CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Sarah J. Knecht
Interim City Administrator
Mike Jordan
Mayor Pro Tempore
Mike Jordan
Ordinance Committee Chair
Tava Ostrenger
Acting City Attorney
Alejandra Gutierrez
Finance Committee Chair
Eric Friedman
Oscar Gutierrez
Meagan Harmon
Kristen W. Sneddon
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
JANUARY 30, 2024, 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.
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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. 01/30/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JANUARY 30, 2024 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Subject: Tenant Protection Ordinance Relating to Required One-Year Lease Offers to Residential Tenants [Ordinance Adoption) (660.01) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Amending Sections 26.40.020 and 26.40.030 Relating to Required One-Year Lease Offers to Residential Tenants.
2. Subject: Loan to Housing Authority for $6,000,000 for Acquisition of Property Located at 3055 De La Vina Street [Ordinance Adoption] (660.01) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara in the Amount of $6,000,000 for Acquisition of Real Property Located at 3055 De La Vina Street to Be Used for Permanent Affordable Housing, to Be Secured by a Deed of Trust and a 90-Year Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreements, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney, as Necessary.
3. Subject: Municipal Code Clean-up Amendments Relating To Peddling, Soliciting, and Vending on Public and Private Property [Ordinance Introduction] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Chapters 9.48 and 9.49 and by Repealing Chapter
5.32 Relating to Peddling, Soliciting, and Vending on Public and Private Property. 01/30/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2
4. Subject: Contract Amendment for Santa Barbara Airport Master Drainage Plan Update [Resolution; Agreement] (560.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Airport Director to execute the Second Contract Amendment to Contract No. 28,227 with Mead and Hunt, Inc. for planning services to update the 2001 Santa Barbara Airport Master Drainage Plan in the amount of $47,309, for a total expenditure authority of $390,906; 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 Appropriate Funds for Professional Services Contract for the Airport Master Drainage Plan Update.
5. Subject: December 31, 2023, Investment Report and December 31, 2023, Fiscal Agent Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept the December 31, 2023, Investment Report; and B. Accept the December 31, 2023, Fiscal Agent Report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
6. Subject: Vision 2030 Initiative (800.01)
Recommendation: That Council receive a presentation regarding the Vision 2030 initiative and work completed to date.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
7. Subject: Monthly Update on State Street Interim Operations (530.04) Recommendation: That Council receive an update on State Street Interim Operations and discuss, evaluate, and direct pilot program activities. 01/30/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
1 ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE SANTA BARBARA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 26.40.020
AND 26.40.030 RELATING TO REQUIRED ONE-YEAR
LEASE OFFERS TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 26.40.020 of Chapter 26.40 of Title 26 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
26.40.020 Remedies.
A. DEFENSE TO ACTION TO RECOVER POSSESSION. Failure of a landlord to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall provide the tenant with a defense in any legal action brought by the landlord to recover possession of the rental unit.
B. DEFENSE TO ACTION TO COLLECT RENT. Failure of a landlord to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall provide the tenant with a defense in any legal action brought by the landlord to collect rent increases made in violation of this chapter.
C. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. A tenant may seek injunctive relief on his or her own behalf and on behalf of other affected tenants to enjoin the landlord's violation of this chapter.
D. REMEDIES ARE NON-EXCLUSIVE. Remedies provided in this section are in addition to any other existing legal remedies and are not intended to be exclusive.
SECTION 3. Section 26.40.030 of Chapter 26.50 of Title 26 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
26.40.030 Definitions.
The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the meaning indicated in this section unless the context or usage clearly requires a different meaning.
A. LANDLORD. An owner, lessor, or sublessor, or the agent, representative, or successor of any of the foregoing persons or entities who receives, or is entitled to receive, rent for the use and occupancy of any rental unit or portion thereof.
Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 660.01
2 B. RENT. The consideration, including any bonus, benefit, or gratuity demanded or received by a landlord for or in connection with the use or occupancy of a rental unit and any separately charged amenities available to tenants such as parking, storage or other similar charges.
C. RENT INCREASE. Any additional rent demanded of or paid by a tenant for a rental unit.
D. RENTAL UNIT. A dwelling unit in the City of Santa Barbara with the land and appurtenant buildings thereto and all housing services, privileges, and facilities supplied in connection with the use or occupancy thereof, except, the term "rental unit" does not include:
1. Any tenancy, occupancy, housing accommodation, or dwelling exempted from Chapter 26.50 of this Code under Section 26.50.030.
2. A rental unit occupied by a tenant who subleases the unit to a subtenant for a period less than one year.
3. A tenancy where the owner of the rental unit is renting the unit to the tenant as an express condition of, or consideration for employment under a written rental agreement.
4. Lawfully operated vacation rentals.
E. TENANT. A person or persons entitled by written or oral agreement to occupy a rental unit to the exclusion of others.
ORDINANCE NO._____________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA BARBARA APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT
WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
SANTA BARBARA IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000,000 FOR
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3055
DE LA VINA STREET TO BE USED FOR PERMANENT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, TO BE SECURED BY A DEED
OF TRUST AND A 90-YEAR AFFORDABILITY CONTROL
COVENANT IMPOSED ON REAL PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENTS,
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY, AS NECESSARY
WHEREAS, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA ("Owner'') is acquiring real property commonly known as 3055 De La Vina Street in the City of Santa Barbara ("Property); and
WHEREAS, by minute action on January 23, 2024, the City Council introduced an ordinance to approve a 30-year loan in the amount of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000), from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund ("City Loan"), secured by a deed of trust and a ninety (90)year affordability control covenant; and
WHEREAS, in exchange for the City Loan, Owner and City agree to record an Affordability Control Covenant imposed on Real Property restricting the rental of the Property to Extremely Low-Income residents ("Covenant") for a total of ninety (90) years to comply with the City's Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures; and WHEREAS, on January 30, 2024, the City Council, adopted by reading of title only an ordinance approving the City Loan, Deed of Trust, and Covenant; and WHEREAS, the City Loan is secured by the Deed of Trust recorded in the office of the County Recorder on __________, 2024, as Instrument No. __________ of official records for the purpose of securing Owner's obligations under the City Loan; and Agenda Item No. 2
File Code No. 660.01
WHEREAS, Owner agrees to comply with Covenant recorded in the office of the County Recorder on ___________, 2024, as Instrument No. __________ of official records.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 521 of the Charter of the City of Santa Barbara, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara approving the City Loan, Deed of Trust, and Covenant and authorizing approval by resolution of subsequent minor amendments to the agreements that do not extend their term, is hereby approved.
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: January 30, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Attorney’s Office
SUBJECT: Municipal Code Clean-up Amendments Relating To Peddling, Soliciting, and Vending on Public and Private Property [Ordinance Introduction]
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Chapters 9.48 and 9.49 and by Repealing Chapter 5.32 Relating to Peddling, Soliciting, and Vending on Public and Private Property.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed ordinance is a result of the City Attorney’s Office ongoing efforts to maintain an up-to-date Municipal Code. In connection with enforcement activities related to sidewalk vending, the office made a comprehensive review of the City’s vending regulations and as a result is recommending several clean-up amendments.
Vending on City streets, sidewalks, and other public places is regulated by Municipal Code Chapters 5.32, 9.48, and 9.49. Chapter 5.32 establishes a regulatory licensing program. The Chapter’s provisions date back to an ordinance adopted in 1964 with a few provisions last amended in 1989 and 1990. The Chapter is outdated and is not currently enforced and many of its provisions are unenforceable. Chapter 9.48 has a single section (9.48.010) that creates a blanket ban on the use of streets, sidewalks, and similar public areas for vending, subject to certain exceptions. The broad language of Section 9.48.010 creates enforceability issues due to potential conflicts with individual rights under the State and Federal Constitutions. Additionally, the Municipal Code establishes several exceptions that are not identified in Section 9.48.010. Therefore, clean-up amendments are recommended to Chapter 9.48.
Chapter 9.49 was adopted on March 8, 2022, to comply with the requirements of State law (Senate Bill 946) in regard to sidewalk vending (Government Code Sections 51036 – Agenda Item No. 3
File Code No. 530.04
City Council Report
Municipal Code Clean-up Amendments Relating To Peddling, Soliciting, and Vending on Public and Private Property [Ordinance Introduction] January 30, 2024
51039). In adopting the City’s current sidewalk ordinance, Council directed staff to defer enforcement of Chapter 9.49 for one year to allow for education and outreach to vendors.
Recent enforcement activities have revealed a need to make minor clean-up amendments to Chapter 9.49.
The Ordinance Committie reviewed the proposed amendments on August 29, 2023, and unanimously voted to forward the item to the City Council. One point of discussion at Ordinance Committee was the question of minors vending. Almost all minors under the age of 18 are subject to California’s child labor protections. Those protections would extend to being employed as a vendor. Minors must have a permit to work and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act also requires a certificate of age for working minors. Employers must have a Permit to Employ and Work on file and available at all times for inspection by labor officials who oversee enforcement. The City is preempted by the state on the issues of regulating and enforcement.
Amendments to Chapter 9.48 - Commercial Use of City Streets The proposed amendment to Chapter 9.48’s general prohibitions are contained in Sections 1 – 3 of the proposed ordinance.
Section 1 of the proposed ordinance amends Section 9.48.010 as follows:
The general prohibition is amended to relate to vending activity that occupies a public area as contrasted with mere “use” of the public area. The section is amended to define what it means to occupy a public area. A cross-reference to other Code provisions creating specific exemptions from the general prohibition are listed.
The exemption for “limited nonprofit sidewalk sales” is eliminated because the activity is covered by other Municipal Code provisions, as is the provision authorizing supplemental regulations.
Section 2 of the proposed ordinance adds needed enforcement tools including:
A requirement that vendors possess a driver’s license or other government issued picture identification card and present that card upon request to ensure accurate identity.
A requirement for removal of equipment used in violation of Section 9.48.010, including a summary abatement procedure.
Section 3 of the proposed ordinance updates the existing prohibition on soliciting or vending in violation of a posted no solicitors or similar sign and recodifies it under Chapter
9.48. Amendments to Chapter 9.49 - Sidewalk Vending
The amendments to Chapter 9.49, relating to sidewalk vending, are in Sections 4, 5, and 6 of the proposed ordinance.
