Agenda packet, first session — Santa Barbara City Council, June 17, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

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
JUNE 17, 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.

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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.

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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. 06/17/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JUNE 17, 2025 AGENDA
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)

1. Subject: Introduction of Ordinance to Detach Inactive Services from the Water and Wastewater System (120.03)
Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee forward to Council for introduction an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adding Chapter 14.10 to the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Relating to Detachment of Inactive Services from the City’s Water and Sewer System.
06/17/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: National Pollinator Week (120.04)

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the regular meetings of May 13, 2025, and May 20, 2025.

3. Subject: Authorize Execution of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Installment Sale Agreement and Appropriate Loan Funds for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement] (540.1)
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 the Execution of the Installment Sale Agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project (Agreement No. D2502003); 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 Loan Funds for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project.
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4. Subject: Design Services for Phase I of the Calle Real and Castillo Trunk Main Wastewater Capacity Improvements Project [Resolution; Agreement] (540.13)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Dudek in the amount of $634,746 for professional engineering design services for Phase I of the Calle Real and Castillo Trunk Main Wastewater Capacity Improvements Project and authorize $63,475 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $698,221; 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 Allocate Funds for the Calle Real and Castillo Trunk Main Wastewater Capacity Improvements Project.

5. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Renewal of Levy for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District [Resolution] (520.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring its Intention to Continue the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones; Declaring the Work to be of More Than General or Ordinary Benefit and Describing the District to be Assessed to Pay the Costs and Expenses Thereof; Preliminarily Approving the Updated Engineer’s Report; Stating Intention to Continue Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026 and Establishing a Time of 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in the City Council Chambers for a Public Hearing on the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment.

6. Subject: Construction Management Services for the Cliff Drive Water Main Replacement Project [Agreement] (540.06)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Davis CME in the amount of $621,980 for construction management and inspection services, and authorize $62,198 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $684,178 for the Cliff Drive Water Main Replacement Project.
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7. Subject: Contract Administration Support Services for the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant Operations [Agreement] (540.1)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in the total notto-exceed the amount of $377,266, to provide contract administration support services for the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant operations.

8. Subject: License Agreement with the Santa Barbara Swim Club [Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council authorizes the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a two-year license agreement with the Santa Barbara Swim Club for the use of Los Baños del Mar Swimming Pool.

9. Subject: License Agreement with Santa Barbara Masters Swimming [Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a two-year license agreement with Santa Barbara Masters Swimming for the use of Los Baños del Mar Swimming Pool.

10. Subject: Memoranda of Understanding with Santa Barbara Unified School District and Hope Elementary School District for Crossing Guard Services [Agreement] (150.05)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Barbara Unified School District and Hope Elementary School District for school crossing guard services from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

11. Subject: Non-Profit Organization Leases at the Westside and Franklin Community Centers [Agreement] (580.04)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to renew and execute threeyear lease agreements for office space at the Westside Community Center for Access Central Coast, and Momentum Work, Inc.; and
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to renew and execute threeyear lease agreements for office space at the Franklin Community Center for California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc., and the Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center.
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12. Subject: Twelve35 Teen Center Lease with Santa Barbara Police Activities League [Agreement] (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to renew a three-year lease agreement with the Santa Barbara Police Activities League (PAL) for the Twelve35 Teen Center, with an annual rent of one dollar per year.

13. Subject: Cachuma Conservation Release Board Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Ratification (540.03)
Recommendation: That Council ratify the Cachuma Conservation Release Board’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, with the City’s proportional share not to exceed $594,804.

14. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Planning Commission's Approval for 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (640.07)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Set the date of September 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Jordan R. Sisson, UNITE HERE Local 11, of the Planning Commission's approval of the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Project at 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd.; and
B. Set the date of September 22, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd.

CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING

15. Subject: Designation of Proposed Development at 33 East Canon Perdido Street (Lobero Theatre) as a Community Benefit Project (610.01) Recommendation: That Council designate the proposed development at 33 East Canon Perdido Street as a Community Benefit Project pursuant to the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 30.170 and allocate a total of 13,042 square feet (net) of nonresidential floor area to the project from the Nonresidential Growth Management Program’s Community Benefit Category.
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16. Subject: Public Hearing Regarding Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2026 [Resolution] (550.1) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Consider any appropriate protests to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2026, as required under the California Parking and Business Improvement Law of 1989; and
B. Adopt by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Fixing and Assessing the Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2026, and Approving the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2026.

REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

17. Subject: Adoption of the Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 [Resolution] (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council:

17. Subject: Adoption of the Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 [Resolution] (230.05) (CONT’D)
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Services Charges;
E. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Harbor Slip, Mooring, and User Fees;
F. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Abandoned Shopping Cart Recovery Fee;
G. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Classified and Unclassified Positions in the City’s Service Effective June 28, 2025, and Providing a Schedule of Classifications and Salaries for the Same in Accordance with the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026;
H. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Continuation of Capital and Special Project Appropriations to Fiscal Year 2026; and
I. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute Water Purchase Agreements, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney, and in Accordance with the Appropriation in the Approved Budget as May Be Amended from Time to Time.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

18. Subject: Ordinance Amending High Fire Hazard Area Zones [Ordinance Introduction] (520.03)
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 Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Recommended by the California State Fire Marshal; and B. Authorize the City Administrator to engage in the administrative procedure to implement a wildland fire suppression assessment district in the designated Coastal and Coastal Interior High Fire Hazard Areas. 06/17/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 8

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

19. Subject: Single-Family Development Streamlining (640.03) Recommendation: That Council receive a staff presentation and provide input on proposed conceptual changes intended to streamline single-family residential development.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS AND ENGAGEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)

ADJOURNMENT

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

MEETING AGENDA
DATE: June 17, 2025 Kristen W. Sneddon, Chair
TIME: 12:00 p.m. Oscar Gutierrez
PLACE: Council Chambers Mike Jordan
Office of the City Office of the City
Administrator Attorney
Kelly McAdoo Sarah Knecht
City Administrator, City Administrator’s Office City Attorney Nicole Grisanti
Supervisor, City Administrator’s Office
IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: Any person wishing to address the Ordinance Committee should first complete and deliver a "Request to Speak" form prior to the time that public comment is taken up by the Committee Member. Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Committee. The Ordinance Committee, upon majority vote, may decline to hear a speaker on the grounds that the subject matter is beyond their jurisdiction.

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected] prior to the beginning of the Ordinance Committee Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the Ordinance Committee and will become part of the public record.

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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.

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.

File Code No. 120.03

ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION
SUBJECT: Introduction of Ordinance to Detach Inactive Services from the Water and Wastewater System
RECOMMENDATION: That Ordinance Committee forward to Council for introduction an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adding Chapter 14.10 to the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Relating to Detachment of Inactive Services from the City’s Water and Sewer System.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Ordinance Committee
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Introduction of Ordinance to Detach Inactive Services from the Water and Wastewater System
RECOMMENDATION:

That Ordinance Committee forward to Council for introduction an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adding Chapter 14.10 to the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Relating to Detachment of Inactive Services from the City’s Water and Sewer System.

DISCUSSION:

Staff is recommending the addition of Chapter 14.10 to the City of Santa Barbara’s (City) Municipal Code, Title 14, which governs the City’s water system. The updates are related to the detachment of inactive services from the water and wastewater utility system (water utility), as described further below.

Water and wastewater system capacity continues to be reserved and maintained for all active and inactive accounts. Customers are charged a monthly water service charge and a sewer base charge to cover the maintenance costs (including debt service) for the water and wastewater systems. Accounts that are inactive do not pay these monthly charges even though the City continues to maintain utility infrastructure on the accounts’ behalf, including the water service line and water meter of closed accounts, to ensure that all systems are ready to provide service when needed.

Currently, accounts are allowed a six-month grace period during which the account can be inactive without accruing charges. If the account is closed for more than six months, monthly service charges begin to accrue before service can be reinstated. This ensures that the costs for maintaining the system on the account holder’s behalf are recouped and not borne by the remaining active account holders. These charges, known as Reserved Capacity Charges, are defined in the City’s Fee Schedule. When service is initiated by new customers (often not the same account holders or property owners as when the account became inactive), they are faced with paying the accumulated Reserved Capacity Charges to establish service with the City. Although written notice is sent to the mailing address of the Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 120.03
Ordinance Committee Agenda Report
Introduction of Ordinance to Detach Inactive Services from the Water and Wastewater Systems
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current property owner before the charges begin to accrue, new account holders reestablishing service often find the City’s Reserved Capacity Charges to be confusing because the property had changed hands, or they were unaware of the charges altogether.

As such, the charges do not align with the Water Resources Division’s goal of maintaining trust and high regard with our customers, and staff is proposing to retire Reserved Capacity Charges. Instead, staff is proposing to initiate a new program that will ensure all properties connected to the City’s water or sewer systems continue to pay their fair share of maintaining these systems while eliminating unexpected fees when trying to re-establish utility service.

At this time, there are approximately 615 inactive water service connections, and 460 of those utility accounts have been closed for 1 year or more. Each location represents system capacity being reserved and services infrastructure being maintained by the City with no cost recovery.

The goal of the new program is to allow the City to remove inactive water service connections where the water utility accounts have been closed for one year or more. Before an account is deemed detached from the water utility, the City will provide at least 30 days written notice to the property owner/account holder. The property owner may avoid detachment of service by reinstating the account within 30 days of notice or before expiration of the 1-year period of inactivity, whichever is later, and keeping the water utility account active for at least 1 year. To reinstate an account, the property owner can simply call the City’s Utility Billing office and open the City utility account for that property.

If the account is not reinstated within 30 days of notice or before expiration of the 1-year period, the City will begin steps to detach the service from the water utility. After a property is deemed detached from the water utility, the City may remove the City water utility facilities, including the meter, meter box, and buried service line. The buried service line would only be removed if it made sense in coordination with other planned water main maintenance or replacement activities. Removing unused City infrastructure will lower the costs related to the maintenance required for reliable and consistent operation of the water and wastewater systems, including Advanced Metering Infrastructure equipment. Physically removing the water meter will also provide a physical indication that the property does not have an active utility connection. This will eliminate the confusion staff are currently experiencing from property owners who buy a property thinking there is active water service and then are surprised when there are fees associated with restarting service. By removing the utility connection, not only is the Water Resources Division saving its rate payers money by eliminating an unused asset that requires maintenance and poses the potential for leaking, but it also makes it clear to potential buyers of the property that they will need to take action to establish water utility service at the property.

Engineering, Streets, Water Distribution, Wastewater, and Water Services staff have collaborated and discussed a prioritized and targeted approach to removing the unused water service connections by scheduling work concurrently with the Water Main Replacement Program and to avoid areas with temporary restrictions on street construction Ordinance Committee Agenda Report
Introduction of Ordinance to Detach Inactive Services from the Water and Wastewater Systems
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to maximize the life of recent street improvements. This targeted approach will ensure that the unused service, water meter, meter transmission unit, and meter box are all properly and cost-effectively removed.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Detachment of service from the City water utility system resulting from this ordinance will be treated as regular maintenance of the utility system, which is funded through water and wastewater fund operating budgets.

This ordinance may result in increased efficiency of utility operations and financial savings. Customers that choose to reinstate utility accounts to avoid detachment from the water utility system, will result in more active customers paying monthly water and sewer service charges. For customers who choose to detach, this will result in savings by eliminating assets that require ongoing maintenance.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The Ordinance to Detach Inactive Services from the Water and Wastewater System falls outside the definition of a “Project” under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines § 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.

WATER COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:

This item was presented to Water Commission at its meeting on May 22, 2025, and the Commission voted 5-0-0 in support of staff’s recommendation.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. City of Santa Barbara Existing Fee Schedule (Resolution 24- 068), Capacity Charge Schedule

2. Ordinance to Detach Inactive Services from the Water and Wastewater System
PREPARED BY: Joshua Haggmark, P.E., Water Resources Manager/DC/KM/sjc SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, P.E., Acting Public Works Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPACITY CHARGES AND POLICIES

1. CAPACITY CHARGES
Except as provided herein, water capacity charges shall be collected prior to the Public Works Director’s approval to: 1) install a new City water meter and/or make a new connection to the City water system, or 2) increase the size of an existing water meter.

If the property is also connected to the City’s wastewater system, wastewater capacity charges shall also apply in the above instances.

Except as provided herein, wastewater capacity charges shall be collected prior to the Public Works Director’s approval to: 1) make a new connection to the City’s wastewater system from a property that does not have an existing connection, or 2) commence discharge to the City’s wastewater system.

Such capacity charges shall be in addition to fees assessed under other resolutions for the labor, materials, equipment, and other City costs necessary to construct the actual connection to the water or wastewater system.

Water capacity charges for: 1) non-residential uses, 2) newly created single family residential units, or 3) a multi-family residential dwelling unit served by a meter larger than 5/8”, are as follows, per meter*:

Meter Size
Effective
July 1, 2022
Effective
July 1, 2023
Effective
July 1, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
5/8” meter: $10,248 $10,555 $10,827 *** ***
¾” meter: $15,373 $15,834 $16,243 *** ***
1” meter: $25,621 $26,390 $27,071 *** ***
1 ½” meter: $51,242 $52,779 $54,141 *** ***
2” meter: $81,988 $84,448 $86,627 *** ***
3” meter: $153,727 $158,339 $162,424 *** ***
4” meter: $256,212 $263,898 $270,707 *** ***
6” meter: $512,423 $527,796 $541,413 *** ***
8” meter: $819,877 $844,473 $866,260 *** ***
10” meter: $1,178,574 $1,213,931 $1,245,250 *** ***
* For multi-family residential properties in which a City-owned submeter is installed downstream of a City-owned master meter, the capacity charge shall be based on the size of the City submeter instead of the size of the City master meter.
*** See Future Year Charge Calculation subheading, below.

Wastewater capacity charges for: 1) non-residential uses, or 2) newly created single family dwelling units, are as follows**:

Meter Size
Effective
July 1, 2022
Effective
July 1, 2023
Effective
July 1,
2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Single Family $3,744 $3,856 $3,955 *** ***
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Non-Residential
5/8” meter: $3,744 $3,856 $3,955 *** ***
¾” meter: $5,616 $5,784 $5,933 *** ***
1” meter: $9,361 $9,642 $9,891 *** ***
1 ½” meter: $18,721 $19,283 $19,781 *** ***
2” meter: $29,954 $30,853 $31,649 *** ***
3” meter: $56,164 $57,849 $59,342 *** ***
4” meter: $93,607 $96,415 $98,903 *** ***
6” meter: $187,214 $192,830 $197,805 *** ***
8” meter: $299,542 $308,528 $316,488 *** ***
10” meter: $430,592 $443,510 $454,953 *** ***
** Should a multi-family or single-family residential property require a meter size larger than 5/8” to primarily serve indoor domestic capacity needs, wastewater capacity charges shall not be capped at the 5/8” meter charge and shall be determined by the Non-Residential meter sizes as reflected in the chart above. The property may be subject to a site inspection by City staff to verify water use. *** See Future Year Charge Calculation subheading, below.

Capacity Charges for Multi-Family and Accessory Dwelling Unit Projects Except as provided above, the water and wastewater capacity charges for newly permitted multi-family dwelling units and accessory dwelling units served by a separate and dedicated City water meter shall be calculated by multiplying the total number of newly proposed water supply Fixture Units times the applicable Fixture Unit cost as established in the tables below; provided, however, the wastewater capacity charge per dwelling unit for multi-family and accessory dwelling units shall not exceed the wastewater capacity charge for a 5/8”meter.

Fixture Unit Costs ($/Fixture Unit)
System
Effective
July 1,
2022
Effective
July 1, 2023
Effective
July 1, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Water $341.60 $351.85 $360.93 *** ***
Wastewater $124.81 $128.59 $131.91 *** ***
*** See Future Year Charge Calculation subheading, below Future Year Charge Calculation
Charges shall be escalated annually based on the change in the January Engineering News Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index (CCI) 20-City Average from the previous year. For example, if the January 2024 ENR CCI is 3% higher than the January 2023 ENR CCI, then capacity charges will increase by 3% in July 2024 (start of FY25).

2. REGULATIONS REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF CAPACITY CHARGES The following regulations shall apply to the assessment of water and wastewater capacity charges:

A. The term “multi-family residential dwelling unit” as used herein shall mean any attached dwelling unit, including attached apartments, condominiums, and secondary dwelling units.

B. Water and wastewater capacity charges shall not apply to:

1. Water system connections for public fire hydrants, private fire hydrants, and private fire lines; and

2. Common area meters to serve irrigation on multi-family residential properties.

C. A wastewater capacity charge shall not apply to a water meter that is classified as “Irrigation” in the City billing system.

D. Water and wastewater capacity charges shall not apply to a connection to the City’s recycled water distribution system to the extent that the connection offsets existing potable water capacity.

E. In the case of an application for a water connection to serve a parcel where connections already exist, credit shall be given for existing connections such that the water capacity charges shall be based on the net increase in metered capacity. In the case of an application for a Wastewater connection to serve a parcel where connections already exist, capacity charges shall be based on the net increase in meter capacity for non-residential meters, or in the case of residential meters, the net increase in the number of dwelling units. The credit shall only be valid when the existing connections are abandoned within six months of the installation of new services.

F. There shall be no capacity charge assessed for the installation of a meter to serve a legally existing residential dwelling unit that is already being legally served by another City water meter when such installation is done for the purpose of providing separate metering to such dwelling unit.

G. There shall be no capacity charge assessed for the installation of a 5/8” irrigation meter to serve existing irrigated landscaping that is already being legally served by another City water meter when such installation is done for the purpose of providing separate metering of indoor uses and irrigation. Water use history for the property must show patterns of irrigation watering for at least two years. The property maybe subject to a site inspection by City staff to verify the landscaping is existing and irrigated. Should a customer request an irrigation meter size larger than 5/8”, the capacity charge will be calculated at the applicable fee based on the meter size as provided in Section 1, less the applicable fee for a 5/8” meter.

All other applicable fees, charges, and costs shall apply.

H. A reduction in meter size may be approved by the Public Works Director in accordance with applicable resolutions; however, there shall be no refund of capacity charges upon such reduction.

I. When a customer voluntarily downsizes a meter, the original meter capacity will be reserved for the service connection for 12 months. If, before 12 months has elapsed from the time of the smaller meter being installed, the customer requests the original meter size to be re-installed at the same service connection, no capacity charge shall apply. If more than 12 months has elapsed, the customer will be charged the difference in capacity charge between the meter size currently installed and the size of the meter to be installed.

J. In cases where an applicant asserts that the water or wastewater capacity charge imposed under this Resolution exceeds the reasonable cost of providing the service for which the charge is imposed, or does not reasonably reflect the proportionate benefit of existing public facilities using the methods contained herein, an applicant may appeal the determination of the capacity charge to the Public Works Director, and may subsequently appeal the Public Works Director’s Decision to the City Council, for determination of a different capacity charge.

Appeals under this section, shall be made as follows:

1. Prior to installation of water meters, the applicant shall submit a written notice of appeal to the Public Works Director. The notice of appeal shall set forth the grounds upon which the appeal is based, a proposed alternate capacity charge calculation, and all relevant issues, facts, information, and analysis necessary to substantiate the appeal.

2. Within 21 days of receiving the written notice of appeal, the Public Works Director shall provide a written decision on the appeal to the applicant.

3. The Public Works Director shall have the authority to continue the determination on the appeal beyond 21 days to request additional information from the applicant, and consider new issues and facts raised by the applicant.

4. The applicant may appeal the decision of the Public Works Director to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within 10 days of the date of the Public Works Director’s Decision. The notice of appeal shall set forth in detail the grounds upon which the appeal is based and provide all supplemental documents upon which the applicant intends to reply. The City Clerk shall require payment of a fee for such appeal as is provided by resolution of the City Council for the matter.

Prior to setting the appeal for hearing before the City Council, the Water Commission, at their soonest available meeting after the notice of appeal is filed with the City Clerk, shall consider the Public Works Director's decision on the appeal and shall make a recommendation to City Council on the appeal. No new information, documents or evidence shall be filed or considered by the Water Commission.

5. Within 21 days of receiving the recommendation from the Water Commission, the City Clerk shall set a date for hearing on the appeal before the City Council.

6. At the time and place of the hearing, the City Council shall hear and receive any relevant information and document regarding the appeal.

The City Council may continue the hearing from time to time as may be required, or may grant or deny the appeal, in whole or in part.

7. The decision of the City Council shall be final on the day of the decision.

K. The Public Works Director is authorized to establish Administrative Guidelines to determine eligibility criteria to pay capacity charges previously established in lieu of capacity charges established herein for development projects that have achieved specific milestones in the development review process. ^ k -; . k
s s stem ca aci continues to be reserved for inactive accounts even whe onnections are not in use accounts that have been inactive for more than onths shall be sub'ect to reserved ca aci char es before service can b einstated. Char es shall be determined b the followin formulas E] ATE
he current monthl service char e multi lied b the number of months tha ave assed since the ex iration of the 6-month race eriod

WASTEWATE
or Residential Accounts: The current monthl basic char e er dwellin nit multi lied b the number of dwellin units on the account multi lied b he number of months that have assed since the ex iration of the 6- mont .
ace period
or Commercial Class 1-4 Accounts: The minimum monthl service char ased on meter size multi lied b the number of months that have asse ince the ex iration of the 6-month race eriod
he water monthl service char e and wastewater minimum monthl servic har e shall be based on the meter size at the time of account termination f the above calculation exceeds the current ca aci char e for the meter siz n uestion the char e is ca ed at the current ca aci char e amount ccounts that are inactive due to catastro hie circumstances such as fire o ther natural disasters ma a I for a waiver of reserved ca aci char estha ave accrued within 5 ears of the catastro hie circumstance subect t roval b the Public Works Director. The Public Works Director ma ado t a dministrative olic for im lementation of this section
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ORDINANCE NO. ______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
BY THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 14.10 RELATING TO

DETACHMENT OF INACTIVE SERVICES FROM THE
CITY’S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM

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

SECTION 1. Title 14 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended by the addition of Chapter 14.10 to read as follows:

Chapter 14.10 DETACHMENT OF INACTIVE SERVICES FROM THE WATER UTILITY SYSTEM

14.10.010 Detachment from the Water Utility System of Property with Inactive or Closed Accounts
A. In addition to disconnection for delinquency under Sections 14.16.010 and

14.16.020 of this Code, property for which the water utility account has been closed by the account holder or the City for a period of one year or more shall be deemed to be detached from the water utility system.

B. Water utility service shall not be reestablished to a detached property except by the establishment of new water service under Chapter 14.08 and new sewer service under Chapter 14.44, including payment of all connection and capacity charges.

C. Before a property is deemed detached from the water utility system, the Public Works Director shall give not less than 30 days’ written notice to the property owner. The ATTACHMENT 2
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notice may be given by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the property owner as shown on the County Assessor’s most recent equalized assessment roll. Notice will be deemed given on the date of mailing.

D. The property owner may avoid detachment of the property from the water utility system by reinstating the account before expiration of the one-year period determined under Subsection A, or within 30 days from the date of the mailing of the notice, whichever is later, and keeping the account active and current for a period of not less than one year.

E. As used in this Chapter the term water utility service refers to water service and sewer service, individually or collectively and the term Public Works Director includes any employee of the Public Works Department responsible for administration of this Chapter.

14.10.020 Removal of Service Connection
The Public Works Director may remove the water meter and other City water utility system facilities for property that has been detached from the water utility system according to this Chapter.

14.10.030 Owner Responsibility for Sewer Facilities
Sewer laterals may remain connected to the sewer system despite a property having been detached from the water utility system. The property owner is prohibited from discharging water or wastewater from the property through the sewer system and is responsible for any backup or spill from sewer laterals or other private sewer facilities on the property, including all costs incurred by the City due to a backup or spill.

14.10.040 Application to Property With More Than One Water Utility Account ORDINANCE COMMITTEE DRAFT 6/17/25
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If a property has more than one water utility account, then the provisions of this Chapter will be applied separately to each account.

14.10.050 Administrative Procedures
The Public Works Director may establish written procedures to implement the provisions of this Chapter. The procedures will be effective upon approval of the Water Commission.

Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 120.04
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
MAY 13, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm. (The Ordinance Committee met at 12:00 p.m. The Finance Committee, which ordinarily meets at 12:00 p.m., did not meet on this day.)

BROWN ACT ITEMS

1. Subject: Request from Councilmember Eric Friedman to Allow His Remote Participation in the Meeting Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 Due to Emergency Circumstances Caused by a Medical Emergency that Prevents the Councilmember from Attending in Person. (120.02)
Action: Mayor Rowse stated Councilmember Friedman requested permission to attend and participate in the meeting remotely. Councilmember Friedman stated there was no one over the age of 18 in the room with him. The meeting continued.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

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

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: Assistant City Administrator Rene Eyerly, City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman, Deputy City Clerk Caitlin Colyer.

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

2. Subject: National Police Week and Peace Officers' Memorial Day (120.04) Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Police Chief Kelly Gordon.

Agenda Item No. 2
File Code No. 000.00
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Assistant City Administrator Rene Eyerly announced that the Council and Staff Communications item would be heard after the General Public Comment item.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 4 - 5)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.

Motion:

Councilmembers Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve consent calendar items 4 and 5 as recommended.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

4. Subject: 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 [Ordinance Adoption] (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council 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.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6180. 05/13/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5

5. Subject: Revised Lease Agreement and Sublease Agreement for Office Space for the Sustainability & Resilience Department at 801 Garden Street [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 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; and
B. Authorize the Sustainability & Resilience Director to Execute a Sublease Agreement with Bright Market, LLC for a Portion of the Property Located at 801 Garden Street, Suite 201, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Sublease Agreement, July 1, 2025.

Action: Approved the recommendation (May 13, 2025, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Director; proposed Ordinance).

REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Chair Sneddon reported that the Committee heard updates to the Sign Ordinance and approved it with a 2:1 vote, which will move it forward to Council.

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Administrator Kelly McAdoo spoke about the red tagging of the Casa de la Raza building and the serious life safety concerns that were discovered.

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS (Nos. 3 and 6)

3. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the regular meeting of April 29, 2025; and for the special meeting of April 29, 2025.

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve the minutes as recommended.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmember Friedman). 05/13/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5

6. 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 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Natasha Todorovic; and
B. Set the date of August 4, 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.

Members of the Public: Jose Gallegos, Natasha Todorovic.

Motion:

Councilmembers Santamaria/Sneddon to direct staff to communicate with Applicant and Appellant to find an appeal date, August 5, 2025 or after the Labor Day holiday, on a 2nd, 4th, or 5th Tuesday and bring that date back to Council to approve on May 20, 2025.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:

Members of the Public: Jerry Menchaca, Oliver Banales Vallejo, Colleen Kelly, Jacqueline Inda, Chris Barros, John Michael Huerta, Larry Behrendt, Cooper Chew, Adelaide Robles Ortega, Katherine Carmichael, Macia Cincotta, Sandra De Salazar, Cesar Peralta, Miguel Avila, Natasha Todorovic.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS AND ENGAGEMENTS - Councilmember Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Discussed Casa de la Raza; 2. Paid respect to Community Members that passed away: Luke Conklin, Phylis D. Picheo, Denny Meza, Pedro Menchaca, and Dennis Stoner. - Councilmember Santamaria attended the following meetings or events: 1.

Discussed Casa de la Raza.
- Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. Discussed Casa de la Raza; 2. Historic Landmarks Committee; 3. The 55th Annual H. Thomas Guerry Awards for Superior Performance; 4. Mission Canyon Association meeting;

5. Cachuma Conservation Release Board special meeting; 6. Community History Day; and 7. Riviera Board Association meeting.

SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
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7. Subject: Overview of City Programs that Build Community Capacity for Sustainable Actions (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council receive a presentation on the various sustainability-focused community programs offered by the City of Santa Barbara.

Documents:
- May 13, 2025, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Department. - PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.

Speakers:
- Staff: Sustainability and Resilience Director Alelia Parenteau, Librarian Paige Sundstrom, Parks and Recreation Open Space Planner Monique O’Conner, Water Supply and Services Manager Dakota Corey, Water Conservation Analyst Madeline Wood, Creeks Division Manager Environmental Erin Markey, Specialist Hillary Allen, Mobility Coordinator Sam Furtner, Administrative Analyst Kristian Hoffland, Energy and Climate Specialist Stephanie Holmes, Community Engagement Supervisor Liz Smith, Administrative Assistant Niko Lopez. - Members of the public: None.

Discussion:
- Staff gave Council a presentation regarding the City programs that build sustainable actions. Councilmembers’ questions were answered.

Council gave direction to Staff.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

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

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:26 pm.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 17, 2025.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
05/20/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 10

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
MAY 20, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Friedman 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 Pro Tem Friedman.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Wendy Santamaria (2:09 p.m.), Kristen W. Sneddon.

Councilmembers absent: Mike Jordan, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht, Deputy City Clerk Austin Taylor.

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (120.04) Action: Mayor Pro Tem Friedman presented the proclamation to Lydia Chang, Karena Jew, and Jonathan Wang.

2. Subject: Mental Health Awareness Month (120.04)
Action: Mayor Pro Tem Friedman presented the proclamation to Fire Chief Chris Mailes, Suzanne Grimmesey, members of the Police and Fire Departments, and Donut the therapy dog.
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3. Subject: Public Works Week (120.04)
Action: Mayor Pro Tem Friedman presented the proclamation to Interim Public Works Director Brian D’Amour.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator McAdoo stated that Item 7, Fiscal Year 2025 Third-Quarter Review, contains a clerical error in Attachment 3 on page 7, where the amount of $20,000 is incorrectly listed, which should read $200,000. This item will be pulled from the consent calendar and voted on separately.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 5, 8, 10-12)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.

Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/Gutierrez to approve consent calendar items 5, 8, and 10-12 as recommended.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Mike Jordan, Mayor Randy Rowse)

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.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6181. 05/20/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 10

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.

Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 25-054 (May 20, 2025, report from the Interim Public Works Director).

10. Subject: Contract Amendment for Design Extra Services for the Gibraltar Dam Spillway Concrete Resurfacing Project [Agreement] (540.09) 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.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,418.1 (May 20, 2025, report from the Interim Public Works Director).

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.

Action: Approved the recommendation (May 20, 2025, report from the City Administrator).
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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.

Action: Approved the recommendations.

REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mayor Pro Tem Friedman reported that Finance Committee heard a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the nine months ended March 31, 2025; received the Fiscal Year 225 Interim Financial Statements for the nine months ended March 31, 2025; recommended that Council hear and 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 recommend that Council hear and 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.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Celeste Barber; Craig Griffith; Stephen Meade; Jacqueline Inda; Leo Carlton.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Friedman expressed his gratitude to be returning to Council meetings, and for all the support he received from his colleagues and from City staff. He also expressed his appreciation for his teammates on SB Outrigger Canoe, and the hard work of Cottage Hospital staff. Finally, he acknowledged the Santa Barbara community for all their well wishes and support during his recovery.
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PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

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

Documents:
- May 6, 2025 Meeting minutes.

Speakers:
- Staff: None.
- Members of the public: None.

Discussion:
- Mayor Pro Tem Friedman clarified that he was abstaining from this vote, as he was not present at the relevant meeting.

Motion:

Councilmember Sneddon/Harmon to approve the recommendation as made by staff.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Jordan, Mayor Rowse; Abstain: Mayor Pro Tem Friedman)
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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.

Documents:
- May 20, 2025, report from the Police Chief.
- Proposed Resolution.

Speakers:
- Staff: None.
- Members of the public: Kirsten Cavendish Weston Smith.

Motion:

Councilmember Gutierrez/Harmon to approve the recommendations as made by staff; Resolution No. 25-051.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Jordan, Mayor Rowse) 05/20/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 10

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 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.

Documents:
- May 20, 2025, report from the Finance Director.
- Proposed Resolutions.

Speakers:
- Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini.
- Members of the public: None.

Discussion:
- Finance Director Keith DeMartini informed Council of a clerical error in Attachment 3 on page 7, where there is incorrectly listed the amount of $20,000, which should read $200,000.

Motion:

Councilmember Harmon/ Gutierrez to approve the recommendations as made by staff, with the clerical correction as indicated by Finance Director Keith DiMartini; Resolution Nos. 25-052, 25-053.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Jordan, Mayor Rowse) 05/20/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 10

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.

Documents:
- May 20, 2025, report from the Parks & Recreation Director. - Proposed Resolution.

Speakers:
- Staff: Parks and Recreation Director Jill Zachary.
- Members of the public: Bill Medel; Victoria Strong.

Motion:

Councilmember Sneddon/Harmon to approve the recommendations as made by staff; Resolution No. 25-055; Agreement No. 28,702.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Jordan, Mayor Rowse) 05/20/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 9 of 10

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.

Documents:
- May 20, 2025, report from the Finance Director.
- Proposed Resolution.

Public hearing opened: 2:57 p.m.

Speakers:
- Staff: None.
- Members of the public: None.

Public hearing closed: 2:59 p.m.

Motion:

Councilmember Sneddon/Harmon to approve the recommendation as made by staff; Resolution No. 25-056.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Jordan, Mayor Rowse)

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS AND ENGAGEMENTS - Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. Peace Officer Memorial Service; 2. Santa Barbara Library Fix It Fair; 3. Standing Together to End Sexual Assault Fundraiser; 4. Annual Riviera Association Meeting; 5. Mission Creek Urban Creek Walk; 6. Kids Draw Architecture Event.
- Councilmember Guttierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Rotary Meeting at Mulligan’s; 2. Spring Forward SBCC Fundraiser. - Councilmember Santamaria attended the following meetings or events: 1. UCSB Economic Forecast; 2. SBCC Foundation Fundraiser; 3. New Beginnings Luncheon. - Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1. Santa Barbara Outrigger Canoe Club Rig Run; 2. Standing Together to End Sexual Assault Fundraiser; 3. 10th Anniversary Paddle Out for Plains All American Oil Spill; 4. Central Coast Water Authority Meeting.

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

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Friedman adjourned the meeting at 3:03 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 17, 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: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Installment Sale Agreement and Appropriate Loan Funds for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

DISCUSSION:

Background
The William B. Cater Water Treatment Plant (Cater) supplies approximately 70% of the total water used by the City of Santa Barbara (City), Montecito Water District (MWD), and the Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) and serves as a key surface water treatment facility and distribution hub for the City’s water system. The City is the sole owner and operator of Cater. MWD and CVWD receive water through a 1978 Joint Powers Agreement that dictates the sharing of City costs for operation and maintenance.

The existing Cater Water Treatment Plant (Cater) and Clear Well were constructed in 1962. The Clear Well is a reservoir that stores filtered water and allows for sufficient chlorine contact time for disinfection. The Clear Well also provides storage capacity to accommodate changing water system demands. The existing Clear Well is a buried concrete structure with a maximum operating storage volume of approximately five million gallons. The Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project (Project) will install a second, approximately 2.5-million-gallon reservoir to operate as a chlorine contact time (CT) basin. The new CT basin will receive treated water prior to flowing into the existing Clear Agenda Item No. 3
File Code No. 540.1
Council Agenda Report
Authorize Execution of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Installment Sale Agreement and Appropriate Loan Funds for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement]
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Well. The Project will address several operational concerns, including improving chlorine contact time for the disinfection process, providing the ability to bypass the existing Clear Well for maintenance purposes, enhancing the system’s resiliency to major seismic events, and improving storage and supply balancing capabilities.

Installment Sale Agreement
City Council declared the following Resolutions prior to this sales agreement:
 On October 12, 2022, City Council Resolution No. 22-105 authorized the Public Works Director to apply for State Revolving Funds for the Project.  On October 12, 2022, City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-106, declaring official intent to reimburse capital expenditures paid prior to the approval of the installment agreement. On January 14, 2025, City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-007, supplementing Resolution No. 22-106, declaring official intent to reimburse capital expenditures paid prior to the approval of the installment agreement for the Project.
 On October 12, 2022, City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-107, pledging the Wastewater Fund Net System Revenue and Wastewater Fund to pay the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan for the Project.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

On May 30, 2025, the City received the final installment sale agreement for a 30-year loan in the maximum amount of $50,000,000, with an interest rate of 1.9%.

The City must establish rates and charges in amounts sufficient to generate net revenues equal to at least 1.25 times the total annual debt service. The City must establish a restricted reserve fund, held in the Water Fund and equal to one year’s debt service, which is funded over the course of ten years. The restricted reserve fund must be maintained for the full term of the loan and is subject to lien and pledge as security for the obligation. This loan is structured as an installment sale agreement. In this transaction, the City “sells” the project asset to the State, and in exchange, the State pays the City for the project with the loan proceeds. The State then “sells” the project back to the City, and the City repays the State through debt service.

City staff has reviewed installment sale agreement documentation provided by the State and recommends that Council approve the introduction and subsequent adoption of this Ordinance.

Council’s approval and authorization for the execution of the installment sale agreement, including the proposed revenue and expenditure appropriations, will provide the funding source needed to successfully complete construction of the Project. Annual installment payments for the loan have already been accounted for in the current water rates.

Council Agenda Report
Authorize Execution of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Installment Sale Agreement and Appropriate Loan Funds for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement]
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SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

Cater is a critical facility for maintaining regional drinking water quality and supply. This Project will increase the reliability of the treatment process, and the supporting infrastructure provides the opportunity to develop solar power installation at this site, helping to reduce energy costs while meeting the City’s 100% renewable electricity goal.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

On February 14, 2023, Council determined that the Project met the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §15301 Existing Facilities (b) categorical exemption because the Project includes replacement of existing publicly owned facilities used to provide public utility services, and (d) categorical exemption, as the Project involves upgrades to facilities and equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety; and §15302 Minor Alterations to Land Class 2 (c) categorical exemption because the Project includes replacement of existing utility systems and facilities, which does not result in an expansion of capacity. The CEQA Notice of Exemption was filed with the Santa Barbara County Clerk of the Board, and State Clearinghouse (SCH# 2023020382) on February 15, 2023.

PREPARED BY: Joshua Haggmark, P.E., Water Resources Manager/GC/sjc SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, P.E., Acting Public Works Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
ORDINANCE NO. ____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA

BARBARA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE

INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER

RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE CATER
RESERVOIR RESILIENCY PROJECT (AGREEMENT NO.

D2502003)
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Barbara (City) intends to construct certain capital improvement projects for the operation of the City’s water treatment system and to finance the construction costs through an installment sale agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board);
WHEREAS, the State Water Board is authorized, and implements its authority, to provide financial assistance to the City through installment sales agreements pursuant to California Water Code Section 13475 et seq. and implementing resolutions; WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has presented, filed with the City Clerk, and recommends approval of an installment sale agreement that will provide the funds necessary to construct the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project, with 1.9 percent interest accruing thereon, to be repaid by the City from the Water Net System Revenues for 30 years, as set forth in the installment sale agreement; and WHEREAS, the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 22.100.070 C and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (operation, maintenance, repair of existing facilities).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

1. The recitals are true and correct.

2. The form of the Installment Sale Agreement, on file with the City Clerk, is approved. The Public Works Director and any such other officer or employee of the City as the Public Works Director may designate (the “Authorized Officers”) is each hereby authorized and directed, for and in the name and on behalf of the City, to execute and deliver the Installment Sale Agreement in substantially the form with such changes therein as the Authorized Officer executing the same may require or approve, and as approved as to form by the City Attorney, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution and delivery thereof; provided, however, that the principal amount of the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project Installment Payments shall not exceed $50,000,000, and the final Installment Payments shall be payable no later than thirty years following the notice of completion of construction of the Project, and the true interest cost of the interest on the Installment Payments shall not exceed 1.9 percent per annum.

3. The Authorized Officers are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things which they may deem necessary or advisable in order to consummate the transactions herein authorized and otherwise to carry out the Project and give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this Ordinance. All actions heretofore taken by the officers, employees, and agents of the City with respect to the transactions set forth above are hereby approved, confirmed, and ratified.

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 LOAN FUNDS FOR THE CATER

RESERVOIR RESILIENCY 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 approves an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the amount of $50,000,000 in the Fiscal Year 2025 Water State Revolving Fund budget, funded by State Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan funds, for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project.
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CITY OF SA TA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE:

TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

June 17, 2025
Mayor and Councilmembers
Public Works Department
Design Ser/ices for Phase I of the Calle Real and Castillo Trunk Main Wastewater Capacity Improvements Project [Resolution;
Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Dudek in the amount of $634, 746 for professional engineering design services for Phase I of the Calle Real and Castillo Trunk Main Wastewater Capacity Improvements Project and authorize $63, 475 for potential extra sen/ices, for a total expenditure authority of $698, 221; 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 Allocate Funds for the Calle Real and Castillo Trunk Main Wastewater Capacity Improvements Project.

DISCUSSION:

Back round
The City of Santa Barbara (City) owns and operates a 257-mile municipal wastewater collection system, which conveys wastewater from across the City to the El Estero Water Resource Center for treatment. The City uses a hydraulic model of the wastewater collection system to assess the capacity of the system, identify where limitations exist, and evaluate how the collection system responds to storm events. Additionally, the hydraulic model incorporates planned private developments, land use changes, increasing dwelling unit density, and planned system upgrades to provide a forecast of future wastewater flows. This information helps City staff identify and evaluate necessary capacity projects and cost-recovery opportunities.

Previous modeling studies identified an existing capacity issue along the San Andres Street Trunk Main, which collects flows from the La Cumbre, Upper State, and Westside areas. A conceptual version of the Calte Real and Castillo Trunk Main Wastewater Capacity Improvements Project (Project) was recommended in the City's 2014 Council Agenda Report
Design Services for Phase I of the Calle Real and Castillo Trunk Main Wastewater Capacity Improvements Project [Resolution; Agreement]
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Wastewater Master Plan Report as an option to relieve some of the burden in the San Andres Street sewer system. Future flow estimates from the City's 2023-2031 Housing Element report, which forecasts private developments that will exacerbate the issue, also support the need for this capacity improvement.

Pro'ect Descri tion
The Project will address both current and future expected capacity constraints along the San Andres Trunk Main. The Project consists of capacity improvements near the Calle Real/Las Positas Road area and along Castillo Street between Pedregosa and Haley Streets. Once complete, the Project will divert a significant amount of flow along the north side of Highway 101 to relieve system surcharging along San Andres and allow the collection system to handle projected flows through the planning horizon (Year 2050).

The Project will also reduce risk and improve operator safety by consolidating and reducing the number of assets within Caltrans and the Union Pacific Railroad's rights-ofway.

Due to the size of the Project and capacity limitations of the existing collection system, a phased approach is necessary to complete the Project. The preliminary Project phasing is identified as follows (see Attachment):
. Phase 1: Calle Real Sewer Relocation - relocation of the gravity sewer main along Calle Real between Betty Drive and Pueblo Street in order to prepare for the consolidation of assets within Caltrans and the Union Pacific Railroad's rights-ofway. . Phase II: Castillo Trunk Main Im rovements - installation of a new sewer trunk main along Castillo Street between Pedregosa and Haley Streets in order to divert flow away from the San Andres Trunk Main.
. Phase III: Pueblo Street Si hon and Abandonment of Caltrans Crossin s - installation of a new sewer siphon under Mission Creek on Pueblo Street to connect the Phase I and Phase II improvements and abandon assets within Caltrans and the Union Pacific Railroad's rights-of-way.

Desi n Phase Consultant En ineerin Services
The proposed design contract will begin with preliminary modeling and geotechnical analysis for Project Phases 1, 11, and III, as well as a field survey for Phase I and Phase Ill, to validate the overall Project concept. However, design work will focus specifically on the Phase I - Calle Real area. Design work for the later Phases (Phase II - Castillo Street and Phase III - Pueblo Street) will be included in a future contract or contracts. Design for Phase I is expected to be completed in the spring of 2026, and construction is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2026 to coordinate with an upcoming sidewalk project in the area.

Council Agenda Report
Design Services for Phase I of the Calle Real and Castillo Trunk Main Wastewater Capacity Improvements Project [Resolution; Agreement]
June 17, 2025

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Staff recommends that Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Dudek in the amount of $634, 746 for Phase I design services and authorize $63, 475 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $698, 221. Dudek is experienced in this type of work and was selected through a publicly advertised Request for Proposals process to which four other firms responded.

Communit Outreach
Outreach will be tailored to each Phase based on the installation method, location, traffic control, and surrounding properties. Outreach will be performed during final design for each Phase and prior to construction activities taking place. It will include notifications by mail, identification and direct contact with properties that may be impacted, and an informational website during the design phase. During the construction phase, outreach will include City News in Brief postings, social media posts, and site canvasing.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

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

ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST (PHASE I)
*Cen(s have been rounded to the nearest dollar in this table.

Desi n Services Dudek
Extra Services Allowance Dudek
Desi n Mana ement and Environmental Review b Cit staff
Desi n Subtotal
Estimated Construction Contract, Phase I future contract Construction Change Order Allowance, Phase I (future contract) Estimated Construction ManagemenVlnspection, Phase I (by future contract or by City sta
Other Construction Costs, Phase I (Environmental Monitoring, Desi n Su crt, Materials Testin , etc.

Construction Subtotal
TOTAL PROJECT COST Phase I
TOTAL
$634, 746
63, 475
165, 200
$863,421
$3, 000, 000
300, 000
600,000
150,000
$4,050, 000
$4,913,421
With the allocation of available expenditure funds from the Sanitary Sewer Overflow Compliance Project in the Wastewater Capital Fund budget in Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of $300, 000, there will be sufficient expenditure appropriations in the Sanitary Council Agenda Report
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Sewer Capacity Improvement Project to cover the Project's design costs, including the proposed design contract and potential extra sen/ices with Dudek included in this report.

Staff anticipates requesting additional expenditure appropriations in the Wastewater Capital Fund budget during the annual budget process in future fiscal years to fund the construction costs.

The estimated cost for Phase I construction contract is approximately $3 million. This estimate is based on a 2014 projection that has been adjusted to reflect 2024 construction costs. This estimate will be updated by Dudek as part of the initial design services.

A copy of the contract may be requested from the Public Works Department for public review by contacting PWInfo SantaBarbaraCA. ov.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The execution of this Professional Services Agreement for Design Services for Phase I of the Calle Real and Castillo Trunk Main Wastewater Capacity Improvements Project does not require California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review; however, the Project will require environmental review around 30% design. CEQA review is required prior to proceeding into construction of the Project.

WATER COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:

This item was presented to the Water Commission at its meeting on May 22, 2025. The Commission voted 5:0:0 in support of staff's recommendation.

ATTACHMENT:

PREPARED BY:

SUBMITTED BY:

APPROVED BY:

Project Location Map
Ashleigh A. Sizoo, P.E., Acting City Engineer/CSW/rl
Brian D'Amour, P.E., Acting Public Works Director
Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Phase I
(Calle Real)
Phase II
(Castillo St)
Phase III
(Pueblo St Siphon)
Phase III
(Caltrans/Railroad
Abandonments)
Existing
Sewer
Trenchless
Installation
Mission
Creek
Project Location Map
Calle Real and Castillo Trunk Main Wastewater Capacity Improvements Project Preliminary Phasing and Alignments
Legend
New Sewer
Siphon at
Pueblo St
Connection to
Existing Sewer
Abandonment of Caltrans
& Railroad Sewer
Phase II
Phase I
Phase III
New Gravity
Trunk Main
along Castillo
New Gravity
Sewer along
Calle Real
Connection to
Existing Sewer

ATTACHMENT
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

ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE CALLE REAL AND CASTILLO

TRUNK MAIN WASTEWATER CAPACITY

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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.

SECTION 1. The City Council approves the allocation of available expenditure appropriations in the Sanitary Sewer Compliance Project in the Wastewater Capital Fund budget in the amount of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 to fund the Sanitary Sewer Capacity Improvement Project for the design of the Calle Real and Castillo Trunk Main Wastewater Capacity Improvements Project.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Fire Department
SUBJECT: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Renewal of Levy for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District [Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring its Intention to Continue the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones; Declaring the Work to be of More Than General or Ordinary Benefit and Describing the District to be Assessed to Pay the Costs and Expenses Thereof; Preliminarily Approving the Updated Engineer’s Report; Stating Intention to Continue Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026 and Establishing a Time of 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in the City Council Chambers for a Public Hearing on the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment.

DISCUSSION:

On July 11, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution 06-064 which declared the Council’s intention to order expansion of vegetation road clearance, implementation of a defensible space inspection and assistance program, and implementation of a vegetation management program within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones of the High Fire Hazard Area. The Resolution described the special benefit to be assessed and approved an Engineer’s Report, confirmed the diagram and assessment, and ordered levy of the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District (District) for Fiscal Year 2007. As required by the Resolution, the assessment must be renewed annually by Council. The City has renewed the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment uninterrupted each year since.

Assessment funds continue to reduce the risk and severity of wildland fires through the reduction of flammable vegetation. The assessment provides three primary services:

1. Vegetation Road Clearance: Each year, the assessment provides approximately 14 miles of road clearance. The frequency is such that most roads in the District are cleared of impeding vegetation every three years. Clearing vegetation from the roadways is required of property owners by law and allows for safer egress of Agenda Item No. 5
File Code No. 520.03
Council Agenda Report
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residents and ingress of first responders during an emergency. In Fiscal Year 2025, the City has cleared 14 Miles of roadways, representing 120 tons of vegetation.

2. Defensible Space Inspection and Assistance: This element of the assessment provides assistance to property owners in creating defensible space around their homes. Defensible space is a key element in preventing the ignition of homes during a wildfire by reducing the exposure of the home to burning vegetation. Defensible space assistance will again involve scores of site visits to assist homeowners. In addition, the assessment provides chipping services to residents of the District after the vegetation has been cut. Chipping provides a cost effective way for homeowners to dispose of cut material. The chipped vegetation may be reused as a ground cover in landscaping. Over 160 tons of vegetation has been chipped and removed in FY2025.

3. Vegetation Management: Vegetation management is the selective removal of flammable vegetation in open land outside of property owner’s defensible space.

The goal is to lessen the severity of a fire, in the event that one occurs, by depriving the fire of a large amount of fuel. This is accomplished by preferentially removing exotic plants, thinning, pruning and limbing vegetation to remove fire ladders, limbing up the canopy, and pruning out dead material. Vegetation management retains the overall look of wildland areas and minimizes impacts to natural resources while reducing the amount of flammable vegetation. Vegetation management was successfully completed on 35 acres in Fiscal Year 2025. These projects require staff to strengthen the public-private relationship by working with multiple, individual property owners and contract crews to link individual parcels across larger areas of adjacent land. Working in cooperation with multiple property owners, there is a greater impact on reducing the community threat from wildfire.

In addition to vegetation removal, this project also accomplished education, protection of natural resources unique to the area and outlined individual maintenance programs. The project areas are identified in the Community Wildland Protection Plan (CWPP).

BUDGET/ FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The Wildland Fire Assessment may be annually increased by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in an amount not to exceed 4% per year. In adjusting for the CPI, the allowable increase is calculated using the CPI from the past year plus any deferred increases from previous years.

For Fiscal Year 2026, staff and the Assessment Engineer propose a CPI increase of 3.42%.

The rate for Fiscal Year 2026 as suggested in the Engineer’s Report (see Attachment) will therefore be set at $103.10 per single family home located within the boundary of the Foothill Zone and $127.84 per single family home located within the Extreme Foothill Zone boundary. Total anticipated revenues to be generated from the assessment are $343,653for Fiscal Year 2026. For comparison, the Fiscal Year 2025 rates were $99.70 and $123.63 Council Agenda Report
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respectively, totaling $332,754. The increased revenue anticipated for Fiscal Year 2026 will allow staff to continue to provide the same level of service in all three areas.

As required in Resolution 06-064, an updated Engineer’s Report has been prepared and includes the proposed budget and assessment rate. The updated Engineer’s Report must be considered by Council at a noticed public hearing and serves as the basis for the continuation of the assessments. The updated Engineer’s Report is available for review by contacting [email protected] or [email protected].

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

Vegetation removed through vegetation road clearance and the defensible space chipping assistance program is chipped and spread back on to the ground or in areas of local parks where feasible. The goal is to reuse at least 80% of all chipped material locally avoiding the cost of disposal fees, extra vehicle trips, and landfill use. Non-native pest plants are not chipped, but rather hauled off-site to be disposed of properly. In FY2025, staff exceeded that goal, achieving 100% reuse.

ATTACHMENT: Preliminary Engineer’s Report
PREPARED BY: Ryan DiGuilio, Fire Marshal
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Mailes, Fire Chief
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
FY 2025-26
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
ENGINEER’S REPORT
May 2025
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 50078
et seq., and Article XIIID of the California Constitution

ATTACHMENT
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26
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Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
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City of Santa Barbara
City Council
Randy Rowse, Mayor
Wendy Santamaria, Councilmember
Mike Jordan, Councilmember
Oscar Gutierrez, Councilmember
Kristen Sneddon, Councilmember
Eric Friedman, Councilmember
Meagan Harmon, Councilmember
Fire Prevention Bureau
Chris Mailes, Fire Chief
Ryan DiGuilio, Fire Marshal
City Attorney’s Office
Tava Ostrenger, Interim City Attorney
Sarah Knecht, Assistant City Attorney
Engineer of Work
SCI Consulting Group
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1 Proposition 218 ......................................................................................................................... 6 Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association v Santa Clara County Open Space Authority .................. 6 Dahms v. Downtown Pomona Property .................................................................................... 7 Bonander v. Town of Tiburon .................................................................................................... 7 Beutz v. County of Riverside ...................................................................................................... 7 Golden Hill Neighborhood Association v. City of San Diego ..................................................... 7 Compliance with Current Law ................................................................................................... 8 Description of Services ............................................................................................... 9 Cost and Budget ....................................................................................................... 11 Method of Apportionment ....................................................................................... 12 Method of Apportionment ...................................................................................................... 12 Discussion of Benefit ............................................................................................................... 12 Benefit Factors ........................................................................................................................ 13 Benefit Finding ........................................................................................................................ 15 General Versus Special Benefit................................................................................................ 15 Calculating General Benefit ..................................................................................................... 18 Zones of Benefit ...................................................................................................................... 20 Assessment Apportionment .................................................................................................... 22 Method of Assessment ............................................................................................................ 23 Criteria and Policies ................................................................................................................. 27 Assessment .............................................................................................................. 29 Assessment Diagram ................................................................................................ 31 Appendices .............................................................................................................. 33 Appendix A – Assessment Roll, FY 2025-26 ............................................................................. 33 Appendix B – California Government Code Section 50078 et. seq. ........................................ 34 Appendix C – Article XIIID of the California Constitution ........................................................ 37 End Notes................................................................................................................. 41 City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26
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List of Figures
Figure 1 – Wildland Fire History in Santa Barbara County ............................................................... 1 Figure 2 - Cost and Budget FY 2025-26 .......................................................................................... 11 Figure 3 - Relative Hazard/Risk Scoring for High Fire Hazard Area Zones ..................................... 21 Figure 4 - Scoring System ............................................................................................................... 21 Figure 5 - Wildland Fire Risk Factors .............................................................................................. 22 Figure 6 – Structure Value Factors ................................................................................................. 24 Figure 7 - Relative Benefit Factors for Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones ................................. 26 City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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Introduction
The City of Santa Barbara is located about 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles, largely on the slopes between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. The City of Santa Barbara provides fire services throughout the City limits. Fire services include fire suppression, protection, prevention, evacuation planning, and education.

Due to topography, location, climate and infrastructure, the Santa Barbara community has a relatively high inherent risk of wildland fires. Listed below are some of the major wildland fires that have occurred in Santa Barbara County since 1970:

Figure 1 – Wildland Fire History in Santa Barbara County Year Fire Name Acres Homes Lost
1971 Romero Canyon Fire 14,538 4
1977 Sycamore Canyon Fire 805 234
1977 Hondo Canyon Fire 10,000 0
1979 Eagle Canyon Fire 4,530 5
1990 Painted Cave Fire 4,900 524
1993 Marre Fire 43,864 0
2002 Sudden Fire 7,160 0
2004 Gaviota Fire 7,440 1
2007 Zaca Fire 240,207 0
2008 Gap Fire 9,443 0
2008 Tea Fire 1.940 210
2009 Jesusita Fire 8,733 80
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2016 Sherpa Fire 7,474 0
2016 Rey Fire 32,606 0
2016 Canyon Fire 12,518 0
2017 Thomas Fire 281,893 1,063
2019 Holiday Fire 113 24
2019 Cave Fire 3,126 0
2021 Loma Fire 7 0
2021 Alisal Fire 16,970 12
In response to the considerable wildland fire risk in the area, the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department prepared a Wildland Fire Plan in January, 2004, in which it identified four High Fire Hazard Zones: The Coastal Zone, the Coastal Interior Zone, the Foothill Zone, and the Extreme Foothill Zone. The two Zones with the highest wildland fire risk are the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones (the “Zones”), and these are the Zones that are included in this assessment.

These Zones are at a high risk of wildland fires due to the following factors:
 Climate. The climate consists of cool, moist winters and hot, dry summers. The low humidity and high summer temperatures increase the likelihood that a spark will ignite a fire in the area, and that the fire will spread rapidly.  Topography. Periodic wind conditions known as “Sundowner” and “Santa Ana” winds interact with the steep slopes in the Santa Ynez Mountains and the ocean influence, resulting in an increase in the speed of the wind to severe levels. These two types of wind conditions increase the likelihood that fires will advance downslope towards the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones. In addition, these winds can greatly increase the rate at which a fire will spread.
 Chaparral. Much of the undeveloped landscape is covered with chaparral. Chaparral sheds woody, dead, and organic materials rich in flammable oils, which accumulate over time. Areas covered with chaparral typically experience wildland fires which burn the accumulated plant materials, and renew the chaparral for its next cycle of growth.

Therefore, areas of chaparral which are not thinned, and from which the dead plant City of Santa Barbara
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materials are not removed or burned off in prescribed fires, provide ample opportunities for wildland fires to occur and to spread.  Road Systems. Many of the roads in the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones do not meet current Fire Department access and vegetation road clearance standards, and many are made even more narrow due to the encroachment of vegetation. A number of the bridges have weight requirements that are below Fire Department weight standards. In addition, many driveways are long and steep, posing a safety hazard. All of these factors make it more difficult and more hazardous for the Fire Department to provide fire suppression services in these areas.
 Water Supply. In the Extreme Foothill Zone, the City water supply is limited in some areas, and not available in others. These factors increase the risks associated with fires, due to the reduced availability of water to fight any fires that occur.  Fire Response Time. Much of the Extreme Foothill Zone, and some of the Foothill Zone, is outside the City’s 4 minute Fire Department response time. As a result, fires in these areas may have more time to spread and to increase in severity before fire suppression equipment can reach them.
 Proximity to the Los Padres National Forest. The Los Padres National Forest (LPNF) is a large forest to the north of the Foothill and Extreme Foothill zones. The LPNF provides a great deal of potential fuel for any wildland fire in the area. Wildland fires that start in the LPNF have the potential to move south toward the Foothill and Extreme Foothill zones.

This Engineer’s Report (the "Report") was prepared to: 1) contain the information required by Government Code Section 50078.4, including a) a description of each lot or parcel of property to be subject to the assessment, b) the amount of the assessment for each lot or parcel for the initial fiscal year, c) the maximum amount of the assessment which may be levied for each lot or parcel during any fiscal year, d) the duration of the assessment, e) the basis of the assessment, f) the schedule of the assessment, and g) a description specifying the requirements for protest and hearing procedures for the assessment pursuant to Section 50078.6; 2) establish a budget to provide services to reduce the severity and damage from wildland fires (the "Services") that will be funded by the 2025-26 assessments; 3) determine the benefits received from the Services by property within the City of Santa Barbara Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District (the "Assessment District") and; 4) assign a method of assessment apportionment to lots and parcels within the Assessment District. This Report and the assessments have been made pursuant to the California Government Code Section 50078 et. seq. (the "Code") and Article XIIID of the California Constitution (the “Article”).

