not offer an alternative software solution, XXXXXX understands it is responsible for pursuing their own data, mapping, and public information solutions at their discretion.

5. AGENCY/JURISDICTION RESPONSIBILITIES ATTESTATION. Attachment A of this Agreement requires the signatory for XXXXXX to attest to and comply with Agency/Jurisdiction core responsibilities that are critical to countywide unity, standardization, and successful coordination on alerting concepts and the Genasys EVAC system. 6. COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING POLICY. XXXXXX agrees to abide by the County of Santa Barbara Public Alert and Warning Policy when requesting alerts be sent on their behalf through the ReadySBC Alerts system, as well as access and authorized use guidelines for Genasys EVAC. SBC OEM coordinates updates to this policy on an annual basis or as needed and will distribute updated versions to stakeholders. The policy includes but is not limited to:

A. Accessing decision-support data, GIS layers, and hazard simulation features within the Genasys EVAC internal user platform;
B. Coordinating protective action decision consensus with co-responding agencies and jurisdictions, including any contract Cities;
C. Confirming verbal and/or written approval from decision-makers (i.e., field Incident Commander, Risk Decision Teams);
D. Submitting a request for activation of the ReadySBC Alerts system (including any Wireless Emergency Alerts), and general processes for activation of the publicfacing emergency zones map based on County, City, special district, and key partner agency protocols;
E. XXXXXX will be responsible for publishing any incident specific sheltering locations, traffic control points, road closures, or other emergency information as appropriate on the Genasys EVAC public-facing emergency zones map.

F. XXXXXX will be responsible for initiating and analyzing any hazard simulation features and data in Genasys EVAC in accordance with their emergency Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and XXXXXX Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access to and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution

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response protocols.

Additionally, XXXXXX recognizes that Genasys EVAC is not an emergency alerting tool. -facing emergency zone map is intended to visually support emergency alerts. Therefore, the utilization of Genasys EVAC requires all cooperating agencies to still take separate action to address emergency alerting and public notification, including working closely with County Sheriff Dispatch and SBC OEM to coordinate primary emergency alerting processes when needed.

7. AB 1638 REQUIREMENTS AND PRE-SCRIPTED BILINGUAL ALERT AND WARNING MESSAGES. XXXXXX recognizes and is familiar with California Assembly Bill (AB) 1638 requirements for providing timely, accurate, and accessible emergency information to all residents in English and any other locally prevalent non-English languages. Per the American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2019-2023), all jurisdictions within Santa Barbara County meet the 5% population threshold for Spanish speakers . Therefore,
agencies/jurisdiction are required to provide emergency information in at minimum English and Spanish to comply with AB 1638. Agencies are required to review language requirements every 5 years. To this end, XXXXXX agrees to utilize SBC OEM provided pre-scripted bilingual English/Spanish alert and warning messages when activation of the ReadySBC Alerts system is requested. The pre-scripted messages may also be utilized for other incident communications such as social media, websites, etc. Additionally, Agencies will utilize identical bi or multilingual messages within Genasys EVAC. XXXXXX recognizes these scripts have been vetted for compliance with federal Code of Regulation requirements, California State Alert and Warning guidance, and best practices. Ultimately, compliance with AB 1638 is the responsibility of XXXXXX.

A. In the event XXXXXX identifies other non-English speaking communities that make up 5% or more of their jurisdiction or service territory population (e.g., Mixteco speakers), XXXXXX is responsible for coordinating and providing translated emergency alerting language and messaging to SBC OEM Dispatch personnel for alerting and emergency mapping purposes.

B. In the event XXXXXX has an incident that falls outside of the SBC OEM prescripted alert and warning messages, that agency is responsible for coordinating and providing multilingual (English and Spanish required, as well as other languages as identified in 8.A.) alerting language and messaging to SBC OEM or C. XXXXXX recognizes that any time it can pre-identify additional languages and/or additional incidents -scripted alert and warning
messages in which they can provide 8.A. and/or 8.B. in advance can significantly increase the speed of which alerts can be sent to the public.

8. UNIFIED PUBLIC EDUCATION
A. XXXXXX recognizes the importance of collaborative public education and information efforts to reach all segments of the community with a unified message. XXXXXX agrees to promote ReadySBC Alerts and Genasys EVAC as Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and XXXXXX Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access to and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution

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emergency zone
mapping solution, respectively.

B. XXXXXX agrees to coordinate with SBC OEM on utilization of approved key messages, public education assets, website content and materials that are consistent with ReadySBC branding guidelines.

C. SBC OEM agrees to host the Genasys EVAC public-facing emergency zones map 24/7/365 www.ReadySBC.org website. Additionally,
Agencies can embed or post a link to the emergency zones map on their own website. During an incident, Agencies can:
i. Direct residents to access the map by navigating to www.ReadySBC.org. However, XXXXXX is responsible for contacting the SBC OEM Duty Officer to request posting of active incident specific information on www.ReadySBC.org in accordance with the County Public Alert and Warning policy; or
ii. Embed or post a link to the emergency zones map on their own website and direct residents to access the map and incident specific information only on their site.

9. ASSOCIATED COSTS.

A. The Everbridge software powering the ReadySBC Alerts system is currently funded by . There is no associated cost to XXXXXX
with requesting emergency alert notifications from the County. i. Should funding be cancelled, or not approved for future years, the County may request a cost share with participating agencies or may choose to cancel the program.

B. Remove if not applicable: Agencies with their own alerting software: XXXXXX funds any contracts and staffing pertaining to their alerting software and program.

There is no expectation that SBC OEM or the County shares in the cost of XXXXXX
C. The Genasys EVAC software-as-a-service is currently funded for 4 years (FY 24/25 through FY 27/28) through the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). i. Should Homeland Security Grant funding be cancelled, or not approved for future years, the County may request a cost share with participating agencies or may choose to cancel the program.

D.
maintaining the requirements and responsibilities stated within this Agreement are the responsibility of each respective party. Should there be associated costs related to third-party software enhancements, data coordination, etc., the parties agree to discuss potential mutual benefits and the possibility of a cost-share agreement.

E. Should funding considerations change, SBC OEM will work with participating agencies to amend this agreement, and terms as discussed and agreed to at that Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and XXXXXX Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access to and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution

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time.

10. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE. In lieu of and notwithstanding the pro rata risk allocation which might otherwise be imposed between the parties pursuant to California Government Code Section 895.6, the parties agree that all losses or liabilities incurred by a party shall not be shared pro rata but instead all parties agree that pursuant to California Government Code Section 895.4, each of the parties hereto shall fully indemnify and hold each of the other parties, their officers, board members, employees and agents, harmless from any claim, expense or cost, damage or liability imposed for injury (as defined by California Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of the indemnifying party, its officers, board members, employees or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to such party under this Agreement. No party, nor any officer, board member, employee or agent thereof shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of other parties hereto, their officers, board members, employees or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to such other parties under this Agreement.

Each party shall maintain its own insurance coverage, through commercial insurance, self-insurance or a combination thereof, against any claim, expense, cost, damage, or liability arising out of the performance of its responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement.

11. NON-ASSIGNMENT. The parties shall not assign, transfer or subcontract this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, and any attempt to so assign, subcontract or transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination.

12. SECTION HEADINGS. The headings of several sections and any Table of Contents appended hereto, shall be solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning, construction or effect hereof.

13. SEVERABILITY. If any one or more of the provisions contained herein shall for any reason be found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, then such provision or provisions shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions hereof, and such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT. In conjunction with the matters considered herein, this Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement of the parties and there have been no promises, representations, agreements, warranties or undertakings by any of the parties, either oral or written, of any character or nature hereafter binding except as set forth herein. This Agreement may be altered, amended or modified only by an instrument in writing, executed by the parties to this Agreement and by no other means. Each party waives their future right to claim, contest or assert that this Agreement was modified, canceled, superseded, or changed by any oral agreements, course of conduct, waiver or estoppel.

15. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. All representations, covenants and warranties set Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and XXXXXX Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access to and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution

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forth in this Agreement, by or on behalf of, or for the benefit of any or all of the parties hereto, shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of such party, its successors, and assigns.

16. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Each party shall, at its sole cost and expense, comply with all County, State and Federal ordinances and statutes now in force or which may hereafter be in force with regard to this Agreement.

17. LAW AND JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any litigation regarding this Agreement or its contents shall be filed in the County of Santa Barbara, if in state court, or the federal district court nearest to Santa Barbara County, if in federal court.

18. EXECUTION OF COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original; and all such counterparts, or as many of them as the parties shall preserve undestroyed, shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

19. AUTHORITY. All signatories and parties to this Agreement warrant and represent that they have the power and authority to enter into this Agreement in the names, titles and capacities herein stated and on behalf of any entities, persons, or firms represented or purported to be represented by such entity(ies), person(s), or firm(s) and that all formal requirements necessary or required by any state and/or federal law in order to enter into this Agreement have been fully complied with.

20. SURVIVAL. All provisions of this Agreement which by their nature are intended to survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement shall survive such termination or expiration.
(Signatures on following page.)
Memorandum of Agreement between the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and the XXXXXX.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement to be effective on the last date of signature below.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

XXXXXX :

Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and XXXXXX Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access to and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution

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By: By:

Kelly Hubbard
SBC OEM Director
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
Date: Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Gregory Milligan
Risk Management
By:

Risk Manager
Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Rachel Van Mullem
County Counsel
By:

Deputy County Counsel
Date:

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Attachment A
[Agency/Jurisdiction] Responsibilities Attestation
General Requirements

1. Use of California Standard Statewide Evacuation Terminology XXXXXX is responsible for utilizing
Services (CalOES) standardized emergency terminology and definitions (per CalOES Memo dated 5/15/2020) for evacuation and other protective action communications, ensuring consistency and clarity in emergency messaging across agencies and jurisdictions.

Initials: ___________ 2. Assigned Point of Contact (POC) XXXXXX is responsible for assigning a designated Point of Contact that will coordinate with the SBC OEM Alerting Administrator on user access, data management, training and exercise activities, and more. The POC will be s primary contact for alerting and emergency zone mapping concepts and responsible for actively coordinating and communicating with the SBC OEM Alerting Administrator on a continuous basis. If the POC changes, XXXXXX will notify the SBC OEM Alerting Administrator within 3 days.

Initials: ___________ 3. Participation in County User Group For purposes of ongoing administration, coordination, and continuous improvement, an Alerting and Emergency Zone Mapping User Group will be maintained and led by the SBC OEM Alerting Administrator. The Assigned POC will participate in the User Group as a standing member with authority to represent XXXXXX on needs and issues related to alerting and emergency zone mapping systems. The User Group shall meet on a quarterly basis or more often as needed to coordinate ongoing administration, after-action activities, training, public outreach, any modifications to this Agreement, processes, guidelines and job aids.

Initials: ___________ Data and Technological Management and Security

4. Local Data Management
XXXXXX is responsible for maintaining and updating decision-support data specific to their jurisdictional emergency zones within the Genasys EVAC system. XXXXXX will review their data and make any necessary changes at minimum every 2 years, to reflect the development of new infrastructure and homes, and following major emergencies as needed. SBC OEM will provide support and coordination for Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and XXXXXX Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access to and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution

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maintaining and updating data that is applicable countywide. Types of data including but not limited to:

Pre-identified evacuation critical facilities
Critical infrastructure (e.g., shelters, hospitals)
Traffic control points
ZoneNew residential or commercial development considerations Initials: ___________

5. Technological Management
Technological evaluation of the Genasys EVAC solution by County IT was conducted during the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to determine compatibility with the technological posture to mitigate cybersecurity and privacy risks. However, XXXXXX is responsible for conducting due diligence to determine if the Genasys EVAC solution is compatible with their existing technological environment. XXXXXX is responsible for coordinating with its IT personnel to gather user account information, identify permission and role controls, and support County required security measures (i.e. password controls) as identified in SBC OEM policies and procedures governing implementation, access to, and use of the Genasys system.

Initials: ___________

6. Data Integrity and Security
XXXXXX recognizes that the County of Santa Barbara instance of the Genasys EVAC system is populated with hyper-local data that includes the locations of critical facilities and vulnerable populations. This includes sensitive locations that are not publicly disclosed for safety and security purposes, such as shelters for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors. No personally identifiable information (PII) will be stored within Genasys EVAC. XXXXXX is responsible for taking reasonable measures to protect the security of the Genasys EVAC system and any data accessed or inputted into the system. This includes preventing unauthorized access, data loss, or alteration. the SBC OEM if
they suspect security breaches, unauthorized access of their team member accounts or related systems, or they identify technical issues.

