Agenda packet — Santa Barbara City Council, October 10, 2023

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Rebecca Bjork
City Administrator
Alejandra Gutierrez
Mayor Pro Tempore
Oscar Gutierrez
Ordinance Committee Chair
Sarah J. Knecht
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Kristen W. Sneddon
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
OCTOBER 10, 2023, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: At the beginning of each meeting of the City Council, Finance Committee, or Ordinance Committee, any member of the public may address the City Council concerning any item not on the Council's agenda. Any person wishing to make such address should first complete and deliver a "Request to Speak" form prior to the time that public comment is taken up by the City Council. Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Council. Pooling of time is not allowed during general public comment. The time allotted for general public comment at the beginning of the 2:00 p.m. session is 30 minutes.

Any member of the public who did not speak during the 2:00 p.m. session but who submitted a request to do so during the 2:00 p.m. 30 minute session may do so at the end of the meeting when the additional “Public Comment (If Necessary)” is announced. The City Council, upon majority vote, may decline to hear a speaker on the grounds that the subject matter is beyond their jurisdiction.

REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to speak must “raise their hand” in the Zoom platform by selecting the virtual hand icon when their item is called. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+Y for Windows and Option+Y for Macs. City staff will activate the speaker’s microphone when the speaker’s name is called. The speaker will then need to unmute themselves. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+M for Windows or Command-Shift-A for Macs.

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Each televised Council meeting is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Check the City TV program guide at www.santabarbaraca.gov/citytv for rebroadcasts of Finance and Ordinance Committee meetings.

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected] prior to the beginning of the Council Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to City Council and will become part of the public record.

ORDER OF BUSINESS: Regular meetings of the Finance Committee and the Ordinance Committee begin at 12:00 p.m. The regular City Council meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
REPORTS: Copies of the reports relating to agenda items are available for review at http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP.In accordance with state law requirements, this agenda generally contains only a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. Should you wish more detailed information regarding any particular agenda item, you are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Council Agenda Report (a "CAR") online at the City's website (http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP). Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are posted to the City’s website as soon as reasonably feasible.

CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar is comprised of items that will not usually require discussion by the City Council. A Consent Calendar item is open for discussion by the City Council upon request of a Councilmember, City staff, or member of the public. Items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by a single motion. Should you wish to comment on an item listed on the Consent Agenda, after turning in your "Request to Speak" form, you should come forward to speak or raise your hand in Zoom at the time the Council considers the Consent Calendar.

SPANISH INTERPRETATION: If you need interpretation of your communications to Council from Spanish into English, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 564-5309 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification of at least 48 hours will usually enable the City to make arrangements.

INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Si necesita una interpretación del español al inglés, para sus comunicaciones al Consejo, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al 564-5309, o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Si es posible, la notificación de al menos 48 horas generalmente permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's Office at 564-5305 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. For those who need accessibility accommodation in using the “raise hand” function and/or registering to participate in the Zoom session, please contact the Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting for assistance. Additionally, a speaker may email [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting, stating which item they wish to speak on. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. 10/10/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 OCTOBER 10, 2023 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Fire Prevention Week (120.04)

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Stay & Play Donation [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Accept a donation in the amount of $6,000 from the Packard Foundation to cover Stay & Play program expenses; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Accept a Donation in the Amount of $6,000 Funded by the Packard Foundation.

3. Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Adult & Family Literacy Grant [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Accept a grant in the amount of $56,218 from the California State Library for adult and family literacy services; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Accept a Grant in the Amount of $56,218 Funded by the California State Library.
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4. Subject: Reserve Policy Adoption [Resolution] (210.01) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing Policies for Reserves for the City’s General Fund, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds, and Amending Resolution No. 22-126.

5. Subject: Proposed Amendment to Direct the City Clerk to Correct Clerical Errors with the 2024 Fiscal Year Parks and Recreation Department Schedule of Fees and Changes by Inserting Replacement Pages into Resolution No. 23-078 [Resolution] (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Approve proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2024 Parks and Recreation Department Schedule of Fees and Charges to correct a clerical error; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Directing the City Clerk to Correct Clerical Errors by Inserting Replacement Pages into Resolution No. 23-078 Adopted on June 13, 2023, which Became Effective on July 1, 2023, or as Provided Therein, and Amend the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges.

6. Subject: Set a Date for a Public Hearing Regarding Planning Commission's Approval for 710-720 State and 15 East Ortega Streets (640.07) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Set the date of January 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeals filed by Steve Johnson and Gareth Kelly of the Planning Commission’s approval of the Development Plan at 710-720 State and 15 East Ortega Streets (APN: 037-092-013, 019, 020, 021, 034 and 014) Zoned C-G (Commercial General); and
B. Set the date of January 22, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 710-720 State and 15 East Ortega Streets.

PUBLIC COMMENT

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
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CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria (610.05)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposed application-review process and provide direction to the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) on funding CDBG criteria and priorities; and
B. Authorize staff to solicit proposals for CDBG grants for Fiscal Year 2025.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)

ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 120.04

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: October 10, 2023
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Library Department
SUBJECT: Library Department Acceptance of Stay & Play Donation [Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

DISCUSSION:

Stay & Play is a library project that facilitates outreach and programming for informal caregivers and the children in their care. It helps caregivers learn, develop relationships, and build connections to their library and community resources. The Santa Barbara Public Library was one of six libraries that initially piloted this program from 2018 through 2020 and have now become mentors to other libraries as this program has expanded across the State of California. The donation from the Packard Foundation is to cover Stay & Play program expenses.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

By accepting this grant, the Library Department will increase revenue and expenditure appropriations of $6,000 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Library Miscellaneous Grants budget.

PREPARED BY: Kathrin Rosenberger, Administrative Analyst SUBMITTED BY: Jessica Cadiente, Library Director
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
Agenda Item No. 2
File Code No. 570.04
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA BARBARA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-076,
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, TO
ACCEPT A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000
FUNDED BY THE PACKARD FOUNDATION.

WHEREAS, the City was gifted a donation in the amount of $6,000 from the Packard Foundation to cover Stay & Play program expenses;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Charter, the City Administrator filed with the Council a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023; WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2023;
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides that at any public meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council; and WHEREAS, as authorized by Resolution No. 23-076, this Resolution approves the amendment to the budget as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara that:

1. The Council accepts the donation from the Packard Foundation in the amount of $6,000.

2. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter the budget for fiscal year 2024 (Resolution No. 23-076) is amended to increase revenue appropriations and expenditure appropriation of $6,000 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Library Miscellaneous Grants Fund.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: October 10, 2023
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Library Department
SUBJECT: Library Department Acceptance of Adult & Family Literacy Grant [Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

DISCUSSION:

Adult literacy services involve the pairing of trained volunteers with English-speaking adults with low literacy skills. Tutoring sessions are tailored to each learner’s individual goals and aspirations. In addition to tutoring, staff and volunteers connect learners with other library programs, resources, and community services. Meanwhile, family literacy services focus on adult learners and their family members. Programming includes story times, games, music, and concept learning activities to help adult learners support their children’s education and development.

Program staff help adults develop their confidence and skills and learn how to select books, read to their children, and foster a love of reading. Staff also help adults strengthen their connections and communications with educators, healthcare professionals, and family members, and navigate the systems and services that affect their families. Librarybased literacy programs are successful because public libraries are trusted spaces at the heart of the community, creating welcome and information-rich spaces where learners can flourish.

Agenda Item No. 3
File Code No. 570.04
Council Agenda Report
Library Department Acceptance of Adult & Family Literacy Grant [Resolution] October 10, 2023

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The California Library Literacy Services division of the California State Library awarded the Santa Barbara Public Library $43,326 for adult literacy services and $12,892 for family literacy services. The Library plans to use these funds to train local tutor volunteers and offer a continuum of programs that address the intergenerational nature of literacy, including interactive literacy activities between caregiver and child, training in parenting activities, literacy training that leads to economic self-sufficiency, and age-appropriate education to prepare children for success in school and life experiences.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

By accepting this grant, the Library Department will increase revenue and expenditure appropriations of $56,218 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Library Miscellaneous Grants budget.

PREPARED BY: Kathrin Rosenberger, Administrative Analyst SUBMITTED BY: Jessica Cadiente, Library Director
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA BARBARA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-076,
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, TO
ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,218 FUNDED
BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY.

WHEREAS, the City was awarded a grant in the amount of $56,218 from the California State Library for adult and family literacy services;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Charter, the City Administrator filed with the Council a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023; WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2023;
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides that at any public meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council; and WHEREAS, as authorized by Resolution No. 23-076, this Resolution approves the amendment to the budget as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara that:

1. The Council accepts the Adult & Family Literacy Grant in the amount of $56,218.

2. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter the budget for fiscal year 2024 (Resolution No. 23-076) is amended to increase revenue appropriations and expenditure appropriation of $56,218 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Library Miscellaneous Grants Fund.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: October 10, 2023
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Administration Division, Finance Department
SUBJECT: Reserve Policy Adoption [Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing Policies for Reserves for the City’s General Fund, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds, and Amending Resolution No. 22-126.

DISCUSSION:

On September 12, 2023, the City Council approved of staff’s recommended changes to the City’s comprehensive reserve policy to retire the Harbor Preservation Fund (HPF) in the Waterfront Department and transfer those funds into the Waterfront Capital Fund for more effective capital planning management. Consequently, the City Council introduced an ordinance to repeal Chapter 17.40 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code.

Staff requests that the City Council adopt a resolution reflecting the removal of the HPF reserve requirement from the reserve policy.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

There is no budget or financial impact by adopting the resolution.

PREPARED BY: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
SUBMITTED BY: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
Agenda Item No. 4
File Code No. 210.01
1 RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA

BARBARA ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR RESERVES FOR
THE CITY’S GENERAL FUND, ENTERPRISE FUNDS AND

INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 22-126.

WHEREAS, the City desires to establish policies regarding reserves for the various City funds for the purpose of providing consistent designations for different categories of reserves, ensuring fiscal security for the funds, and defining standards for minimum amounts to be maintained in reserves;
WHEREAS, such reserves policies will be most readily communicated and understood if they are consolidated and formally adopted in a single document; WHEREAS, the Council has considered the proposed reserve policies applicable to the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and Internal Service Funds at a regular Council meeting on September 12, 2023.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT the following reserves policies are adopted:

SECTION 1: CALCULATION OF RESERVE AMOUNTS
Final reserve balances will be calculated at end of each fiscal year after the closing of the City's accounting records. An amount will be established for each fund, as applicable, as a commitment of fund balance for each type of reserve established by this policy.

As soon as practical after the close of a fiscal year, staff will provide City Council a report showing the status of reserves as of June 30. At any time it is proposed to utilize reserves pursuant to this policy, staff will provide a similar report on reserves and projected fiscal impact from the proposed use of reserves.

SECTION 2: DISASTER RESERVES
The amount of the required Disaster Reserve is calculated based on 15% of the most recently adopted fiscal year operating expenditure budget.

The Disaster Reserve is restricted to use in addressing the financial impacts of natural disasters, such as storm, floods, wildfires, droughts, tsunamis, earthquakes and any other event that results in significant damage to City facilities and infrastructure or a significant reduction of normal operating revenues.
2 The use of Disaster Reserves should generally be limited to federal or state declared disasters. The use of Disaster Reserves is also allowable in cases where the natural disaster is less severe, such as a major fire to a City building that requires temporary facilities to be leased. Disaster reserves may be used only after other available funds are exhausted, including the Contingency Reserve.

Examples of financial impacts that would justify the use of Disaster Reserves include:
 Extraordinary costs incurred in connection with the immediate emergency response to address public safety matters.
 Revenue losses resulting from a significant decline or temporary halt in services due to major damage to facilities, infrastructure and local businesses.  Additional costs necessary to maintain City operations.  Long-term costs incurred to rebuild City facilities and infrastructure.

SECTION 3: CONTINGENCY RESERVES
The Contingency Reserve is calculated based on 10% of the most recently adopted fiscal year operating expenditure budget.

The purpose of the Contingency Reserve is to allow for the orderly implementation of a balancing strategy to address the fiscal impacts of unexpected events in order to minimize the impacts to the organization and community. The most common of these events would be an economic recession that results in a significant impact on key revenues such as sales, transient occupancy or property taxes.

Other unexpected events for which these reserves could be used include the following:
 Natural disasters, as described above for Disaster Reserves;  Revenue impacts resulting from State of California actions or unfunded State mandates;
 Unexpected loss of external funding from sources such as grants or entitlements;  An unplanned loss of, or damage to, a City facility such as the loss of a building due to fire;
 Mitigation of an emergency that poses a threat to public health and safety; and  An adverse judicial action that requires large cash payments to third parties and is not covered by insurance.

The general intent of the Contingency Reserve is for unexpected events or situations. In general, its purpose is not to fund known or anticipated financial impacts, such as negotiated salary and benefit increases or scheduled increases to health insurance premiums or retirement costs.

SECTION 4: COUNCIL APPROVAL OF DISASTER AND CONTINGENCY

RESERVES
3 Any use of the Disaster or Contingency reserves described in Sections 2 and 3 requires a majority vote of approval by the City Council.

When the use of reserves is recommended to the City Council by staff, the justification should include the following elements:

An Assessment of the Fiscal Condition and Outlook:

This assessment should include an objective evaluation of the operating fund's fiscal condition and an evaluation of the impacts of the event that triggered the need to use reserves. The purpose of this evaluation is to measure and define the scope and duration of the problem to assist in developing an appropriate balancing strategy.

This assessment of fiscal condition should include the use of available and relevant financial and non-financial data, including economic and demographic indexes and trends; historical revenue and expenditures results; and local economic forecasts developed by recognized academic and financial institutions and paid consultants.

Balancing Strategy
The balancing strategy should include measures that minimize the use of Contingency Reserves, such as:
 Expenditure reductions achieved through efficiency measures, cuts to programs, services and associated staffing;
 Revenue enhancement measures that generate new or increased revenues;  Use of existing one-time funds; and
 Use of available reserves in other funds, as allowable and appropriate.

The balancing strategy should also be consistent with the nature of the fiscal impact. For example, a one-time impact may be resolved fully with the use of reserves, depending on its severity. However, an event that has an ongoing financial impact, such as decline in revenues due to a major recession, will require a balancing strategy that includes ongoing budget and programmatic adjustments to minimize the use of reserves.

Plan of Replenishment
The replenishment plan should include the following elements, as appropriate:
 A one-time (one-year) use of reserves should be accompanied by a specific plan for how and when the reserves will be restored.
 An extended use of reserves for more than one year should be accompanied by a long-term strategy that includes a more general plan for how the reserves will be restored.
4 SECTION 5: ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Enterprise Funds will be subject to the same Disaster and Contingency Reserve and approval requirements as described in Sections 2, 3 and 4 of this resolution.

Each Enterprise Operating Fund will establish a Capital Reserve, funded to at least 5% of the value of its capital assets. Alternatively, the Capital Reserve may also be established at an amount equal to the average of the planned capital program budgets for the upcoming three fiscal years, excluding major capital projects that will be debt funded. Appropriations from Capital reserves are intended to address an unexpected capital project or unanticipated increase in capital projects. Capital reserves might also be funded in excess of the minimum in preparation for major (pay-go or cash funded) capital projects.

Another option for funding major future capital projects is a Working Capital reserve.

