Santa Barbara City Council
May 6, 2025

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
MAY 6, 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.

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Each televised Council meeting is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Check the City TV program guide at www.santabarbaraca.gov/citytv for rebroadcasts of Finance and Ordinance Committee meetings.

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected] prior to the beginning of the Council Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to City Council and will become part of the public record.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS: Regular meetings of the Finance Committee and the Ordinance Committee begin at 12:00 p.m. The regular City Council meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

REPORTS: Copies of the reports relating to agenda items are available for review at http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP.In accordance with state law requirements, this agenda generally contains only a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. Should you wish more detailed information regarding any particular agenda item, you are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Council Agenda Report (a "CAR") online at the City's website (http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP). Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are posted to the City’s website as soon as reasonably feasible.

CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar is comprised of items that will not usually require discussion by the City Council. A Consent Calendar item is open for discussion by the City Council upon request of a Councilmember, City staff, or member of the public. Items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by a single motion. Should you wish to comment on an item listed on the Consent Agenda, after turning in your "Request to Speak" form, you should come forward to speak or raise your hand in Zoom at the time the Council considers the Consent Calendar.

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
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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. 05/06/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 MAY 6, 2025 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Wildfire Preparedness Month (120.04)

2. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins (120.04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through May 31, 2025.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

3. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meeting of April 22, 2025; and for the regular meetings of April 15, and April 22, 2025.

4. Subject: Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Adding Section

17.12.200 Relating to Vessel Insurance Requirements; and Section 17.12.210 Relating to Process, Enforcement and Ability to Appeal [Ordinance Introduction] (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 Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code (“SBMC”) by Adding Section 17.12.200 Relating to Vessel Insurance Requirements; and Section 17.12.210 Relating to Process, Enforcement and Ability to Appeal.
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5. Subject: Accept Donations from the Santa Barbara Police Foundation for the Police Department Canine, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Units [Resolution] (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Accept two donations from the Santa Barbara Police Foundation: $30,000 for the Canine Program, and $10,000 for the SWAT program; 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 $30,000 in the Canine Fund, and by $10,000 in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund for the Exclusive Use and Benefit of the Santa Barbara Police Department for the Purchase of a Canine and Safety Equipment, and Equipment for the SWAT Unit.

6. Subject: Contract for Construction of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution; Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Award a contract with Lash Construction, Inc. in their low bid amount of $12,368,193 for construction of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project, Bid No. 5082; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $1,236,819 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;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the fourth amendment to Contract No. 25,746-A with Bengal Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 for design support during construction and authorize $15,000 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $1,520,817; 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.
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7. Subject: Contracts for Construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project [Resolution; Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Award a contract to Ohno Construction for their best value proposal of $26,773,425 for the construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve additional expenditures up to $2,677,343 that may result from contract change orders or extra and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Third Contract Amendment with RRM Design Group for construction administration support for the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project, Contract No. 28,009, in the amount of $311,960, for a total expenditure authority of $1,252,441; C. Accept a donation from the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation in the amount of $6,000,000 for the construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project; 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 and Expenditure Appropriations by $6,000,000 in the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Outlay Fund for the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project.

8. Subject: Santa Barbara Airport Environmental Review for the Terminal Improvement Project [Resolution; Agreement] (560.04)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the Airport Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with RS&H, Inc. in the amount of $573,969 for environmental review services related to the Terminal Improvement Project at the Santa Barbara Airport, and authorize the Airport Director to approve additional expenditures of up to $57,397 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $631,366; 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 Appropriate Funds for Environmental Review of the Terminal Improvement Project at Santa Barbara Airport.
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9. Subject: Contract Amendment for Environmental 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 Rincon Consultants, Inc. for environmental soils excavation monitoring services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project, Contract No. 22500070, in the amount of $223,081, for a new total contract amount of $307,747, and to authorize additional expenditures of up to $30,775 for potential extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work, for a total expenditure authority of $338,522.

10. Subject: Appointment of City Alternate to Central Coast Water Authority (140.07)
Recommendation: That Council appoint Councilmember Mike Jordan as the City's alternate representative to the Central Coast Water Authority.

11. Subject: Authorization of Waiver for Formal Bid Requirements for Pavement Maintenance Materials (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Waive formal competitive bid requirements for procurement of asphalt for pavement maintenance and repairs as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4.52.070 (L); and
B. Authorize the General Services Manager to issue purchase orders to two asphalt vendors, Vulcan Materials and Granite Construction Company, in combined amounts not to exceed the amount set aside for this purpose in the budget adopted by Council for each fiscal year, for up to four fiscal years beginning in Fiscal Year 2026.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT

12. Subject: City Administrator’s Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, and Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council hear a presentation on the General Fund Departments, General Fund Capital Expenditures, Measure C Fund, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Other Funds regarding the City Administrator’s Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, and Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS AND ENGAGEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)

ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 120.04

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Administrator’s Office
SUBJECT: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through May 31, 2025.

DISCUSSION:

The City appreciates the loyalty to the community and the dedication to public service that are demonstrated by City employees throughout the organization every day. Since 1980, the City Employees’ Recognition Program has recognized length of City Service. Service award pins are presented to employees for every five years of service. Those employees achieving 25 years of service or more are eligible to receive their pins in front of the City Council.

Attached is a list of those employees who will be awarded pins for their service through May 31, 2025.

ATTACHMENT: May 2025 Service Awards
PREPARED BY: Talhia Dorado, Administrative Specialist
SUBMITTED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
Agenda Item No. 2
File Code No. 120.04

ATTACHMENT
MAY 2025 SERVICE AWARDS
May 6, 2025 Council Meeting
10 Years
Vince Wong, Applications Analyst, Information Technology Department 20 YEARS
Joshua Thompson, Information Technology Technician II, Information Technology Department Ryan DiGuilio, Fire Battalion Chief Fire Marshal, Fire Department Mark Cavalier, Engineering Technician II, Public Works Department Keven Strasburg, Project Engineer I, Parks & Recreation Department Alberto Cuevas, Senior Airport Maintenance Worker, Airport Department 30 YEARS
Rogelio Arroyo, Water Distribution Supervisor, Public Works Department 35 YEARS
Marisela Salinas, Senior Planner I, Community Development Department 04/22/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 22, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET &
SLS BUSINESS BAY, 68TH FLOOR, MARASI DRIVE, BUSINESS BAY,

DUBAI UAE

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 11:04 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Oscar Gutierrez, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: Eric Friedman, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

RECESS
Mayor Rowse recessed to closed session at 11:05 a.m. and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Subject: Conference With City Attorney – Existing Litigation – Gov. Code §54956.9(D)(1) (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider pending litigation pursuant to subsection (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code and take appropriate action as needed.

Agenda Item No. 3
File Code No. 000.00
04/22/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 The pending litigation is City of Santa Barbara v. 2735 De La Vina, LLC, SBSC Case No. 22CV02059.

Scheduling: Duration 30 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
- April 22, 2025, report from the City Attorney.

Time:
- 11:05 a.m. – 11:18 a.m.

Report:
- No report made.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
No one wished to speak.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 11:18 a.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 6, 2025.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 15, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. (The Finance 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 Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Eric Friedman.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Deepwater Diving Monument Commemoration (120.04) Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Don Barthelmess of Deepwater Diving Monument Committee.

2. Subject: Donate Life Month (120.04)
Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Scott Burns.

3. Subject: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (120.04) Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Police Chief Kelly Gordon. 04/15/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 12

4. Subject: National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (120.04) Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Police Chief Kelly Gordon.

5. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins (120.04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through April 30, 2025.

Action: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo expressed her appreciation to all employees being recognized on this day.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator McAdoo stated that Item 12 will be pulled from the consent calendar for a separate vote and the City Attorney will have a change to the motion.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 6 – 11; 14 – 19)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.

Motion:

Councilmembers Jordan/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar as recommended, except item nos. 12, 13, 20, and 21.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

6. Subject: Lease Amendment with Breakwater LLC, Dba Breakwater Restaurant, Located at 107 Harbor Way [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council 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; Ordinance No. 6175; Agreement No. 25,399.1.
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7. Subject: Records Destruction for Airport Department [Resolution] (560.01) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Relating to the Destruction of Records Held by the Airport Department in the Operations Division
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 25-031 (April 15, 2025, report from the Airport Director; proposed Resolution).

8. Subject: Records Destruction for Fire Department [Resolution] (160.06) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Relating to the Destruction of Records Held by the Fire Department in the Administration Division.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 25-032 (April 15, 2025, report from the Fire Chief; proposed Resolution).

9. Subject: Records Destruction for Parks and Recreation Department [Resolution] (160.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Relating to the Destruction of Records Held by the Parks and Recreation Department in the Administration, Golf, Parks, and Recreation Divisions.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 25-033 (April 15, 2025, report from the Parks and Recreation Director; proposed Resolution).

10. Subject: Allocation of the City’s Share of Transportation Development Act Funds [Resolution] (150.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for an Allocation of $95,703 in Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2026.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 25-034 (April 15, 2025, report from the Interim Public Works Director; proposed Resolution). 04/15/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 12

11. Subject: Amendment to Position Salary Control Resolution 24-131 with Updates to Classification and Compensation for Certain Positions [Resolution] (440.02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 24-131, the Position Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, to Amend the Established Salary for Positions as Listed Effective April 5, 2025.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 25-035 (April 15, 2025, report from the Interim Human Resources Director; proposed Resolution).

14. Subject: Acceptance of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Grants [Resolution; Agreement] (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting Various Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Grants in the amount of $2,185,798 and Amending Resolution No. 24-066 Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $2,185,798 in the Sustainability & Resilience Department Fiscal Year 2025 Miscellaneous Grants Fund.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 25-038; Agreement Nos. 28,685, 28,686, 28,687, 28,688, and 28,689 (April 15, 2025, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Director; proposed Resolution).

15. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the Seven Months Ended January 31, 2025 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the seven months ended January 31, 2025.

Action: Approved the recommendation (April 15, 2025, report from the Finance Director).

16. Subject: February 2025 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the February 2025 Investment Report.

Action: Approved the recommendation (April 15, 2025, report from the Finance Director).
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17. Subject: Amendment of City Attorney Employment Agreement [Agreement] Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a second amended employment agreement between the City of Santa Barbara and City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,691 (April 15, 2025, report from the Interim Human Resources Director).

18. Subject: Proposed First Amendment to Lease Agreement No. 28,577 with Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc., for the Property Located at 916 State Street [Agreement] (330.04)
Recommendation: That Council approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement No. 28,577 with Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Inc. (“SBIFF”), for the City owned property located at 916 State Street to correct a clerical error that resulted in statutory language being left out of the Lease Agreement.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,577.1 (April 15, 2025, report from the City Attorney).

19. Subject: Amendment to Confluence Land Use LLC Professional Services Agreement for Land Use Consulting Services [Agreement] (610.01) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute the second amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 22400110 with Confluence Land Use LLC by $95,000, for a total contract amount of $190,000, to provide land use consulting services.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,626 (April 15, 2025, report from the Interim Community Development Director).

REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Member reported that the Committee received a report and provided feedback to staff on the draft proposed Downtown Parking Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Christel Barros; Kristen Miller; Randy Berg; Anne Pazier; Dustin Hoiseth; Steven Fields; Craig Griffith; Max Golding; Summer Howatt; Veronica Strauss; Joanna Sanchez.
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PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

12. Subject: Reallocation of Funds to Implement State Street Action Plan and Best Interest Waiver for Purchase of Pre-Fabricated Modular Sidewalk Extensions [Resolution] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. 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 Re-Allocate Available Expenditure Appropriations in the Measure C Capital Fund from the Amtrak Building Column Repair Project and the Revenue Control System Project to the State Street Action Plan Project; and
B. Approve a Best Interest Waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code

4.52.070, subdivision L, authorizing the General Services Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $528,170 for the purchase and installation of pre-fabricated modular sidewalk extensions from MODSTREET Co.

City Attorney Knecht requested that the following language be added to the end of recommendation B: “subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.” Documents:
- April 15, 2025, report from the Interim Public Works Director. - Proposed Resolution.

Speakers:
- Staff: Public Works Manager Sarah Clark; State Street Master Planner Tess Harris.
- Members of the Public: Sharon Rich.

Motion:

Councilmembers Rowse/Sneddon to have Items 12(A) and 12(B) heard as separate votes.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmember Gutierrez; Absent:

Councilmember Friedman).

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve the staff recommendation for Item 12(A); Resolution No. 25-036.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman). 04/15/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 12 Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon / Harmon to approve the staff recommendation for Item 12(B), adding the following clause to the end of the recommendation: “subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney”.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Mayor Rowse; Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

13. Subject: Resolution Upholding the Appeal and Denying the Decision of the Parks and Recreation Commission to Change the Street Tree Species Designation for the 300 through 800 Blocks of East Anapamu Street to Quercus Agrifolia, Coast Live Oak [Resolution] (570.08) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Upholding the Appeal and Denying the Decision of the Parks and Recreation Commission to Change the Street Tree Species Designation for the 300 through 800 Blocks of East Anapamu Street to Quercus Agrifolia, Coast Live Oak.

Documents:
- April 15, 2025, report from the Parks and Recreation Director. - Proposed Resolution.

Speakers:
- Staff: Parks and Recreation Manager Jill Zachary.
- Members of the Public: Rick Closson; Emma Brinkman; Christine Newhauser.

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendation; Resolution No. 25-037.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

20. Subject: Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project - Environmental Determination for Notice of Exemption (530.04) Recommendation: That Council determines the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (15301 (c) Existing Facilities) and approve and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15062.
04/15/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 12 Documents:
- April 15, 2025, report from the Interim Public Works Director.

Speakers:
- Staff: None.
- Members of the Public: Christine Newhauser.

Motion:

Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to approve the staff recommendation.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Noes: Councilmembers Santamaria, Sneddon;

Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING

21. Subject: Designation of Proposed Development at 419 W. Pueblo Street (Cottage Hospital Child Care Center) as a Community Benefit Project (700.09) Recommendation: That Council designate the proposed project at 419 W. Pueblo Street as a Community Benefit Project pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 30.170 and allocate a total of 7,600 square feet (net) of nonresidential floor area to the project from the Nonresidential Growth Management Program’s Community Benefit Category.

Document:
- April 15, 2025, report from the Interim Community Development Director.

Public Hearing opened: 3:19 p.m.

Public Hearing closed: 3:20 p.m.

Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendation.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
None.

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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HUMAN RESOURCES

22. Subject: Amend the CalPERS Contract for Local Safety Members to Include Airport Police Officers [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] (430.08) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City of Santa Barbara and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution from the California Public Employees’ Retirement System entitled Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara.

Documents:
- April 15, 2025, report from the Interim Human Resources Director. - PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
- Proposed Ordinance.
- Proposed Resolution.

Speakers:
- Staff: Labor Relations Manager Sam Ramirez.
- Members of the Public: None.

Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendations; Resolution No. 25-039.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

23. Subject: City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Trends - Assembly Bill 2561 (410.01)
Recommendation: That Human Resources provide a status update on vacancies, recruitment, and retention trends; and that the City Council receive a presentation from bargaining units that chose to make a presentation regarding vacancies within its unit; and hold a public hearing and take any public comment pertaining thereto. 04/15/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 10 of 12 Documents:
- April 15, 2025, report from the Interim Human Resources Director. - PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.

Speakers:
- Staff: Labor Relations Manager Sam Ramierz; Human Resources Analyst Megan Wilson.
- Police Officers’ Association: Adam Mik.
- SEIU Local 620: Leo Decasaus.
- Members of the Public: None.

Discussion:
- Staff provided an update to Council, per AB 2561, that covered such topics as: vacancies, retirement, and retention trends. Additionally, representatives from certain bargaining groups also provided related information.
- Councilmembers’ questions were answered.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

24. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups; and B. Continue interviews of applicants to April 22, 2025.

The following applicants were interviewed:

Arts Advisory Committee
Linda Soccoccio
Community Development and Human Services Committee
Jen Lemberger
Eileen White Read
Downtown Parking Committee
Wesley McRae
Historic Landmarks Commission
Byron Bass
Sheila Lodge
Housing Authority Commission
Skip Szymanski
Eileen White Read
Lang Sligh
Ryan Kimball
Joey Samora
04/15/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 11 of 12 Library Advisory Committee
Amber Caldwell
Neighborhood Advisory Council
Bruce Caron
Santa Barbara Youth Council
Amelia Leonardi
Carter Saunders
Wyatt Wagner
Frida Hernandez Pulido
Layla Llewellyn
Single Family Design Board
Dawn Sherry

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
- Councilmember Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Unveiling of Deep-Sea Diving Monument; and 2. Los Angeles Consulate tour of Tijuana and Ensenada.
- Councilmember Santamaria attended the following meetings or events: 1. Visit Santa Barbara Quarterly Board of Director’s meeting; 2. State Senator Monique Limon’s Woman of the Year event; 3. Santa Barbara County Democratic Annual Membership meeting 4. Parks and Recreation commission; 5. ABR meeting; 6. Spoke at migrant families vigil on Cesar Chavez Day; 7. AFSCME picket line at UCSB; 8. Stearns Wharf Business Association quarterly meeting; 9. Hands Off rally; 10. Welcome Reception for the California Coastal Commission; 11. South Coast Chamber of Commerce State of the City; and 12. Mega Tax Day and Resource Fair with the County. - Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. Alelia Parenteau visited classroom to discuss Sustainability; 2. CCRB meetings; 3.

Sustainability and Resilience Committee meeting; 4. Cachuma Operation and Management Board meetings; 5. Water Commission; 6. Creeks Committee; 7. Southern California Edison meeting; and 8. Minorities in Aquiculture. - Mayor Rowse attended the following meetings or events: 1. State of the City meeting;

2. Deep water diving statue unveiling; and 3. Judge at the Grad Slam at UCSB.

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:48 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 6, 2025.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 22, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET &
SLS BUSINESS BAY, 68TH FLOOR, MARASI DRIVE, BUSINESS BAY,

DUBAI UAE

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. and announced that the meeting is being held via teleconference as Councilmember Harmon is participating remotely from the address noticed on the agenda. (The Finance 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 Rowse.

Councilmember Gutierrez announced that he would be invoking the Just Cause exemption to the Brown Act due to illness and would be appearing remotely.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: Eric Friedman.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: National Poetry Month and Appointment of Poet Laureate George Yatchisin (120.04)
Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to George Yatchisin.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
04/22/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 12 There were no changes to the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2 – 6, 8 – 12)
The title of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve the consent calendar as recommended.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

2. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meeting of March 18, 2025; and for the regular meetings of February 25, 2025, March 4, 2025, March 11, 2025, and March 18, 2025.

Action: Approved the recommendation.

3. Subject: Introduction of an Ordinance Approving a Third Amendment to the Solar Photovoltaic Power Purchase Agreement with Action Energy to Add Rooftop Solar to 117 Harbor Way [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement] (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Execute a Third Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with Action Energy to Add 117 Harbor Way to the Properties Subject to the Agreement; and
B. Find it in the City’s best interest to waive the formal bid process as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4.52.070(L) and approve the categorical exemption from CEQA.

Action: Approved the recommendations; (April 22, 2025, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Director; proposed Ordinance).

4. Subject: Proposed Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 24,741 – Shoreline Beach Café, Located at 801 Shoreline Drive [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement] (570.03)
04/22/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 12 Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute the Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 24,741 from Mr. Steven Marsh dba Beachrok, Inc. to Mr. Oliver Pihlar dba Palacinka LLC for the Shoreline Beach Café Located at 801 Shoreline Drive, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.

Action: Approved the recommendations; (April 22, 2025, report from the Waterfront Director; proposed Ordinance).

5. Subject: Acceptance and Appropriation of Air Pollution Control District Grant Funds to Purchase Electric Dolly [Resolution] (630.02) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting Grant Funds and Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to Appropriate Grant Funds for the Purchase of an Electric Dolly.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 25-040; (April 22, 2025, report from the Interim Public Works Director).

6. Subject: Update Membership for the Santa Barbara Youth Council [Resolution] (570.08)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 12-018 to Update Membership for the Santa Barbara Youth Council.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 25-041; (April 22, 2025, report from the Parks and Recreation Director).

8. Subject: Amendment to Position Salary Control Resolution 25-035 with Updates to Classification and Compensation for Certain Positions [Resolution] (410.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 25-035, the Position Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, to Amend the Established Salary for Positions as Listed Effective April 5, 2025.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 25-043; (April 22, 2025, report from the Interim Human Resources Director).

9. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the Eight Months Ended February 28, 2025 (250.02)
04/22/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 12 Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the eight months ended February 28, 2025.

Action: Approved the recommendation (April 22, 2025, report from the Finance Director).

10. Subject: Award of Contract for Development of a Water Loss Control Strategic Plan [Agreement] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with E Source Companies LLC in the amount of $159,360 for the development of a Water Loss Control Strategic Plan and authorize expenditures of up to $15,936 for potential extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,692; (April 22, 2025, report from the Interim Public Works Director).

11. Subject: Waterfront Department Purchase Order with Momentum Work, Incorporated for Marina Janitorial Services (570.03)
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 (L), and authorize the General Services Manager to issue an annual purchase order to Momentum Work, Incorporated for marina janitorial services at the Waterfront Department for Fiscal Year 2026 in an amount not to exceed $446,600 and for Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed $459,800 subject to budget appropriations.

Action: Approved the recommendation; (April 22, 2025, report from the Waterfront Director).

12. Subject: Proposed Solid Waste Utility Rates (630.01) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Set a Public Hearing date for June 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., for consideration of increases to the City’s solid waste rates; and
B. Direct staff to send a Notice of Public Hearing to customers informing them of the Public Hearing and proposed changes to solid waste rates.

Action: Approved the recommendations; (April 22, 2025, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Director).
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REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Councilmember Harmon reported that the Committee received an update regarding an independent review recently conducted on the City’s General Fund Multi-Year Forecast Model.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Joseph Bottoms; William Prince; Jacqueline Inda; Natasha Todorovic.

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

7. Subject: Approving the Management Performance and Compensation Plan [Resolution] (410.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Management Performance and Compensation Plan Applicable to Certain Unrepresented Safety, Non-Safety Managers, and Professional Attorneys.

Documents:
- April 22, 2025, report from the Acting Human Resources Director. - Proposed Resolution.

Motion:

Councilmembers Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve the staff recommendation.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmember Santamaria; Absent:

Councilmember Friedman).

RECESS
2:40 p.m. – 2:42 p.m.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
- Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. Water Commission.
- Mayor Rowse attended the following meetings or events: 1. SBCAG.

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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14. Subject: Appointment of Vice-Chair for Ordinance Committee, Finance Committee, Sustainability Committee, and Legislative Committee and Confirmation of Legislative Committee Chair (140.07)
Recommendation: That Council appoint Vice-Chairs for Ordinance Committee, Finance Committee, Sustainability Committee, and Legislative Committee, and confirm the Legislative Committee Chair.

Documents:
- April 22, 2025, report from the City Administrator.

Speakers:
- Members of the Public: None.

Ordinance Committee
Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to appoint Councilmember Gutierrez as Vice-Chair of Ordinance Committee by acclamation.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

Finance Committee
Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to appoint Councilmember Harmon as Vice-Chair of Finance Committee by acclamation.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

Sustainability Committee
Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to appoint Councilmember Sneddon as Vice-Chair of Ordinance Committee by acclamation.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

Legislative Committee
Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to appoint Councilmember Sneddon as Vice-Chair of Legislative Committee by acclamation.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman). 04/22/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 12 Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to confirm the appointment of Councilmember Harmon as Chair of Legislative Committee by acclamation.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to approve the acclamation motions.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

15. Subject: City Administrator’s Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Receive the City Administrator’s Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027 and Operating and Capital Budget for FY2026;
B. Hear a report from staff in connection with the filing of the FY2026 budget; and
C. Approve the proposed schedule of Council budget review meetings and Public Hearings related to the City Administrator’s Recommended TwoYear Financial Plan for FY2026 and FY 2027 and Recommended Budget for FY2026.

Documents:
- April 22, 2025, report from the Finance Director.
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.

Speakers:
- Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini; Budget Manager Natalija Glusac; Administrative Analyst Jordan Needle.

Item No. 15 to be continued after Item No. 13.
04/22/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 12 - Members of the Public: Cinnea Dubbels; Amanda Cobb; Rob Fredericks; Lizzie Rodriguez; Rich Appelbaum; Dianne Black; Linda Honikman.

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to approve the staff recommendation.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

13. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (Estimated Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.) (140.05)
Recommendation: That Council hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups.

Document:
- April 22, 2025, report from the City Administrator.

The following applicants were interviewed:

Community Development and Human Services Committee
Joseph Evers
Housing Authority Commission
Pat Wheatley
Mosquito and Vector Management District Board
Teri Jory
Neighborhood Advisory Council
Sally Foxen
Genevieve Taft
Santa Barbara Youth Council
Carlos Vazquez
Rumi Jahangir-Arshad
Single Family Design Board
Kathryn Gerpheide
RECESS
4:26 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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15. Subject: City Administrator’s Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (230.05) (CONT’D)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Receive the City Administrator’s Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027 and Operating and Capital Budget for FY2026;
B. Hear a report from staff in connection with the filing of the FY2026 budget; and
C. Approve the proposed schedule of Council budget review meetings and Public Hearings related to the City Administrator’s Recommended TwoYear Financial Plan for FY2026 and FY 2027 and Recommended Budget for FY2026.

Documents:
- April 22, 2025, report from the Finance Director.
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.

Speakers:
- Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini; Budget Manager Natalija Glusac; Administrative Analyst Jordan Needle.

Speakers (cont’d):
- Members of the Public: Cinnea Dubbels; Amanda Cobb; Rob Fredericks; Lizzie Rodriguez; Rich Appelbaum; Dianne Black; Linda Honikman.

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to approve the staff recommendation.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman). 04/22/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 10 of 12

CITY ATTORNEY

16. Subject: Amending Chapter 26.50 Regarding Tenant Protection [Ordinance Introduction] (660.01)
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 Municipal Code by Amending Sections 26.50.040, 26.50.055, and 26.50.070 and the Addition of Section 26.50.090 Relating to Just Cause Evictions; and B. Provide direction to staff regarding potential additional amendments to Chapter 26.50.

Documents:
- April 22, 2025, report from the City Attorney.
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
- Proposed Ordinance.

Speakers:
- Staff: Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke.
- Members of the Public: Jacqueline Inda; Rick Lang; Bety Jeppesen; Ewy Axelsson; Rich Appelbaum; Angeliza Sanchez; Ana Arce; Amber Asher; Hilary Kelger; Sarah Veeck; Corina Suacina; Sandy Hawtrey; Summer Howatt; Dora Perez; Kristian Nunoz; Samantha Ireland; Whitney Rubison; Kathleen Rogers; Hilary Kleger; Stephanie Lanam; Veronica Strauss; Stephen Sharp Queener; Sebastian Aldana, Jr.; Loy Beardsmore; John Beardsmore; Ana Luisa Rios; Lanny Ebenstein; Nico Gonzales; Eva Maria Catala; Jose Martin; Stanley Tzankov; Kathryn Henry; Kim Berthelsen; Hannah Cohen; Ian Baucke; John Esteban; Lisa Haworth; Elliot MacDougal; Nancy Avoce; Gabriel Ochoa; Kim Passcage.
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16. Subject: Amending Chapter 26.50 Regarding Tenant Protection [Ordinance Introduction] (660.01) (CONT’D)
Motion:

Councilmembers Santamaria/Sneddon to:

1. Add three uncodified intent sections from January 2024 ordinance and 2-person memo, as follows:

SECTION 5. 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 6. 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 7. 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.

2. Introduce, and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Sections 26.50.040, 26.50.055, and 26.50.070, and the Addition of Section 26.50.090, Relating to Just Cause Evictions;

3. Return with the proposed ordinance for the April 29, 2025 consent calendar; and

4. Direct staff to research an appeals process and return with an appeals process proposal at a later date.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmember Jordan, Mayor Rowse; Absent:

Councilmember Friedman).
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COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
None.

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 6, 2025.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Waterfront Department
SUBJECT: Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Adding Section

17.12.200 Relating to Vessel Insurance Requirements; and Section

17.12.210 Relating to Process, Enforcement and Ability to Appeal [Ordinance Introduction]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council 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 (“SBMC”) by Adding Section 17.12.200 Relating to Vessel Insurance Requirements; and Section 17.12.210 Relating to Process, Enforcement and Ability to Appeal.

BACKGROUND:

Uninsured boats present a liability risk to the City and to the greater boating community in general. The Santa Barbara Harbor District is one of the few remaining harbors in California that does not require vessel insurance. In fact, of the thirty marinas and harbors surveyed by staff, Santa Barbara is one of only four that does not have an insurance requirement. The Waterfront Department has been working with the Harbor Commission to create a policy for the past 18 to 24 months, with multiple public meetings ultimately leading to a draft policy. The Waterfront Department also engaged with the public by creating a survey to assess current insurance levels and potential support for starting a policy. The survey received roughly 400 responses from the Harbor Community indicating that over 80% of respondents already had a vessel insurance policy in place, and a majority favored requiring insurance to moor or anchor a boat in the Harbor District. Work began to draft an initial policy, staff integrated feedback from public comments and the Harbor Commission, and the City Attorney’s Office was enlisted to aid with language and other parameters. Additionally, staff worked with a vessel insurance broker to go over key elements of a draft policy to ensure it meets industry standards.

Agenda Item No. 4
File Code No. 570.03
Council Agenda Report
Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Adding Section 17.12.200 Relating to Vessel Insurance Requirements; and Section 17.12.210 Relating to Process, Enforcement and Ability to Appeal [Ordinance Introduction]
May 6, 2025

DISCUSSION:

Requiring vessel insurance is the industry standard for California harbors and marinas.

By not requiring insurance, Santa Barabra has become a destination of last resort for uninsured vessels anchoring in our waters. When those uninsured vessels go aground during storms, the City is left responsible for disposal and environmental costs. In backto-back storms in 2024, three uninsured vessels went aground on East Beach, costing the City close to $40,000 to dispose of and remove associated hazardous materials. One of these boats washed up near the mouth of Mission Creek, threatening sensitive wetlands and water quality.

These uninsured vessels present a serious financial risk to the City. An uninsured vessel that causes an electrical fire that spreads to nearby vessels, docks, or the Wharf would be a disaster, with millions of dollars in potential damage. Requiring insurance mitigates the financial risk associated with potential accidents, damage, or liabilities, ensuring a secure environment for both boaters and visitors. Implementing an insurance policy promotes accountability for all vessels in the Harbor District.

Working closely with involved stakeholders, the Waterfront Department incorporated concerns and feedback from both the public and the Harbor Commission when creating the proposed ordinance. The resulting insurance policy would require only general liability vessel insurance coverage, a minimum policy limit of $300,000, and a proposed implementation date of January 1, 2026. Staff worked hard to develop a policy that minimized the burden on boat owners while still providing basic liability coverage for the City. The policy would not apply to launched vessels, human-powered watercraft, skiffs less than 15 feet in length, or vessels anchoring in times of emergency. Any vessel required to have insurance will be given 60 calendar days to provide proof of compliance or be subject to impound, removal from the water, and/or termination of the slip permit.

The implementation date of January 1, 2026 gives any uninsured vessel owner roughly eight months to comply with the provisions of the policy.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

This ordinance does not have material financial or budget implications for the Waterfront Department.

HARBOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:

This item was presented to the Harbor Commission at its meeting on March 20, 2025, and the Commission voted 6-0-1 in support of staff’s recommendations.

ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

Council Agenda Report
Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Adding Section 17.12.200 Relating to Vessel Insurance Requirements; and Section 17.12.210 Relating to Process, Enforcement and Ability to Appeal [Ordinance Introduction]
May 6, 2025

The Ordinance Committee recommended forwarding this ordinance to Council for approval.

Vessel insurance reflects the Waterfront Department’s commitment to fostering a safe and responsible boating community. This policy will protect the future of our boating community, our City assets, and our environment.

PREPARED BY: Nathan Alldredge, Harbor Operations Manager SUBMITTED BY: Mike Wiltshire, Waterfront Director
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT 05/06/2025
1 ORDINANCE NO. _______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE SANTA
BARBARA MUNICIPAL CODE (“SBMC”) BY ADDING
SECTION 17.12.200 RELATING TO VESSEL
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND SECTION

17.12.210 RELATING TO PROCESS,

ENFORCEMENT AND ABILITY TO APPEAL

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 17.12 of Title 17 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

17.12.200 Vessel Insurance Required.

Commencing January 1, 2026, all vessels in the Santa Barbara Harbor District must remain currently insured to retain a slip permit or to moor or to anchor. Vessel insurance must, at a minimum, meet the following criteria:

1. Commercial & Recreational Vessels.
a. Provide General Liability vessel insurance coverage, with a minimum policy limit of $300,000. Insurance policies for vessels held in partnership, trust, or a corporation must list the individual names of each vessel partner.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT 05/06/2025
2 b. Vessel insurance policies shall name the City of Santa Barbara as Additional Insured, if available from the underwriter, unless mooring or anchoring for less than 90 days.
c. This Subsection does not apply in cases where a vessel requests to anchor or moor in cases of emergency as determined by the Waterfront Director or their designee, however, such vessel must depart after the emergency. d. Vessel Owners must provide to the Waterfront Director a Notice of Cancellation of their insurance coverage or removal of the City as additionally insured within five business days of such event.

2. Excluded Vessels.

This vessel insurance policy is not applicable to launched vessels, humanpowered watercraft, or skiffs less than 15 feet in length.

17.12.210 Process, Enforcement and Ability to Appeal.

A. Effective January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, those required to have vessel insurance pursuant to Section 17.12.200, are required to present their insurance declaration page demonstrating minimum policy requirements to the Waterfront Director or their designee upon request.

B. Any vessel required to have vessel insurance will be given 60 calendar days to provide proof of compliance. Failure to do so will result in the following:

1. Termination of the slip or live aboard permit. Slip permittees may request a waiver of the termination from the Waterfront Director under Section 17.20.005 (J) of COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT 05/06/2025
3 the Municipal Code. The permittee must request an appeal with the Waterfront Director within ten calendar days the permit is terminated.

2. After a Notice of Termination is issued, if a permittee elects to appeal the termination, the vessel may be subject to impound per Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 17.20.220 (A). An appeal under Chapter 1.30 does not stay any impound procedures.

3. Owners of transient vessels that do not obtain vessel insurance required under Section 17.12.200 may be denied permission to moor or anchor pursuant to Section 17.20.010.

4. Owners of transient vessels that do not obtain vessel insurance required under Section 17.12.200 that have been denied permission to moor or to anchor may be subject to impound per Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 17.20.220 (A).

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Police Department
SUBJECT: Accept Donations from the Santa Barbara Police Foundation for the Police Department Canine, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Units [Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Accept two donations from the Santa Barbara Police Foundation: $30,000 for the Canine Program, and $10,000 for the SWAT program; 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 $30,000 in the Canine Fund, and by $10,000 in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund for the Exclusive Use and Benefit of the Santa Barbara Police Department for the Purchase of a Canine and Safety Equipment, and Equipment for the SWAT Unit.

DISCUSSION:

The Santa Barbara Police Foundation has made two generous donations to the Police Department. The Canine Program will receive a donation of $30,000 for the purchase of a new canine service dog, related safety equipment and funds for ongoing maintenance, and a second donation of $10,000 for the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team that will be used to buy specialized equipment.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The donations will increase revenue and expenditure appropriations by $30,000 in the Canine Fund and $10,000 in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund in Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

PREPARED BY: Christopher Payne, Commander
SUBMITTED BY: Kelly Gordon, Chief of Police
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Agenda Item No. 5
File Code No. 520.04
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

INCREASE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE
APPROPRIATION BY $30,000 IN THE CANINE FUND, AND
BY $10,000 IN THE MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS FUND FOR

THE EXCLUSIVE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE SANTA

BARBARA POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE

OF A CANINE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT, AND
EQUIPMENT FOR THE SWAT UNIT.

WHEREAS, Government Code § 37354 permits the City Council of a City to accept or reject any gift, bequest or devise made to or for the City, or to or for any of its officers in their official capacity or in trust for any public purpose, and further empowers a City Council to hold and dispose of such property and the income and increase from the same for such uses as are prescribed in the terms of the gift, bequest, or devise; and WHEREAS, the Santa Barbara Police Department has been designated as the recipients of donations from the Santa Barbara Police Foundation; and WHEREAS, the City Council gives the authority to the Santa Barbara Police Department to accept the gift from the Santa Barbara Police Foundation; and WHEREAS, the Santa Barbara Police Department staff express their deep gratitude and appreciation to the Santa Barbara Police Foundation for this generous bequest and expression of support, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA that in accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter, the budget for the fiscal year 2025, as adopted by Resolution No[s].24-006, is hereby amended as follows:

1. The Council approve of the increase in revenue appropriation and expenditure appropriation of $30,000 in the Canine Fund and $10,000 in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund for Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Contract for Construction of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution; Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Award a contract with Lash Construction, Inc. in their low bid amount of $12,368,193 for construction of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project, Bid No. 5082; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $1,236,819 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;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the fourth amendment to Contract No. 25,746-A with Bengal Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 for design support during construction and authorize $15,000 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $1,520,817; 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.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Design of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project (Project) began in 2016.

The Project included a complicated design and lengthy right of way (ROW) acquisition and utility coordination phase. The Project was publicly advertised and received bids in March of 2025. Four bids were received, with the low bid being slightly under the Engineer’s Estimate. The Project was designed by Bengal Engineering, Inc. (Bengal).

Staff recommends that Council award a construction contract with Lash Construction, Inc. (Lash) and award the fourth amendment to the design contract with Bengal to provide design support during construction, which is required to address design questions that arise during construction.

Agenda Item No. 6
File Code No. 530.04
Council Agenda Report
Contract for Construction of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

DISCUSSION:

Project Description
The Project will replace the existing bridge located on the 2700 block of De La Vina Street between Vernon Road and Alamar Avenue over Mission Creek with a new bridge. The new bridge will meet current structural and geometric standards, while minimizing adverse impacts on Mission Creek (Creek) and the surrounding riparian area. The Project will also improve safety and accessibility for pedestrian and cyclists and improve safety for motorists.

The Project will also realign roadway approaches, abate hazardous building materials, relocate utilities, including domestic water and sanitary sewer facilities, construct channel walls, plant landscape materials, restore the Creek and habitat, and add stormwater treatment facilities.

Construction is anticipated to take approximately two years, during which De La Vina Street will be closed to northbound traffic between Arden Road and Alamar Avenue until the Project is complete. The Project will be constructed in two phases, starting with the downstream side of the Bridge in the first year and shifting to the upstream side in the second year.

The Project is primarily funded by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Bridge Program (HBP) grant funds.

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

BIDDER BID AMOUNT

1. Lash Construction, Inc.

Santa Barbara, CA
$12,368,193.00

2. Granite Construction Company
Santa Barbara, CA
$14,847,627.00

3. Papich Construction Co, Inc.

Arroyo Grande, CA
$16,552,750.00

4. C.A. Rasmussen, Inc.

Valencia, CA
$16,744,706.95
The low bid of $12,368,193, submitted by Lash Construction, Inc. (Lash), is an acceptable bid that is responsive to and meets the requirements of the bid specifications.

Council Agenda Report
Contract for Construction of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

The change order funding recommendation of $1,236,819, or 10 percent, is typical for this type of work and size of project.

Construction Phase Contract Services
Staff recommends that Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the fourth amendment to contract 25,746-A with Bengal in the amount of $150,000 for design support during construction and authorize $15,000 for potential extra services for a total expenditure authority of $1,520,817. Bengal was originally selected as the Project’s designer through a competitive Request for Qualifications process that followed Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) requirements.

On March 18, 2025, Council awarded additional construction support contracts with Filippin Engineering (FE) for construction management and inspection services and Catalyst Environmental Solutions Corporation (Catalyst) for environmental monitoring, restoration, and support services. All Project costs are noted the Estimated Total Project Cost Table below.

Community Outreach
Community outreach for the Project was initiated in the conceptual design phase and will continue throughout construction. The design was fully vetted through both an internal and public review process. The Project has been reviewed by the Architectural Board of Review and has been granted design approval. Hamner Jewel and Associates met with each impacted business owner and property owner, discussed the Project’s direct impacts on their property, and presented offers to each impacted property owner in accordance with the specific right-of-way needs. Business and property owner coordination follows the process outlined by the LAPM. Elements of community outreach will be included in the construction contract, and a robust outreach plan will be implemented prior to and during construction.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

This Project is primarily funded by the HBP, which is administered by the FWHA through Caltrans Local Assistance. HBP funds will be used to reimburse the City for 88.53 percent of design, right-of-way, and construction costs. The City’s grant fund match rate is 11.47 percent. With the recommended appropriation of additional HBP grant funds ($4,871,683) and allocation of Measure C Funds ($360,551), plus the previously appropriated HBP grant funds ($10,260,627) and Measure C Funds ($1,600,000), there will be sufficient expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund budget in Fiscal Year 2025 to cover the Project’s construction costs ($17,092,861).

Council Agenda Report
Contract for Construction of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

The following summarizes all Project design costs, construction costs, and other Project costs:

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

GRANT CITY
SHARE
TOTAL
Design and Environmental (City Staff) $384,584 $49,827 $434,411 Design (Bengal) $951,887 $123,327 $1,075,214
Design Subtotal $1,336,471 $173,154 $1,509,625
ROW Support (Hamner Jewel and
Associates)
$224,005 $29,022 $253,027
ROW Support (Richards Watson &
Gershon)
$152,612 $19,772 $172,384
ROW Support (Bengal) $248,418 $32,185 $280,603
ROW Support (City Staff) $249,532 $32,330 $281,862
ROW Capital $3,675,651 $476,219 $4,151,870
ROW Subtotal $4,550,218 $589,528 $5,139,746
Construction Contract (Lash) $10,949,561 $1,418,632 $12,368,193 Construction Change Order Allowance $1,094,956 $141,863 $1,236,819 Subtotal $12,044,517 $1,560,495 $13,605,012
Construction Management (City Staff) $400,630 $51,906 $452,536 Construction Management/Inspection
(FE)
$2,073,489 $268,642 $2,342,131
Environmental Monitoring (Catalyst) $467,600 $60,582 $528,182 Design Support During Construction
(Bengal)
$146,075 $18,925 $165,000
Subtotal $3,087,794 $400,055 $3,487,849
Construction Subtotal $15,132,311 $1,960,550 $17,092,861 TOTAL PROJECT COST $21,019,000 $2,723,232 $23,742,232
Copies of the contracts may be requested from the Public Works Department for public review by contacting [email protected].

Council Agenda Report
Contract for Construction of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The Project is subject to environmental regulations under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Project was determined to qualify for exemptions under CEQA Guideline Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction. The CEQA determination was made by the City on April 14, 2021. The State Clearinghouse number is 2024061026. The Project was determined by Caltrans to have no significant impacts on the environment as defined by NEPA. The State determined that the Project is a Categorical Exclusion under 23 Code of Federal Regulations § 771.117 (C)(9)(ii)(A) on January 20, 2020. All required regulatory approvals have been issued to the City
PREPARED BY: Ashleigh A. Sizoo, P.E., Acting City Engineer SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, P.E., Acting Public Works Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO.

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

APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE DE LA VINA STREET

BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Charter, the City Administrator filed with the Council a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024; WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2024;
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides that at any public meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council; and WHEREAS, as authorized by Resolution No. 24-066, this Resolution approves the amendment to the budget as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT in accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter, the budget for the Fiscal Year 2025, as adopted by Resolution No. 24-066, is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 1. The Council accepts the Federal Highway Administration Highway Bridge Program grant funds in the amount of $4,871,683 for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project.

SECTION 2. The Council approves the increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $4,871,683 in Fiscal Year 2025 funded by the Federal Highway Administration Highway Bridge Program grant funds, for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project.

SECTION 3. The Council approves the allocation of available expenditure appropriations in the Overlays Project in the Measure C Capital Fund in the amount of $360,551 in Fiscal Year 2025 to fund a portion of the City’s share of the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Parks and Recreation Department
Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Contracts for Construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project [Resolution; Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Award a contract to Ohno Construction for their best value proposal of $26,773,425 for the construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve additional expenditures up to $2,677,343 that may result from contract change orders or extra and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Third Contract Amendment with RRM Design Group for construction administration support for the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project, Contract No. 28,009, in the amount of $311,960, for a total expenditure authority of $1,252,441;
C. Accept a donation from the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation in the amount of $6,000,000 for the construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project; 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 and Expenditure Appropriations by $6,000,000 in the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Outlay Fund for the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project is a full-scale revitalization of the historic 8.3- acre park featuring a new multi-sport turf field, an inclusive, all abilities playground, upgraded restrooms, fitness and picnic areas, enhanced accessibility, and ecological restoration. Developed in partnership with the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation (The GSF), the Project has received all required approvals to begin construction and is anticipated to Agenda Item No. 7
File Code No. 570.05
Council Agenda Report
Contracts for Construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

begin construction in spring 2025. Following a competitive Best Value selection process, Ohno Construction was identified as the contractor offering the best value to the City based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the request for proposals. This report includes staff recommendations to award the construction contract to Ohno Construction, execute a contract amendment with RRM Design Group to provide construction administration services, and to accept and appropriate a $6M donation from The GSF for the Project’s construction.

DISCUSSION:

Background
The City Council initiated the renewal of Dwight Murphy Field in May 2018 with the development of a community-based master plan (Master Plan). In January 2019, Council reviewed the Master Plan and in August 2019, authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation (The GSF), a local non-profit 503(c)(3) organization, to collaborate with the City of Santa Barbara (City) for the fundraising, design, and construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project (Project). In July 2021, the Parks and Recreation Commission made findings for the Project pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 28.37.025, and in August 2021, the Planning Commission approved the Coastal Development Permit. In December 2021, Council authorized the professional services contract with RRM Design Group (RRM) for final design and construction documents. The Project received all required approvals in fall 2024 and was advertised for best value construction proposals in November 2024.

Site History
Acquired in 1925, the park was first known as the Municipal Soccer Field and renamed to honor former Park Commissioner Dwight Murphy in 1933. During World War II, Army troops used it for recreation and training. Throughout the post war era, most of the park’s use went to community-based sports clubs and local sports enthusiasts. In 1969, new restrooms and locker facilities were constructed. In 1976, the Bicentennial Freedom Train was parked on a railroad siding abutting the field, with entertainment and exhibits in the nearby public areas. In 1987, the City re-designed the parking lots, and in 1991 added a new fitness area. The existing playground was installed in 2007.

Project Description
The Project will achieve a full-scale renewal of the 8.3-acre, 100-year-old City park, along with off-site improvements for Por La Mar and Ninos Drive. Project elements include: a multi-sport synthetic turf field; natural turf field and informal activity area; 32,000 square foot inclusive playground; outdoor fitness gym; family picnic area; trash enclosure; fully accessible restroom building; and the restoration of a portion of Sycamore Creek. Other amenities include landscaping, trees, accessible pathways throughout the park, a bus Council Agenda Report
Contracts for Construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

loading zone, fencing, lighting, right-of-way and park access improvements for vehicular circulation, and the increase of on-site and perimeter parking from 196 to 242 spaces.

The Gwendolyn Strong Foundation
The City and the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation (The GSF) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in September 2019. The GSF, a local non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering inclusion, kindness, and courage, and helping families with special needs, participated in the development of the Master Plan and committed to funding a portion of the design and construction costs to redevelop Dwight Murphy Field, with specific focus on the inclusive playground. The MOU established the protocol by which The GSF and the City collaborated and coordinated activities relating to fundraising, design, and construction of Project. Since that time, The GSF contributed $710,000 toward Project design and has successfully raised $6,000,000 in support of Project construction, with fundraising efforts continuing. Staff recommends that Council accept the donation in the amount of $6,000,000 in support of Project construction.

Construction Phase Contract Services
Staff recommends that Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Third Contract Amendment with RRM Design Group in the amount of $311,960 for construction administration support for the Project, for a total expenditure authority of $1,252,441.

RRM is the Project’s designer and will provide construction administration support throughout construction, including reviewing and approving contractor submittals, answering design questions, making design revisions, and supporting value engineering efforts.

City Procured Materials
To reduce contractor markup costs, the City chose to directly purchase materials for the modular restroom building and the synthetic turf field. These purchases were made through California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS), a state-wide contract vehicle that allows commercial companies to sell products and services to state agencies at prenegotiated prices. These costs are shown in the Estimated Total Project Cost table below.

Community Outreach
At least 20 days before commencement of construction, the contractor will provide written notice to all property owners, businesses, and residents within 300 feet of the Project area. The notice will contain a description of the Project, the construction schedule, including days and hours of construction, the name and phone number of the Contractor(s), site rules and Conditions of Approval pertaining to construction activities, and any additional information that will assist Building Inspectors, Police Officers, and the Council Agenda Report
Contracts for Construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

public in addressing problems that may arise during construction. Additionally, the Project has a webpage that updates interested parties and neighbors on a regular basis.

SELECTION PROCESS:

In November 2024, the City publicly advertised a Request For Proposals (RFP) seeking Best Value proposals from general contractors to construct the Project. On February 13, 2025, the City received two best value proposals: Granite Construction and Ohno Construction. The proposals were evaluated using a best value selection process that included price and predetermined selection criteria as factors in determining the successful contractor. The proposals were reviewed independently by a panel and scored relative to the selection criteria laid out in the RFP document. A review panel also conducted interviews with each general contractor. Both proposals exceeded the Engineer’s estimate of $22M.

The selection criteria outlined in the RFP were as follows:

Selection Criteria Maximum Points
Relevant Experience 250
Proposed Contract Schedule 150
Demonstrated Management Competency 200
Labor Compliance 100
Safety Record 200
Interview 100
Total Possible Qualification Points 1,000
The review panel scores were averaged for a Qualification Points total. The Best Value calculation was derived from dividing the proposed cost by the average of Qualification Points received. The lowest calculated number equals the Best Value.

Best Value Score = Proposed Cost / Average of Qualification Points Received Ohno Construction’s proposal produced the overall Best Value. Staff recommends that Council authorize the Public Works Director to enter into a contract with Ohno Construction.

The Project, as an improvement in an amount greater than $5,000,000, must include a project labor agreement. Therefore, the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) between the City and the Tri Counties Building and Construction Trades Council is included as a requirement of the construction contract. The City is retaining the services of a CWA administrator to monitor compliance throughout construction.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Council Agenda Report
Contracts for Construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

The following summarizes all Project construction costs:

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

Construction Contract (Ohno Construction) $26,773,425
Construction Change Order Allowance 2,677,342
Subtotal $29,450,767
City Procured Materials (turf, modular restroom, etc.) 1,126,346 Other Construction Costs (permits, etc.) 104,365
Construction Administration (by RRM) 311,960
CWA Administration (by TSG Enterprises) 47,696
Soils Testing/Special Inspections (by Earth Systems) 77,000 Construction Management/Inspection (by City Staff) 778,727 Subtotal $2,446,094
Total Project Construction Cost to Completion $31,896,861 Project funding for construction includes $6,000,000 from The GSF, a $1.5 million Community Priority Funding grant, $6 million in previously appropriated Measure C funds, and the recent debt issuance of $13 million approved by the City Council. Total Project construction costs exceed the amount of existing appropriations currently available ($26.5M). Staff is considering possible additional financing, donations, and future Measure C appropriations to close the approximately $5.4M budget gap.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The Project will further the City’s sustainability goals through incorporating environmentally responsible design and construction techniques including, the specification of recycled content building materials, construction debris recycling, addition of electric vehicle chargers, and the use of native and drought tolerant landscaping.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The Community Development Department Planning Division, acting as the lead agency, has determined that the Project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines §15183 (Projects Consistent with a Council Agenda Report
Contracts for Construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

Community Plan or Zoning), no further environmental document is required for projects consistent with the General Plan for which a Program EIR was certified, when development policies and standards address environmental effects and no project specific impacts would result. City Council environmental findings adopted for the 2011 General Plan remain applicable for this project. The staff analysis and CEQA certificate of determination on file provides the finding that the Project qualifies for the 15183 CEQA exemption determination. On December 3, 2021, the Notice if Exemption was filed with Santa Barbara County. The State Clearinghouse number is 2021120047.

PREPARED BY: Jill Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director Ashleigh A. Sizoo, P.E., Acting City Engineer
SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, Acting Public Works Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. _____

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

INCREASE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE
APPROPRIATIONS BY $6,000,000 IN THE FISCAL YEAR
2025 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND FOR THE DWIGHT

MURPHY FIELD RENEWAL PROJECT
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Charter, the City Administrator filed with the Council a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024; WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2024;
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides that at any public meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council; and WHEREAS, as authorized by Resolution No. 24-066, this Resolution approves the amendment to the budget as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT in accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter, the budget for the Fiscal Year 2025, as adopted by Resolution No. 24-066, is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 1. The Council accepts the donation from the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation in the amount of $6,000,000 for the construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project.

SECTION 2. The Council approves of the increase in revenue appropriation and expenditure appropriation of $6,000,000 in the Fiscal Year 2025 Parks and Recreation Department’s Capital Outlay budget.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Airport Department
SUBJECT: Santa Barbara Airport Environmental Review for the Terminal Improvement Project [Resolution; Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Authorize the Airport Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with RS&H, Inc. in the amount of $573,969 for environmental review services related to the Terminal Improvement Project at the Santa Barbara Airport, and authorize the Airport Director to approve additional expenditures of up to $57,397 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $631,366; 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 Appropriate Funds for Environmental Review of the Terminal Improvement Project at Santa Barbara Airport.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Santa Barbara Airport’s 2017 Airport Master Plan (AMP) recommended capital needs for the next 20 years to meet projected demand and maintain a high level of service. One of those capital needs identified was additional airline terminal space. The Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) has experienced significant growth in commercial passenger boardings over the past decade. Updated aviation forecasts indicate continued growth that will outpace projections from the 2017 Airport Master Plan and the 2025 Master Plan Update (MPU). In 2022, SBA contracted with Corgan Associates Inc. (Corgan) to develop a preliminary design for the Terminal Improvement Project (TIP) that will provide roughly 30,000 square feet of additional space to the existing airline passenger terminal. The project must now complete environmental review before additional funding can be received from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to complete the design development and future construction.

Agenda Item No. 8
File Code No. 560.04
Council Agenda Report
Santa Barbara Airport Environmental Review for the Terminal Improvement Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

DISCUSSION:

Background
Since the John T. Rickard Airline Terminal (Terminal) opened in 2011, SBA has experienced approximately 162% increase in enplanements (i.e. commercial passenger boardings). Passenger enplanements were 270,233 in 2011 and 709,269 in 2024.

According to the 2025 SBA Master Plan Update (MPU), by 2031, SBA is estimated to experience 732,500 enplanements, a 171% increase since the last major landside capacity project was completed in 2011. Given record passenger growth in 2023 and 2024, it is expected that SBA will surpass the MPU 2031 estimated enplanements much sooner than 2031.

The 2017 AMP identified several major landside capacity projects necessary to meet the continued growth and development of SBA. One of those major projects is improvements to the Terminal to provide additional passenger hold room space, additional security screening areas, concessions, and more. The 2025 MPU included necessary forecasted future improvements beyond those included in the 2017 AMP.

On June 21, 2022, Council awarded a Professional Services contract to Corgan Associates, Inc. (Corgan) in the amount of $1,275,170 for conceptual design services to improve the airline passenger terminal and construct a parking structure as outlined in the 2017 AMP. Construction cost estimates for the terminal improvements were roughly $30 million and $60 million for a parking structure. Due to funding limitations, Airport staff decided to move forward with design development of the terminal improvements only, the Terminal Improvement Project (TIP). Design development of a parking structure is on hold and will not be developed currently. In the interim, the development of the Long Term Parking South project is moving forward with construction expected to begin in Fall 2025.

After the TIP conceptual design was completed by Corgan, City staff met with the FAA District Office to discuss the progression of the TIP and future funding. FAA staff determined that environmental review must be completed for the TIP to receive funding for the completion of design and construction of the improvements.

Consultant Selection and Contract Development
Staff published a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for environmental review services for the TIP project on November 25, 2024. Six capable firms submitted qualifications, and after a thorough review and interview process, staff selected RS&H, Inc. as the most qualified firm to assist with environmental review. RS&H is based in Los Angeles and has extensive experience assisting airports with environmental review of terminal projects, specifically with similar projects in the state of California.

Once RS&H was selected, staff developed a scope for the necessary environmental review, which includes the required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review. RS&H developed a proposed fee Council Agenda Report
Santa Barbara Airport Environmental Review for the Terminal Improvement Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

based on the scope and Airport staff hired an independent fee estimator (IFE) to validate the proposed fee, as required by the FAA grant process. The proposed fee and the independent fee estimate were within 2% of each other.

Community Outreach
The environmental review for the TIP will include all required community outreach as required by CEQA and NEPA. For this contract, City staff anticipates leading most, if not all, of the required outreach to save budget for the project.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The total cost of the environmental review contract is $573,969. An additional $57,397 in extra services authorization is requested to cover any cost increases that may result from necessary changes to the scope of work. It should be noted that $301,450 of the contract is included as optional tasks, which would be authorized only if needed by SBA staff. This structure allows for reducing future contract amendments, while considering the uncertainty of the environmental review pathway with the Federal government. With the recommended appropriation of available Airport Operating Fund reserves, there are sufficient expenditure appropriations for the Project in the Airport Capital Fund to cover the cost of the contract, including extra services, with RS&H, Inc. The Airport Operating Fund will also continue to have adequate available reserves, according to policy, after this appropriation.

Funding for final design and construction is contingent partially on the completion of the environmental review. The total cost of the Project is currently estimated at approximately $40 million. The estimate will be refined as part of the design development phase services. Portions of the TIP will be eligible for FAA grant funding. Airport staff is looking at several funding opportunities, including the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP), and the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) and the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) programs.

Council Agenda Report
Santa Barbara Airport Environmental Review for the Terminal Improvement Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

The following summarizes all Project design costs, construction contract funding, and other Project costs:

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

GRANT OR
PROP
CITY
SHARE
TOTAL
City Conceptual Design Cost $1,275,170 $1,275,170
City 60% Design Estimate $3,083,747 $3,083,747
City 100% Design Estimate $1,949,705 $1,949,705
City Survey Costs $46,700 $46,700
5% Contingency $270,946 $270,946
City Geotechnical Study Costs $40,000 $40,000
Design Subtotal $6,666,268 $6,666,268
Construction Estimate1 $15,852,928 $15,852,928 $31,705,856 Construction Change Order Allowance $1,585,292 $1,585,292 $3,170,584 Construction Subtotal $17,438,220 $17,438,220 $34,876,440 Construction Management/Inspection
(by City Staff)
$565,131 $565,131 $1,130,262
Construction Management/Inspection
(by contract)
$780,000 $780,000 $1,560,000
Labor Compliance $156,000 $156,000 $312,000
Construction Management Subtotal $1,501,131 $1,501,131 $3,002,262 Total Construction Subtotal $18,939,351 $25,605,619 $44,544,970 CEQA and NEPA Environmental
Review Costs (by contract)
$631,366
Environmental Subtotal $631,366 $44,544,970
TOTAL PROJECT COST $18,939,351 $26,236,985 $45,176,336
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The Santa Barbara General Plan focuses on a stated mission statement of “Living within our Resources” and stresses sustainability for development (City of Santa Barbara 2011).

Also, a guiding principle of the 2017 Airport Master Plan (AMP) is to support sustainable 1 This amount assumes %50 of the improvement will be funded by the FAA.

Council Agenda Report
Santa Barbara Airport Environmental Review for the Terminal Improvement Project [Resolution; Agreement]
May 6, 2025

design of airport facilities and the wise use of resources. The TIP will be consistent with the Santa Barbara General Plan and the 2017 AMP.

Further, City Charter Section 1507 is a policy of the City that states its land development shall not exceed its public services and physical and natural resources. Council Resolution 07-018 requires that new City building construction be designed and constructed to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver classification or, where LEED is not applicable for the Project, at another green building program certification level that is contingent on the building type. Council Resolution 07- 018 also requires new building construction and major renovations for City owned and operated buildings be designed to exceed State Title 24 Energy Requirements by 20 percent. In addition, the City’s General Plan calls for the inclusion of solar energy to help meet the energy demand for these structures. Council Resolution 17-043 commits the City to 50 percent renewable electricity in municipal facilities by 2020 and 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030; therefore, pursuing a zero net energy building design would be in line with these goals.

The TIP will comply with each of these City policies and resolutions.

A copy of the contract is available from the project manager at [email protected].

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The TIP elements were included in the 2017 AMP in the Initial Terminal Area Alternatives 1, 2, and 3. Each of these alternatives were analyzed in the Council-approved 2017 AMP Environmental Impact Report per CEQA. This contract will prepare an addendum to the 2017 AMP for the TIP. The Project also requires NEPA review, which is included in this contract; the FAA would be the lead agency. Also, the Project is in the City’s appealable jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone and would require a Coastal Development Permit.

PREPARED BY: Sara Iza, Airport Development Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Hastert, Airport Director
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO.

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

APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

OF THE TERMINAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT SANTA

BARBARA AIRPORT
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Charter, the City Administrator filed with the City Council a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024; WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2024;
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides that at any public meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council; and WHEREAS, as authorized by Resolution No. 24-066, this Resolution approves the amendment to the budget as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT in accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter, the budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, as adopted by Resolution No. 24-066, is hereby amended to authorize additional appropriations in the Airport Operating Fund from unappropriated reserves in the amount of $631,366 for the environmental review services related to the Terminal Improvement Project at the Santa Barbara Airport.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Contract Amendment for Environmental Services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for environmental soils excavation monitoring services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project, Contract No. 22500070, in the amount of $223,081, for a new total contract amount of $307,747, and to authorize additional expenditures of up to $30,775 for potential extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work, for a total expenditure authority of $338,522.

DISCUSSION:

Background:

The Santa Barbara Police Station Project (Project) is in the early construction phase. As part of the pre-construction work, additional soils testing was required by Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services (EHS) to more thoroughly understand the fill material under the existing parking lot on Cota Street, including the potential for any contaminants. When the parking lot was constructed in the early 1970s, a large amount of unknown fill material was imported to level the site, and as a result the soil is not uniform. Since 2019, the site has undergone approximately 40 exploratory soil borings and tests to assess existing soil conditions.

The City of Santa Barbara (City) initially contracted with Rincon Consultants (Rincon) in September 2024 to develop and implement the dewatering program for the site. Rincon’s contract anticipated a far more complicated discharge-to-sewer permit than what was eventually needed and, therefore, carried with it a larger budget. The City asked Rincon to reallocate available budget under this contract to assist with the time-sensitive need to assess and test the impacted soil and groundwater, with the understanding that the original contract’s scope and budget would likely need to be increased to address the higher priority tasks. The recommended Amendment includes the anticipated remaining tasks required through Project completion.

Agenda Item No. 9
File Code No. 700.08
Council Agenda Report
Contract Amendment for Environmental Services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project [Agreement]
May 6, 2025

Rincon has worked with the Project’s geotechnical expert, Earth Systems, Inc., to obtain an approved Corrective Action Plan (CAP) by EHS for how the impacted soils are to be removed. The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) has also approved the soil excavation process and disposal location. As the mass excavation begins, an environmental monitor is required to oversee the removal and disposal of the soils. The site’s groundwater has not been impacted.

Current Status
The Project’s initial stage of construction will include the installation of deep soil mixing columns for the new building’s foundation. Encountering the impacted soil or fill material requires monitoring. The recommended Amendment to Rincon’s scope of work for this environmental monitoring includes a monitoring and reporting program, visual inspections of the excavation of impacted soils, soil sampling and analysis, reporting to EHS and to APCD, and project management for this required process.

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

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

With approval of the recommendation, the contract’s total encumbrance will be the new total contract amount of $307,775, plus the extra services allowance of $30,775, for a total expenditure authority of $338,522.

The cost for the recommended Amendment and potential extra services is covered by sufficient expenditure appropriations of bond proceeds in Fiscal Year 2025 in the Police Station Capital Project Fund.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The proposed environmental monitoring plan will help ensure that any contaminated soil or pollutants found on site are safely removed and disposed of and generally improve the health of the site.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The Public Works Department prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) that examined environmental impacts as required per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of the Project. The MND has been prepared in accordance with CEQA (Public Resources Code §21000 et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, California Code of Regulations, §15000 et seq.). Significant environmental effects identified in the MND that are anticipated as a result of the Project include impacts related to the following:

Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural and Tribal Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Land Use and Planning, Noise, and Water Quality and Hydrology. The MND includes mitigation measures to mitigate potentially significant Council Agenda Report
Contract Amendment for Environmental Services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project [Agreement]
May 6, 2025

impacts to a less than significant level. Based on the mitigation measures identified in the MND, it has been determined that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment after mitigation measures are incorporated. The MND was adopted by City Council on July 19, 2022.

PREPARED BY: Ashleigh A. Sizoo, P.E., Acting City Engineer/BH/sk SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, P.E., Acting Public Works Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Administrator’s Office
SUBJECT: Appointment of City Alternate to Central Coast Water Authority RECOMMENDATION:

That Council appoint Councilmember Mike Jordan as the City’s alternate representative to the Central Coast Water Authority.

DISCUSSION:

The City of Santa Barbara appoints a Representative and Alternate Representative to the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA). Councilmember Kristen W. Sneddon has resigned her position as the Alternate Representative to CCWA. The Mayor has nominated Councilmember Mike Jordan to serve as the Alternate Representative and he has stated that he is willing to serve. Councilmember Eric Friedman is the current Representative.

A City Council vote is necessary to appoint Councilmember Jordan as the Alternate Representative.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

This action does not have a budget/financial impact on the City.

PREPARED AND
SUBMITTED BY: Sarah Gorman, City Clerk Services Manager APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Agenda Item No. 10
File Code No. 140.07

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Authorization of Waiver for Formal Bid Requirements for Pavement Maintenance Materials
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Waive formal competitive bid requirements for procurement of asphalt for pavement maintenance and repairs as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4.52.070 (L); and B. Authorize the General Services Manager to issue purchase orders to two asphalt vendors, Vulcan Materials and Granite Construction Company, in combined amounts not to exceed the amount set aside for this purpose in the budget adopted by Council for each fiscal year, for up to four fiscal years beginning in Fiscal Year 2026.

DISCUSSION:

Hot mix asphalt is used for year-round pavement maintenance by the City of Santa Barbara’s Streets Operations crews. It is only available from two suppliers within a 50- mile radius, Vulcan Materials and Granite Construction Company.

City crews rely on hot mix asphalt for various routine tasks, including pothole filling, patching, pavement point repairs, and production paving. Because both suppliers operate their plants intermittently, having access to both ensures that materials are available when needed. There are currently no comparable suppliers within a similar distance.

City crews perform repairs and production paving as part of the routine preventative maintenance strategy of the City's overall Pavement Maintenance Program. Materials are estimated to cost up to multiple millions of dollars per fiscal year. Separate purchase orders will be issued to each vendor each fiscal year. Just prior to the beginning of the Fiscal Year, City staff negotiate annual unit pricing with both suppliers. These unit prices are then used to make orders and ensure reasonable pricing throughout the year.

Because the annual amount of asphalt needed exceeds the $100,000 threshold of the General Services Manager's purchasing authority, and due to the need to have multiple asphalt sources, staff recommends that Council authorize the General Services Manager Agenda Item No. 11
File Code No. 530.04
Council Agenda Report
Authorization of Waiver for Formal Bid Requirements for Pavement Maintenance Materials May 6, 2025

to issue purchase orders to two asphalt vendors, Vulcan Materials and Granite Construction Company, in combined amounts not to exceed the amount set aside for this purpose in the budget adopted by Council for each fiscal year, for up to four fiscal years beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, contingent on no other comparable supplier entering the market within a 50 mile radius. In the event another supplier becomes available, staff will re-evaluate what is in the City's best interest for the following fiscal year. The actual amount spent with each vendor may be more or less than half of the combined amount each year, depending on quality, pricing, and availability. However, the combined total amount spent on asphalt will be within the approved budget amounts.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The proposed purchase orders will not exceed the expenditure appropriations authorized in the annual adopted budget for pavement maintenance materials to ensure sufficient expenditure appropriations exist in the budget for the purchase orders. The purchases are anticipated from the Measure C Capital Fund so they are dependent on the annual Measure C allocation for pavement projects. Subsequent purchase orders will be budgeted for in future fiscal years.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The proposed procurement authorization 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 are not subject to CEQA environmental review. All future pavement maintenance projects will be subject to CEQA environmental review.

PREPARED BY: Adam Hendel, P.E., Acting Public Works Operations Manager/JL 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: May 6, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: City Administrator’s Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, and Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council hear a presentation on the General Fund Departments, General Fund Capital Expenditures, Measure C Fund, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Other Funds regarding the City Administrator’s Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, and Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.

DISCUSSION:

In connection with City Council’s review of the City Administrator’s Recommended TwoYear Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, public hearing dates have been scheduled during which City staff will present Departmental budgets and City Council will have the opportunity to deliberate and make final decisions prior to adoption. All public hearings have been publicly noticed and take place during regularly scheduled City Council meetings held on Tuesdays. Members of the public are encouraged to participate and will have the opportunity to make comments and provide feedback in person or via electronic meeting format on any aspect of the TwoYear Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027.

At this first budget work session, scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., City staff will present the General Fund, General Fund Capital Expenditure, and Measure C Fund, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Other Funds budgets.

At the next meeting, scheduled Wednesday, June 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., the City Council will deliberate on the recommended budget.

Agenda Item No. 12
File Code No. 230.05
Council Agenda Report
City Administrator’s Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, and Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 May 6, 2025

The public can access the City Administrator’s Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on the online budget tool at https://SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Budget-Reports.

ATTACHMENT: Schedule of Proposed Council Budget Review Meetings and Public Hearings
PREPARED BY: Natalija Glusac, Budget Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Budget Hearing Schedule - Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027
APPROVED Schedule of ALL Budget Review Meetings & Public Hearings Please Note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change on short notice

MEETING DATE BUDGET AGENDA ITEM(S)

REGULAR

CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AND
BUDGET

WORK SESSION
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Overview of City fund structure, enterprise,
and ICS funds
• Major economic indicators
• General Fund multi-year forecast and budget
balancing considerations

FINANCE

COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Downtown Parking Draft Budget Overview

REGULAR

CITY COUNCIL

MEETING
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Introduction of the Recommended Budget for
Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027
• Filing of the Recommended Budget for
Fiscal Year 2026
• Proposed Schedule of Budget Review Meetings
and Public Hearings

FINANCE

COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Recommendations to the City Council
• Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
• Proposed Fee Schedule

REGULAR

CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AND

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Recommendations to the City Council
• General Fund and Measure C
• Enterprise Funds and Other Funds

REGULAR

CITY COUNCIL

MEETING
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 pm • Council Budget Deliberations

REGULAR

CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AND

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Prop. 218 Hearing for Proposed FY2025-FY2029
Solid Waste Rates
• Council Budget Deliberations, IF NEEDED

REGULAR

CITY COUNCIL

MEETING
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• City Council Budget Adoption
• Solid Waste Rates Adoption

ATTACHMENT