In Fiscal Year 2006-07, the City of Santa Barbara City Council (the “Council”) by Resolution called for an assessment ballot proceeding and public hearing on the then-proposed establishment of a wildland fire suppression assessment.

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On May 5, 2006 a notice of assessment and assessment ballot was mailed to property owners within the proposed Assessment District boundaries. Such notice included a description of the Services to be funded by the proposed assessments, a proposed assessment amount for each parcel owned, and an explanation of the method of voting on the assessments. Each notice also included a postage prepaid ballot on which the property owner could mark his or her approval or disapproval of the proposed assessments as well as affix his or her signature.

After the ballots were mailed to property owners in the Assessment District, the required minimum 45 day time period was provided for the return of the assessment ballots. Following this 45 day time period, a public hearing was held on June 20, 2006 for the purpose of allowing public testimony regarding the proposed assessments. At the public hearing, the public had the opportunity to speak on the issue. After the conclusion of the public input portion of the hearing, the hearing was continued to July 11, 2006 to allow time for the tabulation of ballots.

With the passage of Proposition 218 on November 6, 1996, The Right to Vote on Taxes Act, now Article XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution, the proposed assessments could be levied for fiscal year 2006-07, and continued in future years, only if the ballots submitted in favor of the assessments were greater than the ballots submitted in opposition to the assessments. (Each ballot is weighted by the amount of proposed assessment for the property that it represents).

After the conclusion of the public input portion of the Public Hearing held on June 20, 2006, all valid received ballots were tabulated by the City of Santa Barbara Clerk. At the continued public hearing on July 11, 2006, after the ballots were tabulated, it was determined that the assessment ballots submitted in opposition to the proposed assessments did not exceed the assessment ballots submitted in favor of the assessments (weighted by the proportional financial obligation of the property for which ballots are submitted).

As a result, the Council gained the authority to approve the levy of the assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 and to continue to levy them in future years. The Council took action, by a Resolution passed on July 31, 2006, to approve the first year levy of the assessments for fiscal year 2006-07.

The authority granted by the ballot proceeding was for a maximum assessment rate of $65.00 per single family home, increased each subsequent year by the Los Angeles Area Consumer Price Index (CPI) not to exceed 4% per year. In the event that the annual change in the CPI exceeds 4%, any percentage change in excess of 4% can be cumulatively reserved and can be added to the annual change in the CPI for years in which the CPI change is less than 4%.

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In each subsequent year for which the assessments will be continued, the Council must preliminarily approve at a public meeting a budget for the upcoming fiscal year’s costs and services, an updated annual Engineer’s Report, and an updated assessment roll listing all parcels and their proposed assessments for the upcoming fiscal year. A new Engineer’s Report is prepared each year in order to establish the CPI adjustment for that year; the new maximum authorized assessment rate for that year; the budget for that year; and the amount to be charged to each parcel in the District that year, subject to that year’s assessment rate and any changes in the attributes of the properties in the District, including but not limited to use changes, parcel subdivisions, and/or parcel consolidations. At this meeting, the Council will also call for the publication in a local newspaper of a legal notice of the intent to continue the assessments for the next fiscal year and set the date for the noticed public hearing. At the annual public hearing, members of the public can provide input to the Council prior to the Council’s decision on continuing the services and assessments for the next fiscal year.

If the assessments are so confirmed and approved, the levies will be submitted to the Santa Barbara County Auditor/Controller for inclusion on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

The levy and collection of the assessments will continue year-to-year until terminated by the City Council.

If the City Council approves this Engineer's Report for fiscal year 2025-26 and the assessments by Resolution, a notice of assessment levies must be published in a local paper at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing. Following the minimum 10-day time period after publishing the notice, a public hearing will be held for the purpose of allowing public testimony about the proposed continuation of the assessments for fiscal year 2025-26.

A Public Hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2025. At this hearing, the Council will consider approval of a resolution confirming the assessments for fiscal year 2025-26. If so confirmed and approved, the assessments will be submitted to the Santa Barbara County Auditor/Controller for inclusion on the property tax rolls for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

The Assessment District is narrowly drawn to include only properties that benefit from the additional fire protection services that are provided by the assessment funds. The Assessment Diagram included in this report shows the boundaries of the Assessment District.

In 2008 per California Public Resource Code 4201-4204 and Government Code 51175 -89, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) completed an analysis to identify Local Responsibility Area areas of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) within the City of Santa Barbara.

Discussions between OSFM and the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department were concluded in 2010. As a result, additional parcels have been added to the 2004 City of Santa Barbara high fire hazard area, Foothill Zone. These additional parcels are not included in the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District at this time, and Services provided to these parcels are not funded from this assessment.

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Proposition 218
This assessment was formed consistent with Proposition 218, The Right to Vote on Taxes Act, which was approved by the voters of California on November 6, 1996, and is now Article XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution. Proposition 218 provides for benefit assessments to be levied to fund the cost of providing services, improvements, as well as maintenance and operation expenses to a public improvement which benefits the assessed property.

Proposition 218 describes a number of important requirements, including a property-owner balloting, for the formation and continuation of assessments, and these requirements were satisfied by the process used to establish this assessment.

Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association v Santa Clara County Open Space Authority
In July of 2008, the California Supreme Court issued its ruling on the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, Inc. v. Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (“SVTA vs. SCCOSA”) case. This ruling is the most significant legal decision clarifying Proposition 218. Several of the most important elements of the ruling included further emphasis that:
 Benefit assessments are for special, not general benefit  The services and/or improvements funded by assessments must be clearly defined  Special benefits are directly received by and provide a direct advantage to property in the Assessment District
This Engineer’s Report is consistent with the SVTA vs. SCCOSA decision and with the requirements of Article XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution because the Services to be funded are clearly defined; the Services are available to all benefiting property in the Assessment District, the benefiting property in the Assessment District will directly and tangibly benefit from improved protection from fire damage, increased safety of property and other special benefits and such special benefits provide a direct advantage to property in the Assessment District that is not enjoyed by the public at large or other property. There have been a number of clarifications made to the analysis, findings and supporting text in this Report to ensure that this consistency is well communicated.

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Dahms v. Downtown Pomona Property
On June 8, 2009, the Court of Appeal for the Second District of California amended its original opinion upholding a benefit assessment district for property in the downtown area of the City of Pomona. On July 22, 2009, the California Supreme Court denied review and the court's decision in Dahms became binding precedent for assessments. In Dahms, the court upheld an assessment that conferred a 100% special benefit to the assessed parcels on the rationale that the services and improvements funded by the assessments were provided directly and only to property in the assessment district over and above those services or improvements provided by the city generally.

Bonander v. Town of Tiburon
On December 31, 2009, the 1st District Court of Appeal overturned a benefit assessment approved by property owners to pay for placing overhead utility lines underground in an area of the Town of Tiburon. The Court invalidated the assessments on the ground that the assessments had been apportioned to assessed property based, in part, on relative costs within sub-areas of the assessment district instead of proportional special benefits.

Beutz v. County of Riverside
On May 26, 2010 the 4th District Court of Appeals issued a decision on the Steven Beutz v. County of Riverside (“Beutz”) appeal. This decision overturned an assessment for park maintenance in Wildomar, California, primarily because the general benefits associated with improvements and services were not explicitly calculated, quantified and separated from the special benefits.

Golden Hill Neighborhood Association v. City of San Diego On September 22, 2011, the San Diego Court of Appeal issued a decision on the Golden Hill Neighborhood Association v. City of San Diego appeal. This decision overturned an assessment for street and landscaping maintenance in the Greater Golden Hill neighborhood of San Diego, California. The court described two primary reasons for its decision. First, like in Beutz, the court found the general benefits associated with services were not explicitly calculated, quantified and separated from the special benefits. Second, the court found that the City had failed to record the basis for the assessment on its own parcels.

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Compliance with Current Law
This Engineer’s Report is consistent with the requirements of Article XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and with the SVTA decision because the Services to be funded are clearly defined; the Services are available to and will be directly provided to all benefiting property in the Assessment District; and the Services provide a direct advantage to property in the Assessment District that would not be received in absence of the Assessments.

This Engineer’s Report is consistent with Dahms because, similar to the Downtown Pomona assessment validated in Dahms, the Services will be directly provided to property in the Assessment District. Moreover, while Dahms could be used as the basis for a finding of 0% general benefits, this Engineer’s Report establishes a more conservative measure of general benefits.

The Engineer’s Report is consistent with Bonander because the Assessments have been apportioned based on the overall cost of the Services and proportional special benefit to each property. Finally, the Assessments are consistent with Buetz because the general benefits have been explicitly calculated and quantified and excluded from the Assessments.

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Description of Services
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department provides a range of fire protection, prevention, and educational services to the City and its residents.

The following is a description of the wildland fire suppression Services that are provided for the benefit of property within the Assessment District. Prior to the passage of the assessment in 2006, the baseline level of service was below the standard described in the City’s 2004 Wildland Fire Plan. Due to inadequate funding, the level of service continued to diminish and would have diminished further had this assessment not been instituted. With the passage of this assessment, the services were enhanced significantly. The formula below describes the relationship between the final level of improvements, the baseline level of service (pre 2006) had the assessment not been instituted, and the enhanced level of improvements funded by the assessment.

Note: Baseline level of service is pre-2006.

The services (the “Services”) undertaken by the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department and the cost thereof paid from the levy of the annual assessment provide special benefit to Assessor Parcels within the Assessment District as defined in the Method of Assessment herein. In addition to the definitions provided by the California Government Code Section 50078 et. seq., (the “Code”) the Services are generally described as follows:
 Expansion of the vegetation road clearance program to cover all public roads within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones. This program reduces fuel, enhance evacuation routes, and decrease fire response times
 Implementation of a defensible space and fire prevention inspection and chipping assistance program for all properties in the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones  Implementation of a vegetation management program in the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones
As applied herein, “vegetation road clearance” means the treatment, clearing, reducing, or changing of vegetation near roadways in the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones where vegetation poses a fire hazard and does not meet Fire Department Vegetation Road Clearance Standards within the high fire hazard area (As provided in Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section

8.04).

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“Defensible space” is a perimeter created around a structure where vegetation is treated, cleared or reduced to slow the spread of wildfire towards a structure, reduce the chance of a structure fire burning to the surrounding area, and provides a safe perimeter for firefighters to protect a structure (As provided in Chapter 49 of the California Fire Code, as adopted by the City of Santa Barbara pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 8.04). “Vegetation management” means the reduction of fire hazard through public education, vegetation hazard reduction, and other methods as needed to manage vegetation in areas with unique hazards such as heavy, flammable vegetation, lack of access due to topography and roads, and/or firefighter safety.

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Budget
Services Costs
Evacuation Planning - Evacuation Roadway Clearing1
Staffing $64,000
Materials $5,500
Project Costs $57,000
Defensible Space2 Staffing $48,000
Materials $7,500
Chipping Program $106,585
Vegetation Management3 Staffing $62,000
Project Costs $10,973
Totals for Installation, Maintenance and Servicing $361,558 Less: District Contribution for General Benefits ($27,840) Net Cost of Installation, Maintenance and Servicing to Assessment District $333,718 Incidental Costs:

District Administration and Project Management $6,485
Allowance for County Collection $3,450
Subtotals - Incidentals $9,935
Total Wildland Fire Suppression District Budget $343,653 (Net Amount to be Assessed)
Assessment District Budget Allocation to Parcels
Total Assessment Budget $343,653
Single Family Equivalent Benefit Units in District 3,333 Assessment per Single Family Equivalent Unit (SFE) $103.10

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Figure 2 - Cost and Budget FY 2025-26
Notes:

1. Evacuation Planning - Evacuation Roadway Clearing: Staffing costs include City Fire Department staff. Materials Costs includes traffic signage, notification letters, and door hangers to inform homeowners of start dates. Project costs include the utilization of contractors, equipment and manpower required to complete Roadway Clearance.

2. Defensible Space: Staffing costs include City Fire Department staff and inputting Defensible Space Evaluation reports into Accela.

Materials Costs for Annual Chipping includes traffic signage, notification letters, door hangers and sandwich boards to inform homeowners of start dates. Chipping program includes direct costs to coordinate, communicate and provide equipment and manpower in support of chipping program. This includes the cost of contracting a chipper and truck to dispose of chipped material.

3. Vegetation Management: Staffing costs include City Fire Department staff including the coordination, communication and cooperation of homeowners involved in projects. Project costs include contractor, roll-off dumpster, porta-potty, on-site signage and notification to homeowners on starting dates.

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Method of Apportionment
Method of Apportionment
This section includes an explanation of the special benefits derived from the Services, the criteria for the expenditure of assessment funds and the methodology used to apportion the total assessments to properties within the Assessment District.

The Assessment District area consists of all Assessor Parcels within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill zones of the High Fire Hazard Area as defined by the 2004 Wildland Fire Plan. The method used for apportioning the assessment is based upon the proportional special benefits from the Services derived by the properties in the assessment area over and above general benefits conferred on real property or to the public at large. Special benefit is calculated for each parcel in the Assessment District using the following process:

1. Identification of all benefit factors derived from the Improvements

2. Calculation of the proportion of these benefits that are general

3. Determination of the relative special benefit within different areas within the Assessment District

4. Determination of the relative special benefit per property type

5. Calculation of the specific assessment for each individual parcel based upon special vs. general benefit; location, property type, property characteristics, improvements on property and other supporting attributes
Discussion of Benefit
California Government Code Section 50078 et. seq. allows agencies which provide fire suppression services, such as the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department, to levy assessments for fire suppression services. Section 50078 states the following:
“Any local agency which provides fire suppression services directly or by contract with the state or a local agency may, by ordinance or by resolution adopted after notice and hearing, determine and levy an assessment for fire suppression services pursuant to this article.”
In addition, California Government Code Section 50078.1 defines the term “fire suppression” as follows:
“(c) "Fire suppression" includes firefighting and fire prevention, including, but not limited to, vegetation removal or management undertaken, in whole or in part, for the reduction of a fire hazard.”
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Therefore, the Services provided by the Assessment District fall within the scope of services that may be funded by assessments under the Code.

The assessments can only be levied based on the special benefit to property. This benefit is received by property over and above any general benefits. Moreover, such benefit is not based on any one property owner’s specific use of the Services or a property owner’s specific demographic status. With reference to the requirements for assessments, Section 50078.5 of the California Government Code states:
"(b) The benefit assessment shall be levied on a parcel, class of improvement to property, or use of property basis, or a combination thereof, within the boundaries of the local agency, zone, or area of benefit.”
“The assessment may be levied against any parcel, improvement, or use of property to which such services may be made available whether or not the service is actually used." Proposition 218, as codified in Article XIIID of the California Constitution, has confirmed that assessments must be based on the special benefit to property:
"No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel." Since assessments are levied on the basis of special benefit, they are not a tax and are not governed by Article XIIIA of the California Constitution.

The following section describes how and why the Services specially benefit properties. This benefit is particular and distinct from its effect on property in general or the public at large.

Benefit Factors
In order to allocate the assessments, the Engineer identified the types of special benefit arising from the Services that are provided to property in the Assessment District. These benefit factors confer a direct advantage to the assessed properties; otherwise they would be general benefit.

The following benefit categories have been established that represent the types of special benefit conferred to residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and other lots and parcels resulting from the services to reduce the severity and damage from wildland fires that are provided in the Assessment District. These categories of special benefit are derived from the statutes passed by the California Legislature and other studies, which describe the types of special benefit received by property from the Services of the Assessment District. These types of special benefit are summarized as follows:

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Increased safety and protection of real property assets for all property owners within the Assessment District.

As summarized previously, properties in the Assessment District are currently at higher risk for wildland fires. Uncontrolled fires would have a devastating impact on all properties within the Assessment District. The assessments fund an increase in services to mitigate the wildland fire threat, and thereby can significantly reduce the risk of property damage associated with fires.

Clearly, fire mitigation helps to protect and specifically benefits both improved properties and vacant properties in the Assessment District.
"Fire is the largest single cause of property loss in the United States. In the last decade, fires have caused direct losses of more than $120 billion and countless billions more in related cost."1
“Over 140,000 wildfires occurred on average each year, burning a total of almost 14.5 million acres. And since 1990, over 900 homes have been destroyed each year by wildfires.”2
“A wildfire sees your home as just another fuel source. The survivable space you construct around your home will keep all but the most ferocious wildfires at bay.” 3 “A reasonably disaster-resistant America will not be achieved until there is greater acknowledgment of the importance of the fire service and a willingness at all levels of government to adequately fund the needs and responsibilities of the fire service.” 4 “The strategies and techniques to address fire risks in structures are known. When implemented, these means have proven effective in the reduction of losses.” 5 “Statistical data on insurance losses bears out the relationship between excellent fire protection…and low fire losses.” 6
Protection of views, scenery and other resource values, for property in the Assessment District
The Assessment District provides funding for the mitigation of the wildland fire threat to protect public and private resources in the Assessment District. This benefits even those properties that are not directly damaged by fire by maintaining and improving the aesthetics and attractiveness of public and private resources in the community, as well as ensuring that such resources remain safe and well maintained.
“Intensely burned forests are rarely considered scenic.” 7 “Smoke affects people…for example; in producing haze that degrades the visual quality of a sunny day…The other visual quality effect is that of the fire on the landscape. To many people, burned landscapes are not attractive and detract from the aesthetic values of an area.”8
“A visually preferred landscape can be the natural outcome of fuels treatments.” 9 City of Santa Barbara
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Enhanced utility and desirability of the properties in the Assessment District.

The assessments fund Services to reduce the severity and damage from wildland fires in the Assessment District. Such Services enhance the overall utility and desirability of the properties in the Assessment District.
“Residential satisfaction surveys have found that having nature near one’s home is extremely important in where people choose to live…This is especially true at the wildlandurban interface where some of the most serious fuels management must occur.” 10 “People are coming to the [Bitterroot] valley in part because of its natural beauty which contributes to the quality of life that so many newcomers are seeking.” 11 Benefit Finding
In summary, real property located within the boundaries of the Assessment District distinctly and directly benefits from increased safety and protection of real property, increased protection of scenery and views, and enhanced utility of properties in the Assessment District. These are special benefits to property in much the same way that sewer and water facilities, sidewalks and paved streets enhance the utility and desirability of property and make them more functional to use, safer and easier to access.

General Versus Special Benefit
Article XIIIC of the California Constitution requires any local agency proposing to increase or impose a benefit assessment to “separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.” The rationale for separating special and general benefits is to ensure that property owners subject to the benefit assessment are not paying for general benefits. The assessment can fund special benefits but cannot fund general benefits. Accordingly, a separate estimate of the special and general benefit is given in this section.

In other words:

Total
Benefit =
General
Benefit + Special Benefit
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There is no widely-accepted or statutory formula for general benefit. General benefits are benefits from improvements or services that are not special in nature, are not “particular and distinct” and are not “over and above” benefits received by other properties. SVTA vs.

SCCOSA provides some clarification by indicating that general benefits provide “an indirect, derivative advantage” and are not necessarily proximate to the improvements.

The starting point for evaluating general and special benefits is the pre 2006 baseline level of service, had the assessment not been approved by the community. The assessment will fund Services “over and above” this general, baseline level and the special benefits estimated in this section are over and above the baseline.

A formula to estimate the general benefit is listed below:

Special benefit, on the other hand, is defined in the state constitution as “a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large.” The SVTA v. SCCOSA decision indicates that a special benefit is conferred to a property if it “receives a direct advantage from the improvement (e.g., proximity to a park).” In this assessment, as noted, the improved Services are available when needed to all properties in the Assessment District, so the overwhelming proportion of the benefits conferred to property is special, and are only minimally received by property outside the Assessment District or the public at large.

Proposition 218 twice uses the phrase “over and above” general benefits in describing special benefit. (Art. XIIID, sections 2(i) & 4(f).) Arguably, all of the Services being funded by the assessment would be a special benefit because the Services particularly and distinctly benefit the properties in the Assessment District over and above the baseline benefits.

Nevertheless, arguably some of the Services benefit the public at large and properties outside the Assessment District. In this report, the general benefit is conservatively estimated and described, and then budgeted so that it is funded by sources other than the assessment.

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(In the 2009 Dahms case, the court upheld an assessment that conferred a 100% special benefit to the assessed parcels on the rationale that the services and improvements funded by the assessments were provided directly and only to property in the assessment district over and above those services or improvements provided by the city generally. Similarly, the Assessments described in this Engineer’s Report fund wildland fire services directly and only to the assessed parcels located within the assessment area. Moreover, every property within the Assessment District will receive the Services. While the Dahms decision would permit an assessment based on 100% special benefit and zero or minimal general benefits, in this report, the general benefit is estimated and described and budgeted so that it is funded by sources other than the Assessment.) City of Santa Barbara
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Calculating General Benefit
This section provides a measure of the general benefits from the assessments Benefit to Property Outside the Assessment District
Properties within the Assessment District receive almost all of the special benefits from the Services because the Services will be provided solely in the Assessment District boundaries.

Properties proximate to, but outside of, the boundaries of the Assessment District receive some benefit from the Services due to some degree of indirectly reduced fire risk to their property.

These parcels that are proximate to the boundaries of the Assessment District are estimated to receive less than 50% of the benefits relative to parcels within the Assessment District because they do not directly receive the improved fire protection resulting from the Services funded by the Assessments.

At the time the Assessment District was formed, there were approximately 550 of these “proximate” properties.

Although it can reasonably be argued that properties protected inside, but near the Assessment District boundaries are offset by similar fire protection provided outside, but near the Assessment District’s boundaries, we use the more conservative approach of finding that 6.7% of the Services may be of general benefit to property outside the Assessment District.

Benefit to Property Inside the District that is Indirect and Derivative The “indirect and derivative” benefit to property within the Assessment District is particularly difficult to calculate. A solid argument can be presented that all benefit within the Assessment District is special, because the Services are clearly “over and above” and “particular and distinct” when compared with the pre-2006 baseline level of Services, had the assessment district not passed.

Assumptions:
550 parcels outside the district but proximate to the District Boundaries 3,550 parcels in the Assessment District.
50% relative benefit compared to property within the Assessment District.

Calculation:

General Benefit to property outside the Assessment District = (550/(550+3,550))*0.5=6.7%
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In determining the Assessment District boundaries, the District has been careful to limit it to an area of parcels that will directly receive the benefit of the improved Services. All parcels will directly benefit from the use of the improved Services throughout the Assessment District in order to achieve the desired level of wildland fire suppression and protection throughout the Assessment District. Fire protection and suppression will be provided as needed throughout the area.

The SVTA vs. SCCOSA decision indicates that the fact that a benefit is conferred throughout the Assessment District area does not make the benefit general rather than special, so long as the Assessment District is narrowly drawn and limited to the parcels directly receiving shared special benefits from the service. This concept is particularly applicable in situations involving a landowner-approved assessment-funded extension of a local government service to benefit lands previously not receiving that particular service. The Fire Department therefore concludes that, other than the small general benefit to properties outside the Assessment District (discussed above) and to the public at large (discussed below), all of the benefits of the Services to the parcels within the Assessment District are special benefits and it is not possible or appropriate to separate any general benefits from the benefits conferred on parcels in the Assessment District.

Benefit To The Public At Large
With the type and scope of Services provided to the Assessment District, it is very difficult to calculate and quantify the scope of the general benefit conferred on the public at large. Because the Services directly serve and benefit all of the property in the Assessment District, any general benefit conferred on the public at large would be small. Nevertheless, there may be some indirect general benefit to the public at large.

The public at large uses the public highways and other regional facilities when traveling in and through the Assessment District and they may benefit from the services without contributing to the assessment. Although the protection of this critical infrastructure is certainly a benefit to all the property within the Assessment District, it is arguably “indirect and derivative” and possibly benefits people rather than property. A fair and appropriate measure of the general benefit to the public at large therefore is the amount of highway, and regional facilities within the Assessment District relative to the overall land area. An analysis of maps of the Assessment District shows that less than 1.0% of the land area in the Assessment District is covered by highways and regional facilities. This 1.0% therefore is a fair and appropriate measure of the general benefit to the public at large within the Assessment District Summary of General Benefits
Using a sum of the measures of general benefit for the public at large and land outside the Assessment District, we find that approximately 7.7% of the benefits conferred by the Assessment District may be general in nature and should be funded by sources other than the assessment.

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The Assessment District’s total budget for 2025-26 is $361,558. The Assessment District must obtain funding from sources other than the assessment in the amount of at least $27,840 ($361,558*7.7%) to pay for the cost of the general benefits. This is because the assessments levied by the Fire Department may not exceed the special benefits provided by the Services, and the Assessment Engineer concluded that a combined total of 7.7% of the cost of Services provide a general benefit to properties outside the Assessment District and a benefit to the public at large.

For Fiscal Year 2025-26, the City will contribute at least $27,840, or 7.7% of the total Assessment District budget, to the Assessment District from sources other than this assessment to cover the cost of the general benefits.

Zones of Benefit
Initially, the Fire Department evaluated the geographic area within and around the City limits (including the City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, Montecito and National Forest lands) based upon three fire hazard risk variables: vegetation (fuel), topography and weather. This analysis was used to narrowly determine the boundaries of the “high fire hazard area.” Further, zones were narrowly drawn within the high fire hazard area and graded “extreme,” “high,” “moderate” or “low”. Next, the Fire Department evaluated the roof type, proximity of structures, road systems, water supply, fire response times and historic fire starts within the high fire hazard area and developed 4 specific zones:
 Extreme Foothill Zone
 Foothill Zone
 Coastal Zone
 Coastal Interior Zone
These zones were used to apply appropriate policies and actions based upon hazard and risk. The results of this analysis were tabulated and presented in Tables 2 through 4 in the 2004 Wildland Fire Plan.

General Benefit Calculation

6.7% (Outside the Assessment District)
+ 0.0% (Inside the district – indirect and derivative)
+ 1.0% (Public at Large)
= 7.7% (Total General Benefit)
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Accordingly, “Zones of Benefit” corresponding to the fire risk zones are used to equitably assign special benefit, and are used for the basis of the “Fire Risk Factors” discussed below. Each zone was narrowly drawn, and has been given a score, based upon the evaluated risk criteria, as shown in Figure 3. (The assessment provides Services in the Extreme Foothill Zone and the Foothill Zone only.)
Figure 3 - Relative Hazard/Risk Scoring for High Fire Hazard Area Zones Hazard/Risk
Attribute
Extreme
Foothill
Zone
Foothill
Zone
Coastal
Zone
Coastal
Interior
Zone
Combined Hazard
Assessment -
vegetation (fuel),
topography,
weather*
40 30 20 10

Roof Type** 1 2 2 3
Proximity 1 3 1 3
Road 3 3 1 1
Water 3 1 1 1
Response 3 2 2 2
Ignitions 1 1 1 1

Total Score 52 42 28 21
* The Hazard Assessment element of this analysis is the most significant. Scores have been “weighted” by a factor of 10.
** In the Extreme Foothill Zone fire retardant roofing materials are more prevalent, resulting in lower risk in this area.

Figure 4 shows the numeric scoring system used to develop the relative total scores.

Figure 4 - Scoring System
Qualititative
Score
Numeric
Score
Very High 4
High 3
Moderate 2
Low 1
The total relative scores for each zone are tabulated and normalized, based up the Foothill Zone, and shown in Figure 5.

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Figure 5 - Wildland Fire Risk Factors
Zone Raw Score Wildland Fire Risk Factor
Extreme Foothill Zone 52 1.24
Foothill Zone 42 1.00
Coastal Zone** 28 .67
Coastal Interior Zone** 21 .50
**Coastal Zone and Coastal Interior Zone are included in this analysis for clarity; however these zones are not included in the Assessment District.

Assessment Apportionment
In the process of determining the appropriate method of assessment, the Assessment Engineer considered various alternatives. For example, an assessment only for all residential improved property was considered but was determined to be inappropriate because vacant, commercial, industrial and other properties also receive special benefits from the assessments.

Moreover, a fixed or flat assessment for all properties of similar type was deemed to be inappropriate because larger commercial/industrial properties and residential properties with multiple dwelling units receive a higher degree of benefit than other similarly used properties that are significantly smaller. For two properties used for commercial purposes, there clearly is a higher benefit provided to the larger property in comparison to a smaller commercial property because the larger property generally supports a larger building and has higher numbers of employees, customers and guests that benefit from reduced wildland fire risk. This benefit ultimately flows to the property. Larger parcels, therefore, receive an increased benefit from the assessments.

The Assessment Engineer determined that the appropriate method of assessment should be based on the type of property, the relative size of the property and the potential use of property by residents and employees. This method is further described below.

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Method of Assessment
The next step in apportioning assessments is to determine the relative special benefit for each property. This process involves determining the relative benefit received by each property in relation to a "benchmark" property, a single family detached dwelling on one parcel of one acre or less in the Foothill Zone (one “Single Family Equivalent Benefit Unit” or “SFE”). This SFE methodology is commonly used to distribute assessments in proportion to estimated special benefits and is generally recognized as providing the basis for a fair and appropriate distribution of assessments. In this Engineer’s Report, all properties are assigned an SFE value, which is each property’s relative benefit in relation to a single family home on one parcel.

The relative benefit to properties from fire related Services is:

Equation 1 – Relative Benefit to Properties
Benefit ≈ ∑ (Fire Risk Factors) ∗ ∑ (Structure Value Factors) That is, the benefit conferred to property is the “sum” the risk factors multiplied by the “sum” of the structure values factors.

Fire Risk Factors
Typical fire assessments (non-wildland) are evaluated based upon the fire risk of a certain property type. These evaluations consider factors such as use of structure (e.g. used for cooking), type of structure (centralized heating), etc.

Wildland fires, on the other hand, are initiated largely from external ignitions and are far less affected by structural, mechanical and electrical systems inherent to the building (except roof type). The principle Wildland fire risk factors are:
 Vegetation (fuel)
 Topography
 Weather
 Roof type
 Proximity of Structure
 Road Systems
 Water Supply
 Response
 Ignitions
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These factors were fully evaluated in the 2004 Wildland Fire Plan and are manifested in the relative zone scores as shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5, above. Hence, the Fire Risk Factor for all properties within the Foothill Zone is 1.00 and the Fire Risk Factor for all properties in the Extreme Foothill Zone is 1.24.

Structure Value Factors
The relative value of different property types was evaluated within the high fire hazard area to determine the Structure Value Factor according to the following formula:

Equation 2 - Structure Value Factors
∑ (Structure Value
Factors)
≈
(Structure Weighting
Factor
∗
Average Improved
Value)
∗
(Land Weighting
Factor
∗
Average Total
Value)
∗
(Unit Density
Factor)
Where:
“Structure Weight Factor” = 10 to “weight” relative importance of structure over land. “Average Improved Value” is average of value of all improvements (e.g. structures), per property type, as provide by County Assessor records.

Land Weighting Factor = 1
“Average Total Value” is average of value of all land + improvements (e.g. structures), per property type, as provide by County Assessor records. County assessor land values were not used directly because experience has shown total values to be more comprehensive. “Unit Density Factor” corresponds values with units (i.e. “per residential unit” or “per acre”) based upon effective density of structure on parcel.

Figure 6 below is a tabulation of the Structure values for each property type as defined by Equation 2, above.

Figure 6 – Structure Value Factors
*For homes on an acre or less. For homes on more than one acre, the Structure Value Factor is increased by 0.0809 per acre
Property Type Structure Value Factor Unit
Single Family 1.0000 per each*
Multi-Family 0.3683 per res. unit
Commercial/Industrial 0.8187 per acre
Office 0.7058 per acre
Institutional 0.3841 per each
Storage 0.0952 per acre
Agricultural 0.0809 per acre
Rangeland 0.0181 per acre
Vacant 0.0324 per each
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Residential Properties
All improved residential properties with a single residential dwelling unit on one acre or less are assigned one Single Family Equivalent or 1.0 SFE in the Foothill Zone. In the Extreme Foothill Zone, all improved residential properties on one acre or less are assessed 1.24 SFEs (See Table 5).

Residential properties on parcels that are larger than 1 acre receive additional benefit and are assigned additional SFEs on a “per acre” basis. Detached or attached houses, zero-lot line houses and town homes are included in this category.

Properties with more than one residential unit are designated as multi-family residential properties. These properties benefit from the Services in proportion to the number of dwelling units that occupy each property. The relative benefit for multi-family properties was determined as per Equation 1 to be 0.3683 SFEs per residential unit in the Foothill Zone and 0.4567 per residential unit in the Extreme Foothill Zone. This rate applies to condominiums as well.

Commercial/Industrial & Office Properties
Commercial and industrial properties are assigned benefit units per acre, since there is a relationship between parcel size, structure size and relative benefits. The relative benefit for commercial and industrial properties was determined as per Equation 1 to be 0.8187 SFEs per acre in the Foothill Zone and 1.0151 per acre in the Extreme Foothill Zone. The relative benefit for office properties was determined as per Equation 1 to be 0.7058 SFEs per acre in the Foothill Zone and 0.8751 per acre in the Extreme Foothill Zone.

Vacant/Undeveloped, Open Space and Agricultural Properties The relative benefit for vacant properties was determined as per Equation 1 to be 0.0324 SFEs per parcel in the Foothill Zone and 0.04012 per parcel in the Extreme Foothill Zone. Open space and agricultural land have minimal improvements and few, if any; structures that require defensible space, and are assigned benefit “per acre.” The relative benefit for open space properties was determined as per Equation 1 to be 0.0181 SFEs per acre in the Foothill Zone and 0.0224 per acre in the Extreme Foothill Zone. The relative benefit for agricultural properties was determined as per Equation 1 to be 0.0809 SFEs per acre in the Foothill Zone and 0.1002 per acre in the Extreme Foothill Zone.

Other Properties
Institutional properties, such as publicly owned properties (and are used as such), for example, churches, are assessed at 0.3841 per parcel in the Foothill zone and 0.4762 per Parcel in the Extreme Foothill zone. The relative benefit for storage properties was determined as per Equation 1 to be 0.0952 SFEs per acre in the Foothill Zone and 0.1180 per acre in the Extreme Foothill Zone.

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Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution states that publicly owned properties shall not be exempt from assessment unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit.

All public properties that are specially benefited are assessed. Publicly owned property that is used for purposes similar to private residential, commercial, industrial or institutional uses is benefited and assessed at the same rate as such privately owned property.

Summary of Benefits for Each Property Type
Figure 7 summarizes the relative benefit for each property type.

Figure 7 - Relative Benefit Factors for Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones Foothill Zone
Extreme Foothill
Zone
Property Type
Benefit Factors
(SFEs) Unit
Benefit Factors
(SFEs) Unit
Single Family 1.0000 per each 1.2400 per each
Multi-Family 0.3683 per unit 0.4567 per unit
Commercial/Industrial 0.8187 per acre 1.0152 per acre
Office 0.7058 per acre 0.8752 per acre
Institutional 0.3841 per each 0.4763 per each
Storage 0.0952 per acre 0.1181 per acre
Agricultural 0.0809 per acre 0.1003 per acre
RangeLand 0.0181 per acre 0.0225 per acre
Vacant 0.0324 per each 0.0402 per each
Appeals of Assessments Levied to Property
Any property owner who feels that the assessment levied on the subject property is in error as a result of incorrect information being used to apply the foregoing method of assessment may file a written appeal with the Fire Chief of the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department or his or her designee. Any such appeal is limited to correction of an assessment during the then current fiscal year. Upon the filing of any such appeal, the Chief or his or her designee will promptly review the appeal and any information provided by the property owner. If the Chief or his or her designee finds that the assessment should be modified, the appropriate changes shall be made to the assessment roll. If any such changes are approved after the assessment roll has been filed with the County for collection, the Chief or his or her designee is authorized to refund to the property owner the amount of any approved reduction. Any dispute over the decision of the Chief or his or her designee shall be referred to the City Council and the decision of the Council shall be final.

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Additional Background on Relative Benefit
In essence, when property owners are deciding how to cast their ballot for a proposed assessment, each property owner must weigh the perceived value of the Services proposed to them and their property with the proposed cost of the assessment to their property. If property owners of a certain type of property are either opposed or in support of the assessment in much greater percentages than owners of other property types, this is an indication that, as a group, these property owners perceive that the proposed assessment has relatively higher or lower “utility” or value to their property relative to owners of other property types. One can also infer from these hypothetical ballot results, that the apportionment of benefit (and assessments) was too high or too low for that property type. In other words, property owners, by their balloting, ultimately indicate if they perceive the special benefits to their property to exceed the cost of the assessment, and, as a group, whether the determined level of benefit and proposed assessment (the benefit apportionment made by the Assessment Engineer) is consistent with the level of benefits perceived by the owners of their type of property relative to the owners of other types of property.

Duration of the Assessment
The duration of the assessment is one year, and may be continued each year by a vote of the City Council. The assessment cannot be increased in future years without approval from property owners in another assessment ballot proceeding, except for an annual adjustment tied to the change in the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County Area Consumer Price Index, not to exceed 4% per year.

Criteria and Policies
This sub-section describes the criteria that shall govern the expenditure of assessment funds and ensures equal levels of benefit for properties of similar type. The criteria established in this Report, as finally confirmed, cannot be substantially modified; however, the Council may adopt additional criteria to further clarify certain criteria or policies established in this Report or to establish additional criteria or policies that do not conflict with this Report.

Assessment Funds Must Be Expended Within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones
The net available assessment funds, after incidental, administrative, financing and other costs, shall be expended exclusively for Services within the boundaries of the Assessment District, namely, the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones.

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Existing General Funds
Prior to formation of the assessment, these Wildland Fire Services were funded with approximately $200,000 from the City of Santa Barbara general fund. A general fund contribution of at least $200,000 has been provided each year, and will continue to be provided in future years by the City, to the extent feasible.

This $200,000+ contribution, which comes in the form of direct funds and manpower, is used to support Wildland Fire Services throughout the City including the Coast area, as well as broad, citywide public outreach, planning and policy etc., and to pay for any and all general benefits from the assessment-related services, as required and as described on page 18, above.

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Evacuation Planning – Evacuation Roadway Clearing $126,500 Defensible Space $162,085
Vegetation Management $72,973
Total for Installation, Maintenance and Servicing $361,558 Less: Contribution for General Benefits ($27,840)
Incidental Costs:

Administration and Project Management $6,485
Allowance for County collection $3,450
Subtotal – Incidentals $9,935
Total Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment Budget $343,653 Budget
Assessment
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara is proceeding with the proposed levy of assessments under California Government Code sections 50078 et seq. (the “Code”) and Article XIIID of the California Constitution (the “Article”);
WHEREAS, the undersigned Engineer of Work has prepared and filed a report presenting an estimate of costs, a diagram for the Assessment District and an assessment of the estimated costs of the Services upon all assessable parcels within the Assessment District; NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned, by virtue of the power vested in me under said Code and Article and the order of the Council of said City, hereby make the following assessment to cover the portion of the estimated cost of said Services, and the costs and expenses incidental thereto to be paid by the Assessment District.

The amount to be paid for said Services and the expense incidental thereto, to be paid by the Assessment District for the fiscal year 2025-26 is generally as follows:

Summary Cost Estimate FY 2025-26
An Assessment Diagram is hereto attached and made a part hereof showing the exterior boundaries of said Assessment District. The distinctive number of each parcel or lot of land in said Assessment District is its Assessor Parcel Number appearing on the Assessment Roll.

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I do hereby assess and apportion said net amount of the cost and expenses of said Services, including the costs and expenses incident thereto, upon the parcels and lots of land within said Assessment District, in accordance with the special benefits to be received by each parcel or lot, from the Services, and more particularly set forth in the Cost Estimate and Method of Assessment hereto attached and by reference made a part hereof.

The assessment is subject to an annual adjustment tied to the annual change in the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County Area as of January of each succeeding year, with the maximum annual adjustment not to exceed 4%.

In the event that the actual assessment rate for any given year is not increased by an amount equal to the maximum of 4% or the yearly CPI change plus any CPI change in previous years that was in excess of 4%, the maximum authorized assessment shall increase by this amount. In such event, the maximum authorized assessment shall be equal to the base year assessment as adjusted by the increase to the CPI, plus any and all CPI adjustments deferred in any and all prior years. The CPI change above 4% can be used in a future year when the CPI adjustment is below 4%. From December 2023 to December 2024, the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County Area CPI increase is 3.42%.

Based upon this CPI increase, the proposed rates for 2025-26 will increase by 3.42% from the 2024-25 rates – from $99.70 to $103.10 per single family home in the Foothill Zone and from $123.63 to 127.84 per single family home in the Extreme Foothill Zone. The total revenue derived from the assessment is $343,653 for 2025-26.

Each parcel or lot of land is described in the Assessment Roll by reference to its parcel number as shown on the Assessor's Maps of the City of Santa Barbara for the fiscal year 2025-26. For a more particular description of said property, reference is hereby made to the deeds and maps on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Barbara County.

I hereby place opposite the Assessor Parcel Number for each parcel or lot within the Assessment Roll, the amount of the assessment for the fiscal year 2025-26 for each parcel or lot of land within the said Assessment District.

Dated: May 13, 2025
Engineer of Work
By
John W. Bliss, License No. C052091
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Assessment Diagram
The Assessment District includes all properties within the boundaries of the Wildland Fire Suppression District. The boundaries of the Assessment District are displayed on the following Assessment Diagram. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the Assessment District are those lines and dimensions as shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Santa Barbara, for fiscal year 2025-26, and are incorporated herein by reference, and made a part of this Diagram and this Report.

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Appendices
Appendix A – Assessment Roll, FY 2025-26
The Assessment Roll is made part of this report and is available for public inspection during normal office hours. Each lot or parcel listed on the Assessment Roll is shown and illustrated on the latest County Assessor records and these records are, by reference, made part of this report. There records shall govern for all details concerning the description of the lots of parcels.

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Appendix B – California Government Code Section 50078 et. seq. 50078. Any local agency which provides fire suppression services directly or by contract with the state or a local agency may, by ordinance or by resolution adopted after notice and hearing, determine and levy an assessment for fire suppression services pursuant to this article. The assessment may be made for the purpose of obtaining, furnishing, operating, and maintaining fire suppression equipment or apparatus or for the purpose of paying the salaries and benefits of firefighting personnel, or both, whether or not fire suppression services are actually used by or upon a parcel, improvement, or property.
50078.1. As used in this article:
(a) "Legislative body" means the board of directors, trustees, governors, or any other governing body of a local agency specified in subdivision (b).
(b) "Local agency" means any city, county, or city and county, whether general law or chartered, or special district, including a county service area created pursuant to the County Service Area Law, Chapter 2.2 (commencing with Section 25210.1) of Part 2 of Division 2 of Title 3. (c) "Fire suppression" includes firefighting and fire prevention, including, but not limited to, vegetation removal or management undertaken, in whole or in part, for the reduction of a fire hazard.
50078.2. (a) The ordinance or resolution shall establish uniform schedules and rates based upon the type of use of property and the risk classification of the structures or other improvements on, or the use of, the property. The risk classification may include, but need not be limited to, the amount of water required for fire suppression on that property, the structure size, type of construction, structure use, and other factors relating to potential fire and panic hazards and the costs of providing the fire suppression by the district to that property. The assessment shall be related to the benefits to the property assessed.
(b) The benefit assessment levies on land devoted primarily to agricultural, timber, or livestock uses, and being used for the commercial production of agricultural, timber, or livestock products, shall be related to the relative risk to the land and its products. The amount of the assessment shall recognize normal husbandry practices that serve to mitigate risk, onsite or proximate water availability, response time, capability of the fire suppression service, and any other factors which reflect the benefit to the land resulting from the fire suppression service provided. A benefit assessment shall not be levied for wildland or watershed fire suppression on land located in a state responsibility area as defined in Section 4102 of the Public Resources Code. This subdivision is not applicable to any benefit assessment levied prior to January 1, 1984, on land devoted primarily to agricultural, timber, or livestock uses.

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50078.3. Any ordinance or resolution adopted by a local agency pursuant to this article establishing uniform schedules and rates for assessments for fire suppression services which substantially conforms with the model ordinance which the State Fire Marshal is authorized to adopt pursuant to Section 13111 of the Health and Safety Code shall be presumed to be in compliance with the requirements of Section 50078.2.
50078.4. The legislative body of the local agency shall cause to be prepared and filed with the clerk of the local agency a written report which shall contain all of the following:
(a) A description of each lot or parcel of property proposed to be subject to the assessment. (b) The amount of the assessment for each lot or parcel for the initial fiscal year. (c) The maximum amount of the assessment which may be levied for each lot or parcel during any fiscal year.
(d) The duration of the assessment.
(e) The basis of the assessment.
(f) The schedule of the assessment.
(g) A description specifying the requirements for protest and hearing procedures for the proposed assessment pursuant to Section 50078.6.
50078.5. (a) The legislative body may establish zones or areas of benefit within the local agency and may restrict the imposition of assessments to areas lying within one or more of the zones or areas of benefit established within the local agency.
(b) The benefit assessment shall be levied on a parcel, class of improvement to property, or use of property basis, or a combination thereof, within the boundaries of the local agency, zone, or area of benefit. The assessment may be levied against any parcel, improvement, or use of property to which such services may be made available whether or not the service is actually used. 50078.6. The clerk of the local agency shall cause the notice, protest, and hearing procedures to comply with Section 53753. The mailed notice shall also contain the name and telephone number of the person designated by the legislative body to answer inquiries regarding the protest proceedings.
50078.13. The local agency shall pay the county for costs, if any, incurred by the county in conducting the election. An election called by a legislative body pursuant to this article is subject to all provisions of the Elections Code applicable to elections called by the local agency. The local agency may recover the costs of the election and any other costs of preparing and levying the assessment from the proceeds of the assessment.

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50078.16. The legislative body may provide for the collection of the assessment in the same manner, and subject to the same penalties as, other fees, charges, and taxes fixed and collected by, or on behalf of the local agency. If the assessments are collected by the county, the county may deduct its reasonable costs incurred for that service before remittal of the balance to the local agency's treasury.
50078.17. Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure applies to any judicial action or proceeding to validate, attack, review, set aside, void, or annul an ordinance or resolution levying an assessment or modifying or amending an existing ordinance or resolution. If an ordinance or resolution provides for an automatic adjustment in an assessment, and the automatic adjustment results in an increase in the amount of an assessment, any action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the increase shall be commenced within 90 days of the effective date of the increase. Any appeal from a final judgment in the action or proceeding brought pursuant to this section shall be filed within 30 days after entry of the judgment.
50078.19. This article does not limit or prohibit the levy or collection of any other fee, charge, assessment, or tax for fire suppression services authorized by any other provisions of law. 50078.20. Any fire protection district may specifically allocate a portion of the revenue generated pursuant to this article to pay the interest and that portion of the principal as will become due on an annual basis on indebtedness incurred pursuant to Section 8589.13 of this code and Section 13906 of the Health and Safety Code.

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Appendix C – Article XIIID of the California Constitution Proposition 218 was approved by voters as a Constitutional Amendment on November 6, 1996.

It became Article XIIIC and Article XIIID of the California State Constitution and has imposed additional requirements for assessment districts. Following is a summary of the Article.

SEC.1. Application. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of this article shall apply to all assessments, fees and charges, whether imposed pursuant to state statute or local government charter authority. Nothing in this article or Article XIIIC shall be construed to:
(a) Provide any new authority to any agency to impose a tax, assessment, fee, or charge. (b) Affect existing laws relating to the imposition of fees or charges as a condition of property development.
(c) Affect existing laws relating to the imposition of timber yield taxes.

SEC. 2. Definitions. As used in this article:
(a) "Agency" means any local government as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1 of Article XIIIC. (b) "Assessment" means any levy or charge upon real property by an agency for a special benefit conferred upon the real property. "Assessment" includes, but is not limited to, "special assessment," "benefit assessment," "maintenance assessment" and "special assessment tax." (c) "Capital cost" means the cost of acquisition, installation, construction, reconstruction, or replacement of a permanent public improvement by an agency. (d) "District" means an area determined by an agency to contain all parcels which will receive a special benefit from a proposed public improvement or property-related service. (e) "Fee" or "charge" means any levy other than an ad valorem tax, a special tax, or an assessment, imposed by an agency upon a parcel or upon a person as an incident of property ownership, including a user fee or charge for a property related service. (f) "Maintenance and operation expenses" means the cost of rent, repair, replacement, rehabilitation, fuel, power, electrical current, care, and supervision necessary to properly operate and maintain a permanent public improvement.
(g) "Property ownership" shall be deemed to include tenancies of real property where tenants are directly liable to pay the assessment, fee, or charge in question.

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(h) "Property-related service" means a public service having a direct relationship to property ownership.
(i) "Special benefit" means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large. General enhancement of property value does not constitute "special benefit." SEC. 3. Property Taxes, Assessments, Fees and Charges Limited. (a) No tax, assessment, fee, or charge shall be assessed by any agency upon any parcel of property or upon any person as an incident of property ownership except: (1) The ad valorem property tax imposed pursuant to Article XIII and Article XIIIA. (2) Any special tax receiving a two-thirds vote pursuant to Section 4 of Article XIIIA. (3) Assessments as provided by this article. (4) Fees or charges for property related services as provided by this article. (b) For purposes of this article, fees for the provision of electrical or gas service shall not be deemed charges or fees imposed as an incident of property ownership.

SEC. 4. Procedures and Requirements for All Assessments. (a) An agency which proposes to levy an assessment shall identify all parcels which will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed. The proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entirety of the capital cost of a public improvement, the maintenance and operation expenses of a public improvement, or the cost of the property related service being provided. No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Only special benefits are assessable, and an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel. Parcels within a district that are owned or used by any agency, the State of California or the United States shall not be exempt from assessment unless the agency can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that those publicly owned parcels in fact receive no special benefit. (b) All assessments shall be supported by a detailed engineer's report prepared by a registered professional engineer certified by the State of California.

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(c) The amount of the proposed assessment for each identified parcel shall be calculated and the record owner of each parcel shall be given written notice by mail of the proposed assessment, the total amount thereof chargeable to the entire district, the amount chargeable to the owner's particular parcel, the duration of the payments, the reason for the assessment and the basis upon which the amount of the proposed assessment was calculated, together with the date, time, and location of a public hearing on the proposed assessment. Each notice shall also include, in a conspicuous place thereon, a summary of the procedures applicable to the completion, return, and tabulation of the ballots required pursuant to subdivision (d), including a disclosure statement that the existence of a majority protest, as defined in subdivision (e), will result in the assessment not being imposed.
(d) Each notice mailed to owners of identified parcels within the district pursuant to subdivision (c) shall contain a ballot which includes the agency's address for receipt of the ballot once completed by any owner receiving the notice whereby the owner may indicate his or her name, reasonable identification of the parcel, and his or her support or opposition to the proposed assessment.
(e) The agency shall conduct a public hearing upon the proposed assessment not less than 45 days after mailing the notice of the proposed assessment to record owners of each identified parcel.

At the public hearing, the agency shall consider all protests against the proposed assessment and tabulate the ballots. The agency shall not impose an assessment if there is a majority protest. A majority protest exists if, upon the conclusion of the hearing, ballots submitted in opposition to the assessment exceed the ballots submitted in favor of the assessment. In tabulating the ballots, the ballots shall be weighted according to the proportional financial obligation of the affected property.
(f) In any legal action contesting the validity of any assessment, the burden shall be on the agency to demonstrate that the property or properties in question receive a special benefit over and above the benefits conferred on the public at large and that the amount of any contested assessment is proportional to, and no greater than, the benefits conferred on the property or properties in question.
(g) Because only special benefits are assessable, electors residing within the district who do not own property within the district shall not be deemed under this Constitution to have been deprived of the right to vote for any assessment. If a court determines that the Constitution of the United States or other federal law requires otherwise, the assessment shall not be imposed unless approved by a two-thirds vote of the electorate in the district in addition to being approved by the property owners as required by subdivision (e).

SEC. 5. Effective Date.

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Pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 10 of Article II, the provisions of this article shall become effective the day after the election unless otherwise provided. Beginning July 1, 1997, all existing, new, or increased assessments shall comply with this article. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following assessments existing on the effective date of this article shall be exempt from the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4:
(a) Any assessment imposed exclusively to finance the capital costs or maintenance and operation expenses for sidewalks, streets, sewers, water, flood control, drainage systems or vector control.

Subsequent increases in such assessments shall be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4.
(b) Any assessment imposed pursuant to a petition signed by the persons owning all of the parcels subject to the assessment at the time the assessment is initially imposed. Subsequent increases in such assessments shall be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section

4. (c) Any assessment the proceeds of which are exclusively used to repay bonded indebtedness of which the failure to pay would violate the Contract Impairment Clause of the Constitution of the United States.
(d) Any assessment which previously received majority voter approval from the voters voting in an election on the issue of the assessment. Subsequent increases in those assessments shall be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4.

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End Notes
1 Insurance Services Offices Inc.
http://www.rockwall.com/FireDepartment/Insurance%20Services%20Office%20Rating%20Infor mation.pdf
2 Institute for Business & Home Safety, “Protect Your Home Against Wildfire Damage,” http://www.ibhs.org/publications/view.asp?id=125
3 Institute for Business & Home Safety, “Is Your Home Protected from Wildfire Damage? A Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofit,” http://www.ibhs.org/publications/view.asp?id=130 4 U.S. Fire Administration, Department of Homeland Security, “America Burning, Recommissioned: Principal Findings and Recommendations,” p.1, http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/abr-rep.PDF
5 U.S. Fire Administration, Department of Homeland Security, “America Burning, Recommissioned: Principal Findings and Recommendations,” p.2, http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/abr-rep.PDF
6 Insurance Services Offices Inc., p. 1,
http://www.rockwall.com/FireDepartment/Insurance%20Services%20Office%20Rating%20Infor mation.pdf
7 Renewable Natural Resources Foundation, “Workshop on National Parks Fire Policy: Goals, Perceptions, and Reality,” Renewable Resources Journal, Volume 11, Number 1, Spring 1993, p. 6 8 Weldon, Leslie A. C., “Dealing with Public Concerns in Restoring Fire to the Forest,” General Technical Report INT-GTR-341 The Use of Fire in Forest Restoration, U.S. Forest Service, June 1996, p. 3
9 U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, “Social Science to Improve Fuels Management:

A Synthesis of Research on Aesthetics and Fuels Management,” p. 1, http://ncrs.fs.fed.us/pubs/gtr/gtr_nc261.pdf
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10 U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, “Social Science to Improve Fuels Management:

A Synthesis of Research on Aesthetics and Fuels Management,” p. 25, http://ncrs.fs.fed.us/pubs/gtr/gtr_nc261.pdf
11 Weldon, Leslie A. C., “Dealing with Public Concerns in Restoring Fire to the Forest,” General Technical Report INT-GTR-341 The Use of Fire in Forest Restoration, U.S. Forest Service, June 1996, p. 2

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RESOLUTION NO. _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO

CONTINUE THE WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION

ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE FOOTHILL AND EXTREME
FOOTHILL ZONES; DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF

MORE THAN GENERAL OR ORDINARY BENEFIT AND

DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY
THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF; PRELIMINARILY
APPROVING THE UPDATED ENGINEER’S REPORT;

STATING INTENTION TO CONTINUE ASSESSMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026 AND ESTABLISHING A TIME OF 2:00
P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025, IN THE CITY COUNCIL

CHAMBERS FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE WILDLAND

FIRE SUPPRESSION ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Barbara is authorized, pursuant to the authority provided in California Government Code Section 50078 et seq. and Article XIIID of the California Constitution, to levy assessments for fire suppression services; and WHEREAS, an assessment for fire suppression has been given the distinctive designation of the “Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment” (“Assessment”), and is primarily described as encompassing the Foothill and Extreme Foothill zones as defined in the Wildland Fire Plan of 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Assessment was authorized by an assessment ballot proceeding conducted in 2006 and approved by 51% of the weighted ballots returned by property owners, and such assessments were levied by the City of Santa Barbara City Council by Resolution No. 06-064 passed on July 11, 2006;
WHEREAS, although the methodology by which the assessments are applied to properties in the District does not change from year to year, a new Engineer’s Report is prepared each year in order to establish the CPI adjustment for that year; the new maximum authorized assessment rate for that year; the budget for that year; and the amount to be charged to each parcel in the District that year, subject to that year’s assessment rate and any changes in the attributes of the properties in the District, including but not limited to use changes, parcel subdivisions, and/or parcel consolidations; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AS FOLLOWS:

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SECTION 1. SCI Consulting Group, the Engineer of Work, has prepared an engineer’s report in accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution. The Report has been made, filed with the City Clerk and duly considered by the Council and is hereby deemed sufficient and preliminarily approved. The Report shall stand as the Engineer's Report for all subsequent proceedings under and pursuant to the foregoing resolution.

SECTION 2. It is the intention of this Council to continue to levy and collect assessments for the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment for fiscal year 2025-26. Within the Assessment District, the proposed services to be funded by the assessments (“Services”) are generally described as including but not limited to, the following: (1) continuation of the vegetation road clearance program to cover all public roads within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones (continuing this program will reduce fuel, enhance evacuation routes, and decrease fire response times); (2) enhancing the defensible space fire prevention inspection and assistance program for all properties in the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones; and (3) implementation of a vegetation management program in the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones. As applied herein, “vegetation road clearance” means the treatment, clearing, reducing, or changing of vegetation near roadways in the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones where vegetation poses a fire hazard and does not meet Fire Department Vegetation Road Clearance Standards within the high fire hazard area (as provided in Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 8.04.020.M). “Defensible space” is a perimeter created around a structure where vegetation is treated, cleared or reduced to slow the spread of wildfire towards a structure, reduce the chance of a structure fire burning to the surrounding area, and provides a safe perimeter for firefighters to protect a structure (as provided in Chapter 49, Section 4907 "Requirements For Wildland-Urban Interface Areas, Defensible Space" as adopted by the City of Santa Barbara pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section

8.04.010). “Vegetation management” means the reduction of fire hazard through public education, vegetation hazard reduction, and other methods as needed to manage vegetation in areas with unique hazards such as heavy, flammable vegetation, lack of access due to topography and roads, and/or firefighter safety.

SECTION 3. The estimated fiscal year 2025-26 cost of providing the Services is $343,653. This cost results in a proposed assessment rate of ONE HUNDRED AND THREE DOLLARS AND TEN CENTS ($103.10)
per single-family equivalent benefit unit in the Foothill Zone and ONE

HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-FOUR
CENTS ($127.84) in the Extreme Foothill Zone for fiscal year 2025-26.

The Assessments include a provision for an annual increase equal to the change in the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County Area Consumer Price Index (“CPI), not to exceed 4% (four percent) per year without a

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further vote or balloting process. The actual CPI for 2025-26 is 3.42%.

The rates have been adjusted accordingly.

SECTION 4. The public hearing shall be held, before the City Council in the City of Santa Barbara City Council Chambers, located at 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 as follows: on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the hour of 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of this Council’s determination whether the public interest, convenience and necessity require the Services and this Council’s final action upon the Report and the assessments therein.

SECTION 5. The clerk of the council shall cause a notice of the hearing to be given by publishing a notice, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing above-specified, in a newspaper circulated in the City.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Construction Management Services for the Cliff Drive Water Main Replacement Project [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Davis CME in the amount of $621,980 for construction management and inspection services, and authorize $62,198 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $684,178 for the Cliff Drive Water Main Replacement Project.

