Santa Barbara City Council
July 1, 2025

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
Eric Friedman
Mayor Pro Tempore
Kristen W. Sneddon
Ordinance Committee Chair
Sarah J. Knecht
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Oscar Gutierrez
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Wendy Santamaria
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
JULY 1, 2025, 2:00 PM
20 PEASES POINT WAY NORTH, #7, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 735 ANACAPA STREET
AGENDA
IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: At the beginning of each meeting of the City Council, Finance Committee, or Ordinance Committee, any member of the public may address the City Council concerning any item not on the Council's agenda. Any person wishing to make such address should first complete and deliver a "Request to Speak" form prior to the time that public comment is taken up by the City Council. Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Council. Pooling of time is not allowed during general public comment. The time allotted for general public comment at the beginning of the 2:00 p.m. session is 30 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's Office at 564-5305 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. For those who need accessibility accommodation in using the “raise hand” function and/or registering to participate in the Zoom session, please contact the Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting for assistance. Additionally, a speaker may email [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting, stating which item they wish to speak on. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. 07/01/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Parks Make Life Better Month - July 2025 (120.04)

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

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

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 Adoption] (540.1) Recommendation: That Council 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).

4. Subject: Ordinance Amending High Fire Hazard Area Zones [Ordinance Adoption] (520.03)
Recommendation: That Council 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. 07/01/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2

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 29, 2025, in the City Council Chambers for a Public Hearing on the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment.

6. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Jarvis Fay, LLP [Resolution; Agreement] (160.01)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute a second amendment to the legal services agreement with Jarvis Fay, a Limited Liability Partnership, by increasing the agreement not to exceed amount by $50,000 (from $200,000 to $250,000); and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-066, Adopting the Budget for FY 2026, to Appropriate $50,000 of General Fund Reserves into the City Attorney’s Office Operating Budget in FY 2026.

7. Subject: May 2025 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the May 2025 Investment Report.

8. Subject: Approval of Five-Year Pre-Qualified Professional Engineering Firms for Water Resources Facilities Support [Agreement] (540.01) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Approve pre-qualifying professional engineering firms to provide on-call engineering services for the Water Resources Division’s water and wastewater facilities for five years, expiring July 30, 2030; and B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute fourteen, five-year Master Agreements with the selected firms in an amount not to exceed $500,000 each.
07/01/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3

9. Subject: Adoption of Five-Year Consolidated Plan Including Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Annual Action Plan for Use of Federal CDBG and HOME Funds (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Adopt the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan for program years 2025–2029 and the Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2025–2026 for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and B. Authorize the City Administrator to sign all necessary documents to submit the City’s Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to HUD.

10. Subject: Standard Traffic and Street Lighting Equipment List (530.05) Recommendation: That Council find it to be in the City’s best interest to approve a list of Standard Traffic and Street Lighting equipment for a five-year period through June 20, 2030, in accordance with Section 4.52.070 (k) and (l) of the Municipal Code.

11. Subject: Water Supply Update (540.11)
Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the City’s water supply condition.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

CITY ATTORNEY

12. Subject: Amending Chapter 22.70 of the Municipal Code Regarding Sign Regulations [Ordinance Introduction] (640.02)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 22.70 Pertaining to Sign Regulations.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS AND ENGAGEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
07/01/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4

CLOSED SESSION

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

The pending litigation is The Mission LLC v. City of Santa Barbara, SBSC Case No. 25CV03180.

Scheduling: Duration 45 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated

ADJOURNMENT

PROCLAMATION
PARKS MAK£ LIFE BETTER MONTH
JULY2025
WHEREAS, Santa Barbara's 60 parks and facilities, including pools and beaches, hiking tr:ails, · gardens, playgrounds, picnic areas, golf course, sports fields and courts, and fitness areas, promote health and wellness in the community, improving both physical and mental health; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation youth programming and education activi ties,
including summer camps, after-school sports and childcare, and swim lessons, help thousands of children learn and grow each year; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation provides invaluable teen leadership opportunities including early career job opportunities, the job apprentice program, the Arts Alliance, and the Youth Council; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation remains versatile and innovative in facilitating vital programming;
services to Santa Barbara through senior services, food distribution, and free and
WHEREAS, Our park and natural areas ensure ecological preservation, passive open space, and provide a place to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; WHEREAS, During July 2025, Parks and Recreation events for all ages including the Summer Concerts in the Park series, the Semana Nautica Summer Sports Festival, Santa Barbara's Independence Day Celebration, special all-weekend Arts and Crafts Show events, and the Jr. Guards Fiesta Invitational.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RANDY ROWSE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Santa Barbara, California, do hereby proclaim July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month in the City of Santa Barbara and urge all citizens to recognize the benefits derived from parks and recreation resources.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Sant�fornia, to be affixed this 1st day of July, 2025.

Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 120.04

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: July 1, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Administrator’s Office
SUBJECT: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins
RECOMMENDATION:

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

DISCUSSION:

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

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

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

ATTACHMENT
JULY 2025 SERVICE AWARDS
July 1, 2025 Council Meeting
10 Years
Ashlan Alldredge, Fire Captain, Fire Department
Scott Aguailar, Fire Engineer, Fire Department
Vincent Montejo, Firefighter, Fire Department
Derek Doler, Fire Captain, Fire Department
Matthew Hayes, Fire Captain, Fire Department
James Heidlebaugh, Fire Engineer, Fire Department
Adrian Topete, Fire Engineer, Fire Department
Kevin Lewis, Water Treatment Plant Operator III, Public Works Department Edduy Antonio Pablo, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III, Public Works Department 15 Years
Jared Layman, Traffic Signal Technician II, Public Works Department 25 YEARS
Rashun Drayton, Police Sergeant, Police Department
John Rousseau, Traffic Technician II, Public Works Department Steve Sisler, Traffic Technician II, Public Works Department 30 YEARS
Marck Aguilar, Administrative Analyst III, Community Development Department 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.

Agenda Item No. 3
File Code No. 540.1

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.

ORDINANCE NO.

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

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

SECTION 1. In accordance with Government Code Section 51178 the City hereby designates areas not identified as Very High, High, and Moderate Hazard Severity Zones by the State Fire Marshal, as Extreme Foothill, Foothill, Coastal Interior, and Coastal Hazard Severity Zones following a finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that the requirements of Government Code Section 51182 are necessary for effective fire protection within the area.

SECTION 2. Update the Community Wildfire Protection Plan as adopted by City Council on February 9, 2021, to reflect the amended High Fire Hazard Areas maps.

SECTION 3. The map approved by the city is hereby incorporated by reference and entitled “City of Santa Barbara High Fire Hazard Area’s” dated July 1, 2025. The official map is located electronically on the following website:
https://santabarbaraca.gov/government/departments/fire-department/wildlandfire/community-wildfire-protection-plan-cwpp Agenda Item No. 4
File Code No. 520.03

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: July 1, 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 29, 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
Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Renewal of Levy for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District [Resolution] July 1, 2025

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 $343,653 for Fiscal Year 2026. For comparison, the Fiscal Year 2025 rates were $99.70 and $123.63 Council Agenda Report
Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Renewal of Levy for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District [Resolution] July 1, 2025

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
Page i
(This Page Intentionally Left Blank)
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26
Page ii
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
Page iii
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
Page iv
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

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
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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%.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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).

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

“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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Estimate of Costs
Cost and Budget
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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.”
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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:

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

(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
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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%
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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)
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

(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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

(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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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.

City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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
City of Santa Barbara
Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment
Engineer’s Report, FY 2025-26

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

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 29, 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:

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

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 29, 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: July 1, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Attorney’s Office
SUBJECT: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Jarvis Fay, LLP [Resolution; Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute a second amendment to the legal services agreement with Jarvis Fay, a Limited Liability Partnership, by increasing the agreement not to exceed amount by $50,000 (from $200,000 to $250,000); and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-066, Adopting the Budget for FY 2026, to Appropriate $50,000 of General Fund Reserves into the City Attorney’s Office Operating Budget in FY 2026.

DISCUSSION:

In May 2024, the City entered into an agreement with Jarvis Fay for legal advice and litigation defense for Disney Platform Distribution, Inc. et al. v. City of Santa Barbara, SBSC Case No. 24CV02313. Expenditures on the contract are anticipated to exceed the current contract amount of $200,000 due to the protracted litigation. Increasing the contract amount by an additional $50,000 is necessary due to the litigation costs and to avoid an interruption of service.

BUDGETARY IMPACTS:

The cost for legal support and related costs for this case will be paid by appropriating $50,000 of funds from available General Fund Reserves in Fiscal Year 2026.

PREPARED &
SUBMITTED BY: Sarah J. Knecht, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Agenda Item No. 6
File Code No. 160.01
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
BARBARA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-066,
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FY 2026, TO APPROPRIATE
$50,000 OF GENERAL FUND RESERVES INTO THE CITY
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE OPERATING BUDGET IN FY 2026.

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, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025; and
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. 25-066, 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:

1. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter, the budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, as adopted by Resolution No. 25-066, is hereby amended to appropriate $50,000 of General Fund Reserves into the City Attorney’s Office operating budget in FY 2026.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: July 1, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: May 2025 Investment Report
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council accept the May 2025 Investment Report.

DISCUSSION:

The attached investment report includes Investment Activity, Interest Revenue, a Summary of Cash and Investments, and Investment Portfolio detail as of May 31, 2025.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. May 2025 Investment Report

2. May 2025 Clean Energy CCA Report

3. May 2025 PARS Section 115 Trust
PREPARED BY: Salvatore Parrilla, Treasury Analyst
SUBMITTED BY: Lyndsay Maas, Assistant Finance Director
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Agenda Item No. 7
File Code No. 260.02
ENDING BALANCE AS OF May 31, 2025
Yield to
Book Maturity
Description Value (365 days)US Bank Checking Account $ 22,804,949 0.750% State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 75,000,000 4.272% Chandler Asset Management - Managed Portfolio 271,129,577 3.260%Total Cash and Investments $ 368,934,526 May 31, 2025
ATTACHMENT 1

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Checking Account, LAIF & Managed Portfolio
Summary of Cash and Investments
City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Portfolio Characteristics
Sector Allocation
Performance Review
Account Summary
Maturity Distribution
Top Issuers
Credit Quality (S&P)
Total Rate of Return** 1M 3M YTD 1YR 2YRS 3YRS 5YRS 10YRS Since Inception (08/01/24)
City of Santa Barbara Managed (0.19%) 1.23% 2.81% -- -- -- -- -- -- Benchmark Return (0.36%) 1.14% 2.63% -- -- -- -- -- --
Average Modified Duration 2.52
Average Coupon 2.99%
Average Purchase YTM 3.26%
Average Market YTM 4.14%
Average Credit Quality* AA+
Average Final Maturity 2.79
Average Life 2.59
End Values as of
04/30/2025
End Values as of
05/31/2025
Market Value 270,043,836.19 269,504,284.42
Accrued Interest 1,807,299.19 1,826,275.98
Total Market Value 271,851,135.39 271,330,560.40
Income Earned 716,528.94 492,637.94
Cont/WD 0.00 0.00
Par 273,023,006.65 273,654,049.95
Book Value 270,448,815.69 271,129,577.32
Cost Value 269,902,750.33 270,539,663.62
Government of The United States 37.72%
Federal Home Loan Banks 16.42%
Farm Credit System 7.63%
FHLMC 6.05%
International Bank for Recon and Dev 4.37%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp 2.93%
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp 1.84%
FNMA 1.47%
**Periods over 1 year are annualized.

Benchmark: ICE BofA 1-5 Year Unsubordinated US Treasury & Agency Index Secondary Benchmark:
*The average credit quality is a weighted average calculation of the highest of S&P, Moody’s and Fitch.

City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

RECONCILIATION SUMMARY
Accrual Activity Summary
Fair Market Activity Summary
Month to Date Fiscal Year to Date
(07/01/2024)
Beginning Book Value 270,448,815.69 264,652,041.78
Maturities/Calls (2,000,000.00) (57,000,000.00)
Principal Paydowns (15,494.75) (15,494.75)
Purchases 11,085,676.47 219,855,962.57
Sales (8,669,094.64) (156,609,116.53)
Change in Cash, Payables, Receivables 243,600.57 23,621.64 Amortization/Accretion 60,817.64 491,799.50
Realized Gain (Loss) (24,743.67) (269,236.89)
Ending Book Value 271,129,577.32 271,129,577.32
Month to Date Fiscal Year to Date
(07/01/2024)
Beginning Market Value 270,043,836.19 256,904,035.65
Maturities/Calls (2,000,000.00) (57,000,000.00)
Principal Paydowns (15,494.75) (15,494.75)
Purchases 11,085,676.47 219,855,962.57
Sales (8,669,094.64) (156,609,116.53)
Change in Cash, Payables, Receivables 243,600.57 23,621.64 Amortization/Accretion 60,817.64 491,799.50
Change in Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) (1,220,313.40) 6,122,713.23 Realized Gain (Loss) (24,743.67) (269,236.89)
Ending Market Value 269,504,284.42 269,504,284.42
Maturities / Calls
Month to Date (2,000,000.00)
Fiscal Year to Date (57,000,000.00)
Principal Paydowns
Month to Date (15,494.75)
Fiscal Year to Date (15,494.75)
Purchases
Month to Date 11,085,676.47
Fiscal Year to Date 219,855,962.57
Sales
Month to Date (8,669,094.64)
Fiscal Year to Date (156,609,116.53)
Interest Received
Month to Date 425,148.97
Fiscal Year to Date 6,478,119.50
Purchased / Sold Interest
Month to Date (12,305.46)
Fiscal Year to Date (121,236.54)
City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

HOLDINGS REPORT
Cusip Security Description Par Value/
Units
Purchase Date
Purchase Yield
Cost Value
Book Value
Mkt Price
Mkt YTM
Market Value
Accrued Int.
% of Port.

Gain/Loss
Moody's/
S&P/
Fitch
Maturity
Duration
ABS
362962AD4 GMALT 2025-2 A3 4.58
05/20/2028 1,240,000.00 05/20/20254.84%
1,239,979.42
1,239,979.48
100.00

4.62%
1,240,000.00
315.51

0.46%

20.52 NA/AAA
AAA

2.97 1.68
58768YAD7 MBALT 2025-A A3 4.61
04/16/2029 1,355,000.00 05/14/20254.66%
1,354,834.83
1,354,836.10
100.72

4.33%
1,364,801.26
1,735.15

0.51%
9,965.15
NA/AAA
AAA

3.88 2.21
362549AD9 GMCAR 2025-2 A3 4.28
04/16/2030 650,000.00 05/06/20254.71%
649,904.32
649,905.28
100.13

4.26%
650,816.79
1,313.72

0.24%
911.51
Aaa/AAA
NA

4.88 2.16
Total ABS 3,245,000.00 4.74%
3,244,718.57
3,244,720.86
100.33

4.43%
3,255,618.05
3,364.39

1.21%
10,897.19

3.73 2.00
AGENCY
3130AMMT6 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS

0.69 06/10/2025 2,000,000.00 06/10/20210.69%
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00

99.92 4.35%
1,998,368.02
6,555.00

0.74%
(1,631.98)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.03 0.02
3136G4U92 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE
ASSOCIATION 0.6 08/26/2025 4,000,000.00 08/26/20200.60% 4,000,000.00
4,000,000.00

99.13 4.38%
3,965,016.48
6,333.33

1.47%
(34,983.52)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.24 0.23
31422XBA9

FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL
MORTGAGE CORP 0.48
09/22/2025
3,000,000.00 03/02/2021

0.48%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

98.79 4.51%
2,963,563.05
2,760.00

1.10%
(36,436.95)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.31 0.30
3130ALAR5 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 0.5
11/25/2025 3,000,000.00 02/25/20210.50%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

98.27 4.14%
2,948,067.24
250.00

1.09%
(51,932.76)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.49 0.48
3134GXCS1

FEDERAL HOME LOAN
MORTGAGE CORP 0.625
11/25/2025
3,000,000.00 11/25/2020

0.63%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

98.30 4.23%
2,949,099.99
312.50

1.09%
(50,900.01)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.49 0.47
3130AMFM9 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 0.9
12/26/2025 3,000,000.00 05/26/2021

0.90%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

98.13 4.28%
2,943,813.12
375.00

1.09%
(56,186.88)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.57 0.55
3130AKSV9 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS

0.75 01/28/2026 3,000,000.00 01/28/20210.65%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

97.81 4.17%
2,934,254.22
7,687.50

1.09%
(65,745.78)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.66 0.64
3130AKPQ3 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS

0.58 01/28/2026 3,000,000.00 01/28/2021

0.58%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

97.61 4.31%
2,928,388.20
5,945.00

1.09%
(71,611.80)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.66 0.64
3130AKQA7 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 0.7
01/28/2026 3,000,000.00 01/28/20210.61%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

97.78 4.17%
2,933,295.39
7,175.00

1.09%
(66,704.61)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.66 0.64
3130ALGY4 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 1.0
03/16/2026 2,000,000.00 03/16/20210.80%
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00

97.48 4.28%
1,949,586.00
4,166.67

0.72%
(50,414.00)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.79 0.77
3130ARKG5 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 3.0
04/21/2026 2,000,000.00 04/21/20223.00%
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00

98.89 4.28%
1,977,846.66
6,666.67

0.73%
(22,153.34)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.89 0.86
City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

HOLDINGS REPORT
Cusip Security Description Par Value/
Units
Purchase Date
Purchase Yield
Cost Value
Book Value
Mkt Price
Mkt YTM
Market Value
Accrued Int.
% of Port.

Gain/Loss
Moody's/
S&P/
Fitch
Maturity
Duration
31422X2U5

FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL
MORTGAGE CORP 3.625
05/15/2026
2,000,000.00 05/15/2023

3.62%
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00

99.44 4.23%
1,988,830.68
3,222.22

0.74%
(11,169.32)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.96 0.92
3130AMDY5 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 1.0
05/20/2026 2,000,000.00 05/20/20211.00%
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00

96.95 4.26%
1,938,931.46
611.11

0.72%
(61,068.54)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.97 0.94
3133ENXS4

FEDERAL FARM CREDIT
BANKS FUNDING CORP 3.375
05/26/2026
3,000,000.00 05/26/2022

3.38%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

99.09 4.32%
2,972,849.58
1,406.25

1.10%
(27,150.42)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.99 0.95
3130AMMZ2 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 1.0
06/10/2026 2,000,000.00 06/10/20211.00%
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00

96.79 4.25%
1,935,708.48
9,500.00

0.72%
(64,291.52)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.03 0.99
3133EMH21 FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS
FUNDING CORP 0.9 06/15/2026 2,000,000.00 06/15/20210.90% 2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00

96.60 4.29%
1,932,007.46
8,300.00

0.72%
(67,992.54)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.04 1.01
3133ENHV5 FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS
FUNDING CORP 1.39 06/22/2026 3,000,000.00 12/22/20211.39% 3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

97.07 4.26%
2,912,018.64
18,417.50

1.08%
(87,981.36)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.06 1.02
3133EM4S8 FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS
FUNDING CORP 0.87 09/08/2026 2,000,000.00 09/08/2021

0.87%
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00

96.07 4.08%
1,921,465.18
4,011.67

0.71%
(78,534.82)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.27 1.23
3130ANXS4 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 0.9
09/28/2026 2,000,000.00 09/28/20210.90%
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00

95.84 4.16%
1,916,821.58
3,150.00

0.71%
(83,178.42)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.33 1.29
3133ENT67 FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS
FUNDING CORP 4.25 10/19/2026 3,000,000.00 10/19/20224.26% 2,998,500.00
2,999,481.52
100.38

3.96%
3,011,533.47
14,875.00

1.12%
12,051.95
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.39 1.32
3130APHA6 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS

1.25 10/28/2026 2,000,000.00 10/28/20211.12%
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00

96.15 4.09%
1,923,083.52
2,291.67

0.71%
(76,916.48)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.41 1.37
3133ENLZ1 FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS
FUNDING CORP 1.78 01/26/2027 3,000,000.00 01/27/20221.78% 3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

96.41 4.05%
2,892,374.46
18,541.67

1.07%
(107,625.54)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.66 1.59
3130AQMX8 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS

2.25 01/26/2027 3,000,000.00 01/26/20221.79%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

97.22 4.00%
2,916,732.03
23,437.50

1.08%
(83,267.97)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.66 1.58
3133ENPB0 FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS
FUNDING CORP 2.18 02/16/2027 3,000,000.00 02/16/20222.18% 3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

96.94 4.05%
2,908,148.97
19,075.00

1.08%
(91,851.03)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.71 1.64
3130ARCB5 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS

2.375 03/29/2027 3,000,000.00 03/29/20222.37%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

97.01 4.09%
2,910,150.45
12,270.83

1.08%
(89,849.55)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.83 1.75
3133EPEE1 FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS
FUNDING CORP 4.0 03/29/2027 2,000,000.00 03/29/20234.00% 2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
100.04

3.97%
2,000,802.90
13,777.78

0.74%
802.90
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.83 1.73
3134GXVN1

FEDERAL HOME LOAN
MORTGAGE CORP 3.5
06/23/2027
3,000,000.00 06/23/2022

3.50%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

98.68 4.18%
2,960,330.55
46,083.33

1.10%
(39,669.45)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

2.06 1.93
City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

HOLDINGS REPORT
Cusip Security Description Par Value/
Units
Purchase Date
Purchase Yield
Cost Value
Book Value
Mkt Price
Mkt YTM
Market Value
Accrued Int.
% of Port.

Gain/Loss
Moody's/
S&P/
Fitch
Maturity
Duration
3134GYPF3

FEDERAL HOME LOAN
MORTGAGE CORP 4.75
07/12/2027
2,000,000.00 04/12/2023

4.75%
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00

99.85 4.83%
1,996,918.34
36,680.56

0.74%
(3,081.66)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

2.11 1.95
3130AWWN6 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 4.5
09/10/2027 2,000,000.00 08/24/20234.51%
1,999,120.00
1,999,505.22
101.09

3.99%
2,021,760.30
20,250.00

0.75%
22,255.08
Aa1/AA+
AA+

2.28 2.12
3130AWC24 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 4.0
06/09/2028 2,000,000.00 06/26/20234.07%
1,993,600.00
1,996,096.35
100.30

3.89%
2,006,070.00
38,222.22

0.74%
9,973.65
Aa1/AA+
AA+

3.02 2.77
3130ATHX8 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS

4.125 09/14/2029 3,000,000.00 10/17/2024

3.93%
3,025,380.00
3,022,179.17
100.60

3.97%
3,017,902.59
26,468.75

1.12%
(4,276.58)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

4.29 3.86
3130ATUT2 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 4.5
12/14/2029 3,000,000.00 12/16/20244.29%
3,028,440.00
3,025,850.29
101.76

4.07%
3,052,932.42
62,625.00

1.13%
27,082.13
Aa1/AA+
AA+

4.54 3.99
Total Agency 83,000,000.00 2.00%
83,045,040.00
83,043,112.56

98.37 4.19%
81,628,671.43
431,444.72

30.29%
(1,414,441.13)

1.38 1.30

AGENCY CMBS
3137FLMV3 FHMS K-090 A2 3.422
02/25/2029 1,357,000.00 02/12/20254.73%
1,292,065.43
1,296,697.19

97.15 4.23%
1,318,325.91
3,869.71

0.49%
21,628.72
Aa1/AAA
AA+

3.74 3.38
3137FLN91 FHMS K-091 A2 3.505
03/25/2029 2,570,000.00 09/20/20243.80%
2,537,272.66
2,542,309.19

97.41 4.23%
2,503,324.69
7,506.54

0.93%
(38,984.50)
Aa1/AAA
AA+

3.82 3.40
3137FMCR1 FHMS K-093 A2 2.982
05/25/2029 2,484,505.25 09/19/20243.82%
2,396,965.26
2,409,992.04

95.62 4.23%
2,375,637.71
6,174.00

0.88%
(34,354.33)
Aa1/AA+
AAA

3.98 3.46
3137FNAE0 FHMS K-095 A2 2.785
06/25/2029 1,000,000.00 03/13/20254.39%
938,828.13
941,815.04

94.60 4.26%
946,019.80
2,320.83

0.35%
4,204.76
Aa1/AA+
AAA

4.07 3.67
3137FPHK4 FHMS K-098 A2 2.425
08/25/2029 2,100,000.00 10/01/20243.83%
1,970,718.74
1,988,327.99

93.02 4.27%
1,953,359.10
4,243.75

0.72%
(34,968.89)
Aa1/AA+
AAA

4.24 3.85
3137H9D71 FHMS K-750 A2 3.0 09/25/2029 2,500,000.00 11/15/2024

4.62%
2,336,718.75
2,354,767.59

95.39 4.26%
2,384,783.75
6,250.00

0.88%
30,016.16
Aa1/AA+
AAA

4.32 3.61
3137FQ3Z4 FHMS K-101 A2 2.524
10/25/2029 2,480,000.00 03/17/20254.42%
2,287,218.75
2,295,716.96

93.07 4.28%
2,308,085.16
5,216.27

0.86%
12,368.20
Aa1/AA+
AA+

4.40 4.01
3137HA4B9 FHMS K-751 A2 4.412
03/25/2030 2,500,000.00 03/25/20254.41%
2,496,972.66
2,497,082.04
100.36

4.29%
2,508,899.50
9,191.67

0.93%
11,817.46
Aaa/AA+
AA+

4.82 3.98
Total Agency CMBS 16,991,505.25 4.22%
16,256,760.38
16,326,708.05

95.98 4.26%
16,298,435.62
44,772.77

6.05%
(28,272.43)

4.21 3.68
CASH
City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

HOLDINGS REPORT
Cusip Security Description Par Value/
Units
Purchase Date
Purchase Yield
Cost Value
Book Value
Mkt Price
Mkt YTM
Market Value
Accrued Int.
% of Port.

Gain/Loss
Moody's/
S&P/
Fitch
Maturity
Duration
CCYUSD Receivable 255,478.85 --

0.00%
255,478.85
255,478.85

1.00 0.00%
255,478.85

0.00 0.09%

0.00 Aaa/AAA
AAA

0.00 0.00
Total Cash 255,478.85 0.00%
255,478.85
255,478.85

1.00 0.00%
255,478.85

0.00 0.09%

0.00 0.00

0.00 CORPORATE
037833EB2 APPLE INC 0.7 02/08/2026 3,000,000.00 02/17/2021

0.71%
2,999,250.00
2,999,895.98

97.57 4.35%
2,926,950.63
6,591.67

1.09%
(72,945.35)
Aaa/AA+
NA

0.69 0.67
74153WCU1 PRICOA GLOBAL FUNDING I 4.4
08/27/2027 3,500,000.00 08/20/20244.41%
3,499,230.00
3,499,425.49

99.83 4.48%
3,494,191.54
40,211.11

1.30%
(5,233.95)
Aa3/AAAA2.24

2.08 66815L2T5

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
GLOBAL FUNDING 4.11
09/12/2027
2,440,000.00 09/05/2024

4.11%
2,439,926.80
2,439,944.31

99.41 4.38%
2,425,673.78
22,006.77

0.90%
(14,270.53)
Aa1/AA+
AAA

2.28 2.13
64953BBW7 NEW YORK LIFE GLOBAL
FUNDING 4.4 04/25/2028 1,880,000.00 04/22/20254.43%
1,878,684.00
1,878,728.43
100.19

4.33%
1,883,505.39
8,272.00

0.70%
4,776.96
Aa1/AA+
AAA

2.90 2.68
61690DK72 MORGAN STANLEY BANK NA

5.016 01/12/2029 3,250,000.00 02/13/20254.93%
3,257,345.00
3,256,604.97
101.00

4.77%
3,282,651.06
58,868.33

1.22%
26,046.09
Aa3/A+
AA3.622.38
78016HZV5 ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 4.95
02/01/2029 2,750,000.00 12/09/20244.59%
2,787,207.50
2,782,955.92
101.79

4.41%
2,799,272.25
45,375.00

1.04%
16,316.33
A1/A
AA3.673.27
09247XAP6 BLACKROCK FINANCE INC 3.25
04/30/2029 3,400,000.00 07/29/20244.60%
3,205,996.00
3,240,212.27

96.66 4.18%
3,286,509.94
9,515.28

1.22%
46,297.67
Aa3/AANA3.91

3.61 89236TMF9 TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP

5.05 05/16/2029 3,250,000.00 12/04/20244.55%
3,314,675.00
3,307,581.87
102.06

4.48%
3,316,847.40
6,838.54

1.23%
9,265.53
A1/A+
A+

3.96 3.55
24422EXT1 JOHN DEERE CAPITAL CORP 4.85
06/11/2029 3,250,000.00 07/18/20244.62%
3,281,980.00
3,276,310.17
101.91

4.33%
3,311,974.54
74,434.03

1.23%
35,664.37
A1/A
A+

4.03 3.55
437076DC3 HOME DEPOT INC 4.75
06/25/2029 3,250,000.00 07/18/20244.59%
3,272,652.50
3,268,597.82
101.51

4.34%
3,299,193.66
66,895.83

1.22%
30,595.84
A2/A
A

4.07 3.53
532457CQ9 ELI LILLY AND CO 4.2 08/14/2029 3,275,000.00 08/12/2024

4.24%
3,268,882.55
3,269,857.46

99.84 4.24%
3,269,821.37
40,882.92

1.21%
(36.08)
Aa3/A+
NA

4.21 3.77
171239AL0 CHUBB INA HOLDINGS LLC 4.65
08/15/2029 2,800,000.00 08/15/20244.47%
2,821,364.00
2,817,922.42
100.98

4.39%
2,827,502.33
38,336.67

1.05%
9,579.91
A2/A
A

4.21 3.67
14913UAQ3

CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL
SERVICES CORP 4.375
08/16/2029
3,275,000.00 08/12/2024

4.40%
3,270,820.05
3,271,481.61
100.01

4.37%
3,275,342.83
41,790.36

1.22%
3,861.22
A2/A
A+

4.21 3.76
69371RT48 PACCAR FINANCIAL CORP 4.0
09/26/2029 1,600,000.00 09/23/20244.05%
1,596,704.00
1,597,151.65

98.55 4.37%
1,576,842.59
11,555.56

0.59%
(20,309.06)
A1/A+
NA

4.32 3.89
City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

HOLDINGS REPORT
Cusip Security Description Par Value/
Units
Purchase Date
Purchase Yield
Cost Value
Book Value
Mkt Price
Mkt YTM
Market Value
Accrued Int.
% of Port.

Gain/Loss
Moody's/
S&P/
Fitch
Maturity
Duration
857449AE2 STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST
CO 4.782 11/23/2029 2,750,000.00 12/09/20244.56%
2,776,977.50
2,774,397.56
101.21

4.48%
2,783,180.10
2,922.33

1.03%
8,782.54
Aa2/AAAA4.48

3.99 59217GFT1 METROPOLITAN LIFE GLOBAL
FUNDING I 4.9 01/09/2030 3,100,000.00 --4.96%
3,092,094.00
3,092,646.78
101.50

4.53%
3,146,529.42
59,916.11

1.17%
53,882.64
Aa3/AAAA4.61

4.01 743315AW3 PROGRESSIVE CORP 3.2
03/26/2030 2,500,000.00 04/25/20254.49%
2,359,625.00
2,362,286.88

94.83 4.40%
2,370,686.48
14,444.44

0.88%
8,399.60
A2/A
A

4.82 4.37
Total Corporate 49,270,000.00 4.30%
49,123,413.90
49,136,001.58
100.05

4.41%
49,276,675.30
548,856.95

18.28%
140,673.72

3.66 3.22

MONEY MARKET
FUND
31846V807 FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 662,065.85 --

3.93%
662,065.85
662,065.85

1.00 3.93%
662,065.85

0.00 0.25%

0.00 Aaa/
AAAm
AAA

0.00 0.00
Total Money
Market Fund 662,065.85 3.93%
662,065.85
662,065.85

1.00 3.93%
662,065.85

0.00 0.25%

0.00 0.00

0.00 MUNICIPAL
BONDS
13063EGT7 CALIFORNIA STATE 4.5
08/01/2029 2,715,000.00 10/30/20244.38%
2,729,308.05
2,727,587.78
101.00

4.24%
2,742,095.70
40,725.00

1.02%
14,507.92
Aa2/AAAA4.17

3.71 Total Municipal
Bonds 2,715,000.00 4.38%
2,729,308.05
2,727,587.78
101.00

4.24%
2,742,095.70
40,725.00

1.02%
14,507.92

4.17 3.71

SUPRANATIONAL
459058JL8

INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR

RECONSTRUCTION AND
DEVELOPM 0.5 10/28/2025
3,000,000.00 01/22/2021

0.50%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

98.43 4.43%
2,952,999.81
1,375.00

1.10%
(47,000.19)
Aaa/AAA
NA

0.41 0.40
45950VPU4 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORP

0.75 03/23/2026 2,000,000.00 03/23/2021

0.81%
1,994,600.00
1,999,127.60

97.07 4.48%
1,941,471.64
2,833.33

0.72%
(57,655.96)
Aaa/AAA
NA

0.81 0.79
45906M3G4

INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR

RECONSTRUCTION AND
DEVELOPM 4.0 09/09/2027
3,000,000.00 09/09/2022

4.00%
3,000,000.00
3,000,000.00

99.41 4.28%
2,982,152.67
27,333.33

1.11%
(17,847.33)
Aaa/NA
NA

2.28 2.13
45906M4E8

INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR

RECONSTRUCTION AND
DEVELOPM 4.5 06/26/2028
2,000,000.00 06/26/2023

4.53%
1,997,500.00
1,998,466.06

99.75 4.59%
1,994,959.66
38,750.00

0.74%
(3,506.40)
Aaa/AAA
NA

3.07 2.78
City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

HOLDINGS REPORT
Cusip Security Description Par Value/
Units
Purchase Date
Purchase Yield
Cost Value
Book Value
Mkt Price
Mkt YTM
Market Value
Accrued Int.
% of Port.

Gain/Loss
Moody's/
S&P/
Fitch
Maturity
Duration
459058LN1

INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR

RECONSTRUCTION AND
DEVELOPM 3.875 10/16/2029
3,865,000.00 --

3.98%
3,846,482.35
3,848,752.95

99.54 3.99%
3,847,405.94
18,721.09

1.43%
(1,347.01)
Aaa/AAA
NA

4.38 3.96
Total
Supranational 13,865,000.00 2.87%
13,838,582.35
13,846,346.61

98.96 4.30%
13,718,989.72
89,012.76

5.09%
(127,356.89)

2.37 2.18

US TREASURY
91282CBC4 UNITED STATES TREASURY 0.375
12/31/2025 2,000,000.00 06/02/20210.70%
1,970,768.30
1,996,278.33

97.79 4.29%
1,955,761.72
3,149.17

0.73%
(40,516.61)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.59 0.56
91282CBW0 UNITED STATES TREASURY 0.75
04/30/2026 3,000,000.00 01/12/20221.45%
2,912,812.50
2,981,495.58

96.96 4.19%
2,908,687.50
1,956.52

1.08%
(72,808.08)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

0.91 0.89
91282CCF6 UNITED STATES TREASURY 0.75
05/31/2026 2,000,000.00 09/24/20210.88%
1,988,281.25
1,997,505.48

96.70 4.18%
1,933,921.88

40.98 0.72%
(63,583.60)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.00 0.97
91282CCP4 UNITED STATES TREASURY 0.625
07/31/2026 2,000,000.00 09/24/20210.90%
1,973,950.30
1,993,748.66

96.08 4.11%
1,921,562.50
4,178.18

0.71%
(72,186.16)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.17 1.13
91282CCW9 UNITED STATES TREASURY 0.75
08/31/2026 2,000,000.00 10/08/20211.00%
1,975,781.25
1,993,823.41

96.00 4.08%
1,919,921.88
3,790.76

0.71%
(73,901.53)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.25 1.21
91282CCZ2 UNITED STATES TREASURY 0.875
09/30/2026 2,000,000.00 10/08/20211.02%
1,986,406.25
1,996,366.03

95.93 4.05%
1,918,671.88
2,964.48

0.71%
(77,694.15)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.33 1.29
912828YU8 UNITED STATES TREASURY 1.625
11/30/2026 2,000,000.00 02/28/20221.86%
1,978,437.50
1,993,205.83

96.58 4.01%
1,931,562.50

88.80 0.72%
(61,643.33)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.50 1.45
912828YX2 UNITED STATES TREASURY 1.75
12/31/2026 2,000,000.00 03/17/20222.17%
1,961,956.00
1,987,434.61

96.58 4.01%
1,931,562.50
14,696.13

0.72%
(55,872.11)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

1.59 1.52
91282CFZ9 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.875
11/30/2027 2,000,000.00 01/25/20244.10%
1,984,380.00
1,989,860.90

99.99 3.88%
1,999,843.76
211.75

0.74%
9,982.86
Aa1/AA+
AA+

2.50 2.36
91282CMB4 UNITED STATES TREASURY 4.0
12/15/2027 3,000,000.00 12/16/20244.22%
2,981,601.56
2,984,395.83
100.32

3.87%
3,009,609.36
55,384.62

1.12%
25,213.53
Aa1/AA+
AA+

2.54 2.35
91282CGC9 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.875
12/31/2027 3,000,000.00 01/25/20244.08%
2,977,500.00
2,985,224.58
100.02

3.87%
3,000,585.93
48,812.15

1.11%
15,361.35
Aa1/AA+
AA+

2.59 2.39
91282CGH8 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.5
01/31/2028 2,000,000.00 01/25/20244.08%
1,957,414.00
1,971,725.45

99.07 3.87%
1,981,406.24
23,397.79

0.74%
9,680.79
Aa1/AA+
AA+

2.67 2.49
9128283W8 UNITED STATES TREASURY 2.75
02/15/2028 5,000,000.00 12/09/20244.10%
4,800,781.25
4,830,441.18

97.13 3.88%
4,856,250.00
40,262.43

1.80%
25,808.82
Aa1/AA+
AA+

2.71 2.55
91282CGP0 UNITED STATES TREASURY 4.0
02/29/2028 2,000,000.00 06/28/20234.06%
1,995,000.00
1,997,062.10
100.33

3.87%
2,006,562.50
20,217.39

0.74%
9,500.40
Aa1/AA+
AA+

2.75 2.55
City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

HOLDINGS REPORT
Cusip Security Description Par Value/
Units
Purchase Date
Purchase Yield
Cost Value
Book Value
Mkt Price
Mkt YTM
Market Value
Accrued Int.
% of Port.

Gain/Loss
Moody's/
S&P/
Fitch
Maturity
Duration
91282CGT2 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.625
03/31/2028 2,000,000.00 01/25/20244.07%
1,966,020.00
1,976,990.62

99.38 3.86%
1,987,500.00
12,281.42

0.74%
10,509.38
Aa1/AA+
AA+

2.84 2.65
91282CHA2 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.5
04/30/2028 2,000,000.00 01/25/20244.06%
1,956,484.36
1,970,262.92

99.00 3.87%
1,979,921.88
6,086.96

0.73%
9,658.96
Aa1/AA+
AA+

2.92 2.73
91282CHE4 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.625
05/31/2028 2,000,000.00 01/25/20244.07%
1,965,180.00
1,975,989.99

99.31 3.87%
1,986,250.00
198.09

0.74%
10,260.01
Aa1/AA+
AA+

3.00 2.81
91282CHQ7 UNITED STATES TREASURY 4.125
07/31/2028 3,000,000.00 01/25/20244.06%
3,007,950.00
3,005,573.20
100.75

3.87%
3,022,382.82
41,363.95

1.12%
16,809.62
Aa1/AA+
AA+

3.17 2.90
91282CHX2 UNITED STATES TREASURY 4.375
08/31/2028 2,000,000.00 02/23/2024

4.35%
2,002,000.00
2,001,437.92
101.48

3.88%
2,029,687.50
22,112.77

0.75%
28,249.58
Aa1/AA+
AA+

3.25 2.97
91282CJN2 UNITED STATES TREASURY 4.375
11/30/2028 2,000,000.00 02/23/20244.33%
2,003,722.00
2,002,730.61
101.54

3.90%
2,030,859.38
239.07

0.75%
28,128.77
Aa1/AA+
AA+

3.50 3.22
91282CJR3 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.75
12/31/2028 3,000,000.00 01/25/20244.04%
2,961,093.75
2,971,737.91

99.51 3.90%
2,985,351.57
47,237.57

1.11%
13,613.66
Aa1/AA+
AA+

3.59 3.26
91282CDW8 UNITED STATES TREASURY 1.75
01/31/2029 5,000,000.00 10/29/20244.16%
4,535,156.25
4,599,169.48

92.71 3.91%
4,635,351.55
29,247.24

1.72%
36,182.07
Aa1/AA+
AA+

3.67 3.47
91282CEB3 UNITED STATES TREASURY 1.875
02/28/2029 3,000,000.00 11/12/20244.30%
2,717,226.56
2,753,294.60

93.00 3.90%
2,789,882.82
14,215.35

1.04%
36,588.22
Aa1/AA+
AA+

3.75 3.54
91282CKG5 UNITED STATES TREASURY 4.125
03/31/2029 5,000,000.00 12/09/20244.09%
5,005,664.06
5,005,040.73
100.75

3.91%
5,037,500.00
34,938.52

1.87%
32,459.27
Aa1/AA+
AA+

3.83 3.49
9128286T2 UNITED STATES TREASURY 2.375
05/15/2029 5,000,000.00 10/29/20244.14%
4,637,304.69
4,684,118.20

94.41 3.92%
4,720,507.80
5,485.73

1.75%
36,389.60
Aa1/AA+
AA+

3.96 3.71
91282CKT7 UNITED STATES TREASURY 4.5
05/31/2029 2,000,000.00 01/13/20254.59%
1,992,812.50
1,993,433.20
102.12

3.92%
2,042,343.76
245.90

0.76%
48,910.56
Aa1/AA+
AA+

4.00 3.63
91282CEV9 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.25
06/30/2029 5,000,000.00 10/23/20244.07%
4,825,585.94
4,848,025.18

97.46 3.93%
4,873,242.20
68,232.04

1.81%
25,217.02
Aa1/AA+
AA+

4.08 3.72
91282CFC0 UNITED STATES TREASURY 2.625
07/31/2029 5,500,000.00 10/04/20243.79%
5,221,347.66
5,258,913.42

95.05 3.92%
5,227,792.96
48,257.94

1.94%
(31,120.46)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

4.17 3.85
91282CLK5 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.625
08/31/2029 5,400,000.00 09/20/20243.53%
5,422,781.25
5,419,609.82

98.80 3.93%
5,335,031.25
49,469.43

1.98%
(84,578.57)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

4.25 3.86
91282CLN9 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.5
09/30/2029 4,000,000.00 10/03/20243.61%
3,979,218.75
3,981,956.13

98.28 3.93%
3,931,250.00
23,715.85

1.46%
(50,706.13)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

4.33 3.95
91282CFT3 UNITED STATES TREASURY 4.0
10/31/2029 5,000,000.00 12/09/20244.08%
4,981,250.00
4,983,066.21
100.23

3.94%
5,011,523.45
17,391.30

1.86%
28,457.24
Aa1/AA+
AA+

4.42 3.99
91282CMA6 UNITED STATES TREASURY 4.125
11/30/2029 3,000,000.00 12/04/2024

4.08%
3,006,210.94
3,005,603.83
100.75

3.94%
3,022,617.18
338.11

1.12%
17,013.35
Aa1/AA+
AA+

4.50 4.07
City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

HOLDINGS REPORT
Cusip Security Description Par Value/
Units
Purchase Date
Purchase Yield
Cost Value
Book Value
Mkt Price
Mkt YTM
Market Value
Accrued Int.
% of Port.

Gain/Loss
Moody's/
S&P/
Fitch
Maturity
Duration
91282CMU2 UNITED STATES TREASURY 4.0
03/31/2030 2,500,000.00 05/22/20254.11%
2,488,378.91
2,488,437.90
100.17

3.96%
2,504,296.88
16,939.89

0.93%
15,858.97
Aa1/AA+
AA+

4.83 4.32
91282CMZ1 UNITED STATES TREASURY 3.875
04/30/2030 3,250,000.00 04/29/20253.78%
3,263,837.89
3,263,595.39

99.60 3.96%
3,237,050.77
10,951.09

1.20%
(26,544.62)
Aa1/AA+
AA+

4.91 4.42
Total US Treasury 103,650,000.00 3.59%
101,384,295.67
101,887,555.19

98.15 3.94%
101,666,253.91
668,099.39

37.72%
(221,301.28)

3.28 3.02
Total Portfolio 273,654,049.95 3.26%
270,539,663.62
271,129,577.32

98.20 4.14%
269,504,284.42
1,826,275.98
100.00%
(1,625,292.90)

2.79 2.52
Total Market Value
+ Accrued 271,330,560.40
City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

TRANSACTION LEDGER
Transaction Type Settlement
Date CUSIP Quantity Security Description Price
Acq/
Disp
Yield
Amount Interest Pur/
Sold Total Amount Gain/Loss

ACQUISITIONS
Purchase 05/02/2025 31846V807 11,878.28 FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.93% (11,878.28) 0.00 (11,878.28) 0.00 Purchase 05/14/2025 362549AD9 650,000.00 GMCAR 2025-2 A3 4.28 04/16/2030 99.985 4.71% (649,904.32) 0.00 (649,904.32) 0.00 Purchase 05/15/2025 31846V807 95,953.65 FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.92% (95,953.65) 0.00 (95,953.65) 0.00 Purchase 05/16/2025 31846V807 3,058,691.04 FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.93% (3,058,691.04) 0.00 (3,058,691.04) 0.00 Purchase 05/19/2025 31846V807 2,041,000.00 FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.92% (2,041,000.00) 0.00 (2,041,000.00) 0.00 Purchase 05/20/2025 31846V807 10,000.00 FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.92% (10,000.00) 0.00 (10,000.00) 0.00 Purchase 05/21/2025 58768YAD7 1,355,000.00 MBALT 2025-A A3 4.61 04/16/2029 99.988 4.66% (1,354,834.83) 0.00 (1,354,834.83) 0.00 Purchase 05/23/2025 91282CMU2 2,500,000.00 UNITED STATES TREASURY

4.0 03/31/2030 99.535 4.11% (2,488,378.91) (14,480.87) (2,502,859.78) 0.00 Purchase 05/27/2025 31846V807 44,811.27 FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.91% (44,811.27) 0.00 (44,811.27) 0.00 Purchase 05/27/2025 31846V807 74,750.00 FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.91% (74,750.00) 0.00 (74,750.00) 0.00 Purchase 05/28/2025 31846V807 15,494.75 FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.93% (15,494.75) 0.00 (15,494.75) 0.00 Purchase 05/29/2025 362962AD4 1,240,000.00 GMALT 2025-2 A3 4.58 05/20/2028 99.998 4.84% (1,239,979.42) 0.00 (1,239,979.42) 0.00 Total Purchase 11,097,578.99 (11,085,676.47) (14,480.87) (11,100,157.34) 0.00 TOTAL
ACQUISITIONS 11,097,578.99 (11,085,676.47) (14,480.87) (11,100,157.34) 0.00

DISPOSITIONS
Sale 05/12/2025 31846V807 (10,016.65) FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.90% 10,016.65 0.00 10,016.65 0.00 Sale 05/14/2025 31846V807 (649,904.32) FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.92% 649,904.32 0.00 649,904.32 0.00 Sale 05/15/2025 31846V807 (328.65) FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.92% 328.65 0.00 328.65 0.00 Sale 05/16/2025 91282CAB7 (3,000,000.00) UNITED STATES TREASURY

0.25 07/31/2025 99.148 0.38% 2,974,453.13 (2,175.41) 2,976,628.54 (24,743.67) Sale 05/21/2025 31846V807 (1,354,834.83) FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.91% 1,354,834.83 0.00 1,354,834.83 0.00 Sale 05/23/2025 31846V807 (2,439,577.64) FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.91% 2,439,577.64 0.00 2,439,577.64 0.00 Sale 05/29/2025 31846V807 (1,239,979.42) FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 1.000 3.93% 1,239,979.42 0.00 1,239,979.42 0.00 Total Sale (8,694,641.51) 8,669,094.64 (2,175.41) 8,671,270.05 (24,743.67) City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

TRANSACTION LEDGER
Transaction Type Settlement
Date CUSIP Quantity Security Description Price
Acq/
Disp
Yield
Amount Interest Pur/
Sold Total Amount Gain/Loss
TOTAL
DISPOSITIONS (8,694,641.51) 8,669,094.64 (2,175.41) 8,671,270.05 (24,743.67) OTHER

TRANSACTIONS
Call Redemption 05/19/2025 31422X2W1 (2,000,000.00)

FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL
MORTGAGE CORP 4.1
05/19/2027
100.000 4.10% 2,000,000.00 0.00 2,000,000.00 0.00
Total Call
Redemption (2,000,000.00) 2,000,000.00 0.00 2,000,000.00 0.00 Coupon 05/01/2025 3137FLMV3 0.00 FHMS K-090 A2 3.422
02/25/2029 4.73% 3,869.71 0.00 3,869.71 0.00
Coupon 05/01/2025 3137H9D71 0.00 FHMS K-750 A2 3.0
09/25/2029 4.62% 6,250.00 0.00 6,250.00 0.00
Coupon 05/01/2025 3137FQ3Z4 0.00 FHMS K-101 A2 2.524
10/25/2029 4.42% 5,216.27 0.00 5,216.27 0.00
Coupon 05/01/2025 3137HA4B9 0.00 FHMS K-751 A2 4.412
03/25/2030 4.41% 9,191.67 0.00 9,191.67 0.00
Coupon 05/01/2025 3137FNAE0 0.00 FHMS K-095 A2 2.785
06/25/2029 4.39% 2,320.83 0.00 2,320.83 0.00
Coupon 05/01/2025 3137FPHK4 0.00 FHMS K-098 A2 2.425
08/25/2029 3.83% 4,243.75 0.00 4,243.75 0.00
Coupon 05/01/2025 3137FMCR1 0.00 FHMS K-093 A2 2.982
05/25/2029 3.82% 6,212.50 0.00 6,212.50 0.00
Coupon 05/01/2025 3137FLN91 0.00 FHMS K-091 A2 3.505
03/25/2029 3.80% 7,506.54 0.00 7,506.54 0.00
Coupon 05/15/2025 9128286T2 0.00 UNITED STATES TREASURY

2.375 05/15/2029 4.14% 59,375.00 0.00 59,375.00 0.00
Coupon 05/15/2025 31422X2U5 0.00

FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL
MORTGAGE CORP 3.625
05/15/2026

3.62% 36,250.00 0.00 36,250.00 0.00
Coupon 05/16/2025 89236TMF9 0.00 TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT
CORP 5.05 05/16/2029 4.55% 82,062.50 0.00 82,062.50 0.00 City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

TRANSACTION LEDGER
Transaction Type Settlement
Date CUSIP Quantity Security Description Price
Acq/
Disp
Yield
Amount Interest Pur/
Sold Total Amount Gain/Loss
Coupon 05/19/2025 31422X2W1 0.00

FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL
MORTGAGE CORP 4.1
05/19/2027

4.10% 41,000.00 0.00 41,000.00 0.00
Coupon 05/20/2025 3130AMDY5 0.00 FEDERAL HOME LOAN
BANKS 1.0 05/20/2026 1.00% 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 Coupon 05/23/2025 857449AE2 0.00

STATE STREET BANK
AND TRUST CO 4.782
11/23/2029

4.56% 65,021.92 0.00 65,021.92 0.00
Coupon 05/25/2025 3134GXCS1 0.00

FEDERAL HOME LOAN
MORTGAGE CORP 0.625
11/25/2025

0.63% 9,375.00 0.00 9,375.00 0.00
Coupon 05/25/2025 3130ALAR5 0.00 FEDERAL HOME LOAN
BANKS 0.5 11/25/2025 0.50% 1,250.00 0.00 1,250.00 0.00
Coupon 05/26/2025 3133ENXS4 0.00

FEDERAL FARM CREDIT

BANKS FUNDING CORP

3.375 05/26/2026

3.38% 50,625.00 0.00 50,625.00 0.00
Coupon 05/26/2025 3130AMFM9 0.00 FEDERAL HOME LOAN
BANKS 0.9 12/26/2025 0.90% 13,500.00 0.00 13,500.00 0.00 Coupon 05/31/2025 91282CKT7 0.00 UNITED STATES TREASURY

4.5 05/31/2029 4.59% 45,000.00 0.00 45,000.00 0.00
Coupon 05/31/2025 91282CJN2 0.00 UNITED STATES TREASURY

4.375 11/30/2028 4.33% 43,750.00 0.00 43,750.00 0.00
Coupon 05/31/2025 91282CFZ9 0.00 UNITED STATES TREASURY

3.875 11/30/2027 4.10% 38,750.00 0.00 38,750.00 0.00
Coupon 05/31/2025 91282CMA6 0.00 UNITED STATES TREASURY

4.125 11/30/2029 4.08% 61,875.00 0.00 61,875.00 0.00
Coupon 05/31/2025 91282CHE4 0.00 UNITED STATES TREASURY

3.625 05/31/2028 4.07% 36,250.00 0.00 36,250.00 0.00
Coupon 05/31/2025 912828YU8 0.00 UNITED STATES TREASURY

1.625 11/30/2026 1.86% 16,250.00 0.00 16,250.00 0.00
Coupon 05/31/2025 91282CCF6 0.00 UNITED STATES TREASURY

0.75 05/31/2026 0.88% 7,500.00 0.00 7,500.00 0.00
Total Coupon 0.00 662,645.69 0.00 662,645.69 0.00
Custody Fee 05/23/2025 CCYUSD (1,739.78) Cash 0.00% (1,739.78) 0.00 (1,739.78) 0.00 City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

TRANSACTION LEDGER
Transaction Type Settlement
Date CUSIP Quantity Security Description Price
Acq/
Disp
Yield
Amount Interest Pur/
Sold Total Amount Gain/Loss
Total Custody Fee (1,739.78) (1,739.78) 0.00 (1,739.78) 0.00 Dividend 05/31/2025 31846V807 0.00 FIRST AMER:TRS OBG Y 3.94% 6,103.85 0.00 6,103.85 0.00 Total Dividend 0.00 6,103.85 0.00 6,103.85 0.00
Management Fee 05/12/2025 CCYUSD (10,016.65) Cash 0.00% (10,016.65) 0.00 (10,016.65) 0.00 Total
Management Fee (10,016.65) (10,016.65) 0.00 (10,016.65) 0.00 Principal Paydown 05/01/2025 3137FMCR1 15,494.75 FHMS K-093 A2 2.982 05/25/2029 3.82% 15,494.75 -- 15,494.75 0.00
Total Principal
Paydown 15,494.75 15,494.75 -- 15,494.75 0.00

TOTAL OTHER
TRANSACTIONS (1,996,261.68) 2,672,487.86 0.00 2,672,487.86 0.00 City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
Chandler Asset Management, Inc. (“Chandler”) is an SEC registered investment adviser. For additional information about our firm, please see our current disclosures (Form ADV).

To obtain a copy of our current disclosures, you may contact your client service representative by calling the number on the front of this statement or you may visit our website at www.chandlerasset.com.

Information contained in this monthly statement is confidential and is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as specific investment or legal advice. The information contained herein was obtained from sources believed to be reliable as of the date of this statement, but may become outdated or superseded at any time without notice.

Custody: Your qualified custodian bank maintains control of all assets reflected in this statement and we urge you to compare this statement to the one you receive from your qualified custodian. Chandler does not have any authority to withdraw or deposit funds from/to the custodian account.

Valuation: Prices are provided by IDC, an independent pricing source. In the event IDC does not provide a price or if the price provided is not reflective of fair market value, Chandler will obtain pricing from an alternative approved third party pricing source in accordance with our written valuation policy and procedures. Our valuation procedures are also disclosed in Item 5 of our Form ADV Part 2A.

Performance: Performance results are presented gross-of-advisory fees and represent the client’s Total Return. The deduction of advisory fees lowers performance results. These results include the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Therefore, clients should not assume that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy will be profitable or equal to past performance levels. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. Economic factors, market conditions or changes in investment strategies, contributions or withdrawals may materially alter the performance and results of your portfolio.

Source ICE Data Indices, LLC (“ICE”), used with permission. ICE PERMITS USE OF THE ICE INDICES AND RELATED DATA ON AN “AS IS” BASIS; ICE, ITS AFFILIATES AND

THEIR RESPECTIVE THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, INCLUDING THE INDICES, INDEX DATA AND ANY DATA INCLUDED IN, RELATED TO, OR DERIVED THEREFROM.

NEITHER ICE DATA, ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR RESPECTIVE THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THE QUALITY, ADEQUACY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INDICES OR THE INDEX DATA OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF, AND THE INDICES AND INDEX DATA AND ALL COMPONENTS THEREOF ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND LICENSEE’S USE IS AT LICENSEE’S OWN RISK. ICE DATA, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE THIRD PARTY DO NOT SPONSOR, ENDORSE, OR RECOMMEND CHANDLER, OR ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS OR SERVICES.

Index returns assume reinvestment of all distributions. Historical performance results for investment indexes generally do not reflect the deduction of transaction and/or custodial charges or the deduction of an investment management fee, the incurrence of which would have the effect of decreasing historical performance results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Ratings: Ratings information have been provided by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch through data feeds we believe to be reliable as of the date of this statement, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

Security level ratings for U.S. Agency issued mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) reflect the issuer rating because the securities themselves are not rated. The issuing U.S. Agency guarantees the full and timely payment of both principal and interest and carries a high rating by S&P, Moody’s and Fitch respectively.

City of Santa Barbara Managed | Account #11204 | As of May 31, 2025 Execution Time: 06/03/2025 09:25:14 AM Chandler Asset Management | [email protected] | www.chandlerasset.com | 800.317.4747

BENCHMARK INDEX & DISCLOSURES
Benchmark Disclosure
ICE BofA 1-5 Yr US Treasury & Agency
Index
The ICE BofA 1-5 Year US Treasury & Agency Index tracks the performance of US dollar denominated US Treasury and nonsubordinated US agency debt issued in the US domestic market. Qualifying securities must have an investment grade rating (based on an average of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch). Qualifying securities must have at least one year remaining term to final maturity and less than five years remaining term to final maturity, at least 18 months to maturity at time of issuance, a fixed coupon schedule, and a minimum amount outstanding of $1 billion for sovereigns and $250 million for agencies.

ENDING BALANCE AS OF May 31, 2025
Book
Description ValueRiver City Bank Lockbox Account 1,361,033 $ River City Bank ICS (Investment Account) 21,962,335Total Cash and Investments 23,323,368 $ May 31, 2025
ATTACHMENT 2

COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION (CCA)

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Summary of Cash and Investments
5/1/2025 to 5/31/2025

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
PARS Post-Employment Benefits Trust
Account Summary
Source 5/1/2025 Contributions Earnings Expenses Distributions Transfers 5/31/2025 PENSION 1002 $2,437,646.47 $0.00 $58,689.79 $1,192.77 $0.00 $0.00 $2,495,143.49 Totals $2,437,646.47 $0.00 $58,689.79 $1,192.77 $0.00 $0.00 $2,495,143.49 Investment Selection
Source

PENSION
Investment Objective
Source

PENSION
Investment Return
Source 1-Month 3-Months 1-Year 3-Years 5-Years 10-Years PENSION 2.41% 0.23% 8.31% - - - 1/26/2024
Information as provided by US Bank, Trustee for PARS; Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value Headquarters - 4350 Von Karman Ave., Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660 800.540.6369 Fax 949.250.1250 www.pars.org Account balances are inclusive of Trust Administration, Trustee and Investment Management fees Annualized Return
Investment Return: Annualized rate of return is the return on an investment over a period other than one year multiplied or divided to give a comparable one-year return.

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Performance returns may not reflect the deduction of applicable fees, which could reduce returns. Information is deemed reliable but may be subject to change.

Account Report for the Period
Balance as of
Moderate - Strategic Blend
Balance as of
The dual goals of the Moderate Strategy are growth of principal and income. It is expected that dividend and interest income will comprise a significant portion of total return, although growth through capital appreciation is equally important. The portfolio will be allocated between equity and fixed income investments.

Plan's Inception Date
ATTACHMENT 3

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: July 1, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Five-Year Pre-Qualified Professional Engineering Firms for Water Resources Facilities Support [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Approve pre-qualifying professional engineering firms to provide on-call engineering services for the Water Resources Division’s water and wastewater facilities for five years, expiring July 30, 2030; and
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute fourteen, five-year Master Agreements with the selected firms in an amount not to exceed $500,000 each.

DISCUSSION:

Background
The City of Santa Barbara’s (City) Water Resources systems are complex and comprised of a surface water treatment plant, a groundwater treatment plant, 12 pump stations, 13 reservoirs, 19 pressure reducing stations, a water resource treatment center, 10 lift stations, 2 recycled water pump stations and reservoirs, and a desalination plant. These facilities work as a unified system to convey water through 307 miles of water mains and 256 miles of sewer pipes for the consistent delivery of safe drinking water and removal of wastewater to and from all serviced customers.

In September 2017, Council approved a pre-qualified professional engineering list to provide on-call engineering services for the Water Resources Division. In September 2020, Council approved a new list of professional engineering firms at the expiration of the first contracts. The current list of contracts will expire in September 2025.

Project Description
The work consists of ensuring professional engineering firms are on-call to provide a rapid response to operational and maintenance challenges associated with the City’s water and wastewater system facilities. Anticipated tasks include, but are not limited to:

Agenda Item No. 8
File Code No. 540.01
Council Agenda Report
Approval of Five-Year Pre-Qualified Professional Engineering Firms for Water Resources Facilities Support [Agreement]
July 1, 2025

 Providing engineering solutions for refurbishing, upgrading, or replacing equipment as necessary
 Performing system evaluations for enhancing system operations  Controlling water pressure and flow
 Combatting corrosion
 Improving water quality
 Responding to emergencies
Through a new Request for Qualifications process, staff solicited interest from professional engineering firms to update this pre-qualified list. The request was opened to all interested consultants registered through the City’s bidding system. The City received 24 proposals. Staff identified 14 firms for selection to the pre-qualified list after review and scoring.

Staff recommends that Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute Master Agreements (Agreements) with each of the following firms:

1. Brown and Caldwell

2. Carollo Engineers Inc.

3. Dudek

4. Stantec Consulting Services Inc.

5. Kennedy Jenks Consultants Inc.

6. Cannon Corp.

7. Flowers & Associates Inc.

8. MNS Engineers Inc.

9. Water Systems Consulting Inc.

10. Davis CME

11. Mimiaga Engineering Group Inc.

12. GEI Consultants Inc.

13. GSI Water Solutions

14. Rincon Consultants Inc.

These firms are well qualified, have substantial experience, and provide a breadth of knowledge to meet the City’s needs.

The Agreements will provide the general terms and conditions for provision of the asneeded services, including standards of performance and hourly rates. As specific services are needed, staff will request individual task proposals from one or more of the firms. Each task authorization will be individually negotiated and will state the as-needed work to be performed, the fee limit for that work, the personnel performing the work, and the schedule of performance. The selected firm will manage the costs to ensure completion of each authorized task for the amount stated in each written authorization.

The City will not make payments beyond the authorized amount of each task authorization. Task authorizations become a part of an Agreement upon execution of the task authorization. The total value for all tasks under each Agreement over the 5-year period will not exceed $500,000 unless the Agreement is increased by Council action.

Council Agenda Report
Approval of Five-Year Pre-Qualified Professional Engineering Firms for Water Resources Facilities Support [Agreement]
July 1, 2025

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

No funds will be encumbered until individual projects are identified. At that time, the cost for each individual project will be negotiated with the selected firm, and a task order will be created with the selected firm. Funds will be encumbered prior to the start of the work.

Initial expenditures for on-call engineering services will be funded by Fiscal Year 2026 expenditure appropriations in the Water and Wastewater Funds. Future expenditure appropriations will be proposed as part of the annual budget process to cover subsequent work.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

On-call engineering support services will provide the ability to effectively and flexibly manage the Water Resources Division’s many upcoming capital improvement projects.

The projects each pertain to either treating and conveying safe drinking water or ensuring proper collection and treatment of wastewater. These projects support the Water Resources Division’s continued goal of promoting and preserving public health and safety.

Copies of the Agreements may be requested from the Public Works Department for public review by contacting [email protected].

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The execution of these Agreements 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. All future tasks issued under these Agreements are potentially subject to CEQA environmental review depending on the scope of work. CEQA compliance and permitting will be determined as part of each individual task during the design process.

PREPARED BY: Ashleigh A. Sizoo, P.E., Acting City Engineer/PM/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: July 1, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Adoption of Five-Year Consolidated Plan Including Fiscal Year 2025– 2026 Annual Action Plan for Use of Federal CDBG and HOME Funds RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Adopt the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan for program years 2025–2029 and the Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2025–2026 for submittal to the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
B. Authorize the City Administrator to sign all necessary documents to submit the City’s Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to HUD.

DISCUSSION:

In order to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funding, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the development of a Five-Year Consolidated Plan that outlines the City’s housing and community development needs, and an overview of the funding strategies that will be undertaken to address those needs. The City is in the final year of its current Five-Year Consolidated Plan period. The next Consolidated Plan will cover the five-year period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029.

As part of the Consolidated Plan, each year the City must submit an Annual Action Plan (AAP), which identifies activities that will be undertaken to meet the priority areas stated in the five-year plan. The Fiscal Year 2025–2026 AAP will be the first program year of the five-year plan and incorporates the Fiscal Year 2026 CDBG funding recommendations approved by Council on March 18, 2025.

The process to develop the Consolidated Plan and AAP and the findings were presented to Council during a public hearing on March 18, 2025. In addition, the combined document was available for public review on the City’s website for 30 days from March 19 to April Agenda Item No. 9
File Code No. 660.01
Council Agenda Report
Adoption of Five-Year Consolidated Plan Including Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Annual Action Plan for Use of Federal CDBG and HOME Funds
July 1, 2025

20, 2025; and then again after the final funding allocation was received, from May 22 to June 23, 2025.

The Consolidated Plan consists of the following required components:
 Citizen Participation Meetings and Consultation with Local Jurisdictions and Service Providers;
 Assessment of Housing, Homeless, and Community Development Needs;  Housing Market Analysis;
 Strategic Plan; and
 One-Year Action Plan.

The needs assessment conducted for the Consolidated Plan includes analysis of HUD and Census data, a resident survey, and numerous stakeholder and resident meetings.

This assessment found that although the City was able to meet (or exceed) its stated goals of the previous Consolidated Plan, most of the challenges the City faces remain the same: most low-income renters face a severe cost burden in housing, homelessness rates remain high, and public infrastructure needs to be rehabilitated.

As a result of this analysis, one new priority will be added to the five existing priority areas that were previously identified for the City’s Strategic Plan – economic development.

CDBG and HOME funds will be used toward activities that satisfy these priority areas, contingent upon the amount of funds HUD makes available each year.

The priority areas are:

1. Homeless Assistance – Support of programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families, and victims of domestic violence.

2. Decent Housing – Support of local housing partners to enable them to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate affordable housing, and provide security deposit and tenant-based rental assistance.

3. Public Facilities and Infrastructure – Support capital projects that improve facilities of organizations that serve low- and moderate-income residents, and public infrastructure and parks improvements in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.

4. Economic Development – Support of programs that provide self-employment training and small business loans or grants.

5. Planning for Housing and Community Development – This includes administration and monitoring activities to ensure CDBG and HOME funds are used in compliance with federal regulations, including fair housing enforcement.

6. Community Development Needs and Services – Support childcare centers and/or programs that provide childcare; community centers or agencies that provide youth educational/recreational and/or senior programs; and/or health centers that provide mental health services. Fifty-one percent or more of all activities benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

Council Agenda Report
Adoption of Five-Year Consolidated Plan Including Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Annual Action Plan for Use of Federal CDBG and HOME Funds
July 1, 2025

The six priorities were formed based on the National Objectives and Outcomes of the CDBG program and HOME programs as mandated by HUD. In addition, the priorities are sufficiently flexible, within federal parameters, to allow the City to respond to current and new needs as they arise.

The Consolidated Plan and Action Plan were made available for public review and comment on the City’s website homepage. All comments were incorporated into the Consolidated Plan.

Entitlement Allocations
Each year, staff projects the same funding as the previous year as an estimate for what will be received from HUD for both CDBG and HOME programs. Actual Fiscal Year 2026 allocations were announced on May 14, 2025, resulting in a net increase of $1,394 in CDBG funding and a decrease of $29,207 in HOME funding, compared to estimates.

Fund Estimated Actual Difference
Community Development Block Grant $846,418 $847,812 $1,394 HOME Investment Partnerships Program $494,564 $465,357 ($29,207) Contingency Plan
The Community Development and Human Services Committee developed a contingency plan to guide the allocation of CDBG funds in the event that the City received more or less funding than originally estimated. No contingency plan was prepared for the HOME allocation, because it is allocated between Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and affordable housing projects as needed.

The contingency plan for the increased CDBG funding was implemented. The additional funds were distributed in accordance with the Committee’s preapproved strategy, as outlined below:

Grant Type HUD
Limitations
Action Taken (Per Contingency
Plan)
Total
Increase
Public Service/Human
Service
15% of CDBG
funds
$41.82 each to five highestscoring Priority One applicants $209 Capital 65% of total
CDBG funds
Additional allocation to Plaza
Vera Cruz, a partially funded
project
$906
Administration/Fair
Housing
20% of total
CDBG funds
Increase to administrative cost
allowance $279
TOTAL $1,394
Council Agenda Report
Adoption of Five-Year Consolidated Plan Including Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Annual Action Plan for Use of Federal CDBG and HOME Funds
July 1, 2025

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The development of plans and strategies and administrative and management activities are exempt from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) pursuant to Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Section 58.34(a)(1) and (a)(3), as well as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262. All CDBG/HOME funded activities identified in the AAP will undergo environmental review in accordance with federal and state requirements.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Total funding for Program Year 2025–2026 is approximately $2.6 million. The total available amount for the CDBG program is $1,388,066, which includes $847,812 in CDBG entitlement funds, $300,000 in program income from repayments, and $240,255 in reprogrammed funds. The total available amount for the HOME program is $1,244,431, which includes $465,357 HOME entitlement funds, $120,000 in program income from repayments, and $659,074 in uncommitted HOME funds.

PREPARED AND
SUBMITTED BY: Laura Dubbels, Housing and Human Services Manager
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: July 1, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Standard Traffic and Street Lighting Equipment List RECOMMENDATION:

That Council find it to be in the City’s best interest to approve a list of Standard Traffic and Street Lighting equipment for a five-year period through June 20, 2030, in accordance with Section 4.52.070 (k) and (l) of the Municipal Code.

DISCUSSION:

Council approved a standard equipment list for traffic and street lighting equipment on October 20, 2020, which was effective for five years. Staff recommends renewing the list with the addition of digital speed feedback signs (Attachment). The digital speed feedback signs are consistent with the existing signs installed on Shoreline Drive, Garden Street, and Ontare Road. Staff plan to pilot a project to expand the use of these signs in the City of Santa Barbara (City).

Approval of Standard Traffic and Street Lighting Equipment List It is in the City’s best interest to standardize the equipment used to operate its traffic signal system, street lighting system, and traffic safety equipment. This list ensures timely responses for repairs and urgent timing changes by ensuring the City purchases equipment that is fully compatible with the City’s centralized traffic signal control system.

This also streamlines processes by reducing the need to train City staff on managing a variety of equipment and systems and maintaining a stock of specialized tools and parts necessary for maintenance.

Section 4.52.070 (k) and (l) of the Municipal Code authorizes Council to purchase supplies, equipment, and services without complying with the formal bid procedure when it is found that the goods and services are only available from one source or when in the best interest of the City. Attached is staff’s recommended list of standard equipment for the City.

Agenda Item No. 10
File Code No. 530.05
Council Agenda Report
Standard Traffic and Street Lighting Equipment List
July 1, 2025

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Equipment is purchased from existing expenditure appropriations in the Streets operating or capital budgets, including the Measure C Capital Fund, in Fiscal Year 2026. Staff anticipate proposing expenditure appropriations for subsequent years as part of the annual budget process.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The approval of a standard list of Traffic and Street Lighting equipment for a five-year period through June 20, 2030, in accordance with Section 4.52.070 (k) and (l) of the Municipal Code, 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.

ATTACHMENT: Standard Traffic and Street Lighting Equipment List PREPARED BY: Ashleigh A. Sizoo, P.E., Acting City Engineer/DB/nv SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, P.E., Acting Public Works Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
No. Equipment
Manufacturer Vendor(s) Equipment Description
1 McCain, Inc. McCain, Inc. Traffic Signal Controllers, Cabinets, Heads (Indication Housings)
2 McCain, Inc. McCain, Inc. Traffic Signal Software (Controller, Centralized Software, and Support)
3 Gridsmart Gridsmart Video Detection Equipment
4 Alpha Western Systems, Western Pacific
Traffic Signal Battery Backup Systems
5 Global Traffic
Technologies DDL Traffic Opticom Emergency Preemption Systems and Support 6 Cree California Electric Supply Street Light Fixture LED's 7 Lumec California Electric Supply Domus Style Streetlight Fixtures 8 Ameron Del Sol Resources Traffic Signal and Street Light Poles 9 Polara NexTech Accessible Pedestrian Signals
(Accessible Push Buttons)
10 Tapco Tapco Pedestrian Activated Flashers
11 RadarSign AM Signal Digital Speed Feedback Signs
City of Santa Barbara Standard Traffic and Lighting Equipment List Effective July 1, 2025

ATTACHMENT

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: July 1, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Water Supply Update
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council receive an update on the City’s water supply condition.

DISCUSSION:

This water supply update provides an overview and analysis of the City of Santa Barbara (City) water supplies at the midpoint of Water Year 2025 (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025). The winter of 2024 brought below average rainfall to Santa Barbara and below average snowpack in the Sierra Nevada. Despite below average rainfall, precipitation was enough to maintain water levels in state and local reservoirs. The City has sufficient water supplies to meet anticipated demands for the next three years, even with a conservative water supply analysis that assumes drought conditions present in the next three years.

Santa Barbara typically receives most of its rainfall between January and March. At the midpoint of each Water Year, staff updates the City’s water supply planning assumptions for the rest of the water year to reflect winter precipitation and current water supply status.

The City’s water supply planning strategy seeks to meet customer demands through the utilization of its diverse mix of water supplies. The City’s average water demand, including recycled water, is 10,650 acre-feet (AF) per year. The City has one of the most diverse water supply portfolios in the state, including surface water from the Santa Ynez River stored in Lake Cachuma and Gibraltar Reservoir, groundwater from local groundwater basins and Mission Tunnel intrusion, imported State Water Project water, desalinated water from the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant, and recycled water.

A brief update on the status of each of the City’s water supplies after the winter storms is described below:
 Lake Cachuma (Cachuma): Cachuma began Water Year 2025 at 94 percent full and is 87 percent full as of May 2, 2025. Rainfall at Cachuma is 46 percent compared to normal water year rainfall. In July 2024, the Cachuma Member Units, including the City, were granted 100 percent Cachuma allocation by the United States Bureau of Reclamation for Water Year 2025; the City’s annual allocation is 8,277 AF. Additionally, as of April 30, 2025, the City has 6,614 AF of stored Agenda Item No. 11
File Code No. 540.11
Council Agenda Report
Water Supply Update
July 1, 2025

carryover water (unused allocation from previous water years), and therefore, the total Cachuma balance for the City is 14,891 AF. For the first half of Water Year 2025, Cachuma has supplied 35 percent of the City’s water demand.  Gibraltar Reservoir (Gibraltar): At the beginning of Water Year 2025, Gibraltar was 47 percent full, with 2,214 AF of stored water. A full Gibraltar reservoir can supply approximately 40 percent of the City’s annual demands. Staff prioritizes using all available water in Gibraltar each water year, emptying the reservoir as much as possible in preparation to capture the next winter’s rains. As of May 2, 2025, rainfall is 46 percent of a normal water year, and Gibraltar is 96 percent full, with 4,693 AF of storage. For the first half of Water Year 2025, Gibraltar has supplied 30 percent of the City’s water demand. Staff intends to maximize use of Gibraltar water to meet customer demands and to maximize energy production at the City’s hydroelectric facility.
 Mission Tunnel: As winter rains were below average, groundwater intrusion in the tunnel has decreased 20 percent compared to the prior two water years. Mission Tunnel infiltration has provided 12 percent of the City’s water demand for the first half of Water Year 2025.
 Groundwater: The City continues to rest its groundwater basins and has not used any groundwater supply in Water Year 2025. The combination of resting the groundwater basins and heavy rains in Water Years 2023 and 2024, has allowed water levels in Storage Unit 1 to recover to pre-drought levels. Seawater intrusion in Storage Unit 1 decreased, with chloride levels dropping at the City’s monitoring wells back to 2015 levels. Groundwater elevations in the Foothill basin recovered to approximately 80 percent of their peak levels in the early 1980s. The City completed an Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot Project at the San Roque Well, located in the Foothill storage basin in Water Year 2024. In Water Year 2025, the City is pursuing a permanent Aquifer Storage and Recovery Operations Permit at San Roque Well.
 Desalination: The Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant serves as a drought preparedness, response, and recovery supply for the City. Steady production of desalinated water allows the City to continue to bank Cachuma supplies as carryover water and continue to rest and recover local groundwater basins.

Desalinated water accounts for 16 percent of City water supplies for the first half of Water Year 2025.
 State Water Project (SWP): In April 2025, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the final SWP allocation of 50 percent. The City’s full Table A allocation is 3,300 AF, so a 50 percent allocation results in 1,650 AF for 2025. Although the 2024/2025 winter storms resulted in below average snowpack in the Sierras, there was sufficient precipitation to sustain the existing high storage levels in SWP reservoirs. The City has not utilized SWP in Water Year 2025. In addition to the 2025 allocation, the City also has 2,733 AF of carryover SWP water stored in San Luis Reservoir. Staff are actively analyzing groundwater banking opportunities to store its excess state water during wet years for use in future dry years and opportunities to sell excess SWP water when not needed by the City to meet supply needs.

Council Agenda Report
Water Supply Update
July 1, 2025

 Recycled Water: The City’s recycled water system continues to produce tertiarytreated recycled water for large landscape use. Use of recycled water offsets the need for potable drinking water to irrigate landscapes. Recycled water accounts for 7 percent of the City’s water supply for the first half of Water Year 2025.

Even with the conservative assumption that drought conditions will return for the next three water years, the City has sufficient water supplies to meet anticipated demands each year. Staff plans to continue prioritizing the use of surface water supplies while utilizing desalinated water to build up storage of carryover water in Cachuma and recover local groundwater basins. Staff does not plan to pump groundwater basins or use SWP water throughout the rest of the water year. Additionally, water conservation remains a useful tool for stretching the City’s water supplies, especially when future rainfall is unpredictable and drought conditions are always possible during the next rainy season.

Santa Barbara water customers have invested in a “conservation as a way of life” approach to water use in the City. For example, City potable water demand for October 2024 through March 2025 is 8 percent less (average 689 AF per month) than demands from October 2019 through March 2020 (average 751 AF per month).

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

This action has no financial/budget impact on the City.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

Receiving a water supply update represents careful management of the City’s water supplies and will provide sustainability benefits for the community.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The City’s Water Supply Update does not have any direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, therefore, this progress update 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 RECOMMENDATION:

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

PREPARED BY: Joshua Haggmark, P.E., Water Resources Manager/DC/JS/sjc 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: July 1, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Attorney’s Office
SUBJECT: Amending Chapter 22.70 of the Municipal Code Regarding Sign Regulations [Ordinance Introduction]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Chapter

22.70 Pertaining to Sign Regulations.

DISCUSSION:

The ordinance on city-wide sign regulations is codified under Chapter 22.70 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code (SBMC). Several decades have gone by since the Sign Ordinance has been significantly updated.

There have been several important court decisions over the past few years dealing with signs and the First Amendment’s protection over the freedom of speech. These court decisions have impacted the City’s Sign Ordinance, rendering portions of it unenforceable for certain violations. The most significant of these decisions occurred in 2015 when the U.S. Supreme Court determined in Reed v. Town of Gilbert that local governments could not regulate signs based on the content or message that was being displayed. For a local ordinance to be considered content-neutral, regulations must be based on the “time, place, and manner” in the placement of a sign, rather than the message it conveys.

With this background in mind, the amendments being proposed aim to revise the City’s sign regulations to be constitutionally sound and legally defensible, while still maintaining the community’s visual character.

The proposed amendments represent a focused approach to come into alignment with the content neutrality requirements in Gilbert, rather than a wholesale revision of the City’s regulations when it comes to aesthetic requirements contained in the Ordinance.

Agenda Item No. 12
File Code No. 640.02
Council Agenda Report
Amending Chapter 22.70 of the Municipal Code Regarding Sign Regulations [Ordinance Introduction]
July 1, 2025

October 1, 2024, Ordinance Committee Meeting
The proposed Amendments to the Sign Ordinance were brought before the Ordinance Committee on October 1, 2024. The Ordinance Committee continued the item in order for City staff to conduct public outreach to consider establishing some allowance of temporary signs in the Public Right of Way (ROW). The Committee’s inquiry was based upon the original proposed amendments in October that eliminated the ability to place any private signs in the ROW and remove the current exception contained in the Ordinance that allows real estate open house signs to be placed in the ROW to the exclusion of all other types of signs.

To address this issue, a new subsection was drafted under SBMC 22.70.030 (B)(26), which starts on page 22 of the Ordinance. The proposed new section allows for temporary off-site signs to be placed in the ROW so long as they meet the following criteria: signs must be placed in the parkway area of the ROW in order to not obstruct the pedestrian path of travel; signs may only be placed during a 42 hour period on the weekends and then must be immediately removed; signs in the ROW cannot be higher than 42 inches above the ground and must not have an area greater than six square feet; signs must be free standing and not attached or locked to trees, signs, utility poles, or street furniture; signs must also not be placed in a manner that obstructs a sidewalk, curb ramp, or other pedestrian path of travel; and no signs (including sandwich board/A-frame signs) can be placed in the boundaries of the El Pueblo Viejo district due to the high pedestrian traffic and lack of parkway space. This new section also allows for immediate removal by the City if signs are placed in violation of the aforementioned criteria and to be stored by the City for 90 days from the date of removal to allow the owner to reclaim their property.

February 21, 2025, Access Advisory Committee Meeting
Among the outreach conducted by City staff was a presentation to the Access Advisory Committee on the proposed amendments. The comments received by the Committee were extremely helpful in crafting the provision regarding placement in the ROWs described above. Committee member Nick Koonce proposed an amendment in response to ongoing enforcement issues related to the City's sign ordinance, specifically the widespread, unregulated use of sandwich board signs in the ROW, which are currently prohibited (except for real estate signs). The Committee noted that due to limited staffing, the City has been unable to monitor these violations, resulting in signs that obstruct pedestrian paths and ADA access.

Since a parkway area is defined as a portion of a street other than a roadway or sidewalk, the thought process for City staff and the Committee is that the placement of signs in this location would not interfere with pedestrian and ADA accessibility. For that reason, City staff recommends that such signs not be allowed in the El Pueblo Viejo district because of the lack of parkways and highly traveled pedestrian space. It is important to note that the existing Ordinance already prohibits the use of A-frames in the area (as well as the Council Agenda Report
Amending Chapter 22.70 of the Municipal Code Regarding Sign Regulations [Ordinance Introduction]
July 1, 2025

entire City); therefore, there would be no changes from the original Ordinance as it pertains to the El Pueblo Viejo district area. The Committee commented that the expectation moving forward is that the cleanup of the Ordinance will provide the clarity needed to allow for increased enforcement of illegal signs placed in public spaces.

The addition of SBMC 22.70.030 (B)(26) balances the consideration of allowing free speech communication in the ROW, without impacting public safety.

May 13, 2025 Ordinance Committee
The Ordinance Committee held one more meeting for a final review and recommendations on the Ordinance. While the meeting contained much dialogue, including the need to develop creative ways to allow businesses or events to have temporary signage to draw attendees, the Committee did move the Ordinance forward to City Council on a 2-1 vote with some final recommendations. Those recommendations included the following: strike the limitation on the number of flags permitted on a flag pole, omit the requirement that there be no ballons attached to signs, and changing language on Page 35 B (1) and B (2) from Spanish Colonial Revival/Mediterranean to El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District, which is the current design standard specified in Chapter 30.57.

Previous Amendments to Chapter 22.70
The following is a list summarizing the other proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance that the Ordinance Committee supported through their comments at the October 1st and May 13th meetings:

Section 22.70.010
This Section provides an overall summary of the legislative intent behind the City’s sign regulations. The proposed amendments reference the City’s intention to protect the constitutionally guaranteed right of free speech when it comes to sign regulations.

Section 22.70.020
This Section contains the definitions of various terms applicable to the Sign Ordinance.

Amendments were made to either add new definitions based on issues frequently encountered by staff or add clarifying language to existing definitions, and to provide a much-needed definition for commercial and non-commercial speech. In addition, the definition of a portable sign has been updated to include A-frame or sandwich board signs.

Council Agenda Report
Amending Chapter 22.70 of the Municipal Code Regarding Sign Regulations [Ordinance Introduction]
July 1, 2025

Section 22.70.030
This Section provides for when a City permit is required to erect a sign, and those signs that are exempt from this requirement. Some of the major changes to this Section include the following:
 Creating an exemption from a permit for any non-commercial on-site sign not exceeding six square feet total for each lot within residential zones and 24 square feet total for each lot in nonresidential zones so long as permission is given by the property owner or tenant. This residential exception adheres to the Constitutional principle of being content-neutral; does not favor commercial speech over noncommercial speech; and balances out the temporary exception to political signs, while still adhering to the City’s aesthetic values by having certain size limitations. In addition, this provision also provides for the ability to continue to allow on-site temporary open house signs.
 Removing all content-based exceptions such as large commercial grand opening signs.
 Defining obscene material pursuant to State law under Section 311 of the California Penal Code.
 Amending the Ordinance to make clear that the primary and general elections are considered separate elections for the purposes of the Ordinance when it comes to election signs, with each election restarting the clock for signs allowed to be placed 90 days prior to the election and 10 days following election day.

22.70.050 Sign Permits
This Section concerns the process for obtaining a sign permit including the review and appeal process. Changes were made to this Section to ensure that any review performed is not content-based. In addition, language was placed in the Ordinance to ensure that the Sign Committee conducts their review in a content-neutral manner and that any review is limited to a sign’s physical attributes.

22.70.80 & 22.70.90 Nonconforming or illegal signs
These Sections deal with the amortization of nonconforming signs and the removal of illegal or unsafe signs. The deletions made in this Section were due to the Ordinance being outdated and thereby containing antiquated or defunct enforcement processes and law. The Fifth Amendment applies to signs when considering the removal or amortization of signs (private property cannot be taken without just compensation). However, the government may lawfully require the removal of illegal or unsafe signs without raising significant takings issues. Therefore, requiring the removal of a lawfully erected and well- Council Agenda Report
Amending Chapter 22.70 of the Municipal Code Regarding Sign Regulations [Ordinance Introduction]
July 1, 2025

maintained sign that has simply become nonconforming because of regulation enacted after the sign was erected can give rise to a takings challenge. Hence, the Ordinance continues to provide such protection to amortized signs.

22.70.100 Enforcement
The major change to this Section requires the Sign Committee to be the administrative body to hear any appeals on fines. This is due to a recent 2024 California Court of Appeals case, Temple of 1001 Buddhas v. City of Fremont, in which the Court held that a city must allow for appeals to be heard by a board, agency, or other governing body instead of a single hearing officer.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Staff does not anticipate any material financial or budgetary impacts from amending the Municipal Code regarding sign regulations.

PREPARED BY: John Doimas, Assistant City Attorney
SUBMITTED BY: Sarah J. Knecht, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE

MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER

22.70 PERTAINING TO SIGN REGULATIONS

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 22.70 of Title 22 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

22.70.010 General Provisions.

A. TITLE. This Chapter shall be known and cited as the Sign Ordinance of the City of Santa Barbara.

B. PURPOSE AND INTENT. The City of Santa Barbara has a national and international reputation as a community of natural beauty, distinctive and historic architecture and historic tradition. Signs have a strong visual impact on the character and quality of the community. As a prominent part of the scenery, they attract or repel the viewing public, affect the safety of vehicular traffic, and their suitability or appropriateness helps to set the tone of the neighborhood. Since the City of Santa Barbara relies on its scenery and physical beauty to attract tourists and commerce, aesthetic considerations assume economic value. It is the intent of the City of Santa Barbara, through this chapter, to protect and enhance the City’s historic and residential character and its economic base through the provision of appropriate and aesthetic signing. In addition, it is the intent of the City to limit the size, type and location of signs in order to minimize their distracting effect on drivers and thereby improve traffic safety.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
2 In view of these facts, the City of Santa Barbara adopts the policy that the sign should serve primarily to identify an establishment, organization or enterprise and protect the constitutionally guaranteed right of free speech. As identification devices, signs must not subject the citizens of the City to excessive competition for their visual attention. As appropriate identification devices, signs must harmonize with the building, the neighborhood and other signs in the area.

C. COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER. It is unlawful for any person to construct, maintain, display or alter or cause to be constructed, maintained, displayed or altered, a sign within the City of Santa Barbara except in conformance with this Chapter. These requirements apply to proposed signs in addition to all applicable provisions of the California Outdoor Advertising Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 5200 et seq., and California Administrative Code Title 4, Sections 2240 et seq.).

22.70.020 Definitions.

As used in this Chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the indicated meanings:

A. ABANDONED SIGN. Means a sign located on a parcel of land or on a structure either of which is vacant for a period of ninety (90) days or where the establishment to which the sign is attached has ceased operation and where it is clear that the sign has been forsaken or deserted.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
3 B. ACCESSORY SIGN. A separate unit displaying information related to the principal business conducted on the premises, which is not attached to or supported by any other sign, and not made a part thereof.

B.C. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE. Any window frame, recessed area, door, detail or other feature that is part of any building, or is a specific element of a recognized style of architecture.

C.D. AWNING SIGN. Any sign or graphic attached to, painted on or applied to an awning or awning canopy.

D.E. BACK-LIT SIGN. Any internally illuminated sign with opaque, reverse pan channel, halo-lit letters and elements with concealed light sources in which the light projects away from the viewer.

E.F. BALLOON. A lighter-than-air or inflated object no larger than 18 inches in any dimension.

F.G. BANNER. A bunting or other flexible sign characteristically supported at two or more points and hung on a building or otherwise suspended down or along its face, or across any public street of the City. The banner may or may not include copy or other graphic symbols.

G.H. BENCH SIGN. Any sign painted on or otherwise attached to a bench or other seat placed in an exterior area.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
4 H.I. BILLBOARD. A freestanding sign which exceeds the size limitations of a ground or wall sign. A billboard may be on-premises or off-premises. Static or revolving free-standing sign that identifies or communicates a commercial message related to an activity conducted, a service rendered, or a commodity sold at a location other than where the sign is located. This includes, but is not limited to, building graphics, supergraphics, building wraps, and wall drop signs containing off-site messages, and billboards painted or applied to building walls. The terms "billboard" and "off-premises sign" may be used interchangeably to mean the same thing.

IJ. CIVIC EVENT SIGN. A sign, other than a commercial sign, posted to advertise or provide direction to a civic event sponsored by a public agency, the City, a school, church, or a documented not-for-profit organization that is open to the public, and does not include the sale of goods or services. civic-fraternal organization or similar noncommercial organization.

JK. COMMERCIAL, OFFICE OR INDUSTRIAL CENTER COMPLEX. A group of contiguous businesses which employs a homogeneous design theme as a common perimeter treatment. Any non-residential grouping of structures or uses occupied by four or more tenants which are connected by architectural treatment, shared access roads, and/or a commonality of use.

KL. COMMERCIAL SIGN. A message on a sign, or portion of a sign, that promotes, informs, or proposes an economic transaction, primarily concerns the

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
5 economic interests of the sign sponsor and/or audience, or is intended to further discuss in the marketplace of goods and services. Any sign which is intended to attract attention to a commercial activity, business, commodity, service, entertainment or attraction sold or offered, and which is to be viewed from public streets or public parking areas.

M. COMMERCIAL SPEECH. Any message, the prevailing thrust of which is to propose a commercial transaction.

LN. DIGITAL DISPLAY. A sign that displays still images, scrolling images, or moving images, including video or animation, through a series of grid lights, including cathode ray, light emitting diode display, liquid crystal display, plasma screen, fiber optic, or other electronic media or technology, where the display can be changed through electronic means. The definition of digital display does not include time and temperature signs or electronic signs placed in the right-of-way that function as traffic control devices.

MO. EAVE. The projecting lower edges of a roof overhanging the wall of a building. That portion of the roofline extending beyond the building wall, a canopy attachment on the wall having the simulated appearance of an eave, or the lowest horizontal line on any roof.

NP. ELECTION SIGN. A non-commercial sign pertaining to an election for public office or to a ballot measure to be placed before the voters in a federal, state or local election.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
6 OQ. ERECT. To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend, affix, fabricate (which shall also include painting of wall signs and window signs or other graphics), or project light in a manner that creates a projected light sign.

PR. FAÇADE. The front of a building or structure facing a street.

QS. FLAG. A piece of fabric of distinctive design (customarily rectangular or square) that is used as a symbol of a nation, state, city, agency, corporation or person, or as a signaling device, and is usually displayed hanging free from a staff or halyard to which it is attached by one edge.

RT. FRONTAGE. The width of any face of a building.

1. Dominant Building Frontage. The principal frontage of the building where its main entrance is located or which faces the street upon which its address is located.

2. Subordinate Building Frontage. Any frontage other than the dominant frontage.

SU. GROUND SIGN. Any sign advertising goods manufactured, produced or sold, or services rendered on the premises upon which the sign is placed, or identifying in any fashion the premises or any owner or occupant, A sign which is and which is supported by one or more uprights or braces on the ground, the overall total height of which does not exceed (i) six feet above grade measured at the edge of the public right-

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
7 of-way; or (ii) six feet above the base of the sign structure when the grade at the public right-of-way is at least three and one-half feet lower than the grade at the base of the sign, whichever is higher. In no case shall an artificial grade be established for the sole purpose of placing a sign at more than six feet above the grade at the edge of the public right-of-way.

TV. HANGING SIGN. A sign attached to and located below any eave, roof, canopy, awning, or wall bracket.

W. IDENTIFICATION SIGN. A sign which serves to identify the name, address and lawful use of the premises upon which the sign is located. This includes signs indicating the name of residents on residential uses.

X. INFORMATION SIGN. A sign that is limited to a message giving directions, instructions, menus, selections or address numerals.

UY. ILLUMINATED SIGN. A physical sign that is illuminated internally or from an exterior light source. An illuminated sign is distinguished from a projected light sign by the fact that a projected light sign uses light to create the sign rather than using light to illuminate a sign of physical material.

VZ. INFLATABLE SIGNS. A lighter-than-air or inflated object tethered or otherwise attached to the ground, structure or other object. This definition includes, but is

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
8 not limited to, inflated representations of blimps, products, cartoon characters, animals and the like. Balloons are a distinct subset of inflatable signs.

WAA. KIOSK. A small, freestanding structure permanently affixed to the ground, requiring a building permit, which may have one or more surfaces used to display temporary advertising signs.

XBB. LETTER HEIGHT. The height of a letter from its bottom to its top, including any shadow line.

YCC. LIGHTING STANDARD. A device for providing artificial light on the sign surface.

ZDD. LOGO SIGN WITH COURTESY PANELS. Pre-fabricated signs bearing a brand name, registered trademark or logo with space for the name of a local business or occupant or other items of information to be applied thereto or erected thereon.

AAEE. MARQUEE. A permanent roof structure attached to and entirely supported by a wall of a building, having no connection or relationship with the roof of the building to which it is attached.

BBFF. MARQUEE SIGN. Any sign attached to a marquee.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
9 CCGG. MOBILE SIGN. A sign on a boat or on a vehicle, other than on a public transit vehicle designed to carry at least 19 passengers, advertising a good, service, or entity other than that for which the boat or vehicle is principally used.

DDHH. MURAL. A painting or picture applied to and made part of a wall or window which may be pictorial or abstract, and is characteristically visually set off or separated from the background color or architectural environment.

EEII. NON-COMMERCIAL SIGN. A message or image on a sign that directs public attention to or advocates an idea or issue of public interest or concern that does not serve to advertise or promote any business, product, service, or entertainment. Any sign which is intended to convey a noncommercial message of social, political, educational, religious or charitable commentary.

JJ. NON-COMMERCIAL SPEECH. Any message which is not determined to be commercial speech as defined herein.

FFKK. OFF-PREMISES SIGN. A commercial sign not located on the premises of the business or entity indicated or advertised by said sign, or a commercial sign advertising a commodity, service or entertainment offered at a location other than the location of the sign.

GGLL. PARAPET. A low wall used to protect the edge of a roof from view, also called a parapet wall.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
10 HHMM. PARAPET OR PERGOLA SIGN. Any sign or other graphic attached to a parapet, ramada, pergola, or other similar structure.

IINN. PENNANT. A small triangular or rectangular flag or multiples thereof, individually supported or attached to each other by means of a string, rope, or other material, and meant to be stretched across or fastened to buildings, or between poles and/or structures.

JJOO. PERGOLA. A structure usually consisting of parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and cross-rafters, also known as an arbor, trellis or ramada.

KKPP. POLE SIGN. Any sign, other than a ground sign, supported by one or more uprights or braces on the ground, the height of which is greater than a ground sign, and which is not part of any building or structure other than a structure erected solely for the purpose of supporting a sign.

LLQQ. PORTABLE SIGN. A sign or advertising device that rests on the ground and is not designed to be permanently attached to a building or permanently anchored to the ground. Portable sign types include A-frame or sandwich board signs, but do not include temporary banners, flags, streamers, balloons, and similar signs made of nonpermanent materials. Any sign, other than a mobile sign, designated or constructed in such a manner that it can be moved or relocated without involving any structural or support changes.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
11 MMRR. PROJECTED LIGHT SIGN. A projection of light onto a physical surface in a manner designed to communicate a message by creating a variable intensity of light on the physical surface in the form of letters, shapes, or symbols.

NNSS. PROJECTING SIGN. Any sign which projects from and is supported by a wall of a building with the display surface of the sign perpendicular to the building wall.

TT. PUBLIC PROPERTY. Land or asset owned by the City of Santa Barbara.

OUU. ROOF. The cover of any building, including the eaves and similar projections. False roofs on store fronts, coverings on or over oriels, bay windows, canopies and horizontally projecting surfaces other than marquees shall be considered roofs.

PPVV. ROOF SIGN. A sign erected upon or on any area that is defined as part of the roof of a building pursuant to this Chapter.. Any sign any part of which is on or over any portion of any roof or eave of a building or structure and any sign which extends above a parapet of a building or structure.

QWW. SIGN. Any form of visual communication including any physical object, projection of light, digital display, or open flame (with or without lettering, a symbol, logo) used to announce, declare, demonstrate, display, or otherwise present a message to or attract the attention of the public. A sign may include a commercial or non-

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
12 commercial sign. A sign includes all parts, portions, units and materials used in constructing the sign, together with the illumination, frame, background, structure, support and anchorage thereof. A mural is not a sign.

RRXX. TEMPORARY. Any sign that is to be maintained for a period of time not exceeding 30 consecutive days, including paper signs and other signs that are not permanently affixed to the ground or building. A period of time not exceeding 30 consecutive days, unless otherwise specified.

SSYY. VENDING MACHINE. A machine or other mechanical device or container that dispenses a product or service through a self-service method of payment, but not including an automatic bank teller machine incorporated within a wall or a façade of a building; a newsrack; a machine dispensing fuel, compressed air, or water at an automobile service station; or a public telephone.

TTZZ. WALL SIGN. Any sign affixed directly to or painted on or otherwise inscribed on an exterior wall or solid fence, the principal face of which is parallel to said wall or fence and which projects from that surface no more than 12 inches at all points.

UUAAA. WINDOW SIGN. A sign that is attached to, affixed to, leaning against, or otherwise placed within six feet of a window in a manner so as to present a message to or attract the attention of the public on adjoining streets, walkways, malls or parking lots available for public use.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
13 22.70.030 Sign Regulations.

A. PERMIT REQUIRED. It is unlawful for any person to erect, repair, alter, relocate or maintain any sign within the City, or to direct or authorize another person to do so, except pursuant to a sign permit obtained as provided in this Chapter, unless the sign is specifically exempted from permit requirements by the provisions of this Chapter.

No permit shall be required for repainting, cleaning, or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign unless the structure, design, color or character is altered.

B. EXEMPT SIGNS. The following signs shall be allowed without a sign permit and shall not be included in the determination of type, number, or area of signs allowed on a building or parcel:

1. A non-commercial on-site sign not exceeding six square feet total for each lot in residential zones and 24 square feet total for each lot in nonresidential zones.

Such a sign shall be erected only with the permission of the property owner or tenant and must comply with all requirements of a legally conforming sign pursuant to this Chapter.

2. Any official federal, state, or local government sign. and notice issued by any court, person, or officer in performance of a public duty, or any sign erected or placed on park or beach property owned or controlled by the City and which (i) pertains

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
14 to an event not exceeding five days in duration and (ii) has been approved by the agency with authority over such property.

2.3. Notices issued by any court, person or officer in performance of a public duty; notices posted by a utility or other quasi-public agency; or other signs required or authorized by law.

42. Any temporary sign warning of construction, excavation, or similar hazards so long as the hazard exists.

53. One temporary construction sign, provided the sign (i) does not exceed six square feet in the one-family and two-family residential zones (Chapters 28.15 and 28.18) or the single unit and two-unit residential zones (Chapter 30.20) and does not exceed 24 square feet in all other zones; (ii) is used only to indicate the name of the construction project and the names and locations (city or community and state name only) of the contractors, architects, engineers, landscape designers, project or leasing agent, and financing company; (iii) is displayed during construction only; (iv) does not exceed the height limitations of a ground sign; and (v) meets all other applicable restrictions of this Chapter.

6. Any temporary sign relating to Fiesta, Solstice, Juneteenth, or any official City holiday except banners, blinking lights, or signs and any related lighting that require a building, electrical, or other permit. Any such decorations or displays and any

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
15 related lighting must be removed within 10 days following the event for which they were erected.

57. A sign consisting of a display of no more than 12 balloons for any single business or residence must be, displayed at a height which is not above the roof ridge line of the main building or 15 feet, whichever is lower.

6. A noncommercial sign not exceeding six square feet total for each lot in residential zones and 24 square feet total for each lot in nonresidential zones. Such a sign shall be erected only with the permission of property owner or tenant. An election sign shall not be displayed for more than 90 days prior to the election or for more than 10 days following the election for which it is erected.

87. A temporary real estate sign which indicates that the property is for sale, rent, or lease. Only one such sign is allowed on each street frontage of the property.

A temporary real estate sign may be displayed only for such time as the lot or any portion of the lot is actively offered for sale, rent, or lease. Such a sign may be single-faced or double-faced and is limited to a maximum area on each face of four square feet or less on property in residential zones and 12 square feet or less on property in nonresidential zones. Signs allowed pursuant to this exemption shall not exceed the height limitations of a ground sign (six feet).

8. Any temporary sign located on a kiosk.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
16 1199. Signs prohibiting trespassing and other incidental signs conveying noncommercial messages essential to the proper operation of the site such as “exit only” or similar messages. Any “No Trespassing” sign, prohibiting or restricting access to property, provided it is (i) not more than one square foot in size; (ii) placed at each corner and each entrance to the property; and (iii) at intervals of not less than 50 feet or in compliance with the requirements of law.

10. One identification sign of no more than one square foot for a residence.
111. Any parking lot or other private traffic directional sign not to exceed two square feet in area having black letters on a white or building color background, and limited to guidance of pedestrian or vehicular traffic within the premises.

12. Any informational commercial signs within the premises of a place of business located at the opening in the façade of the business or at least 10 feet back from any window provided the sign (i) is in a nonresidential zone; (ii) has an aggregate area (when combined with all other similar signs on the parcel) of not more than one-and-onehalf square feet at each public entrance nor more than five square feet total; (iii) indicates address, hours and days of operation, whether a business is open or closed, credit information, and emergency address and telephone numbers. Lettering shall not exceed two inches in height except for street numbers. Neon or light-emitting diode (LED) signs with the text “open” may be erected under this exemption subject to the following

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
17 conditions: (i) no more than one such sign may be erected per business; (ii) the letter height of any such sign shall not exceed six inches and the overall height of the sign shall not exceed 12 inches; and (iii) such signs are not allowed in El Pueblo Viejo, unless the sign is located inside the building and at least 10 feet back from any window or other opening in the façade of the building.

13. Any street name and address stamped or painted on a sidewalk or curb.

14. Any civic event sign, except a banner. Such a sign shall be removed within 24 hours after the time of the event, shall not exceed 24 square feet in size and may be erected for a period not to exceed five days out of any 30-day period. Only one such sign shall be erected per lot.

15. Temporary open house signs. One on-site open house sign may be erected on each street frontage of the property that is for sale. Each face of an on-site open house sign shall have an area of three square feet or less, and the height of the onsite open house sign, including the supporting structure, shall not exceed four feet. Open house signs erected pursuant to this confors exemption shall contain only the address of the property where the open house is being held and the name of the real estate agent and/or real estate agency or party holding the open house. Open house signs may be single-faced or double-faced. Open house signs shall be erected and removed on the day

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
18 the open house is held. Open house signs shall not be fastened or attached in any way to a building façade or architectural element.
a. On-Site Open House Signs. Pursuant to this exemption, one on-site open house sign may be erected on each street frontage of the property that is for sale. Each face of an on-site open house sign shall have an area of three square feet or less, and the height of the on-site open house sign, including the supporting structure, shall not exceed four feet.
b. Off-Site Open House Signs. In addition to the on-site open house sign(s) allowed pursuant to this exemption, a maximum of five off-site open house signs may be erected. Each face of an off-site open house sign shall have an area of three square feet or less, and the height of the off-site open house sign, including the supporting structure, shall not exceed three feet. Off-site open house signs shall not be erected on private property without the permission of the property owner. In addition to complying with the requirements listed above applicable to off-site open house signs, offsite open house signs may be erected within the public right-of-way if such signs comply with all of the following standards:
(1) Signs shall not be erected in a manner which obstructs the pedestrian path of travel or which constitutes a hazard to pedestrians or vehicular traffic;
(2) Signs shall not be placed on vehicles;

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
19 (3) Signs shall not be placed in street medians; and (4) Decorative attachments (i.e., balloons, streamers, etc.) shall not be attached to any sign.

16. Any sign on a telephone booth or newsrack, provided the sign (i) identifies only the product contained therein or displays operating instructions, and (ii) the lettering does not exceed two inches in height.

17. Flags flown on a temporary basis for purposes of honoring national or civic holidays which do not exceed eight feet long in largest dimension. No more than two flags may be flown pursuant to this exemption on a single parcel. 178. The official flag of a government, governmental agency, public institution, religion, corporation, business, or other similar entity; and temporary displays of patriotic, religious, charitable, civic character. Only one flag pole with a maximum height of 25 feet and with a maximum dimension on the flag of eight feet and which is not attached to the building shall be exempt. No more than two flags may be flown pursuant to this exemption on a single parcel. Corporate or business flags displaying the emblem, name, logo, or other information of a business shall be included in the calculation of the maximum allowable sign area for the business.

19. Signs, except banners, announcing the opening of a new business which, in the aggregate, do not exceed 10 square feet in area or 25% of the window area,

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
20 whichever is greater. Such signs shall be erected no more than 30 days prior to the scheduled opening of the business and shall be removed no later than 30 days after the opening of the business, but in no case shall such a sign be erected for more than 45 days within this period. The business owner or manager shall provide proof of opening date upon request.
1820. Temporary window signs, except banners, not exceeding four square feet or 15% of the window area of each facade, whichever is greater. For windows which are more than 25 feet from the public right-of-way, such signs shall not exceed 25% of such window area. No temporary window signs on a building or parcel shall be displayed for more than 30 consecutive days nor more than a total of 60 days per calendar year. Signs erected pursuant to this exemption shall not be illuminated. Unless specifically exempt pursuant to this Subsection B, any illuminated sign erected within 10 feet of a window, door, or other opening in the façade of a building in a manner so as to present a message to or attract the attention of the public on adjoining streets, walkways, malls, or parking lots available for public use shall require a permit. 1921. Signs specifically required by federal, state, or City law, of the minimum size required.
202. Signs on the air operation side of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport which are designed and oriented to provide information to aircraft.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
21 213. A sign, such as a menu, which (i) shows prices of goods or services not on window display to the public; (ii) does not exceed 24 inches by 18 inches; (iii) has letters and numbers not exceeding three-quarters (3/4) of an inch in height; and (iv) is located on a wall or in a window.

22. Signs on public transit vehicles designed to transport at least 19 passengers. No more than one sign may be displayed on each side of these vehicles, except as approved by the Sign Committee.
235. Temporary “Garage Sale” or other similar signs located only on the premises upon which the sale is occurring.
246. Digital displays on gasoline pumps, provided the digital displays conform to all of the following standards:
a. Each digital display shall not measure more than 26 inches on the diagonal;
b. Each digital display is integrated into the face of the gasoline pump and is not a stand-alone display;
c. No more than one digital display is erected on each face of a gasoline pump;

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
22 d. The luminance of each digital display shall not exceed 1500 nits;
e. Any audio associated with a digital display shall not exceed 65 dB, measured at the nearest property line, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and 55 dB, measured at the nearest property line, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; and
f. No digital display shall be installed within 25 feet of any property zoned exclusively for residential use.
257. Digital displays on automated teller machines (ATMs), provided, (i) the digital display only displays the name of the financial institution that operates the ATM and the instructions for operating the ATM and (ii) the lettering does not exceed two inches in height.

26. Off-site signs. A temporary off-site sign may be placed within the public right-of-way only in compliance with all the following requirements:
a. Signs may be placed only in the parkway area, as defined under section 10.04.070 of this Code.
b. Sign may be placed only on weekends during the 42 hour period from 6:00 a.m. Saturday to Sunday 11:59 pm.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
23 c. Signs shall not be placed in a manner that obstructs a sidewalk, curb ramp, or other pedestrian path of travel. d. Signs must not extend higher than 42 inches above the ground and must not have an area greater than six square feet. e. Signs must be free standing and not attached or locked to trees, signs, utility poles, or street furniture.
f. Off-site signs are prohibited within the boundaries of the El Pueblo Viejo Landmark district due to the high pedestrian traffic and lack of parkway space.
g. The City may remove any signs placed in the in violation of any of the requirements of this section. Any signs removed by the City will be stored by the City. The owner of any removed sign may retrieve a removed sign within 90 days from the date of removal. After 90 days, the City may destroy or dispose of any unclaimed sign.

C. PROHIBITED SIGNS. In addition to any sign not conforming to the provisions of this Chapter, the following signs are prohibited:

1. The City has a compelling interest in ensuring traffic and public safety.

To directly advance that interest, this Ordinance prohibits any signs that include the following:

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
24 aA. Any sign which, by color, shape, working, or location, resembles or conflicts with any traffic control sign or device.
b.B Signs attached or placed adjacent to any utility pole, traffic sign post, traffic signal, historical marker, or any other official traffic control device.

Cc. Any sign, except as may be required by other code or ordinance, placed or maintained so as to interfere with free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.

Dd. Signs that rotate, move, glare, flash, reflect.
eE. Signs that create a hazard by obstructing clear views of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
fF. Signs that impede normal pedestrian use of public sidewalks.

24. Signs erected on public or private property without the permission of the property owner.

3. Signs erected in the public right of way. Other than official government signs or hazard or prohibition signs required by law, or the exception allowed under section 22.70.030 (B)(26), no sign can be placed in or project into the public right-of-way.

This prohibition does not apply to other public agencies placement of signs in the course

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
25 and scope of their professional duties such as the California Department of Transportation.

5. Signs visible from the public street or parking lot attached to or placed on merchandise or materials stored or displayed outdoors except for parking lot sales of less than four days in duration.

6. Signs that rotate, move, glare, flash, change, reflect, blink, or appear to do any of the foregoing, except time and temperature devices and digital displays otherwise exempted by this Chapter.

7. Off-premises signs, including billboards, except off-site open house signs erected in compliance with the standards specified in paragraph B.15 of this Section and digital displays erected in compliance with the standards specified in paragraph B.26 of this Section.

4. Billboards or off premise signs.

58. Any sign that contains obscene matters, as defined in Section 311 of the Penal Code of the State of California or incites violence or promotes other illegal activity. displaying obscene, indecent, or immoral matter as defined under the California Penal Code.

69. Signs on awnings or canopies except on the valance.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
26 10. Signs that create a hazard by obstructing clear views of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
711. Portable signs.
812. Mobile signs.
913. Any sign (generally known as a “snipe sign”) tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences, or the exterior of a building or other structure, where the information appearing thereon is not applicable to the present use of the premises upon which such sign is located. Whenever a sign is found so placed, the same shall constitute prima facie evidence that the person benefited by the sign placed or authorized the placement of the sign. 104. Bench signs.
115. Banners, including any banner inside a building that is attached to, leaning against, or otherwise placed within 10 feet of a window, door, or other opening in the façade of the building in a manner so as to present a message to or attract the attention of the public on adjoining streets, walkways, malls or parking lots available for public use.
126. Roof signs and any other graphics which extend, wholly or in part, above the eave line of the structure to which it is attached.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
27 137. Any parapet or pergola sign placed above or partially above the parapet or pergola.
1418. Logo signs with courtesy panels.
1519. Pennants.
1620. Signs which cover or interrupt architectural features.

21. Signs containing changeable copy, except theater marquee signs, business directories, church and museum signs, gas price signs and restaurant interior menu boards.
1722. Historical markers placed on the structure, tree or other historical monument itself, except as approved by the Historic Landmarks Commission. 1823. Pole signs.

19.24. Exposed cabinet/raceways behind channel letters. 205. Inflatable signs, except for balloon displays exempted by this Chapter.
216. Unless otherwise exempted by this Chapter, digital displays, including any digital display inside a building that is attached to, leaning against, or otherwise placed within 10 feet of a window, door, or other opening in the façade of the

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
28 building in a manner so as to present a message to or attract the attention of the public on adjoining streets, walkways, malls or parking lots available for public use.

D. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

1. No sign, other than a sign installed by a public agency, shall be allowed to be erected, installed, placed or maintained in or on any public property, including sidewalks and parkways., except off-site open house signs erected in compliance with the standards specified in paragraph B.15 of this Section.

2. Churches, schools, and other public or semi-public facilities may have one on-site sign not exceeding 18 square feet in any area, provided that, except for the name of the premises, the lettering shall not exceed three inches in height, and such signs in residential zones shall not be internally illuminated.

23. Any sign which is supported by more than one means and therefore cannot be clearly defined as a ground, marquee, wall, roof, projecting or other sign shall be administratively assigned to the sign category most logically applicable and be subject to the corresponding standards.

34. Accessory signs will be considered only if they are designed in conjunction with or made an integral part of the signing existing on the subject building or project. Said signs shall not exceed 25% of the building’s total signage.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
29 45. A temporary window sign in excess of four square feet, or 15% of the window area of each façade, whichever is greater, requires a permit, unless the sign is otherwise exempt from the permit requirements of this Chapter. For a window which is more than 25 feet from the public right-of-way, such a sign shall not exceed 25% of the window area. Such signs shall not be displayed for more than 30 consecutive days nor for more than a total of 60 days per calendar year. Unless specifically exempted in Subsection B of this Section, all illuminated signs erected within 10 feet of a window, door, or other opening in the façade of a building in a manner so as to present a message to or attract the attention of the public on adjoining streets, walkways, malls, or parking lots available for public use shall require a permit.

56. Only one face of a double-faced sign with parallel opposing faces, and bearing identical copy or language translation, shall be used in computing the area of a sign. Signing and illumination shall be on two opposing faces only.

67. In order to calculate the size of a sign, the following provisions apply:
a. If the sign is enclosed by a box or outline, the area of the sign includes that portion of the sign comprised of said box or outline. b. If the sign consists of individual letters attached directly to the building or wall, the size is calculated by drawing a rectangle around each line of copy.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
30 c. If the sign is a ground sign, the base or support structure shall be included in calculating the height of the sign.

78. If a building consists of two or more above-ground stories, no sign shall be allowed more than five feet, six inches (5′6″) above the second floor line or in conformance with paragraph 11 below, where applicable.

89. Prior to issuance of a sign permit, a ground sign shall be approved by the traffic engineer to ensure that placement of the sign would not adversely affect traffic or pedestrian safety.
910. A non-temporary window sign shall be not larger than 25% of the window area of the façade on which it is displayed.
101. A wall sign may be attached flat against or pinned away from the wall. A wall sign placed in the space between windows on the same story shall not exceed more than two-thirds (2/3) of the height of the window, or major architectural details related thereto. A wall sign placed between windows on adjacent stories shall not exceed two-thirds (2/3) the height of the space between said windows. 112. A projecting or hanging sign must clear the nearest sidewalk by a minimum of seven feet and may project no more than four feet into the public right-ofway. Such a sign for a business in the second story of a building is allowed only if the

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
31 business has a separate street or public parking lot entrance and may be placed at the entrance only.
123. A device displaying time or temperature is permitted in all zones except residential zones and designated historic districts, subject to the provisions herein regulating various types of signs. Such devices are limited to one per block. Only a logo is allowed to appear on the same structure as such a device. 134. A kiosk is permitted in all nonresidential zones, subject to approval by the Sign Committee and (i) the Historic Landmarks Commission if within El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District or another landmark district, or (ii) the Architectural Board of Review in other parts of the City.
145. A relocated sign shall be considered to be a new sign, unless the relocation is required by a public agency as a result of a public improvement, in which case approval shall be obtained only for the new location and base of the sign. 156. Except as otherwise stated in this Chapter, letter height shall be limited to a maximum of 12 inches, except where it can be found that said letter size is inconsistent with building size, architecture and setback from the public right-of-way. 167. A ground sign which exceeds six square feet in area shall not be located within 75 feet of any other ground sign.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
32 178. All signs on parcels immediately adjacent to El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District are subject to El Pueblo Viejo regulations.

18. Gas pricing signs, as required by state law, which identify the brand, types, octane rating, etc., of gasoline for sale within the City. The Committee retains the ability to review any signage beyond state law on advertising and labeling requirements.

E. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES. The Community Development Director or their designee may prepare administrative guidelines for implementation of this Chapter. The administrative guidelines may include additional terms and requirements for the submission of applications, and issuance of permits that are consistent with the provisions of this Chapter. The administrative guidelines and amendments thereto shall become effective upon approval by the City Administrator. All such administrative guidelines must be in writing and made available on the Community Development Department’s City website.

22.70.040 Sign Standards.

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENT. All signs shall conform to the following standards.

1. Residential Uses. The following sign standards shall apply to any residential use in any zone in the City:

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
33 a. An apartment or condominium project identification sign identifying an apartment or condominium complex by name or address. One such sign shall be allowed for each complex, shall not exceed 10 square feet in size if less than 25 units, nor 25 square feet if larger than 25 units, and shall not be internally illuminated. b. The Sign Committee may authorize one ground sign or wall sign, not to exceed an area of 24 square feet, to identify a neighborhood or subdivision, other than an apartment or condominium project, at the entrance to such subdivision or neighborhood. Such sign shall not be internally illuminated. c. Any existing legal nonconforming use in a residential zone may have one-half (½) the number and size of signs as are allowed in commercial zones.

2. Office Uses. The following sign standards shall apply to office uses in any zone:
a. The aggregate area for all signs identifying a building or complex shall not exceed one-half (½) square foot of sign area per linear foot of building frontage or 20 square feet, whichever is less.
b. Establishments within an office building or complex may collectively place a directory sign at each public entrance to said building listing establishments within.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
34 c. An office complex which maintains a group identity shall submit to the Sign Committee a sign program for all signs proposed within the complex. Upon approval, the sign program shall apply to all tenants. This sign program shall be included as a provision in the lease for each individual tenant. Proof of said inclusion in the standard lease for the office complex shall be submitted to the Planning Division by the lessor.

3. Commercial, Office and Industrial Center Uses. The following sign standards shall apply to commercial and industrial uses, including hotels and motels in any zone:
a. The total area for all signs identifying a business shall not exceed the following:
(1) For a dominant building frontage up to 100 linear feet, one square foot of sign area per linear foot of building frontage, or 65 square feet, whichever is less.
(2) For a dominant building frontage with more than 100 linear feet, three-quarters (3/4) square foot of sign area per linear foot of dominant building frontage or 90 square feet, whichever is less.
(3) For a building occupied by more than one tenant, the dominant building frontage for each business is that portion of the building elevation

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
35 adjacent to the business. For a business which is not on the ground floor, one-half (½) square foot of sign area per linear foot of dominant building frontage is permitted. b. For a commercial or industrial complex containing four or more occupants, the following sign standards apply:
(1) One sign per frontage to identify the commercial or industrial complex, allowing one square foot of sign area per linear foot of complex frontage or 75 square feet, whichever is less, on the dominant facade. (2) For each individual business with frontage on a public street or parking lot, one-half (½) square foot of sign area per linear foot or 25 square feet, whichever is less.
(3) One directory sign not exceeding 10 square feet in size may be allowed at each public entrance.
(4) A commercial or industrial complex which maintains a group identity shall submit to the Sign Committee a sign program for all signs proposed within the complex. Upon approval, the sign program shall apply to all tenants. This sign program shall be included in the lease for each individual tenant. Proof of said inclusion shall be submitted to the Planning Division by the lessor.

B. EL PUEBLO VIEJO LANDMARK DISTRICT. Signs in El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District (EPV) shall contribute to the retention or restoration of the historical

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
36 character of the area. In addition to the other standards and restrictions in this Chapter, signs in EPV shall comply with the following:

1. Colors shall be consistent with the Hispanic Spanish Colonial Revival/ Mediterranean El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District design standard styles specified in Chapter 30.57.

2. The typeface used on all signs in EPV shall be consistent with the Hispanic Spanish Colonial Revival/ Mediterranean El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District design standard styles specified in Chapter 30.57, except that where the business logo or trademark uses a particular typeface, it may be used.

3. Letter height shall be limited to a maximum height of 10 inches, except where it can be found that said letter size is inconsistent with building size, architecture, and setback from the public right-of-way.

4. No internally illuminated signs, except back-lit signs, are allowed.

Traditional materials and methods are to be used as defined in Chapter 22.70 and described in Subsection B.5 below. Internally illuminated projecting cabinet signs are prohibited.

5. The choice of materials is left to the discretion of the applicant, subject to the approval of the Sign Committee; however, the following materials and/or methods are acceptable and desirable:

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
37 a. Sign face, supports, and standards made of resawn or rough sawn wood and/or wrought iron with painted or stained backgrounds and lettering. b. Sign face, supports, and standards made of smooth wood trimmed with moldings of historically based design and lettering. c. Signs painted directly on the face of the building.
d. Projecting signs.
e. Use of wood cutouts, wrought iron, or other metal silhouettes further identifying the business.
f. Glass.
g. Lighting standards and style typical of the building’s architecture and period.
h. Flush or inset mounted signs of tile or stone.

6. The following materials and details are not acceptable:
a. Contemporary finish materials such as plastics, aluminum, and stainless steel.
b. Imitation wood or imitation marble.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
38 c. Fluorescent paint.
d. Spot lights, neon tubing, and exposed electrical conduits on the exterior of any building or structure.
e. Neon tubing, light rope, or similar illuminated displays located within 10 feet of any window (except “open” signs as provided in Section 22.70.030.B.12 and “no vacancy” signs as provided in Subsection B.7 below).

7. For hotels and motels in the El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District (EPV), a single neon “No Vacancy” sign shall be allowed if the following conditions are met:
a. Only one double-faced neon “No Vacancy” sign per property or business.
b. Letter size to be three inches maximum height.
c. Tube size to be 12 mm. maximum diameter.
d. Neon color to be clear red.

8. Landscaping.
a. Landscaping in EPV shall conform to the El Pueblo Viejo Guidelines’ list of preferred plants.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
39 b. Low shrubs or dense ground cover is required to conceal nondecorative lighting fixtures. c. Irrigation plans shall be included where applicable.

22.70.050 Sign Permits.

A. APPLICATION. Any person desiring to construct, maintain or display a sign for which a permit is required shall submit an application to the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. The application shall be made upon forms provided by the Community Development Department and shall be accompanied by the following: materials identified on the application form.

1. Two copies of a plan showing:
a. The position of each sign and its relation to adjacent buildings or structures.
b. The proposed design, size, colors, and location on the premises of each sign including the type and intensity of any proposed lighting.

2. A statement showing the sizes and dimensions of all signs existing on the premises at the time of making such application.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
40 3. Such other information as the Director of the Community Development Department may require to show full compliance with this and all other ordinances of the City of Santa Barbara.

4. A written authorization to submit the sign permit application signed by the property owner or lessee.

1. The substitution of the message in a Sign previously permitted by the City may be made without any additional approval, permitting, registration, or other notice to the City. This provision prevents any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over non-commercial speech or favoring any noncommercial message over any other noncommercial message.

B. FEES. The sign permit application shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee established by the City Council by resolution. If installation of a sign is commenced before an application for a permit is made or before the plans are approved by the Sign Committee, the applicant shall be charged an additional field inspection fee equal to the permit fee.

C. PROCESSING APPLICATIONS.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
41 1. Community Development Department staff shall review the application and accept it as complete or reject it as incomplete within three working days from the date of filing.

2. No sign permit application will be accepted if:
a. The applicant has installed a sign in violation of the provisions of this Chapter and, at the time of the submission of the application, each illegal sign has not been legalized, removed or included in the application; or b. Any sign under the control of the applicant on the premises of the proposed sign was installed in violation of this Chapter and at the time of submission of the application, each illegal sign has not been legalized, removed or included in the application; or
c. The sign permit application is substantially the same as an application previously denied by staff or the Sign Committee or, on appeal, by the Historic Landmarks Commission, the Architectural Board of Review, or the City Council, unless:
(1) 12 months have elapsed from the date of the final
decision on the application; or
(2) New evidence or proof of changed conditions is
furnished in the new application.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
42 3. Assignment of Level of Review. Community Development staff will review each sign permit application and assign each complete application to one of two review categories: Conforming Review or Full Committee Review. Sign permit applications will be assigned to Conforming Review based on the criteria found in Subsection E of this Section. Sign permit applications that are not assigned to conforming review will be assigned to Full Committee Review including applications that involve multiple exception requests, a large number of signs, or a large volume of signage.

D. BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL PERMITS. After a sign has been approved by the Sign Committee, the applicant shall obtain all required building and electrical permits from the Building and Safety Division of the Community Development Department.

E. CONFORMING SIGN REVIEW.

1. Sign Conformance Determination. Applications which meet the following criteria shall be referred by Staff for Conforming Review:
a. Signs where the size, shape, color, placement, and any lighting of the sign are consistent with adopted guidelines;
b. Signs located within El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District that comply with the requirements of Section 22.70.040.B and would be compatible with the required architectural style described in Section 30.57.030;

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
43 c. Minor wording, name, color and/or face changes which do not affect the character or location of a sign;
d. Signs for a commercial or industrial complex where a previously approved sign program is in effect and the proposed sign conforms to the program; e. Thirty (30) day extension of temporary signage;. Extension of temporary signage for an additional thirty days requires Full Committee Review. No more than two thirty-day extensions can be granted by the Committee. f. Conceptually approved signs, if all Committee conditions are met; and
g. Awning signs.

2. Conforming Review. Conforming reviews are conducted by the Chair of the Sign Committee, the Vice-Chair of the Sign Committee, or a designated alternate.

If the conforming reviewer cannot approve an application, the conforming reviewer shall refer the application to Full Committee Review.

F. FULL COMMITTEE REVIEW. Full Committee Review is conducted by a quorum of the Sign Committee. The Sign Committee shall take action to approve, conditionally approve or deny an application within 21 days from the date of acceptance thereof. If no action is taken by the Sign Committee within said period or within any extension approved by the applicant, the application shall be deemed approved as

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
44 submitted, provided the proposed sign otherwise complies with the provisions of this Chapter. After initial review, the Committee may refer all or a portion of an application to Conforming Review, if the Committee deems it appropriate.

G. STANDARD OF REVIEW AND FINDINGS. Conforming Review and Full Committee Review are conducted using the review criteria provided in Subsection H below and making the findings required in Subsection I of this Section.

H. SIGN REVIEW CRITERIA.

1. In reviewing a sign permit application, the Sign Committee or the conforming reviewer shall apply the following criteria as the basis for action:
a. The sign shall be in proportion with and visually consistent with the architectural character of the building.
b. The sign shall not constitute needless repetition, redundancy or proliferation of signing.There is no proliferation of signage. bc. The location of the proposed sign and the design of its visual elements (lettering, colors, decorative motif, spacing and proportion) shall result in a sign which is legible under normal viewing conditions existing at the sign’s proposed location. cd. The sign shall not obscure from view or unduly detract from existing signing.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
45 de. If the proposed sign will be adjacent to, in or near a residential area, it shall be harmonious and compatible with the residential character of the area. ef. The size, shape, color and placement of the sign and any lighting shall be compatible to and harmonious with the building which it identifies and with the area in which it will be located.
fg. If the sign is to be located in El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District, the sign shall comply with the requirements of Section 22.70.040.B and shall be compatible with the required architectural style described in Section 30.57.030.

2. If a sign permit application satisfies the above criteria and complies with the other provisions of this Chapter, it shall be approved.

3. Sign Committee or the conforming reviewer shall conduct their review in a content-neutral manner and the purview of their review shall be limited to the criteria in this subsection. A non-commercial message of any type may be substituted, in whole or in part, for any duly permitted commercial message; and any non-commercial message may be substituted for any non-commercial message. Moreover, review is limited to a sign’s physical attributes. Only regulation such as size, height, dimension, placement and manner of construction is considered.

I. FINDINGS. If a sign permit application is denied, specific and detailed findings setting forth the reasons why the proposed sign violates the criteria set forth

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
46 above or other provisions of this Chapter shall be prepared in writing and mailed to the applicant or his or her agent and sign contractor within seven days.

J. APPEALS. The applicant or any interested person may appeal decisions concerning sign permit applications as follows:

1. Appeals to the Architectural Board of Review or the Historic Landmarks Commission. Any action of the Sign Committee or of the Division staff may be appealed by the applicant or any interested party to the Architectural Board of Review or, if the sign is in El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District or if the sign is proposed on a site that is a designated historic resource or potential historic resource, to the Historic Landmarks Commission. Said appeal shall be in writing, shall state reasons for the appeal and shall be filed with the staff of the Architectural Board of Review or the Historic Landmarks Commission within 10 days of the meeting at which the decision being appealed was rendered. A hearing shall be held by the Architectural Board of Review or the Historic Landmarks Commission, as appropriate, at the first available meeting of the Architectural Board of Review or the Historic Landmarks Commission following the filing of the appeal.
a. Notice of Appeal. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be sent to the applicant and appellant no later than five days prior to said hearing.

The Board or Commission may affirm, reverse or modify the decision of the Sign Committee or staff concerning the sign permit application. Said action shall take place

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
47 within 28 days from the date of the filing of the appeal. Failure to act within said period will result in the sign permit application being deemed approved to the extent that it complies with the provisions of this Chapter. Upon such an automatic approval, the Building and Safety Division shall issue the permit. No member of the Board or Commission who is also a member of the Sign Committee and who participated in the decision of the Sign.
b. Limits on New Evidence. The Architectural Board of Review or the Historic Landmarks Commission will decide the appeal in the exercise of its independent judgment based upon a review of the record of the proceedings before the Sign Committee. New evidence will not be considered unless the Architectural Board of Review or the Historic Landmarks Commission determines that relevant evidence exists that, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, could not have been produced or was improperly excluded at the hearing before the Sign Committee.

2. Appeal to the City Council. An appeal to the City Council from the decision of the Architectural Board of Review or the Historic Landmarks Commission shall be made pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.30.050 of this Code. a. Limit of New Evidence. The City Council will decide the appeal in the exercise of its independent judgment based upon the record of the proceedings of the Architectural Board of Review or the Historic Landmarks Commission. New evidence will not be considered unless the City Council determines that relevant evidence exists

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
48 that, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, could not have been produced or was improperly excluded at the hearing before the Architectural Board of Review or the Historic Landmarks Commission.

K. EXPIRATION OF PENDING APPLICATION. Signs must be installed within six months of the date of approval or the approval is void, unless the applicant has requested and received an extension not exceeding six months from the Community Development Director.

22.70.060 Revocation of Sign Permits.

A. GROUNDS. Any permit issued under this Chapter may be revoked by order of the City Council when it is shown by substantial evidence that:

1. The permit was issued without or in excess of the authority provided in this Chapter. Permittee shall be compensated for any and all costs incurred as a result of said revocation to the extent it occurs through no fault of the permittee.

2. The application for a permit contained any material misrepresentation of fact.

B. HEARING. Prior to revoking a sign permit, the City Council shall hold a hearing concerning said revocation. Written notice of said hearing shall be given to the permittee not less than 10 days prior to the date of said hearing. Following the hearing, if

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
49 the City Council revokes the sign permit, it shall adopt findings setting forth the basis for its decision. The findings shall be mailed to the permittee.

22.70.070 Exceptions.

A. APPLICATION. When a person desires to erect a sign which does not comply with the provisions of this Chapter, he or she shall file an application for an exception. An application for an exception shall be filed with a sign permit application, shall be accompanied by a fee established by the City Council by resolution, shall state the specific section or sections of this Chapter which the applicant desires to have waived, and shall state the grounds for the exception.

B. GROUNDS. Before an exception may be granted, the following shall be shown:

1. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved, or to the intended use of the property, that do not apply generally to other properties in the vicinity.

2. The granting of the exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity.

3. The proposed sign is in conformance with the stated purpose and intent of the Sign Ordinance.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
50 C. HEARING. A hearing on the exception application shall be held by the Sign Committee prior to considering the sign permit application. The time limits for the Sign Committee’s action shall be the same as those set forth in Section 22.70.050.F of this Chapter.

D. APPEAL. The provisions for the appeal of the decision of the Sign Committee concerning an exception application shall be the same as those set forth in Section 22.70.050.J.

22.70.080 Non-Conforming Signs.

A. Every on-site sign that becomes nonconforming as a result of this Ordinance shall not be required to be removed, except as provided for in California Business & Professions Code Sections 5492, 5493, 5495 and 5497.

DEFINITION. Every sign legally in existence on the effective date of (1) the ordinance adopting this Chapter; or (2) any ordinance amending this Chapter, which violates or does not conform to the provisions of such ordinance or any such amendment, shall be a “nonconforming sign.”
B. GENERAL PROVISIONS. A nonconforming sign may not be:

1. Changed to another nonconforming sign.

2. Structurally altered so as to extend its useful life.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
51 3. Expanded.

4. Relocated.

C. REMOVAL.

1. A sign which does not conform to the provisions of this Chapter, but which legally existed and was maintained on January 1, 1976, and which did not conform to provisions of the Sign Ordinance in effect at that time shall be removed or made to conform within 180 days after written notice from the Community Development Department. Said 180-day period shall be extended in the following circumstances:
a. The owner of a nonconforming sign submits to the Community Development Department a declaration signed under penalty of perjury, on a form provided by the Community Development Department, stating that he or she intends to terminate the business identified by said sign within 12 months of the date of the notice from the Community Development Department.
b. The owner agrees in writing, on a form provided by the Community Development Department, to voluntarily remove said sign upon the expiration of the 12-month period described in paragraph (a) above or the date he or she terminates his or her business, whichever occurs first, and further agrees as consideration for this further extension of time to remove said sign(s) to waive any and all rights he or she may have to challenge the validity of the provisions of this Section.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
52 2. A sign which becomes nonconforming upon the effective date of (i) the ordinance by which this Chapter is adopted, or (ii) an ordinance amending this Chapter shall be removed or made to conform within
60 days after written notice by the Community Development Department upon change of use of the premises.

3. Exceptions to the provisions of this Section shall be granted by the Sign Committee upon the application of any owner of an on-site sign who presents substantial evidence showing the following:
a. There are exceptional circumstances applicable to the property on which the nonconforming sign is located, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings which make it practically impossible to effectively identify the property to the public if strict application of all the provisions of this Chapter is required; or b. The original cost of the sign has not been fully amortized for tax purposes under Section 167 of the Internal Revenue Code by the sign’s original owner.

Such exception shall only be granted until completion of amortization pursuant to Section 167. Request for such extension shall be supported by legal documents, sworn statements, affidavits or other documents clearly establishing the need for additional time to amortize the original cost of the sign; or

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
53 c. The sign possesses unique features which make it a significant part of the historical heritage of the area in which it is located.

4. Denial of a request for an exception may be appealed pursuant to the provisions of Section 22.70.050.J.

22.70.090 Non-Current Abandoned, Unsafe, or Illegal or Unsafe Signs.

A. ABANDONED NON-CURRENT SIGNS. Any abandoned signs , including its supporting structure, which no longer identifies the current occupant or which otherwise fails to serve its original purpose after a lapse of three months shall be deemed to be a public nuisance and shall be removed by the owner of the property on which it is located upon 310 days written notice by the Community Development Department.

B. UNSAFE SIGNS. All signs shall be properly maintained in a safe and legible condition at all times. Whenever any sign, by virtue of its physical nature and condition, that includes unpermitted electrical work associated with the installation of the sign, poses an immediate and serious threat to the public safety, the sign may be removed by City personnel, or repaired to the satisfaction of the City Any sign that, in the opinion of the City Building Official, is unsafe or insecure shall be deemed a public nuisance and shall be corrected or removed, together with any supporting structure, by the owner of the property on which the sign is located, within 10 days written notice by the Community Development Department.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
54 C. ILLEGAL SIGNS. Any sign, including its supporting structure, which is installed or maintained on private property in violation of this Chapter shall be deemed to be a public nuisance and shall be removed by the owner of the property on which it is located upon 310 days written notice by the Community Development Department.

D. FAILURE TO ABATE. In the event the property owner has not begun removal of the sign and its supporting structure within the time limits set forth in Subsections A, B, and C above, Community Development Department Staff shall cause to be filed for record with the County Recorder a Notice of Intention to Record a Notice of Order to Abate describing the real property, naming the property owner thereof, describing the violation and giving notice of a City Council hearing. Community Development Department Staff shall give written notice by personal delivery or mail to the property owner that the City intends to carry out the removal of the sign and supporting structure and have the cost of said removal be made a charge against the property owner and lien against the property, unless the sign is removed, repaired or reconstructed so as to eliminate the condition that is violative of this Chapter. Community Development Department Staff shall also advise the property owner that he or she has a right to a scheduled hearing before the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara for the purpose of final determination that the sign is non-current, illegal or unsafe as defined under this Section. Said hearing shall begin no later than 30 days after the date of the personal delivery or mailing of the notice and may be continued by the City Council.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
55 E. FINDINGS. Upon completion of the hearing, the City Council shall find as to the fact that the sign is a non-current, illegal or unsafe sign and upon such fact being found shall determine that the sign shall be removed, repaired, or reconstructed by the property owner within a prescribed time or the City shall cause the sign and supporting structure to be removed. Said determination shall be made based upon the evidence presented and a report from the Community Development Director regarding the existing condition of the sign, the estimated costs of repair, reconstruction and/or removal. If the City Council makes such a determination, written findings and an order shall be approved.

After said hearing, the City Clerk shall cause to be filed a Notice of Order to Abate with the County Recorder and shall give all parties who have a recorded interest in the property notice of such recordation by mail.

F. DUTIES OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. The Public Works Director shall, after completion of the hearing and approval of the findings by the City Council that the sign is non-current, illegal or unsafe, and after the failure of property owner to remove, repair or reconstruct the sign within the prescribed time as set forth in the order, obtain the necessary services by contract or by using City forces to carry out the removal of the sign and its supporting structure as directed by the City Council. A record shall be kept of all costs incurred by the City including time spent for the preparation of plans and the supervision of the work to carry out the removal of the sign and supporting structure. Upon completion of said efforts, the Public Works Director shall file a report with the City Council as to the costs incurred. The property owner shall be provided a copy of said report, notice

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
56 of a hearing before the City Council, and an opportunity to appear before the City Council to be heard regarding the reasonableness of the costs incurred by the City.

G. COSTS TO BE BORNE BY PROPERTY OWNER, PERSON BENEFITTED BY THE SIGN. Upon completion of the hearing before the City Council as to the reasonableness of the costs, the City Council shall determine the reasonable costs incurred by the City to remove the non-current, illegal or unsafe sign and in the case of private property, the property owner shall be advised of said amount which shall be due and payable to the City. Upon request of the property owner, the City may agree to a mutually acceptable payment schedule. In the case of signs on public property, the costs of removal shall be borne by the person benefited by the sign.

H. LIEN. In the event the amount determined to be due and payable to the City is not paid within 30 days after the determination by the City Council or as otherwise agreed, said amount shall become a charge against the property involved. The City Administrator shall thereafter cause the amount of said charge to be recorded on the assessment roll as an assessment and lien against and upon the property. Any portion of said assessment remaining unpaid after the due date for payment thereof shall be subject to the penalties and proceedings then in effect for property taxes due within the City of Santa Barbara.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
57 I. INTEREST CHARGES. The City shall be entitled to interest at the rate applicable for unpaid taxes on all costs incurred by the City as determined pursuant to Subsection F of this Section.

JD. SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. Any sign, including its supporting structure, which is installed, placed or maintained on public property, other than a sign installed by, or with the permission of a public agency, is illegal and subject to immediate removal by the City. If the owner of the sign is ascertained the City will follow the post removal notice procedures contained in the Personal Property Storage under Section

9.96.050 B. The person benefited by the sign shall receive notice of the violation and must remove the sign within the time stated in the notice. If the sign remains at the end of the stated period, the sign will be removed in accordance with the provisions of Section 22.70.090.E. Costs for such removal shall be borne by the person benefited by the sign.

22.70.095 Vending Machines Readily Visible From a Public Right-of-Way.

A. VENDING MACHINES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY. No owner of real property shall install, operate, or maintain a vending machine which is located on or encroaches within or over a City public right-of-way, such as a City street, sidewalk, paseo, or alleyway except for those machines which encroach in the public right-of-way on the date of the enactment of this amendment to Chapter 22.70, provided that the owner or operator of such an encroaching vending machine obtains a vending

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
58 machine license agreement pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 9.48 within one year of the adoption of this amendment and provided that such machine dispenses drinking water only.

B. VENDING MACHINES IN A CITY LANDMARK DISTRICT. No owner of real property located within a City Landmark District (as such districts are designated by Chapter 22.22 30.57) shall install, operate, or maintain a vending machine upon such real property under circumstances where the vending machine is readily visible from an area accessible to public.

C. VENDING MACHINES - NONRESIDENTIAL USES.

1. Generally. No owner of real property located outside of a City Landmark District shall install, operate, or maintain a vending machine on such real property under circumstances where the machine is readily visible from an area accessible to the public unless and until the property owner or vending machine operator (or an authorized agent thereof) has obtained the permits required by this Section and has completed the design review and approval required by this Section, where applicable.

No business shall be allowed or permitted to have more than four vending machines at each business location.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
59 2. Residential Properties. No owner of real property used exclusively for residential purposes shall install, operate, or maintain a vending machine upon such property.

D. REVIEW AND ISSUANCE OF VENDING MACHINE PERMITS.

1. Machine Locations with Not More Than Two Vending Machines. A vending machine which is visible from an area readily accessible to the public may be installed, operated, and maintained on real property zoned or being used for nonresidential purposes and located outside of a City Landmark District only under the following circumstances:
a. No More Than Two Machines. The real property upon which the machine will be located will have no more than two vending machines installed or operated upon the same location at any one time; and
b. Necessary Permits. The owner or operator of the vending machine has obtained a building permit from the City Building and Safety Division and a vending machine sign permit from the City Sign Committee in accordance with the procedures established for sign permits set forth herein; and c. Size and Machine Panel Design. The size, design, and the use of illumination for the vending machine is installed in full compliance with the City’s

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
60 Outdoor Vending Machine Design Guideline requirements for unscreened vending machines.
d. Signage Illumination. A vending machine may not have signage which is internally illuminated.

2. Machine Locations with More Than Two Vending Machines. A vending machine which is readily visible from an area accessible to the public may be installed, operated, and maintained on nonresidential real property located outside of a City Landmark District where the real property will have more than two vending machines but less than five machines only under the following circumstances:
a. ABR Design Review. The owner or operator of the vending machine has obtained design and screening review and approval from the City Architectural Board of Review and the machine is installed in full compliance with the City’s Outdoor Vending Machine Design Guidelines; and
b. Required Permits. The owner or operator of the vending machine has obtained both a building permit from the City Division of Building and Safety and a sign permit in accordance with the procedures established for sign permits set forth herein from the City Sign Committee for the machine; and

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
61 c. Compliance with Conditions of Approval. The vending machine is installed and maintained in accordance with any conditions of approval issued by either the Sign Committee or the ABR in connection with the approved permits or design review. d. Automobile Service Station Locations. The real property is not being used as a gasoline service or automobile service station.

3. Vending Machines in a Shopping, Office, or Industrial Center. Vending machines located on real property being used as a Commercial, Office, or Industrial Complex (as defined in Section 22.70.020.I) may be permitted only pursuant to a Complex Vending Machine Program approved by the Sign Committee in a manner similar to the Sign Committee’s review and approval of Complex Sign Programs pursuant to Section 22.70.040.A.3.b and where such machines are designed and located in accordance with the City’s Outdoor Vending Machine Design Guidelines.

E. OUTDOOR VENDING MACHINE DESIGN GUIDELINES.

1. Adoption of Machine Design and Locational Guidelines. Within 30 days of the adoption of the ordinance enacting this Section, the City Council shall approve Outdoor Vending Machine Design Guidelines which shall be approved pursuant to a resolution of the City Council.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
62 2. Exceptions to Guideline Requirements. Upon the written request of an applicant for an outdoor vending machine permit, the Sign Committee, or, where applicable, the City’s Architectural Board of Review may grant appropriate exceptions to the Outdoor Vending Machine Design Guidelines provided that all of the following grounds for the exception are determined to be applicable:
a. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the real property involved which do not apply generally to other real properties in the vicinity.
b. The granting of the exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. c. The proposed vending machine installation is in conformance with the stated purpose and general intent of the Outdoor Vending Machine Design Guidelines and this Chapter.
d. A public benefit will be derived from the proposed outdoor vending machine location and a hardship otherwise exists due to the physical constraints of the site which make the strict application of City vending machine requirements impractical or not readily feasible.

F. COMPLIANCE ESTABLISHED BY VENDING MACHINE PERMIT STICKER.

Compliance with the requirements of this Section shall be conclusively established

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
63 by the City’s issuance of an appropriate permit sticker which shall be posted or affixed to and maintained on the permitted vending machine by the operator thereof and which shall serve as conclusive proof of compliance with the requirements of this Section.

G. VENDING MACHINES INSTALLED PRIOR TO ADOPTION. Except with respect to the prohibition on internally illuminated signage contained in paragraph D.1.d of this Section, the requirements of this Section (including the Outdoor Vending Machine Design Guidelines) shall be applicable to any vending machines installed prior to the adoption of the ordinance enacting this Section upon the expiration of one year after the effective date of the ordinance. Permit applicants may be granted additional time for compliance with the requirements of this Chapter (not to exceed one year) by the Community Development Director upon a showing by the applicant of due diligence in seeking to obtain the permits and design review required by this Chapter.

H. APPEALS. A decision of the Sign Committee or a decision of the Architectural Board of Review made pursuant to this Section may be appealed in accordance with the applicable appeal procedures of Section 22.70.050.J.

I. DEFINITION OF “READILY VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.” For the purposes of this Section, the phrase “readily visible to the public” shall mean that a majority of the face panel of a vending machine can typically, reasonably, and usually be observed by an average person standing or traveling upon a City public right-of-way or visible from a parking or other area generally open for public use, including those vending machines

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
64 which are located indoors but visible and less than four feet from a window. Where necessary whether a machine is “readily visible to the public” may be determined by the Community Development Director.

22.70.100 Sign Enforcement and Penalties.

A. ENFORCEMENT.

1. Every sign erected in the City shall be subject to inspection by the Community Development Director, or his or her deputy, to insure compliance with all provisions of the Sign Ordinance.

2. With respect to all signs existing on the effective date of this Chapter, and to all signs constructed, maintained, displayed, or altered after the effective date of this Chapter, it shall be the duty of the Community Development Director to enforce this Chapter.

3. It shall be the duty of the Community Development Director to enforce this Chapter for any signs installed contrary to the approved plans or to any conditions imposed by the Sign Committee.

4. The Community Development Director or any of his or her deputies shall have the right to enter upon any premises upon which any sign has been erected to enforce compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and to cause the removal of any sign maintained in violation of this Chapter. Whenever a sign is installed,

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT

SHOWING CHANGES FROM ORDINANCE

COMMITTEE BOLD UNDERLINE/BOLD
STRIKETHROUGH AND FROM CURRENT CODE 07/01/25
65 erected or maintained in violation of this Chapter, the same shall constitute prima facie evidence that the person benefited by the sign placed or authorized the placement of the sign and shall be held responsible therefore.

B. PENALTIES. Any person who violates the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to the procedures and penalties described in Chapters 1.25 and 1.28 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code. Any administrative citation hearing for violations of this Chapter shall be heard by the Sign Committee.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: July 1, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Attorney’s Office
SUBJECT: Conference with City Attorney – Existing Litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council hold a closed session to consider pending litigation pursuant to subsection (d)(1) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code and take appropriate action as needed.

The pending litigation is The Mission LLC v. City of Santa Barbara, SBSC Case No. 25CV03180.

Scheduling: Duration 45 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated
PREPARED BY: Tava Ostrenger, Assistant City Attorney
SUBMITTED BY: Sarah J. Knecht, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Agenda Item No. 13
File Code No. 160.03