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
JUNE 10, 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. 06/10/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JUNE 10, 2025 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Reserve Policy and Measure C and General Fund Capital Project Appropriation Discussion and Direction (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Receive a report from staff regarding the City Council Reserve Policy adopted on October 10, 2023;
B. Receive a report from staff regarding the Measure C and General Fund Capital projects included in the City Administrator’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and 2027; and
C. Discuss and make recommendations to Council regarding changes to the Reserve Policy and Measure C and General Fund Capital Project Appropriations.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. 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 June 30, 2025.
2. Subject: Juneteenth - June 19, 2025 (120.04)
3. Subject: Pride Month - June 2025 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Subject: Amendment to Position and Salary Control Resolution No. 25-053 for Fiscal Year 2025 [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 25-053, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, to Amend the Established Salary for Positions as Listed and to Establish Classifications as Listed.
5. Subject: Approval of Additional Services for ARFF Apparatus Decontamination [Resolution; Agreement] (560.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Airport Director to amend a professional services contract with CDM Smith for additional scope of work to assist in the execution of the output-based foam solution testing and facilitating hazmat waste transportation and disposal related to the aircraft rescue and fire fighting apparatus decontamination services. The amendment increases the total compensation for all services under this agreement by $294,223 for a new not-to-exceed dollar amount of $518,820; 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 Authorize Additional Appropriations for the Santa Barbara Airport Contract for Additional Services for ARFF Apparatus Decontamination.
6. Subject: Fifth Amendment to Contract with Mead and Hunt, Inc. for the Santa Barbara Airport Master Plan Update [Resolution; Agreement] (560.09) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Airport Director to execute the Fifth Amendment to Contract No. 28,162 with Mead and Hunt Inc. in the amount of $7,000 for professional services for the Master Plan Update Project; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to Appropriate Funds for Increase in Professional Services for the Master Plan Update Project.
7. Subject: Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act [Resolution] (530.04)
06/10/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act.
8. Subject: April 2025 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the April 2025 Investment Report.
9. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the Ten Months Ended April 30, 2025 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the ten months ended April 30, 2025.
10. Subject: Contract Amendment for Environmental Services for the Taxiway B Extension Project [Agreement] (560.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., for environmental services for the Taxiway B Extension Project, Contract No. 26,543, in the amount of $17,823, for a total expenditure authority of $135,996.
11. Subject: Contract Amendment for Geotechnical Engineer of Record Services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project [Agreement] (700.08) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with Earth Systems Pacific, Inc. for Geotechnical Engineer of Record services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project, Contract No. 22300036A, in the amount of $96,400, and to authorize additional expenditures of up to $9,640 for potential extra services, for a new total expenditure authority of $114,920.
12. Subject: Contract for Construction of the Fiscal Year 2025C Pavement Maintenance Project [Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract to Lash Construction Inc., in their low bid amount of $4,023,604 for construction of the Fiscal Year 2025C Pavement Maintenance Project, Bid No. 5078, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $201,180 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment, for a total expenditure authority of $4,224,784; and 06/10/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 B. Determine that the project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 15301 Existing Facilities and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15062.
13. Subject: Increase and Extend Professional Services Agreement with Jacobs Aviation Advisory Services [Agreement] (560.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Airport Director to execute this second amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Contract No. 27,069) to amend the agreement to extend the June 30, 2025 time of completion to October 25, 2026.
14. Subject: Professional Services Agreement for Environmental Compliance at the Closed Las Positas Landfill [Agreement] (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., for Environmental Compliance Management at the Closed Las Positas Landfill at Elings Park.
15. Subject: Approval of T-2 System’s Luke Self-Pay Parking Stations as Standard Equipment for the Business Services Division of the Waterfront Department (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council find it in the City’s best interest to waive formal purchase bidding requirements and approve T-2 System’s Luke Self-Pay Parking Stations as Standard Equipment for the Waterfront Department for the next three years, in accordance with Section 4.52.070 (L) of the Municipal Code.
16. Subject: Living Wage Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (210.01) Recommendation: That Council receive the Living Wage Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025.
17. Subject: Proposed Sole Source Purchase Order with Western Extrication Specialists for Battery-Operated Extrication Equipment (520.03) Recommendation: That Council find it in the City’s best interest to waive the formal bid procedure as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4.52.070 (K), and authorize the sole source purchase, in an amount of $159,826 for battery-operated Holmatro Rescue tools.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
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PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
18. Subject: Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Budget Deliberations (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve certain adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Budget identified by staff as detailed in the Schedule of Recommended Adjustments; and
B. Provide final direction to staff based on the Council’s review of the Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Budget over the last several weeks.
HUMAN RESOURCES
19. Subject: Amend the CalPERS Contract for Local Safety Members to Include Airport Police Officers [Ordinance Adoption] (430.08)
Recommendation: That Council 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 (CalPERS).
PUBLIC HEARING
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
20. Subject: Public Hearing on Proposed Solid Waste Utility Rates (630.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold a public hearing, consider all written protests, and determine if there is a majority protest regarding proposed increases to solid waste rates for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 as required by California Constitution Article XIII D, § 6; and
B. If there is no majority written protest, direct staff to prepare a rate schedule setting the solid waste rates for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 and update the 06/10/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 6 schedules within the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, Rates, and Service Charges Resolution for adoption on June 17, 2025.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
21. Subject: Appointments to City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council make appointments to the City’s Advisory Groups.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT