Agenda packet — Santa Barbara City Council, April 23, 2024

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
Meagan Harmon
Oscar Gutierrez
Kristen W. Sneddon
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
APRIL 23, 2024, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 735 ANACAPA STREET
320-A WEST ORTEGA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
LOBBY, 601 E. 6TH STREET, TEMPE, ARIZONA 85281
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Donate Life Month April 2024 (120.04)

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Subject: Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing Airport Patrol to Join Peace Officer Standards and Training [Ordinance Introduction] (560.01) 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 Adding Section 2.12.035 Regarding Airport Patrol Peace Officer Standards and Training Participation, and Accepting the Requirements of California Penal Code Sections 13510, 13512, and 13522, Relating to the Recruitment and Training of Peace Officers for the Airport Patrol.

3. Subject: Authorize a Fund Transfer for Creek Property Restoration at the De La Vina Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution] (630.02) Recommendation: That Council 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 Transfer Funds from the Creeks Fund to the Public Works Department for a Land Transfer from the Public Works Department to the Sustainability and Resilience Department for the Mission Creek at De La Vina Street Creek Restoration Project.
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4. Subject: Library Department Acceptance of English as a Second Language Grant [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Accept a grant in the amount of $169,702 from the California State Library to support the Library’s English as a Second Language program; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Accept a Grant in the Amount of $169,702 Funded by the California State Library.

5. Subject: Personal Services Agreements for Classes, Clinics, Camps, and Tournaments [Agreement] (570.06)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with 805 Beach Inc., a Limited Liability Company, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2025 Beach Volleyball Camps, Clinics, Classes, Leagues, and Tournaments, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $140,000 based on the projected number of participants; and
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Lobster Jo’s Camps, a California Corporation, for the provision of 2025 Youth Camps, with compensation equal to 85% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $225,000 based on the projected number of participants.

6. Subject: Authorization to Execute a Contract with BAE Urban Economics for Inclusionary Housing, Density Bonus, and Hotel Linkage Fee Analysis [Agreement] (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute a contract for consulting services with BAE Urban Economics in the amount of $194,815 to evaluate potential updates to the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program (including in-lieu fees) and the City’s Density Bonus Program, and to conduct an analysis of potential hotel linkage fees to implement multiple Housing Element policies and programs.

PUBLIC COMMENT

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE

7. Subject: Sustainability and Resilience Equity Programs, and Acceptance of Funding [Resolution] (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Receive an update from the Sustainability and Resilience Department on equity efforts and actions;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving Participation in the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program, Accepting Voucher Funds, Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Enter into Voucher Agreements, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $236,500 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund for Low-Income Bike Share Infrastructure and Programming; C. Extend the Bicycle Share Pilot Program for approximately two years in compliance with Clean Mobility Options Voucher Agreement project timeline requirements;
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting Grant Funds, Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Enter into Grant Agreements, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $229,264 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Fiscal Year 2024 Solid Waste Fund for Organics Waste Reduction, Recycling Outreach and Education; and
E. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting a Donation of $6,500 from West Coast Financial, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $6,500 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Fiscal Year 2024 Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Fund for Swimming Lesson Scholarships.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT

8. Subject: City Administrator’s Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Receive the City Administrator’s Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025;
B. Hear a Report from Staff in Connection with the Filing of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget; and
C. Approve the Proposed Schedule of Council Budget Review Meetings and Public Hearings related to the City Administrator’s Recommended MidCycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

9. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups (Estimated time: 4:00 p.m.); and
B. Continue interviews of applicants to April 30, 2024 (Estimated time: 6:00 p.m.), and May 7, 2024 (Estimated time: 3:00 p.m.).

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)

ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 120.04

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: April 23, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Airport Patrol, Airport Department
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing Airport Patrol to Join Peace Officer Standards and Training [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 Adding Section

2.12.035 Regarding Airport Patrol Peace Officer Standards and Training Participation, and Accepting the Requirements of California Penal Code Sections 13510, 13512, and 13522, Relating to the Recruitment and Training of Peace Officers for the Airport Patrol.

DISCUSSION:

Background
The Santa Barbara Airport Patrol serves as the Law Enforcement Division of the Airport Department for the City of Santa Barbara. Airport Patrol Officers are sworn Peace Officers under California Penal Code § 830.33(d) and are required under Federal law to have the power to arrest and provide armed law enforcement services at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. The Airport Patrol originally began as a security unit and has evolved into a specialized law enforcement organization in response to emerging threats to civil aviation.

The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is the State regulatory body that sets the minimum standards for selection and training of peace officers in California. The mission of POST is to continually enhance the professionalism of California law enforcement in serving its communities. POST participating agencies agree to comply with and continue to adhere to minimum selection and training standards and all Commission Regulations. Currently, more than 600 agencies in the State of California participate in the POST Program and subsequently have access to POST’s vast services.

POST requires that the City adopt an Ordinance as part of its admission process.

Agenda Item No. 2
File Code No. 560.01
Council Agenda Report
Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing Airport Patrol to Join Peace Officer Standards and Training [Ordinance Introduction]
April 23, 2024

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Federal Requirements for Airport Law Enforcement:

Pursuant to Title 49 CFR 1542.215, the Santa Barbara Airport is required to provide uniformed law enforcement personnel in the number and manner necessary to support its Airport Security Program and Federal Transportation Security screening operations.

Those Law Enforcement Officers must be available and committed to respond to any incident in support of a civil aviation security program or commercial air carrier program.

Airport Law Enforcement Officers employed by the Santa Barbara Airport must be armed, have the authority to arrest with or without a warrant, be identifiable by appropriate indicia of authority and meet the training standard for law enforcement officers prescribed by either the State or local jurisdiction in which the airport is located for law enforcement officers performing comparable functions.

POST Membership Process:

POST Commission Regulations and California law establish the procedures necessary for the Airport Patrol to become a participating member of the POST Program. Under POST Commission Regulation 1010, prospective agencies must comply with the following procedures:
 Adopt an Ordinance wherein the City and its law enforcement agency agree to abide by the training and recruitment standards for peace officers as enumerated in Section 13510 of the California Penal Code (PC). The Ordinance must also authorize the Commission to make inquiries as deemed necessary to ascertain that the City’s peace officer personnel adhere to the aforementioned standards pursuant to 13512 PC. Finally, the Ordinance must also include a request from the City to receive aid from the State of California as codified in 13522 PC.  Submit to the Commission a letter of intent to participate in the POST program.

The letter shall be accompanied by a copy of the signed Ordinance mentioned above.
 Following the submission of the letter of intent and signed Ordinance, POST staff will work with the prospective agency to ensure each incumbent officer is compliant with POST minimum training standards that were applicable at the time of each officer's appointment.
 POST participating agencies shall require every peace officer, appointed on or after the agency's entry into the POST Program, to attend a full POST Basic Academy and earn a POST Basic Certificate as specified in Commission Regulation 1202(a)(5).

Council Agenda Report
Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing Airport Patrol to Join Peace Officer Standards and Training [Ordinance Introduction]
April 23, 2024

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 When the agency is found to be in full compliance, participation will be confirmed by the Executive Director of POST and an effective date of entry established.

Approval of an agency’s participation in the POST Reimbursable Program will also be confirmed.

BUDGET / FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

While there is no direct cost to join the POST program, there may be indirect training costs incurred if officers need to attend additional classes to meet POST minimum standards. Specifically, if POST staff determine an incumbent Airport Patrol Officer does not meet the minimum POST training standards to remain in that role, then that officer must be sent to additional training to correct the deficiency. Based upon our collective research, the possibility exists that some Airport Patrol Officers may lack current proof of law enforcement certification. If so, POST could require those officers to attend a 4-week Requalification Course. The current estimate for tuition, travel, lodging and per diem for the 4-week Requalification Course is about $9,000 per officer.

Unfortunately, POST staff will not disclose in advance any officer-specific information related to training or potential deficiencies, so the number of Airport Patrol Officers who may need to attend a Requalification Course cannot be accurately predicted.

PREPARED BY: Andrew Hill, Sergeant, Santa Barbara Police Department SUBMITTED BY: Christopher Hastert, Airport Director
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT
SHOWING CHANGES FROM CURRENT CODE 04/23/24
1 ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADDING SECTION 2.12.035 REGARDING AIRPORT

PATROL PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING

PARTICIPATION, AND ACCEPTING THE REQUIREMENTS
OF CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTIONS 13510, 13512,
AND 13522, RELATING TO THE RECRUITMENT AND

TRAINING OF PEACE OFFICERS FOR THE AIRPORT
PATROL

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 2.12 of Title 12 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended by adding Section 2.12.035 which reads as follows:

2.12.035 Airport Patrol: Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Participation.

The City of Santa Barbara declares that it desires to qualify to receive aid from the State of California under the provisions of Section 13522, Chapter 1 of Title 4, Part 4 of the California Penal Code.

Pursuant to Sections 13510 and 13512 of said Chapter 1, the Santa Barbara Airport Patrol will adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

The Commission and its representatives may make such inquiries as deemed necessary to ascertain that the peace officer personnel of the Santa Barbara Airport Patrol adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: April 23, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Creeks Division, Sustainability & Resilience Department SUBJECT: Authorize a Fund Transfer for Creek Property Restoration at the De La Vina Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council 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 Transfer Funds from the Creeks Fund to the Public Works Department for a Land Transfer from the Public Works Department to the Sustainability and Resilience Department for the Mission Creek at De La Vina Street Creek Restoration Project.

DISCUSSION:

Background
On March 11, 2016, the City’s Public Works Department received authorization through Caltrans from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to initiate the engineering design phase for the De La Vina Bridge Replacement Project (Bridge Project). The De La Vina Street Bridge (Bridge) is currently designated as “structurally deficient,” which indicates that a structure inadequacy exists and that elements of the structure are in poor condition. A structural evaluation indicated the structure is not suitable for rehabilitation and requires replacement. The Bridge Project has been designed to meet current seismic, safety, and design standards and will include realigning roadway approaches, removing building structures, abating hazardous building materials, relocating utilities including domestic water and sanitary sewer facilities, constructing channel walls, planting landscape materials, restoring creek and native riparian habitat, and adding storm water treatment facilities. Construction of the Bridge Project required acquisition of multiple real property interests, including three temporary construction easements, two minor partial acquisitions, one permanent access easement, and two full property acquisitions.

Current Status
The Bridge Project is at 95 percent design and is in the process of finalizing right-of-way acquisitions and environmental permitting. The phased construction project is anticipated to start in spring 2025.

Agenda Item No. 3
File Code No. 630.02
Council Agenda Report
Authorize a Fund Transfer for Creek Property Restoration at the De La Vina Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution]
April 23, 2024

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As part of the Bridge Project, the property located at 2726 De La Vina (051-220-015) was acquired on August 1, 2023, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The property will be used for construction staging and access but is in excess of the area required to be restored as compensatory mitigation for the Bridge Project. Typically, surplus property would go to auction, but because of the location and nature of the property it provides an opportunity for additional creek restoration. This fund transfer of $1,086,647 from the Creek Fund to the Public Works Department, is for the creek side parcel (051-220-015), as shown in the attached Location Exhibit. This additional creek side habitat will be restored with native riparian plant species by the Creeks Division following the Bridge Project construction. The transfer will enable the Creeks Division to provide watershed protection and restoration along Mission Creek, in support of the Creeks Division mission to restore natural creek systems. The Creeks Division will be responsible for the long-term maintenance and monitoring of this site.

The Creeks Division has been working with the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department to design the Creek Restoration Project for this property in conjunction with the Bridge Project designs.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The interdepartmental fund transfer from Sustainability and Resilience Department to the Public Works Department is funded by the Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement (Measure B) Capital Fund. The transfer will go to the Mission Creek at De La Vina Bridge Project in the Streets Grants Capital Fund and be used as matching funds to construct the Bridge Project. The transfer amount was determined as a percentage of the acreage from the acquisition costs paid by the City. The 0.19 acres of the creek side habitat to be restored by the Creeks Division is 51% of the total parcel size of 0.37 acres, and the transfer amount equals the same percentage of the purchased parcel value.

There are sufficient available reserves in the Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Capital Fund in Fiscal Year 2024 to fund the transfer.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The land transfer to the Creeks Division will provide long-term watershed protection and restoration along Mission Creek. It will preserve this creek side property from future development while also providing an opportunity to restore native riparian habitat by planting native trees and understory species.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15032, the City’s Community Development Department issued a Notice of Exemption for filing with the County of Santa Barbara on May 21, 2021. The Council approved the exemption in connection with the Council Agenda Report
Authorize a Fund Transfer for Creek Property Restoration at the De La Vina Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution]
April 23, 2024

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authorization to acquire the property necessary for the Project. No further environmental review is required for this action.

ATTACHMENT: Location Exhibit
PREPARED BY: Erin Markey, Interim Creeks Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Alelia Parenteau, Sustainability & Resilience Director APPROVED BY: City Administrator’s Office
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Attachment
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

TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE CREEKS FUND TO THE

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR A LAND TRANSFER

FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO THE

SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE DEPARTMENT FOR

THE MISSION CREEK AT DE LA VINA STREET CREEK
RESTORATION PROJECT.

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 2024 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:

Section 1. The Council approves an increase in expenditure appropriations in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Fiscal Year 2024 Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Capital Fund in the amount of $1,086,647 for the land transfer from the Public Works Department to the Sustainability and Resilience Department for the Mission Creek at De La Vina Street Creek Restoration Project.

Section 2. The Council approves an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $1,086,647 for the land transfer from the Public Works Department to the Sustainability and Resilience Department for the Mission Creek at De La Vina Street Creek Restoration Project.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: April 23, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Administration, Library
SUBJECT: Library Department Acceptance of English as a Second Language Grant [Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

DISCUSSION:

The California State Library was awarded one-time $15 million funding to be used for English as a Second Language Services over a 5-year period (2021-2026). In Year 4 of this funding, the Santa Barbara Public Library was allocated $84,851 and in Year 5, another $84,851 to provide ESL programs and services to help immigrants and individuals with limited English proficiency improve their language skills. These programs will include ESL classes, conversation groups, literacy support, language-learning materials, and cultural integration resources. These funds will allow the Santa Barbara Public Library to better serve our diverse communities' language needs.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

By accepting this grant, the Library Department will increase revenue and expenditure appropriation of $169,702 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Library Miscellaneous Grants budget.

PREPARED BY: Kathrin Rosenberger, Administrative Analyst SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Beaudette, Acting Library Director APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
Agenda Item No. 4
File Code No. 570.04
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA BARBARA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-076,
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, TO
ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $169,702 FUNDED
BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY.

WHEREAS, the City was awarded a grant in the amount of $169,702 from California State Library for English as a Second Language services;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Charter, the City Administrator filed with the Council a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023; WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2023;
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides that at any public meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council; and WHEREAS, as authorized by Resolution No. 23-076, this Resolution approves the amendment to the budget as provided herein.

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

1. The Council accepts the 2025 and 2026 English as a Second Language grant funding in the cumulative amount of $169,702.

2. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter the budget for fiscal year 2024 (Resolution No. 23-076) is amended to increase revenue and expenditure appropriation of $169,702 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Library Miscellaneous Grants Fund.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: April 23, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Recreation Division, Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: Personal Services Agreements for Classes, Clinics, Camps, and Tournaments [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

DISCUSSION:

The Recreation Division of the Parks and Recreation Department (Department) offers various classes, clinics, camps, leagues, and tournaments for youth and adults that are organized and delivered by a third-party contractor. Parents and participants continue to overwhelmingly support the programs provided by these two contractors. 805 Beach Inc. will provide thirteen (13) one-week youth beach volleyball camps in winter, spring, and summer, four (4) two-week after school youth clinics, and four (4) four-week adult evening classes serving approximately 1,200 youth and 150 adults. Lobster Jo’s Camps will provide twenty-seven (27) one-week beach, art and, skate camps serving approximately 1,200 youth.

Agenda Item No. 5
File Code No. 570.06
Council Agenda Report
Personal Services Agreements for Classes, Clinics, Camps, and Tournaments [Agreement]
April 23, 2024

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BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Per the agreements, the contractors are paid a percentage of each registration fee collected, calculated using the basic resident rate. Contract amounts are based on the projected number of participants.

The Parks and Recreation Department proposed Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund operating budget includes sufficient expenditure appropriations to cover the costs of these services.

Copies of the agreements may be requested from the Parks and Recreation Department for public review by contacting Courtney Carlson at [email protected].

PREPARED BY: Adam Porte, Recreation Programs Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Jill E. Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: April 23, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Planning Division, Community Development Department SUBJECT: Authorization to Execute a Contract with BAE Urban Economics for Inclusionary Housing, Density Bonus, and Hotel Linkage Fee Analysis [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute a contract for consulting services with BAE Urban Economics in the amount of $194,815 to evaluate potential updates to the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program (including in-lieu fees) and the City’s Density Bonus Program, and to conduct an analysis of potential hotel linkage fees to implement multiple Housing Element policies and programs.

DISCUSSION:

The City’s 2023–2031 Housing Element, which was adopted in December 2023, includes a series of programs aimed at prioritizing and funding deed-restricted affordable housing.

Housing Element Policy HE-13 explicitly calls for an assessment of the current Inclusionary Housing requirements and in-lieu fee amounts to ensure alignment with the City’s goal of providing affordable housing with new housing development. The policy also allows for potential revisions to local ordinances to enhance their effectiveness and increase responsiveness to local housing needs.

Housing Element Policy HE-12 calls for the City to study and implement strategies to encourage and incentivize development of deed-restricted affordable housing for very low- to upper-middle-income households and special needs households, including employer-sponsored housing. These strategies include amending the City’s Density Bonus Program to encourage affordable housing production for lower-income households on smaller lots.

In alignment with Policy HE-13, BAE Urban Economics (BAE) will evaluate the City of Santa Barbara’s Inclusionary Housing Programs (rental and ownership) and the associated in-lieu fee payment options. In support of Policy HE-12, BAE’s analysis will Agenda Item No. 6
File Code No. 660.01
Council Agenda Report
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include an evaluation of the City’s Density Bonus Program and recommendations. BAE’s proposal also includes an analysis of hotel linkage fees in Santa Barbara consistent with Policy HE-31, which seeks additional permanent funding mechanisms for affordable housing. Hotel linkage fees would require certain hotel-related development to contribute to an affordable housing fund to offset the additional housing needs generated by the development.

BAE has extensive expertise in inclusionary housing financial analysis, with experience conducting nexus analyses of commercial linkage fees and affordable housing fees, which assess the increased demand for affordable housing generated from commercial development and market rate housing. Their approach includes technical analysis and financial feasibility testing to ensure the viability of new development while addressing the need for affordable housing funds.

BAE’s familiarity with Santa Barbara’s real estate development environment and housing policy context, stemming from their recent work on the City’s Housing Element Update and a financial feasibility study, makes them well suited to conduct this analysis.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

There are sufficient expenditure appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Development General Fund budget to support the recommended contract of $194,815 with BAE.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The evaluation of the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program and the Density Bonus Program and the analysis of hotel linkage fees are expected to support the City’s environmental sustainability goals by promoting affordable housing and ensuring that new developments contribute to the availability of such housing.

A copy of the contract/agreement may be requested from the Community Development Department for public review by emailing Daniel Gullett, Principal Planner, at [email protected].