DISCUSSION:

Background and Project Description
The Cliff Drive Water Main Replacement Project (Project) will replace approximately three miles of aging and at-risk water mains on Cliff Drive between Las Positas Road and La Marina Drive and along various cross-streets in the City of Santa Barbara’s (City) Alta Mesa neighborhood. This Project supports the City’s goal of replacing 2% (6 miles) of the water distribution system annually. Long-term goals include providing more efficient maintenance and isolation control within the water system while also ensuring a safe and reliable water supply. Construction is anticipated to take place in Fiscal Year 2026, with construction tentatively starting in August 2025.

Construction Phase Consultant Engineering Services
The recommended contract will augment staff resources with a consultant construction management team. Davis CME (DCME) was selected as part of a Request for Proposals process that included multiple qualified firms. Selected consultants were added to an oncall list. DCME was selected from the on-call list to support this Project. DCME will be responsible for coordinating and administering the construction effort with the Contractor and will perform daily inspection, communicate with the surrounding community, and facilitate scheduling water operations support and materials testing.

Agenda Item No. 6
File Code No. 540.06
Council Agenda Report
Construction Management Services for the Cliff Drive Water Main Replacement Project [Agreement]
June 17, 2025

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Community Outreach
Prior to construction, City staff will send public outreach mailers. City News In Brief and Nextdoor social media posts will be sent out ahead of construction to alert residents, homeowners, and businesses of the pending work. During construction, door hangers will be placed for those directly impacted by the work.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST
TOTAL
Design (by Contract) – Stantec Consulting Services Inc. $192,596 Design (by City Staff) 102,990
Design Subtotal $295,586
Estimated Construction Contract with Change Order Allowance $12,930,500 Estimated Construction Management/Inspection - DCME 684,178 Estimated Construction Costs by City Staff (including Outreach) 158,958 Construction Subtotal $13,773,636
TOTAL PROJECT COST $14,069,222
There are sufficient expenditure appropriations in the Water Capital Fund budget in Fiscal Year 2025 to fund the proposed contract with DCME, including potential extra services.

The construction contract will be processed through the General Services Manager as a maintenance and repair contract and will be funded by existing expenditure appropriations in the Water Capital Fund budget in Fiscal Year 2025 or 2026.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review was conducted for this Project, and a Notice of Exemption (NOE) was prepared. The NOE was filed with the County Clerk, posted on April 19, 2023, and was submitted to the State Clearinghouse (SCH) on April 20, 2023, SCH No. 2023040506. The Project was determined to be exempt under the following CEQA categorical exemption criteria:

1. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a), (b), and (d) Class 1, Existing Facilities.

The Project meets this section’s requirements as the Project consists of repair and maintenance of existing water main facilities used to provide water to the City. The repair and maintenance activities do not result in an increase in capacity. The restoration of the deteriorated facilities will ensure a safe and steady supply of potable water to the community.

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Construction Management Services for the Cliff Drive Water Main Replacement Project [Agreement]
June 17, 2025

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2. CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (c) Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction. The Project meets this section’s requirements as the Project involves replacing existing water facilities in the same locations and will not result in an expansion of capacity.

A Coastal Exemption was approved by the Planning Division on November 29, 2023.

WATER COMMISSION:

This item was presented to the Water Commission at its meeting on May 22, 2025. The Commission voted 5:0:0 in support of staff’s recommendations.

PREPARED BY: Ashleigh A. Sizoo, P.E., Acting City Engineer/VF/rl 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: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Contract Administration Support Services for the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant Operations [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in the total not-to-exceed the amount of $377,266, to provide contract administration support services for the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant operations.

DISCUSSION:

Background
The Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant (Plant) is an integral part of the City of Santa Barbara’s (City) water supply portfolio. In 2015, Council unanimously voted to reactivate the Plant. Construction began in September 2015, and the Plant began operation in May 2017. All major construction work was completed in 2019, and the project entered the operations phase on March 5, 2019. The Plant was reactivated under a Design, Build, Operate (DBO) agreement with IDE Americas, Inc, who has been operating it.

Carollo Engineers, Inc. (Carollo) was selected through a Request for Proposals process to assist the City with its Plant reactivation effort, including assistance through the planning and design. Carollo's expertise in the field of seawater desalination and familiarity with the contract made them an ideal partner for continued technical support during the operations phase.

Current Status
Administration of the DBO agreement during the operations phase requires significant technical support. Carollo has provided this support since the initial start-up, which includes tracking performance related to energy usage, chemical consumption, and water production. Carollo also reviews and provides technical input on DBO contractual claims and annual settlement statements, which are required under the terms and conditions of the DBO Contract.

Agenda Item No. 7
File Code No. 540.1
Council Agenda Report
Contract Administration Support Services for the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant Operations [Agreement]
June 17, 2025

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The recommended Agreement will continue Carollo’s support through the end of the second five-year term of the DBO agreement, which is scheduled to end in March 2029.

The agreement will extend Carollo’s services through December 2029 to allow for completion of annual settlement statements and any necessary contract administration activities at that time. Under this Agreement, Carollo will also assist the City in automating certain data management functions essential to DBO Agreement oversight and support the design and implementation of a new water quality monitoring station at the Plant to ensure permit compliance.

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

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

There are sufficient expenditure appropriations in the Water Operating Fund to cover the cost of the proposed agreement with Carollo.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The Agreement with Carollo for the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant Operations does not have any direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; therefore, this amendment falls outside of the definition of a “Project” under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines § 15378 (b)(5) as administrative activities of governments that will not result in physical changes in the environment are not subject to CEQA environmental review.

WATER COMMISSION:

This item was presented to the Water Commission at its meeting on May 22, 2025, and the Commission voted 5-0-0 in support of staff’s recommendation.

PREPARED BY: Joshua Haggmark, P.E., Water Resources Manager 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: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Parks and Recreation Department
SUBJECT: License Agreement with the Santa Barbara Swim Club [Agreement] RECOMMENDATION:

That Council authorizes the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a two-year license agreement with the Santa Barbara Swim Club for the use of Los Baños del Mar Swimming Pool.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed license agreement permits Santa Barbara Swim Club (SBSC), in exchange for a licensing fee, to have hourly use of Los Baños del Mar Swimming Pool (Los Baños) and related facilities for competitive youth age group programming for Santa Barbara residents.

SBSC is responsible for program development and implementation, fee collection, memberships, registration, and contracting with a head swim coach.

Additionally, the agreement provides use of Los Baños for the popular two- and one-half-day Semana Nautica Youth Swim Meet, and a series of instructional clinics for members to improve stroke performance and swimming efficiency.

SBSC serves an average of 1,140 swimmers per week.

The new license agreement covers a two-year period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The proposed agreement establishes a monthly payment of $6,357.43 for the pool, office, and lifeguard service, for a total annual fee of $76,289.12 for Fiscal Year 2026.

Commencing on July 1, 2026, and concluding through June 30, 2027, the license fee shall be calculated based upon the Santa Barbara Unified School District’s official academic Agenda Item No. 8
File Code No. 570.05
Council Agenda Report
License Agreement with the Santa Barbara Swim Club [Agreement] June 17, 2025

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calendar (2026-2027), including all recognized holidays, breaks, and any planned closures applicable during the license term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the fees associated with lifeguard staffing, pool use, and office rental shall be subject to a cost increase of 6% for Fiscal Year 2027.

The City agrees to have the Fiscal Year 2027 License Fee set and communicated to SBSC by April 30, 2026.

A copy of the agreement may be requested from the Parks and Recreation Department for public review by contacting Courtney Carlson at [email protected].

PREPARED BY: Tony Sholl, Recreation Supervisor
SUBMITTED BY: Jill E. Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Parks and Recreation Department
SUBJECT: License Agreement with Santa Barbara Masters Swimming [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a two-year license agreement with Santa Barbara Masters Swimming for the use of Los Baños del Mar Swimming Pool.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed license agreement permits Santa Barbara Masters Swimming (SBMS), in exchange for a licensing fee, to have hourly use of Los Baños del Mar Swimming Pool (Los Baños) and related facilities for competitive adult programming and masters’ fitness swimming for Santa Barbara residents. SBMS is responsible for program development and implementation, fee collection, memberships, registration, and contracting with the swim coaches.

Additionally, the agreement provides use of Los Baños for the popular one-day Semana Nautica Reg Richardson Masters Swim Meet and a series of instructional clinics for members to improve stroke performance and swimming efficiency.

SBMS serves an average of 385 swimmers per week. The new license agreement covers a two-year period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The proposed agreement establishes a monthly payment of $3,572.34 for the pool and lifeguard service, for a total annual fee of $42,868.03 for Fiscal Year 2026.

Commencing on July 1, 2026, and concluding through June 30, 2027, the license fee shall be calculated based upon the Santa Barbara Unified School District’s official academic Agenda Item No. 9
File Code No. 570.05
Council Agenda Report
License Agreement with Santa Barbara Masters Swimming [Agreement] June 17, 2025

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calendar (2026-2027), including all recognized holidays, breaks, and any planned closures applicable during the license term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the fees associated with lifeguard staffing and pool use shall be subject to a cost increase of 6% for Fiscal Year 2027.

The City agrees to have the Fiscal Year 2027 License Fee set and communicated to SBMS by April 30, 2026.

A copy of the agreement may be requested from the Parks and Recreation Department for public review by contacting Courtney Carlson at [email protected].

PREPARED BY: Tony Sholl, Recreation Supervisor
SUBMITTED BY: Jill E. Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Memoranda of Understanding with Santa Barbara Unified School District and Hope Elementary School District for Crossing Guard Services [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Barbara Unified School District and Hope Elementary School District for school crossing guard services from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

DISCUSSION:

In partnership with the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD), to assist in ensuring the safety of local school children, the City of Santa Barbara (City) has negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding in which the Public Works Department will staff and administer a school crossing guard program. The SBUSD will reimburse the City for a percentage of the cost to staff the program and increase the amount annually until the shared cost is half of the total costs, retroactively for Fiscal Year 2025 and into Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

There are sufficient expenditure appropriations in the Downtown Parking Fund budget in Fiscal Year 2025 to cover the cost of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding with SBUSD. The expected costs for Fiscal Year 2025 total $134,192, with SBUSD reimbursing the City for a total amount equal to half of the cost ($67,096) for the staff assigned in their district and any related administrative fees. This cost-splitting arrangement continues into the next two fiscal years with increasing expenses. This agreement brings SBUSD up to date with an existing agreement with Peabody Charter School and Hope Elementary School District.

Agenda Item No. 10
File Code No. 150.05
Council Agenda Report
Memoranda of Understanding with Santa Barbara Unified School District and Hope Elementary School District for Crossing Guard Services [Agreement] June 17, 2025

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Dates SBUSD City Contribution Total
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 $67,096 $67,096 $134,192
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 $78,971 $78,971 $157,942
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 $82,604 $82,604 $165,208
A copy of the above-mentioned MOU may be requested from the Public Works Department for public review by contacting [email protected].

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The authorization of the Public Works Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Barbara Unified and Hope School Districts for school crossing guard services from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, falls outside of the definition of a “Project” under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines § 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.

PREPARED BY: Sarah Clark, Downtown Team Manager/EF/nv
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: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Parks and Recreation Department
SUBJECT: Non-Profit Organization Leases at the Westside and Franklin Community Centers [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to renew and execute three-year lease agreements for office space at the Westside Community Center for Access Central Coast, and Momentum Work, Inc.; and
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to renew and execute three-year lease agreements for office space at the Franklin Community Center for California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc., and the Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center.

DISCUSSION:

The Parks and Recreation Department (Department) administers lease agreements for facility office space with local non-profit social service providers at two of its five Community centers: specifically, the Westside and Franklin Community Centers. Each of these four lease agreements are renewals. In prior years, leases were negotiated annually, but in consideration of each of the non-profits’ long-standing, positive relationship with the Department, and the valuable services provided to the community, the Department recommends that they are negotiated every three years. The first threeyear agreement will commence on July 1, 2025, and conclude on June 30, 2028.

The monthly Base Rent shall be adjusted annually, with a maximum 3% increase each subsequent year on July 1 by multiplying the total square footage of the Premises by the adjustment increase.

Agenda Item No. 11
File Code No. 580.04
Council Agenda Report
Non-Profit Organization Leases at the Westside and Franklin Community Centers [Agreement]
June 17, 2025

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BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The monthly rental rate for leased space is $1.67 per square foot as proposed in the Fiscal Year 2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges. The total annual revenue from the four lease agreements is $183,305.88, which is appropriated in the Parks and Recreation operating budget.

Copies of the agreements may be requested from the Parks and Recreation Department for public review by contacting Courtney Carlson at [email protected].

PREPARED BY: Rich Hanna, Community Services/Special Events Manager SUBMITTED BY: Jill E. Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Parks and Recreation Department
SUBJECT: Twelve35 Teen Center Lease with Santa Barbara Police Activities League [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to renew a three-year lease agreement with the Santa Barbara Police Activities League (PAL) for the Twelve35 Teen Center, with an annual rent of one dollar per year.

DISCUSSION:

Since September 2010, PAL has provided programs and operation management of Twelve35 Teen Center, and continues to be a valued partner with the Parks and Recreation Department (Department) in providing quality recreation programming and services to community youth, teens, and families.

The lease stipulates that PAL provides an annual report on programs, services, and participation. The attached 2024-2025 Annual Report that includes their program highlights and community impact fulfills this obligation.

Additionally, on Saturday May 7, 2025, PAL’s Campership Alliance Program successfully awarded 413 of their available 2025 summer camp scholarships from 15 local partner agencies, including 129 provided by the Department.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The lease payment for PAL’s use of the Twelve35 Teen Center is one dollar, paid annually. PAL is responsible for all operational, utility, and internal maintenance, whereas the Parks and Recreation Department General Fund operating budget provides ground maintenance, trash, recycling, pest control services, and structural repairs to the exterior and roof of the premises.

Agenda Item No. 12
File Code No. 520.04
Council Agenda Report
Twelve35 Teen Center Lease with Santa Barbara Police Activities League [Agreement] June 17, 2025

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A copy of the agreement may be requested from the Parks and Recreation Department for public review by contacting Courtney Carlson at [email protected].

ATTACHMENT: PAL 2024-2025 Annual Report
PREPARED BY: Rich Hanna, Community Services/Special Events Manager SUBMITTED BY: Jill E. Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Santa Barbara Police Activities League
Annual Report
Fiscal Year: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (May 28, 2025) Year-in-Review – At a Glance
Key Metric FY 2024-25 FY 2023-24
Total unduplicated youth served 755 1,042
Program participation instances 3,110 8,730
Volunteer hours contributed 5,300 5,400
PAL PAC officer mentor hours 1,340 1,210
Campership Alliance scholarships awarded 413 200
College / trade / military acceptance rate for seniors 100 % (9th consecutive year) 100 %
Special events hosted (PKF, Golf Invitational, Haunted
House, Trunk-or-Treat, Winter Wonderland) 5 5
Program Highlights & Impact
Bridge Mentoring
• 12 sworn officers & 18 community mentors met bi-weekly with 54 middle & high-school students.
• 94 % of mentees reported greater confidence and a stronger sense of belonging (post-survey).

Twelve35 Teen Center — Internal Facility Renovation
• Funded by a $110,000 capital grant from the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara. • Adding a commercial-grade teaching kitchen, expanded program space, and installing new flooring throughout the facility.
• Architect Jesiy Richards, a PAL mentor, was awarded Mentor of the Year at the National PAL Conference in Memphis, Tennessee for her outstanding contributions.

Jesiy and her mentee were instrumental in making the renovation possible.

Campership Alliance
• This summer, SBPAL and our partners awarded 413 total summer camp scholarships to youth ages 3–17.
• We partnered with 15 local agencies, including:

1. A-to-Z Cooking

2. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

3. Boxtales Theatre Camp

4. Circle V Ranch Camp

ATTACHMENT
Santa Barbara Police Activities League
Annual Report
Fiscal Year: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (May 28, 2025)

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5. Elings Park

6. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

7. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History & Sea Center

8. Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation

9. Wilderness Youth Project

10. Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation

11. Santa Barbara Zoo

12. Santa Barbara Education Foundation

13. Hearts Therapeutic Riding

14. Nature Rangers

15. Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Police Recruit Experience Camp (June 24-28, 2024)
• 14 youth completed a 30-hour “academy” led by SBPD; 100 % expressed interest in civic or public-safety careers.

National PAL Youth Summit
• Charlotte, NC (June 26-29, 2024) – 8 delegates presented on community-policing best practices.
• Washington DC (July 8-14, 2025) – SBPAL selected to facilitate a youth-led workshop on mentoring.

Signature Events & Fundraising
• Winter Wonderland Holiday Dinner – 480 community members, 350 gifts distributed.

Trunk-or-Treat at Twelve35 Teen Center
• Hosted at the Twelve35 Teen Center, this event brought together 1,100 youth, families, and community members.
• Featured 26 decorated trunks and safety stations hosted by local nonprofits, city departments, and volunteers.
• Created a safe, festive, and inclusive Halloween alternative that strengthened neighborhood connections.
• With support from City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation and Youth Council and SBPD.

Recognitions & Awards
• Jesiy Richards – National PAL Mentor of the Year, recognized in Memphis for leading the Teen Center renovation.
• Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara – Capital grant recipient for Teen Center renovation.

Santa Barbara Police Activities League
Annual Report
Fiscal Year: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (May 28, 2025)

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• Santa Barbara Zoo – “Agency of the Year” for Campership Alliance. • City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation Department – Impact Award at the Campership Alliance Breakfast.
• SBPAL celebrated “Best Year Yet” for Putting Kids First fundraising, exceeding prior-year totals by 18 %.

5. Youth Demographics (Unduplicated Youth Served)
Overview
Total individuals engaged in FY 2024-25: 755 (100 %)
Race / Ethnicity
Race / Ethnicity Count %
Latino / Hispanic American 509 67.4 %
White / European American 83 10.9 %
Biracial / Multiracial 66 8.7 %
Decline to state 53 7.0 %
Other / Unspecified 19 2.5 %
Asian / Pacific Islander 12 1.6 %
American Indian / Native American 7 0.9 %
Black / African American 6 0.8 %
Total 755 100 %
Gender
Gender Count %
Male 413 54.7 %
Female 342 45.3 %
Non-binary / Other 0 0 %
Total 755 100 %
Age Group
Age Category Count %
Children (0-5) 28 3.7 %
Youth (6-12) 248 32.8 %
Teens (13-17) 400 53.0 %
Adults (18+) 76 10.1 %
Santa Barbara Police Activities League
Annual Report
Fiscal Year: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (May 28, 2025)

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Unknown / Blank 3 0.4 %
Total 755 100 %
Household Income (Parent / Guardian)
Income Range Count %
Decline to state 138 18.3 %
$0 – $10,000 104 13.8 %
$10,000 – $25,000 142 18.8 %
$25,001 – $40,000 144 19.1 %
$40,001 – $55,000 135 17.9 %
$55,001 – $70,000 59 7.8 %
$70,001 – $85,000 21 2.8 %
$85,001 – $100,000+ 5 0.7 %
Unknown 7 0.9 %
Total 755 100 %

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Cachuma Conservation Release Board Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Ratification
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council ratify the Cachuma Conservation Release Board’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, with the City’s proportional share not to exceed $594,804.

DISCUSSION:

Background
The Cachuma Conservation Release Board (CCRB) is a joint-powers authority agency consisting of three of the four South Coast members of the Cachuma Project: the City of Santa Barbara (City), Goleta Water District, and Montecito Water District. The Carpinteria Valley Water District withdrew from the CCRB on January 1, 2011. The City’s representative on CCRB is Councilmember Kristen Sneddon.

The CCRB represents the interests of its members in matters relating to the Cachuma Project water rights. It coordinates closely with the Bureau of Reclamation (which operates Bradbury Dam and holds the state water rights permits), providing biological and hydrological technical support to help ensure compliance with regulations while protecting the City’s water rights. Major efforts over the years have included providing critical support in responding to and preparing technical information for both the Cachuma Project Federal Biological Opinion and the Cachuma Project State Water Rights Order. A brief update for each is provided below:
 Cachuma Project Federal Biological Opinion: The Southern California Steelhead fish (steelhead) lives in the Santa Ynez River and was listed as an endangered species under the federal Endangered Species Act in 1997. In response to this listing, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) consulted with the U.S.

Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and issued the Cachuma Project Federal Biological Opinion (BO) in 2000, which addresses the effects of the Cachuma Project’s operations on steelhead and its designated critical habitat in accordance Agenda Item No. 13
File Code No. 540.03
Council Agenda Report
Cachuma Conservation Release Board Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Ratification June 17, 2025

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with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Because Reclamation was unable to timely meet certain habitat restoration requirements contained in the BO, Reclamation is consulting with NMFS again pursuant to Section 7, particularly by preparing a new Biological Assessment for Cachuma Project operations. NMFS will use the Biological Assessment to create a new BO that will then govern operations of Cachuma Lake and its effect on steelhead and their designated critical habitat. It is important for the CCRB to participate in these efforts by providing biological and hydrological technical support, while also protecting Cachuma Project operations and the City’s available water supply.  Cachuma Project State Water Rights Order: After nearly two decades of work, the State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) adopted a new water rights order on September 17, 2019. The new order directs Reclamation to increase flows on the Santa Ynez River below Bradbury Dam to provide additional habitat for steelhead and maintain good conditions for the species. To minimize impacts on local water users, higher flows will be required only during wetter years. However, this will reduce available storage in Lake Cachuma going into normal and dry years and will reduce supplies available for use by the Cachuma Member Units. The new order imposes multiple operational conditions on Reclamation as a permit holder, and City staff are working with the CCRB to provide biological and hydrological technical support to help Reclamation develop plans that comply with these conditions.

Proposed Action
On April 8, 2025, the CCRB approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (Attachment). Each member agency must ratify the CCRB budget for it to become effective. The total CCRB budget is $1,455,000, which is a $16,000 increase from last year’s budget of $1,439,000, for an overall increase of 1 percent. The City’s cost share is 40.88 percent, which is $594,804 for Fiscal Year 2026.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The CCRB’s total proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $1,455,000. The recommended Water Operating Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2026 includes sufficient proposed expenditure appropriations to cover the City’s 40.88 percent cost share of the CCRB budget, which is $594,804.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The CCRB’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Ratification 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.

Council Agenda Report
Cachuma Conservation Release Board Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Ratification June 17, 2025

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WATER COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:

This item was presented to the Water Commission at its meeting on May 22, 2025. The Commission voted 5-0-0 in support of staff’s recommendation.

ATTACHMENT: CCRB Fiscal Year 2026 Approved Budget
PREPARED BY: Joshua Haggmark, P.E., Water Resources Manager/DC/DH/sjc SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, P.E., Acting Public Works Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
ATTACHMENT 1

CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD
APPROVED FY26 BUDGET

ATTACHMENT
5050 Storage Space 5,000 5,000
5100 Audit 14,000 15,000
5200 Liability Insurance 7,000 7,000
5301 Employee Compensation & Payroll Taxes 200,000 210,000 5304 Accounting & Payroll Support 16,000 16,000
5312 Misc. Admin. Expenses 4,000 4,000
5313 Communications/Computer 8,000 8,000
5316 Admin. Fixed Assets 4,000 4,000
5330 Admin. Travel 4,000 4,000
5331 Travel Exp. Federal & State Meetings 12,000 12,000 5332 Transportation 1,000 1,000
Subtotal $275,000 $286,000
7000 General Legal & Regulatory Activities 91,000 75,000 7001 Federal Consultation Support Activities 394,000 447,000 7002 SWRCB Water Rights Activities 425,000 501,000
Subtotal $910,000 $1,023,000
6001 Federal Consultation Support * *
7200 SWRCB Biological Technical Support 128,000 44,000
7400 Legislative & Regulatory Support * *
7500 SWRCB Hydrologic Technical Support 80,000 51,000
6500 Contingency 46,000 51,000
Subtotal 254,000 $146,000
TOTAL BUDGET $1,439,000 $1,455,000
Table Footnotes:

TABLE 1
Cachuma Conservation Release Board
PROPOSED FY25-26 Budget
Proposed
FY26
* Costs for biological, hydrological and legislative/regulatory support are included under LEGAL account codes. These support services are being provided pursuant to separate agreements between CCRB’s legal counsel and the subject firms. This work is being undertaken in anticipation of litigation and is protected from disclosure under the attorney work product privilege and related statutory and common law privileges.

Approved
FY25
LEGAL

CCRB CONSULTANT ACTIVITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE
Account
Code Account Name

ATTACHMENT
MEMBER UNIT Pro Rata
FY26 Approved
Budget Annual
Goleta Water District 0.4603 1,455,000 669,737
City of Santa Barbara 0.4088 1,455,000 594,804
Montecito Water District 0.1309 1,455,000 190,460
TOTAL ANNUAL 100.00% $1,455,000
Quarterly Assessment * Amount
Goleta Water District 167,434
City of Santa Barbara 148,701
Montecito Water District 47,615
TOTAL QUARTERLY $363,750
Footnotes:
* Assessments may be invoiced at reduced amounts based on actual and projected workload.

Cachuma Conservation Release Board
FY25/26 Member Agency Cost Allocation and Quarterly Assessment TABLE 2

ATTACHMENT

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Designation of Proposed Development at 33 East Canon Perdido Street (Lobero Theatre) as a Community Benefit Project
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council designate the proposed development at 33 East Canon Perdido Street as a Community Benefit Project pursuant to the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter

30.170 and allocate a total of 13,042 square feet (net) of nonresidential floor area to the project from the Nonresidential Growth Management Program’s Community Benefit Category.

DISCUSSION:

Proposed Project
Located at 33 East Canon Perdido Street, the proposed project at the Lobero Theatre involves demolition of the existing 1,500-square-foot rehearsal hall and construction of 14,542 square feet of new nonresidential floor area, including a new Loggia/Rehearsal Hall, a roof top deck, office space, back-of-house storage areas, a catering kitchen, and enlarged existing basement. The project also proposes site improvements for access, including a new courtyard entry off the Lobero Paseo, tenant improvements to the existing basement amenities, and additional offices in the annex Scene Shop building. The purpose of the project is to enhance the capacity of the theatre to serve the evolving needs of the local community, provide for necessary upgrades and modernization, and continue to attract world-class artists, while preserving the theatre’s historic character.

The project site is approximately 31,900 square feet and is zoned C-G (Commercial General) with a General Plan designation of Commercial-High Density Residential. Upon submittal of a formal application, the project will require a development plan to be approved by the Planning Commission.

Agenda Item No. 15
File Code No. 610.01
Council Agenda Report
Desigation of Proposed Development at 33 E. Canon Perdido Street (Lobero Theatre) as a Community Benefit Project
June 17, 2025

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Nonresidential Growth Management Ordinance
Adopted in 2013, the City’s Nonresidential Growth Management Program limits specific new nonresidential growth to 1.35 million net new square feet until December 31, 2033.

This floor area limitation is divided among three development categories: Community Benefit Projects, Small Additions, and Vacant Property, with initial allocations of 600,000 square feet for Community Benefit Projects, 400,000 square feet for Small Additions, and 350,000 square feet for Vacant Property.

New nonresidential projects must be allocated floor area from one or more of the three categories and must also be consistent with the City’s Traffic Management Strategy as implemented by Santa Barbara Municipal Code (SBMC) Section 30.170.030.

Community Benefit Projects include three subcategories: Community Priority Projects, Economic Development Projects, and New Vehicle Sales Projects. The applicant requests designation of the proposed project under the Community Priority Project subcategory. A Community Priority Project is defined as one that has a broad public benefit, is not principally operated for private profit, and is necessary to meet a present or projected need directly related to public health, safety, or general welfare (e.g., museums, childcare facilities, health clinics). The proposed project is consistent with the City’s Traffic Management Strategy because it is located in the Downtown Development Area, which allows Priority Projects.

Community Benefit Project Designation
The 13,042 square feet of Community Benefit Project floor area requested by the Lobero Theatre represents 2.2 percent of the original 600,000 square feet allocated to Community Benefit Projects under the Nonresidential Growth Management Program through 2033. As of April 29, 2025, the City Council has allocated a total of 240,008 square feet from the Community Benefit Category to 16 projects, as identified in the table below. Additionally, 140,668 square feet of expired, small-addition floor area has been reallocated to the Community Benefit Category by the Planning Commission since 2013, when the allocations were initially established. To date (approximately halfway through the 20-year allocation period), more than 80 percent of the Community Benefit floor area remains available through 2033.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT ALLOCATIONS (2013–Present)
Allocations Entity Amount (sf)
Original Allocation 600,000
1130 State Street Santa Barbara Museum of Art (8,990)
400 Hitchcock Way Tesla (9,700)
6100 Hollister Avenue Direct Relief (110,000)
350 Hitchcock Way Maserati (39,000)
402 S. Hope Avenue Mercedes-Benz (242)
Council Agenda Report
Desigation of Proposed Development at 33 E. Canon Perdido Street (Lobero Theatre) as a Community Benefit Project
June 17, 2025

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35 Anacapa Street Museum of Contemporary Art (3,007)
115 W. Anapamu Street Sanctuary Center Care Clinic (7,928) 2407 Bath Street Cottage Hospital Medical Office (9,926) 621 W. Micheltorena Street Westside Medical/Dental Clinic (3,352) (975)
402 S. Hope Avenue Automobile Dealership (6,061)
3237 State Street American Indian Health & Services (2,500) (5,838)
540 W. Pueblo Street Cancer Center (1,614)
138 Powers Avenue High Seas Mead (750)
531 E. Ortega Street Providence School (9,500)
(883)
2 S. Quarantina Street MarBorg Industries (12,142)
419 W. Pueblo Street Cottage Hospital Child Care Center (7,600) Subtotal after allocated cases 359,992
Expired/ Reallocated
Small Addition 140,668
Total Community Benefit
floor area available 500,660
Current Request
33 E. Canon Perdido St Lobero Theatre (13,042)
Total that would remain 487,618
Staff finds that the project meets the criteria for designation as a Community Priority Project. By providing access to the arts, education, and community programming, the Lobero Theatre offers a broad public benefit, is not principally operated for private profit, and is necessary to meet the present and projected needs directly related to public health, safety, and general welfare. For instance, the Lobero offers a variety of youth and community programs, subsidies to local performing arts and youth performance organizations, and performances free of charge for qualifying students, families and seniors. Refer to the applicant letter (attached) for further justifications for designating the project as a Community Benefit Project. Additionally, the project is consistent with the City’s General Plan related to Non-Residential Land Uses, which includes public cultural or art facilities in the Community Priority Development category, and Economy and Fiscal Health.

GENERAL PLAN (2011)
LG7. Community Benefit Non-Residential Land Uses. Community Benefit Land Uses are determined and defined by City Council and shall include the following categories:

Possible Implementation Action to Be Considered
LG7.1 Findings. Develop project level findings of approval for the following Community Benefit Non-residential development uses:

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Desigation of Proposed Development at 33 E. Canon Perdido Street (Lobero Theatre) as a Community Benefit Project
June 17, 2025

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a. Community Priority Development. This type of project addresses a present or projected need directly related to public health, safety or general welfare including but not limited to:
 Parks and recreation facilities;
 Community centers;
 Educational institutions and uses including schools;
 Public cultural or art facilities;
 Youth development programs and child care facilities; and  Community gardens and urban farming
EF4. Existing Businesses. Give priority to retaining existing enterprises as the best source of business expansion and local job growth, and encourage government, businesses and residents to patronize local businesses and contractors, by working with local businesses to initiate a “Buy Local” program, with the City setting the example.

EF14. Local Needs. Encourage enterprises that serve the needs of existing local residents, workers, and businesses.

The proposed additions to the Lobero Theatre conform to the Community Priority findings and can be allocated 13,042 net square feet of new nonresidential floor area from the Community Benefit category of the City’s Nonresidential Growth Management Program.

In addition, the proposed project is consistent with the City’s Traffic Management Strategy as implemented by SBMC Section 30.170.030, because it is located in the Downtown Development Area, which allows Priority Projects.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The requested designation would have no budgetary or financial impact.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The designation of a project as a Community Benefit Project and reservation of floor area enables the City to accept the development application for processing, but does not commit City Council or the Planning Commission to a definite course of action (CEQA Guidelines §15352(a) Approval); therefore, the Community Benefit designation and allocation of floor area are not subject to environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. If the requested Community Benefit floor area is allocated for the project, the application will continue through the City’s standard review process.

Environmental review would be completed as part of the development application review.

ATTACHMENT: Applicant Letter Dated April 25, 2025
PREPARED BY: Carly Earnest, Associate Planner
SUBMITTED BY: Allison DeBusk, Interim Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
1 April 25, 2025
Community Development
Planning Department
City of Santa Barbara
630 Garden St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Address: 33 E Canon Perdido St
Case #: PRE2024-00110
Zone: C-G Zone
APN: 039-322-009
Lot Size: 31,930 sq.ft. (0.73 acres)
RE: Applicant Letter for Lobero Theatre “Community Benefit” Designation To Whom It May Concern:

On behalf of the Lobero Theatre Foundation, DesignARC is submitting the following conceptual packet for a voluntary Pre-Application Review Team, to start the planning review process and to request the “Community Benefit” designation required for this project.

The proposed development at the historic Lobero Theatre, located at 33 E. Canon Perdido St, consists of the demolition of the existing rehearsal hall, and the addition of approximately 14,000 sq.ft. for a new Loggia/Rehearsal Hall, a rooftop deck, office space, back-of-house storage areas, a prep. catering kitchen, while enlarging the existing basement, and miscellaneous site improvements for access with a new courtyard entry off the Lobero Paseo. Other tenant improvements are being proposed to the existing basement amenities, and additional offices in the annex Scene Shop building.

The applicant team is seeking discretionary approvals for a Development Plan by Planning Commission for the proposed additional non-residential square footage needed, with a demolition credit of 1,500 sq.ft., and the addition of 14,542 sq.ft. We request that City Council designate the proposed project at 33 E Canon Perdido Street as a “Community Benefit Project” pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 30.170 and allocate 13,042 square feet (net) of additional non-residential floor area to the project from the Nonresidential Growth Management Program’s Community Priority Project Category.

ATTACHMENT
2 As a treasured cornerstone of Santa Barbara’s cultural heritage, the Lobero Theatre, originally built in 1924, has long served as a vital community gathering place for residents and visitors alike. The proposed project represents not only an opportunity to preserve the theatre’s historic character, but to enhance its capacity to serve the evolving needs of our local community, provide for necessary upgrades and modernization, and continue to attract world-class artists.

The Lobero has consistently provided access to the arts, education, and community programming for generations. Originally founded as Jose Lobero’s Opera House in 1873, the Lobero is the oldest continuously operating theatre in California, and the fourth oldest performing arts theater in the country. However, the facility is increasingly constrained by outdated infrastructure, limited amenities, and faces continuing operational challenges. With thoughtful and sensitive improvements, this project will address these long-standing deficiencies and offer more programming areas to better accommodate the size and needs of performers, attract other artists, including expanded rehearsal area/indoor loggia for prefunction events and a new rooftop terrace with sweeping views of Santa Barbara mountains.

The proposed project would also allow increased production storage, additional staging areas for artists backstage, and the relocation of currently off-site leased office space within the new facility. The new event spaces will also improve Lobero Theatre’s partner’s production and fundraising capabilities.

Existing Condition:

The 0.73-acre site consists of a two-story auditorium building located on the corner of E. Canon Perdido St and Anacapa St, with a one-story annex Scene Shop building to the northwest, a courtyard to the north currently covered with a permanent tent, and some ancillary parking in the alley adjacent to the paseo and public parking lot. Since its original construction, the Lobero Theatre underwent numerous renovations including structural seismic upgrades, interior improvements to the auditorium, multiple courtyard redesigns, and most recently the new esplanade completed in 2014.

The Project:

The proposed project consists of the removal of the existing rehearsal hall and existing courtyard along with its permanent tent, and replacing it with the addition of a new Loggia / Rehearsal Hall, where events, or pre-show functions, or rehearsals can be held to support the Lobero Theatre performances, artists, and foundation fundraisers. Other amenities include a bar and rooftop view terrace, some backstage support service areas and renewed dressing rooms and green room. The Lobero Board is also looking to include some offices in the new addition, to alleviate the financial burden from the leased office space from the El Centro building next door, hence the addition of a 2nd level/mezzanine level to locate (10) private offices for administrative staff.

Other tenant improvements that are being proposed to update the facilities and back-of-house areas to meet the theatre’s current needs (i.e. modernize dressing rooms, adding laundry, a green room, some backstage production storage, concession storage, etc.). 3 Project Status & Reviews:

To date, the project was presented to the Historic Landmarks Commission in July 2024 as part of the Theatre’s Centennial celebration. The Commission was supportive of the project and provided positive remarks, feedback, and recommendations. Comments and feedback provided to date by the Commission are as follows:
• Removal of the existing adobe walls is supported.
• Removal of the existing rehearsal hall and courtyard is supported. • The overall building mass, size, bulk, scale is supported. • The Commission requested we continue to study the exterior architectural details of the addition versus that of the existing historic building to refine the delineation between the old and new sections.
• The Commission requested that we study the Paseo entrance and the proposed wood trellis connection.
• The Commission requested that we study the proposed design in 3D views.

Conformance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
To ensure that the proposed project respects the historical significance of the current landmark building, our project team retained Sarah Corder, who is a qualified architectural historian with 20 years of experience in historic preservation and extensive knowledge of Santa Barbara. She is an approved consultant for the City and was recommended by the City’s Architectural Historian Nicole Hernandez. Ms. Corder completed a review of the conceptual design of the proposed project and determined that the project is in conformance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, specifically the Standards for Rehabilitation.

A summary of her review is presented below.

When dealing with additions to existing historic buildings, projects are required to conform to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards 9 and 10, which state that new construction cannot detract from, destroy, or impair the existing building. The proposed project has been thoughtfully and sympathetically designed to blend into the current building and its surrounding environment. The scale and massing of the proposed addition, combined with its materials, location, and design demonstrate conformance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards 9 and 10. Further, the location of the addition and proposed modifications to the courtyard area to the rear of the current Theatre is the best location for new construction on the site, as historical research indicates that the courtyard has been modified extensively over the years and retains no historical integrity.

Therefore, there is no risk of impacts to intact historical features by redeveloping this portion of the property.

The addition of community-focused amenities will allow the Lobero to deepen its connection with local artists, nonprofit partners, and performers worldwide. These improvements will ensure the theatre continues to be a vibrant and inclusive cultural hub for all Santa Barbara residents. 4 We look forward to the PRT review, receiving the City staff comments and working towards our regulatory approvals process with City Council and Planning Commission. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 805-687- 1525 x132 or via email at [email protected].

Respectfully,
DesignARC, Inc.

Melisa Cinarli Turner
Associate, Sr. Project Manager

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Public Hearing Regarding Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2026 [Resolution] RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

DISCUSSION:

The City of Santa Barbara (City) Council, as the governing body of the Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA), is required by California state law to prepare and adopt an Annual Assessment Report (Annual Report) describing any proposed changes to the PBIA District’s boundaries, benefit zones, business classification, and method and basis of levying assessments. The Annual Report must be prepared prior to the beginning of each fiscal year.

For Fiscal Year 2026, staff propose a status quo Draft Annual Report with no changes proposed for the PBIA benefit zones, the basis for levying assessments, or to the calculations and formulas or classifications of businesses.

On May 8, 2025, the Downtown Parking Committee (DPC), serving as the PBIA Advisory Board, recommended approval of the PBIA Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2026, which is included as an Exhibit to the Resolution. The DPC emphasized that an update is needed in future years, and a status quo assessment is warranted for Fiscal Year 2026 due to the development of the State Street Master Plan, the formation of a Community Benefit Improvement District, and current economic conditions.

Agenda Item No. 16
File Code No. 550.1
Council Agenda Report
Public Hearing Regarding Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2026 [Resolution]
June 17, 2025

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The Downtown Parking Program budget is funded primarily by hourly parking revenues and, to a lesser extent, by PBIA assessments and parking permit sales. PBIA revenues are used to offset a portion of the costs of operating the Downtown Parking System.

Although the PBIA remains an important funding source, revenues have not kept up with increasing operational costs; therefore, the assessment covers an ever-decreasing percentage of operating expenses. Staff will revisit the PBIA assessment methodology upon completion of the State Street Master Plan and after further direction from Council to ensure that it remains a reliable funding partnership going forward.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The PBIA assessment generates about $1 million in revenue each year. PBIA contributions for Fiscal Year 2025 were expected to be approximately $1,000,000; however, PBIA receipts for the first nine months of Fiscal Year 2025 were weaker than expected, causing a downward revision of the year-end projection for Fiscal Year 2025 to $950,000. Staff expect to receive approximately $1 million in PBIA revenue for Fiscal Year 2026 and will maintain this figure for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

Fixing and assessing the parking and business improvement area assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2026, and approving the parking and business improvement area annual assessment report for Fiscal Year 2026 falls outside of the definition of a “Project” under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines § 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.

The Annual Report will be filed with the City Clerk’s Office as required by law and is available upon request by contacting the Public Works Department at [email protected] or (805) 564-5377.

PREPARED BY: Sarah Clark, Downtown Team Manager/EP/nv
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 FIXING AND ASSESSING THE

PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
ASSESSMENT RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026, AND

APPROVING THE PARKING AND BUSINESS

IMPROVEMENT AREA ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.37.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of Santa Barbara, there is hereby levied upon businesses located within the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) a special business assessment rate; and WHEREAS, the revenues derived from this assessment in Fiscal Year 2026 shall be applied to the cost of providing low cost, customer-oriented public parking in the Downtown of Santa Barbara;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The quarterly assessments shall begin on July 1, 2025 SECTION 2. The rates are established pursuant to the following schedule and applicable sections of all previous resolutions related to the PBIA assessments are hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. The attached PBIA Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (Exhibit) is hereby confirmed on June 17, 2025
SECTION 4. Parking and Business Improvement Area Rates:

I. Retail and/or Wholesale Businesses (Including Restaurants) GROUP A: Average sale of less than $20, $0.56 per $100 of gross sales.

GROUP B: Average sale between $20 and $100, $0.29 per $100 of gross sales.

GROUP C: Average sale of more than $100, $0.16 per $100 of gross sales.

GROUP D: Movie theaters only, $0.16 per $100 of gross sales.

GROUP E: Fitness Facilities/Health Clubs, $0.29 per $100 of gross sales.

Average sale is computed by dividing the total gross sales for the year by the number of sales transactions.

II. Financial Institutions
$0.48* per square foot of usable space.

III. Stock and Bond Brokerage Offices
$81.30* per broker.

IV. Transit Facilities and Bus Depots
$0.06* cents per square-foot of usable building space.

V. Professional
$32.50* per person practicing the profession, and $16.30* for each nonprofessional.

VI. All Categories Not Otherwise Provided For
GROUP A: Educational Facilities (non-public) - $0.19* per square foot of usable building space.

GROUP B: Miscellaneous: $0.19* per square foot of usable space.

VII. Hotel and Motels
# of assessed rooms x $1.50/day x 30 days x 3 months x .50 occupancy = quarterly charges
Assessed rooms = # of guest rooms (-) on-site parking spaces provided No patron parking credit would be offered as it is part of the calculation. *Rates for the categories below are shown for annual assessment. To determine quarterly payments, divide rates by four.

City of Santa Barbara
Parking and Business Improvement Area
(PBIA)
Fiscal Year 2026
ANNUAL

ASSESSMENT
REPORT

EXHIBIT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 3 PROPOSED CHANGES........................................................................................................ 3 IMPROVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................... 3

ESTIMATED OPERATING COSTS OF THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN PARKING PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 ...................................................................................................... 4 PROJECTED FISCAL YEAR 2026 DOWNTOWN PARKING PROGRAM REVENUES........ 5 REVENUE CARRYOVERS.................................................................................................... 5 PBIA RATES.......................................................................................................................... 6 I. Retail and/or Wholesale Businesses (Including Restaurants) ......................................... 6 II. Financial Institutions ....................................................................................................... 6 III. Stock and Bond Brokerage Offices................................................................................ 6 IV. Transit Facilities and Bus Depots .................................................................................. 6 V. Professional ................................................................................................................... 6 VI. All Categories Not Otherwise Provided For ................................................................... 6 VII. Hotel and Motels .......................................................................................................... 6

EXHIBIT

INTRODUCTION
This report, filed annually as required by the California Parking and Business Improvement Law of 1989, will provide an explanation of any proposed changes, including, but not limited to the boundaries of the adopted City of Santa Barbara Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) or any benefit zones within the area, the basis for levying the assessments, and any changes in the classifications ofbusinesses.

The PBIA assessments benefit the City of Santa Barbara’s (City) Downtown Parking Management Program, which operates and maintains seven public surface parking lots and five structures in the downtown core business area. Providing a total of 3,215 parking spaces, the program is oriented towards clients and shoppers. The parking system is directed by the City’s Circulation Element to increase the available public parking and reduce the need for employee parking in the downtown core. Employee parking is mitigated by alternative transportation initiatives to increase carpooling, bicycling, and mass transit programs. The Downtown Parking budget is funded primarily by hourly parking revenues, and to a lesser extent, by the PBIA assessment and parking permit revenue. The PBIA revenues are directed solely towards hourly employee salaries and utility costs in support of the operation and maintenance of the parking lots. Revenues derived from hourly parking fees and monthly permits support the balance of operating expenses remaining from the PBIA assessment and alternative transportation programs.

Attached hereto and incorporated by reference is the “Addendum to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Final Engineer's Report of Formula and Methodology of Assessment dated October 5, 1999” (Addendum), which is on file at the City Clerk's Office, and which shall form the basis of the Annual Report.

PROPOSED CHANGES
For Fiscal Year 2026, there are no changes to the PBIA benefit zones, the basis for levying the assessments or any changes in the classifications of businesses.

IMPROVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
The PBIA assessments replace the requirements placed on businesses to provide their own onsite customer parking. A parking rate, designed to promote short-term customer and client parking, is currently in effect in all City-operated Downtown Parking lots. These facilities are maintained and operated by the City's Downtown Parking staff.

EXHIBIT

ESTIMATED OPERATING COSTS OF THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN
PARKING PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

EXPENSES PBIA PARKING PROGRAM TOTAL
Allocated Costs $2,228,519 $2,228,519
Appropriated Reserves $10,000 $10,000
Credit Card Fees $390,279 $390,279
Crossing Guards $174,112 $174,112
Downtown Ambassador Program $0 $0
Hourly Salaries & Benefits $500,000 $2,101,390 $2,601,390 New Beginnings RV Program $47,856 $47,856
Permanent Salaries & Benefits $2,688,481 $2,688,481
Plaza Support & Maintenance $0 $0
Transfers $640,000 $640,000
Special Projects $82,237 $82,237
Supplies & Services $865,146 $865,146
Utilities $500,000 $67,300 $567,300
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $1,000,000 $9,295,320 $10,295,320 Capital Program Expenses $640,000 $640,000
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,000,000 $9,935,320 $10,935,320

EXHIBIT
PROJECTED FISCAL YEAR 2026 DOWNTOWN PARKING

PROGRAM REVENUES

REVENUE TOTAL
Hourly Revenue $6,794,931
Monthly Parking $1,479,927
Commuter Parking $0
Billed Revenue $15,000
Bicycle Parking $3,800
Electric Vehicle Charging Fees $2,000
Interest Income $151,000
Pass-Through $773,618
Permit Replacements $900
Project Planner Revenue $30,641
Rents $377,399
Residential Permits $112,000
Special Parking $36,350
Misc & Insurance Reimbursements $11,500
Plaza Fees & Penalties $0
Crossing Guard Revenue $90,849
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES $9,879,915
PBIA Assessment $1,000,000
TOTAL REVENUE $10,879,915
The PBIA assessments, as estimated, will cover approximately 9.7% of the annual operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2026.

REVENUE CARRYOVERS
No excess PBIA revenues will be carried over from the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget.

EXHIBIT

PBIA RATES
A more detailed basis for levying the assessment is explained in the Addendum to the 1999 Engineer's Report. Rates for the categories below are shown for annual assessment. To determine quarterly payments, divide rates by four.

I. Retail and/or Wholesale Businesses (Including Restaurants) GROUP A: Average sale of less than $20, $0.56 per $100 of gross sales.

GROUP B: Average sale between $20 and $100, $0.29 per $100 of gross sales.

GROUP C: Average sale of more than $100, $0.16 per $100 of gross sales.

GROUP D: Movie theaters only, $0.16 per $100 of gross sales.

GROUP E: Fitness Facilities/Health Clubs, $0.29 per $100 of gross sales.

Average sale is computed by dividing the total gross sales for the year by the number of sales transactions.

II. Financial Institutions
$0.48* per square foot of usable space.

III. Stock and Bond Brokerage Offices
$81.30* per broker.

IV. Transit Facilities and Bus Depots
$0.06* cents per square-foot of usable building space.

V. Professional
$32.50* per person practicing the profession, and $16.30* for each non- professional.

VI. All Categories Not Otherwise Provided For
GROUP A: Educational Facilities (non-public) - $0.19* per square foot of usable building space.

GROUP B: Miscellaneous: $0.19* per square foot of usable space.

EXHIBIT

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Adoption of the Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 [Resolution]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027; B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026 by Appropriating Moneys for the Use and Support of Said City from the Funds and to the Purposes Herein Specified;
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing the City’s Appropriation Limitation for Fiscal Year 2026; D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Services Charges;
E. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Harbor Slip, Mooring, and User Fees;
F. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Abandoned Shopping Cart Recovery Fee;
G. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Classified and Unclassified Positions in the City’s Service Agenda Item No. 17
File Code No. 230.05
Council Agenda Report
Adoption of the Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 [Resolution]
June 17, 2025

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Effective June 28, 2025, and Providing a Schedule of Classifications and Salaries for the Same in Accordance with the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026; H. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Continuation of Capital and Special Project Appropriations to Fiscal Year 2026; and
I. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute Water Purchase Agreements, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney, and in Accordance with the Appropriation in the Approved Budget as May Be Amended from Time to Time.

DISCUSSION:

Since the April 22, 2025 filing of the City Administrator’s Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, the City Council held two budget review meetings and public hearings to hear presentations from departments on their respective proposed budgets and other budget related topics.

At the Regular Council Meeting and Public Hearing held on June 10, 2025, Council gave direction to staff that approved the following staff recommendations and other Council adjustments:

Council Approved Changes
 Staff-recommended adjustments;
 Appropriation of $100,000 to form a Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District for the newly designated Mesa (Coastal) High Fire Hazard Zones with anticipation of being reimbursed via assessment; and
 Transfer of $2.0 Million in General Fund Reserves to the Local Housing Trust Fund in FY2026 and FY2027 with direction to staff to develop a balancing strategy by the next budget cycle (June 2026).

The Attachments to this report contain all the adjustments to the recommended budget based on the direction from the City Council.

General Fund Overview
The recommended General Fund budget for FY2026 includes total revenues of $243.0 Million and total expenditures of $244.5 Million resulting in a $1.6 Million operating deficit requiring the use of reserves. The City Council’s reserve policy requires that 25% annual operating expenditures be held in reserves, so an additional reserve target of $4.4 Million is needed to meet the target. Therefore, under the reserve policy, the adjusted General Fund deficit is $6.0 Million.

Council Agenda Report
Adoption of the Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 [Resolution]
June 17, 2025

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General Fund revenues recovered strongly following the economic impacts directly related to COVID; however, sales tax and transient occupancy tax revenue growth, in particular, have leveled off. Staff predicts growth in these revenues at a lesser rate in FY2026 and beyond. General Fund expenditures continue to increase annually with most expenses coming from employee benefits and pension costs, as well as higher inflation and capital expenditures.

The staff recommended adjustments resulted in a negative impact on the General Fund budget of $231,876 for FY2026 and $242,715 for FY2027. The City Council requests have a negative impact of $2.1 Million on the General Fund. The table below summarizes the final adjustments to the General Fund operating budget in FY2026 and FY2027. $ MILLIONS
FY 2023
ACTUAL
FY 2024
ACTUAL
FY 2025

PROJECTION
FY 2026
BUDGET
FY 2027
BUDGET
Revenues $194.8 $204.6 $216.1 $243.0 $250.4
Expenditures $193.4 $212.3 $220.2 $244.5 $256.3
Recommended Budget
Surplus / (Use of Reserves) $1.4 ($7.7) ($4.0) ($1.6) ($5.9) Reserves to Meet
25% Policy Target $3.5 $3.5 $3.2 $4.4 $2.2
Revised Budget Surplus /
(Use of Reserves) ($2.1) ($11.2) ($7.3) ($6.0) ($8.4)
With a projected budget deficit in FY2026 that increases in FY2027, staff and the City Council will need to identify additional, ongoing funding to support existing operations to balance the General Fund budget in upcoming years. Continuing to control expenditures will also need to be considered.

Budget Resolutions Subject to Adoption
When the City Council approves the FY2026 budget, multiple resolutions are required to be adopted. The City Council will be asked to adopt a resolution for the two-year financial plan for FY2026 and FY2027 as well as the appropriation of funds for FY2026.

Adopting a resolution to establish the appropriation limit for FY2026 is also required by the California Constitution.

The City Council will be asked to adopt a resolution amending the schedule of penalties, fees, and services charges that includes all fee changes in FY2026. The recommended, combined master fee schedule for FY2026 showing all approved changes can be accessed at https://santabarbaraca.gov/finance/budget-reports.

Council Agenda Report
Adoption of the Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 [Resolution]
June 17, 2025

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The City Council will be asked to adopt a resolution authorizing the classified and unclassified positions that will take effect on July 1, 2025, as well as authorizing the continuation of appropriations for capital and special projects into FY2026.

And finally, the City Council will be asked to adopt a resolution to authorize the Public Works Director to execute water purchase agreements throughout the year.

The public can access the City Administrator’s Recommended Budget for FY2026 on the online budget tool at https://santabarbaraca.gov/finance/budget-reports. In the coming weeks, staff will ensure all final updates to the budget are complete and will release the adopted budget on the online budget tool.

PREPARED BY: Natalija Glusac, Budget Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA ADOPTING THE TWO-YEAR FINANCIAL
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026 AND 2027
WHEREAS, Resolution 84-182 provides that the City Council will adopt by resolution a two-year program and financial plan for the City at the beginning of each two-year budget cycle;
WHEREAS, July 1, 2025, is the beginning of a two-year budget cycle; WHEREAS, the City Administrator filed a proposed two-year financial plan on April 22, 2025, in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the proposed financial plan on May 6, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT the two-year financial plan for the Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 as submitted by the City Administrator and amended by the Council is adopted as the City’s work program and financial plan for the two-year period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2026 BY APPROPRIATING MONEYS FOR

THE USE AND SUPPORT OF SAID CITY FROM THE

FUNDS AND TO THE PURPOSES HEREIN SPECIFIED
WHEREAS, On April 22, 2025, in accordance with the City Charter, the City Administrator filed with the Council a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025; WHEREAS, a Public Hearings were held on the proposed budget on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and Tuesday, June 10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, The City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT in accordance with the provisions of Section 1204 of the City Charter, the budget for the Fiscal Year 2026 is hereby adopted. The operating budgets, revenues, capital programs, and uses of reserves for said City purposes, attached hereto as Exhibit I, is hereby appropriated for the 2026 fiscal year. Budget amendments made during the fiscal year must be approved by resolution adopted by affirmative vote of the City Council.

City of Santa Barbara
Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Operating and Capital BudgetSources and Uses Report Estimated
Revenues
Internal
Transfers
Total Revenues
and Transfers
Estimated
Expenditures Capital Internal Transfers Total Expenditures and Transfers Surplus / (Use of Reserves) General Fund
Operating Fund $177,520,887 $31,143,507 $208,664,394 $170,327,523 $0 $44,934,034 $210,080,404 ($1,416,010)Housing Insecurity Fund $0 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,500,000GPU 2030 $65,000 $0 $65,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $65,000Capital Outlay Fund $0 $730,321 $730,321 $0 $450,000 $125,026 $575,026 $155,295Measure C Capital Fund $34,235,000 $0 $34,235,000 $1,550,000 $33,569,802 $0 $35,119,802 ($884,802) Special Revenue Funds
City Affordable Housing $0 $0 $0 $969,809 $0 $529,569 $1,499,378 ($1,499,378)Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $1,147,812 $0 $1,147,812 $1,125,745 $0 $20,673 $1,146,418 $1,394Federal Home Loan Program Fund (HOME) $615,357 $0 $615,357 $640,068 $0 $108,819 $748,887 ($133,530) Permanent Local Housing Allocation Fund (PLHA) $300,000 $0 $300,000 $200,000 $0 $100,000 $300,000 $0Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment $299,442 $0 $299,442 $364,517 $0 $71,249 $435,766 ($136,324)Traffic Safety Fund $245,000 $0 $245,000 $15,000 $0 $230,000 $245,000 $0 Police Asset Forfeiture Fund (SLESF) $147,000 $0 $147,000 $193,670 $0 $14,849 $208,519 ($61,519) Police Supplemental law Enforcement Fund (SLESF) $218,104 $0 $218,104 $234,091 $0 $14,877 $248,968 ($30,864) CAD‐RMS Support Fund $89,851 $0 $89,851 $59,851 $0 $30,000 $89,851 $0 Streets Fund $13,319,091 $1,135,230 $14,454,321 $5,500,905 $0 $9,082,444 $14,583,350 ($129,029)Street Sweeping Fund $0 $305,746 $305,746 $282,917 $0 $22,829 $305,746 $0Transportation Development Fund $101,703 $0 $101,703 $0 $101,703 $0 $101,703 $0 Measure A $5,211,328 $0 $5,211,328 $4,695,555 $0 $824,060 $5,519,615 ($308,287) County Library $498,834 $0 $498,834 $447,891 $0 $39,985 $487,876 $10,958 Creeks Restoration & Water Quality $6,472,647 $2,500,000 $8,972,647 $4,503,161 $2,200,000 $2,633,814 $9,336,975 ($364,328) Police $10,000 $0 $10,000 $14,660 $0 $0 $14,660 ($4,660) Parks & Recreation $35,889 $0 $35,889 $35,889 $0 $0 $35,889 $0 Streets Capital Fund $0 $2,293,305 $2,293,305 $0 $2,293,305 $0 $2,293,305 $0Measure A Capital Fund $0 $458,288 $458,288 $101,867 $250,000 $106,421 $458,288 $0 Enterprise Funds
Water $87,107,442 $26,771,004 $113,878,446 $50,930,692 $27,317,500 $38,204,821 $116,453,012 ($2,574,566)Wastewater $34,613,953 $7,230,962 $41,844,915 $21,960,734 $7,529,500 $15,026,816 $44,517,050 ($2,672,136) Downtown Parking $10,075,656 $804,259 $10,879,915 $7,117,203 $640,000 $3,178,117 $10,935,320 ($55,405) Clean Communities (Formerly Solid Waste Fund) $42,990,702 $0 $42,990,702 $40,862,180 $0 $1,511,031 $42,373,211 $617,491 SB Clean Energy $47,843,217 $0 $47,843,217 $50,257,355 $0 $316,063 $50,573,418 ($2,730,201) Golf $5,267,832 $1,670,000 $6,937,832 $3,890,180 $1,670,000 $1,851,756 $7,411,937 ($474,105) Airport $34,937,474 $9,489,428 $44,426,902 $22,550,901 $8,489,428 $19,407,262 $50,447,591 ($6,020,689)Airport Capital Grants (FAA/PFC) $2,996,054 $0 $2,996,054 $2,081,804 $0 $914,250 $2,996,054 $0Airport Customer Facility Charge (CFC) $1,031,869 $0 $1,031,869 $0 $0 $1,005,136 $1,005,136 $26,733Waterfront $20,788,855 $2,445,000 $23,233,855 $15,546,636 $2,445,000 $7,185,832 $25,177,468 ($1,943,613)Harbor Patrol Vessel Replacement Fund $10,000 $150,000 $160,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $160,000 Energy & Climate Management $67,750 $2,221,036 $2,288,786 $2,242,488 $0 $70,890 $2,313,378 ($24,592) Internal Service Funds
Self Insurance Trust Fund $152,000 $25,262,322 $25,414,322 $22,810,060 $0 $1,974,025 $24,784,085 $630,237Post‐Employment Benefits Fund $0 $3,578,755 $3,578,755 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $1,000,000 Information Technology Fund $0 $11,916,936 $11,916,936 $9,789,276 $692,114 $960,553 $11,441,944 $474,992 Facilities Management Fund $5,500 $8,279,599 $8,285,099 $6,032,495 $0 $1,812,190 $7,844,685 $440,414 Fleet Maintenance Fund $127,252 $4,047,561 $4,174,813 $2,857,153 $0 $1,166,291 $4,023,444 $151,369 Fleet Replacement Fund $1,690,114 $5,827,333 $7,517,447 $884,262 $4,300,026 $40,906 $5,225,193 $2,292,254 Fiduciary Funds
Local Housing Trust Fund $120,000 $3,754,000 $3,874,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,874,000 Total $530,358,617 $153,514,591 $683,873,207 $452,076,538 $91,948,378 $153,514,591 $692,358,354 ($8,485,146) Fund
Exhibit I
1 RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S

APPROPRIATION LIMITATION FOR FISCAL YEAR
2026
WHEREAS, Section 7900 of the Government Code, added by Chapter 220 of the Statutes of 1980, Division 9, provides for the effective and efficient implementation of Article XIII B of the California Constitution;
WHEREAS, Section 7910 requires each local government to establish its appropriations limit each year pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution; WHEREAS, in 1990, the voters of California adopted Proposition 111 which amended Article XIII B of the California Constitution;
WHEREAS, among the changes implemented by Proposition 111 are adjustments to the growth factors used to calculate the annual appropriation limit; WHEREAS, Proposition 111 requires that the City annually choose, by a recorded vote of the City Council, which growth factors to use in calculating the annual appropriations limit;
WHEREAS, Proposition 111 establishes Fiscal Year 1986-87 as the base year for calculating the annual Appropriation Limit and permits the City to re-establish the annual Appropriation Limit for all succeeding years based upon the new growth factors; and
WHEREAS, a resolution establishing the annual appropriations limit is to be adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:

Section 1. The Council of the City of Santa Barbara elects to use the change in California per capita income as the cost-of-living adjustment factor and the annual population change for the County of Santa Barbara as the population adjustment factor.

