CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
Eric Friedman
Mayor Pro Tempore
Kristen W. Sneddon
Ordinance Committee Chair
Sarah J. Knecht
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Oscar Gutierrez
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Wendy Santamaria
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
MARCH 4, 2025, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: At the beginning of each meeting of the City Council, Finance Committee, or Ordinance Committee, any member of the public may address the City Council concerning any item not on the Council's agenda. Any person wishing to make such address should first complete and deliver a "Request to Speak" form prior to the time that public comment is taken up by the City Council. Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Council. Pooling of time is not allowed during general public comment. The time allotted for general public comment at the beginning of the 2:00 p.m. session is 30 minutes.
Any member of the public who did not speak during the 2:00 p.m. session but who submitted a request to do so during the 2:00 p.m. 30 minute session may do so at the end of the meeting when the additional “Public Comment (If Necessary)” is announced. The City Council, upon majority vote, may decline to hear a speaker on the grounds that the subject matter is beyond their jurisdiction.
REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to speak must “raise their hand” in the Zoom platform by selecting the virtual hand icon when their item is called. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+Y for Windows and Option+Y for Macs. City staff will activate the speaker’s microphone when the speaker’s name is called. The speaker will then need to unmute themselves. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+M for Windows or Command-Shift-A for Macs.
HOW TO REMOTELY OBSERVE AND/OR SPEAK LIVE AT A MEETING
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Each televised Council meeting is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Check the City TV program guide at www.santabarbaraca.gov/citytv for rebroadcasts of Finance and Ordinance Committee meetings.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected] prior to the beginning of the Council Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to City Council and will become part of the public record.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS: Regular meetings of the Finance Committee and the Ordinance Committee begin at 12:00 p.m. The regular City Council meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
REPORTS: Copies of the reports relating to agenda items are available for review at http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP.In accordance with state law requirements, this agenda generally contains only a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. Should you wish more detailed information regarding any particular agenda item, you are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Council Agenda Report (a "CAR") online at the City's website (http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP). Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are posted to the City’s website as soon as reasonably feasible.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar is comprised of items that will not usually require discussion by the City Council. A Consent Calendar item is open for discussion by the City Council upon request of a Councilmember, City staff, or member of the public. Items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by a single motion. Should you wish to comment on an item listed on the Consent Agenda, after turning in your "Request to Speak" form, you should come forward to speak or raise your hand in Zoom at the time the Council considers the Consent Calendar.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's Office at 564-5305 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. For those who need accessibility accommodation in using the “raise hand” function and/or registering to participate in the Zoom session, please contact the Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting for assistance. Additionally, a speaker may email [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting, stating which item they wish to speak on. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. 03/04/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 MARCH 4, 2025 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Finance Committee Review of the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030 (120.03) Recommendation: That Finance Committee receives a report from staff on the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030 and provides feedback to staff.
03/04/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Sheila Lodge Recognition (120.04)
2. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins (120.04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through March 31, 2025.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Amending Chapter 10.52 of the Municipal Code Regarding Bicycles and E-Conveyances [Ordinance Adoption] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 10.52 of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Bicycles and E-Conveyances.
4. Subject: Proposed Changes to Parking Violation Penalties and Related Fees [Resolution] (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-068 Adjusting Parking Violation Penalties and Related Fees.
5. Subject: Contract Amendment for Environmental Services for the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project [Agreement] (640.06) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 22400179 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for an increased scope of work to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the De La Guerra Revitalization Project, in the amount of $48,090, for a total expenditure authority of $146,557. 03/04/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3
6. Subject: Amendments to JAS Pacific Professional Services Agreements for Permit, Plan Check, and Inspection Services [Agreement] (610.04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute the first amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 22500114 with JAS Pacific by $130,000, for a new total contract amount of $229,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
7. Subject: Request from Councilmembers Santamaria and Sneddon to Agendize Discussion to Request Amendment to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 26.50 of Title 26 (120.06)
Recommendation: That Council consider the request from Councilmembers Santamaria and Sneddon to schedule an Agenda item to discuss amendment to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 26.50 of Title 26.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
8. Subject: Budget Work Session for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 (230.05) Recommendation: That Council hear a presentation from Staff related to the development of the Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, including the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and provide direction to Staff.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
MEETING AGENDA
DATE: March 4, 2025 Eric Friedman, Chair
TIME: 12:00 PM Meagan Harmon
PLACE: David Gebhard Public Meeting Room Wendy Santamaria 630 Garden Street
Kelly McAdoo Keith DeMartini
City Administrator Finance Director
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The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+M for Windows or Command-Shift-A for Macs.
For those who need accessibility accommodation in using the “raise hand” function and/or registering to participate in the Zoom session, please contact the Finance Department by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting for assistance. Additionally, a speaker may email [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting, stating the item on which they wish to speak.
ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION:
Subject: Finance Committee Review of the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030
Recommendation: That Finance Committee receives a report from staff on the Draft FiveYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030 and provides feedback to staff.
File Code No. 120.03
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 4, 2025
TO: Finance Committee
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Finance Committee Review of the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030
RECOMMENDATION:
That Finance Committee receives a report from staff on the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030 and provides feedback to staff.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Santa Barbara’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) serves as a strategic roadmap for addressing the City's capital needs over a five-year period. Guided by longrange plans, goals, and policies, the CIP provides a comprehensive list of planned and proposed capital projects identified by City staff. It includes both funded projects and unfunded needs and is updated every two years to align with changing priorities and fiscal realities.
As required by the City Charter, the CIP is prepared to support informed decision-making and prioritization of resources. The first two years of the program form the foundation for the City's Two-Year Capital Budget, part of the Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. The remaining three years help plan for longer-term capital needs, and the CIP also identifies significant projects with funding needs expected to extend beyond the fiveyear planning horizon (Future Needs). This long-term perspective is critical given the economic, environmental, and regulatory complexities that many capital projects encounter from initial planning through construction.
The goals of the CIP are to:
Provide a detailed planning document for capital improvements over a five-year horizon, supported by clear justification for each project; Identify unmet capital needs and funding gaps based on projected revenue levels; and
Serve as the foundation for preparing the upcoming two-year Capital Budget.
Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 120.03
Finance Committee Agenda Report
Finance Committee Review of the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030
March 4, 2025
The CIP includes projects across a range of City departments, including Airport, Fire, Information Technology, Library, Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Works, Sustainability & Resilience, and Waterfront. Over the five-year planning period and Future Needs, the total estimated cost of all projects exceeds $2 billion. Approximately half of this amount has secured or proposed funding, while the remaining portion remains unfunded. In the Final CIP document, each department section in the CIP begins with a financial summary detailing project costs and funding sources.
Capital Project Definition
A capital project is defined as an activity that creates, improves, replaces, repairs, or maintains a fixed asset. Fixed assets include land, parks, buildings, streets, bike paths, bridges, stormwater infrastructure, and wastewater systems. Certain types of equipment, such as hardware integrated with or purchased for land or buildings, are also considered capital assets. Capital projects are typically characterized by non-recurring expenditures or capital outlays funded by specific, identified funding sources. These projects are distinct from routine maintenance activities funded through the operating budget.
To ensure transparency and promote community engagement, the CIP also incorporates other significant expenditures, such as major software applications, recurring maintenance activities, minor equipment and tools, studies, and planning initiatives.
Project Prioritization
The wide range of specialized funding sources, and the framework of adopted plans and policies, necessitate a flexible approach to prioritizing projects within the CIP. As a result, the placement of projects in the CIP and the selection of those for funding do not rely on a uniform priority-setting process.
For this CIP update, staff utilized a scoring methodology to evaluate projects based on the following criteria:
External Funding: Availability of outside funding to offset project costs. Net Impact on Future Annual Budget: Long-term financial implications for the City’s operating budget.
Risk Management: Addressing safety, liability, or risk mitigation concerns. Critical Infrastructure: Ensuring the integrity and reliability of essential systems and assets.
Quality of Life and Wellness: Enhancing community well-being and livability. Federal/State Requirement: Compliance with mandated regulations. Legal Obligation: Fulfillment of contractual or statutory requirements. Strategic Plan Alignment: Consistency with the City’s strategic goals and objectives.
Council or Advisory Board Recommendation: Support from governing bodies or advisory committees.
Community Benefit: The value and impact of the project for the public.
Finance Committee Agenda Report
Finance Committee Review of the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030
March 4, 2025
Project Readiness: The feasibility of timely implementation.
While project scores derived from this methodology are a key consideration, they are not the sole determinant in funding decisions. Projects listed with funding in the first two years of the CIP reflect prioritization within their respective program areas. The proposed funding for these initial years serves as the foundation for preparing the City’s annual Capital Budget.
CIP Development
CIP projects are developed by staff with input from the community, and then reviewed by applicable City Boards and Commissions that govern City programs, including the Planning Commission. The finalized CIP is reviewed by the City Administrator and presented to the City Council for acceptance. The CIP will be published in the spring of 2025 and made available to the public during the City Council’s review of the Proposed Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. After City Council acceptance, projects scheduled for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 form the foundation of the City’s Capital Budget, which is typically adopted in June as part of the Two-Year Financial Plan.
PREPARED AND
SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, Acting Public Works Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION
Presented to
SHEILA LODGE
PLANNING COMMISSIONER
COUNCILMEMBER
LONGEST-SERVING MAYOR OF SANTA BARBARA
WHEREAS, Sheila Lodge, a highly respected and much beloved public sen,ant, has faithfully served the Santa Barbara community with conviction, passion, and tireless dedication for more than three-and-a-half decades, which includes her most recent se111ice, for the past 16 years, as a Planning Commissioner; and WHEREAS, Sheila Lodge's longstanding se111ice to the City began with her appointment to the Planning Commission from 1973-1975, followed by a seat on City Council from 1975-1981 where she gained public confidence and trust, and proved herself a formidable leader, such that she was voted in as the City's first female Mayor who sen,ed from 1981 to 1993, which also gives her the distinction of being Santa Barbara's longest-serving mayor in the City's history; and WHEREAS, Sheila Lodge, a native Californian who has lived in Santa Barbara since 1952, has been steadfast in her advocacy for, and involvement in, the local community, as reflected by her governmental roles; authon'ng a book that details the urban planning of the local area; and her active volunteerism and participation in many local organiza.tions, including the League of Women Voters, the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden; and WHEREAS, Sheila Lodge is widely recognized as an inspiration, role model, and visionary whose forward-thinking efforts to presen,e and maintain Santa Barbara's historical legacy are certain to continue to guide, protect, and effect positive change in Santa Barbara well beyond her retirement;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RANDY ROWSE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Santa Barbara, do hereby thank former Mayor Sheila Lodge for her extraordinary public service, congratulate her on her many incredible accomplishments, and wish her happiness and success in all future endeavors.
Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 120.04
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 4, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Administrator’s Office
SUBJECT: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through March 31, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
The City appreciates the loyalty to the community and the dedication to public service that are demonstrated by City employees throughout the organization every day. Since 1980, the City Employees’ Recognition Program has recognized length of City Service. Service award pins are presented to employees for every five years of service. Those employees achieving 25 years of service or more are eligible to receive their pins in front of the City Council.
Attached is a list of those employees who will be awarded pins for their service through March 31, 2025.
ATTACHMENT: March 2025 Service Awards
PREPARED BY: Talhia Dorado, Administrative Specialist
SUBMITTED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
Agenda Item No. 2
File Code No. 120.04
ATTACHMENT
MARCH 2025 SERVICE AWARDS
March 4, 2025 Council Meeting
5 Years
Natalijia Glusac, Budget Manager, Finance Department
Julia Pujo, Project Planner, Community Development Department Alec Ayala, Police Business Manager, Police Department
Patricia Castillo-Olvera, Police Records Specialist, Police Department Jacob Haws, Police Officer, Police Department
Jessica Ochoa, Public Safety Dispatcher II, Police Department Jose Hernandez, Custodian, Public Works Department
Jason Jones, Water Distribution Operation Technician I, Public Works Department Matthew Marquez, Water Distribution Operation Technician I, Public Works Department Luis Soriano, Wastewater Collection System Supervisor, Public Works Department Emiliano Encinas, Grounds Maintenance Worker II, Parks & Recreation Department 10 YEARS
Cat Lee, Water Resources Specialist, Public Works Department Kristina Hernandez, Library Services Manager, Library Department 25 YEARS
Juan Salcedo, Senior Streets Maintenance Worker, Public Works Department Aundray Richey, Senior Streets Maintenance Worker, Public Works Department Jeffery Miller, Irrigation Systems Technician, Parks & Recreation Department Stephen Williams, Grounds Maintenance Worker II, Parks & Recreation Department 30 YEARS
John Franklin, Fire Engineer, Fire Department
1 ORDINANCE NO._____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING CHAPTER
10.52 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO BICYCLES AND E-CONVEYANCES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 10.52 of Title 10 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
10.52.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following words and phrases are defined as follows:
A. BICYCLE. The same meaning as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 231, as it may be amended from time to time.
B. BICYCLE LANE. The same meaning as defined in Street and Highways Code Section 890.4, as it may be amended from time to time.
C. BICYCLE PATH OR BICYCLE TRAIL. The same meaning as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 231.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
D. E-CONVEYANCE. Any electric bicycle, electric scooter, electric skateboard, or other device that is designed to convey one or more people and is capable of being powered by human propulsion or electric motor propulsion.
E. ELECTRIC BICYCLE. All bicycles equipped with operable pedals and an electric motor, and shall include Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 units as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 312.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
F. ELECTRIC SKATEBOARD. A device that has a floorboard that is designed to be stood upon when riding that may powered by an electric motor and is capable of being powered by either human propulsion or electric motor propulsion.
G. MOTORIZED BICYCLE. The same meaning as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 406, as it may be amended from time to time.
H. MOTORIZED SCOOTER. The same meaning as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 407.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
I. NARROW WIDTH LANE. A lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.
J. PEDESTRIAN. Has the same meaning as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 467, as it may be amended from time to time.
Agenda Item No. 3
File Code No. 530.04
2 10.52.020 Unsafe Operation.
No person shall ride a bicycle or e-conveyance in an unsafe manner on a public street, public right of away, public place, or place open to the public for vehicle or pedestrian travel.
A. Riding in an unsafe manner means an operation:
1. In a manner that violates an existing traffic safety law, or;
2. In a manner that constitutes a danger to the operator, a passenger, other motorists, other riders, pedestrians, or property.
B. Examples of riding in an unsafe manner may include, but are not limited to, the following examples:
1. Riding on a public street or bikeway against the flow of traffic.
2. Not yielding to vehicles or pedestrians when required.
3. Operating an e-conveyance in a manner it was not designed for, including carrying passengers when not designed for carrying passengers.
4. Failing to obey posted traffic or other signs.
5. A person under the age of 18 riding without a properly fitted and fastened helmet.
6. Engaging in racing or speed contests.
7. Carrying any package, bundle, item or article which prohibits the operator from having full control and forward visibility at all times.
8. Operating a bicycle or e-conveyance at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing taking into account the weather, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and the surface and width of the sidewalk or roadway.
9. Performing any acrobatics, tricks, wheelies, or stunts when pedestrians or moving vehicles are close proximity.
C. Any person operating a bicycle or e-conveyance upon a street at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at such time shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except under any of the following situations:
1. When overtaking and passing another bicycle, e-conveyance, or vehicle proceeding in the same direction.
2. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
3. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions (including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, vehicles, e-conveyances, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or narrow width lanes) that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge.
4. When operating as close as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway on a one-way street.
3 D. Persons riding or operating bicycles or electric bicycles shall not ride more than two abreast, except on paths or parts of a roadway set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
E. Any person operating a bicycle or e-conveyance who is emerging from an alley, driveway, bicycle path, building or otherwise approaching upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area, shall yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians on such sidewalk or sidewalk area, and upon entering a bicycle lane, highway, or street shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles, bicycles, or e-conveyances on the roadway.
10.52.030 No Bicycles or Electric Bicycles on Sidewalks.
No person shall ride a bicycle or electric bicycle on any sidewalk except:
1. a person may ride a bicycle or electric bicycle on any area designated as a driveway; or
2. any area designated as a bikeway by the City Council; or
10.52.040 Equipment.
A. All persons under the age of 18 operating or riding as a passenger upon a bicycle or e-conveyance on a public street, public right of away, public place, or place open to the public for vehicle and pedestrian travel must wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet.
B. No person shall operate a bicycle or electric bicycle on a roadway unless it is equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make one braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
C. All bicycles and electric bicycles shall have reflectors affixed to both the front and back wheels and on the rear of the bicycle or electric bicycle.
D. All bicycles and electric bicycles operated during darkness upon shall be equipped with a lamp emitting a white light that, while the bicycle is in motion, illuminates the ground in front of the bicycle or electric bicycle and is visible from a distance of 300 feet in front and from the sides of the bicycle.
10.52.050 Parking.
No person shall leave or park a bicycle, motorized bicycle, or e-conveyance in a manner that obstructs the pedestrian travel way of any sidewalk or pedestrian path, or on public property in violation of any official sign prohibiting parking of bicycles at a location.
10.52.060 Enforcement.
A. Any person who violates the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to an infraction or administrative citation as described in Subsection B below. First responders, as defined by California Government Code Section 8562, are exempt from this Chapters while in the performance of their duties.
B. ADMINISTRATIVE FINES. A violation of this Chapter is also punishable by the following:
1. An administrative fine not exceeding $100.00 for the first violation. 4 2. An administrative fine not exceeding $200.00 for a second violation within one year of the first violation;
3. An administrative fine not exceeding $500.00 for each additional violation within one year of the first violation.
C. APPEAL. Administrative citations issued pursuant to this Chapter may be appealed according to the provisions of Sections 1.25.090 through 1.25.120 of this Code. In reviewing an appeal, the Hearing Administrator shall take into consideration the person's ability to pay the fine. The citation must include notice of the right to appeal, including the right to request an ability-to-pay determination and shall make available information regarding how to file an appeal. If a person meets the criteria described in Government Code Section 68632(a) or (b), the City will accept, in full satisfaction, 20% of the administrative fine imposed pursuant to this Section.
D. VIOLATIONS BY MINORS. Any minor cited for committing a violation under Section 10.52.020 shall be required to participate in the Youth Diversion Program (or a substantially similar program if the Youth Diversion Program should cease to operate) that will help facilitate education on bicycle and e-conveyance safety. If the minor fails to participate in or complete the Youth Diversion program, the minor will then be issued an administrative fine pursuant to Section 10.52.060, and the parents or legal guardian(s) of that minor shall be jointly and severally liable for the administrative fine pursuant to this Chapter. Both the minor and the parents or legal guardian(s) of that minor have the right to appeal the citation pursuant to Section 10.52.060 prior to enrolling into the Youth Diversion Program or paying the administrative fine.
