Santa Barbara City Council
September 15, 2026

Hourly Assignments to Regular Classes
01 Management
B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7332 N/A Assistant City Attorney IV $102.0744 - $124.0724 7334 N/A Assistant City Attorney III $92.7949 - $112.7930 7456 N/A Assistant City Attorney V $118.4363 - $143.9593 7335 N/A Deputy City Attorney $59.8289 - $72.7225
03 Management
B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7446 N/A Airport Operations Manager $72.6391 - $88.2933 7449 N/A Airport Properties Manager $72.6391 - $88.2933 7336 N/A Creeks Restoration/Clean Water Manager $82.9592 - $100.8375 7337 N/A Library Services Manager $64.4444 - $78.3328
7340 N/A Parks and Recreation Business Manager $68.4192 - $83.1639 7447 N/A Principal Project Manager $96.9198 - $117.8070 04 Supervisors
B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7454 N/A Accounting Supervisor $56.4434 - $68.6075
7448 N/A Airport Patrol Supervisor $66.1356 - $80.3880
7342 N/A Custodial Supervisor $35.6193 - $43.2955
7343 N/A Facilities Maintenance Supervisor $46.8447 - $56.9402 7344 N/A Parking/TMP Superintendent $58.9464 - $71.6498 7345 N/A Parks Supervisor $41.5638 - $50.5210
7346 N/A Senior Librarian $49.6602 - $60.3621
7347 N/A Water Treatment Superintendent $81.0359 - $98.4999 14 General
B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7013 8008 Accountant II $43.3989
7074 8062 Accounting Assistant $33.9891
7103 8090 Accounting Coordinator $39.2783
7003 8001 Accounting Technician $35.7272
7000 N/A Administrative Analyst I $48.6740
7001 N/A Administrative Analyst II $55.6900
EXHIBIT 1
Hourly Rate Classes
Effective: 09/19/2026
Revised: 09/15/2026

B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7002 8000 Administrative Assistant $39.8705
7065 8053 Administrative Specialist $31.0493
7004 8002 Assistant Parking Coordinator $31.0705
7007 8004 Assistant Planner $45.6179
7010 N/A Assistant Transportation Planner $45.6179
7008 8005 Associate Planner $49.4076
7009 8301 Associate Transportation Planner $49.4076
7062 8050 Automotive/Equipment Tech $37.3674
7012 8007 Automotive Service Writer $43.3989
7015 8010 Building Inspector $46.1174
7387 8307 Building Permit Tech $37.7763
7016 8011 Buyer II $41.6671
7017 8012 Carpenter $38.3683
7040 8032 City TV Production Specialist $46.3353
7018 8013 Code Enforcement Officer $40.8773
7079 8067 Commission Secretary $33.0678
7020 N/A Communications Specialist $37.9308
7019 8014 Community Development Programs Specialist $44.7170 7026 8020 Computer Training Coordinator $50.3531
7027 8021 Creeks Outreach Coordinator $43.1829
7025 8019 Custodian $26.6194
7389 8308 Deputy City Clerk $43.1058
7028 8022 Electrician $40.7351
7029 8023 Electronics/Communications Technician I $38.9015 7031 8025 Engineering Technician I $34.9519
7032 8026 Engineering Technician II $38.4259
7386 N/A Environmental Services Specialist II $53.7794
7030 8024 Equipment Operator $31.7324
7036 8029 Fire Public Education Coordinator $43.1829
7414 8323 Fleet Services Technician I $37.3674
7415 8324 Fleet Services Technician II $41.2871
7037 8030 Geographic Information Systems Technician $43.6156 7457 8359 Geographic Information Systems Analyst $51.3096 7021 8015 Graphic Designer $46.5373
7043 8035 Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader $35.2839
7044 8036 Grounds Maintenance Worker I $27.9107
7045 8037 Grounds Maintenance Worker II $31.3035
EXHIBIT 1
Hourly Rate Classes
Effective: 09/19/2026
Revised: 09/15/2026

B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7046 8038 Heavy Equipment Tech $41.2871
7047 8039 Housing Programs Specialist $49.4076
7411 8322 Housing Project Planner $52.9806
7048 N/A Human Resources Analyst II $55.6900
7416 8325 Human Resources Technician $41.0818
7023 8017 Information Technology Technician I $34.5016
7024 8018 Information Technology Technician II $37.5544 7049 N/A Law Clerk $38.2137
7465 8368 Lead Equipment Technician $45.6179
7050 N/A Legal Administrative Assistant I $32.7393
7051 N/A Legal Administrative Assistant II $39.5712
7052 8040 Librarian I $37.7879
7053 8041 Librarian II $41.5440
7054 8042 Library Assistant I $28.3217
7055 8043 Library Assistant II $29.4746
7057 8045 Library Systems Technician I $34.5016
7056 8044 Library Technician $31.4487
7005 N/A Litigation Paralegal $40.3688
7058 8046 Mail Services Specialist $24.0922
7061 8049 Maintenance Crew Leader $36.9978
7059 8047 Maintenance Worker I $26.6194
7060 8048 Maintenance Worker II $31.3820
7417 8326 Marketing Coordinator $46.5373
7022 8016 Network Analyst $51.3096
7063 8051 Office Specialist I $24.7004
7064 8052 Office Specialist II $27.1560
7067 8055 Outreach Coordinator $43.1829
7066 8054 Painter $37.1147
7068 8056 Parking Coordinator $39.6723
7072 8060 Planning Technician I $37.9308
7071 8059 Planning Technician II $41.0818
7073 8061 Plumber $39.3372
7070 8058 Project Engineer I $54.2994
7075 8063 Project Engineer II $59.6967
7077 8065 Project Planner $52.9806
7078 8066 Public Works Inspector I $40.1688
7397 8310 Real Property Agent $49.1618
EXHIBIT 1
Hourly Rate Classes
Effective: 09/19/2026
Revised: 09/15/2026

B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7080 8068 Records Technician $31.3820
7382 8306 Recreation Coordinator $37.0597
7082 8070 Recreation Program Leader $26.2237
7083 8071 Recreation Specialist $30.6612
7081 8069 Recycling Educator $37.5544
7084 8072 Rental Housing Mediation Specialist $40.6740
7085 N/A Risk Analyst II $55.6900
7091 8078 Senior Commission Secretary $36.5366
7086 8073 Senior Custodian $28.1205
7035 8028 Senior Electronics/Communications Technician $45.8616 7033 8027 Senior Engineering Technician $43.7467
7087 8074 Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker $32.5777
7088 8075 Senior Library Technician $34.4028
7089 8076 Senior Maintenance Worker $35.1980
7076 8064 Senior Network/Applications Analyst $55.3832
7455 8358 Senior Plan Check Engineer $61.6180
7380 8303 Senior Plans Examiner $55.7683
7090 8077 Senior Real Property Agent $56.5295
7092 8079 Stock Clerk $27.7030
7096 8083 Traffic Technician I $34.5016
7097 8084 Traffic Technician II $37.9308
7098 8085 Tree Trimmer I $28.5447
7099 8086 Tree Trimmer II $32.0141
7101 8088 Vehicle Services Assistant $28.2613
7104 8091 Water Resources Specialist $47.9513
7379 8304 Water Resources Technician $37.5544
7102 8089 Welder/Fabricator $37.7986
19 Treatment & Patrol
B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7006 8003 Airport Operations Specialist $38.2060
7462 8366 Airport Police Officer $54.6282
7463 8367 Airport Police Officer II $59.8010
7352 8287 Harbor Patrol Officer $51.7856
7011 8006 Airport Security Aide $24.3239
7354 8289 Lab Analyst I $44.5909
7069 8057 Park Ranger $41.6428
EXHIBIT 1
Hourly Rate Classes
Effective: 09/19/2026
Revised: 09/15/2026

7356 8291 Treatment Plant Technician $47.0292
7349 8284 Wastewater Treatment Plant OIT $37.9494
7350 8285 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III $52.9780 7351 8286 Water Distribution Operator Technician II $50.9655 7458 8360 Water Meter Technician II $46.3340
7355 8290 Water Treatment Plant OIT $37.9506
7353 8288 Water Treatment Plant Operator II $47.7411
7450 8354 Water Treatment Plant Operator III $52.9754
21 Police Chief
B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7390 N/A Police Chief $127.2939 - $154.7269
23 Police Management
B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7357 N/A Police Lieutenant $93.5908 - $113.7603
7466 N/A Assistant Police Chief $123.7798 - $150.4551
24 Police Sworn
B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7359 N/A Police Officer $58.1551
7361 N/A Police Officer- Entry $51.3204
29 Police Non-Sworn
B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7464 N/A Administrative Polygraph Examiner $106.4333
7227 N/A Background Investigator $54.2151
7388 N/A EMD Dispatcher $48.2933
7395 N/A Identification Technician $45.4901
7360 N/A Parking Enforcement Officer $31.7311
7358 N/A Public Safety Dispatcher II $37.8389
7362 N/A Police Property/Evidence Assistant $32.0838
7391 N/A Police Property/Evidence Technician $37.8242
7363 N/A Police Records Specialist $31.5115
7364 N/A Police Technician $30.2201
EXHIBIT 1
Hourly Rate Classes
Effective: 09/19/2026
Revised: 09/15/2026

39 Fire Non-Sworn
B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7432 N/A Fire Inspector II $54.8227
Hourly Rate Schedule (Limited Term)
B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7461 8363 Administrative Investigator $70.97
7220 N/A Airport Marketing Assistant $19.25
7219 8205 Airport Operations Intern $18.17
7394 8309 Airport Services Coordinator $37.97
7221 8206 Airport Traffic Aide $18.17
7218 8204 Alternative Transportation Planner $46.86
7396 N/A ARCON Instructor $55.50
7225 N/A Assistant PAL Coordinator I $18.17
7222 N/A Assistant PAL Coordinator II $21.33
7224 8207 Assistant Park Planner $27.45
7223 N/A Assistant to Council I $18.17
7270 N/A Assistant to Council II $18.64
7271 N/A Assistant to Council III $21.33
7226 8208 Automotive Parts Aide $22.44
7145 8132 Beach Lifeguard I $25.57
7146 8133 Beach Lifeguard II $26.85
7147 8134 Beach Lifeguard III $28.19
7228 8209 Cannoneer $26.20
7229 N/A CAO Special Projects Manager $66.85
7240 N/A CAO Intern $18.17
7243 N/A City Council Intern $18.17
7425 8334 City Programs Intern I $18.63
7426 8335 City Programs Intern II $21.10
7427 8336 City Programs Intern III $23.58
7428 8337 City Programs Intern IV $24.82
7429 8338 City Programs Intern V $27.30
7430 8339 City Programs Intern VI $28.55
7431 8340 City Programs Intern VII $31.04
7253 8222 City TV Production Aid Lead $20.87
7251 8220 City TV Production Aide I $18.17
7252 8221 City TV Production Aide II $19.98
EXHIBIT 1
Hourly Rate Classes
Effective: 09/19/2026
Revised: 09/15/2026

B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7250 8219 City TV Production Intern $18.17
7135 8122 Clerical Assistant $18.17
7234 8211 Commercial Driver Trainer $31.83
7217 N/A Community Services Liaison $20.48
7384 N/A Community Services Officer $27.26
7235 8212 Creeks Resources Technician $31.21
7236 8213 Database Specialist $24.45
7237 N/A Development Manager $39.84
7238 N/A Dispatch Training Coordinator $53.05
7239 8214 Diver $26.20
7399 8311 Downtown Ambassador I $21.58
7400 8312 Downtown Ambassador II $24.56
7451 8355 Downtown Ambassador III $28.22
7413 N/A Elections Advisor $125.90
7412 N/A Elections Assistant $29.98
7392 N/A EMD Auditor $60.90
7275 N/A EMS Nurse Educator $96.88
7245 8215 Extension Aide $21.18
7246 N/A Facilities Project Manager $43.48
7436 8344 Facility Monitor I - Weekday $24.29
7437 8345 Facility Monitor II - Weekday $25.51
7438 8346 Facility Monitor III - Weekday $26.78
7381 N/A Financial Systems Analyst $61.16
7247 8216 Fire Public Education Assistant $19.04
7231 N/A Fire Service Mutual Aide Specialist I $44.69
7232 N/A Fire Service Mutual Aide Specialist II $61.64
7230 N/A Fire Special Projects Manager $57.94
7248 8217 GIS Mapping Technician $22.44
7249 8218 Golf Course Maintenance Worker $18.17
7254 8223 Grounds Maintenance Assistant I $23.10
7255 8224 Grounds Maintenance Assistant II $25.00
7306 8260 Harbor Patrol Crew I $18.17
7307 8261 Harbor Patrol Crew II $18.90
7308 8262 Harbor Patrol Crew III $19.84
7309 8263 Harbor Patrol Crew IV $20.78
7310 8264 Harbor Patrol Crew V $21.73
7311 8265 Harbor Patrol Crew VI $22.66
EXHIBIT 1
Hourly Rate Classes
Effective: 09/19/2026
Revised: 09/15/2026

