Agenda packet — Santa Barbara City Council, March 11, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

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 11, 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.

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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)

1. Subject: Loan to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for a New Affordable Housing Project Located at 15 South Hope Avenue (120.03) Recommendation: That Finance Committee consider and recommend that City Council:

A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara in the Amount of $1,450,000 for Development of Real Property Located at 15 South Hope Avenue to Be Used for Permanent Affordable Housing, to Be Secured by a Deed of Trust and a 90-Year Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreements, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney, as Necessary; Provided that If the City’s Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Funding this Project Through the Local Housing Trust Fund Program is Approved, the Loan Authorized Herein Shall Be Rescinded; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for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 Approve an Increase in Fiscal Year 2025 Expenditure Appropriations in the Affordable Housing Fund in the Amount of $1,450,000 Funded by Affordable Housing Fund Reserves to Fund a Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for Development of Real Property Located at 15 South Hope Avenue, Provided that If the City’s Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Funding this Project Through the Local Housing Trust Fund Program is Approved, the Appropriation Shall Be Reversed. 03/11/2025 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: Arbor Week March 7-14, 2025 (120.04)

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Subject: Loan to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for a New Affordable Housing Project Located at 15 South Hope Avenue [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council:

3. Subject: Award of Contract for Professional Services Supporting the Water Conservation Program [Agreement] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorizes the Public Works Director to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement with Maddaus Water Management Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000.

4. Subject: Proposed Sole Source Purchase Order with Western Extrication Specialists for Battery-Operated Extrication Equipment (520.03) Recommendation: That Council find it in the City’s best interest to waive the formal bid procedure as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4.52.070 (K), and authorize the sole source purchase, in an amount of $113,305 for three sets of battery-operated Holmatro Rescue tools, batteries, chargers and struts.

5. Subject: Accept a Donation of Two Rescue Watercrafts from Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance (520.03)
Recommendation: That Council accept the donation of two specialized rescue watercrafts (RWC) and two beach dollies from Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance.

6. Subject: Approve Passenger Facility Charge Application (560.01) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Airport Director to submit a new Passenger Facility Charge application to the Federal Aviation Administration to fund eligible airport improvement projects.

CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING

7. Subject: Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2030 Public Hearing [Resolution] (150.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2030.

REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING RULES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM

PUBLIC HEARING

8. Subject: Appeal of the Parks and Recreation Commission’s Action to Approve the Removal of 13 Trees Associated with the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (570.08) Recommendation: That Council deny the appeal filed by Mr. Claiborne Shank and uphold the Parks and Recreation Commission's decision to approve the 13 street tree removals associated with the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project.

CITY ATTORNEY

9. Subject: Tenant Protection – Just Cause Amendments (660.01) Recommendation: That Council consider amendments to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 26.50 by amending Sections 26.50.055 and 26.50.070 and adding Section 26.50.080 as proposed by Councilmembers Santamaria and Sneddon in their memorandum dated February 8, 2025, and give directions to staff.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

10. Subject: Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026- 2030 (230.01)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)

ADJOURNMENT

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

MEETING AGENDA
DATE: March 11, 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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File Code No. 120.03
ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION:

Subject: Loan to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for a New Affordable Housing Project Located at 15 South Hope Avenue Recommendation: That Finance Committee consider and recommend that City Council:

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 11, 2025
TO: Finance Committee
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Loan to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for a New Affordable Housing Project Located at 15 South Hope Avenue RECOMMENDATION: That Finance Committee consider and recommend that City Council:

Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 120.03
Finance Committee Agenda Report
Loan to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for a New Affordable Housing Project Located at 15 South Hope Avenue
March 11, 2025

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DISCUSSION:

Project Description
The proposed project, known as 15 South Hope (Project), consists of a new-construction, multifamily rental housing development totaling 46 units, to be built on a 53,910-squarefoot vacant parcel, located at 15 South Hope Avenue. The project will encompass one building containing 17 studios, 13 one-bedrooms, and 16 two-bedroom apartments, with one two-bedroom apartment set aside as unrestricted for an on-site manager. The development will have four stories, and all floors will be serviced by a central elevator.

The project will set aside 50 percent of the units (23) to serve special-needs individuals living with developmental or mental health disabilities. The remaining 22 units will be non– special needs.

Project Funding
HACSB has submitted this Project as part of the City’s application to the State of California Housing and Community Development Local Housing Trust Fund Program (HCD LHTF) in the amount of $1,450,000 for award of matching funds. Together, with the matching funds, if awarded, the Project will be funded $2,755,000. The HCD LHTF awards announcement is delayed until the end of March.

HACSB is planning to submit a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application to the state for the Project, which is due by March 18, 2025. As part of that application, HACSB must show the City’s funding commitment to the Project. Due to the delayed HCD LHTF program awards announcement, the Housing Authority is requesting the Council approve $1,450,000 in funding from the Affordable Housing Fund as necessary to show the City’s support for their LIHTC application.

The $1,450,000 funding allocated from the City’s Affordable Housing reserves will be provided as a loan to the Project on residual-receipt terms. The loan will have a 30-year term at three percent simple interest. Payments on the loan will be due on a residualreceipts basis, meaning no payments will be due unless the net income of the project, after payment of necessary operating expenses and debt service, is sufficient to support such payments. All repayments will be considered program income and will be returned to the Affordable Housing Fund. If the Project is ultimately approved for funding from the HUD LHTF program, this loan approval will be rescinded and the funding returned to the fund.

Local Housing Trust Fund
On September 10, 2024, City Council approved submitting two affordable housing projects with funding from the newly-formed City Local Housing Trust Fund (City LHTF) to HCDLHTF, which is a program that provides dollar-for-dollar matching funds for loans Finance Committee Agenda Report
Loan to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for a New Affordable Housing Project Located at 15 South Hope Avenue
March 11, 2025

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that help build and maintain affordable housing in California communities. One of the submitted projects was 15 South Hope. If the City is awarded matching HCD LHTF funding, the 15 South Hope Project will receive $2,755,000, after five percent of program funds and five percent of matching funds are subtracted for allowable administrative costs. If the other project on the application is unable to move forward, 15 South Hope would then receive 100 percent of both the program funds and the state matching funds, minus five percent of program funds and five percent of matching funds for allowable administration costs, for a total of $5,510,000.

LHTF awards were to be announced by the state in December 2024; however the City was advised that the awards announcement would be delayed by the State until the end of January or beginning of February 2025. The State has further delayed the awards announcement until the end of March 2025. This has created timing issues for the HACSB with respect to their tax credit application, which is due March 18, 2025.

Long-Term Affordability
As a condition of receiving the City’s subsidy, a City Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property (covenant) will be recorded concurrently with the loan documents, requiring the project to remain affordable to Lower-Income households for 90 years.

The 45 affordability-restricted units will be reserved for households with incomes at or below 60 percent AMI, with 18 set aside for households with incomes at or below 30 percent AMI (Extremely Low-Income), 14 at or below 50 percent AMI (Very Low-Income), and 13 at or below 60 percent AMI (Low-Income).

Conclusion
Staff requests that the Finance Committee recommend that City Council approve HACSB’s request for $1,450,000. If the City is awarded HCD LHTF funding, this new funding approval today will then be rescinded as the project will receive the $2,755,000 from the City’s LHTF and HCD LHTF matching funds. The funds will enable the development of additional permanent affordable housing units for Lower-Income households in our community.

Finance Committee Agenda Report
Loan to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for a New Affordable Housing Project Located at 15 South Hope Avenue
March 11, 2025

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BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The proposed $1,450,000 City loan will be funded from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund reserves, which have sufficient funds to support this request. The Affordable Housing Fund currently holds approximately $4,300,000 in available reserves; if the loan is approved, the balance will be reduced to $2,850,000.

Additionally, approving the loan will result in reduced interest income for the Affordable Housing Fund due to a lower cash balance. However, this reduction is expected to be fully offset by interest earned from future loan repayments.

ATTACHMENT: HACSB Request Letter
PREPARED BY: Laura Dubbels, Housing and Human Services Manager SUBMITTED BY: Elias Isaacson, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
March 3, 2025
Mr. Elias Isaacson
Community Development Director
City of Santa Barbara
630 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
RE: FUNDING REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 15 SOUTH HOPE AVENUE, SANTA BARBARA Dear Eli:

Last July, the Housing Authority requested that the City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department consider providing $5,000,000 or more in residual receipts financing toward the development cost of 15 South Hope, which will be a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit development serving low-income families and special needs households. We appreciate that the request was favorably received and, later in the summer, we were informed that the City intended to make application to State HCD for Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) matching funds, that our request was being scaled back to $2,900,000, with the breakdown being $1,450,000 from the City and the other $1,450,000 coming from the state match.

As we all know, the state’s process for turnaround of this LHTF application is taking longer than any of us anticipated and, as a result, we have not yet heard if the matching funds for 15 South Hope are being awarded.

We are now coming up against the March 18th deadline for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application for this project. In addition, our selected contractor has received bids that corroborate the estimated construction budget that we provided you in our initial funding request last summer. We need to be able to demonstrate in our tax credit application that the City’s $1,450,000 is still available to the project.

Even though the funding requested is much lower than our original request, if the City is still able to provide $1,450,000 to the project, we believe that Housing Authority funds could fill the remainder of the gap.

The rest of this letter is largely a restatement of the facts that were in our original letter request, with an updated sources and uses table.

The proposed development of 46 total units is comprised of a mix of 17 studios, 13 one-bedroom apartments and 16 two-bedroom apartments, along with community space for the residents. One of the two-bedroom units will be reserved for an onsite manager. This development will also be project-based with Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to provide stable rental assistance to all residents of the property. This development will be an important addition to the Housing Authority’s portfolio of affordable housing for low-income households, including at least 50% of the units going to special needs households (e.g. 23 units will be set aside for individuals living with developmental or mental health disabilities). The development will provide supportive services catered to all residents to ensure their needs are met for their ongoing wellbeing. We are requesting this funding in order to help fill the gap in our projected funding structure. Ever-rising development costs make the development of any low income housing an ongoing challenge.

Attachment
Funding request letter to the City of Santa Barbara for 15 South Hope March 3, 2025

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Development Timeline:
• Today – The development is fully entitled through the City (i.e. discretionary approvals and project design approval) and we are working through the second round of plan check comments • March 2025 - We would apply for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits with the State in their first funding round of the year.
• June 2025 - LIHTC Funding awards – mid-June 2025
• September 2025 - Close on Tax Credit Funding and other sources including the City funding • September 2025 – Begin Construction (20-month construction period) • May 2027 – Completion of Construction and Full Occupancy The prior owner of the property demolished the commercial building (Aga Khan Rugs) that previously was on the site and had prepared plans that were almost permit-ready to build a 47-unit market rate apartment building with a subterranean parking garage. The Housing Authority purchased this property in December 2023 with the intent to utilize most of the seller’s plans as described above. However, to make it a more feasible affordable housing development, the subterranean parking level was removed from the plans and various changes were made to the floor layouts to accommodate accessibility requirements, provide community space for the residents and offices for the property manager and onsite service providers, central laundry room, etc.

The site is a 0.91 acre parcel located on Hope Avenue, a short distance south of State Street and across the street from the La Cumbre Mall. This is a vibrant and well-located area of Santa Barbara’s “northside”, with substantial retail and service amenities. It has excellent transportation access to the bus system along State Street and for vehicle use along State Street, with the 101 Freeway on-ramp located less than half a mile to the west.

Table 1 below depicts our estimated Sources and Uses for the Development. As you can see, total project costs are estimated to be $41,250,000 with direct construction costs estimated to be $30 million. (This number has now been substantiated from our general contractor’s bid process).

Funding request letter to the City of Santa Barbara for 15 South Hope March 3, 2025

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Table 1: 15 South Hope - Sources and Uses
* This shows permanent sources. A construction loan will be arranged to finance the interim construction of the development.
** LIHTC Equity may be reduced with other potential sources to be determined.

Thank you for your consideration of this funding request.

Sincerely,
Rob Fredericks
Executive Director/CEO
cc: Laura Dubbels
Dale Fathe-Aazam
Permanent Sources: * Amount Per Unit Per SF
Hard Debt Permanent Loan $ 11,003,030 $ 239,196 215.09
Deferred Developer Fee $ 1,896,970 $ 41,238 37.08
Soft City of SB Loan $ 1,450,000 $ 31,522 0.62
Soft HACSB Seller Loan $ 5,400,000 $ 117,391 105.56
Soft HACSB Gap Loan $ 1,500,000 $ 32,609 29.32
Equity LIHTC Equity ** $ 20,000,000 $ 434,783 390.96
Total Sources of Funds $ 41,250,000 $ 896,739 806.36
Uses:

Land Cost $ 5,400,000 117,391 $ 105.56
Direct Construction Costs $ 30,000,000 $ 652,174 $ 586.44 Soft Costs $ 3,050,000 $ 66,304 $ 59.62
Developer Fee $ 2,800,000 $ 60,870 $ 54.73
Indirect Costs $ 5,850,000 $ 127,174 $ 114.36
Total Uses of Funds $ 41,250,000 $ 896,739 $ 806.36
ORDINANCE NO._____________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT

WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
SANTA BARBARA IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,450,000 FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15

SOUTH HOPE AVENUE TO BE USED FOR PERMANENT

AFFORDABLE HOUSING, TO BE SECURED BY A DEED
OF TRUST AND A 90-YEAR AFFORDABILITY CONTROL

COVENANT IMPOSED ON REAL PROPERTY AND

AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENTS,

SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY, AS NECESSARY; PROVIDED THAT IF THE
CITY’S APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING THIS PROJECT

THROUGH THE LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND

PROGRAM IS APPROVED, THE LOAN AUTHORIZED

HEREIN SHALL BE RESCINDED

WHEREAS, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA ("Owner'') is developing real property commonly known as 15 South Hope Avenue in the City of Santa Barbara ("Property); and
WHEREAS, by minute action on March 11, 2025, the City Council introduced an ordinance to approve a 30-year loan in the amount of One Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,450,000), from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund ("City Loan"), secured by a deed of trust and a ninety-year affordability control covenant, provided that if the City’s application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for funding this project through the Local Housing Trust Fund Program is approved, the loan approved herein shall be rescinded; and WHEREAS, in exchange for the City Loan, Owner and City agree to record an Affordability Control Covenant imposed on Real Property restricting the rental of the Property to Permanent Affordable Housing ("Covenant") for a total of ninety (90) years to comply with the City's Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures; and WHEREAS, on March 18, 2025, the City Council adopted by reading of title only an ordinance approving the City Loan, Deed of Trust and Covenant; and WHEREAS, the City Loan is secured by the Deed of Trust recorded in the office of the County Recorder on ____, 2025, as Instrument No. of official records for the purpose of securing Owner's obligations under the City Loan; and WHEREAS, Owner agrees to comply with Covenant recorded in the office of the County Recorder on , 2025, as Instrument No. of
official records.

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

In accordance with the provisions of Section 521 of the Charter of the City of Santa Barbara, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara approving the City Loan, Deed of Trust and Covenant and authorizing approval by resolution of subsequent minor amendments to the agreements that do not extend their term, is hereby approved.

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
APPROVE AN INCREASE IN FISCAL YEAR 2025

EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,450,000 FUNDED

BY AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND RESERVES TO FUND

A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA FOR DEVELOPMENT
OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15 SOUTH HOPE
AVENUE, PROVIDED THAT IF THE CITY’S APPLICATION

TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING THIS

PROJECT THROUGH THE LOCAL HOUSING TRUST

FUND PROGRAM IS APPROVED, THE APPROPRIATION
SHALL BE REVERSED.

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; and WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2024; and
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 [or amended] by Resolution No. 24-066, is hereby amended as follows:

1. City Council approves of appropriating available Affordable Housing Fund reserve funds in Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of $1,450,000 in order to fund a loan agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for development of real property located at 15 South Hope Avenue.

Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 120.04

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 11, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Loan to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for a New Affordable Housing Project Located at 15 South Hope Avenue [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

Agenda Item No. 2
File Code No. 660.01
Council Agenda Report
Loan to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for a New Affordable Housing Project Located at 15 South Hope Avenue [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] March 11, 2025

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DISCUSSION:

The proposed project, known as 15 South Hope (Project), consists of a new-construction, multifamily rental housing development totaling 46 units, to be built on a 53,910-squarefoot vacant parcel, located at 15 South Hope Avenue. The project will encompass one building containing 17 studios, 13 one-bedrooms, and 16 two-bedroom apartments, with one two-bedroom apartment set aside as unrestricted for an on-site manager. The development will have four stories, and all floors will be serviced by a central elevator.

Local Housing Trust Fund
On September 10, 2024, City Council approved submitting two affordable housing projects with funding from the newly-formed City Local Housing Trust Fund (City LHTF) to HCDLHTF, which is a program that provides dollar-for-dollar matching funds for loans that help build and maintain affordable housing in California communities. One of the submitted projects was 15 South Hope. If the City is awarded matching HCD LHTF Council Agenda Report
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funding, the 15 South Hope Project will receive $2,755,000, after five percent of program funds and five percent of matching funds are subtracted for allowable administrative costs. If the other project on the application is unable to move forward, 15 South Hope would then receive 100 percent of both the program funds and the state matching funds, minus five percent of program funds and five percent of matching funds for allowable administration costs, for a total of $5,510,000.

Conclusion
Staff requests that City Council approve HACSB’s request for $1,450,000. If the City is awarded HCD LHTF funding, this new funding approval today will then be rescinded as the project will receive the $2,755,000 from the City’s LHTF and HCD LHTF matching funds. The funds will enable the development of additional permanent affordable housing units for Lower-Income households in our community.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

ATTACHMENT: HACSB Request Letter
Council Agenda Report
Loan to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for a New Affordable Housing Project Located at 15 South Hope Avenue [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] March 11, 2025

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PREPARED BY: Laura Dubbels, Housing and Human Services Manager SUBMITTED BY: Elias Isaacson, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
March 3, 2025
Mr. Elias Isaacson
Community Development Director
City of Santa Barbara
630 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
RE: FUNDING REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 15 SOUTH HOPE AVENUE, SANTA BARBARA Dear Eli:

The rest of this letter is largely a restatement of the facts that were in our original letter request, with an updated sources and uses table.

Attachment
Funding request letter to the City of Santa Barbara for 15 South Hope March 3, 2025

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Funding request letter to the City of Santa Barbara for 15 South Hope March 3, 2025

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Thank you for your consideration of this funding request.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT

WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
SANTA BARBARA IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,450,000 FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15

SOUTH HOPE AVENUE TO BE USED FOR PERMANENT

AFFORDABLE HOUSING, TO BE SECURED BY A DEED
OF TRUST AND A 90-YEAR AFFORDABILITY CONTROL

COVENANT IMPOSED ON REAL PROPERTY AND

AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENTS,

SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY, AS NECESSARY; PROVIDED THAT IF THE
CITY’S APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING THIS PROJECT

THROUGH THE LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND

PROGRAM IS APPROVED, THE LOAN AUTHORIZED

HEREIN SHALL BE RESCINDED

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

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
APPROVE AN INCREASE IN FISCAL YEAR 2025

EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,450,000 FUNDED

BY AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND RESERVES TO FUND

A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA FOR DEVELOPMENT
OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15 SOUTH HOPE
AVENUE, PROVIDED THAT IF THE CITY’S APPLICATION

TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING THIS

PROJECT THROUGH THE LOCAL HOUSING TRUST

FUND PROGRAM IS APPROVED, THE APPROPRIATION
SHALL BE REVERSED.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 11, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Award of Contract for Professional Services Supporting the Water Conservation Program [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council authorizes the Public Works Director to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement with Maddaus Water Management Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Staff proposes to contract with Maddaus Water Management Inc., to provide professional engineering services for the Water Supply and Services workgroup that include: updating the model used for water conservation program development; updating the Water Conservation Strategic Plan; providing updated water demand projections for development of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan; and providing technical support for commercial water audits.

DISCUSSION:

The City’s primary water supply management tool is the Enhanced Urban Water Management Plan (EUWMP), which evaluates the adequacy and reliability of the City of Santa Barbara’s (City) water supplies and provides a long-term view of how water supplies should be managed. In 2019, in support of the EUWMP, the City worked with Maddaus Water Management Inc., (MWM) to complete a quantitative, technical cost/benefit analysis of future options for the City’s Water Conservation Program using their Least Cost Planning Demand Management Decision Support System Model (DSS Model). Upon completion of the modeling effort, the 2020 Water Conservation Strategic Plan was developed and adopted as part of the EUWMP.

Every five years, the City is required to complete an update to the Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The 2025 UWMP is due to the California Department of Water Resources by July 2026. Staff recommends contracting with MWM for technical engineering services to: update the 2019 DSS Model; update the 2020 Water Conservation Strategic Plan; provide updated water demand projections for the 2025 Agenda Item No. 3
File Code No. 540.01
Council Agenda Report
Award of Contract for Professional Services Supporting the Water Conservation Program [Agreement]
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UWMP; and provide technical support for commercial water audits. Since the 2020 EUWMP was prepared, the City has experienced lower water demands than anticipated, likely as a result of several wet winters, increasing water rates driven by inflation, and the full implementation of Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Additionally, AMI provides new tools and opportunities within the City’s water conservation programs to assist our customers. Finally, the State of California adopted new statewide urban water use objectives in 2024 that must be included in 2025 UWMP. MWM’s support will: allow for optimization of the City’s water conservation programs; provide an updated water demand forecast for the 2025 UWMP to enhance water supply planning; and provide support in meeting state-mandated water conservation regulations.

Update the DSS Model and Water Conservation Strategic Plan The 2020 Water Conservation Strategic Plan (WCSP) was the most recent technical analysis that enabled the City to project long-range water demands, identify attainable conservation goals, develop strategies, and prioritize conservation measures. The WCSP included a cost-effective suite of water conservation measures designed to help meet future water needs. Cost-effectiveness is modeled using the avoided cost of additional water supplies. Investments in these programs to reduce water demand are more costeffective than increasing water supplies and production.

The planning process included analyzing conservation measures and programs using the DSS Model, developed by MWM. The DSS Model was used to screen more than 100 measures, which focused on existing water customers of all user categories and building codes for new development.

In light of the recently adopted state regulations for urban water use and new opportunities with AMI, the City wishes to update the DSS Model again in order to re-evaluate the City’s water conservation program, ensuring it remains both cost-effective and successful at reducing the City’s potable water demand to meet state regulations. Additionally, a customer equity score will be developed for measures to rank alongside costeffectiveness. Affordability is a growing concern nationwide as water and sewer rates rise to account for increasing costs due to aging infrastructure, extreme weather events, climate change, regulations, and inflation. Providing affordable and equitable access to clean water is a primary objective of the City’s Water Resources Division.

In this task, MWM will: update the DSS Model with up to 25 water conservation measures; assist staff with conservation measure screening; review the water savings values associated with each conservation measure; incorporate an equity score; update the City’s avoided cost of water within the model based on current water supply costs; conduct an analysis and technical expertise related to AMI data; and update the model to reflect the most current codes and standards in order to project associated water savings.

At the end of the modeling process, MWM will provide updates to the 2020 WCSP that include conservation measure revisions to comply with recent state regulations, additional Council Agenda Report
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measures that incorporate AMI and the customer equity score, and recommended budget/staffing to support these programs.

On-Call Support for 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
The California Department of Water Resources requires urban water suppliers to submit a UWMP every five years. The City has commenced work on its 2025 UWMP, which is due July 1, 2026. The 2025 plan will be an update to the adopted 2020 EUWMP. The EUWMP details the City’s water supply and management strategy for the next 30 years and includes an adaptive management plan for flexible and responsive management of the City's water resources. EUWMP development spanned nearly a year and a half and used a rigorous technical process and inclusive stakeholder engagement approach to create an equitable, resilient, and environmentally friendly plan that reflects the community’s values. The 2025 UWMP will meet regulatory requirements from the state but will not include an in-depth long-term water supply analysis because the analysis conducted in the EUWMP is still relevant to current water supply conditions.

MWM will provide technical support to the City for the development of its 2025 UWMP as needed on an hourly basis. This support may include: creation and/or revision of water demand forecasts; creation and/or revision of conservation savings forecasts; assistance with demand projection text chapters; and assistance with graphics.

On-Call Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Audits and Technical Support The City’s Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial (CII) Water Use Survey and Custom Incentive Program (CII Program) was developed through technical analysis and modeling of the City’s Water Conservation Program using the DSS Model, which developed costeffective water conservation measures. The CII Program targets the City’s high-waterusing commercial, institutional, and industrial customers, providing them with water use surveys and custom incentives for conservation. As a result of the surveys, recommendations for potential methods and/or equipment that a CII business can employ to reduce water consumption are provided. Once the survey has been completed, staff determine the return on investment for the customer to implement recommended projects using the MWM CII Water Audit Tool and calculate a financial incentive to implement the projects.

The new statewide urban water use objectives adopted in July 2024 require urban water suppliers to implement CII best management practices for customers in the 97.5th percentile and 80th percentile of CII water use. Best management practices identified by the state regulations include, among others: site visits; cost-effectiveness analysis tools; rebates; and cost-sharing for replacing inefficient fixtures or equipment. The CII Program developed with MWM is in compliance with the State’s identified Best Management Practices.

MWM staff provide the expertise needed for the more advanced on-site water audits such as healthcare, manufacturing, and other complex operations, due to their specialized Council Agenda Report
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technical expertise and deep knowledge of water-use technologies. They are well-versed in the latest innovations in cooling systems, sanitation processes, advanced filtration technologies, and water-efficient fixtures. MWM will conduct up to five specialized on-site CII water audits and provide technical services related to the CII Water Audit Tool. The CII Water Audit Tool is a proprietary product of MWM, and this task also includes an annual license for the City’s use of the tool.

Selection Process
MWM was selected because of its expertise and capabilities in water resources management, drought and water conservation planning evaluations, and innovative contributions in demand management technology and integrated water resources planning. Given MWM’s previous work for the City, their proposal provides attractive rates and lower costs given their familiarity with City programs. Additionally, contracting with MWM will require less staff time than working with other consultants, as previous investments in staff time in supplying data and fine-tuning the conservation model, demand projections, and commercial audit tool development through prior contracts have already laid a strong foundation for these technical services.

MWM is staffed by registered engineers, and they take a rigorous technical approach to water management planning using proven engineering estimates of water savings and cost-effectiveness analysis, including detailed financial analysis of utility costs and benefits. MWM has helped more than 200 California utilities prepare demand forecasts and water conservation plans since 1990. In addition, the City has worked with MWM on an ongoing basis using its proprietary DSS Model and for technical expert support using its commercial, institutional, and industrial water conservation program, which is described above.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

There are sufficient expenditure appropriations in the Water Operating Fund in Fiscal Year 2025 to fund the proposed professional services agreement with Maddaus Water Management Inc. for professional consulting services in the current year. Expenditure appropriations for future fiscal years will be included in the annual budget process. The cost for each individual task will be encumbered prior to the start of the work. The cost of all work under this task-order agreement will not exceed $200,000 over the course of five years.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The City is a long-term leader in water conservation. Updating the DSS Model and the UWMP provides the community with a long-term view of how the City’s water supplies should be managed and conserved. These updates ensure that the City continues to operate a cost-effective water conservation program that meets or exceeds current and future state regulations.

Council Agenda Report
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A copy of the contract may be requested from the Public Works Department for public review by contacting [email protected].

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The execution of a five-year Professional Services Agreement with MWM to provide professional engineering services for the Water Supply and Services workgroup does not have any direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; therefore, this agreement falls outside of the definition of a “Project” under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines § 15378 (b)(5), as administrative activities of governments that will not result in physical changes in the environment are not subject to CEQA environmental review.

PREPARED BY: Joshua Haggmark, P.E. Water Resources Manager/DC/MW/sjc 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 11, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Fire Department
SUBJECT: Proposed Sole Source Purchase Order with Western Extrication Specialists for Battery-Operated Extrication Equipment
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council find it in the City’s best interest to waive the formal bid procedure as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4.52.070 (K), and authorize the sole source purchase, in an amount of $113,305, for three sets of battery-operated Holmatro Rescue tools, batteries, chargers and struts.

DISCUSSION:

The Fire Department has been awarded $100,000 from the Office of Traffic Safety for the purchase of three complements of battery-operated extrication tools and accessories.

The Department and surrounding agencies use Holmatro manufactured tools, which necessitates that this specific brand be purchased to ensure compatibility with existing extrication inventory.

Western Extrication Specialist is the sole Holmatro Factory Authorized Sales provider for HolmatroRescue Tools in Santa Barbara County. A letter from the manufacturer has been provided attesting to the sales territory.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Sufficient funds for this purchase have been secured with $100,000 funded by a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety and the remaining $13,305 budgeted in the Measure C Fire Department Equipment Replacement Fund.

PREPARED BY: Amy Van Atta, Fire Business Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Mailes, Fire Chief
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Agenda Item No. 4
File Code No. 520.03

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 11, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Fire Department
SUBJECT: Accept a Donation of Two Rescue Watercrafts from Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council accept the donation of two specialized rescue watercrafts (RWC) and two beach dollies from Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance.

DISCUSSION:

The Santa Barbara Fire Department (SBFD) must be capable of handling complex ocean rescues due to Santa Barbara having a significant sized coastline and waterfront area.

SBFD has twenty-six ocean rescue certified swimmers scheduled across all work shifts.

When activated, these personnel are trained to deploy on paddleboards and swim to people in need of assistance. The Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance has generously donated two RWCs and two beach dollies to SBFD , valued at $48,756 to enhance the Department’s rescue capabilities.

The benefits of having access to these RCWs include the following:
 Faster response times with high-speed capabilities
 Access to difficult areas, such as narrow channels, the wharf, shallow waters, and debris-laden zones
 Improved coordination through advanced communication and navigation systems  Increased safety for both rescuers and victims
 Integrated safety equipment for immediate life-saving care  Ability to provide stand-by services during city-sponsored events BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The RWCs come with a five-year warranty. On-going costs, including training, fuel, and maintenance, will be covered by the Fire Department’s General Fund allocations. No additional funding is required
Agenda Item No. 5
File Code No. 520.03
Council Agenda Report
Accept a Donation of Two Rescue Watercrafts from Santa Barabara Firefighters Alliance March 11, 2025

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PREPARED BY: Amy Van Atta, Fire Business Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Mailes, Fire Chief
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 11, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Airport Department
SUBJECT: Approve Passenger Facility Charge Application
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council authorize the Airport Director to submit a new Passenger Facility Charge application to the Federal Aviation Administration to fund eligible airport improvement projects.

DISCUSSION:

Background
The Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program provides dedicated funding for airport capital projects that enhance infrastructure, safety, and capacity. Unlike operating revenues from airline fees, concessions, and parking, which support daily operations, PFC revenue—collected as a $4.50 fee per eligible outbound passenger—can only be used for federally approved capital improvements. Airlines collect the fee as part of ticket sales, retain a small administrative portion, and remit the remainder to the Airport, ensuring a reliable funding source for infrastructure investments.

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) has collected PFCs since 1997, with total approved funding of $46.3 million across seven applications. The current PFC collection authority under Application #7 funds bond payments for terminal construction and related infrastructure.

A 2018 bond refinancing reduced annual debt payments by $400,000, increasing available PFC funds alongside passenger growth.

PFC Application #8
The Airport requests approval to impose and utilize $5,132,224 in PFC funds to support 10 projects, including the local share of federally funded improvements, the acquisition of a new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) truck, and administrative consulting services.

Using PFC funds for these projects preserves traditional airport revenues for other critical capital improvements, ensuring continued infrastructure investment without straining operational budgets. By covering the local share of federally funded projects and Agenda Item No. 6
File Code No. 560.01
Approve Passenger Facility Charge Application
March 11, 2025

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acquiring an essential ARFF vehicle, these funds help maintain regulatory compliance and enhance airport safety and efficiency. While a significant decline in passenger activity could require adjustments to debt service funding, current trends indicate sustained passenger levels. In the unlikely event of a revenue shortfall, the Airport would proactively adjust its budget to maintain financial stability.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Approval of this PFC application will enable the Airport to sustainably fund and advance its Capital Improvement Program as planned, ensuring continued investment in essential infrastructure. Without approval, the Airport would need to rely heavily on department reserves or identify new revenue sources to meet its capital funding needs, which could impact financial flexibility and long-term planning.

PREPARED BY: Jonathan Abad, Airport Business Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Hastert, CM Airport Director
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Project Level of Proposed PFC
number Project title collection amount

8.1 Taxiway C, H, J Rehabilitation $ 4.50 $ 238,683

8.2 Runway - 15L-33R Pavement Rehabilitation 4.50 259,816

8.3 North GA Ramp Replacement 4.50 352,946

8.4 Rehabilitation of Runway 7-25, Phase II 4.50 819,678

8.5 Rehabilitate Northeast Apron 4.50 189,261

8.6 Security Upgrade Project 4.50 234,199

8.7 Airfield Guidance Signs (AMSL) 4.50 627,314

8.8 Rehabilitate Taxiways M, J and G 4.50 882,828

8.9 Replacement ARFF Truck 4.50 1,500,000

8.10 PFC Consulting Fees 4.50 27,500
Total Application $ 5,132,224

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 11, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2030 Public Hearing [Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2030.

DISCUSSION:

Each year, the City of Santa Barbara (City) must hold a public hearing, adopt a subsequent resolution, and submit an updated Five-Year Measure A Program of Projects (Attachment) to the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) in accordance with the Measure A local allocation rules. The proposed Five-Year Measure A Program of Projects will be incorporated into the proposed Streets-Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027.

Background of Measure A
In November 2008, Santa Barbara County voters approved Measure A Ordinance No. 5 (“Measure A”). Measure A is a 30-year sales tax measure estimated to provide approximately $1 billion of local sales tax revenues for transportation projects in Santa Barbara County. Measure A is funded by continuing the local 1/2 cent sales tax originally authorized by Measure D, which expired on March 31, 2010. Measure A contains a strategic spending plan that includes both regional and local programs and projects, funded by monthly population-based allocations to each local agency. Measure A Ordinance contains a requirement for the City to hold an annual public hearing and submit a Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects to the administrating agency, SBCAG.

Agenda Item No. 7
File Code No. 150.03
Council Agenda Report
Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2030 Public Hearing [Resolution]
March 11, 2025

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Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects
SBCAG has estimated that the City will receive Measure A revenues for Fiscal Years (FY) 2026-2030 as follows:

FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 Total Estimated Revenue
$5,026,328 $4,641,516 $4,817,037 $5,000,762 $5,190,817 $24,676,460 The revenue decrease in Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 reflects debt service on the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan used to mitigate cash flow for the Highway 101 High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Project that is partially funded by Measure A.

Under Measure A, local agencies choose how to spend their share of funds annually after adopting the Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects. Measure A contains funds specifically for local street and transportation improvements (capital projects, maintenance, and operations) and alternative transportation (pedestrian and bicycle improvements and transit assistance).

The Measure A Ordinance requires local agencies to spend a minimum of 10% on local street and transportation improvement funds. This percentage is calculated cumulatively and must be met by the fifth year of the Measure A Program, and then every fifth year thereafter. Fiscal Year 2026 is the first year of the next five-year period. The proposed Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects includes 24% of expenditures for alternative transportation.

The Measure A Ordinance also requires local agencies meet an annual Maintenance of Effort (MOE) of non-Measure A local discretionary funds for street and road purposes, adjusted annually by the rate of growth (or decline) of measure revenues. This requirement ensures the legislature’s intent that local transportation sales taxes supplement, rather than supplant, local transportation investments. The City has exceeded the MOE requirement for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 and is anticipated to meet the next five-year requirement, primarily through Measure C funding.

As shown in the table above, Measure A revenues are expected to decrease through Fiscal Year 2027, and then slowly trend upward. The costs of street construction and maintenance activities are expected to increase more than the anticipated future Measure A revenues. This prediction will support fewer construction and maintenance activities.

Further anticipated concerns include that both State Gas Tax and Underground Utility Tax revenues are expected to also remain stagnant while construction costs continue to increase. Moreover, there will be less Measure C available for street maintenance due to competing City priorities. In a reduced funding Measure C street maintenance scenario, Council Agenda Report
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priority will be placed on arterial and collector streets that carry the majority of traffic.

Maintenance on local streets and alleys will be increasingly deferred.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The annual adoption of a resolution and submittal of an updated Five-Year Measure A Program of Projects to the SBCAG in accordance with the Measure A local allocation rules falls outside of the definition of a “Project” under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15378 (b)(5) as administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct physical changes in the environment and is not subject to CEQA environmental review. The proposed Five-Year Measure A Program of Projects will be incorporated into the proposed Streets-Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. All future projects as part of this Program will be subject to CEQA environmental review.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

By taking the proposed action, the City meets the requirements of the Measure A Ordinance to avoid the adverse financial impact of not qualifying for an ongoing allocation of Measure A local street and transportation improvement funds.

ATTACHMENT: City of Santa Barbara, Five-Year Measure A Program of Projects
PREPARED BY: Donna Lahey, Public Works Operations Manager/LY/JWG/nv SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, P.E., Acting Public Works Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Local Street & Transportation Improvements Total Project Cost Project Descriptions FY 2022/2023 Actual
Expenditures
Carry-over from FY
23/24
Carry-over from FY
24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 TOTAL Measure A Revenues Local State Federal TOTAL NonMeasure A
Revenues
Maintainance, Improvement or Construction of Roadways & Bridges Pavement Maintenance (Capital) $ 1,214 $ 2,584 $ 352 $ - $ - $ 88 $ 179 $ 619 $ - $ 2,200 $ - $ 2,200 $ 2,819 Roadway Maintenance (Operations) $ 1,135 $ 2,258 $ 2,194 $ 2,238 $ 2,283 $ 2,329 $ 2,375 $ 11,420 $ 2,348 $ - $ - $ 2,348 $ 13,768 Engineering Services (Capital) $ 232 $ 79 $ 202 $ 102 $ 104 $ 106 $ 108 $ 622 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 622 Engineering Services (Operations) $ 614 $ - $ 754 $ 770 $ 785 $ 801 $ 817 $ 3,926 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,926 Bridge Preventative Maintenance (Capital) $ 8 $ 171 $ 50 $ 51 $ 52 $ 53 $ 54 $ 260 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 260 Post Bridge Construction Monitoring/Reporting (Capital) $ 52 $ 92 $ 50 $ 51 $ 52 $ 53 $ 54 $ 260 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 260 Graffiti Abatement $ 298 $ - $ - $ 298 $ 298
$ - $ -
Safety Improvements
Traffic Safety/Capacity Improvements (Capital) $ 10 $ 99 $ 50 $ 51 $ 52 $ 53 $ 54 $ 260 $ - $ - $ - $ 260 Citywide Streetlight Repair & Maintenance (Capital) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Urban Forestry Street Tree Program
Transfer to Parks & Recreation for Street Tree Maintenance $ 1,039 $ - $ - $ 1,039 $ 1,039 $ -
Storm Damage Repair to Transportation Facilities
Storm Drain Repair & Maintenance (Operations) $ 210 $ - $ 263 $ 268 $ 274 $ 279 $ 285 $ 1,369 $ 306 $ - $ - $ 306 $ 1,676 $ -
Roadway Drainage Facilities
Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project (Capital) $ 30 $ 78 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Traffic Signal Coordination, Intersection Channelization Traffic Signal Maintenance (Capital) $ - $ - $ - $ -
Traffic Signal Maintenance (Operations) $ 1,980 $ - $ - $ 1,980 $ 1,980 Traffic Signal Upgrades (Capital) $ - $ - $ - $ -
Traffic Management
Traffic Engineering (Operations) $ 996 $ - $ - $ 996 $ 996 Transportation Planning (Operations) $ 1,162 $ - $ - $ 1,162 $ 1,162 Traffic Markings & Signage (Operations) $ 1,776 $ - $ - $ 1,776 $ 1,776 $ -
Landscaping Maintenance
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Highway Improvements
$ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Matching Funds for State and Regional Programs and Projects $ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
TOTAL $3,506 $5,361 $0 $3,916 $3,531 $3,602 $3,761 $3,927 $18,737 $9,906 $2,200 $0 $12,106 $30,843 Alternative Transportation Expenditures Total Project Cost Project Descriptions FY 2022/2023 Actual
Expenditures
Carry-over from FY
23/24
Carry-over from FY
24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 TOTAL Measure A Revenues Local State Federal TOTAL NonMeasure A
Revenues
Maintenance, Repair, Construction & Improvement of Bike & Ped Facilities Sidewalk Maintenance (Capital) $ 44 $ 70 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Sidewalk Maintenance (Operations) $ 503 $ (1) $ 798 $ 791 $ 889 $ 907 $ 925 $ 4,310 $ 1,048 $ - $ - $ 1,048 $ 5,358 Sidewalk Access Ramps (Capital) $ 7 $ 88 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Bicycle Improvements (Capital) $ - $ 80 $ - $ 80 $ 80
$ - $ -
Safe Routes to School Improvements
$ - $ - $ -
$ - $ - $ -
$ - $ - $ -
Reduced Transit Fares for Seniors & Disabled
$ - $ - $ -
$ - $ - $ -
$ - $ - $ -
Bus and Rail Transit Services and Facilties
Easy Lift $ 290 $ 11 $ 313 $ 319 $ 326 $ 332 $ 339 $ 1,629 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,629 Programs, Education, & Incentives to Reduce Single
Occupant Auto Trips or Transportation Demand
Work Trip (Operations) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURES $845 $168 $0 $1,111 $1,110 $1,215 $1,239 $1,264 $5,939 $1,048 $80 $0 $1,128 $7,067 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $4,351 $5,530 $0 $5,026 $4,641 $4,817 $5,001 $5,191 $24,676 $10,954 $2,280 $0 $13,234 $37,910 Alternative Transportation Summary
TOTAL MEASURE A ALLOCATION (FY 2025/26 TO 2029/30) $24,676

MINIMUM ALTERNATIVE PERCENTAGE PRESCRIBED BY
INVESTMENT PLAN TO BE MET BY FY 20229/2030 FOR
FISCAL YEARS 2025/2026 THROUGH 2029/2030
10%
TOTAL MEASURE A ALLOCATION TO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION $5,939

PERCENTAGE OF MEASURE A ALLOCATION TO
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION 24.07%
Measure A Revenues Non-Measure A Revenues
Non-Measure A Revenues
City of Santa Barbara
Measure A Local Street and Transportation Improvements Submittal Form Five Year Measure A Program of Projects (FYs 25/26 to 29/30) (Figures in $1000's)
Measure A Revenues
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO._____

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR MEASURE

A LOCAL PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS
2026 THROUGH 2030.