These specific capital reserves would be designated for the replacement of critical infrastructure projected to be funded within a ten-year period. There is no minimum for these reserves as they will function as a working capital reserve for funding of large and costly infrastructure on a routine basis. These include the Council approved Desalination Reserve (Resolution No. 21-082), as well as Main Replacement Reserves (restricted to maintaining, rehabilitating, and installing new main or transmission pipelines) in the Water and Wastewater Enterprise Funds.

Bond funding for the Water and Wastewater Enterprise Funds requires a rate stabilization reserve (as outlined in the 2013 and 2016 bond documents, Resolution No. 13-029 and 16-168 respectively). The minimum reserve requirement for the rate stabilization fund is $2.9 million and $1.0 million for the Water and Wastewater Funds respectively. These funds are differentiated from Disaster, Contingency and Capital reserves as they can be considered revenue for the purpose of debt service coverage in a given fiscal year, if they are transferred within 150 days of the end of the prior fiscal year. These reserve funds are restricted and must be maintained and used only for this purpose. Staff may make additional deposits to this reserve if there are anticipated threats to revenues that might exceed the minimum reserve. This might include increasing probability of drought and the need for mandatory water conservation, or other negative impacts on revenues that might reasonably be expected. Deposits into the rate stabilization fund must be reflected as reductions in revenues for the year the deposits are made.

The Solid Waste and Clean Energy Enterprise Operating Funds shall utilize the contingency reserve to buffer a significant loss in revenue or the impacts of significant rate increases. The use of these reserves should be considered one-time revenue as future rates will need to be adjusted to address any ongoing expense increases to operating the enterprise.

Where applicable, each Enterprise shall maintain any required debt service reserve to support the long-term borrowing and shall be restricted to the level of indebtedness of the utility.
5 The City shall also consider establishing a line of credit with a banking institution that may be leveraged for financing capital projects and in the event of a disaster. Leveraging a line of credit is a viable risk management approach and may address short-term cash flow needs and lessen the need to require disaster reserves in the future. A line of credit shall not be used to pay for operating expenses. The cost of establishing a line of credit shall be considered in relation to the investment earnings that may be achieved through investing funds in line with the City’s investment policy and other operating considerations.

SECTION 6: RESERVE REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS Internal Service Funds are not subject to the reserve requirements for Disaster Reserves or Contingency Reserves. Instead, Internal Service Funds will maintain an operating reserve equal to 10% of the operating budget of the most recently adopted budget. This reserve will be available to address unexpected events and natural disasters that affect the operations and revenue streams of the Internal Service Funds.

All Internal Service Funds will be subject to the 10% reserve requirement, with the exception of the Self-Insurance Fund, which by design builds up assets for the payment of claims several years into the future, and the Facilities Management Fund, which is based on 10% of the adopted Building Maintenance Program Budget. As a result, there should be adequate cash reserves to cover unanticipated costs. In addition, the reserve requirements do not apply to Internal Service Funds that are specifically designed to accumulate reserves for capital, such as the Vehicle Replacement Fund.

SECTION 7: APPROPRIATED RESERVES
An Appropriated Reserve will be included in each operating fund's adopted budget to provide for unanticipated expenditures or to meet unexpected small increases in service delivery costs within the fiscal year. For the General Fund, the appropriated reserve should be at least $250,000. For Enterprise and Internal Service operating funds, this reserve will be at least one-half of one percent of the operating budget. Any unused portion of the appropriated reserve in each fund will be returned to fund balance at the end of the fiscal year.

SECTION 8: ALLOCATION OF GENERAL FUND, ENTERPRISE FUNDS AND

INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS YEAR-END SURPLUS TO PENSION EXPENSES AND

LIABILITIES
At the end of each fiscal year, any General Fund, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds surplus realized from actual revenues exceeding actual expenditures including the annual capital program will be used to maintain reserve balances at levels required by this policy as well as address pension-related expenses and future liabilities. The amount of reserves to be transferred to a Section 115 trust to address pension-related expenses and future liabilities will be determined based on the proportional burden of expenses and 6 liabilities in each fund. Maintaining reserve balances will be the highest priority, followed by addressing pension-related expenses and future liabilities.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: October 10, 2023
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Administration Division, Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: Proposed Amendment to Direct the City Clerk to Correct Clerical Errors with the 2024 Fiscal Year Parks and Recreation Department Schedule of Fees and Changes by Inserting Replacement Pages into Resolution No. 23-078 [Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

DISCUSSION:

The Parks and Recreation Department presented proposed increases to the Fees and Charges Schedule including Tennis and Pickleball fee increases to the Parks and Recreation Commission on April 26, 2023, to the Finance Committee on May 2, 2023, and to Mayor and City Council on May 25, 2023.

Due to a clerical error, the presented changes to the Tennis and Pickleball fees were omitted from the final fee schedule document. While pages were omitted, the specific fee changes were included in each of the presentations at the above meetings. The Fee Schedule changes are retroactive to July 1, 2023, due to the clerical error.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

There is no financial impact to the adopted budget to correct the clerical error.

Agenda Item No. 5
File Code No. 230.05
Council Agenda Report
Proposed Amendment to Direct the City Clerk to Correct Clerical Errors with the 2024 Fiscal Year Parks and Recreation Department Schedule of Fees and Changes by Inserting Replacement Pages into Resolution No. 23-078 [Resolution] October 10, 2023

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ATTACHMENT: Amended Fiscal Year 2024 Fees and Charges Schedule PREPARED BY: Tina Nelson, Business Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Jill E. Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Activity Location Age
Level
Registration
Min/Max
Session
Length
Activity
Length
2023-2024
Fee or Charge
2023-2024
Fee or Charge
Program
discontinued.Free
Play
Oak Park All None July 1 –
June 30
1 hr./singles
2 hrs./doubles
No Charge No Charge
Group Lessons –
Adult
Municipal 18+ 5/20 6 weeks 1 ¼ hrs./week $175/session $192/session Group Lessons –
Youth
Municipal 4-17 5/30 6 weeks 1 hr./week $125/session $138/session Group Clinics Municipal All 10-20 3-days 2 hrs. $150/hr. $165/hr.

Program
discontinued.League
Pickleball
Tennis
Municipal 18+ 8 teams/24
teams
8 weeks 1 hr./match $125/doubles team $125/doubles team Pickleball Camp Municipal 9-17 10-20 5-days 3 hrs.
2 hrs.
$210
$140
$231
$154
Player Pass - Daily
(18+)
Municipal 18+ None July 1 –
June 30
N/A $5 N/A
Duplication.

Combine
Tennis/Pickleball
Permits –
Annual.Duplication.

Combine
Tennis/Pickleball
Permits –
Annual.Tennis and
Beach Camp
Municipal or
Pershing Park
8-14 10/40 5 days 7 hrs./day $300/session $330/session
Player Pass – Daily
(Youth)
Municipal 1-17 None July 1 –
June 30
N/A Free Free
Tennis/Pickleball
Permits – Annual
(Adult)
Municipal 18-59 None July 1 –
June 30
N/A $139/year $153/year
Tennis/Pickleball
Permits – 6-month
(Adult) @ 60%
Municipal 18-59 None January 1
– June 30
N/A $85 $94
Tennis/Pickleball
Permits Annual
(Senior)
Municipal 60+ None July 1 –
June 30
N/A $125/year $137/year
Tennis/Pickleball
Permits – 6-month
(Senior) @ 60%
Municipal,
Pershing Park
60+ None January 1
– June 30
N/A $75 $83

ATTACHMENT
RESOLUTION NO. _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO

CORRECT CLERICAL ERRORS BY INSERTING
REPLACEMENT PAGES INTO RESOLUTION NO.
23-078 ADOPTED ON JUNE 13, 2023, WHICH
BECAME EFFECTIVE ON JULY 1, 2023, OR AS

PROVIDED THEREIN, AND AMEND THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA SCHEDULE OF PENATLIES,

FEES, AND SERVICE CHARGES
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-078 Amending the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees and Service Charges on June 13, 2023, as part of the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2024;
WHEREAS, the final adopted resolution contained clerical errors that Council directs the City Clerk to correct by inserting the replacement pages attached hereto as Attachment A; and
WHEREAS, the fee replacement page for Tennis and Pickleball is consistent with the direction received from Council during budget deliberations.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT the Council hereby directs the City Clerk to insert the replacement pages attached hereto as Attachment A into resolution No. 23-078, adopted on June 13, 2023, effective July 1, 2023, or as provided herein.