City Council Report
Municipal Code Clean-up Amendments Relating To Peddling, Soliciting, and Vending on Public and Private Property [Ordinance Introduction] January 30, 2024
The amendment contained in Section 4 of the proposed ordinance clarifies the definition of sidewalk vendor.
The amendment contained in Section 5 of the proposed ordinance makes it clear that persons who do not meet the definition of a sidewalk vendor are subject to regulation under Chapter 9.48. Section 6 supplements the existing requirement that vending carts be self-contained by clarifying that equipment for cooking food must be contained within the vending cart.
Repealing Chapter 5.32 - Peddlers
Section 7 of the proposed ordinance repeals Chapter 5.32. As stated previously, Chapter
5.32 establishes a regulatory licensing program with many provisions that have been found to be unconstitutional. For that reason, the Chapter has not been enforced for many years. Moreover, even if the Chapter were to be updated to be lawful, which would be a significant work effort by itself, neither the Police Department nor the Finance Department have the capacity to enforce a licensing program.
However, an important provision from 5.32 will remain in existence, which is the prohibition of vending at places where a no solicitor or similar sign is posted at a private property. That provision has been updated and readopted under the amendments to Chapter 9.48.
PREPARED BY: John Doimas, Assistant City Attorney
SUBMITTED BY: Tava Ostrenger, Acting City Attorney
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
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1 ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTERS 9.48 AND 9.49
AND BY REPEALING CHAPTER 5.32 RELATING TO
PEDDLING, SOLICITING, AND VENDING ON
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 9.48.010 of Chapter 9.48 of Title 9 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
9.48.010 Commercial Use of City Streets.
A. GENERALLY PROHIBITION. It is unlawful for any person, , whether acting as principal, agent, clerk, employee, or otherwise, to occupy use any public street, public parking lot, public street furniture, public building, public park, public right-of-way, or public sidewalk in the City for the purpose of selling, vending, offering in exchange for donations, offering for sale, or soliciting or receiving orders for the sale of any goods, wares or merchandise product or service, unless otherwise authorized under this Code. “Occupy” means to remain in a single location or use or place any equipment, facility, or structure for the purpose of selling, vending, offering in exchange donations, offering for sale, or soliciting or receiving orders for the sale of any product or service.
B. SALE OF NEWSPAPERS. Notwithstanding subsection A above, nothing herein shall prohibit any person from selling or offering for sale newspapers, magazines and periodicals upon any of the public sidewalks of the City in the present customary and COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT 1/30/24
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2 usual manner of selling and offering for sale of newspapers, magazines, and periodicals in the City.AUTHORIZATIONS UNDER THIS CODE. For reference, authorizations under this Code that are exempt from the general prohibition under Subsection A of this Section include:
1. News racks as authorized under Chapter 5.66;
2. Vending from vehicles as authorized under Chapter 9.47;
3. Sidewalk vending as authorized under Chapter 9.49;
4. Outdoor dining facilities as authorized under Chapter 9.95;
5. The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show as authorized under Chapter
15.16;
6. Vending in connection with a special event as authorized under Chapter
15.17; and
7. Other commercial facilities or activities by a person expressly authorized under a permit issued by the City as provided under ordinance or resolution.
CB. ACTIVITY SUBJECT TO ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT UNDER THIS SECTION. EXEMPTIONS FOR SIDEWALK SALES, FARMERS’ MARKETS, AND SIDEWALK CAFE TABLES. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section, an individual or an organization may, upon the issuance of a permit by the Director of Public Works, in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter and the administrative regulations COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT 1/30/24
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3 adopted pursuant hereto, use a public street or sidewalk in the City for the following limited purposes:
1. Sidewalk Sales. A retail business licensed to do business at a location within the City may conduct a sale of merchandise on a City sidewalk under the following conditions:
a. The sale occurs only on a public sidewalk immediately adjacent to the retail business; and
b. The retail business does not conduct such sidewalk sales for more than a total of 10 days for each calendar year provided, however, that those businesses within a two block radius of a construction project which impacts pedestrian or vehicular access to the City block within which the business is located for a period exceeding 14 consecutive days may be allowed up to 20 days for sidewalk sales during the year in which the construction project is undertaken.
2. Farmers’ Markets. An individual or an organization may use a public street or City parking lot for the purpose of conducting a Certified Farmers’ Market (as defined and provided for in Title 3, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations) under the following conditions:
a. The merchandise offered for sale at the Farmers’ Market is allowed to be sold at a Certified Farmers’ Market; and
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4 b. The use of the street or public parking lot is authorized by and pursuant to a written license agreement between the City and the Market sponsor, which license agreement limits the Market to a specified day or days of the week and to certain limited hours; and,
c. The vendors of merchandise at the Farmers’ Market are authorized to conduct such sales by the organization sponsoring the Market and entering into the license agreement with the City.
3. Limited Nonprofit Sidewalk Sales. In connection and concurrent with a Special Event authorized under Chapter 15.17 that is Parade or Event (as permitted and defined in Section 9.12.020), which Parade or Event is sponsored by a nonprofit entity (as evidenced by tax-exempt status under state and federal tax laws), a public sidewalk may be used for the limited merchandising of items or services under the following conditions:
a. The sidewalk sales may occur for a period not to exceed five days in any calendar year, and the sales must be concurrent with the associated Special Parade or Event; and,
b. The location of any booth or table used by a sidewalk vendor under this subsection shall be at a specific location approved in advance by the City; and, COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT 1/30/24
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5 c. The net proceeds received by the nonprofit corporation from such sales are to be devoted exclusively for the benefit of the sponsoring nonprofit organization(s); and,
d. The persons conducting such sales are authorized in writing to do so by the nonprofit organization sponsoring the event; and,
e. For the purposes of this subsection, the word “concurrent” shall be defined as occurring within the same calendar week (Sunday through Saturday).
4. Sidewalk Sales in Connection with a Reserved Park Event. A public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent to a City park facility may be used for the limited merchandising of items under the following conditions:
a. The person or organization sponsoring the merchandising is a nonprofit entity, and it has reserved the adjacent park facility for an event pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 15.05 and 15.16; and,
b. The sales occur only during the time the park is being used for the reserved event; and,
c. The persons conducting such sales are authorized in writing to do so by the nonprofit sponsoring the event; and
d. The net proceeds received by the nonprofit corporation from such sales are to be devoted exclusively for the benefit of the sponsoring nonprofit organization.
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6 5. Sidewalk Cafe Tables Under Chapter 9.95 For the placement of sidewalk cafe tables in accordance with Chapter 9.95
DE. SIDEWALK MERCHANDISING REGULATIONS AND PERMITS. The City Administrator, acting by and through the Director of Public Works, is hereby directed to prepare an appropriate administrative process (along with related administrative regulations) for the City’s acceptance, review, and processing of applications for the issuance of sidewalk merchandising permits under this subdivision D of this section., as such permits are allowed by and consistent with the requirements of this section.
SECTION 2. Chapter 9.48 of Title 9 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended by adding Section 9.48.020, which reads as follows:
9.48.020 Additional Regulations.
A. Any person occupying any public street, public parking lot, public street furniture, public building, public park, public right-of-way, or public sidewalk in the City for the purpose of selling, vending, offering in exchange for donations, offering for sale, or soliciting or receiving orders for the sale of any goods, wares or merchandise product or service must possess a valid California Driver’s License or Identification Card, or other form of government issued picture identification card and present such identification upon request by any City employee responsible for enforcement of law.
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7 as ordered, the City employee may remove and impound the item. At the time of impoundment, the City employee shall issue a receipt to the person using the item that includes the date and time of the impoundment, a description of the item seized, and instructions on how to reclaim it. The person may recover the item impounded within 60 days after the removal if he or she pays to the City the actual cost of such removal and storage. In the event that the actual costs may not be readily determined, reasonable costs shall be set by the Public Works Director. If the item is not reclaimed within 60 days, the impounded items will be deemed forfeited to the City. The forfeited items may be disposed of at the City’s sole discretion.
SECTION 3. Chapter 9.48 of Title 9 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended by adding Section 9.48.030, which reads as follows:
9.48.030 Prohibition of Peddling or Soliciting on Private Property in Violation of a Posted Sign.
It is unlawful for a person to go onto private property within the city for the purpose of selling, offering for sale, or soliciting orders for the sale of any merchandise, product, service, or thing whatsoever when the occupant of such property has given notice or warned such persons to keep away. A sign posted by the occupant of the property, with the words “no solicitors,” “no peddlers,” or other similar words, at or near the front door or primary entrance to a residential structure on private property, shall constitute sufficient notice or warning pursuant to this Section. For any property used for a purpose other than a residential use, such notice may be posted at each public entrance to any structure on COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT 1/30/24
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8 the property in any conspicuous location on the property, in such a manner so as to provide reasonable notice of the restriction.
SECTION 4. Section 9.49.020 of Chapter 9.49 of Title 9 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
9.49.020 Definitions.
FOOD. Any type of edible substance or beverage intended for human consumption.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT. The County of Santa Barbara Environmental Health Services.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT PERMIT. All licenses, permits, certifications, and courses required and issued by the Health Department to vend food within the City.
MERCHANDISE. Any item, good, or tangible personal property of any kind that is not food intended for human consumption.
RESIDENTIAL ZONE. Areas designated on the Sectional Zoning Map of the City of Santa Barbara as: A-1 A-2, E-1, E-2, E-3, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, or S-H under Title 28 of this Code; RS, R-2, R-M, R-MH under Title 30 of this Code; or within any overlay zone for mobilehome or residential planned unit or common interest development.
ROAMING SIDEWALK VENDOR. A sidewalk vendor who moves from place to place and stops only to complete a transaction, or as otherwise defined by Government Code Section 51036(b), as it may be amended.
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9 SIDEWALK. The portion of a public street or highway, other than the roadway, set apart by curbs, barriers, markings or other delineation for pedestrian travel. Sidewalk excludes, public paseos, plazas, and other public pedestrian pathways that are not part of a public street or highway.
SIDEWALK VENDOR. A person who vends food or merchandise from a vending cart or from one’s person upon a sidewalk or other place authorized by this Chapter, or as otherwise defined by Government Code Section 51036(c), as it may be amended. A sidewalk vendor does not include an owner, employee, agent, or independent contractor of a business having an established storefront or other fixed business location within the City. A sidewalk vendor does not include a person who vends from a motor vehicle.
STATIONARY SIDEWALK VENDOR. A sidewalk vendor who vends from a fixed location, or as otherwise defined by Government Code Section 51036(c), as it may be amended.
