Agenda — Santa Barbara City Council, May 20, 2025

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Eric Friedman
Mayor Pro Tempore
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
Kristen W. Sneddon
Ordinance Committee Chair
Sarah J. Knecht
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Oscar Gutierrez
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Wendy Santamaria
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
MAY 20, 2025, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: At the beginning of each meeting of the City Council, Finance Committee, or Ordinance Committee, any member of the public may address the City Council concerning any item not on the Council's agenda. Any person wishing to make such address should first complete and deliver a "Request to Speak" form prior to the time that public comment is taken up by the City Council. Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Council. Pooling of time is not allowed during general public comment. The time allotted for general public comment at the beginning of the 2:00 p.m. session is 30 minutes.

Any member of the public who did not speak during the 2:00 p.m. session but who submitted a request to do so during the 2:00 p.m. 30 minute session may do so at the end of the meeting when the additional “Public Comment (If Necessary)” is announced. The City Council, upon majority vote, may decline to hear a speaker on the grounds that the subject matter is beyond their jurisdiction.

REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to speak must “raise their hand” in the Zoom platform by selecting the virtual hand icon when their item is called. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+Y for Windows and Option+Y for Macs. City staff will activate the speaker’s microphone when the speaker’s name is called. The speaker will then need to unmute themselves. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+M for Windows or Command-Shift-A for Macs.

HOW TO REMOTELY OBSERVE AND/OR SPEAK LIVE AT A MEETING
 Web: https://santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-tbNSuHPTmquCwDEP9hNaQ (Participation via Zoom)
 Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: 894 0718 1596 (press *9 to raise/lower hand; press *6 to mute/unmute)  Online Streaming: Council meetings are streamed live at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP  TV: Each regular City Council meeting is broadcast live in English and Spanish on City TV Channel 18 and rebroadcast in English on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:00 a.m., and in Spanish on Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

LANGUAGE TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION: The City of Santa Barbara offers live Spanish translation and interpretation for City Council Meetings via the Wordly platform. Follow the directions below to access the service.  Go to: https://attend.wordly.ai/join/QQBV-6746
o Ensure the Session ID QQBV-6746 is displayed.
o Select “Spanish” and click on the “Attend” button.
o You can now read the captions on your device and/or listen to the translation of the City Council meeting. o Click the speaker button to hear a text-to-speech version of the translated dialogue.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City TV at 805-564-5311.

SPANISH INTERPRETATION: If you need interpretation of your communications to Council from Spanish into English, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 564-5309 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification of at least 48 hours will usually enable the City to make arrangements.

INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Si necesita una interpretación del español al inglés, para sus comunicaciones al Consejo, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al 564-5309, o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Si es posible, la notificación de al menos 48 horas generalmente permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's Office at 564-5305 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. For those who need accessibility accommodation in using the “raise hand” function and/or registering to participate in the Zoom session, please contact the Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting for assistance. Additionally, a speaker may email [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting, stating which item they wish to speak on. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. 05/20/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 MAY 20, 2025 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)

1. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Third-Quarter Review (120.03) Recommendation: That Finance Committee:

A. Hear a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the nine months ended March 31, 2025; B. Receive the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the nine months ended March 31, 2025;
C. Recommend that Council adopt a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-018 to Approve Proposed Third Quarter (Q3) Adjustments to FY2025 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations as Detailed in the Attached Schedule of Proposed Q3 Adjustments; and
D. Recommend that Council adopt a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Position Salary Control Resolution No. 25-043 for Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2025. The Human Resources Department Requests Council Approval for the Following Adjustments, Including the Following Position Changes. Changes are Effective May 31, 2025.
(See Council Agenda Item No. 7.)
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (120.04)

2. Subject: Mental Health Awareness Month (120.04)
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3. Subject: Public Works Week (120.04)

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

4. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the regular meeting of May 6, 2025.

5. Subject: Revised Lease Agreement for Office Space for the Sustainability & Resilience Department at 801 Garden Street [Ordinance Adoption] (630.02) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Execute a First Amendment to Lease Agreement No. 28,226 with FBK Investments, for the Property Located at 801 Garden Street, Suites 200 and 201, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the First Amendment, July 1, 2025.

6. Subject: Accept a Donation from One805 for the Santa Barbara Police Department’s Employee Wellness Programs [Resolution] (520.04) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Accept a $50,000 donation from One805 for Department Employee Wellness Programs; 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 Appropriations by $50,000 in the Police Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund.

7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Third-Quarter Review [Resolution] (250.02) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the nine months ended March 31, 2025; B. Accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the nine months ended March 31, 2025;
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-018 to Approve Proposed 05/20/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Third-Quarter (Q3) Adjustments to FY2025 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations as Detailed in the Attached Schedule of Proposed Q3 Adjustments; and
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Position Salary Control Resolution No. 25-043 for Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2025. The Human Resources Department Requests Council Approval for the Following Adjustments, Including the Following Position Changes. Changes are Effective May 31, 2025.

8. Subject: Intent to Levy Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates and Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2026 [Resolution] (550.1)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara declaring Council’s Intention to Levy Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2026, at a Public Hearing to be held on June 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.; and
B. Approve the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2026.

9. Subject: Memorandum of Understanding Between H. Ty Warner and the City of Santa Barbara for the Gift in Support of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project [Resolution; Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between H. Ty Warner and the City for the Gift in Support of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project;
B. Accept a gift from H. Ty Warner in the amount of $5,000,000 for the construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project; 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 increase revenue and expenditure appropriations by $5,000,000 in the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Outlay Fund for the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project.

10. Subject: Contract Amendment for Design Extra Services for the Gibraltar Dam Spillway Concrete Resurfacing Project [Agreement] (540.09) 05/20/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with GEI Consultants Inc., for design services for the Gibraltar Dam Spillway Concrete Resurfacing Project, Contract No. 28,418, in the amount of $272,292, for a total expenditure authority of $425,632.

11. Subject: Acceptance of Donation of Paintings by Roland Petersen (150.04) Recommendation: That Council accept the donation of a collection of paintings from the Living Trust of Roland Petersen.

12. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Architectural Board of Review's Approval for 418 N. Milpas St. and 915-923 E. Gutierrez St. (640.07) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Set the date of August 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Natasha Todorovic; and
B. Set the date of August 11, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 418 N. Milpas St. and 915-923 E. Gutierrez St.

CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING

13. Subject: TEFRA (Tax Equity And Fiscal Responsibility Act) Hearing for California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue and Refunding Bonds Issuance [Resolution] (240.03)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Open a TEFRA public hearing, accept public comment, and close the TEFRA public hearing regarding the issuance of revenue and refunding bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $205,000,000, a portion of which, in a principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000, will be used for the benefit of the continuing care community known as Valle Verde, located at 900 Calle De Los Amigos; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2025 (HumanGood – California Obligated Group) in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $205,000,000, for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Construction, Furnishing, and Equipping of Valle Verde, Located in the City of Santa Barbara, California, and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto.
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