CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Eric Friedman
Mayor Pro Tempore
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
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 18, 2025, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: At the beginning of each meeting of the City Council, Finance Committee, or Ordinance Committee, any member of the public may address the City Council concerning any item not on the Council's agenda. Any person wishing to make such address should first complete and deliver a "Request to Speak" form prior to the time that public comment is taken up by the City Council. Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Council. Pooling of time is not allowed during general public comment. The time allotted for general public comment at the beginning of the 2:00 p.m. session is 30 minutes.
Any member of the public who did not speak during the 2:00 p.m. session but who submitted a request to do so during the 2:00 p.m. 30 minute session may do so at the end of the meeting when the additional “Public Comment (If Necessary)” is announced. The City Council, upon majority vote, may decline to hear a speaker on the grounds that the subject matter is beyond their jurisdiction.
REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to speak must “raise their hand” in the Zoom platform by selecting the virtual hand icon when their item is called. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+Y for Windows and Option+Y for Macs. City staff will activate the speaker’s microphone when the speaker’s name is called. The speaker will then need to unmute themselves. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+M for Windows or Command-Shift-A for Macs.
HOW TO REMOTELY OBSERVE AND/OR SPEAK LIVE AT A MEETING
Web: https://santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-tbNSuHPTmquCwDEP9hNaQ (Participation via Zoom)
Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: 894 0718 1596 (press *9 to raise/lower hand; press *6 to mute/unmute) Online Streaming: Council meetings are streamed live at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP TV: Each regular City Council meeting is broadcast live in English and Spanish on City TV Channel 18 and rebroadcast in English on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:00 a.m., and in Spanish on Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
Each televised Council meeting is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Check the City TV program guide at www.santabarbaraca.gov/citytv for rebroadcasts of Finance and Ordinance Committee meetings.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected] prior to the beginning of the Council Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to City Council and will become part of the public record.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS: Regular meetings of the Finance Committee and the Ordinance Committee begin at 12:00 p.m. The regular City Council meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
REPORTS: Copies of the reports relating to agenda items are available for review at http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP.In accordance with state law requirements, this agenda generally contains only a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. Should you wish more detailed information regarding any particular agenda item, you are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Council Agenda Report (a "CAR") online at the City's website (http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP). Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are posted to the City’s website as soon as reasonably feasible.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar is comprised of items that will not usually require discussion by the City Council. A Consent Calendar item is open for discussion by the City Council upon request of a Councilmember, City staff, or member of the public. Items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by a single motion. Should you wish to comment on an item listed on the Consent Agenda, after turning in your "Request to Speak" form, you should come forward to speak or raise your hand in Zoom at the time the Council considers the Consent Calendar.
LANGUAGE TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION: The City of Santa Barbara offers live Spanish translation and interpretation for City Council Meetings via the Wordly platform. Follow the directions below to access the service. Go to: https://attend.wordly.ai/join/QQBV-6746
o Ensure the Session ID QQBV-6746 is displayed.
o Select “Spanish” and click on the “Attend” button.
o You can now read the captions on your device and/or listen to the translation of the City Council meeting. o Click the speaker button to hear a text-to-speech version of the translated dialogue. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City TV at 805-564-5311.
SPANISH INTERPRETATION: If you need interpretation of your communications to Council from Spanish into English, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 564-5309 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification of at least 48 hours will usually enable the City to make arrangements.
INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Si necesita una interpretación del español al inglés, para sus comunicaciones al Consejo, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al 564-5309, o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Si es posible, la notificación de al menos 48 horas generalmente permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's Office at 564-5305 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. For those who need accessibility accommodation in using the “raise hand” function and/or registering to participate in the Zoom session, please contact the Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting for assistance. Additionally, a speaker may email [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting, stating which item they wish to speak on. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. 03/18/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 MARCH 18, 2025 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year (FY) ended June 30, 2024.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Red Cross Month (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 Adoption] (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara in the Amount of $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. 03/18/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2
3. Subject: Lease Amendment with Breakwater LLC, Dba Breakwater Restaurant, Located at 107 Harbor Way [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement] (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute an Amendment to Lease Agreement No. 25,399 with Breakwater LLC, Dba Breakwater Restaurant, Deferring Three Months Base Rent with Lease Terms Ending November 30, 2030, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
4. Subject: Contracts for Environmental and Construction Support Services for De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution; Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Catalyst Environmental Solutions Corporation in the amount of $480,166 for environmental monitoring, restoration, and support services of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project and authorize $48,016 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $528,182; B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Filippin Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $2,129,210 for construction support services of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project and authorize $212,921 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $2,342,131; and
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to Appropriate Funds for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project.