STATE STREET PROMENADE. The portions of State Street generally between Victoria Street and Haley Street closed to use by motor vehicles pursuant to City Council ordinance or resolution.
SUNSET. A time of day as determined by the National Weather Service.
VEND OR VENDING. To sell, offer for sale, expose or display for sale, solicit offers to sell, barter, or exchange anything of value, even if the transaction is characterized as a donation.
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10 VENDING CART. A pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other non-motorized conveyance used by a sidewalk vendor to sell food or merchandise.
SECTION 5. Section 9.49.040 of Chapter 9.49 of Title 9 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
9.49.040 Sidewalk Vending Authorized - Violations Prohibited.
A. Notwithstanding Chapter 9.48 of this Code, sidewalk vendors may vend on sidewalks in the City in compliance with all the requirements of this chapterChapter. A sidewalk vendor who vends in the City in violation of this chapterChapter is subject to an administrative citation punishable by an administrative penalty pursuant to Section
9.49.120 only.
B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section, a person who does not qualify as a sidewalk vendor under Section 9.49.020 may be prosecuted under Chapter 9.48.
SECTION 6. Section 9.49.080 of Chapter 9.49 of Title 9 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended by amending Subsection M to reads as follows:
M. Carts shall be self-contained, including any power sources. Sidewalk vendors shall not connect to or use a water or an electricity source owned by the City or a private party without authorization from the City or the private party. Gas powered generators are prohibited. Equipment for cooking food must be contained within the cart.
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11 SECTION 6. Chapter 5.32 of Title 5 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is repealed.
5.32.010 Peddler Defined.
As used in this code, the term “peddler” means any person who goes from place to place, or from house to house, for the purpose of selling or offering for sale, or leasing or offering for lease, any goods, wares, merchandise, fruits, vegetables, foodstuffs or anything whatsoever.
5.32.020 Solicitor Defined.
As used in this code, the term “solicitor” means any person who goes from place to place, or from house to house, or uses a telephone for the purpose of taking or attempting to take orders for the sale or lease of goods, wares, merchandise, fruits, vegetables or foodstuffs or any other thing whatsoever, for immediate or future delivery, or for services to be furnished or performed immediately or in the future, whether or not such person has, carries or exposes for sale a sample of the subject and whether or not he or she is collecting advance payments on such sales or orders.
5.32.030 Fixed Place of Business Defined.
“Fixed place of business” means the premises in the City occupied for a period of not less than 60 days for the particular purpose of conducting business, separate and distinct from any other place of business, and regularly kept open with some person in exclusive attendance thereat for at least 30 hours in each and every week.
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12 5.32.035 Prohibited Types of Peddling and Soliciting.
A. Except as otherwise authorized in this code, it shall be unlawful for any peddler or solicitor to do any of the following:
1. To peddle or solicit on or in any street within the City.
2. To peddle or solicit at any residence, dwelling, flat or apartment whereon a sign bearing the words “no peddler or solicitor” or words of similar meaning, indicating peddlers or solicitors are not wanted on the premises, is painted or affixed or exposed to the public view, or to attempt to gain admittance to such premises for the purpose of peddling or soliciting, except with the prior consent or at the prior invitation of some member of the household.
3. To peddle or solicit within the City at any time from sunset to nine o’clock (9:00 a.m.), except by prior appointment.
4. To peddle or solicit at any place within any commercial or industrial district as established in the Zoning Ordinance of the City.
B. Subsection A of this section shall not apply to persons delivering articles upon order of or by agreement with a customer from a store or other fixed place of business or distribution.
C. Paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 of subsection A of this section shall not apply to the following:
1. Any person who is a certified producer authorized to participate and participating in a Certified Farmers Market, as defined, authorized and permitted in accordance with the COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT 1/30/24
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13 provisions of Title 3, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, Group 4, Article 6.5 of the California Code of Regulations (hereinafter, the “Market”).
2. A person selling non-certified goods at and during the Market (a) who sells only the type or types of goods currently authorized by the Council to be sold at the Market and (b) who has been issued and has in his or her possession an original, currently valid certificate signed by the Manager of the Market and showing that she or he has been authorized by the manager of the Market to sell non-certified goods at the Market.
D. Paragraph 4 of subsection A of this section shall not apply to (1) selling or taking orders in commercial or industrial establishments for goods, wares, merchandise or services to be used in connection with the operation or maintenance of the business; or (2) selling or offering for sale newspapers, magazines and periodicals in the present customary and usual manner of selling and offering for sale of newspapers, magazines and periodicals in the City.
5.32.040 Permit Required.
It is unlawful for any peddler or solicitor to peddle or solicit within the City without a permit issued by the Tax and Permit Inspector.
5.32.050 Permit Application - Contents - Investigation Fee.
A. Applicants for permit under this chapter must file with the Tax and Permit Inspector a sworn application in writing on a form to be furnished by the Tax and Permit Inspector, which shall give the following information:
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14 1. Name and description of the applicant.
2. Permanent home address and full local address of the applicant.
3. A brief description of the nature of the business and the goods to be sold.
4. If employed, the name and address of the employer, together with credentials establishing the exact relationship.
5. The length of time for which the right to do business is desired.
6. The place where the goods or property proposed to be sold, or orders taken for the sale thereof, are manufactured or produced, where such goods or products are located at the time the application is filed, and the proposed method of delivery.
7. A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor, or violation of any municipal ordinance, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed.
B. At the time of filing the application, a fee of $10.00 shall be paid to the Tax and Permit Inspector to cover the cost of investigation of the facts stated. The investigation fee shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
5.32.060 Application - Investigation by Police Chief.
Upon receipt of such application, the original shall be referred to the Chief of Police, who shall cause such investigation of the applicant’s moral character to be made as he or she deems necessary for the protection of the public good.
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15 5.32.070 Disapproval of Application.
If, as a result of such investigation, the applicant’s character is found to be unsatisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse on such application his or her disapproval and his or her reasons for the same, and return the application to the Tax and Permit Inspector, who shall notify the applicant that his or her application is disapproved and that no permit will be issued. (Ord. 3023 §2, 1964; prior code §26.55(b))
5.32.080 Approval of Application - Issuance of Permit.
If, as a result of such investigation, the character of the applicant is found to be satisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse on the application his or her approval and return it to the Tax and Permit Inspector. The Tax and Permit Inspector shall then issue a permit to the applicant if all applicable permit fees have been paid and if all other required taxes have been paid. (Ord. 3023 §2, 1964; prior code §26.55(c))
5.32.090 Permit - Operative Time - Renewal.
Permits issued pursuant to this chapter and renewals shall be operative for a length of time as the Tax and Permit Inspector shall determine; provided, that no permit or renewal shall be operative later than one year after the permit was issued pursuant to Sections
5.32.060 through 5.323.080. Within one year after issuance of the permit, upon the request of the holder, the Tax and Permit Inspector shall renew the permit unless he or she or the Chief of Police determine facts exist which would constitute grounds for denial of the permit under Sections 5.32.060 through 5.32.080, and provided all applicable COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT 1/30/24
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16 permit fees have been paid and all other required taxes have been paid. (Ord. 3023 §2, 1964; prior code §26.56)
5.32.100 Revocation of Permits.
The Tax and Permit Inspector or the Chief of Police may revoke any permit or renewal issued under this chapter upon a determination that facts exist which would constitute grounds for denial of a permit under Sections 5.32.060 through 5.32.080. (Ord. 3023, 1964; prior code §26.57)
5.32.110 Revocation of Permit - Appeal.
Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Tax and Permit Inspector or the Chief of Police relating to the denial or revocation of a permit or renewal under this chapter shall have the right to appeal to the City Council pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.30.050 of this code. (Ord. 5136, 1999; Ord. 3023 §2, 1964; prior code §26.58)
5.32.115 Temporary Permit.
The Tax and Permit Inspector may issue a temporary permit to a peddler or solicitor who has applied for a permit required by Section 5.32.040 pending the issuance or disapproval of the permit if he or she is able to determine from information available to him or her, including, but not limited to, local police records, that the applicant appears to be of good moral character. The length of time the applicant has been in the community is a factor which the Tax and Permit Inspector may consider in determining whether to issue a temporary permit. If the Tax and Permit Inspector is unable to make such determination from information readily available to him or her or if it appears to him or her COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT 1/30/24
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17 that the applicant is not of good moral character no temporary permit shall be issued. The temporary permit shall be valid only until the permit is issued or disapproved by the Tax and Permit Inspector and no appeal taken under Section 5.32.110 shall extend the duration of any temporary permit. The Tax and Permit Inspector may revoke any temporary permit upon the discovery of information which if available at the time of the issuance of the permit would have caused him or her to refuse to issue the permit. (Ord. 3222 §2, 1967)
5.32.120 Permit Exemptions.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to selling to or taking orders from governmental agencies, nor shall they apply to any person required to obtain a permit under the provisions of Chapter 5.36.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter or any part hereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Chapter of any part hereof. The City Council declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. The City Council finds that, on the basis of the whole record and exercising its independent judgment, this Ordinance is not subject to environmental review pursuant to the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT 1/30/24
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18 Environmental Quality Act Section 15060(c)(3) pertaining to activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect change to the environment and that are not defined as a project under Section 15378. This Ordinance has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment directly or indirectly in that it merely regulates existing physical development.
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: January 30, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Administration Division, Airport Department
SUBJECT: Contract Amendment for Santa Barbara Airport Master Drainage Plan Update [Resolution; Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:
A. Authorize the Airport Director to execute the Second Contract Amendment to Contract No. 28,227 with Mead and Hunt, Inc. for planning services to update the 2001 Santa Barbara Airport Master Drainage Plan in the amount of $47,309, for a total expenditure authority of $390,906; 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 Appropriate Funds for Professional Services Contract for the Airport Master Drainage Plan Update.
DISCUSSION:
Background
On December 13, 2022, Council authorized a professional services agreement with Mead and Hunt, Inc. in the amount of $312,361 to provide planning services to update the 2001 Santa Barbara Airport Master Drainage Plan. The purpose of the updated drainage plan is to create a comprehensive plan to guide stormwater management associated with future development and buildout of the airport properties.
The work of the Drainage Plan Update includes drainage system inventory, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, conceptual designs to guide the future construction (storm drainage systems, drainage structures, drainage channel grading, erosion control measures, flood control and detention basins), and project cost estimates for future drainage improvements.
Project Status
Mead and Hunt, Inc. has completed most of the drainage system inventory assessment and the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis. However, during the drainage system inventory Agenda Item No. 4
File Code No. 560.04
Council Agenda Report
Contract Amendment for Santa Barbara Airport Master Drainage Plan Update [Resolution; Agreement]
January 30, 2024
and assessment stage, a couple of drainage features could not be assessed due to elevated water levels caused by the above normal rainfall received last winter. In order to assess these last remaining drainage system features, additional scope is required. The additional scope will include mobilizing to the site with dewatering pumps and dewatering tanks to drain the drainage pipes to allow adequate inventory and assessment.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
On December 13, 2022, Council approved appropriations in the Airport Operating Fund, funded from available reserve funds in the Airport Operating Fund, authorized a transfer to the Airport Capital Fund, and approved an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Airport Capital Fund. The Airport Capital Fund funded the total cost of the project not funded by the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant.
This project is funded through the Federal Aviation Administration AIP Program, which distributes funding through an entitlement program. On August 31, 2023, the Airport executed AIP Grant 3-06-0235-074-2023 in the amount of $335,442, and Council approved appropriations in the total amount of $370,000 in the Airport Grants Capital Fund to cover the required 10% contingency for special services..
On April 12, 2023, the First Contract Amendment was executed in the amount of $19,693.72, for a revised contract amount of $332,054.76. The First Contract Amendment covered the additional cost to perform overnight pipe inspections for pipes that ran under and around the main runway, Runway 7-25. Because the Airport had originally appropriated $370,000 into the Airport Grants Capital fund, only $20,906 dollars is necessary for appropriation at this time (as expressed in the accompanying Resolution) to cover the additional $47,309 added to the Mead and Hunt contract by approval of the second contract amendment.
There will be sufficient expenditure appropriations in the Airport Grants Capital Fund in Fiscal Year 2024 to fund the additional cost of this contract amendment in the amount of $47,309, for a total expenditure authority of $390,906 with the approval of this recommendation.
Council Agenda Report
Contract Amendment for Santa Barbara Airport Master Drainage Plan Update [Resolution; Agreement]
January 30, 2024
ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST
*Cents have been rounded to the nearest dollar in this table.
AIP
GRANT
CITY
SHARE
TOTAL
Original Contract (Mead and Hunt) $283,186 $29,175 $312,361 First Contract Amendment $17,855 $1,839 $19,694
Second Contract Amendment $34,401 $12,908 $47,309
Contract Change Order Authority $0 $11,542 $11,542
Total Project Cost $335,442 $55,464 $390,906
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
The Drainage Plan will correlate with updated forthcoming sea-level rise data and will assist in addressing known and foreseeable environmental challenges that may complicate projects, which will facilitate sustainable project implementation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Any new projects identified in the Drainage Plan including construction impacts, such as grading and noise, drainage, and operational impacts of individual projects, must be addressed at a project‐specific level at the time that an individual project is proposed. Any projects that are selected for development as part of the Drainage Plan Update will be subject to the National Environmental Policy Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, and the California Coastal Act.
A copy of the contract may be requested from the Public Works Department for public review by contacting [email protected].
PREPARED BY: Sara Iza, AICP, Airport Development Manager/BK/mg SUBMITTED BY: Chris Hastert, CM, Airport 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
APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT FOR THE AIRPORT MASTER DRAINAGE
PLAN UPDATE.
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 in accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter, the budget for the fiscal year 2024, as adopted by Resolution No. 23-076, is hereby amended as follows:
1. The Council approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund in the amount of $20,906, funded by a transfer from reprograming of appropriations from the Airport Master Drainage Plan Update in the Airport Capital Fund for the AIP 074-Airport Master Drainage Plan Update Project.
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: January 30, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Treasury Division, Finance Department
SUBJECT: December 31, 2023, Investment Report and December 31, 2023, Fiscal Agent Report
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:
A. Accept the December 31, 2023, Investment Report; and B. Accept the December 31, 2023, Fiscal Agent Report.
DISCUSSION:
On a quarterly basis, staff
submits a comprehensive
report on the City’s portfolio and
related activity pursuant to the
City’s Annual Statement of
Investment Policy. The current
report covers investment
activity for the three-month
period of October 2023 through
December 2023.
By the end of the quarter, Treasury yields decreased across the yield curve, as shown in the table above, with changes ranging between -15 and -80 basis points (“bps”).
The City generally invests in securities of one to five years in duration. Within this duration, interest rates ranged from 3.84 percent to 4.79 percent for Treasury securities at the end of the quarter. On December 3, the Federal Reserve (“Fed”) left the federal funds rate, which in turn influences Treasury yields, unchanged at the range of 5.25 percent to 5.50 percent.
Additionally, the Fed continued the Quantitative Tightening, a process whereby it reduces the liquidity in the bond markets, thus withdrawing the ample monetary policy accommodation introduced during the pandemic. In the current interest rate environment, the City interest earnings are forecast to gradually inch higher.
U.S. Treasury Market
09/30/2023 10/31/2023 11/30/2023 12/31/2023 Cumulative
Change
3 Month 5.55% 5.59% 5.45% 5.40% -0.15%
6 Month 5.53% 5.54% 5.38% 5.26% -0.27%
1 Year 5.46% 5.44% 5.16% 4.79% -0.67%
2 Year 5.03% 5.07% 4.73% 4.23% -0.80%
3 Year 4.80% 4.90% 4.48% 4.01% -0.79%
4 Year 4.70% 4.86% 4.40% 3.93% -0.78%
5 Year 4.60% 4.82% 4.31% 3.84% -0.76%
10 Year 4.59% 4.88% 4.37% 3.88% -0.71%
30 Year 4.73% 5.04% 4.54% 4.03% -0.70%
LAIF 3.59% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 0.41%
Agenda Item No. 5
File Code No. 260.02
Council Agenda Report
December 31, 2023, Investment Report and December 31, 2023, Fiscal Agent Report January 30, 2024
Investment Activity
As shown in the Investment Activity table above, during the quarter, the City invested $12.0 Million in AAA-rated federal agency securities. The overall redemptions amounted to $22.0 Million.
Summary of Cash and Investments
The book rate of return, or portfolio yield, measures the rate of return of actual earnings generated from the portfolio. As shown in the table to the right, during the quarter, the City’s book rate of return increased by 14 basis points, from 2.365 percent at September 30, 2023, to 2.509 percent at December 31, 2023.
In the second quarter of the current fiscal year, the City’s realized interest earnings amounted to $2.17 Million. The portfolio’s average days to maturity decreased by 80 days from 605 to 525 days, reflecting reinvestment of maturities and calls during the quarter in the one-to-five year range in accordance with the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy. The Annual Statement of Investment Policy requires that the average days to maturity on the portfolio not exceed 2.5 years, excluding any investments with a final maturity longer than five years that were separately authorized by Council. The average LAIF rate at which the City earned interest for funds invested was at 4.00 percent for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 41 basis point from the previous quarter. The City’s LAIF holdings at the end of the quarter were $75.0 Million.
Issuer Face
Amount
Purchase
Date
Final
Maturity
Call
Date
Yield
To Call
Yield To
Maturity
Purchases:
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP $ 2,000,000 10/19/23 07/18/28 07/18/25 - - 5.212% FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 2,000,000 10/19/23 10/17/28 07/17/24 - - 6.009% FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 2,000,000 11/29/23 11/17/26 - - - - 4.535% FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 2,000,000 11/29/23 11/24/27 11/24/25 - - 5.120% FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 2,000,000 12/04/23 12/04/28 12/04/24 - - 5.550% FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 2,000,000 12/06/23 12/06/27 12/06/24 - - 5.380% Tot Purchases $12,000,000
Calls:
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK $ 2,000,000 06/30/23 06/26/26 12/26/23 - - 5.300% $ 2,000,000
Sales/Maturities:
FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK $ 2,000,000 01/31/19 10/23/23 - - - - 2.670% FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 3,000,000 09/20/22 10/17/23 - - - - 4.089% U S TREASURY BILL 3,000,000 10/13/22 10/05/23 - - - - 4.289% U S TREASURY BILL 3,000,000 11/04/22 11/02/23 - - - - 4.817% FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 3,000,000 11/24/20 11/24/23 - - - - 0.320% FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 3,000,000 11/29/22 11/28/23 - - - - 4.875% FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 3,000,000 12/29/21 12/29/23 - - - - 0.700% $20,000,000
Tot Sales/Calls/Mat $22,000,000
Month
Ended Yield Days to Maturity
9/30/2023 2.365% 605
10/31/2023 2.445% 567
11/30/2023 2.512% 548
12/31/2023 2.509% 525
Council Agenda Report
December 31, 2023, Investment Report and December 31, 2023, Fiscal Agent Report January 30, 2024
Credit Quality on Corporate Notes
There were no changes to the credit profiles of the corporate issuers of the medium-term notes held in the portfolio (i.e., Apple Inc., Toyota Motor Co.). For the quarter ending December 31, the ratings of all corporate notes remained within the City’s Investment Policy guidelines of “A” or better.
Portfolio Market Gains/Losses
As shown in the Investment Yields chart below, at the end of the quarter, the City’s portfolio yield settled below the LAIF rate, the 90-day Treasury Bill, and the 2-year Treasury Note.
These benchmarks serve as indicators of the City’s performance, although, at times, they can show more pronounced swings, either higher or lower, than the City’s portfolio, especially in volatile markets such as the current one. Trends over time that substantially deviate from these benchmarks would warrant further analysis and review.
On a quarterly basis, staff reports the five securities with the largest percentage of unrealized losses.
Issuer Face Amount Maturity Book/Mkt Change ($) Book/Mkt Change (%) FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK $2,000,000 09/28/26 -$176,660 -8.83% FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 2,000,000 09/08/26 -$174,760 -8.74% FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 2,000,000 06/15/26 -$159,020 -7.95% U S TREASURY NOTE 2,000,000 09/30/26 -$155,540 -7.81%
U S TREASURY NOTE 2,000,000 07/31/26 -$154,184 -7.76%
2.51%
4.23%
5.40%
3.93%
0.0 0.5
1.0 1.5
2.0 2.5
3.0 3.5
4.0 4.5
5.0 5.5
6.0 Dec'19 Dec'20 Dec'21 Dec'22 Dec'23
City Portfolio 2-yr Treasury 3-mo Treasury LAIF
INVESTMENT YIELDS (5-yr Period)
Yield - %
Council Agenda Report
December 31, 2023, Investment Report and December 31, 2023, Fiscal Agent Report January 30, 2024
On a quarterly basis, staff also reports the five securities with the largest market declines of greater than one percent compared to the prior month’s market value. At the end of the quarter, there were no securities in the portfolio with a market decline of greater than one percent compared to the prior month.