WHEREAS, on November 4, 2008, the voters of Santa Barbara County approved the, Santa Barbara County Road Repair, Traffic Relief and Transportation Safety measure, knownas MeasureA;
WHEREAS, Measure A Ordinance No. 5 provides that Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority shall annually approve a program of projects submitted by local jurisdictions identifying those transportation projects eligible to use Measure A funds; WHEREAS, the City of Santa Barbara was provided with an estimate of annual Measure A local revenues for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030; and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2025, the City of Santa Barbara held a public hearing in accordance withthe Ordinance.

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

SECTION 1. The Council of the City of Santa Barbara approves the Five-Year Measure A Program of Projects to be funded in part with Measure A revenues, as shown in Exhibit A to this Resolution.

SECTION 2. The Council of the City of Santa Barbara certifies that it will include in its budget an amount of local discretionary funding for local streets and roads sufficient to comply with the Maintenance of Effort requirements contained in the Ordinance.

SECTION 3.The City of Santa Barbara will not use Measure A revenues to replace private developer funding that has been committed to a transportation project or would otherwise be required under current Citypolicies.

SECTION 4. The City of Santa Barbara has complied with all other applicable provisions and requirements of theOrdinance.

Local Street & Transportation Improvements Total Project Cost Project Descriptions FY 2022/2023 Actual
Expenditures
Carry-over from FY
23/24
Carry-over from FY
24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 TOTAL Measure A Revenues Local State Federal TOTAL NonMeasure A
Revenues
Maintainance, Improvement or Construction of Roadways & Bridges Pavement Maintenance (Capital) $ 1,214 $ 2,584 $ 352 $ - $ - $ 88 $ 179 $ 619 $ - $ 2,200 $ - $ 2,200 $ 2,819 Roadway Maintenance (Operations) $ 1,135 $ 2,258 $ 2,194 $ 2,238 $ 2,283 $ 2,329 $ 2,375 $ 11,420 $ 2,348 $ - $ - $ 2,348 $ 13,768 Engineering Services (Capital) $ 232 $ 79 $ 202 $ 102 $ 104 $ 106 $ 108 $ 622 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 622 Engineering Services (Operations) $ 614 $ - $ 754 $ 770 $ 785 $ 801 $ 817 $ 3,926 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,926 Bridge Preventative Maintenance (Capital) $ 8 $ 171 $ 50 $ 51 $ 52 $ 53 $ 54 $ 260 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 260 Post Bridge Construction Monitoring/Reporting (Capital) $ 52 $ 92 $ 50 $ 51 $ 52 $ 53 $ 54 $ 260 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 260 Graffiti Abatement $ 298 $ - $ - $ 298 $ 298
$ - $ -
Safety Improvements
Traffic Safety/Capacity Improvements (Capital) $ 10 $ 99 $ 50 $ 51 $ 52 $ 53 $ 54 $ 260 $ - $ - $ - $ 260 Citywide Streetlight Repair & Maintenance (Capital) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Urban Forestry Street Tree Program
Transfer to Parks & Recreation for Street Tree Maintenance $ 1,039 $ - $ - $ 1,039 $ 1,039 $ -
Storm Damage Repair to Transportation Facilities
Storm Drain Repair & Maintenance (Operations) $ 210 $ - $ 263 $ 268 $ 274 $ 279 $ 285 $ 1,369 $ 306 $ - $ - $ 306 $ 1,676 $ -
Roadway Drainage Facilities
Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project (Capital) $ 30 $ 78 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Traffic Signal Coordination, Intersection Channelization Traffic Signal Maintenance (Capital) $ - $ - $ - $ -
Traffic Signal Maintenance (Operations) $ 1,980 $ - $ - $ 1,980 $ 1,980 Traffic Signal Upgrades (Capital) $ - $ - $ - $ -
Traffic Management
Traffic Engineering (Operations) $ 996 $ - $ - $ 996 $ 996 Transportation Planning (Operations) $ 1,162 $ - $ - $ 1,162 $ 1,162 Traffic Markings & Signage (Operations) $ 1,776 $ - $ - $ 1,776 $ 1,776 $ -
Landscaping Maintenance
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Highway Improvements
$ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Matching Funds for State and Regional Programs and Projects $ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
TOTAL $3,506 $5,361 $0 $3,916 $3,531 $3,602 $3,761 $3,927 $18,737 $9,906 $2,200 $0 $12,106 $30,843 Alternative Transportation Expenditures Total Project Cost Project Descriptions FY 2022/2023 Actual
Expenditures
Carry-over from FY
23/24
Carry-over from FY
24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 TOTAL Measure A Revenues Local State Federal TOTAL NonMeasure A
Revenues
Maintenance, Repair, Construction & Improvement of Bike & Ped Facilities Sidewalk Maintenance (Capital) $ 44 $ 70 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Sidewalk Maintenance (Operations) $ 503 $ (1) $ 798 $ 791 $ 889 $ 907 $ 925 $ 4,310 $ 1,048 $ - $ - $ 1,048 $ 5,358 Sidewalk Access Ramps (Capital) $ 7 $ 88 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Bicycle Improvements (Capital) $ - $ 80 $ - $ 80 $ 80
$ - $ -
Safe Routes to School Improvements
$ - $ - $ -
$ - $ - $ -
$ - $ - $ -
Reduced Transit Fares for Seniors & Disabled
$ - $ - $ -
$ - $ - $ -
$ - $ - $ -
Bus and Rail Transit Services and Facilties
Easy Lift $ 290 $ 11 $ 313 $ 319 $ 326 $ 332 $ 339 $ 1,629 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,629 Programs, Education, & Incentives to Reduce Single
Occupant Auto Trips or Transportation Demand
Work Trip (Operations) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURES $845 $168 $0 $1,111 $1,110 $1,215 $1,239 $1,264 $5,939 $1,048 $80 $0 $1,128 $7,067 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $4,351 $5,530 $0 $5,026 $4,641 $4,817 $5,001 $5,191 $24,676 $10,954 $2,280 $0 $13,234 $37,910 Alternative Transportation Summary
TOTAL MEASURE A ALLOCATION (FY 2025/26 TO 2029/30) $24,676

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 11, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments SUBJECT: Appeal of the Parks and Recreation Commission’s Action to Approve the Removal of 13 Trees Associated with the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council deny the appeal filed by Mr. Claiborne Shank and uphold the Parks and Recreation Commission's decision to approve the 13 street tree removals associated with the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Mr. Claiborne Shank, a Santa Barbara resident, filed a timely appeal under Santa Barbara Municipal Code (SBMC) Section 15.20.110, concerning the Parks and Recreation Commission’s (PRC) decision to approve the removal of 13 of the street trees that are associated with the City of Santa Barbara (City)’s Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (Project).

BACKGROUND:

Project Background
In 2022, the City was awarded a State Active Transportation Program Grant for design and construction of the community-supported Project. The Project addresses a history of vehicle vs. pedestrian collisions along Milpas Street, a heavily traveled corridor, by improving pedestrian safety and accessibility, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is important to note that Milpas Street has the second highest number of pedestrian collisions within the City.

The Project site is along Milpas Street between Quinientos Street (south) and Canon Perdido Street (north). This location is a City Council-designated Vision Zero Priority Agenda Item No. 8
File Code No. 570.08
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Corridor. The Project includes the following enhancements to address the collision patterns (Attachment 1):
 New curb extensions at eight intersections;
 High visibility crosswalks;
 Additional street lighting;
 Accessibility improvements between intersections;
 Widened sidewalks at street corners and transit stops;  Installation of leading pedestrian intervals at signalized intersections;  New traffic signal at the intersection of Milpas and Yanonali Streets;  Additional median refuge island and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at the intersection of Milpas and Ortega Streets;
 Three-foot-wide buffers added to the existing bike lanes between Cota and Canon Perdido Streets; and
 Additional bicycle parking.

Community engagement along Milpas Street is documented in the 2006 Pedestrian Master Plan, the 2016 Bicycle Master Plan, and several project-specific engagements from 2019 to the present. In October 2023, City staff held a virtual webinar and an inperson meeting to review the grant-awarded Project scope and to receive additional feedback from the community prior to the Project’s formal design phase. In October 2024, City staff held a virtual webinar and an in-person meeting to provide a design update, which included a discussion about the analysis of the existing street trees and the 13 proposed tree removals (as detailed below).

With Milpas Street’s heavily tree-lined corridor, the first critical path of the design phase was to perform tree and accessibility assessments. On November 3, 2023, the City Council authorized the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with GHD, Inc. (GHD) to conduct these assessments and the project design.

GHD and City staff evaluated all 95 existing street trees within the Project corridor and identified 13 trees for removal. For all 95 existing trees, the consultant arborist assessed tree health, the consultant Certified Access Specialist (CASp) evaluated for accessibility compliance, and the City Principal Traffic Engineer calculated intersection sightline safety. The primary focus for this Project was to retain as many existing street trees as feasible while meeting safety and accessibility standards.

The trees proposed for removal involve safety issues such as accessibility constraints, sightline obstructions, and impact locations with Project intersection improvements.  Five existing Ficus trees were identified for removal because of accessibility issues. These trees either narrow the sidewalk below the minimum 36-inch width requirement or do not allow the required minimum vertical height clearance of 80 inches across the full width of the 36-inch path of travel.

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 Three Ficus trees were identified for removal because they create sightline obstructions at intersections.
 Five non-Ficus trees identified for removal are within the area of proposed intersection enhancements.

In collaboration with the City Arborist, staff identified 37 potential locations along the Project corridor where new street trees would be beneficial. The new locations were identified to help offset loss in biomass and increase the overall number of street trees within the area. These new tree sites will assist in replacing lost shade, improve neighborhood aesthetics, and make Milpas Street appear narrower to reduce traffic speed and improve safety (Attachment 2).

After the tree and accessibility assessments were completed, the City worked with GHD on a design for each of the Project intersections. The City returned to the community with a virtual webinar on October 15, 2024, and an in-person meeting on October 17, 2024, to provide a design update including intersection illustrations with new curb alignments, walkway improvements, bus stop features, accessibility upgrades, various safety improvements, tree removals, and opportunities for new trees. The City also had a supplemental survey for meeting participants that was sent after the meeting to receive additional community feedback on: (1) which features residents liked most about the Project; and (2) whether residents favored larger curb extensions to give more space to existing and proposed trees or smaller curb extensions to preserve on-street parking spaces. Attachment 3 includes the survey results, which affirmed larger curb extensions for trees.

DISCUSSION:

Tree Removal Application Review Process
SBMC Chapter 15.20 Tree Planting and Maintenance provides regulations for City trees, including permits required for planting, maintaining, or removing any tree growing within a street right-of-way or public area. SBMC 15.20.110 specifies the process and considerations for removal of City trees. Under this section, removal of a street tree requires review by the Parks and Recreation Department Director. A permit for removal may be issued if the Director finds that the removal of the tree(s) would: (1) benefit the state of the urban forest; or (2) the removal is necessary for public safety. If the Director finds that neither factor is met, the Director may deny the application. The Director may also refer the application to the STAC for further review.

Pursuant to SBMC 15.20.110 E3, the STAC takes the following factors into consideration when reviewing the tree removal application:
 Whether the tree is designated as a historic or specimen tree;  Whether the tree species and placement conform to the “Master Street Tree Plan”; Council Agenda Report
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 The condition and structure of the tree and the potential for proper tree growth and development of the canopy;
 The number and location of adjacent trees on City property and the possibility of maintaining a desirable tree density in the area through additional planting on City property; and
 Any beneficial effects upon adjacent trees to be expected from the proposed removal.

Once the STAC makes a determination, the STAC then provides their recommendation to the PRC based on the factors listed above. The PRC reviews the application materials and the STAC recommendation prior to approving, conditionally approving, or denying the application. The PRC decisions on tree removal permit applications may be appealed to City Council pursuant to SBMC 15.20.170.

Committee and Commission Review
On November 7, 2024, the tree removal request went before the STAC along with a request for feedback on what species of street tree should be planted for the Project’s proposed trees. The STAC reviewed all pertinent information regarding the 13 trees proposed for removal. The STAC noted that the reasons for the removal of the eight Indian Laurel Fig trees made practical sense since those eight trees impact accessibility and sightline visibility (Attachment 4). The STAC also remarked that removal of the other five proposed trees is logical given the creation of new planting opportunities to allow for larger shade trees (Attachment 4). The STAC also discussed the proposed 37 replacement trees, commenting that despite not being of the same large stature of the Indian laurel figs, the new 37 trees would be a welcome addition to the street and help offset the loss of the existing trees (Attachment 4). The STAC made a unanimous recommendation (4/0) to the PRC to approve the tree removal (Attachment 4).

On January 29, 2025, the Project obtained unanimous approval by the PRC for removal of 13 existing street trees with the condition to include a minimum of 30 replacement trees (Attachment 5). The PRC also considered and approved the recommendations of the STAC to change the designations of the Street Tree Master Plan (for the Project corridor) to include: (1) Tristaniopsis laurina, Water Gum; (2) Eucalyptus apocynifolia, Sydney Red Gum; (3) Metrosideros excelsa, New Zealand Christmas Tree; and (4) Afrocarpus falcatus, African Fern Pine. The new street trees planted with the Project will be planted pursuant to this updated designated species list.

Appeal of the Commission Decision
On February 4, 2025, Mr. Shank (Appellant) filed a timely appeal as authorized by SBMC Section 15.20.110. Appellant’s appeal letter is included as Attachment 6. Below is a summary of the issues presented by Appellant followed by the Project team’s response.

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1. A lack of public outreach and public opportunity for feedback.

Response: As discussed in the Background section of this report, the Project has gone through years of extensive community engagement. The street trees have always been expressed as a significant issue at all the community engagement meetings. There are members of the community that wanted all the trees removed and to start over with new street canopy trees. Conversely, there were also community members that wanted to preserve every tree. Because of the differing viewpoints from the public, it was very important to take a methodical approach.

This is why the City hired an arborist and CASp to perform the necessary technical review. The technical reports were then reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office, Risk Management, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works Departments. In total, the Project was able to preserve 82 of the 95 existing street trees, meeting the project goals of tree preservation, safety, and accessibility.

The two most recent community engagement meetings were open to the public , the first being a virtual webinar held on October 15, 2024, and the second being an in-person meeting held on October 17, 2024. These meetings went into detail about the proposed tree removals and new planting opportunities. The meetings were communicated in a multitude of ways through: (1) the Project’s listserv; (2) City News in Brief; (3) the Nextdoor application; (4) stakeholder websites; (5) Parent Square (communication method to families in the Santa Barbara Unified School District); (6) various media outlets; and (7) multiple printed sandwich board signs placed along the Project area, Eastside Library, Franklin Center, and Franklin Elementary.

Furthermore, the Public Works Public Engagement Officer and Project team members went door to door in the Project area handing out meeting flyers.

Businesses in the Project area were given flyers, and these flyers were posted on the business’ message boards. The project website includes a dedicated section explaining the tree removal and new planting opportunities and provides a link to the recording of the October 15, 2024 webinar to allow community members a chance to be informed if they could not attend the virtual or in person meetings.

This webinar recording was also emailed as a news post to Project webpage subscribers. A project survey was also released and discussed under item 4 below.

2. How come the project team did not consider widening the sidewalks on the streetside of these significant trees?
Response: Milpas Street is a busy arterial street that leads directly to Highway 101.

The vehicle volumes along Milpas Street are approximately 20,000 vehicles per day. Putting pedestrians closer to vehicle traffic while narrowing the roadway on this very busy street makes pedestrians more exposed to vehicle traffic and thereby negating the purpose of the Project—which is to improve safety and accessibility. Important considerations must be given to individuals that are Council Agenda Report
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disabled or accessibly challenged as meandering sidewalks are difficult to navigate and compromise safety. In addition, widening sidewalks on the street side eliminates existing street parking, which is already in high demand on Milpas Street. Therefore, a curb-faced sidewalk was not included in the Project design.

3. Sightline obstruction should not be a warrant for tree removal.

Response: The purpose of the Project is to improve safety and accessibility along the Milpas corridor. The Project focuses on visibility and sight distance at intersections, which is critical to the safety of all road users and is designed to minimize potential conflict points between the various roadway users. The intersection design facilitates eye contact between roadway users, ensuring that motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit vehicles intuitively read the intersections as shared spaces. The intersections are redesigned to be more compact, placing more activity within the sight triangle and giving all roadway users a better view of potential conflicts. Three of the 95 street trees analyzed were deemed to obstruct sightlines for vehicles and the City’s Principal Traffic Engineer concluded they pose a critical safety hazard based on collision risk and history. To further enhance the intersection visibility, additional street lighting is added so all sides of the intersection are well lit.

4. Concern over the depth of the public survey related to tree preservation.

Response: Over the years of community engagement, the City has asked residents and business owners a series of questions at community engagement meetings and distributed supplemental public surveys for transportation-related concerns along Milpas Street. The Project team is fully aware of the community’s feelings about the street trees along Milpas Street that range from positive to negative. The Project team believed it to be impractical to ask a question about 100 percent tree preservation when it was already known that 8 of the 13 trees recommended for removal posed significant safety issues. It was more practical to ask the community whether there was a preference for larger curb realignments to create additional planter area for existing or new street trees or smaller curb realignments to minimize loss of on-street parking spaces. The survey results showed a stronger preference for larger curb realignments to create additional planter area for existing or new street trees (Attachment 3). The Project incorporates these larger curb alignments. For residents concerned about the loss of on-street parking, the Project would result in the loss of approximately 4 onstreet parking spaces with the preservation of 147 on-street parking spaces.

5. Concern that environmental health was not considered in the tree removal analysis.

Response: A goal of the Project is to retain as much of the tree canopy along Milpas Street as possible while effectuating the goal of the Project—pedestrian Council Agenda Report
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safety and ADA accessibility. The Project team agrees that trees along Milpas Street provide character, shade, and provide many environmental benefits to the City, including reducing the heat island effect, sequestering carbon, reducing pollution, and capturing and storing storm water.

The Project aims to improve pedestrian safety and ADA access along the Milpas corridor all while minimizing impacts on Santa Barbara’s urban forest. The trees were individually assessed and recommended for removal only after it was determined that safety, ADA access, and maintaining infrastructure could not otherwise be accomplished. 37 new trees will be planted along Milpas Street to help offset the loss of the eight larger trees, with particular attention given to selecting species that provide shade, diversity, and compatibility with infrastructure. The remaining 82 trees, including 43 Ficus trees, will continue to receive regular care to ensure their long-term health.

Environmental review under CEQA: SBMC Section 22.100.070 identifies common activities that the City considers not subject to the State’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the activity is ministerial or subject to a statutory or categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines. Applicable to the Project is SBMC Section 22.100.070.C.1.p which provides that Section 15301, Class 1: Existing Facilities provides an exemption for the “[i]ssuance of permits for maintenance, pruning, trimming, or replacing of existing street trees or the performance of maintenance, pruning, trimming or replacement work by the City.” The PRC requested that a minimum of 30 new street trees be added in the project area, which is already part of the Project’s scope with 37 new locations identified to plant new trees. Therefore, the Project is compliant with the requirements of SBMC Chapter 22.100 Environmental Review and falls within the CEQA Section 15301, Class 1: Existing Facilities exemption.

6. Concerns of the “Before and After” Imagery with respect to how the trees were represented.

Response: The main objective of these simulations was to show the changes in hardscape, street furnishings, roadway striping, and bus stop locations. Removing mature trees from the visual simulations is challenging due to their large trunks and expansive canopies. Because of this, the City created separate graphics specifically for the trees. All 95 trees were mapped, each with an icon indicating its species and whether it was being removed, so residents could visualize the spatial location of each tree removal and the reason for it (sightline or ADA issue). Pictures of the trees proposed for removal, along with the corresponding address or business, were included. An exhibit showing potential tree planting locations was provided as well. These exhibits were shown at the virtual and in-person community meetings, the STAC and PRC meetings, and posted to the Project website for public access for full transparency about which trees were proposed for removal (Attachment 2).

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7. Discrepancy of Commission hearing date on Project Website.

Response: There was an unintentional clerical error on the Project website page; however, the PRC meeting was duly noticed in accordance with the Brown Act and the decision cannot be nullified as an illegal meeting.

On November 20, 2024, there was a post on the Project Website stating the following:
“The review of the Milpas Street tree removal application for the thirteen Milpas Street trees (including 8 ficus trees) has been postponed from the November 20, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, due to a lack of commissioner quorum for the Project. The item will be rescheduled to the January 22, 2025 meeting. For more information about the tree removal, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/MilpasSafeCrossings. To receive notifications about the upcoming Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/parks-recreation-commission”.

The date provided on this website was incorrect; however, the City included the PRC webpage for community members to receive notifications and more information about the upcoming meeting. The PRC page contained the correct date along with the agenda matter and description curing any issues.

Therefore, although one method of communication had an unintentional clerical error, the updates that went to subscribers contained accurate information.

Additionally, the public was given notice of the meeting as it was duly noticed in accordance with proper procedures and Brown Act notice requirements.

8. Why weren’t more alternatives analyzed to preserve the trees? Response: The City recommends existing sidewalks to be a minimum of 36 inches or 3 feet wide for safety and ADA purposes at the pinch points between the sidewalk and tree. The Project proposes widening the sidewalk at the intersections to create ADA-compliant transit stops, opportunities for additional tree plantings, and bicycle parking. Alternate options that exclude the removal of certain trees would require the lengthy process of right of way acquisitions through eminent domain—partial acquisitions of private property. This option would come at a substantial cost to the City and a potential for long term litigation with various individual property owners, neither of which was factored into the project cost or project timeline.

Next Steps
If Council denies the appeal, the City’s next steps are to remove the eight trees identified as safety and ADA accessibility issues in advance of the Project’s anticipated construction Council Agenda Report
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in 2027. The remaining trees will be removed closer to the start of construction. The City, including the City’s Arborist, is coordinating the placement and identifying the species of the 37 new trees to be consistent with the approval by the PRC and the new species designation list. New trees will be planted as soon as feasible to provide optimum growth opportunity and to add to the beautiful tree canopy aesthetics of Milpas Street. The City aims to plant approximately half of the new trees prior to the start of construction in 2027.

The remaining new tree planting locations are within the intersection corners and therefore will be planted following the Project construction.

With the minor change to the intersection of Milpas and Yanonali Streets to include a traffic signal, the Project is ready to move into final design. The City is still analyzing if the Milpas and Ortega Streets intersection meets the standards for a traffic signal which will be incorporated into the final design if the standards are met. The Project is anticipated to go before the Transportation and Circulation Committee later this year for another Project update, and to the Architectural Board of Review for a courtesy review of pavement materials.

Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027 in coordination with a separate City maintenance project, which includes pavement grind and overlay, and significant sidewalk and accessibility repairs due to tree uplifts along Milpas Street from Hutash to Anapamu Streets. All sidewalk maintenance work is focused on the intersection enhancements of this Project. The City will continue to evaluate advancing the construction schedule on this very important safety project.

Community outreach will be ongoing with the next community meetings focused on the construction phase.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

This Project is funded primarily by a $7.9 million State Active Transportation Program Grant which covers 80 percent of the Project costs. The 20 percent City share is funded by the Measure C Capital Fund. City match monies were allocated on November 3, 2023, in the amount of $500,000 for the design phase. Future appropriation recommendations for the remaining $1.5 million will fund later Project phases.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The Project will improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists and will contribute to the City’s sustainability goals by encouraging more people to walk and bike, reducing energy consumption and air pollution. The Project is also consistent with the City’s Vision Zero Strategy and City’s Climate Action Plan.

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

CEQA Guideline Section 15301 (also known as the “Class 1 exemption”) covers the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of existing or former use. This Project falls under subdivisions (c) of § 15301 as the access ramps, high visibility crosswalk, pedestrian refuge island, traffic signal, rapid flashing beacons, lighting, and street tree removal and plantings for the purposes of public safety and will not result in an increase in use or capacity. The phasing of tree removals and new tree plantings will benefit the replacement of tree canopy. New trees will be planted as soon as feasible to provide optimum growth opportunity and to add to the beautiful tree canopy aesthetics of Milpas Street. Considering the minimal number of trees proposed for removal along with the number of potential new tree planting opportunities resulting in a net increase of total trees, the impacts to trees are considered less than significant.

For these reasons, the Public Works Director, exercising authority under SBMC Section

22.100.080, has determined that the Project is exempt under CEQA. The City Council has final authority to approve the Project. Therefore, the City Council must confirm the exemption before Project approval. The project team will return later to City Council to make the necessary environmental determination and authorize the filing of a Notice of Exemption for the Project.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Project Location Map and Renderings

2. Street Tree Exhibits

3. Community Survey Results

4. STAC Minutes

5. PRC Minutes

6. Appellant Letter
PREPARED BY: Sarah Clark, Downtown Team Manager/JG/MJB/NV SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, P.E., Acting Public Works Director Jill Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Trees to remain on Milpas Street
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Proposed Trees for Removal
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Proposed Trees for Removal
Address Adjacent use Reason for removal Species
11 N Milpas Residence Sidewalk width obstruction Ficus
29 N Milpas McDonalds Vertical obstruction Ficus
111 N Milpas Residence Vertical obstruction Ficus
134 N Milpas Residence Sightline obstruction Ficus
217 N Milpas Tacos Pipeye Sightline obstruction Ficus
236 N Milpas C Tires Vertical obstruction Ficus
305 N Milpas AutoZone Sightline obstruction Ficus
402 N Milpas Former 7-Eleven Replace tree within intersection improvements New Zealand 502 N Milpas Cyber Copy Replace tree within intersection improvements Brisbane Box 523 N Milpas Big Brand Tire Replace tree within intersection improvements New Zealand 534 N Milpas Quality Windows & Glass Replace tree within intersection improvements New Zealand 631 N Milpas Monarch Office Services Sidewalk width obstruction Ficus 732 N Milpas The Shop Brunch Replace tree within intersection improvements New Zealand ATTACHMENT 2
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
37 Opportunities to Plant
New Trees on Milpas
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Summary of Trees on Milpas
• 95 existing trees.
• 82 trees will remain, with
only 13 trees removed.
• 37 opportunities to plant
new trees on Milpas.

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1 What features
of the project
do you like
most?
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2 What would you
rather see
implemented?
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1 CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Street Tree Advisory Committee

REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, November 7, 2024
8:30 AM
Regular Meeting Minutes

1. CALL TO ORDER 8:33 AM

2. ROLL CALL
Members present: Duke McPherson, Anthony DeMola, Bruce Reed, and Santos Escobar.

Members absent: Maury Treman.

Parks and Recreation staff present: Nathan Slack, and Patricia Herrera.

Parks and Recreation liaison: Nichol Clark.

Public Works staff present: Jessica Grant.

Members of the public: None

3. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Take Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project first and then in order of the agenda. Remove 2441 Calle Galicia from the agenda.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting October 3, 2024.

Motion: Member McPherson moved, seconded by member DeMola, to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of October 3, 2024.

Vote: 3/0/1. Member Escobar abstained.

6. MEMBER AND STAFF COMMUNICATION
A. Mr. Slack advised STAC of Parks and Recreation Commission actions.

STREET TREES

1. Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project – (8) Ficus microcarpa, Indian Laurel Fig, (4) Metrosideros excelsa, New Zealand Christmas Tree, and (1) Lophostemon confertus, Brisbane Box – Michelle Bedard The Committee recommends that the Commission approve the proposal for the thirteen removals and the thirty-seven replacement trees.

Motion: Member DeMola moved, seconded by Member Escobar, to approve the proposal for the thirteen removals and the thirty-seven replacement trees, passed.

Vote:4/0.

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2 2. 335 S. Milpas Street – (7) Ulmus parvifolia, Chinese Elm (5 street trees and 2 setback trees), (1) Eucalyptus ficifolia, Red Flowering Gum, and (1) Koelreuteria bipinnata, Chinese Flame Tree – Arturo Zaragoza
The Committee recommends that the Commission approve the proposed removals as conditioned and the eight replacement designated street trees as proposed.

Motion: Member Reed moved, seconded by Member McPherson, to approve the removals as conditioned and the eight replacement designated street trees as proposed, passed.

Vote:4/0.

3. 3666 San Gabriel Lane – Callistemon citrinus, Lemon Bottlebrush – Wyatt Dale The Committee recommends that the Commission approve the request to remove the tree.

Motion: Member McPherson moved, seconded by Member DeMola, to approve the request to remove the tree, passed.

Vote:4/0.

SETBACK TREES

1. 340 Palisades Drive – Quercus agrifolia, Coast Live Oak – Douglas Burdette The Committee recommends that the Commission approve the removal.

Motion: Member Escobar moved, seconded by Member McPherson, to approve the removal.

Vote: 3/1. Member Reed opposed.

7. STREET TREE MASTER PLAN

1. 00 – 600 blocks of E. Ortega Street – modify existing designation for a low/very low water use selection – staff
The Committee recommends that the Commission change the designation for the 00 – 600 blocks of E. Ortega Street to Parkinsonia aculeata, Desert Jerusalem Thorn, Prunus ilicifolia ssp. Lyonii, Catalina Island Cherry, and Markhamia lutea, Gold Markhamia.

Motion: Member Reed moved, seconded by member Escobar, to change the designation for the 00 – 600 blocks of E. Ortega Street to Parkinsonia aculeata, Desert Jerusalem Thorn, Prunus ilicifolia ssp. Lyonii, Catalina Island Cherry, and Markhamia lutea, Gold Markhamia, passed.

Vote: 4/0.

2. 00 – 1100 blocks of N. Milpas Street – modify existing designations, and include a low-very low water use selection – staff
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3 The Committee moved to postpone the 00 – 1100 blocks of N. Milpas Street to next month to allow time for the members to come up with a list of possible species.

8. OLD BUSINESS

9. NEW BUSINESS
The meeting adjourned at 11:37 AM
Respectfully submitted,
Nathan Slack, Urban Forest Superintendent
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Nathan Slack at 564-5433. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements.

ATTACHMENT 4
Agenda Item: 3

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Council Chamber, 735 Anacapa Street

CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kathy McGill called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Commissioners and Staff Present
Chair Kathy McGill
Vice Chair Nichol Clark
Commissioner Sebastian Aldana
Commissioner Jacob Lesner-Buxton
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Rob Nielsen
Parks and Recreation Commissioner John Price
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Michael Ramsay
Parks and Recreation Director Jill Zachary
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jazmin Leblanc
Business Manager Tina Nelson
Parks Manager Simon Herrera
Urban Forest Superintendent Nathan Slack
Administrative Assistant Courtney Carlson
Commissioners Absent
None

GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Changes to the Agenda – Parks and Recreation Director Jill Zachary stated that Item 6 will be moved forward in the agenda before Item 4. At Commissioner Aldana’s request, Item 4.D.1. was moved to right after 4.A.1.

B. Written Public Comment – Scott and Lisa Dettmer, Danny and Hilary Siegle, Ryan Famularo, Erin Kanaley-Famularo, Paul Kafadar, Adrián Yanes, Julie Hutton, Nico Pollero, Harriet Whaley, Elliott Eddy, Natalia Govoni, David Melin C. Public Comment – None
D. Youth Council Report – Youth Council member Carlos Vasquez spoke on the addition of 2 new voting members and one new non-voting Junior High member to ATTACHMENT 5
Parks and Recreation Commission
Draft Minutes Regular Meeting January 29, 2025
2 the Youth Council. He also discussed the upcoming selection of the recipient for the Harriet Miller Youth Leadership Award, and the decided topics for the Youth Speak Out in March 2025.

E. Commissioner Committee Assignment Reports
Chair McGill reported on the PARC Foundation Board meeting, her appearance at Council for the appeal of the Anapamu Stone Pines, and the De La Guerra Revitalization Design Subcommittee meeting.

F. Commission and Staff Communications – None

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Employee Recognition Awards
Parks and Recreation Director Jill Zachary recognized Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker Juan Olmedo and Grounds Maintenance Worker II Gabriel Caratachea for 20 years of service.

CONSENT ITEMS

2. Summary of Council Actions – For Information

3. Subject: Minutes – For Action (Attachment)
Recommendation: That the Commission waive the reading and approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 18, 2024
Motion:

Commissioner Aldana / McGill to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 18, 2024.

Vote:

Majority vote (4/0/3) (Abstain: Nielsen, Price, Ramsay)

OLD BUSINESS

6. Subject: Advisory Committee Interviews and Appointments Documents:
-Staff Report dated January 29, 2025
Speakers:
-John Craig
-Anthony De Molla
-Santos Escobar
ATTACHMENT 5
Parks and Recreation Commission
Draft Minutes Regular Meeting January 29, 2025
3 Recommendation: That the Commission hold interviews and make appointments to the Golf Advisory Committee, the Street Tree Advisory Committee, and the Arts and Crafts Show Advisory Committee.

The Commission interviewed applicants for the Golf Advisory Committee and the Street Tree Advisory Committee. The applicant for the Arts and Crafts Show Advisory Committee was not present. The Commission made the following motions:

Motion:

Commissioner McGill / Price to reappoint John Craig to the Golf Advisory Committee and reappoint Santos Escobar and Anthony De Molla to the Street Tree Advisory Committee.

Vote:

Unanimous vote (7/0)

STREET TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ITEMS
Any action of the Parks and Recreation Commission made pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 15.20, Tree Planting and Maintenance or 15.24, Preservation of Trees, may be appealed to the City Council within ten days, pursuant to provisions of Section 1.30.050 of the Municipal Code.

4. Subject: Street Tree Advisory Committee Recommendations – For Action (Attachments)
Documents:
-Staff Report dated January 29, 2025
-Staff PowerPoint presented by Staff
Speakers:
-Urban Forest Superintendent Nathan Slack
-Public Works Project Planner Michelle Bedard
-Public Works Manager Sarah Clark
-Andrew Kendrick (Item 4.A.1.)
-Carla LeJade (Item 4.A.1.)
-Christine Neuhauser (Item 4.A.1.)
-Clay Shank (Item 4.A.1.)
-Lisa Rudolph (Item 4.A.1.)
-Shaun Lynch (Item 4.C.1.)
-Danny Seigle (Item 4.C.1.)
-Duke McPherson (Item 4.C.1.)
-Scott Dettmer (Item 4.C.1.)
Recommendation: That the Commission:

A. Approve the following street tree removal request:

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Parks and Recreation Commission
Draft Minutes Regular Meeting January 29, 2025
4 1. Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project – (8) Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’, Indian Laurel Fig, (4) Metrosideros excelsa, New Zealand Christmas Tree, and (1) Lophostemon confertus, Brisbane Box – Michelle Bedard
The Commissioners received the report, they listened to testimony, their questions were answered, and the following action was taken:

Motion:

Commissioner McGill / Aldana to concur with the Street Tree Advisory Committee recommendation and approve the removal of the (8) Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’, Indian Laurel Fig, (4) Metrosideros excelsa, New Zealand Christmas Tree, and (1) Lophostemon confertus, Brisbane Box for the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project on the condition at least 30 replacement trees are planted.

Vote:

Unanimous vote (5/2) (Recusals: Aldana, Nielsen)
D. Approve the following changes to the Street Tree Master Plan:

1. 00 – 1100 blocks of N. Milpas Street – modify existing designations, and include a low/very low water use selection – staff
The Commissioners received the report, their questions were answered, and the following action was taken:

Motion:

Commissioner Clark / McGill to concur with the Street Tree Advisory Committee recommendation and approve changing the designation for the 00 – 1100 blocks of N. Milpas Street to include Tristaniopsis laurina, Water Gum, Eucalyptus apocynifolia, Sydney Red Gum, and Metrosideros excelsa, New Zealand Christmas Tree, and Afrocarpus falcatus, African Fern Pine.

Vote:

Unanimous vote (5/2) (Recusals: Aldana, Nielsen)
B. Conditionally approve the following setback tree removal request:

2. 330 Sherman Road – (1) Platanus x hispanica, London Plane Tree, (3) Quercus agrifolia, Coast Live Oak, and (1) Eucalyptus globulus, Blue Gum – Jeff Shelton ATTACHMENT 5
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Draft Minutes Regular Meeting January 29, 2025
5 The Commissioners received the report, their questions were answered, and the following action was taken:

Motion:

Commissioner McGill / Nielsen to concur with the Street Tree Advisory Committee recommendation and approve the removal of the (1) Platanus x hispanica, London Plane Tree, (3) Quercus agrifolia, Coast Live Oak, and (1) Eucalyptus globulus, Blue Gum at 330 Sherman Road on the condition the applicant replace the trees as presented in the landscape plan submitted with the application. Based on the finding that a reasonable and practical development of the property on which the tree is located requires removal of the tree or trees whose removal is sought.

Vote:

Unanimous vote (7/0)
C. Deny the following setback tree removal request:

1. 318 El Monte Drive – (2) Pinus pinea, Italian Stone Pine – Shaun Lynch The Commissioners received the report, they listened to testimony, their questions were answered, and the following action was taken:

Motion:

Commissioner Aldana / Lesner-Buxton to disagree with the Street Tree Advisory Committee recommendation and approve the removal of the (2) Pinus pinea, Italian Stone Pine at 318 El Monte Drive, based on the finding that regard for safety of persons or property dictates the removal.

Vote:

Majority vote (4/3) (Nay: Clark, Price, Ramsay)
D. Approve the following changes to the Street Tree Master Plan:

2. 00 – 100 blocks of W. Pueblo Street – consider a new or very low water use designation – staff
The Commissioners received the report, their questions were answered, and the following action was taken:

Motion:

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Parks and Recreation Commission
Draft Minutes Regular Meeting January 29, 2025
6 Commissioner Clark / Price to concur with the Street Tree Advisory Committee recommendation and approve changing the designation for the 00 – 100 blocks of W. Pueblo Street to Quercus agrifolia, Coast Live Oak and Arbutus unedo, Strawberry Madrone.

Vote:

Unanimous vote (7/0)

ADMINISTRATIVE AND STAFF REPORTS

7. Subject: Director’s Report – For Information (Attachment) Documents:
-Staff Report dated January 29, 2025
Speakers:
-Parks and Recreation Director Jill Zachary
Recommendation: That the Commission receive a presentation on the status of the various Parks and Recreation Department initiatives and activities.

Parks and Recreation Director Jill Zachary reported on the Rose Garden pruning day on January 11, 2025, and Summer Camp registration opening on February 3, 2025.

The Commissioners received the report.

NEW BUSINESS

7. Subject: Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Program – For Action (Attachment)
Documents:
-Staff Report dated January 29, 2025
Speakers:
-Parks and Recreation Director Jill Zachary
Recommendation: That the Commission receive an update on recently completed and active capital improvement projects and review and accept the proposed General Fund and Golf Fund Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with a focus on capital project priorities for FY 2026 and FY 2027.

The Commission received the report, their questions were answered, and the following action was taken:

Motion:

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Parks and Recreation Commission
Draft Minutes Regular Meeting January 29, 2025
7 Commissioner McGill / Nielsen to support the proposed Capital Improvement Projects as presented.

Vote:

Unanimous vote (7/0)

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Aldana acknowledged the passing of long time Parks and Recreation Employee Anita Ho.

ADJOURNMENT
At 6:56 p.m., with no further business to be addressed by the Commission, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Jill E. Zachary,
Parks and Recreation Director
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Tuesday Febmary 4, 2025
City Clerk's Office
735 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara CA 931 02
FEB -4 2025
CnY CLERK'S OFFICE

SANTA BARBARA, CA
Re: Appeal of Parks and Recreation Commission's January 29, 2025 decision to remove 13 trees as part of the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project.

The general public reached an aggrieved stahis on this issue for multiple reasons, including dissatisfaction with the project design, a lack of public outreach and pubUc opportunity for feedback, and for the misleading, incomplete, and false information presented in public plans and documents.

To elaborate:

The public has shown up and participated at every opportunity to reject the removal of trees as part of the design of the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project, expressing special concern for the 8 large Ficus trees proposed for removal, and feel our comments have not altered the project's design in a significant or satisfactory way.

We feel that most people are unaware of how to make their opinions heard on this issue.

Signs alerting the public of the meeting on January 29 were small and not visible to motorists. They were easily removed and many were, which left local residents a tiny window of opportunity to know about, let alone to speak publicly on, this issue when raised at the January 29 meeting.

AU public comment on January 29 requested more robust protection and consideration of trees. This somehow did not sway the Parks and Recreation Commission from accepting the Street Tree Advisory Committee's recommendation for removal of trees without further analysis.

We do not agree with the Street Tree Advisory Committee's criterion for tree removal.

We feel it is an incomplete assessment and lends unequal favor to traffic over the environmental, aesthetic, and historical concerns presented by trees.

Though we understand and support the Street Tree Advisory Committee's concerns in relatiou to safe passage around and under trees, we do not feel satisfied with removal of trees as the solution to these space-related problems. As a project that labels itself a sidewalk-widening project, we see widening the sidewalks on the streetside of these significant trees as the most intelligent solution to preserve the quality of life derived from their presence.

We feel that Sightline Obstmction is not a criterion that warrants removal of trees of this significance. It came as a surprise that signs, buildings, electrical boxes, ATTACHMENT 6
and parking spaces for large vehicles can survive the proposed construction project despite tiieir obvious blockage of views in the same intersection areas.

The public also notices that without the option to extend sidewaUss on the sti-eetside of these ti-ees as a solution to their growth, many more than 8 of them will soon need to be removed. This "continued maintenance, " and enforcement of sidewalk width on only the outside/building side of trees puts all offhe Ficus on this street at great risk, and fails to honor fhe public's majority preference.

We are unsatisfied with the depth of the Public Survey, as well as the Commission's failure to consider the obvious fmdings of that survey, which indicated a 64% to 30% public preference to tree preservation over parking preservation. (See survey question 2.) We feel that the public deserves a meaningful alternative to this plan. A public survey with a competing design preserving ta-ees and further limiting traffic is essential for our satisfaction in this transformational process, which will affect the quality of life of Santa Barbara for generations and cost millions of dollars in construction alone.

The removal of these trees has not been sufficiently considered as an issue of environmental health. Nowhere in the considerations for removal do we see an Euvu-onmental Impact Assessment. Along with the visual appeal of these historic fa-ees, they play an enormous role in supporting life in our city, as habitat for humans and wildlife aUke. Trees are well understood to provide homes for animals and insects of countless varieties, as well as help retain water in our collective enviromnent, both above and below the earth's surface. They hold and balance water levels in their trunks, leaves, and root systems, while also providing immense water preservation and temperature reduction with the shade of their canopies. Calculations of the life-supporting and spiritual qualities of trees are often beyond the scope of human knowledge, but considering the obvious significance m the Ficus trees on Milpas, we feel robust enviromnental assessment must be implemented before the project is approved to continue.

We find the process of review has been confiising and misleading, and find more than enough evidence of error in the plans and public documents to support the public's feeling that the project is not progressing in a sufficiently careful or considerate way.

Notably, the "Before and After" imagery in the public plans (provided by the Public Works Department for the October 24, 2024 meeting and available on the City's website) does not adequately address what many believe is the most significant aspect of this project. Not only is there a lack of imagery clearly depicting "Before and After" in respect to the street's tree landscape, but the three-dimensional "Before and After" imagery provided to convey the results of the project fails to depict the removal of trees by leaving many offhe trees proposed for removal in the "After" images. Furthermore, "After" imagery also neglects to address the change in shade in any way, which is another significant aspect of the proposed transformation.

ATTACHMENT 6
To be specific:

The most accurate depiction oftfae proposed tree removal in this document is on page 17, which crops the Ficus out of the upper right hand comer of the picture, leaving blue sky. This unfortunately signifies the document's intent to show the street's change in tree environment and thereby makes other images in the plans blatantly misrepresentative of the project's outcome.

Please note that the same intersection depicted on the preceding page, page 16, does not represent the canopy loss resulting from the proposed removal of the tree at SE comer at Yanonali.

Also, on the page before that, page 15, the tree is not actually depicted as having been removed, but rather appears to be moved a short ways down the block, as you can see by the cropped piece ofapedesti-ian sign that was moved with it.

Another unfortunate example is on page 21 where two trees proposed for removal, in front ofMcDonald's and in front of 11 N Milpas, are left standing in the "After" image.

Also confusing is the mislabeling of street cross sections on page 12 of the document labeled Attachment #20 (Active Transportation Program), which is available on the City's website to provide detailed measurements of spacing decisions. It appears that the 3 and the 4 on this page should be switched to accurately match the imagery on the preceding pages.

Finally, the City's website conveys that the Parks and Recreation Commission's meeting meant to occur on November 20, 2024 would be postponed until January 22, 2025. This was misleading and further complicated the opportunity for public involvement at the meeting, which actually happened on January 29, 2025.

Summary:

Our aggrieved status m relation to this project comes from our disagreement with the project design and the cnterion for tree removal. We fear that the precedent set by approving the removal of these proposed trees, specifically the 8 large Ficus trees, will soon require the removal of many more, and therefore, we reject removal as the solution to these significant space-related problems. We request more opportunities for discussion and more meaningful considerations of alternative options regarding the design and fatire of this crucial corridor.

A large portion of the public is already weary and saddened by what seems an unstoppable force of tree killing now happening in Santa Barbara. Despite the efforts of citizens through the city's history to contribute to and protect our urban forest, as depicted by the amazing array of tree life we are privileged to inherit here, we now find ATTACHMENT 6
ourselves in a time when we are forced to watch "progress" and "safety" devour so many of our to-ee landscapes, recently on Anapamu and at the Cota Commuter Lot, and soon, at the Carrillo Castillo Commuter lot. We don't like that deaths caused by cars are being blamed on trees and don't feel the current trajectory of construction projects properly honors the people of the past, present, or future of our city.

It is difficult not to be upset by the strange confusion of priorities in this decisionmaking process, but we find hope in the belief that we can overcome the design limitations of this project in order to honor everyone's love for, and dependence on, the great trees of our city.

Thank you.

Appealed by:

Claibome "Clay" Shank
704 Chiquita Rd.

Santa Barbara CA 93103
605-319-0511
claibome. shank il.com
ATTACHMENT 6
Milpas Tree Study- compiled on 2-10-2025 as supplement to the appeal filed by Claiborne Shank on 2-4-25. 631 N Milpas presents a problem of sidewalk width obstruction 236 N Milpas presents a problem of sidewalk height clearance ATTACHMENT 6
305 N Milpas considered a sightline obstruction
Let’s get into it.

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The large Ficus at 305 N Milpas can be saved when it is recognized that the 6 ft of additional sidewalk proposed for its street side will provide a new, safe pedestrian space and improve all around visibility at this intersection.

The 14 ft sidewalk design proposed for certain sections of the street provides the majority of tree-saving solutions suggested in this appeal. Other solutions may also be appropriate.

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Again, at 134 N Milpas, a sightline obstruction is lessened by the additional 6 ft of sidewalk proposed for the street side of the large Ficus tree there. (SW corner, upper right in plan image.)
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These 3 trees present height obstruction on their outer side (building side), and can also be saved by an extension of sidewalk towards the center of the road, maximizing pedestrian space. 236 N Milpas 11 N Milpas
29 N Milpas
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The large Ficus at 631 N Milpas seems to present the most obvious call for reconsideration. It is the last of its kind on this block and in a place where parking is not competitive.

By sacrificing a few parking spaces here and extending the sidewalk a healthy distance beyond the tree, from the corner at Ortega, the sidewalk width along the building side of the tree will no longer determine the limit of pedestrian passage on this side of the street.

Considering a shift of lanes and the removal of the proposed “refuge island” in the middle of the road allows for even more pedestrian space on the street side of the tree, maybe even space for seating and a place to rest in its shade.

This intersection and others should be considered as potential sites for raised crosswalks and reduced speed limits.

It is also important to consider the new
landscape for bicycles in Santa Barbara.

Not only has Alisos become an excellent
bike route parallel to Milpas, but electric
bikes now travel as fast as motorized traffic. Maybe the 9 ft of bike lane and buffer devoted to their travel on each side of this
block is more than actually necessary.

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Thankfully, the plans for this project have sought solutions to the loss of trees, and public comment has expressed a preference of tree preservation over parking preservation in the style indicated above. The tree at the NE corner of Milpas and Mason appears to have been saved by the extension of sidewalk in this image:

Unfortunately a different angle doesn’t indicate the same spacing in the final outcome of the project:

We find it misleading that the trees at 11 and 29 N Milpas are still in the “after” image here, and we are confused to see that in this image alone, three green dots indicate a “potential new tree well/ planting location” where large Ficus trees are currently standing without being discussed for removal.

ATTACHMENT 6
The large Ficus tree at 217 N Milpas
seems to be the most problematic of
the 8 proposed for removal. Not only
is it wide and tall and blocks view, it
is also growing with one of its limbs
breaking the roof of Tacos Pipeye.

With that being said, removal of a
single limb can get it off the roof,
and this hectic intersection deserves
significant redesign. An extension of
the sidewalk in front of the restaurant would improve visibility and create a safer turning area for the
right turn off Jennings.

The designs presented for this intersection are not the same in all drafts of the project’s plans. The second
here is troublesome because it seems
to indicate a new tree in the space
between the two existing Ficus trees,
only one of which is being discussed
for removal.

Is this predicting “continued maintenance”? It seems like the Commission’s decision on this matter will decide the fate of more than just 8 of these great Ficus trees, and exploring creative alternatives is essential.

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Can you spot the notices of removal on these two smaller trees? Comic relief?
In conclusion:

Sidewalks on the street side of planting strips are rare but not unprecedented in Santa Barbara. In fact they are characteristic of some of our nicest areas, like in front of the Art Museum:

By maximizing pedestrian space and protecting our great trees we make the city more walkable, which is actually the greatest solution to our traffic-based challenges.

Thank you,
Claiborne Shank
ATTACHMENT 6
Milpas Tree Study- compiled on 2-10-2025 as supplement to the appeal filed by Claiborne Shank on 2-4-25. 631 N Milpas presents a problem of sidewalk width obstruction 236 N Milpas presents a problem of sidewalk height clearance 305 N Milpas considered a sightline obstruction
Let’s get into it.

The large Ficus at 305 N Milpas can be saved when it is recognized that the 6 ft of additional sidewalk proposed for its street side will provide a new, safe pedestrian space and improve all around visibility at this intersection.

The 14 ft sidewalk design proposed for certain sections of the street provides the majority of tree-saving solutions suggested in this appeal. Other solutions may also be appropriate.

Again, at 134 N Milpas, a sightline obstruction is lessened by the additional 6 ft of sidewalk proposed for the street side of the large Ficus tree there. (SW corner, upper right in plan image.)
These 3 trees present height obstruction on their outer side (building side), and can also be saved by an extension of sidewalk towards the center of the road, maximizing pedestrian space. 236 N Milpas 11 N Milpas
29 N Milpas
The large Ficus at 631 N Milpas seems to present the most obvious call for reconsideration. It is the last of its kind on this block and in a place where parking is not competitive.

This intersection and others should be considered as potential sites for raised crosswalks and reduced speed limits.

It is also important to consider the new
landscape for bicycles in Santa Barbara.

Thankfully, the plans for this project have sought solutions to the loss of trees, and public comment has expressed a preference of tree preservation over parking preservation in the style indicated above. The tree at the NE corner of Milpas and Mason appears to have been saved by the extension of sidewalk in this image:

Unfortunately a different angle doesn’t indicate the same spacing in the final outcome of the project:

The large Ficus tree at 217 N Milpas
seems to be the most problematic of
the 8 proposed for removal. Not only
is it wide and tall and blocks view, it
is also growing with one of its limbs
breaking the roof of Tacos Pipeye.

Can you spot the notices of removal on these two smaller trees? Comic relief?
In conclusion:

Sidewalks on the street side of planting strips are rare but not unprecedented in Santa Barbara. In fact they are characteristic of some of our nicest areas, like in front of the Art Museum:

By maximizing pedestrian space and protecting our great trees we make the city more walkable, which is actually the greatest solution to our traffic-based challenges.

Thank you,
Claiborne Shank

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 11, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: City Attorney’s Office
SUBJECT: Tenant Protection – Just Cause Amendments
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council consider amendments to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 26.50 by amending Sections 26.50.055 and 26.50.070 and adding Section 26.50.080 as proposed by Councilmembers Santamaria and Sneddon in their memorandum dated February 8, 2025, and give directions to staff.

DISCUSSION
At its meeting of March 4, 2025, the City Council directed staff to place on the City Council Agenda for March 11, 2025, the request by Councilmembers Santamaria and Sneddon for consideration of amendments to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 26.50. A copy of the request is attached to this report. The City Council also directed Staff to include with this report the Council Agenda Report relating to the Tenant Protection Ordinances presented to Council at its meeting of January 9, 2024. That report and the ordinance presented at the meeting of January 9, 2024, are also attached.

If directed by Council, the City Attorney will prepare an ordinance for introduction at a future meeting. Given the comments made by Council at the March 4 meeting, staff is requesting direction on the following questions:

1. Are there any other changes or additions to the ordinance that Council wishes to explore?

2. Are there information or data requests from Council that staff should bring back along with the introduction of the ordinance?

3. Does the Council wish staff to organize any community outreach or engagement with stakeholders prior to returning with the introduction of the ordinance?

4. Should the ordinance come back for review at Ordinance Committee first or should it come directly back to Council?
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ATTACHMENTS: 1. Memorandum Submitted by Councilmembers Santamaria and Sneddon

2. January 9, 2024 Council Agenda Report and Ordinance
PREPARED BY: Daniel S. Hentschke, Assistant City Attorney SUBMITTED BY: Sarah J. Knecht, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: January 9, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: City Attorney’s Office
SUBJECT: Tenant Protection Ordinances [Ordinance Introduction] RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Amending Sections 26.50.010, 26.50.040, 26.50.060, 26.50.070 and by Adding Section 26.50.080 Relating to Just Cause Eviction; by Adding Section 26.50.055 to Provide a Tenant Right of First Refusal to Re-rent Following a No-Fault Just Cause Eviction; by Adding Section 26.50.075 Relating to Occupancy Following a Substantial Remodel, and by Adding Chapter 26.60 Relating to Protection of Tenants from Harassment; and
B. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Amending Sections 26.40.020 and 26.40.030 Relating to Required One-Year Lease Offers to Residential Tenants.

BACKGROUND:

The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (Stats. 2019, ch. 597; AB 1482) established statewide just cause eviction and relocation assistance protections for residential tenants, but also authorized cities to enact more protective local regulations which supersede state law.

On December 8, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5979 to establish local regulations that were more protective than the provisions of Civil Code Section 1946.2 as it existed at that time. On March 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6107 as an urgency measure further amending Municipal Code Chapter 26.50 to strengthen tenant protections regarding no-fault just cause eviction. Shortly thereafter, the County Board of Supervisors adopted similar tenant protection measures applicable to unincorporated areas, and on July 11, 2023, the Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance to provide tenants a right of first refusal to re-rent a unit following a no-fault just ATTACHMENT 2
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cause eviction. During the current legislative session, the Legislature adopted Senate Bill 567 further amending Civil Code Section 1946.2 to provide additional tenant protections. The bill was signed by the Governor and is chaptered as 2023 Statutes, Chapter 290. The proposed ordinance will continue to provide greater protections than under Civil Code Section 1946.2 by providing higher relocation assistance amounts than state law, making permanent the temporary protections provided under Civil Code Section 1946.2, which are scheduled to sunset in 2030, and having an earlier effective date than some of the provisions adopted by Senate Bill 567. Further, the proposed ordinance adds a new Municipal Code chapter designed prevent tenant harassment, which is modeled after similar ordinances of other California cities including Oakland and Lost Angeles.

On October 27, 2023, a copy of the draft ordinance amending Chapter 26.50 relating to just-cause evictions and the addition of Chapter 26.60 relating to tenant harassment was distributed for review and comment to interested persons, including tenant and rental owner organizations and representatives. On December 5, 2023, the Ordinance Committee considered the matter and after public input continued it for further consideration at its meeting on December 12, 2023. The Committee directed the City Attorney to include amendments responding to suggestions by Legal Aid, the League of Women Voters, and Councilmember Jordan for consideration at the December 12 meeting. On December 12, 2023, the Committee considered a draft ordinance including additional amendments as distributed and described at that meeting. Following further public input, the Committee unanimously approved and recommended for introduction and adoption the draft ordinance as presented at the December 12 meeting. The Committee also unanimously directed the City Attorney’s Office to draft and present directly to the City Council an additional ordinance amending Chapter 26.40, which relates to required one-year lease offers to residential tenants. Both ordinances are presented with this Agenda Report.

DISCUSSION
Staff recommendation A. Ordinance amending Chapter 26.50 relating to just-cause evictions and adding Chapter 26.60 relating to protecting tenants from harassment.

This report is organized by subject matter. The ordinance sections and page numbers that correspond to the subject matter are noted in parenthesis following each subject heading.

Updates to Existing Just Cause Provisions (Sections 2 – 6, 8, Pages 2 – 14.) Currently, Municipal Code Section 26.50.010 precludes owners of rental units from terminating a tenancy except for just cause. Just cause is either at-fault just cause or nofault just cause as defined in Municipal Code Section 26.50.070. Section 2 of the proposed ordinance will incorporate the definitions of at-fault just cause and no-fault just cause as adopted by Senate Bill 567. The amendment also declares existing law through Council Agenda Report
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an express statement that a termination of tenancy subject to the just cause requirement includes any attempt by an owner to recover possession of a rental unit, including through expiration of a lease or failing, choosing not to renew a lease, or court proceeding.

Ordinance Section 3 clarifies that the exclusion of deed restricted units from operation of Chapter 26.50 does not apply to tenancies assisted by Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers where the housing is not otherwise restricted.

Ordinance Section 4 amends Municipal Code Section 26.50.040 to add a requirement for notification of a tenant’s right of first refusal to re-rent in connection with a no-fault just cause termination of a tenancy. It also adds a requirement to provide all notices required under Civil Code Section 1946.2 as amended by Senate Bill 567. Further, it clarifies that the dollar amount of tenant relocation assistance must be included in the notice.

Existing remedies for violations of the just cause requirements include defense to an unlawful detainer action, civil damages, and administrative or criminal enforcement.

Section 5 of the proposed ordinance amends Municipal Code Section 26.50.060 clarifying that it is the owner’s burden to plead and prove just cause and to add civil damage awards mirroring those under amendments made by Senate Bill 567, including the potential for a court to award for up to three times actual damages in civil cases where the owner’s conduct is willful or done with fraud, malice, or oppression. The amendment also clarifies that an incomplete notice is void.

Just cause for termination of a tenancy is defined in Municipal Code Section 26.50.070.

Several amendments to the definitions of no-fault just cause are proposed in Section 6 of the draft ordinance starting at page 8. First, Subsection B. 2. a. amends requirements for no-fault just cause based upon recovery of a rental unit for the purpose of occupancy by the owner or a member of the owner’s family. The amendment will require the intended occupant of the unit to move into the rental unit within 90 days after the tenant vacates and to live at the unit for at least 12 consecutive months, otherwise, the tenant will have the right to re-rent the unit on the same terms as when the tenancy was terminated along with reimbursement of moving expenses. An exception exists where the intended occupant moves into the rental unit within 90 days but dies before having occupied the unit for 12 months. Second, Subsection B. 2. b. would be amended to require an owner seeking to permanently withdraw a rental unit from the market to file a notice with the Community Development Department specifying the intended new use. This will help enforce the good faith and permanent removal elements of this reason for removal. Third, Subsection B. 2. d. relating to demolition or substantial remodel of unit is amended to add a requirement for an opinion from an independent construction expert that the work cannot be reasonably accomplished in a safe manner with the tenant in place and that the work requires the tenant to vacate the unit for at least 30 consecutive days. That subsection is also amended to delete the requirement for early tenant alter notices because the notices were causing confusion and not serving their intended purpose.

Fourth, with respect to the definition of substantial remodel, Subsection G of Section

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living in a rental unit without violating health, safety, and habitability laws cannot be counted when determining if the work requires a tenant to vacate for at least 30 days.

Section 8 of the draft ordinance adds Municipal Code Section 26.50.075 to preclude an owner from re-renting a unit that has been substantially remodeled until all the permitted work has been inspected and certified as complete by the Building Department.

Finally, Section 9 of the draft ordinance will add Municipal Code Section 26.50.080 to preclude a new owner of property having five or more rental units from initiating no-fault just cause evictions to demolish or substantially remodel a unit for a period of one year following the owner’s acquisition of the property.

Right of First Refusal to Re-rent following a No-fault Just Cause Eviction (Section 7, page

12.)
The new right of first refusal to re-rent is modeled after the recently adopted County ordinance. It is contained in Section 7 of the proposed ordinance, which adds Section

26.50.055 to the Municipal Code to do the following:
 Require an owner to give written notice to tenants of the right of first refusal at the same time the tenant is given notice of the termination of tenancy and notice of right to relocation benefits.
 Give tenants who are evicted for no-fault just cause a right of first refusal to re-rent the unit or a comparable unit for a period of two years.  Require tenants who wish to take advantage of the right of first refusal to keep the owner apprised of the tenants’ contact information.
 Require owners to make the offer to re-rent in the form of a written lease that complies with the City’s existing requirements under Chapter 26.40.  Require owners to establish the rental price in accordance with Civil Code § 1954.53, when applicable.
 Limit the rent for a re-rental following a no-fault eviction based on substantial remodel to an increase of 10% or 5% plus CPI, whichever is lower, of the rent at the time of the no-fault eviction. For purposes of the right of first refusal to re-rent following a termination of tenancy for a substantial remodel, which by definition includes any recovery of possession, is considered for all purposes to be a temporary interruption of the tenant’s right to a unit, and the exercise of the right to re-rent is considered a continuation of the pre-existing lease subject to the potential of a limited rent increase.

The right to re-rent is additional to rights to re-rent under Civil Code Section 1946.2 (b)(2)(A)(vi) [right to re-rent if an intended family member fails to occupy a unit as their primary residence for at least 12 months] and 1946.2 (b)(2)(D)(iv) [right to re-rent if substantial remodel is not commenced or completed].

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Tenant Protection from Harassment (Section 10, Pages 13 - 17.) Section 10 of the proposed ordinance will add a new Municipal Code Chapter 26.60 to protect tenants from willful harassment by owners and owners’ agents, contactors, subcontractors, or employees. Examples of activities that could constitute prohibited harassment include:
 Reducing or eliminating housing services required by a lease, contract, or law, including the elimination of parking if provided in the tenant’s lease or contract, or access to common areas or amenities.
 Failing to perform and timely complete legally required repairs and maintenance.  Failing to exercise due diligence in completing repairs and maintenance once undertaken or failing to follow appropriate industry standards designed to minimize exposure to noise, dust, lead paint, mold, asbestos, or other building materials with potentially harmful health impacts.
 Abusing the owner's right of access into a rental housing unit as established and limited by California Civil Code Section 1954, including entering or photographing portions of a rental unit that are beyond the scope of lawful entry or inspection.  Threatening a tenant, by word or gesture, with physical harm.  Misrepresenting to a tenant that the tenant is required to vacate a rental unit or enticing a tenant to vacate a rental unit through intentional misrepresentation or the concealment or omission of a material fact.
 Repeatedly offering unwanted payments or other inducements to a tenant to vacate.
 Threatening to report a tenant or other persons to any local, state, or federal agency on the basis of their perceived or actual immigration status.  Inquiring as to the immigration or citizenship status of a tenant, prospective tenant, additional tenant, occupant, or prospective additional occupant of a rental unit.  Refusing to acknowledge or accept receipt of lawful rent payments.  Engaging in activity prohibited by federal, state, or local housing anti-discrimination laws.
 Retaliating, threatening, or interfering with tenant organizing activities, including forming or participating in tenant associations and unions.  Retaliating, threatening, or interfering with a tenant’s right to appear at Council meetings or file complaints with the City.
 Interfering with a tenant's right to privacy, including video or audio recording that captures the interior of a tenant's bedroom, bathroom, changing room, fitting room, dressing room, or the interior of any other area in which the occupant has a reasonable expectation of privacy.

The items are stated in full in proposed Section 26.60.010.

Enforcement of the anti-harassment protections would be by civil proceedings brought an aggrieved tenant. Remedies that a judge could impose in a civil case include:

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 Actual damages or a minimum amount of $1000 per violation, whichever is greater.  In the court’s discretion, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.  Up to three times the actual damages upon a showing that the owner has acted with oppression, fraud, or malice.
 An award may also be entered for punitive damages for the benefit of the tenant against the owner. Civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, tenant relocation, and other appropriate relief.
 Injunctive relief and any other remedy provided by law.

Staff Recommendation B. Ordinance amending Municipal Code Sections 26.40.020 and 26.40.030 relating to required one-year lease offers to Residential Tenants.

The second ordinance amends Chapter 26.40, which was adopted in 2019. The first proposed amendment is to Section 26.40.020 to remove confusing, limiting language.

After amendment, the section will clearly state that a failure to comply with the provisions of Chapter 26.40 is a defense to a legal action brought to recover possession of a unit.

The second proposed amendment is to Section 26.40.030, to amend the definition rental unit so that the types of units covered under Chapter 26.40 and Chapter 26.50 are the same.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
These ordinances are not subject to environmental review pursuant to the State CEQA Sections 15060(c)(3) pertaining to activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect change to the environment and 15061 (b)(3), the common sense exception, because the ordinances have no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment directly or indirectly in that it merely regulates existing physical development.

PREPARED BY: Daniel S. Hentschke, Assistant City Attorney SUBMITTED BY: Tava Ostrenger, Acting City Attorney
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office

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1 ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE SANTA BARBARA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 26.50.010,

26.50.040, 26.50.060, AND 26.50.070 AND BY ADDING
SECTION 26.50.080 RELATING TO JUST CAUSE
EVICTION; BY ADDING SECTION 26.50.055 TO PROVIDE

A TENANT RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO RE-RENT
FOLLOWING A NO-FAULT JUST CAUSE EVICTION; BY
ADDING SECTION 26.50.075 RELATING TO OCCUPANCY

FOLLOWING A SUBSTANTIAL REMODEL, AND BY
ADDING CHAPTER 26.60 RELATING TO PROTECTION OF

TENANTS FROM HARASSMENT

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

SECTION 1. Findings and Determinations. The City Council finds and determines as follows:

A. Safe, decent, and sanitary housing is a human necessity and right.

B. The City Council reaffirms its General Plan Housing Element goal, first stated in 2005, of “ensuring affordable housing opportunities for all economic levels in the community, while protecting the character of established neighborhoods.” (2015 Housing Element, p.57.) The City Council also recognizes that providing a wide range of housing options is important to maintain an economically viable and socially diverse population, and to retain and house the City’s local workforce. The City’s General Plan Housing Element identifies renter-occupied housing units as comprising nearly 60% of the housing available in the City. (2015 Housing Element, p.26.) The Housing Element also documents that given local housing costs, nearly 44% of all households and almost 50% of renters are overpaying for housing. (2015 Housing Element, p.50.) Both the total percentage of City renters and the percentage of renters overpaying for housing are

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2 higher than statewide averages. Therefore, the City Council desires to establish reasonable protections for City residents living in rental housing that recognize the important role that rental housing plays in the provision of affordable housing.

C. The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (Stats. 2019, ch. 597; AB 1482) established statewide just cause eviction and relocation assistance protections for residential tenants, but also authorized cities to enact more protective local regulations which supersede state law. In 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5979 to establish local regulations that were more protective than the provisions of Civil Code Section 1946.2 as it existed at that time. The Legislature has amended Civil Code Section 1946.2 to provide additional tenant protections by the adoption of SB 567 in 2023 (Stats. 2023, ch. 290.) The amendments to Chapter 26.50 made by this ordinance provide greater protections than under Civil Code Section 1946.2. The City Council makes this binding finding because this Ordinance provides higher relocation assistance amounts than state law. In addition, this Ordinance provides additional tenant protections by making permanent the temporary protections provided under Civil Code Section 1946.2, which would otherwise sunset in 2030.

SECTION 2. Section 26.50.010 of Chapter 26.50 of Title 26 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

26.50.010 Just Cause for Residential Evictions.

A. The owner of a rental unit shall not terminate the tenancy of a qualified tenant unless the owner is able to prove just cause, which must be stated in full in the notice of termination notice.

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3 B. Just cause includes at-fault just cause or no-fault just cause as defined in Section 26.50.070.

C. Just cause also includes at-fault just cause as defined in Civil Code Section 1946.2 (b)(1) and no-fault just cause as defined in Civil Code Section 1946.2(b)(2) as adopted by Section 2 of Chapter 290 of 2023 California Statutes.

D. If there is a conflict in a definition of just cause under Subsection B and Subsection C the definition under Subsection C will be applied unless the definition under Subsection B is more protective of tenant rights.

E. Termination of tenancy includes any attempt by an owner to recover possession of a rental unit, including any attempt to recover possession of the rental property for expiration of a lease, choosing not or failing to offer a renewal of a lease, or recovery of possession through a court proceeding. This Subsection is declarative of existing law.

SECTION 3. Subsection I of Section 26.50.030 of Chapter 26.50 of Title 26 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

I. Housing restricted by deed, regulatory restriction contained in an agreement with a government agency, or other recorded document as affordable housing for persons and families of very low, low, or moderate income, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code, or subject to an agreement that provides housing subsidies for affordable housing for persons and families of very low, low, or moderate income, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code or comparable federal statutes.

This exception does not apply to tenancies assisted by Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers where the housing is not otherwise restricted by deed, regulatory restriction

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4 contained in an agreement with a government agency, or recorded document or agreement requiring the owner to offer housing at below market rent.

SECTION 4. Section 26.50.040 of Chapter 26.50 of Title 26 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

26.50.040 Just Cause Eviction Notice Requirements.

A. The written notice to terminate tenancy shall state in full the facts and circumstances constituting the at-fault just cause or no-fault just cause for termination.

B. A written notice to terminate tenancy based upon no-fault just cause shall be accompanied by a supplemental notice informing each qualified tenant of their right to and the dollar denominated amount of a relocation assistance payment required by this Chapter.

C. Before the owner of a rental unit issues a notice to terminate a tenancy for just cause that is a curable lease violation, the owner shall first give notice of the violation to each qualified tenant with an opportunity to cure the violation pursuant to paragraph (3) of Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure. If the violation is not cured within the time period set forth in the notice, a three-day notice to quit without an opportunity to cure may thereafter be served to terminate the tenancy.

D. A written notice to terminate tenancy based upon a no-fault just cause eviction shall be accompanied by a supplemental notice informing each qualified tenant of the right of first refusal under Section 26.50.055. The notice shall advise the tenant of the owner’s contact information and of the tenant’s obligation to provide the tenant’s contact information to owner.

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5 E. In addition to the requirements of this Section, a written notice of termination must contain all of the information required by Civil Code Section 1946.2 as adopted by Section 2 of Chapter 290 of 2023 California Statutes.

SECTION 5. Section 26.50.060 of Chapter 26.50 of Title 26 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows :

26.50.060 Remedies.

A. Failure to provide each of the notices required by this chapter shall be a defense to any unlawful detainer action.

B. Failure to include all required information in the notices required by this chapter shall render the notice void and be a defense to any unlawful detainer action.

C. Failure to make a relocation assistance payment in a timely manner shall be a defense to any unlawful detainer action.

D. Failure by an owner to plead and prove compliance with this Chapter shall be a defense to any unlawful detainer action.

E. Any violation of this chapter shall entitle the aggrieved tenant to actual damages according to proof and costs and attorney’s fees.

F. The City Attorney is authorized to enforce this chapter through administrative, civil, or criminal action. The City Attorney is further authorized to bring actions for injunctive relief on behalf of the City. The City Attorney shall seek recovery of costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees as allowed by law.

G. An owner who attempts to terminate a tenancy in material violation of this Chapter shall be liable to the tenant in a civil action for all the following:

1. Actual damages.

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6 2. In the court’s discretion, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

3. Upon a showing that the owner has acted willfully or with oppression, fraud, or malice, up to three times the actual damages. An award may also be entered for punitive damages for the benefit of the tenant against the owner.

SECTION 6. Section 26.50.070 of Chapter 26.50 of Title 26 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

26.50.070 Definitions.

A. EARLY TENANT ALERT NOTICE. An additional written notice of no-fault just cause termination of a tenancy provided at least 60 days before the notice of termination required by Section 26.50.040 A.

B. JUST CAUSE. At-fault just cause and no-fault just cause, as follows:

1. At-fault just cause, which is any of the following:
a. Default in the payment of rent.
b. A breach of a material term of the lease, as described in paragraph (3) of Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure, including, but not limited to, violation of a provision of the lease after being issued a written notice to correct the violation.
c. Maintaining, committing, or permitting the maintenance or commission of a nuisance as described in paragraph (4) of Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
d. Committing waste as described in paragraph (4) of Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

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7 e. The tenant had a written lease that terminated on or after the effective date of this chapter, and after a written offer from the owner, the tenant has refused to execute a written extension or renewal of the lease for an additional term of the same duration and with similar other terms, provided that those terms do not violate this chapter or any other provision of law.
f. Criminal activity by the tenant on the rental unit, including any common areas, or any criminal activity or criminal threat, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 422 of the Penal Code, on or off the rental unit, that is directed at any owner or agent of the owner of the rental unit; provided that criminal activity or criminal threat directed at a tenant who is a victim of domestic violence shall not be the basis for at-fault or no-fault just cause eviction of the tenant who is a victim of domestic violence. g. Assigning or subletting the premises in violation of the tenant’s lease, as described in paragraph (4) of Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure. h. The tenant’s refusal to allow the owner to enter the rental unit as authorized by Sections 1101.5 and 1954 of the Civil Code, and Sections 13113.7 and 17926.1 of the Health and Safety Code.
i. Using the premises for an unlawful purpose as described in paragraph (4) of Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure. j. The employee, agent, or licensee’s failure to vacate after their termination as an employee, agent, or a licensee as described in paragraph (1) of Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
k. When the tenant fails to deliver possession of the rental unit after providing the owner written notice as provided in Civil Code Section 1946 of the

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8 tenant’s intention to terminate the hiring of the real property, or makes a written offer to surrender that is accepted in writing by the landlord, but fails to deliver possession at the time specified in that written notice as described in paragraph (5) of Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

2. No-fault just cause is any of the following:
a. The owner seeks in good faith to recover possession of the rental unit for use and occupancy by the owner or their spouse, domestic partner, children, grandchildren, parents, or grandparents if a provision of the lease allows the owner to terminate the lease when the owner, or their spouse, domestic partner, children, grandchildren, parents, or grandparents, unilaterally decides to occupy the rental unit. for a minimum of 12 continuous months as that person’s primary residence. This Subsection does not apply if the intended occupant occupies a rental unit on the property or if a vacancy of a similar unit already exists at the property. The written notice terminating a tenancy for a just cause pursuant to this subparagraph shall contain the name or names and relationship to the owner of the intended occupant. The written notice shall additionally include notification that the tenant may request proof that the intended occupant is an owner or related to the owner. The proof shall be provided upon request and may include an operating agreement and other non-public documents. This subsection applies only if the intended occupant moves into the rental unit within 90 days after the tenant vacates and occupies the residential unit as a primary residence for at least 12 consecutive months. If the intended occupant fails to occupy the rental unit within 90 days after the tenant vacates or fails to occupy the rental unit as their primary residence for at least 12 consecutive months, the owner shall offer the unit to the tenant

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9 who vacated it at the same rent and lease terms in effect at the time the tenant vacated and shall reimburse the tenant for reasonable moving expenses incurred in excess of any relocation assistance that was paid to the tenant in connection with the written notice.

However, if the intended occupant moves into the rental unit within 90 days after the tenant vacates but dies before having occupied the rental unit as a primary residence for 12 months, this will not be considered a failure to comply with this section or a material violation of this section by the owner.
b. The owner seeks in good faith to recover possession to permanently withdraw the rental unit from the rental market. The notice of termination must be filed with the Community Development Department when it is given to the tenant and must specify the intended use of the unit and the lot on which the rental unit is located. c. The owner seeks in good faith to comply with any of the following:
i. An order issued by a government agency or court relating to habitability that necessitates vacating the rental unit. ii. An order issued by a government agency or court to vacate the rental unit.
iii. A local ordinance that expressly requires vacating the rental unit.
d. The owner seeks in good faith to recover possession to totally demolish or to substantially remodel the rental unit, provided the owner has done all of the following:

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10 i. Given the tenants an early tenant alert notice advising the tenants of the owner’s intent to terminate the lease in reliance on this subsection.
iii. Obtained all permits necessary to carry out the demolition or substantial remodel from the applicable governmental agencies. ii. For a proposed substantial remodel, obtained a written opinion supported by a detailed explanation and signed under penalty of perjury from an independent construction expert, who holds a current and valid California Contractors State License Board license with classifications in A, B, or B-2, as applicable to the proposed work, stating that the work cannot be reasonably accomplished in a safe manner with the tenant in place and that the proposed work requires the tenant to vacate the rental unit for at least consecutive 30 days. The person preparing the report may not be the owner, the licensed contractor retained to perform the work, or otherwise be financially interested in the work other than payment for preparation of the report. The report must be filed concurrently with the building permit application for the proposed work.
iii. Served the tenants with a copy of the permits along with a written notice stating the reason for the termination, the type and scope of work to be performed, why the work cannot be reasonably accomplished in a safe manner with the tenant in place, and why the work requires the tenant to vacate the residential real property for at least 30 consecutive days. The copy and notice shall be contained in or served concurrently with the notice of termination required by Section 26.50.040.

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11 iv. Filed with the Community Development Department a copy of the written opinion signed under penalty of perjury from the construction expert and the documents served on the tenant under subsection 2.d.iii.

C. OWNER. An owner as defined in Civil Code Section 1954.51. For purposes of Subsection B. 2. a. of this Section, owner also has the meaning defined in Civil Code Section 1946.2 (a)(2)(viii)(II).

D. QUALIFIED TENANT. A tenant who has continuously and lawfully occupied or had the legal right to occupy a rental unit for 12 months.

E. RENT. The total consideration charged or received by an owner in exchange for the use or occupancy of a rental unit.

F. RENTAL UNIT. Any unit in any real property, regardless of zoning status, including the land appurtenant thereto, that is rented or available for rent for residential use or occupancy (regardless of whether the unit is also used for other purposes), together with all housing services connected with use or occupancy of such property, such as common areas and recreational facilities held out for use by the tenant.

G. SUBSTANTIALLY REMODEL. The replacement or substantial modification of any structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical system that requires a permit from a governmental agency, or the abatement of hazardous materials, including lead-based paint, mold, or asbestos, in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, that cannot be reasonably accomplished in a safe manner with the tenant in place and that requires the tenant to vacate the rental unit for at least 30 consecutive days. Substantial remodeling does not include cosmetic improvements, including painting and decorating, minor repairs, routine maintenance, or other work that can be

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H. TENANT. Any renter, tenant, subtenant, lessee, or sublessee, or person entitled by written or oral agreement to occupy a rental unit, or any successor of any of the foregoing.

SECTION 7. Chapter 26.50 of Title 26 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended by adding Section 26.50.055 to read as follows:

26.50.055 Right to Re-rent Following No-Fault Just Cause Eviction.

A. The provisions of this Section are additional to the rights to re-rent provided to tenants under subsections (b)(2)(A)(vi) and (b)(2)(D)(iv) of Civil Code Section 1946.2 as adopted by Section 2 of Chapter 290 of 2023 California Statutes.

B. A qualified tenant subject to a no-fault just cause termination of tenancy shall have a right of first refusal to re-rent the rental unit or a comparable new rental unit at the same property for a period of two years following the termination of tenancy, provided that the tenant has kept the owner notified of the tenant’s contact information according to the notice provided under Section 26.50.040 C.

C. An owner seeking to rent a unit to which a person has a right of first refusal to re-rent under subsection B. shall:

1. Have given the supplemental notice required by Section 26.50.040 D.

2. Offer each qualified tenant having a right of first refusal with respect to a unit a rental agreement in compliance with Section 26.40.010 of this Code. The offer

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3. For a re-rental following a no-fault just cause termination of tenancy on grounds of a substantial remodel of the unit, establish the rental price for the unit at no more than gross rental rate charged for the unit at the time of the notice of termination of tenancy plus 5 percent plus the change in the cost of living, or 10 percent, whichever is lower, of the gross rental rate charged for the unit at the time of the notice of termination of tenancy. For purposes of this paragraph, a no-fault just cause termination of tenancy shall be deemed for all purposes to be a temporary interruption of the tenant’s rights to the unit and the exercise of the right of first refusal to be a continuation of the pre-existing lease subject to the rent increase authorized by this paragraph.

4. For a tenancy not subject to paragraph 3, establish the rental price in accordance with Civil Code § 1954.53 when applicable.

SECTION 8. Chapter 26.50 of Title 26 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended by adding Section 26.50.075 to read as follows:

26.50.075 Completion of Substantial Remodel Work.

An owner who has recovered possession of a rental unit for purposes of substantial remodel must not re-rent the unit until all permitted work has been completed and the Chief Building Official or his or her authorized representative has inspected the work and confirmed in writing that the permitted work has been completed.

SECTION 9. Chapter 26.50 of Title 26 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended by adding Section 26.50.080 to read as follows:

26.50.080 Additional Limitation on No-Fault Just Cause Eviction for Demolition or Substantial Remodel.

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SECTION 10. Title 26 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended by adding Chapter 26.60 to read as follows:

Chapter 26.60 Protection of Tenants

26.60.010 Tenant protections

26.60.020 Civil Enforcement

26.60.010 Tenant Protections.

A. It is a violation of this Section for an owner or the owner's agent, contractor, subcontractor, or employee, to willfully engage in, aid, or incite a course of conduct that adversely affects a tenant’s use or enjoyment of a rental unit, housing opportunity, or housing-related services or facilities, that serves no lawful purpose, and includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Reducing or eliminating housing services required by a lease, contract, or law, including the elimination of parking if provided in the tenant’s lease or contract, or access to common areas or amenities, except as necessary to comply with court order or local or state law, or to lawfully create an accessory dwelling unit or additional housing.

2. Failing to perform and timely complete necessary repairs and maintenance required by local or state law.

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4. Abusing the owner's right of access into a rental housing unit as established and limited by California Civil Code Section 1954, including entering or photographing portions of a rental unit that are beyond the scope of lawful entry or inspection.

5. Threatening a tenant, by word or gesture, with physical harm.

6. Misrepresenting to a tenant that the tenant is required to vacate a rental unit or enticing a tenant to vacate a rental unit through intentional misrepresentation or the concealment or omission of a material fact. This includes misrepresenting a tenant’s rights under Chapters 26.40 and 26.50 of this Code.

7. Offering payments or other inducements to a tenant to vacate more than once in any six months, after the tenant has notified the owner in writing that the Tenant does not desire to receive further offers of payments or other inducements to vacate

8. Threatening to report a tenant or other person known to the owner to be associated with a tenant to any local, state, or federal agency on the basis of their perceived or actual immigration status. The prohibition shall not be construed as preventing communication with such agencies regarding an alleged immigration violation.

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10. Refusing to acknowledge or accept receipt of lawful rent payments as set forth in a lease agreement or as established by the usual practices of the parties or applicable law.

11. Engaging in activity prohibited by federal, state, or local housing antidiscrimination laws.

12. Retaliating, threatening, or interfering with tenant organizing activities, including forming or participating in tenant associations and unions.

13. Retaliating, threatening, or interfering with a tenant’s right to petition the government for redress of grievances.

14. Interfering with a tenant's right to privacy. This includes, but is not limited to: video or audio recording that captures the interior of a tenant's bedroom, bathroom, changing room, fitting room, dressing room, or the interior of any other area in which the occupant has a reasonable expectation of privacy with the intent to invade the privacy of a person or persons inside, entering or photographing portions of a Rental Unit that are beyond the scope of a lawful entry or inspection, unreasonable inquiry into a Tenant's relationship status or criminal history, and unreasonable restrictions on or inquiry into overnight guests.

B. An owner or an owner's agent, contractor, subcontractor, or employee, in the course of the leasing or offering to lease a rental unit, is prohibited from requesting information that violates a Tenant's right to privacy, including but not limited to residence or citizenship status or social security number, except as required by law or, in the case

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This includes a refusal to accept equivalent alternatives to information or documentation that does not concern immigration or citizenship status, e.g., an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

C. An owner or an owner’s agent, contractor, subcontractor, or employee is prohibited from retaliating against a tenant because of the tenant's exercise of rights under this Section or Chapter 26.40 or 26.50 of this Code.

D. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as to prevent an owner or an owner’s agent, contractor, subcontractor, or employee from lawfully exercising the owner’s rights under Chapter 26.40 or 26.50 of this Code.

E. As used in this Chapter, owner has the same meaning as defined in Section

26.50.070 and includes landlord as defined in Section 26.40.030 of this Code.

26.60.020 Civil Enforcement.

A. An aggrieved tenant under this Chapter may institute civil proceedings as provided by law against an owner or an owner’s agent, contractor, subcontractor, or employee alleged to have violated the provisions of this Chapter, regardless whether the rental unit remains occupied or has been vacated due to the alleged violation.

B. A tenant prevailing in court may be awarded:

1. Actual damages or a minimum amount of $1000 per violation, whichever is greater.

2. In the court’s discretion, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

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C. The court may impose civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, tenant relocation, and other appropriate relief.

D. Injunctive relief and any other remedy provided by law.

SECTION 11. The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to proceedings to terminate a tenancy or recover possession of a unit that have not been fully completed before the effective date of this Ordinance. If a final judgment awarding possession of a unit has not been entered or the owner has not otherwise lawfully obtained possession of a unit under Chapter 26.50 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code as it existed before the effective date of this Ordinance, then the owner must comply with the provisions of this Ordinance, including giving a new notice of termination, before termination of the tenancy or recovery of possession of a unit.

SECTION 12. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter or any part hereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Chapter of any part hereof. The City Council declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional.

SECTION 13. The City Council finds that, on the basis of the whole record and exercising its independent judgment, this Ordinance is not subject to environmental review pursuant to the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act Sections 15060(c)(3) pertaining to activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect change to the environment and 15061 (b)(3) because this Ordinance has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment directly or indirectly in that it merely regulates existing physical development.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 11, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026- 2030
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council accept the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

In accordance with City Charter Section 604(d), the City of Santa Barbara (City)’s FiveYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) has been drafted for review by the City Council (see Attachment).

The goals of the CIP are to:
 Provide a planning document for capital improvements, including information supporting the necessity for such improvements, over a five-year planning period;  Identify unmet capital needs based on anticipated funding levels; and  Provide a plan for capital improvements as a basis for preparing the two-year Capital Budget for the coming budget cycle.

The CIP forecasts the City's capital needs over a five-year period based on various longrange plans, goals, and policies. The first two years of the program include projects that form the basis for the next Two-Year Financial Plan, with the remaining three years used to plan for future projects. The CIP additionally includes significant projects with an expected funding horizon beyond the next five years (Future Needs). The long-range nature of the CIP has become even more important in the past few years due to the complex economic, environmental, and planning requirements that many projects face from conception through actual construction. The CIP includes both funded projects and unfunded needs and is updated every two years to coincide with the City’s Two-Year Financial Plan. It is a key element in developing the City’s annual Capital Budget.

The CIP for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030 includes projects across a range of City departments, including Airport, Fire, Information Technology, Library, Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Agenda Item No. 10
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Works, Sustainability & Resilience, and Waterfront. Over the five-year planning period and including 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 projects may be recommended for full funding, partial funding, or no funding. Major sources of funding are; Measure C sales tax revenues; City enterprise funds such as the Water Fund; and dedicated funds. Limitations imposed by local, state, or federal laws associated with the funding source restrict the use of dedicated funds. For the most part, these funds are accounted for in the City’s special revenue or enterprise funds such as Measure B, Streets Capital Fund, Airport Fund, and Water and Wastewater Funds. Grants also provide a significant source of revenue, especially for Creeks projects, Airport projects, multi-modal transportation projects, and bridges.

DISCUSSION:

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.

Types of Capital Needs
To be included in the CIP, capital projects generally meet one or more of the following criteria:
 Contribute to the development or implementation of Council-adopted plans and policies;  Address health and safety needs, reduce City liability, or improve access to City facilities for those with disabilities;
 Maintain existing assets or improve the efficiency of City operations;  Improve revenue potential or enhance existing programs;  Respond to a request from a neighborhood group, citizen, government entity, or City advisory group;
 Be funded from current and/or projected revenue streams (including additional operating requirements); and
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 Placeholder projects and unfunded projects reflecting unmet needs, forming the basis for grant applications.

Project Identification
Potential projects to address new capital needs or maintain, expand, or enhance existing capital assets are derived from a number of sources. These include:
 Functional plans such as Transportation, Airport, Parks, Water Resources, or Storm Water System Master Plans and studies;
 Neighborhood and other refinement plans;
 Requests from citizen groups, neighborhood associations, and community organizations;
 Requests from City Council;
 Regulatory changes or requests from other government entities, such as school districts, federal, or state agencies;
 City Departments; and
 City Boards, Committees, and Commissions.

Project Prioritization
The wide range of specialized funding sources, and the framework of adopted plans and policies, necessitates 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.  Project Readiness: The feasibility of timely implementation.

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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
During early fall, staff develop draft CIP projects using input and requests from a variety of sources, including City Council direction, City Boards and Commission recommendations, community input, regulatory requirements, required infrastructure (such as computer hardware and software) upgrades, and projects identified in the City’s adopted plans and policy documents. Typically, CIP development is an eight-month process, beginning in August in even-numbered years and ending the following spring with budget development.

CIP department representatives develop projects, which are then reviewed by City Boards and Commissions that advise Council on various City programs.

On February 13, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed projects in the CIP and found the projects consistent with the City’s General Plan.

Other City Boards and Commissions are also delegated authority through the City Charter (Sections 807, 809-813) to review construction, improvement, erection, and maintenance of City assets and to plan for acquisition and repair of existing facilities and equipment. The Boards and Commissions review CIP projects in their purview for consistency with existing plans, programs, and ordinances, and make recommendations to City Council as part of the budget and future planning for each program area.

Board, Committee, and Commission Action Summaries
The following table lists the City Boards, Commissions, and Committees that govern program areas, the CIP projects under their purview, and the actions taken:

Board/Commission CIP Program
Reviewed Meeting Date Action
Airport Commission Airport 10/16/2024 The Airport Commission received an overview and
provided comments on new
Airport projects in the proposed
CIP for City Fiscal Years 2026
through 2030.

Creeks Advisory
Committee
Creeks and
Water Quality
Improvement
10/16/2024 The Creeks Advisory
Committee received an
overview and provided
comments on new Creeks
projects in the proposed CIP for
City Fiscal Years 2026 through
2030.

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Board/Commission CIP Program
Reviewed Meeting Date Action
Downtown Parking
Committee
Public Works -
Downtown
Parking
11/14/24 The Downtown Parking
Committee received an
overview and provided
comments on all Downtown
Parking projects in the
proposed CIP for City Fiscal
Years 2026 through 2030.

Harbor Commission Waterfront 2/20/2025 The Harbor Commission received an overview and
provided comments on new
Waterfront projects in the
proposed CIP for City Fiscal
Years 2026 through 2030.

Library Board Library 2/20/2025 The Library Board received an overview and provided
comments on new Library
projects in the proposed CIP for
City Fiscal Years 2026 through
2030.

Parks and Recreation
Commission
Parks and
Recreation
1/29/2025 The Parks and Recreation
Commission received an
overview and provided
comments on new Parks and
Recreation projects in the
proposed CIP for City Fiscal
Years 2026 through 2030.

Transportation and
Circulation Committee
Public Works -
Streets and
Transportation
10/24/2024 The Transportation and
Circulation Committee received
an overview and provided
comments on new Public
Works / Streets and
Transportation projects in the
proposed CIP for City Fiscal
Years 2026 through 2030.

Water Commission Public Works -
Wastewater and
Water
1/16/2025 The Water Commission
received an overview and
provided comments on new
Water and Wastewater projects
in the proposed CIP for City
Fiscal Years 2026 through
2030.

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Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 Capital Budgets, included in the final budget by City Council in June. Council adoption of the final budget plan will confirm acceptance of the final CIP document, which will be updated to align with the approved capital plan and published online alongside the complete budget document.

The CIP has been developed by representatives from each City Department and reviewed by governing Boards, Committees, and Commissions for general consistency with the City’s plans and programs. The CIP is a comprehensive description of capital maintenance and improvement needs for facilities throughout the City. The CIP will form the basis for prioritizing projects included in the Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 budget and financial plan.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The proposed action has no immediate financial impact on the City. The budget adoption in June will include the final citywide capital plan based on anticipated and secured funding. Including unfunded projects in the CIP enhances the City's ability to pursue grant funding for eligible initiatives and serves as a planning tool.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The proposed action to accept the Five-Year CIP for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030 is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15061(b)(3). The acceptance of the five-year CIP will not result in a reasonably foreseeable significant effect on the environment. If a specific action under the CIP would result in a reasonably foreseeable physical change to the environment, environmental review under CEQA would be conducted at that time.

ATTACHEMENT: Draft Five-Year CIP for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030 PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, P.E., Acting Public Works Director/sk
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
City of Santa Barbara
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Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................................... iCity Administrator’s Transmittal Letter....................................................................................................................... 1The Capital Improvement Program ............................................................................................................................. 5 Reader’s Guide ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11Summary of Citywide Policy Regulatory Drivers ................................................................................................................................................................ 14Summary of Department Policy Regulatory Drivers .......................................................................................................................................................... 18Infrastructure Categories ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23Funding ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24Fund Sources & Restrictions ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 26Department Funding Sources ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 Appendix A – Summary of Projects by Department……………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………..36

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City Administrator’s Transmittal Letter March 11, 2025 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Santa Barbara SUBJECT: FIVE‐YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – FISCAL YEARS 2026 – 2030 I am pleased to present you the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030. As is our practice, the program includes both projects proposed for funding, and those that are beyond our current ability for funding. Funding will be allocated with the adoption of each year’s budget. The importance of capital funding is reflected in the City Council and community’s great support for funding critical infrastructure needs in continuance of Santa Barbara’s tradition of preserving our community. City Council’s ongoing support for capital infrastructure investment continues to help address the City’s deferred maintenance. Passage of Measure C by the voters in November 2017 continues to enable the City to address critical infrastructure needs such as repaving roads, repairing sidewalks, renewing parks, and maintaining facilities. While Measure C revenues are unrestricted, Council adopted a resolution on December 12, 2023, prioritizing the allocation of Years 6‐10 of Measure C revenue as follows*:

1. Construction and debt service payments for a new police station facility; 2. Repairing local streets throughout the City, including related street infrastructure, improving toward a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) goal of 75+ in the next 10‐12 years;

3. Address drainage infrastructure by completing a full assessment of the City's drainage infrastructure; 4. Community projects to support the City's parks and library; 5. Business district infrastructure projects, with a focus on the State Street Promenade; 6. Maintenance of City Buildings; and 7. Address homelessness by prioritizing housing and facilities.

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*List as recommended by the Measure C Citizen’s Oversight Committee and approved by City Council Significant programmatic and project highlights within the City’s Capital Improvement program over the past two years are described below: Passage of Measure A On March 5, 2024, Santa Barbara residents overwhelmingly supported a charter amendment that allows for the expansion of procurement options for public works contracts. The City Council subsequently adopted changes to the Municipal Code that enable such options. For certain complex projects or highly sensitive projects, these changes will enhance the ability to deliver quality projects in a timely manner. Several projects have been successfully advertised for construction services utilizing a best‐value selection process.

Debt Financing for the Police Station and Dwight Murphy Late in 2024, the City secured $111M of funding through debt issuance that will enable the construction of the Police Station and the Dwight Murphy Field and Playground Projects. There was strong interest from financial institutions to participate in the debt financing as evidenced by a true borrowing cost of 3.86%. This will enable the City to construct these important projects without a significant near‐ or long‐term impact on the overall Capital program. A construction contract for the Police Station project was authorized by Council in November 2024 and the project is currently in the construction phase with completion scheduled for Fall 2027. Construction of the Dwight Murphy project is anticipated to be underway in Summer 2025. 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.

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For this CIP update, staff utilized a scoring methodology to assist with the evaluation of 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.  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. Summary The Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030 attempts to identify and quantify the projects needed to keep Santa Barbara both vibrant and vital. Many of the project cost estimates in the document, particularly for those in the last three years, are based upon the scope of the project as it is understood at this time. As projects are funded, a more refined cost estimate will be developed. Generally, projects resolving safety issues receive the highest priority for funding. The document is arranged by program area, with projects listed alphabetically. Below is a brief overview of significant highlights in each program, as well as high‐priority projects that are either funded or currently unable to be prioritized for funding. The scope of work contemplated in the Capital Improvement Program represents the needs of the full‐service world‐class city that is Santa Barbara. Addressing the backlog of infrastructure improvements will be critical to continue the character and charm of Santa Barbara.

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The Capital Improvement Program The City of Santa Barbara Capital Improvement Program (CIP) forecasts the City's capital needs over a five‐year period based on various long‐range plans, goals, and policies, and includes a comprehensive listing of planned and projected capital project needs which have been identified by City staff for the five‐year planning period. The CIP includes both funded projects and unfunded needs and is updated every two years. The CIP projects for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030 total approximately $2 billion. Roughly half of the projects are proposed for funding in this program, and of the remaining projects are without identified funding. Financial summary tables containing all CIP projects and funding sources are included later in the CIP document. The City Charter requires the preparation of a five‐year CIP. The first two years of the CIP form the basis for the next two‐year Capital Budget, with the remaining three years used to plan future projects. As such, projects listed in the first two years of the document are also the highest priority for funding. The CIP additionally includes significant projects with an expected funding horizon beyond the next five years (Future Needs). The long‐range nature of the CIP has become even more important in the past few years due to the complexeconomic, environmental, and planning requirements that many projects face from conception through actual construction. The goals of the CIP are to:
 Provide a planning document for capital improvements, including appropriate supporting information as to the necessity for such improvements, over a five‐year planning period;
 Identify unmet capital needs based on anticipated funding levels; and  Provide a plan for capital improvements as a basis for preparing the Capital Budget for the coming budget cycle.

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and efficient provision of services and to identify future funding needs for staffing, long‐term facility maintenance and repair, or anticipated revenues. A critical element of a balanced CIP is the provision of funds to preserve or enhance existing facilities and provide new assets that will respond to community needs. Airport The Airport Department has included $117M in projects over the five‐year planning period including future needs. $59M is funded either by the Airport enterprise or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Priority funded projects include a new Long Term parking lot and various airline terminal projects to address capacity constraints and repair and maintain existing facilities. Unfunded projects include the 6100 Hollister Phase 2 Development and the Sewer Master Plan implementation. Community Development The Community Development Department has several unfunded projects focused on shaping the future of the downtown area and broader community. The State Street Master Plan builds on past initiatives, responds to economic challenges, and aligns with community priorities to create a vibrant, pedestrian‐friendly downtown. By prioritizing public spaces over vehicle traffic, the plan will establish a preferred conceptual design and implementation strategy to guide capital improvements along State Street from SolaStreet to the 101 underpass and Chapala to Anacapa Streets over the next two decades. To support the realization of this vision, the State Street Design Services project will provide construction‐level design and project management for phased implementation of the plan. These services will ensure that each stage is strategically planned and ready for execution. Additionally, an update to the City’s General Plan is needed to provide a renewed framework for growth and land use. While the Housing Element is periodically revised to address housing needs and affordability, a comprehensive General Plan update will provide a long‐term vision for the City's development, guiding policy decisions over the next 20 years.

Fire Priority projects for the Fire Department include replacing radios and self‐contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) that have reached the end of their service life. Fire Station 7, located on two earthquake fault lines, will require rebuilding at an alternate location, with the average cost of a new fire station estimated at $25 million. Ongoing funding for Emergency Response Equipment Replacement will support upgrading and replacing essential tools, such as hoses, "jaws of life," turnouts, and other equipment.

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Information Technology The Information Technology Department is proposing to upgrade the data center at Fire Station 1 with the intent to make it the City’s primary data center, and upgrade technology and equipment for the City’s Emergency Operations Center.Library The Library Department operates two branches within the City of Santa Barbara. The library operates seven days a week and receives close to 300,000 visitors each year. This amount of traffic means the buildings require constant updating and renovation. To keep pace with community demands, renovation of the lobby of the Central Library remains a high priority. A renovation would improve theaccessibility and visibility to the lobby and make some much needed repairs to the ceiling damaged by water intrusion. Another priority project is the Eastside Library Garage. The success of the Library‐On‐The‐Go van has prompted the acquisition of a second van. These vans will provide much needed library resources to parts of the community that don’t regularly access the branches. The garage will serve as a base station where the vans can properly load supplies and improve their life cycle. Parks and Recreation The City’s 60 parks, sports fields, recreation facilities, and neighborhood centers, as well as its street trees, beaches, and open space areas, are integral to Santa Barbara’s character and lifestyle. Youth and adults participate in a range of organized recreation programs, camps and cultural offerings. Additionally, the community experiences popular annual events in City parks, including Concerts in the Park, Summer Solstice, Earth Day, and Fiesta. Recreation buildings such as the Carrillo Recreation Center, Carrillo Gym, Cabrillo Pavilion, and the Louise Lowry Davis Center offer spaces for dance, athletic programs, exercise classes, senior programs, special events, community celebrations, public meetings, weddings, parties, and memorials. The Department’s recreation programs and summer camps, as well as its many community partnerships, serve over 250,000 youth and adults. These include soccer, baseball, softball, swimming, beach volleyball, golf, lawn bowls, basketball, tennis, and pickleball, among others. Given the condition of the facilities, aging infrastructure, and program diversity, the Parks and Recreation Department’s capital needs are high, and their unmet needs are significant. The department has identified over 30 projects that pertain to facilities that make Santa Barbara special, such as: Alameda Plaza, historic Carrillo Gym, Ortega Park, Plaza Vera Cruz, West Beach Playground, Chase Palm Park, Municipal Tennis Center, Louise Lowry Davis Center, and Dwight Murphy Field. These facilities are all heavily used by generations of Santa Barbara residents and many

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others. Dwight Murphy Field, located in Santa Barbara’s East Beach neighborhood, is set to receive a full scale renovation in Fiscal Year 2026 with a multi‐purpose sports field, 30,000 square foot all abilities playground, outdoor gym, and natural turf field. Police The biggest issue for the Police Department is replacing the seismically deficient, outdated, and undersized Police Station. In the event of an earthquake, Police would be vital for providing public safety and security. An inoperable Police Station would challenge the effectiveness of these public safety employees at a time of high community need. While the Police Department provides outstanding service for the City of Santa Barbara, currently it is spread over four separate locations, which is less than ideal. A new location is needed to accommodate a modern Police Station and parking structure. The selected site is the Cota Commuter Parking Lot, a 1.6‐acre lot located at the corner of Cota Street and Santa Barbara Street. The project design is complete and permitted, ProWest Constructors is the general contractor, and the new station is expected to be completed in early Summer 2027. This is a much‐needed Project for our community and Police Department that will result in greater efficiencies, greater work satisfaction, with improved recruitment and higher retention of officers.

Public Works Public Works includes both enterprise and general fund programs. They are discussed briefly below. Downtown Parking The Downtown Parking Capital Program prioritizes safety, security, cleanliness, and cost‐saving measures in City parking facilities. Key initiatives include ongoing maintenance of Downtown business corridors, long‐term repairs to parking structures, and upgradingaccess control systems to enhance revenue generation and customer experience.

Facilities The Facilities team maintains thousands of assets across various categories, including libraries, recreation centers, parks, public safety buildings, and administrative offices. The facilities span a wide range of uses for city operations and public services. Key priorities for FY 2026‐2030 include minor facility renewals in libraries, public safety buildings, and recreation facilities, conditions assessments, maintaining and improving ADA in buildings and building pathways, maintaining and upgrading city streetlights, and replacements of aging infrastructure such as HVAC units, boilers, security gates, and roofs.

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Fleet Replacement Public Works Operations manages 480 vehicles and other equipment essential for municipal services, including 13 generators. To ensure service reliability, the Fleet Replacement Program funds the replacement of vehicles and equipment at the end of their useful life. Priorities for FY 2026‐2030 include maintaining the replacement schedule and replacing five of the nine auto shop lifts rendered nonoperational due to the FY 2024 winter storms.Streets Maintenance Measure C generates over $30M annually, funding critical infrastructure needs, including streets and transportation. In FY 2025, more than $20M of Measure C funds were allocated for pavement, storm drains, traffic signals, streetlights, access ramps, and sidewalks. Continued annual funding from Measure C is essential to keep up with routine maintenance for Streets as the limited sources of non‐ discretionary funds are insufficient to meet basic maintenance needs. Water & Wastewater Utilities Addressing aging infrastructure continues to be the top priority for the Water Fund, which plans significant investment over the next five years in water main replacement, reservoir upgrades, and treatment plants improvements. Construction cost inflation, averaging 10% annually, continues to drive costs. Water Fund has seen an average inflation in construction activity of 10% per year over the past four years. Rate increases have been proposed through FY 2028 to maintain fiscal sustainability including supporting a robust capital program. The Wastewater Fund will focus on renewing, replacing, and maintaining essential collection and treatment facilities. Major capital projects depend on low interest State loans, however, demand for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund exceeds the available funding. Without additional State support, the City may need to secure higher interest bond funding, reducing future capital capacity and increasing pressure on future rates. Rate increases have also been proposed through FY 2028 to maintain fiscal sustainability including supporting the capital program. Sustainability & Resilience The Sustainability and Resilience Department has two areas of focus relating to the City’s CIP.

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Energy and Climate The Resilience Division leads the implementation of the Sea‐Level Rise Adaptation Plan through the Resilience Program, with other departments taking the lead on needed capital projects specific to their area of expertise. High priority projects include: development of a Shoreline Monitoring Program; redesign of the Laguna Tide Gate and Pump System; relocation or floodproofing of existing major sewer, water, and utility lines south of Cabrillo Boulevard; revisions to the City’s sand bypassing and beach nourishment program; raising the Harbor Breakwater and groins; raising marinas and piers in the Harbor; and identifying future safety measures for Stearns Wharf during storm events. In most cases, these projects need further study to provide a more detailed scope and design, and funding still needs to be secured. The Energy and Climate Division leads capital efforts relating to renewable energy generation and battery storage, energy efficiency projects, and the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, as outlined in the City’s Climate Action Plan. Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement The Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement projects are an area where the City has been very successful in developing an ongoing revenue stream for a special need. The City has also successfully leveraged these funds with grants. Projects in the Creeks CIP focus on improvements to City watersheds, with the intent of improving creek and ocean water quality and restoring natural creek systems. Priority projects include restoration of Mission and Rattlesnake Creeks, and restoration of the Sycamore Creek estuary and riparian corridors. As in past years, the City will seek funding opportunities through grants for unfunded portions of projects and to stretch the effectiveness of local funding.

Waterfront The Waterfront Capital Program is dedicated to preserving and enhancing vital waterfront assets while prioritizing public access to the coast and serving the local community. This includes maintaining existing infrastructure, upgrading facilities, and integrating modern technology when needed and where appropriate to improve operations. Key projects include the annual heavy timber and pile replacement to ensure the structural integrity of the iconic Stearns Wharf, replacing aging harbor patrol boats, infrastructure repair, and renovating waterfront restrooms. Additionally, the Waterfront continues to successfully secure federal funding for essential harbor dredging, ensuring safe and efficient maritime access. Through these efforts, the City remains committed to providing awelcoming, accessible, and well‐maintained coastal environment for all.

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Reader’s Guide Capital Project Definition A capital project is defined as an activity that creates, improves, replaces, repairs, or maintains a fixed asset. Capital projects listed in the Capital Improvement Plan are typically of $100,000 or greater value and with a life expectancy of at least 5 years. 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. CIP Document Structure CIP Development and Approval Process Each fall during odd numbered years, City staff begin developing the Draft CIP using input and requests from a variety of sources including the City Council, Boards, Committees and Commissions, community members, regulatory requirements, required infrastructure upgrades such as computer hardware and software, and projects identified in adopted plans and policy documents.Typically, development of the CIP is an eight‐month process, which begins in September of even‐numbered years and ends the following spring. The Draft CIP is reviewed and approved by the City Administrator in the winter, published in the spring, and made available to the public via the review and acceptance process by the City Council. The projects in the first two years of the CIP become the basis for preparation of the City’s annual Capital Budget.

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The following is the schedule for developing the CIP for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030:

Date Description
September – November 2024 CIP is developed by CIP Department representatives.

November 2024 All five years, with an emphasis on the projects in the first two years of the CIP, are reviewed by Community Development (Planning Division) and Public Works (Engineering Division).

October – December 2024 CIP projects are reviewed by City Boards, Committees, and Commissions.

February 13, 2025 Planning Commission receives a report on new projects added to the CIP.

March 4, 2025 Finance Committee receives a programmatic update on the CIP.

March 11, 2025 The City Council receives the Draft CIP in order to consider public testimony. City Council finalizes and accepts the CIP, subject to final changes approved in the FY 2026‐FY 2027 Budget*.

July 1, 2025 The CIP for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030 is posted concurrently with the Adopted Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2026 on the City’s web site. *At the time the budget is adopted, any changes to project timing or funding adopted in the Capital Budget process or by supplemental mid‐year budget actions are automatically considered to be amendments to the Final CIP. Types of Capital Needs Capital projects must meet one or more of the following criteria to be included in the CIP:
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 Address health and safety needs, reduce City liability, or improve access to City facilities for those with disabilities;  Maintain existing assets or improve the efficiency of City operations;  Improve revenue potential or enhance existing programs;  Respond to a request from a neighborhood group, citizen, government entity, or City advisory group; and  Be funded from within current and/or projected revenue streams (including additional operating requirements). (Placeholder projects and unfunded projects are shown to reflect the unmet need identified for the capital program and form the basis for grant applications for funding).

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 & 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.

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 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. Summary of Citywide Policy Regulatory Drivers Included within each project page is a section entitled Drivers. Items listed here are policy drivers behind the creation of the project. These policy drivers can range from public safety to maintenance costs to regulatory policy. Described below are City‐wide plans, policies, studies, and regulations that are part of the basis for the City’s Capital Improvement projects. These form the basis for most regulatory drivers. Local Coastal Program The California Coastal Act of 1976 (Division 20 of the California Public Resources Code) establishes goals and provisions for a designated Coastal Zone along the entire California coastline. Within the City of Santa Barbara, the Coastal Zone generally extends inland half a mile from the ocean and includes about six miles of the City’s shoreline. Approximately 70% of the City’s Coastal Zone is held in public ownership. Development in the Coastal Zone is reviewed for compliance with the City’s Certified Local Coastal Program (LCP) and the Coastal Act. The City’s LCP has two parts: the Coastal Land Use Plan and the Implementation Plan. The LCP guides the location (or siting) and design of a project and considers environmental resources, hazards, sea level rise, and public coastal access. City of Santa Barbara General Plan California State Government Code §65300 requires that the City adopt a General Plan to guide the physical development. Santa Barbara’s General Plan was originally adopted in 1964. In December 2011, the City Council adopted the Plan Santa Barbara General Plan update. This process resulted in a new General Plan Introductory Framework, comprehensively updated Land Use and Housing Elements, and new goals and policies for the remaining elements. The City of Santa Barbara General Plan includes the following elements:

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 Land Use (2011)  Open Space, Parks & Recreation Element (2011)  Economy and Fiscal Health (2011)  Environmental Resources (2011)  Housing Element (2023)  Circulation Element (2011)  Safety Element (2013)  Historic Resources Element (2012) Circulation Element The comprehensive goal and vision of the Circulation Element is “While sustaining or increasing economic viability and quality of life, Santa Barbara should be a city in which alternative forms of transportation and mobility are so available and attractive that use of an automobile is a choice, not a necessity. To meet this challenge, the City is rethinking its transportation goals and land use policies, and focusing its resources on developing balanced mobility solutions.” The City’s Plan Santa Barbara 2011 documents the reevaluated transportation goals and land use policies and focused its resources on developing balanced mobility solutions. With the Plan Santa Barbara General Plan update adoption; additional goals, policies, and implementation actions were added, intended to further integrate circulation policies with the City’s sustainable focus.

The Circulation Element addresses the requirements of state law, which are to evaluate the transportation needs of the community and to present a comprehensive plan to meet those needs. This includes compliance with the California Complete Streets Act of 2008, which requires cities and counties to include complete streets policies as part of their general plans so that roadways are designed to safely accommodate all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, children, older people, disabled people, as well as motorists. Adoption of the Circulation Element triggered implementation mechanisms designed to move the ideals identified in the Circulation Element to on‐the‐ground projects that would improve mobility via a variety of transportation options.

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The following plans are ways the City implements the Circulation Element’s goals, policies, and implementation actions and offer opportunities to interact with the community, reach consensus, and identify areas of the City where projects that balance mobility solutions are put into service.

Pedestrian Master Plan The City of Santa Barbara’s Pedestrian Master Plan (PMP) was updated in April 2006 as directed through the adoption of the City’s Circulation Element in 1997. The PMP is also to be consistent with Plan Santa Barbara and helps guide pedestrian policies found in the Circulation Element. The PMP seeks to extend Santa Barbara’s distinction as one of the most pedestrian‐friendly urban communities in the country, benefiting residents, business owners, shoppers, and visitors. Pedestrian infrastructure upgrades are proposed in various areas throughout Santa Barbara, especially around schools, libraries, community centers, and business districts. Improvements include intersection improvements, sidewalk completion, accessibility compliance, landscaping, and connectivity. In addition, the Safe Routes to School program and other innovative programs covered in the PMP seek to address the needs of people of all ages and abilities. Bicycle Master Plan The City of Santa Barbara’s Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) was updated in July of 2016 with mapping and capital project updates in March 2022 and in October 2024. The BMP involved extensive gathering of community input and field research. The community‐driven BMP outlines the goals, policies, and implementation strategies that will improve bicycle safety, convenience, facilities, and infrastructure in the City of Santa Barbara over the next 15 to 20 years. The BMP will also enhance and preserve Santa Barbara’s circulation system for all road users by increasing the number of trips taken by bicycle, thereby reducing future traffic congestion levels and parking demand.

Vision Zero Strategy City Council adopted the Vision Zero Strategy in 2018 to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all. Vision Zero is based on an underlying ethical principle that it can never be acceptable that people are killed or seriously injured when moving on public roadways. As an ethics‐based approach, Vision Zero functions to guide priorities and strategic use of limited city resources. It is a new lens through which public officials and professionals make decisions

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based, above all, on safety outcomes. Historically, road users have held most of the responsibility for safety. Vision Zero changes this relationship by emphasizing that the responsibility is shared by roadway policy makers, designers, and enforcement, as well as road users. With this understanding in mind, Vision Zero is a fundamentally different way to approach traffic safety. The Council adopted strategy document includes a statement of core principles, adoption of a Safety‐First mentality, and the identification of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to eliminating roadway deaths and serious injuries. The Streets‐Transportation Capital Improvement Program includes Vision Zero Projects.

Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan The City of Santa Barbara Sea‐Level Rise Adaptation Plan identifies areas of the City vulnerable to sea‐level rise through 2100 and recommends potential actions that the City could take to adapt over time. The Adaptation Plan outlines a phased approach to planning for sea‐level rise based on monitoring changing shoreline conditions and taking actions to reduce vulnerabilities when definedthresholds are reached. The Adaptation Plan includes detailed recommendations for necessary actions in the near term (next tenyears) and a structure for future decision‐making in the mid‐ and long‐term. Projects that have been designated as high priority for the next five years in the Adaptation Plan have been included in the Capital Improvement Program by department. Most of the highest priority projects address current flooding and erosion problems that will get worse with sea‐level rise or impacts to critical City infrastructure. The Sustainability and Resilience Department coordinates implementation of the Adaptation Plan and manages sea‐level rise studies or projects that span multiple departments. Other departments implement needed capital projects specific to their area of expertise. The Climate Action Plan City Council has adopted the aspirational climate goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. The City of Santa Barbara’s new Climate Action Plan (CAP), entitled Together to Zero, serves as the City’s roadmap to achieve this goal through reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the City and new strategies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Implementing Together to Zero will reduce emissions from all municipal, residential, and commercial sectors within City bounds. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) The City updated its LHMP in 2023 to improve disaster preparedness and reduce or eliminate risks to the community, life, and property. This undergoes a full update every five years with approval from both the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and

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Federal Emergency Management Agency. The City of Santa Barbara LHMP is an annex to the County of Santa Barbara Multi‐ Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Sustainability Program Santa Barbara has long been a pioneer in sustainability and environmental policy. Driven by bold, aspirational goals, such as the Council’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2035, the City is continuously improving local sustainability and enhancing resilience in the community and within the organization. The City looks to apply sustainability principles in all areas of natural resource use including water, energy, solid waste, and land development. Furthermore, the City looks to develop and implement innovative strategies to mitigate carbon emissions throughout the community and does so with a strong focus on equity and inclusivity. Lastly, the City is working to build a thriving and resilient Santa Barbara through initiatives such as the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan, the Climate Action Plan, and the Stormwater Management Program.

By implementing initiatives that protect local natural resources, creating policies that bolster the community’s ability to recover from and thrive after a natural disaster, and leading the City in innovative and thoughtful environmental action, the City of Santa Barbara continues to build on its environmental legacy. In 2020, the City formally established the Sustainability and Resilience Department to guide, coordinate, and support the City’s organization‐wide work in sustainability.Summary of Department Policy Regulatory Drivers The following Department or program‐developed plans, policies, studies, and regulations help form the basis for capital improvement projects: Airport Airport Master Plan The Airport Master Plan was adopted by City Council in December 2017. The Federal Aviation Administration requires that airports maintain a master plan, which is generally updated every five to ten years and provides a framework of planned development improvements to meet aviation demand. Facility needs for the airfield, general aviation, cargo, and the airline terminal, including vehicle parking and aircraft parking, are primary considerations when preparing development alternatives. The Santa Barbara Airport

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Master Plan identifies capital needs through the year 2032 including extension of Taxiway H, reconfiguration of fixed‐base operator (FBO) lease parcels, and airline terminal facility addition. Currently the Airport is working on a Master Plan Update that will look at additional necessary improvements through 2042. Finance Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 The City’s approved Two‐Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, including the Adopted Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, is comprised of all City funds, including the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds. Each fund accounts for distinct and uniquely funded operations. The Financial Plan is prepared and adopted every two years.

Information Technology Technology Governance Technology Governance is a set of processes that are implemented to ensure that the Technology initiatives are strategically aligned with the organization’s business goals. Items listed in the Information Technology (IT) Plan will only be prioritized and undertaken when funding is secured and both departmental and IT resources have been committed. Input for the IT Plan is solicited from all departments. The Executive Steering Committee (ESC), comprised of each Department Head, evaluates and assigns priority to the identified items. Prior to the evaluation, IT adds detail to the project description to help the ESC in its efforts. Once projects are prioritized, IT, in conjunction with the ESC and department sponsors (clients), schedules and plans implementation. Parks & Recreation In addition to guidance from the City’s General Plan (specifically the Land use Element and the Parks and Recreation Element), capital program planning by the Parks and Recreation Department is developed through community‐based needs studies, feasibility analyses, habitat assessments, and park specific master plans. A number of these studies include the Parks and Recreation Master Plan; Franceschi Park Master Plan 2004; Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Master Plan 2005; Parma Park Open Space Resource Management Plan 2003 and Sustainable Trails Plan 2020; Douglas Family Preserve Management Plan 2008; Aquatic Complex Feasibility Study 2003; Recreational Field Study 1999; Urban Forest Management Plan 2014, and Master Plans for Ortega Park and Dwight Murphy Field 2018,

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as well as the General Plan Update; and Conditions, Trends and Issues Report 2005. The 2008 report of the Infrastructure Financing Taskforce, as well as management plans for open space, beach, and creeks also inform capital program development.

Public Works Wastewater & Water Wastewater Treatment Improvements to the El Estero Water Resource Center are driven by the Clean Water Act (NPDES permit), Clean Air Act (APCD permit), and the El Estero Master Plan. Capital projects are one way in which the City complies with our permits in the protection of public health and the environment. Collection Improvements to the Wastewater Collection system are driven by the Regional Water Control Board Sanitary Sewer Management Plan(SSMP), Collection System Capacity Improvement Plan, and the Collection System Master Plan. Capital Projects are one way in which the City complies with our permits in the protection of public health and the environment.

Water Supply The City of Santa Barbara operates a water utility to provide water for its citizens and visitors. Santa Barbara is an arid area and providing an adequate water supply requires careful management of water resources. The City has a diverse water supply including local reservoirs (Lake Cachuma and Gibraltar Reservoir), groundwater (which includes water that seeps into Mission Tunnel), State water, desalination, recycled water, and water conservation. Capital projects to maintain these critical water‐supply related infrastructure are driven by the City’s Enhanced Urban Water Management Plan (EUWMP). The EUWMP is the City’s primary water supply planning and management tool. This document is reviewed every five years and undergoes a major update every ten years with the most recent update and adoption by City Council occurring in June 2021 (transmitted to the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) as required by July 1, 2021). The next five‐year update of the EUWMP is due to DWR on July 1, 2026.

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The period covered by the EUWMP is from 2020 through 2050. The EUWMP includes an Adaptive Implementation Plan, which allows Water Resources Division staff to manage the City’s water resources in response to changes in supply availability and customer water demand. An annual report typically goes to City Council in the first part of the calendar year summarizing the current water supplies, projections of supplies for the next three years, the status of water supplies at the end of the water year (September 30), water conservation and demand, and water supply performance. Treatment Distribution Improvements to the Water Distribution system are driven by State Division of Drinking Water (DDW) Permit and the Water Distribution Infrastructure Plan (WDIP). The WDIP is a 30‐year planning document that looks at the needs of the water distribution system looking out to 2050. Given the age of the City water system this 30‐year planning document ensures compliance with our DDW permit by strategically planning for the capital projects to repair or replace infrastructure as they reach the end of their useful life. Capital projects are one way in which the City complies with our permits in the protection of the City’s drinking water, public health and the environment.

Sustainability & Resilience Creeks The Creeks Division capital program is guided primarily by Municipal Code section 4.09.020 (Measure B), adopted by City voters in November 2000. The capital program is also guided by the City’s General Plan (Environmental Resources, Open Space and Conservation Elements), Creeks Program Funding Guidelines (2009), and community‐based needs studies and feasibility analyses. The studies include the Creek Inventory and Assessment Study (2022); Existing Conditions Study of the Arroyo Burro, Mission, Sycamore, andLaguna Creek Watersheds (2005), and the Laguna Watershed Study and Water Quality Improvement Feasibility Analysis (2009). Clean Water Act As standards for water quality in recreation waters increase over time, improvements are required to the methods or facilities that the City manages to meet those standards. New regulatory requirements are often addressed through the City’s Storm Water Management Program (SWMP).

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The SWMP has been approved by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). The City has complied with past drafts of the SWMP since 2006; however, formal implementation began in January 2009. The SWMP is a citywide, interdepartmentalprogram that is coordinated and administered by the Creeks Division. The Creeks Division meets regularly with all City departments who are responsible for implementing Best Management Practices and/or who have been assigned specific actions in the SWMP to improve or protect water quality. These meetings raise awareness of SWMP requirements and storm water management, confirm SWMP responsibilities, and prepare for reporting on an annual basis. The Creeks Division collects quarterly reports from City staff and compiles the SWMP’s Annual Report for submittal to the RWQCB each year.

Energy & Climate The Energy and Climate capital program is guided by the Council‐adopted Climate Action Plan and the City’s Strategic Energy Plan, both supporting Council’s adopted carbon neutrality goal. Work typically includes the construction of renewable energy and energy storage systems, building electrification projects, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Waterfront Local Coastal Program Coastal Land Use Plan The Coastal Land Use Plan was certified by the California Coastal Commission in 2019. The Coastal Land Use Plan replaced the Harbor Master Plan and provided policy direction related to use and development of the Waterfront. It provides both guidance and the standard for review of development that requires a Coastal Development Permit. New developments must be found consistent with policies related to coastal dependent/related uses, public access, visitor serving facilities, scenic resources & visual quality, and coastal hazards (including sea‐level rise).

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Infrastructure Categories To gain a clearer understanding of the City’s infrastructure needs, projects have been organized by the primary Department in which they serve. The following City Departments have projects listed in this version of the CIP:

Department Number of Projects Airport 37 Community Development 3 Fire 8 Information Technology 12 Library 8 Parks and Recreation 40 Police 2 Public Works 125 Sustainability and Resilience 34 Waterfront 27 Some projects are further categorized by the program area within each Department and/or by infrastructure category.

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Funding The major sources of funds available for capital projects are funds generally dedicated to a specific category of expenditures. The use of dedicated funds is restricted by the limitations imposed by local, state, or federal laws associated with the funding source. For the most part, these funds are accounted for in the City’s Special Revenue or Enterprise Funds such as the Streets Capital Fund, the Airport Fund, or the Water and Wastewater Funds. The Future Needs column identifies a project’s anticipated funding costs beyond the current five‐year CIP and can be annual or cumulative based on the funding need for the project. Fund types by proposed and unfunded totals are shown in Table A, and the overall total proposed and unfunded amounts by fiscal year are shown in Table B.

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Table B – Funding Totals
Fund Sources & Restrictions
General Fund The City's General Fund accounts for activities and services traditionally associated with governments such as parks and recreation, library, police, and fire which are financed primarily through tax‐generated revenues and not required to be accounted for in another fund. Measure C
Measure C is a one cent general‐ purpose local sales transaction and use tax approved by Santa Barbara voters in November 2017.

