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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY
This policy sets forth the rights and obligations of the covered employees. You should familiarize yourself with the provisions of this policy BECAUSE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY IS A CONDITION OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT.

If you are an employee covered by this policy, you should be aware that you are still required to comply with the provisions of the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy (ATTACHMENT A) that was adopted by the City Council on August 21, 1990. The obligations and requirements set forth below are in addition to existing obligations and requirements set forth in the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.

A. EMPLOYEE QUESTIONS
Employees shall refer any questions regarding rights and obligations under this policy to Human Resources or to theUnion.

B. COVERED EMPLOYEES
Employees in the job classifications represented by SEIU, Local 620 in the Treatment and Patrol Bargaining Units that are not covered under the CITY OF SANTA BARBARA DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

POLICYPURSUANT TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS C. PROHIBITIONS
The following conduct is prohibited and may result in discipline, up to and including termination:

1. The use, possession, manufacture, dispensation or distribution of drugs and alcohol is prohibited:
a. in theworkplace;
b. while on City time;
c. in City vehicles or facilities except as defined in City’s facilities use policies; d. prior to coming to work, so that the employee’s performance is impaired.

2. Reporting for duty or remaining on duty while having an alcohol blood concentration level of

0.08 or greater.

3. Being on duty or operating a vehicle on duty while possessing alcohol.

4. Using alcohol while on duty.

5. Reporting for duty or remaining on duty when the employee used any controlled substances, except if the use is pursuant to the instructions of a physician who has advised the employee that the substance does not adversely affect the employee's ability to perform their job.

6. Reporting for duty or remaining on duty if the employee tests positive for controlled substances.

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7. Refusing to submit to any alcohol or controlled substances test required by this Policy. A covered employee who refuses to submit to a required drug/alcohol test will be treated in the same manner as an employee who tested 0.08 or greater on an alcohol test or tested positively on a controlled substances test.

A refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled substances test required by this Policy includes, but is not limited to:
a. A refusal to provide a urine sample for a drug test; b. An inability to provide a urine sample without a valid medical explanation; c. A refusal to complete and sign the breath alcohol testing form, or otherwise to cooperate with the testing process in a way that prevents the completion of the test;
d. An inability to provide breath or to provide an adequate amount of breath without a valid medical explanation;
e. Tampering with or attempting to adulterate the urine specimen or collection procedure;
f. Not reporting to the collection site in the time allotted by the supervisor or manager who directs the employee to be tested (the time allotted shall be reasonable. In most cases the City will provide transportation to and from the collection site.);
g. Leaving the scene of an accident without a valid reason as to why authorization from a supervisor or manager who shall determine whether to send the employee for a post-accident controlled substances and/or alcohol test was not obtained.

D. CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING WILL BE IMPOSED ON COVERED EMPLOYEES.

1. Pre-Employment Testing
All applicants for City employment may be required to submit to pre-employment/pre-duty drug testing. This applies to testing prior to initial appointment as a classified employee only, and not to promotion within the service.

Note: there is no pre-employment alcohol test.

2. Post-AccidentTesting
Post-accident drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on employees following an accident.

Alcohol: Post-accident alcohol tests shall be administered within two hours following an accident and no test may be administered after eight hours.

Drug: A post-accident drug test shall be conducted within eight (8) hours following the accident
An accident occurs when as a result of an incident involving a vehicle operated by a covered employee:
(1) any individual(s) receives an injury(s) requiring immediate hospital treatment ,or Appendix C- Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

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(2) there is a recommendation by an on scene paramedic or medical professional that individual(s) involved in the accident should see a physician for injury(s) arising out of the accident.

3. Return To Duty / Follow-up Testing:

A covered employee who has violated any of the prohibitions of this policy (See Section C) may be required to submit to a return to duty test before he/she may be returned to his/her position. The test result must indicate an alcohol concentration of less than 0.08 or a verified negative result on a controlled substances test.

E. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee must notify his/her department head of all alcohol or criminal drug statute convictions no later than 5 days after such conviction.

An employee must notify his/her supervisor, before beginning work, when drugs (prescription or non-prescription) may interfere with the safe and effective performance of duties or operation of City equipment (See Attachment A, Article III, Section 3).

Any employee who thinks he/she may have an alcohol or drug use problem is urged to voluntarily seek free confidential assistance from the City’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselor. It is the responsibility of each employee to seek assistance before alcohol or drug problems lead to job related performance problems.

F. MANAGERS’ANDSUPERVISORS’RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Managers and supervisors are responsible for enforcement of this policy and will inform the Department Head and the Human Resources Manager of any violations.

2. Employees who may have a suspected alcohol or drug use problem should be encouraged to voluntarily seek confidential assistance from the City’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

3. When an employee is involved in an accident, managers and supervisors shall prevent the employee from engaging in further work, remove the employee from the workplace, and then send the employee for a drug and/or alcohol tests within the timelines outlined in Section D. 2 above.

4. When it is suspected that an employee may have illegal drugs or is under the influence of illegal drugs, managers and supervisors may notify the appropriate law enforcement agency.

G. PROCEDURES TO BE USED FOR DETECTION OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

1. AlcoholTesting:

Alcohol testing will be conducted by using an evidential breath device (EBT) approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (Non-EBT devices may be used for initial screening tests.)
A screening test will be conducted first. If the result is an alcohol concentration level of less than 0.02, the test is considered a negative test. If the alcohol concentration level is 0.02 or more, a second confirmation test will be conducted. A positive test for alcohol means a confirmed alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.

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The procedures that will be utilized by the collection and testing of the specimen shall be the same as those required under the City Of Santa Barbara Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy Pursuant To Department Of Transportation Regulations (49 CFR 40).

2. Drug Testing:

Drug testing will be conducted pursuant to the same requirements as those required by the City Of Santa Barbara Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy Pursuant To Department Of Transportation Regulations (49 CFR Part 40).
a. The urine specimen will be split into two (2) bottles labeled as: primary" and"split" specimen. Both bottles will be sent to the lab;
b. A positive test means a test that is positive for controlled substances under the Federal D.O.T. Urine Specimen Testing Levels (Current levels ATTACHMENT B).

If the urinalysis of the primary specimen tests positive for the presence of controlled substances, the employee has seventy-two (72) hours to request that the split specimen be analyzed by a different certified lab at the employee's cost. c. The urine sample will be tested for the following: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines,andphencyclidine;
d. If the test is positive for one or more of the drugs, a confirmation test will be performedusing gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis; e. All drug results will be reviewed and interpreted by a physician before they are reported to the employee and then to the City;
f. With all positive drug tests, the physician (a.k.a. Medical Review Officer) will first contact the employee to determine if there is an alternative medical explanation for the positive test result. If documentation is provided and the MRO determinesthat there was a legitimate medical use for the prohibited drug, the test result may be reported to the City as "negative."

3. Confidentiality:

The confidentiality of records shall be maintained in the same manner as set forth in the City Of Santa Barbara Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy Pursuant To Department Of Transportation Regulations.

H. CONSEQUENCESOF FAILING/REFUSING AN ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG TEST:

FAILING A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST WILL BE GROUNDS FOR REJECTION FROM EMPLOYMENT.

UPON FAILING A POST-ACCIDENT ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG TEST THE EMPLOYEE:

1. Will be removed from driving or operating any heavy or dangerous equipment;

2. May be disciplined up to termination. Failing/refusal to take a controlled substances/alcohol test may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. 12200704.1 SA390-048

3. May be allowed to sign a last chance agreement as an alternative to discipline which could require the employee to undergo treatment to cure his/her alcohol or drug abuse and be tested periodically. Generally, an employee who tests positive and has not been found to be using alcohol or drugs on-duty will be offered a last chance agreement. The City does not pay for this examination or any treatment. However, if the exam and/or treatment is covered by the employee's insurance policy, the employee may use the insurance policy to (help) pay for the covered expenses.

4. The employee may use accumulated vacation, personal leave, overtime or leave without paywhileundergoingtreatment/rehabilitation

5. The employee may use sick leave only when participating in a medically supervised/approved residential rehabilitation program or during the first ninety (90) days of amedically supervised/approvedoutpatientrehabilitationprogram.

6. May not be returned to his/her position until the employee submits to a return-to-duty controlled substances and/or alcohol test (depending on which test the employee failed) which indicates an alcohol concentration level of less than 0.08 or a negative result on a controlledsubstances test;

7. May be required to submit to unannounced follow-up testing after he/she has been returned tohis/hersafety-sensitiveposition.

J. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCEPROGRAM(EAP)
The City has established an Employee Assistance Program to help employees who need assistance with alcohol and controlled substance abuse. Employees are encouraged to contact the City’s Benefits Office for the number of the current EAP provider.

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Appendix C- ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 90-141

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA

BARBARA, ADOPTING A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE
POLICY.

WHEREAS, The Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires the adoption of a drug free workplace policy, and
WHEREAS, the presence of drugs and alcohol on the job, and the influence of these substances on employees during working hours jeopardizes the safety of employees, the public, and the efficiency of City operations; and
WHEREAS, the City wants to establish a drug and alcohol free workplace;

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

That the attached Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy be adopted.

Adopted August 21, 1990
Appendix C
Attachment A- Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy
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8-17-90

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
I. PURPOSE
The City of Santa Barbara, in its efforts to provide a drug and alcohol free environment, has adopted this Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. It is the purpose of this policy to eliminate alcohol and drug abuse by City Employees and its effects in the workplace. The presence of drugs and alcohol on the job and the influence of these substances on employees during working hours jeopardizes the safety of employees, the public, and the efficiency of City operations. It is the intent of the City, in adopting this policy, to meet the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. Section 701-707).

II. POLICY
In recognition of the duties entrusted to the employees of the City of Santa Barbara and with knowledge that drugs and alcohol hinder a person's ability to perform job related duties safely and effectively, the City of Santa Barbara adopts the following policy:

1. The use, possession, manufacture, dispensation or distribution of drugs and alcohol is prohibited:
a. in the workplace;
b. while on City time;
c. in City vehicles or facilities except as defined in City's facilities use policies; d. prior to coming to work, so that the employee's performance is impaired.

2. The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to those employees whose drug or alcohol problem classifies them as handicapped, under federal law.

3. The City has established a voluntary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist those employees who voluntarily seek help for alcohol or drug problems (as well as for a variety of other personal problems). Employees may seek confidential assistance from the EAP counselor.

III. APPLICATION

1. This policy applies to all full time, part time and temporary employees, and to all applicants for positions with the City. This policy applies to alcohol and all substances, drugs or medications, legal or illegal, which impairs an employee's ability to effectively and safely perform his/her job duties.

2. A copy of this policy will be provided to all City employees.

3. A drug-free awareness program will be established to inform employees of the dangers and penalties of drug use in the workplace and of available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs.

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4. Violations of the policy may result in disciplinary action being taken, up to and including termination, in addition to possible criminal penalties or refusal to hire an applicant.

IV.EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee:

1. Must not report to work, or be subject to scheduled duty while his/her ability to perform job duties is impaired due to on or off duty alcohol or drug use.

2. Must not use, possess, manufacture, dispense or distribute drugs or alcohol a. in the workplace;
b. on City time;
c. in City vehicles or facilities except as defined in City's facilities use policies; d. prior to coming to work, so that the employee's performance is impaired.

3. Must notify his/her supervisor, before beginning work, when drugs (prescription or nonprescription) may interfere with the safe and effective performance of duties or operation of City equipment. In the event there is a question regarding an employee's ability to safely and effectively perform assigned duties while using prescribed drug, authorization from a qualified physician may be required.

4. Must notify his/her department head of any criminal drug or alcohol statute conviction, for a violation occurring in the workplace, no later than five (5) days after such conviction.

5. A safety employee must notify his/her department head of all alcohol or criminal drug statute convictions, no later than five (5) days after such conviction.

6. Who thinks he/she may have an alcohol or drug use problem is urged to voluntarily seek free confidential assistance from the City's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselor.

It is the responsibility of each employee to seek assistance before alcohol or drug problems lead to job related performance problems.

V. MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS RESPONSIBILITIES AND GUIDELINES

1. Managers and supervisors are responsible for enforcement of this policy and will inform the Department Head and the Human Resources Manager of any violations.

2. Employees who may have a suspected alcohol or drug use problem should be encouraged to voluntarily seek confidential assistance from the City's EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP).

3. When it is suspected that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the workplace, managers and supervisors shall prevent the employee from engaging in further work, remove the employee from the work place, consult with another manager or supervisor to confirm their suspicions, and then, take appropriate action. The employee shall be informed that a union representative or shop steward could be notified, at the employee's request. Managers and supervisors may notify the appropriate law enforcement agency.

4. When it is suspected that an employee may have illegal drugs or is under the influence if illegal drugs, managers and supervisors shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency.

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5. For employees working on programs receiving federal grant money, the City shall:
a. notify the Federal contracting agency within ten (10) days after receiving notice of an employee's criminal drug statute conviction occurring in the workplace. (41 U.S.C. Section 701-717)
b. impose a sanction, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program for any employee who is convicted of a criminal drug statute violation occurring in the workplace. (41 U.S.C. Section 701-707)
Appendix C- Attachment B- Drug Testing Levels
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Appendix C- ATTACHMENT B
Federal D.O.T. Urine Specimen Testing Levels
From 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart F
All cutoff concentrations are expressed in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). The table follows:

Type of Drug or Metabolite Initial Test Confirmation Test (1) Marijuana metabolities
(i) Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-
caroxylic acid (THC)
50 15
(2) Cocaine metabolities
(Benzoylecgonine)
300 150
(3) Phencyclidine (PCP) 25 25
(4) Amphetamines
(i) Amphetamine
(ii) Methamphetamine
1000
500
500
(Specimen must also contain
amphetamine at a concentration of
greater than or equal to 200
ng/mL.)
(5) Opiate metabolities
(i) Codeine
(ii) Morphine
(iii) 6acety1morphine
2000
2000
2000
10 Test for 6-AM in the specimen.

Conduct this test only when
specimen contains morphine
at a concentration greater than
or equal to 2000 ng/mL.

Appendix C- Attachment B- Drug Testing Levels
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Appendix D- 9/80 Work Schedule
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA ADMINISTRATIVE Policy No. TBA
POLICIES:
9/80 WORK SCHEDULE POLICY
Issued by: Barbara Barker, Human Resources Manager Adopted: 5/8/2007 Updated
PURPOSE:

To set forth the City of Santa Barbara’s policy and procedures governing the establishment and administration of an alternate work schedule commonly referred to as “9/80’s”.

This policy is intended to complement the provisions of the City of Santa Barbara’s “FlexWork Policy” and “Child Care Personnel Policies”. However, in the event of a conflict between those provisions and this policy, this policy shall control for all purposes.

POLICY:

The 9/80 alternate work schedule may be the standard assigned schedule for a position or work unit, or may be granted, at the employee’s request, as an alternative work schedule under the City’s FlexWork Program or Childcare Personnel Policies (also called “Family Friendly Policies”). The guidelines set forth in this policy will apply to any employee working a 9/80 schedule.

DEFINITIONS:

1. 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule
The 9/80 alternate work schedule shall consist of eight (8) work days of nine (9) hours and one work day of eight (8) hours for a total of eighty (80) hours during two (2) consecutive work weeks. For non-management employees, the eight (8) hour work day must be on the same day of the week as the employee’s regular Flex Day Off (FDO).

Under the 9/80 schedule, one calendar (e.g, Saturday-Friday) week shall consist of 44 work hours (four 9-hour days and one 8-hour day) and the alternating calendar week will consist of 36 work hours (four 9-hour days and one day off).

2. Flex Day Off
The Flex Day Off (FDO) shall be an eight (8) hour day and may occur on any day of the week. For non-management employees, the FDO must be the same day of the week as the employee’s 8-hour work day that occurs in the preceding and subsequent work weeks (e.g., if the employee’s regularly scheduled Flex Day Off is each alternate Friday, Appendix D- 9/80 Work Schedule
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then the employee shall be scheduled to work eight hours the preceding and subsequent Fridays).

3. 9/80 FLSA Workweek
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the workweek is defined as “a fixed and regularly recurring period of seven consecutive 24-hour periods (168 hours).” When an employee is assigned to a 9/80 schedule, the 9/80 work week begins on the employee’s 8 hour day, at exactly four (4) hours after the scheduled start time and ends 168 hours later, at the same time on the same day during the following week. This results in 40 straight time hours per FLSA workweek, and 80 straight time hours per pay period.

4. City Pay Period
The City’s pay period begins at 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on Saturday, and ends immediately before the same time on Friday two weeks later. This is different than the FLSA work period for an employee on a 9/80 schedule, whose FLSA workweek may span 2 pay periods.

5. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
The Fair Labor Standards Act is a Federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime pay, equal pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for employees that it covers.

6. Non-Exempt Employee
A non-exempt employee is an employee who, because of the type of duties performed, the usual level of decision making authority, and the method of compensation, is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Nonexempt employees are generally required to account for all hours worked and must be compensated at not less than timeand-one half at the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in one FLSA workweek.

APPROVAL:

Scheduling of a 9/80 Work Schedule including the selection of the workdays, work times, and the FDO, shall be done by management based on business needs, subject to the requirements of the applicable M.O.U. and/or sideletter governing the 9/80 Work Schedule.

Appendix D- 9/80 Work Schedule
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POLICIES:
9/80 WORK SCHEDULE POLICY
Issued by: Barbara Barker, Human Resources Manager Adopted: 5/8/2007 Updated
The City and the Union agree that under certain circumstances, alternative work schedules (9/80, 4/10, and/or modified starting or ending times) may be beneficial to both employees and the City. Employees may request , upon their own initiative, consideration of an alternate schedule and/or FDO based on childcare, alternative commute, school, or other personal issues through the FlexWork Policy or Childcare Personnel Policies. [For General, Treatment and Patrol, and Hourly bargaining unit members: When a change to or from a standard 9/80 work schedule is made at the City’s initiative, the City will make every reasonable effort to give the affected employee 30 calendar days notice and the opportunity to apply for accommodation under these policies. All such requests will be considered in good faith, and will not be denied for arbitrary or capricious reasons.] CHANGES TO SCHEDULE LIMITED:

1. Changing the Flex Day Off
Once the FDO is designated, working on the FDO may incur overtime in one or more FLSA workweeks, therefore working on the FDO or making changes to the FDO requires management approval.

Temporary changes to the FLSA workweek and/or the FDO to avoid overtime are not permitted.

2. Working on the 8 Hour Day
Once the 9/80 schedule begins, working an alternate schedule on the 8 hour work day may incur overtime liability* in one or more FLSA workweeks. Therefore, altering an employee’s schedule on the 8 hour day requires management approval. (*e.g., if an employee scheduled to work from 8-5 comes in 7-4 instead, one work week will incur 1 hour of overtime, and the employee will be short an hour in the next work week and need to use leave balances.)
Appendix D- 9/80 Work Schedule
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Issued by: Barbara Barker, Human Resources Manager Adopted: 5/8/2007 Updated
HOLIDAYS, PERSONAL TIME OFF AND JURY DUTY:

1. Holidays
Employees on a 9/80 work schedule who are eligible for holiday pay will be entitled to the same Holiday pay as employees on a 10/80 (40 hour) work schedule. Holiday pay shall remain at eight (8) hours. When a holiday falls on a regular nine (9) hour workday, the employee shall use one (1) hour of personal accrued leave time (vacation, personal leave, or comp time) to make up the ninth hour.

When the holiday is observed on the employee’s FDO, the employee will accrue an additional 8-hour holiday day off. If required under the applicable M.O.U., such day off shall be taken within thirty (30) calendar days or shall be compensated at straight pay after the 30th day.

2. Personal Leave and Bereavement Leave
Employees on a 9/80 work schedule who are eligible for personal and/or bereavement leave will be entitled to the same Personal Leave and/or Bereavement pay as employees on a 10/80 (40 hour) work schedule. Personal Leave and Bereavement pay are granted to full-time employees in amounts equivalent to 8 hour days (e.g., the employee will be eligible for a total of up to 32 hours of personal leave and up to 40 total hours of bereavement leave). Personal Leave and Bereavement pay are charged at nine (9) hours for time taken on a scheduled nine hour day and (8) hours for time taken on a scheduled eight hour day.