Section 2. The appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2026 is hereby set at $196,217,229, as detailed in the attached Exhibit, which is hereby made a part of this Resolution.
2 Section 3. The City reserves the right to adjust or amend the appropriations limit based upon the use of alternative growth factors as authorized by Proposition 111, if such changes or revisions would result in a more advantageous appropriation limit, now or in the future.

Section 4. Notice is hereby given that any judicial action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul this action shall be commenced within 45 days of the effective date of this resolution.

EXHIBIT
1 CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Annual Appropriations Subject to Gann Limit
Fiscal Year 2026
Appropriations Subject to Limitation
Fiscal year 2024 adopted revenues $235,254,744
Less:

Nonproceeds of tax (63,579,710)
Qualified Capital Outlay (15,758,430)
Federal Mandates:

Medicare (1,182,254)
FLSA - Fire Department (534,633) (1,716,887)
Plus: User fees in excess of costs -
Total Appropriations Subject to Limitation $154,199,717 Appropriation Limit
Fiscal year 2025 appropriation limit, adopted 183,783,010 A. Inflation adjustment, CPI 1.0644
B. Population adjustment 1.0031
Change factor (A X B) 1.0677
Increase in appropriation limit 12,434,219
Fiscal year 2026 appropriation limit $ 196,217,229
Remaining appropriation capacity $ 42,017,511
Available capacity as a percent of appropriation limit -21,41% RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE CITY OF SANTA

BARBARA SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES, FEES, AND

SERVICES CHARGES
WHEREAS, the City provides, maintains, and operates a variety of programs and services to the public;
WHEREAS, certain sections of the state and municipal code authorize the imposition and collection of fees to defray the costs of providing certain programs and services; and WHEREAS, certain fee schedules as attached cite the specific state or municipal authority under which fees and charges are collected.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:

Section 1. The Council hereby determines and finds that:
a. Funds are needed to defray the cost of providing programs and services furnished by the City.
b. The funds needed to defray such operating expenses can and should be obtained by setting fees and charges for these programs and services. c. The setting of fees and charges for these programs and services is exempt from compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(1)-(4) and Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15273(a)(1)-(4).

Section 2. The penalties, fees, and service charges for the Fiscal Year 2026 are adopted as set forth in the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges, attached hereto.

Section 3. The penalties, fees, and service charges contained in the attached schedule shall be effective July 1, 2025, unless otherwise indicated.

Section 4. The City of Santa Barbara schedule of penalties, fees, rates, and service charges as adopted or amended by Resolution Nos. 25-022, 25-002. 24-116, 24-081, 24-077, 24- 068, 24-029, 23-157, 23-146, 23-125, 23-100, 23-098, 23-092, 23-078, 22-084, 22-061, 21- 058, 21-050, 20-089, 20-047, 19-039, 19-040, 19-061, 19-080, 19-081, are hereby amended as set forth in this resolution.

Section 5. All other fee resolutions in effect and not amended herein, shall remain in full force.

CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA

SCHEDULE OF CITY PENALTIES, FEES

AND SERVICE CHARGES
Fiscal Year 2026

EXHIBIT
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

SCHEDULE OF PENAL TIES, FEES AND SERVICES CHARGES
Fiscal Year 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Airport
Commercial Ground Transportation Fees ............................................. 1 Airport Parking .................................................................................... 2 Airport Department Permit Fees ........................................................... 3 Community Development
Planning Division Fees . . . . . ......................................... ......................... 5 Building and Safety Fees ..................................................................... 17 Other Fees ...........................................................................................26 Fire Department
Fire Department Schedule of Fees .......................................................29 Library
Library Services, Fines and Fees .........................................................32 Venue Rentals ......................................................................................34 Charges for Use of Exhibit Space .........................................................34 Extended Use Fees ..............................................................................35 Parks and Recreation
Programs
Active Adults and Classes .............................................................39 Adapted Recreation ...................................................................... 40 Aquatics .........................................................................................41 Golf Fees .......................................................................................43 Indoor Facilities ..............................................................................45 Neighborhood Centers ...................................................................48 Miscellaneous ................................................................................51 Outdoor Rental Facilities ................................................................52 Photo and Film Shoots ...................................................................55 Concealed Carry Weapon Permit Processing Fees ..............................70 Dance Permits .....................................................................................71 DUI Response Fees .............................................................................72 False Alarm Registration Fees ............................................................73 Paratransit Service Fees .....................................................................74 Parking Violation Penalties and Related Fees .....................................75 Police General Fees ............................................................................80 Outdoor Sports Facilities ................................................................58 Tennis & Pickleball ..........................................................................59 Youth & Adult Sports ......................................................................60 Youth Activities ..............................................................................62 Rules and Regulations
City Employee Discount Fees ........................................................63 Indoor and Outdoor Facility Rentals Policies ..................................64 Police Department
ABC Daily Permit & Staff Reimbursement Rates ..................................65 Deemed Approved Regulatory Fee ......................................................66 Animal Control Fees .............................................................................67 Animal Removal Fees ..........................................................................69 Public Works
Downtown Parking Fees ......................................................................81 Engineering Land Development & Real Property Fees........................84 Sewer Rates and Fees .........................................................................95 Water Rates and Fees ........................................................................105 Water I Wastewater Capacity Charges & Policies ............................122 Sustainability & Resilience
Solid Waste Fees ...............................................................................128 Waterfront
Waterfront Harbor Slip and Mooring Fees ........................................132 Waterfront Parking Fees ....................................................................138 Other City Fees
City Clerk Fees ...................................................................................142 City TV Video Duplication Fees ..........................................................144 Finance Fees ......................................................................................145 Human Resources Fees .....................................................................147 Cannabis Business Permit Fees......................................................141 Massage Establishment Fees...............................................................79

AIRPORT COMMERCIAL GROUND

TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE
The Santa Barbara Airport Commercial Ground Transportation Program, as set forth in SBMC Chapter 18.08.065, was adopted by City Council on July 25, 2017. The program establishes a permitting system, with associated rules, regulations, fees, and procedures for all types of commercial ground transportation operators that serve the Airport.

Ground Transportation Providers have the option to pay Annual, 30-Day or Daily Permit Fees.

The fee schedule for the Commercial Ground Transportation Program shall be as follows:

Type Annual Permit 30-day
Permit
Daily Permit
Fee
Permit
Replacement
fee
Pickup or
Drop-off Fee1
< 10
Passengers
Pickup or
Drop-off Fee1
10-24
Passengers
Pickup or
Drop-off Fee1
or
> 24
Passengers
AVI2 On-demand
Taxi
$1275/
vehicle3 $110 $50.00 $25.00 n/a n/a n/a At
Cost
Prearranged
Taxi, Bus,
Shuttle, Limo,
Courtesy
Vehicle
$150/ company +
$75 for each
additional
vehicle
$110 $50.00 $25.00 $3.50 $5.50 $8.25 At
Cost
Courier
$150/ company +
$75 for each
additional
$110 $50.00 $25.00 n/a n/a n/a At
Cost
Rideshare
(Uber/Lyft) $150/ company n/a n/a n/a $3.50 n/a n/a
1 Per prearranged passenger pick or drop-off at the Airline Terminal assessed on all operators except ondemand taxicabs. 2Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) system that may be required to track vehicles on Airport roadways and parking facilities.
3Annual fee may be paid quarterly in the amount of $318.75 per vehicle. 1 AIRPORT PARKING FEES
The Airport is an Enterprise Fund, generating revenue from user fees and property rentals for the operation and maintenance of the Airport. Revenues from the public parking facilities at the Airport contribute to the revenue base of the Airport to defray operating expenses.

The rates for public parking facilities at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport shall be as follows:

SHORT-TERM LOT
0-15 minutes Free
16 minutes – 1 hour $3.00
Each additional hour or fraction thereof $3.00
Maximum – 24 hours $30.00

LONG-TERM LOT ECONOMY/OVERFLOW LOT
0-1 hour $3.00 0-1 hour $3.00
Each additional hour or
fraction thereof $3.00 Each additional hour or fraction thereof $3.00 Maximum 24 hours $21.00 Maximum 24 hours $18.00
Signs shall be posted reflecting these rates.
2 Airport Department Permit Fees
The SBMC Chapter 18.08.030 states that It is unlawful for any person to engage in any business or commercial activity or provide any service on the Airport unless such person has a fixed place of business or a specific operating area assigned by the Airport Director on the Airport which is occupied by virtue of a lease, operating permit, license or rental agreement with the City of Santa Barbara permitting such activity, as recommended by the Airport Commission, and as required and approved, if necessary, by the City Council. (Ord. 5557, 2011; Ord. 5203, 2001; Ord. 4242, 1983; Ord. 3480 §2, 1971) The fee schedule for the Airport Permits shall be as follows:

Type Annual Permit Daily Permit
Special Event¹ N/A $300
Aviation Commercial Activity Permit² $650 N/A
Aviation Non-commercial Activity Permit³ $650 N/A
¹ A Special Event is defined as meeting any of the following criteria:
• Road closures, use of airport streets
• Tickets for entry or participant fees
• Requiring security or law enforcement
• 75 or more attendees
• Erection of fencing, tents, stages, barricades, booths, or other structures • Use of sound amplification equipment
• Service of alcoholic beverages
• Use of any facilities on Airport Property
2 An Aviation Commercial Activity is defined as:
• An Aeronautical Activity conducted by an entity or person for the purpose of securing earnings, income, compensation, or profit, whether or not such objective(s) is accomplished. (Examples include but are not limited to; Independent Flight Training Operator, Independent Aircraft Detailer or Washer, Independent Aircraft Maintenance or GSE Operator, Independent Avionics or Instrument Maintenance Operator, etc.)
3 An Aviation Non-commercial Activity is defined as:
• An Aeronautical Activity conducted by an entity or person that is not for profit. (Examples include but are not limited to Fly-ins, Flying Clubs, Air Shows, etc.) 3 Commercial Filming/Photoshoot)
Type Daily Permit
Feature/TV/Commercial/Movie Filming
(1-20 cast & crew) $1,300.00
Feature/TV/Commercial/Movie Filming
(21+ cast & crew) $2,500.00
Commercial Photoshoot $1,200.00
Monitoring Fee4 $113.00/hour
4 Based on security requirements as determined by the scope of the permit application. The monitoring fee shall be added for the duration of the filming/photoshoot hours that are in the Air Operations Area (AOA).
4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

PLANNING, AND BUILDING AND SAFETY FEES
SECTION 1. PLANNING DIVISION FEES

GENERAL INFORMATION
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APPEALS

1. Historic Landmarks Commission to City Council $1,149

2. Architectural Board of Review to City Council $1,149

3. Single Family Design Board to Planning Commission $1,149

4. Planning Commission to City Council* $1,149

5. Sign Committee to ABR or HLC $455

6. Staff Hearing Officer to Planning Commission* $1,149

7. Community Development Director to Planning Commission $1,149 * No Appeal fee charged for projects involving only a Coastal Development Permit For new mixed-use projects, calculate fees for both residential and non-residential elements and charge both fees; for alterations/additions to mixed-use projects, charge the greater of either the residential or non-residential fee.

The filing fee for an appeal of a decision by the following review bodies is below. Note that appeals to City Council must be filed with the City Clerk's Office; all other appeals must be filed with the Planning Division.

The increased fees and charges, set forth in Sections 1, 2 and 3 hereof, shall become effective not less than sixty (60) days after final adoption of the resolution approving such fees and charges.

The City’s Community Development Department provides important services to the public in the areas of construction safety, planning, housing, and land use. The department has four divisions: Planning, Building and Safety, Housing and Human Services, and Administration, as well as numerous boards and committees.

The Community Development Director, or staff designee, will make the final calculation and determination of required fees specific to each project. Some services are charged based on hourly rates with a required deposit. For site development, activities areas, or combination of structures and/or site changes, the fee per square footage is not limited to the building area, and may involve the site area as determined by staff.

In addition to the base fee amounts listed below, there are additional fees that are applied. A Cashier Services fee is applied to transactions of more than $200, a Records Management fee is applied to most fees listed in Section 1 (Planning Division Fees) and Section 2 (Building and Safety Fees), a Technology Fee is applied to building permit fees, and a Growth Management fee is applied to building projects that create new square footage or the demolition and rebuilding of existing square footage. The current fee amounts for these items can be found in Section 3 (Other Fees).

Fees for projects involving alterations and additions are calculated by determining the alteration fee and addition fee based on square footage totals and applying the higher fee.

Projects involving multiple main buildings or phased improvements may require separate fees for review of each building.

All other services not specifically identified in the fee schedule will be charged at the applicable hourly rate.

In addition to the base fees listed below, a Cashier Services fee of $17 is applied to each transaction of more than $200, and a 7% Records Management fee is applied to most Planning Division fees 5 DESIGN REVIEW
(Architectural Board of Review, Historic Landmarks Commission, Single Family Design Board) ● Administrative Review*:

Level one (minor; no staff research required) $97
Level two (multiple minor changes; staff research may be required) $358 Level three (multiple changes; staff research, site visit, or supervisor input required) $763 * Fee waived for designated Historic Resources
● Consent Calendar Review
$392
All Other Consent Projects $763
● Full Board / Commission Review (unless the subject of a more specific fee, below):

Single Unit Residential Additions New
On lots up to 15,000 sq. ft. $2,268 $3,072
On lots over 15,000 sq. ft. $1,747 $2,510
Major Alterations $2,030
Minor Alterations $1,556
Upper story addition to an existing single unit residence (on any lot size) Add: $399 Over 85% of the maximum allowed FAR (does not apply to guideline FARs) Add: $282 J/ADU with Single-Unit Residential $1,597
$2,180
Multi-Unit Residential (Includes Objective Design & Development Standards) 1-4 New Units $3,553
5-20 New Units $6,296
More than 20 New Units $9,867
Addition $2,956
Major Alterations $2,956
Minor Alterations $2,268
Non-Residential Alterations Additions New
Less than 1,000 sq. ft. $1,318 $3,680 $3,732
1,000 - 3,000 sq. ft. $1,318 $3,680 $4,977
Over 3,000 - 10,000 sq. ft. $1,318 $3,970 $6,145
Over 10,000 sq. ft. $1,318 $3,970 $6,603
● $565
Temporary uses and minor alterations (e.g., umbrellas, outdoor furniture, lighting, building colors, and equipment)
Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (J/ADU; review for projects that do not meet ministerial architectural design criteria)
J/ADU with Two-Unit, Multi-Unit, or Mixed-Use
Pre-Approved ADU Program (covers one design review hearing, per review body, for ADU pre-approval applications submitted under AB-1332; additional fees for noticing or subsequent reviews may also be required) 6 ● Telecommunications (Wireless) Facilities and Antennae:

Minor Change to Existing Facility (i.e., Eligible Facilities Request) $509 Substantial Change to Existing Facility $964
New Telecommunications Facility (per site) $2,840
New Small Wireless Facility (per site) $901
● Procedural Fees (for Design Review hearings):

Time Extension $92
Supplemental Hearing (fifth and each subsequent Full Board or Consent review) per mtg $346 1/4 of current
application fee
Postponement (rescheduling requested by the applicant; may require re-noticing fee) $231 1/2 of current
application fee
● Review After Final (minor changes only; significant changes may require a different fee):

Administrative Review $97
$207
$294
● Minor Tree Removal Permit (1 to 3 trees, reviewed Administratively or on Consent) $560

COASTAL ZONE REVIEW
● Coastal Exclusions and Exemptions:

Coastal Exemption - No Documentation Required $102
Coastal Exemption – Temporary Events $1,254
All other Exclusions or Exemptions $630
● Coastal Development Permits:

Residential:

Accessory Dwelling Unit on a bluff-top lot $18,451
Accessory Dwelling Unit on all other lots $6,359
Other Single Unit development on a bluff-top lot $28,598 Other Single Unit development on all other lots $14,856 2-5 New Units $14,856
Over 5 New Units $25,831
Revised Projects (substantially revised by the applicant after project is determined to be complete) Revised projects that include additional applications are subject to fees for additional applications.

Consent Calendar
Full Board / Commission
Supplemental Completeness Review (third and each subsequent submittal to staff for review of application completeness)
7 Non-Residential:
0 - 3,000 sq. ft. $17,271
Over 3,000 - 10,000 sq. ft. $21,994
Over 10,000 sq. ft. $27,399
Other:

Outdoor Dining on Private Property $6,101
Parklets in Right of Way $6,101
Consent or Minor Coastal Development Permit $12,362
Change of Use $12,362
$1,272
$630
$6,101

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW / SPECIAL STUDIES
● Determining the Level of Environmental Review:

No Master Environmental Assessment Required $69
Master Environmental Assessment Required $478
● Add: $815
● Staff Review of Contracts for Monitoring (such as resource monitoring, tree monitoring, bio monitoring) $352 ● Peer Review of Technical Reports Actual Cost
● Tribal Consultation Letters (SB 35, et. al.) $582
● Historic Structures/Sites Reports (HSSR) or Archaeological Reports Phase I or II Historic Resource Report per report $641
Phase 1, 2, or 3 Archaelogical Resources Report per report $641 Letter Reports, or Revised or Addendum Reports $352
Historic Resources Evaluation by the Architectural Historian $259 ● Filing Public Notices
● Initial Study Preparation:

Prepared by Staff $16,258
● Negative Declaration (ND)
Prepared by Staff $5,456
Emergency Coastal Development Permit (credited toward subsequent Coastal Development Permit)
Recommendation to California Coastal Commission (No Planning Commission or Staff Hearing Officer review required)
The fee for projects subject to environmental review, or for review of any technical reports or special studies as otherwise required for a project is listed below.

Actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
Contract Management (actual contract cost plus staff time charged at the fully allocated hourly rate of all personnel involved)
Contract Management (actual contract cost plus staff time charged at the fully allocated hourly rate of all personnel involved)
Removal of as-built improvements, no new improvements
Special Studies (not applicable to Historic Structures/Sites or Archaeological Reports) per study 8 ● Staff Determination of Adequacy of Prior Environmental Document ● Staff Preparation of Addendum to EIR/ND
● Staff Preparation of Supplement to EIR/ND
● Environmental Impact Report (EIR)

LAND USE / DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
● Conditional Use Permit
Minor Conditional Use Permit and Amendments $16,449
Residential Uses (permanent or temporary) $18,277
$21,871
$17,988
Alcoholic Beverage Retail Establishments (Type 20 or 21 License) $9,664 ● Conversion Permit
Condominium Conversion (Residential portion) $10,123
Hotel/Motel Conversion $11,159
● Development Plan Review
Development Plan Review by the Staff Hearing Officer, ABR or HLC Add: $1,422 Development Plan Review by the Planning Commission:

Multi-Unit Residential: $15,922
Non-Residential:
1,001 - 3,000 sq. ft. $4,403
Over 3,000 - 10,000 sq. ft. $18,306
Over 10,000 - 50,000 sq. ft. $22,682
Over 50,000 sq. ft. $25,258
Development that requires a Development Plan per a specific zone (e.g., Overlay Zones, Specific Plans) $17,988 Non-residential Uses (permanent or temporary)
Development that requires a Conditional Use Permit per a specific zone (e.g., Overlay Zones, Specific Plans)
(Commercial conversions pay the Tentative Subdivision Map fee; not the Conversion Permit fee. Hotel/Motel Conversions pay the greater of either the Conversion Permit fee or the Development Plan Fee) $2,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
$5,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
$8,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
$2,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
9 ● Modification
First Modification request $4,746
Each additional Modification request: $1,538
● Off-Site Hazardous Waste Management Facility
● Performance Standard Permit (PSP)
Community Care Facility $3,917
Storefront Collective Dispensary Permit
Storefront Collective Dispensary Permit Annual Review $1,000 Accessory Uses and Buildings (e.g., bathroom in detached accessory building) $3,594 Temporary Use Permit (TUP) Requiring a PSP:

Mobile Food Vendors $3,853
Temporary Use Requiring a PSP $3,802
All Other PSPs $3,802
● Procedural Fees
(Applicable to Planning Commission and Staff Hearing Officer hearings) Time Extensions:

With Public Hearing (e.g., subdivisions and lot line adjustments) $1,289 Without Public Hearing $635
Supplemental Hearing (second and each subsequent hearing):

Planning Commission Hearing $2,447
Staff Hearing Officer Hearing $1,556
Other:
1/4 of current
application fee
Postponement (rescheduling requested by the applicant; may require re-noticing fee) $247 1/2 of current
application fee
$6,186
● Subdivision and Maps
All Subdivisions (except condominiums):
1 - 4 Lots $21,646
5 - 10 Lots $31,162
Over 10 Lots $36,290
$10,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
$5,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
Supplemental Completeness Review (third and each subsequent submittal to staff for review of application completeness)
Revised Projects (substantially revised by the applicant after project is determined to be complete.

Revised projects that include additional applications are subject to fees for additional applications) Amendment to conditions of project approval, release of covenant, or minor amendments to a previously approved project
10 Residential Condominiums:
1 - 4 Units $17,971
5 - 20 Units $27,302
Over 20 Units $31,792
Non-Residential Condominiums $13,953
Lot Line Adjustments:

Minor (2 Lots) $10,973
Major (3-4 Lots) $13,781
Other:

Revised Maps 1/2 of current
application fee
Public Street Waiver $3,379
● Substantial Conformance Request
Level One (PC or SHO) $445
Level Two (PC or SHO [consultation with the SHO at a public hearing]) $1,527 Level Three (PC) $2,476
Level Four (PC) $6,678
● Transfer of Existing Development Rights (TEDR)
(Includes all sites involved in the transfer proposal)
1,000 sq. ft. or less, or up to 4 hotel rooms $2,070
> 1,000 sq. ft., or 5 or more hotel rooms $3,072
● Variance

PRE-APPLICATION SERVICES
● Community Benefit Projects
City Council Designation as a Community Benefit Project $2,198 Community Benefit Height Findings by Planning Commission $2,668 ● Concept Review - City Council or Planning Commission
Planning Commission Hearing for AUD Projects subject to SBMC §30.150.060 $6,418 $5,815
$763
● $565
The fee for pre-application services is listed below. Pre-application fees include an initial deposit of the estimated average review time. If the scope of the pre-application request exceeds that estimated review time, actual costs will be charged at the hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs.

Planning Commission Consultation (Request for a determination consistent with the intent of the zone) Planning Commission or City Council Hearing for Concept Review, Master Plan Review, or Initiation of an Annexation, General Plan Amendment, LCP Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, or Zone Change
$10,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
Design Review Pre-Application Consultation (one consultation hearing with limited plans presented; noticing and associated fees may also be required)
11 ● Planner Consultation $565
● $565
● Preliminary Housing Development Pre-Application $242
● Slope Calculation (requests to determine average slope per SBMC §30.15.030 / 28.15.080) $207 ● Zoning Letter
Minor Zoning Letter / Use Verification (20 minutes) $69 Single Unit and Two-Unit Residential $565
Multi-Unit, Nonresidential, and Mixed-Use $872
● Pre-Application Review Team (PRT) Review
Average Unit-size Density (AUD) Incentive Program Projects (subject to SBMC §30.150.060) $7,720 (fee does not include design review or Planning Commission concept review) Optional Pre-Application Review Team (PRT) Review $3,594 (If a project does not otherwise require a PRT review. Includes one PRT review) Development Plan and other required applications:
0 - 1,000 sq. ft. $4,612
Over 1,000 - 3,000 sq. ft. $5,932
Over 3,000 - 10,000 sq. ft. $7,552
Over 10,000 sq. ft. $7,679
Subdivisions (requiring Planning Commission review)
1 - 4 Units/Lots $11,499
5 - 10 Units/Lots $12,831
Over 10 Units/Lots $13,925

SIGN REVIEW
● Conforming Review:

One sign 10 sq. ft. or less $247
Total signage of 10-30 sq. ft. $294
Face or color changes on existing sign(s) $247
Review after Final $247
● Full Board Review (total sign area of all signs on one site):
10 - 30 sq. ft. $450
Over 30 - 90 sq. ft. $595
Over 90 sq. ft. $832
● Concept Review (any size sign) $265
● Exception Requests (per sign application) Add: $236
● Outdoor Vending Machine Signage $340
Preliminary Zoning Plan Check (one review of project for compliance with zoning standards prior to application submittal)
12 ● Sign Programs (individual signs require separate review and fee):

Changes to Existing Sign Program:

Minor $438
Major $641
New Program:
1 - 3 tenants $798
4 - 10 tenants $844
11 - 15 tenants $995
Over 15 tenants $1,157
● Temporary Signs $102
● Procedural Fees (for Sign Committee meetings)
Time Extension $92
Supplemental Hearing (third and each subsequent hearing) $247 Postponement (rescheduling requested by the applicant) $61

ZONING REVIEW
● Minor Zoning Exception / Administrative Exception / Waiver $496 ● Density Bonus Review
Add:
$1,816
● $2,500
● Zoning Clearance (review of uses or structures when no building permit is required) Vegetation Removal or Landscaping Permits $213
Agricultural Use Permit (e.g., verification of allowed use/new water meter) $630 Temporary Use Permit (e.g., Mobile Food Vendors, Seasonal Sales, Special Events) $630 All Other Uses – No Building Permit Required (e.g., short-term rental) $1,254 Time Extension (for Zoning Clearance) $201
● Zoning Plan Check
Minor Zoning Review (Expedited/Over-the-Counter) $79
Single-Unit Residential (includes Demo/Rebuild):

Minor Alteration (no new floor area) $311
Major Alteration (no new floor area) $422
Addition $525
New Residence on a vacant lot $838
New Residence on all other lots $941
Two-Unit Residential / Urban Lot Split (SBMC §30.185.440; Chapters 28.80 and 27.60) $1,365 (zoning clearance on a building permit application; projects may be subject to Supplemental Plan Check fees, listed afterward)
Development Along Mission Creek (request for exception from development limitation area per SBMC §30.140.050 / 28.87.250)
Review for compliance with CA Government Code Section 65915 - 65918 or City Density Bonus Ordinance
13 Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (J/ADU):

Conversion Only or Junior ADU (no other work) $630
ADU with Single-Unit Residential $838
ADU with Two-Unit, Multi-Unit, or Mixed-Use $1,046
Multi-Unit Residential (includes Demo/Rebuild):

Minor Alteration (no new floor area) $311
Addition/Major Alteration $630
New Residential Units (1-4 Units) $1,046
New Residential Units (5-10 Units) $1,261
New Residential Units (11-20 Units) $1,677
New Residential Units (over 20 Units) $2,100
Non-Residential (includes Demo/Rebuild):

Minor Alteration (no new floor area) $311
Major Alteration $422
Change of Use $525
Addition / New Building (involving less than 1,000 sq. ft.) $630 Addition / New Building (involving 1,001-3,000 sq. ft.) $838 Addition / New Building (involving more than 3,000 sq. ft.) $1,261 ●
Enforcement (review of sites with active ENF records)
Minor (1 hour or less) Add: $207
Major Add: $422
Minor (1 hour or less) Add: $207
Major Add: $422
Minor (1 hour or less) Add: $102
Major (includes SFDB Final) Add: $311
Minor (30 minutes or less) Add: $102
Major Add: $311
Minor (2 hours or less) Add: $422
Major Add: $838
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● Procedural Fees
Third and each subsequent Plan Check review
Minor (30 minutes or less) Add: $102
Major Add: $207
Supplemental Review Fees (one or more supplemental review fees may be required in addition to the standard plan check fee)
Non-Conforming (review of sites with nonconfomring development) Design Review (review for compliance with design review conditions) Staff Hearing Officer (review for compliance with SHO conditions) Planning Commission (review for compliance with PC conditions) Public Works Permits (e.g., Certificate of Compliance, work in right-of-way, Final/Parcel Maps) Actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rate of all personnel involved plus any outside costs
14 ● Revisions
Minor (1 hour or less) $207
Major $422

LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
● Annexation
● Development Agreement
● General Plan Amendment
● Local Coastal Program Amendment
● Specific Plan
● Specific Plan Amendment
● Sphere Of Influence Change
● Zone Change or Zoning Amendment

OTHER FEES
● Duplication Fees
$5
● Land Development Team (LDT) Recovery Fee
30% of all
Planning fees
Refer to the General Copy Fees contained in the Finance Administrative Fees section of the Fee Resolution
In conjunction with requests for compact disc (CD) copies, to defray the direct cost of the disc and duplication
A fee will be added at the time of building permit application to projects that went through the Development Application Review Team process prior to August 18, 2019 $15,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
$20,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
$20,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
$10,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
$5,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
$15,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
$10,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
$15,000 initial deposit with actual costs charged at the fully allocated hourly rates of all personnel involved, plus any outside costs
15 ● Mailing List (Public Notice) Service
Preparation of Map, Mailing List, Labels and On-site Posting Sign $218 Each Additional On-Site Posting Sign (If required, lost, or damaged) $5 ● Mills Act Program
Application Fee $519
Contract Processing Fee (includes site inspection) $890 Request for Property Valuation Exception $1,371
● Recorded Agreements
$509
Per Gov't Code
§27361.3
● Response to Subpoena
● Staff Hourly Rate
Planning Technician $156
Assistant/Associate/Project Planner $208
Senior Planner $273
Principal Planner $310
City Planner $358
● Housing Document Fee
Subordination Agreement by City $155
Assumption Agreement by City $155
Costs as allowed in Evidence Code §1563(b) or Government Code §68096.1, as applicable.

Preparation and review of documents to accommodate the refinance or assumption of loans on affordable housing units, and the City Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program loans:

Processing agreements, except CC&Rs required by Planning Commission or Staff Hearing Officer (e.g., Off-Site Parking Agreement, ADU Covenant, Lot Tie Agreement) per application plus
recording costs
Release of prior recorded agreements (e.g., ADU Covenant, ZCD) 16 SECTION 2. BUILDING AND SAFETY FEES
All other services not specifically identified in the fee schedule will be charged at an hourly rate New Fee
Inspection Plan
Check
Total Base
Fee Inspection Plan
Check
Total
Inspection &
Plan Check
Modifier
"A" New $17,790 $6,228 $24,018 plus $42.35 $62.31 $104.66 5,000 s.f. $19,484 $8,720 $28,204 plus $33.89 $44.85 $78.74 10,000 s.f. $21,179 $10,963 $32,142 plus $16.95 $22.43 $39.38 20,000 s.f. $22,875 $13,204 $36,079 plus $5.65 $5.81 $11.46 50,000 s.f. $24,568 $14,949 $39,517 plus $3.39 $3.99 $7.38 100,000 s.f. $26,263 $16,943 $43,206 plus $3.39 $3.99 $7.38
"A" Tenant
Improvements $652 $2,134 $2,786 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,306 $2,524 $3,830 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,959 $3,883 $5,842 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$4,175 $6,379 $10,554 plus $9.93 $63.82 $73.75 5,000 s.f. $4,572 $8,932 $13,504 plus $7.97 $0.00 $7.97 10,000 s.f. $4,971 $11,230 $16,201 plus $3.97 $22.97 $26.94 20,000 s.f. $5,368 $13,528 $18,896 plus $1.33 $5.95 $7.28 50,000 s.f. $5,767 $15,314 $21,081 plus $0.80 $4.10 $4.90 100,000 s.f. $6,164 $17,356 $23,520 plus $0.80 $4.10 $4.90
"B" New $17,790 $5,604 $23,394 plus $42.35 $56.09 $98.44 5,000 s.f. $19,484 $7,849 $27,333 plus $33.89 $40.35 $74.24 10,000 s.f. $21,179 $9,866 $31,045 plus $16.95 $20.19 $37.14 20,000 s.f. $22,875 $11,886 $34,761 plus $5.65 $5.24 $10.89 50,000 s.f. $24,568 $13,455 $38,023 plus $3.39 $3.59 $6.98 100,000 s.f. $26,263 $15,249 $41,512 plus $3.39 $3.59 $6.98
"B" Tenant
Improvements $652 $2,134 $2,786 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,306 $2,524 $3,830 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,959 $3,883 $5,842 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$4,175 $6,379 $10,554 plus $9.93 $63.82 $73.75 5,000 s.f. $4,572 $8,932 $13,504 plus $7.97 $45.96 $53.93 10,000 s.f. $4,971 $11,230 $16,201 plus $3.97 $22.97 $26.94 20,000 s.f. $5,368 $13,528 $18,896 plus $1.33 $5.95 $7.28 50,000 s.f. $5,767 $15,314 $21,081 plus $0.80 $4.10 $4.90 100,000 s.f. $6,164 $17,356 $23,520 plus $0.80 $4.10 $4.90
(If a project falls precisely on the cut-off line between two fee categories, the project shall be charged the lower 1,000
5,000
10,000
Cost Increment
Base Permit Fee for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof, to and including CBC
occ.

Class
Project Type
Min.

Project
Size (sf)
Fee Schedule
All Construction Types
1-250
251-500
501-999
20,000
50,000
100,000
20,000
50,000
100,000
1,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
50,000
100,000
1,000
5,000
10,000
1,000
5,000
10,000
1-250
251-500
501-999
20,000
50,000
100,000
17 New Fee
Inspection Plan
Check
Total Base
Fee Inspection Plan
Check
Total
Inspection &
Plan Check
Modifier
Cost Increment
Base Permit Fee for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof, to and including CBC
occ.

Class
Project Type
Min.

Project
Size (sf)
Fee Schedule
All Construction Types
"E" New $17,790 $6,228 $24,018 plus $42.35 $62.31 $104.66 5,000 s.f. $19,484 $8,720 $28,204 plus $33.89 $44.85 $78.74 10,000 s.f. $21,179 $10,963 $32,142 plus $16.95 $22.43 $39.38 20,000 s.f. $22,875 $13,204 $36,079 plus $5.65 $5.81 $11.46 50,000 s.f. $24,568 $14,949 $39,517 plus $3.39 $3.99 $7.38 100,000 s.f. $26,263 $16,943 $43,206 plus $3.39 $3.99 $7.38
"E" Tenant
Improvements $652 $2,134 $2,786 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,306 $2,524 $3,830 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,959 $3,883 $5,842 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$4,175 $6,379 $10,554 plus $9.93 $63.82 $73.75 5,000 s.f. $4,572 $8,932 $13,504 plus $7.97 $45.96 $53.93 10,000 s.f. $4,971 $11,230 $16,201 plus $3.97 $22.97 $26.94 20,000 s.f. $5,368 $13,528 $18,896 plus $1.33 $5.95 $7.28 50,000 s.f. $5,767 $15,314 $21,081 plus $0.80 $4.10 $4.90 100,000 s.f. "F" New $17,790 $5,604 $23,394 plus $42.35 $56.09 $98.44 5,000 s.f. $19,484 $7,849 $27,333 plus $33.89 $40.35 $74.24 10,000 s.f. $21,179 $9,866 $31,045 plus $16.95 $20.19 $37.14 20,000 s.f. $22,875 $11,886 $34,761 plus $5.65 $5.24 $10.89 50,000 s.f. $24,568 $13,455 $38,023 plus $3.39 $3.59 $6.98 100,000 s.f. $26,263 $15,249 $41,512 plus $3.39 $3.59 $6.98
"F" Tenant
Improvements $652 $2,134 $2,786 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,306 $2,524 $3,830 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,959 $3,883 $5,842 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$3,757 $5,743 $9,500 plus $8.97 $57.40 $66.37 5,000 s.f. $4,116 $8,038 $12,154 plus $7.14 $41.38 $48.52 10,000 s.f. $4,474 $10,107 $14,581 plus $3.59 $20.67 $24.26 20,000 s.f. $4,832 $12,174 $17,006 plus $1.19 $5.36 $6.55 50,000 s.f. $5,190 $13,783 $18,973 plus $0.71 $3.69 $4.40 100,000 s.f. $5,548 $15,620 $21,168 plus $0.71 $3.69 $4.40
"H" New $19,569 $6,228 $25,797 plus $46.58 $62.31 $108.89 5,000 s.f. $21,433 $8,720 $30,153 plus $37.29 $44.85 $82.14 10,000 s.f. $23,298 $10,963 $34,261 plus $18.65 $22.43 $41.08 20,000 s.f. $25,161 $13,204 $38,365 plus $6.22 $5.81 $12.03 50,000 s.f. $27,025 $14,949 $41,974 plus $3.73 $3.99 $7.72 100,000 s.f. $28,889 $16,943 $45,832 plus $3.73 $3.99 $7.72
1,000
5,000
10,000
1-250
251-500
501-999
20,000
50,000
100,000
20,000
50,000
1,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
50,000
100,000
1,000
5,000
10,000
1,000
5,000
1-250
251-500
501-999
1,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
50,000
100,000
20,000
50,000
100,000
10,000
18 New Fee
Inspection Plan
Check
Total Base
Fee Inspection Plan
Check
Total
Inspection &
Plan Check
Modifier
Cost Increment
Base Permit Fee for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof, to and including CBC
occ.

Class
Project Type
Min.

Project
Size (sf)
Fee Schedule
All Construction Types
"H" Tenant
Improvements $652 $2,134 $2,786 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,306 $2,524 $3,830 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,959 $3,883 $5,842 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$4,593 $6,379 $10,972 plus $10.93 $63.82 $74.75 5,000 s.f. $5,031 $8,932 $13,963 plus $8.75 $45.96 $54.71 10,000 s.f. $5,469 $11,230 $16,699 plus $4.39 $22.97 $27.36 20,000 s.f. $5,906 $13,528 $19,434 plus $1.46 $5.95 $7.41 50,000 s.f. $6,344 $15,314 $21,658 plus $0.88 $4.10 $4.98 100,000 s.f. $6,780 $17,356 $24,136 plus $0.88 $4.10 $4.98
"I" New $19,569 $6,228 $25,797 plus $46.58 $62.31 $108.89 5,000 s.f. $21,433 $8,720 $30,153 plus $37.29 $44.85 $82.14 10,000 s.f. $23,298 $10,963 $34,261 plus $18.65 $22.43 $41.08 20,000 s.f. $25,161 $13,204 $38,365 plus $6.22 $5.81 $12.03 50,000 s.f. $27,025 $14,949 $41,974 plus $3.73 $3.99 $7.72 100,000 s.f. $28,889 $16,943 $45,832 plus $3.73 $3.99 $7.72
"I" Tenant
Improvements $652 $2,134 $2,786 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,306 $2,524 $3,830 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,959 $3,883 $5,842 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$4,593 $6,379 $10,972 plus $10.93 $63.82 $74.75 5,000 s.f. $5,031 $8,932 $13,963 plus $8.75 $45.96 $54.71 10,000 s.f. $5,469 $11,230 $16,699 plus $4.39 $22.97 $27.36 20,000 s.f. $5,906 $13,528 $19,434 plus $1.46 $5.95 $7.41 50,000 s.f. $6,344 $15,314 $21,658 plus $0.88 $4.10 $4.98 100,000 s.f. $6,780 $17,356 $24,136 plus $0.88 $4.10 $4.98
"M" New $17,790 $5,604 $23,394 plus $42.35 $56.09 $98.44 5,000 s.f. $19,484 $7,849 $27,333 plus $33.89 $40.35 $74.24 10,000 s.f. $21,179 $9,866 $31,045 plus $16.95 $20.19 $37.14 20000 s.f. $22,875 $11,886 $34,761 plus $5.65 $5.24 $10.89 50,000 s.f. $24,568 $13,455 $38,023 plus $3.39 $3.59 $6.98 100,000 s.f. $26,263 $15,249 $41,512 plus $3.39 $3.59 $6.98
1-250
251-500
501-999
20,000
50,000
100,000
1,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
50,000
100,000
1,000
5,000
10,000
1,000
5,000
10,000
1-250
251-500
501-999
1,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
50,000
100,000
20,000
50,000
100,000
19 New Fee
Inspection Plan
Check
Total Base
Fee Inspection Plan
Check
Total
Inspection &
Plan Check
Modifier
Cost Increment
Base Permit Fee for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof, to and including CBC
occ.

Class
Project Type
Min.

Project
Size (sf)
Fee Schedule
All Construction Types
"M" Tenant
Improvements $652 $2,134 $2,786 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,306 $2,524 $3,830 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,959 $3,883 $5,842 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$3,757 $5,743 $9,500 plus $8.97 $57.40 $66.37 5,000 s.f. $4,116 $8,038 $12,154 plus $7.14 $41.38 $48.52 10,000 s.f. $4,474 $10,107 $14,581 plus $3.59 $20.67 $24.26 20,000 s.f. $4,832 $12,174 $17,006 plus $1.19 $5.36 $6.55 50,000 s.f. $5,190 $13,783 $18,973 plus $0.71 $3.69 $4.40 100,000 s.f. $5,548 $15,620 $21,168 plus $0.71 $3.69 $4.40
"R-1 /
R-2" New $23,055 $9,002 $32,057 plus $36.61 $60.03 $96.64 7,500 s.f. $25,253 $12,605 $37,858 plus $29.27 $43.24 $72.51 15,000 s.f. $27,449 $15,847 $43,296 plus $14.63 $21.60 $36.23 30,000 s.f. $29,644 $19,089 $48,733 plus $4.88 $5.60 $10.48 75,000 s.f. $31,842 $21,612 $53,454 plus $2.93 $3.84 $6.77 150,000 s.f. $34,037 $24,491 $58,528 plus $2.93 $3.84 $6.77
"R-1 /
R-2"
Tenant
Improvements $652 $2,134 $2,786 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,306 $2,524 $3,830 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,959 $3,883 $5,842 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$16,140 $6,951 $23,091 plus $25.61 $46.36 $71.97 7,500 s.f. $17,676 $9,732 $27,408 plus $20.51 $33.36 $53.87 15,000 s.f. $19,213 $12,233 $31,446 plus $10.26 $16.70 $26.96 30,000 s.f. $20,752 $14,737 $35,489 plus $3.42 $4.34 $7.76 75,000 s.f. $22,288 $16,684 $38,972 plus $2.05 $2.96 $5.01 150,000 s.f. $23,826 $18,909 $42,735 plus $2.05 $2.96 $5.01
"R-3" New Dwellings $16,556 $6,020 $22,576 plus $1,307.18 $60.13 $1,367.31 1,500 s.f. (see Misc.

Schedule $23,092 $6,321 $29,413 plus $348.38 $60.13 $408.51 2,000 s.f. for additions or
remodels) $24,834 $6,622 $31,456 plus $479.40 $60.26 $539.66 3,000 s.f.

See Footnote $29,627 $7,224 $36,851 plus $479.26 $30.06 $509.32 5,000 s.f. $39,213 $7,825 $47,038 plus $130.75 $12.05 $142.80 10,000 s.f. $45,750 $8,428 $54,178 plus $130.75 $12.05 $142.80
1-250
251-500
501-999
20,000
50,000
100,000
1,000
5,000
10,000
30,000
75,000
150,000
1,500
7,500
15,000
1,500
7,500
15,000
1-250
251-500
501-1,499
1,000
1,500
2,000
30,000
75,000
150,000
3,000
5,000
10,000
20 New Fee
Inspection Plan
Check
Total Base
Fee Inspection Plan
Check
Total
Inspection &
Plan Check
Modifier
Cost Increment
Base Permit Fee for each additional 100 s.f. or fraction thereof, to and including CBC
occ.

Class
Project Type
Min.

Project
Size (sf)
Fee Schedule
All Construction Types
"S" New $14,232 $4,983 $19,215 plus $33.89 $49.82 $83.71 5,000 s.f. $15,589 $6,976 $22,565 plus $27.09 $35.89 $62.98 10,000 s.f. $16,942 $8,769 $25,711 plus $13.57 $17.94 $31.51 20000 s.f. $18,298 $10,565 $28,863 plus $4.53 $4.65 $9.18 50,000 s.f. $19,653 $11,959 $31,612 plus $2.71 $3.18 $5.89 100,000 s.f. $21,009 $13,554 $34,563 plus $2.71 $3.18 $5.89
"S" Tenant
Improvements $652 $2,134 $2,786 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,306 $2,524 $3,830 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,959 $3,883 $5,842 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$3,340 $5,104 $8,444 plus $7.96 $51.07 $59.03 5,000 s.f. $3,658 $7,146 $10,804 plus $6.37 $36.75 $43.12 10,000 s.f. $3,977 $8,983 $12,960 plus $3.17 $18.38 $21.55 20,000 s.f. $4,294 $10,821 $15,115 plus $1.07 $4.77 $5.84 50,000 s.f. $4,613 $12,251 $16,864 plus $0.64 $3.27 $3.91 100,000 s.f. $4,931 $13,885 $18,816 plus $0.64 $3.27 $3.91
All Shells $11,526 $4,413 $15,939 plus $27.46 $44.13 $71.59 5,000 s.f. $12,626 $6,178 $18,804 plus $21.97 $31.77 $53.74 10,000 s.f. $13,723 $7,767 $21,490 plus $10.97 $15.89 $26.86 20,000 s.f. $14,821 $9,356 $24,177 plus $3.66 $4.13 $7.79 50,000 s.f. $15,920 $10,593 $26,513 plus $2.21 $2.82 $5.03 100,000 s.f. $17,018 $12,005 $29,023 plus $2.21 $2.82 $5.03
Footnote: New Dwellings under 1,000 SF to be proportionally charged based on size. (Base Fee)(size factor) Example: 450SF ADU
450SF/1000SF=0.45 , ($22,576) (0.45)= $10,159
1,000
5,000
10,000
5,000
10,000
1-250
501-999
20,000
50,000
100,000
251-500
20,000
50,000
100,000
1,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
50,000
100,000
1,000
21 Work Item Unit Fee
ADU Sign / Replacement each $21
ADU-Preapproval Plan Check
0-500 s.f. each $2,257
501-800 s.f each $3,386
ADU-Preapproved Permit Plan Check
0-500 s.f. each $1,505
501-800 s.f each $2,257
Antenna
Cellular/Mobile Phone, free-standing each $938
Cellular/Mobile Phone, attached to building each $722
Architectural Design Compliance Minimum $215
Awning/Canopy (supported by building) each $497
Carport each $1,451
Deck each $1,039
Demolition
Residential each $518
Commercial each $737
Driveway Gate
Manual each $1,247
Electric each $1,655
Electrical
Electrical Generator each $539
Fire Alarm Wiring each $845
Festival Wiring (Weekend) each $539
Festival Wiring (Weekday) each $302
Misc. Electrical (Residential) (New, Replacement, Upgrade) 1-10 Lights, Switch and/or Receptacles 1 to 10 $432
11-20 Lights, Switch and/or Receptacles 11 to 20 $652
Photovoltaic (PV) System (Residential)
15 kW or less each $450
Each kW above 15 kW each kW $15
Photovoltaic (PV) System (Commercial)
50 kW or less each $1,000
50 kW - 250 kW each $1,000
Each kW above 50 kW each kW $7
More than 250 kW each $2,400
Each kW above 250 kW each kW $5
Solar Thermal System (Residential)
10 kW or less each $450
Each kW above 10 kW each kW $15
City of Santa Barbara Building Fees

FEE SCHEDULE FOR MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
All other services not specifically identified in the fee schedule will be charged at an hourly rate 22 Work Item Unit Fee
Solar Thermal System (Commercial)
30 kW - 260 kW each $1,000
Each kW above 30 kW each kW $7
More than 260 kW each $2,610
Each kW above 260 kW each kW $5
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Residential each $315
Commercial each $688
Rewire (Comm. And Residential) up to 1,500 s.f. $845
Each additional 1,000 s.f. each 1,000 s.f. $315
Service <400 amp (new, upgrade, temp, relocate) each $432 Service >=400 amp each $749
Temp Power each $432
Fence or Freestanding Wall (non-masonry)
First 100 lf up to 100 l.f. $215
Each additional 100 lf each 100 l.f. $107
Fence or Freestanding Wall (masonry)
Masonry, Standard (<6 feet high) up to 100 l.f. $1,246
Each additional 100 lf each 100 l.f. $315
Masonry, Standard (6-108 feet high) up to 100 l.f. $1,451 Each additional 100 lf each 100 l.f. $518
Masonry, Special Design (>10' high) up to 100 l.f. $2,083 Each additional 100 lf each 100 l.f. $627
Fireplace
Masonry each $942
Pre-Fabricated / Metal each $749
Flood Plain Management Plan Review each 30 min. $193
Garage (detached & attached residential) each $2,083
Grading
Grading Plan Check each 30 min. $193
Grading Inspection each 30 min. $215
Mechanical
Furnace - New or Replace each $627
Wall Heater (new or replace) each $315
Hood - Commercial each $1,428
Rooftop & Misc. Equipment each $822
Miscellaneous
After-Hours Inspection each $869
Inspection / Code Enforcement Activity each 30 min. $215 Partial Inspection Time each 30 min. $215
Plan Check Time each 30 min. $193
Reinspection Fee each $215
Repetitive Unit Plan Check Fee (50% of Plan Check) each 50% Plan Check Third Party Plan Check each Actual Cost
Outdoor Dining Private Property BLD Pre-Application each $565 23 Work Item Unit Fee
Patio Cover each $1,064
Paving & Restriping <3000 s.f. each $507
Paving & Restriping >3000 s.f. each $810
Plumbing
Backwater Valve each $215
Earthquake Shutoff Device each $215
Gas/Water Line Replacement each $215
Grease Trap each $409
Grey Water System each $1,137
Grey Water Single Fixture each $315
Fire System (Counter Time) each $193
Sewer Replacement each $432
Water Heater each $325
Stucco Applications up to 2,500 s.f. $432
Additional Stucco Application each 1,000 s.f. $107
Retaining Wall (concrete or masonry)
Standard (up to 50 lf) each $1,161
Additional retaining wall each $290
Special Design, 3-10' high (up to 50 lf) each $1,584
Additional retaining wall each $385
Special Design, over 10' high (up to 50 lf) each $2,324 Additional retaining wall each $580
Gravity / Crib Wall, 0-10' high (up to 50 lf) each $1,257 Additional Gravity / Crib Wall each $385
Gravity / Crib Wall, over 10' high (up to 50 lf) each $1,779 Additional Gravity / Crib Wall each $580
Reroofing
Over Existing Roof (no pre-roof insp. req.) <30SQ each 30 SQ $432 Additional Area Over 30 SQ each 30 SQ $141
Structural Work Required - (each 30 SQ) (add'l) each 30 SQ $336 Tear Off w / Pre Roof Insp. each 30 SQ $578
Additional Area Over 30 SQ each 30 SQ $215
Structural Work Required - (each 30 SQ) (add'l) each 30 SQ $409 Remodels R3
Remodel R3 - Up to 150 s.f. each $964
Remodel R3 - 151-300 s.f. each $1,932
Remodel R3 - Up to 150 s.f. Kitchen/Bath each $1,173
Remodel R3 - 151-300 s.f. Kitchen/Bath each $2,348
Additional 300 s.f. each $567
Room Addition
Up to 300 s.f. up to 300 s.f. $3,342
Additional 300 s.f. each 300 s.f. $627
Sauna - steam each $372
Seismic Retrofit with City Plans
(0.5 hr plan check and 1 hr inspection) each $623
24 Work Item Unit Fee
Siding
Stone and Brick Veneer (interior or exterior) up to 2,500 s.f. $627 All Other up to 2,500 s.f. $532
Additional 1,000 s.f. each 1,000 s.f. $107
Signs (new or replacement)
OTC - Ground / Roof / Projecting Signs each $215
Add For Footing and/or Elec. Insp. (if req.) each $215
Add For Plan Check (if req.) each $385
Add For Elec. Plan Check (if req.) each $193
Wall, Electric each $280
Skylight
Less than 10 s.f. each $315
Greater than 10 s.f. or structural each $518
Spa or Hot Tub (Pre-fabricated) each $617
Storage Racks up to 100 l.f. $810
each additional 100 lf each 100 l.f. $204
Stormwater System PC/Inspection (4 hr min for PC) each $3,294 Swimming Pool / Spa/Pond
Fiberglass each $1,647
Gunite (up to 800 s.f.) each $2,348
Additional pool (over 800 s.f.) each $409
Commercial pool (up to 800 s.f.) each $3,076
Commercial pool (over 800 s.f.) each $409
Window or Sliding Glass Door
Replacement each 10 $518
New Window (non structural) each 2 $409
New window (structural shear wall/masonry) each 2 $518
25 SECTION 3. OTHER FEES

1. Strong Motion Instrumentation and Seismic Hazard Mapping Fee (State of CA)

2. Building Standards Commission Fee (State of CA)
Fees are required to be assessed as follows:

Fee
$1
$2
$3
$4
Add $1

3. 4. Technology Fee
Fee covers maintenance, hardware, and upgrades of software for the permit tracking system.

Fee: 8% of total permit fee
Investigation Fees (including code enforcement, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, accessibility, grading, requested site investigations and any form of investigation NOT specifically associated with an active permit) Investigation fee = Total hours that the assigned inspector logged for acquiring access and the field Investigation of the matter reported. (Minimum charge - one hour)
Every $25,000.01 or fraction thereof above $100,000
(a) All applicants for building permits within the City shall pay a fee to the City for transfer to the State to implement the State’s earthquake monitoring program. This fee shall be paid by the applicant to the City in an amount determined in accordance with the State’s fee methodology set forth below:
(1) Group R occupancies, as defined in the California Building Code (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), one to three stories in height, except hotels and motels, shall be assessed at the rate of thirteen dollars ($13) per one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) of construction valuation, with appropriate fractions thereof. (2) All buildings not included in paragraph 1 above. For example, residential buildings over 3 stories, all office buildings, warehouses, factories and other manufacturing or processing facilities, restaurants, and other non-residential buildings, shall be assessed at the rate of twenty-eight dollars ($28) per one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) of construction valuation, with appropriate fractions thereof. (3) The fee shall be the amount assessed under paragraph (1) or (2), depending on building type, or fifty cents ($0.50), whichever is greater.

The City shall collect a fee from any applicant for a building permit, assessed at the rate of four dollars ($4) per one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in construction valuation, as determined by the local building official, with appropriate fractions thereof, but not less than one dollar ($1).

The City may retain not more than 10 percent of the fees collected under this section for related administrative costs and for code enforcement education, including, but not limited to, certifications in the voluntary construction inspector certification program, and shall transmit the remainder of the funds to the California Building Standards Commission for deposit in the Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund established under Health & Safety Code Section 19831.7.

Building Permit Valuation
$1 – 25,000 or fraction thereof
$25,000.01 – 50,000 or fraction thereof
$50,000.01 – 75,000 or fraction thereof
$75,000.01 – 100,000 or fraction thereof
26 5. Growth Management/General Plan Update Fee

6. Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Hearing/Ratifications 277$ (This fee is not used for Administrative Citation Appeal Hearings)

7. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) Fee 1,191$

8. Archived Plans Duplication and Processing Fees
1 letter/1-5 plan pages 95$
1 letter/6-10 plan pages 145$
1 letter/16+ plan pages 240$
plus actual copy costs
2+ letters/1-5 plan pages $ 145
2+ letters/6-10 plan pages $ 190
2+ letters/11-15 plan pages $ 240
2+ letters/16+ plan pages $ 285
plus actual copy costs
1-5 plan pages $ 50
6-10 plan pages $ 95
11-15 plan $ 145
16+ plan pages $ 190
The cost of duplication of plans shall be at cost at time of pickup.

9. Record Certification Fee
$65 per every 20 pages
The PDF duplication process of official plans, in which the owner/licensed design professional approval is obtained in person, a processing fee Fee: 11% of total building permit fee (plan check and inspection) (This fee applies only to projects that create new square footage or the demolition and rebuilding of existing square footage. Child care centers and 100% affordable restricted housing projects are exempt from this fee.) This represents 3 hours of additional staff time, beyond the normal field inspection time, that is often needed to re-inspect and remind TCO holders of the need to obtain their Certificate of Occupancy. TCO holders that obtain their Certificate of Occupancy without using all 3 additional hours of City staff time will receive a refund of this fee based on the unused portion of the 3 additional hours.

Fees authorized by the State Health and Safety Code to provide for the processing, retention, and storage of duplications of construction plans by local jurisdictions shall be:

The PDF duplication process of official plans, which require a certified letter(s) to be sent to obtain owner/licensed design professional approval, a processing fee will be charged.
27 10. Conversion of Paper Plans to PDF Format
1-5 plan pages $ 50
6-10 plan pages $ 95
11-15 plan $ 145
16+ plan pages $ 190
Upon application for permit, $16 per paper plan sheet

11. Records Management
7% Of Planning and Building fees

12. Cashier Services

13. Convenience Fee
For the conversion of paper plan drawings into electronic PDF images for submittal into the City’s design and plan review processes:
$17 per transaction, not charged against fee transactions of less than $200. Cashier Services Fee is charged against Planning, Building, Public Works, and all other land development fees.

All payments for Community Development permits and fees made with a credit card through the online platform will be charged a convenience fee calculated as a percentage of the total amounts charged on the credit card as payment for services and permits. The convenience fee is set by the credit card processor and is subject to change. The convenience fee is currently 2.65%. 28 PLAN REVIEW & CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION: Including initial plan review, one resubmittal, and normal field inspections. Excessive resubmittals shall be billed at the established hourly rate with a 1-hour minimum.

FY25 Fee Amount FY2026 Fee
X.01 New Construction Site Review—Fire Flow & Construction Requirements $39.00 $289.57 X.02 High fire landscape reviews $336.00 $311.45
SYSTEMS REVIEWS AND INSPECTIONS Including initial plan review, one resubmittal, and two field inspections. Excessive resubmittals shall be billed at the established hourly rate with a 1-hour minimum.

X.03 Fire Sprinkler System—NFPA 13 New

0.1 Up to 100 heads with 1 riser $613 plus $0.74 cents a head $651.53

0.2 More than 100 heads with 1 riser $670.00 plus $3.68 a head $723.92

0.3 Each additional riser $158.00 $144.78
X.04 Fire Sprinkler Systems—NFPA 13/13R TI

0.1 Up to 25 heads without calculation $331 plus $4.41 a head $361.96

0.2 26 to 99 heads without calculation $331 plus $4.41 a head $434.35

0.3 26-99 heads—INSPECTION ONLY $331.00 $289.57

0.4 More than 100 heads or calculations required $331 plus $4.41 a head $506.75

0.5 More than 100 heads—INSPECTION ONLY $331.00 $361.96 X.05

0.1 One/Two family dwelling $434.35
X.06 Fire Sprinkler System—NFPA 13D New

0.1 One/Two family dwelling $386.00 plus $4.41 a head $289.57

0.2 One/Two family dwelling—INSPECTION ONLY $386.00 $289.57 X.07 Underground Fire Protection System

0.1 Single hydrant OR single riser connection $331.00 $289.57

0.2 Each additional connection to hydrant or riser $386.00 $289.57 SYSTEMS REVIEWS AND INSPECTIONS Including initial plan review, one resubmittal, and two field inspections. Excessive resubmittals shall be billed at the established hourly rate with a 1-hour minimum.

X.08

0.1 Up to 5 initiating and/or 20 notification devices $502.00 plus $6.62 per device $434.35

0.2 More than 5 initiating and/or 20 notification devices $502.00 plus $6.62 per device $579.14

0.3 Special extinguishing system: dry chemical, CO2, FM 200, foam, inert gas $221.00 $289.57 X.09 Fire Alarm Systems

0.1 New fire alarm system < 25 devices $502.00 plus $6.62 per device $434.35

0.2 New fire alarm system – 25 to 75 devices $502.00 plus $6.62 per device $506.75

0.3 New fire alarm system > 75 devices $502.00 plus $6.62 per device $579.14

0.4 TI fire alarm system < 25 devices $331.00 $289.57

0.5 TI fire alarm system > 25 devices $331.00 $361.96

0.6 Dedicated function fire alarm system (sprinkler monitoring, elevator recall, etc.) $331.00 $289.57 X.10 Underground

0.1 1 to 4 Hydrant/Riser $331.00 $289.57

0.2 5 to 10 Hydrant/Riser $331.00 $289.57
X.11 Special Systems

0.1 Commercial cooking hood and duct system (per system) $221.00 $289.57

0.2 Spray booth, spraying area with mechanical ventilation $331.00 $289.57 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEWS AND INSPECTIONS Including initial plan review, one resubmittal, and two field inspections. Excessive resubmittals shall be billed at the established hourly rate with a 1-hour minimum.

X.12 A Occupancy—Assembly

0.1 0—1,500 sq. ft. $434.35

0.2 1,501—10,000 sq. ft. $506.75

0.3 Greater than 10,000 sq. ft. $651.53
X.13 E Occupancy—Educational, other than day care $506.75 X.14 Day Care

0.1 E or I-4 portable $217.18
X.15 Repair Garage—S1 (include above ground hazardous materials review) $289.57 X.16
Structures for non-ambulatory or incapacitated occupancies: I-1. I-2, I2.1, R2.1 (Recommended hours) $289.57
The California Fire Code and Title 8 of the Municipal Code authorize imposition and collection of fees for services rendered by the Fire Department.

Fire Department fees for permit applications, clearances, plan reviews, inspections and extraordinary services shall be as follows:

FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Monitoring System
Fire Sprinkler System – NFPA 13 R New
29 X.17 Structure with restrained occupants

0.1 3 cells or less $217.18

0.2 More than 3 cells $289.57
X.18 R1/R2 Occupancy—Residential hotel, motel, apartment, condominium

0.1 < 50 dwelling units per building $331.00 $434.35

0.2 51 - 150 dwelling units per building $386.00 plus $4.41 for each unit over 20 $579.14

0.3 > 150 units per building $723.92

0.4 Residential Dwelling (R-3) $331.00 $361.96
X.19 Other Commercial Construction

0.1 0 – 5,000 sq. ft. $331.00 $434.35

0.2 5,001 - 10,000 sq. ft. $441.00 $579.14

0.3 >10,000 sq. ft. $6.62 per 1,000 square feet over 10,000 $723.92 X.20 R4 Occupancy—Licensed Day Care/Assisting Living—7 to 16 clients $289.57 X.21 High piled storage—code/commodity compliance $289.57

SERVICES
X.22 Resubmittal meetings $140.74
X.23 Alternate method and material request – 2 hour minimum/variance request $289.57 X.24 Written response to inquiry $140.74
X.25 Plan resubmittal charged on 3rd and subsequent submittals $140.74 X.26 Plan revision $140.74
X.27 Re-stamp of plans $70.37
X.28 Plan review time and materials – 1 hour minimum $140.74 X.29 Inspection time and materials – 1 hour minimum $211.12 X.30
Reinspection fee charged when project is not ready for inspection or not approved during initial inspection $140.74
X.31 Penalty for failure to cancel scheduled inspection – recommend 50% of inspection fee $140.74

ANNUAL FIRE CODE INSPECTIONS
X.32 R1/R2 INSPECTIONS

0.1 3-9 units $132.00 $217.18

0.2 10-49 units $198.00 $289.57

0.3 50-99 units $265.00 $361.96

0.4 >100 units $331.00 $434.35
X.33 Commercial and or shell inspection 1,000 – 10,000 sq ft $259.00 $289.57 X.34 Commercial and or shell inspection 10,001 – 25,000 sq ft $431.00 $361.96 X.35 Commercial and or shell inspection 25,000 = sq ft $601.00 $434.35 X.36 Detention facility $289.57
X.38 Nursing homes, mental hospitals & surgical centers $158 plus $17 for every 10 clients over 12 $434.35 X.39 Hospital $1,743.00 $2,171.77
X.40 Pre inspection of residential care facility $217.18 X.41 Community care facility $158 plus $17 for every 10 clients over 12 $289.57

SPECIAL PERMITS/INSPECTIONS
X.42 Christmas tree lot $276.00 $289.57
X.43 Bonfires, open fires, public burns $276.00 $289.57 X.44 Carnivals, fairs, circus, outdoor assemblage $276.00 $506.75 X.45 Fireworks $441.00 plus standby time $723.92
X.46 Tents, canopies, temporary membranes $276.00 $289.57 X.47 Defensible space inspection $224.00 $211.12
X.48 General enforcement case $211.12
X.49 Dead/dying/diseased tree inspection $140.74
X.50 Entertainment district inspections (downtown bars & restaurants) $217.18 X.51 Dance permits $217.18
X.52 Other fuels management inspections $211.12

SPECIAL STANDBY
X.53 Overcrowding $132.00 per hour for Cap. $116 per hour for Eng. $101 per hour for FF
$144.78 per
hour per
employee
X.54 Movie/photo shoot $132.00 per hour for Cap. $116 per hour for Eng. $101 per hour for FF
$144.78 per
hour per
employee
X.55 Special event $132.00 per hour for Cap. $116 per hour for Eng. $101 per hour for FF
$144.78 per
hour per
employee
X.56 Public event, by request $132.00 per hour for Cap. $116 per hour for Eng. $101 per hour for FF
$144.78 per
hour per
employee
30 UNNECESSARY RESPONSES
X.57 False alarm

0.1 Testing/maintenance/alteration w/o fire department notification $144.78

0.2 > 3 alarm system malfunctions within 12-month period $258.00 $434.35 X.58 Illegal or non-permitted campfire, bonfire, outside cooking, or warming fire $289.57

PUBLIC EDUCATION
X.59 CPR Class $289.57
X.60 Fire extinguisher training $130.00 plus $7 per person over 10 and a $25 materail fee for each extinguisher $289.57

FIRE CODE PERMITS
X.61 Aerosol $276.00 $217.18
X.62 Assembly < 300 occupants $276.00 $217.18
X.63 Assembly > 300 occupants $276.00 $289.57
X.64 Carnivals & fairs $276.00 $217.18
X.65 Combustible material storage – recommend hourly $276.00 $217.18 X.66 Compressed gases $276.00 $217.18
X.67 Cryogenic $276.00 $217.18
X.68 Dry cleaning plants $276.00 $217.18
X.69 Dust producing operation $276.00 $217.18
X.70 Flammable liquids $276.00 $217.18
X.71 Combustible liquids $276.00 $217.18
X.72 Hazardous materials $276.00 $217.18
X.73 High-plied storage $276.00 $217.18
X.74 Industrial ovens $276.00 $217.18
X.75 LP gas storage/exchange $276.00 $217.18
X.76 Liquid/compressed gases – hazardous $276.00 $217.18 X.77 Liquid/compressed gases - medical $276.00 $217.18
X.78 Lumber yards & woodworking plants $276.00 $217.18
X.79 Miscellaneous combustible storage $276.00 $217.18
X.80 Motor vehicle fuel dispensing $276.00 $217.18
X.81 Open flames & candles $276.00 $217.18
X.82 Repair & service garage $276.00 $217.18
X.83 Spraying or dipping operation $276.00 $217.18
X.84 Storage of scrap tires, tire byproducts & tire rebuilding $276.00 $217.18 X.85 Hot work $276.00 $217.18
X.86 Aviation refuelers

0.1 Initial $342.00 $434.35

0.2 Renewal $171.00 $217.18

0.3 Airport Fuel Tank Farm $684.00 $723.92

MISCELLANEOUS FEES, REVIEWS & INSPECTIONS
X.87 Alternative method request/deferred submittal request $140.74 X.88 Design review/consultation meeting – hourly rate (1/2 hour minimum) $140.74 X.89 Evacuation plan review/fire drill monitoring $281.49 X.90 File search (providing research) $140.74
X.91 Technical research $211.12
X.92 New business inspection $217.18
X.93 Public schools site review $217.18

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
X.94 Per Page Fee (per California Records Act) 0.05
31 LIBRARY FEES AND FINES
SECTION I. CHARGES FOR LIBRARYSERVICES
A. Microprints and Photocopies:

Black and white copies and printouts at twenty-five cents ($0.25) per page.

Color copies and printouts at fifty cents ($0.50) per page.

B. Unreturned or Lost Materials
Juvenile books $35.00
Adult fiction $35.00
Adult non-fiction $35.00
Board Books $20.00
Periodicals $10.00
Books on CD $75.00
Blu-ray $30.00
DVDs $30.00
Laptop Computers $1,200.00
Laptop Accessories $50.00
Wireless hotspot $175.00
Device (non-laptop) Accessories $25.00
Chromebooks $350.00
iPad $350.00
Hublet Tablet $225.00
Library of Things – Tier 1 $25.00
Library of Things - Tier 2 $50.00
Library of Things - Tier 3 $75.00
Library of Things - Tier 4 $100.00
Library of Things - Tier 5 $150.00
Library of Things - Tier 6 $200.00
Library of Things - Tier 7 $250.00
Library of Things - Tier 8 $300.00
Library of Things - Tier 9 $350.00
Library of Things - Tier 10 $400.00
Library of Things - Tier 11 $450.00
Library of Things - Tier 12 $500.00
Library of Things - Tier 13 $550.00
Library of Things - Tier 14 $600.00
Library of Things - Tier 15 $650.00
Library of Things - Tier 16 $700.00
Library of Things - Tier 17 $750.00
Library of Things - Tier 18 $800.00
Library of Things - Tier 19 $850.00
Library of Things - Tier 20 $900.00
Library of Things - Tier 21 $950.00
Library of Things - Tier 22 $1,000.00
32 C. At 30 days overdue, an item will be considered lost and the full replacement cost as set forth in B will be charged to the account. This fee will be refunded if the item is returned no later than 59 days after the due date. At 60 days overdue, the replacement cost will be permanent, even if the item is returned to the Library.

D. At 60 days overdue and if the account has accrued $40 or more in library fees, ten dollars ($10.00) will be charged to the library account for the referral to a material recovery agency.

E. Damaged Materials. A charge may be imposed for library owned materials commensurate with the damages as determined by the Library Director or the Director’s designee. If replacement of the damaged item is required, lost materials fees will apply.

F. Interlibrary Loan Materials Borrowed from Other Institutions. Twenty dollars ($20.00) per item requested through interlibrary borrowing from outside the Santa Barbara Public Library, plus any charges imposed from the lending institution. Fees for overdue, damaged, or lost material will be as charged by the lending institution. The twenty-dollar ($20.00) fee will not be applied when requesting materials from public libraries with resource-sharing agreements with the Santa Barbara Public Library.

G. Interlibrary Loan Materials Sent to Other Institutions. Twenty dollars ($20.00) for any materials or photocopies of Santa Barbara Public Library items requested by other institutions.

H. Obituaries. Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) charge for researching obituaries.

I. General Research. Fifty dollars ($50.00) for 30 minutes of research for requests received by mail/e-mail.

J. USB Flash Drives. A charge of five dollars ($5.00) for USB flash drives.

K. Book Club in a Bag Kits. A charge of twenty dollars ($20.00) per book needing replacement.

L. Library Merchandise: Items will be charged based on the below tier system, with costs assigned based on a minimum 20% net profit for the library.

Tier 1 $1.00 Tier 7 $25.00
Tier 2 $2.00 Tier 8 $30.00
Tier 3 $3.00 Tier 9 $35.00
Tier 4 $5.00 Tier 10 $40.00
Tier 5 $10.00 Tier 11 $50.00
Tier 6 $20.00
33 SECTION II. CHARGES FOR INDOOR ROOM RENTALS
A. Hourly Room Rental Rates (charged in 1-hour increments) Main Faulkner Gallery $200/hr.

Faulkner Side Gallery, East or West $50/hr.

Tech Lab $50/hr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Wing $100/hr.

Montecito Community Hall $50/hr.

B. Non-refundable reservation fee: $50 (put toward total room rental cost) C. Audio visual equipment usage fee: $150 (available for the Faulkner Galleries and Tech Lab)
D. Setup fee (Faulkner Gallery East or West Wing, Tech Lab, Martin Luther King Jr.

Wing, or Montecito Community Hall): $50 (not applicable if renter does their own setup)
E. Setup fee (Main Faulkner Gallery): $100 (not applicable if renter does their own setup)
The Hourly Room Rental rate will be waived for any events that are open to the public, non-commercial, and during the Library’s open hours. Fees are still applicable.

SECTION III. CHARGES FOR OUTDOOR VENUE RENTALS
A. Hourly Venue Rental Rates (charged in 1-hour increments) Michael Towbes Upper Plaza $275/hr.

Storytime Square $50/hr.

Michael Towbes Lower Plaza $150/hr.

B. Non-refundable reservation fee: $50 (put toward total venue rental cost) SECTION IV. CHARGES FOR USE OF EXHIBIT SPACE
A. Central Library Faulkner Gallery including rental of the art exhibit wall space for 1 calendar month as assigned, marketing of the exhibit, a scheduled 3hr room reservation from 4pm-7pm on First Thursday, permission to serve refreshments, and presence of security at First Thursday - $1000 per month.

B. Central Library Faulkner Gallery East or Faulkner Gallery West including rental of the art exhibit wall space for 1 calendar month as assigned, marketing of the exhibit, a scheduled 3hr room reservation from 4pm-7pm on First Thursday, permission to serve refreshments, and presence of security at First Thursday - $400 per month.
34 SECTION V. EXTENDED USE FEES
A. The following schedule of fees shall apply to all books and other materials which are not returned on or before the due date:

Material Category Daily Rate/Maximum

1. Interlibrary loan Materials $2.00/$24.00 or charges billed by lending institution, whichever is
greater.

2. Laptop Computers $2.00/day up to 60 days
B. Extended use fees begin accumulating on the day following the due date (except for laptop computers) and accrue for each succeeding day including weekends and holidays.

C. Suspension of Library Checkout Privileges. Patrons accumulating charges of ten dollars ($10.00) or more may have library checkout privileges suspended until such time as full payment is received.
35 City of Santa Barbara
Parks and Recreation Department
2025-2026
Programs and Services Guide
&
Schedule of Fees and Charges
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37 City of Santa Barbara
Parks & Recreation Department
Fiscal Year 2026

SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
The City Administrator or the Administrator's designee is authorized to make upward or downward adjustments in fees and charges set by this resolution to accommodate fluctuation in program costs and demand and to allow for flexibility in providing programs and services, including fee reductions associated with strategically designed, short-term promotions intended to increase participation in particular programs or activities. This authorization does not apply to Arts and Craft Show permit fees. Fees for new programs and services established during the course of the fiscal year, if not consistent with existing comparable program fees, shall require City Council approval.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Active Adults and Classes
Adapted Recreation
Aquatics
Golf Fees
Indoor Facility Rental Fees and Charges
Miscellaneous
Outdoor Rental Facilities Fees and Charges
Outdoor Sports Facilities
Tennis and Pickleball
Youth and Adult Sports
Youth Activities

RULES AND REGULATIONS
City Employee Activity Fee Discount Program
Indoor and Outdoor Facility Rentals Policies (Special Events, Photography/Filming)
38 ACTIVE ADULTS AND CLASSES Resident Fee Non-Resident
Fee
Activity Location Age Level Registration
Min/Max
Session
Length Activity Length 2025-2026 Fee or
Charge
2025-2026 Fee
or Charge
Arts and Crafts Show
Permit Fee
Chase Palm Park All 290 YearRound
Each Sun.+ 10
Sat. Holidays
$294/new member
fee for 6 months
$20 permit
application fee
$588/1 year
$10 fee per
payment with
payment plan for
renewing artists
$294/new
member fee for
6 months
$20 permit
application fee
$588/1 year
$10 fee per
payment with
payment plan
for renewing
artists
Arts and Crafts Show
Advertising Fee
Chase Palm Park All 280 YearRound
Each Sun. +
10 Sat.

Holidays
$12/6 months
$24/12 months
$12/6 months
$24/12 months
Carrillo Fitness Studio Carrillo Recreation
Center
18+ 1/8 YearRound
Match facility
open hours
$10/day-Adult
$5/day–Senior
$57/10-visit card–
Adult
$45/10-visit card–
Senior
$77/30-day
pass–Adult
$58/30-day pass–
Senior
$11/day–Adult
$5/day–Senior
$63/10-visit
card– Adult
$49/10-visit
card– Senior
$85/month
pass–Adult
$64/month
pass–Senior
Ceramics – Private
Lesson
Chase Palm Park All 5/10 Varies Varies $54 per hour $59 per hour Ceramics – Adult
Group Classes
Chase Palm Park 18+ 5/15 1 class 2.5 hours $40/person $44/person Ceramics – Youth
Camps
Chase Palm Park 7-15 5/15 5 classes 3 hrs./day $263/person $289/person Ceramics – Youth
Parties
Chase Palm Park 5-18 5/15 1 class 90 minutes $431 up to 13 children, $24 per
extra child
$474 up to 13
children. $26
per extra child
Inclusive Yoga Carrillo Recreation
Center
6+ 5/12 6 classes 1 hr./class $37/session
$8/drop-in
$41/session
$8/drop-in
Spotlight Kids.

Theater Camps
Carrillo Recreation
Center Ballroom
6-12 10/28 1 week Mon.-Fri.; 9am
– 4pm
$425/camp
+$50 materials fee
$468/camp
+$50 materials
fee
Stretch and Tone
Membership
Carrillo Recreation
Center (may also
attend Davis
Center class)
50+ N/A Calendar
Year
1 hr./day
3 days/week
$50/single $55/single
Let it Go Yoga Carrillo Recreation
Center
18+ 6 classes 1hr. 15
min/class
$104/session
$25/drop-in
$115/session
$25/drop-in
39 ADAPTED RECREATION Resident Fee Non-Resident
Fee
Activity Location Age
Level
Registration
Min/Max
Session
Length Activity Length 2025-2026
Fee or Charge
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
Bowling & Bowling
Tournaments, Incl.
lunch & T-shirt for
tournaments
Bowlero 8+ 10/open Seasonal Varies $20/Daily
$40/Tournaments
$20/Daily
$40/Tournaments
Dances Carrillo
Recreation Center
10+ 10/open 2 per year 2 hrs. $10-15/person $10-15/person Excursions Varies 8+ 10/45 2 per year Varies Direct costs - Varies
Direct costs -
Varies
Inclusion (Afterschool
Camps)
Varies 5+ Open Year-Round Varies No Additional
Charge
No Additional
Charge
Special Events Varies All Open Seasonal
Year-Round
Varies Varies Varies
40 AQUATICS Resident Fee Non-Resident
Fee
Activity Location Age Level Registration
Min/Max
Session
Length Activity Length 2025-2026 Fee or Charge
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
Adult Lap Swim Los Baños Pool 18+
Sr=60+
None Year-Round 2-4 hrs./day
(varies
seasonally)
$10/day
$58/Senior 10-visit
card
$71/Adult 10
visit card
$79/Senior 30
Day pass
$98/Adult 30 Day
pass
$11/day
$63/Senior 10-visit
card
$79/Adult 10-visit
card
$81/Senior 30 Day
pass
$110/Adult 30 Day
pass
Beach Lifeguard
Services or Driver
(Special Events)
City Beaches N/A None Off-Season Hourly $42/hour
$60/hour Holiday
Rate
$45/hour
$63/hour Holiday
Rate
Beach 4x4 Truck
Rental (Special Events)
City Beaches N/A None Year-Round Daily $100/day $110/day Cabrillo Pavilion
Facilities (Entry Fees)
Cabrillo Pavilion All None Year-Round 6am - 8pm /
Weekdays
8am - 6pm /
Weekends
$2/day–Child
$10/day–Adult
$5/day–Senior
$15/day–Family
Pass
$45/Senior 10-visit
card
$57/Adult 10-visit
card
$58/Senior 30
Day pass
$77/Adult 30 Day
pass
$2/day–Child
$11/day–Adult
$5/day–Senior
$17/day–Family
Pass
$49/Senior 10-visit
card
$63/Adult 10-visit
card
$64/Senior
30 Day pass
$85/Adult 30 Day
pass
Cabrillo Pavilion
Fitness Room Lease
Rate
Cabrillo Pavilion All None Year-Round 6am - 8pm /
Weekdays
8am - 6pm /
Weekends
$2.50/sq.ft $2.75/sq.ft
Community First Aid
and Safety
Carrillo
Recreation
Center
N/A 1/6 2 days 4 hrs./day $100/session $110/session
Junior Lifeguard
Program
Various 7-16 195/390 2 weeks 3.5hrs./day $275/session $303/session Lifeguard Review
Challenge Course
Los Baños Pool 15+ 1/5 4 days 12hrs./session $100/session $110/session Lifeguard Training Los Baños Pool 15+ 6/20 9 days 3hrs./day $150/session $165/session Lobster Jo’s Beach
Camp
East Beach 6-14 10/65 5 days 6hrs./day $280/session $308/session Lobster Jo’s Beach
Camp – Half Day
Camp
East Beach 6-14 10/30 5 days 3hrs./day $140/session $154/session Lobster Jo’s – Art
Camp
East Beach 6-14 10/30 5 days 7hrs./day $390/session $429/session 41 AQUATICS Resident Fee Non-Resident
Fee
Activity Location Age Level Registration
Min/Max
Session
Length Activity Length 2025-2026 Fee or Charge
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
Lobster Jo’s – Skate
Camp
Skater’s Point 6-12 10/35 5 days 3 hrs./day $215/session $236/session Paddle Sports Center –
Ocean Explorers Camp
SB Harbor 6-12 10/20 5 days 7hrs./day $449/session $494/session Pool Lifeguard (Special
Events)
City Pools N/A None Year-Round Hourly $35/hour $38/hour Pool Lockers Los Baños Pool All None Monthly Facility hours vary
$16/month – small
$18/month – large
$17/month – small
$19/month – large
Recreation Swim Los Baños Pool All None Summer N/A $4/Adult $1/Child
$5/Adult
$1/Child
Semana Nautica –
Ocean Swim
East Beach 10+ Open June – July N/A $20 $20
Group Swim Lessons
and Infant & PreSchool
Los Baños &
Ortega Park
Pools
4-15 Varies 2 weeks 30min.
4 days/week
$75/session $83/session
Swim Lessons –
Private
Los Baños &
Ortega Park
Pools
All Individual Varies 8 x 15 min.
classes
$126/session 139/session
Water Safety Instructor Los Baños Pool 16+ 10/30 12 days 3hrs./day $150/session $165/session 42 GOLF From Jul 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026
Category Description Age Level
Weekday
(M-F)
Fee or Charge
Weekend and
Holiday
Fee or Charge
Discount
Eligibility
Preferred Club Card: $5
discount for 18 holes, 9
holes, Twilight; $3 off
Super Twilight and
monthly Mulligans
specials.
18+ $109 $109
Tri-County
Resident **** 9 Holes –(Adult) 26-64 $34 $36
9 Holes – Senior +65 /
Young Adult (18-25)
+65/
(18-25)
$32 $33
9 Holes and 18 Holes
(Junior) 17 & under $19 $19
18 Holes – Adult 26 – 64 $49 $55
18 Holes – Senior +65 /
Young Adult (18-25)
+65/
(18-25)
$42 $52
Re-Play Rate All 50% off 50% off
Super Twilight*** All $27 $27
Super Twilight – Junior 17 & under $13 $13
Twilight* All $34 $36
Non-Resident 9 Holes 18+ $48 $50
9 or 18 Holes – Junior 17 & under $19 $19
18 Holes 18+ $68 $80
Re-Play Rate All 50% off 50% off
Super Twilight*** All $27 $27
Super Twilight – Junior 17 & under $13 $13
Twilight* 18+ $48 $50
Tournaments Tournament Rate** All $49-$80 $55-$80
Shotgun Tournaments All Plus $0-$10 pp Plus $0-$10 pp
Capital
Improvement
Players’ Course
Improvement Fund: $1 is
added to all green fees
(no juniors and comp) to
fund golf course
improvements designated
by golfers and as
recommended by the Golf
Advisory Committee on an
annual basis. Revenue is
generated to a restricted
fund for this purpose only.

All
(except Junior)
$1 $1
43 GOLF From Jul 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026
Category Description Age Level
Weekday
(M-F)
Fee or Charge
Weekend and
Holiday
Fee or Charge
Cart Fee 18 Holes All $21 $21
9 Holes All $14 $14
Single Rider Cart
Fee (Will not share) All $35 $35
Pull Carts 18 Holes All $12 $12
9 Holes All $8 $8
Driving Range 30 balls,65 balls, 100 balls All $8, $13, & $17 Same Range Key 30 small ($180
value) All $192 Same
Range Key 65 small ($390
value) All $325 Same
Practice
Daily Fee for use of Short
Game Area and Bunker,
(One hour) – No Hitting
into Driving Range
All $20 $20
Rental Clubs Full Set of Rental Clubs –
18 holes All $60 $60
Full Set of Rental Clubs –
9 holes All $40 $40
Monthly Practice
Club
Unlimited Range Balls (6-
month minimum) All $99per month $99per month
Programming Russ Morrison Junior Golf
Program 7-17 $135 per session
$210 year (In
2025)
Junior Golf Camps (3) 7-14 $190 per camp
* Twilight Time: DST in in March through DST in November: 2:00 PM; DST in November through DST in March: 12:00 PM ** Tournament rate is determined by day and time for all groups except for Parks and Recreation Commission authorized Home Club groups.

To position the golf course to better compete for tournament business, the Parks and Recreation Director (or his/her designee) may authorize tournament greens fees with the fee range of $30 - $50 per round depending on direct and opportunity cost of the tournament. This will be delegated to the General Manager of Santa Barbara Golf Club LLC. *** Super Twilight is available all year starting at various times coinciding with above Twilight DST, 5pm and 3pm respectively. ****Tri-County residents will receive resident fee discount. All customers must present valid ID to demonstrate residency in either Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo or Ventura counties.

NEW Fees are priced with $2-5- increases for most green fees as FY26 (effective 7/1/2025) and represent the new management contract terms whereby the Golf Fund will receive all revenue from Green, Cart, Range and Club Services since July 1, 2016. 44 INDOOR FACILITIES Resident Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Profit Non-profit organizations, community service clubs, community and volunteer service organizations, education institutes and non-profit single purpose interest groups, Federal, State and County agencies.

Private/Comml.

Prime & Non-Prime
Time
All others including private individuals or organization for profit or commercial entities Prime time is Fri-Sun & holidays. Non-prime time is Mon-Thu.

Indoor Facility Area
Capacity
Seating/ Area
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

NON-PROFIT
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PRIVATE/COMML.
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

NON-PROFIT
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PRIVATE/COMML.

Cabrillo Pavilion
1118 E. Cabrillo
Boulevard.
2hr. rental
minimum MonThurs
8hr. rental
minimum Fri-Sun &
holidays,
2 nd floor event
center
Additional fee
for event
monitor,
tables, chairs,
dance floor,
cleaning,
security guard
and security
deposit.
215 $249/hr. Mon-Thu
$420/hr. Fri & Sun
$633/hr. Sat,
holidays
$350 for dance
floor setup
$311/hr. Mon-Thu
$/525hr. Fri & Sun
$790hr. Sat,
holidays
$350 for dance
floor setup
$249/hr. Mon-Thu
$/420hr. Fri & Sun
$633/hr. Sat,
holidays
$350 for dance floor
setup
$373/hr. Mon-Thu
$/629hr. Fri & Sun
$948/hr. Sat,
holidays
$350 for dance floor
setup
Cabrillo Pavilion
2hr. rental
minimum
Training
Room
28 $47/hr. $59/hr. $47hr. $71/hr.

Cabrillo Pavilion Conference
Room
10 $23/hr. $29/hr. $23/hr. $34/hr.

Carrillo Recreation
Center
100 E. Carrillo
M-Th/non-prime
rates
Dance
Studios,
Meeting Room
and Founders
Room
Ballroom &
Stage
Varies
300/400
$48/hr.
$129/hr.
$60/hr.
.
$161/hr.
$48/hr.
.
$129/hr.
$73/hr.
$193/hr.

Carrillo Recreation
Center Special
Event Fees.
8hr. rental
minimum Fri-Sun &
holidays.

Entire ground
floor and
courtyards
Additional fee
for event
monitor,
tables, chairs,
cleaning,
security guard
and security
deposit.

Varies
depending on
setup and
areas used
$477/hr. $596/hr. $477/hr. $716/hr.
45 INDOOR FACILITIES Resident Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Profit Non-profit organizations, community service clubs, community and volunteer service organizations, education institutes and non-profit single purpose interest groups, Federal, State and County agencies.

Private/Comml.

Prime & Non-Prime
Time
All others including private individuals or organization for profit or commercial entities Prime time is Fri-Sun & holidays. Non-prime time is Mon-Thu.

Indoor Facility Area
Capacity
Seating/ Area
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

NON-PROFIT
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PRIVATE/COMML.
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

NON-PROFIT
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PRIVATE/COMML.

Carrillo Recreation
Center Walk-In Use
(subject to
availability at time
of use during
normal open hours)
Dance
Studios,
Meeting Room
and Founders
Room
Ballroom &
Stage
varies
300/400
$36/hr.
$57/hr.
$36/hr.
.
$57/hr.
$36/hr.
.
$57/hr.
$44/hr.
$68/hr.

Carrillo Recreation
Center
Contracted class
rentals
Ballroom 200 $75/hr. $75/hr. 75/hr. $75/hr.

Carrillo Recreation
Center
Contracted class
rentals
Dance
Studios,
Meeting Room
and Founders
Room
40 $33/hr. $33/hr. $33/hr. $33/hr.

Carrillo Street Gym Gym Floor 0/100 $52/hr.
$39/hr. school PE
class; youth team
practices
$65/hr. $52/hr. $79/hr.

Carrillo Gym Rooftop $42/hr.
$39/hr. school PE
class; youth team
practice
$55/hr. $42/hr. $69/hr.

Carousel House
(in Chase Palm
Park)
10hr. rental
minimum Fri-Sun &
holidays.

Entire facility
and outdoor
Plaza space.

Additional
fees for
monitor,
cleaning,
security
guard,
security
deposit, and
an additional
event monitor
during setups.

Facility has no
tables/chairs
or audio-visual
equipment.
180 $173/hr. Mon-Thu
$/259hr. Fri – Sun
& holidays.
$216/hr. Mon-Thu
$322/hr. Fri – Sun
& holidays.
$173/hr. Mon-Thu
$259/hr. Fri – Sun &
holidays.
$259/hr. Mon-Thu
$387/hr. Fri – Sun &
holidays.
46 INDOOR FACILITIES Resident Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Profit Non-profit organizations, community service clubs, community and volunteer service organizations, education institutes and non-profit single purpose interest groups, Federal, State and County agencies.

Private/Comml.

Prime & Non-Prime
Time
All others including private individuals or organization for profit or commercial entities Prime time is Fri-Sun & holidays. Non-prime time is Mon-Thu.

Indoor Facility Area
Capacity
Seating/ Area
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

NON-PROFIT
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PRIVATE/COMML.
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

NON-PROFIT
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PRIVATE/COMML.

Casa Las Palmas
(in Chase Palm
Park)
323 E. Cabrillo
6hr. rental
minimum Fri-Sun &
holidays.

Meeting
Room,
Kitchen &
Patio.

Additional
fees for
monitor,
tables, chairs,
cleaning,
security guard
& security
deposit
60/75 $73/hr. Mon-Thu
$129/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays.
$92/hr. Mon-Thu
$161/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays.
$73/hr. Mon-Thu
$129/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays.
$110/hr. Mon-Thu
$193/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays.

Palm Park Beach
House
236 E. Cabrillo
8hr. rental
minimum Fri – Sun
& holidays.

Meeting
Rooms,
Kitchen &
Patio.

Additional
fees for
monitor,
tables, chairs,
cleaning,
security guard
& security
deposit
100 $173/hr. Mon-Thu
$229/hr. Fri – Sun
$216/hr. Mon-Thu
$286/hr. Fri – Sun
$173hr. Mon-Thu
$229/hr. Fri – Sun &
$259/hr. Mon-Thu
$3432/hr. Fri – Sun
MacKenzie Center
3111 State St.
6hr. rental
minimum Fri-Sun &
holidays
Meeting
Rooms,
Kitchen, Patio
& outside
BBQ.

Additional
fees for
monitor,
tables, chairs,
cleaning,
security guard
& security
deposit
70/100 $46/hr. Mon-Thu
$105/hr. Fri-Sun
$58/hr. Mon-Thu
$131/hr. Fri-Sun
$46/hr. Mon-Thu
$105/hr. Fri-Sun
$69/hr. Mon-Thu
$159/hr. Fri-Sun
Ortega Welcome
House
632 E. Ortega St.
6hr. rental
minimum Fri-Sun &
holidays
Meeting Room
& Kitchen
Additional
fees for
monitor,
tables, chairs,
cleaning,
security guard
& security
deposit
50/70 $46/hr.
$71/hr.
$58/hr.
$89/hr.
$46/hr.
$71/hr.
$69/hr.
$105/hr.
47 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS Resident Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Profit Non-profit organizations, community service clubs, community and volunteer service organizations, education institutes and non-profit single purpose interest groups, Federal, State and County agencies.

Private/Comml
Prime & Non-Prime
Time
All others including private individuals or organization for profit or commercial entities Prime time is Fri evening-Sun & holidays. Non-prime time is Mon-Thu.

Indoor Facility Area
Capacity
Seating/Area
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

NON-PROFIT
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PRIVATE/COMML.
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

NON-PROFIT
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PRIVATE/COMML.

Louise Lowry Davis
Center
111 W. Victoria St.

Large Meeting
Room
Small Meeting
Room
Additional fees
for monitor,
tables, chairs,
cleaning,
security guard
& security
deposit
2hr. rental
minimum
102/150
30/40
$46/hr. Mon-Thu
$23/hr. Mon-Thu
$58/hr. Mon-Thu
$29/hr. Mon-Thu
$46/hr. Mon-Thu
$23/hr. Mon-Thu
$69/hr. Mon-Thu
$34/hr. Mon-Thu
Weekend
Rentals
Additional fees
for event
monitor, tables,
chairs,
cleaning,
security guard
& security
deposit
6hr. rental
minimum
100 $171/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays
$213/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays
$171/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays
$256/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays
Spencer Adams
Monthly Parking
Permits
(for non-facility
users)
Parking lot:
111 W. Victoria
St. (Anapamu
Street
entrance)
N/A Not Available $135/mo. Not Available $162/mo.

Spencer Adams
Annual Parking
Permits
(for facility users)
Parking lot:
111 West.

Victoria St.

N/A Not available $70 yearly permit Not available $84 yearly permit Franklin
Neighborhood
Center
1136 E. Montecito
St.

Multi-Purpose
Room Mon-Fri
2hr. rental
minimum
125/125 $46/hr. $58/hr. $46/hr. $69/hr.

Conference
Room
2hr. rental
minimum
20 $23/hr. $29/hr. $23/hr. $34/hr.
48 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS Resident Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Profit Non-profit organizations, community service clubs, community and volunteer service organizations, education institutes and non-profit single purpose interest groups, Federal, State and County agencies.

Private/Comml
Prime & Non-Prime
Time
All others including private individuals or organization for profit or commercial entities Prime time is Fri evening-Sun & holidays. Non-prime time is Mon-Thu.

Indoor Facility Area
Capacity
Seating/Area
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

NON-PROFIT
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PRIVATE/COMML.
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

NON-PROFIT
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PRIVATE/COMML.

Weekend
Rentals
Additional fees
for monitor,
tables, chairs,
cleaning,
security guard
& security
deposit
6hr. rental
minimum
125/150 $104/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays
$129/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays
$104/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays
$154/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays
Westside
Neighborhood
Center
423 W. Victoria St.

Auditorium
Additional fees
for monitor,
tables, chairs,
cleaning,
security guard
& security
deposit
2hr. rental
minimum
150 $46/hr. Mon-Thu $58/hr. Mon-Thu $46/hr. Mon-Thu $69/hr. Mon-Thu Auditorium
Additional fees
for event
monitor, tables,
chairs,
cleaning,
security guard
& security
deposit
6hr. rental
minimum
150 $120/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays
$149/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays
$120/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays
$177/hr. Fri-Sun &
holidays
Kitchen Use:
space may be
shared
Kitchen
Storage
Shelf
Fridge/Freezer
Added fees for
cleaning &
security
deposit.

N/A
N/A
$35/hr.
(4 hrs./week min)
$12/linear ft. per
month ($10
min/mo.)
$10/linear ft. per
mo.
$43/hr.
(4 hrs./week min)
$12/linear ft. per
month ($10
min/mo.)
$10/linear ft. per
mo.
$35/hr.
(4 hrs./week min)
$112/linear ft. per
month ($10 min/mo.)
.
$10/linear ft. per mo.
$51/hr.
(4 hrs./week min)
$12/linear ft. per
month ($10 min/mo.)
.
$10/linear ft. per
49 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS Resident Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Profit Non-profit organizations, community service clubs, community and volunteer service organizations, education institutes and non-profit single purpose interest groups, Federal, State and County agencies.

Private/Comml
Prime & Non-Prime
Time
All others including private individuals or organization for profit or commercial entities Prime time is Fri evening-Sun & holidays. Non-prime time is Mon-Thu.

Indoor Facility Area
Capacity
Seating/Area
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

NON-PROFIT
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PRIVATE/COMML.
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

NON-PROFIT
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PRIVATE/COMML.

Lease Rates Westside and
Franklin
Neighborhood
Centers
N/A $1.67 sq. ft = (4%) N/A $1.67sq. ft. (4%) N/A
Community Garden
Plots

N/A N/A
$126/plot annually
50 MISCELLANEOUS Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Activity
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
Camp Refund Policy
Fee assessed when camp registration is cancelled and
a refund is requested
 90% (15 days prior to start of camp)
 50% (14-5 days prior to start of camp)
 No refund (5 days or less prior to start of
camp)
Non-Refundable Sporting Facility
Rental Fee
Fee assessed if facility permit is cancelled by renter
after permit is signed, and credit card is processed.
 25% of total permit fee.

Copy Fee See Finance Administrative Fee section for General copy fees Street Tree Removal Application
Fee
Street Tree removal permit (reviewed by Street Tree
Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation
Commission)
$325 $325
Setback Tree Removal Application
Fee
Setback Tree removal permit (reviewed by Street Tree
Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation
Commission)
$125 $125
City Council Appeal Fee Appeals of a review board to the City Council $845 $845 VEHICLE RENTAL (Co-sponsored, SBCC Joint Use programs and City Department use only) Van One day – local (fee does not include gasoline) N/A $105 Van One day – up to 200 miles of total travel (fee does not include gasoline) N/A $158
Van One day – from 201 – 400 miles of total travel (fee does not include gasoline) N/A $210
51 OUTDOOR RENTAL FACILITIES Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee The following fee table provides general categories and pricing for events held on City property. Although specific events may vary slightly within a designated category, the description is intended to serve as a guide for categorizing events.

Category Level Anticipated number of attendees and potential elements
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

COMMERCIAL USE OF

PARK AND BEACH
PERMIT
Monthly Commercial classes, activities, or educational
programs that are offered for free or for a fee.
12-99 hours per-month
100-200 hours per-month
$50 application fee,
plus
$50/day
$375/month
$750/month
$50 application fee,
plus
$60/day
$375/month
$750/month
MISCELLANEOUS July 4th Vendor – contracted by City $600/cart per day $750/truck or booth
per day
$600/cart per day
$750/truck or booth
per day
Outdoor Park Permit, MultiSession
Applies to specific outdoor park locations.

Minimum of 6 sessions.

Minimum 1 hour per session.

No tables or chairs.
$33/hr. $40/hr.

Outdoor Park Permit, Single
use
Applies to specific outdoor park locations.

From 1 to 5 sessions.

Minimum 1 hour per session.

No tables or chairs.
$40/hr. $48/hr.

OVERNIGHT CAMPING
(for recognized youth
groups only)
Skofield Park (capacity 200/approx. 70 8x8 tents) $350/night $420/night PICNICS Individual and
Group Picnic Sites
1 standard sized bounce
house from an approved
vendor in specified locations
Utilities included where
available
P1  Group picnic sites with area capacity of 1 –40 flat rate
$95 $114
P2  Group picnic sites with area capacity of 41 – 100, flat rate (Does not include Leadbetter)
$165 $198
P3  Group picnic sites with area capacity of 100+, flat rate
$260 $313

PRIVATE GATHERINGS
Corporate and Individual
In park and beach locations
that are not picnic sites
2hr. maximum rental
PG1  Capacity up to 50 people $90/hr. $108/hr.

PG2  Capacity Up to 150 people $119/hr. $143/hr.

Application fee PG1 and
PG2
 NA $25 $25
SPECIAL EVENTS (any
event open to the public or
meeting criteria as
described in Special Event
Planning Guide)
PE1  Up to 150 attendees
 Up to 5 vendor/information booths or food facilities
 No alcohol service
 No street closures or Traffic Control
 No live music
$200 Non-Profit
$250 For-Profit
$200 Non-Profit
$356 For-Profit
PE2  Up to 300 attendees
 Up to 10 vendor/information booths or food
facilities
 Alcohol service where allowed
 Amplified sound/live music where allowed
 Platform stage
$494 Non-Profit
$594 For Profit
$594 Non-Profit
$712 For Profit
52 OUTDOOR RENTAL FACILITIES Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee The following fee table provides general categories and pricing for events held on City property. Although specific events may vary slightly within a designated category, the description is intended to serve as a guide for categorizing events.

Category Level Anticipated number of attendees and potential elements
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
PE3  Up to 1000 attendees
 Up to 20 vendor/information booths or food
facilities
 Alcohol service where allowed
 Amplified sound/live music where allowed
 Platform stage
$1,042 Non-Profit
$1,303 For Profit
$1,303 Non-Profit
$1,563 For Profit
PE4  1,000+ attendees
 25+ vendor/information booths or food facilities
 Alcohol service where allowed
 Amplified sound/live music where allowed
 Large concert style stage or 2+ platform stages
 Paid entry fee
$1,668 Non-Profit
$2,085 For Profit
$ 2,085Non-Profit
$2,502 For Profit

SET UP & BREAK DOWN
DAYS
Charged at 50% of the daily reservation fee per day
or any part of one day.

Varies Varies
Application Processing fee
for Special Events and
Block Parties
Non-refundable application processing fee applied to
special events using a park, beach or public right of
way (row).
$100 $100
Late Submission Fee for
Public and Sporting Special
Events
For missed deadlines submitting required plans,
insurance, permits, compliance items or payment of
fees. Flat rate.
$250 $250
Security Deposits for use of
City streets for Special
Events
$2,000.00 $2,000.00
Security Guard fee for
Special Events
Fee for City-hired Security Guard to ensure
compliance of permit terms and conditions.

Vendor’s rate
passed to renter
Vendor’s rate
passed to renter
Sound Monitor Fee Fee for City-hired Sound Monitor to ensure compliance of decibel limits and music curfew times
Vendor’s rate
passed to renter
Vendor’s rate
passed to renter
53 OUTDOOR RENTAL FACILITIES Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee The following fee table provides general categories and pricing for events held on City property. Although specific events may vary slightly within a designated category, the description is intended to serve as a guide for categorizing events.

Category Level Anticipated number of attendees and potential elements
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

WEDDING CEREMONIES
In park and beach locations
(other than Pavilion Beach)
that are not picnic sites. 4-
hour rental minimum
W1
2hr.
minimum
 Up to 50 people
 Chairs, 10x10 canopy, archway
 Amplified sound for vow and wedding march
$90/hr. $108/hr.

W2
4hr.
minimum
rental
 Up to 150 people
 Chairs, 10x10 canopy, archway
 Amplified sound for vow and wedding march
$119/hr. $143/hr.

Application fee W1 and W2  NA $25 $25

EAST BEACH PAVILION
BEACH
Only allowed for ceremonies
associated with rentals of
CPEC
W3  Up to 180. Flat rate.
 Chairs, 10x10 canopy, archway
 Amplified sound for vow and wedding march
$125 $125

54 PHOTO AND FILM SHOOTS
The City of Santa Barbara offers one-stop photo and film/video permitting with Parks and Recreation as the lead department accepting applications, collecting fees, issuing the permits, and coordinating as many internal logistics among City departments such as Police, Fire, Public Works and Waterfront as possible for administrative convenience.

Fees for photo and film/video shoots include both permit and “facility use” fees. Permit fees apply to all photo and film/video shoots. If you plan to shoot in a City park, beach, Stearns Wharf or the Harbor, a facility use fee is charged, in addition to the permit fee. Fee rates depend on the location where photography or filming occurs.

See the applicable Facility Use Fee charts below.

In situations where City personnel may be required to be present during the shoot, a fee for staff will be charged.

See the Staff and Miscellaneous section below for further information.

Photo/Film Application Fee $75
Film/Video Shoots (movies, TV, commercials, videos)
20% discount for City of Santa Barbara production companies producing film/video shoots for the local Santa Barbara market only. Proof of company location required.
$300day
Still Photography Shoots $100/day
Student Photo and Film/Video Shoots Application fee
Note: Students are not charged permit fees. See “One Stop Permitting Information for Photo and Film/Video
Shoots” for further information on this.
$25
Late Fee (applied to permits received with less than 10 working days prior to the shoot)
$100/application
Film/Video shoots produced for Parks and Recreation, Visit Santa Barbara and Visit California promotions only
$0
55 **FACILITY USE FEES – PARKS AND BEACHES**
For parks and beaches, facility use fees are broken into levels for each type of shoot, based on the size of the crew and whether exclusive or non-exclusive use of the parkland is desired. Although specific uses may vary slightly within a designated category, the description is intended to provide a guide for categorizing shoots properly. The Parks and Recreation Director reserves the right to determine fees outside of the following chart for certain shoots, characterized by the unique or untypical location, scope, size or duration of the shoot, and/or impact to public parkland due to the use.

Fee Level &
Description Crew Size Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
LEVEL 1
Still Photography &
Educational, Documentary,
Industrial Film/ Video Shoots
a) Crew of less than 15, non-exclusive use
b) Crew of 15-29, non-exclusive use
c) Crew of 30+ or if exclusive use required
$194/day
$226/day
$271/day
$233/day
$271/day
$305/day
LEVEL 2
TV Commercials, Music
Videos, & Auto Stills
a) Crew of less than 30, non-exclusive use
b) Crew of 30-44, non-exclusive use
c) Crew of 45-69, exclusive use
d) Crew of 70+, exclusive use
Note: Setup and/or strike days outside of the
filming day to be charged at 50% of the per
day fee.
$343/day
$456/day
$569/day
$796/day
$409/day
$547/day
$683/day
$955/day
LEVEL 3
Feature Films, TV Movies, TV
Shows, TV Series
a) Crew of less than 50, non-exclusive use
b) Crew of 50-74, exclusive use
c) Crew of 75+, exclusive use
Note: Setup and/or strike days outside of the
filming day to be charged at 50% of the per
day fee.
$371/day
$569/day
$967/day
$445/day
$683/day
$1,160day

STUDENT PHOTO &

FILM/VIDEO SHOOTS
$0 $0
56 **FACILITY USE FEES – STEARNS WHARF AND HARBOR AREA** Facility use fees for Stearns Wharf and the Harbor area are established by the Waterfront Department under their fee resolution but collected by Parks and Recreation for administrative convenience. Contact the Waterfront Department for their current fee schedule.
**Staffing and Miscellaneous Fees**
Description Fee Special Notes
Parking in any
waterfront parking lot
along Cabrillo Boulevard
Refer to the Waterfront’s
current fee schedule
To pre-reserve parking in these lots, call Waterfront Parking at 805-564-5523 or 805-897- 1965.

Facility Monitor, for
parks and beaches, if
required
$30/hour This is at the discretion of Parks and Recreation staff whether a shoot requires monitor.

Police Officer, if
required.

Refer to the SBPD’s current
fee schedule. Note that fees
depend on the pay rate of
the person assigned.

This will be invoiced separately after the shoot. Note that other Police resources such as a police vehicle or motorcycle may be required and are charged separately from the officer.

Waterfront Monitor, for
Stearns Wharf and
Harbor, if required.

Refer to the Waterfront’s
current fee schedule.

This is at the discretion of Waterfront staff whether a shoot requires a monitor for the entire duration or “spot checking” at the start, mid-day and wrap times.

OUTDOOR SPORTS
FACILITIES Resident Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Classification A
Classification B
Non-profit organizations, community service clubs, community and volunteer service organizations, education institutes and non-profit single purpose interest groups, Federal, State and County agencies.

All others including private individuals or organization for profit or commercial entities.

Fields, Courts &
Pools Location
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

CLASSIFICATION A
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

CLASSIFICATION B
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

CLASSIFICATION A
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

CLASSIFICATION B
Beach Volleyball
Courts
East & West Beach
Courts
$21/hr./court
$10/hr./court youth and
school programs.
$25/hr./court
$121/8hr. day
$25/hr./court
$88/day/court
$30/hr./court
$145/day/8hr. day
Beach Volleyball
Courts -
Tournaments
East & West Beach
Courts
$60 per/court/8 hr. day $48 per/court/8hr.day $60 per court/ 8 hr. day $48 per/court/8hr.day City
Soccer/Softball/
Baseball Fields
(Natural turf)
Various $54/hr. – Adult
$28/hr. – Youth
$64/hr. – Adult
$33/hr. - Youth
$64/hr. – Adult
$28/hr. – Youth
$75/hr. – Adult
$33/hr. – Youth
Horseshoe Pits Oak Park $100/mo. $120/mo. $100/mo. $144/mo.

Softball Field
Tournament
Cabrillo Park,
Dwight Murphy
Park, Ortega Park,
Pershing Park
$225 per
field/per 10hr. day
$158 per field/half-day
$270 per
field/per 10 hr. day
$190 per field/half-day
$225 per field/per 10 hr.
day
$158 per field/half-day
$323 per
field/per 10 hr. day
$229 per field/half-day
Sports Field/Court
Lights
Dwight Murphy
Softball,
Cabrillo Softball,
Pershing Park
Softball
$30/hr. per field $30/hr. per field $30/hr. per field $30/hr. per field 57 OUTDOOR SPORTS
FACILITIES Resident Fee Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Classification A
Classification B
Non-profit organizations, community service clubs, community and volunteer service organizations, education institutes and non-profit single purpose interest groups, Federal, State and County agencies.

All others including private individuals or organization for profit or commercial entities.

Fields, Courts &
Pools Location
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

CLASSIFICATION A
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

CLASSIFICATION B
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

CLASSIFICATION A
2025-2026
Fee or Charge

CLASSIFICATION B
Swimming Pool Los Baños del Mar
Swimming Pool
Includes two
Lifeguards.
$184/hr. $221/hr. $184/hr. $264/hr.

Swimming Pool Ortega Park
Swimming Pool
$110/hr. $132/hr. $110/hr. $158/hr.

Tennis and
Pickleball General
Court Rental &
Tournament Court
Rental (8 courts or
less)
Municipal
Pershing
$21/hr./court $25/hr./court $21/hr./court $30/hr./court Tennis and
Pickleball
Instructor Rental
Municipal $250/month/1 court/4
players or less
$250/month/1 court/4
players or less
Tennis and
Pickleball
Tournament
Court Rental
(9+ courts.)
Municipal
Pershing
$2,000/10/hr. day $2,400/10/hr. day $2,000/10/hr. day $2,880/10/hr. day Tournament
Restroom (2)
Cleaning
Municipal Custodial Service
Hourly Rate
Tournament
Restroom Rental
Municipal Marborg Rate
Wading Pool Oak Park & West
Beach Wading
Pools
$84/hr. $101/hr. $84/hr. $121/hr.
58 TENNIS & PICKLEBALL Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Activity Location Age
Level
Registration
Min/Max
Session
Length
Activity
Length
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
Free Play Oak Park All None July 1 –
June 30
1 hr./singles
2 hrs./doubles
No Charge No Charge
Group Lessons –
Adult
Municipal 18+ 5-30
4 weeks
3 days
2 hrs./class
2 hrs./class
$199/4-week session
$150/3-day session
$219/ 4-week session
$165/ 3-day session
Group Lessons –
Youth
Municipal 4-17 5-30
4 weeks 1.5/hrs./class
$125 $138
League –
Tennis/Pickleball
Municipal 18+ 8-24 teams 7 weeks 1 hr./match
$75/player/session $83/player/session
Tennis/Pickleball
Camp
Municipal 9-17 10-20 5 days 3 hrs./day $210 $231
Player Pass - Daily
(18+)
Municipal 18+ None July 1 –
June 30
N/A $6 N/A
Tennis and Swim
Camp
Pershing Park 8-14 10-40 5 days 7 hrs./day $350 $386
Player Pass – Daily
(Youth)
Municipal 1-17 None July 1 –
June 30
N/A Free Free
Tennis/Pickleball
Permits – Annual
(Adult)
Municipal 18-59 None July 1 –
June 30
N/A $146/fiscal year $160/fiscal year
Tennis/Pickleball
Permits – 6-month
(Adult) @ 60%
Municipal 18-59 None January 1
– June 30
N/A $88 $96
Tennis/Pickleball
Permits Annual
(Senior)
Municipal 60+ None July 1 –
June 30
N/A $131/fiscal year $144/fiscal year
Tennis/Pickleball
Permits – 6-month
(Senior) @ 60%
Municipal,
Pershing Park
60+ None January 1
– June 30
N/A $79 $86
59 ADULT SPORTS Resident Fee Non-Resident
Fee
Activity Location Age
Level
Registration
Min/Max Session Length Activity Length 2025-2026
Fee or Charge
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
Beach Volleyball
League 6v6
East Beach 18+ 8-24 teams 6 weeks 1 hr./match $540/team $594/team Beach Volleyball
League 4v4
East Beach 18+ 8-24 teams 6 weeks 1 hr./match $400/team $440/team Beach Volleyball
League 2v2
East Beach 18+ 10-100
teams
6 weeks 1 hr./match $200/team $220/team
Adult Beach Volleyball
Classes
East Beach
Volleyball
Courts
16+ 10-30 4 weeks 2 hrs.

1.5 hrs.
$120/beginner player
$150/intermediate
player
$132/beginner
player
$165/intermediate
player
Table Tennis &
Basketball Drop-in
Carrillo
Street Gym
18+ 2-24 Ongoing 3 hrs. $5/day $5/day
Adult Sports League
Team Fee
SBCC 18+ 8-24 teams 7 weeks 1 hr./game $500/team $550/team 60 YOUTH SPORTS Resident Fee Non-Resident
Fee
Activity Location Age
Level
Registration
Min/Max Session Length Activity Length
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
Basketball Camp Carrillo
Street Gym
5-11 24-40 5 days 3 hrs. $210 $231
Beach Volleyball
Camp
East Beach
Volleyball
Courts
9-17 20-120 5 days 3 hrs. $190 $209
Beach Volleyball
Classes
East Beach
Volleyball
Courts
8-17 8-40 4 days 1.25 hrs. $135 $148
Soccer Camp Dwight
Murphy,
Cabrillo,
MacKenzie
4-14 15-50 5 days 3 hrs. $210 $231
Sports Clinic -
Soccer, Basketball
Various
locations
2-12 30-120 6 days ½ hr. – 1 hr. $125 $137
New Sports Camp Various
locations,
sand or turf
10-14 12-30 5 days 3-7 hrs. $200-600; varies
based on new activity
$220-660; varies
based on new
activity
Skating Camp Ice In
Paradise
4-12 4-30 5 days 6 hrs. $445 $490
Skating Lessons Ice In
Paradise
3-17 4-30 4 days Various $50/hr. $55/hr.
61 YOUTH ACTIVITIES Resident Fee Non-Resident
Fee
Activity Location Age
Level
Registration
Min/Max Session Length Activity Length 2025-2026
Fee or Charge
2025-2026
Fee or Charge
Bizzy Girls
Entrepreneurship
Camps
Carrillo
Recreation
Center
6-12 8/24 1 week Mon.-Fri.;
9am– 4pm
$450/session $495/session
Engineering with
LEGO Camps
MacKenzie
Center
6-12 8/24 1 week Mon.-
Fri.;9am-4pm
$425/session $467/session
Junior Counselor
Program – Nature
Camp
Chase Palm
Park
13-17 1/7 2 weeks Mon.-Fri.;
9am-4pm
$35 $35
Nature Camp Chase Palm
Park
6-12 10/63 2 weeks Mon.-Fri.;
9am-4pm
$546/session $600/session
Recreation
Afterschool Program
(RAP)
Elementary
Schools
6-12 16/80;
varies
based on
program
site
180 school
days
2:30–5:30pm
M, T, Th, F;
1:30–5:30pm
W;16 hours of
service per
week
$1,860 per school
year;
Option for monthly
payment plan of $186
/month
N/A
Drop-In Summer
Recreation Program
Franklin
Elementary
School
6-17 12/250 7 weeks Mon.-Fri.;
9am-4pm
$35 non-refundable
registration fee for
qualifying families.
$490 for nonqualifying families.
$35 non-refundable
registration fee for
qualifying families.
$490 for nonqualifying families.
62 CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

PARKS AND RECREATION
City Employee Activity Fee Discount Program

CARDS/PERMITS
Cabrillo Pavilion and Fitness Center, 10 visit and monthly passes 50% off Carrillo Fitness Center, 10 visit and monthly passes 50% off Los Baños Pool, 10 visit and monthly passes 50% off
All Access Monthly Fitness Pass (Cabrillo Pavilion, Carrillo, and Los Baños) $50.00 Tennis and Pickleball Permit 50% off
Fitness & Dance Classes (listed below) 20% off
FITNESS INSTRUCTION (20% Discount):

Kolbe Fitness Pass (Tai Chi and Qigong)
Jazzercise Santa Barbara
DANCE INSTRUCTION – (20% Discount):

Country Western 2-Step
Country Western Line Dance
The Parks and Recreation Director is authorized to add appropriate activities as they become available.
63 Indoor/Outdoor Facility Rentals, and Special Events

GENERAL USE FEES
Security Deposit: A security deposit is charged to the following types of facility rentals and is normally refundable if everything is left in good condition and there is no damage to a facility and/or its equipment, no excessive cleaning is needed, and the terms and conditions of the rental contract were followed.
1) Indoor Facilities
Deposit amount varies by facility: $300 - $1,000
2) Outdoor Facilities
In most cases, refundable security deposit amount determined by group size:

Up to 150 guests $300
Skofield Park Overnight Camping deposit amount $300
3) Special Events
Deposit amount varies by event $250- $10,000
Facility Monitor Fee: $30/hr.