B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7312 8266 Harbor Patrol Crew VII $23.61
7313 8267 Harbor Patrol Crew VIII $24.53
7314 8268 Harbor Patrol Crew IX $25.47
7315 8269 Harbor Patrol Crew X $26.43
7316 8270 Harbor Patrol Crew XI $27.34
7187 8174 Head Beach Lifeguard I $32.32
7188 8175 Head Beach Lifeguard II $33.95
7189 8176 Head Beach Lifeguard III $35.64
7296 N/A Human Resources Specialist $31.36
7433 8341 Inclusion Specialist I $25.99
7434 8342 Inclusion Specialist II $27.29
7435 8343 Inclusion Specialist III $28.65
7383 8305 Information Systems Intern $18.17
7256 N/A Internal Affairs Investigator $49.05
7105 8092 Job Apprentice I $18.17
7151 8138 Junior Lifeguard Instructor I $25.57
7152 8139 Junior Lifeguard Instructor II $26.85
7153 8140 Junior Lifeguard Instructor III $28.19
7192 8179 Junior Lifeguard Program Director I $32.32
7193 8180 Junior Lifeguard Program Director II $33.95
7194 8181 Junior Lifeguard Program Director III $35.64
7257 8225 Library Building Monitor $24.94
7280 8243 Library Volunteer Coordinator $22.44
7262 8230 Lot Operator $18.71
7265 8234 Management Intern $18.17
7274 8239 Management Intern IV $19.98
7268 8236 Marketing Assistant I $18.17
7269 8237 Marketing Assistant II $24.66
7272 N/A Mayor's Aide $29.24
7330 8302 Meter Reader $27.08
7279 8242 Page $18.17
7281 N/A Parking Citation Admin Review Officer $51.25
7402 8313 Parking Coordinator Aide I $20.48
7403 8314 Parking Coordinator Aide II $22.81
7404 8315 Parking Coordinator Aide III $25.16
7418 8327 Parking Lead I $19.31
7419 8328 Parking Lead II $19.88
EXHIBIT 1
Hourly Rate Classes
Effective: 09/19/2026
Revised: 09/15/2026

B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7423 8332 Parking Monitor I $18.71
7424 8333 Parking Monitor II $19.31
7288 N/A Parks Project Manager $57.40
7442 8350 Park Ranger Assistant III $22.39
7282 8244 Planning Intern I $18.68
7283 8245 Planning Intern II $21.80
7284 N/A Police Cadet I $21.05
7285 N/A Police Cadet II $22.81
7401 N/A Police Project Manager $55.50
7124 8111 Pool Lifeguard $25.57
7125 8112 Pool Lifeguard II $26.85
7126 8113 Pool Lifeguard III $28.19
7289 8364 Project Manager I $51.95
7290 8365 Project Manager II $66.49
7291 8248 Public Information Assistant $18.17
7119 8106 Recreation Assistant I $18.17
7120 8107 Recreation Assistant II $18.26
7121 8108 Recreation Assistant III $19.17
7162 8149 Recreation Leader I $24.29
7163 8150 Recreation Leader II $25.51
7164 8151 Recreation Leader III $26.78
7172 8159 Recreation Program Director I $29.39
7173 8160 Recreation Program Director II $30.86
7174 8161 Recreation Program Director III $32.40
7376 8298 Recreation Therapist/Nurse I $32.99
7377 8299 Recreation Therapist/Nurse II $58.77
7292 8249 Rental Mediation Aide I $18.17
7293 8250 Rental Mediation Aide II $25.34
7294 8251 Rental Mediation Aide III $29.36
7393 N/A Restorative Court Liaison $27.54
7295 N/A Restorative Outreach Specialist $25.31
7297 8252 School Crossing Guard I $22.71
7298 8253 School Crossing Guard II $23.86
7167 8154 Senior Pool Lifeguard I $28.63
7168 8155 Senior Pool Lifeguard II $30.06
7169 8156 Senior Pool Lifeguard III $31.56
7398 N/A SNAP Officer $27.26
EXHIBIT 1
Hourly Rate Classes
Effective: 09/19/2026
Revised: 09/15/2026

B/U 17 B/U 18 Title Hourly Rate
7453 8357 Special Investigator I $65.35
7460 8362 Special Investigator II $67.96
7299 8254 Standby Diver $19.94
7140 8127 Swim Instructor I $26.58
7141 8128 Swim Instructor II $27.91
7459 8361 Swim Instructor III $29.31
7301 8256 Traffic Counter $18.17
7303 N/A Traffic Engineer $91.93
7304 8258 Utility Worker I $24.07
7305 8259 Utility Worker II $26.98
7405 8316 Waterfront Facilities Aide I $21.65
7406 8317 Waterfront Facilities Aide II $22.26
7407 8318 Waterfront Facilities Aide III $22.89
7408 8319 Waterfront Facilities Aide IV $23.49
7420 8329 Waterfront Parking Lot Operator I $18.17
7421 8330 Waterfront Parking Lot Operator II $18.74
7422 8331 Waterfront Parking Lot Operator III $19.34
7328 8282 Web Technician $31.21
Revisions
Effective 7/11/2026 – Police Management Association Salary Adjustment Effective 7/11/2026 – Firefighters Association Salary Adjustment Effective 9/19/2026 – Assistant City Attorney V Salary Adjustment Effective 9/19/2026 – 4% Salary Adjustment for Limited Term Classifications EXHIBIT 1
1 Resolution No.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
BARBARA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-072, THE POSITION
AND SALARY CONTROL RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027,

AFFECTING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE HOURLY EMPLOYEES’ BARGAINING UNIT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER
19, 2026.

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Municipal Code of the City of Santa Barbara and Section 3500 et. seq. of the Government Code, the duly authorized representatives of the City and the Union, having met and conferred in good faith, declare their agreement to the provisions to the 2026-2028 Hourly Employees’ Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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

1. There shall be an across-the-board salary increase to base pay of 4% effective September 19, 2026, for certain Limited Term classifications in the Hourly Employees’ Bargaining Unit. Effective the first full pay period following July 1, 2027, an across-theboard salary increase to base pay of 3% for Limited Term classifications. Effective the first full pay period following July 1, 2028, an across-the-board salary increase to base pay of 2% for Limited Term classifications.

2. The City’s most recent Publicly Available Pay Schedule is attached as Exhibit “1” for approval pursuant to Section 570.5.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
AND
SERVICE EMPLOYEES' INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 620,

HOURLY EMPLOYEES' BARGAINING UNIT

THIS AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO AS OF , BETWEEN THE CITC OF SANTA BARBARA, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "CIT/", AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES' INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 620, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "UNION." Pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Municipal Code of the City of Santa Barbara and Section 3500 et. seq. of the Government Code, the duly authorized representatives of the City and the Union, having met and conferred in good faith concerning the issue of wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment, as herein set forth, declare their agreement to the provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding.

FOR THE CITY:

Michael Arnoldus
Human Resources Director
FOR THE UNION:

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Laura Robinson SEIU Local 620
Keith DeMartini
Finance Director
Cesar Medina
SEIU Local 620
SEIU Local 620
SEIU Local 620
SEIU Local 620

TABLE OF CONTENTS

HOURLY EMPLOYEES

ARTICLE TITLE PAGE

1. PREAMBLE.........................................................................................................3

2. RECOGNITION....................................................................................................3

3. TERM OF AGREEMENT .........................................................................................3

4. IMPLEMENTATION.............................................................................................^

5. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, NO DISCRIMINATION ....................................4

6. DEFINITIONS.....................................................................................................^

7. MAINTENANCE OF MEMBERSHIP ..........................................................................5

8. HOURS OFWORK................................................................................................5

9. PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES..........................................................................6

10. L/T CLASSIFICATION ADJUSTMENTS/PARKING ......................................................6

11. WAGES..............................................................................................................?

12. RETROACTIVITY..................................................................................................?

13. BILINGUAL SKILLS..............................................................................................8

14. HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENT ..........................................................................8

15. PAID TIME OFF (PTO) ALLOWANCE........................................................................9

16. HOLIDAY PREMIUM PAY.......................................................................................9

17. RETIREMENT.................................................................................................... 10

18. RETIRED ANNUITANT........................................................................................ 11

19. JURY/WITNESSDUTY........................................................................................11

20. RELEASE TIME FOR BEREAVEMENT / NATURAL DISASTERS ................................... 11

21. MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE............................................................................. 12

22. HEALTH AND SAFETY......................................................................................... 12

23. SAFETY EQUIPMENT .........................................................................................13

24. PAYROLL & EMPLOYEE CONTACT INFORMATION/NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION .... 14

25. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS...................................................................................... 16