The Fed’s removal of monetary policy accommodation to tame the current high inflation has prompted a sharp downside repricing across bond markets. However, because securities in the City’s portfolio are held to maturity, no market losses are expected to be realized.
Additional Reporting Requirements
The following confirmations are made pursuant to California Code Sections 53600, et seq.:
(1) the City’s portfolio, as of December 31, 2023, is in compliance with the City’s Statement of Investment Policy; and (2) there are sufficient funds available to meet the City’s expenditure requirements for the next six months.
Fiscal Agent Investments
In addition to reporting requirements for public agency portfolios, a description of any of the agency’s investments under the management of contracted parties is also required on a quarterly basis. Attachment #2 includes bond funds as of December 31, 2023.
Community Choice Energy (CCE) Cash and Investments
A description of funds held in cash and investments by the City’s Clean Energy CCE is included in Attachment #3.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. December 31, 2023, Investment Report
2. December 31, 2023, Fiscal Agent Report
3. December 31, 2023, Clean Energy CCE Report
PREPARED BY: Salvatore Parrilla, Treasury Analyst
SUBMITTED BY: Lyndsay Maas, Assistant Finance Director
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY INVESTMENT INCOME
PURCHASES OR DEPOSITS POOLED INVESTMENTS
12/4 FHLMC 2,000,000 $ Interest Earned on Investments 742,778 $ 12/6 FFCB 2,000,000 Amortization 17,541
Total 4,000,000 $ Total 760,320 $
SALES, MATURITIES, CALLS OR WITHDRAWALS
12/26 FHLB (2,000,000) $
12/29 FHLB (3,000,000)
Total (5,000,000) $
ACTIVITY TOTAL (1,000,000) $ INCOME TOTAL 760,320 $
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Activity and Interest Report
December 31, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
1 ENDING BALANCE AS OF November 30, 2023
Yield to Percent Average
Book Maturity of Days to
Description Value (365 days) Portfolio MaturityUS Bank Checking Account 21,534,916 $ 0.750% 6.20% 1 (1) State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 75,000,000 3.843% 21.60% 1 (2)Treasury Securities - Coupon 51,759,766 1.752% 14.91% 640Federal Agency Issues - Coupon 176,938,696 2.495% 50.96% 792Corporate/Medium Term Notes 6,998,834 1.352% 2.02% 550Supranationals Obligations 14,987,224 1.745% 4.32% 882
2.512% 100.00% 548 347,219,435
Totals and Averages $ 2.512% 100.00% 548 347,219,435
Total Cash and Investments 347,219,435 $
NET CASH AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FOR December 2023 9,733,965 $ ENDING BALANCE AS OF December 31, 2023 Yield to Percent Average
Book Maturity of Days to
Description Value (365 days) Portfolio MaturityUS Bank Checking Account 32,251,339 $ 0.750% 9.04% 1 (1) State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 75,000,000 3.929% 21.01% 1 (2)Treasury Securities - Coupon 51,774,037 1.752% 14.50% 609Federal Agency Issues - Coupon 175,941,289 2.561% 49.29% 792Corporate/Medium Term Notes 6,998,962 1.352% 1.96% 519Supranationals Obligations 14,987,773 1.745% 4.20% 851
2.509% 100.00% 525 356,953,400
Totals and Averages $ 2.509% 100.00% 525 356,953,400
Total Cash and Investments 356,953,400 $
Note: (1) Earnings Credit Rate (ECR) is provided at the rate of 0.750% by US Bank to help offset banking fees. (2) The average life of the LAIF portfolio as of Dec 31, 2023 is 230 days.
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Summary of Cash and Investments
December 31, 2023
2 PURCHASE MATURITY STATED YIELD AT FACE BOOK MARKET BOOK DESCRIPTION DATE DATE MOODY'S S & P RATE 365 VALUE VALUE VALUE GAIN/(LOSS) COMMENTS LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUNDSLOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND - - - - 3.929 3.929 75,000,000.00 75,000,000.00 75,000,000.00 0.00 Subtotal, LAIF 75,000,000.00 75,000,000.00 75,000,000.00 0.00TREASURY SECURITIES - COUPONU S TREASURY NOTE 05/03/19 04/30/24 Aaa AA+ 2.250 2.342 2,000,000.00 1,999,432.70 1,980,000.00 (19,432.70)U S TREASURY NOTE 02/12/21 07/31/25 Aaa AA+ 0.250 0.380 3,000,000.00 2,993,902.01 2,809,560.00 (184,342.01)U S TREASURY NOTE 06/02/21 05/31/25 Aaa AA+ 0.250 0.553 2,000,000.00 1,991,544.23 1,883,520.00 (108,024.23)U S TREASURY NOTE 06/02/21 12/31/25 Aaa AA+ 0.375 0.700 2,000,000.00 1,987,244.98 1,853,520.00 (133,724.98)U S TREASURY NOTE 09/03/21 06/30/25 Aaa AA+ 0.250 0.575 2,000,000.00 1,990,405.40 1,878,520.00 (111,885.40)U S TREASURY NOTE 09/24/21 04/30/25 Aaa AA+ 0.375 0.663 2,000,000.00 1,992,444.94 1,892,660.00 (99,784.94)U S TREASURY NOTE 09/24/21 05/31/26 Aaa AA+ 0.750 0.878 2,000,000.00 1,993,962.45 1,846,180.00 (147,782.45)U S TREASURY NOTE 09/24/21 07/31/26 Aaa AA+ 0.625 0.900 2,000,000.00 1,986,144.09 1,831,960.00 (154,184.09)U S TREASURY NOTE 10/08/21 08/31/26 Aaa AA+ 0.750 1.004 2,000,000.00 1,986,820.56 1,833,600.00 (153,220.56)U S TREASURY NOTE 10/08/21 09/30/26 Aaa AA+ 0.875 1.015 2,000,000.00 1,992,500.26 1,836,960.00 (155,540.26)U S TREASURY NOTE 01/18/22 04/15/24 Aaa AA+ 0.375 1.040 3,000,000.00 2,994,346.40 2,958,750.00 (35,596.40)U S TREASURY NOTE 01/12/22 04/30/26 Aaa AA+ 0.750 1.450 3,000,000.00 2,952,766.49 2,775,480.00 (177,286.49)U S TREASURY NOTE 01/18/22 01/15/25 Aaa AA+ 1.125 1.210 3,000,000.00 2,997,402.24 2,889,900.00 (107,502.24)U S TREASURY NOTE 01/31/22 01/31/24 Aaa AA+ 0.875 1.145 3,000,000.00 2,999,343.67 2,989,380.00 (9,963.67)U S TREASURY NOTE 02/28/22 02/29/24 Aaa AA+ 1.500 1.548 2,000,000.00 1,999,848.67 1,987,860.00 (11,988.67)U S TREASURY NOTE 02/28/22 11/30/26 Aaa AA+ 1.625 1.863 2,000,000.00 1,986,784.27 1,869,220.00 (117,564.27)U S TREASURY NOTE 03/15/22 03/15/25 Aaa AA+ 1.750 1.827 3,000,000.00 2,997,310.83 2,898,870.00 (98,440.83)U S TREASURY NOTE 03/17/22 05/31/24 Aaa AA+ 2.000 2.006 2,000,000.00 1,999,947.17 1,973,360.00 (26,587.17)U S TREASURY NOTE 03/17/22 12/31/26 Aaa AA+ 1.750 2.170 2,000,000.00 1,976,195.33 1,873,820.00 (102,375.33)U S TREASURY NOTE 06/28/23 10/31/27 Aaa AA+ 4.125 4.124 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,012,580.00 12,580.00U S TREASURY NOTE 06/28/23 02/29/28 Aaa AA+ 4.000 4.058 2,000,000.00 1,995,547.74 2,006,560.00 11,012.26U S TREASURY NOTE 09/27/23 07/31/24 Aaa AA+ 3.000 5.456 2,000,000.00 1,972,467.53 1,976,400.00 3,932.47U S TREASURY NOTE 09/27/23 07/31/25 Aaa AA+ 4.750 5.160 2,000,000.00 1,987,675.52 2,009,060.00 21,384.48 Subtotal, Treasury Securities 52,000,000.00 51,774,037.48 49,867,720.00 (1,906,317.48)FEDERAL AGENCY ISSUES - COUPONFED AGRICULTURAL MTG CORP 02/12/20 02/12/24 - - 1.390 1.480 2,000,000.00 1,999,801.26 1,990,960.00 (8,841.26)FED AGRICULTURAL MTG CORP 03/02/21 09/22/25 - - 0.480 0.540 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,803,110.00 (196,890.00) Callable 03/22/24, Q FED AGRICULTURAL MTG CORP 06/09/22 08/20/24 - - 2.910 2.911 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,959,320.00 (40,680.00) Callable 03/09/24, QFED AGRICULTURAL MTG CORP 05/15/23 05/15/26 - - 3.625 3.625 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,977,740.00 (22,260.00) FED AGRICULTURAL MTG CORP 05/19/23 05/19/27 - - 4.100 4.100 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,967,080.00 (32,920.00) Callable 05/19/25, 1x FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 06/15/21 06/15/26 Aaa AA+ 0.900 0.900 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,840,980.00 (159,020.00) Callable, PFEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 05/06/21 05/06/25 Aaa AA+ 0.710 0.710 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,897,620.00 (102,380.00) Callable, PFEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 09/08/21 09/08/26 Aaa AA+ 0.870 0.870 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,825,240.00 (174,760.00) Callable, PFEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 12/16/21 07/02/24 Aaa AA+ 0.570 0.873 3,000,000.00 2,995,494.76 2,934,090.00 (61,404.76) Callable, PFEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 12/23/21 06/23/25 Aaa AA+ 1.170 1.170 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,849,400.00 (150,600.00) Callable, PFEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 12/22/21 06/22/26 Aaa AA+ 1.390 1.390 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,793,780.00 (206,220.00) Callable, PFEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 01/27/22 01/26/27 Aaa AA+ 1.780 1.780 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,790,630.00 (209,370.00) Callable, PFEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 02/16/22 02/16/27 Aaa AA+ 2.180 2.180 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,799,540.00 (200,460.00) Callable 02/16/24, PFEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 08/30/22 02/25/26 Aaa AA+ 3.320 3.470 3,000,000.00 2,990,953.73 2,941,530.00 (49,423.73)
QUALITY RATING
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Investment Portfolio
December 31, 2023
3 PURCHASE MATURITY STATED YIELD AT FACE BOOK MARKET BOOK DESCRIPTION DATE DATE MOODY'S S & P RATE 365 VALUE VALUE VALUE GAIN/(LOSS) COMMENTS
QUALITY RATING
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Investment Portfolio
December 31, 2023
FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 05/26/22 05/26/26 Aaa AA+ 3.375 3.375 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,933,160.00 (66,840.00) Callable, P FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 10/19/22 10/19/26 Aaa AA+ 4.250 4.264 3,000,000.00 2,998,950.00 3,003,720.00 4,770.00 FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 11/29/22 11/18/24 Aaa AA+ 4.500 4.650 3,000,000.00 2,996,244.29 2,988,960.00 (7,284.29)FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 03/29/23 03/29/27 Aaa AA+ 4.000 4.000 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,995,960.00 (4,040.00)FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 04/05/23 04/05/27 Aaa AA+ 5.270 5.270 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,989,380.00 (10,620.00) Callable 04/05/24, P FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 05/09/23 05/09/28 Aaa AA+ 5.020 5.020 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,980,500.00 (19,500.00) Callable 05/09/24, PFEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 06/30/23 06/30/28 Aaa AA+ 5.000 5.000 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,993,880.00 (6,120.00) Callable 06/30/25, PFEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 08/25/23 07/17/26 Aaa AA+ 4.625 4.750 2,000,000.00 1,994,039.85 2,021,020.00 26,980.15 FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 08/30/23 06/23/26 Aaa AA+ 4.820 5.068 2,000,000.00 1,988,552.81 2,000,460.00 11,907.19 Callable 06/23/25, P FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 11/29/23 11/24/27 Aaa AA+ 5.120 5.120 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,016,360.00 