PREPARED BY: Daniel Gullett, Principal Planner
SUBMITTED BY: Elias Isaacson, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: City Administrator’s Office

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: April 23, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Sustainability & Resilience Department
SUBJECT: Sustainability and Resilience Equity Programs, and Acceptance of Funding [Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Receive an update from the Sustainability and Resilience Department on equity efforts and actions;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving Participation in the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program, Accepting Voucher Funds, Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Enter into Voucher Agreements, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $236,500 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund for Low-Income Bike Share Infrastructure and Programming;
C. Extend the Bicycle Share Pilot Program for approximately two years in compliance with Clean Mobility Options Voucher Agreement project timeline requirements; D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting Grant Funds, Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Enter into Grant Agreements, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $229,264 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Fiscal Year 2024 Solid Waste Fund for Organics Waste Reduction, Recycling Outreach and Education; and
E. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting a Donation of $6,500 from West Coast Financial, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $6,500 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Fiscal Year 2024 Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Fund for Swimming Lesson Scholarships.

Agenda Item No. 7
File Code No. 630.02
Council Agenda Report
Sustainability and Resilience Equity Programs, and Acceptance of Funding [Resolution] April 23, 2024

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Sustainability and Resilience Department has recently been awarded approximately $1.7 million in funding for several new and expanded equity actions and programs: lowincome access to the City’s Bicycle Share Program, food recovery and aid efforts, and community access to swim lessons. These programs build upon other equity initiatives of the Department, including rebates and incentives for low-income utility customers, community clean ups, youth education events, improvements to creeks, active and alternative transportation, and renewable energy sources in under resourced areas of the City.

DISCUSSION:

The Sustainability and Resilience Department has been making focused efforts to ensure the department’s programs enhance equity, support under-resourced populations, and provide bilingual support for our community. While notable, the efforts listed here are just a start — the Department recognizes and is committed to continually enhancing equity and improving access in all of our work and our programs. This report includes information about several funding awards that the Department has recently received which will expand equity programming.

Energy and Climate Division
The Energy and Climate Division is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the city and protecting all of our community members from the impacts of climate change. As the City moves towards carbon neutrality, the Division is especially committed to assisting vulnerable and under-resourced populations in gaining the health and air quality benefits related to transitioning to electrical appliances and clean transportation options. Every measure of the pending update to the City’s Climate Action Plan was evaluated for equity considerations to ensure that the plan does not create disproportionate burden on low-income communities and includes program design to support low-income and under-resourced communities.

Currently, the Division offers the following programs to support equity: (1) discounted BCycle Bike Share memberships; (2) twice the rebate value for income qualified customers through Santa Barbara Clean Energy’s (SBCE) electric vehicle incentive; and (3) a low-income electrification program including assistance, incentives, and rate design (in development). The Division also recently completed a bi-lingual outreach, planning, and programming effort for the development of Resilience Hubs to be potentially hosted at the Franklin Center and Eastside Library.

Ensuring equitable access to safe and sustainable transportation options is a priority for the Energy and Climate Division. As such, the Division is partnering with the City of Santa Barbara Housing Authority and the Santa Barbara Unified School District to create an innovative network of public electric vehicle (EV) chargers designed to serve low-income and under-resourced neighborhoods and areas with high concentrations of rental units Council Agenda Report
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and multi-family housing. The Division is also working on expanding the BCycle Bike Share program in similar areas through the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program.

In May 2023, Santa Barbara City Council approved a three-year extension of the Bicycle Share Pilot Program and received an update on performance to date. At that time, feedback from City Council, the Sustainability Council Committee, and the Transportation and Circulation Committee indicated the desire to further bolster the low-income component of the program and to enhance equitable access to this sustainable transportation mode in Santa Barbara.

The City applied for and was granted a $1,500,000 Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program award, which is a statewide initiative funded by the California Climate Investments and administered by the California Air Resources Board. The voucher will fund physical bike share infrastructure in AB 1550 designated low-income areas and provide targeted community outreach to expand the impact of the low-income program. The City will work with our partners to develop, implement, and market a robust and streamlined low-income membership process, as well as continue to develop and promote safer bicycling infrastructure and equitable access to active transportation options throughout our City.

City staff recommend extending the Bicycle Share Pilot Program for approximately two additional years to comply with the CMO voucher requirement of four full years of mobility service operation. Following City Council’s extension of the Program, City staff will need to extend the Coastal Development Permit and BCycle’s Operator’s Permit.

Clean Community Division
The Clean Community Division was recently awarded $229,264 through the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery’s (CalRecycle) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program. The primary focus of the grant will be to increase regional food recovery efforts and aid food recovery organizations. Food recovery means collecting edible food that would otherwise go to waste and redistributing it to feed people in need.

The Clean Community Division is partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to use grant funds to increase the number of food pantries as part of their Food Distribution Program. These programs help address local food insecurity through fresh produce and essential foods for lower income and minority populations. The grant will also fund outreach and education, which are essential to the implementation of organic waste reduction programs. The success of these programs contributes to the reduction of organic waste-related methane emissions from our community. These efforts form a part of the statewide effort to mitigate climate change impacts.

In addition to this expanded initiative, the Clean Community Division maintains several ongoing programs that assist underserved populations. The Division holds monthly clean- Council Agenda Report
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up events that provide the opportunity to engage the community while cleaning parts of the city that traditionally see more litter and blight. The Division also offers up to $500 to any affiliated youth group who cleans for three hours in their community. The City provides cleanup supplies and picks up and disposes of bags through this program. Lastly, the Clean Community Division also provides bilingual outreach (both in person and in writing), training, service level adjustments, material ban assistance, and code enforcement to provide support to a wider demographic of our community.

Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Division Equity initiatives of the Creeks Division relate to the mission of improving water quality and restoring urban creeks systems. Foundational to the mission is safe access to our beaches and creeks for all residents and visitors in Santa Barbara. Initiatives to improve equity include identifying beach water quality as an environmental justice issue, increasing beach access by supporting swimming skills, developing urban creek trails, providing community creek stewardship opportunities, funding youth education, and creating bilingual media and outreach materials.