Special Event Support Staff: $52/hr.

Cleaning Fee: Vary by indoor facility and are intended to cover full custodial cost related to use.

Cleaning Fees for outdoor events will be based on the venue and planned use of associated City facilities.

Setup Fee: Charged by indoor facilities for setup, takedown, and use of tables and chairs. Fees vary by facility and are intended to cover full staff cost related to setting up/breaking down these amenities.

Security Guard Fee: Required for indoor and outdoor facilities where alcohol is served. 64 POLICE DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE

ABC DAY PERMIT AND STAFF REIMBURSEMENT RATES
The City of Santa Barbara Police Department issues permits for Section 9.12 of the Municipal Code.

The charges for the event permit and late filing fee shall be as follows:
a. ABC Permit Endorsement Fee $40.00
The charges for Police Services Reimbursement shall be as follows1:
a. Police Lieutenant $160.00 per hour
b. Police Sergeant $125.00 per hour
c. Police Officer $ 93.00 per hour
d. Professional Staff $ 52.00 per hour
e. Hourly Staff $ 20.00 per hour
f. Police Vehicle $ 45.00 per hour
g. Police Motorcycle $ 35.00 per hour
If an event requires 60 total staff hours or more or will exceed $5,000 then a deposit of 50% of the estimated hourly expense will be required when the application for the event is filed.

Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:

The first occurrence not to exceed $25.00
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35.00 1 The services the SBPD provide are not to be construed security for the event. 65 DEEMED APPROVED REGULATORY FEE
Ordinance No. 6026 as set forth in Santa Barbara Municipal Code Title 28 and Ordinance No. 6027 as set forth in Title 30 of Santa Barbara Municipal Code were adopted in November 2021 to regulate alcoholic all off sale alcoholic beverage retail establishments in the community—both new and pre-existing. Off-sale consumption licenses are issued for businesses that sell alcohol for consumption off the premises, such as liquor stores and grocery stores and convenient marts. The legislative intent behind the ordinance is for the City to curb nuisance activities at sale alcohol outlets through operational requirements and enforcement. A fee has been imposed under the ordinance that is for the costs of administering the enforcement program. The fee is applied to all off-sale alcohol establishments that either have an existing status or obtained a CUP after the effective date of this ordinance.

The annual fee is $971 per establishment.

Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:

The first occurrence not to exceed $25.00
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35.00 66 ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
Section 6.12.050 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to set fees and charges for custody or control of dogs.

Section 6.12.055 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to set fees and charges for the custody or control of unaltered cats.

The following fees apply to the licensing of dogs (altered and unaltered) and unaltered cats:

Unaltered Animal 6 months 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years
License Fee $45.00 $ 90.50 $181.00 $271.50
Administration Fee $ 5.00 $ 6.50 $ 8.00 $ 10.50
Education Fee $ 12.00 $ 12.00 $ 12.00 $ 12.00
$ 62.00 $ 109.00 $ 201.00 $294.00
Unaltered Animal
Senior Citizen Rate
(65+)
6 months 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years
License Fee $ 22.00 $ 45.50 $ 91.00 $ 135.50
Administration Fee $ 5.00 $ 6.50 $ 8.00 $ 10.50
Education Fee $ 12.00 $ 12.00 $ 12.00 $ 12.00
$ 39.00 $ 64.00 $ 111.00 $ 158.00
Altered Animal 6 months 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years
License Fee $ 20.00 $ 30.50 $ 60.00 $ 90.50
Administration Fee $ 5.00 $6.50 $ 8.00 $ 10.50
$ 25.00 $ 37.00 $ 68.00 $ 101.00
Altered Animal
Senior
Citizen Rate
(65+)
6 months 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years
License Fee $ 12.00 $ 15.50 $ 31.00 $ 45.50
Administration Fee $ 5.00 $ 6.50 $ 8.00 $ 10.50
$ 17.00 $ 22.00 $ 39.00 $ 56.00
67 Duplicate License
Duplicate License $ 15.00
Administration Fee $ 5.00
$ 20.00
Duplicate License
Senior Citizen Rate
($65+)
Duplicate License $ 8.00
Administrative Fee $ 5.00
$ 13.00
Late Fee $ 25.00
Administrative Fee $ 5.00
Total $ 30.00
Education Fee: Section 6.12.058 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to establish a surcharge on the licenses for unaltered dogs or cats to fund educational outreach activities regarding the possible concerns with owning an unaltered pet and to foster methods to encourage City pet owners to be responsible in the ownership and maintenance of an unaltered pet.

Late Fee: Any time a payment is received after the due date, the payment shall be subject to a late fee of $25.00 and an extra administrative fee of $5.00, in addition to the underlying fee amount.

Section 6.12.100 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to set fees for obtaining a kennel license.

1. Kennel License and Application Fee $250.00
68 ANIMAL REMOVAL FEES
Section 6.24.010 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to set fees for the disposition of animals.

REMOVAL AND EUTHANASIA FEES FOR CITY RESIDENTS:

1. The animal disposal fee for the first animal picked up at a specific address or location at a specific time shall be $55.00.

2. The animal disposal fee for any additional animal picked up at the same specific address or location, at the same specific time, shall be $10.00.

3. The euthanasia fee shall be $30.00 for each animal.

REMOVAL FEES FOR VETERINARIANS:

The animal disposal fee shall be $50.00 for pick-up plus $10.00 per animal.

Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:

The first occurrence not to exceed $25.00
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35.00 69 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON PERMIT PROCESSING FEES
Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Application Process is authorized pursuant to California Penal Code §§ 26150, 26155.

The charges for the CCW application process shall be as follows:

1. Initial Fee $43 (Non-Refundable)

2. Issuance Fee $172 (Pending Approval)

3. Renewal Fee See below:
a. Standard
i. SBPD Processing Fee $25
ii. Department of Justice Fee $52
b. Judicial
i. SBPD Processing Fee $25
ii. Department of Justice Fee $74
c. Custodial/Reserve Officer
i. SBPD Processing Fee $25
ii. Department of Justice Fee $96
Additional Fees:

4. Modification Fee $10
Firearms Training Fee is Not an SBPD fee - Check with Training Instructor A psychological evaluation is required, but the fee is not a Police Department fee, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to pay the psychologist at the time of the evaluation. Check with Department approved psychologist for fee.

Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:

The first occurrence not to exceed $25.00
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35.00 The fees calculate the average cost to administer the permitting process.. 70 DANCE PERMIT FEES
On January 29, 2008, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5445, entitled the Dance Permit Ordinance. The Police Department fees for dance applications, permits and appeals, pursuant to Chapter 5.20 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code, are nonrefundable and shall be as follows:

A. NEW DANCE PERMITS:

1. Initial application for dance permit
Night Club Permit $1,200.00
Live Entertainment Permit $1,200.00
Limited Dance Permit $600.00

2. Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint, per owner listed on application set by DOJ.

B. RENEWAL OF DANCE PERMIT:

1. Renewal application
Night Club Permit $400.00
Live Entertainment Permit $200.00
Limited Dance Permit (12 days a year) $100.00
C. APPEALS:

1. Appeal to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners $500.00

2. Appeal to City Council $750.00
Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:

The first occurrence not to exceed $25.00
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35.00 71 DUI RESPONSE FEES
The Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Emergency Response Cost Recovery Program is authorized pursuant to Government Code 53150, et seq.

The charges for DUI Emergency Response Cost Recovery shall be as follows:
a. DUI Arrest – Call for Service $220.00 each
b. DUI Arrest – Non-Injury Traffic 268.00 each
Collision (Police)
c. DUI Arrest – Injury Traffic 328.00 each
Collision (Police)
d. DUI Arrest – Traffic Collision 360.00 each
(Fire and Police)
e. DUI Arrest – Injury Traffic 420.00 each
Collision (Fire and Police)
Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:

The first occurrence not to exceed $25.00
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35.00 72 FALSE ALARM REGISTRATION FEES AND FINES
The City of Santa Barbara encourages alarm users and alarm companies to properly use and maintain the operational effectiveness of alarm systems in order to improve the reliability of alarm systems and reduce or eliminate false alarms.

The City of Santa Barbara hereby establishes a service fee for the annual registration and renewal of alarm systems and a schedule of penalties for false alarms processed by the Police Department

1. The fees for annual alarm system registration and renewal shall be as follows:

Annual Alarm Registration (residential and commercial) ......... $50.00 Annual Renewal (residential and commercial) ........................... $50.00

2. The penalties for false alarm violations shall be as follows:

Registered Alarm Users False Alarm Fines
1st and 2nd false alarms ..................................................... No Charge 3rd false alarm .................................................................... $100.00 4th false alarm ..................................................................... $200.00 5th and all subsequent false alarms .................................... $350.00 Non-Registered Alarm Users Alarm Fines
1st false alarm ..................................................................... $200.00 2nd false alarm .................................................................... $250.00 3rd false alarm .................................................................... $300.00 4th false alarm ..................................................................... $350.00 5th and all subsequent false alarms .................................... $500.00 Mandatory Alarm Registration ............................................. $50.00 Late Payment Fee (90 days past due)……………………….. ...... $25.00 Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:

The first occurrence not to exceed $25.00
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35.00 73 PARATRANSIT SERVICE
FEES
Fees processed by the City of Santa Barbara Police Department for paratransit service applications, permits and appeals pursuant to Chapter 5.29 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code are non-refundable and shall be as follows:

A. OWNER PERMITS:

1. Initial application for a taxicab or other paratransit service $520.00

2. Renewal application $400.00

3. Each background investigation conducted for an owner’s permit application $ 40.00

4. Replacement permit, document only $ 25.00

5. Change of Address, document only $ 10.00
B. VEHICLE PERMITS:

1. Initial permits for taxicab or limousine taxi, for each vehicle $ 55.00

2. Renewal permit for taxicab or limousine taxi,
for each vehicle $ 25.00

3. Replacement permit, document only $ 10.00
C. DRIVERS’ PERMITS:

1. Initial application $204.00

2. Renewal application for permit $120.00

3. Late Renewal application for permit $200.00

3. Replacement permit, document only $25.00
D. APPEALS:

1. Appeal of Board of Fire and Police Commissioners $500.00

2. Appeal to City Council $750.00
Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:

The first occurrence not to exceed $25.00
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35.00 74 PARKING VIOLATION PENALTIES AND RELATED
FEES
Assembly Bill 408, effective July 1, 1993, amended the California Vehicle Code (Vehicle Code) to decriminalize parking tickets and to eliminate criminal court procedures for the enforcement of such violations, such that the issuance, collection and enforcement of parking or standing vehicle violations became a civil matter under the California Vehicle Code.

Section 40203.5 (a) of the Vehicle Code requires the City Council to establish a schedule of parking penalties for parking violations, late payment penalties, administrative fees, and other related charges for parking violations. It is the intent of the City of Santa Barbara that the penalties established herein shall reflect a reasonable and good faith effort to establish appropriate penalties.

The parking violation penalties for the Santa Barbara Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code violations not listed below shall be $60 if paid within 30 days of the notice of violation, unless the penalty amount is set by the Vehicle Code of the state of California.

Municipal Code Description Penalty

10.12.150(a) Miscellaneous traffic control device $ 65

10.12.150(b) Failure to obey posted sign 60

10.36.020 Vehicle parked advertising 60

10.40.090 No vehicle/motorcycle on beach 60

10.44.020 Prohibited parking 65

10.44.030 Emergency no parking 60

10.44.032 Temp no parking street work 60

10.44.034 Temp no parking sewer work 60

10.44.040 Displaying vehicle for sale 60

10.44.050 Broken down/wrecked vehicle 60

10.44.055 Operate vehicle on private prop 60

10.44.060 Street storage of vehicle 90

10.44.070 Park near Police/Fire station 60

10.44.080 Standing in parkways 60

10.44.090 Prohibited private property 60

10.44.100 Trains not to block street 60

10.44.110 Angle parking only 60

10.22.120 Parking parallel with curb 60

10.44.130 Parking on hills 60

10.44.140 Parking in intersection 60

10.44.150 Parking space markings 60

10.44.151 Municipal lot, traffic regulations 60

10.44.152 Municipal lot, parking regulations 60

10.44.152(h) Municipal lot, Storage of Vehicle 90

10.44.160 Preferential parking 60

10.44.200 Unlawful parking on trailers 60
75 10.44.210 Used for transporting property 60

10.44.220 No Oversized Vehicle Parking 60

10.44.230 Parking permit required 60

10.44.240 No sales from vehicle 60

10.44.250 Bus parking only 60
Municipal Code Description Penalty

10.44.260 Curb markings $ 60

10.44.270 No bus parking 60

10.46.125 Parking permit required 60

10.46.062 Permit required 60

10.46.020 Over parking time limit 60

10.48.021 Chalk removal/move in block 65

10.48.040(b) Red zone no stopping, parking 70

10.48.040(b) Yellow zone commercial vehicle 65

10.48.040(b) White zone passenger loading 60

10.48.040(b) Green zone 15-minute limit 60

10.48.050 Permission to load 60

10.48.060 Loading/unloading only 60

10.48.070 Standing in passenger loading 60

10.48.080 Standing in alley 60

10.48.085 Repair vehicle in street 60

10.48.090 Bus zones 60

10.48.095 Bus idling over 3 minutes 60

10.48.100 Taxi zone 60

10.48.120 Taxi stands 60

10.48.130 Taxicab parking 60

10.48.140 Special event parking 60

10.73.040 Carshare Permit Required 60

15.16.080 Recreational Vehicles-Unlawful Areas to Use 60

17.36.020 Parking for Certain Uses Prohibited 60

17.36.040(A) 72-Hour Vehicle Parking Limit Waterfront Lots 60

17.36.040(B) 72-Hour Vehicle Parking Limit Harbor Lots 60

17.36.060 Oversized Vehicles in Harbor Parking Lots 60

17.36.080(A) Parking in Designated Stalls Only 60

17.36.080(B) Parking in Marked Stalls Only 60

17.36.080(C) No Parking in Oversized Stalls 60

17.36.080(D) No Parking Oversized Vehicles in Waterfront Passenger Vehicle Stalls 60

17.36.090 Personal Property in Parking Stalls 60

18.28.030(A) Payment parking 60

18.28.030(B) Abandoned vehicle 135

18.28.030(C) No parking sign/curb 60

18.28.030(D) Within 15 feet of fire hydrant 70

18.28.030(E) No parking tie down area 60

18.28.030(F) Designated parking 60

31.20.010(B) No Vehicle Parking State Street Promenade 60 76 Vehicle Code Description Penalty
21113(a) No permit displayed $ 60
21113(c) Not in marked stall 60
21458(a) No parking red zone 70
21458(b) Loading zone 65
21461 Disobey sign or signal 60
22500 Prohibited parking, stopping 60
22500(a) Parking within intersection 60
22500(b) Parking in crosswalk 60
22500(c) Safety zone 60
22500(d) Fire Station driveway 70
22500(e) Park in public/private drive 60
22500(f) Parking on sidewalk 60
22500(g) Parking obstructing traffic 60
22500(h) Double parking 60
22500(i) Bus zone 60
22500(j) Parking in tunnel 60
22500(k) Parking on bridge 60
22500(L) Wheelchair access ramp 405
22500(n) Parking within 20’ of crosswalk 60
22502 Tire not 18 inches from curb 60
225035 No motorcycle/moped parking 60
22504(a) Parking unincorporated roadway 60
22505(b) Posted no parking State Hwy 60
22507.8 Spaces for the Disabled 405
22514 Within 15 feet of fire hydrant 70
22515 Stop/motor/set brake 60
22516 Person locked in vehicle 70
22517 Open door into traffic 75
22520 Freeway, non-emergency stop 60
22521 Park on/near railroad tracks 70
22522 Parking near sidewalk Hdcp ramp 405
22523 Abandoned vehicle 135
22526 Intersection gridlock 80
22651 Obstructing traffic 60
27155 No fuel cap 60
4000.4(a) Calif. Registration required 180
4000(a) Unregistered vehicle 180
4461(c) Misuse of DP Placard 405
4461(d) Misuse of DP License Plate 405
4463(c) Forged, Counterfeit or False DP Placard 405
4464 Altered License Plate 60
5200 Display license plates 60
5201 Position of plates 60
5201(f) License plate cover 60
5204(a) Display license tabs 90
77 Fees
Late fee (payment received after due date)
Administrative Fee for collection of
Double basic penalty
(as listed above)
Parking Fees $25.00
Administrative dismissal fees
Correctable citation sign-off fee $25.00
5200 and 5204 (a) violation correction 10.00
4000 (a) violation correction 10.00
4464 Altered License Plate violation correction 10.00
40226 Administrative Fee proof of disabled placard $25.00 On-line Credit Card Processing Fee $3.50
Indigent parking payment plan fee (per contract) $5.00
Parking payment plan fee (per contract) $25.00
Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:

The first occurrence not to exceed $25.00
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35.00 78 Massage Establishment/ Sole Proprietor Permits
Fees processed by the City of Santa Barbara Police Department for massage establishments and sole proprietorship applications, permits and appeals pursuant to Chapter 5.76 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code are non-refundable and shall be as follows:

A. Massage Establishment Permit: $375.00
B. Massage Sole Proprietor Permit $275.00
C. Appeals:
a. Appeal to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners $500.00 b. Appeal to City Council $750.00
Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:

The first occurrence not to exceed $25.00
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35.00 79 POLICE GENERAL FEES

1. The charges for the use of duplicating or copying machines, certification of records or providing services shall be as follows:
a. Police Reports $ 0.20 per page
b. Police Reports retrieved from microfiche $0.20 per page c. Traffic Collision Reports $25.00 each
d. Police Clearance Letters (Criminal History Requests) $10.00 each (Without arrests)
e. Police Clearance Letters (Criminal History Requests) $25.00 each (With arrests)
f. Fingerprint Cards/LiveScan Service Rolling Fees
Non-profit $15.00 each
All Others $35.00 each
Additional ink card $15.00 each
Additional rolls may be subject to fees above
g. Towed Vehicle Release $175.00 each
(Other than CVC 14601 or CVC 12500)
h. Towed Vehicle Release $250.00 each
*(Pursuant to 14601 CVC or 12500 CVC)
*Pursuant to state requirements, $75.00 of the release fee to be deposited to a separate account for the continuation of the program to apprehend unlicensed drivers.

2. The charges for photographic images, recordings, and other electronic files shall be as follows:
a. Photographic images, recordings, and other electronic files provided on portable media at $25 per portable media.

3. Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:

The first occurrence not to exceed $25.00
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35.00 On-line credit card processing fee $3.50 per transaction 80 DOWNTOWN PARKING FEES
For all Downtown lots and streets except as noted:
# Description Fee

1. First 75 minutes once per calendar day per vehicle Subsidized

2. After first 75 minutes, for each following hour or any portion thereof
Up to $3

3. Maximum charge for parking in any Downtown Parking lot for one 24-hour period
$33

4. Failure to surrender entrance ticket upon exiting $33 / Occurrence plus applicable service charge and applicable hourly
parking fees

5. Service charge – Request for late payment of parking fees made at lot exit
$5 / request

6. Failure to pay fees will result in the billing of a flat fee of $33 plus service charge
$33 plus service charge

7. Monthly Parking in City Downtown Parking Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Granada Garage), 7 (Library Garage), 8, 9 (Lobero
Garage), 11, 12, and 13 (Depot Lot)
$165 / month

8. Monthly Parking in Lot 9 (Lobero Garage) Private Basement Level
$180 / month

9. Monthly Parking in City Downtown Parking Lot 10 $70 / month

11. Restricted Monthly Parking in City Downtown Parking Lot 2 $95 / month

12. Collection Surcharge for all charges unpaid after the second billing and upon assignment to a collection agency
45% of charge

13. Refuse enclosure rental $65 / month

14. Refuse enclosure cleaning fee $200 / incident

15. Multi-day construction staging, per space occupied or reserved 24/7
$30 /day/space

16. Returned check charge See Delinquent Check Payment Fee under Finance Administrative Fees.

18. Permit proximity card initiation fee $15

19. Pre-paid card initiation fee $15

20. Parking in City Carrillo Commuter Parking Lot $40 / month

22. Annual Residential and Visitor Parking Permit Fee $45 81 23. Resident Temporary Guest Pass $5 / vehicle per day

24. Annual Hotel Guest Permit Fee $100 / set

25. Special Amtrak/Greyhound Passenger rate in City Depot Lot $10 / calendar day

26. Flat rate Special Event entrance fee* Minimum $3 Maximum $20 flat

27. Valet parking event fee $100 / event

28. 30-day limit for Depot Lot long term parking – vehicles subject to towing

29. Holiday Schedule of 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for Presidents Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day

30. Monthly Parking in City parking lot located at 217 Helena Street
$115 / Month

31. Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fee Up to $5 / Hour

32. Parking in City Helena Lot $3 / Hour
$20 maximum / day
$22 Violation Fee

33. Bike Parking Facility Use Fee Up to $120 / Year

34. Curb Painting Fee $250

35. Bicycle Parking Fob Replacement Fee $5 / each

36. Temporary Oversized Vehicle Resident or Visitor Parking Permit Fee
$5 per day per vehicle

37. Contractors Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit Fee – First vehicle associated with a business license
$100 per calendar year:
(July 1 – June 30)
Prorated quarterly when purchased:

July 1 – September 30: $50
October 1 – December 31: $37.50
January 1 – March 31: $25
April 1 – June 30: $12.50

38. Contractors Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit Fee –
Additional vehicles associated with a business license
$50 per calendar year:
(July 1 – June 30)
Prorated quarterly when purchased:

July 1 – September 30: $50
October 1 – December 31: $37.50
January 1 – March 31: $25
April 1 – June 30: $12.50

39. Facility User Fee $200 / Day
82 40. 24/7 Parking Permit Up to $250 / month

41. Late Fee – Monthly or Commuter Permit invoices not paid within 60 days of the due date

1.5% of balance due

42. Monthly fee for temporary outdoor business facilities in the State Street Promenade and the 400 and 1300 blocks of
State Street as authorized under Ordinance Number 6055
$2 / square foot

43. Validation License Annual Fee $200

44. Validation Annual Program Fee $300

45. Custom pre-paid card setup fee $40

46. Special Event Permit Up to $75 per event

47. Locals Weekender Permit $80 / six months

48. Discounted pre-paid card for persons with valid disabled parking placard or license plate
30% discount off face value
Limit $120 / month per customer

49. Special Event Parking Pass Initiation Fee $5

50. Parklet in the Public Right-of-Way Preliminary Application Fee
$514

51. Parklet in the Public Right-of-Way License Application Fee (Initial Payment)
$150

52. Parklet in the Public Right-of-Way License Application Fee (Post Design Review Fee)
$2,350

53. Annual license fee for parklets in the public right-of-way as authorized under Ordinance Number 6134
$24 / square foot

54. Monthly Carrillo Legacy Permit Holder $40 / month

55. Monthly Cota Legacy Permit Holder $70 / month

56. Unauthorized Permit Parking Location $15 / incident Downtown Parking Lot charges are effective 24 hours a day. Charges are suspended on January 1st, Easter Sunday, the fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving) and December 25th (Christmas). *Special Event as determined by the Public Works Director or designee.

SHARED MOBILITY SERVICES FEES
Municipal Code Chapter 10.53 establishes regulations and impound fees for operators of shared mobility service programs.

Municipal Code Description Amount

10.53.040 Impound Fee $200
83 Public Works Department, Engineering and Transportation Planning Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
The increased fees and charges set forth in this Section of the Resolution pertaining to Public Works Department, Engineering and Transportation Planning shall become effective sixty (60) days after final adoption of the resolution approving such fees and charges
The Santa Barbara Municipal Code § 22.60.040 authorizes fees to be set by City Council resolution to establish fees for permits and inspections.

The Santa Barbara Municipal Code § 9.95.080 authorizes fees to be set by City Council resolution to establish application fees and annual license fees for the use of City sidewalks for outdoor dining purposes.

The Santa Barbara Municipal Code § 5.66.030 authorizes fees to be adjusted by City Council resolution for the use of City sidewalks or City modular news rack cabinets.

Payment shall precede services rendered. Refunds are not available once service/fee item is rendered. *=Deposit based fees shall be paid up front. Actual costs shall be charged at the hourly rates of all personnel involved (listed below) plus any outside costs.

Project Engineer - $151/hour Real
Property Agent - $137/hour
Public Works Inspector - $135/hour
Engineering Technician - $116/hour
Supervising Engineer - $208/hour
Principal Engineer - $229/hour
Public Improvement Plan Check Fees
For plan check and review of construction plans, preparation of associated agreements, and work associated with processing securities, if required. Please note that if a project requires more than four submittals, the City may charge an hourly rate for the additional staff time beyond the third review.

Fee Item Minimum
Fee

CALCULATED FEES
Cost Increment
In percentage (%) of Engineer’s Estimate for each additional fee estimate or fraction thereof,
to and including
Public Improvement Plan C1/C-3 Check Fee
$645 or
15%
1st $25,000
plus
8%
Next $25,000
plus
3%
Next $50,000
plus
2%
In excess of $100,000
plus Additional per
hour beyond
third review
$159
Public Improvement Plan
Revision During Construction
$1,084 (4
hrs
review)

For projects less than $25,000, the fee due is the greater of the minimum fee or the calculated fee. Payment shall precede services rendered, e.g. payable prior to plan check. 84 Public Improvement Inspection Fees
Fee Item Minimum
Fee

CALCULATED FEES
Cost Increment
In percentage (%) of Engineer’s Estimate for each additional fee estimation or fraction thereof,
to and including
Inspection of Public
Improvements w/ C-1/C-3
drawings
$645 or

3.5%
1st $25,000
plus
10%
Next $25,000
plus
3%
Next $50,000
plus
2%
In excess of $100,000
Payment shall precede services rendered, e.g. payable prior to permit issuance.

General Inspection Fees
Fee Item Unit Permit Fee
Application/Review Fee, applicable to all application
types shown below
each $102
Sidewalk, ˂10 LF up to 10 LF $111
10 LF to 30 LF 10 to 30 LF $225
˃ 30 LF over 30 LF $336
Driveway Apron each $470
Replace Access Ramp each $444
New/Upgrade Access Ramp each $1,257
Streetlight per project $987
New Electrical Service (if required) See Building
Fees
Tree (Public Works coordination) per site $497
Curb & Gutter, ˂ 10 LF up to 10 LF $111
10 LF to 30 LF 10 to 30 LF $225
˃ 30 LF over 30 LF $336
Excavation/Utility Repair each $444
e.g. Street Excavation for Sewer Main Wye
e.g. Street Excavation for Water Service
Minor Excavation/Utility Repair each $225
e.g. Bore Pit for Sewer Lateral Repair
Street Potholing per five potholes $109
e.g. for locating utilities
Utility Trench, < 30 LF up to 30 LF $336
30 LF to 60 LF 30 to 60 LF $444
Each additional 60 LF per 60 LF $111
85 e.g. new water service installation
e.g. new electrical, telephone, cable service
e.g. open trench sewer lateral replacement
Boring Under Sidewalk each $225
Curb Outlet Drain PVC Pipe each $336
Curb Outlet Drain Cast Iron Box with Curb Work each $336 Curb Outlet Drain Steel Plate each $444
Boring for soil samples, Outside Street/Sidewalk each $225 Boring for soil samples, Inside Street/Sidewalk each $554 Groundwater monitoring/extraction well install, Outside Street/Sidewalk
each $336
Groundwater monitoring/extraction well install, Inside
Street/Sidewalk
each $839
Groundwater monitoring/extraction well abandon,
Outside Street/Sidewalk
each $554
Groundwater monitoring/extraction well abandon,
Inside Street/Sidewalk
each $1,335
Water well installation/abandonment, Engineering
review and Public Works Inspection only
per site $1,216 initial
deposit*
Overtime inspection (4:30 pm – 7:30 am,
Saturday/Sunday)
per hour $200
Street Permits
Traffic Control Unit Permit Fee
Temporary traffic control review and inspection
See table below
Staging for construction in the public right-of-way per 90-day period
each $1,787
Staging is generally for frontage improvements
and does not include lane/direction closures
Overhead pedestrian protection/scaffolding per 90-day
period
Typical Application Review each $102
Site Specific Plan Review each $270
Time Extension and Reissuance each $102
Inspection per permit $780
Transportation Permit Review and Inspection Unit Permit Fee On-street parking restriction waiver (20-foot space) per permit $26 Each additional space per additional space $15
Trash bin (up to 4-yd bin/storage container) per permit $83 Trash roll offs (12-, 22-, 40 yard) per permit $83
Storage Pods/Shipping Containers per permit $83
Wide/Long/Heavy Load Permit – one way each $16
Wide/Long/Heavy Load Permit – Annual permit each $90
86 Over-weight (>20,000 pounds per axle or >34,000
pounds for tandem axles, CVC 35550-35551) and
vehicle haul routes (SBMC 10.36.040, CVC
35795(b)(1))
per permit $394
Plus Inspection per 100 trips $201
Extensions and Corrections Unit Permit Fee
90-day extension of work after 90 days & within 1 year
of permit issuance
each $439
90-day extension of work before 90 days of finaled
permit
each $213
Failure to resolve a correction notice by deadline set by inspector
each $426
Correction notice without a permit each $426
Work done without a permit (SBMC 22.60.028) each Total fee x 2 Emergency work done without a permit after 3 days each Total fee x 2 Missed, not ready, or rescheduled inspection each $225
87 Temporary Traffic Control Type Fees
Typical Application (TA) per CA MUTCD
Drawing Number per CA Joint Utility Traffic Control Manual (CJUTCM) Road Volume/Classifications
Road functional classification per the Caltrans maps for Santa Barbara. See maps 10U22 (Airport), 23 & 24 (Downtown), 33 (Mesa), 34 (Waterfront) dated 3/2/2009. http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/tsip/hseb/crs_maps/
Inspection is for the duration of the permit.

Low Impact
Traffic Control
per MUTCD (TA)
and CJUTCM (D)
Low Volume Road
“Local”
Medium Volume Road
“Collector”
High Volume Road
“Arterial”
TA-1, TA-3, TA-4,
TA-6, TA-16, TA17, TA-28, TA-29 Each application/review fee: $51
Inspection: $23 /day
Each application/review
fee: $51
Inspection: $45 /day
Each application/review
fee: $51
Inspection: $166 /day
D-1, D-2, D-3, D-10,
D-18, D-25, D-26,
D-45, D-46, D-47
Medium Impact
Traffic Control
per MUTCD (TA)
and CJUTCM (D)
Low Volume Road Medium Volume Road High Volume Road
TA-7, TA-14, TA-15,
TA-18, TA-21, TA22, TA-23, TA26, TA-30, TA-35
Each application/review
fee: $51
Inspection: $23 /day
Each application/review
fee: $201
Inspection: $45 /day
Each application/review
fee: $527
Inspection: $166 /day
D-5, D-7, D-8, D-9,
D-12, D-13, D-14,
D-15, D-16, D-19,
D-21, D-23, D-24,
D-27, D-29, D-30,
D-31
High Impact
Traffic Control
per MUTCD (TA)
and CJUTCM (D)
Low Volume Road Medium Volume Road High Volume Road
– Site Specific
Plan/Detour
Review
TA-8, TA-9, TA-10,
TA-11, TA-12, TA13, TA-19, TA-20,
TA-24, A-25, TA-27,
TA-33
Each application/review
fee: $201
Inspection: $23 /day
Each application/review
fee: $527
Inspection: $45 /day
Each application/review
fee: $632.50
Inspection: $135/day
D-4, D-6, D-11, D17, D-20, D-22, D28, D-32, D-33, D34, D-35, D-36, D37, D-38, D-39, D40, D-41, D-42, D43, D-44, D-48 88 Public Utility Permit Fees
Annual Maintenance Permit Unit Permit Fee
Franchise Utility per year $4,424
Blanket permit for repair of existing utility lines
and services. Only traffic control allowed is shoulder
closure, lane shift, or parking restriction. Travel
direction/street closure requires separate permit. No
new construction or line replacements under blanket.

Fee is for review, inspection, and
administration of utility work.

New Facility Construction Unit Permit Fee
Application/Review Fee, applicable to all application
types shown below
each $102
Utility Trench, < 30 LF up to 30 LF $336
30 LF to 60 LF 30 to 60 LF $444
Each additional 60 LF per 60 LF $111
Excavation/Utility Repair each $444
e.g. New Vault
Minor Excavation/Utility Repair each $225
e.g. Bore Pit
Street Potholing, e.g. for locating utilities per five potholes $218 Small Cell Facility Application* up to 5 sites $608
Each additional site beyond 5 each $122
Small Cell Facility New Pole Application* each $1,216
Annual Rent for Attaching to City Street Light** each light $299 Appeal to City Council of a Small Cell Facility
Application
each $888
Additional fees listed elsewhere include: temporary traffic control and penalties. *Application fees are for review of sites by Engineering and Planning only. Additional fees for trenching or other inspections may apply.
**This fee is set to raise by 2% annually and is generally included in the respective license agreements.

Outdoor Dining Permit Fees
Outdoor dining licensees shall pay an annual license fee for the renewed use of the public sidewalk for an additional year. The annual license fee shall be as shown below and shall be charged on the basis of the City's fiscal year (July 1st - June 30th). Cash security may be required per SBMC 9.95 for restoration of sidewalk and an estimate may be determined and prepared by City Engineer. Cash will be returned to the license holder in the event of license termination or when restoration of the sidewalk is adequately completed. If the sidewalk is not adequately restored, the City will use the cash to complete the work.

These fees are for staff cost recovery of processing sidewalk dining application only and does not address State Street outdoor business expansion or parklets.

Application and Inspection Fees
(review and inspect w/o construction)
Unit Permit Fee
Application fee, 1- 4 chairs each $608
89 Application fee, 5+ chairs each $1,216
Amendment to ODLA (change to furniture, etc.) each 25% of application
fee
ODLA Assignment/Ownership change each 50% of
application
fee
Barrier Footing Inspection per site $305
Annual License Fees
(prorated monthly after August 1st)
Unit Permit Fee
ODLA Annual Renewal Fee* per year $305
*Renewal Fees are due August 1..

News Racks Permit Fees
News Racks Permits Unit Permit Fee
Annual fee for news racks (not in City owned cabinets) per box $17.35 Annual fee for news racks (in City owned cabinets) per box $24.04 Application fee for a new news rack location each $319.80 Impoundment of Abandoned or News Racks otherwise
in Violation of SBMC (for removal and sidewalk repair
as necessary) – Must Pay Prior to Recovery
per site or $245.81
per hour $97.84
The annual news rack fees may be adjusted annually for inflation by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Urban Consumer of the Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange County, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The CPI increased 3.2% from November 2023 to November 2024, so fees have been raised accordingly.

Real Property and Land Management Fees
The below permit fees are one time application, review, document preparation, and processing fees.

None of the below fees include consideration for the value of any land or professional services (e.g. appraisal). That fee determination is made after initial application. Typical types that may have consideration or professional services include: Major Encroachment Agreements, Use of City Land, and Sale and Relinquishment of Excess Public Land.

Minor Encroachment Type Permits (SBMC 10.55) Unit Permit Fee Minor Encroachment permit (Recorded) each $3,237
Encroachment permit for private/non-City standard elements in public right of way (Non-recorded)
each $645
Major Encroachment Agreements
(requires Council Agenda Report)
Unit Permit Fee
Major encroachment agreement – beyond terms/conditions of SBMC 10.55
each $4,631 initial
deposit*
90 Conceptual Council Review (partial payment for above) each $3,039 Use of City Land Unit Permit Fee
Lease for non-public purpose each $3,647 initial
deposit*
Easement for non-public purpose each $7,144
City Licenses or Easements (independent of Maps) Unit Permit Fee License or easement for public facilities on private property each $3,627 Railroad (UPRR) Crossing Agreements or Other per hour $6,077 initial deposit*
Vacation of Easements and Right-of-Way Unit Permit Fee
Summary vacation of public easement/ROW w/o City Survey each $6,077 initial deposit*
Vacation of public easement/ROW w/o City Survey each $12,155 initial deposit*
Sale and relinquishment of excess public land each $24,311 initial deposit*
Conceptual Council Review each $3,039
Subdivision Map Review Fees
Final or Parcel Maps (post tentative map
approval)
Unit Permit Fee
Parcel or Final Map and associated agreements each $6,868 Urban Lot Split Parcel Maps (Senate Bill 9) Each $3,704 Certificates of Voluntary Mergers Unit Permit Fee
Certificate of Voluntary Merger each $3,869
each additional lot over 2 lots each additional lot $1,089 Add for Record of Survey, if required each $1,391
Lot Line Adjustments (post Planning
Commission)
Unit Permit Fee
Lot Line Adjustment Agreement each $3,869
each additional lot over 2 lots each additional lot $1,089 Add for Record of Survey, if required each $1,391
Certificate of Compliance Unit Permit Fee
Certificate of Compliance each $3,647
Conditional Certificate of Compliance each $3,473 initial deposit*
Reversion to Acreage Maps Unit Permit Fee
91 Parcel or Final Map each $6,077 initial
deposit*
Miscellaneous, Amendments and Corrections Unit Permit Fee Map Correction, Technical Review each $2,070
Map Amendment, Material Change – Requires
Discretionary Review and Approval
each $6,077 initial
deposit*
Recorded Agreements (independent of maps,
LLA etc.)
Unit Permit Fee
Land Development Agreement, Notice of
Completion (out of Public Improvement Plan
process)
each $2,166
Title Covenant Rescission each $3,647 initial
deposit*
Covenant, Conditions, and Restrictions Review
without Map
each $2,431 initial
deposit*
Addressing Unit Permit Fee
Change, New, or Post Office Confirmation Address
Letter
each letter $102
Annexation Buy-In Fee (per SBMC 4.04) Unit Permit Fee
Annexation Buy-In Fee (paid prior to Map recording) per dwelling unit $7,020 Water Application Fees
Fee Item Unit Permit Fee
Application Fee, applicable to all water and wastewater work orders (see separate schedule for those fees), for water charged twice at time of site visit and work order issuance
each $102
Water Rights Extraction Agreement each No charge
Building Permits, Engineering Review Fees
Fee Item Unit Permit Fee
Building Plan Review w/o a Public Works Permit
Includes Design Review cases requiring Engineering
Minor projects, 1 – 4 lots/units each $102
Minor projects (structures up to 5000 SF) each $102
Major projects, ˃ 4 lots/units each $406
Major projects, ˃ 5000 SF structures each $406
Building Plan Review with a Public Works Permit
Includes Design Review cases requiring Engineering
Minor projects, 1 – 4 lots/units each $406
Minor projects (structures up to 5000 SF) each $406
92 Major projects, ˃ 4 lots/units each $973
Major projects, ˃ 5000 SF structures each $973
Natural Watercourse Permits
Improvement/Modification Review each $1,335
e.g. minor realignment
e.g. converting small watercourse to pipe
Grading Review each $812
e.g. private drain outlet to creek
Public Works Inspection each $780
Transportation Planning Review Fees
Traffic Model Fees (project that may use 1%
capacity of impacted intersections)
Unit Permit Fee
Staff Contract Management per contract $1,050
Design Review/Modification Plan Check Fees
Small Projects (1/2 hour or less) each $90
Medium Projects (1/2 hour to 4 hours) each $264
Major Projects (4 hours or more) each $702
Building Plan Review Check Fees Unit Permit Fee
Small Projects (1/2 hour or less) each $90
Medium Projects (1/2 hour to 4 hours) each $264
Major Projects (4 hours or more) each $702
Supplemental Review Fee (charged for each review
after second review)
each ¼ of current
plan check
fee
Parking Design Plan Check Fees Unit Permit Fee
Parking Design Waiver (SBMC 28.90.045.1)
Small Project each $90
Medium Project each $348
Major Project each $702
Off-site Parking Agreement (SBMC 28.90.001.18) each $673 Parking Modification Demand Analysis (SBMC

28.90.100)
each $1,224
Traffic Plan Check Fees Unit Permit Fee
Traffic Trip Generation Analysis Each $702
Traffic Trip Generation Analysis review each $877
Traffic AMP Benchmark Update – per SFR unit per unit $91 Traffic AMP Benchmark Update – per MFR unit per unit $48 93 Traffic AMP Benchmark Update – per 1000 SF nonresidential per 1000 SF $204
Transportation Miscellaneous Review
Hourly Rate to review projects outside of process (e.g., Review for a Parking Design Waiver, Site Access and Onsite Circulation, Pre-cases)
per hour $174
Deposit
Based
AMP=Adaptive Management
Program SFR=Single Family
Residence MFR=Multi Family
Residence
*=Deposit based fees shall be paid up front. Actual costs shall be charged at the hourly rates of all personnel involved (listed below) plus any outside costs.

Associated Transportation Planner - $174 hour
Public Works Engineering Pre-case Fees
Unit Permit
General review and consultation with written report Fee per hour See below C-1 and C-3 drawing research (electronic copy
provided)
per hour See below
Project Engineer per hour $159
Real Property Agent per hour $144
Public Works Inspector N/A
Engineering Technician per hour $122
Supervising Engineer per hour $218
Principal Engineer per hour $240
Technology Fee
Technology Fee Unit Permit
Fee Fee covers maintenance and upgrades of software for the permit tracking and mapping system. Applies to all Public Works Permit fees except for Water and Sewer Capacity
Charges, Sewer Connection Replacement by City Work
Order, Sewer Lateral Connection Rehabilitation,
Wide/Long/Heavy Load Permit, and Newsrack Permits
assessed under a Public Works case. Building & Safety
charges a similar technology fee on BLD cases.

Percentage 8% of
total
permit
fee
94 SEWER RATES AND FEES
Title 14 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to set water and sewer service charges;
Section 14.40.010 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code authorizes the establishment by resolution of sewer service charges; and
Title 16 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to control and regulate discharges into the sewer system and to establish quantity standards, fees, and controls for dischargers.

I. Definitions
Wherever used in this resolution, the following words shall have the meanings set forth beside them:

A. "Composite sample." Two or more aliquot samples taken from the same waste stream over a period longer than fifteen (15) minutes.

B. "Director." The Director of the City Public Works Department or his or her designated representative.

C. "Hcf." 100 cubic feet.

D. "Sewer" or "City sewer system." Any and all artificial conduits owned and operated by the City or any other public agency that are tributary to any wastewater treatment facility operated by the City.

E. “Person.” Any individual, partnership, co-partnership, firm, company, association, corporation, joint stock company, trust, estate, government entity, or any other legal entity, or their legal representatives, agents, or assigns. This definition includes all Federal, State, and Local government entities.

F. "Waste." Sewage and any and all other waste substances, liquid, solid, gaseous, or radioactive, associated with human habitation, or of human or animal origin, or from any producing, manufacturing, or processing operation of whatever nature.

G. "Wastewater." Waste or water, treated or untreated, which is discharged into or permitted to enter a sewer.

H. “Connection” or “Wye.” The fitting or element of the sewer lateral that conveys the private sewage to the publicly maintained sewer.
95 II. Sewer Service Rates
The following monthly rates and charges shall apply to use of sewers by the following categories of customers:

A. Residential Service Charges

1. Applicable to all accounts serving one detached dwelling unit:
i. Fixed charge:

Effective
July 2, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2027
Fixed Charge $29.90 $32.74 $35.85 $39.26
ii. Plus, charges based on the quantity of water consumed, up to the account cap:

Effective
July 2, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2027
Up to Cap $4.53/HCF $4.96/HCF $5.43/HCF $5.95/HCF
Over Cap
No
additional
charge
No
additional
charge
No
additional
charge
No
additional
charge
Cap 8 HCF 8 HCF 8 HCF 8 HCF

2. Applicable to all accounts serving two to four dwelling units, Accessory Dwelling Units served by their own City water meter, and all accounts serving a dwelling unit attached to no more than three additional dwelling units:
i. Fixed charge per dwelling unit on account:

Effective
July 2, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2027
Fixed Charge
(per Dwelling
Unit)
$29.90 $32.74 $35.85 $39.26
ii. Plus, charge based on the quantity of water consumed:

Effective
July 2, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2027
Volumetric
Charge $4.53/HCF $4.96/HCF $5.43/HCF $5.95/HCF

3. Applicable to all accounts serving five or more dwelling units, and to accounts serving a dwelling unit attached to four or more additional dwelling units. 96 i. Fixed charge per dwelling unit on account:

Effective
July 2, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2027
Volumetric
Charge $4.53/HCF $4.96/HCF $5.43/HCF $5.95/HCF

4. A residential account serving a single detached dwelling unit that does not receive City water service shall be charged the maximum rate for the appropriate category, regardless of the quantity of water used, except to the extent that water usage for the account is reported to the City on a monthly basis by the water service provider in a manner prescribed by the City.

5. For residential properties that are City sewer customers but are not City water customers, and whose water service provider does not provide the City with monthly water usage data in a manner prescribed by the City, and who are classified as multi-unit residential because of the construction of additional dwelling units or accessory dwelling units that are not a part of the primary dwelling, the bill shall be calculated by multiplying the maximum bill for the single family residential class times the number of dwelling units on the property.

B. Commercial Class
Applicable to all light commercial uses, including, but not limited to, office/professional buildings, banks, institutional and public buildings, schools, colleges, day cares, churches, retail and department stores, utilities/water companies, light manufacturing, auto sales/repair/storage, car washes, warehouses, packing plants, parks, recreation, golf courses, auditorium/stadiums, clubs/lodge halls, parking lots, nurseries and greenhouses, rest homes, common areas of condominium projects, community apartment projects, and mobile home parks; mixed use (commercial and residential) projects; industrial condos, hotels; bed and breakfasts; service stations; miscellaneous industrial uses; construction-related activities; lumber yards/mills; heavy industry; mineral processing; self-service laundry; hospitals; tasting rooms that do not manufacture alcoholic beverages onsite; shopping centers, both regional and neighborhood, and self-service laundry facilities located within multi-family housing complexes provided that the discharge characteristics are limited to wastes typical of other uses in this class, the greater of:
97 1. Quantity of water consumed:

Effective
July 2, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2027
$/HCF $6.56 $7.18 $7.86 $8.61
Or

2. Charge based on water meter size:

Water
Meter Size
Effective
July 2, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2027
5/8” $53.28 $58.34 $63.88 $69.95
3/4” $79.92 $87.51 $95.82 $104.92
1” $93.24 $102.10 $111.79 $122.41
1 ½” $133.20 $145.85 $159.70 $174.87
2” $213.12 $233.36 $255.52 $279.79
3” $399.60 $437.55 $479.10 $524.61
4” $666.00 $729.25 $798.50 $874.36
6” $1,332.00 $1,458.50 $1,597.00 $1,748.72
8” $2,131.20 $2,333.60 $2,555.20 $2,797.94
10” $3,063.60 $3,354.55 $3,673.10 $4,022.04
C. High Strength and Industrial Class
Applicable to all high strength commercial or industrial uses, including, but not limited to, food processing establishments, including coffee shops; bakeries; donut shops; butchers; restaurants (including fast food restaurants); delicatessens; hotels/motels with restaurants; industrial launderers; supermarkets/grocery stores; seafood processors; dairy processors; and alcoholic beverage producers, including breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Also applicable to mortuaries, cemeteries, and mausoleums; and other commercial establishments with waste characteristics similar to those included above. The greater of:
98 1. Quantity of water consumed:

Effective
July 2, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2027
$/HCF $7.23 $7.92 $8.67 $9.49
Or

2. Charge based on water meter size:

Water
Meter Size
Effective
July 2,
2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective July
1, 2027
5/8” $66.31 $72.61 $79.51 $87.06
3/4” $99.47 $108.92 $119.27 $130.59
1” $116.04 $127.07 $139.14 $152.36
1 ½” $165.78 $181.53 $198.78 $217.65
2” $265.24 $290.44 $318.04 $348.24
3” $497.33 $544.58 $596.33 $652.95
4” $828.88 $907.63 $993.88 $1,088.25
6” $1,657.75 $1,815.25 $1,987.75 $2,176.50
8” $2,652.40 $2,904.40 $3,180.40 $3,482.40
10” $3,812.83 $4,175.08 $4,571.83 $5,005.95
D. The quantity of "water consumed" refers to the quantity of metered water service, other than through irrigation meters, provided monthly to a parcel having one or more connections to the City sewer system.

1. Where the quantity of wastewater which enters the sewer connection(s) to a particular parcel is substantially less than the quantity of metered service to the parcel, a sewer service customer shall be charged only for the quantity of wastewater discharged to the sewer connections to the customer's property, provided the customer demonstrates annually to the satisfaction of the Director the amount of wastewater actually discharged monthly and annually from the 99 property to the City sewer system.

2. Where the quantity of wastewater which enters the sewer connection(s) to a particular parcel is substantially more than the quantity of metered water service to the parcel, the sewer service customer shall be charged for the quantity of wastewater actually discharged to the sewer connections to the customer's property. The customer shall demonstrate monthly to the satisfaction of the Director the amount of wastewater actually discharged monthly and annually from the property to the City sewer system.

The above sewer charges shall be billed (i) effective the date of the sewer connection or (ii) as otherwise provided by written agreement of the customer and the Director.

E. Wastewater High Strength Surcharges ($/LB)
If the City’s Water Resources Laboratory determines that a customer has exceeded the high strength discharge limit for Biochemical Oxygen (BOD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), or Ammonia, a surcharge will be assessed for each constituent in excess of its relative limit.

Effective
July 2, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2027
BOD (>750
mg/l) $0.30 $0.33 $0.36 $0.39
TSS (>850 mg/l) $0.58 $0.64 $0.70 $0.77
Ammonia (>90
mg/l) $1.37 $1.50 $1.64 $1.80
F. An account holder may request a change to their customer classification by filing a written request with the Public Works Director. The request must identify the requested classification and contain a detailed statement supporting the change based on water use patterns, wastewater strength characteristics, or other sewer service characteristics. The Director will document a decision on the request in writing. Any change in classification approved by the Director will go in effect upon commencement of the next complete billing cycle. The decision of the Director is final and not subject to appeal. The Director may delegate the authority under this provision.

In the case an account classified as multi-unit residential (section II.A.2 or II.A.3) is approved to be reclassified to a single family residential account (section II.A.1), the fixed charge shall be equal to the fixed charge stated in II.A.1.i times the number of dwelling units on the account. The account cap shall be equal to the volume specified in II.A.1.ii multiplied by the number of dwelling units on the account. 100
III. Industrial Waste Pretreatment Program Charges
Every Person required to obtain a permit under Title 16 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code shall be required to pay fees and charges as set forth below:

A. For each permit application submitted, a permit application fee is applicable. The fee includes application processing, site visit, verification of submitted information, permit processing, reports, and invoicing.

1. $200.55 per permit.

2. $124.95 additional fee will apply in the event of an incomplete application or resubmittal, a permit modification request, or if review from multiple departments is necessary.

B. Tier III – Groundwater Dischargers (in addition to permit application fee):

1. $301.35 annual permit fee.

2. $200.55 per resample.

C. Tier II – Non-Significant Industrial Users (in addition to permit application fee):

1. $301.35 annual permit fee.

2. $200.55 per resample.

D. Tier I - Significant Industrial Users (in addition to permit application fee):

1. $2,179.80 annual permit fee.

2. $200.55 per resample.

IV. Sewer Service Connections
A. The City has three methods for the installation or replacement of sewer lateral connections. The three options are outlined below.

1. Option 1: Standard Sewer Connection Installation/Replacement. This option and associated charges are only for the replacement of the lateral connection by the City contractor after the property owner’s appropriately licensed/permitted contractor has excavated at the location of connection to the City main. The following charges cover the cost of the City’s contractor to make the replacement of the fitting from the private lateral to the City sewer system and shall apply for each connection of a sewer lateral to the City sewer system, and shall be in addition to any applicable capacity charges:

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Sewer Lateral
Diameter Sewer Main Diameter Fee
4” or 6”
6” or 8” $1,100
10” or greater $1,000
6” or 8” (rehab) $1,000
Applicants for such connections shall coordinate with City staff in advance of the appointed installation time to determine required site preparations. If City staff determines that such preparation is not complete at the scheduled start time, a rescheduling fee of $500 will be charged and the connection will be rescheduled upon payment of such fee.

2. Option 2: Complete Sewer Connection Installation/Replacement. This option and associated charges cover the complete cost of the new lateral connection installation or replacement, including all permits, coordination and project management, locating, excavation (up to 8 feet deep), and inspection services. The following charges shall be in addition to any applicable capacity charges:

Sewer Lateral
Diameter Sewer Main Diameter Fee
4” or 6”
6” or 8” $8,500
10” or greater $8,500
6” or 8” (rehab) $8,500
For connections deeper than 8 feet deep, an additional $3,000 per four feet of depth will be added to the sewer installation fee charge.

If in the course of the scheduled wye replacement, an additional service connection is encountered and the property owner elects to replace it at the time of excavation, the additional connection may be replaced for an additional $500 per connection, regardless of the lateral or main size.

3. Option 3: Sewer Lateral Connection Rehabilitation: For lateral connections that are in a condition eligible for rehabilitation and are on a lined sewer main, or are part of a proposed capital improvement project, a “trenchless” sewer lateral connection sealing device can be installed by the City’s contractor, with Wastewater System Manager approval. The cost for installing a lateral connection sealing device, including coordination and project management by City Staff: $2,084.25 per device.

B. If a sewer main is damaged during installation or replacement of a lateral or during other similar work affecting City sewer lines, an additional fee equal to the greater of:
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$306.60 per lineal foot of sewer line needing repair or replacement, or $466.20 per hour plus the cost of materials including fifteen percent markup, shall be charged to the person(s) who caused such damage.

C. Sewer Lateral Connection Abandonments: This option and associated charges are only for the removal of the lateral connection by City contractor after the property owner’s appropriately licensed/permitted contractor has excavated at the location of connection to the City main. Cost for the City’s contractor to remove the lateral connection and replace it with a like piping of the City maintained sewer main is $1,300 per abandonment on 6” or 8” sewer mains and $1,000 per abandonment on 10” and above sewer mains.

V. Wastewater Discharge Other Than Through an Approved Sewer Connection.

The following service charge shall apply to all discharges of wastewater permitted pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.04.080 and 16.04.090:

A. $15 per 100 gallons. Charges shall be assessed on the metered discharge or on the rated capacity of the tank discharging the wastewater if no meter is available.

B. Every Person required to obtain a temporary discharge permit under Title 16.08.120 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code shall be required to pay fees and charges as set forth below.

A permit fee is applicable for each temporary discharge permit application submitted.

The fee includes application processing, site visit, verification of submitted information, permit processing, reports, and invoicing:

1. $200.55 per permit.

2. $125 additional fee will apply in the event of incomplete application/resubmittal, permit modification request, or if review from multiple departments is necessary.

3. In the event of any unplanned or emergency discharges that are not in compliance with its permit conditions, additional fees or charges may apply (See Section VI.A.

Wastewater Miscellaneous Fees.)

4. Temporary Wastewater Discharge Permit Volume Charges Customer Class Effective
July 2, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2027
Commercial
Class1 $6.56/HCF $7.18/HCF $7.86/HCF $8.61/HCF
High Strength
and Industrial
Class2
$7.23/HCF $7.92/HCF $8.67/HCF $9.49/HCF
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(1) See Section II.B. Sewer Service Rates for included businesses or activities. All Discharges must meet applicable Pretreatment Standards. (2) See Section II.C. Sewer Service Rates for included businesses or activities. All Discharges must meet applicable Pretreatment Standards.

VI. Wastewater Miscellaneous Fees
A. The following service charges shall apply for services of City wastewater staff upon application of a property owner, contractor, or other applicant, or where such services are deemed necessary by City staff to prevent or mitigate damage to the City collection system or violation of regulations related to the collection system:

1. Hourly rate for a two-person crew with heavy duty equipment, including emergency response, containment, control and recovery, data input, and reporting related to a private sewer lateral overflow or a sanitary sewer overflow or blockage caused by a private party where that party can clearly be identified: $462 per hour.

2. Hourly rate for a two-person crew with light duty equipment to respond to priority sewer related requests that do not constitute an emergency response, including CCTV inspection, locating and dye testing services for a sewer main: $316.05 per hour.

B. Lateral Liner Inspection Fee: For applicants seeking to rehabilitate their private sewer laterals using cured in place pipe, or other lining technology, a $200.55fee will be assessed for the lateral installation inspection and pre- and post-video review by City staff. Applicants for such lateral liner installation shall coordinate with City staff in advance of the appointed installation time to determine required site preparations. If City staff determines that such preparation is not complete at the scheduled start time, a rescheduling fee of $64 will be assessed, and the installation will be rescheduled upon payment of such fee.

C. Sewer Lateral Video Review for Building Permits: When an applicant is required to complete a sewer lateral inspection video as a condition of a building permit, a $100.80 fee will be assessed for each video reviewed by City staff.

VII. Effective Date
The rates and charges specified herein shall be effective on July 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. With respect to wastewater rates that are based on metered use of water, the Fiscal Year 2026 wastewater rates specified herein shall commence upon the customer’s first billing cycle where all water use occurs on or after July 1, 2025. 104

WATER RATES AND FEES
Title 14.08 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to set fees for water meters and water service;
Section 14.12.010 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to set the rate for City water for private fire services when the use of a meter is not required; and The City does currently and wishes to continue to have in effect a water rate structure that reflects an adequate supply of water and promotes the efficient use of such water by its customers.
1 Definitions
Wherever used in this resolution the following quoted words shall have the meanings set forth below:

1.1 "Account holder" means the person or entity responsible for payment for water service at a particular property, as shown in the City's water billing records.

1.2 “Master Meter” or “Auxiliary Master Meter” is defined in Santa Barbara Municipal Code

14.04.020

1.3 "Base allotment" means the average monthly consumption on record with the City for the most recent complete off-peak period calculated assuming the maximum days in a monthly billing cycle, or such other level of consumption determined by the Director to represent the average monthly off-peak water usage by a particular customer. An off- peak period for any given customer shall be a period comprised of the service periods charged on bills dated January through June.

1.4 "Director" means the Director of the Department of Public Works, or their designated representative.

1.5 “Dominant use” means for any meter serving multiple uses, such as an existing meter serving both a residence and a commercial establishment, the use consuming the most water on average. In cases where a meter serves more than one type of use, the meter will be classified based on the dominant use for billing purposes.

1.6 "HCF" means one Hundred Cubic Feet.

1.7 "Service" or "water service" means water provided by or through the water distribution facilities of the City.
2 Water Service Rates and Classifications
The following provisions shall govern all fees related to water service for metered connections to the City water system:
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2.1 MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGES
A monthly service charge shall be collected for all connections, including City submeters, without regard to actual water use. Unless a master meter serves water directly to a dwelling unit without water passing through a City submeter, a monthly service charge shall not be collected for a City master meter. The monthly service charges shall be as follows ($/meter/month):

Water
Meter Size
Effective
July 2, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2027
5/8" $36.21 $40.01 $44.01 $48.41
3/4" $52.50 $58.01 $63.81 $70.19
1" $85.09 $94.02 $103.42 $113.76
1 1/2" $166.55 $184.04 $202.44 $222.68
2" $264.30 $292.05 $321.26 $353.39
3" $573.86 $634.12 $697.53 $767.28
4" $1,030.06 $1,138.22 $1,252.04 $1,377.24
6" $2,121.66 $2,344.43 $2,578.87 $2,836.76
8" $3,913.84 $4,324.79 $4,757.27 $5,233.00

2.2 MASTER METER (AUXILARY MASTER METER) OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FEE
Unless a master meter directly serves water to a dwelling unit without water passing through a City submeter, a monthly operations and maintenance fee shall be collected for master water meters, without regard to actual water use, if any, as follows ($/meter/month):

Size of Master
Meter
Effective
July 2, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2027
2" $54.00 $54.86 * *
3" $67.00 $68.07 * *
4" $67.00 $68.07 * *
6" $76.00 $77.22 * *
8" $80.00 $81.28 * *
* Charges shall be escalated annually based on the change in the January Engineering News Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index (CCI) 20-City Average from the previous year. For example, if the January 2026 ENR CCI is 3% higher than the January 2025 ENR CCI, then the Master Meter Operations and Maintenance Fee will increase by 3% in July 2026 (start of FY27). 106

2.3 USER CLASSIFICATIONS
For the purposes of assessing metered water charges provided for below, user classifications shall be determined and corrected by Staff, using the categories below. Any meter serving multiple uses shall be classified based on the dominant use.

2.3.1 Residential Single Family
Applicable to all meters serving one detached dwelling unit that is not an accessory dwelling unit.

2.3.2 Multifamily 1-4 Units
Applicable to all meters serving two to four dwelling units, all meters serving one attached dwelling unit, and all meters serving only an accessory dwelling unit.

2.3.3 Multifamily Over 4 Units
Applicable to all meters serving five or more dwelling units.

2.3.4 Commercial
Applicable, without regard to meter size, to all accounts serving mercantile buildings, motels, and other short term lodging establishments, office buildings, institutional buildings, schools, churches, and other commercial establishments. Also applicable to accounts solely serving common areas on multifamily or mixed use properties including but not limited to communal laundry rooms.

2.3.5 Industrial
Applicable to all meters serving laundries (other than self-service laundries), manufacturing facilities, and other industrial facilities.

2.3.6 Irrigation-Potable
Applicable to meters limited to outdoor water use and subclassified as provided in subsections

2.3.6.1 through 2.3.6.4 below. All meters under this classification shall be subject to interruption upon declaration of a Stage Three Drought Condition. There shall be no connection between a meter served under this classification and any dwelling or commercial or industrial structure.

The first tier of all irrigation accounts shall be calculated using the following formula:

Monthly Water Budget = (ETo)(.62/748)((PF x HA)/IE))
Where
ETo = Reference evapotranspiration (weather factor)

0.62/748 = Conversion factor (inches to HCF)
PF = Plant factor
HA =Square footage of irrigated area(s) IE
= Irrigation efficiency (80%)
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The Monthly Water Budget shall be determined using real-time monthly ETo data from a local weather station, plant factors that relate plant type water use needs to the ETo, and irrigated area by plant type. Irrigation system efficiency is set at a constant value of 80% for all account types.

Monthly Water Budgets shall be based on irrigated area only. Accounts shall be subject to mandatory ground-truthing measurement at Staff discretion to verify measurement accuracy of irrigated areas and plant types. If ground-truthing measurements are not completed within two months after initial contact due to lack of customer response, service may be subject to suspension until irrigated landscaped areas are verified in the field.

2.3.6.1 Irrigation-Agriculture
Applicable only to Potable Irrigation meters that serve bona fide commercial agricultural enterprises, including nurseries. A bona fide commercial agricultural enterprise is one that grows and sells one or more type of agricultural or horticultural products, for the purpose of producing income from the sale of these products. The amount of water made available in the first tier of metered water usage under this sub-classification shall be based on the square footage of the commercial crop area that is planted and irrigated as part of the enterprise. As a condition of the right to receive Irrigation-Agriculture service, the Director may require an Account holder to submit to the Director any documentary or other evidence necessary to establish to a reasonable degree of certainty that the property served by the meter is being used to conduct a bona fide commercial agricultural enterprise as defined above. Such evidence may include tax returns, bills of sale, or similar documents.

PFc = 75%
HAc = total crop irrigated area (square feet)
If the crop is a tree species the crop irrigated area is the number of irrigated trees multiplied by the average tree area. The average tree area is the area of a circle with a diameter equal to the average diameter of the drip line of the relevant species. An alternate method to calculate the irrigated area may be used as approved by the Director.

2.3.6.2 Irrigation-Recreation
Applicable only to Potable Irrigation meters that serve areas used primarily for passive or active recreational purposes, including parks, playgrounds, golf courses, school yards, and publicly owned open spaces and landscaped areas. Cemeteries also meet the parameters of this classification. The amount of water made available in the first tier of metered water usage under this sub-classification shall be based on the square footage of the irrigated area served by the meter.

HAt = total irrigated turf area (square feet) Turf PFt = 80% HAs = total irrigated shrub area (square feet)
Shrub PFs = 30%
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2.3.6.3 Irrigation-Urban (Residential / Commercial):

Applicable to Potable Irrigation meters serving properties that are primarily residential in use or are zoned for residential use or commercial, industrial, or institutional in use. The amount of water made available in the first tier of metered water usage under this subclassification shall be based on the square footage of the irrigated area served by the meter.

HAt = total irrigated turf area (square feet)
For Residential Irrigation, HAt cannot exceed 20% of total irrigated area. If measurements are greater than 20%, the remainder square footage will be assigned to the HAs.

PFt = turf plant factor = 80%.

HAs = total irrigated shrub area (square feet)
For Commercial Irrigation, 100% of total irrigated area is considered HAs, unless a permitted exception of Water Efficient Landscape Standards has been approved.

PFs = shrub plant factor = 30%.

Plant Factor percentage allotments reflect the requirements of the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Standards per SBMC 14.23.005.

2.3.6.4 Bird Refuge
Upon finding that there are adequate water resources available to allow such use, the Director may also authorize the sale of up to a total of 21,780 HCF (50 acre feet) per year at the first block recreation rate for use in refilling the Andre Clark Bird Refuge.

2.3.7 Recycled Water
Applicable to all meters providing recycled water.

2.4 METERED WATER CHARGES
In addition to all other charges imposed by Chapter 14.08 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code, including but not limited to the monthly service charges set forth in subsection 2.1 above, water use shall be charged according to the following block rates for those user classifications defined in subsection 2.3 above. Usage shall be measured in units of 100 cubic feet (HCF).

The allocation of the City’s six water sources to customer classes and tiers is based on priority level. Each tier is charged the weighted average cost of water based on the allocated sources.

The highest priority customer tiers receive the least expensive sources of water, limited to that tier’s percentage of each priorities’ total demand times the water source (or remaining water 109
source remaining from a higher priority).

1. Tier 1 Agriculture. The highest priority use is allocated to tier 1 agriculture (Ag) for efficient agricultural purposes.

2. Tier 1 Residential Single Family (SFR)/Tier 1 Residential Multi-family (MFR)/Tier 1 Recreation (Rec) for essential health and safety purposes and efficient irrigation of parks and public spaces.

3. Tier 1 Commercial/Industrial for efficient use of commercial and industrial purposes.

4. Tier 2 Residential SFR/MFR and Tier 1 irrigation for efficient irrigation needs for residential/commercial with dedicated irrigation meters.

5. Tier 2 Ag/Tier 2 Rec/Tier 3 Residential/Tier 2 Irrigation for residential and commercial dedicated irrigation meters/ Tier 2 Commercial or Industrial for inefficient use for agricultural, recreation, residential, commercial, or industrial purposes

2.4.1 Single Family Residential
Monthly Usage
Quantities
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 2,
2024
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2025
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2026
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2027
First 4 HCF
(per dwelling unit) $5.49 $6.06 $6.67 $7.34
Next 12 HCF
(per dwelling unit) $15.31 $16.92 $18.61 $20.47
Over 16 HCF
(per dwelling unit) $34.90 $38.56 $42.42 $46.66

2.4.2 Multi-Family Residential 1 - 4 Dwelling Units
Monthly Usage
Quantities
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 2,
2024
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2025
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2026
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2027
First 4 HCF
(per dwelling unit) $5.49 $6.06 $6.67 $7.34
Next 4 HCF
(per dwelling unit) $15.31 $16.92 $18.61 $20.47
Over 8 HCF
(per dwelling unit) $34.90 $38.56 $42.42 $46.66
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2.4.3 Multi-Family Residential Over 4 Dwelling Units
Monthly Usage
Quantities
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 2,
2024
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2025
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2026
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2027
First 4 HCF
(per dwelling unit) $5.49 $6.06 $6.67 $7.34
Next 4 HCF
(per dwelling unit) $15.31 $16.92 $18.61 $20.47
Over 8 HCF
(per dwelling unit) $34.90 $38.56 $42.42 $46.66

2.4.4 Commercial
Monthly Usage
Quantities
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 2,
2024
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2025
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2026
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2027
Up to 100% of base
allotment $8.19 $9.05 $9.96 $10.96
All other use $37.82 $41.80 $45.98 $50.58

2.4.5 Industrial
Monthly Usage
Quantities
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 2,
2024
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2025
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2026
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2027
Up to 100% of base
allotment $8.19 $9.05 $9.96 $10.96
All other use $37.82 $41.80 $45.98 $50.58

2.4.6 Irrigation Agriculture
Monthly Usage
Quantities
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 2,
2024
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2025
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2026
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2027
All Use within
Monthly Budget
$5.13 $5.67 $6.24 $6.86
All other use $34.90 $38.56 $42.42 $46.66
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2.4.7 Irrigation Recreation
Monthly Usage
Quantities
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 2,
2024
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2025
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2026
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2027
All Use within
Monthly Budget $7.26 $8.02 $8.82 $9.70
All other use $34.90 $38.56 $42.42 $46.66

2.4.8 Irrigation Urban (Residential/Commercial)
Monthly Usage
Quantities
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 2,
2024
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2025
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2026
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2027
All Use within
Monthly Budget $15.31 $16.92 $18.61 $20.47
All other use $34.90 $38.56 $42.42 $46.66

2.4.9 Recycled Water
Monthly Usage
Quantities
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 2,
2024
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2025
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2026
Rate ($/HCF)
Effective July 1,
2027
All HCF $6.10 $6.74 $7.41 $8.15
3 Water Service Policies and Miscellaneous Fees

3.1 FAILURE TO CONNECT TO RECYCLED WATER SYSTEM
Where the Director has determined that use of recycled water is feasible at and on a particular property and has notified the account holder for the meter serving such property of this fact as described in Section 14.23.030 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code, and thereafter the user has failed to substitute recycled water use for potable water use, the charge for provision of potable water use shall be double the otherwise applicable charge for metered water.

3.2 NOT USED

3.3 WATER CONSUMPTION ESTIMATES
If an accurate meter reading is not obtained for any reason, including but not limited to, inability to access the meter and/or meter failure, the water consumption for the time period where the water meter read is not available may be estimated. If access is the issue, then estimation may only occur after two separate attempts within one reading cycle to gain access. If a technical 112
meter failure is the issue, then the water consumption will not be estimated for more than 90 days, unless plumbing on the customer side must be addressed prior to meter replacement or with mutual consent of the City and the customer.

City staff will estimate daily average use based on the six billing periods that most closely correspond to the time frame from the prior calendar year. Should there not be adequate usage history on the account to do this, staff will estimate use based on available billing periods as appropriate. Staff will multiply the calculated daily average by the number of days that usage data is not available to determine an estimated consumption for the reading period.

Once the water meter is repaired or replaced, if the customer’s water consumption is found to be significantly lower than the estimated consumption calculation after three full months of meter reads on the new meter, the customer may request an evaluation of the estimated consumption calculation and consideration of a billing adjustment.

3.4 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

3.4.1 Service and Administration Fees
The following miscellaneous fees related to water service shall be charged and collected upon demand:

Fee Key Fee Fee Amount

3.4.1.1 Service Initiation Fee $65.00

3.4.1.2 Service Restoration Fee $65.00

3.4.1.3 Administrative Account Transfer Fee $20.00

3.4.1.4 Declined Payment Fee See Finance
Administrative Fees

3.4.1.5 Delinquent Payment Fee
(per account, per month, for any billing period
in which a delinquent unpaid balance exists)
$17.00
If a payment is returned for insufficient funds for a second time in any 12 month period, payments will only be accepted via cash, cashier’s check, money order or credit card.

3.4.2 Fire Hydrant Upgrade Fees
Upgrade of existing fire hydrant to City standard where only the fire hydrant head needs replacement:

Fee Key Fee Fee Amount

3.4.2.1 Upgrade to Standard Residential Hydrant $3,893

3.4.2.2 Upgrade to Standard Commercial Hydrant $3,954
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3.4.3 Flow Test Fees
Fee Key Fee Fee Amount

3.4.3.1 Hydrant Flow Test $372

3.4.3.2 Meter Flow Test – 1” Meters and Below $293

3.4.3.3 Meter Flow Test – 1.5” and 2” Meters $394

3.4.4 Meter Services Fees
Fee Key Fee Fee Amount

3.4.4.2 After Hours Turn On Fee $131

3.5 TAMPERING FEES
In addition to the fees below, reconnection fees shall be applied. Unauthorized water use via tampering may also be subject to Administrative Penalties per S.B.M.C. Section 1.28.

Fee Key Fee Fee Amount

3.5.1 Damaged/Missing Locks $69

3.5.2 Damaged/Missing Locking Brackets $186

3.6 DAMAGE TO CITY WATER SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE
City shall be reimbursed for the time and material cost to repair damage inflicted on City water system infrastructure and for any water lost as a result of the damage. Any water lost as a result of damage to water system infrastructure shall be billed at the current second block Commercial rate.

3.7 LABORATORY ANALYSIS
City shall be reimbursed at cost for laboratory analyses performed on behalf of private parties.

3.8 CHANGE OF ACCOUNT HOLDER UPON TERMINATION OF TENANCY Upon termination of utility service by an account holder who is a tenant, the property owner or agent thereof, shall automatically become the account holder, provided that the City has on file a written request from such property owner or agent authorizing such change. In the event that the account holder is transferred to a new account holder willing to take responsibility for all charges incurred after the most current bill, the Administrative Transfer Fee shall apply in lieu of the Service Initiation Fee.
4 Non-Metered Private Fire Services
Payable monthly, the rates for City water for private fire services when the use of a meter is not required pursuant to Section 14.12.010 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code shall be as follows:
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Size of Service
Monthly Rate
Effective July 2,
2024
Monthly Rate
Effective July 1,
2025
Monthly Rate
Effective July 1,
2026
Monthly Rate
Effective July 1,
2027
1” $4.67 $5.16 $5.68 $6.25
1 ½” $6.67 $7.37 $8.11 $8.92
2" $10.12 $11.18 $12.30 $13.53
4" $43.86 $48.47 $53.32 $58.65
6" $120.51 $133.16 $146.48 $161.13
8" $252.72 $279.26 $307.19 $337.91
10" $451.58 $499.00 $548.90 $603.79
12" $727.20 $803.56 $883.92 $972.31
Upon a determination that unauthorized use of water through a fire service or other private main connection has occurred, the Director may assess a fee for each HCF of such use at a rate equal to twice the rate for the first block allotment for Commercial customers. 5 Water Service Connections
All determinations of the size and location of water service connections, water main connections, and meters shall be subject to the approval of the Director. All water service connections must be installed per City standard details. If not, the customer shall be charged at a time and materials basis for the service to be brought up to City standards.

The Director may waive the fee for a service connection or main connection to the recycled water system upon a finding that such connection will promote the efficient and beneficial use of recycled water and will displace existing usage of the City’s potable water supply. Fees related to water service connection to the City water system are as follows and are in addition to capacity charges established by the City Council in separate resolutions:

5.1 RETAIL WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS
Fee Key Type of Service Connection Fee

5.1.1 Add (1) additional 5/8" to an existing
1” service, where feasible:
$1,697

5.1.2 1” service with a 5/8” meter: $3,784

5.1.3 1” service with a ¾” meter: $3,821

5.1.4 1” service with a 1” meter: $3,850

5.1.5 2” service with a 1 ½” meter: $6,604

5.1.6 2” service with a 2” meter: $6,714
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5.1.7 1” service & manifold with two 5/8”
meters installed at the time of
manifold installation:
$3,874

5.1.8 Add (1) additional 5/8”, ¾”, 1” or 1
½” meter to an existing 2” service,
where feasible:
$1,697 per meter

5.1.9 2” service & manifold with multiple
meters installed at the time of
manifold installation:
$6,270 plus:

5.1.10 5/8” meters (# of meters per
manifold outlined in table below) $409 per meter

5.1.11 3/4” meters (# of meters per
manifold outlined below) $447 per meter

5.1.12 1” meters (# of meters per manifold
outlined below) $460 per meter

5.1.13 1 ½” meters (# of meters per
manifold outlined below) $749 per meter

5.1.14 Over 2” service: Sum of Connection Fee and
Meter Set Fee

5.1.15 Abandon service or fire line up to 2” $561 per service

5.1.16 Abandon service or fire line above 2” Time and Materials Any new service installations that are greater than 4 feet deep and/or require a service trench longer than 20 feet shall be charged an additional time and materials fee.

Fees to abandon services and fire lines 2” and larger shall be charged at the cost of labor and materials plus overhead. The fees shall only include materials and labor for abandoning the service to the City water system. The contractor is responsible for excavation of the existing water main, traffic control, backfilling, paving and any other costs.

A water service relocation of up to 5 feet or the addition of a meter to a service connection that has an existing meter, except as provided above, shall be charged at the cost of labor and materials plus overhead, provided that installation of a new service connection is not required.

Water service relocations of greater than 5 feet shall require installation of a new service connection at fees as specified herein.
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1 ½”, 1”, ¾”, and 5/8” Meter Combinations Allowed on 2” Manifolds # of 1 1/2" Meters # of 1” Meters # of 3/4" Meters # of 5/8" Meters 0 0
5 0
4 2
3 3
2 5
1 6
0 8
1 0
2 0
1 1
0 3
1 1 0 0
0 1
1 4
1 3
2 2
3 1
3 0
0 2
0 3
1 1
2 0
0 3 0 0

5.2 FIRE LINE AND PRIVATE WATER MAIN CONNECTIONS
Payable at the time of request, fees for water service main connections to the City water system, including private fire lines and other private mains, shall be as follows and shall be in addition to any applicable fees for trench inspections and encroachment permits:

Fee Key Connection Size Connection Fee
4" Main (Or Smaller)

5.2.1 2" $1,439

5.2.2 4" $2,818
6" Main

5.2.3 2" $1,780

5.2.4 4" $2,176

5.2.5 6" $3,126
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8" Main

5.2.6 2" $1,780

5.2.7 4" $2,222

5.2.8 6" $2,358

5.2.9 8" $5,373
10" Main

5.2.10 2" $1,780

5.2.11 4" $2,244

5.2.12 6" $2,376

5.2.13 8" $2,947

5.2.14 10" $5,710
12" Main

5.2.15 2" $1,788

5.2.16 4" $2,273

5.2.17 6" $2,414

5.2.18 8" $2,973

5.2.19 10" $7,289

5.2.20 12" $6,360
Fees for other combinations shall be charged at the cost of labor and materials, plus overhead.

The fees for water service main connections shall include only the materials (tee, valve, and valve box) and labor for tapping into the City water system. Contractor is responsible for excavation of the existing water main, traffic control, pipe extension, backfilling, paving, backflow device with in-line detector meter and any other costs. In the event the existing water main or water service main connection is damaged during attachment, an additional fee based on time and materials shall be charged to the person(s) who caused such damage.

Fee Key Fee Fee Amount

5.2.21 Damage to Water Line Fee Employee Time
and Materials
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5.3 REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEES

5.3.1 Water Distribution
Fee Key Fee Fee Amount

5.3.1.1 Plan Review Fee $125/Hour

5.3.1.2 Pre Work Order Inspection Fee $93/Visit

5.3.1.3 Inspection Fee $93/Visit

5.3.2 Backflow Assemblies
Backflow assemblies are required for all private fire line connections and fire sprinklers, all private water main connections, all dedicated irrigation meters, and as dictated by the City building codes. Backflow devices shall be tested immediately after they are installed and then annually by a certified backflow tester. Per Sections 14.21.050 and 14.21.130 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code, the City of Santa Barbara may test a private backflow if a customer fails to test within a timely manner. Payable at time of request, fees for plan review shall be as follows:

Fee Key Description Fee Amount

5.3.2.1 Backflow Plan Review – Fire lines & Private $151

5.3.2.2 Backflow Plan Review – Retail Meters $61

5.3.2.3 Backflow Inspection – Fire lines & Private Mains $676

5.3.2.4 Backflow Inspection – Retail Meters $203

5.3.2.5 Enforcement Fee – 3rd Notice to Test $121

5.3.2.6 Enforcement Fee – Shutoff/Turn-on $271

5.3.2.7 Supplemental Backflow Inspection Fee $169/Visit

5.3.2.8 Backflow Testing fee – failure to test or repair Up to $121/Test

5.3.2.9 Backflow Installation, Repair, or Replacement – failure to install, test, or repair
Employee Time and
Materials
6 Setting and Pulling of Water Meters, Temporary Fire Hydrant Meters, and Temporary Recycled Water Meters
Fees related to setting and pulling of water meters, temporary fire hydrant meters and temporary recycled water meters shall be as follows:
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6.1 METER SETTING AND PULLING
Fee Key Description Fee Amount

6.1.1 5/8" meter $230

6.1.2 3/4" meter $243

6.1.3 1" meter $614

6.1.4 1 1/2" meter $816

6.1.5 2" meter $926

6.1.6 3" meter and above Employee Time and
Materials

6.2 METER REDUCTIONS
Fee Key Description Fee Amount

6.2.1 Reduction from 1" or 3/4" to 3/4" or 5/8" $241

6.2.2 Reduction from 1½” or 2” to 1½”, 1”, or 5/8"
or 3/4”
$481

6.2.3 Other reductions Employee Time and
Materials

6.3 INCREASE IN METER SIZE
An enlargement of water service pipes and meters shall be charged before work order issuance at the regular charges set by Resolution pursuant to Section 14.08.050 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code.

6.4 REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING METER WITH A METER OF LARGER SIZE Replacement of an existing meter with a meter of larger size, where a larger service to the meter is not required:

Fee Key Size of New Meter Amount

6.4.1 3/4” or 1” meter $853

6.4.2 1½” meter $1,341

6.4.3 2” meter $1,561
A1 Other increases Cost plus overhead

6.5 MOBILE METERS
The following fees and deposits shall be assessed and collected for mobile meters, including temporary fire hydrant meters, and meters installed on water trucks or trailers:
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Fee Key Description Amount

6.5.0 Deposit (collected prior to meter
installation) $3,390

6.5.1 Any other equipment $98

6.5.2 Fee to install, remove, and complete
backflow testing, or relocate a mobile
meter
$153

6.5.3 Fee to install and remove, or relocate
a mobile recycled water meter Time and Materials
Fixed Monthly Service Charge Per Section 2.1
Metered water
For potable water, charged at
the prevailing first block rate
for commercial customers.

For recycled water, charged
at the prevailing unit rate for
recycled water customers.

Water sold via mobile water meters cannot be re-sold to any private entity or used outside of the City water service area.

A charge will be deducted from the meter deposit for the cost of any damaged or missing equipment, and for assumed water use if the meter is returned in an inoperable or damaged condition. In such cases all relevant documentation, including but not limited to, log sheets and application use estimates shall be used to estimate water use.

Per Santa Barbara Municipal Code 14.25.040, only City staff may install, remove, or relocate mobile meters on, from, or to a fire hydrant. A violation is punishable as an infraction with a penalty of $250 to $500.
7 Opt-Out Fees
A customer who opts out of the City’s Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system is subject to the following fees.
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7.1 AMI Opt-Out Initial Set Up Fee
Payable for each account that is opted out of the City’s AMI system.

Fee Key Description Amount

7.1 Initial Opt-Out Set Up Fee $54

7.2 AMI Opt-Out Monthly Fee
Payable each month an account is opted out of the City’s AMI system.

Fee Key Description Amount

7.2 Monthly AMI Opt-Out Fee $18/month
8 Effective Date
The rates and charges specified herein shall be effective on July 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

With respect to water rates that are based on metered use of water, the Fiscal Year 2026 water rates specified herein shall commence upon the customer’s first billing cycle where all water use occurs on or after July 1, 2025.
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WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPACITY CHARGES AND POLICIES

1. CAPACITY CHARGES
Water capacity charges shall be collected prior to the Public Works Director’s approval to: 1) install a new City water meter and/or make a new connection to the City water system, or 2) increase the size of an existing water meter. If the property is also connected to the City’s wastewater system, wastewater capacity charges shall also apply in the above instances.

Wastewater capacity charges shall be collected prior to the Public Works Director’s approval to: 1) make a new connection to the City’s wastewater system from a property that does not have an existing connection, or 2) commence discharge to the City’s wastewater system.

Meter Size Effective
July 1, 2022
Effective
July 1, 2023
Effective
July 1, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
5/8” meter: $10,248 $10,555 $10,827 $11,000 ***
¾” meter: $15,373 $15,834 $16,243 $16,503 ***
1” meter: $25,621 $26,390 $27,071 $27,504 ***
1 ½” meter: $51,242 $52,779 $54,141 $55,007 ***
2” meter: $81,988 $84,448 $86,627 $88,013 ***
3” meter: $153,727 $158,339 $162,424 $165,023 ***
4” meter: $256,212 $263,898 $270,707 $275,038 ***
6” meter: $512,423 $527,796 $541,413 $550,076 ***
8” meter: $819,877 $844,473 $866,260 $880,120 ***
10” meter: $1,178,574 $1,213,931 $1,245,250 $1,265,174 *** * For multi-family residential properties in which a City-owned submeter is installed downstream of a City-owned master meter, the capacity charge shall be based on the size of the City submeter instead of the size of the City master meter.
*** See Future Year Charge Calculation subheading, below.

Wastewater capacity charges for: 1) non-residential uses, or 2) newly created single family dwelling units, are as follows**:
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Meter Size Effective
July 1, 2022
Effective
July 1, 2023
Effective
July 1,2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Single Family $3,744 $3,856 $3,955 $4,018 ***
Non-Residential
5/8” meter: $3,744 $3,856 $3,955 $4,018 ***
¾” meter: $5,616 $5,784 $5,933 $6,028 ***
1” meter: $9,361 $9,642 $9,891 $10,049 ***
1 ½” meter: $18,721 $19,283 $19,781 $20,097 ***
2” meter: $29,954 $30,853 $31,649 $32,155 ***
3” meter: $56,164 $57,849 $59,342 $60,291 ***
4” meter: $93,607 $96,415 $98,903 $100,485 ***
6” meter: $187,214 $192,830 $197,805 $200,970 ***
8” meter: $299,542 $308,528 $316,488 $321,552 ***
10” meter: $430,592 $443,510 $454,953 $462,232 ***
** Should a multi-family or single-family residential property require a meter size larger than 5/8” to primarily serve indoor domestic capacity needs, wastewater capacity charges shall not be capped at the 5/8” meter charge and shall be determined by the Non-Residential meter sizes as reflected in the chart above. The property may be subject to a site inspection by City staff to verify water use. *** See Future Year Charge Calculation subheading, below.

Fixture Unit Costs ($/Fixture Unit)
System
Effective
July 1,
2022
Effective
July 1, 2023
Effective
July 1, 2024
Effective
July 1, 2025
Effective
July 1, 2026
Water $341.60 $351.85 $360.93 $366.70 ***
Wastewater $124.81 $128.59 $131.91 $134.02 ***
*** See Future Year Charge Calculation subheading, below Future Year Charge Calculation
Charges shall be escalated annually based on the change in the January Engineering News Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index (CCI) 20-City Average from the previous 124
year. For example, if the January 2026 ENR CCI is 3% higher than the January 2025 ENR CCI, then capacity charges will increase by 3% in July 2026 (start of FY27).

2. REGULATIONS REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF CAPACITY CHARGES The following regulations shall apply to the assessment of water and wastewater capacity charges:

A. The term “multi-family residential dwelling unit” as used herein shall mean any attached dwelling unit, including attached apartments, condominiums, and secondary dwelling units.

B. Water and wastewater capacity charges shall not apply to:

1. Water system connections for public fire hydrants, private fire hydrants, and private fire lines; and

2. Common area meters to serve irrigation on multi-family residential properties.

C. A wastewater capacity charge shall not apply to a water meter that is classified as “Irrigation” in the City billing system.

D. Water and wastewater capacity charges shall not apply to a connection to the City’s recycled water distribution system to the extent that the connection offsets existing potable water capacity.

In the case of an application for a Wastewater connection to serve a parcel where connections already exist, capacity charges shall be based on the net increase in meter capacity for non-residential meters, or in the case of residential meters, the net increase in the number of dwelling units. The credit shall only be valid when the existing connections are abandoned within six months of the installation of new services.

G. There shall be no capacity charge assessed for the installation of a 5/8” irrigation meter to serve existing irrigated landscaping that is already being legally served by another City water meter when such installation is done for the purpose of providing separate metering of indoor uses and irrigation. Water use history for the property must show patterns of irrigation watering for at least two years. The property may be subject to a site inspection by City staff to verify the landscaping 125
is existing and irrigated. Should a customer request an irrigation meter size larger than 5/8”, the capacity charge will be calculated at the applicable fee based on the meter size as provided in Section 1, less the applicable fee for a 5/8” meter.

All other applicable fees, charges, and costs shall apply.

H. A reduction in meter size may be approved by the Public Works Director in accordance with applicable resolutions; however, there shall be no refund of capacity charges upon such reduction.

I. When a customer voluntarily downsizes a meter, the original meter capacity will be reserved for the service connection for 12 months. If, before 12 months has elapsed from the time of the smaller meter being installed, the customer requests the original meter size to be re-installed at the same service connection, no capacity charge shall apply. If more than 12 months have elapsed, the customer will be charged the difference in capacity charge between the meter size currently installed and the size of the meter to be installed.

1. Within 30 days of receipt of the invoice for capacity charges, the applicant shall submit a written notice of appeal to the Public Works Director. The notice of appeal shall set forth the grounds upon which the appeal is based, a proposed alternate capacity charge calculation, and all relevant issues, facts, information, and analysis necessary to substantiate the appeal. If an applicant fails to request a hearing before the Director prior to 30 days after receipt of the invoice they waive their right to appeal.

2. Within 21 days of receiving the appeal, the Public Works Director shall provide a written decision.

3. The Public Works Director shall have the authority to continue the determination on the appeal beyond 21 days in order to request additional information from the applicant, and consider new issues and facts raised by the applicant. The decision of the Public Works Director is final.

3. REGULATIONS REGARDING RESERVED CAPACITY CHARGES FOR INACTIVE

ACCOUNTS
A. As system capacity continues to be reserved for inactive accounts even when connections are not in use, accounts that have been inactive for more than 6 months shall be subject to reserved capacity charges before service can be reinstated. Charges shall be determined by the following formulas:

1. WATER
The current monthly service charge multiplied by the number of months that have passed since the expiration of the 6-month grace period.

2. WASTEWATER
For Residential Accounts: The current monthly basic charge per dwelling unit, multiplied by the number of dwelling units on the account, multiplied by the number of months that have passed since the expiration of the 6-month grace period.

For Commercial Class 1-4 Accounts: The minimum monthly service charge based on meter size, multiplied by the number of months that have passed since the expiration of the 6-month grace period.

3. The water monthly service charge and wastewater minimum monthly service charge shall be based on the meter size at the time of account termination.

B. If the above calculation exceeds the current capacity charge for the meter size in question, the charge is capped at the current capacity charge amount.

Accounts that are inactive due to catastrophic circumstances, such as fire or other natural disasters, may apply for a waiver of reserved capacity charges that have accrued within 5 years of the catastrophic circumstance, subject to approval by the Public Works Director. The Public Works Director may adopt an administrative policy for implementation of this section. 127
Service Rate
Base Service Charge $39.91
Trash, 35 gal Cart $12.57
Trash, 65 gal Cart $25.14
Trash, 95 gal Cart $37.71
Trash Bag, each additional on regular service day $3.65 Trash Bags (up to 4), not on regular service day $20.61 Recycling Cart, 35 gal $6.29
Recycling Cart, 65 gal $12.57
Recycling Cart, 95 gal $18.86
Recycling Bag, each additional on regular service day $1.00 Recycling Bags (up to 4), not on regular service day $20.61 Yard Waste Cart, 35 gal $6.29
Yard Waste Cart, 65 gal $12.57
Yard Waste Cart, 95 gal $18.86
Yard Waste Bag, each additional on regular service day $1.00 Yard Waste Bags (up to 4), not on regular service day $20.61 Yard Waste Dumpster, 1.5 yd $34.90
Yard Waste Dumpster, 2 yd $46.53
Yard Waste Dumpster, 3 yd $69.77
Yard Waste Dumpster, 4 yd $93.05
In-Place Additional Charge $44.89
Notes
• Small Residential Service rates apply to accounts serving 4 or fewer dwelling units. • All Small Residential accounts are subject to a Base Service Charge that includes unlimited recycling and Yard Waste in carts at no extra charge. • All Small Residential accounts are subject to a Base Service Charge that includes unlimited recycling and Yard Waste in carts at no extra charge. • Carts not rolled to the curb on collection day are subject to "In-Place" additional charges.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

MONTHLY FRANCHISE TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION RATES
Small Residential Service
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
128
Number of Collections per Week
1 2 3 4 5 6
Trash, 35 gal Cart $20.63 $43.32 $66.02 $88.71 $111.40 $134.10 $5.67 Trash, 35 gal Cart In-Place Charge $6.19 $13.00 $19.81 $26.61 $33.42 $40.23 Trash, 65 gal Cart $41.26 $86.65 $132.03 $177.42 $222.80 $268.19 $11.35 Trash, 65 gal Cart In-Place Charge $12.38 $26.00 $39.61 $53.23 $66.84 $80.46 Trash, 95 gal Cart $61.89 $129.97 $198.05 $266.13 $334.21 $402.29 $17.02 Trash, 95 gal Cart In-Place Charge $18.57 $38.99 $59.42 $79.84 $100.26 $120.69 Trash, 1.5 cubic yard Dumpster $195.86 $411.31 $626.75 $842.20 $1,057.64 $1,273.09 $53.86 Trash, 2 cubic yard Dumpster $261.14 $548.39 $835.65 $1,122.90 $1,410.16 $1,697.41 $71.81 Trash, 3 cubic yard Dumpster $391.71 $822.59 $1,253.47 $1,684.35 $2,115.23 $2,546.12 $107.72 Trash, 4 cubic yard Dumpster $522.28 $1,096.79 $1,671.30 $2,245.80 $2,820.31 $3,394.82 $143.63 Trash Compacted, 1.5 cubic yard Dumpster $587.57 $1,233.90 $1,880.22 $2,526.55 $3,172.88 $3,819.21 $161.58 Trash Compacted, 2 cubic yard Dumpster $783.42 $1,645.18 $2,506.94 $3,368.71 $4,230.47 $5,092.23 $215.44 Trash Compacted, 3 cubic yard Dumpster $1,175.13 $2,467.77 $3,760.42 $5,053.06 $6,345.70 $7,638.35 $323.16 Recycling, 35 gal Cart $10.32 $21.67 $33.02 $44.38 $55.73 $67.08 $2.84 Recycling, 35 gal Cart In-Place Charge $3.10 $6.50 $9.91 $13.31 $16.72 $20.12 Recycling, 65 gal Cart $20.63 $43.32 $66.02 $88.71 $111.40 $134.10 $5.67 Recycling, 65 gal Cart In-Place Charge $6.19 $13.00 $19.81 $26.61 $33.42 $40.23 Recycling, 95 gal Cart $30.95 $65.00 $99.04 $133.09 $167.13 $201.18 $8.51 Recycling, 95 gal Cart In-Place Charge $9.29 $19.50 $29.71 $39.93 $50.14 $60.35 Recycling, 1.5 cubic yard Dumpster $97.93 $205.65 $313.38 $421.10 $528.82 $636.55 $26.93 Recycling, 2 cubic yard Dumpster $130.57 $274.20 $417.82 $561.45 $705.08 $848.71 $35.91 Recycling, 3 cubic yard Dumpster $195.86 $411.31 $626.75 $842.20 $1,057.64 $1,273.09 $53.86 Recycling, 4 cubic yard Dumpster $261.14 $548.39 $835.65 $1,122.90 $1,410.16 $1,697.41 $71.81 Yard Waste, 35 gal Cart $10.32 $21.67 $33.02 $44.38 $55.73 $67.08 $2.84 Yard Waste, 35 gal Cart In-Place Charge $3.10 $6.50 $9.91 $13.31 $16.72 $20.12 Yard Waste, 65 gal Cart $20.63 $43.32 $66.02 $88.71 $111.40 $134.10 $5.67 Yard Waste, 65 gal Cart In-Place Charge $6.19 $13.00 $19.81 $26.61 $33.42 $40.23 Yard Waste, 95 gal Cart $30.95 $65.00 $99.04 $133.09 $167.13 $201.18 $8.51 Yard Waste, 95 gal Cart In-Place Charge $9.29 $19.50 $29.71 $39.93 $50.14 $60.35 Yard Waste, 1.5 cubic yard Dumpster $97.93 $205.65 $313.38 $421.10 $528.82 $636.55 $26.93 Yard Waste, 2 cubic yard Dumpster $130.57 $274.20 $417.82 $561.45 $705.08 $848.71 $35.91 Yard Waste, 3 cubic yard Dumpster $195.86 $411.31 $626.75 $842.20 $1,057.64 $1,273.09 $53.86 Yard Waste, 4 cubic yard Dumpster $261.14 $548.39 $835.65 $1,122.90 $1,410.16 $1,697.41 $71.81 Foodscraps, 1.5 cubic yard Dumpster $97.93 $205.65 $313.38 $421.10 $528.82 $636.55 $26.93 Foodscraps, 2 cubic yard Dumpster $130.57 $274.20 $417.82 $561.45 $705.08 $848.71 $35.91 Foodscraps, 3 cubic yard Dumpster $195.86 $411.31 $626.75 $842.20 $1,057.64 $1,273.09 $53.86 Foodscraps, 4 cubic yard Dumpster $261.14 $548.39 $835.65 $1,122.90 $1,410.16 $1,697.41 $71.81 Notes
• Large Residential Service rates apply to accounts serving 5 or more dwelling units. • Carts not brought to the curb on collection day are subject to "In-Place" additional charges. • Extra pickups for carts not on regular service day are charged as "Go Back" (See Special Services). • Extra pickups for dumpsters are on any day. Price is per pickup. • Foodscraps service requires a minimum of 2 collections per week.

Large Residential Service
Container Type Extra Pickup
(per cont.)

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

MONTHLY FRANCHISE TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION RATES
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
129
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Number of Collections per Week
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Trash, 35 gal Cart $23.01 $48.32 $73.63 $98.94 $124.25 $149.57 $174.88 $6.33 Trash, 65 gal Cart $46.01 $96.62 $147.23 $197.84 $248.45 $299.07 $349.68 $12.65 Trash, 95 gal Cart $69.02 $144.94 $220.86 $296.79 $372.71 $448.63 $524.55 $18.98 Trash, 1.5 cubic yard Dumpster $218.42 $458.68 $698.94 $939.21 $1,179.47 $1,419.73 $1,659.99 $60.07 Trash, 2 cubic yard Dumpster $291.22 $611.56 $931.90 $1,252.25 $1,572.59 $1,892.93 $2,213.27 $80.09 Trash, 3 cubic yard Dumpster $436.83 $917.34 $1,397.86 $1,878.37 $2,358.88 $2,839.40 $3,319.91 $120.13 Trash, 4 cubic yard Dumpster $582.44 $1,223.12 $1,863.81 $2,504.49 $3,145.18 $3,785.86 $4,426.54 $160.17 Trash Compacted, 1.5 cubic yard Dumpster $655.25 $1,376.03 $2,096.80 $2,817.58 $3,538.35 $4,259.13 $4,979.90 $180.19 Trash Compacted, 2 cubic yard Dumpster $873.66 $1,834.69 $2,795.71 $3,756.74 $4,717.76 $5,678.79 $6,639.82 $240.26 Trash Compacted, 3 cubic yard Dumpster $1,310.49 $2,752.03 $4,193.57 $5,635.11 $7,076.65 $8,518.19 $9,959.72 $360.38 Recycling, 35 gal Cart $11.50 $24.15 $36.80 $49.45 $62.10 $74.75 $87.40 $3.16 Recycling, 65 gal Cart $23.01 $48.32 $73.63 $98.94 $124.25 $149.57 $174.88 $6.33 Recycling, 95 gal Cart $34.51 $72.47 $110.43 $148.39 $186.35 $224.32 $262.28 $9.49 Recycling, 1.5 cubic yard Dumpster $109.21 $229.34 $349.47 $469.60 $589.73 $709.87 $830.00 $30.03 Recycling, 2 cubic yard Dumpster $145.61 $305.78 $465.95 $626.12 $786.29 $946.47 $1,106.64 $40.04 Recycling, 3 cubic yard Dumpster $218.42 $458.68 $698.94 $939.21 $1,179.47 $1,419.73 $1,659.99 $60.07 Recycling, 4 cubic yard Dumpster $291.22 $611.56 $931.90 $1,252.25 $1,572.59 $1,892.93 $2,213.27 $80.09 Yard Waste, 35 gal Cart $11.50 $24.15 $36.80 $49.45 $62.10 $74.75 $87.40 $3.16 Yard Waste, 65 gal Cart $23.01 $48.32 $73.63 $98.94 $124.25 $149.57 $174.88 $6.33 Yard Waste, 95 gal Cart $34.51 $72.47 $110.43 $148.39 $186.35 $224.32 $262.28 $9.49 Yard Waste, 1.5 cubic yard Dumpster $109.21 $229.34 $349.47 $469.60 $589.73 $709.87 $830.00 $30.03 Yard Waste, 2 cubic yard Dumpster $145.61 $305.78 $465.95 $626.12 $786.29 $946.47 $1,106.64 $40.04 Yard Waste, 3 cubic yard Dumpster $218.42 $458.68 $698.94 $939.21 $1,179.47 $1,419.73 $1,659.99 $60.07 Yard Waste, 4 cubic yard Dumpster $291.22 $611.56 $931.90 $1,252.25 $1,572.59 $1,892.93 $2,213.27 $80.09 Foodscraps, 35 gal Cart $11.50 $24.15 $36.80 $49.45 $62.10 $74.75 $87.40 $3.16 Foodscraps, 65 gal Cart $23.01 $48.32 $73.63 $98.94 $124.25 $149.57 $174.88 $6.33 Foodscraps, 1.5 cubic yard Dumpster $109.21 $229.34 $349.47 $469.60 $589.73 $709.87 $830.00 $30.03 Foodscraps, 2 cubic yard Dumpster $145.61 $305.78 $465.95 $626.12 $786.29 $946.47 $1,106.64 $40.04 Foodscraps, 3 cubic yard Dumpster $218.42 $458.68 $698.94 $939.21 $1,179.47 $1,419.73 $1,659.99 $60.07 Foodscraps, 4 cubic yard Dumpster $291.22 $611.56 $931.90 $1,252.25 $1,572.59 $1,892.93 $2,213.27 $80.09 Notes
• Dumpster Rental included in price. No credit for customer-owned dumpsters. • Extra pickups for carts not on regular service day are charged as "Go Back" (See Special Services). • Extra pickups for dumpsters are on any day. Price is per pickup. • All service is in-place.
• Foodscraps service requires a minimum of 2 collections per week.

Business and School Service
Container Type Extra Pickup
(per cont.)

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

MONTHLY FRANCHISE TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION RATES
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Service Rate
Hauling Rolloff to Local Processor, Each Trip $320.46
Hauling Rolloff to Tajiguas, Each Trip $453.99
Hauling Compactor to Tajiguas, Each Trip $532.24
Hauling Compactor to Local Processor, Each Trip $400.56 Non-Service Fee for Rolloff/Compactor $109.84
Tipping Fee = actual fee multiplied by 1
Rolloff Rental, Monthly $221.07
Compactor Rental, Monthly $982.54
Cart Dumper Rental, Monthly $208.48
Notes
• Service can be regular or on call.

Service Charge per Incident
Exchange Cart-more than once per 3 months $14.73
Restart Service $28.47
Steam Clean Dumpster $87.23
Steam Clean Cart $14.73
Exchange Dumpster $87.23
Provide Padlock (pick up in office) $28.47
Provide Padlock (service in field) $76.96
Install Padlock on cart $57.03
Install Barlock on dumpster $168.17
Replace Key $11.40
Steam Clean Compactor $186.07
Steam Clean Rolloff $162.81
Go Back Charge/Special Pickup (up to 4 cans) $22.34
Overloaded Trash Dumpster $33.27
Overloaded Recycling Dumpster $15.76
Steam Clean Foodscraps Cart, Quarterly $2.42
Steam Clean Foodscraps Cart, Monthly $12.13
Steam Clean Foodscraps Dumpster, Quarterly $14.36
Steam Clean Foodscraps Dumpster, Monthly $71.89
Dumpster Push Out, each 25' more than first 25' $12.51
City Owned Trash Enclosure Rental - Monthly Fee $40.00
Recycling/Composting Bin Fee City cost/Market pricing
Building Permit Review Fee $490.90
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Regularly Scheduled Rolloff and Compactor Service (10-40 yd containers) • Haulers bill customers directly.

Special Services

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

MONTHLY FRANCHISE TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION RATES
Portion of this page redacted to allow for recusal of Council Member Friedman on Shopping Cart Impound Fees. This item will be approved under separate resolution.
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WATERFRONT HARBOR SLIP, MOORING, AND USER FEES
Fees for the privilege of mooring, anchoring, or tying up vessels in any part of the Harbor or for using City Harbor facilities or services identified herein shall be as follows:

Commercial Fishing Berths FY 2026 (Per foot)
Skiff Row (Max length 15', Beam 6') FY2026 Fee
Mooring Permit Fees FY2026 Fee
Marina Berths FY2026 Fee (Per foot)
Slip Permit WaiƟng List FY2026 Fee
Visitor Vessel FY2026 Fee
VisiƟng Vessel Over 28 Day CumulaƟve Night
Penalty
FY2026 Fee
Portions of this section redacted to allow for recusal of Mayor Rowse on certain fees. The redacted portions are addressed under separate resolution. 132
ReservaƟons FY2026 Fee

Delinquent Payments FY2026 Fee
Tie-Up on Stearns Wharf FY2026 Fee
AdministraƟve FY2026 Fee
Business AcƟvity Permit (BAP) FY2026 Fee
Slip Permit Transfer FY2026 Fee (per foot)
Designated Commercial Fishing Slip Transfer FY2026 Fee (per foot) Slip Permit WaiƟng List Transfer Fee FY2026 Fee (per foot) 133
Gate Keys FY2026 Fee
Beach Permits- Seasonal FY2026 Fee
134
Wharfage and Dockage FY2026 Fee
Non-Emergency Harbor Patrol Services FY2026 Proposed Fee Use of Waterfront for Commercial AcƟvity FY2026 Fee
Waterfront Workforce Support or Control Based on Established Hourly or Salary Rates Movie Feature Filming $1,500 per day
TV, Movie or Commercial Filming $1,200 per day
Commercial Photography (sƟll) $500 per day
Commercial Displays or DemonstraƟons $500 per day plus 20% of gross sales AquaƟc AcƟvity or Exhibit $100 per day
Commercial classes, acƟviƟes, or educaƟonal
programs- 3 hours Max per Day
$50 Per Day
Student Film or SƟll Photoshoot No charge with valid documentaƟon Harbor & Seafood FesƟval Food Vendor Space
with Electricity
Up to $225 plus EHS Fee
Harbor & Seafood FesƟval Food Vendor Space
without Electricity
Up to $200 plus EHS Fee
Harbor & Seafood FesƟval CraŌ Vendor Space
with Electricity
Up to $225
Harbor & Seafood FesƟval CraŌ Vendor Space
without Electricity
Up to $200
NauƟcal Swap Meet Vensor Space $25
Use of Waterfront for Private Non-Commercial
AcƟvity
FY2026 Fee
Private Events- Corporate and Individual, in
Waterfront FaciliƟes (Harbor or Stearns Wharf) 2
hour minimum
Capacity up to 50 people : $108 per hour
Capacity up to 150 people: $143 per hour
Cruise Ship Visits FY2026 Fee
Embarking/Debarking of Cruise Ship Passengers $15 per passenger <500 Cruise Ship Passengers $7,500 per visit
Cruise Ship CancellaƟon (31 Days or More Prior to
Call)
No Charge
Cruise Ship CancellaƟon (15-30 Days Prior to Call) $2,500 Cruise Ship CancellaƟon (14 Days or Less Prior to
Call for Ships with a passenger capacity of 1,000
or less passengers)
$6,500
Cruise Ship CancellaƟon (14 Days or Less Prior to
Call for Ships with a passenger capacity of 1,001
to 2,000 passengers)
$7,500
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All costs, expenses and salaries of Department
employees specifically incurred because of
special acƟvity permiƩed shall be borne by the
permiƩee in addiƟon to any permit fee.

Printed Pages FY2026 Fee
Live Aboard Permits FY2026 Fee
Monthly $143
Annual Inclusion and Maintenance of Live-Aboard
Wait List
$50
Bike Locker Storage [Live-Aboards Only] FY2026 Fee
Annual Bike Storage Locker $150
Monthly Prorated Fee $20
Annual Inclusion and Maintenance of Bike Locker
Wait List
$50
Electrical Marina Submetering FY2026 Fee
and Ice for Vessels FY2026 Fee
Return Checks for NSF or Other FY2026 Fee
$25
MeeƟng Room Rentals FY2026 Proposed Fee
Marine Center Classroom
$75 per hour or any part of/$500 per day
maximum for commercial and/or private non
ocean dependent uses.
$30 per hour or any part of/$150 per day
maximum for commercial and/or private,
ocean dependent acƟviƟes.
$10 Per hour or $50 per day for non-profit
ocean dependent organizaƟons conducƟng
ocean educaƟonal classes or courses.
$100 Refundable Cleanup Deposit
$65 per hour in excess of security deposit for
cleanup cost.

Use of Waterfront meeƟng rooms by other
City Departments or non-profit ocean
dependent organizaƟons will be charged at the
rates noted above unless expressly waived by
the Waterfront Director.
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Waterfront Community MeeƟng Room
$60 per hour or any part of/$300 per day
maximum for commercial and/or private non
ocean dependent users.
$25 per hour or any part of/$100 per day
maximum for commercial and/or private,
ocean dependent acƟviƟes.
$5 Per hour or $20 per day for non-profit
ocean dependent organizaƟons conducƟng
ocean educaƟonal classes or courses.
$100 Refundable Cleanup Deposit
$65 per hour in excess of security deposit for
cleanup cost.

Use of Waterfront meeƟng rooms by other
City Departments or non-profit ocean
dependent organizaƟons will be charged at the
rates noted above unless expressly waived by
the Waterfront Director.

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WATERFRONT PARKING FEES AND HOURS OF OPERATION
Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 10.44.152 provides for the establishment of fees in municipally owned parking lots, and the Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Santa Barbara has recommended adoption of the fees charged for Waterfront Parking as set forth below.

A. PARKING FEES AND HOURS OF OPERATION IN THE WATERFRONT AREA

PARKING LOTS

1. Fees for parking in the La Playa East and La Playa West Lots shall be $3.50 per hour with a maximum charge of $20.00 per vehicle during one day’s hours of operation. Dates and Hours of operation are subject to the conditions of the Joint Powers Agreement between the City and Santa Barbara City College.

2. Fees for parking at the Cabrillo East, Cabrillo West, Harbor West, Garden Street, Leadbetter, Harbor Valet Lot, and Palm Park Parking Lots shall be $3.50 per hour with a maximum charge of $20.00 per vehicle during one day’s hours of operation. A Self-Pay Parking Management System shall operate year-round. Hours of operation for all Waterfront Area Parking Lots including Stearns Wharf from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays.
3 The fee for parking at the Harbor Parking Lot shall be $3.50 per hour with a maximum charge of $20.00 per vehicle per 24 hours of parking. Hours of operation are 24 hours per day, year-round.

4. The City Administrator or his/her designee may make minor adjustments to fee collection, hours of enforcement, and operation for efficient administration and may change enforcement and collection when inclement weather, emergencies, or special events so dictate.

5. Annual parking permits exempting permit holders from hourly parking fees at all Waterfront Parking Lots, except Stearns Wharf, shall be available to the general public at a rate of $145.00 per calendar year. Annual parking permits shall only be issued for vehicles not exceeding the size limitations set forth in Chapter 17.36 of the Municipal Code. The City Administrator or his/her designee may grant written waivers to the vehicle size limitation provided in Chapter 17.36 of the Municipal Code for parking in the Harbor Parking Lot, based on ocean-related or ocean-dependent priority need.

Vehicle owners granted a waiver must purchase one ocean dependent parking permit equal in cost to one general parking permit or one slip permittee annual parking permit plus a $50.00 Oversized Vehicle fee.

6. Parking permits exempting Harbor slip permittees from parking fees shall be available at $145.00 per calendar year with a limit of one parking permit per slip permit. All slip permittee parking permits issued under this section 138
shall require proof of California vehicle registration in slip permittee’s name prior to issuance.

7. In the event a parking permit is lost, stolen, or damaged, a $20.00 replacement permit fee will be charged per occurrence.

8. The charge for boat trailers using the launch ramp shall be $3.50 per hour with a maximum charge per trailer of $8.00 per 24 hours of parking. Such charges shall be in addition to charges applied to the towing vehicle.

9. A wash-down fee of $1.00 for 5 minutes will be charged at the launch ramp.

10. The charge for a boat trailer exiting a parking lot without a time dated parking ticket shall be $32.00 (four times the maximum daily boat trailer charge).

11.. An entry fee not to exceed $20.00 may be charged under special circumstances or for special events where it is anticipated that charging on entry will be more efficient than collecting the fee on exit. The Waterfront Director is authorized to make the determination.

12.. Fees for an oversized vehicle parking in Leadbetter, Harbor West, Garden Street, or the Palm Park lot shall be double the normal parking fee charged for regular sized vehicles in those lots.

B. MAXIMUM 72-HOUR PARKING LIMIT FOR VEHICLES IN THE HARBOR

PARKING LOT

1. 72-Hour Restriction Exceptions - In accordance with Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 17.36.

2. Long Term Parking - Payment of Fees: Any person wishing to park a vehicle in the Harbor Parking Lot over the 72-Hour limit, may be allowed to do so if the vehicle owner has a valid Waterfront slip permittee’s parking permit or the vehicle owner registers with the Waterfront Parking Office prior to leaving the vehicle in the Harbor Parking Lot.

3. In the event a vehicle is parked, stopped, or left standing in the Harbor Parking Lot in excess of a consecutive period of 72 hours without a valid slip permittee parking permit, and has not registered with the Waterfront Parking Office in advance, the vehicle may be cited and any member of the Police Department authorized by the Chief of Police may remove the vehicle from the Harbor Parking Lot in the manner and subject to the requirements of the Vehicle Code.

4. The Waterfront Director shall post appropriate notices at the entrances to the Harbor Parking Lot advising the public of the requirements of this Resolution.
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C. STEARNS WHARF PARKING FEES

1. Stearns Wharf Parking Fees
a. 90 Minutes of free parking upon entry onto Stearns Wharf per one day’s hours of operation. After the 90-minute free parking period, fees of $4.00 per hour or part of an hour are applicable as stated in Section C 1. Paragraph (b). Persons with disabilities who display valid disabled placards or plates will receive 2 ½ hours (150 minutes) of free parking. After the 2 ½ hour free parking period, fees of $4.00 per hour or part of an hour are applicable as stated in Section C 1.

Paragraph (b).
b. The rate for parking a motor vehicle on Stearns Wharf shall be $4.00 per hour or fraction thereof with a maximum charge of $40.00 per vehicle during one day’s hours of operation.

D. ALL PARKING LOTS

1. Fee for failure to surrender entrance ticket upon exiting shall be $60.00 per occurrence at Stearns Wharf and Harbor Parking Lots.

2. All vehicles must park within the boundaries of marked parking stalls.

Vehicles parked horizontally, diagonally, or across existing marked parking stalls shall be subject to citation.

3. The owner of a vehicle parked in a Waterfront Parking Lot operated by a Self-Pay Parking Management System not properly displaying a valid SelfPay receipt or displaying an expired receipt shall be subject to a fee penalty as follows:
a. Vehicles not exceeding size limitations as set forth in Santa Barbara Municipal Code 17.36 shall be charged $30.00 per violation. b. Oversized vehicle exceeding the size limitations as set forth in Santa Barbara Municipal Code 17.36 shall be charged $50.00 per violation.

4. The fee to reserve parking stalls for Events shall be $25.00 per parking stall, per day in all Waterfront parking lots, except Stearns Wharf where the fee shall be $45.00 per parking stall, per day. A $300.00 refundable clean-up deposit shall be required for all caterer vehicles and equipment operating in a Waterfront Parking Lot. Approval of an Event parking reservation is at the sole discretion of the Waterfront Director. Additional information regarding Events can be found in the Department’s Event Parking Reservation General Guidelines & Policy.
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COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES

SCHEDULE OF FEES
Application Fee $7,111
Initial Year Compliance Fee for all Commercial Businesses with the exception of Manufacturers
$7,927
Initial Year Compliance Fee for Manufacturers $9,771
Annual Permit Renewal Fee for all Commercial Businesses with the exception of Manufacturers
$7,511
Annual Permit Renewal Fee for Manufacturers $9,355
Minor Permit Amendment $908
Major Permit Amendment $3,028
Relocation Request $5,451
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CITY CLERK FEES

CERTIFICATION FEE
A fee is charged for the certification of public records.

Certification .......................................................... $3.00 + Per Image Copying Charge

COPYING CHARGES
California Government Code Section 6253(b) allows an agency to charge a copying fee covering the direct cost of duplication.

General Photocopying (See the General Copy Fee section under Finance Administrative Fees)
California Government Code Section 81008 allows an agency to charge fees for the copying and/or retrieval of statements filed pursuant to the Political Reform Act.