5. Subject: Contract for Construction of Fiscal Year 2025A Project and Contracts for Construction Support Services for Fiscal Year 2025A, 2022B, and 2023C Pavement Maintenance Projects [Resolution; Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract to American Asphalt South, Inc., in their low bid amount of $1,942,658 for construction of the Fiscal Year 2025A Pavement Maintenance Project, Bid No. 5077, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $194,265 to cover 03/18/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment, for a total expenditure authority of $2,136,923; B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Flowers & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $303,879 for construction monitoring and documentation for the Fiscal Year 2025A Pavement Maintenance Project, and approve expenditures of up to $30,387 for extra services of Flowers & Associates, Inc., for a total expenditure authority of $334,266; C. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Amendment to City Professional Services Agreement No. 28,240 with Flowers & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $348,178 for construction monitoring and documentation for the Fiscal Year 2022B Pavement Maintenance Project, for a total expenditure authority of $1,216,115;
D. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Amendment to City Professional Services Agreement No. 28,366 with Flowers & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $204,730 for construction for the Fiscal Year 2023C Pavement Maintenance Project, for a total expenditure authority of $790,387; and
E. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to Appropriate Local Surface Transportation Program Grant Funds for the Fiscal Year 2025A Pavement Maintenance Project and Program Support.
6. Subject: Grant Agreement in the Amount of $947,850 with the California State Coastal Conservancy for the City of Santa Barbara Wildfire Resilience Project [Resolution; Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director to Enter into a Grant Agreement Between the City and the California State Coastal Conservancy for the City of Santa Barbara Wildfire Resilience Project; 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 Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriation by $947,850 in the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2025 Miscellaneous Grants Fund for the Wildfire Resiliency Project. 03/18/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4
7. Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Lunch at the Library 2025 Grant [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $39,042 from the California State Library for free summer meals and programming for children and teens in Summer 2025; 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 Accept a Grant in the Amount of $39,042 Funded by the California State Library.
8. Subject: License Agreements with Beach Rental Concessions [Resolution; Agreement] (570.06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute an approximately two-year license agreement with Air Brothers LLC to operate a rental concession at Leadbetter Beach;
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute an approximately two-year license agreement with Cal Coast Adventures LLC to operate a rental concession at West Beach;
C. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute an approximately two-year license agreement with Bliss Beach LLC to operate a rental concession at East Beach; and
D. 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 Increase Revenue Appropriations by $68,583 in the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund for the Waterfront Concession License Agreements.
9. Subject: Contract Amendment for Geotechnical Support Services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project [Agreement] (700.08) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with Earth Systems Pacific, Inc., for pre-construction geotechnical support services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project, Contract No. 22500025, in the amount of $55,221, for a new total expenditure authority of $139,187.
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10. Subject: Contract for As-Needed Job Order Contracting Services [Agreement] (530.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with The Gordian Group, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $5,000,000 over five years for as-needed Job Order Contracting services for various maintenance and repair projects.
11. Subject: Contract for Design Services for the City Hall Americans with Disabilities Act Upgrades Project [Agreement] (320.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Sherry & Associates in the amount of $165,490 for the City Hall Americans with Disabilities Act Upgrades Project and authorize $33,098 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $198,588.
12. Subject: Personal Services Agreements for Classes, Clinics, Camps, and Tournaments [Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with 805 Beach Inc., a Limited Liability Company, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2026 Beach Volleyball Camps, Clinics, Classes, Leagues, and Tournaments, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $230,000 based on the projected number of participants;
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Lobster Jo’s Camps, a California Corporation, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2026 Youth Camps, with compensation equal to 85% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $455,000 based on the projected number of participants; C. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Channel Islands Outfitters Inc., a California Corporation, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2026 Youth Camps, with compensation equal to 85% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $130,000 based on the projected number of participants; and D. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Rink Management Services Corporation/Ice In Paradise, a California Corporation, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2026 Youth Camps, with compensation equal to 90% of the total basic fees collected and the 03/18/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 6 total compensation estimated at $140,000 based on the projected number of participants.
13. Subject: Professional Services Agreement for Document Printing and Mailing Services with Infosend, Inc. [Agreement] (210.01) Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute a professional services agreement with Infosend, Inc., for a term of three years with an optional two-year extension in additional one (1) year increments.
14. Subject: Acceptance of Deepwater Diver's Monument Statue from Santa Barbara Deepwater Diving Monument Committee [Agreement] (570.03) Recommendation: That Council accept the donation of the Deepwater Diver’s Monument Statue from the Santa Barbara Deepwater Diving Monument Committee pursuant to the authority allowed under Municipal Code section 37354.
15. Subject: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year (FY) ended June 30, 2024.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
16. Subject: Annual Report on Community Oversight of Law Enforcement and Work Plan Submitted on Behalf of the Fire and Police Commission (520.01) Recommendation: That Council receive the annual report on community oversight of law enforcement and work plan submitted on behalf of the Fire and Police Commission.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
17. Subject: 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (650.05) 03/18/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 7 Recommendation: That Council receive the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
18. Subject: Community Development and Human Services Committee Funding Recommendations (610.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 funding recommendations of the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) for use of Human Services funds;
B. Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 funding recommendations of the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) for use of Community Development Block Grant funds; and
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to negotiate and execute grant agreements implementing the funding recommendations, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
19. Subject: Public Hearing for Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Use of Federal CDBG and HOME Funds (610.05)
Recommendation: That Council conduct a public hearing to obtain input on the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan for use of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds for Program Years 2025 through 2029, which includes the Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2025–2026.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT