Santa Barbara City Council
October 22, 2024

 Removal of the various room rental rates (Nonprofit, Out of Service Area, and Commercial) for a single hourly rate per rentable space that incorporates the Council Agenda Report Adoption Of Resolution To Amend Resolution No. 24-068 Regarding Changes to Library Department Fiscal Year 2025 Fees and Fines Schedule October 8, 2024 Page 2 cleaning fee associated with serving refreshments. This will allow anyone renting the space to serve food and beverages without needing to pay an additional fee.
 Set up and A/V rentals will not be available for Outdoor Venue Rentals until staff have a better idea of how this space will be utilized and the staff capacity required.

Other proposed changes include:
 Removal of the fees associated with passport execution and notary services. The Library investigated these revenue-generating methods but determined that the upfront implementation costs were too high and that it would be an unnecessary duplication of service.
 Clarifying the language around the First Thursday Reception included with exhibit rentals.
 Correcting a clerical error for the unreturned laptop fee.

While these changes may result in an overall loss of revenue for the Library, they are in line with the City’s Cost Recovery & Revenue Policy and impacts to the City’s budget should be minimal. In fact, increasing accessibility to rentable spaces by making them more affordable will likely bring more visitors to the Library and larger downtown area as a whole, extending the reach of library resources while supporting local businesses.

The Finance Committee reviewed the proposed changes on October 8, 2024 and unanimously voted in support of the staff recommendation.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Impact to FY 2025 revenue is expected to be minimal and no budgetary changes are being recommended at this time.

ATTACHMENT: Amended Fiscal Year 2025 Fees and Fines Schedule PREPARED BY: Kathrin Rosenberger, Administrative Analyst I SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Beaudette, Acting Library Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
UPDATE RESOLUTION 24-068 ADOPTED ON JUNE 11,
2024, WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE ON JULY 1, 2024, OR

AS PROVIDED THEREIN, AND AMEND THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES, FEES, AND
SERVICE CHARGES.

WHEREAS, the City provides, maintains, and operates a variety of programs and services to the public;
WHEREAS, certain sections of the state and municipal code authorize the imposition and collection of fees to defray the costs of providing certain programs and services; and, WHEREAS, certain fee schedules as attached cite the specific state or municipal authority under which fees and charges are collected.

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

Section 1. The Council hereby determines and finds that:
a. Funds are needed to defray the cost of providing programs and services furnished by the City,
b. The funds needed to defray such operating expenses can and should be obtained by setting fees and charges for these programs and services. c. The setting of fees and charges for these programs and services is exempt from compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(1)-(4) and Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15273(a)(1)-(4).

Section 2. The penalties, fees, and service charges for the Fiscal Year 2025 are adopted as set forth in the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges, attached hereto.

Section 3. The penalties, fees, and service charges contained in the attached schedule shall be effective July 1, 2024, unless otherwise indicated.

Section 4. The City of Santa Barbara schedule of penalties, fees, rates and service charges as adopted or amended by Resolution Nos. 24-068 is hereby amended as set forth in this resolution.

Section 5. All other fee resolutions in effect and not amended herein, shall remain in full force.

ATTACHMENT 1

LIBRARY FEES AND FINES
SECTION I. CHARGES FOR LIBRARY SERVICES
A. Microprints and Photocopies:

Black and white copies and printouts at twenty-five cents ($0.25) per page.

Color copies and printouts at fifty cents ($0.50) per page.

B. Unreturned or Lost Materials
Juvenile books $35.00 Library of Things - Tier 5 $200.00 Adult fiction $35.00 Library of Things - Tier 6 $250.00 Adult non-fiction $35.00 Library of Things - Tier 7 $300.00 Periodicals $10.00 Library of Things - Tier 8 $350.00
Books on CD $75.00 Library of Things - Tier 9 $400.00
Blu-ray $30.00 Library of Things - Tier 10 $450.00
DVDs $30.00 Library of Things - Tier 11 $500.00
Laptop Computers $950.00 Library of Things - Tier 12 $550.00 Laptop Accessories $50.00 Library of Things - Tier 13 $600.00 Wireless hotspot $150.00 Library of Things - Tier 14 $650.00 Device (non-laptop)
Accessories
Chromebooks
Library of Things - Tier 1
Library of Things - Tier 2
Library of Things - Tier 3
Library of Things - Tier 4
$25.00
$350.00
$25.00
$50.00
$75.00
$100.00
$150.00
Library of Things - Tier 15
Library of Things - Tier 16
Library of Things - Tier 17
Library of Things - Tier 18
Library of Things - Tier 19
Library of Things - Tier 20
Library of Things - Tier 21
$700.00
$750.00
$800.00
$850.00
$900.00
$950.00
$1,000.00
C. At 30 days overdue, an item will be considered lost and the full replacement cost as set forth in B will be charged to the account. This fee will be refunded if the item is returned no later than 59 days after the due date. At 60 days overdue, the replacement cost will be permanent, even if the item is returned to the Library.

D. At 60 days overdue and if the account has accrued $40 or more in library fees, ten dollars ($10.00) will be charged to the library account for the referral to a material recovery agency.

E. Damaged Materials. A charge may be imposed for library owned materials commensurate with the damages as determined by the Library Director or the Director’s designee. If replacement of the damaged item is required, lost materials fees will apply.

F. Replacement of Library Card. Two dollars ($2.00) for each replacement of lost, stolen or damaged library card.

G. Interlibrary Loan Materials Borrowed From Other Institutions. Twenty dollars ($20.00) per item requested through interlibrary borrowing from outside the Santa Barbara Public Library, plus any charges imposed from the lending institution. Fees for overdue, damaged, ATTACHMENT 1
or lost material will be as charged by the lending institution. The twenty-dollar ($20.00) fee will not be applied when requesting materials from public libraries with resource-sharing agreements with the Santa Barbara Public Library.

H. Interlibrary Loan Materials Sent to Other Institutions. Twenty dollars ($20.00) for any materials or photocopies of Santa Barbara Public Library items requested by other institutions.

I. Obituaries. Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) charge for researching obituaries.

J. General Research. Fifty dollars ($50.00) for 30 minutes of research for requests received by mail/e-mail.

K. Headphones. A charge of three dollars ($3.00) for headphones.

L. USB Flash Drives. A charge of five dollars ($5.00) for USB flash drives.

M. Library Merchandise: Items will be charged based on the below tier system, with costs assigned based on a minimum 20% net profit for the library.

Tier 1 $1.00 Tier 7 $25.00
Tier 2 $2.00 Tier 8 $30.00
Tier 3 $3.00 Tier 9 $35.00
Tier 4 $5.00 Tier 10 $40.00
Tier 5 $10.00 Tier 11 $50.00
Tier 6 $20.00
SECTION II. CHARGES FOR INDOOR ROOM RENTALS
A. Hourly Room Rental Rates (charged in 1-hour increments) Main Faulkner Gallery $200/hr
Faulkner Side Gallery, East or West $50/hr
Tech Lab $50/hr
Martin Luther King Jr. Wing $100/hr
B. Non-refundable reservation fee: $50 (put toward total room rental cost) C. Audio visual equipment usage fee: $150 (available for the Faulkner Galleries and Tech Lab)
D. Setup fee (Faulkner Gallery East or West Wing, Tech Lab, or Martin Luther King Jr.