After spending time cleaning East Beach with Community Engagement staff, West Coast Financial recently made a generous donation of $6,500 to the Creeks Division. The contribution will be directed to the PARC foundation to fund scholarships for swimming lessons, with the intention of providing safer access for all to enjoy Santa Barbara’s coastal assets.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The Clean Mobility Options voucher award totals $1,500,000 and will reimburse costs for the City and implementation partners like BCycle to install and operate up to 150 bike share docks and up to 75 pedal assist e-bikes in designated AB 1550 low-income communities in the City of Santa Barbara over the next five years. In addition to helping build and enhance the physical bike share network in AB 1550 communities, CMO voucher monies will fund development of a more robust and streamlined low-income membership program with targeted outreach to lower-income demographics. As approved partners can invoice directly to the CMO, the maximum City out-of-pocket reimbursable expense is anticipated to be $236,500. Staff recommends that Council accept the voucher funds and increase revenue appropriations and expenditure appropriations by $236,500 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Sustainability and Resilience Miscellaneous Grants Fund budget.

CalRecycle awarded the City a total of $229,264 through the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant. Funds will be used to purchase equipment for food recovery organizations, fund hourly outreach personnel, and develop educational mailers and materials. Staff requests that Council accept the grant award and increase revenue appropriations and expenditure appropriations by $229,264 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Solid Waste Fund budget.

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The Creeks Division received a donation of $6,500 from West Coast Financial. Staff recommends that Council accept the donation and increase revenue appropriations and expenditure appropriations by $6,500 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Fund budget.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The Sustainability and Resilience Department programs are focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing resiliency, improving water quality and native habitats, reducing waste streams, and cleaning our community.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The discussed programs and actions are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.

PREPARED BY: Samuel Furtner, Mobility Coordinator
Daniela Rosales, Environmental Specialist II
Jill Murray, Water Quality Research Analyst
Erin Markey, Interim Creeks Manager
Jefferson Litten, Energy and Climate Program Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Alelia Parenteau, Sustainability & Resilience Director APPROVED BY: City Administrator’s Office
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE

CLEAN MOBILITY OPTIONS VOUCHER PILOT PROGRAM,

ACCEPTING VOUCHER FUNDS, AUTHORIZING THE

SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE DIRECTOR TO

ENTER INTO VOUCHER AGREEMENTS, AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 23-076, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024, TO INCREASE REVENUE AND
EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS BY $236,500 IN THE

SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE DEPARTMENT

MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS FUND FOR LOW INCOME
BIKE SHARE INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROGRAMMING.

WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Santa Barbara is eligible to receive funding through the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program (CMO), a statewide initiative funded by the California Climate Investments and the California Energy Commission Clean Transportation Program Investments, and administered by California Air Resources Board’s Program Administrator team to provide funding for zero-emission shared mobility options to under-resourced communities in California;
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Barbara, as Lead Applicant, submitted a Mobility Project Voucher Application in late 2023, entitled “Enhancing Access to Sustainable Transportation in Santa Barbara” to the CMO;
WHEREAS, in January 2024 the CMO delivered a Notice Of Intent To Award to the City of Santa Barbara as a 2023 Mobility Project Voucher (MPV) Awardee eligible to receive $1,500,000 in voucher funding for the proposed project;

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Barbara will comply with the requirements of the program; and will accept the CMO voucher funds;
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, this Resolution adopted by City Council shall memorialize that action to amend the budget as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:

Section 1. The Council accepts funding totaling $1,500,000 from the CMO for the development and implementation of bike share infrastructure and targeted community outreach in designated low-income areas in the City of Santa Barbara.

Section 2. The Council authorizes the Sustainability and Resilience Director, or designee, to enter into voucher funding agreements with the CMO Program Administrator Team, including to execute the approval of CMO voucher funds, reiterate CMO program commitment, and compliance with CMO program requirements; and Section 3. The Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter, amend the budget for the fiscal year 2024, as adopted by Resolution No. 23- 076, to approve an increase in revenue appropriations and expenditure appropriations by $236,500 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Sustainability and Resilience Miscellaneous Grants Fund budget.

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS,

AUTHORIZING THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE

DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO GRANT AGREEMENTS, AND
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-076, ADOPTING THE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, TO INCREASE

REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS BY
$229,264 IN THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR 2024 SOLID WASTE FUND

FOR ORGANICS WASTE REDUCTION, RECYCLING

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
WHEREAS, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) awarded the City $229,264 in SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program funds to increase food recovery efforts;
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 2024 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, this Resolution adopted by City Council shall memorialize that action to amend the budget as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:

Section 1. The Council accepts funding totaling $229,264 from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.

Section 2. The Council authorizes the Sustainability and Resilience Director to enter into necessary grant agreements with CalRecycle.

Section 3. The Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter, amend the budget for the fiscal year 2024, as adopted by Resolution No. 23- 076, to approve an increase in revenue appropriations and expenditure appropriations by $229,264 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Solid Waste Fund for organics waste reduction, recycling outreach and education.

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA BARBARA ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $6,500

FROM WEST COAST FINANCIAL, AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 23-076, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024, TO INCREASE REVENUE AND
EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS BY $6,500 IN THE

SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE DEPARTMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2024 CREEKS RESTORATION AND WATER

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR SWIMMING
LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS.

WHERAS, Government Code § 37354 permits the City Council of a City to accept or reject any gift, bequest or devise made to or for the City, or to or for any of its officers in their official capacity or in trust for any public purpose, and further empowers a City Council to hold and dispose of such property and the income and increase from the same for such uses as are prescribed in the terms of the gift, bequest, or devise; WHEREAS, the Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Division of the Sustainability & Resilience Department has been designated as recipients of a donation from West Coast Financial;
WHEREAS, the Sustainability & Resilience Department staff express their deep gratitude and appreciation to West Coast Financial for the generous donation and expression of support;
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, this Resolution adopted by City Council shall memorialize that action to amend the budget as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:

Section 1. The Council accepts a donation totaling $6,500 from West Coast Financial.

Section 2. The Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter, amend the budget for the fiscal year 2024, as adopted by Resolution No. 23- 076, to approve an increase in revenue appropriations and expenditure appropriations by $6,500 in the Fiscal Year 2024 Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Fund.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: April 23, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Budget Division, Finance Department
SUBJECT: City Administrator’s Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

DISCUSSION:

In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 has been filed with the City Clerk’s Office and is being submitted to Council today.

Last Year, the City Council approved the Recommended Plan covering a two-year planning horizon for FY2024 and FY2025. This budget represents the mid-cycle update to the operating and capital budgets for FY2025 only.

As part of the public hearing process, City staff will present and discuss details of the recommended budget during regularly scheduled Council meetings in May. Over the course of the public hearings, staff will present each department’s recommended budget, including their operating budget and capital program, if applicable, as well as proposed performance measures and objectives for their programs.

Agenda Item No. 8
File Code No. 230.05
Council Agenda Report
City Administrator’s Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 April 23, 2024

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The first of these work sessions will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The proposed schedule for the budget work sessions, during which the public hearings on the budget will be held, is included as an attachment to this report for Council approval.