16,360.00 Callable 11/24/25, PFEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 12/06/23 12/06/27 Aaa AA+ 5.380 5.380 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,999,120.00 (880.00) FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 01/28/21 01/28/26 Aaa AA+ 0.580 0.580 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,778,150.00 (221,850.00) Callable 01/28/24, Q FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 01/28/21 01/28/26 Aaa AA+ 0.700 0.610 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,797,500.00 (202,500.00) FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 01/28/21 01/28/26 Aaa AA+ 0.750 0.650 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,800,440.00 (199,560.00)FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 02/25/21 11/25/25 Aaa AA+ 0.500 0.500 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,779,140.00 (220,860.00) Callable 02/25/24, A FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 03/16/21 03/16/26 Aaa AA+ 1.000 0.800 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,867,600.00 (132,400.00) FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 05/20/21 05/20/26 Aaa AA+ 1.000 1.000 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,849,400.00 (150,600.00) Callable 02/20/24, Q FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 05/26/21 12/26/25 Aaa AA+ 0.900 0.900 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,793,210.00 (206,790.00) Callable 02/26/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 05/26/21 11/26/24 Aaa AA+ 0.550 0.550 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,922,640.00 (77,360.00) Callable 02/26/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 06/10/21 06/10/25 Aaa AA+ 0.690 0.690 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,897,400.00 (102,600.00) Callable 03/10/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 06/10/21 06/10/26 Aaa AA+ 1.000 1.000 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,846,420.00 (153,580.00) Callable 03/10/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 06/28/21 03/28/25 Aaa AA+ 0.600 0.600 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,910,440.00 (89,560.00) Callable 03/28/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 09/23/21 10/23/24 Aaa AA+ 0.470 0.470 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,928,380.00 (71,620.00) Callable 03/23/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 09/28/21 03/28/25 Aaa AA+ 0.600 0.600 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,910,440.00 (89,560.00) Callable 03/28/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 09/28/21 09/28/26 Aaa AA+ 0.900 0.900 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,823,340.00 (176,660.00) Callable 03/28/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 10/28/21 10/28/26 Aaa AA+ 1.250 1.125 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,848,760.00 (151,240.00) FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 12/28/21 06/28/24 Aaa AA+ 0.920 0.920 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,938,980.00 (61,020.00) Callable 03/28/24, Q FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 12/28/21 02/28/25 Aaa AA+ 1.125 1.125 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,892,330.00 (107,670.00) Callable 03/28/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 12/30/21 12/30/24 Aaa AA+ 1.000 1.000 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,886,690.00 (113,310.00) Callable, PFEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 01/26/22 01/26/27 Aaa AA+ 1.125 1.788 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,828,580.00 (171,420.00) Callable 01/26/24, 1x - S/UFEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 02/28/22 05/28/24 Aaa AA+ 1.450 1.450 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,956,380.00 (43,620.00) FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 03/29/22 03/29/27 Aaa AA+ 2.375 2.375 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,833,440.00 (166,560.00) Callable 03/29/24, Q FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 04/21/22 04/21/26 Aaa AA+ 3.000 3.000 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,941,520.00 (58,480.00) Callable 04/21/24, AFEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 04/25/22 04/25/25 Aaa AA+ 2.750 2.750 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,951,400.00 (48,600.00) FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 03/23/23 03/13/26 Aaa AA+ 4.125 4.137 2,000,000.00 1,999,363.44 1,994,280.00 (5,083.44)FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 05/08/23 02/08/24 Aaa AA+ 5.000 5.010 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,999,120.00 (880.00)FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 06/26/23 06/09/28 Aaa AA+ 4.000 4.071 2,000,000.00 1,994,264.05 2,007,000.00 12,735.95FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 06/28/23 06/28/27 Aaa AA+ 5.300 5.300 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,993,900.00 (6,100.00) Callable 06/28/24, 1x FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 08/24/23 09/10/27 Aaa AA+ 4.500 4.511 2,000,000.00 1,999,196.76 2,032,840.00 33,643.24 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 11/29/23 11/17/26 Aaa AA+ 4.625 4.535 2,000,000.00 2,004,753.18 2,028,240.00 23,486.82FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 11/25/20 11/25/25 Aaa AA+ 0.625 0.625 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,787,750.00 (212,250.00) Callable 11/25/24, A FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 09/09/20 12/09/24 Aaa AA+ 0.500 0.500 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,880,240.00 (119,760.00) Callable 03/09/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 06/22/22 03/22/24 Aaa AA+ 2.750 2.751 4,000,000.00 4,000,000.00 3,977,000.00 (23,000.00) FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 06/23/22 06/23/27 Aaa AA+ 3.500 3.500 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,933,310.00 (66,690.00) Callable 03/23/24, Q 4 PURCHASE MATURITY STATED YIELD AT FACE BOOK MARKET BOOK DESCRIPTION DATE DATE MOODY'S S & P RATE 365 VALUE VALUE VALUE GAIN/(LOSS) COMMENTS
QUALITY RATING
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Investment Portfolio
December 31, 2023
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 06/28/22 06/28/24 Aaa AA+ 3.050 3.050 4,000,000.00 4,000,000.00 3,959,120.00 (40,880.00) Callable 03/28/24, Q FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 09/29/22 09/29/27 Aaa AA+ 4.750 4.750 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,965,470.00 (34,530.00) Callable 03/29/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 09/19/22 09/19/24 Aaa AA+ 3.700 3.700 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,971,470.00 (28,530.00) FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 11/22/22 11/22/27 Aaa AA+ 5.125 5.125 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,995,170.00 (4,830.00) Callable 11/22/24, 1x FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 11/30/22 08/28/24 Aaa AA+ 5.000 5.005 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,995,050.00 (4,950.00) FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 04/12/23 07/12/27 Aaa AA+ 4.750 4.703 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,980,980.00 (19,020.00) Callable 07/12/24, A FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 08/30/23 07/26/28 Aaa AA+ 5.650 5.684 2,000,000.00 1,997,205.55 1,997,900.00 694.45 Callable 07/26/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 10/19/23 07/18/28 Aaa AA+ 5.000 5.212 2,000,000.00 1,983,237.27 2,026,640.00 43,402.73 Callable 07/18/25, 1xFEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 10/19/23 10/17/28 Aaa AA+ 6.000 6.009 2,000,000.00 1,999,232.04 2,012,640.00 13,407.96 Callable 07/17/24, QFEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP 12/04/23 12/04/28 Aaa AA+ 5.550 5.550 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,010,680.00 10,680.00 Callable 12/04/24, AFEDERAL NATL MORTGAGE ASSN 08/26/20 08/26/25 Aaa AA+ 0.600 0.600 4,000,000.00 4,000,000.00 3,758,120.00 (241,880.00) Callable 02/26/24, QFEDERAL NATL MORTGAGE ASSN 11/17/20 05/17/24 Aaa AA+ 0.375 0.375 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,943,120.00 (56,880.00) Callable 02/17/24, Q Subtotal, Federal Agencies 176,000,000.00 175,941,288.99 170,526,160.00 (5,415,128.99) SUPRANATIONAL OBLIGATIONSINTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONST 01/22/21 10/28/25 Aaa AAA 0.500 0.500 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,795,820.00 (204,180.00)INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONST 09/09/22 09/09/27 Aaa AAA 4.000 4.000 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,941,620.00 (58,380.00) Callable 09/09/24, A INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONST 06/26/23 06/26/28 Aaa AAA 4.500 4.528 2,000,000.00 1,997,756.94 2,013,900.00 16,143.06 Callable 06/26/26, 1xINTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORP 02/22/21 08/22/24 Aaa AAA 0.250 0.255 3,000,000.00 2,999,906.50 2,904,900.00 (95,006.50) INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORP 03/23/21 03/23/26 Aaa AAA 0.750 0.805 2,000,000.00 1,997,594.00 1,845,340.00 (152,254.00)INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORP 06/03/21 07/16/25 Aaa AAA 0.375 0.621 2,000,000.00 1,992,515.17 1,877,580.00 (114,935.17) Subtotal, Supranationals 15,000,000.00 14,987,772.61 14,379,160.00 (608,612.61)CORPORATE/MEDIUM TERM NOTESAPPLE INC 09/11/19 09/11/24 Aaa AA+ 1.800 1.903 2,000,000.00 1,998,641.67 1,957,520.00 (41,121.67)APPLE INC 02/17/21 02/08/26 Aaa AA+ 0.700 0.705 3,000,000.00 2,999,683.00 2,778,510.00 (221,173.00)TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT 03/16/20 02/13/25 A1 A 1.800 1.770 2,000,000.00 2,000,637.01 1,934,380.00 (66,257.01) Subtotal, Corporate Securities 7,000,000.00 6,998,961.68 6,670,410.00 (328,551.68)CHECKING ACCOUNTUS BANK CHKNG ACCNT - - - - 0.750 0.750 32,251,339.31 32,251,339.31 32,251,339.31 0.00 Subtotal, Checking Account 32,251,339.31 32,251,339.31 32,251,339.31 0.00TOTALS 357,251,339.31 356,953,400.07 348,694,789.31 (8,258,610.76) Market values have been obtained from the City's safekeeping agent, US Bank. 5 2.51%
4.23%
5.40%
3.93%
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.03.54.04.55.05.56.0 Dec'22 Jan'23 Feb'23 Mar'23 Apr'23 May'23 Jun'23 Jul'23 Aug'23 Sep'23 Oct'23 Nov'23 Dec'23 Yield ‐ %
INVESTMENT YIELDS (1‐Yr Period)
City Portfolio 2‐yr Treasury 3‐mo Treasury LAIF
2.51%
4.23%
5.40%
3.93%
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.03.54.04.55.05.56.0 Dec'19 Dec'20 Dec'21 Dec'22 Dec'23 Yield ‐ %
INVESTMENT YIELDS (5‐yr Period)
City Portfolio 2‐yr Treasury 3‐mo Treasury LAIF
CASH & CASH
EQUIVALENTS
Guaranteed
Investment Contracts
(GIC) US GOVT & AGENCIES TOTALS
Book & Market Book & Market Book Market Book Market
BOND FUNDS
RESERVE FUNDS
2011 Water - 1,699,730.12 - - - 1,699,730.12 1,699,730.12 Safe Drinking Water State Loan
2013 Water - 676,631.78 428,069.44 - - 1,104,701.22 1,104,701.22 Refunding COPS
2016 Sewer - 0.08 - - - 0.08 0.08
Refunding Bonds
2019 Airport - 0.62 - - - 0.62 0.62
Refunding Bonds
2014 Waterfront - 10,466.07 581,455.74 - - 591,921.81 591,921.81 Refunding BondsSubtotal, Reserve Funds 1,009,525.18 2,386,828.67 - - 3,396,353.85 3,396,353.85
TOTAL FISCAL AGENT
INVESTMENTS 2,386,828.67 1,009,525.18 - - 3,396,353.8 3,396,353.8 5 5 Notes:
(1) Cash & cash equivalents include money market funds. (2) Market values have been obtained from the following trustees: US Bank ATTACHMENT 2
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Fiscal Agent Investments
December 31, 2023
ENDING BALANCE AS OF December 31, 2023
Book
Description ValueRiver City Bank Lockbox Account $ 5,480,383 River City Bank ICS (Investment Account) 8,704,562Total Cash and Investments $ 14,184,945 ATTACHMENT 3
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY (CCE)
Summary of Cash and Investments
December 31, 2023
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: January 30, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Administrator’s Office
SUBJECT: Vision 2030 Initiative
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council receive a presentation regarding the Vision 2030 initiative and work completed to date.
DISCUSSION:
Over the last several years, the City of Santa Barbara and our residents have weathered challenging economic circumstances. This is straining the City’s finances, our ability to provide high quality services, and employ our qualified staff. Additionally, the pandemic changed how the global workforce operates. Many of those changes proved to be more efficient and convenient for both staff and the community.
This exploration of doing business in a different manner continued, and in late 2022, staff began working to develop a means to explore and implement improved ways of delivering service in a fiscally sustainable way. The effort developed into Vision 2030, a multi-year, interdisciplinary approach to build upon those innovations learned in the pandemic, as well as emerging technology, to enhance City operations and make the best possible use of resources across all City Departments.
Vision 2030 addresses not only current civic challenges, but also positions the organization as a smart, collaborative, and resilient government. It builds on our knowledgeable staff’s expertise and creativity to improve the services and programs delivered, assess cost savings and revenue generation, and invest in and support the professional development of our team members. The goal is to preserve the best of what makes Santa Barbara unique and direct us to where we are headed in the coming years.
It positions the City as a smarter, proactive government, ensuring the city is sustainable, and the community is thriving.
Agenda Item No. 6
File Code No. 800.01
Council Agenda Report
Vision 2030 Initiative
January 30, 2024
This entire initiative embodies the essence of good governance to meet the needs of the Santa Barbara community now and in the future. The work of Vision 2030 is being embedded in current and future budget cycles, and program and services planning.
Regular, thoughtful, collaborative review and evaluation leads to better systems, improved processes and service delivery, and more understanding of the costs of doing business. It’s also a best practice. This process will take time to implement as we move towards a cultural shift in the organization.
There are four primary tenets to Vision 2030:
Fiscal Sustainability
Organizational Optimization
Innovation
Thriving Workforce
Currently, over 100 staff from throughout the organization are involved in four working groups covering: Fiscal Sustainability, Organizational Optimization and Innovation, Thriving Workforce, and Communications. It is critical that a broad diversity of staff is leading and involved in the Vision 2030 work to ensure the best ideas are developed and vetted. Additionally, the City’s performance measures have been revamped to align with Vision 2030, now known as CORE-3 (City Outcomes Reaching for Excellence).
When assessing options, the working groups evaluate many criteria including legal requirements, feasibility of implementation, City Council and/or voter approval, revenue volatility, staff resources to implement, political considerations, labor considerations, technology requirements, and barriers to implementation. Each of the four groups have developed a workplan and some have accomplished a number of projects already.
FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY
Fiscal Sustainability ensures the City continues to meet the needs of the Santa Barbara community now and for years to come. Our Fiscal Sustainability team assesses and makes recommendations on revenue generating options and operational process efficiencies. On June 14, 2022, The Finance Committee received a presentation regarding the Fiscal Sustainability Initiative. This initiative addressed long-term fiscal challenges facing the City of Santa Barbara by assessing options to increase revenues and create efficiencies. The team also developed a revenue management strategy and fee setting policy.
ORGANIZATIONAL OPTIMIZATION & INNOVATION
The purpose of the Operational & Process Efficiencies Team is to identify, advance, and implement process improvements to the City’s current services delivery model by:
Assessing our organization and technologies to encourage innovation. Revising policies, the municipal code, processes, and performance to create a thriving workforce.
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Prioritizing City services for organizational optimization. Identifying expenditure reductions to improve fiscal sustainability.
Better purchasing practices, including the proposed City Charter amendment modernizing Public Works Contracting, was a direct result of work from this group.
THRIVING WORKFORCE
The Thriving Workforce Think Tank is a collaborative effort involving staff at all levels of the City. The Think Tank’s 26 members focus on creating, recommending, and implementing innovative ideas that make our City an employer of choice. This ongoing initiative aims to ensure that our workforce, at every level, is not only "thriving” but actively seeks to be a part of our organization. We prioritize an environment where employees are engaged and reach their full potential, feel valued, and are adequately rewarded for their contributions. This extends to the well-being of employees and their families, both within and outside of the workplace.
Think Tank has been meeting since April of 2023 and has multiple accomplishments and recommendations. The Think Tank is involved with programs like ISuggest, an employee suggestion program, and IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action). The group developed the Did You Know? Series and provided refinement and analysis on the yearly Employee Engagement survey.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Communications Workgroup, developed in the initial phase of Vision 2030, now operates as an integral part of the City's 24-member Communications Committee. This team is tasked with three primary objectives: firstly, to cultivate and sustain the distinct brand identity of Vision 2030; secondly, to devise and execute strategies for engaging both internal and external stakeholders; and thirdly, to collect, analyze, and act upon feedback from crucial stakeholders including staff, City Council, and the local community.
In collaboration with other workgroups, the Communications Workgroup will play a pivotal role in enhancing participation and visibility of Vision 2030 initiatives. To date, the workgroup has successfully launched numerous internal engagement initiatives aimed at educating and involving City staff. These efforts include the creation of an intranet page that delves into the principles and progress of Vision 2030, crafting presentations for staff leadership, distributing informative newsletters to staff to foster involvement in various workgroups, and designing eye-catching flyers to boost staff interest and knowledge in Vision 2030 projects.
Looking ahead, the group is set to broaden its outreach to the wider community. This expansion will involve diverse communication channels such as surveys, highlighted articles in the City News in Brief, interactive workshops, dynamic social media posts, a mix of free and paid media, and the establishment of a community forum page dedicated to ongoing education and feedback. Recognizing the importance of inclusivity, all initiatives will feature Spanish language interpretation and translation to effectively engage our Spanish-speaking community. Additionally, strategic partnerships with Council Agenda Report
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community organizers, groups, and nonprofits that serve this demographic will be formed, ensuring comprehensive and meaningful engagement.
PREPARED BY: Brandon Beaudette, Senior Assistant to the City Administrator SUBMITTED BY: Sarah J. Knecht, Interim City Administrator APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: January 30, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Downtown Team Division, Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Monthly Update on State Street Interim Operations RECOMMENDATION:
That Council receive an update on State Street Interim Operations and discuss, evaluate, and direct pilot program activities.
DISCUSSION:
On August 29, 2023, Council requested Staff provide monthly updates about Interim Operations of the State Street Promenade. At this meeting, Staff will provide an update on various directives from Council, including the following:
1. Introduce shuttle service on State Street
Staff is developing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a micro-shuttle operator. Per Council’s direction, the RFP will require that the service be accessible to people with disabilities. While publication of the RFP was originally expected by the end of 2023, staffing and workload have delayed this effort.
Publication is now expected by the end of the first quarter of 2024.
2. Implement temporary bike lanes on State Street
Installation of bike lanes on the 500-1200 block of State Street was completed in early December of 2023. Staff continues to work with the Historic Landmarks Commission’s interim operations working group to select appropriate vertical elements to provide and encourage orderly movement on State Street. Initially, the vertical elements will be piloted on the 1200 block, with expansion to other blocks depending on effectiveness.