Campaign Statements/Statements of Economic Interest, Photocopying ..$0.10/image Retrieval of Statements which are 5 or more years old....................................... $5.00

COUNCIL MEETING VIDEO DUPLICATION
A fee is charged for the duplication of a Council meeting video.

Video duplication........................ $6.75 per 15 min. of Staff time spent, or part thereof Blank CD or DVD ................................................................................................ $1.50

DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP REGISTRY
City Council Resolution No. 97-055, adopted June 3, 1997, established administrative procedures and a fee schedule for the registration of domestic partnerships.

Filing of Affidavit of Domestic Partnership ........................................................ $35.00 Filing of Statement of Termination .................................................................... $10.00 Confirmation of Registration of Domestic Partnership in another community ... $25.00 142

INITIATIVE FILING FEE
The California Elections Code requires the proponents of any initiative petition to file with the City Clerk a Notice of Intent to circulate petitions and to pay a fee. (Elections Code section 9202.)
Notice of Intention Filing ............................................................................... $200.00 The filing fee for the Notice of Intention will be refunded to the filer if, within one year of the filing, the City Clerk certifies the sufficiency of the petition.

LIFE CERTIFICATES
A fee is charged to complete a Life Certificate.

Life Certificate………………………………………………………………………….$3.00

MUNICIPAL CODE COPIES, UPDATE SUBSCRIPTIONS
Fees are charged for the printing and mailing of Municipal Code copies and updates.

Municipal Code, Complete Copy with Binders ..................... $825 + shipping/handling Municipal Code Update Subscription ................................................ $200 - $275/year Zoning Package (Titles 22-30), Complete Copy (no binder) $185 + shipping/handling Zoning Package Update Subscription............................................... $200 - $275/year 143

CITY TV VIDEO DUPLICATION FEES
The City of Santa Barbara televises and videotapes public meetings and produces video programs of public interest, copies of which are available to the public upon request.

Video duplication/download fee .................................................................... $ 24.00 Blank DVD or Blu-Ray Disc ......................................................................... $ 1.00 8 gb Flash Drive............................................................................................. $ 6.00 144

FINANCE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Per Section 2.23.040 of the City of Santa Barbara Municipal Code, the Finance Department is responsible for administration of matters pertaining to accounting and reporting of fiscal affairs for the City. In administering these matters, the following fees will be established:

Local governments are permitted, but not required, to accept credit and/or debit cards as a form of payment. As a convenience to our customers, the City of Santa Barbara facilitates the use of credit cards.

Effective July 1, 2024, a (4%) managed service fee will be applied to all credit card purchases made for municipal services and programs through the City of Santa Barbara. This fee will apply specifically to credit card payments made to the City for programs and services such as utility billing payments made through electronic means, and various other City permits and program fees. This fee will help offset third party payment processor credit card payment fees and is not revenue to the City.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Declined Check Payment Fee - If a check payment is returned by the banking institution for insufficient funds, the following fees will be assessed:

The first occurrence not to exceed $25
The second and any subsequent occurrence not to exceed $35 General Copy Fees:

Up to 11x17 black and white $0.10 per page
Up to 11x17 color $0.20 per page
Delinquency Fee: $15.00 per account, per month, for any billing period in which a delinquent unpaid balance exists.
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BUSINESS PERMIT FEES
Pursuant to the Municipal Code sections noted below, the City has established the following schedule of fees for business permits. These fees are intended to recover the costs associated with the administration, enforcement, and regulation of businesses operating within the City, and are necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws and ordinances.

Circus/Carnival Permit Municipal Code Chapter 5.72 $150.00 Coin Operated Device Permit Municipal Code Chapter 5.64 $100.00 Firearm Dealer License Municipal Code Chapter 9.36 $130.00 Fortune Teller Permit Municipal Code Chapter 5.40 $260.00 Handbill Distribution Permit Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 $10.00 Pedicab Operator Permit Municipal Code Chapter 5.28 $180.00 Pedicab Owner Permit Municipal Code Chapter 5.28 $180.00 Secondhand Dealer/Pawnbroker License Municipal Code Chapter 5.44 $210.00 Table on Public Sidewalk Permit Municipal Code Chapter 5.09 $10.00 Tobacco Retailer License Municipal Code Chapter 9.21 $50.00 Towing Permit Municipal Code Chapter 5.30 $210.00
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HUMAN RESOURCES FEES
The City of Santa Barbara provides fingerprints and background check services to the public.

The charges for providing these services shall be as follows:
• LiveScan Service Rolling Fees
$35.00 Rolling Fee
$32.00 DOJ Livescan Fee
$17.00 FBI Livescan Fee
$3.00 Printing Fee
*Additional or other fees may apply based on Department of Justice Applicant Fingerprint Processing Fees, found here:
https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/forms
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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATERFRONT

HARBOR SLIP, MOORING, AND USER FEES
WHEREAS, the City provides, maintains, and operates a variety of programs and services to the public;
WHEREAS, certain sections of the state and municipal code authorize the imposition and collection of fees to defray the costs of providing certain programs and services; WHEREAS, certain fee schedules as attached cite the specific state or municipal authority under which fees and charges are collected; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend certain Waterfront fees separately from other City fees due to the conflicts of interest of certain Councilmembers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:

Section 2. The Waterfront Harbor Slip, Mooring, and User Fees for the Fiscal Year 2025 are adopted as set forth in the Waterfront Harbor Slip and Mooring Fees section of the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges, attached hereto.

Section 3. The penalties, fees, and service charges contained in the attached schedule shall be effective July 1, 2025, unless otherwise indicated.

Section 4. Resolutions No. 24-069, 23-079, 22,062, 19-038, 19-040, 18-042, and 17-059 are hereby amended as set forth in this resolution.

Section 5. All other fee resolutions in effect shall remain in full force.

Commercial Fishing Berths FY 2026 (Per foot)
Designated Commercial Fishing Slips $7.37
Skiff Row (Max length 15', Beam 6') FY2026 Fee
Annual $300
Monthly $50
Daily $15
Mooring Permit PermiƩee No Charge
Mooring Permit Fees FY2026 Fee
Annual (Tackle Gear Not Included) $400
Monthly $500
Weekly $200
Nightly $30
Marina Berths FY2026 Fee (Per foot)
20' slips $12.67
25' slips $13.26
28' slips $13.60
30' slips $13.89
35' slips $14.51
40' slips $15.12
43' slips $15.48
45' slips $15.71
50' slips $16.31
60' slips $17.71
70' slips $19.22
80' slips $20.85
90' slips $22.62
100' slips $24.53
Slip Permit WaiƟng List FY2026 Fee
Annual Master WaiƟng List Renewal $50
LoƩery List Placement $50
LoƩery List Renewal Fee $50
Visitor Vessel FY2026 Fee
<65' length overall $2.00 per foot/ plus uƟliƟes
>65' length overall $4.00 per foot/ plus uƟliƟes
AŌer 14 cumulaƟve nights Above rates x 2 /plus uƟliƟes
Commercial fishing vessels $1.00 per foot/ plus uƟliƟes VisiƟng Vessel Over 28 Day CumulaƟve Night
Penalty
FY2026 Fee
<35' Vessels $100 per night
35' to 50' Vessels $150 per night
50' to 65' Vessels $200 per night
>65' Vessels $250 per night
Portions of this document redacted to allow for recusal by Mayor Rowse.

Redacted portions addressed under separate resolution.

EXHIBIT
ReservaƟons FY2026 Fee
Non-Refundable Fee Per Vessel
$50 In addiƟon to Visitor Vessel Fees
Delinquent Payments FY2026 Fee
Late Monthly Slip or Mooring PermiƩee $50 per month
Visitor Vessel or Mooring $15 per night
Visitor Vessel or Mooring Leaving w/o Paying Fees x 2 amount owed Vessel Impound Fee $250
Daily Storage (Impound) Applicable Daily Visitor Slip Rate Tie-Up on Stearns Wharf FY2026 Fee
Commercial Use Only $10 per passenger
AdministraƟve FY2026 Fee
New Vessel to Slip Permit or Add Spouse
ApplicaƟon
$100
Slip Permit Exchange (Slips <5' in length) $100
Slip Permit Exchange (Slips >5' in length) Slip Permit Transfer Fees Apply Business AcƟvity Permit (BAP) FY2026 Fee
Annual Service BAP $50
Annual Boat Charter and Kayak BAP $500
BAP ExpiraƟon Beyond 30 Days $35
Slip Permit Transfer FY2026 Fee (per foot)
20' Slips $125
25' Slips $175
28' Slips $200
30" Slips $250
35' Slips $425
40', 43', 45' Slips $600
50' and 51' Slips $800
>60' Slips $925
Designated Commercial Fishing Slip Transfer FY2026 Fee (per foot) 20' Slips $62.50
25' Slips $87.50
28' Slips $100
30" Slips $125
35' Slips $212.50
40', 43', 45' Slips $300
50' and 51' Slips $400
>60' Slips $462.50
Slip Permit WaiƟng List Transfer Fee FY2026 Fee (per foot) 20' Year 1 $250
20' Year 2 $225
20' Year 3 $200
20' Year 4 $175
20' Year 5 $150
25' Year 1 $350
25' Year 2 $315
25' Year 3 $280
25 Year 4 $245
25' Year 5 $210
28' Year 1
28' Year 2
28' Year 3
28’ Year 4
28' Year 5
$400
$360
$320
$280
$240
30' Year 1 $500
30' Year 2 $450
30' Year 3 $400
30 Year 4 $350
30' Year 5 $300
35' Year 1 $850
35' Year 2 $765
35' Year 3 $680
35 Year 4 $595
35' Year 5 $510
40', 43', 45' Year 1 $1,200
40', 43', 45' Year 2 $1,080
40', 43', 45' Year 3 $960
40', 43', 45' Year 4 $840
40', 43', 45' Year 5 $720
50', 51' Year 1 $1,600
50', 51' Year 2 $1,440
50', 51' Year 3 $1,280
50', 51' Year 4 $1,120
50', 51' Year 5 $960
>60' Year 1 $1,850
>60' Year 2 $1,665
>60' Year 3 $1,480
>60' Year 4 $1,295
>60' Year 5 $1,110
Gate Keys FY2026 Fee
First 4 Key Card Style Keys or; $20 Each
First 4 Fob-Style Keys $25 Each
Any addiƟonal keys card or fob style $100 Each
Replacement Key (non-operaƟonal <1 Year) No Charge
New Slip Permit Transfer/1 Key No Charge
Beach Permits- Seasonal FY2026 Fee
Catamaran LeadbeƩer Beach Permit $400 Annual per Vessel Individual Outrigger, Sailboat, Rowing Dory, and
Surf Ski West Beach Permit
$400 Annual
$40 Monthly
Storage Outrigger Canoe Club Rack $2,200 Annual
SB Youth FoundaƟon Racks $2,200 Annual
Chumash Tomol Canoe No Charge
UnpermiƩed Vessel Daily Fee $50
Wharfage and Dockage FY2026 Fee
City Pier for purpose of vessel repair or supply $.50 per linear foot Hoists One and Three $.50 per 10 Minutes
Hoist Two $.50 per 10 Minutes
Hoist Four/SƟff-Leg $.75 per 10 Minutes
Non-Emergency Harbor Patrol Services FY2026 Proposed Fee Rate to be administered based on current
Waterfront hourly service rates for labor and
equipment
Use of Waterfront for Commercial AcƟvity FY2026 Fee
Waterfront Workforce Support or Control Based on Established Hourly or Salary Rates Movie Feature Filming $1,500 per day
TV, Movie or Commercial Filming $1,200 per day
Commercial Photography (sƟll) $500 per day
Commercial Displays or DemonstraƟons $500 per day plus 20% of gross sales AquaƟc AcƟvity or Exhibit $100 per day
Commercial classes, acƟviƟes, or educaƟonal
programs- 3 hours Max per Day
$50 Per Day
Student Film or SƟll Photoshoot No charge with valid documentaƟon Harbor & Seafood FesƟval Food Vendor Space
with Electricity
Up to $225 plus EHS Fee
Harbor & Seafood FesƟval Food Vendor Space
without Electricity
Up to $200 plus EHS Fee
Harbor & Seafood FesƟval CraŌ Vendor Space
with Electricity
Up to $225
Harbor & Seafood FesƟval CraŌ Vendor Space
without Electricity
Up to $200
NauƟcal Swap Meet Vensor Space $25
Use of Waterfront for Private Non-Commercial
AcƟvity
FY2026 Fee
Private Events- Corporate and Individual, in
Waterfront FaciliƟes (Harbor or Stearns Wharf) 2
hour minimum
Capacity up to 50 people : $108 per hour
Capacity up to 150 people: $143 per hour
Cruise Ship Visits FY2026 Fee
Embarking/Debarking of Cruise Ship Passengers $15 per passenger <500 Cruise Ship Passengers $7,500 per visit
Cruise Ship CancellaƟon (31 Days or More Prior to
Call)
No Charge
Cruise Ship CancellaƟon (15-30 Days Prior to Call) $2,500 Cruise Ship CancellaƟon (14 Days or Less Prior to
Call for Ships with a passenger capacity of 1,000
or less passengers)
$6,500
Cruise Ship CancellaƟon (14 Days or Less Prior to
Call for Ships with a passenger capacity of 1,001
to 2,000 passengers)
$7,500
All costs, expenses and salaries of Department
employees specifically incurred because of
special acƟvity permiƩed shall be borne by the
permiƩee in addiƟon to any permit fee.

Printed Pages FY2026 Fee
Harbor Patrol Incident Reports, Leases, Permits
and other miscellaneous documents
$.20 per page
Live Aboard Permits FY2026 Fee
Monthly $143
Annual Inclusion and Maintenance of Live-Aboard
Wait List
$50
Bike Locker Storage [Live-Aboards Only] FY2026 Fee
Annual Bike Storage Locker $150
Monthly Prorated Fee $20
Annual Inclusion and Maintenance of Bike Locker
Wait List
$50
Electrical Marina Submetering FY2026 Fee
Monthly $0.16 per KWh per vessel
Fresh Water and Ice for Vessels FY2026 Fee
Water $15.50 per thousand gallons, w/ Wharfage
Water Minimum Charge $15.50
Ice $.20 per LB. 200 LB minimum
Return Checks for NSF or Other FY2026 Fee
$25
MeeƟng Room Rentals FY2026 Proposed Fee
Marine Center Classroom
$75 per hour or any part of/$500 per day
maximum for commercial and/or private non
ocean dependent uses.
$30 per hour or any part of/$150 per day
maximum for commercial and/or private,
ocean dependent acƟviƟes.
$10 Per hour or $50 per day for non-profit
ocean dependent organizaƟons conducƟng
ocean educaƟonal classes or courses.
$100 Refundable Cleanup Deposit
$65 per hour in excess of security deposit for
cleanup cost.

Use of Waterfront meeƟng rooms by other
City Departments or non-profit ocean
dependent organizaƟons will be charged at the
rates noted above unless expressly waived by
the Waterfront Director.

Waterfront Community MeeƟng Room
$60 per hour or any part of/$300 per day
maximum for commercial and/or private non
ocean dependent users.
$25 per hour or any part of/$100 per day
maximum for commercial and/or private,
ocean dependent acƟviƟes.
$5 Per hour or $20 per day for non-profit
ocean dependent organizaƟons conducƟng
ocean educaƟonal classes or courses.
$100 Refundable Cleanup Deposit
$65 per hour in excess of security deposit for
cleanup cost.

Use of Waterfront meeƟng rooms by other
City Departments or non-profit ocean
dependent organizaƟons will be charged at the
rates noted above unless expressly waived by
the Waterfront Director.

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA ABANDONED
SHOPPING CART RECOVERY FEE.

WHEREAS, the City provides, maintains, and operates a variety of programs and services to the public;
WHEREAS, certain sections of the state and municipal code authorize the imposition and collection of fees to defray the costs of providing certain programs and services; WHEREAS, certain department fee schedules cite the specific state or municipal authority under which fees and charges are collected; and
WHEREAS, due to certain identified or potential conflicts of interest, separate consideration of the Airport and Waterfront fee resolutions is required.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:

Section 2. The Abandoned Shopping Cart Recovery Fee for the Fiscal Year 2026 is adopted as set forth in the Solid Waste Fees section of the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges, attached hereto.

Section 3. The penalties, fees, and service charges contained in the attached schedule shall be effective July 1, 2025, unless otherwise indicated.

Section 4. All other fee resolutions in effect shall remain in full force.

Service Charge per Incident
Shopping Cart Impoundment Fee $90.00
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Regularly Scheduled Rolloff and Compactor Service (10-40 yd containers) Special Services

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

MONTHLY FRANCHISE TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION RATES
Portions of this page redacted to allow for recusal on Shopping Cart Impound Fees by Council Member Friedman. The remainder of this page addressed under separate resolution.

EXHIBIT
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA

BARBARA AUTHORIZING CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED
POSITIONS IN THE CITY’S SERVICE EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 2025,

AND PROVIDING A SCHEDULE OF CLASSIFICATIONS AND

SALARIES FOR THE SAME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.

WHEREAS, The Council hereby authorizes the following positions in each of the Departments and/or Divisions as provided for in the 2026 fiscal year operating budget.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026 is hereby approved as follows:

Position Allocations are listed in the Position Salary Control Resolution and incorporated herein as Exhibit 1.

Classification and Salary Ranges attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 2.

The hourly rate class schedule, which applies to hourly employees attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 3.

ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Analyst I 1
Administrative Assistant* 1
Administrative Specialist 1
Airport Business Development Supervisor 1
Airport Business Manager 1
Airport Director 1
Airport Properties Manager 1
Assistant Airport Director 1
Marketing Coordinator 1
Marketing Supervisor 1
Property Management Specialist 2
12 CAPITAL SUPPORT
Administrative Analyst III 1
Principal Project Manager 1
2 CERTIFICATION & OPERATIONS
Airport Operations Manager 1
Airport Operations Specialist 7
Airport Operations Supervisor 3
Airport Operations Technician 2
Airport Security Aide 10
Senior Airport Security Aide 1
Senior Airport Operations Specialist 6
30 MAINTENANCE
Accounting Assistant 1
Airport Facilities Manager 1
Airport Maintenance Coordinator 1
Airport Maintenance Supervisor 1
Airport Maintenance Worker II 3
Custodial Supervisor 1
Custodian 8
Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader 1
Grounds Maintenance Worker II 1
Painter 2
Senior Airport Maintenance Worker 4
Senior Custodian 1
25 SECURITY
Airport Police Officer 8
Airport Police Officer II 4
Airport Patrol Supervisor 1
13 TOTAL AIRPORT DEPARTMENT 82

AIRPORT
RESOLUTION NO.

SECTION 1. DEPARTMENT/DIVISION POSITIONS:

The Council hereby authorizes the following positions in each of the Departments and/or Divisions as provided for in the 2026 fiscal year operating budget:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, AUTHORIZING CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS IN THE CITY'S SERVICE EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 2025, AND PROVIDING A SCHEDULE OF CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES FOR THE SAME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE 2026 FISCAL YEAR.

Full-Time Positions
Authorized
Part-Time Positions
Authorized
HR/PSCR Page 1 Effective 06/28/2025
EXHIBIT 1
Full-Time Positions
Authorized
Part-Time Positions
Authorized

CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrative Assistant to Mayor/Council* 1
Administrative Specialist* 1
Administrator's Office Supervisor* 1
Assistant City Administrator 1
City Administrator/City Clerk/Treasurer 1
Deputy City Administrator 1
Senior Assistant to the City Administrator 2
8 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
City Clerk Services Manager 1
Deputy City Clerk 3
4 CITY TV
Community Engagement Officer/PIO 1
Communications Specialist 1
City TV Production Specialist 1
City TV Production Supervisor 1
4 COMMUNITY VITAILITY INITIATIVES
Administrative Analyst II 1
Administrative Analyst III 1
Project Planner 1
State Street Master Planner 1
4 DOWNTOWN SERVICES
Accounting Assistant 1
Assistant Parking Coordinator 2.4
Downtown Plaza & Parking Manager 1
Electronics Technician II 1
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 1
Maintenance Crew Leader 2
Maintenance Worker II 6
Parking Coordinator 3
Parking Maintenance Coordinator 1
Parking Resources Specialist 1
Parking Supervisor 2
Project Planner 1
Public Works Manager 1
Senior Maintenance Worker 1
Senior Traffic Technician 1
23 2.4

HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES
Community Development Programs Specialist 0.5
Housing & Human Services Manager 1
Housing Program Specialist 2
Rental Housing Mediation Specialist 2
Rental Housing Mediation Supervisor 1
Sr Community Development Programs Specialist 1
7 0.5
TOTAL CITY ADMINISTRATOR 50 2.9

CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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EXHIBIT 1
Full-Time Positions
Authorized
Part-Time Positions
Authorized

CITY ATTORNEY
Assistant City Attorney II 1
Assistant City Attorney III 1
Assistant City Attorney IV 2
Assistant City Attorney V 3 0.5
City Attorney 1
City Attorney Investigator III* 1
Law Practice Administrator* 1
Legal Administrative Assistant II* 3
Litigation Paralegal III* 1
Senior Legal Administrative Assistant* 1
15 0.5
TOTAL CITY ATTORNEY 15 0.5

ADMINISTRATION
Accounting Assistant 1
Administrative Assistant* 1
Administrative Assistant 3
Administrative Supervisor 1
Commission Secretary 3
Community Development Business Manager 1
Community Development Director 1
Graphic Designer 1
12 BUILDING & SAFETY
Administrative Analyst II 1
Administrative Specialist 2
Administrative/Clerical Supervisor 1
Building and Safety Supervisor 3
Building Inspector 4
Building Permit Technician 4
Chief Building Official 1
Planning Technician II 2
Plans Examiner 2
Records Technician 1
Senior Building Inspector/Specialty 5
Senior Plan Check Engineer 1
Senior Plans Examiner 2
29 PLANNING & ZONING
Administrative Analyst II 1
Associate Planner 11
City Planner 1
Planning Technician II 3
Principal Planner 1
Project Planner 11
Senior Planner II 3
31 TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 72

CITY ATTORNEY

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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EXHIBIT 1
Full-Time Positions
Authorized
Part-Time Positions
Authorized

ACCOUNTING
Accountant II 1
Accounting Supervisor 1
Accounting Technician* 2
Controller 1
Finance Analyst I* 1
Payroll and A/P Supervisor* 1
Senior Accountant 2
9 ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant* 1
Finance Director 1
2 BUDGET
Administrative Analyst III* 1
Budget Manager 1
Finance Analyst II 1
3 GENERAL SERVICES
Buyer II 1
General Services Manager 1
Mail Services Specialist 1
1 Senior Buyer 1
Warehouse Specialist 1
6 RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk Analyst I* 2
Risk Analyst II* 2
Risk Manager 1
5 TREASURY
Accounting Assistant 4 0.5
Accounting Coordinator 1
Accounting Technician 2
Administrative Analyst III 1
Administrative Specialist 2
Assistant Finance Director 1
Finance Analyst I 2
Finance Supervisor 2
15 0.5
TOTAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT 40 0.5

FINANCE
Purchasing Supervisor
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EXHIBIT 1
Full-Time Positions
Authorized
Part-Time Positions
Authorized

ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant* 1
Administrative Specialist 1
Emergency Services Manager 1
Fire Business Manager 1
Fire Chief 1
Office Specialist II 1
6 AIRPORT RESCUE & FIREFIGHTING
Fire Captain 3
Fire Engineer 6
9 OPERATIONS
Fire Battalion Chief 4
Fire Captain 25
Fire Engineer 24
Fire Operations Division Chief 1
Firefighter 27
81 PREVENTION
Fire Inspector II 3
Fire Inspector III 2
Fire Battalion Chief / Fire Marshal 1
Fire Public Education Coordinator 1
Fire Services Specialist 2
9 TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT 105

HUMAN RESOURCES
Administrative Specialist* 1
Human Resources Analyst I* 2
Human Resources Analyst II* 2
Human Resources Director 1
Human Resources Manager 1
Human Resources Technician* 1
Labor Relations Manager 1
Senior Human Resources Analyst* 2
11 TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 11
FIRE

HUMAN RESOURCES
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Full-Time Positions
Authorized
Part-Time Positions
Authorized

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Administrative Analyst I 1
Applications Administrator* 1
Applications Analyst* 1
Applications Analyst 3
Electronics/Communications Supervisor 1
Electronics/Communications Technician II 1
Geographic Information Systems Analyst 2
Geographic Information Systems Technician 2
Information Technology Administrator 1
Information Technology Director 1
1 Information Technology Project Manager 1
Information Technology Supervisor 4
Information Technology Technician I 2
Information Technology Technician II 3
Network Analyst 3
Senior Electronics/Communications Technician 3
System Administrator 1
Webmaster 1
33 TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 33

LIBRARY
Administrative Analyst I 1
Administrative Assistant* 1
Department Systems Supervisor 1
Librarian II 9
Library Circulation Supervisor 2
Library Director 1
Library Services Manager 2
Library Systems Analyst 1
Library Systems Technician I 1
Library Systems Technician II 1
Library Technician 13 1.6
Library Technician (delete by 6/30/2026) 1
Marketing Coordinator 1
Outreach Coordinator 2
Outreach Coordinator (delete by 6/30/2026) 1
Senior Librarian 3
Senior Library Technician 1
Supervising Librarian 2
44 1.6
TOTAL LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 44 1.6

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
City Councilmember 6
Mayor 1
7 TOTAL MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL 7

LIBRARY

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Information Technology Manager

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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EXHIBIT 1
Full-Time Positions
Authorized
Part-Time Positions
Authorized

ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Analyst II 1
Assistant Parks & Recreation Director 1
Associate Planner 1
Administrative Assistant* 1
Capital Projects Supervisor 1
Parks and Recreation Business Manager 1
Parks and Recreation Director 1
Project Engineer I 1
Project Planner 1
9 NEIGHBORHOOD AND OUTREACH SERVICES
Neighborhood & Outreach Services Coordinator II 1
Neighborhood & Outreach Services Supervisor I 1
Recreation Coordinator 1
Recreation Specialist 1
4 PARKS
Administrative Assistant 1
Automotive/Equipment Technician 1
Custodian 1
Equipment Operator 3
Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader 4
Grounds Maintenance Worker I 3
Grounds Maintenance Worker II 8
Irrigation Systems Technician 2
Office Specialist II 1
Park Ranger 3
Parks Manager 1
Parks Superintendent 1
Parks Supervisor 3
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker 6
Senior Maintenance Worker 1
Senior Tree Trimmer 2
Street Tree Supervisor 1
Supervising Park Ranger 1
Tree Care Specialist 1
Tree Trimmer II 3
Urban Forest Superintendent 1
48 RECREATION
Administrative Assistant 1
Administrative Specialist 4
Aquatics Specialist 1
Marketing Coordinator 1
Recreation Coordinator 8
Recreation Programs Manager 2
Recreation Supervisor I 2
Senior Recreation Supervisor 4
23 TOTAL PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 84

PARKS AND RECREATION
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EXHIBIT 1
Full-Time Positions
Authorized
Part-Time Positions
Authorized
Administrative Assistant* 1
Police Services Coordinator 1
2 Assistant Police Chief 2
1 Police Commander 4
Police Lieutenant 3
20 Police Officer 112
142

STRATEGIC OPERATIONS & PERSONNEL
Administrative Analyst II 1
Administrative Specialist 1
Police Administrative Manager 1
Police Business Manager 1
Police Crime Analyst 1
Police Services Coordinator 2
7 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/CRIME ANALYSIS
Network Administrator 1
Police Information Technology Manager 1
Police Services Coordinator 1
Senior Network / Applications Analyst 2
5 ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal Control Officer 2
Animal Control Officer II 1
3 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS & INTERNAL OPERATIONS

RECORDS BUREAU
Police Records Manager 1
Police Records Specialist 12
Police Records Supervisor 2
Police Services Specialist 1
16 COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
Public Safety Communications Manager 1
Public Safety Dispatcher II 9
Public Safety Dispatcher III 5
Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor 3
18 INVESTIGATIONS
Police Services Coordinator 2
2 CRIME LAB
Identification Technician 1
1 PROPERTY ROOM
Police Property/Evidence Technician 2
2 FIELD OPERATIONS

PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Parking Enforcement Officer 12
Police Technician 1
13 TOTAL POLICE DEPARTMENT 211
POLICE

CHIEF'S STAFF
Police Chief
Police Sergeant

SWORN STAFF
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EXHIBIT 1
Full-Time Positions
Authorized
Part-Time Positions
Authorized

ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Analyst III 1
Administrative Assistant 2
Administrative Assistant* 1
Public Works Business Manager 1
Public Works Director 1
6 DESAL PROGRAM
Water Treatment Superintendent 1
1 ENGINEERING SERVICES
Accounting Assistant 1
Administrative Analyst II 1
Administrative Assistant 1
Administrative Assistant Unclassified (Delete by 6/30/28) 1 Administrative Specialist 1
Administrative Supervisor 1
City Engineer 1
Engineering Technician II 2
Planning Technician II 1
Principal Architect 1
Principal Engineer 4
Principal Project Manager 1
Principal Traffic Engineer 1
Project Engineer II 17
Project Planner 1
Public Works Inspector II 2
Senior Engineering Technician 4
Senior Planner II 1
Senior Project Engineer 4
Senior Project Engineer Unclassified (Delete by 6/30/28) 1 Senior Public Works Inspector 3
Senior Real Property Agent 2
Senior Traffic Signal Technician 1
Supervising Engineer 8
Supervising Transportation Engineer 1
Traffic Signal Technician II 2
Traffic Technician II 1
65 PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS

ADMINISTRATION
Accounting Assistant 1
Administrative Analyst II 1
Administrative Assistant 1
Administrative Specialist 1
Public Works Operations Manager 1
5 BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Carpenter 2
Electrician 2
Facilities Maintenance Superintendent 1
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 1
Facilities Maintenance Worker II 1
Facilities Manager 1
HVAC Technician 1
Painter 2
Plumber 2
Project Engineer II 2
Welder/Fabricator 1
16 CUSTODIAL
Custodial Supervisor 1
Custodian 7 1
Senior Custodian 3
11 1

PUBLIC WORKS
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EXHIBIT 1
Full-Time Positions
Authorized
Part-Time Positions
Authorized
FLEET
Automotive Parts Specialist 1
Automotive Service Writer 1
Fleet Services Superintendent 1
Fleet Services Technician I 3
Fleet Services Technician II 4
Lead Equipment Technician 1
Vehicle Services Assistant 1
12 STREETS
Administrative Assistant 1
Administrative Analyst I 1
Maintenance Supervisor II 1
Senior Streets Maintenance Worker 6
Streets Maintenance Coordinator 3
Streets Maintenance Crew Leader 2
Streets Maintenance Superintendent 1
Streets Maintenance Worker II 16
31 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Administrative Assistant 1
Associate Transportation Planner 2
Project Planner Unclassified (Delete by 6/30/2026) 1
Supervising Transportation Planner 1
5 WATER RESOURCES

WASTEWATER COLLECTION
Administrative Specialist 1
Public Works Operations Assistant 1
Senior Wastewater Collection System Operator 5
Senior Wastewater Collection System Outreach Program Coordinator 1 Wastewater Collection System Lead Operator 1
Wastewater Collection System Operator II 5
Wastewater Collection System Project Coordinator 4
Wastewater Collection System Superintendent 1
Wastewater Collection System Supervisor 1
Water Quality Superintendent 1
Water/Wastewater Maintenance Planner/Scheduler 1
22 WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Accounting Assistant 1
Control Systems Operator Specialist II 2
Senior Control Systems Operator Specialist 1
Senior Treatment Plant Technician 2
Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 1
Treatment Plant Technician 3
Treatment Plant Technician Supervisor 1
Wastewater Compliance Specialist 1
Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator 1
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III 10
Wastewater Treatment Superintendent 1
Wastewater Treatment Supervisor 1
Water Resources Specialist 1
Water/Wastewater Maintenance Planner/Scheduler 2
28 WATER DISTRIBUTION
Accounting Assistant 1
Control Systems Operator Specialist II 1
Cross Connection Specialist 1
Lead Water Meter Technician 1
Reservoir & Dam Caretaker/Distribution Operator 1
Senior Control Systems Operator Specialist 1
Senior Cross Connection Specialist 1
Water Distribution Chief Operator 1
Water Distribution Lead Operator Technician 2
Water Distribution Operator Technician II 20
Water Distribution Project Coordinator 2
Water Distribution Superintendent 1
Water Distribution Supervisor 3
PUBLIC WORKS (Continued)
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EXHIBIT 1
Full-Time Positions
Authorized
Part-Time Positions
Authorized
Water Meter Technician II 3
Water/Wastewater Maintenance Planner/Scheduler 2
41 WATER SUPPLY
Administrative Analyst II 3
Public Works Operations Assistant 1
Water Resources Specialist 2
Water Services Manager 1
Water Service Superintendent 1
Water Services Supervisor 1
9 WATER TREATMENT
Accounting Assistant 0.8
Control Systems Operator Specialist II 1
Senior Control Systems Operator Specialist 1
Water Treatment Chief Operator 1
Water Treatment Plant Operator III 9
Water Treatment Superintendent 1
Water Treatment Supervisor 1
Water/Wastewater Maintenance Planner/Scheduler 1
15 0.8

WATER/WASTEWATER ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Analyst III 1
Administrative Assistant 1
Principal Project Manager 1
Wastewater System Manager 1
Water Resources Manager 1
Water System Manager 1
6 WATER/WASTEWATER LABS
Laboratory Analyst II 7
Laboratory Analyst Coordinator 2
Laboratory Supervisor 1
10 WATER/WASTEWATER RECLAMATION
Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 1
Water Distribution Operator Technician II 1
2 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 285 1.8

SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE

ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant* 1
Administrative Specialist 1
Finance Analyst II 1
Sustainability and Resilience Director 1
4 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Code Enforcement Officer 2
Environmental Services Supervisor 1
Outreach Coordinator 2
5 CREEKS/WATER QUALITY
Associate Planner 1 0.5
Creeks Restoration/Clean Water Manager 1
Creeks Supervisor 1
Project Planner 3
Water Quality Research Analyst 1
7 SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
PUBLIC WORKS (Continued)
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EXHIBIT 1
Full-Time Positions
Authorized
Part-Time Positions
Authorized

ENERGY AND CLIMATE
Administrative Analyst II 3
Administrative Analyst III 1
Associate Transportation Planner 1
Energy and Climate Program Manager 2
Energy and Climate Specialist 1
Environmental Services Manager 1
9 CLEAN COMMUNITY
Administrative Analyst III 1
Code Enforcement Officer 1
Code Enforcement Officer II 1
Environmental Services Manager 1
Environmental Services Specialist II 3
Environmental Services Specialist II 2
Recycling Educator 1
10 0.5

TOTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE DEPARTMENT
35 0.5

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Accounting Assistant 1
Administrative Analyst III 1
Administrative Assistant* 1
Administrative Specialist 1
Administrative Supervisor 1
Billing Supervisor 1
Waterfront Business Manager 1
Waterfront Director/Harbormaster 1
8 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Heavy Equipment Technician 1
Senior Waterfront Maintenance Worker 2
Waterfront Facilities Manager 1
Waterfront Maintenance Coordinator 1
Waterfront Maintenance Crew Leader 2
Waterfront Maintenance Superintendent 1
Waterfront Maintenance Worker II 10
18 PARKING SERVICES
Office Specialist II 1
Parking Coordinator 2
Waterfront Parking Supervisor 1
4 SECURITY
Harbor Operations Assistant 2
Harbor Operations Manager 1
Harbor Patrol Officer 10
Harbor Patrol Supervisor 1
Office Specialist II 1
Waterfront Vessel Technician 1
16 TOTAL WATERFRONT DEPARTMENT 46
CITY WIDE TOTAL 1120 7.80
Delete by (included in total) 5

WATERFRONT
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE (Continued)
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LEGEND
FLSA- UNIT01 = Executive Management 29 = Police Non-Sworn E = Exempt under provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 02 = Unrepresented Managers 31 = Fire Chief 7 = 7K Exemption under provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 03 = AFSCME Represented Managers 32 = Fire Operations Division Chief 04 = Supervisors 33 = Fire Battalion Chiefs
05 = Confidential Supervisors 34 = Fire Sworn
SERVICE STATUS 14 = General Unit 39 = Fire Non-Sworn
A = Appointed Employees 16 = Confidential
C = Classified 19 = Treatment & Patrol
U = Unclassified 21 = Police Chief
22 = Police Deputy Chief
CONFIDENTIAL 23 = Police Management Association
24 = Police Sworn
Step I Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step I Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step I Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Accounting Assistant* N U 16 6000 5,664.84 5,948.06 6,245.46 6,557.76 6,885.62 2,614.54 2,745.26 2,882.52 3,026.66 3,177.98 32.6818 34.3158 36.0315 37.8332 39.7248 Accounting Technician* N U 16 6004 5,954.54 6,252.22 6,564.87 6,893.10 7,237.79 2,748.25 2,885.64 3,029.94 3,181.43 3,340.52 34.3531 36.0705 37.8743 39.7679 41.7565 Administrative Analyst I* N U 16 6001 8,112.33 8,517.90 8,943.83 9,391.05 9,860.54 3,744.15 3,931.34 4,127.92 4,334.33 4,551.02 46.8019 49.1418 51.5990 54.1791 56.8878 Administrative Analyst II* E U 16 6003 9,281.68 9,745.75 10,233.02 10,744.70 11,281.96 4,283.85 4,498.04 4,722.93 4,959.09 5,207.06 53.5481 56.2255 59.0366 61.9886 65.0882 Administrative Analyst III* E U 16 6002 10,052.68 10,555.35 11,083.09 11,637.25 12,219.13 4,639.70 4,871.70 5,115.27 5,371.04 5,639.60 57.9963 60.8963 63.9409 67.1380 70.4950 Administrative Assistant* N U 16 6028 6,645.08 6,977.27 7,326.24 7,692.51 8,077.14 3,066.96 3,220.28 3,381.34 3,550.39 3,727.91 38.3370 40.2535 42.2667 44.3799 46.5989 Administrative Assistant to Mayor/Council* N U 16 6029 6,977.32 7,326.19 7,692.49 8,077.16 8,480.98 3,220.30 3,381.32 3,550.38 3,727.92 3,914.30 40.2537 42.2665 44.3798 46.5990 48.9288 Administrative Specialist* N U 16 6024 5,174.89 5,433.59 5,705.31 5,990.60 6,290.07 2,388.41 2,507.81 2,633.22 2,764.89 2,903.11 29.8551 31.3476 32.9152 34.5611 36.2889 Applications Administrator* E U 16 6019 10,143.45 10,650.62 11,183.10 11,742.34 12,329.42 4,681.59 4,915.67 5,161.43 5,419.54 5,690.50 58.5199 61.4459 64.5179 67.7442 71.1312 Applications Analyst* E U 16 6006 8,551.62 8,979.17 9,428.19 9,899.61 10,394.54 3,946.90 4,144.23 4,351.47 4,569.05 4,797.48 49.3362 51.8029 54.3934 57.1131 59.9685 City Attorney Investigator I* E U 16 6026 8,599.02 9,028.98 9,480.45 9,954.47 10,452.22 3,968.78 4,167.22 4,375.59 4,594.37 4,824.10 49.6098 52.0903 54.6949 57.4296 60.3013 City Attorney Investigator II* E U 16 6036 9,823.17 10,314.33 10,830.06 11,371.56 11,940.07 4,533.77 4,760.46 4,998.49 5,248.41 5,510.80 56.6721 59.5058 62.4811 65.6051 68.8850 City Attorney Investigator III* E U 16 6037 10,642.00 11,174.09 11,732.80 12,319.45 12,935.33 4,911.69 5,157.27 5,415.14 5,685.90 5,970.15 61.3961 64.4659 67.6893 71.0737 74.6269 Finance Analyst I* E U 16 6009 8,112.33 8,517.90 8,943.83 9,391.05 9,860.54 3,744.15 3,931.34 4,127.92 4,334.33 4,551.02 46.8019 49.1418 51.5990 54.1791 56.8878 Finance Analyst II* E U 16 6027 9,281.68 9,745.75 10,233.02 10,744.70 11,281.96 4,283.85 4,498.04 4,722.93 4,959.09 5,207.06 53.5481 56.2255 59.0366 61.9886 65.0882 Human Resources Analyst I* E U 16 6014 8,112.33 8,517.90 8,943.83 9,391.05 9,860.54 3,744.15 3,931.34 4,127.92 4,334.33 4,551.02 46.8019 49.1418 51.5990 54.1791 56.8878 Human Resources Analyst II* E U 16 6015 9,281.68 9,745.75 10,233.02 10,744.70 11,281.96 4,283.85 4,498.04 4,722.93 4,959.09 5,207.06 53.5481 56.2255 59.0366 61.9886 65.0882 Human Resources Assistant* N U 16 6016 6,645.08 6,977.27 7,326.24 7,692.51 8,077.14 3,066.96 3,220.28 3,381.34 3,550.39 3,727.91 38.3370 40.2535 42.2667 44.3799 46.5989 Human Resources Technician* N U 16 6017 6,846.97 7,189.30 7,548.73 7,926.23 8,322.49 3,160.14 3,318.14 3,484.03 3,658.26 3,841.15 39.5017 41.4767 43.5504 45.7282 48.0144 Law Clerk* N U 16 6008 6,368.94 6,687.42 7,021.76 7,372.86 7,741.52 2,939.51 3,086.50 3,240.81 3,402.86 3,573.01 36.7439 38.5812 40.5101 42.5358 44.6626 Law Practice Administrator* E U 16 6033 10,052.68 10,555.35 11,083.09 11,637.25 12,219.13 4,639.70 4,871.70 5,115.27 5,371.04 5,639.60 57.9963 60.8963 63.9409 67.1380 70.4950 Legal Administrative Assistant I* N U 16 6010 5,456.56 5,729.43 6,015.92 6,316.66 6,632.54 2,518.41 2,644.35 2,776.58 2,915.38 3,061.17 31.4801 33.0544 34.7073 36.4422 38.2646 Legal Administrative Assistant II* N U 16 6011 6,595.20 6,924.99 7,271.23 7,634.79 8,016.54 3,043.94 3,196.15 3,355.95 3,523.75 3,699.94 38.0492 39.9519 41.9494 44.0469 46.2493 Litigation Paralegal I* N U 16 6012 6,728.15 7,064.53 7,417.76 7,788.69 8,178.11 3,105.30 3,260.55 3,423.58 3,594.78 3,774.51 38.8162 40.7569 42.7947 44.9348 47.1814 Litigation Paralegal II* N U 16 6034 7,501.91 7,877.00 8,270.86 8,684.39 9,118.59 3,462.42 3,635.54 3,817.32 4,008.18 4,208.58 43.2802 45.4443 47.7165 50.1023 52.6073 Litigation Paralegal III* N U 16 6035 8,275.67 8,689.44 9,123.90 9,580.13 10,059.05 3,819.54 4,010.51 4,211.03 4,421.60 4,642.64 47.7442 50.1314 52.6379 55.2700 58.0330 Office Specialist II* N U 16 6013 4,525.99 4,752.26 4,989.86 5,239.35 5,501.30 2,088.92 2,193.35 2,303.01 2,418.16 2,539.06 26.1115 27.4169 28.7876 30.2270 31.7382 Principal Human Resources Analyst* E U 16 6032 10,888.58 11,475.21 12,061.88 12,648.48 13,235.13 5,025.50 5,296.25 5,567.02 5,837.76 6,108.52 62.8187 66.2031 69.5877 72.9720 76.3565 Risk Analyst I* E U 16 6020 8,112.33 8,517.90 8,943.83 9,391.05 9,860.54 3,744.15 3,931.34 4,127.92 4,334.33 4,551.02 46.8019 49.1418 51.5990 54.1791 56.8878 Risk Analyst II* E U 16 6021 9,281.68 9,745.75 10,233.02 10,744.70 11,281.96 4,283.85 4,498.04 4,722.93 4,959.09 5,207.06 53.5481 56.2255 59.0366 61.9886 65.0882 Risk Assistant* N U 16 6025 6,135.42 6,442.17 6,764.29 7,102.51 7,457.67 2,831.73 2,973.31 3,121.98 3,278.08 3,442.00 35.3966 37.1664 39.0248 40.9760 43.0250 Risk Technician* N U 16 6030 6,846.97 7,189.30 7,548.73 7,926.23 8,322.49 3,160.14 3,318.14 3,484.03 3,658.26 3,841.15 39.5017 41.4767 43.5504 45.7282 48.0144 Senior Human Resources Analyst* E U 16 6018 10,052.68 10,555.35 11,083.09 11,637.25 12,219.13 4,639.70 4,871.70 5,115.27 5,371.04 5,639.60 57.9963 60.8963 63.9409 67.1380 70.4950 Senior Legal Administrative Assistant* E U 16 6038 7,404.04 7,782.91 8,161.79 8,580.69 8,999.62 3,417.25 3,592.11 3,766.98 3,960.32 4,153.67 42.7156 44.9014 47.0872 49.5040 51.9209 Monthly Biweekly Hourly

CONFIDENTIAL
Unit Job
Class
SECTION 2. CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES: Effective 06/28/2025 Council hereby authorizes the following classified and unclassified regular full-time and regular part-time classifications and positions; and the salary ranges therefore for the 2026 fiscal year. Changes to future salaries may be adopted by the City Council by Ordinance as part of a collective bargaining agreement or long-term salary plan.

Classification Title FLSA
N = Non-Exempt under provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Service
Status
* = Classifications are designated as confidential and receive an additional 2.5% HR\PSCR Page 1 6/28/2025
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Step I Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step I Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step I Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Monthly Biweekly Hourly
Unit Job
Class Classification Title FLSA Service
Status
Accountant I E C 14 1400 6,546.39 6,873.66 7,217.38 7,578.29 7,957.15 3,021.41 3,172.46 3,331.10 3,497.67 3,672.53 37.7676 39.6558 41.6387 43.7209 45.9066 Accountant II E C 14 1401 7,233.16 7,594.73 7,974.53 8,373.26 8,791.88 3,338.38 3,505.26 3,680.55 3,864.58 4,057.79 41.7297 43.8158 46.0069 48.3072 50.7224 Accounting Assistant N C 14 1402 5,664.84 5,948.06 6,245.46 6,557.76 6,885.62 2,614.54 2,745.26 2,882.52 3,026.66 3,177.98 32.6818 34.3158 36.0315 37.8332 39.7248 Accounting Coordinator N C 14 1404 6,546.39 6,873.66 7,217.38 7,578.29 7,957.15 3,021.41 3,172.46 3,331.10 3,497.67 3,672.53 37.7676 39.6558 41.6387 43.7209 45.9066 Accounting Technician N C 14 1405 5,954.54 6,252.22 6,564.87 6,893.10 7,237.79 2,748.25 2,885.64 3,029.94 3,181.43 3,340.52 34.3531 36.0705 37.8743 39.7679 41.7565 Administrative Analyst I N U 14 1406 8,112.33 8,517.90 8,943.83 9,391.05 9,860.54 3,744.15 3,931.34 4,127.92 4,334.33 4,551.02 46.8019 49.1418 51.5990 54.1791 56.8878 Administrative Analyst II E U 14 1408 9,281.68 9,745.75 10,233.02 10,744.70 11,281.96 4,283.85 4,498.04 4,722.93 4,959.09 5,207.06 53.5481 56.2255 59.0366 61.9886 65.0882 Administrative Analyst III E U 14 1407 10,052.68 10,555.35 11,083.09 11,637.25 12,219.13 4,639.70 4,871.70 5,115.27 5,371.04 5,639.60 57.9963 60.8963 63.9409 67.1380 70.4950 Administrative Assistant N U 14 1409 6,645.08 6,977.27 7,326.24 7,692.51 8,077.14 3,066.96 3,220.28 3,381.34 3,550.39 3,727.91 38.3370 40.2535 42.2667 44.3799 46.5989 Administrative Assistant Unclassified N U 14 1607 6,645.08 6,977.27 7,326.24 7,692.51 8,077.14 3,066.96 3,220.28 3,381.34 3,550.39 3,727.91 38.3370 40.2535 42.2667 44.3799 46.5989 Administrative Specialist N C 14 1531 5,174.89 5,433.59 5,705.31 5,990.60 6,290.07 2,388.41 2,507.81 2,633.22 2,764.89 2,903.11 29.8551 31.3476 32.9152 34.5611 36.2889 Adult Literacy Coordinator N C 14 1580 7,614.51 7,995.22 8,395.01 8,814.76 9,255.48 3,514.39 3,690.10 3,874.62 4,068.35 4,271.76 43.9299 46.1263 48.4327 50.8544 53.3970 Airport Maintenance Coordinator N C 14 1413 6,385.12 6,704.43 7,039.65 7,391.61 7,761.22 2,946.98 3,094.35 3,249.07 3,411.51 3,582.10 36.8372 38.6794 40.6134 42.6439 44.7762 Airport Maintenance Worker I N C 14 1410 4,757.44 4,995.29 5,245.07 5,507.28 5,782.62 2,195.74 2,305.52 2,420.80 2,541.82 2,668.90 27.4468 28.8190 30.2600 31.7727 33.3612 Airport Maintenance Worker II N C 14 1411 5,230.33 5,491.81 5,766.41 6,054.75 6,357.43 2,414.00 2,534.68 2,661.42 2,794.50 2,934.20 30.1750 31.6835 33.2678 34.9313 36.6775 Airport Operations Technician N C 14 1579 5,360.94 5,629.02 5,910.47 6,205.98 6,516.25 2,474.28 2,598.01 2,727.91 2,864.30 3,007.50 30.9285 32.4751 34.0989 35.8037 37.5938 Airport Security Aide N C 14 1415 4,015.38 4,216.03 4,426.98 4,648.28 4,880.68 1,853.25 1,945.86 2,043.22 2,145.36 2,252.62 23.1656 24.3233 25.5403 26.8170 28.1577 Animal Control Officer N C 14 1416 5,632.40 5,914.03 6,209.78 6,520.26 6,846.28 2,599.57 2,729.55 2,866.05 3,009.35 3,159.82 32.4946 34.1194 35.8256 37.6169 39.4978 Animal Control Officer II N C 14 1417 6,223.27 6,534.45 6,861.16 7,204.21 7,564.38 2,872.28 3,015.90 3,166.69 3,325.02 3,491.25 35.9035 37.6988 39.5836 41.5628 43.6406 Applications Administrator E C 14 1596 10,143.45 10,650.62 11,183.10 11,742.34 12,329.42 4,681.59 4,915.67 5,161.43 5,419.54 5,690.50 58.5199 61.4459 64.5179 67.7442 71.1312 Applications Analyst E C 14 1595 8,551.62 8,979.17 9,428.19 9,899.61 10,394.54 3,946.90 4,144.23 4,351.47 4,569.05 4,797.48 49.3362 51.8029 54.3934 57.1131 59.9685 Aquatics Specialist N C 14 1601 5,580.71 5,859.71 6,152.73 6,460.35 6,783.29 2,575.71 2,704.48 2,839.72 2,981.70 3,130.75 32.1964 33.8060 35.4965 37.2713 39.1344 Assistant Parking Coordinator N C 14 1418 5,178.42 5,437.34 5,709.19 5,994.65 6,294.38 2,390.04 2,509.54 2,635.01 2,766.76 2,905.10 29.8755 31.3693 32.9376 34.5845 36.3137 Assistant Planner E C 14 1419 7,602.99 7,983.17 8,382.34 8,801.48 9,241.53 3,509.07 3,684.54 3,868.77 4,062.22 4,265.32 43.8634 46.0568 48.3596 50.7777 53.3165 Assistant Transportation Planner E C 14 1420 7,602.99 7,983.17 8,382.34 8,801.48 9,241.53 3,509.07 3,684.54 3,868.77 4,062.22 4,265.32 43.8634 46.0568 48.3596 50.7777 53.3165 Associate Planner E C 14 1422 8,234.59 8,646.34 9,078.68 9,532.60 10,009.20 3,800.58 3,990.62 4,190.16 4,399.66 4,619.63 47.5073 49.8828 52.3770 54.9958 57.7454 Associate Transportation Planner E C 14 1421 8,234.59 8,646.34 9,078.68 9,532.60 10,009.20 3,800.58 3,990.62 4,190.16 4,399.66 4,619.63 47.5073 49.8828 52.3770 54.9958 57.7454 Automotive/Equipment Technician N C 14 1578 6,227.91 6,539.35 6,866.28 7,209.58 7,570.07 2,874.42 3,018.16 3,169.05 3,327.50 3,493.88 35.9302 37.7270 39.6131 41.5938 43.6735 Automotive Parts Specialist N C 14 1427 6,227.91 6,539.35 6,866.28 7,209.58 7,570.07 2,874.42 3,018.16 3,169.05 3,327.50 3,493.88 35.9302 37.7270 39.6131 41.5938 43.6735 Automotive Service Writer N C 14 1428 7,233.16 7,594.73 7,974.53 8,373.26 8,791.88 3,338.38 3,505.26 3,680.55 3,864.58 4,057.79 41.7297 43.8158 46.0069 48.3072 50.7224 Building Inspector N C 14 1431 7,686.25 8,070.55 8,474.05 8,897.76 9,342.62 3,547.50 3,724.87 3,911.10 4,106.66 4,311.98 44.3437 46.5609 48.8887 51.3333 53.8998 Building Permit Technician N C 14 1432 6,296.05 6,610.89 6,941.42 7,288.45 7,652.91 2,905.87 3,051.18 3,203.73 3,363.90 3,532.11 36.3234 38.1398 40.0466 42.0487 44.1514 Buyer I N C 14 1433 6,250.08 6,562.57 6,890.74 7,235.26 7,597.01 2,884.65 3,028.88 3,180.34 3,339.35 3,506.31 36.0581 37.8610 39.7543 41.7419 43.8289 Buyer II N C 14 1575 6,944.51 7,291.77 7,656.37 8,039.18 8,441.12 3,205.16 3,365.43 3,533.71 3,710.39 3,895.90 40.0645 42.0679 44.1714 46.3799 48.6987 Carpenter N C 14 1434 6,394.72 6,714.50 7,050.20 7,402.70 7,772.83 2,951.41 3,099.00 3,253.94 3,416.63 3,587.46 36.8926 38.7375 40.6742 42.7079 44.8433 City TV Production Specialist N C 14 1463 7,722.56 8,108.66 8,514.07 8,939.75 9,386.72 3,564.26 3,742.46 3,929.57 4,126.04 4,332.33 44.5532 46.7807 49.1196 51.5755 54.1541 Code Enforcement Officer N C 14 1435 6,812.89 7,153.51 7,511.18 7,886.80 8,281.09 3,144.41 3,301.62 3,466.70 3,640.06 3,822.04 39.3051 41.2702 43.3338 45.5007 47.7755 Code Enforcement Officer II N C 14 1614 7,153.53 7,511.18 7,886.75 8,281.13 8,695.14 3,301.63 3,466.70 3,640.04 3,822.06 4,013.14 41.2704 43.3337 45.5005 47.7757 50.1643 Commission Secretary N C 14 1514 5,511.31 5,786.80 6,076.20 6,379.97 6,699.01 2,543.68 2,670.83 2,804.40 2,944.60 3,091.85 31.7960 33.3854 35.0550 36.8075 38.6481 Communications Specialist E C 14 1436 6,321.79 6,637.93 6,969.78 7,318.26 7,684.19 2,917.75 3,063.66 3,216.82 3,377.66 3,546.55 36.4719 38.2957 40.2103 42.2207 44.3319 Community Development Programs Specialist N C 14 1437 7,452.84 7,825.44 8,216.76 8,627.62 9,058.96 3,439.77 3,611.74 3,792.35 3,981.98 4,181.06 42.9971 45.1468 47.4044 49.7747 52.2633 Community Education Liaison E C 14 1438 5,525.30 5,801.55 6,091.65 6,396.24 6,716.04 2,550.14 2,677.64 2,811.53 2,952.11 3,099.71 31.8767 33.4705 35.1441 36.9014 38.7464 Computer Training Coordinator E C 14 1443 8,392.17 8,811.77 9,252.40 9,715.01 10,200.73 3,873.31 4,066.97 4,270.34 4,483.85 4,708.03 48.4164 50.8371 53.3792 56.0481 58.8504 Creeks Outreach Coordinator E C 14 1444 7,197.15 7,556.99 7,934.85 8,331.55 8,748.16 3,321.76 3,487.84 3,662.24 3,845.33 4,037.61 41.5220 43.5980 45.7780 48.0666 50.4701 Custodian N C 14 1445 4,436.58 4,658.38 4,891.25 5,135.89 5,392.66 2,047.65 2,150.02 2,257.50 2,370.41 2,488.92 25.5956 26.8753 28.2188 29.6301 31.1115 Deputy City Clerk N C 14 1446 7,184.30 7,543.47 7,920.68 8,316.66 8,732.53 3,315.83 3,481.60 3,655.70 3,838.46 4,030.40 41.4479 43.5200 45.6962 47.9808 50.3800 Electrician N C 14 1447 6,789.19 7,128.62 7,485.03 7,859.30 8,252.27 3,133.47 3,290.13 3,454.63 3,627.37 3,808.74 39.1684 41.1266 43.1829 45.3421 47.6092 Electronics/Communications Technician I N C 14 1450 6,483.58 6,807.80 7,148.22 7,505.57 7,880.86 2,992.42 3,142.06 3,299.18 3,464.11 3,637.32 37.4053 39.2758 41.2397 43.3014 45.4665 Electronics/Communications Technician II N C 14 1451 7,128.12 7,484.49 7,858.72 8,251.64 8,664.28 3,289.90 3,454.38 3,627.10 3,808.45 3,998.90 41.1238 43.1798 45.3387 47.6056 49.9862 Electronics Technician I N C 14 1448 6,175.30 6,484.10 6,808.32 7,148.72 7,506.11 2,850.14 2,992.66 3,142.30 3,299.41 3,464.36 35.6267 37.4083 39.2788 41.2426 43.3045 Electronics Technician II N C 14 1449 6,789.19 7,128.62 7,485.03 7,859.30 8,252.27 3,133.47 3,290.13 3,454.63 3,627.37 3,808.74 39.1684 41.1266 43.1829 45.3421 47.6092 Energy and Climate Specialist E C 14 1593 8,112.33 8,517.90 8,943.83 9,391.05 9,860.54 3,744.15 3,931.34 4,127.92 4,334.33 4,551.02 46.8019 49.1418 51.5990 54.1791 56.8878 Engineering Technician I N C 14 1452 5,825.32 6,116.57 6,422.35 6,743.51 7,080.67 2,688.61 2,823.03 2,964.16 3,112.39 3,268.00 33.6076 35.2879 37.0520 38.9049 40.8500 Engineering Technician II N C 14 1453 6,404.32 6,724.53 7,060.73 7,413.79 7,784.47 2,955.84 3,103.63 3,258.80 3,421.75 3,592.83 36.9480 38.7954 40.7350 42.7719 44.9104 Environmental Services Specialist I E C 14 1541 8,112.33 8,517.90 8,943.83 9,391.05 9,860.54 3,744.15 3,931.34 4,127.92 4,334.33 4,551.02 46.8019 49.1418 51.5990 54.1791 56.8878 Environmental Services Specialist II E C 14 1542 8,963.24 9,411.39 9,881.97 10,376.08 10,894.89 4,136.88 4,343.72 4,560.91 4,788.96 5,028.41 51.7110 54.2965 57.0114 59.8620 62.8551

Santa Barbara City CouncilJune 17, 2025

Santa Barbara City Council
June 17, 2025