Wing): $50 (not applicable if renter does their own setup) E. Setup fee (Main Faulkner Gallery): $100 (not applicable if renter does their own setup) F. The Hourly Room Rental rate will be waived for any events that are open to the public, non-commercial, and during the Library’s open hours. Fees are still applicable.

ATTACHMENT 1
SECTION III. CHARGES FOR OUTDOOR VENUE RENTALS
A. Hourly Venue Rental Rates (charged in 1-hour increments) Michael Towbes Upper Plaza $275/hr
Storytime Square $50/hr
Michael Towbes Lower Plaza $150/hr
B. Non-refundable reservation fee: $50 (put toward total room rental cost) SECTION IV. CHARGES FOR USE OF EXHIBIT SPACE
A. Central Library Faulkner Gallery including rental of the art exhibit wall space for 1 calendar month as assigned, marketing of the exhibit, a scheduled 3hr room reservation from 4pm-7pm on First Thursday, permission to serve refreshments, and presence of security at First Thursday - $1000 per month.

B. Central Library Faulkner Gallery East or Faulkner Gallery West including rental of the art exhibit wall space for 1 calendar month as assigned, marketing of the exhibit, a scheduled 3hr room reservation from 4pm-7pm on First Thursday, permission to serve refreshments, and presence of security at First Thursday - $400 per month.

SECTION V. EXTENDED USE FEES
A. The following schedule of fees shall apply to all books and other materials which are not returned on or before the due date:

Material Category Daily Rate/Maximum

1. Interlibrary loan Materials $2.00/$24.00 or charges billed by lending institution, whichever is greater.

2. Laptop Computers $2.00/day up to 60 days
B. Extended use fees begin accumulating on the day following the due date (except for laptop computers) and accrue for each succeeding day including weekends and holidays.

C. Suspension of Library Checkout Privileges. Patrons accumulating charges of ten dollars ($10.00) or more may have library checkout privileges suspended until such time as full payment is received.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: October 22, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2, and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project [Resolution; Agreement] RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Award a contract with Granite Construction Co. in their low bid amount of $9,495,743 for repair and maintenance of the Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2 and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project, Bid No. 5045; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $949,574 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment; award would result in a total expenditure authority of $10,445,317;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt Inc., in the amount of $666,088 for construction administrative and inspection services and authorize $66,608 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $732,696; C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to Appropriate Funds for the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2, and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project; and D. Determine that the project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines §15301 (b) and (c), approve the construction of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2 and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project, and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15062.

Agenda Item No. 3
File Code No. 560.04
Council Agenda Report
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2, and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project [Resolution; Agreement]
October 22, 2024

DISCUSSION:

Project Description
The Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (Airport) has completed plans and specifications for the Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2 and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project (Project). The taxiways portion of the Project includes a mill and overlay rehabilitation of five Asphalt Concrete (AC) pavement taxiways called D “Delta,” F “Foxtrot,” B1 “Bravo 1,” A1 “Alpha 1,” and A2 “Alpha 2.” These were recently renamed and reorganized from M “Mike,” J “Juliet,” and G “Golf,” which were the names of the taxiways during design and are referenced on the plans and specifications. The Airport renamed all the taxiways in July 2024 to comply with the latest standards for taxiway designations as set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These taxiways have fair to poor pavement ratings that are shown through the excessive cracking and aging crack sealant repairs.

Rehabilitating the taxiways with a mill and overlay operation would provide new surface pavement and eliminate the risk of small aggregate pavement pieces dislodging and damaging the aircrafts that frequently use the taxiways.

The terminal apron portion of the Project centers around the AC portion of pavement near Boarding Gates 1 and 2 that experienced severe structural damage and recently underwent urgent maintenance repairs in response to increased damage from heavy rainfall during the last two years. It is crucial to maintain this section of AC pavement in good condition and resolve the structural inefficiency since commercial aircrafts will taxi over this area on a daily basis to access the terminal boarding gates. Therefore, a full depth reconstruction to the subgrade level is recommended to strengthen the subgrade foundation and rebuild the pavement profile with layers of aggregate base and AC pavement that is designed to withstand the load from the Airport’s current air fleet mix.

Proceeding with the construction phase of this Project commences the taxiway rehabilitation and the terminal apron reconstruction, which are the recommended repair and maintenance practices to extend the life of the pavement for at least another 10 to 20 years.

In addition to the pavement repairs, the Project plans to resolve the current non-standard taxiway geometry by restriping the taxiway pavement markings and relocating the directional signs and edge lighting. The geometry changes will result in reducing the usable ‘taxiing’ pavement on Taxiway B1 to a standard taxiway width and will split Taxiway A1 into two standard width taxiways, A1 and A2; Taxiway A1 will function as a bypass taxiway for aircrafts to hold position for other arriving and departing flights on Taxiway A2. This bypass taxiway will improve airfield efficiency, and the geometric modifications will improve airfield safety by increasing situational awareness for pilots.

For example, relocating the taxiway edge lights and signs to the new standard taxiway widths will bring those navigational aids closer to the taxiway centerline and closer within the pilot’s point of view. All the new non-navigable pavement will be repainted green for easier identification as non-taxiing surface including the no-taxi island that will be created between the new Taxiways A1 and A2. The taxiway geometry changes will only modify the existing taxiway pavement structures instead of constructing new paved areas.

Council Agenda Report
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2, and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project [Resolution; Agreement]
October 22, 2024

On February 28, 2023, Council initially authorized a City Professional Services Agreement No. 28,261 with Mead & Hunt Inc., (Mead & Hunt) to prepare engineering design plans and specifications to address the needed pavement repairs for the listed taxiways. On December 5, 2023, Council authorized an amendment to Agreement No. 28,261 to include the civil design of the terminal apron pavement repair, and the civil and electrical design needed for the geometry reconfiguration of the non-standard taxiways.

On March 11, 2024, final design was completed and the City solicited for bids through a competitive bidding process and received the following bids on May 1, 2024.

Contract Bids
A total of three bids were received for the subject work, ranging as follows:

BIDDER BID AMOUNT

1. Granite Construction Co.

Santa Barbara, CA
$9,495,743

2. Nationwide Contracting Services Inc.

Huntington Beach, CA
$13,871,861

3. Security Paving Co. Inc.

Westlake Village, CA
$15,405,405
The low bid of $9,495,743, submitted by Granite Construction Co., (Granite) is an acceptable bid that is responsive to and meets the requirements of the bid specifications.

The change order funding recommendation of $949,574, or ten percent, is typical for this type of work and size of project.

Construction Phase Contract Services
Staff recommends that Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Mead & Hunt in the amount of $666,088 for construction administration including daily inspections and material testing services and authorize $66,608 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $732,696. Mead & Hunt is experienced in this type of work for airport design and construction and was selected as part of a Request for Proposals process that included design and construction administrative services for this Project.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The design costs and other design supporting costs that were previously approved by Council in 2023 are summarized in the Estimated Total Project Cost table.

Council Agenda Report
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2, and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project [Resolution; Agreement]
October 22, 2024

The following summarizes all Project design costs, construction contract funding, and construction supporting costs.

ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST
*Cents have been rounded to the nearest dollar in this table.

Design Cost (Mead & Hunt) $406,726
Geotechnical Cost (Earth Systems Inc.) $80,542
Survey Cost (Tartaglia Engineering) $29,160
Design Subtotal $516,428
Construction Contract (Granite) $9,495,743
Construction Change Order Allowance (Granite) $949,574
Subtotal $10,445,317
Construction Administration (Mead & Hunt) $666,088
Construction Administration Extra Services (Mead & Hunt) $66,608 Subtotal $732,696
Construction Subtotal $11,178,013
TOTAL PROJECT COST $11,694,441

PROJECT FUNDING SOURCES
The construction phase of this Project is funded through the FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) programs. The Airport receives annual grant entitlements from the FAA based on annual enplanements and can compete for additional grant funds on a discretionary basis. The federal funding with each grant agreement contributes 90.66% of the total Project costs, and the remaining 9.34% funded by a City match. The Airport received two separate grants for each portion of the Project: one for the taxiway pavement repairs including the geometry reconfiguration, and the other for the terminal apron pavement repairs as described below.

On August 20, 2024, the Airport executed the AIP Grant Agreement 3-06-0235-077-2024 for the geometry reconfiguration and rehabilitation of Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2 in the amount of $8,569,290 with a City share of 882,828 for a total of $9,452,118.

On August 22, 2024, the Airport executed the AIG Grant Agreement 3-06-0235-078-2024 for the terminal apron pavement reconstruction A2 in the amount of $1,769,463 with a City share of $182,079 for a total of $1,951,542.

Approval of the recommendations contained in this report authorizes the necessary appropriations for this Project.

Council Agenda Report
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2, and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project [Resolution; Agreement]
October 22, 2024

Copies of the contracts may be requested from the Public Works Department for public review by contacting [email protected].

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This Project is categorically exempt per §15301, Class 1 Existing Facilities Section (b) and (c) for the repair and maintenance of existing facilities as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Project meets these exemptions as only existing taxiways will be repaired and maintained with no expansion of use. Similarly, this Project will apply for Coastal exemption status given the repair and maintenance activities on the existing airport pavement.

The Public Works Director has determined that the Project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines §15301 Sections (b) and (c). Therefore, the Council is requested to confirm the exemption, approve the Project for CEQA purposes, and authorize the filing of a Notice of Exemption for the Project.

PREPARED BY: Brian D’Amour, P.E., City Engineer/PD/sk
SUBMITTED BY: Clifford M. Maurer, P.E., Public Works Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA BARBARA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-066,
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, TO

APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE SANTA BARBARA
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TAXIWAYS D, F, B1, A1, AND A2,

AND TERMINAL APRON PAVEMENT REPAIR 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, 2024; WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2024;
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. 24-066, 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 2025, as adopted by Resolution No. 24-066, is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 1. The Council approves an increase in expenditure appropriations in the Airport Operating Fund in the amount of $882,828, funded from reserves, authorizes the transfer of such funds to the Airport Grants Fund, and approves an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund in the amount of $9,452,118, funded by the transfer of $882,828 for the City match and $8,569,290 from Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Grant 03-06-0235-077 for the taxiways portion of the pavement project, for the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2 and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project.

SECTION 2. The Council approves an increase in expenditure appropriations in the Airport Operating Fund in the amount of $182,079, funded from reserves, authorizes the transfer of such funds to the Airport Grants Fund, and approves an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund in the amount of $1,951,542, funded by the transfer of $182,079 for the City match and $1,769,463 from Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Grant 03-06-0235-078 for the terminal apron portion of the pavement project, for the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2 and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: October 22, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Mills Act Historic Property Tax Reduction Contracts RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Grant exceptions to the Mills Act contract threshold for assessed property valuation, pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code §30.157.145.C.4.m., for the following historic properties:

1. 1732 Santa Barbara Street (APN 027-112-001)

2. 2010 Garden Street (APN 025-331-015)

3. 2050 Garden Street (APN 025-331-020)

4. 1708 Paterna Road (APN 019-184-009)

5. 1924 Anacapa Street (APN 025-381-019);
B. Grant renewals of the Mills Act contracts for the following historic properties:

1. 107 Jorgensen Lane (APN 021-110-037)

2. 612 East Valerio Street (APN 027-270-002)

3. 403 Loma Alta Drive (APN 035-243-002); and
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the five new Mills Act historic property contracts and to renew the three existing contracts.

BACKGROUND:

The Mills Act is a state law enacted in 1972 that allows owners of historic properties to enter a contractual, recorded agreement with its municipality to preserve, maintain, and rehabilitate the structure. A Mills Act contract with the City requires the property owner to propose and itemize a ten-year rehabilitation plan to improve, maintain, and repair the property. In exchange, the property owner receives a significant reduction in local property taxes.

Agenda Item No. 4
File Code No. 640.06
Council Agenda Report
Approval of Mills Act Historic Property Tax Reduction Contracts October 22, 2024

The City Council adopted the City’s Mills Act program on September 22, 2009, codified as Santa Barbara Municipal Code (SBMC) Section 22.22.160 (now SBMC Section 30.157.145 Incentives for Preserving Historic Resources; Mills Act). When City Council revised the Program Rules and Procedures on December 10, 2019, they raised the property value threshold eligible for Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) approval and limited the City’s annual revenue loss to $260,000.

As specified in the Program Rules and Procedures, in order to enter into a Mills Act contract, the subject property or structure must be a designated City Landmark, Structure of Merit, or contributing resource to a Landmark or Historic District. The program allows HLC to approve contracts under a property value threshold of $2.5 million for single-family residential and $3 million for multi-family/commercial properties. If the property value exceeds the threshold, Council must approve an exception. In addition, Council reviews and approves requests for renewal of ten-year Mills Act contracts for an additional ten years based on the revised scope of work required to maintain the property.

DISCUSSION:

On August 14, 2024, HLC reviewed 13 Mills Act applications, five of which exceeded the property value limit and therefore require exceptions from City Council. Three of the application requests were for ten-year contract renewals, also requiring Council approval.

HLC reviewed the scopes of work of the properties listed below to ensure they will restore and maintain the important historic resources and recommended that City Council approve the requests for exceptions to the property value thresholds and the contract renewals (Attachment 1 – Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes, Attachment 2 – Historic Significance Reports). The planned rehabilitation of these properties makes them excellent candidates for Mills Act contracts (Attachment 3 – Ten-Year Rehabilitation Plans). Even if the contracts are executed, there is still ample opportunity for other property owners to apply for the Mills Act Incentive Program as the City has not reached the program’s maximum annual revenue investment.

Address Type of Property Property
Valuation
Request
1732 Santa Barbara Street Single Family Residential $4,572,623 Exception 2010 Garden Street Single Family Residential $3,859,925 Exception 2050 Garden Street Single Family Residential $4,109,580 Exception 1708 Paterna Road Single Family Residential $2,809,080 Exception 1924 Anacapa Street Single Family Residential $2,907,000 Exception 107 Jorgensen Lane Single Family Residential $1,774,151 Renewal 612 East Valerio Street Single Family Residential $2,596,520 Renewal 403 Loma Alta Single Family Residential $1,328,657 Renewal Council Agenda Report
Approval of Mills Act Historic Property Tax Reduction Contracts October 22, 2024

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Before the Community Development Director may execute the requested contracts, Council must grant exceptions for the assessed property values that exceed the $2.5 (single-family residential) / $3 million (multi-family/commercial) threshold.