3. Create accessible passenger drop-off at the Granada Theatre On January 4, 2024, Staff met with management from the Granada Theatre to discuss accessibility requirements for passenger drop-off. Theatre management will assess the feasibility of a temporary accessible ramp. Installation would follow review and approval by City staff. Separately, City staff are evaluating design options for a permanent accessible passenger loading zone at this location.
Agenda Item No. 7
File Code No. 530.04
Council Agenda Report
Monthly Update on State Street Interim Operations
January 30, 2024
4. Establish a fire lane on 00 block of West Victoria Street As discussed at the Interim Operations update on December 5, 2023, a 20-footwide fire lane is required for public safety on the 00 block of West Victoria Street.
The City’s Traffic Engineer has developed plans to establish the fire lane and restore two-way traffic to improve circulation. Widening the traffic lanes will require parklets at Bouchon and Olio e Limone, which currently extend approximately 15 feet from the curb, to be reduced in size to approximately 9 feet, plus an additional 2 feet for traffic safety barriers. Although currently there is no parklet at the Santa Barbara Public Market, any future parklet would be limited to approximately 4 feet, with an additional 2 feet for traffic barriers. These parklets will also be required to install traffic safety barriers. Plans showing the new configuration are included in Attachment 1.
The roadway will remain in the one-way configuration through the conclusion of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). As of January 4, 2024, the Public Market had removed their parklet from the street. The deadline for reconfiguration of remaining parklets will be March 4, 2024. Staff began formal outreach to other affected businesses the week of January 8, 2024.
5. Examine the configuration of the 1300 block
During the discussion of the 00 block of West Victoria at the Council meeting on December 5, 2023, questions were also raised about the configuration of the 1300 block. The City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Fire Marshall, and Assistant Chief of Police reviewed the current configuration of the block and identified safety concerns with potential conflicts between contra-flow bicyclists and vehicles backing out of parking spaces.
To address these concerns and improve circulation for both bicycle and vehicle traffic, a revised roadway configuration was approved by the City Administrator on December 18, 2023, pursuant to her authority under Title 31. This revised configuration features a two-way protected bike lane along the southwest curb, a passenger drop-off area in front of the Arlington Theatre, 26 angled parking spaces, and two-way vehicle lanes. This configuration would also increase loading zone curb space by eliminating the westbound to southbound left turn lane on East Victoria Street. This change would require the removal of the parklets at Opal Restaurant and Carlito’s. Details of this configuration are included in Attachment
1. Following discussions with restaurant owners on the 1300 block on January 16, 2024, the Traffic Engineer developed an alternative design that includes 23 parallel parking spaces, a parking lane that can accommodate nine-foot wide Outdoor Business Facilities, north- and southbound bicycle lanes, and north- and southbound vehicle lanes. This design is very similar to the pre-COVID street layout, but with wider parking lanes, no turning lanes, and additional space to accommodate Outdoor Business Facilities. Details of this proposal are included in Attachment 2.
Council Agenda Report
Monthly Update on State Street Interim Operations
January 30, 2024
The City Administrator is reviewing both designs and will prioritize safety considerations when directing changes. No changes will be implemented until the SBIFF has concluded. Once a final determination is made by the City Administrator, ample notice to business owners will be provided.
It is important to note that the proposed configuration is temporary, and the design of this area may change further subject to the State Street Master Planning process.
Implementation of the following previous Council directives is complete:
1. Reprioritize State Street pressure wash schedule. Completed November 2023.
2. Restore northbound vehicle traffic on the 1200 block of State Street. Completed December 2023.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
There are no actions proposed for today’s item and thus, no financial/budget impact on the City. However, future recommendations regarding State Street Interim Operations as considered by Council will have varying budget implications, and most will require a Council-identified funding source to effectuate those recommendations.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
All of the actions discussed in this report are within the scope of the pilot program under Municipal Code Title 31. Section 5 of the ordinance adopting Title 31 contains a specific finding that the program is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Further, these program changes are exempt from CEQA for the following reasons:
Project Components:
1. Introduce shuttle service on State Street
Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c) Existing Facilities, this Class 1 exemption consists of the operation of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use. Subsection (c) exempts the operation of existing streets and transit improvements, such as the shuttle service. This activity meets the criteria of Section 15301 (c) as the introduction of a shuttle service is a transit improvement on existing public facilities and will involve no increase in capacity.
2. Implement temporary bike lanes on State Street
Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (h) Minor Alterations to Land, Class 4 consists of minor public alterations in the condition of land that do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Subsection (h) exempts the creation of bicycle lanes on existing rights-of-way. This activity meets the criteria of Section 15304 (h) as the implementation Council Agenda Report
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of temporary bicycle lane striping on State Street is a minor alteration that has been designed by the City’s Principal Traffic Engineer and will not result in the removal of trees.
3. Create accessible passenger drop-off at the Granada Theatre Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c) Existing Facilities, Class 1 consists of the operation of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use.
Subsection (c) exempts the operation of existing streets such as creating an accessible passenger drop-off at the Granada Theatre, which does not result in expansion of use.
This reconfiguration for the purposes of safety and accessibility meets the criteria of Section 15301 (c) as the accessible passenger drop-off will not result in an expansion of use.
4. Establish Fire Lane on 00 West Victoria Street
Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c) Existing Facilities, Class 1 consists of the operation of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use.
Subsection (c) exempts the operation of existing streets such as establishing a fire lane, which do not create additional automobile lanes. The creation of the fire lane will reintroduce two-way traffic (original configuration) and improve circulation. This activity meets the criteria of Section 15301 (c) as the establishment of the fire lane and returning to two-way traffic circulation will not create additional automobile lanes.
5. Examine the configuration of the 1300 block
Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c) Existing Facilities, Class 1 consists of the operation of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use.
Subsection (c) exempts the operation of existing streets such as a revised roadway configuration that addresses safety concerns and improves circulation for both bicycle and vehicle traffic. This reconfiguration meets the criteria of Section 15301 (c) as the revised configuration features a two-way protected bike lane along the southwest curb, a passenger drop-off area in front of the Arlington Theatre, 26 angled parking spaces, and two-way vehicle lanes which does not result in an expansion of use.
ATTACHMENT 1: Memorandum Re: Recommendations for Temporary State Street Promenade Configuration: 00 West Victoria Street, 1300 State Street, and Traffic Safety Barriers
ATTACHMENT 2: 1300 State Street Parallel Parking Alternative PREPARED BY: Sarah Clark, Downtown Team Manager/nv
SUBMITTED BY: Clifford M. Maurer, P.E., Public Works Director APPROVED BY: City Administrator’s Office
ATTACHMENT 1
Recommendations for Temporary State Street Promenade Configuration: 00 West Victoria Street, 1300 State Street, and Traffic Safety Barriers December 13, 2023
In November 2023, the 1200 block of State Street was opened to northbound vehicle traffic to accommodate passenger loading activities at the Granada Theatre. Currently, the northern-most block closed to vehicle traffic in both directions is the 1100 block of State Street (Figueroa to Anapamu Streets).
Operational Concerns
The Economic Recovery Extension and Transition Ordinance (ERETO) expires on December 31, 2023. As a result, the Santa Barbara City Council (City Council) has provided direction to maintain a promenade configuration on State Street as the State Street Master Planning Effort continues. The Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Works Department analyzed the temporary configurations and have identified the following operational concerns:
1. Sub-standard width fire lane on the 00 W. Block. The existing fire lane does not comply with the 20-feet width requirement as stated in the California Fire Code section 503.2.0. The current configuration does not provide adequate space for emergency vehicle maneuvering, passing, and outrigger deployment (see Attachments 1 and 2).
2. The one-way eastbound configuration of the 00 W. Block limits east/west emergency access routes (see Attachment 3).
3. The one-way northbound configuration of the 1300 block of State Street has created contra-flow bicycle movements. Coupled with the nose-in parking configuration and frequent commercial loading activities, the contra-flow bicycle movements are counter to driver expectancy, and conflicts between backing vehicles and cyclists have been observed.
4. Lack of traffic safety protection around parklets adjacent to moving traffic within the Promenade area.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
To address these concerns, we recommend the following:
1. Establish a minimum 20-foot-wide fire lane on the 00 West block of Victoria Street.
A compliant fire lane will provide for improved maneuverability for apparatus turning movements at intersections, proper space for outrigger deployment and staging, and space for emergency vehicles to pass one another if needed.
2. Re-establish two-way traffic on the 00 West block of Victoria Street. The space provided by the fire lane will be sufficient to re-establish two-way traffic. Two-way traffic will improve the ability of emergency responders to quickly move east/west through the Downtown. See Attachment 5.
3. Reconfigure the 1300 block of State Street. We recognize that the addition of nosein parking has benefited businesses. We recommend the configuration illustrated in Attachment 5. This configuration eliminates the conflicts between southbound cyclists and backing vehicles as observed, providing safer conditions for all road users, and provides an increased parking supply compared to pre-pandemic ATTACHMENT 1
Recommendations for Temporary State Street Promenade Configuration: 00 West Victoria Street, 1300 State Street, and Traffic Safety Barriers December 13, 2023
conditions (26 spaces versus the pre-pandemic 23). We also recommend eliminating the westbound to southbound left turn lane on Victoria Street (to turn onto southbound State Street) to increase loading-zone curb space.
4. Require businesses with parklets adjacent to moving traffic to surround their parklets with traffic safety barriers approved by the City Engineer.
Brian D'Amour, P.E., City Engineer
Ryan DiGuilio, Fire Battalion Chief Fire Marshal
Marylinda Arroyo, Assistant Chief of Police
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Current Emergency Vehicle Constraints On West Victoria Street
2. Ladder Truck With Extended Outriggers During Operations
3. Current Emergency Access Constraints With Delivery Trucks On West Victoria Street
4. Recommended 00 West Victoria Street Configuration
5. Recommended 1300 State Street Configuration
Cc: Kelly Gordon, Chief of Police
Chris Mailes, Fire Chief
Clifford M. Maurer, P.E., Public Works Department Director Sarah J. Knecht, City Attorney
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ATTACHMENT 1 – CURRENT EMERGENCY VEHICLE CONSTRAINTS ON WEST VICTORIA STREET ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 2 – LADDER TRUCK WITH EXTENDED OUTRIGGERS DURING OPERATIONS ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 3 – CURRENT EMERGENCY ACCESS CONSTRAINTS WITH DELIVERY
TRUCKS ON WEST VICTORIA STREET
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