With respect to minors whose bicycling activities are in violation of this Chapter and where such activities result in damage to public property, the City may, pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1714.1, pursue a civil complaint in tort for property damage caused by such activity against the minor’s parent(s) or guardian having custody and control of the minor.
10.52.070 Tampering with Manufacturer Serial Number.
No person shall remove, destroy, mutilate or otherwise alter the serial number permanently stamped or cast on a bicycle or e-conveyance’s frame by the bicycle or econveyance manufacturer.
10.52.080 Applicability.
Nothing in this Chapter shall apply to pedestrians as defined above in Section
10.52.010 (J).
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 4, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Police Department
SUBJECT: Proposed Changes to Parking Violation Penalties and Related Fees [Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-068 Adjusting Parking Violation Penalties and Related Fees.
DISCUSSION:
The Police Department is requesting additions to the City’s Parking Violation and Related Fees Schedule (see attachment). The changes include adding fees for violations of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22500(n)(1)(A), Santa Barbara Municipal Code (SBMC) Section 31.20.010, and adding a provision to be able to set fees in the amount of $55 for SBMC ordinances or CVC violations that come into effect after the Citywide Fee schedule is adopted in mid-summer.
Assembly Bill 413, added to CVC Section 22500(n)(1)(A), a provision known as the “California Daylighting Law” went into effect on January 1, 2025. This new law prohibits the stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk or within 15 feet of any crosswalk with a curb extension.
Fees are also needed for violations of SBMC Section 31.20.010, which regulates a limited exception to vehicle parking on the State Street Promenade. This would be in regards to specific times and regulations for vehicles used for deliveries, maintenance, solid waste collection service, farmers' markets, construction activities, and special events.
Finally, as a best practice, staff is requesting to add a provision to the Parking Violation and Related Fees Schedule to allow for the automatic implementation of a $55 penalty for all other violations not specifically identified in the City’s parking violation penalties schedule. Since the City’s fee schedule is only adopted once each year, adding this Agenda Item No. 4
File Code No. 520.04
Council Agenda Report
Proposed Changes To Parking Violation Penalties And Related Fees [Resolution] March 4, 2025
general provision would allow staff to capture violations that go into effect throughout the year (e.g. new State laws) until such time as they can be adopted more specifically with the fee schedule adoption each summer. This provision would not require staff to come back to City Council for the approval of fines for new regulations, but the limit of the fines imposed is $55. These fines would then be updated and incorporated into the Master Fee Schedule when it is adopted annually. Because this fee is minimal and isolated to this one violation type, staff have not scheduled this item to be received by the Finance Committee prior to being heard by the City Council for approval.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Revenue from collecting violations will be included in the Police Department’s operating budget. Staff do not anticipate that the additional violation revenue will be significant.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15061(b)(3) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
ATTACHMENT: Parking Violation Fee Schedule
PREPARED BY: John S. Doimas, Assistant City Attorney
SUBMITTED BY: Kelly Gordon, Chief of Police
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
PARKING VIOLATION PENALTIES AND RELATED FEES
Assembly Bill 408, effective July 1, 1993, amended the California Vehicle Code (Vehicle Code) to decriminalize parking tickets and to eliminate criminal court procedures for the enforcement of such violations, such that the issuance, collection and enforcement of parking or standing vehicle violations became a civil matter under the California Vehicle Code.
Section 40203.5 (a) of the Vehicle Code requires the City Council to establish a schedule of parking penalties for parking violations, late payment penalties, administrative fees, and other related charges for parking violations. It is the intent of the City of Santa Barbara that the penalties established herein shall reflect a reasonable and good faith effort to establish appropriate penalties.
The parking violation penalties for the Santa Barbara Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code violations not listed below shall be $55 if paid within 30 days of the notice of violation, unless the penalty amount is set by the Vehicle Code of the state of California.
Municipal Code Description Penalty
10.12.150(a) Miscellaneous traffic control device $ 60
10.12.150(b) Failure to obey posted sign 55
10.36.020 Vehicle parked advertising 55
10.40.090 No vehicle/motorcycle on beach 55
10.44.020 Prohibited parking 60
10.44.030 Emergency no parking 55
10.44.032 Temp no parking street work 55
10.44.034 Temp no parking sewer work 55
10.44.040 Displaying vehicle for sale 55
10.44.050 Broken down/wrecked vehicle 55
10.44.055 Operate vehicle on private prop 55
10.44.060 Street storage of vehicle 85
10.44.070 Park near Police/Fire station 55
10.44.080 Standing in parkways 55
10.44.090 Prohibited private property 55
10.44.100 Trains not to block street 55
10.44.110 Angle parking only 55
10.22.120 Parking parallel with curb 55
10.44.130 Parking on hills 55
10.44.140 Parking in intersection 55
10.44.150 Parking space markings 55
10.44.151 Municipal lot, traffic regulations 55
10.44.152 Municipal lot, parking regulations 55
10.44.152(h) Municipal lot, Storage of Vehicle 85
10.44.160 Preferential parking 55
10.44.200 Unlawful parking on trailers 55
10.44.210 Used for transporting property 55
10.44.220 No Oversized Vehicle Parking 55
Attachment 1
Municipal Code Description Penalty
10.44.230 Parking permit required $55
10.44.240 No sales from vehicle 55
10.44.250 Bus parking only 55
10.44.260 Curb markings 55
10.44.270 No bus parking 55
10.46.125 Parking permit required 55
10.46.062 Permit required 55
10.46.020 Over parking time limit 55
10.48.021 Chalk removal/move in block 60
10.48.040(b) Red zone no stopping, parking 65
10.48.040(b) Yellow zone commercial vehicle 60
10.48.040(b) White zone passenger loading 55
10.48.040(b) Green zone 15-minute limit 55
10.48.050 Permission to load 55
10.48.060 Loading/unloading only 55
10.48.070 Standing in passenger loading 55
10.48.080 Standing in alley 55
10.48.085 Repair vehicle in street 55
10.48.090 Bus zones 55
10.48.095 Bus idling over 3 minutes 55
10.48.100 Taxi zone 55
10.48.120 Taxi stands 55
10.48.130 Taxicab parking 55
10.48.140 Special event parking 55
10.73.040 Carshare Permit Required 55
15.16.080 Recreational Vehicles-Unlawful Areas to Use 55
17.36.020 Parking for Certain Uses Prohibited 55
17.36.040(A) 72-Hour Vehicle Parking Limit Waterfront Lots 55
17.36.040(B) 72-Hour Vehicle Parking Limit Harbor Lots 55
17.36.060 Oversized Vehicles in Harbor Parking Lots 55
17.36.080(A) Parking in Designated Stalls Only 55
17.36.080(B) Parking in Marked Stalls Only 55
17.36.080(C) No Parking in Oversized Stalls 55
17.36.080(D) No Parking Oversized Vehicles in Waterfront Passenger Vehicle Stalls 55
17.36.090 Personal Property in Parking Stalls 55
18.28.030(A) Payment parking 55
18.28.030(B) Abandoned vehicle 130
18.28.030(C) No parking sign/curb 55
18.28.030(D) Within 15 feet of fire hydrant 65
18.28.030(E) No parking tie down area 55
18.28.030(F) Designated parking 55
31.20.010(B) No Vehicle Parking State Street Promenade 55 Vehicle Code Description Penalty
21113(a) No permit displayed $ 55
21113(c) Not in marked stall 55
21458(a) No parking red zone 65
21458(b) Loading zone 60
21461 Disobey sign or signal 55
22500 Prohibited parking, stopping 55
22500(a) Parking within intersection 55
22500(b) Parking in crosswalk 55
22500(c) Safety zone 55
22500(d) Fire Station driveway 65
22500(e) Park in public/private drive 55
22500(f) Parking on sidewalk 55
22500(g) Parking obstructing traffic 55
22500(h) Double parking 55
22500(i) Bus zone 55
22500(j) Parking in tunnel 55
22500(k) Parking on bridge 55
22500(l) Wheelchair access ramp 400
22500(n)(1)(A) Parking within 20’ of crosswalk 55
22502 Tire not 18 inches from curb 55
225035 No motorcycle/moped parking 55
22504(a) Parking unincorporated roadway 55
22505(b) Posted no parking State Hwy 55
22507.8 Spaces for the Disabled 400
22514 Within 15 feet of fire hydrant 65
22515 Stop/motor/set brake 55
22516 Person locked in vehicle 65
22517 Open door into traffic 70
22520 Freeway, non-emergency stop 55
22521 Park on/near railroad tracks 65
22522 Parking near sidewalk Hdcp ramp 400
22523 Abandoned vehicle 130
22526 Intersection gridlock 75
22651 Obstructing traffic 55
27155 No fuel cap 55
4000.4(a) Calif. Registration required 175
4000(a) Unregistered vehicle 175
4461(c) Misuse of DP Placard 400
4461(d) Misuse of DP License Plate 400
4463(c) Forged, Counterfeit or False DP Placard 400
4464 Altered License Plate 55
5200 Display license plates 55
5201 Position of plates 55
5201(f) License plate cover 55
5204(a) Display license tabs 85
Fees
Late fee (payment received after due date)
Administrative Fee for collection of
Double basic penalty
(as listed above)
Parking Fees $25
Administrative dismissal fees
Correctable citation sign-off fee $25.00
5200 and 5204 (a) violation correction 10.00
4000 (a) violation correction 10.00
4464 Altered License Plate violation correction 10.00
40226 Administrative Fee proof of disabled placard $25.00 On-line Credit Card Processing Fee $3.50
Indigent parking payment plan fee (per contract) $5.00
Parking payment plan fee (per contract) $25.00
Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:
The first occurrence not to exceed $25.00
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35.00 1 RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING A
PORTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-068,
ADOPTED ON JUNE 11, 2024, REGARDING
PARKING VIOLATIONS AND RELATED FEES
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 40200 et seq. authorizes cities to impose and collect civil fines and penalties for violations of any regulation pertaining to the standing or parking of a vehicle; and
WHEREAS, civil parking penalties in the City of Santa Barbara are adopted as part of the Administrative Penalty Schedule, last updated in Resolution No. 24-068; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 413, added to California Vehicle Code Section 22500(n)(1)(A), went into effect on January 1, 2025, which prohibits the stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk or within 15 feet of any crosswalk with a curb extension; and WHEREAS the City also desires to update the parking penalties in the Administrative Penalty Schedule to add a provision for the fees of violations of new Municipal Code Ordinances or Vehicle Code sections that come into effect after the Citywide Fee schedule is adopted; and
WHEREAS, the City also desires to add fees for violations of Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 31.20.010 as it relates to State Street Promenade parking.