TENNIS & PICKLEBALL Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Activity Location Age
Level
Registration
Min/Max
Session
Length
Activity
Length
2023-2024
Fee or Charge
2023-2024
Fee or Charge
Program
discontinued.Free
Play
Oak Park All None July 1 –
June 30
1 hr./singles
2 hrs./doubles
No Charge No Charge
Group Lessons –
Adult
Municipal 18+ 5/20 6 weeks 1 ¼ hrs./week $175/session $192/session Group Lessons –
Youth
Municipal 4-17 5/30 6 weeks 1 hr./week $125/session $138/session Group Clinics Municipal All 10-20 3-days 2 hrs. $150/hr. $165/hr.

Combine
Tennis/Pickleball
Permits –
Annual.Duplication.

ATTACHMENT A

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: October 10, 2023
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Housing and Human Services Division, Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposed applicationreview process and provide direction to the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) on funding CDBG criteria and priorities; and B. Authorize staff to solicit proposals for CDBG grants for Fiscal Year 2025.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Annually, City Council reviews the priorities, criteria, and process for allocating CDBG grant funds. Pending Council approval, a notice of funding availability will be disseminated, and applications for Fiscal Year 2025 grants will be accepted from November 9, through December 7, 2023. Funding recommendations will be presented to Council by the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) in late March 2024.

BACKGROUND:

Each year, the City of Santa Barbara receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for activities that meet one of three national statutory objectives: 1) primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons, 2) eliminate/prevent slums or blight, or 3) meet other urgent local community development needs.

CDBG funds may be used to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, or expanded economic opportunities to low- and moderate-income persons. In addition, 15 percent of CDBG funds may be expended for “Public Service” activities. Following Council approval, CDBG funds will be awarded to nonprofit organizations and City Departments to undertake activities that meet these objectives.

Agenda Item No. 7
File Code No. 610.05
Council Agenda Report
Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria
October 10, 2023

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In October 2022, Council directed staff to transition Human Service/Public Service grant allocation from an annual to a biennial award process; however, the CDBG Capital and Economic Development award process continues on an annual basis in order to efficiently reprogram1 funding toward immediate community needs and to encourage public participation in developing the Annual Action Plan.

In March 2024, after the Community Development Human Service Committee (CDHSC) has reviewed the six-month performance reports and conducted site visits of the Fiscal Year 2024 Human Service/Public Service grantees, CDHSC will present recommendations to Council regarding the continuation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Human Service/Public Service grant awards and make recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025 CDBG Capital and Economic Development grant awards.

DISCUSSION:

For the Fiscal Year 2025 CDBG funding cycle, CDHSC directed staff to conduct a survey of Santa Barbara residents to identify their priorities.

The Community Survey was open from August 15 to September 15, 2023, and was offered and marketed in both English and Spanish through the City’s News in Brief email, the City’s website and social media channels, a press release, and on Santa Barbara’s Nonprofit Resource Network. Flyers were provided to Neighborhood Centers, Central and Eastside Libraries, Cabrillo Pavilion, Community Development Public Counters, the City’s Housing Authority, and past CDBG/Human Services grant recipients and interested parties. Community Survey results can be found in Attachment 1 of this report.

Application Criteria and Funding Process
The application criteria previously adopted by Council can be found in Attachment 2 of this report. No changes to the criteria are recommended for Fiscal Year 2025.

The application schedule is included as Attachment 3. A mandatory application workshop will be held on November 9, 2023, where staff will outline the City’s funding requirements and the application-submittal process.

To maximize participation, upon Council approval, staff will:
 Send a notice to interested applicants, including those who applied in the two most recent funding cycles, as well as to current grant recipients;  Publish a notice of funding availability in The Voice SB;  Issue a press release to local media; and
1 Reprogramed funds are funds that were not used in previous years due to the cancellation of projects or because construction bids were less than anticipated. They must be used in subsequent award cycles.

Council Agenda Report
Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria
October 10, 2023

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 Place notices on the City website and social media, and on the Santa Barbara Nonprofit Resource Network website.

The online application form hosted will be available to potential applicants starting on November 2, 2023, with a submittal deadline of December 7, 2023. During the application period, staff will be available by phone or email to provide guidance and answer questions. Staff will also post detailed “Frequently Asked Questions” information on the City’s website. In addition, as time permits, staff will review early application submittals (in the order received) and provide feedback to those applicants, who can then edit their submittals until the deadline.

The Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC), which is appointed by Council, will evaluate proposals, interview applicants in January and February, and make funding recommendations to Council in late March of 2024.

Funding Priorities
Below are the annual funding priorities previously adopted by Council:
 Homeless Assistance – Programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families and victims of domestic violence;
 Public Facilities and Infrastructure – Capital projects that improve facilities of organizations that serve low- and moderate-income residents, and public infrastructure and parks improvements in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods; and
 Economic Development – Support of programs that provide self-employment training and small business loans.

Staff and the Community Development Human Services Committee recommend adding housing availability as a funding priority in Fiscal Year 2025, because the Community Survey results showed that housing rehabilitation continues to be a community priority.

With this change, nonprofit affordable housing providers would be able to apply for CDBG entitlement funds during the application process.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Fiscal Year 2025 CDBG Funding
The City’s CDBG allocation fluctuates each year. For planning purposes, staff estimates level CDBG funding for Fiscal Year 2025, in the amount of $876,711.

Should the City’s CDBG exact allocation amount not be announced prior to completion of the funding-recommendation cycle, the CDHSC will incorporate a contingency plan into its recommendations to Council that accounts for increases or decreases in CDGB funds.

Council Agenda Report
Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria
October 10, 2023

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Applicable revenue and expenditure appropriations will be including in the upcoming FY2025 budget.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. FY25 Community Survey Results

2. HS/CDBG FY 2024–2025 Funding Criteria, Application
Review Process

3. Proposed FY 2024–2025 Application Schedule
PREPARED BY: Lindsey Drewes, Senior Community Development Programs Specialist
SUBMITTED BY: Elias Isaacson, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
CDBG Annual Action Plan Needs Assessment FY25
Are you a City of Santa Barbara resident?
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Please select the five (5) items that are most important to you.

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Homeless Assistance-Prevention and Supportive Services 220 33.95% Homeless Assistance - Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing 197 30.40% Homeless Assistance - Permanent Supportive Housing 233 35.96% Economic Development Needs - Technical Business Assistance and Training 19 2.93% Economic Development Needs - Support and Expansion of Micro-Businesses (less than 5 employees) 75 11.57% Economic Development Needs-Workforce Training Programs 60 9.26% Decent Housing Availability and Affordability - Single-family Housing Rehabilitation 159 24.54% Decent Housing Availability and Affordability - Public Housing Rehabilitation 133 20.52% Decent Housing Availability and Affordability - Rental Housing Rehabilitation 211 32.56% Decent Housing Availability and Affordability - Fair Housing Services 169 26.08% Decent Housing Availability and Affordability - Lead-Based Paint Test/Abatement 29 4.48% Decent Housing Availability and Affordability - Energy Efficiency Improvements 82 12.65% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Youth Centers 110 16.98% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Child Care Centers 145 22.38% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Park and Recreational Facilities 204 31.48% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Health Care Facilities 69 10.65% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Infrastructure that promotes access for individuals with disabilities 64 9.88% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Homeless Shelter Rehabilitation 92 14.20% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - HIV/AIDS Centers 5 0.77% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Facilities for Neglected/Abused Children 120 18.52% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Community Centers 78 12.04% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Drainage Improvements 72 11.11% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Water/Sewer Improvements 80 12.35% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Street/Alley Improvement 108 16.67% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Street Lighting 83 12.81% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Sidewalk Improvements 126 19.44% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Public Facility Energy Efficiency Improvements 42 6.48% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Broadband and Telecommunication Infrastructure Improvements 78 12.04% Additional Comments (please specify) 134 20.68%
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I’ve been on the workforce affordable housing waitlist for over three years. I was shocked to learn that there isn’t a waiting list anymore! I was not notified this had changed until I saw this on HASB website. I had been waiting patiently for an affordable place to live! Now it seems impossible! I am very disappointed! I work in Santa Barbara and can’t afford the crazy rent. This is why workers can’t live here.

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maintain current buildings and not allow such serious deterioration,eg.- decker's building, airport admin, numerous simple structures around airport, fire station at airport Any money ear market for housing homeless drug addicts in this area should be invested in a less expensive area like a Lompoc, a Santa Maria, it is a ridiculous waste of funds trying to build rehab housing in the most expensive real estate in the western hemisphere.

Art and music (instrumental) classes etc should be offered to the students free at community centers so they can learn how to release stress instead of learning to become street sophisticated
Proper Nutrition for the low income elderly
New mother support program was cut
please add more sufficient lighting to the freeway overpasses - they feel scary to walk on at night! Additioanally, shouldnt the responsibility of rental housing rehabs be the landlord not the city?
Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Bike Route Improvements please replace cement/asphalt areas with permeable rainwater gardens, trees, for a local healthy soil campaign, reduced heat island effect, filter rainwater pollution, Food/nutrition services

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We need more affordable hosing for families of 5 bery hard to find 3 bedroom rental for an afford Amount . We are a family of 2 household income and very expensive We need more pools, more pool programming/swim lessons for low income residents. We need to work with the school districts to open up acces to existing pools, including Santa Barbara High and Dos Pueblos High
Aquatic sports is White Only in SB. There's a shortage of pool space, only enough space for those who can pay. So our residents don’t know how to swim. This problem disproportionately affects low income residents and people of color -79% of children in low-income families have little to no swim ability. There is a 13% chance that a child will learn to swim if their parents don’t know how to. We need more pools. See https://www.change.org/AquaticsOrtegaPark for more rationale and why this benefits the economically disadvantaged.

More money for parks
Limit the 30-day Airbnb rental issue. More than 6 homes in my neighborhood are now only available on Airbnb. 5 years ago these were SFDs. Housing will continue to be an issue without addressing that loophole.

New roads - Repaving of worn roads throughout SB
Since it's such a crosscutting foundational issue, we need to protect tenants from being priced out of our housing by funding and financing affordable housing construction, Support existing affordable housing that is privately owned Libraries open when school is closed. State Street to have fun family activities. More pools and swim lessons would be ideal. Expand the splash pool.

Speed Bumps on San Pascual St West Side Between Carrillo and Coronel

1. that the city raise taxes so it can hire and retain the staff it needs to run itself responsibly; 2. that all city departments clear up their backlogs - especially departments like code enforcement; 3. the city get back to having at least some staff working and available to the public 5 days a week (the current system is too hard on citizens, especially during a crisis like floods or fire); 4. make the committees and commissions more functional and useful and transparent; better utilize social and traditional media to educate and inform the public
stop building homeless facilities, city does more for homeless than anyone. now nobody can live here but the homeless The Westside neighborhood is in need of more/ongoing landscaping on public part of sidewalks, sidewalk repair, lighting, and beautification.

Safety and development of state street corridor. More businesses, less ebikes and transients Facilities for children and families (public restrooms, parks, pools) Any type of mixed retail housing and business combination side by side. Expand public transportation connections Economic Development - attract new business and support current businesses.

Seniors are the MOST vulnerable segment of the rental population, and are often victimized and discriminated against. To have this happen after having lived and worked here our whole lives is ignominious and incredibly unfair. Public funding for senior renters and senior home owners is so important and yet overlooked.

Open State Street and remove persons who disrupt the peace of law-abiding citizens Aquifer recharge, planting the rain, rainwater capture, bicycle infrastructure Public restrooms in area 500 block State Street
Education
mental health facility rehabilitation
lay off employees. Budget WAY too high! Cut, cut, cut PEOPLE! Cops and all ADMIN!! Work with SCE to bury powerlines
There is a massive unmet need for workforce housing
Affordable housing for the working class
Police, mental health and drug rehab are the most important followed by youth support Subsidies business rentals on state, incentives lamdlords More staffing to actually get a reply when placing housing inquiries.

The collapsing hillside between Coronel & Ladera behind McKinley School needs stabilizing urgently.

SB is so pretty, let's get rid of all the weeds growing on streets and medians; clean up drug and alcohol addicted persons from State Street and promote business!!!! A safe place for roller skating please!
Incentivizing homeowners to install appropriately designed mulched rain gardens to capture stormwater before it floods creeks and streets in heavy rains; installing mulched rain gardens and swales in public spaces to capture huge cost savings for stormwater management Not looking for improvement but proper repairs to streets, sewers, sidewalks, signs on traffic lights designating lanes to be in Affordable loans for maintenance and repairs historic and homes of merit State street rehab is the most important right now. I would like to see active monitoring by police or a police adjacent group similar to other promenades. Bikes need impediments to slow them down. Sidewalks need expansion. Generally great to keep it shut down to traffic, but make it so much more intentional.

Housing for those with a disability and a care provider Assist workers with livable/affordable housing (subsidize?) The cost of housing is a major factor in the workforce leaving; if the city does not improve availability of affordable housing we will have a population of wealthy (work from home/remote) workforce and no teachers, police, firefighters, grocery workers etc. (All these sectors are understaffed due to the high cost of housing) The most important thing for Santa Barbara is to increase the availability of affordable rental property . Generally speaking Santa Barbara has all the social and environmental infrastructure it requires however it is lacking housing units to make it function . install solar water heating at public bathrooms with showers Housing /rental local housing for those of us who were born here work here .

Clean up Street and open it back up to cars. Stop traffic calming and street lane elimination. promote and support small business + anchor businesses to enliven shopping malls It is essential that the homeless receive supportive and rehabilitative services. Without support the city is often wasting money.

We need to do something about this high rent and lack of housing options! I am paying $3300 for a crappy one bedroom apartment.

Clean up State Street: have the building owners charged if they do not do so.

Homelessness can take a city down, as it is doing in San Francisco. A priority needs to be supportive as well as REGULATED housing that doesn’t reduce quality of life for all residents.

If we are able to get the News Press building PLEASE create housing for essential workers! Teachers, nurses, firefighters, peace officers, social workers, care givers... a lot of resources go towards homeless but workforce housing affordability is a critical need. child care is so expensive and an incredible financial burden on low/middle income families that impacts their ability to work and survive in SB.