Agency will terminate individual user access for inappropriate use of system, lack of protection of data integrity and security, or if the User no longer requires access due to a change in job responsibilities.

Initials: ___________
Memorandum of Agreement between Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and XXXXXX Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access to and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution

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7. Procurement and Maintenance of Hardware and Devices
XXXXXX is responsible for maintaining the necessary hardware and devices required by XXXXXX to utilize the Genasys EVAC system, including computers, mobile devices, and any associated equipment needed for operational use.

Initials: ___________ 8. Security Breach Reporting
XXXXXX is required to report to the County POC any suspected or known security breaches to hardware with user accounts or to user accounts as soon as possible, and no later than 24 hours. XXXXXX agrees to cooperate with the County on any follow-up steps to ensure security is maintained.

Initials: ___________
Management & Users of System

9. Genasys EVAC Internal User Role Permissions o XXXXXX will be granted access to internal user role permission options in the Genasys EVAC system as identified in SBC OEM policies and procedures governing implementation, access to, and use of the Genasys system. XXXXXX is responsible for assigning role
permissions to their internal users based on internal policies and protocols for the coordination and execution of emergency protective actions within their jurisdiction.

Initials: ___________

10. Data Changes Made by Agency Internal Users
XXXXXX acknowledges that internal users will be able to view data inputted by all other Santa Barbara County agencies and jurisdictions utilizing Genasys EVAC.

Based on their role permissions users may have the ability to make data changes, submit Internal Status Notifications, or make zone status changes live on the publicfacing emergency zones map for all Santa Barbara County zones. XXXXXX will ensure that their internal users:

Do not make temporary (i.e. incident) changes to areas outside their own jurisdiction data and zones unless specifically requested by the outside jurisdiction, such as during an incident when in Unified Command.

Do not make changes to XXXXXX outside of emergencies
XXXXXX
and/or XXXXXX Genasys EVAC POC.

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If they make any temporary changes to XXXXXX
of an emergency, internal users are responsible for restoring the data and zones to original settings.

Do not make permanent changes to data within the system that is considered county-wide baseline data, without express authorization and approval of their Agency POC AND SBC OEM Genasys Administrator, including but not limited to zone boundaries and descriptions and county-identified facilities (e.g. TEPs, Shelters, Hospitals) within that agencies jurisdiction.

Initials: ___________ 11. Management of Internal Users
XXXXXX is responsible for managing its own internal users within the Genasys EVAC system, including:

Maintaining a roster of current internal users and their role permissions.

Coordinating with the SBC OEM Alerting Administrator to add and remove internal users and update role permissions for internal users. o This includes timely notification to terminate internal user access as needed. Timely notification means advance notification of the internal 24 hours after a o If there are any concerns about potential unauthorized or inappropriate access and use by a current internal user, XXXXXX will contact the SBC Assigning appropriate roles based on internal user responsibilities and functions.

Providing any technological devices or internet service capabilities to internal users in order to access the Genasys EVAC when performing duties in the field or assigned work locations.

Ensuring its internal users are authorized to use Genasys EVAC on behalf of XXXXXX in accordance with assigned duties.

Initials: ___________ 12. Agency Policy and Job Aids
XXXXXX will create agency-specific internal policies, job aids, SOPs, or supporting documents on alerting coordination and Genasys EVAC utilization addresses the following minimum element:

Agency personnel positions that will have access to the Genasys EVAC and at what role permission
Agency personnel positions that are authorized to request activation of the ReadySBC Alerts system (or their own alert system)
Protocols for protective action decision-making
Who is the authority to approve protective actions
English and non-English languages information will be disseminated in accordance with AB 1638 requirements and/or established agency language accessibility policies and plans.

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Agency-specific documents will be consistent with the County Alert and Warning Policy, SBC OEM will provide job aid templates and other support resources as developed. SBC OEM provided job aids address step-by-step instructions for requesting activation of the ReadySBC Alerts system and utilizing Genasys EVAC.

XXXXXX is responsible for distributing printed and digital copies of the most current job aids to agency personnel. SBC OEM will provide final digital copies via a shared web-based file system that can be accessed by the POC and designated XXXXXX representatives only. XXXXXX will coordinate with the SBC OEM Alerting Administrator on any updates to job aids periodically and as needed.

Initials: ___________ 13. Training Requirements
XXXXXX is responsible for managing and tracking internal user completion of required training prior to Genasys EVAC access, including but not limited to:

System navigation,
Data entry and preservation protocols,
Security and safety considerations for the system,
User roles and responsibilities, as well as capabilities, Activation and management of emergency alerts and emergency zone map changes.

XXXXXX is responsible for providing training as identified in SBC OEM policies and procedures governing implementation, access to, and use of the Genasys system.

This includes ensuring their internal users understand their role and responsibilities within the Genasys EVAC system and requesting processes for ReadySBC Alerts.

These training courses will be in alignment with SBC OEM provided training materials. SBC OEM may provide additional hands-on training on a periodic basis to participating agencies and jurisdictions.

Initials: ___________

AGENCY USING COUNTY ALERTING SUPPORT

14. Requesting ReadySBC Alerts and Publishing Zone Status Changes, Shelter Locations, and Traffic Control Points on Public-Facing Genasys Emergency Zones Map
XXXXXX retains all responsibility to determine protective actions and to inform their residents appropriately within agreed upon protocols and policies, including how Genasys is utilized for this purpose and coordination of emergency alerts with the County.

XXXXXX is responsible for publishing any incident specific sheltering locations, traffic control points, and road closures directly on the public-facing emergency zones map.

XXXXXX is responsible for initiating and analyzing any hazard simulation features and data in Genasys EVAC in accordance with their emergency response protocols.

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Initials: ___________ Full Name: ___________________________ Signature: ____________________________
Date: ________________________________
City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Designate Councilmember designate Vice
Mayor Solórzano alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach.

Sample Motion: I move to designate Councilmember Nomura as delegate and designate Vice Mayor Solórzano as the Cit alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo is scheduled for October 8 10, 2025, in Long Beach. A key component of the Annual Conference is the General Session, scheduled for Friday, October 10, at the Long Beach Convention Center. At this meeting, the League membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish League policy.

In order to vote at the Annual General Session, the City Council must designate a voting delegate. In the event that the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity, the City Council may appoint up to two alternate voting delegates.

As of the writing of this report, Councilmember Nomura
Channel Counties Division of the League), Vice Mayor Solórzano representative to the Channel Counties Division of the League) plan to attend the Annual Conference this year.