In addition to the public review by Council, staff recommends that the Finance Committee review certain elements of the Recommended Budget in more detail. An overview of department budgets will be presented to the Finance Committee on May 7, 2024.

The City Administrator’s recommended budget for FY2025 can be accessed using the online budget tool as of today on the City’s website at https://SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Budget.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

There is no direct financial or budget impact by the City Council taking action on staff’s recommendations. The City Administrator’s recommended budget for FY2025 includes many budget, financial, and operational recommendations that impact the City as well as considerations for the long-term fiscal sustainability of the organization.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

Producing and making the City’s budget publicly available using the online budget tool is in line with the greater sustainability and resilience goals of the City through leveraging technology to disseminate information to a broad audience and minimizing the use of paper and other materials.

ATTACHMENT: Schedule of Proposed Council Budget Review Meetings and Public Hearings
PREPARED BY: Natalija Glusac, Budget Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Budget Hearing Schedule - Fiscal Year 2025
PROPOSED Schedule of ALL Budget Review Meetings & Public Hearings Please Note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change on short notice.

MEETING DATE BUDGET AGENDA ITEM(S)

CITY COUNCIL

RETREAT
Thursday, November 30,
2023
– Budget Hearing Schedule

FINANCE

COMMITTEE

MEETING
Tuesday, February 27,
2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

David Gebhard Room
– Notice of Prop. 218 Hearing on Water &
Wastewater Rates: Revenue Requirement

REGULAR CITY

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, February 27,
2024
– Water & Wastewater Rates: Preliminary Rate
Study Findings

SPECIAL BUDGET

WORK SESSION
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
– Overview of Objectives & Priorities
– Budgetary Challenges & Vision 2030
– Budget Process & Calendar
– General Fund Multi-Year Forecast
– Department Priorities

FINANCE

COMMITTEE

MEETING
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

David Gebhard Room
– Water, Wastewater, & Solid Waste Rates

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Afternoon session – Water, Wastewater, & Solid Waste Rates

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Afternoon session
– Filing of the Recommended Operating &
Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
– Schedule of Budget Work Sessions & Public
Hearings Approved
– Overview of Recommended Budget

FINANCE

COMMITTEE

MEETING
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

David Gebhard Room
– Downtown Parking Rate Restructure Proposal

FINANCE

COMMITTEE

MEETING
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

David Gebhard Room
– Overview of Recommended Operating &
Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025

ATTACHMENT

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

BUDGET WORK

SESSION &

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Afternoon session
General Fund & related Capital Budget
Presentation
• City Administrator
• City Attorney
• Community Development
• Finance
• Fire Department
• Human Resources
• Library
• Parks & Recreation
• Police Department
• Public Works (Admin. & General Services)
• General Fund Capital & Measure C Capital

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

BUDGET WORK

SESSION &

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Afternoon session
Enterprise Fund, Internal Service Funds, Special
Funds & related Capital Budget Presentation
• Airport
• Community Development (City Affordable
Housing, Community Development Block
Grant, Federal Home Loan Program,
Permanent Local Housing Allocation, Local
Housing Trust Fund)
• Finance (Self Insurance)
• Information Technology
• Parks & Recreation (Golf Fund)
• Public Works (Downtown Parking,
Engineering, Fleet, Facilities, Streets,
Measure A, Water, Wastewater)
• Sustainability & Resilience (Santa Barbara
Clean Energy, Creeks, Solid Waste, Street
Sweeping)
• Waterfront

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Afternoon session – Budget Deliberations

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Afternoon session – Budget Adoption

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Afternoon session
– Prop. 218 Hearing on proposed Water,
Wastewater, & Solid Waste Rates

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Afternoon session
– Water, Wastewater, & Solid Waste Rate
Adoption

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: April 23, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Clerk’s Office, City Administrator’s Office
SUBJECT: Interviews for City Advisory Groups
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups (Estimated time:
4:00 p.m.); and
B. Continue interviews of applicants to April 30, 2024 (Estimated time: 6:00 p.m.), and May 7, 2024 (Estimated time: 3:00 p.m.).

DISCUSSION:

Interviews of applicants for various positions on City Advisory Groups are to be held on April 23, 2024, at an estimated time of 4:00 p.m. Applicants will also have the option to be interviewed on April 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (estimated time), and on May 7, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. (estimated time).

For the current 53 vacancies, 56 individuals submitted 61 applications. A list of eligible applicants and pertinent information about the City Advisory Groups is attached to this report.

Applicants have been notified that to be considered for appointment they must be interviewed. Applicants have been requested to prepare a two-to-three-minute verbal presentation, in response to a set of questions. Those questions are specific to the group for which they are applying. Applicants applying to more than one advisory group may have up to five minutes for their presentation.

Appointments are scheduled to take place on June 11, 2024.

ATTACHMENT: List of Applicants
PREPARED BY: Norma Welche, Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Item No. 9
File Code No. 140.05
Council Agenda Report
Interviews For City Advisory Groups
October 30, 2018

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SUBMITTED BY: Sarah Knecht, Interim City Administrator
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office

ATTACHMENT
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 1
Semiannual Recruitment 2024

ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW
 One vacancy.
 Term Expirations:
 December 31, 2027 – Licensed Architect
 Qualifications/Category: Members need not be qualified electors* of the City at the time of appointment so long as they are qualified electors* of the County and remain so during their term. Member must be a licensed architect.  Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Carolyn Adams Qualified Elector – City
William Anderson Qualified Elector – City Licensed Architect – City/County (1)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 2
April 18, 2024

ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 Two vacancies.
 Term Expirations:
 December 31, 2025
 December 31, 2027
 Qualifications/Category: Members may be residents of the South Coast area of Santa Barbara County. Members should be persons who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to cultural and arts activities.  Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Terri Ball Com Events & Festivals Applicant
Carole Goodman
Diane Mackenzie
Sophia Rasura Com Events & Festivals Applicant
Soheyla Valleie
City/County Resident
(2)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 3
April 18, 2024

BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
 Five vacancies.
 Term Expirations:
 June 30, 2026
 June 30, 2028
 Qualifications/Category: Residents of the City or the adjoining area of Santa Barbara County who demonstrate knowledge and expertise in specialty areas governed by the construction and fire codes of the City.  Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Nick Koonce 12/6/2016
(5 years, 6 months)
John Maloney 6/28/2016
(6 years)
Term expired 6/30/2022; continuing to
serve until successor is appointed.