NOW THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:
1. The Council hereby determines and finds that:
Resolution 24-068 is hereby amended to add the following: 1) a $55 fee for violating California Vehicle Code Section 22500(n)(1)(A); 2) Setting the parking violation fees at $55 for any Santa Barbara Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code violations not listed in the City’s Parking Violation and Related Fees Schedule and 3) a $55 penalty for violating Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 31.20.010.
2. Effective Dates. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption and all rates listed in section 1 above shall become effective and commence on February 25, 2025.
3. The Council finds that adoption of this Resolution is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act, therefore no environmental impact assessment is necessary.
4. Statute Of Limitations. The rates provided for in this resolution are subject to the statute of limitations provided for in California Government Code Section 53759. 2 5. Severability. If any provision of this resolution, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be ultra vires, invalid, unenforceable, or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall not be affected but shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this resolution are severable.
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 4, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Contract Amendment for Environmental Services for the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 22400179 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for an increased scope of work to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the De La Guerra Revitalization Project, in the amount of $48,090, for a total expenditure authority of $146,557.
DISCUSSION:
Background
The De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project (Project) is made up of several key components. Two of the primary changes are the closure of De La Guerra Street to cars between Anacapa Street and State Street and the removal of the grass area and Ushaped road by bringing the entire De La Guerra Plaza (Plaza) up to curb level from building to building. Some of the design features will include the addition of a pavilion building with a raised stage between City Hall and the News Press Building that will enclose the east edge of the Plaza, enhanced landscaping around the edges of the Plaza that includes 8-inch to 12-inch diameter raised tree planters for seating and shade, 3 selfcleaning restrooms, and 2 consolidated trash areas featuring underground vaults with above grade receptacles. The design will include several areas for public art and a vastly improved front entry to City Hall from Anacapa Street.
The Public Works Department requested proposals to prepare the Project California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and a total of three proposals were received. The proposal from Rincon Consultants, Inc. (Rincon) has a reasonable timeline for the completion of deliverables, and a comprehensive understanding of the scope of work to be undertaken.
Agenda Item No. 5
File Code No. 640.06
Council Agenda Report
Contract Amendment for Environmental Services for the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project [Agreement]
March 4, 2025
This First Amendment includes the costs for additional professional staff time to support required peer review and project management time needed to meet the City of Santa Barbara’s (City) environmental review processes.
Community Outreach
The De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) was formed in late 2019, with the first meeting on November 8, 2019, to guide the concept site plan and project components to meet the needs of the City’s central open space. The Advisory Committee met 14 times to guide the design process with the first meeting being held in November 2019 and the last meeting held on June 3, 2022.
Currently, the City is in the process of preparing the EIR. A CEQA Notice of Preparation was issued on October 29, 2024, and the Initial Study, dated October 23, 2024, was issued on November 1, 2024 with a public hearing occurring on November 14, 2024. A 35-day comment period ended on December 6, 2024. During the Notice of Preparation period, approximately 15 verbal/written public comments were received and will be addressed in the EIR.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
The proposed contract amendment is an hourly workload estimate, in a not-to-exceed amount. This Project is funded by Measure C. There are sufficient expenditure appropriations in the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project in the Measure C Capital Fund budget in Fiscal Year 2025 to cover the cost of the proposed contract amendment.