The Fiscal Year 2025 2026 Adopted Budget includes $8,000 ($2,000 per Councilmember for four Councilmembers) for attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Conference.

Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 16
Council Meeting Date: July 28, 2025
League Voting Delegate 2025
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The purpose of this agenda item is to recommend the designation of Councilmember Solórzano
voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach.

ATTACHMENTS
A. League of California Cities Letter, Voting Procedures and Delegate Form Staff contact:

Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
(805) 755-4403; [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400; [email protected]
Signature

ATTACHMENT A
League of California Cities Letter, Voting Procedures and Delegate Form 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org

DATE: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Oct. 8-10, 2025 Long Beach Convention Center
Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

Taking place on Oct. 10, the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.

To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.

Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.

Following council action, please submit your city’s delegates through the online submission portal by Wed., Sept. 24. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.

Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre-conference communications with voting delegates.

Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration is open on the Cal Cities website.

Council Action Advised by September 24, 2025
For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.

Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.

Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.

Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 18, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Wednesday, Sept. 24. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].

Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org General Assembly Voting Guidelines

1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.

4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city’s voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.

5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.

6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.

Sixty days before the
Annual Conference
and Expo, Cal Cities
members may submit
policy proposals on
issues of importance
to cities. The resolution must
have the concurrence of at least
five additional member cities or
individual members.

How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
General Assembly
General Resolutions Policy Committees
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities’ advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control.

The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here’s how resolutions and the General Assembly work.

The petitioned
resolution is an
alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during
the annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from 10% of
member cities, and submitted to
the Cal Cities President at least
24 hours before the beginning
of the General Assembly.

Petitioned Resolutions
The Cal Cities
President assigns
general resolutions
to policy committees
where members
review, debate, and recommend
positions for each policy proposal.

Recommendations are forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee.

Who’s who
The Resolutions Committee
includes representatives
from each Cal Cities
diversity caucus, regional
division, municipal
department, and policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.

Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city; every city
has one voting delegate.

The General Assembly is a
meeting of the collective
body of all voting
delegates —one from
every member city.

Seven policy committees
meet throughout the year
to review and recommend
positions to take on bills
and regulatory proposals.

Policy committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division, and
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.

During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions
Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws
amendments are also considered at this meeting.

Cal Cities policy
development is a memberinformed process,
grounded in the voices and
experiences of city officials
throughout the state.

For more information visit www.calcities.org/general-assembly Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions
Committee considers
all resolutions. General
Resolutions approved1 by
either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee are next
considered by the General Assembly.

General resolutions not approved, or
referred for further study by both a
policy committee and the Resolutions
Committee do not go to the General
Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions
are considered by the General
Assembly, unless disqualified.2
During the Annual Conference and Expo
1 The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f).

City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Consideration of policy establishing a process for determining which members of the City Council should have priority for attending events subject to the Brown Act.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Council Member Attendance Policy for Events Subject to the Brown Act.

Sample Motion: I move to adopt the Council Member Attendance Policy for Events Subject to the Brown Act.

BACKGROUND
The Brown Act requires local agency business to be conducted at an open and public ewly
elected members of the Council who have not yet assumed office, appointed bodies (e.g., planning commission), and standing committees.1
majority of the
members of a legislative body at the same time and location, including teleconference locations as permitted by [the Brown Act], to hear, discuss, or take action on any item that 2 Regular meetings, special meetings,
emergency meetings, and adjourned meetings are all included in the definition of a meeting under the Brown Act.3 The Brown Act generally provides the minimum requirements for the conduct of local agency meetings to ensure open and public 1 Gov. Code § 54952 (the Brown Act does not apply to advisory ad hoc committees). 2 Members
to discuss or hear any potential item of City business, even if no action is taken). The Brown Act does not apply to local agency staff or employees, unless the staff or employee is acting as a communication conduit between Council Members to otherwise establish serial contact and a quorum. Gov. Code § 54952.2 (c); Wolfe v. City of Fremont (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 533. 3 Gov. Code §§ 54954(a), 54955, 54956, 54956.5.

Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 17
Council Meeting Date: July 28, 2025
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meetings with public notice and opportunity to participate on items before the local agency takes action.4
The City defines a quorum as any three members of the City Council.5 Unless an exception applies, any tate of the City , collective briefing, study session, retreat, workshop, or informal gathering with three or more Council Members in attendance, which discusses information within the jurisdiction of the City Council, qualifies as a meeting under the Brown Act and requires prior public notice and opportunity for public participation.6
There are six exceptions under the Brown Act:7
Individual contacts: Contacts or conversations between a Council Member and another person that do not turn into a series of communications between the other person and a majority of Council Members.8
Conference attendance: Three or more Council Members may attend a conference or similar gathering open to the public that includes discussion of general interest issues to the public or City. Attending Council Members, however, may not discuss unless as part of
the scheduled program.

Community meetings: Three or more Council Members may attend open and publicized meetings held by an organization to address a local community issue, if attending Council Members do not discuss City issues among themselves. This exception allows for a majority of Council Members to attend a local club meeting Members do not privately deliberate or take action during the event.

Other legislative body events: Three or more Council Members may attend an open and publicized meeting of another local agency or legislative body, so long as the Council Members do not deliberate or take action on City issues, unless as part of the scheduled program.9
4 Gov. Code § 54950, et seq.; see also Carpinteria Municipal Code § 2.04, et seq. (defining further the form and method of public meetings, notice, and a quorum). 5 Carpinteria Municipal Code § 2.04.050.
6 p. 10.
7 Gov Code § 54952.2(c). Note of caution, when considering whether an narrow exception applies, the California Attorney General will commonly construe the Brown Act as broadly applicable and in favor of public access.
8 Gov. Code § 54952(b)(1) (excepting individual Council Member activities where a Council Member is acting on their own). Serial meetings occur when either Council Member A contacts Council Member B who then contacts Council Member C to discuss an item and thereby establishing a quorum; or when any person or Council Member contacts at least two or three Council Members to discuss the same item with a quorum of Council Members.
9 Gov. Code § 54952.2(c)(4). Council Members should also consider any additional due process considerations if attending and speaking or testifying at a legislative body event.