The sales tax, which became effective on April 1, 2018, currently generates an estimated $34 million annually and provides much‐ needed funding to address deferred maintenance of City infrastructure, and to replace the City's police station. Restrictions: Measure C is a general‐purpose sales tax revenue allocated by City Council. In December 2023, City Council established the following priorities for Measure C funds for the second five years of measure funding:

1. Construction and debt service payments for a new police station facility;

2. Repairing local streets throughout the City, including related street infrastructure, improving toward a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) goal of 75+ in the next 10‐12 years;

3. Address drainage infrastructure by completing a full assessment of the City's drainage infrastructure;

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4. Community projects to support the City's parks and library; 5. Business district infrastructure projects, with a focus on the State Street Promenade; 6. Maintenance of City Buildings; and 7. Address homelessness by prioritizing housing and facilities.

Enterprise Funds Enterprise Funds are funds established to account for government operations financed and operated in a manner similar to private business enterprises (e.g. water, gas, and electric utilities; airports; parking garages; or transit systems). Funds are collected through user fees, leases, etc., and are restricted to covering costs (i.e. expenses, including depreciation) of providing goods or services to the general public on a continuing basis specific to the operation. Enterprise Funds are typically, but not always, restricted and fund the program from which the revenues are derived. Airport Fund The Airport Fund specifically accounts for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvement of the municipal airport. Principal sources of revenue include tenant rents and user fees received from the leasing of Airport property and facilities to commercial aviation tenants, such as airlines, terminal concessions, parking, rental cars, and general aviation service providers and commercial/industrial tenants. Restrictions: All revenues generated by the Airport Fund are restricted by federal law in their use for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvement of the Airport.

Downtown Parking Fund
The Downtown Parking program operates and maintains the City’s five parking garages and ten surface parking lots. The DowntownParking Fund has three main sources of revenue: Hourly Parking Fees, Parking Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Assessment, and the Monthly Parking Permit Program.

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Parking fees help to defray the costs of operations and maintenance of the City’s parking lots and garages. The PBIA was established in 1970 in response to advertised “free parking” at the newly opened La Cumbre Plaza to provide free parking to patrons of downtown businesses. Downtown merchants pay a quarterly assessment that helps offset the costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the lots and garages. The Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program in nine designated areas of the City assists staff with managing on‐street parking impacted by employee parking. Monthly Commuter Lot parking permits are available at the two commuter lots for downtown employees. Monthly parking permits are available at some of the City’s downtown parking lots/garages for employees of downtown businesses. Restrictions: None, but historically limited in their use to the operations and maintenance of Downtown Parking facilities andprograms.

Clean Energy Fund
The Energy and Climate Division is funded by the Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) Program, launched in 2021. SBCE is a community choice energy project that supplies carbon‐free electricity to the entire City of Santa Barbara. Per the City’s SBCE rate setting policy, rate revenues are restricted to energy and climate‐related projects. The program’s mission is to decarbonize the energy system in Santa Barbara and create pathways to achieving carbon neutrality. Restrictions: All revenues generated by SBCE are restricted per the Fund’s Rate Setting Policy to funding energy and climate‐related actions.

Creeks Fund
The Creeks Fund is entirely funded through Measure B which was approved by Santa Barbara voters in November 2000. Measure B increased the transient occupancy tax rate from 10% to 12% effective January 2001. All proceeds from the 2% tax increase arerestricted for use in the Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Program. The Program’s mission is to improve creek and ocean water quality and restore natural creek systems in the City through storm water and urban runoff pollution‐reduction, creek restoration, and community education programs.

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The Creeks Division has also been successful in obtaining grants for creek restoration and storm water management projects. These grants typically require a City‐provided in‐kind funding match which is provided by Measure B and/or non‐federal grant revenues.

Restrictions: All revenues generated by Measure B are restricted via ordinance to support Creeks programs and activities.

Golf Fund
No general tax revenue is used to support the Golf Course. Capital funds are dependent on revenue derived from greens and lease fees. All activities necessary to provide services for the operation of the Golf Course are accounted for in this Fund, including but not limited to administration, operations, maintenance, capital improvements/acquisitions, construction, financing and related debt service, and the billing and collection of fees. Restrictions: None, however, historically all revenues generated by the Community Golf Course have been limited to the operations and maintenance of the Golf Course facilities.

Wastewater Fund
This Fund provides wastewater services to the residents of the City and some residents of the County. All funds are generated by the wastewater utility service fees. Revenue from utility fees cover costs including administration, operations, maintenance, capital acquisition and construction, financing and related debt service, and the billing and collection of fees. Restrictions: All revenues generated by the wastewater utility are restricted in their use to the operations and maintenance of the Wastewater System.

Water Fund
This Fund provides water services to the residents of the City and some residents of the County. Generally, all revenues are generated by water utility service fees. Revenue from utility fees cover costs for administration, operations, maintenance, capital acquisition and construction, financing and related debt service, and the billing and collection of fees. Restrictions: All revenues generated by the water utility are restricted in their use to the operations and maintenance of the Water System.

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Waterfront Fund
For the operations of the City‐managed waterfront, the assets of which are part of the State of California Tideland Trust. Operations include: (1) a public wharf providing facilities for, and services to, leaseholders, restaurants, retail shops and other recreational activities; (2) a small watercraft harbor for commercial fishing, tour and privately‐owned boats; and (3) the operation of all parking facilities in the waterfront area. Revenue in the Waterfront Fund is generated via leases, slip fees, concessions, and parking fees. Restrictions: All revenues generated by the Waterfront are restricted to the operations and maintenance of Waterfront facilities, Stearns Wharf, parking lots, and the Harbor.

Internal Service Funds Internal Service Funds provide services to the various departments within the City. In exchange for various services, including building maintenance or upgrades, information technology (i.e. computers and software equipment and support), and fleet vehicle maintenance and replacement, service fees are charged to City departments. These funds are used to account for the financing of goods or services provided by one City department to another City department on a cost reimbursement basis. Facilities Fund The Facilities Fund is established to recover the costs of maintaining and replacing Citywide building assets, managing streetlights, and custodial operations.

Fleet Fund
The Fleet Fund is established to plan for and recover costs for the maintenance and replacement of City fleet assets, including generators, vehicles, and equipment, which are essential for providing municipal services such as public safety, street maintenance, water and wastewater utilities, and recreation services.

Information Technology Fund
The Information Technology Fund is established to recover costs of operating, maintaining, upgrading, and improving or replacing computer hardware and software, as well as maintaining the City’s network.

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Restrictions: None, however, historically funds allocated by the various City departments to the Internal Service Funds are available only for the specific functions summarized under each fund.

Department Funding Sources Project funding comes from City and non‐City sources. City sources are those funds generated by the City through taxes or internal service arrangements. Non‐City sources include funding sources through County‐wide government agencies (Measure A), grants, bequests/contributions (Fenton Davison Trust, Peggy Maximus Trust, and developer contributions) and loans (Department of Boating and Waterways [DBWA], State Revolving Fund [SRF]). Many programs will apply for grants and use City funds for the City’s share or “matching funds” of the total project costs that may be required to qualify for a grant. In this manner, the City “leverages” City funds to qualify for additional monies via available grant opportunities. On occasion, the City is the beneficiary of bequests or contributions from philanthropists that fill the gap to maintain public facilities or services to the community. The Library and Parks and Recreation Department have historically received such funding. The following are examples of funding sources for various City programs or departments: Airport Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) The FAA, under authorization from the United States Congress, distributes Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds each year for capital improvements. The Airport submits an annual funding request application to the FAA and project funding is approved by the FAA on an annual basis. Congress has extended authorization of FAA funding in recent years; however, future extensions arenot guaranteed. Therefore, Airport projects with FAA funding identified are considered “unfunded” for purposes for this CIP. The Airport also imposes Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) on airline passengers and Customer Facility Charges (CFC) on rental car transactions. For purposes for this CIP, these funds are identified as “Airport” under the project funding sources. Restrictions: The FAA, AIP, PFC, and CFC charges are restricted to financing eligible projects as determined by FAA regulations.

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Energy and Climate Santa Barbara Clean Energy Program
Santa Barbara Clean Energy launched in Santa Barbara in 2021. The community choice energy program manages the local electricity supply and reinvests into the community in support of Council’s climate action goals.

Creeks and Water Quality Measure B
In November 2000, the City of Santa Barbara’s voters approved Measure B, an increase in the transient occupancy tax rate from 10% to 12% effective January 2001. All proceeds from the 2% tax increase are restricted to use in the Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Program. The mission of the Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Program is to improve creek and ocean water quality and restore natural creek systems through storm water and urban runoff pollution reduction, creek restoration, and community education programs.

Parks and Recreation
In addition to General Fund revenues that support Parks and Recreation capital improvement projects, grants and donations fromother regional, state, and federal governmental sources, as well as private foundations and individuals, are secured to support park and facility renovations and new park development.

Streets-Transportation Capital Fund Utility Users Tax (UUT) UUT is a general tax levied on the use of residential and commercial utility services, including water, refuse, electric, cable TV, cellular, telephone and natural gas. The City’s Utility Users Tax rate is 6%. Restrictions: City Council policy has established the use of half of UUT monies to Streets capital and maintenance.

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Measure A
Measure A is the ½ cent sales tax approved by Santa Barbara County voters in November 2008. The City uses funds generated by Measure A for a variety of transportation projects including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, support for local transit, local road improvements, and local street and sidewalk infill and maintenance programs. Restrictions: Measure A funds are used exclusively on transportation projects and programs specifically authorized in the voter approved Measure A Investment Plan. The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) oversees the distribution of Measure A funds and is responsible for completing regional transportation projects. SBCAG allocates Measure A funds to the City’s Streets Capital Program for local transportation projects within the City.

Grants
Streets and Active Transportation Capital projects are eligible for several Federal and State grants. Many grants require a “match” that is a proportional amount of funding that must be provided by the City to qualify for the grant. Some grants contribute a portion of project funding with additional City funds needed to fully fund a project. The grant sources below are the most common grant sources funding the Fiscal Years 2024‐2028 Streets‐Transportation grant program. Active Transportation Program (ATP) On September 26, 2013, Governor Brown signed legislation creating the Active Transportation Program (ATP) in the Department of Transportation (Senate Bill 99, Chapter 359 and Assembly Bill 101, Chapter 354). The ATP consolidates existing Federal and State Transportation Programs, including the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), and State Safe Routes to School (SR2S), into a single program with a focus to make California a national leader in active transportation. The ATP is administered by the Division of Local Assistance, Office of Active Transportation and Special Programs.

The purpose of the ATP is to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation by achieving the following goals:
 Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking  Increase safety and mobility for non‐motorized users  Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals

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 Enhance public health  Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program  Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users Highway Bridge Program (HBP) The HBP provides funding to enable States to improve the condition of their highway bridges through replacement, rehabilitation, and systematic preventive maintenance. Eligible activities are expanded to include systematic preventative maintenance on Federal‐aid and non‐Federal‐aid highway systems. Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) HSIP is a core Federal‐aid program with the purpose to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. The Division of Local Assistance manages California's local agency share of HSIP funds. California's Local HSIP focuses on infrastructure projects with nationally recognized crash reduction factors. Local HSIP projects must be identified on the basis of crash experience, crash potential, crash rate, or other data‐supported means.

Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) The RSTP was established by California State Statute utilizing Surface Transportation Program Funds. Annual allocations of RSTP can be made to local agencies. Eligible projects include construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, restoration, and operation improvements on select transportation and transit infrastructure. Transportation Development Act (TDA) TDA was enacted by California Legislature in 1971, providing funding to be allocated to transit and non‐transit‐related purposes that comply with regional transportation plans. TDA funds a wide variety of transportation programs, including planning and program activities, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, community transit services, public transportation, and bus and rail projects.

The funds available to the City of Santa Barbara are based on a formula previously agreed to by the County of Santa Barbara, the cities within the County, and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG). Each year, the City is requiredto adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to file a claim for the City’s share of area wide TDA Funds. Monies

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from TDA typically fund bicycle improvements and matching monies for Measure A Program and Active Transportation Program grant awarded projects.

Waterfront Waterfront Reserves
The City Council has identified the following reserve requirements for the Waterfront Department:
 Disaster Reserves (15% of Operating Budget)  Contingency Reserves (10% of Operating Budget)  Capital Reserves (Three‐Year Average of Upcoming Capital) In addition to funding capital reinvestment in Waterfront infrastructure, these reserves are intended to address impacts from natural and economic disasters or hardships. Sources of funds to be committed for this purpose include, but are not limited to, surplus funds in the Waterfront Fund, interest earnings, and other sources as may be directed by the City Council. Policy governing how and when reserves can be used is outlined in Resolution 22‐126.

Department of Boating and Waterways (DBAW) Loan
The DBAW lends money to public and privately owned marinas. Loan funds are available to public entities for planning, construction, rehabilitation, or expansion of small craft harbors throughout California. Breakwater construction, dredging, berthing, utilities, landscaping and irrigation, restrooms, fuel docks, boat sewage pump out stations, and public access walkways at small craft harbors are a few of the improvements that can be funded by DBAW loans.

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Restrictions: None, however, historically funds allocated by the various City departments to the Internal Service Funds are available only for the specific functions summarized under each fund.

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Energy and Climate Santa Barbara Clean Energy Program
Santa Barbara Clean Energy launched in Santa Barbara in 2021. The community choice energy program manages the local electricity supply and reinvests into the community in support of Council’s climate action goals.

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Measure A
Measure A is the ½ cent sales tax approved by Santa Barbara County voters in November 2008. The City uses funds generated by Measure A for a variety of transportation projects including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, support for local transit, local road improvements, and local street and sidewalk infill and maintenance programs. Restrictions: Measure A funds are used exclusively on transportation projects and programs specifically authorized in the voter approved Measure A Investment Plan. The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) oversees the distribution of Measure A funds and is responsible for completing regional transportation projects. SBCAG allocates Measure A funds to the City’s Streets Capital Program for local transportation projects within the City.

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 Enhance public health  Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program  Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users Highway Bridge Program (HBP) The HBP provides funding to enable States to improve the condition of their highway bridges through replacement, rehabilitation, and systematic preventive maintenance. Eligible activities are expanded to include systematic preventative maintenance on Federal‐aid and non‐Federal‐aid highway systems. Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) HSIP is a core Federal‐aid program with the purpose to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. The Division of Local Assistance manages California's local agency share of HSIP funds. California's Local HSIP focuses on infrastructure projects with nationally recognized crash reduction factors. Local HSIP projects must be identified on the basis of crash experience, crash potential, crash rate, or other data‐supported means.

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495 Fairview Hangar 13, 14, and 15 Reroof
Description:

Reroof the southern hangars and install solar panels.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to protect its assets and perform preventative pavement maintenance.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Planning construction costs for reroofing in later future needs.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 1,276,269 869,510 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,145,779 Total 1,276,269 869,510 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,145,779 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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495 Fairview Hangar Projects
Description:

A private lease ended in 2018 with maintenance responsibilities for this building reverting to the Airport Department. Many building systems require overhaul or replacement.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to protect its assets and perform preventative pavement maintenance.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Portions of this building are dilapidated and require extensive repair, including electrical, roofing, HVAC equipment and façade repairs on building 245.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 950,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 $600,000 $1,550,000 Total 0 950,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 $600,000 $1,550,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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6100 Hollister Avenue Development Phase II
Description:

Phase II buildout of 6100 Hollister Avenue includes 22,500 square feet of light industrial space and 4,042 square feet of retail space with associated site improvements, including parking lot, landscape, and utilities.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Airport Industrial Area Specific Plan envisioned a light industrial park on this parcel. While subsequent proposals for this site have varied from this vision, none have proven viable for the developers who partnered with the City. Therefore, in order to make best use of its assets, the Airport intends to develop this parcel as originally conceived.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Construction of Phase I of project is complete.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

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Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 8,500,000 0 0 0 0 $8,500,000
Total 0 0 8,500,000 0 0 0 0 $8,500,000
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6150 Francis Botello Road Remodel
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This project involves the remodel of a building constructed as part of the Marine Air Corps Station in the 1940s. The buildings are located on the north side of Airport property. Currently leased out to several tenants and in fair condition, improvements need to be made to the buildings to address code issues related to the buildings' relationship to property lines, comply with ADA requirements, and improve exterior appearances.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to protect its assets and perform preventative pavement maintenance.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The Airport Department has retained an architect to assess the condition of the building and make recommendations for improvements. The report recommended that portions of the interior be remodeled including, construction of handicapped accessible bathrooms and energy efficient heating and ventilation. The report also recommended that exterior modifications be made to accommodate storefront type doors and other minor exterior changes.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 40,013 0 0 0 0 0 0 750,000 $750,000 $790,013
Total 40,013 0 0 0 0 0 0 750,000 $750,000 $790,013
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81 Frederick Lopez Road Development
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The project proposed at 81 Frederick Lopez Road (Airport Parcel 17) would construct a 6,000 square foot light industrial building and associated open yard storage to provide new flexible lease space.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Airport Industrial Area Specific Plan envisions a light industrial park with open yard storage at this location.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Project on hold due to lack of funding.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,568,000 $1,568,000 $1,568,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,568,000 $1,568,000 $1,568,000
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Aircraft Wash Rack
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The aircraft wash rack project provides an amenity for local and visiting small aircraft pilots to clean their aircraft in a consolidated location where runoff can be contained and treated rather than discharging into a storm drain. The Airport's existing wash rack would be demolished as part of the development of new fixed base operator lease parcels envisioned in the Airport Master Plan.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is included in the 2017 Airport Master Plan to replace wash rack facilities displaced by Plan implementation.

Capital Costs:

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500,000 $500,000 $500,000
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Airfield Stormwater Improvements
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Proposed improvements include replacing existing airfield stormwater infrastructure, adding new stormwater infrastructure, regrading of unpaved areas within the airfield and additional drainage studies of the various waterways around the Santa Barbara Airport.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Airport completed an Airfield Drainage Master Plan in 2024. The Drainage Master Plan recommended over 20 stormwater improvement projects to be implemented over the next ten years.

Capital Costs:

Status:

On hold due to funding.

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 Total 0 0 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Airline Equipment Maintenance Facility & Lavatory Waste Station Description:

A covered airline equipment maintenance facility is needed for the airlines to work on their ground service equipment.

Aircrafts currently transport and unload lavatory waste in the airport waste station located on the north side of the airfield. Relocating the waste station closer to the terminal on the south side of the airfield will reduce the amount of hauling operations across the airfield and avoid runway incursions that have happened in the past.

The Airport currently discharges airline lavatory cart waste to a storage facility where it is held and trucked to the Santa Maria Wastewater Treatment Plant for treatment. The Goleta Sanitary District has prohibited the Airport from discharging into their facility due to the detrimental effects of the discharge to their biological treatment system. This project will construct a lavatory pretreatment facility which will reduce both the chemical oxygen demand as well as be able to control the discharge to coincide with peak flows in order to minimize toxicity of the waste stream.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to maintain existing infrastructure and plan capital projects to reduce on-going maintenance work.

The airport master plan recommended relocating the lavatory waste station closer to the terminal. Safety, sustainability, environmental preservation, and being responsive to community concerns are applicable guiding principles of the Airport Master Plan relevant to this project.

Capital Costs:

Status:

No work on this project has taken place.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 39,802 0 0 0 0 0 0 240,000 $240,000 $279,802
Total 39,802 0 0 0 0 0 0 240,000 $240,000 $279,802
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Airline Terminal Exterior Stucco Repairs
Description:

Since the Airline Terminal was completed in 2011, the structure has settled and resulting cracks have formed on the exterior stucco finish. This project would repair the stucco cracks and repaint to match existing.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to maintain existing infrastructure and plan capital projects to reduce on-going maintenance work.

Capital Costs:

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

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Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
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Total 0 0 250,000 0 0 0 0 0 $250,000 $250,000
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Airline Terminal Flooring Replacement
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Since the Airline Terminal was completed in 2011, the structure has settled and resulting cracks have formed on the interior concrete and tile floor. This project would repair the cracked flooring and replace finished flooring to match existing.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to maintain existing infrastructure and plan capital projects to reduce on-going maintenance work.

Capital Costs:

Status:

On hold due to a lack of funding.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 250,000 0 0 0 0 0 $250,000 $250,000
Total 0 0 250,000 0 0 0 0 0 $250,000 $250,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Airline Terminal Program
Description:

The Airline Terminal Improvement Program is a five-year capital program to respond strategically to airline terminal capacity constraints such as airline office space and repair and maintain existing facilities.

Terminal Program is estimated at $100,000 per year.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

These projects were identified in the intermediate-to-long term in the 2017 Airport Master Plan.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Current year needs include jet bridge, flooring, and water filtration upgrades.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 17,639,773 575,837 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 $600,000 $18,815,610 Total 17,639,773 575,837 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 $600,000 $18,815,610 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Airport Administration Office Relocation
Description:

The Airport Administration Office Renovation would include interior reconfiguration and electrical improvements to the office building at 601 Norman Firestone Road. The reconfigured space would look to improve work productivity and provide additional space for additional staff.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The 2017 Airport Master Plan identified the need to improve the Airport Administration offices to accommodate additional staff as the airport continues to see increased passenger demand.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The Airport has solicited for proposals to provide space planning and conceptual design layouts.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 44,046 105,954 0 1,707,020 0 0 0 0 $1,707,020 $1,857,020 Total 44,046 105,954 0 1,707,020 0 0 0 0 $1,707,020 $1,857,020 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Airport Industrial Area Specific Plan Update
Description:

The proposed project would update the 1998 Airport Industrial Area Specific Plan to provide a new vision for the development and redevelopment of the Airport Department property north of Hollister Avenue.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The General Plan and Zoning Ordinance prescribe a Specific Plan for the Airport Industrial Area.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Significant changes to the Airport Industrial Area have occurred since 1998; specifically, the Rental Car Quick Turn-Around Facility (2008), Direct Relief Headquarters and Warehouse (2018), 6100 Hollister Avenue Light Industrial Project (2019), and the 6210-6290 Hollister Avenue Automobile Dealership (approved). The current Specific Plan provides a vision with a build-out year of 2010. That vision includes a number of light industrial, commercial, and recreational uses that are no longer economically viable.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 583,378 0 0 0 0 0 0 450,000 $450,000 $1,033,378 Total 583,378 0 0 0 0 0 0 450,000 $450,000 $1,033,378
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Airport Operations Area (AOA) Maintenance
Description:

This is an ongoing capital program to maintain Airport Operations Area pavement. This includes runways, taxiways, aircraft parking ramps and aprons, and other miscellaneous pavement used by aircraft or service vehicles. The work involves typical pavement maintenance strategies, crack/joint sealing of Portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete, and slurry seal of asphalt concrete depending on the condition of the pavements that are identified for work. Funding is a set amount so that the work is described based on the available budget.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to protect its assets and perform preventative pavement maintenance.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The project includes rubber removal on Runway 7-25, crack-sealing as needed airfield-wide, and the maintenance of Runway Safety Areas (areas immediately adjacent to edges of runways and taxiways where an aircraft may end up if it veers out of control while landing, taking off, or taxiing).

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 1,666,406 261,318 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 $900,000 $2,827,724 Total 1,666,406 261,318 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 $900,000 $2,827,724 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Airport Utility Infrastructure Program
Description:

The Airport Utility Infrastructure Project is an annual program that includes storm drain, sewer, water, and electrical facilities repair and replacement. Water line, valves, meter and fire hydrant repairs/replacements will be completed as needed.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to protect its assets and perform preventative utility maintenance.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Projects in the next two years include repair of projects identified during recent video assessment of the Airport storm drain system.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 187,545 228,908 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 $300,000 $716,453 Total 187,545 228,908 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 $300,000 $716,453 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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on March 11, 2025

ATTACHMENT
Airport
ARFF Truck
Description:

Purchase of a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle (ARFF). One of Santa Barbara Airport's two ARFF vehicles is beyond its useful life and needs to be replaced with an upgraded vehicle to comply with CFR Part 139 Standards.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is needed comply with the Index C level of the CFR Part 139 Standards.

Capital Costs:

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 140,100 0 0 0 0 0 $140,100 $140,100
FAA 0 0 1,359,900 0 0 0 0 0 $1,359,900 $1,359,900
Total 0 0 1,500,000 0 0 0 0 0 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Carneros Creek Maintenance Project
Description:

This project involves dredging areas of Carneros Creek that have backuped since the relocation of the creek in 2006. Recent Winter storms have attributed to water filling within the creek and spilling onto the runway. The project is apart of the "medium-term" solution noted in the Airport's Drainage Master Plan.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Consistent with the Drainage Master Plan and the Airport Master Plan Update. Needed for mitigation of Airport flooding.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Obtaining regulatory permitting is in progress. Design is 90% complete. Construction anticipated for calendar year 2025.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 750,000 0 0 0 0 0 $750,000 $750,000
Total 0 0 750,000 0 0 0 0 0 $750,000 $750,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
General Western Aero Hangars Restoration
Description:

The two General Western Aero Hangars were constructed in 1928 and are the oldest structures on the Airport. The project would renovate or relocate the hangars and develop a long term restoration program/concept in a public-private partnership.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with Policies HR1 and HR3 of the Santa Barbara General Plan which provide for the protection of historic resources and the discouragement of demolition and disrepair. The 2017 Airport Master Plan proposes to restore and relocate these buildings and to pursue adaptive reuse options, if feasible.

Capital Costs:

Status:

In 2022, City awarded a contract for a restoration feasibility study update to determine the whether the hangars are in suitable condition for restoration, reuse or demolition. Per Council direction, Airport staff began public outreach in 2024 to develop ideas for restoring and reusing these hangars.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 62,730 13,527 500,000 0 0 0 0 4,100,000 $4,600,000 $4,676,257 Total 62,730 13,527 500,000 0 0 0 0 4,100,000 $4,600,000 $4,676,257 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Goleta Slough Mouth Management
Description:

Construction of a pipe and pump under the parking lot of Goleta Beach County Park to provide for the control of water level in the Goleta Slough when the Goleta Slough mouth is closed by a sand bar. This will allow a minimal lowering of the Goleta Slough water level to remove habitat attracting high-hazard waterfowl, while providing the maximum habitat possible for the endangered steelhead trout and tidewater goby.

The project would include the seasonal shaving of the sandbar in anticipation of flash flood events.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Management of high water levels in the Goleta Slough is an implementation item of the 2016 Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for the Santa Barbara Airport.

Capital Costs:

Status:

A sub-committee of the Goleta Slough Management Committee revised the project scope and description to address concerns from state and federal wildlife management agencies.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 1,273,223 15,275 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,288,498 Total 1,273,223 15,275 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,288,498 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Hangars 1 & 2 Rehabilitation
Description:

Hangars 1 & 2 are some of the oldest, large hangars at SBA. They are in need of outside repairs such as window replacements, wood panel replacements, re-roof and painting.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is necessary as there are tenants within those hangars.

Capital Costs:

Status:

On hold due to lack of funding.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
FAA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Hollister Drainage Improvements
Description:

This project entails re-establishment of earthen drainage swales that formally conveyed drainage from Hollister Avenue to Carneros Creek. These drainage swales are full of cat tails and as a result when it rains Hollister Avenue can flood due to the lack of adequate drainage conveyance.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Project relates to City General Plan policies relating to reducing flooding hazards and protecting water quality (ER19) given that Hollister Ave drains to portions of the Goleta Slough.

Capital Costs:

Status:

No work has been done on this project.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,512,000 $1,512,000 $1,512,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,512,000 $1,512,000 $1,512,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
IT Integration Projects
Description:

This project involves multiple smaller projects using IT resources. These projects include the Terminal PA system, Terminal FIDS, TIBA integration into the flysba website, cartegraph shapfile creation and integration, prodigiq integration, and the distributed antenna systems.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is needed to upgrade current systems that we have at the Terminal and create a better passenger experience. Additionally, some projects will help with our maitenance and operations departments for better record keeping and operation.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Half of these projects have started (2024) and the rest of the projects will be started throughout the next few years. This program will liekly be continued into future years to maintain IT systems.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
FAA 80,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
Airport 80,000 0 0 0 0 0 $80,000
Total 80,000 80,000 0 0 0 0 0 $80,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Leased Building Maintenance
Description:

This project constitutes annual maintenance and improvements for leased facilities at the Santa Barbara Airport.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to protect its assets and perform preventative building maintenance.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Projects in the next two years include: painting of Buildings 268, 303, 305, 309, 345, and the Maintenance Yard Carport and Shops; reroofing of Buildings 224, 225, 226, 251, and 255; as well as façade upgrades, window replacements, and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) for Buildings 309 and 317.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 2,133,517 469,224 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 $900,000 $3,502,741 Total 2,133,517 469,224 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 $900,000 $3,502,741 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Long Term Parking Lot South
Description:

Create new parking lot south of Airline Terminal for passenger long term parking during construction of parking garage.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Airport Master Plan outlines the need to provide accessible long term public parking.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Conceptual design is complete with full design to be completed by FY25 Q4.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 100,049 889,346 5,800,000 0 0 0 0 0 $5,800,000 $6,789,395 Total 100,049 889,346 5,800,000 0 0 0 0 0 $5,800,000 $6,789,395 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Maintenance Yard Fuel Tank
Description:

Remove and replace existing underground gasoline and diesel fuel tanks and replace with new above ground gasoline and diesel fuel tanks. Scope would include replacing the fuel pumps.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Project adheres to ground water protection policies (ER19) per the City General Plan by removing the risk of underground fuel leaks.

Capital Costs:

Status:

No work has been done on this project at this time.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Master Plan Update CEQA
Description:

In 2024, the Santa Barbara Airport updated its 2017 Airport Master Plan. The Airport Master Plan Update proposed new development projects over the next 20 years that have not been reviewed for environmental compliance under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This proposed project will provide CEQA review for the proposed new development projects.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends airports update their airport master plans every five to ten years. CEQA requires local government agencies to review development projects for potential environmental impacts and to reduce those environmental impacts to the extent feasible.

Capital Costs:

Status:

A Request for Qualifications for consultant services will be advertised in Q3 FY25.

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 $200,000 $200,000
Total 0 0 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 $200,000 $200,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Motor Vehicle Wash Rack
Description:

Provide a new motor vehicle wash rack facility that is able to accommodate the variety of Airport vehicles needing washing, while also complying with the Airport's storm water pollution prevention plan.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Airport's commitment to maintaining Airport assets and complying with the City's Storm Water Management Plan.

Capital Costs:

Status:

No action taken due to lack of funding.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Northwest Apron Repairs
Description:

This project involves the panel replacement of multiple areas within the Northwestern General Aviation Apron. The panels in this area are have multiple distresses that are creating FOD and a hazard to the tenants of the apron. The distresses of these areas are causing the PCI to drop to 70.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

It is important to repair these areas to reduce the FOD amount and hazards on a tenant leased space.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Not started
Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
FAA 0 0 906,600 0 0 0 0 0 $906,600 $906,600
Airport 0 0 93,400 0 0 0 0 0 $93,400 $93,400
Total 0 0 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Passenger Boarding Bridge Repairs
Description:

The Santa Barbara Airport owns and maintains four unique glass-paneled passenger boarding bridges.

The glass-panels present on-going maintenance challenges with heating, cooling, and mechanical operation. Each passenger boarding bridge comes with a 10 year warranty and three of the four passenger boarding bridges are no longer under warranty. This project would provide funding for planned and unplanned maintenance and repair work.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to maintain existing infrastructure.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Allocating a consistent budget each year for general maintenance and unforeseen repair needs.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 3,013,634 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 $450,000 $3,538,634 Total 3,013,634 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 $450,000 $3,538,634 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Runway 15R-33L Rehabilitation
Description:

Conduct a mill and overlay operation of the existing surface runway pavement. No full reconstruction of pavement base anticipated. Previous surface rehabilitation of Rwy 15R-33L completed in 2014.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to protect its assets and perform preventative pavement maintenance.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Project is on hold due to lack of funding and low priority.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 3,077,291 0 0 0 0 0 0 208,469 $208,469 $3,285,760 FAA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,023,531 $2,023,531 $2,023,531
Total 3,077,291 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,232,000 $2,232,000 $5,309,291 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Sewer Master Plan Implementation
Description:

The 2004 Sewer Master Plan was prepared to provide a modern solution to the airport sewer system originally constructed in the 1940s. This project would implement a second phase of the Sewer Master Plan. The second phase consists of the removal of lift station 3 and the re-routing of the northwest quadrant of the airfield to flow to the new Goleta Sanitary District lift station on Firestone Road.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The 2004 Sewer Master Plan was prepared to facilitate a modernization of the airport sewer system.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The first phase of the Sewer Master Plan, the removal of lift stations 1 and 2 and their replacement with a new Goleta Sanitary District lift station, was completed in 2009.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 1,379,001 0 0 2,812,500 0 0 0 0 $2,812,500 $4,191,501 Total 1,379,001 0 0 2,812,500 0 0 0 0 $2,812,500 $4,191,501 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
South Terminal Apron Rehabilitation
Description:

The South Terminal Apron Rehabilitation involves the rehabilitation of approximately 33,427 square yards of Portland cement concrete at the southernmost portion of the airline terminal apron. The existing Portland cement concrete was installed by the military in approximately 1945 and is in need of rehabilitation.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to protect its assets and perform preventative pavement maintenance.

Capital Costs:

Status:

On hold due to lack of funding
Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 0 0 0 319,428 0 0 0 $319,428 $319,428
FAA 0 0 0 0 3,100,572 0 0 0 $3,100,572 $3,100,572
Total 0 0 0 0 3,420,000 0 0 0 $3,420,000 $3,420,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Street Resurfacing Program
Description:

Typical items of work include crack/joint sealing of Portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete, repairing areas with poor drainage that have resulted in failed pavement, slurry seal of asphalt concrete pavement, reconstruction of Portland cement and asphalt concrete pavement at various Airport streets and parking lots.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to protect its assets and perform preventative pavement maintenance.

Capital Costs:

Status:

This is an annual maintenance program for Airport streets and parking lots. Airport streets include Cecil Cook Place, Dean Arnold Place, Edward Burns Place, Gerald Cass Place, Norman Firestone Road, Cyril Hartley Place, John Donaldson Place, Robert Marxmiller Road, and Clyde Adams Road.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 1,043,225 470,692 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 $900,000 $2,413,917 Total 1,043,225 470,692 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 $900,000 $2,413,917 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Taxiway B Extension
Description:

This project will extend Taxiway B 3,000 feet to the western end of the main instrument runway (Runway 7-25). This will provide complete parallel access to Runway 7-25 on the north side and will reduce the need for runway crossings by taxiing aircraft. This project will also relocate a pressurized sewer line running under Runway 7-25 and would relocate the Airport's sewer lift station.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is proposed in the draft Airport Master Plan. This project addresses the potential for accidental incursion onto active runways by pilots using Taxiways A and C going to or from the western end of Runway 7-25.

Capital Costs:

Status:

This project is undergoing environmental review with final design to start in FY25.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
FAA 3,729,572 11,727,778 0 0 0 0 $15,457,350
Airport 234,332 7,216 384,428 1,208,222 0 0 0 0 $1,592,650 $1,834,198 Total 234,332 7,216 4,114,000 12,936,000 0 0 0 0 $17,050,000 $1,834,198 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Taxiways A, B, C, {E1, E3, H} Rehabilitation + 7-25 Redesignation Description:

The principal taxiways of the Santa Barbara Airport provide vital connections between aircraft ramp space and the runways. Taxiway A is the full length taxiway providing access to Runway 7-25. The other taxiways to be reconstructed in this project are "stub" taxiways that connect between runways and other taxiways.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to protect its assets and perform preventative pavement maintenance.

Capital Costs:

Status:

These taxiways currently have an average PCI rating of 70 (fair).

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
FAA 0 0 707,148 2,719,800 2,538,480 0 0 0 $5,965,428 $5,965,428 Airport 0 0 72,852 280,200 261,520 0 0 0 $614,572 $614,572 Total 0 0 780,000 3,000,000 2,800,000 0 0 0 $6,580,000 $6,580,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Airport
Taxiways E, A3, A5 Pavement Rehabilitation
Description:

Grind and pave the surface layer of asphalt concrete (AC), 2 - 4 inches, to remedy the deteriorating condition of the taxiway pavement.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with the Airport's policy to protect its assets and perform preventative pavement maintenance.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Procuring design contractor in FY25.

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 0 28,020 481,010 0 0 0 0 0 $481,010 $509,030
FAA 0 271,980 4,668,990 0 0 0 0 0 $4,668,990 $4,940,970 Total 0 300,000 5,150,000 0 0 0 0 0 $5,150,000 $5,450,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Airport
Terminal Improvement Project
Description:

This project would construct a 33,000 square foot addition to the Jack Rickard Airline Terminal in order to provide more passenger hold room including restaurant/retail space, more baggage claim space and security checkpoint space, construct two additional boarding bridges, and incorporate the ability to ground board passengers to the south.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is envisioned in the 2017 Airport Master Plan in the long term.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Conceptual design is complete. Environmental review is in progress.

Infrastructure: Airport
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Airport 1,278,637 203,667 2,000,000 11,333,333 0 0 0 0 $13,333,333 $14,815,637 FAA 0 0 4,000,000 22,666,667 0 0 0 0 $26,666,667 $26,666,667 Total 1,278,637 203,667 6,000,000 34,000,000 0 0 0 0 $40,000,000 $41,482,304 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Community Development
General Plan Update / Housing Element 7th Cycle
Description:

A General Plan typically has a time horizon that outlines the community’s vision for about 20 years, providing a long-term framework for land use and future growth. The City’s last comprehensive General Plan Update was completed in 2011. The Housing Element, however, is updated on an eight year cycle per state law. The Housing Element is a component of the City’s General Plan that identifies housing needs and establishes goals, policies, and actions to address them. The Housing Element reflects the City's commitment to meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and includes strategies to create new housing opportunities, preserve and improve existing housing, and prioritize affordable housing initiatives.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

State law mandates updating the Housing Element every eight years. The General Plan and Housing Element updates incorporate extensive community engagement to reflect Santa Barbara's values and needs. By aligning with state housing laws and emphasizing sustainable growth, the updates aim to enhance the quality of life for all residents.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Not started.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 Total 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Community Development
State Street Design Services
Description:

Upon the completion of the State Street Master Plan, the City will implement a number of capital improvement projects over a 10-20 year planning period. State Street Design Services include construction-level design and project management for each project phase, including detailed design work so that the vision of the State Street Master Plan can be realized. The project includes design services for areas in the State Street Master Plan – with a location of State Street from Sola Street to the 101 underpass and Chapala to Anacapa Streets.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Downtown Santa Barbara’s State Street is a key regional commercial corridor, social and community center, and visitor destination. Plans related to this project area the Circulation Element & Economy and Fiscal Health Element . Policies and implementing actions related to this project are: C5.3.4 and C5.5.4 recommend closing streets to create pedestrian plazas, and EF9 calls for infrastructure improvements to assist with business retention or expansion.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Upon completion of the Master Plan, the project will move into the design and construction phase, and these funds will be used for construction level documents and project management for each project resulting from the Master Plan. This design phase is anticipated to occur by 2027.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 500,000 500,000 500,000 0 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 Total 0 0 0 0 500,000 500,000 500,000 0 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Community Development
State Street Master Plan
Description:

Successful downtowns require reinvestment over time. This master planning effort addresses current economic challenges, builds from past ideas, links major City work efforts, leverages lessons learned from the COVID-19 reconfiguration, and implements our community’s priorities by establishing a new comprehensive vision with bold strategies and actionable implementation. The State Street Master Plan will benefit residents, visitors, and the local economy through the creation of public space designed for people rather than vehicles. The Master Plan will include a preferred conceptual design concept and implementation plan that the City will use to develop downtown capital improvement projects over a 10-20 year planning period. The State Street Master Plan location includes State Street from Sola Street to the 101 underpass and Chapala to Anacapa Streets.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Downtown Santa Barbara is a key regional commercial corridor, social and community center, and visitor destination due to its civic and cultural institutions, diverse history, high-quality architecture, near perfect weather, beautiful scenery, commercial and business activity, and food and shopping opportunities.

There are numerous major City work efforts underway or recently completed that have the potential to transform Downtown, including the 2023 – 2031 Housing Element, Library Plaza renovation project, De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization project, the U.S. 101 State Street Undercrossing project, and the potential for redevelopment of the Paseo Nuevo mall as mixed use. Changes during the COVID-19 pandemic for State Street have also provided valuable lessons learned about what the tradeoffs, successes, and challenges are of a reconfigured corridor. These efforts can be linked through a redesign of State Street, which has not seen any major infrastructure updates above Gutierrez Street since the 1990s.

This master planning effort addresses current economic challenges, builds from past ideas, links major City work efforts, leverages lessons learned from the COVID19 reconfiguration, and implements our community’s priorities by establishing a new comprehensive vision with bold strategies and actionable implementation.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The project is ongoing and seeking Measure C funding to continue the project in Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 1,823,312 500,000 500,000 500,000 0 0 0 0 $1,000,000 $3,323,312 Total 1,823,312 500,000 500,000 500,000 0 0 0 0 $1,000,000 $3,323,312 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Fire
Drainage Improvements at Fire Training Facility
Description:

The Fire Training Facility, located at 30 S. Calle Cesar Chavez, requires certain drainage improvements on the training grounds in order to comply with requirements per Municipal Code Section 14.56.

The design calls for:

1. Collecting storm water runoff into catch basins, then draining via gravity to the concrete V ditch, and transported to the bioretention basin in compliance with the City's Storm Water Management Program (SWMP).

2. Replacing the existing catch basins with filtered units for the potable water discharge used in fire training exercises.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Compliance with regulatory requirements.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The project is not yet started or funded.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Fire
Emergency Response Equipment Replacement
Description:

Replace much-needed significant equipment including hose, "Jaws of Life", AEDs, ballistic protection, breathing apparatus, ladders, turnouts, etc. in a planned and strategic manner.

This project is intended to begin establishing a comprehensive replacement plan and schedule for significant equipment needs throughout the Fire Department. As the Fire Department serves its citizens and quest through an "all-risk" service model, it is imperative that the proper tools and resources to respond are provided. Much of the operational tools and equipment are very specialized, costly, and have a service life expiration. Using data collection and tracking the Department has developed a replacement and service schedule that will allow the City to anticipate regular maintenance and replacement for equipment.

The current process for equipment is reactionary and dependent on one-time augmentations and grants, a model that is not sustainable or fiscally responsible.