Would like to see more rent control , Supervision of landlords , and development for moderate income earners - HELP FOR SENIORS: At 93 years old I pay over $10,000 a year to the county for my R.E. Taxes, and $4000. A year for HOA fees. After subtracting that from my income,I’m left with under $30,000 a year. I have not found one organization which offers aid ( attorneys, dental care, lower cost utilities ) or even entertainment ( where are the Senior Centers? ). Legal Aid could not help. Why aren’t there more ways a senior is offered help? Preserving the quality of life in SB...control development and density mental health support for elders
Financial assistance (Program & Capital) for existing Nonprofit Agencies So many of our streets have no sidewalks, like upper Ontario Rd. And Foothill Revitalize downtown! Make permitting easier for businesses and LESS expensive so they can improve our community! Increase mental health and housing services for homeless population and housing.
public restrooms downtown
Anything with Children, and housing is supper important, along with state St renewal Stop all the intensive high density building
Workforce housing for essential public service employees.

Help small businesses to come back to down town santa barbara Cliff Drive improvement (more people will die on that road if not fixed) Make it essier/less costly to build an ADU - perhaps llow tiny homes built where construction costs are lower to be installed in backyards. i was quoted $305k to build a 300sqft ADU, did not include plan or permit $$$s.

Homeless Solutions - Centralized Storefront for Homeless Counseling, Health and Integration Services Restore Public Transport on State St. Cable Cars??
City Animal Control Improvements
Please work harder to keep people in their homes rather than waiting until they are homeless. And don't do it by putting the burden on the landlord! You don't force the supermarkets to provide subsidies to food banks...

Open and clean up State Street
Bike paths (not sure which category this falls into)
nationwide employment opportunities -- people need to live where they can get a job. Promotion of using military bases for that segment of the homeless population which is addicted to alcohol or drugs; remove dangerous channeled curbing, especially lower Milpas and Salinas Street right turn mess of curbing and channeling onto Old Coast Road -- the tire marks say it all and I doubt a fire engine could make that turn.

State St. rejuvenation
open libraries 7 days/wk with longer hours
Bicycle infrastructure. More separated safe bike paths! Why is this not on this list? All of the above especially city owned variabley affordable housing, lawn in de La Guerra Plaza, safe and humane places for the homeless and their belongings during the day and private place to sleep at night, bjuilding a decent size swimming pool at Ortega Park and better yet two so lessons, competition and recreationa swim can all go on at the same time, expanded public child care and especially keep trees that give shade. No to more palms. We need cooling to help the planet and people.

Public Facilities and Infrastructure - subsidized round the clock MTD-run trolley sac for downtown corridor commercial building used for rentals/housing
Public Art
Funds are needed to support youth programs and sports in the community.

Support new businesses coming into town
There need to be fields and parks for kids to practice sports and swim. State Street should have family interactive activities including kids.

More parking for downtown
We need more pools (major aquatics center). Lots Banos is often closed for swim meets, maintenance and other events, limited swim hours to name a few. This needs to be prioritized asap. What is taking so long to build one similar to Lompoc and Ventura!! Please add more aquatic facilities that are proper competition size It seems those who are facing homelessness aren't taking advantage of the resources SB already offers. The growth and expansion of this town is already out of control.

The traffic and number of people has grown too much for my liking. SB has become NYC as far as the dense population without the benefit of public transportation. Gone is the quaint town feel - it's now a huge city.
more police
Safety & Mental Health Services in our public spaces (parks, libraries) Public Housing
Make Santa Barbara housing more family friendly and affordable More pool space and free swim lessons for children.

Aquatic center Ortega park
More aquatic recreation and learning sites
Major Aquatics Complex
Los Banos is great but it either needs a COMPLETE overhaul on the same site or the city needs to build a second complex with a proper 8 lane 50 meter pool for both recreation & competition.

Safe and accessible streets for my patients with mobility needs, my neighbor kids and myself. SB became so tolerant of crime that police said they couldn’t intervene. Often, my neighbors and I simply wanted green space that didn’t smell of pot, have needles, or undomiciled folks screaming profanity as we walked by.

Not having a place to sleep at night is terrifying. Please help.

Supporting business who bring in tourists
Local economy is at risk of lack of housing. I would like to see creative solutions to incentivizing increased housing density. Also - I am an avid swimmer - we need a major pool overhaul.

Public transportation
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(Goleta resident) High-tech businesses can't hire enough local people into lucrative jobs - so workforce and CTE tech ed. would help local people a lot.

Vouchers for rental assistance for non section 8 tenants. The missing middle.

Senior housing that is affordable
Neighborhood economic Justice in pedestrian access to beach from lower Eastside Pools and a Major Aquatics Complex - we are behind the times! Start prioritizing SB residents over tourists! Pools and a Major Aquatics Complex - we are behind the times! Start prioritizing SB residents over tourists! We need more public pools and expanded access due to climate change Housing for the elderly
downtown public restrooms
Senior safety and assistance
Please improve the child care industry!
More bike lanes
All electric test kitchen at West Side community center Behavioral Health
Recently the Eastside Park was renovated . Unfortunately the plan has been implemented is not environmentally friendly or aesthetically thought out- there’s now concrete sidewalk that winds its way through what was previously a lovely natural space and an industrial style chainlink fence around the community garden. Decomposed granite and a nicer fence could have been used and the park would have retained its natural beauty.

Routinely publish a list of all supported services, so that residence can understand who needs help and who doesn't. Thank you.

The most important things are affordable housing and preserving local business and cultural insitutions. infrastructure that helps the needs of senior citizens
It's all about affordable rental housing or a substantial portion of us will be homeless CDBG Annual Action Plan Needs Assessment FY25
Please select the five (5) items that are most important to you. (Santa Barbara Residents Only) Answer Choices
Number of Participants
Who Selected Choice Percentage
Homeless Assistance-Prevention and Supportive Services 181 33.09% Homeless Assistance - Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing 160 29.25% Homeless Assistance - Permanent Supportive Housing 198 36.20% Economic Development Needs - Technical Business Assistance and Training 12 2.19% Economic Development Needs - Support and Expansion of Micro-Businesses (less than 5 employees) 64 11.70% Economic Development Needs-Workforce Training Programs 46 8.41% Decent Housing Availability and Affordability - Single-family Housing Rehabilitation 136 24.86% Decent Housing Availability and Affordability - Public Housing Rehabilitation 115 21.02% Decent Housing Availability and Affordability - Rental Housing Rehabilitation 177 32.36% Decent Housing Availability and Affordability - Fair Housing Services 151 27.61% Decent Housing Availability and Affordability - Lead-Based Paint Test/Abatement 22 4.02% Decent Housing Availability and Affordability - Energy Efficiency Improvements 67 12.25% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Youth Centers 87 15.90% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Child Care Centers 113 20.66% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Park and Recreational Facilities 179 32.72% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Health Care Facilities 61 11.15% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Infrastructure that promotes access for individuals with disabilities 56 10.24% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Homeless Shelter Rehabilitation 77 14.08% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - HIV/AIDS Centers 3 0.55% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Facilities for Neglected/Abused Children 98 17.92% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Community Centers 63 11.52% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Drainage Improvements 66 12.07% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Water/Sewer Improvements 73 13.35% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Street/Alley Improvement 95 17.37% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Street Lighting 76 13.89% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Sidewalk Improvements 117 21.39% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Public Facility Energy Efficiency Improvements 35 6.40% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Broadband and Telecommunication Infrastructure Improvements 67 12.25% Additional Comments (please specify) 114 20.84%
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I’ve been on the workforce affordable housing waitlist for over three years. I was shocked to learn that there isn’t a waiting list anymore! I was not notified this had changed until I saw this on HASB website. I had been waiting patiently for an affordable place to live! Now it seems impossible! I am very disappointed! I work in Santa Barbara and can’t afford the crazy rent. This is why workers can’t live here. maintain current buildings and not allow such serious deterioration, eg. decker's building, airport admin, numerous simple structures around airport, fire station at airport Any money ear market for housing homeless drug addicts in this area should be invested in a less expensive area like a Lompoc, a Santa Maria, it is a ridiculous waste of funds trying to build rehab housing in the most expensive real estate in the western hemisphere.

Art and music (instrumental) classes etc should be offered to the students free at community centers so they can learn how to release stress instead of learning to become street sophisticated
New mother support program was cut
please add more sufficient lighting to the freeway overpasses - they feel scary to walk on at night! Additioanally, shouldnt the responsibility of rental housing rehabs be the landlord not the city?
Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Bike Route Improvements please replace cement/asphalt areas with permeable rainwater gardens, trees, for a local healthy soil campaign, reduced heat island effect, filter rainwater pollution, facilitate groundwater recharge, etc...city infrastructure needs to incorporate more regenerative/healthy soil & permaculture principles to create healthy, resilient city

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We need more pools, more pool programming/swim lessons for low income residents. We need to work with the school districts to open up acces to existing pools, including Santa Barbara High and Dos Pueblos High
Aquatic sports is White Only in SB. There's a shortage of pool space, only enough space for those who can pay. So our residents don’t know how to swim. This problem disproportionately affects low income residents and people of color -79% of children in low-income families have little to no swim ability. There is a 13% chance that a child will learn to swim if their parents don’t know how to. We need more pools. See https://www.change.org/AquaticsOrtegaPark for more rationale and why this benefits the economically disadvantaged.

More money for parks
New roads - Repaving of worn roads throughout SB
Since it's such a crosscutting foundational issue, we need to protect tenants from being priced out of our housing by funding and financing affordable housing construction, legal aid services like right to council programs, and better know your rights promotion from the City.

Support existing affordable housing that is privately owned Food/nutrition services
Proper Nutrition for the low income elderly
We need more affordable hosing for families of 5 bery hard to find 3 bedroom rental for an afford Amount . We are a family of 2 household income and very expensive Please return the grant money. The federal government is in extreme debt and can't afford it.

Any type of mixed retail housing and business combination side by side. Expand public transportation connections Pools and a Major Aquatics Complex - we are behind the times! Start prioritizing SB residents over tourists! Seniors are the MOST vulnerable segment of the rental population, and are often victimized and discriminated against. To have this happen after having lived and worked here our whole lives is ignominious and incredibly unfair. Public funding for senior renters and senior home owners is so important and yet overlooked.

Open State Street and remove persons who disrupt the peace of law-abiding citizens Aquifer recharge, planting the rain, rainwater capture, bicycle infrastructure Libraries open when school is closed. State Street to have fun family activities. More pools and swim lessons would be ideal. Expand the splash pool.

Speed Bumps on San Pascual St West Side Between Carrillo and Coronel Limit the 30-day Airbnb rental issue. More than 6 homes in my neighborhood are now only available on Airbnb. 5 years ago these were SFDs. Housing will continue to be an issue without addressing that loophole.

Affordable housing for all
Storm water infiltration improvements - permeable pavers on State Street and anywhere feasible State Street-keep it pedestrian and get rid of parklets Affordable housing for the working class
Police, mental health and drug rehab are the most important followed by youth support Subsidies business rentals on state, incentives lamdlords More staffing to actually get a reply when placing housing inquiries.

Public restrooms in area 500 block State Street
Education

Safety and development of state street corridor. More businesses, less ebikes and transients Facilities for children and families (public restrooms, parks, pools) There is a massive unmet need for workforce housing
Assist workers with livable/affordable housing (subsidize?) The cost of housing is a major factor in the workforce leaving; if the city does not improve availability of affordable housing we will have a population of wealthy (work from home/remote) workforce and no teachers, police, firefighters, grocery workers etc. (All these sectors are understaffed due to the high cost of housing) The collapsing hillside between Coronel & Ladera behind McKinley School needs stabilizing urgently.

SB is so pretty, let's get rid of all the weeds growing on streets and medians; clean up drug and alcohol addicted persons from State Street and promote business!!!! A safe place for roller skating please!
Clean up Street and open it back up to cars. Stop traffic calming and street lane elimination. mental health facility rehabilitation
lay off employees. Budget WAY too high! Cut, cut, cut PEOPLE! Cops and all ADMIN!! Work with SCE to bury powerlines
Affordable loans for maintenance and repairs historic and homes of merit State street rehab is the most important right now. I would like to see active monitoring by police or a police adjacent group similar to other promenades. Bikes need impediments to slow them down. Sidewalks need expansion. Generally great to keep it shut down to traffic, but make it so much more intentional.

Housing for those with a disability and a care provider The most important thing for Santa Barbara is to increase the availability of affordable rental property . Generally speaking Santa Barbara has all the social and environmental infrastructure it requires however it is lacking housing units to make it function . install solar water heating at public bathrooms with showers Housing /rental local housing for those of us who were born here work here .

Incentivizing homeowners to install appropriately designed mulched rain gardens to capture stormwater before it floods creeks and streets in heavy rains; installing mulched rain gardens and swales in public spaces to capture huge cost savings for stormwater management Not looking for improvement but proper repairs to streets, sewers, sidewalks, signs on traffic lights designating lanes to be in promote and support small business + anchor businesses to enliven shopping malls It is essential that the homeless receive supportive and rehabilitative services. Without support the city is often wasting money.

We need to do something about this high rent and lack of housing options! I am paying $3300 for a crappy one bedroom apartment.

Clean up State Street: have the building owners charged if they do not do so.

Homelessness can take a city down, as it is doing in San Francisco. A priority needs to be supportive as well as REGULATED housing that doesn’t reduce quality of life for all residents.

If we are able to get the News Press building PLEASE create housing for essential workers! Teachers, nurses, firefighters, peace officers, social workers, care givers… Financial assistance (Program & Capital) for existing Nonprofit Agencies Preserving the quality of life in SB...control development and density Homeless Solutions - Centralized Storefront for Homeless Counseling, Health and Integration Services mental health support for elders
Restore Public Transport on State St. Cable Cars??
City Animal Control Improvements
Please work harder to keep people in their homes rather than waiting until they are homeless. And don't do it by putting the burden on the landlord! You don't force the supermarkets to provide subsidies to food banks…
Revitalize downtown! Make permitting easier for businesses and LESS expensive so they can improve our community! Increase mental health and housing services for homeless population and housing.
public restrooms downtown
Anything with Children, and housing is supper important, along with state St renewal a lot of resources go towards homeless but workforce housing affordability is a critical need. child care is so expensive and an incredible financial burden on low/middle y p y $ , y y y , $ y g y income,I’m left with under $30,000 a year. I have not found one organization which offers aid ( attorneys, dental care, lower cost utilities ) or even entertainment ( where are the Senior Centers? ). Legal Aid could not help. Why aren’t there more ways a senior is offered help? Would like to see more rent control , Supervision of landlords , and development for moderate income earners - Make it essier/less costly to build an ADU - perhaps llow tiny homes built where construction costs are lower to be installed in backyards. i was quoted $305k to build a 300sqft ADU, did not include plan or permit $$$s.

Public Facilities and Infrastructure - subsidized round the clock MTD-run trolley sac for downtown corridor commercial building used for rentals/housing
Public Art
nationwide employment opportunities -- people need to live where they can get a job. Promotion of using military bases for that segment of the homeless population which is Funds are needed to support youth programs and sports in the community.

Open and clean up State Street
Help small businesses to come back to down town santa barbara Stop all the intensive high density building
Workforce housing for essential public service employees.

Cliff Drive improvement (more people will die on that road if not fixed) All of the above especially city owned variabley affordable housing, lawn in de La Guerra Plaza, safe and humane places for the homeless and their belongings during the day and private place to sleep at night, bjuilding a decent size swimming pool at Ortega Park and better yet two so lessons, competition and recreationa swim can all go on at the same time, expanded public child care and especially keep trees that give shade. No to more palms. We need cooling to help the planet and people.