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Standing committee meetings: Three or more Council Members may attend an open and noticed standing committee meeting, so long as Council Members who are not members of the standing committee observe only and do not speak or participate.10
Social or ceremonial events: Three or more Council Members may attend a social or ceremonial event if they do not discuss City business among themselves. This exception can permit the attendance of a majority of Council Members at sporting events, parties, farewell gatherings, weddings, so long as no City business is discussed or action taken by the Council Members during the social occasion.

It is important to note that these exceptions are not absolute. Each of the exceptions may still give rise to a Brown Act violation. A straightforward way of avoiding a Brown Act issue when Council Members attend an otherwise excepted event would be to limit attendance to less than a quorum (i.e., to two Council Members).

DISCUSSION
The purpose of this agenda matter is for the City Council to consider adopting a policy for establishing a process to determine which members of the City Council have priority for attending events subject to the Brown Act . Community engagement sits at the , and this Policy is intended to ensure that Council Members can actively engage with their constituents while remaining compliant with the Brown Act.

Summary of Council Direction to Staff
On May 12, 2025, the City Council instructed staff to develop a policy that establishes a process for determining which members of the City Council should have priority for attending events subject to the Brown Act. Staff raised several options for assigning priority: Mayor/Vice Mayor priority; first come, first served; attendance-based on subject matter and Council Member interest or expertise; rolling list; or random assignment. The City Council expressed interest in assigning priority to the Mayor and based on subject matter/expertise. The City Council also requested the Policy include tips on how to best comply with the Brown Act. The City Council expressed disapproval of the first come, first served approach and no preference on the other options. Given this direction, staff prepared the Policy under consideration today.

Summary of Attendance Policy
The success of this Policy relies on open communication among Council Members and with the City Manager. The procedures below provide a suggested framework to assign priority for attending events subject to the Brown Act. In situations not addressed by the framework, the City Manager may exercise discretion in assigning attendance priority. 10 Gov. Code § 54952.2(c)(6).

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The Policy can be broken down into two primary steps:

1. Notification of Event. Within 24 hours of receiving an invitation to attend an event, a Council Member will notify the City Manager and City Clerk of the event.

2. Assignment of Priority for Council Member Attendance. If a Council Member is invited to an event that will occur after the next City Council meeting and there is enough time to agendize the matter,11 the City Manager will add the event to the next City Council meeting agenda for discussion. For all other scenarios, the City Manager will coordinate with the Mayor to assign priority based on the following prioritized approach: Mayor and Vice Mayor priority for ceremonial events; Mayor and Council Member with relevant subject matter expertise priority for nonceremonial events; and random priority of interested Council Members for all other events. The City Manager or their designee will have the discretion to determine what is a ceremonial event.

The Policy Appendix includes a summary of best practices for Brown Act compliance.

POLICY CONSISTENCY
The adoption of a policy for City Council Member attendance at events is consistent with authority and its interest in efficient, transparent, and accountable decisionmaking.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This action has no fiscal impact. Minimal staff time will be required to coordinate with the City Council and manage attendance priority, which is covered under routine staff responsibilities included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025 2027 Budget.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
at the meeting to answer any legal questions.

OPTIONS
A. Adopt the Council Member Attendance Policy for Events Subject to the Brown Act.

B. Decline to adopt the Policy and direct staff as appropriate.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Draft Council Member Attendance Policy for Events Subject to the Brown Act 11 shall post an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or 4954.2(a)(1).

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Staff Contact: Jena Acos, Legal Counsel
(805) 882-1427, [email protected]
Signature
Report reviewed by:

Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400, [email protected] __________________________ Signature Report reviewed by:

Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450, [email protected] __________________________ Signature for

ATTACHMENT A
Draft Council Member Attendance Policy for Events Subject to the Brown Act 1 | P a g e

CITY OF CARPINTERIA
Council Member Attendance Policy for
Events Subject to the Brown Act
Table of Contents PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY ................................................................................... 2 BACKGROUND .............................................................................................................. 2 POLICY ........................................................................................................................... 4 A. Definitions ............................................................................................................... 4 B. Notification Policy .................................................................................................... 5 C.Policy for Events that Will Occur After the Next City Council Meeting ..................... 5 D.Policy for Events that Will Occur Before the Next City Council Meeting .................. 5 APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................... 7 2 | P a g e

CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COUNCIL POLICY

COUNCIL MEMBER ATTENDANCE POLICY

FOR EVENTS SUBJECT TO THE BROWN ACT

PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
The purpose of this policy is to promote transparency and public outreach in compliance with .1 Because the Brown
Act limits the attendance of Council Members at certain events (without complying with noticing and public comment requirements), this Policy will establish a process for determining which members of the City Council have priority for attending certain events subject to the Brown Act.
should remain mindful of the Brown Act, but this Policy should empower Council Members to actively engage with their community.

This Policy only applies to the City Council. Other standing committees may choose to use this Policy as a guide, but it is not written for that use.

BACKGROUND
The Brown Act requires local agency business to be conducted at an open and public , newly
elected members of the council who have not yet assumed office, appointed bodies (e.g., planning commission), and standing committees.2
majority of the
members of a legislative body at the same time and location, including teleconference locations as permitted by [the Brown Act], to hear, discuss, or take action on any item that 3 Regular meetings, special meetings,
emergency meetings, and adjourned meetings are all included in the definition of a meeting under the Brown Act.4 The Brown Act generally provides the minimum requirements for the 1 Cal. Gov. Code § 54950, et seq agency meetings to ensure the see also, Cal. Const., art. I, § 3, subd. (b)(7) (guaranteeing public access to meetings of public agencies).
2 Gov. Code § 54952 (the Brown Act does not apply to advisory ad hoc committees). 3 Members to
discuss or hear any potential item of City business, even if no action is taken). The Brown Act does not apply to local agency staff or employees, unless the staff or employee is acting as a communication conduit between Council Members to otherwise establish serial contact and a quorum. Gov. Code § 54952.2 (c); Wolfe v. City of Fremont (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 533.
4 Gov. Code §§ 54954(a), 54955, 54956, 54956.5.
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conduct of local agency meetings to ensure open and public meetings with public notice and opportunity to participate on items before the local agency takes action.5 The City defines a quorum as any three members of the City Council.6 Unless an exception applies, any tate of the City , collective briefing, study session, retreat, workshop, or informal gathering with three or more Council Members in attendance, which discusses information within the jurisdiction of the City Council, qualifies as a meeting under the Brown Act and requires prior public notice and opportunity for public participation.7
There are six exceptions under the Brown Act:8
Individual contacts: Contacts or conversations between a Council Member and another person that do not turn into a series of communications between the other person and a majority of Council Members.9
Conference attendance: Three or more Council Members may attend a conference or similar gathering open to the public that includes discussion of general interest issues to the public or City. Attending Council Members, however, may not discuss unless as part of the
scheduled program.

Community meetings: Three or more Council Members may attend open and publicized meetings held by an organization to address a local community issue, if attending Council Members do not discuss City issues among themselves, unless as part of the scheduled program. This exception allows for a majority of Council Members to attend a local club meeting or a , provided the event is open to the public and Council Members do not deliberate or take action during the event.

Other legislative body events: Three or more Council Members may attend an open and publicized meeting of another local agency or legislative body, provided the Council Members do not deliberate or take action on City issues, unless as part of the scheduled program.10
5 Gov. Code § 54950, et seq.; see also Carpinteria Municipal Code § 2.04, et seq. (defining further the form and method of public meetings, notice, and a quorum).
6 Carpinteria Municipal Code § 2.04.050.
7 10.
8 Gov Code § 54952.2(c). Note of caution, when considering whether an narrow exception applies, the California Attorney General will commonly construe the Brown Act as broadly applicable and in favor of public access.
9 Gov. Code § 54952(b)(1) (excepting individual Council Member communications where a Council Member is acting on their own). Serial meetings occur when either Council Member A contacts Council Member B who then contacts Council Member C to discuss an item and thereby establishes a quorum; or when any a Council Member contacts at least two other Council Members to discuss the same item; or when any person contacts a quorum of Council Members and discusses the opinions of the other Council Members. 10 Gov. Code § 54952.2(c)(4). Council Members should also consider any additional due process considerations if attending and speaking or testifying at a legislative body event. 4 | P a g e
Standing committee meetings: Three or more Council Members may attend an open and noticed standing committee meeting, provided Council Members who are not members of the standing committee observe only and do not speak or participate.11 Social or ceremonial events: Three or more Council Members may attend a social or ceremonial event if they do not discuss City business among themselves. This exception can permit a majority of Council Members to attend sporting events, parties, farewell gatherings, and weddings, provided no City business is discussed or action taken by the Council Members during the social occasion.

POLICY
The following procedures provide a framework to help the City Manager assign priority for attending events subject to Brown Act limitations. If a situation arises that falls outside this framework, the City Manager should apply
his or her best judgment in assigning priority. The success of this Policy relies on open communication among Council Members and with the City Manager.

A. Definitions

1. Event. Shall mean any gathering, function, or meeting that is open to Council Member attendance and may fall within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or that may raise Brown Act considerations.

2. Ceremonial Event. Shall mean a public, formal event with cultural or social significance to the City of Carpinteria. The City Manager or their designee will have the discretion to determine what is a ceremonial event.

3. Non-Ceremonial Events. Shall mean any Event that is not ceremonial in nature, including public or informal gatherings that do not have cultural or social significance to the City of Carpinteria. The City Manager or their designee shall have the discretion to determine whether an event is non-ceremonial.

4. City. Shall mean the City of Carpinteria and other such districts, authorities, or agencies as may be governed by the members of the City of Carpinteria City Council.

5. Subject Matter Expertise. experience, background, or committee assignment related to the topic of the event, as determined by the City Manager.
11 Gov. Code § 54952.2(c)(6). While attendance of a quorum is technically allowed under the Brown Act, we recommend caution when exercising this exception as a 1996 Attorney General Opinion opined that a quorum of a legislative body of a local agency may not attend, as a member of the public, an open and noticed meeting of an advisory committee of that body without violating the notice and participation requirements applicable to meetings of the parent legislative body. (See 79 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 69 (1996).) 5 | P a g e

6. Quorum. Shall mean a majority of the members of the City Council, which in the City of Carpinteria means three (3) Council Members. When a quorum is present at the same time and location physically or via teleconference and discusses, deliberates, or takes action on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of must comply with applicable noticing and public participation requirements.

B. Notification to Staff
Within 24 hours of receiving an invitation to attend an event, a Council Member will notify the City Manager and City Clerk of the event. This notification will begin the process for determining which Council Members have priority to attend the event.

C. Policy for Events that Will Occur After the Next City Council Meeting If a Council Member is invited to an event that will occur after the next City Council meeting and there is enough time to agendize the matter, the City Manager will add the event to the next City Council meeting agenda for discussion.12 The City Council may choose to use the priority framework described in Section D of this Policy to decide who should attend the event. Alternatively, the City Council may exercise its discretion to decide which Council Member(s) should have priority to attend the event in question.

If the event will occur after the next City Council meeting but there is not enough time to amend the agenda, then the City Manager will coordinate with the Mayor to decide which Council Member(s) will have priority to attend the event in accordance with Section D.

D. Policy for Events that Will Occur Before the Next City Council Meeting For an event that will occur before the next City Council meeting, the City Manager will coordinate with the Mayor to decide which Council Member(s) will have priority to attend the event. The City Manager will prioritize Council Member attendance in the following way:

Personal Invitations. If only two Council Members are invited to the event, then those two Council Members shall have priority to attend.

Ceremonial Events. If more than two Council Members are invited to a ceremonial event, then the Mayor and Vice Mayor shall have priority for attending. Ceremonial events include, but are not limited to, the State of the City address and ribbon cutting ceremonies. The City Manager will have the discretion to determine what is a ceremonial event.

Non-Ceremonial Events/Subject-Matter Priority. If more than two Council Members are invited to a non-ceremonial event, then the Mayor and the Council Member with the relevant subject matter experience shall have priority for attending. This priority will depend on the subject matter of the event and each Council Member roles and 12 post an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed 54954.2(a)(1).
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participation on various committees. If either member does not want to attend the event, then the Council Member with the next most relevant subject matter experience will have priority.

Random Selection. If a Council Member with priority does not wish to attend the event or there is no Council Member with relevant subject matter expertise, then the City Manager will send an email to the remaining Council Members offering an invitation to the event, an event description, and a deadline for expressing interest in attending the event. The City Manager will then randomly select a Council Member from those who expressed interest to attend.

In all cases, no more than two Council Members may attend an event, to avoid triggering Brown Act meeting requirements, unless the event qualifies for an applicable exception This Policy may be reviewed and amended by the City Council at its discretion to ensure continued compliance with the Brown Act and evolving community engagement needs For other best practices on how to comply with the Brown Act, see the Appendix.

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APPENDIX
Tips for How to Comply with the Brown Act at Events
The following are some best practices to ensure compliance with the Brown Act:

If you attend an open and publicized meeting of: (1) another body of the local agency or (2) a legislative body of another local agency:
o discuss business of a specific nature that is within
subject matter jurisdiction.
o DO sit separate from other council members at other local agency meetings, as this helps avoid discussion of local agency business and the appearance of a Brown Act violation.
o DO exercise caution in giving public comment at meetings of other legislative bodies because you will be viewed as speaking for the City. If you do choose to provide public comment as a member of the public, state for the record that you are making the comment in your personal capacity and not in your role as a public official.
o DO be mindful of discussing issues with a subordinate body of the City Council to avoid improperly influencing the outcome of the proceeding. A discussion between less than a quorum of one legislative body and less than a quorum of another legislative body may seem permissible, but this type of communication could also create a Brown Act violation.

If you are asked about a proposed project or development application:
o DO remember that these - matters trigger specific due process requirements. Take care to avoid expressing prejudice or bias for or against the matter.
o DO disclose ex parte communications. Ex parte communications include any oral, written or sensory information received outside of a public meeting.

When disclosing ex parte communications before the council, sufficient detail must be provided (i.e., the who, what, when, where, and why of the ex parte communication). Once the matter is heard by the council, however, ex parte communications are prohibited.

If you are asked for your opinion or position on certain issues:
o criticize or single out an individual or mischaracterize their viewpoint. o DO focus on interests, rather than positions. Talk about your general interests and those of your constituents, rather than taking an immutable position.
o DO take a listening role. Avoid actively engaging the other person in a back and forth, and instead remind the person you are here to listen to their position and may consider it.

When in doubt, contact the City Attorney for further guidance.

Take Action
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Support SB 346 (Durazo) Transient Occupancy Taxes: Short-term Rental Facilitator
What the Bill Does: Enables enforcement of local ordinances related to short-term rentals, including the collection and remittance of transient occupancy taxes (TOT) by providing cities with the physical address of each short-term rental listed on the facilitator’s website and full audit authority of TOT dollars. This bill ensures that the correct amount of TOT is being collected and remitted and allows for more effective enforcement against unlicensed units.

Action Requested: Ask your Assembly Member to Support SB 346 (Durazo) Local Agencies: transient occupancy taxes: short-term rental facilitator (as amended 7/7/25). SB 346 is a Cal Cities-sponsored bill that will be heard on the Assembly floor when the Legislature returns from summer recess in early August. Please talk to your Assembly Member in the district AND send a letter of support for SB 346.

What else you need to know: Unfortunately, short-term rental providers are engaging in an all-out lobbying blitz to oppose SB 346 and mislead the public about the impact on consumers. City officials should talk to their Assembly Members ASAP about the impacts of short-term rentals in their communities and why it is important that short-term rentals pay their fair share of TOT in the communities they do business in.

Links and Attachments: Cal Cities letter; sample city support letter Where to Send Letter: See sample letter for legislative portal link. Send copy to [email protected], and your regional manager's email.

Support Climate Safe Infrastructure Priorities in Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization The Legislature is moving forward to reauthorize the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program, which is set to expire in 2030. High-emitting businesses, which represent roughly threeAgenda Section: Legislative Update Agenda Item No.: N/A
Council Meeting Date: July 28, 2025
quarters of the state’s emissions, are required by the state to reduce greenhouse gases.

However, they can buy a limited number of credits each year — the “cap” — from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to cover their emissions. The process creates a market price for the credits, with auction proceeds going toward the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

Cal Cities is leading a coalition alongside local government, transportation, and labor partners to urge state leaders to prioritize climate-safe infrastructure improvements during their negotiations, which will last through the end of the legislative session. Strong city voices today will help ensure future investments prioritize funding to cities.

Contact your legislators to request support for climate safe infrastructure projects and program funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, as part of the Cap-andTrade reauthorization negotiations.

Cities are strongly encouraged to submit a letter of support to their legislators as well as Senator Monique Limón and Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin — the two lawmakers leading the negotiations.

Supporting documents: coalition priorities; sample city letter How to contact your Legislator: Find Your California Representatives Questions? Contact your Regional Public Affairs Manager or Legislative Advocate Melissa Sparks-Kranz at [email protected]
Oppose SB 445 (Wiener): Transportation Projects: Permitting SB 445 makes sweeping changes to the state’s process for permitting local projects and significantly impairs local governments’ ability to manage public infrastructure, ensure worker and public safety, and coordinate across infrastructure sectors. Most concerningly, the bill grants project proponents—public or private—the authority to advance projects that could significantly alter or relocate critical infrastructure such as water, wastewater, and power, without consulting the affected city.

Call or text your Assembly Member today to OPPOSE SB 445 (Wiener), which was amended this week to remove local discretion on infrastructure projects. SB 445 is currently in the Assembly Committee on Transportation, awaiting a hearing.

How to contact your Legislator: Find Your California Representatives Supporting documents: Cal Cities Opposition Letter; Sample SB 445 City Opposition Letter
Questions? Contact your Regional Public Affairs Manager or Damon Conklin, Legislative Advocate, [email protected]
Oppose SB 79 (Wiener): The wrong way to go about solving our housing crisis SB 79 (Wiener) requires cities to ministerially approve higher-density residential projects — up to 7 stories — near public transit stops, regardless of zoning codes. SB 79 limits the use of local development standards and allows transit agencies land-use authority over residential and commercial development on property they own or lease, without any requirement that developers build housing, let alone affordable housing. This onesize-fits-all mandate overrides local planning, bypasses environmental review, and silences public input. Cities must oppose SB 79 to preserve balanced, communitydriven development.

Call or text your Assembly Member today to OPPOSE SB 79 (Wiener) Transitoriented Development. SB 79 will be heard in the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee on July 2.

How to contact your Assembly Member: Find Your California Representatives Supporting documents: Cal Cities Opposition Letter
Questions? Contact your Regional Public Affairs Manager or Jason Rhine, Senior Director, Legislative Affairs.

Cal Cities SB 79 Opposition Letter
SB 79 Sample City Opposition Letter
Oppose AB 339 (Ortega) Local public employee organizations: notice requirements.