Capital Costs:

Status:

This project has historically relied on grants, large funding requests, and a more reactionary model. While the department will continue to look at external funding methods, this should be viewed as a support and not a primary source.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 351,521 365,581 380,204 395,412 411,229 0 $1,903,947 $1,903,947 Total 0 0 351,521 365,581 380,204 395,412 411,229 0 $1,903,947 $1,903,947 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Fire
Emergency Vehicle Electronic Infrastructure Upgrades
Description:

Prior to the move to Regional Fire Dispatch, it will be necessary to upgrade the apparatus electronic infrastructure including modems and radios to interface with a new dispatch system.

This project is intended to ensure a smooth and successful integration of the Santa Barbara City Fire Department into the Regional Fire Communications Center (RFCC). Our current emergency response vehicles are equipped with wireless connectivity to allow our tablets to interface with Computer Aided Dispatch, Emergency Medical Services records management, and operational platforms to enhance first responder capabilities and situational awareness. This project will ensure all integration platforms and technology meet current and future needs to provide for a seamless transition to the RFCC.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Santa Barbara City Fire Department Strategic Plan: Goal 3: Improve customer service and response through the efficient use of current and future technologies.

Capital Costs:

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Fire
Emergency Vehicle Traffic Signal Preemption System Replacement Description:

Purchase and install 12 Traffic Preemption Systems at strategically determined intersections located within the community.

By temporarily controlling traffic signals so that emergency vehicles can proceed safely through an intersection with a green rather than a red light, traffic preemption technology provides two essential outcomes: 1) protect the safety of first responders and the public by preventing accidents per NFPA 1500 response safety standards; and 2) reduce emergency response times and contribute directly to compliance with NFPA 1710 response standards.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Santa Barbara City Fire Department Strategic Plan: Goal 3: Improve customer service and response through the efficient use of current and future technologies.

Capital Costs:

Status:

There are currently 43 out of 123 Traffic Preemption systems throughout the community. However, due to age and technology changes, several locations need replacement/upgrades. Additionally, multiple other locations have been determined to have increased traffic congestion where safety and efficiency can be improved.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 0 60,000 0 0 60,000 0 0 0 $60,000 $120,000 Total 0 60,000 0 0 60,000 0 0 0 $60,000 $120,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Fire
Fire Department Portable Radio Replacements
Description:

Effective communication is essential for public safety, ensuring timely service and the protection of personnel. Our eight fire stations are equipped with portable radios assigned to staff for fire response.

However, the current radio system, purchased in 2015 through a grant, has faced significant issues, including poor communication quality, frequent repairs, and delays in obtaining replacement parts. These problems jeopardize operational efficiency and firefighter safety.

We propose purchasing a new radio system to replace 190 portable radios, batteries, microphones, and chargers. The upgrade will provide:
• Improved Communication: Clearer, more reliable audio. • Personnel Tracking: GPS for better accountability and situational awareness. • Increased Safety: Consistent, dependable communication during operations.

This investment is crucial for ensuring the safety of our team and maintaining effective service to the community.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Compliance and proper integration with the Regional Communications Center. The new radios will be programmed to the State and Local Communications plan.

Capital Costs:

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 1,000,000 1,000,000 310,000 325,500 341,775 1,982,950 $4,960,225 $4,960,225 Total 0 0 1,000,000 1,000,000 310,000 325,500 341,775 1,982,950 $4,960,225 $4,960,225 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Fire
Fire Station 1 Security Improvements
Description:

Fire Station 1 and the adjoining administrative building serve as high-profile public safety centers within the community. The current barriers and security measures do not provide adequate security and safety for employees, apparatus, and equipment. This project would improve the personnel and vehicle access gates off of Chapala Street and Carrillo Street. In the process of moving the Chapala gate, there would be an opportunity to add vehicle charging stations for future electric vehicles to meet the City's initiatives. Additionally, we would seek to install new security cameras integrated into the city's network as well as exterior lighting.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Fire Department Strategic Plan: Goal IV - Manage resources to the highest benefit at lowest cost. Objective 4: Implement programs to address physical resource needs.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The project is not yet started or funded. The lack of a secure location for EV chargers is problematic as several small fleet vehicles will reach end of service in the next 2 years.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 470,000 $470,000 $470,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 470,000 $470,000 $470,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Fire
New Fire Station 7 Building
Description:

Construct a new 3,200 square-foot Fire Station utilizing the existing Fire Station 7 site at 2411 Stanwood Drive with consideration of fault lines revealed by seismic survey. A Needs Assessment was conducted and preliminary designs were rendered. Design elements are ones that contain separate dorm rooms with lockers, separate restrooms, a separate captain’s office, and more apparatus floor space to accommodate today’s larger fire engines. Also evaluated were the long-term needs of the Forest Service and the feasibility of a joint-use combined structure.

The project has been delayed for a few years because of COVID-19, leadership transitions, and recently discovered seismic faults.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Fire Department Strategic Plan: Goal IV - Manage resources to the highest benefit at lowest cost.

Objective 4: Implement programs to address physical resource needs.

Item B: Pursue a design analysis to improve Fire Station 7 facilities.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Fire Station 7 was built in 1951 and the station is essentially the same as it was built. The station was built to accommodate an all male crew with one dorm room, one locker room, and one shower/restroom. The shower/restroom was divided in the early 1980’s. The project is necessary to ongoing facility upgrade and maintenance.

Additional studies are to be conducted in FY24 to identify the feasibility of the project and further guide the design and construction plan.

The Fire Department has shared the site with the U.S. Forest Service Engine 46 since 2005. The Forest Service occupies a 756 square-foot modular office installed at the edge of the Fire Station’s parking area.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 200,000 800,000 8,260,000 10,000,000 0 $19,260,000 $19,260,000 Total 0 0 0 200,000 800,000 8,260,000 10,000,000 0 $19,260,000 $19,260,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Fire
Self-Contained Breathing Aparatus (SCBA) Replacement
Description:

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department’s Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) inventory, consisting of 94 air packs and 290 carbon fiber bottles, is nearing the end of its recommended 15-year service life. These SCBAs are tested annually for proper functionality in IDLH (Immediate Danger to Life and Health) environments, and the carbon fiber bottles undergo hydrostatic testing every five years.

However, due to heavy use and exposure to harsh conditions, wear and tear is accelerating, leading to increased costs and delays for repairs.

SCOTT, the manufacturer, is introducing technology upgrades to SCBAs that align with NFPA recommendations, improving safety and operational efficiency. Replacing the current SCBA inventory will provide:
• Enhanced Safety: Improved protection and reliability in IDLH conditions. • Operational Efficiency: Upgraded features that reduce the risk of failure. • Compliance: Continued adherence to NFPA and OSHA standards.

This replacement project is essential to maintaining the safety and effectiveness of our personnel while fulfilling the department's mission to protect the community.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

SCBA units must be replaced every 15 years per NFPA and State OSHA regulations to ensure compliance and safety.

Capital Costs:

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: Yes
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 750,000 750,000 145,000 152,250 159,863 2,671,780 $4,628,893 $4,628,893 Total 0 0 750,000 750,000 145,000 152,250 159,863 2,671,780 $4,628,893 $4,628,893 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Information Technology
Business Application Bridge Fund
Description:

This project establishes a bridge fund in IT Capital to cover unplanned purchases of software applications to support emergent business needs as they arise, for the organization as a whole and for individual departments, as recommended in a recent report by the Woodhill Group on intra-city service funds. The bridge fund would also be used to cover the initial costs to replace small departmental applications and Access databases, as part of Information Technology’s business continuity plan.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Recommendation by the Woodhill Group's report on intra-city service funds. Supports Business Continuity planning.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Current FY25 budget is funding an upgrade for OnBase (Document Management System) and implementation of Adobe e-sgnature. FY26 funding will cover the citywide pilot project for Microsoft CoPilot.

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 25,000 $175,000 $175,000 Enterprise Fund 0 0 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 25,000 $175,000 $175,000 Information Technology 29,732 60,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $89,732 Total 29,732 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 50,000 $350,000 $439,732 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Information Technology
Citywide Digital Accessibility Plan and Implementation
Description:

The project is to fund the creation and implementation of a citywide digital accessibility plan. This will include the inventory, review, and remediation of all services, programs, and activities offered by the City to the public through the web and mobile applications so as to deliver digital content and online user experiences that achieve Web Content Accessibility Guidelines v2.1 (WCAG 2.1) “Level AA” conformance prior to June 24, 2026, the compliance date in the Department of Justice ruling and mandate.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is based on the Department of Justice rule, CRT Docket No. 144; AG Order No. 5919–2024], RIN 1190–AA79, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities. The compliance date is June 24, 2026.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Project to begin in FY26.

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 65,000 0 0 0 0 0 $65,000 $65,000 Enterprise Fund 0 0 65,000 0 0 0 0 0 $65,000 $65,000
Total 0 0 130,000 0 0 0 0 0 $130,000 $130,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Information Technology
Citywide EOC - Technology & Equipment Upgrades
Description:

Technology and equipment upgrades for the Citywide Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located at Fire Station 1.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan
Capital Costs:

Status:

The Santa Barbara City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is located at Fire Station 1. This facility was upgraded when Fire Station 1 was remodeled approximately 12 years ago. The technology andequipment are falling behind and challenging operations. It is imperative that as technology advances are made, we ensure the capabilities of the EOC adapt as well. As the EOC serves as thecoordination hub for incident response, its capabilities also serve as the central intelligence arena for policy and decision-makers. The project kicked off May 2nd of Fiscal Year 2024 with projectcompletion slated in Fiscal Year 2025. The Fire Department is working toward adding additional funding to the project to be used with funds carried forward from the previous fi scal year to help ensurethe project has enough funding to achieve desired results..

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 0 100,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $100,000
Total 0 100,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $100,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Information Technology
Citywide GIS Database Redesign
Description:

The project is to fund the review and implementation of a redesign of the citywide enterprise GIS database. This will include schema review, domains, allowed values, data centralization and duplication removal, testing environment, etc. as defined in the GIS Strategic Plan.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The five-year GIS Strategic Plan includes many intiatives to see the full return on investment from our citywide GIS. These activities would progress the implementation of the plan and improve the usefulness of the GIS Capital Costs:

Status:

Project to begin in FY26.

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 71,000 0 0 0 0 0 $71,000 $71,000 Enterprise Fund 0 0 71,000 0 0 0 0 0 $71,000 $71,000
Total 0 0 142,000 0 0 0 0 0 $142,000 $142,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Information Technology
Citywide Information Technology Strategic Plan
Description:

The project is to fund the creation of a five-year citywide information technology strategic plan. This will include an assessment of current conditions, recommendations for improvement, and a prioritized implementation plan for all technology in the organization. This will align with the city's strategic plan with the citywide strategic plan.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Strategic planning has been previously completed in-house. This project would allow for an outside resource to receive feedback from all departments and to access our current technology and intiatives for improvements. In addition, this will align our technology goals with the overall city goals.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Project to begin in FY26.

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Enterprise Fund 0 0 60,000 0 0 0 0 0 $60,000 $60,000
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 60,000 0 0 0 0 0 $60,000 $60,000 Total 0 0 120,000 0 0 0 0 0 $120,000 $120,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Information Technology
Desktop Replacement
Description:

To provide replacement and upgrade of City's General and Enterprise Fund workstations according to the Infrastructure Replacement Plan.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This is an annual project as desktops reach the end of their life expectancy.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The project continues to remain on track and is funded via IT rates.

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Information Technology 27,920 242,810 257,587 0 0 0 0 0 $257,587 $528,317 Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 $625,000 $625,000 Enterprise Fund 0 0 0 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 $625,000 $625,000 Total 27,920 242,810 257,587 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 $1,507,587 $1,778,317 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Enterprise Applications Business Continuity Cloud Migration Description:

This project will migrate on-premise systems to the vendor's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform (often referred to as the "cloud-hosted" version), where appropriate. The City has several large enterprise applications that are currently hosted on-premise within the City's own data centers. In the event that the City's data centers are damaged or destroyed in a disaster, these systems may be unavailable for a period of time while staff restore them to an alternate remote data center. SaaS Systems hosted in remote data centers require only an internet connection to re-establish connection in the event City facilities are destroyed.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Migrating critical on-premise systems to the cloud reduces the City’s ongoing capital and operational costs related to supporting large enterprise systems. These include capital expenses related to maintaining a data center with the resource capacity to host the systems, as well as the operational costs related to updating and upgrading the systems and the data center equipment.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The project to migrate MOSS (SharePoint on-premises) to SharePoint Online kicked off July 2023. This is a city-wide project to revamp the city's intranet on a more modern cloud platform. TheSharePoint Migration is scheduled to complete in December 2024 (Fiscal Year 2025). Remaining funds will be used toward migration tool renewals, Microsoft licensing, support and training in support ofthe ongoing SharePoint Online and M365 projects until the M365 projects conclude.FY26 funding will be used to move manual performance evaluations to a cloud performance evaluation.

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 5,995 60,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $65,995
Enterprise Fund 0 0 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 $180,000 $180,000 General Fund 0 0 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 $180,000 $180,000 Total 5,995 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 $360,000 $425,995 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Fire Station 1 Data Center Improvements
Description:

The project will upgrade the data center at Fire Station 1 with the intent to make it the City's primary data center due to the superior seismic rating of the building in which the data center is located. Initially planned as a single project, the upgrade is being staged into three distinct phases to spread the costs out into future years when funding may be available.

The project phases will include: 1) Design Phase 2) removal of a wall and subsequent relocation of racks and equipment, electrical upgrades, replacement of Uninterruptable Power Supplies and an upgrade of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system; and 3) installation of a Fire Suppression system.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Information Technology would like to fund the design phase in FY25 and fund the construction phases in FY26.

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 0 60,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $60,000
Total 0 60,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $60,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Information Technology Office Remodel
Description:

The Information Technology Department currently has three independent office spaces and a data center within the lower level of City Hall (735 Anacapa). A remodel to co-locate Information Technology staff would encourage communication and better serve collaboration and team management in the organization. Construction and renovation will be needed to accomplish this. Information Technology would like to consolidate into the existing Infrastructure/Help Desk and Applications areas on the northeast side of City Hall. This will require the removal and addition of several walls. In addition, we are recommending new carpet, paint, ceiling, cubicles, and cubicle furniture.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The project is proposed to begin in Spring of FY27.

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Enterprise Fund 0 0 0 50,000 0 0 0 0 $50,000 $50,000
General Fund 0 0 0 50,000 0 0 0 0 $50,000 $50,000
Total 0 0 0 100,000 0 0 0 0 $100,000 $100,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Network Infrastructure
Description:

To provide replacement and upgrade of the City’s network and server/storage infrastructure according to the Infrastructure Replacement Plan. This includes server hardware, server virtualization software, storage arrays, backup systems, network equipment, security, and firewall equipment.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This is an annual project as part of the Information Technology Infrastructure Replacement Plan.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The project continues to remain on track.

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 182,057 220,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $402,057
Enterprise Fund 0 0 100,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 $725,000 $725,000 Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 100,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 $725,000 $725,000 Total 182,057 220,000 200,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 $1,450,000 $1,852,057 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Radio Infrastructure - Repair/Replace City Radio Infrastructure Description:

This project will repair and replace aging City radio infrastructure including radio towers, backup power supplies, and other associated equipment. The radio network is critical for Public Safety and City operations.

This utility and infrastructure protection public network radio replacement project will increase reliability to our aging and vulnerable network system. It will reduce or prevent communication failures resulting from weather events and natural disasters by allowing for a single network management system to be used for all radio subsystems, while providing the capability for each subsystem to operate autonomously without requiring additional equipment. Eliminating a central point of failure will enable the individual site that lost communications to operate as a repeater site on its own until the heartbeat is detected again, and the system returns to normal operation without human intervention.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The City is responsible for 11 sites throughout the City that operate under an aging radio communications network system that is over 30 years old and requires parts that have not been supported by the manufacturer for 15 years. Because the necessary parts are not readily available, the City is in an increased state of vulnerability, being forced to resort to searching online shopping sites for used parts that are critical components to a public safety infrastructure, but oftentimes have unguaranteed delivery times or availability. Energy shortages or disruptions, are considered a form of lifeline system failure. The City is vulnerable to floods, fires, and earthquakes, as well as natural disasters such as tsunamis, droughts, landslides, and high winds; additionally, with only three main throughways traversing the City, including Hwy 101, 154, and 192, effective response to emergencies is crucial and requires a modern disaster-resilient radio communications system for daily response to calls, as well as to handle peak call flow during emergencies.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Project started in FY24 and is ongoing with various pieces already being replaced like 9-1-1 Dispatch consoles, Police radios, and reconstruction of a tower. Overall future direction of public safety radios are still being determined.

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 2,000,000 3,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 0 $7,000,000 $9,000,000 Information Technology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 2,000,000 3,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 0 $7,000,000 $9,000,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Telephone - Replace Citywide Telephone Switch Infrastructure Description:

The project is to fund replacement of aged telephone switch equipment and associated infrastructure.

Includes replacement of telephone switches at El Estero, Fire Station 1, and the Harbor. These telephone switches serve the entire City's telephone network.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Funding would provide for replacement and upgrade of phone switches, and other associated telephone infrastructure. Existing switches are past the end of their life and are no longer supported by the manufacturer. In addition, technology has changed and there are opportunities to upgrade and provide for a more robust system.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Telephone switch infrastructure is beyond its useful life. Phone switch is no longer supported by NEC. Parts are available through other sources, but they are limited and becoming harder to find. In FY25, the project funding will be used for designing, planning, and rolling out a new solution to, at minimum, pilot departments.

Additional funding in future years may be required to upgrade the existing Telecom infrastructure's more complex or nuanced use cases.

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 0 265,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $265,000
Enterprise Fund 0 0 110,000 0 0 0 0 0 $110,000 $110,000 Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 110,000 0 0 0 0 0 $110,000 $110,000 Total 0 265,000 220,000 0 0 0 0 0 $220,000 $485,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Central Library Faulkner Gallery AV Equipment Upgrade
Description:

The Faulkner Gallery equipment is outdated and cannot accommodate all needs, including those of other City Departments who wish to utilize the space to host various public city advisory group meetings. The upgrades to the system would include the modernization of the audio/visual (AV) equipment and would improve Library programming and increase rental requests.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Staff cannot currently meet the streaming needs of groups who wish to televise their meeting or event, such as public city advisory group meetings, and the system itself is using outdated technology that is growing increasingly obsolete.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Design is complete and project is in progress.

Infrastructure: Technology
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 18,000 127,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $145,000 Total 18,000 127,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $145,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Central Library Fire Protection
Description:

Fire protection infrastructure was installed as part of the Children's Project and Lower Level Staff Renovation Project, but the majority of the Central Library remains without fire protection.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project would include the addition of an updated alarm system and the installation of additional branch lines and sprinkler systems throughout the remainder of the building. The Library has a grant ($250,000) that requires a 1:1 match and needs to be spent by March of 2026.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The Library plans to conduct a full needs assessment of the Upper Level which will include fire suppression. The Library has a grant ($250,000) that requires a 1:1 match and needs to be spent by March of 2026.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 0 0 250,000 0 750,000 0 0 0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Total 0 0 250,000 0 750,000 0 0 0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Central Library Lobby Update
Description:

The Central Library lobby is the first point of contact for community members as they enter the building to use library services, attend cultural events, and view artwork. The Lobby, which has not been updated since the last renovation in the 1980's, is dark and uninviting and is often challenging for library users to navigate. Furthermore, water damage in the ceiling is creating a safety hazard as parts of the stucco are falling. Planned upgrades for the lobby include repair and waterproofing the ceiling, the replacement of both the Faulkner Gallery and internal library sliding glass entrance doors, which are currently falling apart, for improved access and increased security of library spaces, energy efficient lighting, inclusive signage, interior paint, and modern display capabilities.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Waterproofing the ceiling is becoming a pressing concern as parts of the stucco are starting to fall from the ceiling. This project would update the Central Library lobby to become a functional public space that is welcoming, increases visibility and accessibility to library services, and improves the overall experience for residents and visitors.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Oublic Works staff are currently planning to identify and schedule needed ceiling repairs.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
General Fund 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 0 0 0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Total 0 200,000 0 0 1,000,000 0 0 0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Central Library Roof Terrace Renovation
Description:

The existing terrace patio has been closed due to the deterioration of the existing walking surface. Risk Management considers this area a safety hazard and directed the Library to close access to this area in early 2009. The closure of the Central Library roof terrace has greatly impacted open space at the Library, and regular Library users frequently comment on the closure of this space. Furthermore, water is leaking through the floor of the patio, damaging and compromising the integrity of the Library Lobby ceiling.

Upgrades include waterproofing, addressing deferred maintenance, and modernization. This project would upgrade the roof terrace so the Library could offer a safe, attractive outdoor space for library programming as well as an additional rentable space for community members.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is consistent with City policies to protect assets and perform preventative facility maintenance. An ADA interior lift will need to be added to the adjoining stairs in order to make the terrace ADA compliant.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The roof terrace space will be incorporated into the overall needs assessment, which will take place in FY2025. Repairs will begin in Fall 2024.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 200,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 0 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 200,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 0 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Central Library Service Elevator Replacement
Description:

The existing Central Library elevator is outdated and requires frequent maintenance. The elevator is often put out of service for extended periods of time because it has become increasingly challenging to fix as it is so dated that parts are no longer available and the equipment has outlived its life expectancy.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

With the construction of the new Central Library ADA compliant elevator for the public, the goal is for the existing elevator to become a service elevator for safely transporting Library materials on carts between floors without disrupting public use of the new elevator.

Capital Costs:

Status:

This project is currently unfunded. The new, public elevator is scheduled to be operational in Fall 2024 Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 0 0 0 0 0 0 160,000 0 $160,000 $160,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 160,000 0 $160,000 $160,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Central Library Upper Level Renovation
Description:

Create a community-centered space incorporating innovative designs that effectively address the needs of library users such as mobile shelving that allow for a flexible programming space, conference and group study spaces that support both collaboration and traditional individual research, creation spaces, and a dedicated teen space to support the emotional, social, and intellectual development of teens. The Central Library Upper Level renovation project would also incorporate rental spaces such as a kitchen and various sized meeting rooms.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

While the Library's essential mission of providing access to knowledge and promoting literacy remains, there has been a shift in the way teens and adults are using library spaces with the role of the Library expanding beyond traditional book lending. The Library provides new and innovative pathways of learning and has become a place to foster a sense of community. As new roles emerge, the Library must reinvent spaces and services to foster the engagement of community members.

The new Children's Library has proven extremely successful with checkouts to children under the age of 11 increasing by more than 100,000 items during the first year alone. It is now time to address the needs of our teen and adult users. The Library is vital to today’s teens, offering the resources and the environment that advance positive intellectual, emotional, and social development of tomorrow’s adults. The continued support of the successful transition from childhood to adulthood contributes to the need for a distinct teen space within the overall plan of an upper level renovation.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Upper Level has been boarded up since summer 2022. Walls just came down and we are starting work with the architect on Needs Assessment.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 149,249 0 0 8,750,000 0 0 0 $8,750,000 $8,899,249 General Fund 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 149,249 0 0 8,750,000 0 0 0 $8,750,000 $8,899,249 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Eastside Library Garage
Description:

The goal of this project is to incorporate a garage to safely store two "Library on the Go" outreach vans along with needed equipment and materials.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The "Library On the Go" outreach van has allowed the Library to become more accessible to community members and is increasingly in high demand. As a second vehicle is soon to be added, a location to securely store the vehicles, books and other materials, and technology taken out on the van is needed. The Library has worked with Public Works and Sustainability to identify the location of the garage.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Public Works is working with a design group on a proposal for the project.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 129,000 200,000 800,000 0 0 0 0 $1,000,000 $1,129,000 General Fund 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 129,000 200,000 800,000 0 0 0 0 $1,000,000 $1,129,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Library Equip Replacement
Description:

The Library has numerous technology assets with many items nearing end of life. Replacements are needed for both small and large equipment to maintain critical Library operations and provide necessary technology for quality programming and outreach.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project allows the Library to efficiently plan and prioritize technology replacement for operational needs and user demands, while also limiting downtime due to equipment failure.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Ongoing
Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 274,838 56,252 58,502 60,842 63,276 65,807 0 $304,678 $579,516 Total 0 274,838 56,252 58,502 60,842 63,276 65,807 0 $304,678 $579,516 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Alameda Plaza Renovation
Description:

One of the City’s oldest parks, Alameda Plaza, includes both an east and west quadrant. The park is home to Kids World and provides a popular venue for family gatherings, children's birthday parties, and community events such as Earth Day and Summer Solstice. This project will implement much needed comprehensive park infrastructure improvements, including accessible walkways and park entrances, new lighting, new signage, renovated picnic areas, and repairs to the Band Stand.

Renovation of the park restroom adjacent to Kids World was completed in Fiscal Year 2016. Renovation of the Kids World Playground, located in the east quadrant, was completed in Fiscal Year 2018. Repairs to the Band Stand were complete in FY 2023 with CDBG funding. Replacement of the light fixtures was complete in FY 2024. Funding in FY 2025 and FY 2026 will support replacement and renewal of park pathways to improve accessibility, new signage and new trash cans.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Design and permitting for walkway replacement is underway and will be complete in FY 2025, along with walkway repairs for the east quadrant.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 27,196 622,804 0 0 0 200,000 0 0 $200,000 $850,000 CDBG 219,971 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $219,971
Total 247,167 622,804 0 0 0 200,000 0 0 $200,000 $1,069,971 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden Renovation
Description:

The purpose of this project is to undertake a comprehensive renovation of Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, one of the City’s most popular and significant horticultural parks. Constructed in 1979, the park has many original landscape beds and park infrastructure that need renovation. Although the Parks Division completed minor improvements over the years, implementation of the City's IPM program makes it difficult to maintain the park landscapes as designed.

Project elements include the accessibility upgrades throughout the park, repair/replacement of the gazebo; pond plumbing; renewal of key landscape beds; replacement of retaining walls; repair and painting of wrought iron fence, repairs to steps and walkways at the Coral Tree knoll; replacement of the original decomposed granite walkways with low-maintenance accessible surfaces; installation of concrete header to separate planter beds; repair/replacement of the inoperable drainage system; relacement of all bridges, replacement of benches and trash receptacles.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Grant funding and Measure C in FY 2025 will support initial park improvements to lighting, pathways, fencing, and signage. Subsequent years will support replacement of bridges and the gazebo as well as other accessibility upgrades.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 200,000 0 750,000 0 0 0 500,000 $1,250,000 $1,450,000 CDBG 0 265,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $265,000
Total 0 465,000 0 750,000 0 0 0 500,000 $1,250,000 $1,715,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Ambassador Park Chumash Cultural Project
Description:

Gifted to the City in 1924 and designated a City Landmark in 1990, Ambassador Park provides a simple palm-tree lined, ½-acre open turf area in the West Beach neighborhood along Cabrillo Boulevard. The park has archaeological and cultural significance, as it was once part of Chumash village of Syuktun.

More recently it provided a pedestrian promenade to the Potter/Ambassador Hotel.

The Project’s purpose is to redevelop the park to celebrate Chumash cultural heritage and improve access and usage of Ambassador Park. The project will consider design components based on site location, environmental and cultural resource constraints, input from the Chumash community, and a community engagement process. Project design will maintain openness, enhance views, foster passive recreational uses, and promote greater understanding of Chumash culture.

The project has three phases. For the first phase, the development of conceptual designs and extensive stakeholder engagement is key to establishing project elements, verifying community support, and securing preliminary approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission and City Council. The second phase would include preliminary design plans, a Phase I archeology report, final design/construction documents and permitting. Construction would occur in Phase 3.

Grant funding for Phase 1 from the State Coastal Conservancy was awarded in Fiscal Year 2022.

Additional grant funds will be sought for Phases 2 and 3.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Conceptual design was complete in December 2023. A second round of grant funding is anticipated in FY 2026 with the third round supporting project construction in FY 2028.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Grant 55,000 0 200,000 0 1,000,000 0 0 0 $1,200,000 $1,255,000 Total 55,000 0 200,000 0 1,000,000 0 0 0 $1,200,000 $1,255,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Carrillo Gym Renovation
Description:

This project will renovate the historic Carrillo Gym, including restoring the rooftop basketball court and updating the interior gym, shower and locker facilities, reception area, and exercise rooms. After years of deferred maintenance, this concrete building is in need of important repairs and structural upgrades.

Interior spaces are outdated and under-utilized, and the rooftop basketball court, closed since 1993, needs improvements. The building, designed by Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan, is designated a City Structure of Merit. Renovation of the building and restoration of the rooftop court would preserve the historic use of the facility and provide valuable public recreation space in the downtown area.

The project will be designed, permitted and constructed in two phases. The design and permitting for Phase 1 was completed in Fiscal Year 2022. Funding in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 will support construction of the first phase, including renovation of the exterior of the building with repairs to the concrete roof deck and waterproofing, roof deck fencing and lighting, windows, concrete walls and columns, stair gate door, exterior doors, and painting the whole building. Subsequent years will address interior improvements.

Phase 2, interior renovations, will provide much needed upgrades to support recreation programming and special events. First year funding will support design and permitting and second year funding will support construction.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Construction of Phase 1 improvements be complete in spring 2025.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 103,577 2,795,076 300,000 100,000 2,000,000 0 0 0 $2,400,000 $5,298,653 Total 103,577 2,795,076 300,000 100,000 2,000,000 0 0 0 $2,400,000 $5,298,653 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Central City Recreation Center
Description:

The purpose of this project is to develop a new multi-purpose recreation campus to serve a broad cross section of Santa Barbara residents. The center would include both indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities such as courts and ball fields, dance/exercise rooms, and community meeting facilities for all ages, ranging from youth to seniors. The facility would be developed in partnership with other recreation and community organizations and designed through extensive public outreach and community discussion. It is assumed that the facility would be located on existing City park and recreation designated property and the parcels that comprise Spencer Adams Park, Louise Lowry Davis Center, and the 1235 Teen Center.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

This is a new project and is currently conceptual. Funds in FY 2025-26 will be used to develop a project scope and site master plan, as well as complete outreach to determine community needs and priorities. Second year funding would be used for final plans and construction drawings. The estimate for future needs assumes signficant redevelopment of portions of Spencer Adams park.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 500,000 0 0 750,000 0 0 10,000,000 $10,750,000 $11,250,000 Total 0 500,000 0 0 750,000 0 0 10,000,000 $10,750,000 $11,250,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Chase Palm Park Renovation
Description:

Nearing 30 years old, Chase Palm Park requires infrastructure replacement and updates to revitalize this important coastal park. Improvements include replacement of the pavilion shade structure, renovation of park restrooms, and replacement of walkway and stucco surfaces. Renovations to Casa Las Palmas, the adjacent snack bar, and patio will increase site safety and enhance community use. Landscape renovations include redesign of existing landscaped areas currently in decline and renovation of the existing pond.

The project is planned in phases, with RDA funds to complete the arbor currently designated for the patio area of Casa Las Palmas along with access related improvements. Subsequent phases would address infrastructure, landscape, accessibility and restroom upgrades.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Project design and permitting for the arbor project (Phase 1) was complete in Fiscal 2023. Construction to be complete in spring 2025. Future funding will support restroom renovations, interior remodel of Casa Las Palmas, walkway and stucco repairs and irrigation upgrades. .

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 653,560 0 0 500,000 500,000 500,000 0 $1,500,000 $2,153,560 RDA 147,377 687,623 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $835,000
Total 147,377 1,341,183 0 0 500,000 500,000 500,000 0 $1,500,000 $2,988,560 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Douglas Family Preserve Habitat and Trails Restoration
Description:

The purpose of the project is to prepare and implement a comprehensive habitat and trail restoration plan project within the Douglas Family Preserve. To provide baseline information for the project, the Department completed a habitat and trails assessment in FY 2016. A three-year implementation plan was prepared in FY 2016 and complete in FY 2019. Work completed includes Outer Loop and Oak Grove trail repairs, erosion control, arborist tree and shrub removal for safety, vegetative fuels and habitat restoration, and the eradication of non-native species. Additionally, contract biologists performed premaintenance surveys for the protection of sensitive wildlife species.

A new five-year Habitat and Trail Restoration Plan will be prepared in FY 2024 that identifies capital improvements for the Preserve, including identification of areas in need of erosion or drainage repair, street right of way improvements and ADA parking at the end of Medcliff. FY 2025 and beyond includes environmental review and permitting, habitat restoration, parking and trail improvements.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Parks and Recreation Department manages 60 City parks and facilities. Many of these facilities are aging and suffer from deferred maintenance. Specific capital renovation projects are identified as part of an annual assessment of park and facility needs. In addition, the Douglas Family Preserve Management Plan, finalized in 2008, calls for habitat and trail restoration.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Funding by the park endowment, preliminary work completed in FY 2024 and FY 2025 addressed trees and vegetation management. Trail work will continue in FY 2025 and longer range planning in FY 2026-FY 2028.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Grant 172,241 37,983 150,000 250,000 250,000 0 0 0 $650,000 $860,224 Total 172,241 37,983 150,000 250,000 250,000 0 0 0 $650,000 $860,224 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Dwight Murphy Field Renovation
Description:

Acquired in 1925, Dwight Murphy Field provides over 9 acres of recreation opportunities for youth and adults including a ball field, playground, restrooms and concession stand, and stationary adult strength training equipment. Initiated in 2018 with a comprehensive community based master plan, the project includes the conversion of the existing regulation size turf soccer field to a multi-sport synthetic turf field; new natural turf baseball field; new natural turf informal activity area; new inclusive playground; new fitness area; new family picnic area; new trash enclosure; new restroom; and the restoration of a portion of Sycamore Creek. Other amenities include accessible pathways, a bus loading zone, fencing, lighting, right-of-way and park access improvements for vehicular circulation, and the increase of onsite and perimeter parking from 196 to 242 spaces. The Parks and Recreation Department is partnraised is committed to raising 6 million. The Department received a $1.5 million in grants from the federal government.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Project construction is scheduled to begin in March 2025.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 983,721 6,077,054 604,623 604,623 837,387 837,387 837,387 22,609,449 $26,330,856 $33,391,631 Grant 610,285 99,715 6,000,000 0 0 0 0 0 $6,000,000 $6,710,000 Grant 0 1,500,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $1,500,000
Total 1,594,006 7,676,769 6,604,623 604,623 837,387 837,387 837,387 22,609,449 $32,330,856 $41,601,631 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Eastside Neighborhood Park Renovation
Description:

Eastside Neighborhood Park, located at Soledad and Yanonali Streets, includes a community garden, children's playground, picnic area and restroom. Intended to serve neighborhood families, the park has become run down and unsafe due to misuse issues including drug use and vandalism. As a result, the park is in need of significant upgrades, including renovation of the restroom, replacement of the playground, redesign of the picnic areas and open play space, development of walking paths to improve accessibility, and upgraded lighting and community garden infrastructure. The park renovation plans, completed in Fiscal Year 2022, were developed through multiple neighborhood and community gardener meetings. The park construction occured in two phases with the recreation improvements in Fiscal Year 2023/24 and the community garden improvements in Fiscal Year 2024/25.

CDBG funds in FY 2021 completed the interior restroom renovation and development of park improvement design plans. Remaining grant funds as well as the General Fund allocation will support construction in Fiscal years 2023/24.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

The Park improvements were complete in Fiscal Year 2024. Future year funding will be needed to replace the playgrounds once they reach the end of their useful life.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
CDBG 345,019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $345,019
Measure C (General Fund) 400,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 500,000 $500,000 $900,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
Total 745,019 0 0 0 0 0 0 500,000 $500,000 $1,245,019
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Franceschi Park Renovation
Description:

The purpose of this project is to update the Franceschi Master Plan, develop an interpretive open air pavilion within the footprint of Franceschi House, and complete driveway and pedestrian access and landscape improvements. The infrastructure improvements include upgrading the driveway at Mission Ridge Road, stabilization of the retaining wall along the south-facing side of the house and circular driveway, renovation of site drainage, and reconstruction of the stone retaining wall north of the house.

Long -term park management will be addressed in the master plan, including trail/walkway maintenance, defensive space/hazardous fuels management, and tree and landscape enhancements.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Parks and Recreation Department manages 60 City parks and facilities. Many of these facilities are aging and suffer from deferred maintenance. Specific capital renovation projects are identified as part of an annual assessment of park and facility needs. As noted above, the Parks and Recreation Department completed the Franceschi Park Master Plan in 2004, which identifies the proposed project as a key element of plan implementation.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Current year funding will complete preliminary design plans for the interpretive pavilion and the framework for the Master Plan. Funding in FY 2025-2026 will support the Historic Structures and Sites report, CEQA and final design and construction documents. Construction of the interpretive pavilion, landscaping and pathway improvements would be complete in FY 2028.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 213,499 296,094 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $509,593
Measure C (General Fund) 0 500,000 250,000 0 6,500,000 0 0 0 $6,750,000 $7,250,000 Total 213,499 796,094 250,000 0 6,500,000 0 0 0 $6,750,000 $7,759,593 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Golf Course Green and Tee Renovation Project
Description:

Greens and tees are the most manicured areas of a golf course, marking where players begin and end each hole. Due to the high level of foot traffic and the need to uphold top-quality playing surfaces, these areas require dedicated care, regular maintenance, and periodic renovations. The Santa Barbara Golf Club is renowned for its exceptional greens, and this funding will help extend the lifespan of the current greens and tee complexes while enhancing consistency across the course.

In early FY 2020, the #9 green was reconstructed to expand the green and enhance playability, with extremely positive feedback from golfers.

In the coming years, planned improvements for greens and tee boxes include renovating the #13 green and two greenside bunkers in FY 2025, along with tee boxes #5, #10, and #13. The #15 green renovation is scheduled for FY 2027, with further plans to renovate the #3 green in the future.

In addition to greens and tee complexes, trees play a vital component in enhancing play at the golf course. In FY 2022 52 dead trees were removed from the course to improve safety and to make way to plant replacement trees. A reforestation plan has been implemented at the golf course in FY 2023 to replace dead trees. The budget allocates $10,000 annually for this purpose, covering FY 2024, FY 2025, FY 2026, and an additional $10,000 reserved for future needs.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Renovation of tee boxes #10 and #5 are planned for March of 2025 and the renovation of tee box #13 along with #13 green and greenside bunkers are planned for March 2026. Tree removal and replanting are ongoing efforts at the golf club to maintain and enhance the landscape.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Golf Fund 761,445 234,614 450,000 410,000 235,000 870,000 250,000 310,000 $2,525,000 $3,521,059 Total 761,445 234,614 450,000 410,000 235,000 870,000 250,000 310,000 $2,525,000 $3,521,059 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Golf Course Infrastructure Renewal and Improvement
Description:

This project goal is to repair and replace essential infrastructure that has faced years of deferral. Planned upgrades include improvements to the driving range; aesthetic repairs to the pro-shop facilities; resurfacing of service roads, parking lots, and cart paths; construction of new maintenance buildings; removal of obsolete storage buildings; upgrades to drinking fountains; repairs to on-course restrooms; and replacement of the sewer lateral.

In FY 2022, the maintenance building's roof was replaced with new gutters and downspouts installed to improve drainage. End caps were added to the large cart barn to prevent dry rot and extend its lifespan, and three storage containers were installed in the maintenance yard to protect small equipment and other assets. FY 2023 projects included replacing exterior restroom and pro shop doors, advancing a sewer lateral redesign, and planting trees. In FY 2024, netting on the #18 hole was replaced, and part of the golf course service road and cart path was resurfaced. FY 2025 plans include replacement of a sewer lateral, asphalt redesign and maintenance, installation of shade structures in the maintenance yard for equipment protection, further cart path repairs, updating signage, and repainting and carpeting the pro shop.

For FY 2026, planned projects involve planning for driving range renovations, pavement and lighting upgrades in the parking lot, ongoing cart path repairs, and replacement of rental clubs. Looking ahead to FY 2027 and beyond, plans include bunker renovations, expanding the large cart barn, further progress on driving range upgrades, continued cart path repairs and updating signage.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

In FY 2025, cart path repairs have been completed, and the installation of shade structures in the maintenance yard is scheduled for Spring 2025. The sewer lateral replacement construction project begins January 2025. Designs for repaving the maintenance yard and service road are expected by the end of January 2025, with paving planned for Spring 2025. Additionally, signage repairs, pro shop carpet replacement, and repainting are planned for March 2025. In FY26 designs will be developed to repair, reseal and repave and improve lighting in the parking lot and the maintenance road and yard will repaved. In FY27 the parking lot improvements will be constructed.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Golf Fund 621,951 324,444 955,000 1,165,000 475,000 25,000 75,000 41,000 $2,736,000 $3,682,395 Total 621,951 324,444 955,000 1,165,000 475,000 25,000 75,000 41,000 $2,736,000 $3,682,395 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Golf Course Irrigation Infrastructure Improvements
Description:

Irrigation effectiveness impacts the amount of water a golf course consumes, the quality of the playing surface, the cost of water, and labor management requirements. This project is to allocate funding to increase the effectiveness of existing irrigation design to provide more flexibility and further optimize the use of potable water. Ninety percent of the water used at the golf course is recycled, and this project is an attempt to continue to increase that percentage.

The Golf Fund has allocated significant funds over the last few years to completing cost effective improvements and commissioned designs for future infrastructure upgrades, including most recently the replacement of critical recycled water backflow systems in FY 2020.

In FY 2016, an irrigation upgrade plan was completed for eight greens. All but eight remaining greens currently irrigate with potable water, while a separate sprinkler irrigates the surrounds with recycled water.

Plans to convert the remaining greens were completed in FY 2018.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Parks and Recreation Department manages 60 City parks and facilities. Specific capital renovation projects are identified as part of an annual assessment of the golf club needs.