City/County Resident
(5)
Paul Spieler 12/6/2016
(5 years, 6 months)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 4
April 18, 2024

CENTRAL COAST COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
 One vacancy.
 Term Expirations:
 June 30, 2026
 Qualifications/Categories: Resident of the City.
 Appointee may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government, and for one year after ceasing to be a member, shall not be eligible for any salaried office or employment with the City.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
E Howard Green 6/18/2019
(5 years) Resident of the City (1)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 5
April 18, 2024
CITIZEN’S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
 Two vacancies.
 Term Expirations:
 December 31, 2026
 Qualifications/Categories: One appointee must be a qualified elector* of the City; remaining appointee may be an elector not living in the City. One appointee must also be a representative of the hospitality community.  Appointee may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government, and for one year after ceasing to be a member, shall not be eligible for any salaried office or employment with the City.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Qualified Elector –
City/Non-City (1)
Representative of the
Hospitality Community
– City/Non-City (1)
NONE
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 6
April 18, 2024

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
 One vacancy.
 Term Expiration:
 December 31, 2026
 Qualifications/Categories: Qualified elector of the City.  Appointee may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government, and for one year after ceasing to be a member, shall not be eligible for any salaried office or employment with the City.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Qualified Elector of the Craig Smith
City (1)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 7
April 18, 2024

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
 Five vacancies.
 Term Expirations:
 December 31, 2024 (Downtown Area Neighborhood)
 December 31, 2026 (Business Community)
 December 31, 2027 (Westside/Lower Westside Neighborhood; Human Services Organization; Latino Community)  Qualifications/Category: Members must be employees or residents of the designated organizations/neighborhoods and be qualified electors of the County.
 Human Services Organization;
 Downtown Area Neighborhood;
 Business Community
 Westside/Lower Westside Neighborhood; and
 Latino Community
 Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Business Community (1)
Downtown Neighborhood (1)
Human Services Organization
(1)
Latino Community (1)
Westside/Lower Westside
Neighborhood (1)
NONE
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 8
April 18, 2024

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FESTIVALS COMMITTEE
 Three vacancies.
 Term Expiration:
 December 31, 2027
 Qualifications/Category: Members must represent one of the following categories:
 Business/Lodging/Retail Industry; and
 Cultural Arts.
 Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of Vacancies)
APPLICANT Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Roger Perry
Dacia Harwood Business/Lodging/Retail
Industry (2)
Teri Ball Arts Advisory Cte Applicant
Kim Cochran
Sophia Rasura Arts Advisory Cte Applicant
Cultural Arts (1)
Terra Taylor Sister Cities Board Applicant
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 9
April 18, 2024

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 One vacancy.
 Term Expirations:
 June 30, 2025
 Qualifications/Categories: Resident of the City.
 Appointee may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government, and for one year after ceasing to be a member, shall not be eligible for any salaried office or employment with the City.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Amber Caldwell 6/27/2023
(1 year) Resident of the City (1)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 10
April 18, 2024

CREEKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 One vacancy.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2027
 Qualifications/Category: Appointees may be a City or non-City resident and must meet the following categories:
 Member with some experience in ocean use, business, environmental issues, and/or provide community at large representation.
 Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Conway “Todd” Rulon-Miller Non-City Resident
Wendy Wittl City Resident
City/non-City Resident
(1)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 11
April 18, 2024

DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMITTEE
 One vacancy.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2027
 Qualifications/Categories: Member must be a qualified elector* of the City or County of Santa Barbara.  Appointee may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Wesley McRae County Resident
Anita Stahl City Resident City/County Resident
(1)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 12
April 18, 2024

HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSION
 Three vacancies.
 Term Expirations:
 June 30, 2026 (Senior Tenant and Tenant); and
 September 14, 2028 (Public at Large)
 Qualifications/Category: Members should have some interest and background in housing development, management, or other comparable experience. One member may be a non-City resident.  Senior Tenant over the age of 62 who is receiving housing assistance from the Housing Authority;  Tenant who is receiving housing assistance from the Housing Authority; and  Member representing the Public at Large.
 Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Kirsten S Ellis City Resident
Lang Sligh City Resident
Public at Large –
City/Non-City (1)
Megan Turley City Resident
Mary Fenger 11/12/2019
(4 years, 7 months) City Resident
Senior Tenant –
City/Non-City (1)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 13
April 18, 2024

LIVING WAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 Two vacancies.
 Term Expirations:
 June 30, 2026 (Public at Large)
 June 30, 2027 (Owner/Manager of a service contractor subject to the City’s Living Wage Ordinance)  Qualifications/Categories: Appointee must meet one of the following qualifications:
 Owner/Manager of a service contractor subject to the City’s Living Wage Ordinance; or  Represent the public at large.
 Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Owner/Manager of a service
contractor subject to the
City’s Living Wage Ordinance
(1)
Public at Large (1)
NONE
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 14
April 18, 2024

NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL
 Nine vacancies.
 Term Expirations:
 December 31, 2024 (Neighborhood Representative- 2; and Public at large- 1)  December 31, 2026 (Neighborhood Representative- 3)
 December 31, 2027 (Neighborhood Representative- 2; and Public at large- 1)  Qualifications/Categories: Public at large representatives may reside anywhere within City limits. Neighborhood representatives must be residents of the following neighborhoods, and no more than three members can represent one specific neighborhood:
 Eastside (3 openings);
 Lower Eastside (3 openings);
 Laguna (3 openings);
 West Downtown (3 openings);
 Westside (3 opening);
 Lower Westside (2 openings); and
 Public at Large (2 openings).
 Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Neighborhood Sebastian Aldana JR Eastside Neighborhood
Representative or
Public at Large (9) Zachary Kramer Westside Neighborhood *Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 15
April 18, 2024

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
 One vacancy.
 Term Expiration:
 June 30, 2025 (Youth Intern**); and
 December 31, 2023 (Qualified Elector)
 Qualifications/Categories: Members of the Commission must be qualified electors* of the City.  **Youth Intern: One youth intern who is not a member of the Commission and is a high school student volunteer who resides within the Santa Barbara High School District or attends other high schools within the City limits and is nominated by the principal of the student’s high school. The student shall be either in their junior or senior year of high school and shall be and remain a student in good standing as is determined by the high school. A student that graduates shall not serve for more than three (3) months following graduation.  Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Youth Intern (1)
Qualified Elector of
the City (1)
NONE
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 16
April 18, 2024