The City has executed 75 Mills Act contracts since adoption of the program in 2009. This year, several owners of properties who completed their ten-year scope of work and contract chose not to apply for renewal, which allows greater opportunity for other property owners to apply for and take advantage of program benefits.

The following outlines the financial impacts of the Mills Act Contracts on the General Fund:
 Ongoing annual tax revenue loss from the 72 existing Mills Act contracts: approximately $128,774 with each contract resulting in an average revenue loss of $1,789.  Eleven additional Mills Act contracts proposed in 2024: approximately $19,261 annually.
 Total annual investment in 83 contracts: approximately $148,035 (well below the $260,000 annual limit for the program).

The dollar value of the investment in the preservation of the City’s historic resources is variable and is expected to grow incrementally due to the number of actual executed contracts, the amount of assessed property values, and the percentage of actual tax revenue the City receives from the County Tax Assessor’s Office for each property.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The approval of a Mills Act contract does not authorize any new development or construction of new buildings, nor does it authorize any new land uses. The terms of City Mills Act contracts require the owners to undertake the rehabilitation work in a manner that is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings; therefore, the act of approving a Mills Act contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15331 Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.

Copies of the proposed Mills Act contracts are available for public review; to request a copy, contact Nicole Hernandez, Architectural Historian, at [email protected] or 805-564-5336.

ATTACHMENT: 1. Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes of August 14, 2024

2. Historic Significance Reports of the Historic Properties

3. Rehabilitation Plans Including Scopes of Work
PREPARED BY: Nicole Hernandez, Architectural Historian
SUBMITTED BY: Elias Isaacson, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
City of Santa Barbara

HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION

MINUTES
AUGUST 14, 2024
1:30 P.M.

David Gebhard Public Meeting Room
630 Garden Street
SantaBarbaraCA.gov
COMMISSION MEMBERS:

Anthony Grumbine, Chair
Steve Hausz, Vice Chair
Keith Butler
Dennis Doordan
Michael Drury
Cass Ensberg
Ed Lenvik
Charles McClure
Robert Ooley
ADVISORY MEMBER: Dr. Michael Glassow
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON: Kristen Sneddon
PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON: Donald
DeLuccio
STAFF:

Tava Ostrenger, Assistant City Attorney
Ellen Kokinda, Design Review Supervisor
Nicole Hernandez, Architectural Historian
Heidi Reidel, Assistant Planner
Mariah Johnson, Commission Secretary

CALL TO ORDER
The Full Commission meeting was called to order at 1:31 p.m. by Vice Chair Hausz.

ATTENDANCE
Commissioners present: Hausz, Butler, Doordan, Drury, Ensberg, Lenvik, Ooley, and McClure Commissioners absent: Grumbine
Staff present: Ted Hamilton-Rolle, PActing Design Review Supervisor (until 1:48 p.m.); Hernandez; Reidel; and Johnson

GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Public Comment:

The following individual spoke:

1. Cheri Rae
Written correspondence from Stephen Fountain was acknowledged.

B. Approval of the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting of July 31, 2024.

Motion: Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting of July 31, 2024, as submitted.

Action: Drury/Ooley, 7/0/1. (Lenvik abstained. Grumbine absent.) Motion carried.

C. Approval of the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Consent meeting of July 31, 2024.

ATTACHMENT 1
Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes August 14, 2024 Page 2 of 9 Motion: Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Consent meeting of July 31, 2024, as submitted.

Action: Ooley/Drury, 8/0/0. (Grumbine absent.) Motion carried.

D. Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of August 14, 2024.

Consent Calendar August 14, 2024:

REVIEW TYPE & ADDRESS APN/PLN/ZONE OWNER/APPLICANT ACTION

1. Project Design Approval
324 W Figueroa St
APN: 039-212-026
PLN: 2023-00496
Zone: R-MH
Dario Pini /
Barton Millar
Project Design
Approval with
conditions

2. Project Design Approval and
Final Approval
210 E Ortega St
APN: 031-152-002
PLN: 2024-00073
Zone: M-C
Jade Capital LLC
Tyler Rameson,
Representative Member /
Jennifer Macisaac, Kevin
Moore Architect
Project Design
Approval and Final
Approval with
conditions

3. Project Design Approval and
Final Approval
1212 Castillo St
APN: 039-162-023
PLN: 2024-00012
Zone: R-MH
Terrance Alemann /
Michael McGuire, McGuire
Project Management
Project Design
Approval and Final
Approval
Motion: Ratify the Consent Calendar of August 14, 2024, as reviewed by Vice Chair Hausz and Commissioner McClure.

Action: Ooley/Drury, 8/0/0. (Grumbine absent.) Motion carried.

E. Announcements, requests by applicants for continuances and withdrawals, future agenda items, and appeals:

1. Mr. Hamilton-Rolle announced the Fall 2024 Board and Commission recruitment. City Council is expected to approve the schedule for recruitment at their August 27, 2024 hearing and applications will be open to follow. The Historic Landmarks Commission has four Commissioners with terms ending who will need to reapply if they wish to be reappointed.

The application deadline is September 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Interviews will be held on three dates in late October. Appointments occur on November 19, 2024. There is an open vacancy on Single Family Design Board (SFDB) and we ask that Commissioners help spread the word. If you or someone you know might be interested in applying, reach out to staff.

2. Vice Chair Hausz shared a book about the Atlantic Richfield building written by David Gebhard
F. Subcommittee Reports:

Commissioner Doordan reported on the Objective Design and Development Standards. (1:45PM) ARCHAEOLOGY REPORT
Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes August 14, 2024 Page 3 of 9

1. 3805 STATE ST
Assessor's Parcel Number: 051-010-012, -013, and -014
Zone: C-G/USS
Application Number: PLN2024-00227
Owner: MCP Santa Barbara LLC
Matthew Taylor, Representative Member
Applicant: Gelare Macon, Flowers & Associates, Inc.
(Project is not a historic site or within a historic district. Proposal to demolish the existing multi-story structure (Macy’s) and associated parking, and construct a 689-unit mixed-use housing project under the City of Santa Barbara Average Unit Density (AUD) Program and SB 330.) Requesting acceptance of a Phase I Archaeological Resources Report, prepared by Leftwich Archaeology. Dr. Glassow reviewed the report and agrees with its conclusions and recommendations.

Actual time: 1:48 p.m.

Present: Brent Leftwich, Leftwich Archaeology; Gelare Macon, Flowers & Associates, Inc.; and Patsy Price, Community Development
Staff comments: Ms. Reidel stated that as this project is not at a historic site or in a historic district; only the archaeological report is within HLC’s purview and the project itself will go to the Architectural Board of Review (ABR) for approval.

Public comment opened at 1:51 p.m., and as no one wished to speak, it closed.

Motion: Accept the report as submitted.

Action: Ooley/Butler, 8/0/0. (Grumbine absent.) Motion carried. (1:55PM) STRUCTURE OF MERIT DESIGNATION

2. 230 W VALERIO ST
Assessor's Parcel Number: 027-091-016
Zone: R-MH
Reference Number: PLN2024-00003
Owner: Sponsel, Robert & Chidlaw, Patricia Living Trust Robert Sponsel and Patricia Chidlaw, Trustees
Staff: Nicole Hernandez, Architectural Historian
(Request to adopt resolution 2024-06 designating the Craftsman style residence, constructed in 1912, a historic Structure of Merit.)
Historic Significance Report*
Resolution 2024-06*
*Available for view online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/HLC
Actual time: 1:53 p.m.

Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes August 14, 2024 Page 4 of 9

Present: Nicole Hernandez, Architectural Historian
Public comment opened at 1:58 p.m., and as no one wished to speak, it closed.

Written correspondence from Mikki Jee was acknowledged.

Motion: Adopt resolution 2024-06 designating 230 West Valerio Street as a Structure of Merit.

Action: Lenvik/Ooley, 8/0/0. (Grumbine absent.) Motion carried. (2:05PM) MISCELLANEOUS ITEM

3. MILLS ACT CONTRACT APPLICATIONS
Reference Number: PLN2024-00003
Staff: Nicole Hernandez, Architectural Historian
(Review of proposed Mills Act Program Ten-Year Rehabilitation Plans and recommend to the Community Development Director to approve the Mills Act contracts for the properties listed below. The proposed ten-year rehabilitation plans meet the criteria outlined in Municipal Code Section 30.157.145 and have been recommended for HLC review by the HLC Designation Subcommittee at their meeting on July 15, 2024.)

1. 1723 Santa Barbara Street, Structure of Merit
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*

2. 321 East Islay Street, Structure of Merit
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*

3. 1126 Santa Barbara Street, Landmark
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*

4. 1770 Prospect Avenue, Structure of Merit
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*

5. 1516 De La Vina Street, Structure of Merit
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*

6. 1334 Alameda Padre Serra, Structure of Merit
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*
*Available for view online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/HLC
Actual time: 1:59 p.m.

Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes August 14, 2024 Page 5 of 9

Present: Nicole Hernandez, Architectural Historian
Public comment opened at 2:08 p.m.,
The following individual spoke:

1. Beverly Trial
Public comment closed at 2:14 p.m.

Motion: Recommendation to the Community Development Director to approve the Mills Act Contracts for 1723 Santa Barbara Street, 321 East Islay Street, 1126 Santa Barbara Street, 1770 Prospect Ave, 1516 De La Vina Street, and 1334 Alameda Padre Serra.

Action: Lenvik/Ooley, 8/0/0. (Grumbine absent.) Motion carried. (2:30PM) MISCELLANEOUS ITEM

4. MILLS ACT CONTRACT APPLICATIONS
Reference Number: PLN2024-00003
Staff: Nicole Hernandez, Architectural Historian
(Review of proposed Mills Act Program Ten-Year Rehabilitation Plans and recommend to City Council to grant an exception to the Mills Act contract limits outlined in Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section

30.157.145 and recommend that the Community Development Director approve the Mills Act contracts for the properties listed below. The proposed ten-year rehabilitation plans meet the criteria outlined in Municipal Code Section 30.157.145 and have been recommended for HLC review by the HLC Designation Subcommittee at their meeting on July 15, 2024.)

1. 1732 Santa Barbara Street, Landmark
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*

2. 2010 Garden Street, Structure of Merit
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*

3. 2050 Garden Street, Structure of Merit
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*

4. 1708 Paterna Road, Structure of Merit
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*

5. 1924 Anacapa Street, Structure of Merit
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*
Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes August 14, 2024 Page 6 of 9

6. 107 Jorgensen Lane, Structure of Merit, Requesting renewal of 10-year contract, Requires City Council approval of renewal
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*

7. 612 East Valerio Street, Structure of Merit, Requesting renewal of 10-year contract, Requires City Council approval of renewal
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*

8. 403 Loma Alta Drive, Landmark Requesting renewal of 10-year contract, Requires City Council approval of renewal
Significance Report*
10-Year Proposed Scope of Work*
*Available for view online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/HLC
Actual time: 2:16 p.m.

Present: Nicole Hernandez, Architectural Historian; and Tom Stricklen, Owner, 2010 Garden Street
Public comment opened at 2:26 p.m.,
The following individual spoke:

1. Richard Goodstein
Public comment closed at 2:29 p.m.

Motion: Recommend to City Council to approve the Mills Act contracts for 1732 Santa Barbara Street, 2010 Garden Street, 2050 Garden Street, 1708 Paterna Road, 1924 Anacapa Street, 107 Jorgensen Lane, 612 East Valerio Street, and 403 Loma Alta Drive.

Action: Ooley/Drury, 8/0/0. (Grumbine absent.) Motion carried. * THE COMMISSION RECESSED FROM 2:37 TO 2:52 P.M. *
(3:00PM) ONE-TIME PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW
Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes August 14, 2024 Page 7 of 9

5. 900 PHILINDA AVE
Assessor's Parcel Number: 029-313-018
Zone: C-G
Application Number: PRE2024-00088
Owner/Applicant: Desoni Management, LLC
Vadim Kotlyar, Representative Member
(Designated a City Landmark, the Live Oak Dairy Building was designed in 1939 by Alexander D'Alfonso in the Streamline Moderne style. Proposal to relocate the iconic cow statue, which is a character defining feature.)
Request for feedback from the Historic Landmarks Commission on options for the new cow statue location.

Historic Significance Report*
*Available for view online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/HLC
Actual time: 2:52 p.m.

Present: Vadim Kotlyar, Representative Member
Public comment opened at 3:05 p.m.,
The following individuals spoke:

1. Rick Closson

2. Beverly Trial
Written correspondence from Pamela Boehr, Paulina Conn, and Betsy Cramer was acknowledged.

Public comment closed at 3:08 p.m.

Commission comments:
• The Commission is saddened by the loss of the cow sign element and prefers the cow be restored to its original location.
• Replace the cow with a restored original or a replica in its original location. If that choice is not possible, then the Commission would accept the loss of the cow and suggests an image of the cow in a bas relief along with a commemorative plaque to be installed on the Canon Perdido elevation of the building.
• The Commission encourages the Applicant to reach out to the City to see if there is a possibility they could help restore the cow to its Landmark position. (3:30PM) ONE-TIME PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW
Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes August 14, 2024 Page 8 of 9

6. 1501 FRANCESCHI RD
Assessor's Parcel Number: 019-101-009
Zone: P-R
Application Number: PRE2024-00109
Owner: City of Santa Barbara
Applicant: Sean Stewart, Parks and Recreation Department (Designated a Structure of Merit, the Franceschi Residence (Montarioso) was constructed in 1905.

Franceschi Park itself is also historically significant. Proposal to demolish the Franceschi House and replace it with an interpretive garden terrace in its footprint per City Council recommendation. Project includes: salvage of commemorative features, construction of a new accessible parking lot, retaining walls, accessible pathways, and interpretive signage and landscaping; replacement of the circular plaza west of the house; and improvements to the existing view perch. The project will safely restore public access to the park, increase its sustainability and resiliency, and provide historical value to the community by commemorating the site’s historical significance.

No final appealable decision will take place at this hearing. Project Compatibility Findings and Demolition Findings will be required for Project Design Approval.

Staff Report*
Historic Structures/Sites Report for House (2003) Historic Significance portion only for reference*
Historic Structures/Sites Report for Site (2003) Historic Significance portion only for reference* *Available for view online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/HLC
Actual time: 3:33 p.m.

Present: Sean Stewart, Parks and Recreation Department; Kevin Dumain, Architect, DesignARC; Sarah Corder, Architectural Historian; and Scott Capps, Landscape Architect, EPTDesign Public comment opened at 4:02 p.m.,
The following individuals spoke:

1. Rick Closson

2. Douglas Reed

3. Claudia Schou

4. Emiliano Marini

5. Beverly Trial
Written correspondence from Jim and Kathy Bybokas, Shelley Bookspan, Jan Everote, and Susan Chamberlin was acknowledged.

Public comment closed at 4:20 p.m.

How many Commissioners can support losing the house? 7/8 Passed How many Commissioners can support enlarging the patio? 8/8 Passed How many Commissioners can support the terrace matching the exact footprint of the house? 5/8 Passed
Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes August 14, 2024 Page 9 of 9 How many Commissioners can support a more rustic alternative to the structured and formal sandstone walls? 8/8 Passed
Commission comments:
• The Commission appreciates the thorough and informative presentation. • The Commission does not accept the patio as proposed. Study alternatives that include something curvilinear or relating to the footprint of the house. Consider enlarging the patio. • The walls should be more rustic and whimsical instead of formal sandstone. Suggestion for cast concrete with sandstone inclusions.
• The majority of the Commission accepts the loss of the house. • Consider making the design less like a memorial and more celebratory. • Accessibility is a big concern. Return with solutions. • Study the compass rose to be larger and more compatible with the design. • The Commission is not supportive of the view scope.
• The landscaping is supportable. The Commission would support higher water use plants so that the landscape palette properly reflects Dr. Franceschi. Consider that trees may block views. * MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:52 P.M. *

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: October 22, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Clerk’s Division
SUBJECT: Setting November 12, 2024, Council Meeting as a Regular Council Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council approve the setting of November 12, 2024, as a regular Council meeting.

DISCUSSION:

City of Santa Barbara regular Council meetings are held on Tuesdays. On November 7, 2023, City Council approved the cancellation of particular meetings in 2024, including Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Due to business needs, staff proposes setting the November 12, 2024, date as a regular meeting.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

There is no budget impact.

PREPARED AND
SUBMITTED BY: Sarah Gorman, City Clerk Services Manager APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Agenda Item No. 5
File Code No. 120.02

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: October 22, 2024
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 Public Service/Human Services Grant Funding, and Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Authorize staff to solicit proposals for Public Service/Human Services program grants for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027;
B. Authorize staff to solicit proposals for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program grants for Fiscal Year 2026;
C. Approve the proposed application process and provide direction to the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) on funding criteria and priorities; and
D. Establish a funding commitment from the General Fund in the amount of $726,150 for both Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 for the Human Services Program.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Council reviews the priorities, criteria, and process biennially (every other year) for allocation of Human Services grant funds and annually for CDBG grant funds. Following Council approval, a notice of funding availability will be issued. Applications for Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 Public Service/Human Services grants and Fiscal Year 2026 CDBG grants will be accepted from November 12 through December 12, 2024.

Funding recommendations will be presented to Council by the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) in late March 2025.

Agenda Item No. 7
File Code No. 610.05
Council Agenda Report
Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 Public Service/Human Services Grant Funding, and Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria October 22, 2024

DISCUSSION:

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

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

Human Service/Public Service Funds
Each year, Council allocates City Human Services funds to augment CDBG Public Service funds, which are awarded to local agencies that provide essential social services to City of Santa Barbara residents. Both CDBG Public Service and Human Service funds are awarded concurrently using a single application.

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

Staff has received feedback regarding the transition to a biennial funding cycle. Overall, grantees favor the change and acknowledge the resulting staffing stability; therefore, staff recommends that the Human Service/Public Service grant funding process remain as a biennial cycle.

Staff recommends an annual funding commitment from the General Fund in the amount of $726,150 for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 to fund the Human Services Program. Human Services grant agreements include language that funding is ultimately subject to the annual budget process and if Human Services Funds are decreased or eliminated, award amounts will be reduced accordingly based on the available amount of funding. 1 Reprogrammed funds are funds that were not used in previous years due to the cancellation of projects or because construction bids were less than anticipated. Reprogrammed funds must be used in subsequent award cycles.

Council Agenda Report
Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 Public Service/Human Services Grant Funding, and Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria October 22, 2024

Application Criteria and Funding Process
The application criteria previously adopted by Council can be found in Attachment 1 of this report. No changes to the criteria are recommended for Fiscal Year 2026 or Fiscal Year 2027.

The application schedule is included as Attachment 2. A mandatory application workshop, which will be held in the David Gebhard Public Meeting room on November 14, 2024, will launch the funding process. At this workshop, staff will outline the City’s funding requirements and the application-submittal process.

Upon Council’s approval, staff will take the following steps to maximize participation:
• Send a notice to interested applicants, including those who applied in the two most recent funding cycles, as well as to current grant recipients; • Publish a notice of funding availability in the Voice; • Issue a press release to local media; and
• Place notices on the City website and on the Santa Barbara Nonprofit Resource Network website.

The application—a web-based form hosted on Neighborly—will be available starting on November 12, 2024, with a submittal deadline of 4:00 p.m. on December 12, 2024. During this period, staff will be available to provide assistance and answer questions. Staff will also post detailed “Frequently Asked Questions” information on the City website. In addition, as time permits, staff will review early application submittals (in the order received) and provide feedback to those applicants, who will then have the ability to edit their submittals up until the deadline.

The Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC), which is appointed by Council, will evaluate proposals, interview applicants, and make funding recommendations to Council.

Applicant interviews will commence on January 30, 2025, and the CDHSC will have access to the applications a few weeks in advance in order to analyze each proposal. The committee’s funding recommendations are tentatively scheduled to be presented to Council on March 25, 2025.

The 13-member CDHSC currently has seven positions filled, and includes representatives from the following groups:

• Youth-Oriented Services
• Business Community/Economic Development (vacant)
• Human Services Organization (vacant)
Council Agenda Report
Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 Public Service/Human Services Grant Funding, and Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria October 22, 2024

• Latino Community (vacant)
• African-American Community (vacant)
• Senior Community
• Homeless-Related Services
• Four Low-Income Neighborhoods: Eastside, Oak Park, Downtown Area (vacant), Westside/Lower-Westside (vacant)
• Disabled Community
• Housing Authority Representative
Funding Priorities
Listed below are the funding priorities previously adopted by Council:

Public/Human Services
No changes are proposed to the Public/Human Services priorities for Fiscal Years 2026 or 2027.

First Priority – Programs that help meet basic human needs, specifically food, shelter/housing, medical (physical and mental); and
Second Priority – Proposals that reduce the impact of violence, including the prevention of gun violence and suicide; and/or are preventative in nature and/or promote the highest degree of functioning the individual is capable of achieving.

CDBG
These priorities align with the City’s 2020–2024 Consolidated Plan for use of CDBG funds:
• Homeless Assistance – Programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families, and victims of domestic violence;
• Public Facilities and Infrastructure – Capital projects that improve facilities of organizations that serve low- and moderate-income residents, and public infrastructure and parks improvements in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods;
• Decent Housing Availability – Rehabilitation projects for low- to moderateincome affordable rental units and owner-occupied home repair and rehabilitation programs, which focus on assisting low-income individuals, families and seniors with necessary home repairs, accessibility modifications, and aging-in-place adaptations to remain safely in their homes; and Council Agenda Report
Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 Public Service/Human Services Grant Funding, and Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria October 22, 2024

• Economic Development – Support of programs that provide self-employment training and small business loans.