Capital Costs:

Status:

A comprehensive three-year plan is being developed in FY 2027 to redesign and replace the golf course's irrigation system, aimed at enhancing course operations and reducing water consumption. Phase one will focus on designing the new irrigation system in FY28. In the subsequent phases, phase two will involve replacing the irrigation system for the front 9 holes, followed by phase three, which will replace the system for the back 9 holes.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Golf Fund 89,013 0 0 0 350,000 500,000 250,000 0 $1,100,000 $1,189,013 Total 89,013 0 0 0 350,000 500,000 250,000 0 $1,100,000 $1,189,013 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Golf Course: Players' Improvement Fund
Description:

Initially adopted by City Council for the FY 2014 budget, $1 from every paid green fee (excluding junior rates) is allocated to fund course improvements for the benefit of the players. Projects are determined by the Players' Improvement Fund Sub-Committee in collaboration with staff, whereby ideas for improvements are solicited from a broad stakeholder group and taken to the Golf Advisory Committee for approval of the project. Any project that seeks to amend the layout of the course would require a full architectural review and must not adversely impact safety or the pace of play at the course.

The Golf Advisory Committee recommended use of the Players' Improvement Fund to renovate the #2 tee box in FY 2018, as well as various other course improvements including divot containers, sight flags and poles, bunker rakes, and drinking fountains. In FY 2019, 11 bunkers were renovated to improve the pace of play and overall experience to golfers, as well as address needed drainage upgrades. In FY 2020, the #9 green renovation was completed with partial funding from the Players Improvement Fund. In FY 2021 a parking lot beautification project was completed and driving range target poles and a Bulls Eye target were installed.

In FY 2022 the Players' Improvement Fund combined with a contribution from the golf course vendor paid for 11 green side bunkers. In FY 2023, the Players' Improvement Fund subsidized renovations of the remaining green side bunkers on the course with the exception of the #13 greenside bunkers which will be renovated this fiscal year along with the #13 green.

In FY 2024 the fund balance was reestablished with plans to fund a to be determined small project and Tee Box Renovations in FY 2025.

Capital Costs:

Status:

In FY 2025, the Players' Improvement Fund will contribute funding toward renovation of Tee Boxes #5, #10, and, 13. Projects in later years will be determined on an annual basis in conjunction with other planned course and facility improvements.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Golf Fund 580,097 133,934 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 $390,000 $1,104,031 Total 580,097 133,934 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 $390,000 $1,104,031 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Golf Course: Power Turf Equipment
Description:

Power Turf Equipment supports the purchase of essential machinery for golf course maintenance, including mowers, aerators, and other turf management vehicles. This ongoing plan includes strategic acquisition of key equipment to enhance maintenance standards and increase labor efficiency, while also providing for timely replacement of machinery as it reaches the end of its useful life.

Recent Acquisitions Include:
• FY 2021: A Foley 663 Spin Grinder from Turf Star Western to replace a failed reel grinder, along with a Toro MultiPro sprayer.
• FY 2022: A pre-owned Toro Groundmaster fairway reel mower. • FY 2023: A placed order for a Toro Greensmaster TriFlex mower and a new Toro Reelmaster, both of which were delayed due to COVID-related supply chain impacts. These items were received in October of FY 2025.
• FY 2024: A Verti-Cutter, which aids in reducing turf thatch, enhancing air and water penetration to the roots for healthier grass growth. Funds were also allocated for three electric carry-all vehicles, delivered in the first quarter of FY 2025.
• FY 2025: A Toro Greensmaster TriFlx mower, with a Toro Groundsmaster rough mower expected in Spring 2025.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Future planned purchases for FY 2026-2029 include:
• Workman HDX utility vehicle
• Tees, Collars, and Approach Triplex mowers
• Small tractor with backhoe and bucket
• Mounds and Surrounds mower
• Greens roller, and additional smaller equipment pieces Infrastructure: Vehicles & Equipment
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Golf Fund 351,009 364,909 200,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 $700,000 $1,415,918 Total 351,009 364,909 200,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 $700,000 $1,415,918 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Hale Park Renovation/Open Space Management
Description:

The purpose of the project is to develop and implement a comprehensive habitat and open space management plan for Hale Park. The open space management plan will include creek restoration, tree management for habitat enhancements while meeting defensible space requirements, trail improvements, and park infrastructure needs. First year funding will support technical studies, community outreach, and site assessment to inform the plan. The open space plan will include identification of habitats and trails in need of restoration, creation of native planting plans, preparation of the preliminary restoration project design, review and delineation of areas in need of invasive species eradication, fencing, andidentification of areas in need of erosion or drainage repair. To develop baseline information for the project, the Department completed topographical survey of the park boundaries and an assessment of the park vegetation and habitats, erosion and drainage conditions, and trails in FY 2015.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

The Parks and Recreation Department recently updated a vegetation and key park features map and boundary survey for Hale Park in preparation for funding for future parks and open space management improvements. FY 2025 funding will be used to complete technical studies. Future funding will be used to complete civil plans, a historic structures report, and a biology analysis, and subsequently for final civil plans and permits.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 150,000 0 0 250,000 250,000 0 450,000 $950,000 $1,100,000 Total 0 150,000 0 0 250,000 250,000 0 450,000 $950,000 $1,100,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Honda Valley Park Renovation/Open Space Management
Description:

The purpose of the project is to implement a comprehensive habitat and trail restoration open space management plan for Honda Valley Park. In FY 2015, the Parks and Recreation Department updated a vegetation, erosion, and key park features map for Honda Valley Park in preparation for funding for future parks and open space management improvements.

FY 2025 will support preparation of a comprehensive upland restoration plan that includes identification of habitats and trails in need of restoration, repair, and/or maintenance; creation of native plant palettes; preparation of the preliminary restoration project design; review and delineation of areas in need of invasive species eradication; review and delineation of existing and potential park entrance locations; and identification of areas in need of erosion or drainage repair.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Work is proposed to begin in FY2026.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 150,000 0 0 0 0 250,000 0 $250,000 $400,000 Total 0 150,000 0 0 0 0 250,000 0 $250,000 $400,000
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Los Baños Pool Repairs and Expansion
Description:

The purpose of this project is to address much need structural and facility repairs as well as expand the poolto increase public access. In additional to structural wall and roof repairs, interior renovations are needed.

Los Baños, the City's only competitive pool facility, does not meet the current demand for recreational, instructional, and competitive swim programs. The expansion of Los Baños swimming pool would increase public access to existing programs by creating the necessary space to accommodate a variety of aquatic programming at the same time throughout the day, and introduce other recreational and competitive activities and leagues, such as water polo.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The need for a major aquatic center in the City was identified in the 2003 Aquatic Complex Feasibility Study. This study was updated in 2008, when the project was identified as a high priority by the Infrastructure Financing Task Force in October 2008. Aquatics Design Group completed a needs assessment in 2024.

Capital Costs:

Status:

First year funds would be used to complete project design and permitting. Second year funds would be use for construction to address the structural needs and roof.

Subsequent years would further develop designs and complete permitting for the pool expansion.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 500,000 1,500,000 0 750,000 15,000,000 0 $17,750,000 $17,750,000 Total 0 0 500,000 1,500,000 0 750,000 15,000,000 0 $17,750,000 $17,750,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Louise Lowry Davis Center Renovation/Spencer Adams Park Description:

The Louise Lowry Davis Center is an important community center for seniors that hosts programmed and drop-in events. It also serves as a civic center for elections, celebrations, and other occasions.

The purpose of the project is to restore and enhance the facility as a community resource through interior and exterior renovations, while updating building systems. The interior improvements will enhance the building’s circulation, storage, temperature control, lighting, and programing flexibility. The exterior improvements will improve site safety, building aesthetics, signage, accessibility, and drainage, while maximizing use of the existing southeast patio. Additional improvements include parking lot rehabilitation, lighting and renewal of the Spencer Adam Lawn Bowls greens.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Status:

Building exterior improvements were complete in FY 2022 and interior improvements in FY 2025. Funding in FY2026- FY 2028 will support parking lot, lighting and landscape enhancements as well as lawn bowl greens rehabilitation. CDBG grant funds will be sought in FY 2026-27 to support construction of site improvements.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 593,675 341,325 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $935,000
Measure C (General Fund) 394,647 722,171 0 0 250,000 500,000 0 0 $750,000 $1,866,818 CDBG 350,000 0 0 300,000 0 0 0 0 $300,000 $650,000
Total 1,338,322 1,063,496 0 300,000 250,000 500,000 0 0 $1,050,000 $3,451,818 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Median and Parkway Landscape Renovation
Description:

The purpose of this project is to undertake a comprehensive landscape renovation of medians and parkways managed by the City. There are 307 of these areas, totaling 17.6 acres, located in the public right of way. Over 8.3 acres constitute “gateways” to the City due to their location. Many of the landscapes are worn out due to old plant material, poor landscape design, poor or lacking irrigation, minimal landscape maintenance, and drought conditions.

Project elements include overall re-design and review of all City landscape medians and parkways.

Landscape renovations will include installing new irrigation systems, as needed, and drought-tolerant plant material. The gateway medians and parkways that require immediate attention are the following:

A.P.S., Cabrillo Blvd.-East Beach, Calle Cesar Chavez Blvd., Calle Real-Jake Boysel Multi-Purpose Walkway, Carrillo Hill, Carrillo Street, Coast Village Road, Coast Village Road-Hot Springs, Garden Street, Milpas Street Roundabout, Shoreline Drive and State Street-Mission to Constance and Las Positas to Highway 154.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Parks and Recreation Department manages 60 City parks and facilities. Many of these sites are aging and suffer from deferred maintenance and drought restrictions. Specific capital renovation projects are identified as part of an annual assessment of park and facility needs.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Initial funds would be used to develop a series of standardized planting palettes, and complete project design, review, and approval. The project would be implemented over a number of years, and in coordination with Measure C street repair work.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 500,000 0 0 2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 Total 0 0 0 0 500,000 0 0 2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Municipal Tennis Center Renovation
Description:

The purpose of this project is to develop a master plan for the Municipal Tennis Center to address safety and security concerns, expand recreation programs, and enhance neighborhood and player use. The project includes demolition of the deteriorating wood stadium and equipment storage areas; replacement bleachers; improvements to site security lighting and surveillance; increasing the number of lighted courts; rebuilding of the tennis courts with new tension slabs; renovation of the restrooms, locker rooms, lobby, and storage areas; landscape and irrigation improvements for the building entrance; painting the exterior; court fencing replacement and repairs; court surfacing repairs and renovation; and implementing new recreation opportunities by adding multi-game sport courts, more pickleball courts, or futsal court.

In FY 2019, the parking lot repaving was completed. In FY 2018, the Department completed the new playground, tennis patio, and accessible pathway improvements around the tennis courts. The accessible path to Old Coast Highway and accessibility improvements around the building were constructed in summer 2016. Additionally, since FY 2016, in response to community requests and the increasing popularity of the sport, three tennis courts were converted to 12 pickleball courts.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Parks and Recreation Department manages 60 City parks and facilities. Many of these facilities are aging and suffer from deferred maintenance. Specific capital renovation projects are identified as part of an annual assessment of park and facility needs. Renovation of this facility was also identified as a high priority project by the Infrastructure Financing Task Force in October 2008.

Capital Costs:

Status:

FY 2024 funding will support completion of the master plan and technical studies. Second year funding would support design, permitting and construction documents.

Project construction could occur in phases and may be eligible for grant funding.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 177,341 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $177,341
Measure C (General Fund) 0 500,000 0 0 700,000 0 10,000,000 0 $10,700,000 $11,200,000 Total 177,341 500,000 0 0 700,000 0 10,000,000 0 $10,700,000 $11,377,341 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Oak Park Renovation
Description:

Acquired in 1904, Oak Park has been a popular picnic and recreation spot for more than a century. Park amenities include playgrounds, tennis courts, restrooms, a wading pool, horseshoe pits, dance platform, three group picnic areas, and a pedestrian bridge creek crossing. The proposed renovation project includes the demolition, design, and construction of two new multi-sport courts where the existing tennis courts are located; demolition of the existing restroom facility at the Sycamore group picnic area; construction of a new, modern restroom outside of the creek setback; and construction of a new pathway and pedestrian bridge that links the German American Friendship Picnic Grove with the eastern side of the park.

The project will build on a number of recently completed improvements including replacement of the pedestrian bridge and two playgrounds, resurfacing of the tennis courts, access improvements to the wading pool, and renovation of the main restroom. The dance floor was reconstructed in FY 2022. The project will also build on parking lot and group picnic area improvements, including the replacement of 76,500 square feet of asphalt with pervious pavers and native landscaping constructed in FY 2014 and creek restoration improvements completed in FY 2025, funding through Measure B.

ADA improvements for the wading pool, including the addition of an access ramp, were completed in FY 2017.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

First year and second year funding will be used for park master planning, and preliminary design and permitting. Second year funding would support final design and construction documents.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 167,940 0 0 0 250,000 0 2,500,000 0 $2,750,000 $2,917,940 Total 167,940 0 0 0 250,000 0 2,500,000 0 $2,750,000 $2,917,940 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Off-leash Dog Areas
Description:

The purpose of this project is to identify and develop fenced and unfenced off-leash dog areas within City parks and other public property. The City currently has three unfenced off-leash areas including the Douglas Family Preserve, Hale Park, and the beach between the Shoreline Park staircase and the westerly City limit at Arroyo Burro Beach. Dogs are allowed on-leash in all City Parks with the exception of the beach from the Shoreline Park Staircase to the easterly City limit (Andree Clark Bird Refuge outfall) and De La Guerra Plaza. The Department completed a site feasibility analysis in FY 2016 to identify the most suitable locations for off-leash dog facilities. An off-leash area was constructed in MacKenzie Park in Fiscal Year 2019/20. Future site planning will consider dog off-leash locations, size, compatibility with existing uses, temporal or other division of uses, environmental resources, parking, surface, fencing, signage, proximity to other off-leash areas, maintenance and operation requirements, and cost of construction.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Funding in future years would design and construct for additional off-leash dog areas.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 634,769 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $634,769
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Total 634,769 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,634,769 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Ortega Park Revitalization Project
Description:

The Project will complete a full scale rehabilitation of the 5.46 acre Ortega Park with a synthetic turf field, new year-round pool that provides for instruction, lap swimming, aqua programs and children’s slide and splash play features, new park restroom facilities, enhanced community building, new playground and family picnic area, community gathering areas, basketball court, all-wheel court, walking paths, trees and landscaping. The park will include the relocation and/or revisioning of 12 of the murals in the park today, and opportunity for 12 new murals. The project includes site access and circulation improvements with pedestrian pathways surrounding and through the park, accessible entries and expanded street parking.

The Project also includes street right of way improvements.

The Department recently applied for a $1 million grant through the Land and Water Conservation Program and will be seeking additional grants in FY 2023 to support project construction.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

The Master Plan was completed in 2018 and preliminary design plans in 2020. Final plans and construction documents will be complete in FY 2025 and building permits secured in early FY 2026. Funding in FY 2026 would develop a comprehensive plan for park demolition and soils abatement. Funds in FY2027 and FY 2028 would support site remediation and project construction . In Spring/Fall 2025, the Department will be seeking Land and Water Conservation grant funds for project construction.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 263,512 490,130 500,000 0 4,000,000 10,000,000 0 0 $14,500,000 $15,253,642 General Fund 442,488 234,046 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $676,534
CDBG 308,947 0 0 0 300,000 0 0 0 $300,000 $608,947
Grant 0 0 0 10,000,000 0 0 0 0 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
Total 1,014,947 724,176 500,000 10,000,000 4,300,000 10,000,000 0 0 $24,800,000 $26,539,123 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Park Field Renewal and Irrigation System Renovation
Description:

The project provides for a comprehensive program to renew key park sports fields and turf areas and to replace and upgrade irrigation systems at City parks and facilities. Despite the high use due to limited field space, historically the Department has never had resources to adequately maintain park field and turf areas. The Parks Division also manages 56 irrigation systems, many of which are more than 30 years old. Effective irrigation is critical for park management and water conservation. Irrigation needs of turf and landscaped areas, and the degree to which the areas are used by the public (passive versus active sports fields), is balanced with limited funds for water and labor maintenance requirements. The Parks Division employs an irrigation management strategy that includes automated irrigation (Central Control Irrigation System), irrigation management based on Estimated Evapotranspiration (ET), and two weather stations to increase efficiency. In many cases, parks have dual irrigation systems that use either potable or recycled water. There are a number of parks and sports facilities that require new irrigation systems due to corroded pipes, ineffective sprinkler systems, and degraded equipment.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

The Department installed new irrigation at Cabrillo Ball Field in FY 2019. Funding in FY 2023 supported field improvements and new irrigation controllers in 11 parks.

Field improvements were completed in multiple parks with one-time ARPA funds. Proposed future funding would prioritize Plaza del Mar in FY 2025, Pershing Ball Field in FY 2026, Chase Palm Park in 2027, Oak Park in FY 2028, and La Mesa Park in 2029.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 250,000 250,000 0 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,250,000 General Fund 542,634 32,366 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $575,000
Total 542,634 282,366 250,000 0 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,825,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Park Infrastructure Safety Program
Description:

The purpose of this project is to implement a comprehensive park infrastructure safety program to increase and enhance park safety and improve visitor services. All City parks have a number of amenities that enable visitors to enjoy the facilities, including playgrounds, benches, picnic tables, fencing, BBQs, lighting, walking paths, signage, and trash/recycling cans, among others. Overall, there are more than 230 picnic tables and 150 benches, almost 90 BBQs, and nearly 1,000 trash cans, in addition to fencing, gates, signage, utilities, and lighting. Many of these amenities suffer from constant use and weathering.

Tables, benches, trash cans, and BBQs, in particular, need regular replacement. Funds would be used to purchase and install new amenities when maintenance and repair are no longer feasible, and to install new features to improve park management and maintenance, such as fencing, gates and lighting.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Park infrastructure improvements occur throughout the fiscal year. In FY 2025, improvemens include new access gates in Chase Palm Park, picnic area improvements for Skofield Park and Leadbetter Beach Park, parking lot gates for Oak Park, and fencing for Franceschi Park.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 139,116 226,431 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $365,547
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 50,000 50,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 1,000,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 Total 139,116 226,431 50,000 50,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 1,000,000 $1,400,000 $1,765,547 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Park Restroom Renovation Program
Description:

The purpose of the Park Restroom Renovation Program is to address significant deferred maintenance for the 23 restrooms in 19 parks. Park facility restroom renovations will generally include compliance with accessibility requirements, new plumbing lines and fixtures, wall and floor surfaces, partitions, lighting, and screening. In some cases, roof, venting, and structural repairs will be needed. .

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Recent renovations include Cabrillo Ball Park in FY 2019, Bohnett Park Restroom in FY2020, Eastside Neighborhood Park and MacKenzie Park in FY2021. The park restrooms proposed for renovation during FY 2024-2028 are located in La Mesa Park, Chase Palm Park, Hilda McInyre Ray Park, Skofield Park, and Shoreline Park.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 $900,000 $1,050,000 CDBG 107,486 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $107,486
Total 107,486 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 $900,000 $1,157,486 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Parks and Recreation Equipment Replacement
Description:

This project provides a comprehensive replacement plan and schedule for vital equipment serving the community. As Parks and Recreation facilities are a cornerstone of public health, recreation, and community engagement, it is crucial to maintain functional, safe, and modern equipment for the general public. Many of these items are subject to wear and tear due to heavy usage, weather conditions, and age, which necessitates timely replacement to ensure continued high-quality service. By utilizing data collection and tracking, the department has developed a proactive maintenance and replacement schedule, allowing the City to plan for necessary upgrades and avoid unexpected downtime or safety risks.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Recent equipment replacement included a jet ski and trailer for Beach Lifeguard emergency services, sports neeting, pinici area barbeques, security cameras, storage facilities, lighting control systems, and equipment like an aerator, replacement blowers, small mowers, and sidewalk edgers for Park Operations. Equipment needs include large tools in Park Operations, including a roto tiller, mowers (both large and small), a surf rake attachment, a chipper for Forestry, electric chain and pole saws, as well as batteries and chargers for electric landscaping tools. In Recreation facilities, the Department will replace heaters, large filters, vacuums, ladders, and pumps for Ortega and Los Baños Pools, poles and nets for Beach Volleyball, and gym equipment at various locations.

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 221,724 384,276 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 $1,500,000 $2,106,000 Total 221,724 384,276 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 $1,500,000 $2,106,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Description:

The project is to develop an updated Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan to address park development and management and recreational program needs for the next thirty years. Although the Department has undertaken recreational facilities needs assessments related to sports fields and aquatics in the last 15 years, the existing Master Plan document was adopted by the City Council in 1981.

Now more than 40 years old, the existing Master Plan is very outdated, and considerations for park and recreational facility planning need to reflect changing demographics, recreational trends, and increased urban development. As an example, the importance of sports fields, adult fitness, skate parks, and dogrelated recreation has grown in the last 10 years. The City’s 2011 General Plan identifies a number of policies and actions related to the preservation and enhancement of existing parks and recreation facilities; development of funding mechanisms for acquisition and maintenance; conversion of underutilized vacant public property for park and open space use; long-range park and open space planning; and calls for a future update of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Parks and Recreation Department manages 60 City parks and facilities. Many of these facilities are aging and suffer from deferred maintenance. Specific capital renovation projects are identified as part of an annual assessment of park and facility needs. The City's 2011 General Plan includes many policies related to the preservation and enhancement of parks and recreation facilities.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The Master Plan would include a comprehensive inventory of all City parks and recreation facilities; assess regional recreational resources; identify unmet needs within the City; and establish strategies for redevelopment of existing facilities, as well as development of new ones. Proposed over two years, funding would be used for a needs assessment and park use inventory, community outreach, special studies, and plan development.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 500,000 250,000 0 0 0 0 $750,000 $750,000 Total 0 0 500,000 250,000 0 0 0 0 $750,000 $750,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Playground Replacement Program
Description:

The purpose of the program is to maintain the City’s 23 playgrounds in conformance with safety and accessibility standards. This program is based on a 10-15 year replacement schedule, which provides for maximum risk reduction and aesthetic maintenance, along with the ability to adjust playground designs to conform to changes in safety laws and child development practices. In Fiscal Year 2022 the playground at the Westside Neighborhood Center was replaced with CDBG funding. In Fiscal Year 2023, the playground at Eastside Neighborhood Park will be replaced with CDBG funding (see Eastside Neighborhood CIP) and a new playground will be constructed with a combination of Measure C and General Fund allocations.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Funding for playgrounds includes the replacement of the fibar and rubber fall surfacing, minor upgrades to replace broken equipment, and playground replacements at Escondido Park, Oak Park, Hidden Valley Park, Hilda McIntyre Ray Park, and Willowglen Park.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 534,669 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $534,669
Measure C (General Fund) 49,697 440,000 0 200,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000 $1,950,000 $2,439,697 CDBG 595,282 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $595,282
Total 1,179,648 440,000 0 200,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000 $1,950,000 $3,569,648 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Plaza del Mar Band Shell Renovation
Description:

Plaza del Mar, a City park since 1898 includes a Band Shell, constructed in 1919. The park and the Band Shell were once a popular destination for outdoor concerts. Use of the park for concerts and other community celebrations has declined over the decades. Regular maintenance and preservation has not occurred, and, as a result, the building requires structural repairs, a new roof, new lighting and other safety improvements. The need for building repairs and the limitations on indoor gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic, provide a timely opportunity to re-establish the park as an outdoor concert venue through the renovation of the Band Shell. The Band Shell was designated a City Landmark in 1990.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Parks and Recreation Department manages 60 City parks and facilities. Many of these facilities are aging and suffer from deferred maintenance. Specific capital renovation projects are identified as part of an annual assessment of park and facility needs. Renovation of the Pavilion and Bathhouse was also identified as a critical project in the Infrastructure Financing Taskforce 2008 report.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Project construction was complete in summer 2024. Funding under a separate GL will support imrpoved park lighting and fencing in FY 2025.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 292,957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $292,957 Grant 223,452 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $223,452
General Fund 797,639 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $797,639
Drought Fund 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 1,314,048 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $1,314,048
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Plaza Vera Cruz Renovation
Description:

The purpose of this project is to renovate Plaza Vera Cruz and its community building to enhance use of the park through additional recreation opportunities, and reduce incidents of park misuse and vandalism.

Due to its location downtown and area of increasing residential density, the park provides an opportunity to develop enhanced recreational areas for drop-in and programmed use. Park improvements completed to date include the installation of perimeter fencing and a formal entry gate, funded through the CDBG program, as well as general site improvements. The Department recently submitted a CDBG application to fund interior renovation of the community building. Matching Measure C funds would support project management, and removal and replacement of the children's playground as well as the installation of an adult fitness area.
development of conceptual park renovation plans.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Building interior renovation plans will be complete summer 2025. Site improvements and construction of interior improvements will be complete in spring 2026.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 8,800 0 350,000 0 0 0 0 0 $350,000 $358,800 CDBG 248,314 0 348,250 0 0 0 0 0 $348,250 $596,564
Total 257,114 0 698,250 0 0 0 0 0 $698,250 $955,364
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Shoreline Park Safety Improvement Project
Description:

The project is to address the potential loss of park amenities due to coastal bluff erosion and landslides, as well as deteriorating facilities. The project includes the reconstruction of MacGillivray scenic overlook, group picnic area rehabilitation to provide full ADA access, renovation of the upper and lower restroom buildings, parking lot rehabilitation, and sidewalk expansion to accommodate additional uses.

Constructed in 1967, Shoreline Park is a highly popular community park, located in the Mesa Neighborhood. Portions of the park have been lost due to coastal bluff erosion. The most recent landslide in winter 2023-24 resulted in the loss of sidewalk and fencing near the beach access steps. The sidewalk and fencing were replaced in 2024-25.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Parks and Recreation Department manages 60 City parks and facilities. Many facilities are aging and suffer from deferred maintenance. Specific capital renovation projects are identified as part of an annual assessment of park and facility needs.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Fencing and sidewalk repairs from bluff erosion and parking lot design and permitting will be complete in FY 2025. Parking lot rehabilitation is proposed for FY 2026, along with renovation of the upper park restroom. Subsequent years of funding would support replacement of park fencing, enhanced accessibility to the group picnic area, and renovation of the lower restroom.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 14,767 248,087 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $262,854
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 650,000 300,000 175,000 0 0 $1,125,000 $1,125,000 Total 14,767 248,087 0 650,000 300,000 175,000 0 0 $1,125,000 $1,387,854 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Skate Park Development
Description:

The purpose of this project is to evaluate the feasibility of developing a new skate park designed for entrylevel youth skaters and to modernize the existing Skaters Point to include features for advanced-level skaters and bicycles. Skaters Point was designed solely for skateboarding activities and to accommodate a wide variety of skateboarding abilities. Due to the immense popularity of skateboarding and the surge in extreme sports such as BMX bike games and in-line skating, having only one community skate park has created a number of safety concerns for users of the park. The addition of a second skate park designed for entry-level and youth skateboarding would reduce many of the current and future safety concerns. The addition could also provide an opportunity to modernize Skaters Point to accommodate bicycle and in-line skating activities.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

The Ortega Park Master Plan currently proposes the addition of a new skate park. This project further evaluates the need and location for additional skate parks and plazas. First year funding would be used for design and permitting.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 400,000 0 0 $400,000 $400,000 Total 0 0 0 0 0 400,000 0 0 $400,000 $400,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Skofield Park Renovation
Description:

Accessibility improvements, restroom and picnic area renovations, and parking lot improvements are proposed at Skofield Park. As one of the City's largest open space parks, with its multiple group and individual picnic facilities and camping area for youth-serving organizations, Skofield Park serves a unique need in the park system. The project includes replacing the building at Area A to include an accessible restroom and shade structure. The picnic and barbeque area will be reconfigured to accommodate the restroom. An accessible path will be constructed linking the lawn at Area A with the lower restroom. The existing restroom at the top of the hill will be replaced with an accessible structure to provide the same number of stalls, as well as sinks and heated showers. At Area C, an accessible parking space will be added near the tables, and will include an accessible path of travel linking the picnic tables, fire-pit area, and new restroom. One additional accessible parking space will be added at the upper restroom, and the asphalt service road within the park will be renovated.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Funding in FY 2025 would support roadway and parking lot pavement rehabilitation. Funding in subsequent years would support restroom and picnic area renvations as well as accessible pathways.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 150,000 250,000 0 2,000,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 Total 0 0 0 0 150,000 250,000 0 2,000,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Parks and Recreation
Thousand Steps (Camino al Mar)
Description:

The purpose of the project is to complete safety repairs for Thousand Steps (also known as Camino al Mar), the beach access stairs located at the end of Santa Cruz Boulevard. Constructed in 1924, the steps are deteriorating and in need of frequent maintenance due to water seepage and decades of deterioration due to coastal storms. The project includes the replacement of the lowest 25 steps, addition of 10 steps to facilitate safe beach access during san scour conditions, drainage improvements and the installation of a handrail throughout. Other improvements include the addition of bike racks. In a future phase of the project, the Department will work with Public Works to identify and implement aesthetic enhancements to the coastal bluff top.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

Construction began in FY 2022 and was substantially complete in FY 2023. Remaining funds would to address recent storm damage and further protect the stairs from coastal erosion. Funding in FY 2027 would initiate design of improvements to the overlook.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 878,515 509,346 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $1,387,861
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150,000 $150,000 $150,000 Total 878,515 509,346 0 0 0 0 0 150,000 $150,000 $1,537,861 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Parks and Recreation
Trails and Walkways
Description:

The purpose of the project is to develop areas for new accessible trails and walkways and areas for enhanced trail management within existing City parks and open space areas. Santa Barbara parks and public open spaces have a myriad of trails and walkways that provide recreation opportunities for walkers, runners, hikers, and in a few locations, horseback riders. Open space trails, whether within the Santa Barbara front country trail system or parks such as Hale, Honda Valley, Parma, or the Douglas Family Preserve, among others, require management and maintenance of vegetation, drainage, and tread. Developed walkways within urban City parks also need maintenance and expansion of walking surfaces. Public use of trails and walkways continues to grow, driving the demand for enhanced maintenance, as well as development of new networks.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Front Country Trails Management Plan, adopted by City Council in 2008. The Parks and Recreation Department manages 60 City parks and facilities. Many of these facilities are aging and suffer from deferred maintenance. Specific capital renovation projects are identified as part of an annual assessment of park and facility needs.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Funding in FY 2025 is designated for trail improvements in the Douglas Family Preserve and Franceschi Park. Funding in subsequent years will enhance walkways in Escondio Park, Skofield Park, Rattlesnake Canyon, Stevens Park, Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 0 150,000 50,000 50,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 2,000,000 $2,400,000 $2,550,000 Total 0 150,000 50,000 50,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 2,000,000 $2,400,000 $2,550,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Parks and Recreation
Urban Forest Management Plan Implementation
Description:

Adopted by the City Council in 2014, the Urban Forest Management Plan calls for a range of program and policy initiatives to meet the plan's 30-year goals and achieve key program objectives. Key objectives include a comprehensive update to the City’s Tree Inventory and Street Tree Master Plan, development of a Park Tree Master Plan, renovating parkways, including the removal of impermeable surfaces, and the implementation of City Street Tree infrastructure enhancement projects. In addittion to annual tree planting, funding in FY 2026 will include a comprehensive urban forestry tree inventory update of 60,000 publicly owned and managed tree sites and identify currently unplanted sites. The last tree inventory, completed in 2008 is now 16 years old, far exceeding the recommend five-to-ten-year update cycle based upon current best management practices. The tree inventory will assist in furthering the advancement of goals and objectives in the Urban Forest Management Plan, enhancing tree maintenance, promoting environmental sustainability, and public safety. The updated data will also assist in achieving the recently adopted Climate Action Plan objective of planting 4500 new street trees, ensuring long-term urban forest health and resilience.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Urban Forest Management Plan, adopted by City Council in April 2014. The Parks and Recreation Department manages 60 City parks and facilities. Many of these facilities are aging and suffer from deferred maintenance. Specific capital renovation projects are identified as part of an annual assessment of park and facility needs.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Funding is focused on the design and implementation of Street Tree safety and enhancement projects in major commercial corridors and key neighborhood settings and ongoing parkway improvement projects. Additional funding in FY 2026 will support the completion of a comprehensive urban forest inventory.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 250,000 250,000 550,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 $2,050,000 $2,550,000 Total 250,000 250,000 550,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 $2,050,000 $2,550,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Parks and Recreation
West Beach Splash Playground
Description:

The project will remove and replace the existing wading pool (constructed in 1979) with a splash playground, picnic area, and chilren's playspace. The existing wading pool closed in 2014, due to a major leak, ongoing response to drought conditions, and mandatory requirement to install an accessible ramp and upgrade filtration systems. A splash playground provides a safe and dynamic introduction to aquatic safety for young children during warmer months, while also functioning as a year-round destination playground.

The preliminary design and permitting is currently funded. A needs assessment completed in 2023 identified the range of improvements to install a splash playground and other park features. Construction drawings are anticipated to cost $500,000. A preliminary estimate for construction is $2,600,000.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Aquatics Feasibility Study, Facilities and Programming Plans. 2023 Needs Assessment. The Parks and Recreation Department manages 60 City parks and facilities.

Many of these facilities are aging and suffer from deferred maintenance. Specific capital renovation projects are identified as part of an annual assessment of park and facility needs.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The project is currently in preliminary design.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 142,483 549,757 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $692,240
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 500,000 2,600,000 0 0 0 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 Total 142,483 549,757 0 500,000 2,600,000 0 0 0 $3,100,000 $3,792,240 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Parks and Recreation
Westside Neighborhood Center Rehabilitation
Description:

Rehabilitation of the Westside Neighborhood Center includes relacement of the playground, sport court renewal, parking lot rehabilitation, walkway and other accessibility improvements, and redesign and replacement of the portable buildings. The Westisde Neighborhood Center has a commercial kitchen and provides a popular venue for recreation programs, community events and private celebrations. The Center also provides low-cost lease space to three non-profit organizations.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Capital Costs:

Status:

In Fiscal Year 2022 and 2024, CDBG funds covered the replacement of the playground and sports court. A CDBG grant application in FY 2026, if funded, would support rehabilization of the parking lot. Matching City funds would support project design, management, and permitting. Proposed funds in FY 2028 would initiate the design phase for replacement of the portable buildings.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 150,000 0 250,000 0 0 10,000,000 $10,400,000 $10,400,000 CDBG 221,785 0 150,000 0 0 0 0 0 $150,000 $371,785
Total 221,785 0 300,000 0 250,000 0 0 10,000,000 $10,550,000 $10,771,785 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Police
New Police Station
Description:

Construct a new +/-65,000 square-foot Police Station utilizing City property located at 601 Santa Barbara Street (formerly known as 119 E. Cota Street), also known as the Cota Commuter parking lot. The new facility would include an +/-86,000 square-foot onsite parking structure.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Replacement of the Police Station was identified as a priority project as part of infrastructure improvements under Measure C funding. The current police building is 61 years old, is seismically unsound, and it has a severe space shortage. The building's mechanical systems are inadequate, and it does not meet current ADA requirements. The current structure does not meet essential building standards, and with the significant seismic issues present, this must be addressed through building a new station for the Police Department.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Construction of the project began in early 2025 and is anticipated to take approximately 30 months to complete. Funding for the project is primarily through the debt issuance with a 30 year obligation. The dept payment for FY 26 and FY 27 is anticipated to be $5,162,550 annually. Additional funds are needed for City furnished items.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 5,000,000 2,253,410 14,557,927 14,557,927 13,361,552 6,310,405 6,310,405########### $225,479,151 $232,732,561 Total 5,000,000 2,253,410 14,557,927 14,557,927 13,361,552 6,310,405 6,310,405 170,380,935 $225,479,151 $232,732,561 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Police
Police Equipment Replacement
Description:

This project provides for a comprehensive replacement plan and schedule for equipment needs for the Police Department instead of being reactionary and reducing the need for annual augmentation requests for equipment replacement, which is not fiscally sustainable. As the Police Department serves the community, it is imperative that the proper equipment and resources to respond are provided. Many of the operational tools and equipment are specialized, costly and have a limited life cycle. The project increases safety and reliability of equipment with the development of a replacement schedule. The project also provides greater budget transparency by funding known costs to the Department.

Capital Costs:

Status:

This project has historically relied on funding requests, and a more reactionary process.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 314,610 585,390 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 1,000,000 $3,250,000 $4,150,000 Total 314,610 585,390 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 1,000,000 $3,250,000 $4,150,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Public Works Downtown Parking
Amtrak Building Concrete and Plaster Repair
Description:

The Amtrak Railroad Station Building is located at the Depot Lot (Lot 13). Per the Parking Structure Condition Assessment Report prepared in 2017 for this building, maintenance and repairs are needed to route and seal cracks in the structural concrete walls and repair plaster to match existing.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Maintaining existing parking structures and their structural integrity is crucial to the City’s parking garages and the patrons. The existing building is designated on the National Register of Historic Places, and exterior modifications must be made in accordance with historic preservation guidelines.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Repairs to structural concrete are anticipated in FY26.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 0 0 0 0 75,000 0 0 0 $75,000 $75,000
Total 0 0 0 0 75,000 0 0 0 $75,000 $75,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Elevator Modernizations and Repairs
Description:

There are eleven total elevators in the five Downtown Parking garages. Modernization of the elevator systems ensures public safety, improves reliability, conserves energy, and brings the operating systems into compliance with all current codes. In addition to modernizing the mechanical operating systems, ADA upgrades will also be performed/constructed when required. Investigation of existing elevator equipment and implementation of repairs or replacement of equipment may also be needed as elevator systems age.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Maintenance of the elevator operating systems is a top priority of the Downtown Parking’s maintenance program to maintain public safety and accessibility.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Elevator modules are anticipated to be replaced in Lots 2, 7, and 10 in FY26.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 0 0 0 0 80,000 0 0 750,000 $830,000 $830,000
Total 0 0 0 0 80,000 0 0 750,000 $830,000 $830,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Lot 3 Pedestrian Access and Safety Improvements
Description:

This project would add a new pedestrian pathway in Lot 3 that connects to Figueroa Street and a new mid-block crossing that aligns with pedestrian access to Lot 4. The vehicular entrance to Lot 3 would also shift to the west. The purpose of the project is to enhance safety for pedestrians traveling to and from Lot 3 and across the street at mid-block where this is a well-established pattern of pedestrian crossing activity. The project will also bring pedestrian access ramps and paths of travel in compliance with the ADA, and improve usability of this centrally located lot.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Pedestrian Master Plan
Capital Costs:

Status:

The project was approved by the City’s Historical Landmarks Commission in May 2024 and is currently not funded for construction.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 34,552 85,825 0 0 0 0 0 825,000 $825,000 $945,377 Total 34,552 85,825 0 0 0 0 0 825,000 $825,000 $945,377 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Old Town Lot (Lot 11) Trellis Repair
Description:

Trellises are a common architectural feature in Downtown Parking Lots and Paseos that are ongoing City design requirements. Existing wood beams show signs of dry rot and need to be replaced. Risk of overhead
trellis elements falling expedites the need to replace these trellis elements with like for like per original design.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Maintaining existing parking structures and paseo infrastructure and their structural integrity is crucial to the City’s parking garages and the patrons.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Staff is continuing to monitor the condition of the beams for public safety and work is anticipated in FY26. Based on recent estimates, the project is currently not funded to cover the anticipated cost.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 0 100,000 0 0 330,000 0 0 0 $330,000 $430,000
Total 0 100,000 0 0 330,000 0 0 0 $330,000 $430,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Public Works Downtown Parking
Parking Access Control Systems Modernization
Description:

Analyze, plan, and implement the replacement/improvement of infrastructure and technology related to access control systems and efficient operations throughout Downtown Parking facilities. Upgrades to existing infrastructure or replacement of obsolete technology may be required. The project may include systems for future management of on-street parking.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Maintaining existing parking facilities and access/revenue control systems is crucial to the City’s parking garage operations.

Capital Costs:

Status:

A License Plate Recognition (LPR) system was implemented in FY22, which also allows for increased efficiency for access control in parking lots. The replacement of all exit columns and gates is planned to begin in FY25.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 61,396 0 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 $600,000 $661,396 Measure C (General Fund) 0 1,500,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $1,500,000 Total 61,396 1,500,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 $600,000 $2,161,396 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Parking Facility Maintenance Annual Repair Program
Description:

This project consists primarily of unexpected/unplanned maintenance issues in the City's downtown parking lots.

Given the age and high volume of use of our downtown garages, lots and paseos, emergent maintenance and replacement needs can be significant. Typically maintenance work includes tree trimming, replacement of ticket columns destroyed by errant drivers, repair or replacement of miscellaneous electrical systems, plumbing repairs, sidewalk repairs, pavement repair/replacement, and funding for unexpected professional services.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This work is required in order to ensure that the City's downtown parking lots meet all prevailing industry standards for public safety and cleanliness, and to provide attractive, accessible and convenient parking for customers coming to shop or conduct business in the downtown core.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Annual, on-going maintenance and repair.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 207,151 353,126 225,000 250,000 275,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 $1,650,000 $2,210,277 Total 207,151 353,126 225,000 250,000 275,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 $1,650,000 $2,210,277 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Parking Garages Floor Joint & Deck Coating Repairs
Description:

Waterproofing the parking garages on a routine basis is an important part of overall maintenance of the City’s parking structures. Maintaining waterproofing is essential to concrete’s durability and extending the service life for these significant capital investments. Treatments may include resealing floor joints, replacing deck coating, and adding water-repellent surface treatment for protection against carbonationinduced corrosion.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Maintaining existing parking structures and their structural integrity is crucial to the City’s parking garages and the patrons.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Staff monitors the condition and addresses minor repairs as-needed. The 2017 Parking Structure Condition Assessment Report identified routine deck surface treatments for all lots. Surface treatments are anticipated for Lots 2 and 9 in FY25, Lot 10 in FY26, and Lot 6 in FY27. Future needs include routinely adding waterproofing treatments in all parking structures every seven or more years depending on conditions.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 0 0 0 300,000 230,000 0 0 1,200,000 $1,730,000 $1,730,000 Measure C (General Fund) 0 325,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $325,000 Total 0 325,000 0 300,000 230,000 0 0 1,200,000 $1,730,000 $2,055,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Parking Structures and Facilities Assessment Update
Description:

Condition assessment reports for the City’s five downtown parking structures and the Amtrak and REA buildings were completed by a consultant in 2017. The assessments evaluated the condition of each structure, and what maintenance interventions were recommended with immediate, moderate, and low importance for the City’s maintenance planning and budgeting purposes. Examples of issues noted included structural, functional, waterproofing, life-safety issues, and architectural and aesthetic items. The reports ranked recommended repairs for the proceeding 10 years, and it is anticipated that an updated assessment and report will be needed by 2027.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Maintaining existing parking structures and facilities and their structural integrity is crucial to the City’s parking garages and the patrons.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Due to the age of the Lot 7 parking structure and a shorter estimated service life, a facility assessment for Lot 7 is planned for FY26. A facilities assessment for all other parking structures and facilities is planned for 2027.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 0 0 315,000 0 0 0 0 0 $315,000 $315,000
Total 0 0 315,000 0 0 0 0 0 $315,000 $315,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Paseo Enhancement and Replacement
Description:

Paseos serve as important pedestrian access to and from City parking lots and amenities in the Downtown. Some paseos are subject to vehicular traffic as well, and existing materials do not support vehicular traffic in the long-term. Replacement of infrastructure such as tile and concrete, with more durable materials is needed. Projects to replace paseo surfaces would also address any existing drainage issues. Enhancement projects for paseos could include improvements to public safety, cleanliness, appearance, and convenience. Paseos adjacent to Lots 2 and 10 have been identified for needed infrastructure upgrades.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Maintaining existing paseo infrastructure is crucial to provide access for patrons to the City’s parking garages.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Staff is continuing to monitor the condition of paseos and will pursue opportunities for enhancement and replacement. Staff performs minor repairs as needed to maintain public safety. Replacement of the paseo surface for Lot 2 is anticipated in future years, however, the project is currently unfunded.