The following summarizes Rincon’s costs:
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST
Base
Contract
First
Amendment Total
Environmental Services Amendment (Rincon) $98,467 $48,090 $146,557 SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
The Project has several sustainable features including a bubbler fountain designed to recycle potable water, trash and recycling enclosures located underground with above ground receptacles, ample bicycle parking, and it will be closed to vehicular traffic making the space primarily pedestrian only. The Project will utilize natural stone materials for surface treatments. The Project includes the protection of 36 existing trees, the relocation of 3 trees, the removal of 52 trees, and the planting of 46 new trees. No California native species are proposed for removal. The existing grass lawn will be removed, and the front of City Hall will include a demonstration garden consistent with the City’s water efficient Council Agenda Report
Contract Amendment for Environmental Services for the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project [Agreement]
March 4, 2025
landscape standards to promote water conservation appropriate for the El Pueblo Viejo District.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Public Works Department is in the process of preparing an environmental document, which will be a focused EIR. Authorization of this Amendment for environmental services will allow Rincon to support the CEQA analysis. A Notice of Preparation dated October 29, 2024, and the Initial Study dated October 23, 2024, was issued to the State Clearinghouse on November 1, 2024, and the 35-day comment period for the Project’s CEQA analysis ended on December 6, 2024.
A copy of the Amendment may be requested from the Public Works Department for public review by contacting [email protected].
PREPARED BY: Ashleigh Sizoo, Acting City Engineer/BH/sk SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, P.E., Acting Public Works Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 4, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Amendments to JAS Pacific Professional Services Agreements for Permit, Plan Check, and Inspection Services [Agreement] RECOMMENDATION:
That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute the first amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 22500114 with JAS Pacific by $130,000, for a new total contract amount of $229,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services.
DISCUSSION:
The Community Development Department’s Building and Safety Division is responsible for meeting the State’s Title 24 Building Standards and other local requirements that foster and maintain a safe, accessible, and well-built community. To comply with these standards and regulations thoroughly and efficiently, the City contracts with independent firms that provide building permit plan review and inspections services. These contracted services supplement the work of City staff and are vital to maintaining building permit services for customers.
The recommended amendment allows the City to continue capitalizing on the benefits of contract services to prevent and reduce building permit plan check backlogs and accelerate plan check processes, especially in the downtown State Street corridor.
Contract services provide additional program services that improve the customer’s experience such as backfill for inspections and plan review staff. This amendment will also allow the City to process large, high-priority projects promptly and to better manage sudden influxes of building permit applications, even when submittals exceed staffing capacity.
Building and Safety has an established working relationship with JAS Pacific, a consulting firm with demonstrated expertise in providing consistent plan check review in a timely manner and in accordance with the State’s Title 24 Building Standards and other local Agenda Item No. 6
File Code No. 610.04
Council Agenda Report
Amendments to JAS Pacific Professional Services Agreements for Permit, Plan Check, and Inspection Services [Agreement]
March 4, 2025
requirements. Authorizing the recommended contract amendments will allow the division to continue to provide timely, professional service.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The recommended contract amendments are funded from existing appropriated expenditures in Building and Safety’s Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Budget. Funding sources for the contract amendments are listed in the table below. Building permit fees collected offset the costs of this contract.
Vendor Funding Source Amount
JAS Pacific Existing General Fund appropriations $130,000 A copy of the contracts/agreements and amendments may be requested from the Community Development Department for public review. Please contact [email protected] to request a copy.
PREPARED BY: Raven Rutledge, Building and Safety Business Analyst SUBMITTED BY: Elias Isaacson, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 4, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Administrator’s Office
SUBJECT: Request from Councilmembers Santamaria and Sneddon to Agendize Discussion to Request Amendment to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 26.50 of Title 26
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council consider the request from Councilmembers Santamaria and Sneddon to schedule an agenda item to discuss an amendment to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 26.50 of Title 26.
DISCUSSION:
Attached is a Two-Person memorandum from Councilmembers Santamaria and Sneddon requesting that City Council schedule an agenda item for discussion regarding amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code 26.50 of Title 26 to codify additional tenant protections as recommended unanimously by the Ordinance Committee in December 2023, and rejected by City Council on January 9, 2024.
ATTACHMENT: Memorandum From Councilmembers Santamaria and Sneddon
PREPARED AND
SUBMITTED BY: Nicole Grisanti, Administrator’s Office Supervisor APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Agenda Item No. 7
File Code No. 120.06
Attachment
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 4, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Budget Work Session for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 RECOMMENDATION:
That Council hear a presentation from staff related to the development of the Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, including the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and provide direction to staff.
DISCUSSION:
On April 22, 2025, the City Administrator will present the Two-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, including the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, to City Council as required by City Charter. This will be followed by two public hearings to present the General Fund and all Other Funds to the City Council and the public.
This budget work session is held in advance of finalizing and issuing the recommended budget to provide the City Council and the public with an overview of the City’s finances, financial and budgeting challenges the City is facing, and department major work efforts and priorities. Staff will provide an overview of achievements, goals, and challenges along with a summary of the recent revenue trends, projected costs, and a long-term forecast of the City’s finances. Staff will then present the budget instructions that were issued to departments to guide the development of department budget proposals.
PREPARED BY: Natalija Glusac, Budget Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Agenda Item No. 8
File Code No. 230.05