Staff is currently creating the City’s Consolidated Plan for years 2025–2029. As part of the development of the plan, the previously adopted funding priorities will be re-evaluated to determine whether they continue to meet the City’s identified needs. No changes to the funding priorities are recommended at this time.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Fiscal Year 2025 CDBG Funding
The City’s CDBG allocation fluctuates from year to year. For planning purposes, staff is working under the assumption that CDBG funding for Fiscal Year 2026 will equal the Fiscal Year 2025 allocation of $846,418.

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

Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 Human Services Funding and Allocation (General Fund) Council has allocated the same amount of Human Services funding in the last four fiscal years. Staff is recommending the same funding commitment from the General Fund in the amount of $726,150 for each of the Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 to fund the Human Services Program. In the event that Human Services Funds are decreased or eliminated, all Human Services grant agreements include language that the award amount shall be reduced accordingly based on the available amount of funding.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. HS/CDBG FY 2026–27 Funding Criteria, Application Review, and Interview Process

2. Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Application Schedule
PREPARED BY: Laura Dubbels, Housing and Human Services Manager SUBMITTED BY: Elias Isaacson, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

HUMAN SERVICES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FY 2025-2026 FUNDING CRITERIA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ATTACHMENT 1

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

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

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

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

All meetings are at the David Gebhard Meeting Room – 630 Garden St. unless indicated otherwise City of Santa Barbara
CDBG/HS Grants Funding Schedule FY 2025-2026
〉 Tuesday 9.24.24 〉 Thursday 02.13.25
Public Hearing on Community Needs CDHSC deliberation meeting 6 p.m.
〉 Tuesday 10.22.24 〉 Tuesday 02.18.25
Council Action on Funding Process
Council Chambers | 735 Anacapa St.

CDHSC confirms scores
6 p.m.
〉 Tuesday 11.12.24 〉 Thursday 02.20.25
Workshop Slides, Application and Application
Documents Made Available
CDHSC subcommittee
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
〉 Thursday 11.14.24 〉 Tuesday 02.25.25
Mandatory Applicant Workshop CDHSC Form and Vote on Funding Recommendations
6 p.m.
〉 Thursday 12.12.24 〉 Thursday 02.27.25
Application deadline
4:30 p.m.

Recommendations announced
〉 Thursday 12.19.24 〉 Tuesday 03.25.25 (tentative)
Applications available to CDHSC Recommendations to City Council Council Chambers | 735 Anacapa St.
〉 Tuesday 01.28.25
Regular Committee Meeting
6 p.m.
〉 01.30.25 – 02.11.25
Applicant Interviews period
ATTACHMENT 2

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: October 22, 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; and B. Continue interviews of applicants to October 29, 2024.

DISCUSSION:

Interviews of applicants for various positions on City Advisory Groups are to be held on October 22, 2024. Applicants will also have the option to be interviewed on October 29, 2024.

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. A list of eligible applicants and pertinent information about the City Advisory Groups is attached to this report.

Appointments are scheduled to take place on November 19, 2024.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. List of Applicants

2. Letter from City of Goleta dated September 30, 2024

PREPARED AND
SUBMITTED BY: Norma Welche, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Agenda Item No. 8
File Code No. 140.05
ATTACHMENT 1
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 1
Annual Recruitment 2024

AIRPORT COMMISSION
 Two vacancies.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2028
 Qualifications/Categories: Qualified elector of the City or County.  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
Craig Bennett
 City
 Also applied for Water Commission
Brad Blue County
Paul Bowen County
Kevin Nichols City
Michael Ramsay City
Thomas Rauch County
Judie Stowe County
Joel Sullivan County
Craig Alexander City
Patrick Campbell City
Harry Fishbein County
Qualified Elector of the
City/County (2)
Stephen Greig County
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 2
October 16, 2024

ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW
 Four vacancies.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2028
 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. Members can be from one of the following categories:
- Licensed architect; or
- Professional qualifications in related fields including but not limited to:
 Landscape architecture, building design, structural engineering, or industrial design.  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
Lauren Anderson 12/08/2020
(4 years) Licensed Architect (City)
David Black 11/12/2019
(5 years) Professional Qualifications (City)
Brian Miller Professional Qualifications (County)
Steve Nuhn 06/29/2021
(3 years, 6 months) Licensed Architect (City)
Qualified Elector of
the City/County (4)
Richard Six 06/26/2018
(6 years, 6 months) Licensed Architect (City)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 3
October 16, 2024

ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 Two vacancies.
 Term Expiration: 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
Xochitl Tafoya
Ann A. Wellman City/County Resident
(2)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 4
October 16, 2024

BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
 Three vacancies.
 Term Expiration: 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
John Maloney 6/28/2016
(6 years)
Term expired 6/30/2022; continuing to
serve until successor is appointed.

City/County Resident
(3)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 5
October 16, 2024
CITIZEN’S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
 Two vacancies.
 Term Expiration: 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
Amber Marie Caldwell Current Library Advisory Committee Qualified Elector – City City Representative (City)
(1) Joanna Kaufman  City
 Also applied to NAC
Representative of the
Hospitality Community
– City/Non-City (1)
Chris Cline Current Creeks Advisory Committee
Member (City)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 6
October 16, 2024

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
 Seven vacancies.
 Term Expiration:
 December 31, 2026 (Business Community)
 December 31, 2027 (Westside/Lower Westside Neighborhood; Human Services Organization; Latino Community)  December 31, 2028 (Disabled Community; Housing Authority; Downtown Area Neighborhood)  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;
 Housing Authority;
 Westside/Lower Westside Neighborhood;
 Latino Community; and
 Disabled 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)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 7
October 16, 2024
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE (CONT’D)  Seven vacancies.
 Term Expiration:
 December 31, 2026 (Business Community)
 December 31, 2027 (Westside/Lower Westside Neighborhood; Human Services Organization; Latino Community)  December 31, 2028 (Disabled Community; Housing Authority; Downtown Area Neighborhood)  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
 Housing Authority;
 Westside/Lower Westside Neighborhood;
 Latino Community; and
 Disabled 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
Westside/Lower Westside
Neighborhood (1)
Disable Community (1) Jacob Lesner-Buxton 06/27/2022
(2 years, 6 months)
Housing Authority (1) Jennifer Diaz
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 8
October 16, 2024

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FESTIVALS COMMITTEE
 One vacancy.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2027
 Qualifications/Category: Members must represent the 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
Kerstin Caujolle
Cultural Arts (1)
Terra Taylor  Also applied for Sister Cities
Board
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 9
October 16, 2024

DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMITTEE
 Three vacancies.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2028
 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
Josue Iventura County
Matt LaBrie 12/16/2008
(16 years) City
Wesley McRae County
Qualified Elector of the
City/County (3)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 10
October 16, 2024

FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
 Two vacancies.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2028
 Qualifications/Categories: Member must be a qualified elector* of the City. Members also cannot be an individual or attorney who represents a person or entity with a pending claim or lawsuit against the Fire or Police Department, or any of their officers or employees; and cannot be any current or former law enforcement officer or firefighter, or where relevant or comparable any member of the public , who has a sustained finding of serious misconduct made by any law enforcement agency, independent investigator contracted by a public agency, or court.
 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
Daniel Herlinger 12/06/2022
(2 years)
Gary Hill 12/06/2022
Qualified Elector of the (2 years)
City (2)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 11
October 16, 2024

HARBOR COMMISSION
 One vacancy.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2028
 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
Alexandra Benjamin City
Adam Stanowick 12/08/2020
(4 years) City Qualified Elector of the
City/County (1)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 12
October 16, 2024

HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION
 Three vacancies.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2028
 Qualifications/Categories: Members may be qualified electors* of the City or non-City residents, and meet one of the following qualifications:
 Licensed Architect;
 Professional Architectural Historian;
 Licensed Landscape Architect; or
 Public at Large.
o Note: Up to three new appointees can be non-city residents.  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
Stephanie Farmer Non-City – public at large
Anthony Grumbine 06/06/2017
(7 years, 6 months)
Non-City – professional
architectural historian
Edwin Lenvik 12/12/2017
(7 years) City – licensed architect
Qualified Elector of the
City or Non-City
resident (3)
Thomas Sekula City – public at large
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 13
October 16, 2024

HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSION
 One vacancy.
 Term Expiration: June 30, 2026
 Qualifications/Category: Members should have some interest and background in housing development, management, or other comparable experience and may be a non-City resident. Member should be a tenant who is receiving housing assistance from the Housing Authority.
 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
Tenant – City/Non-City Alexis Flores City
(1)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 14
October 16, 2024

LIBRARY BOARD
 One vacancy.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2028
 Qualifications/Categories: Members must be qualified electors* 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
Margaret Crocco 12/08/2019
Qualified Elector of the City (5 years)
(1)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 15
October 16, 2024

METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT BOARD
 Two vacancies.
 Term Expiration: March 6, 2029
 Qualifications/Categories: Members must be residents within the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District.  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
Ian Baucke  Also applied for TCC
Sullivan Israel  Also applied for:

NAC; PC; TCC
Jen Lemberger 12/08/2020
(4 years)
John Price
 Also applied for Parks
and Recreation
Commission
Metropolitan Transit District
Residents (2)
David Tabor 02/11/2012
(12 years)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 16
October 16, 2024

MOSQUITO AND VECTOR MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
 One vacancy.
 Term Expiration: January 4, 2027
 Qualifications/Categories: Member must be a registered voter of the City, or a current member of the City Council.  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
Registered Voter/City
Councilmember (1) - NONE -
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 17
October 16, 2024

NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL
 Nine vacancies.
 Term Expiration:
 December 31, 2026 (Neighborhood Representative- 3)
 December 31, 2027 (Neighborhood Representative- 1; and Public at large- 1)  December 31, 2028 (Neighborhood Representative- 3; 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 (2 openings);
- Lower Eastside (3 openings);
- Laguna (3 openings);
- West Downtown (3 openings);
- Westside (3 opening);
- Lower Westside (3 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
Ray Fazendin Lower Eastside Neighborhood
Sullivan Israel
 Eastside Neighborhood
 Also applied for:

MTD Board; PC; TCC
Joanna Kaufman
 Laguna Neighborhood
 Also applied for Citizens’
Oversight Committee
Javier Limon Lower Westside Neighborhood
Neighborhood
Representative or
Public at Large (9)
Peter Smith Westside Neighborhood
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 18
October 16, 2024

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
 Four vacancies + Youth Intern.
 Term Expiration:
 June 30, 2025 (Youth Intern**); and
 December 31, 2025 (1); December 31, 2026 (1); and December 31, 2028 (2)  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) NONE
Nichol Clark 06/24/2014
(10 years, 6 months)
Qualified Elector of Rob Nielsen
the City (4)
John Price  Also applied for MTD Board
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 19
October 16, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION
 Two vacancies.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2028
 Qualifications/Categories: Members must be qualified electors* 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
Jason Dominguez
Sullivan Israel  Also applied for:

MTD Board; NAC; TCC
Teri Jory  Current MVMDB
incumbent
Benjamin Peterson
Mark Philibosian
Fred Sweeney
Qualified Elector of the City
(2)
Lesley Wiscomb 12/31/2016
(8 years)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 20
October 16, 2024

RENTAL HOUSING MEDIATION BOARD
 Five vacancies.
 Term Expiration:
 December 31, 2027 (Tenant Mediator- 1; Landlord Mediator- 1)  December 31, 2028 (Homeowner Mediator- 2; Landlord Mediator- 1)  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; or  Homeowner Mediator who owns their residence and may not own another residential property.  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
Landlord Mediator
– City/County (2) Richard Axilrod 12/11/2012
(12 years)
Tenant Mediator –
City/County (1) Danielle Broder
Justin Dullum
12/06/2008
Homeowner (16 years)
Mediator –
City/County (2) Cindy McCann 06/28/2022
(2 years, 6 months)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 21
October 16, 2024

SANTA BARBARA YOUTH COUNCIL
 Four vacancies.
 Term Expiration:
 June 30, 2025 (SBUSD High School student- 1)
 June 30, 2026 (SBUSD High School student- 1; Local Alt/Com/Cont’n School students- 2)  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:
 Two members must be 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 (1 opening) ;SBHS (1 opening); DPHS (no openings); and  Two members must be students from a local alternative, community, or continuation high school.  Note: Up to 3 new members may be County residents.

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
Luca Flagiello SBHS (City)
Nicholas Gaston SBHS (City)
Erick Gonzalez SBHS (City)
Rumi Jahangir-Arshad SMHS (County)
Victoria Martinez SMHS (County)
SBUSD High School –
City/County (2)
Sophia Mills SBHS (County)
Local Alternative/
Community/
Continuation School
– City/County (2)
Micaela White SBCC/Dual Enrollment (City)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 22
October 16, 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
Professional Christopher Richards Licensed Architect
Qualifications;
Licensed Architect; or
Public at Large (1)
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 23
October 16, 2024

SISTER CITIES BOARD
 Two vacancies.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2028
 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  Also applied for Water Commission
Mary McMahon
Margaret Saavedra 12/08/2020
(4 years)
County Residents (2)
Terra Taylor  Also applied for Com Events &
Festivals Cte
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 24
October 16, 2024

TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION COMMITTEE
 Two vacancies.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2028
 Qualifications/Category: Members may be residents 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
Ian Baucke  City
 Also applied for MTD Board
Sullivan Israel
 City
 Also applied for:

MTD Board; NAC; PC
Sarah Siedschlag 06/08/2022
(2 years, 6 months) City
City/County Residents
(2)
Thomas Trappler City
*Registered voter in the City/County of Santa Barbara
who is a US citizen aged 18 years or older. 25
October 16, 2024

WATER COMMISSION
 Two vacancies.
 Term Expiration: December 31, 2028
 Qualifications/Category: Members must be qualified electors* 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
Craig Bennett  Also applied for Airport Commission
David Davis 06/23/2015
(9 years, 6 months)
William Tyler Head  Also applied for Sister Cities Board Qualified Elector of the
City (2)
Cora Snyder 06/29/2021
(3 years, 6 months)
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