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3 CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COU CIL I UTES
REGULAR EETING
ARCH 18, 2025
COUNCIL CHA BERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tempore Friedman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p. m. (The 1-inance Committee met at 12:00 p. m. The Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meets at 12:00 p. m., did not meet on this day).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tempore Friedman.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan hlarmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Randy Rowse.
Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney Sarah J Knecht, Deputy City Clerk Austin Taylor.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Red Cross Month (120.04)
Action: Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tern. Friedman and accepted by Bob Strojek and Natalie Yanez of the American Red Cross.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
03/18/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 12 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2-15)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Harmon/Gutierrez to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Mayor Rowse).
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 hlousing 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 hlousing, 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for Funding this Project Through the Local Housing Trust Fund Program is Approved, the Loan Authorized Herein Shall Be Rescinded.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6174 (March 18, 2025, report from the Acting Public Works Director).
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.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 25,399. 1 (March 18, 2025, report from the Waterfront Director; proposed Ordinance). 03/18/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 12 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.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 25-025; Agreement Nos. 28,622; 28,623; (March 18, 2025, report from the Acting Public Works Director; proposed Resolution).
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 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, 03/18/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 12 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, fora 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
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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.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 25-026; Agreement Nos. 28, 624; 28, 625; 28, 240. 2; 28, 366. 2 (March 18, 2025, report from the Acting Public Works Director; proposed Resolution).
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.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 25-027; 25-028 (March 18, 2025, report from the Parks and Recreation Director; proposed Resolutions). 03/18/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 12
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.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 25-029 (March 18, 2025, report from the Library Director; proposed Resolution).
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.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 25-030; Agreement Nos. 28,627; 28,628; 28,629 (March 18, 2025, report from the Parks and Recreation Director; proposed Resolution).
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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.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement No. 28, 630 (March 18, 2025, report from the Acting Public Works Director).
Subject: Contract for
[Agreement] (530.01)
As-Needed Job Order Contracting Services
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.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement No. 28, 631 (March 18, 2025, report from the Acting Public Works Director).
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.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement No. 28,632 (March 18, 2025, report from the Acting Public Works Director).
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;
03/18/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 12 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 personalservices 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 Co rpo ratio n/lce 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 total compensation estimated at $140, 000 based on the projected number of participants.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement No. 28,633; 28,624; 28,635; 28, 636 (March 18, 2025, report from the Parks and Recreation Director).
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.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement No. 28, 637 (March 18, 2025, report from the Finance Director).
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.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement No. 28, 638 (March 18, 2025, report from the Waterfront Director).
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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.
Action: Approved the recommendations (March 18, 2025, report from the Finance Director).
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair Friedman reported that Finance Committee received the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year (FY) ended June 30, 2024, and recommended it be forwarded to Council for approval. ;
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Jackie Inda.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
- Councilmember Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Attended Housing Authority Graduation Ceremony.
- Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1 . Attended San Roque Historic Context Neighborhood Meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTFIATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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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.
Documents:
March 18, 2025, report from the City Administrator.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Anderson; Police Chief Kelly Gordon.
Members of the Public: No one wished to speak.
Discussion:
Council received a presentation from staff.
Councilmembers' questions were answered
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
17. Subject: 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (650.05) Recommendation: That Council receive the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
Documents:
March 18, 2025, report from the Acting Community Development Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Principal Planner Daniel Gullett; City Planner Allison DeBusk.
Members of the Public: Steven Johnson.
Discussion:
Council received a presentation from staff.
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
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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 hluman Services funds;
B. Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 funding recommendations of the Community Development and hluman 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.
Documents:
March 18, 2025, report from the Community Development Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Housing and Human Services Manager Laura Dubbels; Community Development Program Specialist Dayton Aldrich; Community Development Program Specialist Lindsey DrewesThompson.
Members of the Public: Lyiam Galo; Susan Renehan; Danielle Garcia.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Sneddon/ hlarmon to approve the recommendations as made by staff.
Majority roll call vote (Absent: Mayor Rowse.)
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PUBLIC HEARING
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.
Public hearing opened: 4:31 p. m.
Documents:
March 18, 2025 report from the Community Development Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Housing and Human Services Manager Laura Dubbels, Community Development Program Specialist Dayton Aldrich.
Members of the Public:
Public hearing closed: 4:48 p. m.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Sneddon/ Santamaria to approve the recommendations as made by staff.
Majority roll call vote (Absent: Mayor Rowse.)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
- Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1 Met with Ocean Collective; 2. Met with representatives of Santa Barbara City College regarding Program Development; 3. Participated in Monroe Elementary Science Night; 4. VADA Draw Fundraiser; 4. League of Cities Channel Islands dinner. - Councilmember Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Townhall hosted by Senator Monique Limon and Assemblymember Greg Hart; 2. San Roque Historic Context Neighborhood Meeting; 3. Opening of the Trek Bike Shop in Goleta; 4.
NAACP Meeting; 5. Met with Santa Barbara City College Students; 6. League of Cities Channel Islands dinner; 7. Rotary Club Fundraiser; 8. Housing Authority Family Self - Sufficiency Graduation.
- Councilmember Santamaria attended the following meetings or events: 1. League of Cities Channel Islands dinner; 2. 15th Annual Radius Real Estate Forecast. - Mayor Pro Tern. Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1. League of Cities Channel Islands dinner; 2. 15th Annual Radius Real Estate Forecast; 3. Housing Authority Family Self - Sufficiency Graduation.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tempore Friedman adjourned the meeting at 4:53 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on April 22, 2025
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