3. Vacation, Sick, Compensatory Time, PTO,etc.

Time off from work using accrued vacation, sick, PTO, or other paid leave banks will be charged at nine (9) hours for time taken on a scheduled nine hour day. Time off from work on the eight (8) hour work day will be charged at eight (8) hours.

4. Jury Duty
An employee shall not be entitled to jury duty pay, or to overtime pay or compensatory time off for jury duty on the FDO. However, an employee on an absence exceeding one week for jury duty, military duty, etc. may request to temporarily switch back to a regular 10/80 schedule. The transition guidelines below will apply to approval of such request to transition to the 40-hour schedule (Section F2, below) or back from the 40-hour Appendix D- 9/80 Work Schedule
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schedule (Section F1, below).

OVERTIME:

1. Overtime Earned
When an overtime-eligible employee is on a 9/80 work schedule, overtime for hours exceeding 40 in a workweek, both under the FLSA and as provided under any applicable M.O.U., will be based on the FLSA workweek. In other words, employees who are eligible for overtime shall receive overtime pay or compensatory time off for hours worked in excess of 36 or 44 hours in their respective scheduled (e.g., Saturday- Friday) calendar workweek.

Employees may also be eligible for overtime or compensatory time for other hours in excess of the regular 9/80 work schedule, as provided under the applicable M.O.U.

2. Overtime Paid
The 9/80 FLSA workweeks will not generally correspond with the City’s pay periods.

Therefore, where adjustments to overtime compensation cannot be calculated until the completion of the employee’s workweek (e.g., when they occur in the last half of the 8 hour day), a one pay period’s delay in the employee receiving the additional compensation may occur.

TRANSITIONING TO OR FROM A 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE
When an employee transitions from a 10/80, 4/10, or other 40-hour per week work schedule to a 9/80 work schedule, there will be a change to the beginning of the FLSA workweek. This results in a situation in which 4 hours fall in both the old workweek and the new workweek. The following procedures are designed to avoid an overtime obligation during this change. Any deviation from these procedures must be approved in advance by management.

1. Transitioning to a 9/80 Work Schedule
For a non-management employee, the transition to a 9/80 work schedule will be set to begin during a 36-hour calendar workweek, when an FDO occurs. Four hours in the new FLSA workweek will overlap with the prior 40 hour calendar work week, but Appendix D- 9/80 Work Schedule
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because the following calendar week will contain 36 hours, this will result in 40 hours of straight time in the first new FLSA work week.

2. Transitioning to a normal 40 hour Work Schedule
For a non-management employee, the transition back to a normal 40-hour work week (e.g. “10/80” or “4/10”) from a 9/80 work schedule will be set to begin the week following a 36-hour calendar work week. This will result in 40 hours of straight time in both the prior FLSA 9/80 work week and the new regular FLSA calendar work week.

While this change will not lead to overtime, this will result in the employee working only 72 hours in the pay period in which the change occurs. Employees must use 4 hours from their available leave banks to make up this time not worked. [To avoid this result, management would need to approve the employee to work an additional 4 hours during that pay period, recognizing that those hours will be paid at the overtime rate.]

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: December 16, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the Four Months Ended October 31, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the four months ended October 31, 2025.

DISCUSSION:

The interim financial statements for the four months ended October 31, 2025 (33.4% of the fiscal year) are attached. The interim financial statements include budgetary activity in comparison to actual activity for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and select Special Revenue Funds.

ATTACHMENT: Interim Financial Statements for the Four Months Ended October 31, 2025
PREPARED BY: Nathalie Lecolley, Controller
SUBMITTED BY: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Agenda Item No. 6
File Code No. 250.02
ATTACHMENT 1
Remaining
Adopted Revised YTD Encum- Balance with %of Previous
Budget Budget Actual brances Revised budget Budget YTD
GENERAL FUND (pages 3-7)
Revenue 208,664,394 209,414,394 49,564,176 - 159,850,218 23.7% 56,921,081 Expenditures 210,270,440 214,373,129 73,205,494 6,662,354 134,505,280 37.3% 85,673,625 Addition to / (use of) reserves (4,958,735) (1,606,046) (23,641,318) (6,662,354) 25,344,938 (28,752,544) MEASURE C (pages 3-7)
Included in GF summary
Revenue 34,235,000 34,235,000 10,676,395 - 23,558,605 31.2% 10,297,929 Expenditures 35,119,802 74,245,849 6,346,459 - 67,899,390 8.5% 11,133,333 Addition to / (use of) reserves (40,010,849) (884,802) 4,329,936 - (44,340,785) (835,404) SOLID WASTE FUND (page 9)
Revenue 42,990,702 43,199,200 14,370,860 - 28,828,340 33.3% 13,320,459 Expenditures 42,373,212 42,877,360 8,155,047 15,426,567 19,295,746 55.0% 11,064,792 Addition to / (use of) reserves 321,840 617,491 6,215,813 (15,426,567) 9,532,594 2,255,667 WATER OPERATING FUND (page 10)
Revenue 86,755,946 86,755,946 32,459,840 - 54,296,106 37.4% 28,848,554 Expenditures 89,330,512 92,357,652 25,661,247 8,482,880 58,213,525 37.0% 23,542,617 Addition to / (use of) reserves (5,601,706) (2,574,566) 6,798,593 (8,482,880) (3,917,419) 5,305,937 WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND (page 11)
Revenue 34,492,415 34,492,415 11,628,255 - 22,864,160 33.7% 10,706,967 Expenditures 37,164,550 38,461,913 10,251,593 2,622,829 25,587,491 33.5% 8,812,300 Addition to / (use of) reserves (3,969,498) (2,672,135) 1,376,663 (2,622,829) (2,723,332) 1,894,667 DOWNTOWN PARKING FUND (page 12)
Revenue 10,239,915 10,239,915 3,454,822 - 6,785,093 33.7% 3,743,676 Expenditures 10,292,863 10,422,279 3,301,521 533,535 6,587,223 36.8% 3,681,409 Addition to / (use of) reserves (182,364) (52,948) 153,302 (533,535) 197,869 62,267 AIRPORT OPERATING FUND (page 13)
Revenue 35,563,735 35,563,735 11,251,017 - 24,312,719 31.6% 10,522,142 Expenditures 41,945,246 43,795,856 12,682,164 4,246,387 26,867,305 38.7% 11,493,173 Addition to / (use of) reserves (8,232,121) (6,381,511) (1,431,147) (4,246,387) (2,554,587) (971,031) GOLF COURSE FUND (page 14)
Revenue 5,267,832 5,267,832 1,929,313 - 3,338,519 36.6% 1,773,472 Expenditures 5,741,937 5,741,937 1,784,681 - 3,957,255 31.1% 1,286,403 Addition to / (use of) reserves (474,105) (474,105) 144,631 - (618,736) 487,070 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FUND (page 15)
Revenue 8,285,099 8,285,099 2,734,799 - 5,550,300 33.0% 2,335,057 Expenditures 7,844,685 7,991,976 2,420,281 794,480 4,777,215 40.2% 2,055,826 Addition to / (use of) reserves 293,123 440,414 314,518 (794,480) 773,085 279,231

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Summary by Fund
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Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
Summary by Fund
For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year) FLEET REPLACEMENT FUND (page 16)
Revenue 7,517,447 7,517,447 2,692,786 - 4,824,661 35.8% 2,389,240 Expenditures 5,225,193 10,454,684 1,008,094 504,051 8,942,539 14.5% 701,785 Addition to / (use of) reserves (2,937,237) 2,292,254 1,684,693 (504,051) (4,117,879) 1,687,455 FLEET MAINTENANCE FUND (page 17)
Revenue 4,174,813 4,174,813 1,396,630 - 2,778,183 33.5% 1,170,089 Expenditures 4,023,444 4,023,844 1,277,059 354,989 2,391,797 40.6% 1,229,181 Addition to / (use of) reserves 150,969 151,369 119,571 (354,989) 386,386 (59,092) SELF INSURANCE TRUST FUND (page 18)
Revenue 25,414,322 25,414,322 8,285,545 - 17,128,777 32.6% 6,780,204 Expenditures 24,784,085 24,997,281 6,137,908 429,965 18,429,408 26.3% 5,426,699 Addition to / (use of) reserves 417,041 630,237 2,147,637 (429,965) (1,300,631) 1,353,505 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND (page 19)
Revenue 10,602,324 10,602,324 3,523,311 - 7,079,013 33.2% 3,134,360 Expenditures 9,936,222 10,065,217 4,018,449 810,941 5,235,828 48.0% 3,596,361 Addition to / (use of) reserves 537,107 666,102 (495,138) (810,941) 1,843,185 (462,000) WATERFRONT OPERATING FUND (page 20)
Revenue 20,788,855 20,788,855 7,686,424 - 13,102,431 37.0% 7,385,064 Expenditures 22,732,468 22,890,178 7,944,075 1,480,265 13,465,838 41.2% 7,291,164 Addition to / (use of) reserves (2,101,323) (1,943,613) (257,651) (1,480,265) (363,407) 93,900 SANTA BARBARA CLEAN ENERGY FUND (page 21)
Revenue 47,843,217 47,843,217 11,112,509 - 36,730,708 23.2% 12,048,759 Expenditures 50,573,418 52,596,566 17,507,768 3,532,790 31,556,008 40.0% 15,208,429 Addition to / (use of) reserves (4,753,349) (2,730,201) (6,395,259) (3,532,790) 5,174,700 (3,159,670) ENERGY AND CLIMATE MANAGEMENT FUND (page 22)
Revenue 2,288,786 2,288,786 756,936 - 1,531,850 33.1% 749,110 Expenditures 2,313,378 2,705,298 557,997 91,777 2,055,523 24.0% 613,235 Addition to / (use of) reserves (416,512) (24,592) 198,939 (91,777) (523,673) 135,874

TOTAL FOR ALL FUNDS
Revenue 550,889,802 551,848,300 162,847,223 - 389,001,077 29.5% 161,828,234 Expenditures 564,551,652 583,755,170 175,913,377 45,973,809 361,867,984 38.0% 181,677,000 Addition to / (use of) reserves (31,906,870) (13,661,850) (13,066,154) (45,973,809) 27,133,093 (19,848,766) ** It is City policy to adopt a balanced budget. In most cases, encumbrance balances exist at year-end. These encumbrance balances are obligations of each fund and must be reported at the beginning of each fiscal year. In addition, a corresponding appropriations entry must be made in order to accommodate the 'carried-over' encumbrance amount. Most differences between budgeted annual revenues and expenses are due to these encumbrance carryovers.

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Sales and Use 31,960,000 31, 9, 960,000 22, 616,236 30.1% 9, 343,764 -3.5% 967,442 Measure C Sales Tax 34,235,000 34, 10, 235,000 23, 676,395 31.2% 10, 558,605 3.7% 297,929 Measure I Sales Tax 15, 15, 100,000 2, 100,000 12, 199,369 14.6% - 900,631 0.0% Property Taxes 53,581,500 53, - 581,500 53, 0.0% 1, 581,500 0.0% 862,119 Utility Users Tax 8, 8, 200,000 2, 200,000 5, 627,419 32.0% 3, 572,581 -19.9% 279,298 Transient Occupancy Tax 29,561,000 29, 12, 561,000 16, 568,553 42.5% 12, 992,447 -0.1% 583,934 Business License 2,958,000 2, 958,000 2, 102,765 3.5% 855,235 -12.2% 117,096 Cannabis Excise Tax 1,000,000 1, 000,000 386,535 38.7% 613,465 -4.9% 406,526 Real Property Transfer Tax 1,000,000 1, 000,000 326,886 32.7% 673,114 16.2% 281,381 Total Tax Revenues 177,595,500 38, 177,595,500 504,158 21.7% 38, 139,091,342 -0.8% 795,726

LICENSES & PERMITS
Licenses & Permits 239,725 58,345 239,725 24.3% 62,824 181,381 -7.1% Total 239,725 58,345 239,725 24.3% 62,824 181,381 -7.1%

FINES & FORFEITURES
Police 2,900,252 2, 1, 900,252 1, 111,873 38.3% 788,379 72.9% 643,013 Other Fines & Forfeitures 505,400 505,400 172,475 34.1% 332,925 -58.0% 410,966 Total 3, 3,405,652 1, 405,652 2, 284,348 37.7% 1, 121,304 21.9% 053,979

USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY
Investment Income 2, 2, 497,391 497,391 1, 709,511 28.4% 787,880 26.6% 560,593 Rents & Concessions 1,615,325 1, 615,325 1, 539,773 33.4% 075,552 16.2% 464,325 Total 4, 4,112,716 1, 112,716 2, 249,283 30.4% 1, 863,433 21.9% 024,918

INTERGOVERNMENTAL
Library 919,983 - 919,983 0.0% - 919,983 0.0%
Fire 1,500,000 1, 500,000 1, 430,982 28.7% 069,018 0.0% 162,998 Other Intergovernmental 497,078 497,078 66,767 430,311 86.6% 86,735 396.1% Total 2, 2,917,061 917,061 2, 861,293 29.5% 055,767 249,733 244.9%

FEES & SERVICE CHARGES
Community Development 7,762,650 7, 3, 762,650 4, 396,566 43.8% 2, 366,084 21.4% 796,765 Parks & Recreation 4,869,967 4, 2, 869,967 2, 321,051 47.7% 2, 548,916 8.6% 138,125 Other Service Charges 3,262,558 4, 1, 012,558 2, 085,055 27.0% 1, 927,503 -6.2% 156,486 Total 16, 15,895,175 6, 645,175 9, 802,672 40.9% 6, 842,503 11.7% 091,377

OTHER REVENUES
Interfund Charges & Reimbursement 17,339,859 17, 5, 339,859 12, 336,458 30.8% 4, 003,401 13.8% 689,165 Overhead Indirect Allocations 12,953,367 12, 4, 953,367 8, 304,393 33.2% 3, 648,974 35.2% 182,590 Interfund Transfers 637,407 637,407 236,712 37.1% 400,696 -6.8% 254,115 Interfund Loans 24,140 24,140 - 24,140 0.0% - 0.0%
Miscellaneous 1,201,292 1, 65,739 201,292 1, 5.5% 39,916 135,553 64.7% Donations 77,500 77,500 340 77,160 0.4% 976 -65.2%
Franchise Fees 6,500,000 6, 1, 500,000 4, 536,832 23.6% 1, 963,168 4.1% 475,764 Total 38, 38,733,565 11, 733,565 27, 480,473 29.6% 9, 253,092 19.1% 642,526 Subtotal Non-Tax Revenues 66, 65,303,894 21, 053,894 44, 736,413 32.9% 18, 317,480 19.9% 125,356 TOTAL REVENUES 242,899,394 60, 243,649,394 240,571 24.7% 56, 183,408,823 5.8% 921,081

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Mayor & City Council
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL 1,356,249 1,356,249 402,242 2,328 951,679 29.8% 409,226

ARTS & COMMUNITY
PROMOTIONS 2,021,798 2,000,318 667,899 767,823 586,077 71.0% 1,022,792 Total 3,378,047 3,356,567 1,070,141 770,150 1,537,756 54.5% 1,432,018 City Attorney
ADMINISTRATION 5,692,376 5,612,505 1,616,101 418,350 3,657,925 35.7% 434,580 CITY ATTORNEY-ADVISORY 16,000 - 80,978 16,000 (80,978) 606.1% 471,095 LITIGATION - - 76,442 - (76,442) 0.0% 552,447
ENFORCEMENT - - 68,630 - (68,630) 0.0% 335,462
Total 5,708,376 5,612,505 1,842,151 434,350 3,431,875 39.9% 1,793,584 Administration
CITY ADMINISTRATOR 3,410,608 3,268,068 1,477,281 173,480 1,759,847 48.4% 913,845 CITY TV 700,708 620,913 186,480 15,132 499,096 28.8% 175,233 DOWNTOWN PROGRAM 1,870,507 1,870,507 416,363 23,022 1,431,121 23.5% - HUMAN SVCS. 461,532 461,532 76,969 903,907 (519,344) 212.5% - HOUSING MEDIATION 547,928 547,928 167,092 241 380,595 30.5% - COMMUNITY VITALITY 850,162 850,162 142,695 321 707,145 16.8% - CITY CLERK 999,152 974,650 315,063 24,503 659,587 34.0% 269,904 Total 8,840,596 8,593,758 2,781,943 1,140,607 4,918,046 44.4% 1,358,982 Human Resources
HUMAN RESOURCES 2,505,245 2,455,968 712,030 51,694 1,741,522 30.5% 793,587 EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 493,567 384,894 177,649 98,826 217,092 56.0% 98,525 EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT 98,068 94,447 13,875 15,271 68,922 29.7% 5,492 Total 3,096,880 2,935,310 903,554 165,791 2,027,536 34.5% 897,604 Finance
ADMINISTRATION 439,240 342,626 114,526 19,614 305,101 30.5% 131,507 MANAGEMENT 1,242,479 949,533 311,710 204,112 726,657 41.5% 224,355 CASHIERING & COLLECTION 1,868,437 1,684,907 430,801 183,530 1,254,106 32.9% 441,503 BUDGET MANAGEMENT 1,292,247 1,067,783 503,671 16,500 772,075 40.3% 454,254 ACCOUNTING 1,245,821 1,245,821 387,743 73,553 784,525 37.0% 360,563 MISCELLANEOUS 519,768 519,768 167,000 - 352,768 32.1% 172,791 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 324,186 311,736 113,856 12,450 197,880 39.0% 133,634 SERVICE 1,078,808 928,460 332,117 130,830 615,861 42.9% 133,743 PURCHASING 858,216 858,216 294,154 - 564,062 34.3% 256,356 CENTRAL WAREHOUSE 220,475 220,475 74,766 - 145,709 33.9% 70,600 MAIL SERVICES 190,706 185,000 60,482 15,559 114,666 39.9% 57,481 Total 9,280,382 8,314,325 2,790,826 656,148 5,833,409 37.1% 2,436,786

TOTAL GENERAL
GOVERNMENT 30,304,282 28,812,465 9,388,615 3,167,046 17,748,621 41.4% 7,918,975 General Fund
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
CHIEF'S STAFF 2,727,053 2,711,702 1,293,321 15,351 1,418,382 48.0% 1,104,972 BUSINESS OFFICE 1,080,247 1,080,247 357,582 - 722,665 33.1% 334,732 RECORDS BUREAU 2,379,521 2,354,721 780,955 3,887 1,594,678 33.0% 751,627 STRATEGIC OPERATIONS 2,799,191 2,786,798 948,531 18,563 1,832,096 34.5% 874,368 PROPERTY ROOM 325,300 325,300 112,893 - 212,407 34.7% 77,442 TRAINING, RECRUITMENT/WELLNES 3,963,147 3,898,322 1,137,447 110,341 2,715,360 31.5% 979,099 RANGE AND EQUIPMENT 2,169,291 2,103,076 677,380 75,718 1,416,193 34.7% 640,718 INF.TECHNOLOGY/CRIME ANALYSIS 2,123,582 2,074,900 994,660 264,305 864,617 59.3% 1,183,919 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS & INTER 7,091,243 7,046,070 2,475,557 59,955 4,555,731 35.8% 2,221,821 CRIME LAB 199,614 199,614 63,337 - 136,278 31.7% 60,730 FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION 25,356,282 25,304,759 8,061,160 39,799 17,255,323 31.9% 7,970,237 TRAFFIC 1,406,459 1,406,459 577,465 - 828,994 41.1% 416,566 SPECIAL EVENTS 710,483 676,025 152,486 75,196 482,801 32.0% 175,364 STREET CRIMES UNIT 2,649,866 2,203,889 891,802 - 1,758,064 33.7% 774,309 SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT TEAM 108,194 108,194 - - 108,194 0.0% 18,714 PARKING AND STREET SWEEPING 406,848 406,848 115,182 - 291,666 28.3% 109,621 PARKING ENFORCEMENT 1,198,101 1,186,147 391,614 4,026 802,461 33.0% 304,982 COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS CTR 4,277,707 4,277,707 1,315,856 - 2,961,851 30.8% 1,312,922 ANIMAL CONTROL 1,063,750 1,042,167 148,648 19,681 895,420 15.8% 172,842 Total 62,035,880 61,192,945 20,495,877 686,821 40,853,182 34.1% 19,484,983 Fire
ADMINISTRATION 1,620,294 1,620,294 767,460 - 852,834 47.4% 683,142 EMERGENCY SRVS / PUBLIC ED 543,168 543,168 175,097 - 368,071 32.2% 151,847 PREVENTION 1,516,456 1,516,456 482,052 - 1,034,404 31.8% 453,938 WILDLAND FIRE MITIGATION PROG. 397,918 397,918 119,263 - 278,655 30.0% 117,227 OPERATIONS 32,662,009 32,499,169 11,653,904 72,649 20,935,456 35.9% 10,449,529 TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT 1,731,845 1,713,641 308,050 10,863 1,412,931 18.4% 495,260 ARFF 4,090,031 4,090,031 1,518,641 - 2,571,390 37.1% 1,305,023 Total 42,561,721 42,380,676 15,024,467 83,512 27,453,741 35.5% 13,655,967 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 104,597,600 103,573,620 35,520,344 770,333 68,306,923 34.7% 33,140,951

PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works
ADMINISTRATION 1,927,270 1,936,520 523,265 41,228 1,372,028 29.1% 561,972 ENGINEERING SVCS 10,831,773 10,836,120 3,427,060 19,880 7,389,180 31.8% 3,108,104 PUBLIC RT OF WAY MGMT 2,428,203 2,445,589 771,860 19,875 1,653,854 32.4% 718,993 Total 15,218,229 15,187,246 4,722,185 80,983 10,415,061 31.6% 4,389,068 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 15,218,229 15,187,246 4,722,185 80,983 10,415,061 31.6% 4,389,068

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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Parks & Recreation
REC PROGRAM MGMT 883,128 883,128 371,908 15,139 496,081 43.8% 396,198 FACILITIES & SPECIAL EVENTS 2,415,108 2,450,750 745,093 244,825 1,425,190 41.0% 699,660 YOUTH ACTIVITIES 1,802,962 1,802,962 660,223 34,622 1,108,117 38.5% 637,138 ACTIVE ADULTS 1,175,653 1,175,653 395,431 5,776 774,446 34.1% 363,354 AQUATICS 2,711,087 2,711,087 1,341,855 166,413 1,202,820 55.6% 1,175,843 SPORTS 1,569,726 1,593,010 544,084 286,459 739,183 52.9% 512,281 TENNIS - - - - - 0.0% 50
NEIGHBORHOOD/OUTREACH SERV 1,687,859 1,679,472 499,318 25,051 1,163,489 31.1% 443,992 ADMINISTRATION 1,740,812 1,740,812 575,937 509 1,164,365 33.1% 503,950 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM 1,165,241 1,141,579 357,535 7,078 800,628 31.3% 294,106 PARK OPERATIONS MNGMNT 1,510,604 1,510,344 470,231 64,562 975,811 35.4% 463,696 GROUNDS & FACILITIES MAINT. 8,330,658 8,243,319 2,333,773 373,595 5,623,290 32.5% 2,311,731 FORESTRY 2,141,311 2,139,374 633,733 153,768 1,353,810 36.8% 564,235 BEACH MAINTENANCE 363,025 363,025 121,279 12,981 228,765 37.0% 88,426 MEDIANS PARKWAYS&CONTRACTS 612,913 612,913 108,682 252,659 251,571 59.0% 133,353 Total 28,110,086 28,047,427 9,159,082 1,643,438 17,307,566 38.4% 8,588,012 Library
ADMINISTRATION 1,080,355 1,080,355 295,033 - 785,322 27.3% 344,512 CENTRAL LIBRARY 7,659,841 7,660,101 2,443,164 163,830 5,053,106 34.0% 1,813,802 EASTSIDE LIBRARY 661,165 661,165 223,603 2,513 435,048 34.2% 167,419 LIBRARY ON THE GO 461,718 461,718 146,665 - 315,053 31.8% 109,055 ADULT EDUCATION - - 21,225 - (21,225) 0.0% 138,395
Total 9,863,339 9,863,079 3,129,690 166,343 6,567,305 33.4% 2,573,182 TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES 37,973,425 37,910,506 12,288,773 1,809,781 23,874,871 37.1% 11,161,194

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community Development
ADMINISTRATION 1,165,113 1,165,113 568,065 47,357 549,691 52.8% 760,992 RENTAL HOUSING MEDIATION - - 6,813 - (6,813) 0.0% 131,362 HUMAN SERVICES 149,733 - - 85,756 63,977 57.3% 39,501
LONG RANGE PLAN & SPEC STUDY 1,591,429 1,540,735 399,184 37,704 1,154,541 27.5% 423,730 DEVEL & ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 2,916,340 2,089,169 673,075 174,275 2,068,989 29.1% 627,552 ZONING INFO & ENFORCEMENT 1,839,465 1,839,465 586,282 22,161 1,231,023 33.1% 522,150 DESIGN REV & HIST PRESERVATION 1,909,414 1,909,414 623,803 2,670 1,282,941 32.8% 556,137 BLDG INSP & CODE ENFORCEMENT 2,073,506 2,070,662 687,657 1,515 1,384,334 33.2% 543,839 RECORDS ARCHIVES & CLER SVCS 776,448 776,448 248,485 21,227 506,736 34.7% 240,340 BLDG COUNTER & PLAN REV SVCS 3,779,670 3,439,615 1,006,765 263,720 2,509,186 33.6% 918,954 CODE COMPLIANCE 1,143,278 1,138,778 370,366 4,437 768,474 32.8% 327,322 Total 17,344,395 15,969,397 5,170,494 660,823 11,513,079 33.6% 5,091,880 TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 17,344,395 15,969,397 5,170,494 660,823 11,513,079 33.6% 5,091,880

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SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
Sustainability and Resilience
ABATEMENT 305,513 500,506 146,941 173,388 180,176 64.0% 178,788 Total 500,506 305,513 146,941 173,388 180,176 64.0% 197,182 AL SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE 500,506 305,513 146,941 173,388 180,176 64.0% 197,182

NON-DEPARTMENTAL
Non-Departmental
TRANSFERS OUT 4,311,777 4,311,777 2,675,342 - 1,636,435 62.0% 906,043 DEBT SERVICE TRANSFERS - - - - - #DIV/0! -
CAPITAL OUTLAY TRANSFER 575,026 575,026 292,802 - 282,224 50.9% 11,735,000 APPROP. RESERVE 500,000 423,000 - - 423,000 0.0% -
MEASURE C SALES TAX 35,119,802 74,245,849 6,346,459 - 67, 8.5% 11,133,333 899,390 MEASURE I TRANSFER 3,726,150 3,726,150 3,000,000 - 726,150 80.5% - SPECIAL PROJECTS - - - - - #DIV/0! -
Sub Total 83,281,802 44,232,755 12,314,603 - 70, 14.8% 967,199 23,774,376 ANTICIPATED SALARY SAVINGS (601,260) (601,260) - (601,260) - 0.0% - TOTAL NON-DEPARTMENTAL 82,680,542 43,631,495 12,314,603 - 70, 14.9% 365,939 23,774,376 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 288,618,979 245,390,243 79,551,954 6,662,354 202,404,671 29.9% 85,673,625 ** The legal level of budgetary control is at the department level for the General Fund. Therefore, as long as the department as a whole is within budget, budgetary compliance has been achieved. The City actively monitors the budget status of each department and takes measures to address potential over budget situations before they occur.

For Enterprise and Internal Service Funds, the level of budgetary control is at the fund level. The City also monitors and addresses these fund types for potential over budget situations.

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TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND
Revenue 245,000 77,731 245,000 - 31.7% 59,390 167,269
Expenditures 245,000 77,731 245,000 - 31.7% 59,390 167,269 Revenue Less Expenditures - - - - - -

CREEK RESTORATION/WATER QUALITY IMPRVMT
Revenue 6,772,647 6, 2, 772,647 - 874,217 3, 42.4% 2, 898,430 817,406 Expenditures 7,136,975 7, 2, 642,414 1, 024,222 3, 777,649 49.7% 1, 840,543 872,300 Revenue Less Expenditures ( (364,328) 869,767) (1, 849,995 57,887 777,649) 945,105

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Revenue 1,147,812 2, 066,275 - 188,797 1, 9.1% 877,478 227,647 Expenditures 1,146,418 2, 847,305 320,598 1, 713,740 36.3% 62,098 812,967 Revenue Less Expenditures ( 1,394 ( 781,030) ( 131,801) 64,511 713,740) 165,549

COUNTY LIBRARY
Revenue 498,834 1,967 498,834 - 0.4% 739 496,867
Expenditures 487,876 489,687 3,605 148,482 31.1% 337,600 105,603 Revenue Less Expenditures 9,147 10,958 ( (3, 146,515) 605) ( 159,268 104,864)

STREETS FUND
Revenue 14,454,321 14, 4, 454,321 - 882,778 9, 33.8% 5, 571,543 593,746 Expenditures 14,583,350 14, 4, 658,093 647,741 9, 156,095 32.8% 4, 854,257 519,359 Revenue Less Expenditures ( (129,029) 203,772) ( 235,037 ( 156,095) 1, 282,714) 074,387

MEASURE A FUND
Revenue 5,211,328 5, 1, 211,328 - 332,960 3, 25.6% 1, 878,368 342,715 Expenditures 5,519,615 5, 1, 523,931 642,342 3, 535,365 39.4% 1, 346,223 612,568 Revenue Less Expenditures ( (308,287) ( 312,603) ( 309,382) 535,365) ( 532,145 269,853)

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Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
Special Revenue Funds
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REVENUES
Service charges 42,584,431 42,584,431 14,209,061 - 28,375,370 33.4% 13,233,831 Other Fees & Charges 30,000 30,000 10,457 - 19,543 34.9% 7,677 Investment Income 295,599 295,599 138,784 - 156,815 47.0% 78,835 Rents & Concessions 30,133 30,133 12,558 - 17,575 41.7% - Grants 21,651 230,149 - - 230,149 0.0% -
Miscellaneous 28,888 28,888 - - 28,888 0.0% 116
TOTAL REVENUES 43,199,200 42,990,702 14,370,860 - 28,828,340 33.3% 13,320,459

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 2,416,512 2,436,398 715,492 - 1,720,906 29.4% 679,345 Materials, Supplies & Services 38,686,000 38,900,868 7,284,122 15,330,503 16,286,242 58.1% 10,155,945 Special Projects 810,100 810,100 39,378 1,547 769,174 5.1% 41,997 Transfers-Out 200,000 200,000 66,667 - 133,333 33.3% 66,667 Equipment 220,600 489,994 49,388 94,516 346,090 29.4% 120,839 Other 40,000 40,000 - - 40,000 0.0% -
TOTAL EXPENSES 42,877,360 42,373,212 8,155,047 15,426,567 19,295,746 55.0% 11,064,792 Revenue Less Expense 321,840 617,491 6,215,813 (15,426,567) 9,532,594 2,255,667

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Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

SOLID WASTE FUND

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REVENUES
Water Sales- Metered 73,480,000 73,480,000 26,868,656 - 46,611,344 36.6% 24,862,246 Service Charges 254,500 254,500 140,208 - 114,292 55.1% 117,359 Cater JPA Treatment 2,400,000 2,400,000 953,140 - 1,446,860 39.7% 888,061 Investment Income 3,770,100 3,770,100 1,570,757 - 2,199,343 41.7% 1,021,286 Reimbursements 6,691,346 6,691,346 2,650,492 - 4,040,854 39.6% 1,771,317 Miscellaneous 160,000 160,000 276,587 - (116,587) 172.9% 188,285 TOTAL REVENUES 86,755,946 86,755,946 32,459,840 - 54,296,106 37.4% 28,848,554

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 17,350,630 17,350,630 5,576,840 - 11,773,790 32.1% 5,168,856 Materials, Supplies 26,341,590 29,142,202 5,652,029 7,717,906 15,772,267 45.9% 4,880,791 Special Projects 1,000,535 1,120,795 51,264 388,893 680,638 39.3% 77,459 Water Purchases 8,670,000 8,670,000 3,390,387 - 5,279,613 39.1% 3,307,625 Debt Service 8,531,662 8,531,662 2,093,072 - 6,438,590 24.5% 2,045,633 Transfer-Out 61,392 61,392 19,131 - 42,261 31.2% 17,916 Capital Outlay Transfers 26,247,004 26,247,004 8,749,001 - 17,498,003 33.3% 7,860,983 Equipment 248,899 258,428 26,850 26,400 205,178 20.6% 65,770 Capitalized Fixed Assets 788,739 695,000 101,081 348,181 339,477 57.0% 116,832 Other 33,800 36,800 1,592 1,500 33,708 8.4% 752
Appropriated Reserve 150,000 150,000 - - 150,000 0.0% - TOTAL EXPENSES 92,357,652 89,330,512 25,661,247 8,482,880 58,213,525 37.0% 23,542,617 Revenue Less Expense (5,601,706) (2,574,566) 6,798,593 (8,482,880) (3,917,419) 5,305,937

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Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

WATER OPERATING FUND

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REVENUES
Service Charges 33,022,315 33,022,315 11,164,997 - 21,857,318 33.8% 10,255,535 Fees 636,100 636,100 170,670 - 465,430 26.8% 206,174
Investment Income 788,000 788,000 251,526 - 536,474 31.9% 213,815 Rents & Concessions 41,000 41,000 18,021 - 22,979 44.0% 17,142 Miscellaneous 5,000 5,000 23,041 - (18,041) 460.8% 14,302 TOTAL REVENUES 34,492,415 34,492,415 11,628,255 - 22,864,160 33.7% 10,706,967

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 11,447,868 11,447,868 3,710,072 - 7,737,796 32.4% 3,372,730 Materials, Supplies&Servs. 14,924,059 13,786,691 3,687,675 2,433,822 8,802,562 41.0% 3,249,330 Special Projects 762,600 902,095 64,110 18,848 819,137 9.2% 44,281 Transfer-Out 61,392 61,392 19,131 - 42,261 31.2% 17,916 Debt Service 3,557,337 3,557,337 341,981 - 3,215,356 9.6% 341,981 Capital Outlay Transfers 7,230,962 7,230,962 2,410,321 - 4,820,641 33.3% 1,719,917 Equipment 137,900 154,400 18,303 16,500 119,597 22.5% 29,894 Capitalized Fixed Assets 177,000 177,000 - 149,659 27,341 84.6% 36,250 Other 2,800 6,800 - 4,000 2,800 58.8% -
TOTAL EXPENSES 38,461,913 37,164,550 10,251,593 2,622,829 25,587,491 33.5% 8,812,300 Revenue Less Expense (3,969,498) (2,672,135) 1,376,663 (2,622,829) (2,723,332) 1,894,667 Miscellaneous

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Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

WASTEWATER OPERATING FUND

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REVENUES
Improvement Tax 1,000,000 1,000,000 317,842 - 682,158 31.8% 336,122 Parking Fees 8,671,008 8,671,008 2,971,872 - 5,699,136 34.3% 2,782,086 Other Fees & Charges 2,000 2,000 53.15 - 1,947 2.7% 17
Investment Income 151,000 151,000 49,297 - 101,703 32.6% 41,504 Rents & Concessions 148,399 148,399 54,060 - 94,339 36.4% 108,979 Miscellaneous 133,890 133,890 17,159 - 116,731 12.8% 7,335 Operating Transfers-In 133,618 133,618 44,539 - 89,079 33.3% 467,633 TOTAL REVENUES 10,239,915 10,239,915 3,454,822 - 6,785,093 33.7% 3,743,676

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 5,456,925 5,456,925 1,936,630 - 3,520,295 35.5% 2,072,282 Materials, Supplies & Ser 4,051,344 4,036,245 1,147,707 419,218 2,484,419 38.7% 1,448,596 Special Projects 130,093 244,410 (330) 114,317 130,423 46.6% 15,950 Transfer-Out 4,600 4,600 - - 4,600 0.0% -
Capital Outlay Transfers 640,000 640,000 213,333 - 426,667 33.3% 141,667 Equipment 15,000 15,000 4,179 - 10,821 27.9% 2,914
Appropriated Reserve 10,000 10,000 - - 10,000 0.0% -
TOTAL EXPENSES 10,422,279 10,292,863 3,301,521 533,535 6,587,223 36.8% 3,681,409 Revenue Less Expense (182,364) (52,948) 153,302 (533,535) 197,869 62,267 Miscellaneous

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Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

DOWNTOWN PARKING FUND

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REVENUES
Leases-Commercial/Industr 6,212,195 6,212,195 1,910,522 - 4,301,673 30.8% 1,842,770 Leases-Terminal 14,062,360 14,062,360 4,376,361 - 9,685,999 31.1% 4,247,758 Leases-Non-Commercial Av 5,621,893 5,621,893 1,941,092 - 3,680,801 34.5% 1,693,467 Leases-Commercial Aviatio 7,863,830 7,863,830 2,450,771 - 5,413,059 31.2% 2,230,485 Investment Income 734,000 734,000 253,632 - 480,368 34.6% 201,634 Service Charges 1,719 1,719 - - 1,719 0.0% -
Miscellaneous 67,738 67,738 20,169 - 47,569 29.8% 16,048 Operating Transfers-In 1,000,000 1,000,000 298,470 - 701,530 29.8% 289,980 TOTAL REVENUES 35,563,735 35,563,735 11,251,017 - 24,312,719 31.6% 10,522,142

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 13,500,118 13,500,118 4,414,148 - 9,085,970 32.7% 4,032,013 Materials, Supplies & Servic 17,366,579 16,740,663 4,565,751 2,883,153 9,917,675 42.9% 4,342,780 Special Projects 954,200 1,984,253 212,784 1,306,130 465,339 76.5% 354,895 Transfer-Out 315,661 315,661 99,271 - 216,390 31.4% 171,197 Debt Service 1,556,263 1,556,263 518,754 - 1,037,509 33.3% 518,833 Capital Outlay Transfers 8,495,979 8,495,979 2,829,809 - 5,666,170 33.3% 2,052,684 Equipment 250,806 441,448 41,647 53,104 346,697 21.5% 20,770 Appropriated Reserve 131,556 131,556 - - 131,556 0.0% - TOTAL EXPENSES 43,795,856 41,945,246 12,682,164 4,246,387 26,867,305 38.7% 11,493,173 Revenue Less Expense (8,232,121) (6,381,511) (1,431,147) (4,246,387) (2,554,587) (971,031) Miscellaneous

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Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

AIRPORT OPERATING FUND

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REVENUES
Fees & Card Sales 4,851,282 4,851,282 1,773,761 - 3,077,521 36.6% 1,639,917 Investment Income 174,000 174,000 71,331 - 102,669 41.0% 48,203 Rents & Concessions 242,550 242,550 83,509 - 159,041 34.4% 84,814 Miscellaneous - - 711 - (711) 0.0% 539
TOTAL REVENUES 5,267,832 5,267,832 1,929,313 - 3,338,519 36.6% 1,773,472

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 119,176 119,176 44,032 - 75,145 36.9% 40,272 Materials, Supplies & Srvs. 3,952,760 3,952,760 1,184,083 - 2,768,678 30.0% 1,046,131 Capital Outlay Transfers 1,670,000 1,670,000 556,667 - 1,113,333 33.3% 200,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 5,741,937 5,741,937 1,784,681 - 3,957,255 31.1% 1,286,403 Revenue Less Expense (474,105) (474,105) 144,631 - (618,736) 487,070 Miscellaneous

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Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

GOLF COURSE FUND

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REVENUES
Service Charges 3,211,405 3,211,405 1,070,468 - 2,140,936 33.3% 836,586 Work Orders - Bldg Maint. 5,068,194 5,068,194 1,663,418 - 3,404,776 32.8% 1,497,877 Miscellaneous 5,500 5,500 913 - 4,587 16.6% 594
TOTAL REVENUES 8,285,099 8,285,099 2,734,799 - 5,550,300 33.0% 2,335,057

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 4,319,283 4,319,283 1,302,555 - 3,016,728 30.2% 1,276,997 Materials, Supplies & Svcs. 2,946,651 3,131,372 982,895 577,916 1,570,562 49.8% 660,606 Special Projects 534,750 456,950 91,653 216,564 148,733 67.5% 116,927 Equipment 5,000 45,370 43,179 - 2,191 95.2% 1,296
Appropriated Reserve 39,000 39,000 - - 39,000 0.0% -
TOTAL EXPENSES 7,991,976 7,844,685 2,420,281 794,480 4,777,215 40.2% 2,055,826 Revenue Less Expense 293,123 440,414 314,518 (794,480) 773,085 279,231

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Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FUND

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REVENUES
Vehicle Rental Charges 6,462,197 6,462,197 2,175,168 - 4,287,029 33.7% 1,963,184 Investment Income 884,077 884,077 382,178 - 501,900 43.2% 236,279 Rents & Concessions 103,173 103,173 34,391 - 68,782 33.3% 34,391 Miscellaneous 68,000 68,000 101,050 - (33,050) 148.6% 152,832 Operating Transfers-In - - - - - 0.0% 2,553
TOTAL REVENUES 7,517,447 7,517,447 2,692,786 - 4,824,661 35.8% 2,389,240

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 233,427 233,427 68,790 - 164,637 29.5% 63,425 Materials, Supplies & Svcs. 67,178 67,178 26,645 15,958 24,575 63.4% 13,892 Debt Service 624,562 624,562 - - 624,562 0.0% -
Capitalized Fixed Assets 4,300,026 9,529,516 912,659 488,092 8,128,765 14.7% 624,468 TOTAL EXPENSES 10,454,684 5,225,193 1,008,094 504,051 8,942,539 14.5% 701,785 Revenue Less Expense (2,937,237) 2,292,254 1,684,693 (504,051) (4,117,879) 1,687,455

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Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

FLEET REPLACEMENT FUND

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REVENUES
Vehicle Maintenance Charges 4,042,561 4,042,561 1,349,024 - 2,693,536 33.4% 1,128,961 Reimbursements 5,000 5,000 1,667 - 3,333 33.3% 1,667
Miscellaneous 127,252 127,252 45,939 - 81,313 36.1% 39,462 TOTAL REVENUES 4,174,813 4,174,813 1,396,630 - 2,778,183 33.5% 1,170,089

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 1,850,256 1,850,256 592,965 - 1,257,291 32.0% 590,127 Materials, Supplies & Svcs. 2,089,501 2,089,501 671,475 339,451 1,078,574 48.4% 618,959 Special Projects 56,804 57,204 12,507 15,340 29,357 48.7% 19,356 Equipment 7,884 7,884 112 198 7,575 3.9% 739
Appropriated Reserve 19,000 19,000 - - 19,000 0.0% -
TOTAL EXPENSES 4,023,844 4,023,444 1,277,059 354,989 2,391,797 40.6% 1,229,181 Revenue Less Expense 150,969 151,369 119,571 (354,989) 386,386 (59,092)

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For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

FLEET MAINTENANCE FUND

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REVENUES
Insurance Premiums 16,263,468 16,263,468 5,200,299 - 11,063,169 32.0% 4,363,049 Workers' Compensation Premiums 8,369,373 8,369,373 2,793,957 - 5,575,416 33.4% 2,166,170 OSH Charges 361,744 361,744 116,415 - 245,329 32.2% 120,581 Unemployment Insurance Premium 191,912 191,912 63,971 - 127,941 33.3% 63,970 Investment Income 152,000 152,000 85,628 - 66,372 56.3% 41,159 Operating Transfers-In 75,825 75,825 25,275 - 50,550 33.3% 25,275 TOTAL REVENUES 25,414,322 25,414,322 8,285,545 - 17,128,777 32.6% 6,780,204

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 1,081,011 1,081,011 381,121 - 699,890 35.3% 336,442 Materials, Supplies & Services 23,702,665 23,890,862 5,742,243 429,965 17,718,654 25.8% 5,088,200 Special Projects - 25,000 12,638 - 12,362 50.6% 2,057
Capital Outlay Transfers 409 409 - - 409 0.0% -
Equipment - - 1,906 - (1,906) 0.0% -
TOTAL EXPENSES 24,997,281 24,784,085 6,137,908 429,965 18,429,408 26.3% 5,426,699 Revenue Less Expense 417,041 630,237 2,147,637 (429,965) (1,300,631) 1,353,505 The Self Insurance Trust Fund is an internal service fund of the City, which accounts for the cost of providing workers' compensation, property and liability insurance as well as unemployment insurance and certain self-insured employee benefits on a city-wide basis. Internal Service Funds charge other funds for the cost of providing their specific services.

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For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

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REVENUES
Service charges 9,909,521 9,909,521 3,303,176 - 6,606,345 33.3% 2,932,112 Operating Transfers-In 692,803 692,803 220,135 - 472,668 31.8% 202,248 TOTAL REVENUES 10,602,324 10,602,324 3,523,311 - 7,079,013 33.2% 3,134,360

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 5,978,120 5,978,120 1,891,937 - 4,086,183 31.6% 1,848,386 Materials, Supplies & Services 3,503,075 3,632,071 2,030,995 733,607 867,469 76.1% 1,643,816 Capital Outlay Transfers 257,586 257,586 85,862 - 171,724 33.3% 80,937 Equipment 197,440 197,440 9,655 77,333 110,452 44.1% 23,222 TOTAL EXPENSES 10,065,217 9,936,222 4,018,449 810,941 5,235,828 48.0% 3,596,361 Revenue Less Expense 537,107 666,102 (495,138) (810,941) 1,843,185 (462,000)

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Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND

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REVENUES
Leases - Commercial 2,350,000 2,350,000 926,669 - 1,423,331 39.4% 884,191 Leases - Food Service 3,150,000 3,150,000 1,424,058 - 1,725,942 45.2% 1,422,028 Slip Rental Fees 6,442,630 6,442,630 2,179,044 - 4,263,586 33.8% 2,071,270 Visitors Fees 861,900 861,900 306,718 - 555,182 35.6% 281,569 Slip Transfer Fees 1,000,000 1,000,000 377,825 - 622,175 37.8% 372,025 Parking Revenue 4,499,350 4,499,350 1,605,924 - 2,893,426 35.7% 1,679,465 Wharf Parking 414,580 414,580 142,966 - 271,614 34.5% 147,432 Other Fees & Charges 235,565 235,565 96,696 - 138,869 41.0% 98,351 Investment Income 556,000 556,000 197,691 - 358,309 35.6% 154,020 Rents & Concessions 466,000 466,000 164,924 - 301,076 35.4% 162,974 Miscellaneous 812,830 812,830 263,909 - 548,921 32.5% 111,739 TOTAL REVENUES 20,788,855 20,788,855 7,686,424 - 13,102,431 37.0% 7,385,064

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 9,517,459 9,517,459 3,179,152 - 6,338,307 33.4% 2,930,703 Materials, Supplies & Svcs. 8,166,920 8,290,311 2,351,236 1,476,265 4,462,811 46.2% 2,005,108 Special Projects 212,720 243,039 74,972 - 168,067 30.8% 73,815 Debt Service 2,029,369 2,029,369 1,463,999 - 565,370 72.1% 1,465,887 Capital Outlay Transfers 2,595,000 2,595,000 865,000 - 1,730,000 33.3% 758,333 Equipment 101,000 101,000 9,716 - 91,284 9.6% 57,317
Other 10,000 14,000 - 4,000 10,000 28.6% -
Appropriated Reserve 100,000 100,000 - - 100,000 0.0% - TOTAL EXPENSES 22,890,178 22,732,468 7,944,075 1,480,265 13,465,838 41.2% 7,291,164 Revenue Less Expense (2,101,323) (1,943,613) (257,651) (1,480,265) (363,407) 93,900 Miscellaneous

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For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

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REVENUES
Service Charges 47,370,084 47,370,084 10,936,645 - 36,433,439 23.1% 11,737,956 Investment Income 443,000 443,000 163,306 - 279,694 36.9% 310,678 Rents & Concessions 30,133 30,133 12,558 - 17,575 41.7% - TOTAL REVENUES 47,843,217 47,843,217 11,112,509 - 36,730,708 23.2% 12,048,759

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 1,911,876 1,911,876 581,660 - 1,330,216 30.4% 492,959 Materials, Supplies & Svc 47,659,446 46,077,671 16,415,327 3,397,140 27,846,979 41.6% 14,327,291 Special Projects 2,104,671 2,542,511 508,332 135,650 1,898,529 25.3% 387,792 Equipment 5,500 9,032 2,448 - 6,584 27.1% 387
Other 473,701 473,701 - - 473,701 0.0% -
TOTAL EXPENSES 52,596,566 50,573,418 17,507,768 3,532,790 31,556,008 40.0% 15,208,429 Revenue Less Expense (4,753,349) (2,730,201) (6,395,259) (3,532,790) 5,174,700 (3,159,670)

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Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

SANTA BARBARA CLEAN ENERGY FUND

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REVENUES
Service charges 2,221,036 2,221,036 740,345 - 1,480,691 33.3% 717,337 Miscellaneous 67,750 67,750 16,591 - 51,159 24.5% 31,773 TOTAL REVENUES 2,288,786 2,288,786 756,936 - 1,531,850 33.1% 749,110

EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 92,493 92,493 11,616 - 80,876 12.6% 54,148 Materials, Supplies & Services 2,097,385 2,287,044 524,732 71,837 1,690,475 26.1% 529,470 Special Projects 123,500 325,761 21,649 19,940 284,172 12.8% 29,617 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,705,298 2,313,378 557,997 91,777 2,055,523 24.0% 613,235 Revenue Less Expense (416,512) (24,592) 198,939 (91,777) (523,673) 135,874 Miscellaneous

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Interim Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
For Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (34.0% of Fiscal Year)

ENERGY AND CLIMATE MANAGEMENT FUND

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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: December 16, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Approval of Parcel Map and Execution of Agreement for 801 State Street [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute and record Parcel Map Number 20,843, and a standard agreement relating to the approved subdivision at 801 State Street.

DISCUSSION:

A Tentative Map for the subdivision located at 801 State Street was conditionally approved on February 19, 2025, by adoption of the Staff Hearing Officer’s (SHO) Resolution Number 010-25. A Vicinity Map of the project area is shown in the Attachment.

The project involves a one-lot subdivision to create two residential condominiums and two commercial condominiums. Staff has reviewed the Parcel Map and has found it to be in substantial compliance with the previously approved Tentative Map, the Conditions of Approval, the State Subdivision Map Act, and the City’s Subdivision Ordinance. The City’s contract Land Surveyor has reviewed the Parcel Map for technical correctness.

In accordance with the SHO approval, the Owner, Kearsarge LLC, has signed and submitted the Parcel Map and the required Agreements to the City. Council approval is required if Council agrees with the staff determination that the Map conforms to all the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and the Municipal Code applicable at the time of the approval of the Tentative Map.

Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Administrator to execute the required Agreement Relating to Subdivision Map Conditions Imposed on Real Property. This Agreement includes the Conditions of Approval on the subdivision.

The Agreement Assigning Water Extraction Rights does not require Council approval and will be signed by the Public Works Director in accordance with City Council Resolution Number 02-131.

Agenda Item No. 7
File Code No. 640.08
Council Agenda Report
Approval of Parcel Map and Execution of Agreement for 801 State Street [Agreement] December 16, 2025

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Rev. 100520
The public may request a copy of the Parcel Map and Agreements for review from the Public Works Department at [email protected].

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The proposed action has no financial impact on the City.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

Environmental review for this project was completed as part of the SHO approval of the Tentative Map. The subdivision project qualifies for an exemption from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15183 Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning.

ATTACHMENT: Vicinity Map
PREPARED BY: Ashleigh A. Sizoo, P.E., City Engineer/TB/rl SUBMITTED BY: Brian D’Amour, P.E., Public Works Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: December 16, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Parks and Recreation Department
SUBJECT: Personal Services Agreements for Classes, Clinics, Camps and Tournaments [Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with 805 Beach Inc., a Limited Liability Company, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2027 Beach Volleyball Camps, Clinics, Classes, Leagues, and Tournaments, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $199,000 based on the projected number of participants; and
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Channel Islands Outfitters Inc., a California Corporation, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2027 Youth Camps, with compensation equal to 85% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $125,000 based on the projected number of participants.

DISCUSSION:

The Recreation Division of the Parks and Recreation Department (Department) offers various classes, clinics, camps, leagues, and tournaments for youth and adults that are organized and delivered by a third-party contractor. Parents and participants continue to overwhelmingly support the programs provided by these two contractors. 805 Beach Inc. will provide thirteen (12) one-week youth beach volleyball camps in winter, spring, and summer, four (19) two-week after school youth clinics, and four (5) four-week adult evening classes serving approximately 1,300 youth and 150 adults. Channel Islands Outfitters will provide thirty (30) one-week kayaking and watersport camps serving approximately 306 youth.

Agenda Item No. 8
File Code No. 570.05
Council Agenda Report
Personal Services Agreements for Classes, Clinics, Camps and Tournaments [Agreement]
December 16, 2025

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BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Per the agreements, the contractors are paid a percentage of each registration fee collected, calculated using the basic resident rate. Contract amounts are based on the projected number of participants.

The Parks and Recreation Department proposed Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund operating budget includes sufficient expenditure appropriations to cover the costs of these services.

A copy of the contracts/agreements may be requested from the Parks and Recreation Department for public review by emailing [email protected].

PREPARED BY: Adam Porte, Recreation Programs Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Jill E. Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: December 16, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Designation of Proposed Development at 901 State Street (Music Academy of the West) as a Community Benefit Project
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council designate the proposed development at 901 State Street a Community Benefit Project pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 30.170 and allocate a total of 2,000 square feet (net) of nonresidential floor area to the project from the Nonresidential Growth Management Program’s Community Benefit Category.

DISCUSSION:

Proposed Project
The project proposes redeveloping the vacant commercial building at 901 State Street, located at the northwest corner of State and W. Canon Perdido, to accommodate the Music Academy of the West project. The project includes a new performance hall, dressing rooms, offices, private recording studio spaces, practice rooms, teaching studios, an ensemble/percussion studio, student lounge, and a rooftop event space. The project also includes a new stair and elevator tower to allow access to all levels including the basement and rooftop lobby. Overall, the project proposes construction of 2,995 square feet of new nonresidential area and a height increase to 56 feet. Most of the new floor area would be contained within the existing building envelope, except for an addition proposed at the rear to accommodate the stair/elevator tower.

The project site involves two parcels (APNs 039-321-015 and -029) which would be merged as part of the project and are zoned C-G (Commercial General) with a General Plan designation of Commercial-High Density Residential. Upon submittal of a formal application, the project will require a Development Plan to allow the construction of new nonresidential floor area and design review by the Historic Landmarks Commission.

Agenda Item No. 9
File Code No. 640.09
Council Agenda Report
Designation of Proposed Development at 901 State Street (Music Academy of the West) as a Community Benefit Project
December 16, 2025

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The project site has some Small Addition floor area available to it, so the request before the City Council is to allocate 2,000 square feet from the Community Benefit category.

Designation as a Community Benefit Project, with an allocation of 2,000 square feet of Community Benefit floor area, is required for the additions and for the project to exceed the 45-foot height limit in the C-G zone.

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

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

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

Community Benefit Projects include three subcategories: Community Priority Projects, Economic Development Projects, and New Vehicle Sales Projects. The applicant requests designation of the proposed project under the Economic Development Project subcategory. The Economic Development Project category is defined as a project consistent with the City Charter, General Plan, and the Zoning Ordinance that will enhance the standard of living for city and South Coast residents, and will strengthen the local or regional economy by either creating new permanent employment opportunities or enhancing the City’s revenue base. An Economic Development Project should also accomplish one or more of the following:
a. Support diversity and balance in the local or regional economy by establishing or expanding businesses or industries in sectors that currently do not exist on the South Coast or are present only in a limited manner; or b. Provide new recreational, educational, or cultural opportunities for city residents and visitors; or
c. Provide products or services that are currently not available or are in limited supply either locally or regionally; or
d. Support a small and local business in the Santa Barbara community that is being started, maintained, relocated, redeveloped, or expanded.

For the purposes of this code section, “standard of living” is defined as wages, employment, environment, resources, public safety, housing, schools, parks and recreation, social and human services, and cultural arts.

Community Benefit Designation
Council Agenda Report
Designation of Proposed Development at 901 State Street (Music Academy of the West) as a Community Benefit Project
December 16, 2025

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The 2,000 square feet of requested Community Benefit Project floor area for the Music Academy of the West represents 0.003 percent of the original 600,000 square feet allocated to Community Benefit Projects in the Nonresidential Growth Management Program until 2033. As of June 17, 2025, the City Council has allocated a total of 253,050 square feet from the Community Benefit Category to 17 projects, as identified in the table below. Additionally, 140,668 square feet of expired, small-addition floor area has been reallocated to the Community Benefit Category by the Planning Commission since 2013, when the allocations were initially established. To date (approximately halfway through the 20-year allocation period), more than 80 percent of the floor area remains available for Community Benefit Projects through 2033.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT ALLOCATIONS (2013 - Present)
Allocations Entity Amount (sf)
Original Allocation 600,000
1130 State Street Santa Barbara Museum of Art (8,990)
400 Hitchcock Way Tesla (9,700)
6100 Hollister Avenue Direct Relief (110,000)
350 Hitchcock Way Maserati (39,000)
402 S. Hope Avenue Mercedes-Benz (242)
35 Anacapa Street Museum of Contemporary Art (3,007)
115 W. Anapamu Street Sanctuary Center Care Clinic (7,928) 2407 Bath Street Cottage Hospital Medical Office (9,926) 621 W. Micheltorena Street Westside Medical/Dental Clinic (3,352) (975)
402 S. Hope Avenue Automobile Dealership (6,061)
3237 State Street American Indian Health & Services (2,500) (5,838)
540 W. Pueblo Street Cancer Center (1,614)
138 Powers Avenue High Seas Mead (750)
531 E. Ortega Street Providence School (9,500)
(883)
2 S. Quarantina Street MarBorg Industries (12,142)
419 W. Pueblo Street Cottage Hospital Child Care Center (7,600) 33 E. Canon Perdido Street Lobero Theatre (13,042)
Subtotal after allocated cases 346,950
Expired/ Reallocated
Small Addition 140,668
Total Community Benefit
floor area available 487,618
Current Request
901 State Street Music Academy of the West (2,000)
Total that would remain 485,618
Council Agenda Report
Designation of Proposed Development at 901 State Street (Music Academy of the West) as a Community Benefit Project
December 16, 2025

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The Applicant Letter (attached) provides the applicant’s explanation of how the project meets the criteria for a Community Benefit Project.

Staff finds that the project can be designated as a Community Benefit Project because it meets the criteria for an Economic Development Project. The project is consistent with the City Charter, General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. By expanding operations from the current campus in Montecito to Santa Barbara, the Music Academy of the West will enhance the standard of living for City and South Coast residents and visitors by creating centrally located music education and performance spaces that provide access to new recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities. The mission of the Music Academy of the West is to provide classically trained musicians and diverse audiences with transformative educational and performance experiences. They support musicians to expand their talents, inspire each other, and pursue artistic innovation. Music education opportunities at this high caliber are currently unavailable in the City and downtown area, and this project will address a shortage by filling an important gap in the availability of such programs. In addition, the project will strengthen the local economy by providing local employment opportunities (educators, artists and performers, caterers, ushers, security, etc.) and enhance the City's revenue base. Furthermore, the project is consistent with strategies and objectives of the City’s Economic Development Plan (adopted in June 2021) as well as with associated policies of the City’s General Plan related to Land Use and Economy and Fiscal Health.

GENERAL PLAN (2011)
EF12. Re-Use of Commercial Space Provide incentives for adaptive re-use of vacant commercial buildings.

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

EF18. Arts, Crafts, and Culture Recognize the contribution to the City’s economy played by the arts, crafts, and cultural
events, and continue to support and promote
these endeavors.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2021)
Strategy 1. Support Local Business
and Commercial Districts Citywide
Objective 1.3. Develop Business Retention,
Expansion and Attraction Initiatives
Strategy 3. Strengthen Downtown as
the Regional Hub of Retail,
Entertainment, Art/Culture, Higher
Education and Business
Objective 3.4. Enhance Downtown’s Retail,
Entertainment, Art/Cultural Uses and
Experiences
Objective 3.3. Support Co-Work/Creative Office
and Higher Education Uses
Council Agenda Report
Designation of Proposed Development at 901 State Street (Music Academy of the West) as a Community Benefit Project
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BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The requested designation would have no budgetary or financial impact.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

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

CONCLUSION:

The Music Academy of the West (901 State Street) qualifies as an Economic Development Project and can be allocated the 2,000 net square feet of new nonresidential floor area from the Community Benefit category of the City’s Nonresidential Growth Management Program.

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

ATTACHMENT: Applicant Letter Dated November 12, 2025
PREPARED BY: Carly Earnest, Associate Planner
SUBMITTED BY: Allison DeBusk, Community Development Director APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
12 November 2025
City of Santa Barbara
Mayor & City Council
630 Garden St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Re: Growth Management Program Community Benefit, Economic Development UPDATED Project Designation Request – Music Academy of the West Preliminary Application (PRT), Development Plan
901 State Street, APNs: 039-321-015 & 029
Dear Mayor Rowse and Council Members,
On behalf of the property owner, the Music Academy of the West, I am pleased to provide the following project description and applicant letter to requests a Development Plan with Planning Commission and City Council review and to seek a Community Benefit, Economic Development Project Designation, a Growth Management Program square footage allocation totaling 2,000 sq. ft.,(with the remaining square footage needed for the project guaranteed by the square footage remaining in the Small Addition category) and a height increase to 56’ to facilitate the proposed Music Academy of the West project located at 901 State Street within the C-G, Commercial General zone district.

The existing 0.16 & 0.01-acre (7,405 sq. ft.) parcels contains an existing 19,169 sq. ft. vacant retail commercial building and an adjacent vacant parcel. The parcels will be consolidated through the Voluntary Merger process. The property is located El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District I in the Downtown General Plan area and is adjacent to State and E.

Canon Perdido streets and surrounded by Commercial General uses to the north, south, east, and west. The property has an average slope of 5%.

Small Addition Allocation
It is our understanding that a 1,377 SF mezzanine addition in 1998 under BLD98-1341 was never documented for the 1,000 SF Minor Addition, nor the 377 SF Small Addition. Based on this, the project proposes a Small Addition allocation of 1,673 square feet and the net difference of square footage needed for the project with a 678 sq. ft. buffer under the Community Benefit Designation request.

Community Benefit Designation
The proposed project appears to meet the definition of a Community Benefit Project under the Economic Development Project category per §30.170.020 as noted below:
§ 30.170.020 Definitions.

The following words and phrases shall have the meaning indicated, unless the context or usage clearly requires a different meaning:

Economic Development Project.

An Economic Development Project is a project that is consistent with the City Charter, General Plan and this Title, will enhance the standard of living for City and South Coast residents, and will strengthen the local or regional economy by either creating new permanent

ATTACHMENT
Community Benefit Designation Applicant Letter

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Meraki Land Use Consulting, LLC.
www.merakilanduseconsulting.com
employment opportunities or enhancing the City's revenue base. An Economic Development Project should also accomplish one or more ofthe following:
a. Support diversity and balance in the local or regional economy by establishing or expanding businesses or industries in sectors which currently do not exist on the South Coast or are present only in a limited manner; or,
b. Provide new recreational, educational, or cultural opportunities for City residents and visitors; or,
c. Provide products or services which are currently not available or are in limited supply either locally or regionally; or,
d. Support a small and local business in the Santa Barbara community which is being started, maintained, relocated, redeveloped or expanded.

For purposes of this section, "standard of living" is defined as wages, employment, environment, resources, public safety
The Music Academy of the West (MAW)
The Mission of the Music Academy is “… to provide classically trained musicians and diverse audiences with transformative educational and performance experiences. We support musicians to expand their talents, inspire each other, and pursue artistic innovation.” The MAW boasts a deep-rooted and long history in Santa Barbara County and since 1951 has “Made a unique & enduring contribution to world of music by:
• Advancing development of next generation of great classically trained musicians. • Cultivating discerning, appreciative, and adventurous audiences. • Supporting musicians to expand their talents, inspire each other, and pursue artistic innovation.

The Music Academy purchased the subject parcels and is excited to expand their operations from their Montecito campus to downtown Santa Barbara. The proposed project will seek interior improvements to create centrally located music education and performance spaces that provide the City of Santa Barbara residents and visitors access to new recreational, educational, or cultural opportunities and increases access to this incredible local non-profit institution. The vision of such spaces depicted in the conceptual graphics below:

Community Benefit Designation Applicant Letter

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Meraki Land Use Consulting, LLC.
www.merakilanduseconsulting.com
Of interest is the impressive history of MAW’s alumni who represent:
● 32 Alumni with the Metropolitan Opera
● 17 Alumni with the Chicago Symphony
● 18 Alumni with the New York Philharmonic
● 22 Alumni with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
● 13 Alumni with the San Francisco Symphony
● 14 Alumni with the Santa Barbara Symphony
and Signature Partnerships with:
● New York Philharmonic
● London Symphony Orchestra
● Leaders from Stanford’s d.school
● Young People’s Chorus of New York City
The project seeks to provide a performance hall, dressing rooms, offices, private recording studio spaces, practice rooms, teaching studios, an ensemble percussion studio and a rooftop event space. Given the proposed use of the building, a new ~3,000 sq. ft. stair and elevator tower is necessary to provide access and services to all levels of the existing 45-foot, 3-story building, basement and rooftop. A 166 sq. ft. lobby is proposed at the roof level and trigger the need for the square footage allocation request. In addition, and for your consideration, is a request to increase the maximum height. The proposed elevator/stair tower and rooftop lobby will require a height of 56”. The zone district maximum height limit is 45 feet and up to 60 feet for a Community Benefit Designated project. The area of the project subject to this request is depicted below:

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Meraki Land Use Consulting, LLC.
www.merakilanduseconsulting.com
Requested GMO Square Footage, Height Increase & Community Priority Project Designation
The Music Academy of the West project and use should be considered a Community Priority/Economic Development Project as it offers a local and public benefit by providing access to the cultural, educational and experiential offerings of the MAW, it expands an existing, local non-profit to the downtown area where no other music education opportunities exist in this capacity, and fills a gap where this use is in limited supply in the City and downtown area. In addition, the MAW would provide local employment opportunities (educators, artists and performers as well as caterers, ushers, security, etc.), and will enhance the City's revenue base. The requested square footage allocation, Community Priority designation and height increase would allow the stellar institute to share its mission with the broader Santa Barbara community. The additional square footage remaining in the requested allocation is sought to provide flexibility for future needs and to allow the potential for rooftop deck improvements that require non-residential square footage.

The project itself will not negatively impact the health and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood community. It does not impact public or private viewsheds and the project is consistent with that of the neighborhood. Further, the proposal is consistent with applicable General Plan Policies and Municipal Code.

Thank you for considering this request on behalf of the applicant and project team. Please contact me should you have any questions or require additional information; [email protected], or, 805-252-4851.

Sincerely,
MERAKI LAND USE CONSULTING, LLC.

Heidi Jones, AICP
Owner & Principal

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: December 16, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Administrator’s Office
SUBJECT: Authorize Purchase of Real Property Located at 816 Cacique Street [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement]
RECOMMENDATION: That Council:

A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 816 Cacique Street, Santa Barbara (APN 017-240-021); Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement for Purchase and Sale, Including Escrow Instructions and All Related Documents, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney; and Consenting to the Recordation of the Grant Deed Pursuant to Government Code Section 27281; 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 Fiscal Year 2026, to Appropriate Measure C Funds for the Purchase of Real Property Located at 816 Cacique Street; and
C. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the First Amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions Established by City of Santa Barbara Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 008-09; and Approving and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the Second Amended Restricted Use Covenant Imposed on Real Property for the Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services.

DISCUSSION:

People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) is the current owner and operator of the emergency shelter located at 816 Cacique Street in Santa Barbara (“Property”). In the spring of this year, PATH approached the City with the opportunity to purchase the property.

Agenda Item No. 10
File Code No. 660.04
Council Agenda Report
Authorize Purchase of Real Property Located at 816 Cacique Street [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement]
December 16, 2025

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The Property is a special-use facility consisting of approximately 24,423 square feet of rentable space on a 23,682 square foot parcel (0.54 acres) located on the east side of Cacique Street. Improvements were originally completed in 1974 and substantial renovations were undertaken in 2002 and are considered to be in average condition at this time. The Property is restricted for use as an emergency shelter currently serving approximately 100 clients through both a Conditional Use Permit and covenants recorded on the property. Parking is provided in an on-site lot containing thirteen (13) spaces, with an additional twenty-six (26) parking spaces available in an off-site lot that was not included in the appraisal.

In 1999, the former owner of the Property, Coalition to Provide Support to Santa Barbara Homeless, began operating the Property as an emergency shelter. At that time, a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Imposed on Real Property was recorded on the Property. In 2015, the Conditional Use Permit was amended and a Declaration of Restrictions Established by the City of Santa Barbara Conditional Use Permit No. 008-09 was recorded and the Property transferred ownership from the Coalition to Casa Esperanza which merged with PATH (“City Covenant”). These covenants require that for a period of 60 years, the Property must be owned and operated by a not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code which has the provision of shelter services and/or financial and supportive services and shelter for homeless families and adults as its sole corporate purpose. The City Covenant is binding on successors for a term of 60 years (December 2059) and provides that the Covenant may not be amended without the prior written consent of the City of Santa Barbara.

Because the City is taking ownership of the Property, and does not fit the definition required for Property ownership in the City Covenant, an ordinance to approve a First Amended Declaration of Restrictions Established by City of Santa Barbara Conditional Use Permit No. 008-09 to allow governmental ownership of the Property is attached for City Council approval.

Also in 1999, the County of Santa Barbara, City of Santa Barbara, Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Barbara and Coalition entered into and recorded a Restricted Use Covenant on Real Property for the Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services. This original covenant was later amended in 2014. In 2015, an Amended and Restated Restricted Use Covenant Imposed on Real Property for the Operation of A Homeless Shelter was entered between the City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, and PATH (“City/County Covenant”). The City/County Covenant restricts the Property for 60 years to operation of the Property for shelter services and restricts ownership to a not-for-profit entity that has shelter services as its sole corporate purpose.

Because the City does not meet the definition required for ownership in the City/County Covenant, City and County staff have worked together to amend the City/County Covenant to authorize City ownership of the Property. The County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors approved the Second Amended Restricted Use Covenant on Council Agenda Report
Authorize Purchase of Real Property Located at 816 Cacique Street [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement]
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December 9, 2025. The Ordinance for City Council consideration requests City Council approval of the City Covenant and the City/County Covenant.

The City’s former Redevelopment Agency (RDA) previously provided a $1,112,035 loan to PATH that was subsequently converted to a grant, in addition to other acquisition loans totaling approximately $1 million previously provided by the City, the former RDA, and the County.

After several site visits with the Building and Safety Division, Fire Inspector, and Public Works Facilities Division, there are a number of life safety and accessibility issues that need to be addressed immediately. These include, but are not limited to, the repair or replacement of all egress gate hardware to include panic hardware, all electrical connections and outlets with exposed wires, battery back-up for fire alarm and oven hood connection to fire alarm, fire sprinklers, and accessibility into the building include curb extension and hand rail as well as bathrooms. Moreover, the ovens, refrigerator and freezer are not in good working order and will need repairs or to be replaced to meet environmental health and safety standards. There is also substantial deferred maintenance on the property that will require attention in the coming months in order to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for shelter staff and clients. City staff are estimating these initial costs to be $300,000.

A copy of the Purchase and Sale Agreement is available for public view. Please contact Talhia Dorado at [email protected] to request a copy.

BUDGET / FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

One of the City Council identified priorities for use of Measure C Funds is addressing homelessness by prioritizing housing and facilities. Consequently, City staff is recommending an appropriation of $3,750,000 from FY2026 Measure C Funds for the purchase of the real property at 816 Cacique Street, Santa Barbara. This appropriation was not included in the FY2026 adopted budget, so this request will reduce the FY2027 and future year Measure C sales tax allocations for other projects. In addition to the property acquisition, it is estimated that an additional $10,000 will be needed for escrow, testing, inspection and preliminary planning costs along with an initial $300,000 for repairs and renovations to resolve life safety and accessibility issues for a total of $4,060,000.

The property’s utilities and ongoing maintenance will be addressed in the operating costs included in the Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers, the interim service provider for referral-based emergency shelter services at this facility.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:

The City Administrator’s Office is working with Public Works to identify and address shortterm and long-term improvements that need to be made to the facility including life safety, accessibility, and risk management issues that need to be resolved. Once urgent repairs Council Agenda Report
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December 16, 2025

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and renovations are completed, then we will work with the Sustainability and Resilience Department to identify opportunities for solar energy generation, electric appliance replacements, LED lighting and other energy and water-efficient measures.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The appropriation of funds and the purchase of the real property located at 816 Cacique Street falls outside of the definition of a “project” under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section § 15378 (b)(5) as administrative activities of government that will not result in direct physical changes in the environment are not subject to CEQA environmental review. The purchase of the property will not result in direct physical impacts to the environment as the use remains the same.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. First Amendment to Declaration Restrictions Established by City of Santa Barbara Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 008-09

2. Second Amended Restricted Use Covenant on Real Property for the Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services

PREPARED AND
SUBMITTED BY: Barbara Andersen, Sr. Assistant to the City Administrator APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
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Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990 )
) No fee per GOVT CODE 6103
Space above line for Recorder’s Use
Address: 816 CACIQUE STREET
A.P.N.: 017-240-021

FIRST AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS ESTABLISHED BY CITY OF SANTA BARBARA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. 008-09 This First Amendment to Declaration of Restrictions Established by City of Santa Barbara Conditional Use Permit No. 008-09 ("Covenant") is made as of this day _____of ________, 2025 by and between:

THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, a
body politic ("City")
and
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless), a
California nonprofit benefit corporation
"Owner")
This Covenant applies to the Owner's interest and Owner's successors' interest in the improved real property commonly known as 816 Cacique Street, Santa Barbara, California and more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein ("Property").

RECITALS
WHEREAS, on August 17, 1999, the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Barbara ("Agency"), the City, the County, and The Coalition to Provide Shelter & Support to Santa Barbara Homeless, a California public benefit corporation ("Coalition") entered into a document titled "Restricted Use Covenant Imposed On Real Property For The Operation Of A Homeless Shelter And Related Services”, which document was recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Santa Barbara, California, on August 17, 1999 as document number 1999- 0064812 ("Original Covenant") and which document restricts the use of the Property for a homeless shelter and related services for a period of 60 years; and ATTACHMENT 1
2 WHEREAS, on September 30, 1999, the City of Santa Barbara imposed certain conditions for the use of the Property which were imposed for the benefit of the public ("Conditional Use Permit") with some of the imposed conditions set forth in the "Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Imposed on Real Property" recorded December 20, 1999 as document number 1999-0098691 in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Santa Barbara, California ("CCRs"); and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2006, the Coalition transferred ownership of the Property to Casa Esperanza Homeless Center ("Casa") which acquired title subject to the Original Covenant, Conditional Use Permit, and the CCRs; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2009, the City of Santa Barbara Planning Commission issued Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 008-09, which amended the Conditional Use Permit (Amended CUP) with the imposed conditions set forth in "Declaration Of Restrictions Established By City Of Santa Barbara Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 008-09" recorded December 10, 2015 as document number 2015-0064112 in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Santa Barbara ("Declaration"); and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2012, the Agency dissolved and on November 20, 2012, the City adopted Resolution No. 12-083 and assumed all right, title and interest in all housing assets of the former Agency including the above-described Original Covenant; and WHEREAS, on April 14, 2014, the County and Casa entered into a "First Amendment to Restricted Use Covenant Imposed on Real Property For the Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services" ("County Amendment") which County Amendment recorded on April 17, 2014 as document number 2014-0017410 in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Santa Barbara; and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2015, by minute action, the County Board of Supervisors approved and consented to PATH as the acceptable operator of the homeless shelter at the Property, provided that Casa merges with and into PATH; and WHEREAS, on July 1, 2015, the proposed merger of Casa with Owner was finalized; and Owner assumed all assets and liabilities of Casa; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2015, Casa transferred ownership of the Property to Owner which acquired title subject to the Original Covenant, Conditional Use Permit, and the CCRs; and WHEREAS, Owner is a California nonprofit benefit corporation with the specific purpose of providing shelter services and/or financial and supportive services and shelters for homeless families and adults; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2015, by minute action, City Council authorized the Community Development Director to execute assignment agreements and related documents between the City and the Owner in connection with the merger and transfer of the Property to Owner; and ATTACHMENT 1
3 WHEREAS, on December 10, 2015, a document titled “Amended and Restated Restricted Use Covenant Imposed on Real Property For the Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services” (“Restated Covenant”) was recorded as document number 2015-0064111 in the Official Records of the Santa Barbara County Recorder which document amended and restated the Original Covenant; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2025 and December 16, 2025, County and City, respectively, approved and authorized execution of a “Second Amended and Restated Restricted Use Covenant Imposed on Real Property For the Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services” to amend the Restated Covenant in order to acknowledge and consent to Owner’s transfer of all right, title and interest in the Property to City and to City’s acquisition of the Property subject to the restrictions set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, City now wishes to amend the Declaration of Restrictions Established by City of Santa Barbara Conditional Use Permit No. 008-09 to acknowledge and consent to Owner’s transfer of all right, title and interest in the Property to City and to City’s acquisition and ownership of the Property subject to the restrictions set forth in the Declaration.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, City hereby covenants and agrees to record this Covenant and impose the following covenants, conditions, restrictions and limitations upon the possession, use and enjoyment of the Property. City and Owner agree as follows:

1. Section A “Program Conditions” is hereby amended as follows:
“A. PROGRAM CONDITIONS
For a period of SIXTY (60) YEARS from the date of the above described Original Covenant, the Property shall be owned and operated only by a not-for-profit organization organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code which has the provision of providing shelter services and/or financial and supportive services and shelters for homeless families and adults as its sole corporate purpose; provided, however, Owner and City hereby agree that the above described condition is satisfied by City ownership of the Property. The Property shall be used solely for the purpose of a homeless shelter and related services ("Facility"), as described in the Program Description attached as Exhibit B.

No fee may be charged for any shelter or service provided on the Property unless the amount and purpose of the fee is first approved in writing by the City's Community Development Director and the County Executive Officer or designee.”

2. Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of the Declaration shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of the term of the Declaration.

ATTACHMENT 1
4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Covenant as of the date first written above.

OWNER
PATH, a California nonprofit benefit corporation
BY:____________________________________
Joel John Roberts
Chief Executive Officer
CITY
THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, a body politic
BY:____________________________________
City Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Sarah J. Knecht, City Attorney
Note: This Agreement will be recorded; the signatures of the parties (not including approvals as to form) must be acknowledged by a notary.

ATTACHMENT 1
5 EXHIBIT 'A'

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Real property in the City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, State of California, described as follows:

THAT PORTION OF BLOCK 3510F THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, COUNTY OF

SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL MAP THEREOF DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF CACIQUE STREET TO A 1 1/2" IRON PIPE DISTANT 194.96 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY FROM THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHEASTERLY 225.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHWESTERLY 287.74 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF NOPAL STREET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHWESTERLY 225.00 FEET TO A POINT LYING SOUTHWESTERLY 30.00 FEET FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF SAID LAND LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF THAT LINE BEING SHOWN AS "N. 47° 53' 34" W. 225.01 FEET" ON THAT LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT MAP FILED IN BOOK 112 , PAGE 96 OF RECORD OF SURVEYS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY.

APN: 017-240-021
ATTACHMENT 1
6 EXHIBIT 'B'

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
24-Hour Homeless Shelter

1. From December 1 through March 31, Owner will operate an emergency shelter and related services on the Property with up to 230 beds, with a monthly average of no more than 200 beds.

At the request of the shelter operator, the Community Development Director may extend the duration of the emergency shelter operation and related services due to cold and/or rainy weather.

2. From April 1 through November 30 of each year, Owner will operate a shelter and related services on the Property with up to l00 beds.

3. Homeless Shelter is defined as, “Housing for homeless persons with supportive services where typically the length of occupancy is not more than six months. Supportive services, at a minimum, shall mean administrative offices, intake and waiting areas, kitchen and dining facilities, and laundry facilities as long as the facilities are directly related to the operation of the emergency shelter or for the exclusive use of the residents of the emergency shelter. Low Barrier Emergency Shelters are a first point of contact, connecting people with the Coordinated Entry System and other related services for long-term solutions while offering short-term stability. A Low Barrier Emergency Shelter must follow California’s Housing First regulations as defined by Welfare and Institutions Code 8255 and Cal. Code Regs. 25.8409.”
1 RECORDING REQUESTED BY )
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: )
)
City of Santa Barbara )
Community Development, )
Planning Division )
P.O. Box 1990 )
Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990 )
) No fee per GOVT CODE 6103
Space above line for Recorder’s Use
Address: 816 CACIQUE STREET
A.P.N.: 017-240-021

SECOND AMENDED

RESTRICTED USE COVENANT IMPOSED ON REAL PROPERTY FOR THE

OPERATION OF A HOMELESS SHELTER AND RELATED SERVICES
This Second Amended Restricted Use Covenant Imposed on Real Property for the Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services ("Covenant") is made as of this day _____of ________, 2025 by and between:

THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, a
body politic ("City or Successor Owner")
and

THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA,
political subdivision of the State of California
("County")
and
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless), a
California nonprofit benefit corporation
"Original Owner")
This Covenant applies to the Original Owner's interest and Original Owner's successors' interest in the improved real property commonly known as 816 Cacique Street, Santa Barbara, California and more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein ("Property").

RECITALS:

ATTACHMENT 2
2 WHEREAS, on August 17, 1999, the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Barbara ("Agency"), the Successor Owner, the County, and The Coalition to Provide Shelter & Support to Santa Barbara Homeless, a California public benefit corporation ("Coalition") entered into a document titled "Restricted Use Covenant Imposed On Real Property For The Operation Of A Homeless Shelter And Related Services which document was recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Santa Barbara, California, on August 17, 1999 as document number 1999-0064812 ("Original Covenant") and which document restricts the use of the Property for a homeless shelter and related services for a period of 60 years; and WHEREAS, on September 30, 1999 the City of Santa Barbara imposed certain conditions for the use of the Property which were imposed for the benefit of the public ("Conditional Use Permit") with some of the imposed conditions set forth in the "Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Imposed on Real Property" recorded December 20, 1999 as document number 1999-0098691 in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Santa Barbara, California ("CCRs"); and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2006, the Coalition transferred ownership of the Property to Casa Esperanza Homeless Center ("Casa") which acquired title subject to the Original Covenant, Conditional Use Permit, and the CCRs; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2009, the City of Santa Barbara Planning Commission issued Conditions of Approval Resolution No. 008-09 which amended the Conditional Use Permit (Amended CUP) with the imposed conditions set forth in " Declaration Of Restrictions Established By City Of Santa Barbara Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 008-09" recorded December 10, 2015 as document number 2015-0064112 in the office of the County Recorded of the County of Santa Barbara ("Declaration"); and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2012, the Agency dissolved and on November 20, 2012, the City adopted Resolution No. 12-083 and assumed all right, title and interest in all housing assets of the former Agency including the above described Original Covenant; and WHEREAS, on April 14, 2014, the County and Casa entered into a "First Amendment to Restricted Use Covenant Imposed on Real Property For the Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services" ("County Amendment") which County Amendment recorded on April 17, 2014 as Document No 2014-0017410 in the Official Records of the Santa Barbara County Recorder; and
WHEREAS, the Exhibit B attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof hereby supersedes and replaces the Exhibit B attached to the Original Covenant, the County Amendment and the Restated Covenant; and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2015, by minute action, the County Board of Supervisors approved and consented to PATH as the acceptable operator of the homeless shelter at the Property, provided that Casa merges with and into PATH; and WHEREAS, on July 1, 2015, the proposed merger of Casa with Owner was finalized; and Owner assumed all assets and liabilities of Casa; and
3 WHEREAS, on October 9, 2015, Casa transferred ownership of the Property to Owner which acquired title subject to the Original Covenant, Conditional Use Permit, and the CCRs; and WHEREAS, Owner is a California nonprofit benefit corporation with the specific purpose of providing shelter services and/or financial and supportive services and shelters for homeless families and adults; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2015, by minute action, City Council authorized the Community Development Director to execute assignment agreements and related documents between the City and the Original Owner in connection with the merger and transfer of the Property to Original Owner; and
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2015, a document titled “Amended and Restated Restricted Use Covenant Imposed on Real Property For the Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services” (“Restated Covenant”) was recorded as Document No. 2015-0064111 in the Official Records of the Santa Barbara County Recorder which document amended and restated the Original Covenant; and
WHEREAS, this Second Amended and Restated Restricted Use Covenant Imposed on Real Property For the Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services” will amend and restate the Restated Covenant in order to acknowledge and consent to Original Owner’s transfer of all right, title and interest in the Property to Successor Owner and to Successor Owner’s acquisition of the Property subject to the restrictions set forth herein.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Successor Owner hereby covenants and agrees to record this Covenant and impose the following covenants, conditions, restrictions and limitations upon the possession, use and enjoyment of the Property.

Successor Owner, County, and Original Owner agree as follows:

A. PROGRAM CONDITIONS
For a period of SIXTY (60) YEARS from the date of the above described Original Covenant, the Property shall be owned and operated only by a not-for-profit organization organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code which has the provision of providing shelter services and/or financial and supportive services and shelters for homeless families and adults as its sole corporate purpose; provided, however, County and Original Owner hereby agree that the above described condition is satisfied by Successor Owner ownership of the Property. The Property shall be used solely for the purpose of a homeless shelter and related services ("Facility"), as described in the Program Description attached as Exhibit B.

No fee may be charged for any shelter or service provided on the Property unless the amount and purpose of the fee is first approved in writing by the City's Community Development Director and the County Executive Officer or designee.
4 B. OPERATOR
Once Successor Owner assumes ownership of the Property, Successor Owner shall manage the shelter and provide the related services through an entity or organization ("Operator") retained by Successor Owner. County may review and provide comments to Successor Owner on the selection of an Operator. If County objects to the Operator selected by Successor Owner, it shall provide written comments to Successor Owner outlining its concern. Successor Owner will consider County’s comments. County may review and comment on a Successor Owner developed Request for Proposal to select the Operator. Successor Owner and Operator shall enter into a written agreement which sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the parties. County shall be provided with a copy and the City Administrator or designee and the County Executive Officer or designee shall have the right to approve the terms of such agreement.

C. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

1. On or before the first day of August each year, Successor Owner shall provide a Report to County which report shall include a discussion of overall operations, statistical info1mation of the numbers of persons served during the immediately preceding fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

2. Failure to submit the reports required under this section within thirty days of the specified date shall constitute a default under this Covenant.

D. DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES

1. It is understood and agreed between the parties that the obligations of all parties under this Covenant are unique, and furtherance of important public policies encouraging development of shelters and services for homeless low-income persons and families, and that in case of breach or default, it would be extremely difficult or impossible to compensate for the breach or default in money. Consequently, each party agrees that their obligations hereunder may be specifically enforced by any court having jurisdiction, in addition to any and all other remedies at law or in equity that may be available to them.

2. Upon becoming aware of any violation of the terms of this Covenant, the County may declare a default under this Covenant. Upon the declaration of a default, the County shall deliver written notice thereof to the Successor Owner and upon receipt of which the Successor Owner shall have thirty days to cure such default. Should the default not be cured by Successor Owner within the time specified, the Successor Owner or the County or both may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for specific performance of the Covenant, for an injunction prohibiting the violation of this Covenant, or for any such other relief as may be appropriate.

E. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

1. This Covenant shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the Successor Owner and personal representatives, grantees, lessees, sublessees, and contract purchasers, and assignees of Successor Owner and any subsequent owner of the Property, for a period of SIXTY (60) YEARS from the date of the above described Original Covenant. 5 2. Successor Owner hereby declares that the Property is held and hereafter shall be held, conveyed, hypothecated, encumbered, leased, rented, and used and occupied subject to these covenants, conditions, restrictions and limitations. All of the above-stated covenants, conditions, restrictions and limitations are intended to constitute both equitable servitudes and covenants running with the land.

3. Successor Owner shall not voluntarily convey the Property to any entity other than a notfor-profit corporation, organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which has as its sole stated corporate purpose of providing shelter services and/or financial and supportive services and shelters for homeless families and adults.

4. Any purchaser of the Property, by the acceptance of a deed therefore, whether from Successor Owner or from any subsequent owner of the Property, or by the signing of a contract or agreement to purchase the same, shall, by the acceptance of such deed or by the signing of such contract or agreement be deemed to have consented to and accepted the covenants, conditions, restrictions and limitations set forth herein.

5. The Successor Owner covenants that it has not and will not execute any other agreement or covenant with provisions contradictory to or in opposition to the provisions hereof and that in any event this Covenant is controlling as to the rights and obligations between and among the Successor Owner, the County and their respective successors.

6. If any one or more of the provisions contained in this Covenant shall for any reason be held to be in valid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, then such provision or provisions shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions contained in this Covenant and this Covenant shall be construed as if such invalid , illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

7. The terms of this Covenant shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of California.

8. Whenever any notice is permitted or required by this Covenant, such notice shall be deemed to have been given and received when personally delivered, or three (3) days after it is mailed if mailed by United States mail, certified, return receipt requested, to the parties at the addresses listed below or such other addresses as the parties hereafter designate in writing:

To Original
Owner: PATH
340 North Madison Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Attn: ______ , CEO
To Operator: PATH-SANTA BARBARA
816 Cacique Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93003
To Successor Owner:

City of Santa Barbara
P.O. Box 1990
6 Santa Barbara, CA 93102
Attn: City Administrator
City Attorney
P.O. Box 1990
Santa Barbara, CA 93102
To County: County of Santa Barbara
County Executive Office
105 East Anapamu Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Attn: Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

9. This Covenant may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same Covenant.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Covenant as of the date first written above.

OWNER
PATH, a California nonprofit benefit corporation
BY:____________________________________
Chief Executive Officer

SUCCESSOR OWNER
THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, a body politic
BY:____________________________________
Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Sarah J. Knecht
City Attorney
COUNTY
THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, a political subdivision of the State of California
BY:_________________________________
Laura Capps
Chair, Board of Supervisors
BY: __________________________________
7 Jesús Armas, Director
Community Services Department
ATTEST:

Mona Miyasato
County Executive Officer
Clerk of the Board
BY:_____________________
Deputy Clerk
APPROVED AS TO ACCOUNTING FORM:

Betsy M. Schaffer, CPA
Auditor-Controller
BY:________________________
Deputy Auditor-Controller
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Rachel Van Mullem
County Counsel
BY: _________________________
Deputy County Counsel
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:

Jesús Armas, Director, LMFT Director
Department of Behavioral Wellness
BY: _________________________
Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Greg Milligan, ARM
Risk Manager
BY: _________________________
Risk Manager
Note: This Agreement will be recorded; the signatures of the parties (not including approvals as to form) must be acknowledged by a notary.
8 EXHIBIT 'A'

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Real property in the City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, State of California, described as follows:

THAT PORTION OF BLOCK 3510F THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, COUNTY OF

SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL MAP THEREOF DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF CACIQUE STREET TO A 1 1/2" IRON PIPE DISTANT 194.96 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY FROM THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHEASTERLY 225.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHWESTERLY 287.74 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF NOPAL STREET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHWESTERLY 225.00 FEET TO A POINT LYING SOUTHWESTERLY 30.00 FEET FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF SAID LAND LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF THAT LINE BEING SHOWN AS "N. 47° 53' 34" W. 225.01 FEET" ON THAT LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT MAP FILED IN BOOK 112 , PAGE 96 OF RECORD OF SURVEYS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY.

APN: 017-240-021
9 EXHIBIT 'B'

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
24-Hour Homeless Shelter

1. From December 1 through March 31, Owner will operate an emergency shelter and related services on the Property with up to 230 beds, with a monthly average of no more than 200 beds.

At the request of the shelter operator, the Community Development Director may extend the duration of the emergency shelter operation and related services due to cold and/or rainy weather.

2. From April 1 through November 30 of each year, Owner will operate a shelter and related services on the Property with up to l00 beds.

3. Homeless Shelter is defined as, “Housing for homeless persons with supportive services where typically the length of occupancy is not more than six months. Supportive services, at a minimum, shall mean administrative offices, intake and waiting areas, kitchen and dining facilities, and laundry facilities as long as the facilities are directly related to the operation of the emergency shelter or for the exclusive use of the residents of the emergency shelter. Low Barrier Emergency Shelters are a first point of contact, connecting people with the Coordinated Entry System and other related services for long-term solutions while offering short-term stability. A Low Barrier Emergency Shelter must follow California’s Housing First regulations as defined by Welfare and Institutions Code 8255 and Cal. Code Regs. 25.8409.”
1 RESOLUTION NO._____

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 816 CACIQUE STREET,
SANTA BARBARA (APN 017-240-021); AUTHORIZING THE

CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT

FOR PURCHASE AND SALE, INCLUDING ESCROW

INSTRUCTIONS AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS,

SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY; AND CONSENTING TO THE RECORDATION

OF THE GRANT DEED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 27281
WHEREAS, the City Administrator’s Office, Housing and Human Services Division, has identified the need to maintain the facility located at 816 Cacique Street as the only low-barrier emergency shelter in southern Santa Barbara County for people experiencing homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the real property located at 816 Cacique Street, Santa Barbara (APN 017-240-021), is available for purchase from People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) Santa Barbara and that PATH Santa Barbara has communicated to the Santa Maria / Santa Barbara Continuum of Care (CoC) their termination of service delivery in the region on December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Administrator’s Office requests approval by City Council to purchase the real property commonly known as 816 Cacique Street (APN 017-240-021), owned and operated by PATH Santa Barbara, a 501(c)(3) organization; and WHEREAS, the use of the property by the City will be maintained as emergency shelter operations restricted by a sixty (60) year covenant until 2025; and WHEREAS, the Owner has agreed to sell the parcel to the City in consideration of the amount of $3,750,000, plus related escrow closing costs; and WHEREAS, this Resolution authorizes the City Administrator to finalize and execute a purchase and sale agreement with the property owners and any additional documents that may become necessary or convenient to accomplish such purchase by the City of the subject parcel, all subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution authorizes City Administrator to accept on behalf of the City and record a grant deed or deeds conveying the subject parcel to the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney. 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:

1. The City Administrator is authorized, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to form, to execute all required agreements with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) Santa Barbara, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to accomplish the purchase by the City of the entire real property commonly known as 816 Cacique Street, Santa Barbara (APN 017-240-021), for consideration in the amount of $3,750,000, plus related escrow closing costs.

2. The City Administrator is authorized to accept on behalf of the City and record a grant deed or deeds conveying the parcel commonly known as 816 Cacique Street, Santa Barbara (APN 017-240-021), subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney, and to take all other actions necessary or convenient to accomplish the acquisition.

3. The City hereby consents to the recordation of the grant deed or deeds as approved in accordance with Section 2 of this Resolution in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Santa Barbara, California.

4. The property shall be used to provide emergency shelter services for people experiencing homelessness.

5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA BARBARA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-066,
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026, TO

APPROPRIATE MEASURE C FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 816

CACIQUE STREET
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Charter, the City Administrator filed with the Council a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025; WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025;
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 in accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter, the budget for the fiscal year 2026, as adopted by Resolution No. 25-066, is hereby amended as follows:

1. The Council approves of the expenditure appropriation of $4,060,000 in Measure C funds to purchase the real property at 816 Cacique Street for $3,750,000 and an allocation of $310,000 to close escrow and for repairs and renovations to resolve life safety and accessibility issues in the emergency shelter facility.

COUNCIL INTRODUCTION DRAFT 12/16/25
1 ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA

BARBARA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS ESTABLISHED BY CITY OF
SANTA BARBARA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION 008-
09; AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDED

RESTRICTED USE COVENANT IMPOSED ON REAL PROPERTY FOR

THE OPERATION OF A HOMELESS SHELTER AND RELATED
SERVICES.

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

SECTION 1. In accordance with the provisions of Section 521 of the Charter of the City of Santa Barbara, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the First Amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions Established by City of Santa Barbara Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 008-09; and Approving and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the Second Amended Restricted Use Covenant Imposed on Real Property for the Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services, commencing upon the effective date of the enabling ordinance, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk, is approved.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: December 16, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Administrator’s Office
SUBJECT: Adoption of Citywide Strategic Plan
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council adopt the citywide strategic plan and direct the City Administrator to advance key initiatives identified for the first year as well as create a system of accountability that will include regular reporting to Council.

DISCUSSION:

A strategic plan is a vital tool for municipalities to ensure that the vision and priorities set by the City Council are clearly conveyed to employees and the community, that City strategies and projects are developed to meet Council priorities, and that overall city government is accountable to meeting community needs. Over the past year, the City of Santa Barbara has worked to create a three-year Strategic Plan that outlines key objectives and identifies specific initiatives that are in process, or will be implemented, by City departments to accomplish these objectives.

In June 2025, the Council provided input on the vision, strategic priorities, and objectives for the Strategic Plan. Then City staff and consultants facilitated four community focus groups to gather feedback on these priorities and objectives. The Executive Team also worked to outline key initiatives to be implemented over the next three years to advance progress toward accomplishing these objectives.

City Council held another work session on October 20, 2025 to hear the feedback from the community and refine the planning objectives as needed. Council also provided input on the prioritization of key initiatives.

The culmination of this comprehensive planning process is the attached Strategic Plan (Attachment 1) and draft Work Plan (Attachment 2) for the first year of initiatives that will be advanced by City Departments with leadership and support from the City Administrator’s Office. It is important to note that these are only the high-level, strategic Agenda Item No. 11
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initiatives that are being elevated to track progress and report back regularly to City Council. The day-to-day work of City staff in ensuring our public safety, maintaining critical infrastructure, and protecting the natural environment will continue to be supported and executed.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc was retained to provide facilitation and planning services in support of the City of Santa Barbara Strategic Plan. This agreement was executed under the authority of the City Administrator for a total cost of $84,150. Costs associated with the implementation of the strategic plan will continually be assessed and brought forth to Council for consideration as needed.

A copy of the agreement is available for public review by contacting Talhia Dorado at [email protected].

ATTACHMENT: 1. Citywide Strategic Plan

2. First-Year Work Plan

PREPARED AND
SUBMITTED BY: Barbara Andersen, Sr. Assistant to the City Administrator APPROVED BY: Kelly R. McAdoo, City Administrator
Strategic
Plan
City of
Santa Barbara
2026-
2030
ATTACHMENT 1
Letter from the
City Administrator
Dear Santa Barbara
Community,
On behalf of the City Council, it
is my privilege to introduce the
City of Santa Barbara’s Citywide
Strategic Plan—our shared roadmap
for strengthening the organization,
improving our services, and
delivering results that reflect the
community’s priorities and values.

This plan marks an important step
forward for our City government
as we commit to a renewed focus
on organizational culture, customer
service, and a prioritized and
disciplined execution of the work
before us.

Over the past year, we have engaged
with the City Council and staff
across all departments, listened
closely to community members,
and assessed our internal systems
and operations. Through that
process, a clear message emerged:

Santa Barbara is ready for a more
connected, accountable, and servicedriven organization—one that supports its employees, centers the
customer experience, and consistently
delivers on its commitments.

A Culture That Supports Our
People and Our Mission
Our strategic plan places
organizational culture change at
the forefront. We recognize that
the strength of our City lies in the
people who serve it. To meet today’s
challenges, we must cultivate a
culture that empowers employees,
encourages innovation, supports
professional growth, and reinforces
collaboration across departmental
lines and with our community.

This plan outlines new efforts to
deepen staff engagement, clarify
expectations, and align our internal
systems to the values we aspire to
uphold.

Focus on Customer Service and the
Community Experience
Santa Barbara residents, businesses,
and visitors deserve a public service
experience that is timely, responsive,
and easy to navigate. In the coming
years, we will streamline processes,
expand the use of technology,
improve internal coordination, and
adopt service standards that make
it easier for community members
to access the services they rely on.

Re-centering the organization on
customer service is not only essential
to earning and maintaining the
public’s trust—it is key to building
a modern, equitable, and forwardthinking City government. We exist to serve our community.

Delivering Results Through
Project Completion and
Performance Management
The plan also emphasizes the
importance of completing existing
projects and strengthening our
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performance management systems.

Santa Barbara has many significant
initiatives already underway—capital
infrastructure upgrades, housing and
homelessness response strategies,
technology modernization, and
climate resilience efforts, to name
a few. In the coming years, we will
prioritize a disciplined approach to
project delivery, adopt metrics to
track progress, and create transparent
reporting practices to hold ourselves
accountable. Our residents deserve to
see tangible outcomes, and this plan
commits us to delivering them.

Recent Accomplishments
While much work lies ahead,
we enter this next chapter with
meaningful successes behind us.

Over the past year, the City of Santa
Barbara has:
• Re-organized key divisions
to elevate housing, economic
development, and neighborhood
services to the City Administrator’s
Office including the hiring of a
new Deputy City Administrator
to oversee these efforts, bringing
targeted attention and resources to
advance progress on several key
initiatives include the Paseo Nuevo
Redevelopment and State Street
Master Plan.
• Advanced several information
technology projects, in an
effort to improve transparency,
efficiency, and the accuracy of core
administrative functions.
• Delivered critical public
infrastructure investments,
including breaking ground on
a new, state-of-the-art Police
Station and renovations of Dwight
Murphy Park to include a first-ever
accessible and inclusive playground
and updated turf sports fields.

These accomplishments reflect the
dedication of City staff and the
community’s support for long-term
improvements.

Emerging Challenges
As we look toward the future, we
must also acknowledge the challenges
that will shape our work:
• Housing affordability and
homelessness continue to require
coordinated, sustained action,
both locally and regionally, with
strategies rooted in compassion,
data, and cross-sector partnerships.
• A changing climate and aging
infrastructure demand ongoing
investment, from wildfire resilience
to water security to modernizing
core City facilities.
• Continued financial pressures
that will force us to be efficient
and effective in our execution and
delivery of key initiatives.

This strategic plan positions
us to address these challenges with
clarity, stability, and purpose.

I am grateful for the commitment of
our employees, community partners,
City Council, and residents who
make Santa Barbara a remarkable
place to live and work. Together, we
are building an organization that is
more responsive, more capable, and
more aligned with the needs and
hopes of our community.

Thank you for your ongoing support
and engagement as we position
Santa Barbara to face the challenges
ahead while honoring the legacy and
amazing place that already exists.

Kelly McAdoo,
City Administrator
2026–2030 Strategic Plan 3
About Santa Barbara
By the
Numbers
Population
88,024
Median Age

39.4 Land Square Miles

19.51 Year of Incorporation
1850
Number of
Households
39,015
Median Household
Income
$101,672
Visitors Per Year

6.5 million+
Number of
Departments
15 2025 Budget
$580 million
Natural assets are among the City’s
greatest treasures. With access
to beaches, parks, open space,
and a wide range of recreational
opportunities, residents and visitors
alike enjoy the outdoors yearround. The City’s commitment to environmental sustainability
and climate resilience is closely
tied to its identity and long-term
vision. Santa Barbara is also a
hub for higher education, home
to institutions such as UC Santa
Barbara and Santa Barbara City
College, which contribute to a
culture of learning and innovation.

While Santa Barbara welcomes
millions of visitors annually, the
City also maintains a deep focus on
the people who live and work here.

Local government and community
partners strive to balance the needs
of a vibrant tourism economy
with those of residents who value
affordability, safety, and the character
of their neighborhoods. Whether
drawn by its history, beauty, or sense
of community, those who spend
time in Santa Barbara—whether
for a weekend or a lifetime—find
it to be a place unlike any other.

Santa Barbara offers a rare
combination of small-town
charm and world-class amenities
that draw visitors from around
the world and inspire deeprooted pride among residents.

Santa Barbara’s Spanish Colonial
roots remain visible today in its
signature architecture, red tile
roofs, and white stucco buildings,
which reflect a commitment to
preserving its historic character.

Today, Santa Barbara is both a
premier tourist destination and a
thriving community that more than
88,000 people call home. The City’s
cultural life is vibrant and diverse,
with public art, live performances,
and celebrated institutions such as
the Santa Barbara Museum of Art,
the Old Mission, and the Granada
and Arlington Theatres. State Street
and the surrounding downtown
offer a walkable mix of restaurants,
galleries, boutiques, and historic
landmarks, while annual events
like Fiesta and the International
Film Festival contribute to Santa
Barbara’s lively calendar of activities.

Located between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the City of Santa Barbara is an iconic coastal
community that blends natural beauty, rich history, and a dynamic local culture.
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The Strategic
Planning Overview
The City of Santa Barbara engaged Raftelis to facilitate a process to develop the City’s first strategic plan. A strategic plan is a roadmap for establishing the City’s future direction and key priorities.

The plan is designed to provide clear direction to guide Citywide efforts, align priorities across departments and the organization, and ensure limited resources are invested in the most important and impactful initiatives. This strategic plan serves as the fundamental framework for translating the City’s long-term vision into tangible action and measurable outcomes.

This framework is the essential bridge connecting our future aspirations with daily operations, guiding resource allocation, and providing a clear roadmap for all departmental work plans. By establishing clear priorities and defined goals, the framework ensures that every effort and investment is systematically aligned across the organization to achieve meaningful progress and successfully deliver the outcomes described in this plan.

What I LOVE About Santa Barbara
Below are some of the words community members, City
Council, and executive staff used to describe what they LOVE about Santa Barbara.
2026–2030 Strategic Plan 5
The Strategic Priorities outlined
below represent the critical
focus areas—the “big buckets”
of essential work—that the City
must excel in to successfully
realize our long-term vision.

These priorities will concentrate
our resources and efforts to
ensure measurable progress
toward that future.

Strategic
Priorities
The Strategic Priorities
outlined to the right represent
the critical focus areas—the
“big buckets” of essential
work—that the City must
excel in to successfully realize
our long-term vision. These
priorities will concentrate
our resources and efforts to
ensure measurable progress
toward that future.

We are a welcoming coastal community
that protects our natural beauty, leads in
sustainability and innovation, and fosters
a safe and healthy environment for all. We
honor our past while shaping our future.

Vision
Conducted interviews with City
Council members and Department
Directors
Engaged community focus groups of
approximately 50 representatives from
the community to gather feedback
on the framework and learn what is
important to those who live and work
in Santa Barbara
Conducted strategic planning
workshops with the Executive Team
and City Council to draft the strategic
plan framework and prioritize
initiatives for implementation
Key steps in the process
of developing this
strategic plan included:
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Stimulate Economic
and Community Vitality
Santa Barbara supports a dynamic economy fueled
by a thriving downtown and economic corridors, a
diverse mix of industries, and systems that support
local businesses. Through innovative partnerships,
clear planning, and strategic investment, the
City fosters long-term economic success that is
reflective of community needs.

Objectives
+ Adopt the State Street Master Plan and
implement downtown improvements
+ Support a thriving local economy
+ Increase neighborhood vitality and placemaking
+ Simplify the permitting process and support the
customer experience
Enhance Community
Resiliency and Safety
Santa Barbara is a resilient and prepared
community. The City leverages resources and
partnerships to respond to increasing risks,
while investing in infrastructure that reflects a
commitment to climate adaptation, sustainability,
and safety for all community members.

Objectives
+ Increase community emergency preparedness
+ Invest in infrastructure improvements that
support climate adaptation and protect
community assets
+ Strengthen public safety services
+ Advance clean air, clean water, and clean
spaces initiatives in support of public health
Strengthen Housing and
Community Services
Santa Barbara strengthens our community by
delivering supportive services that meet diverse
needs and increasing housing supply—each
essential to fostering well-being and stability for
all, especially our most vulnerable residents.

Objectives
+ Increase housing affordability and production
+ Promote housing stability and tenant
protections
+ Strengthen services to support diverse
populations and the complexity of needs
Ensure a Thriving
City Organization
Santa Barbara is a high-performing organization
where employees are supported, valued, and
inspired to serve. Through strategic investments
in people, planning, and fiscal health, the City
maintains a stable budget and earns the trust of
both staff and the community.

Objectives
+ Achieve financial stability
+ Foster a strong organizational culture
+ Attract and retain a skilled workforce
+ Increase public trust and community
engagement
2026–2030 Strategic Plan 7
Plan facilitated
This strategic plan is a living document,
designed to adapt to the changing needs
of the organization and community it
serves. The plan is action-oriented and is
intended to lead to tangible, measurable
progress through the development of
a Citywide work plan to achieve the
initiatives outlined within.

City of Santa Barbara
735 Anacapa Street
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SantaBarbaraCA.gov
Plan facilitated by
ATTACHMENT 2
Objective Initiatives Responsible
Lead Current Status Anticipated Completion Notes Date Last Updated
Complete feasibility analysis for alternative storm water compliance on State Street S&R In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Complete design of City Hall rain garden S&R In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Complete the State Street Master Plan in coordination with vision and design with Moule and Polyzoides CAO In Progress Q1 2026 8-Dec-25
Initiate short-term action plan items in support of State Street Master Plan CAO In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Identify top five implementation projects for downtown CAO In Progress Q1 2026 8-Dec-25 Collaborating to ensure that public safety services are at the forefront of planning and implementation PD / FD / CAO In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Paseo Nuevo - finalize Disposition and Development Agreement CAO In Progress Q1 2026 8-Dec-25 Establish a final design concept for De La Guerra Plaza CAO Not Yet Started Q1 2026 8-Dec-25 Cultivate sustainable public-private partnerships with local businesses (e.g., coffee cup pilot, clean business certifications, food waste grants) S&R In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Develop and issue a request for proposals (RFP) for an Economic Development plan CAO Not Yet Started Q1 2026 8-Dec-25
Coordinate closely with DSBIA and contracted services to ensure shared objectives are being achieved for cleanliness, landscaping, and other beautification projects CAO In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Establish an economic development dashboard for the public CAO / Finance Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Promote the City as an attractive place to start or build a business CD / CAO In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Review opportunities for research, programs, business incentives, and financial assistance/loan programs to enhance the City's small business support CD / CAO Not Yet Started Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Attract diverse industries to Santa Barbara by: (1) developing "suitable sites" inventory and opportunities; and (2) identifying target industries CD / CAO Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Begin asset management analysis for City properties CAO Not Yet Started Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Create real estate strategy for downtown in coordination with real estate groups - ensure the City is aware of the vacancies and potential occupants CAO Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Begin review and RFP for a retail strategy and vibrancy study CAO In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Complete Maintenance Ordinance for property and under-utilized structures downtown CAO In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25
Research finance mechanisms that can help support capital projects and loan/grant programs downtown CAO / Finance In Progress Q1 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop long-term financial and operational strategy for Downtown Parking CAO / Finance In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Maintain strong partnerships with businesses, property owners, and real estate groups and hold regular meetings to provide City updates and hear projects and issues from those groups
CD / CAO In Progress Continuous
8-Dec-25
Ensure fire protection services reinforce community safety and confidence Fire In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Maintain strong partnership between PD and businesses, residents and neighborhood groups PD CAO In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Negotiate two sales tax generating leases in airport specific plan area Airport Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Publish East Site FBO RFP Airport Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Complete a Waterfront branding strategy with the City Waterfront In Progress Q2 2026 Review current Waterfront tenant mix and evaluate tenant performance Waterfront Not Yet Started Q2 2026 Develop standardized leasing policy (citywide) ALL Not Yet Started Q4 2026 Identify policy and infrastructure projects that support Commercial Fishing and the Blue Economy Waterfront Not Yet Started Q4 2026
Announce new airline route Airport Complete Q4 2025 8-Dec-25 Explore Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) CAO / Finance / CD In Progress Q1 2026 8-Dec-25 Continue and expand Clean Community Neighborhood Clean Ups S&R In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Launch Community Tree Program and continue Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) climate tree giveaway S&R In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Stimulate Economic and Community Vitality - Year 1 Implementation Increase neighborhood vitality and
placemaking
Support a thriving local economy
Adopt the State Street Master Plan and
implement downtown improvements
Santa Barbara supports a dynamic economy fueled by a thriving downtown and economic corridors, a diverse mix of industries, and systems that support local businesses. Through innovative partnerships, clear planning, and strategic investment, the City fosters long-term economic success that is reflective of community needs.

Implement Parkway Retrofit Program for proactive storm water capture P&R / PW / S&R In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Complete community engagement and framework for Parks and Recreation Master Plan P&R In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25
Facilitate and support the arts, local festivals, and community events in parks, galleries, and public open spaces P&R In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Initiate development of key economic corridor plans (i.e. Milpas, San Andres, De La Vina, Upper State, etc.) that integrate neighborhood vitality initiatives CAO / PW Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Initiate Public Arts Plan Library Not Yet Started Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Complete the Asphalt Art Initiative on State Street CAO In Progress Q1 2026 8-Dec-25 Initiate Public Art in Parks policy development P&R Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Update Title 15 to streamline guidelines related to community events, safe use of public parks and promote equal access P&R In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Initiate an updated special event and activations program, and establish a temporary use permit for activations downtown P&R / CAO In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop special events waste reduction grant program S&R Not Yet Started Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Explore increased opportunities for public outreach for City-led projects and events CAO In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Adopt a Property Maintenance Ordinance CAO In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Launch Flag Program on Milpas in partnership with Santa Barbara Bowl CAO In Progress Q1 2026 8-Dec-25 Coordinated Waterfront branding strategy with City Waterfront In Progress Q2 2026 Minor repairs to protect General Western Aero Hangars Airport In Progress Q1 2026 8-Dec-25 Coordinate with external stakeholders to identify pain points in the permitting process and identify what works well (success stories) CD / CAO / S&R / PW Not Yet Started Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Expand offering of "fast and free" permitting for home electrification measures S&R Complete Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Launch Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) outreach road show to educate and demystify the storm water program, generate user tools to help with smoother permitting process
S&R / PW In Progress Q2 2026
8-Dec-25
Onboard new Ombudsperson responsible for assisting downtown commercial projects and affordable housing through the development process CAO Not Yet Started Q1 2026 8-Dec-25 90% of business tax certificates are issued electronically Finance In Progress Q1 2026 Renewal season began in December 2025 8-Dec-25 10% of city vendors are paid electronically Finance In Progress Q2 2026 Virtual pay implemented in Fall 2025, ACH to be implemented 8-Dec-25 Improve the customer experience ALL In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Adopt and implement the Single Family Streamlining Amendments (HE-5) CD In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Adopt and implement the Adaptive Reuse Ordinance (HE-1) CD Complete Q4 2025 8-Dec-25 Continually evaluate fire permitting processes CD / Fire / CAO In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Update the permits for outdoor dining on private property, parklets, and dining on State Street to be consistent and simplified CAO / CD / PW Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Identify permitting efficiencies for housing downtown, such as storm water requirements CD / CAO Not Yet Started Q2 2026 8-Dec-25
Enhance SB Connect experience by channeling all constituent communication through this platform. Link other platform to connect directly to SB Connect. IT / CAO In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Simplify resident requests for on-street parking changes CAO In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Implement DataTicket for Resident Permit Parking Program (simplifies RPP application and permit issuance; enables use of license plates as permits and LPR enforcement).

CAO In Progress Q2 2026
8-Dec-25
Support Waterfront tenants with streamlining permit process and tenant improvements Waterfront In Progress Q2 2026
Improve the parking process and experience within the Waterfront Waterfront In Progress Q2 2026 Improve Accela functions for Special Events Permitting process to better guide applicants and support Special Events P&R In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Set airport independent operator permit insurance requirements to industry standards and issue permits to independent flight instructors Airport In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Simplify the permitting process and
support the customer experience

Objective Initiatives Responsible Lead Current Status Anticipated Completion Notes Date Last
Updated
Develop a centralized repository for disaster information, photos, and records Fire Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Establish Eastside Library as a community resilience hub (backup battery power, vehicle charging) Library Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Create incentive programs that advance fire and climate resilience (SBCE, Creeks, Solid Waste) S&R Not Yet Started Q3 2026 8-Dec-25
Educate Waterfront community on tsunami response plan and make resources available Waterfront Not Yet Started Q2 2026
Enhance collaboration / coordination with key partners to facilitate coordinated planning and response Waterfront In Progress Q2 2026
Partner with Promotores to ensure equitable outreach and engagement Fire In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Expand community safety trainings Fire / Waterfront Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Create a community risk reduction program Fire Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Enhance collaboration/coordination with key partners to facilitate coordinated planning and response to emergencies and disasters Fire In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Implement expanded Wildland Assessment District Fire In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Renew SCE agreement for use of P&R facilities for PSPS Events P&R In Progress Q1 2026 Continue wildfire resiliency and habitat restoration in 24 open space parks P&R/Fire In Progress Q4 2027 8-Dec-25 Upgrade Emergency Operations Center (EOC) facilities Fire In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Updated Emergency Operations Plan Fire In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Implement fire pre-planning software Fire In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Sustained support of Regional Fire Communications Center Fire In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Daylight Standards of Coverage (SOC) Study Fire Complete Q4 2025 8-Dec-25 Complete Waterfront, Water/Wastewater System Adaptation Plans S&R / Waterfront / Water Resources In Progress Q2 2026
8-Dec-25
Expand access to and awareness of regional Resilience Hubs S&R / Library / PW In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Mitigate threats resulting from sea level rise and major storms S&R /P&R/ Waterfront / PW / Water Resources In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25
Complete the Waterfront Sea Level Adaptation Plan Waterfront In Progress Q4 2026 Design Mission Creek Pathway and Fish Passage project S&R / PW Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Adopt Creek Buffer Ordinance S&R In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop policy/permitting pathways for all-electric buildings S&R / CD Not Yet Started Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop transportation options that promote walkability and multi-use corridors S&R / PW Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Enhance public EV charging infrastructure (adding 200+ chargers) S&R / PW / CAO In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Launch Green Infrastructure and Master stormwater Drainage Plan Development S&R / PW Not Yet Started Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop Community Trees Program P&R / S&R In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Implement Parkway Retrofit Program for proactive stormwater capture P&R / S&R / PW Operationalized Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Conduct Municipal Facilities Condition Assessment and Electrification Plan PW / S&R/ P&R Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop a Countywide erosion and flooding monitoring program PW / S&R Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Design Sycamore Creek Restoration Project, pursue funding for construction S&R/PW In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Deploy renewable energy, backup energy systems, electric mechanical systems, EV charging, and microgrids at City facilities CAO / PW / S&R In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Complete construction of new Police headquarters PD / PW In Progress Q2 2027 8-Dec-25 Complete construction of Dwight Murphy Field Renovation P&R/PW In Progress Q1 2027 8-Dec-25 Complete Building Permit Process for Ortega Park Revitalization Project P&R/CDD In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Complete Urban Forest Inventory and Master Plan Updates P&R In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Complete renovation of Plaza Vera Cruz Community Building P&R In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop approach to address structural needs in key recreation facilities (Carrillo Gym and Los Banos) P&R / PW In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Temporary improvements to Carneros Creek area to prevent airport flooding Airport / S&R In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Create a multitude of maps in GIS related to the Safe Streets for All Planning Effort IT / PW Not Yet Started Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Enhance Community Resiliency and Safety - Year 1 Implementation Invest in infrastructure improvements that
support climate adapatation and protect
community assets
Increase community emergency
preparedness
Santa Barbara is a resilient and prepared community. The City leverages resources and partnerships to respond to increasing risks, while investing in infrastructure that reflects a commitment to climate adaptation, sustainability, and safety for all community members.

Submit grants and work on capital infrastructure projects on active transportation, Vision Zero, Safe Routes to School, and Climate Action Plan PW / S&R In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Assess PD and FD staffing needs for new enforcement and education initiatives (i.e., e-bikes, street vendors, etc.) PW / PD / FD In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Create local response capacity by supporting employee's ability to live in the community HR / CAO In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25
Provide fully staffed and equipped public safety departments HR / PD / FD In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Complete the fire department Standards of Coverage (SOC) study FD Complete Q3 2025 8-Dec-25 Finalize technology improvements to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) IT FD Nearing Completion Q4 2025 8-Dec-25 Update Fire Department Five-Year Strategic Plan FD Not Yet Started Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Continue aggressive vegetation management practices and encourage FireWise communities FD In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25
Improve Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating/consider accreditation FD In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Establish Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Program FD Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Initiate and complete a Police Department Strategic Plan with employee and community engagement PD In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25
Hire a Crime Analyst to support data-driven policing and resource allocation PD Complete Q4 2025 8-Dec-25 Complete microplastic study for improved water quality S&R / Water Resources Not Yet Started Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Continue and expand Clean Community Neighborhood Clean Ups S&R Operationalized Continuous 8-Dec-25 Implement an electric-preferred reach code S&R / CD Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Implement updated single use material ordinance S&R In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Expand textile recycling program S&R In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Remove Stearn's Wharf Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) S&R / Waterfront In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Expand BCycle Program through Clean Mobility Options (CMO) grant PW / S&R In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Prepare zoning ordinance amendments and MEA updates to implement resource protection policies and standards (HE-9) CD Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Strengthen public safety services
Advance clean air, clean water, and
clean spaces initiatives in support of
public health
Objective Initiatives Responsible
Lead Current Status Anticipated Completion Notes Date Last Updated
Complete analysis of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District's (EIFD) ability to raise funding for affordable housing development and identify suitable sites CD / CAO / Finance In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Identify sustainable funding sources to maintain contributions to the Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) CAO In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25
Leverage public and private funding sources for all housing types CAO In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Pursue opportunities to deliver workforce housing CD / CAO In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Evaluate Hotel Zones to prioritize residential use (HE-20) CD / CAO Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Update the Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures to reflect any changes to the inclusionary housing ordinances CD / CAO Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Evaluate and propose applicable zoning amendments to the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinances (HE-13) CD / CAO In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop Housing and Homelessness Action Plan with engagement from agency partners and broader community stakeholders CAO Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Complete research, draft ordinance, and facilitate community engagement in support of a comprehensive rent stabilization program. CAO In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Monitor trends and evaluate the Conversion of Residential Units to Condos and Hotels to determine if amendments are needed to strengthen this provision and ensure no net loss of affordable units. Prepare any needed Zoning Ordinance amendments per the results of the evaluation. (HE-21)
CD Not Yet Started Q4 2026
8-Dec-25
Create, adopt, and enforce the short-term-rental ordinance citywide (HE-19) CD In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Increase accessibility and awareness of existing programming and services CAO Not Yet Started Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Identify opportunities to expand support for vulnerable populations including seniors, at-risk youth, and people experiencing homelessness CAO In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Identify new partnerships to expand youth, adult and senior programming in community centers P&R In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25
Implementation of Access Advisory Committee recommendations PW In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Collaborate with regional partners to increase number of mental health treatment beds PD / CAO In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25
Develop a Digital Accessibility Plan IT / CAO Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Continue public education including CERT and LISTOS programs to support diverse community needs FD In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Expand the capacity of the SBPD Co-Response Team Program PD In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Implement the SBPD Blue Envelope Program to support neurodiverse community members during contacts with officers PD Complete Q3 2025 8-Dec-25 Prioritize support for youth programs including Police Activities League and explore more organizational partnerships to increase youth engagement PD In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Increase community engagement activities with PD by 10% annually and grow social media presence and engagement PD In Progress Q4 2025 8-Dec-25 Review options to provide greater access to slips, mooring, and Waterfront recreation Waterfront In Progress Q4 2026
Complete acquisition of PATH shelter and support the transition to an interim service provider beginning Dec 1 CAO Nearing Completion Q4 2025 8-Dec-25 Facilitate RFP and provider selection process for Downtown Navigation Center to support people experiencing homelessness with case management, housing CAO Nearing Completion Q4 2025 8-Dec-25 Strengthen Housing and Community Services - Year 1 Implementation Increase housing affordability and
production
Promote housing stability and tenant
protections
Strengthen services to support diverse
populations and the complexity of
needs
Santa Barbara strengthens our community by delivering supportive services that meet diverse needs and increasing housing supply—each essential to fostering well-being and stability for all, especially our most vulnerable residents.

Objective Initiatives Responsible Lead Current Status Anticipated Completion Notes Date Last
Updated
Adopt a balanced budget annually for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds Finance In Progress Continous 8-Dec-25 Meet or exceed the City Council adopted Reserve Policy Targets for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds Finance In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Maintain an overall city credit rating of "very high" or "highest" Finance In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Receive an unmodified "clean" audit report with no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses Finance In Progress Q1 2026 8-Dec-25 Meet or exceed a pension funding level of 70% Finance In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Ensure all fees charged by departments are in line with the City Council adopted Cost Recovery and Revenue Policy Finance In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Prepare a LDT Fee Study for Planning Applications Finance / CD Not Yet Started Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Achieve full cost recovery for billing engineering service PW / Finance Not Yet Started Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Identify other revenue enhancements and cost savings measures and receive direction from the City Council Finance In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop Sustainability micro-training video series S&R In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Host a City Day of Climate Action S&R HR In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Foster increased collaboration cross-departmentally ALL In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Offer Sustainability in Action Class (part of Leadership Training Series) S&R Operationalized Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Strengthen employee recruitment and retention efforts HR In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Pursue regionally competitive compensation HR In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Improve employee appreciation, training, and career development efforts HR In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Create an IT Strategic Plan aligned with the organizations goals IT In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Implement regular internal LDT meetings for discussion and coordination CD / CAO Not Yet Started Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Conduct employee surveys every 2-3 years to get feedback on job satisfaction and opportunities for improvement HR Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Operate a PD Employee Wellness Program (mental health, peer support, fitness) PD In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Prepare for transition to new Police Headquarters PD / PW Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Maintain enhanced commuter incentive program (SmartRide) S&R Complete Q3 2025 8-Dec-25 Expand curriculum and funding for Youth Apprentice and job training program Library / P&R Not Yet Started Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop citywide Intern program HR / CAO Not Yet Started Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Improve technology training IT / HR In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Implement classification and compensation study HR / CAO / Finance In Progress Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop a comprehensive mentorship program that will provide structured mentorship, cross-functional training, and career development pathways for City staff
CAO / HR In Progress Q2 2026
8-Dec-25
Maintain PD recruitment and retention efforts to support a safe, vibrant community PD In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Work with Promotores to expand Spanish outreach and engagement CAO Not Yet Started Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Launch SWMP outreach road show to educate and demystify the stormwater program, generate user tools to help with smoother permitting process S&R In Progress Q3 2026 8-Dec-25 Facilitate district town hall forums every other month (each district in one year) in collaboration with the Neighborhood Advisory Council CAO In Progress Q1 2026 8-Dec-25 Foster additional engagement with community partners in problem-solving ALL In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Increase transparency and community education ALL In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Complete community satisfaction survey every three years CAO Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop customer service standards and training HR Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Hold each other accountable and increase accountability to the community (evaluate performance management system, incorporating values, etc.) ALL In Progress Continuous 8-Dec-25 Create standards for citywide CRM (SB Connect) IT / CAO In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25 Expand public facing web mapping applications IT In Progress Continuous 9-Dec-25 Ensure a Thriving City Organization - Year 1 Implementation Achieve financial stability
Foster a strong organizational culture
Attract and retain a skilled workforce
Increase public trust and community
engagement
Santa Barbara is a high-performing organization where employees are supported, valued, and inspired to serve. Through strategic investments in people, planning, and fiscal health, the City maintains a stable budget and earns the trust of both staff and the community.

Perform post-project surveys to assess client and community satisfaction CD Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Develop a Digital Accessibility Plan IT / CAO Not Yet Started Q4 2026 8-Dec-25 Work with Noise Working group and consultant to design better plane instrument approaches focused on noise improvements Airport In Progress Q2 2026 8-Dec-25

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: December 16, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Administrator’s Office
SUBJECT: Policy Direction and Work Plan for Development of a Rent Stabilization Program
RECOMMENDATION:

That Council provide direction to staff regarding a draft work plan and the fundamental policy questions related to the development of a Rent Stabilization Program.

DISCUSSION:

Background
On October 14, 2025, Councilmember Sneddon and Councilmember Santamaria presented a two-person memo requesting consideration of an ordinance related to rent stabilization and the development of a work plan to fund and administer such a program.

This request was in line with direction received from Council after public comments and deliberations on recommendations presented by the Housing Crisis Ad Hoc Committee back on December 3, 2024.

Upon receiving direction last December, the City Administrator proposed a reorganization of the Housing and Human Services Division under the City Administrator’s Office to directly align with Council priorities along with the hiring of a new Deputy City Administrator that oversees the development and implementation of such critical initiatives. Now that this re-organization is complete and appropriate staffing is in place, the City Administrator is returning to Council to receive additional direction on foundational policies for a rent stabilization program and feedback on a proposed work plan. Staff’s goal is to create a program based on Council direction that creates the least amount of administrative bureaucracy or staffing necessary while still being an effective program.

Agenda Item No. 12
File Code No. 170.01
Council Agenda Report
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Program Design
There are certain policy questions that are foundational to the development and implementation of a Rent Stabilization Program. City staff are seeking direction from Council on the following:
(1) Which types of units would be included in or excluded from the program? The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act sets the limits on how cities and counties can apply rent control, including the exemption of single-family homes, individually owned condos, and any other housing with a certificate of occupancy issued after February 1, 1995. Are there other housing types that should be considered for exclusion? For example:
(a) Should owner-occupied duplexes or properties with 2 – 4 units be exempted or included?
(b) Should older accessory dwelling units (ADUs) be exempted or included? (c) How should a program treat units owned by a nonprofit-owned entity? (d) How should a program treat units that are government subsidized or are regulated units?
(2) What will be the mandatory annual cap to rent increases? The California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (TPA) limits rent increases for most residential tenants. The maximum annual rent increase is 5% plus the percentage change in the cost of living for the region, or 10 percent, whichever is lower. The TPA does not apply to certain specific types of housing, such as housing built in the last 15 years.
(a) Should the program establish a formula utilizing a fixed percentage increase and/or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to establish a cap to rent increases? Are there other ideas that the Council would like staff to research and evaluate regarding annual rent increases?
(b) Should there be annual allowable cost pass-throughs to tenants for things such as capital improvements, major repairs, and property tax increases? If so, what would be the procedures, caps, noticing or amortization processes?
(3) Should the program have income restrictions so that only individuals or households that meet certain income criteria participate in the program? (4) Should there be exemptions to the program under certain circumstances in addition to exemptions based on unit type?
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(a) Should there be hardship or emergency exceptions for owner financial distress or to preserve property solvency?
(b) Should there be a small landlord exemption if a landlord’s income falls below a certain level or they own fewer than a specific number of units? (c) Should units that are already rented at affordable rates based on household income compared to the Area Median Income (AMI) be treated differently than other units?
(5) How should a rent regulation program be coordinated with existing just cause eviction regulations?
Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 25.50 provides certain eviction protections to tenants. Are there amendments to those provisions that should be made to coordinate with proposed rent regulation provisions? (6) Should the Rental Housing Mediation Board (RHMB) be re-imagined and strengthened to support a rent stabilization program or should a new and separate board be created?
The City’s Rental Housing Mediation Program (RHMP) was established in 1976 and currently comprises three full-time staff and a Board of 15 trained community volunteers appointed by City Council and dedicated to resolving rental housing disputes by offering mediation services and information on Landlord-Tenant rights and responsibilities. Rent stabilization programs generally require a hearing board empowered to administer and enforce the program and to provide relief when program requirements are found to impose hardships or to be confiscatory.

The City is currently facing a $6 million dollar deficit in Fiscal Year 2027 and has been considering major cost saving and revenue generating measures.

Other issues related to establishment of a rent stabilization program specific to enforcement and administration include:
(a) What enforcement tools should be available – civil fines, penalties, injunctive relief, criminal penalties?
(b) The design of the administrative hearing process including, who bears the burden of proof, what triggers a hearing requirement, and is there an internal appeal process?
(7) Should there be a rental registry database and/or mandatory owner/landlord registration?
A rental registry is a database that contains information about rental properties and their owners. In some jurisdictions landlords or housing providers provide Council Agenda Report
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information to ensure compliance with a rent stabilization program. The information collected may include: property details, number of units, current rent and allowable rent increases, landlord contact details, and management company information.

Comprehensive registries can be costly to administer. City staff can explore lower cost options, such as the existing business tax certificate application and renewal process, to determine if they are sufficient to meet the data gathering needs for compliance.
(8) Should staff prepare a rent increase moratorium for a specified period such as the time it took to develop an ordinance?
(9) Should the City establish a tenant rent subsidy program instead of, or in addition to, a rent stabilization program?
Work Plan
In consideration of Council’s policy directives and the desire to move forward with urgency, staff have developed a proposed Work Plan that would set a goal of an ordinance being presented to Council for consideration in July 2026. The Work Plan also details objectives and tasks to be completed regarding further research and data collection, legal analysis, ordinance development, community engagement, and program administration. City staff welcome feedback on this Plan and will make adjustments as directed.

Draft City of Santa Barbara Rent Stabilization Program Work Plan December 2025 – Policy Direction and Project Initiation Objectives: Receive high-level policy direction from City Council and launch project infrastructure
Tasks:
(1) City staff prepares and publishes Council Agenda Report summarizing policy options and identified research needs
(2) Establish internal Rent Stabilization Project Team including City Administrator’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, Community Development, Finance, and Communications
(3) Develop and distribution of a Request For Proposals (RFP) to retain a technical specialist that will assist staff with development and implementation (4) Begin preliminary review of:
(a) Rental Housing Mediation Program and Board – roles, caseload, and desired enhancements;
(b) Existing Access to Counsel program impacts and resource needs; and (c) Feasibility of rental registry options and data needs.

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January 2026 – Consultant Procurement and Research Launch Objectives: Hire technical specialist and begin foundational analysis Tasks:
(1) Finalize procurement and retain technical specialist with expertise in rent stabilization, ordinance development, and community engagement (2) Kick-off meeting with consultant and City team
(3) Collect and provide baseline data to consultant (market conditions, CPI history, eviction trends, vacancy rates)
(4) Consultant begins:
(a) Legal and policy scan of rent stabilization models across CA cities (b) Initial evaluation of Rental Registry feasibility and structure (c) Review of RHMP/RHMB and Access to Counsel expansion opportunities (5) Develop Community Engagement Plan (focus groups, stakeholder forums, online surveys)
(6) Launch a public-facing project website with FAQs, meeting schedules, and sign-up for updates
(7) Create initial timeline for drafting and refining ordinance February 2026 – Analysis, Focus Groups & Policy Development Objectives: Conduct community engagement aligned with Council’s policy direction
Tasks:
(1) Conduct community focus groups with tenants, landlords, property managers and advocacy organizations
(2) Conduct targeted outreach to vulnerable populations and small “mom-and-pop” property owners
(3) Consultant completes policy analysis memo summarizing:
(a) Options for allowable annual rent increases
(b) Exemption structures
(c) Just cause alignment
(d) Relocation assistance options
(e) Rental registry models
(f) Incorporation of the RHMP/RHMB
(g) Additional tenant assistance strategies
(4) City staff reviews memo and prepares materials for stakeholder meetings March 2026 – Draft Ordinance Development
Objectives: Begin writing ordinance based on refined framework Tasks:
(1) Consultant and City Attorney begin drafting a Rent Stabilization Ordinance consistent with applicable state statutes and Constitutional limitations Council Agenda Report
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(2) Ordinance draft includes:
(a) Definitions and covered units
(b) Exemptions
(c) Allowable rent increase formula
(d) Notice requirements
(e) Petitions/appeals processes
(f) Enforcement and penalties
(g) Data reporting and registry requirements
(3) Staff drafts accompanying Administrative Implementation Plan (4) City team reviews full draft ordinance with consultant and City Attorney (5) Develop implementation options for:
(a) Enhanced Rental Housing Mediation Program
(b) Revised Rental Housing Mediation Board structure
(c) Additional tenant assistance including access to legal counsel program expansion – operational and cost modeling
(d) Rental Registry model selection and technical requirements (6) Begin drafting fiscal impact analysis
(7) Prepare public-facing Draft Ordinance Summary release April 2026 – Public Review of Draft Ordinance and Second Round Engagement
Objectives: Release draft ordinance for public review and gather updated feedback
Tasks:
(1) Publish Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinance and fact sheets (2) Launch public review window (30 – 45 days)
(3) Conduct:
(a) Community workshops
(b) Pop-up events and listening sessions
(c) Online public comment tools
(4) Consultant helps document and categorize feedback
(5) Staff prepares initial response-to-comments matrix
May 2026 – Ordinance Refinement and Committee Preparation Objectives: Finalize revised draft and prepare for committee review Tasks:
(1) Refine draft ordinance based on public input
(2) Prepare staff report and presentation for Ordinance Committee (3) Conduct City Attorney legal sufficiency review
(4) Internal “implementation readiness” assessment (staffing, IT systems, enforcement strategy)
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June 2026 – Ordinance Committee and Planning Commission Review Objectives: Secure committee/commission recommendations Tasks:
(1) Present draft ordinance to Ordinance Committee for review and direction (2) Revise ordinance as needed
(3) Present ordinance and registry component to Planning Commission for advisory review (as applicable)
(4) Incorporate Planning Commission recommendations into final draft (5) Prepare final Council staff report, Q&A briefs, and additional materials July 2026 – City Council Process
Objectives: Bring ordinance to City Council for review, refinement and adoption Tasks:
(1) Present draft Rent Stabilization Ordinance to City Council for consideration (2) Make refinements as needed and return to Council for second reading/adoption of final Rental Stabilization Ordinance August 2026 – Implementation Planning
Tasks:
(1) Begin implementation planning for:
a. Staffing and training for program administration
b. Launch of Rental Registry system development
c. Expansion of Access to Counsel funding / partnerships d. Procurement or expansion of mediation and enforcement resources (2) Create comprehensive Public Education Campaign:
a. Landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities
b. Registry onboarding instructions
c. Enforcement mechanisms
d. Available repair incentives and mediation services
(3) Establish ongoing performance metrics and reporting schedule.

January 2027 – Program Launch
BUDGET/FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The initial cost for development of a Rent Stabilization Program will be retaining the technical expertise to assist City staff in research and analysis. It is anticipated that this cost will not exceed the approval authority of the City Administrator. Beyond the significant commitment of staff time to complete the tasks as outlined in the Work Plan, additional costs are not anticipated until implementation of such a program.

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PREPARED AND Anthony Valdez, Deputy City Administrator
SUBMITTED BY: Barbara Andersen, Sr. Assistant to the City Administrator APPROVED BY: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

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