RENTAL HOUSING MEDIATION BOARD
 Four vacancies.
 Term Expiration:
 December 31, 2025 (Tenant Mediator- 1)
 December 31, 2027 (Tenant Mediator- 1; Landlord Mediator- 2)  Qualifications/Categories: The majority of members (8) must be residents of the City of Santa Barbara. Non-City resident members must reside in a jurisdiction which contracts with the Rental Housing Mediation Program for services (currently Goleta and Carpinteria). Members must represent one of the following specific categories:
 Landlord Mediator who owns or manages residential properties for consideration or compensation, whether single or multiple units;
 Tenant Mediator who rents or leases a dwelling with no ownership of residential properties; and  Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Scott Barash Non-City Resident Landlord Mediator
– City/County (2) Michelle Roberson Non-City Resident
E Howard Green City Resident Tenant Mediator –
City/County (2)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 17
April 18, 2024

SANTA BARBARA YOUTH COUNCIL
 Eight vacancies.
 Term Expirations:
 June 30, 2025 (Public at Large- 1)
 June 30, 2026 (SBUSD High School students- 3; Local Private HS/Independent Studies- 1; Local Alt/Com/Cont’n- 2; Public at large- 1)
 Qualifications/Categories: Members must be between the ages of 13-19 years and may be residents of the City or County. Majority of members must be City residents. Members must represent the following:
 Three members must be from students attending a Santa Barbara Union School District high school:
o San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara High School, and Dos Pueblos High School. No more than 3 members can be from any one High School:
 SMHS (2 openings) ;SBHS (no openings); DPHS (1 openings)  One member must be a student attending a Local Private School or independent studies;  Two members representing the Public at Large; and
 Two members must be students from a local alternative, community, or continuation high school.  Note: Up to 5 new members may be County residents.
 Note: All applicants also fit the category of Public at Large.

Applicants must appear for an interview before the Santa Barbara Youth Council and City Council.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies) APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Kaarlo Anderson DPHS (County)
Parikshit Mehta DPHS (County)
Evan Pinsker DPHS (County)
Gabriele Scussat DPHS (County)
Clara Stump 6/28/2022
(2 years) SMHS (County)
Alok Thakrar DPHS (County)
Naomi Walsh DPHS (County)
SBUSD High School –
City/County (3)
Kieran Stone DPHS (City)
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE.
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 18
April 18, 2024
SANTA BARBARA YOUTH COUNCIL (cont’d)
 Eight vacancies.
 Term Expirations:
 June 30, 2025 (Public at Large- 1)
 June 30, 2026 (SBUSD High School students- 3; Local Private HS/Independent Studies- 1; Local Alt/Com/Cont’n- 2; Public at large- 1)
 Qualifications/Categories: Members must be between the ages of 13-19 years and may be residents of the City or County. Majority of members must be City residents. Members must represent the following:
 Three members must be from students attending a Santa Barbara Union School District high school:
o San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara High School, and Dos Pueblos High School. No more than 3 members can be from any one High School:
 SMHS (2 openings) ;SBHS (no openings); DPHS (1 openings)  One member must be a student attending a Local Private School or independent studies;  Two members representing the Public at Large; and
 Two members must be students from a local alternative, community, or continuation high school.  Note: Up to 5 new members may be County residents.
 Note: All applicants also fit the category of Public at Large.

Applicants must appear for an interview before the Santa Barbara Youth Council and City Council.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies) APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd) Notes
Chloe Boyd BDHS (County)
Eloise Lowther-Phillips LBS (County)
Sonia Marquez Miranda BDHS (County)
Sophia Probstel LBS (City)
Micaela White Dual Enrollment: HCS/SBCC (City)
Local Private High
School/Independent
Studies – City/County
(1)
Sindy Zavala 12/5/2023
(6 months) BDHS (County)
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE.
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 19
April 18, 2024
SANTA BARBARA YOUTH COUNCIL (cont’d)
 Eight vacancies.
 Term Expirations:
 June 30, 2025 (Public at Large- 1)
 June 30, 2026 (SBUSD High School students- 3; Local Private HS/Independent Studies- 1; Local Alt/Com/Cont’n- 2; Public at large- 1)
 Qualifications/Categories: Members must be between the ages of 13-19 years and may be residents of the City or County. Majority of members must be City residents. Members must represent the following:
 Three members must be from students attending a Santa Barbara Union School District high school:
o San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara High School, and Dos Pueblos High School. No more than 3 members can be from any one High School:
 SMHS (2 openings) ;SBHS (no openings); DPHS (1 openings)  One member must be a student attending a Local Private School or independent studies;  Two members representing the Public at Large; and
 Two members must be students from a local alternative, community, or continuation high school.  Note: Up to 5 new members may be County residents.
 Note: All applicants also fit the category of Public at Large.

Applicants must appear for an interview before the Santa Barbara Youth Council and City Council.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies) APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd) Notes
Ahtziri Bernal SBHS (City)
Nicholas Gaston LC Jr HS (City)
Luca Flagiello SBHS (City)
Itzel Leon SBHS (City)
Amelia Leonardi LC Jr HS (City)
Public at Large –
City/County (2)
Sophia Mills SBHS (County)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 20
April 18, 2024

SINGLE FAMILY DESIGN BOARD
 One vacancy.
 Term Expiration: June 30, 2027
 Qualifications/Category: Members must be residents of the County of Santa Barbara and meet one of the following categories:
 Appointee must possess professional qualifications in fields related to architecture, including but not limited to, architecture or landscape architecture, including, but not limited to, building design, structural engineering, industrial design, urban planning, or landscape contracting; or  Appointee must be a Licensed Architect; or
 Appointee must represent the Public at Large.
 Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Cindy Antonucci-Ameen Public at large
Joseph Moticha Licensed Architect
Professional
Qualifications;
Licensed Architect; or
Public at Large (1) Danny Seigle Public at large
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 21
April 18, 2024

SISTER CITIES BOARD
 One vacancy.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2024
 Qualifications/Category: Member may be a resident of the adjoining areas of Santa Barbara County.  Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
William Tyler Head Water Commission Applicant
County Resident (1) Terra Taylor Com Events & Festivals Applicant *Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 22
April 18, 2024

WATER COMMISSION
 One vacancy.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2027
 Qualifications/Category: Member must be a qualified elector* of the City.  Appointees may not hold any full-time paid office or employment in City government.

CATEGORY
(Number of
Vacancies)

APPLICANT
Incumbent
Appt. Dates
(Years Served)
Applicant’s
Preference
(1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Notes
Lindsay Coony 12/8/2020
(3 years)
Term ended 12/31/2023; continuing to
Qualified elector of the serve until successor is appointed.

City (1) William Tyler Head Sister Cities Board Applicant

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