Infrastructure: Bike & Pedestrian
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Pavement Surface Maintenance
Description:

This project consists of pavement repair/replacement in the City's downtown parking lots.

Pavement repair/replacement includes major repair or replacement of deteriorated asphalt, concrete, tile, or brick in the garages, surface lots, and paseos. Pavement repair work can often be performed concurrently with the City's annual pavement preparation and/or slurry seal contracts.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This work is required in order to ensure that the City's downtown parking lots meet all prevailing industry standards for public safety and cleanliness, and to provide attractive, accessible, and convenient parking for customers coming to shop or conduct business in the downtown core.

Capital Costs:

Status:

This work reduces trip hazards and the preventative maintenance prolongs the useful life of the lots, reducing costly reconstruction. When restriping is needed, it is done in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Lot 5 is funded and scheduled for pavement replacement, ADA upgrades, and re-striping in early 2025 and coordinated with the City’s pavement maintenance program. Lot 4 is anticipated for pavement replacement, ADA upgrades, and re-striping in FY27.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 736 1,065,784 0 775,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 $1,775,000 $2,841,520 Total 736 1,065,784 0 775,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 $1,775,000 $2,841,520 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Repaint Garages Interiors and Exteriors
Description:

Paint/refinish parking garages (Lots 2, 6, 7, 9, and 10) exterior and interior walls.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Maintaining existing parking facilities and their systems is crucial to the appearance of the City’s parking garages. This work is required in order to ensure that the City’s downtown parking lots meet all prevailing industry standards for safety and cleanliness, and to provide attractive, accessible and convenient parking for customers coming to shop or conduct business in the downtown core.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The Granada Garage was constructed in 2006 and needs a paint refresh in the coming years.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 400,000 $400,000 $400,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 400,000 $400,000 $400,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Rey Road Public Parking Lot Improvements (Lot 13)
Description:

Design and construction work to incorporate the Rey Road public parking lot into the hourly lot operation of the existing Depot Parking Lot (Lot 13). This could require relocation of existing revenue control equipment on Rey Road for entry into the lot, or blocking off Rey Road at Montecito Street. The Rey Road parking lot would be designed and constructed to comply with the City’s Parking Lot Design Standards, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). $140,000 is needed for project scoping and conceptual design. Final design and construction are estimated at $700,000. The cost estimate will be refined after the final design work is completed.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Incorporation of the Rey Road parking lot into the Depot Lot will create more short-term visitor and customer parking for the adjacent businesses and for those in the Funk Zone. This new hourly revenue will offset the costs to operate and maintain the lot.

Capital Costs:

Status:

A temporary solution to incorporate the existing Rey Road parking lot into the existing Depot Lot was completed in 2017 which included relocation of existing access control equipment on Rey Road toward Montecito Street. A permanent solution which will include bringing up the parking lot to meet current City parking lot design standards is planned for future years.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 840,000 $840,000 $840,000
Measure C (General Fund) 0 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $50,000 Total 0 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 840,000 $840,000 $890,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Public Works Downtown Parking
Secondary Cables and New CMU Rails at Lot 7
Description:

The Parking Structure Condition Assessment Report prepared in 2017 recommended adding a secondary cable system in areas where there are existing wood and metal rails. The report also recommended some existing barriers within the structure be replaced with concrete or Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) rails.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Maintaining existing parking structures and upgrading their safety features is crucial to the City's parking garages and patrons.

Capital Costs:

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 675,000 $675,000 $675,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 675,000 $675,000 $675,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Trash Enclosure Repair
Description:

Existing City-owned trash enclosures located in parking lot paseos require significant repairs, such as roof replacement. One example of an identified need is replacement of the roof structure at the Canon Perdido (Lot 2) paseo.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Maintaining existing parking structures and paseo infrastructure and their structural integrity is crucial to the City’s parking garages and the patrons.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Staff is continuing to monitor the condition of trash enclosure structures for public safety. The Lot 2 trash enclosure roof structure is anticipated to be replaced in FY27.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 0 0 0 125,000 0 0 0 0 $125,000 $125,000
Total 0 0 0 125,000 0 0 0 0 $125,000 $125,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Update Signage in Lots 7 & 9
Description:

The Parking Structure Condition Assessment Report prepared in 2017 identified the need to update all signage in all parking structures to ensure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signage is provided at all accessible stalls and to update signage to meet all current code requirements, such as evacuation plans, braille, etc. Signage upgrades are still needed for Lots 7 and 9.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Upgrades to signage in existing parking structures and facilities is important to maintain compliance with existing codes and regulations.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Signage upgrades for Lots 7 and 9 are anticipated in FY26.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 0 0 0 0 160,000 0 0 0 $160,000 $160,000
Total 0 0 0 0 160,000 0 0 0 $160,000 $160,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Downtown Parking
Upgrade Fire Alarm Systems in Lots 7 & 9
Description:

The fire alarm systems in Lots 7 and 9 need to be upgraded with off-site notification.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Maintaining existing parking structures and their safety features is crucial to the City's parking garages and patrons.

Capital Costs:

Status:

This project is planned for FY27.

Infrastructure: Parking
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Parking 0 0 0 130,000 0 0 0 0 $130,000 $130,000
Total 0 0 0 130,000 0 0 0 0 $130,000 $130,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Public Works Facilities
630 Garden Building Fire Protection
Description:

The installation of an electronic fire alarm system including: smoke and heat detectors, annunciators and strobes, pull stations, and all other electronic detection equipment. Include addition of sprinkler systems in some areas.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Required to meet current fire code.

Capital Costs:

Status:

This project remains in the CIP without additional funding in FY24-28 due to potential inflation factors that may exceed the budgeted costs that were developed prior to COVID-19. This project is anticipated to start in FY23 using current year budget.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $200,000 Total 0 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $200,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Facilities
630 Garden Building Renovations
Description:

Replace existing 630 Garden Public Works building under first phase of multi-year Facilities Master Plan implementation at the Garden and Laguna blocks for the Corporate Yard.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Coordinate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades. Scope of work will be further defined in the facilities master plan.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Conceptual design completed. Project is on hold.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Facilities
ADA - Transition Plan Implementation
Description:

This project will cover Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) code requirement upgrades in General Fund buildings. This is an annual recurring effort.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

In 2007, the City contracted with Gilda Puente-Peters Architects to develop the City of Santa Barbara Accessibility Survey and ADA Transition Plan. This Transition Plan is the main reference for required ADA upgrades in General Fund facilities.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Ongoing annual effort to bring City facilities into compliance.

Infrastructure: Bike & Pedestrian
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 19,908 251,249 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 $1,500,000 $1,771,157 Total 19,908 251,249 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 $1,500,000 $1,771,157 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Facilities
ADA - Walkways and Building Pathways
Description:

A recurring annual project to repair and replace existing parking lots, concrete walkways, pathways, and driveways in General Fund buildings and parks throughout the City.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

There is no planned repair and replacement program for walkways, pathways, or sidewalks extending beyond the perimeter of City-owned General Fund buildings.

This applies to all General Fund buildings and park grounds. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements are applied to these items and a planned program is needed to address the issues.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Annual, ongoing program.

Infrastructure: Bike & Pedestrian
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
General Fund 0 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 $600,000 $700,000 Total 0 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 $600,000 $700,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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ATTACHMENT
Public Works Facilities
Central Library HVAC System
Description:

This project will address the maintenance and replacement needs of the Central Library heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Assess existing HVAC system and repair or replace outdated equipment and units that do not comply with current regulations.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project will help the City reach its strategic energy and resilience savings plan.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Project to begin in FY24.

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Facilities
Central Library Mezzanine Patio Renovation
Description:

This renovation project will replace the existing waterproofing structure on the mezzanine patio at the Central Library and provide minor repairs to the deck and subdeck.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The existing waterproofing on the deck will be removed and structure will be assessed for water damage, and will be replaced as needed to ensure public safety.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The City is currently reviewing the scope of work and will be receiving bids by end of Q2 in FY23.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Facilities
City Hall Elevator Replacement
Description:

Replace City Hall elevator.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The elevator in City Hall is approximately 50 years old and needs to be upgraded. The existing elevator system is deteriorated and antiquated. Extending the elevator to the basement would allow access to the ADA unisex restroom on the first floor from the basement. It would also provide handicap access to a variety of City services including Information Systems and Human Resources, without having to go outside the building. The elevator is not ADA compliant.

Capital Costs:

Status:
90% designed, final design to be coordinated with City Hall Master Plan in FY23, estimated completion date of Q3 FY23. Construction anticipated in FY24.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 4,500,000 0 0 0 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 Total 0 0 0 0 4,500,000 0 0 0 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Facilities Renewal - Annual Sewer Lateral Repair
Description:

Annual effort to repair and replace sewer lateral infrastructure in General Fund buildings. This is in response to the City's Sewer Lateral Inspection Program (SLIP).

Capital Costs:

Status:

Recurring annual program.

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 7,813 20,000 0 0 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 $120,000 $147,813 Total 7,813 20,000 0 0 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 $120,000 $147,813 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Facilities
Facilities Renewal - Building Security Upgrades
Description:

Provide critical security upgrades to City facilities including, but not limited to, access control, access badging, security camera systems, and workspace hardening.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Recurring program to improve security at General Fund buildings.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Recent efforts improved access control at City Hall with the addition of card readers to existing doors. This project is an ongoing effort to identify City facilities that have outdated or changing security needs.

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 19,342 50,000 0 0 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 $200,000 $269,342 Total 19,342 50,000 0 0 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 $200,000 $269,342 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Facilities
Facilities Renewal - Flooring, Paint, and Finishes
Description:

Recurring annual program to replace carpet, paint, and other building finishes annually in General Fund buildings.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Carpet, paint, and finishes need to be replaced every 10-15 years. This is an annual project to meet the replacement program needs in General Fund buildings.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Recurring annual project.

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 96,113 10,540 0 0 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 $460,000 $566,653 Total 96,113 10,540 0 0 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 $460,000 $566,653 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Facilities Renewal - HVAC Maintenance & Replacement Program Description:

Recurring annual project to cover the annual maintenance and replacement needs of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment in General Fund buildings.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Recurring project to cover General Fund buildings HVAC repair and replacement program.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Ongoing planned maintenance repair program.

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 114,981 120,000 300,000 300,000 340,000 340,000 340,000 340,000 $1,960,000 $2,194,981 Total 114,981 120,000 300,000 300,000 340,000 340,000 340,000 340,000 $1,960,000 $2,194,981 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Facilities Renewal - Miscellaneous Minor Facilities Projects Description:

This project funds Facilities small capital projects throughout the year and covers emergency capital repairs as needed.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Ongoing projects not planned for under Facilities Capital. Covers the cost of small dollar contracts and materials of unforeseen capital project requirements.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Recurring annual project.

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 344,493 374,585 300,000 350,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 5,000,000 $7,150,000 $7,869,078 Total 344,493 374,585 300,000 350,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 5,000,000 $7,150,000 $7,869,078 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Facilities
Los Baños Pool Repairs
Description:

This project will provide for the design and construction of repairs to the Los Baños Pool and deck, including resurfacing, new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant chair lift, lights, and any other structural repairs.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Scope of work will be defined with an asset needs assessment.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Design anticipated in FY24 with construction expected to begin in FY25.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Facilities
Major City Hall Renovation
Description:

This project will renovate and upgrade the City Hall building, including ADA upgrades, energy efficiency upgrades, building security upgrades, construct new annex, provide lot improvements, improve public meeting spaces, and provide for a more efficient office layout to improve business operations.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Coordinate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades. Scope of work will be further defined in the City Hall Master Plan.

Capital Costs:

Status:

This project is contingent upon City Council approval to move forward with City Hall master plan.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Facilities
Major Renewal - Fire Training Center Classrooms
Description:

Replacement of existing Fire Training Center classroom buildings. Existing buildings are modular units and are past their useful life.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Future needs pending the outcome of the Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 650,000 $650,000 $650,000 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 650,000 $650,000 $650,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Facilities
Minor Renewal - Animal Control Building
Description:

Minor renewal of facility interior and exterior including, but not limited to: paint, flooring, lighting, roof work, and layout.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Coordinate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Existing interior finishes have reached their end of life and are due for replacement. Currently occupied by Police Department but will likely need to be repurposed once a new Police Headquarters building is constructed.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Minor Renewal - Carrillo Recreation Center
Description:

Minor renewal of Carrillo Recreation Center building including but not limited to: roofing repair/replacement, window & door replacement, exterior painting, interior painting, plumbing, mechanical, electrical upgrades, fixtures and finishes.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Coordinate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Major building systems will be past their useful life and in need of repair/replacement.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Facilities
Minor Renewal - Casa Las Palmas
Description:

Minor renewal of Casa Las Palmas building including, but not limited to: window and door replacement, exterior painting, interior painting, plumbing, mechanical, electrical upgrades, fixtures and finishes, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Coordinate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Design is anticipated to begin in FY27, with estimated completion in Q4 of the same year.

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 100,000 125,000 0 0 0 $225,000 $225,000 Total 0 0 0 100,000 125,000 0 0 0 $225,000 $225,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Minor Renewal - Chapala Teen Center (PAL)
Description:

Minor renewal of Chapala Teen Center building including, but not limited to: window and door replacement, exterior painting, interior painting, plumbing, mechanical, electrical upgrades, fixtures and finishes, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Coordinate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Design is anticipated to begin in FY26, with estimated completion in Q4 of the same year.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 150,000 0 0 0 0 0 $150,000 $150,000 Total 0 0 150,000 0 0 0 0 0 $150,000 $150,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Minor Renewal - Fire Station 1
Description:

Minor renewal of Fire Station 1 including but not limited to: window & door replacement, exterior painting, interior painting, plumbing, mechanical, electrical upgrades, fixtures and finishes.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Coordinate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance projects.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Major building systems are beyond their useful life and in need of repair/replacement.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Minor Renewal - Fire Station 6
Description:

Minor renewal of Fire Station 6 including but not limited to: roofing repair/replacement, window & door replacement, exterior painting, interior painting, plumbing, mechanical, electrical upgrades, fixtures and finishes. Roof and major building systems are beyond their useful life, and an emergency backup generator enclosure is needed.

This project will address the repair of a rear parking area/exercise room located at Fire Station 6 that was damaged from significant water intrusion and has rotting wood framing. Additionally, electrical power to the area is inadequate and must be restored to eliminate the on-going use of extension cords and overloading of electrical systems.

This repair is identified in the Standards of Coverage Study as a critical facility intervention.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Fire Department Strategic Plan: Goal IV - Manage resources to the highest benefit at lowest cost.

Objective 4: Implement programs to address physical resource needs.

Current Local and State Building Codes
Capital Costs:

Status:

Existing funding in FY23 will be used for design, with construction anticipated in FY26.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 195,000 500,000 0 0 0 0 0 $500,000 $695,000 Total 0 195,000 500,000 0 0 0 0 0 $500,000 $695,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Minor Renewal - Franklin Community Center
Description:

Minor renewal of Franklin Community Center including but not limited to: roofing repair/replacement, window & door replacement, exterior painting, interior painting, plumbing, mechanical, electrical upgrades, fixtures and finishes.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Coordinate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Major building systems are beyond their useful life and in need of repair/replacement.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Minor Renewal - Muni Tennis Building
Description:

Minor renewal of Municipal Tennis Facility Building including but not limited to: roofing repair/replacement, window & door replacement, exterior painting, interior painting, plumbing, mechanical, electrical upgrades, fixtures and finishes.

The project will also include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) restrooms and ADA compliance upgrades, and reconstruction of the spectator seating.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Coordinate Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliance upgrades Capital Costs:

Status:

Multiple building systems are beyond their useful life. Renewal is required to maintain future use of this building. This project is contingent upon City Council approval to move forward with a Muni Tennis master plan.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 160,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $160,000 Total 0 160,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $160,000
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Minor Renewal - Parks and Recreation Admin Buildings
Description:

Minor renewal of Parks & Recreation Administration buildings including but not limited to: roofing repair/replacement, window & door replacement, roof drains and gutters, exterior painting, interior painting, plumbing, mechanical, electrical upgrades, fixtures and finishes, and flooring.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Coordinate American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades Capital Costs:

Status:

A number of building systems will be beyond their useful life and in need of repair/replacement.

Infrastructure: General Administration
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
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Parking Lot - Franklin Community Center Parking Lot Repave Description:

Repave and restripe the parking lot at Franklin Community Center.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Existing asphalt is beyond its useful life. Delaying repair/replacement will increase future costs to replace.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Timing to be coordinated with other paving work.

Infrastructure: Parks and Recreation
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 250,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $250,000 Total 0 250,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $250,000
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Paving at City Facilities
Description:

A recurring annual project to repair, resurface, and repave various City facilities including Eastside Library, Franklin Center, Westside Center, Public Works Corporate Yard, Fire Station 1, Fire Station 2, Fire Station 3, Fire Station 4, Fire Station 5, Fire Station 6, and Fire Station 7.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Recurring annual project. Design and construction for Westside Center Parking Lot is anticipated to begin in FY25.

Infrastructure:

Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 Total 0 0 0 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Fleet Replacement
Description:

Scheduled replacement of Fleet assets. Assets include vehicles, heavy equipment, and generators.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

City Fleet vehicles and equipment are evaluated annually and replaced based on their condition. Each vehicle or piece of equipment that reaches a threshold for replacement is reviewed against maintenance records and utilization data to determine if it is cost effective to retain the vehicle/equipment for additional time.

Capital Costs:

Status:

General Fund and Enterprise Fund (funding sources identified below) represent funds coming from reserves.

Infrastructure: Vehicles & Equipment
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Fleet (Enterprise Fund) 1,590,609 732,509 996,454 816,837 1,379,229 1,586,554 1,488,845 3,143,081 $9,411,000 $11,734,118 Fleet (General Fund) 1,102,490 3,564,783 775,841 1,372,451 1,033,090 2,796,590 2,642,465 3,744,955 $12,365,392 $17,032,665 Total 2,693,099 4,297,292 1,772,295 2,189,288 2,412,319 4,383,144 4,131,310 6,888,036 $21,776,392 $28,766,783 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Fleet Services - New Autoshop Lifts
Description:

During the FY24 winter storms, the PW Corporate Yard flooded and 5 auto shop lifts were rendered nonoperational of the 9 total Fleet lifts. This has left Fleet with 1 operational but aging mobile column lift to service all heavy vehicles for the City including for Fire, Streets, and Water. Fleet’s 4 remaining automotive lifts are operational but beyond life and also require replacement. Currently Fleet has no budget in its replacement or maintenance ICS rates to pay for lift replacements. Fleet proposes a 2- phased lift replacement project totaling $550,000 to replace 4 lifts and restore response time and capacity. Phase 1 is being proposed for FY26 and would require $400,000. Phase 2 is being proposed for FY27 and would require $150,000. Repercussions of delaying lift replacement likely will affects Fleet Management’s ability to service and maintain the City fleet including emergency vehicles.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project supports the replacement of critical infrastructure needed to keep emergency service vehicles like police interceptors and fire apparatus in operation.

Without the tools to perform their job, Fleet technicians can’t keep emergency operations vehicles in service and perform their mission efficiently.

Capital Costs:

Status:
4 heavy lifts and 1 automotive lift are non-operational, leaving only 4 automotive lifts (44%) operational. The impact of this is significant, as our technicians utilize these lifts for most of the work they perform. Being down multiple lifts directly affects our ability to perform repairs and services.

Infrastructure: Vehicles & Equipment
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 200,000 75,000 0 0 0 0 $275,000 $275,000 Enterprise Fund 0 0 200,000 75,000 0 0 0 0 $275,000 $275,000 Total 0 0 400,000 150,000 0 0 0 0 $550,000 $550,000
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Bike Facilities: Bath/Castillo Couplet Extension
Description:

This project will provide an extension of the existing Bath and Castillo couplet system. It will add buffered bike lanes on Bath Street and Castillo Street, between Los Olivos Street and Mission Street.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The Circulation Element calls to expand and enhance the system of bikeways to serve current community needs, and to develop increased ridership for bicycle transportation and recreation. The 2016 Bike Master Plan specifically lists the Bath/Castillo Couplet as a Phase 2 Implementation project that should begin by year 2025.

Santa Barbara Vision Zero Priority Corridor Project: 25 corridors in the City (2010-2019), or just 19% of City streets, are responsible for 77% of all severe injuries and fatalities in the City. This project is in an identified Vision Zero Priority Corridor (Bath and Castillo), and incorporates the core principles of Vision Zero to increase safety, health, and equitable mobility for all.

Capital Costs:

Status:

In 2019, the City contracted Stantec to conduct a Traffic and Circulation Study to help clarify potential traffic impacts and inform project development. This information, combined with community outreach and possible integration with upcoming pavement maintenance, will facilitate the development and implementation of this project.

The grant funds allocated for bicycle improvements come from the Transportation Development Act funds, which are used by cities within Santa Barbara County for the planning and construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. This project will likely require significant coordination with residents in the area.

Infrastructure: Bike & Pedestrian
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Transportation Development Act 0 0 0 0 53,900 0 0 0 $53,900 $53,900 Total 0 0 0 0 53,900 0 0 0 $53,900 $53,900
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Bike Facilities: Bicycle Improvement (Annual)
Description:

Ongoing improvements include cost-effective Citywide strategies to improve bicycle parking, bike path conditions, signage, signal loop replacement and video detection, striping, installation of flexible delineators, and application of green paint and stenciling. New projects include bicycle parking improvements, bike corrals, green lane route and intersection markings, and bicycle boulevards.

Expected costs for items: $520 for secure short term parking for two bicycles, $1,500-$2,000 for secure mid/long-term parking (outdoor bike locker), supplemental signage approximately $200 each, striping $2- 3/linear foot, and bike corrals typically cost between $3,000-$5,000. Video detection is approximately $25,000 per intersection. Currently, only 2 intersections remain that still need video detection installed.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

As an implementation strategy of the Circulation Element, goals of the Bicycle Master Plan include enhancing public awareness of the bicycle, create, connect and maintain a network of bikeways (close the gaps), and provide support for people riding bicycles at their destinations.

Santa Barbara Vision Zero Project: In an effort to eliminate all serious and fatal traffic collisions on City streets, these improvements incorporate the core principles of Vision Zero to increase safety, health, and equitable mobility for all.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Ongoing improvements.

Infrastructure: Bike & Pedestrian
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Transportation Development Act 0 0 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 $360,000 $360,000 Grant 0 0 66,000 500,000 0 0 0 0 $566,000 $566,000
Total 0 0 126,000 560,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 $926,000 $926,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Bike Facilities: Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) Implementation Description:

Funds to design and construct high priority projects identified in the 2016 Bicycle Master Plan (BMP).

Projects include on-street bicycle network enhancements such as class I/II/III/IV bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, Community Paseos which include bike-friendly streets, installation of sharrows and green bike lanes/intersection conflict striping that improve safety and are responsive to community input. Project development includes intersection traffic controls, lane utilization, lane configuration, and on-street parking. Many of the Phase 1 and 2 projects have been completed, therefore the Project will focus on Phase 3 (for implementation by 2030) projects.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Circulation Element policy to expand and enhance the system of bikeways to serve current community needs, and to develop increased ridership for bicycle transportation and recreation.

Santa Barbara Vision Zero Project: In an effort to eliminate all serious and fatal traffic collisions on City streets by the year 2030, this project incorporates the core principles of Vision Zero to increase safety, health, and equitable mobility for all.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Multiple projects from Phases 1 and 2 have been completed. Here is the current list of projects still requiring grant funding: Phase 1 Project (Montecito/Castillo Intersection), Phase 2 Projects (Anapamu, Foothill, Canada Enhanced Routes), and Phase 3 (State Street Phase 3, Castillo/US 101/Haley Crossing, State/Calle Real/154 Enhanced Route, Highway 192 Class II lanes, Hollister Buffered Bike Lanes).

Infrastructure: Bike & Pedestrian
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Grant 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,000,000 0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,000,000 0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Bike Facilities: Boysel Pedestrian/Bicycle Path Extension Description:

The proposed project would extend the Jake Boysel Multipurpose Pathway along Calle Real to Old Mill Road. This project was not included as part of the Jake Boysel Multipurpose Pathway due to previous denials of public easements from adjacent private property.

The project will include either the construction of a pedestrian/bicycle bridge adjacent to the vehicular bridge at 4200 Calle Real or renegotiations for a public easement on the vehicular bridge. Both options will allow the existing path to span the drainage channel/creek and continue west to Old Mill Road.

The proposal provides improved safety for children to bike and walk to schools in the western part of the city. The pedestrian/bicycle path will be separate from the high volume and high-speed traffic on Calle Real. The project would allow bicyclists to have a Class 1 off street bicycle path beginning at Old Mill Road and Calle Real going eastbound along Calle Real towards the vehicular bridge at 4200 Calle Real.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

This project is a response to the demand for better bike path facilities for children. The proposal provides safe way for children to bike and walk to schools in the western part of the City by providing a pedestrian and bicycle path separate from the high volume and high-speed traffic on Calle Real.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The project may require an easement from adjacent property owner.

Infrastructure: Bike & Pedestrian
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Grant 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Bike Facilities: Leadbetter Beachway Connection
Description:

The project is the third of three phases to complete the Leadbetter Beachway Class I facility. The 0.2-mile facility would connect with an existing Class I facility in the Harbor Parking lot on its eastern terminus to the Shoreline Drive Park Expansion Project on its western terminus.

The project will complete a gap between two segments of the Beachway Class I facility running parallel to Cabrillo Boulevard and Shoreline Drive. Cyclists are currently required to navigate through a parking lot in order to ride off-street. Many choose the Class II facility on Shoreline Drive. The project would improve the connectivity of the bikeway network and enhance safety, especially for less experienced riders and families who prefer the Class I separated path. By accomplishing this goal, the Beachway network would better connect the Harbor, Downtown workplaces, the Eastside industrial area, Waterfront parks, Santa Barbara City College, residential and commercial areas, and the Train Depot.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Circulation Element policy to expand and enhance the system of bikeways to serve current community needs and develop increased ridership for bicycle transportation and recreation. This project is identified in the 2016 Bicycle Master Plan.

Santa Barbara Vision Zero Project: In an effort to eliminate all serious and fatal traffic collisions on City streets, this project incorporates the core principles of Vision Zero to increase safety, health, and equitable mobility for all.

Capital Costs:

Status:

As part of the two year 30 Year Waterfront Adaptation Planning Effort, which began in September 2024, the consultant team will provide concept drawings of a pedestrian and bicycle facility and cost estimate. Additional grant funds will be needed for final design, environmental review, and construction.

Infrastructure: Bike & Pedestrian
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Grant 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Bike Facilities: Wayfinding Signage
Description:

This project will provide a substantial update to existing local and regional bicycle wayfinding signage by installing new physical signs, ground level markers and supplemental sharrows to connect new bicycling infrastructure as projects are completed. Several large infrastructure projects such as the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project and Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Active Transportation Plan Implementation Project will join the existing bike network and require additional signage to integrate with the existing wayfinding system.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Circulation Element policy to expand and enhance the system of bikeways to serve current community needs, and to develop increased ridership for bicycle transportation and recreation.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Potential external funding sources include Measure A or TDA funds. Every effort should be made to coordinate installation of this wayfinding signage with the completion of other, large scale bike infrastructure improvements in the coming years. The City is working with SBCAG and regional partners on regional bike wayfinding signage.

Infrastructure: Bike & Pedestrian
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Grant 0 0 0 0 50,000 0 0 0 $50,000 $50,000
Total 0 0 0 0 50,000 0 0 0 $50,000 $50,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Bridges: Bridge Replacement Program
Description:

This project is to initiate new bridge replacement projects as they become eligible and funding/staff are available to deliver the project. The cost shown below assumes one new bridge project will become eligible for replacement within the next six years. The total cost is divided by phase annually with preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and construction. The cost estimates are not based on a specific location, but are assumed values based on a typical project. The current federal grand funding share for these projects is 80%.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Eligible projects are based on the latest Caltrans Inspection Reports. To be eligible for replacement, a bridge must be either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete and have a sufficiency rating of less than 50.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The Public Works Department maintains a listing of publicly owned bridges within the City. The current inventory contains 71 City-owned bridges. Of the 71 bridges, 52 are vehicular bridges regularly inspected by Caltrans and eligible for funding through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Please note already existing programmed funds are listed under specific bridge projects.

If a new bridge becomes eligible for replacement within the next two years, staff may apply for funds to be programmed for replacement. That project would be separately listed in the next CIP.

Infrastructure: Roadway Infrastructure
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Grant 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 500,000 0 12,000,000 $13,500,000 $13,500,000 Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 0 0 250,000 125,000 0 3,000,000 $3,375,000 $3,375,000 Total 0 0 0 0 1,250,000 625,000 0 15,000,000 $16,875,000 $16,875,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Bridges: Carpinteria Street Bridge Replacement at Sycamore Creek Description:

The project replaces the existing structurally deficient bridge located on Carpinteria Street over Sycamore Creek between Soledad and Canada Streets. The total project cost is estimated at $8.6 million for preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and construction phases. The City match requirement for this bridge is estimated to be 11.47%, which is the standard under the Highway Bridge Program (HBP).

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Caltrans bridge inspection reports indicated that this bridge is structurally deficient and has a sufficiency rating that qualified it for replacement.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The project began the preliminary engineering phase in Federal Fiscal Year 2019/2020. The project received NEPA clearance in June 2022 and CEQA clearance in August 2023. The Project received design approval by the Architectural Board of Review in July 2023. The Project is currently in the right of way phase and is anticipated to go to construction in the spring of 2026.

Infrastructure: Roadway Infrastructure
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Grant 197,377 1,290,511 5,676,986 0 0 0 0 0 $5,676,986 $7,164,874 Measure A 25,572 167,200 735,514 0 0 0 0 0 $735,514 $928,286 Total 222,949 1,457,711 6,412,500 0 0 0 0 0 $6,412,500 $8,093,160 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Bridges: Islay Street Bridge Replacement at Mission Creek Description:

The project replaces the existing structurally deficient bridge located on Islay Street over Mission Creek, west of Castillo Street. The project is estimated at $9.5 million for preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and construction phases. The City match requirement for this bridge is estimated to be 20%, which is the standard under the Highway Bridge Program (HBP).

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Caltrans bridge inspection report indicated that this bridge is structurally deficient and has a sufficiency rating that qualified it for replacement.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The City has submitted a request for programming to Caltrans for all phases of this project. If programming is granted, the design of this bridge will commence in Fiscal Year 2022/2023.

Infrastructure: Roadway Infrastructure
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Grant 0 0 1,200,000 400,000 0 6,000,000 0 0 $7,600,000 $7,600,000 Measure C (General Fund) 0 0 150,000 0 250,000 1,500,000 0 0 $1,900,000 $1,900,000 Total 0 0 1,350,000 400,000 250,000 7,500,000 0 0 $9,500,000 $9,500,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Bridges: Post Bridge Construction Restoration Monitoring Description:

Post Bridge Construction mitigation monitoring and reporting is an environmental compliance requirement for completed bridge construction projects per a bridge's project conditions during the entitlement process and per California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act. Typically this phase includes monitoring the condition of plantings for five years from the date construction ends, and maintaining the plantings as needed.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

The majority of the constructed bridges along Mission and Sycamore Creeks have a five-year restoration monitoring and reporting period following the construction of the bridge. A majority of the mitigation, monitoring, and reporting concerns creek restoration plant establishment and tide water goby surveys (bridges within the lagoon).

Capital Costs:

Status:

Post Bridge Construction restoration monitoring and reporting continues for Lower Mission Creek, Cabrillo, Mason, Cota, Gutierrez, Montecito, Anapamu, Quinientos and De La Guerra, bridges. The Gutierrez and Anapamu Street Bridges are part of the Bridge Investment Credit Program and are funded 100% with City funds to bank credit for future City matches on future bridge rehabilitation, replacement, and maintenance projects. The De La Guerra Street Bridge and Quinientos Street Bridges are still funded through the Highway Bridge Program for the next 3 years.

Infrastructure: Roadway Infrastructure
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure A 0 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000 $1,000,000 $1,100,000 Total 0 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000 $1,000,000 $1,100,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Bridges: Preventive Maintenance (Annual)
Description:

The project is for annual preventative bridge maintenance, inspection of City-owned City inspected bridges, review of Caltrans inspection reports, managing the bridge inventory, and the development of projects based on inspection reports and maintenance recommendations.

The Public Works Department maintains a listing of publicly owned bridges within the City. The current inventory contains 71 City-owned bridges. Of the 71 bridges, 52 are vehicular bridges regularly inspected by Caltrans and eligible for federal funding. Of the remaining 19 bridges, 8 are smaller vehicular bridges that do not qualify for Caltrans inspection (20-foot minimum span required) and 11 are pedestrian or bicycle bridges.

Streets Capital funds are programmed annually to provide funding for minor repairs and rehabilitation.

The federal/local reimbursement ratios for all new HBP projects will be revised to 80%/20% for on-federal aid system projects and 88.53%/11.47% for off-federal aid system projects. This applies to projects that do not yet have an authorization to proceed in the PE phase by March 30, 2021. The City is investigating options to fund maintenance 100% with City funds in exchange for credit towards City match requirements on future bridge reconstruction through the Highway Bridge Program (HBP).

Periodic maintenance items identified in the Caltrans bridge inspection reports that do not qualify for inclusion in the BPMP will be completed using City funds. These items include installation of reflective markers at the end of guardrails, spall repairs, minor railing maintenance, etc.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Projects are typically derived from the latest Caltrans Inspection Reports.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Ongoing program.

Infrastructure: Roadway Infrastructure
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure A 20,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 166,200 50,000 250,000 $616,200 $686,200 Grant 0 0 0 0 0 664,800 0 0 $664,800 $664,800
Total 20,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 831,000 50,000 250,000 $1,281,000 $1,351,000 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Bridges: Scour Countermeasure
Description:

The project allows for the initiation of new bridge scour countermeasure projects as they become eligible for grant funds. The Public Works Department maintains a listing of publicly owned bridges within the City. The current inventory contains 71 City-owned bridges. Of the 71 bridges, 52 are vehicular bridges regularly inspected by Caltrans and eligible for federal funding. Of the remaining 19 bridges, 8 are smaller vehicular bridges that do not qualify for Caltrans inspection (20-foot minimum span required) and 11 are pedestrian or bicycle bridges.

Preventative scour countermeasures not eligible for grant funding are included in this project utilizing 100% local funds.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Eligible projects are based on the latest Caltrans Inspection Reports. To be eligible for scour countermeasures, a bridge must have a rating of NBI Item 113 less than or equal to 3 or SMI Hydraulics must provide a recommendation that scour countermeasures are necessary.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Currently, there are no bridges that qualify for federal funding for this type of work. There are currently six bridges identified for scour countermeasures maintenance.

Costs below include those bridges assuming a project is developed by FY23 Infrastructure: Roadway Infrastructure
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Grant 0 0 0 385,920 0 0 0 0 $385,920 $385,920
Measure A 0 0 0 175,400 0 0 0 0 $175,400 $175,400
Total 0 0 0 561,320 0 0 0 0 $561,320 $561,320
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Bridges: Upper De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement
Description:

This project involves the replacement of the existing structurally deficient De La Vina Street Bridge over Mission Creek, located between Vernon Road and Alamar Avenue. This project will include enhancements to the De La Vina/Vernon crosswalk, including lighting and pedestrian activated flashers.

This project qualifies for replacement based on the sufficiency rating calculated on Caltrans Inspection Reports.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Santa Barbara Vision Zero Priority Corridor Project: 25 corridors in the City (2010-2019), or just 19% of City streets, are responsible for 77% of all severe injuries and fatalities in the City. De La Vina Street is an identified Vision Zero Priority Corridor. The project incorporates the core principles of Vision Zero to increase safety, health, and equitable mobility for all.

Capital Costs:

Status:

The project has received NEPA Clearance and Right of Way Authorization has been requested, the City is awaiting the obligation of grant funds for the next phase. A contract for design was awarded in December 2016, the 65% plans have been completed, and construction is anticipated in spring of 2023 at the earliest. The project is eligible for Federal Highway Administration funding of 88.53% of participating costs. City funds will be required for the remaining 11.47% match and any nonparticipating items.

Infrastructure: Roadway Infrastructure
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Grant 788,531 3,979,169 12,394,200 0 0 0 0 0 $12,394,200 $17,161,900 Measure C (General Fund) 1,600,000 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 $50,000 Measure A 102,163 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $102,163
Total 890,694 5,579,169 12,444,200 0 0 0 0 0 $12,444,200 $17,264,063 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Streets/Transportation
Business Corridor Improvements
Description:

The purpose of Business Corridor Improvement projects is to provide the ongoing maintenance of business corridors in order to support clean and vibrant business districts. Project locations include, but are not limited to, the following business districts: State Street, Coast Village Road, and Milpas Street.

Work includes sidewalk maintenance, curb painting, sign maintenance, graffiti abatement, electrical box repairs/replacement, street lighting maintenance, irrigation repairs, drinking fountain repairs, repairs/replacement of existing benches, and other maintenance improvements located in the public rightof-way.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Maintaining infrastructure in the City's business districts is crucial to the financial health of the City’s business corridors. This work is required in order to ensure that the corridors meet all prevailing industry standards for safety and cleanliness, and to provide attractive and accessible public space for customers coming to shop or conduct business in the business districts.

Capital Costs:

Status:

Recently this funding was used for several safety improvements on Coast Village Road, including new median island loading zones, new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalk access ramps, rectangular rapid flashing beacons and a pedestrian refuge island on the 1100 block and the removal and repair of deteriorated sidewalk, curb, and gutter. Project funds were also used for ADA compliance at the Depot Lot/Amtrak Station, and holiday lighting on State Street, and curb, gutter, and brick repairs on State Street. Upcoming anticipated projects include significant sidewalk brick repair and electric pedestal replacement on State Street.

Infrastructure: Public Safety
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Measure C (General Fund) 759,222 1,061,063 400,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 $2,900,000 $4,720,285 Total 759,222 1,061,063 400,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 $2,900,000 $4,720,285 Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Streets/Transportation
Corridor Improv: Access to Cottage Hospital
Description:

The area surrounding the hospital and the Las Positas Road/Highway 101 and Mission Street/Highway 101 interchanges experience some of the highest levels of traffic congestion in the City of Santa Barbara and impact hospital access and local resident mobility. The Environmental Impact Report for the Cottage Hospital Seismic Compliance and Modernization Project required completion of a two-part process to prepare a Project Study Report (PSR) that would propose transportation improvements to the Las Positas and Mission Interchanges. Phase I developed the Circulation Options Report. The objective of this approach was to develop a series of transportation improvement options supported by local residents and Cottage Hospital to carry forward as recommended alternatives in the PSR phase. With a set of preferred alternatives, the study effort under Phase I could proceed with Phase II, drafting of the PSR for Caltrans.

Specific Plans or Policies Relating to this Project:

Transportation improvements targeting local and regional traffic are necessary in order to reduce congestion, improve access, and reduce pass-through regional traffic within local neighborhoods.

Capital Costs:

Status:

To date, $110,000 has been spent for the development of the Circulation Options Report and community engagement in Phase I. Phase II has been on hold since December 2010, due to changes in the PSR process, Caltrans/City staff workloads, and funding constraints.

Infrastructure: Roadway Infrastructure
Include in the HMP: No
Funding Sources Proposed 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 Total Prior Yr.

Expense
Current Yr.

Budget
Project
Future Needs Total
Grant 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30,000,000 $30,000,000 $30,000,000
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30,000,000 $30,000,000 $30,000,000
Capital Program FY 2025-2026...FY 2029-2030

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Public Works Streets/Transportation
Corridor Improv: Cabrillo (Los Patos to Hot Springs)
Description:

The City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) are coapplicants for this project, in conjunction with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The purpose of the East Cabrillo Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements, Roadway Roundabout and Replacement of Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Bridge Project (Official Project Name) is to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements along East Cabrillo Boulevard from Los Patos Way and Channel Drive and under the UPRR Bridge. Additionally, these improvements would provide connectivity to existing bicycle lanes and sidewalks on both sides of East Cabrillo Blvd and under the UPRR Bridge.

The goal of the project is to improve pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle access to and from the beaches, the Waterfront and Harbor, Chase Palm Park, the Santa Barbara Zoo, Andree Clark Bird Refuge and commercial areas along Los Patos Way and Coast Village Road. This project is considered mitigation for Caltrans' US Highway 101 HOV and Widening Project per the project's Environmental Impact Report and Coastal Development Permit.

Santa Barbara City CouncilMarch 11, 2025

Santa Barbara City Council
March 11, 2025