Safety & Mental Health Services in our public spaces (parks, libraries) Make Santa Barbara housing more family friendly and affordable Public Housing
Support new businesses coming into town
There need to be fields and parks for kids to practice sports and swim. State Street should have family interactive activities including kids.

More parking for downtown
Bike paths (not sure which category this falls into)
State St. rejuvenation
open libraries 7 days/wk with longer hours
Bicycle infrastructure. More separated safe bike paths! Why is this not on this list? It seems those who are facing homelessness aren't taking advantage of the resources SB already offers. The growth and expansion of this town is already out of control.

The traffic and number of people has grown too much for my liking. SB has become NYC as far as the dense population without the benefit of public transportation. Gone is the quaint town feel - it's now a huge city.
more police
Public transportation
More pool space and free swim lessons for children.

We need more pools (major aquatics center). Lots Banos is often closed for swim meets, maintenance and other events, limited swim hours to name a few. This needs to be prioritized asap. What is taking so long to build one similar to Lompoc and Ventura!! Please add more aquatic facilities that are proper competition size Safe and accessible streets for my patients with mobility needs, my neighbor kids and myself. SB became so tolerant of crime that police said they couldn’t intervene. Often, my neighbors and I simply wanted green space that didn’t smell of pot, have needles, or undomiciled folks screaming profanity as we walked by.

Not having a place to sleep at night is terrifying. Please help.

Pools and a Major Aquatics Complex - we are behind the times! Start prioritizing SB residents over tourists! We need more public pools and expanded access due to climate change Housing for the elderly
downtown public restrooms
(Goleta resident) High-tech businesses can't hire enough local people into lucrative jobs - so workforce and CTE tech ed. would help local people a lot.

Vouchers for rental assistance for non section 8 tenants. The missing middle.

Senior housing that is affordable
Neighborhood economic Justice in pedestrian access to beach from lower Eastside Recently the Eastside Park was renovated . Unfortunately the plan has been implemented is not environmentally friendly or aesthetically thought out- there’s now concrete sidewalk that winds its way through what was previously a lovely natural space and an industrial style chainlink fence around the community garden. Decomposed granite and a nicer fence could have been used and the park would have retained its natural beauty.

Routinely publish a list of all supported services, so that residence can understand who needs help and who doesn't. Thank you.

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HUMAN SERVICES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FY 2024-2025 FUNDING CRITERIA

1. Proposed programs/projects must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment.

2. Capital Project and Housing Rehabilitation applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations incorporated or organized in the State of California or another state of the United States, or local units of government, whose proposals directly benefit low- and moderate-income City of Santa Barbara residents. Housing Rehabilitation applicants must be established affordable housing providers within the City of Santa Barbara. Economic Development applicants may be for-profit entities if they provide technical assistance, advice, and business support services to owners of microenterprises and persons developing microenterprises per CFR 570.201(o)(1)(ii).

3. Proposals must address specific social or physical needs and conditions of the people they propose to serve. Documentation could include social indicators, demographic data, surveys, community plans, and need as perceived by potential consumers.

4. Economic Development Proposals must identify at least one and no more than three Measurable Outcomes, which are defined as: Specific and realistic results or changes that a client will experience from participating in the applicant’s program or receiving the applicant’s service.

5. Proposals must present a marketing strategy, which includes specific efforts to reach ethnic communities.

6. Proposals must demonstrate support from the people for which the program is proposed.

7. Applicants must clearly identify all funding sources and justify their proposal if services are available through another source.

8. Applicants shall demonstrate financial stability. Applicants shall seek funding, or demonstrate funding support from diverse public/private sources. The City shall not be committed to total support of a program, nor shall the City be committed to continuing funding in the case that other support is withdrawn.

Administrative/overhead costs shall be held to reasonable levels. Additionally, applicants shall demonstrate sufficient net assets or operating reserves to cover the organization’s liabilities, operating deficits, or debt.

9. City CDBG funds shall support only those services and projects that directly benefit residents of the City of Santa Barbara. Programs operated on a countywide or regional basis must show documentation that: (a) services benefit City residents, and (b) sufficient funds are available to support non-city residents.

10. Proposals shall identify geographical areas where they propose to provide services.

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11. Proposals that pay the local minimum wage (as described in Chapter 9.128 of the City of Santa Barbara Municipal Code) to all staff for which Economic Development funds are requested shall receive an extra point in the rating process. .

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GRANT APPLICATION REVIEW AND INTERVIEW PROCESS
A thirteen-member committee appointed by the City Council will review submitted proposals and make funding recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes final decisions on funding. The Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) includes representatives of the following groups:
• Youth-Oriented Services
• Business/Economic Development Community
• Human Services
• Latino/Hispanic Community
• African American Community
• Senior Citizens
• Homeless-Related Services
• Four (4) Low Income Neighborhoods: Eastside, Westside/Lower Westside, Downtown Area, and Oak Park
• Disabled Community
• Housing Authority Representative
The Committee may request additional information on any part of the submitted written proposal. Applicants are advised that they may be invited to an interview before the committee to answer questions or will receive a written request for additional information from city staff.

In reviewing applications, the following evaluation criteria are used by the CDHSC:
• Agency: Applicant’s track record or past performance; salaries too high or too low; large wage disparity between management staff and program staff; • Board: Composition of board; their role within the organization; diversity of board members (e.g. racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, etc.); and level of involvement by board members;
• Program: Applicant has bi-cultural/bi-lingual staff, the quality of services provided, staff capacity (e.g. training, experience, client to staff ratio), program corresponds with the agency’s mission, level of program monitoring; • Measurable Outcomes: Applicants must identify realistic, measurable results or changes that a client will experience from receiving theprogram service; • Need: Level of duplication of service, extent of collaboration with other agencies, composition/diversity of clients, target population, funding request corresponds to the number of clients served; and
• Finances: Agency revenue/expenses are identified, percentage of non-City funding sources secured, diversity of funding sources, overreliance on City funds, high amount of year- end excess or deficit funds, significant increase or decrease in request from prior year, assets and financial stability of the organization.

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For Capital and Housing Rehabilitation proposals, these additional categories are evaluated:
• Project Description: Scope of project is clearly defined, it meets federal, state and local requirements, and the project is feasible;
• Project Need: Applicant identifies whom will benefit from the project, there is clear identification of need, the project will satisfy demonstrated need, the project aligns with the applicant’s mission;
• Project Cost: Itemized cost estimate from a contractor is provided, the cost is reasonable, the project can be completed without full City funding, and applicant’s demonstrated leveraging of other funding.

All meetings are at the David Gebhard Meeting Room – 630 Garden St. unless indicated otherwise City of Santa Barbara
CDBG/HS Grants Funding Schedule FY 2024-2025
〉 Tuesday 9.26.23 〉 Tuesday 02.13.24
Public Hearing on Community Needs CDHSC deliberation meeting 6 p.m.
〉 Tuesday 10.10.23 〉 Tuesday 02.20.24
Council Action on Funding Process
Council Chambers | 735 Anacapa St.

CDHSC confirms scores
6 p.m.
〉 Thursday 11.02.23 〉 Thursday 02.22.24
Workshop Slides, Application and Application
Documents Made Available
CDHSC subcommittee
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
〉 Thursday 11.09.23 〉 Tuesday 02.27.24
Mandatory Applicant Workshop CDHSC Form and Vote on Funding Recommendations
6 p.m.
〉 Thursday 12.07.23 〉 Thursday 02.29.24
Application deadline
4:30 p.m.

Recommendations announced
〉 Thursday 12.14.23 〉 Tuesday 03.26.24 (tentative)
Applications available to CDHSC Recommendations to City Council 3 p.m.| Council Chambers | 735 Anacapa St.
〉 Tuesday 01.23.24
Regular Committee Meeting
6 p.m.
〉 01.30.23 – 02.09.24
Applicant Interviews period
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