AB 339 (Ortega) requires the governing body of a public agency, board, or commission to give a recognized employee organization written notice regarding contracts to perform services that are within the scope of work of the job classifications represented by the recognized employee organization. As currently drafted, AB 339 is impractical in its execution, unworkable for ensuring provision of public services, and disincentivizes reaching final agreement in local labor negotiations.

Send a letter today to OPPOSE AB 339 (Ortega) Local public employee organizations: notice requirements. AB 339 is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Labor, Public Employees and Retirement (PERS) Committee on Wednesday, June 18. If your city is represented by a Senator on the Senate PERS Committee, please CALL them to request their NO vote.

Where to send your letter: See sample city letter link for legislative portal submission instructions. Send a copy to [email protected] and your RPAM’s email.

Supporting documents: Cal Cities Opposition Letter
Questions? Contact your Regional Public Affairs Manager or Johnnie Piña.

AB 339 Sample City Opposition Letter
Make phone calls ASAP requesting the appropriations committees to support or oppose Cal Cities’ priority bills!
Links to each bill, including sample letters, are included in the summaries below.

The Legislature moves all bills with fiscal implications through the appropriations committees twice a year, which will determine if a bill is heard on the floor of either house. Cal Cities hosted a Legislative Appropriations Webinar with more information on Cal Cities priority bills. If you have questions or feedback, please contact your regional public affairs manager.

SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

SUPPORT BILLS
SB 496 (Hurtado) Advance Clean Fleets Reform.

This measure would create a formal appeals process for denied extension requests, broaden the definition of emergency vehicles, and remove the “pay to play” requirement for extensions under the Advanced Clean Fleets rule.

SB 569 (Blakespear) Homeless Encampment Collaboration Act.

This measure would increase communication between the Department of Transportation and local governments to address encampments on state property. This would include a dedicated local government liaison to facilitate communication, provide guidance on best practices, and oversee delegated maintenance agreements.

OPPOSE BILL
SB 79 (Wiener) Transit-Oriented Development.

This measure would require cities to ministerially approve housing up to 7 stories high and with a density of 120 homes per acre near public transit, regardless of local zoning laws. It also gives transit agencies full land-use authority on land they own without any requirement to build housing.

Call the Senate Appropriations Committee Today!
Senate Committee Members Phone Number
Sen. Anna Caballero (Chair) (916) 651-4014
Sen. Kelly Seyarto (Vice-Chair)(916) 651-4032
Sen. Christopher Cabaldon (916) 651-4003
Sen. Megan Dahle (916) 651-4001
Sen. Tim Grayson (916) 651-4009
Sen. Laura Richardson (916) 651-4035
Sen. Aisha Wahab (916) 651-4410

ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

SUPPORT BILLS
AB 1 (Connolly) Residential property insurance: wildfire risk.

This measure would require the Department of Insurance to include wildfire mitigation in the next draft of the Catastrophe Modeling regulations.

AB 476 (Gonzalez) Metal Theft.

This measure would deter theft of metal used in public utility infrastructure by increasing the criminal fines that may be imposed for the unlawful purchase or unlawful possession of stolen public agency materials.

AB 650 (Papan) Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation.

This measure would allow local governments to begin the housing element update process six months earlier and create more clarity and certainty in the housing element review process. It would require the Department of Housing and Community Development to provide detailed feedback when responding to housing element drafts.

AB 846 (Connolly): Endangered species: incidental take: wildfire preparedness activities.

The bill would expedite environmental permits for cities with local wildfire preparedness projects in fire-risk areas near urban communities.

AB 888 (Calderon) California Safe Homes Grant Program.

This bill would create the California Safe Homes Grant Program which would provide funding to individuals, cities, counties and special districts for roof hardening and home hardening.

OPPOSE BILLS
AB 1383 (McKinnor) Public Employees’ Retirement Benefits.

AB 1383 would upend many of the reforms put in place in 2013 by PEPRA.

Specifically, this measure would:
• Increase the pensionable compensation cap.
• Reduce the retirement age for public safety from 57 to 55 prospectively. • Add a fourth safety tier that is 3% @ 55 years old, prospective and subject to bargaining;
• Allow local agencies to adjust their local formula in a prospective manner. • Permit authorized employee representatives to bargain with the employer over the employee share of payment for the normal cost.

While we recognize and appreciate the intent of the bill to support the recruitment and retention of essential public safety professionals, the bill would impose increased local pension obligations and undo critical pension reform.

AB 1022 (Kalra) Parking: Ability to Tow.

This measure would prohibit the towing or immobilizing of vehicles that have accrued 5 or more delinquent parking citations. Specifically, AB 1022 would:
• Eliminates the option for parking enforcement to immobilize or tow an out-of-state vehicle.
• Remove the tool for agencies to rightfully obtain a warrant to perform a tow. • Reward bad behavior for those who purposely ignore tickets without any repercussions, regardless of income levels.

This legislation would severely limit cities’ ability to enforce parking regulations, causing a cascade of fiscal damage: lost revenue, increased administrative costs, clogged courtrooms, decreased compliance, harm to local businesses, public safety risks, and overall reduced effectiveness of municipal government operations.

Call the Assembly Appropriations Committee Today!
Assembly Committee MembersPhone Number
Asm. Buffy Wicks (Chair) (916) 319-2014
Asm. Kate Sanchez (Vice Chair) (916) 319-2071
Asm. Joaquin Arambula (916) 319-2031
Asm. Blanca Pacheco (916) 319-2064
Asm. Lisa Calderon (916) 319-2056
Asm. Jessica Caloza (916) 319-2052
Asm. Diane Dixon (916) 319-2072
Asm. Sade Elhawary (916) 319-2057
Asm. Mike Fong (916) 319-2049
Asm. Gail Pellerin (916) 319-2028
Asm. Mark Gonzalez (916) 319-2054
Asm. Gregg Hart (916) 319-2037
Asm. Jose Luis Solache Jr. (916) 319-2062
Asm. Tri Ta (916) 319-2070
Asm. David Tangipa (916) 319-2008
For more information, please contact your regional public affairs manager.

Help provide greater clarity to the housing element process by supporting AB 650 (Papan)!
AB 650 (Papan) would help ensure that cities have the necessary resources, feedback, and time to site and plan for housing, as required by state law. The Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development will hear the bill on April 24. Cities should call or mail their legislators and tell them to vote YES on AB 650. Please send letters to [email protected] and your regional public affairs manager.

AB 650 Sample City Support Letter

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Carpinteria City Council
July 28, 2025