26. REPRESENTATION- UNION OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES.............................. 16

27. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ................................................................................... 17

28. MAINTENANCE OF BENEFITS.............................................................................. 18

29. EFFECT OF LEGISLATION;.................................................................................. 19

30. WAIVER............................................................................................................ 19

31. SEVERABILITY.................................................................................................. 20 APPENDIXA: Defining Eligibility in the Bargaining Unit........................................... 21 APPENDIX B: Limited Term Classifications................................................................ 22

1. PREAMBLE
This AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as the Agreement, entered into by the C\Vf OF SANTA BARBARA, hereinafter referred to as the City, and the SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 620, hereinafter referred to as the Union, has as its purpose the promotion of harmonious labor relations between the City and the Union; establishment of an equitable and peaceful procedure for the resolution of differences; and the establishment of rates of pay, hours of work and other terms and conditions of employment.

The term "Agreement" as used herein means the written agreement provided under Section 3505. 1 of the Government Code.

2. RECOGNITION
The City recognizes the Union as the recognized employee organization for temporary employees. The parties agree that effective on the first day of employment, hourly employees will be represented by the Union and eligible for Union membership, "hlourly Employees Bargaining Unit" are eligible to receive benefits as outlined in Appendix A.

3. TERM OF AGREEMENT
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3500 et seq., the parties have met and conferred overwages, hours, benefits and otherterms and conditions of employment. As a result of agreement being reached, and subsequent ratification by the Union and approval by the City Council, the following terms and conditions of employment shall remain in effect for the period commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2028.

Either party may present to the other a written proposal to reopen negotiations for a successor Memorandum of Understanding if done between June 1, 2028 and December 31, 2028. Failure to submit such a proposal to reopen negotiations shall result in the continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding on the same terms and conditions therein for one additional year.

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4. IMPLEMENTATION
City shall implement the provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding by adopting appropriate resolutions, ordinances, and administrative policies.

5. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, NO DISCRIMINATION
a. The City and the Union agree that the provisions of this Agreement shall be applied to all employees covered herein without favor or discrimination because race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, political or religious affiliations, union membership, or military and veteran status.
b. The City and the Union agree to commit themselves to the goal of equal employment opportunity in all City services. Further, the Union agrees to encourage their members to assist in the implementation of the equal opportunity program. c. Employees who believe they have been subjected to discrimination or harassment based on one of the categories above or have been retaliated against for good faith participation in efforts to address such discrimination or harassment, may complain through the procedure outlined in the City's Non-discrimination and Harassment Policy and Employee Complaint Procedure. Employees may also pursue their complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) orthe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

6. DEFINITIONS
a. Assignment to Regular Classification: An hourly assignment to a classification that exists as a regular full-time or part-time classification. b. Assignment to an Hourly or "L/T" (Limited/Term) Classification: An hourly assignment to a classification that exists only as an hourly employment classification. (Also: "L/T employee")
c. Active Employee/ Status: An hourly employee still active in the payroll system. An employee will remain in active status until his/her employment assignment has ended, whether or not the employee is in paid status during any specific pay period.

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d. Terminated Employee/ Status: An employee who has been taken out of active status because the employee's assignment has been terminated.
e. Benefited Membership: An employee who has worked 520 hours in a current or previous fiscal year
f. Non-Benefited Membership: An employee who has started City service but has not met the 520 hours within the current or previous fiscal year, and therefore is not eligible for any benefits provided under the MOU until the yearly 520-hour threshold is reached.

7. Maintenance of Membership
a. Maintenance of Membership: All unit employees who on the effective date of this Agreement are members in good standing, and all employees who thereafter voluntarily become members of the Union shall maintain their membership in the Union in good standing subject, however, to the right to resign from membership during the month of September annually. Any member may exercise his/her right to resign by submitting a notice in writing to the Union during the resignation window period.

8. HOURS OF WORK
a. Work Day: Bargaining unit employees shall work hours as assigned by the Department.

Each work day of six hours or more shall include an unpaid lunch period of not less than thirty (30) minutes to be taken approximately mid-point during the day, except Downtown and Waterfront Parking Lot Operators who work a 6 hour and 15 minute shift and are not entitled to a lunch period.
b. Rest Periods: Each employee shall be entitled to take one fifteen (15) minute paid rest period for each four (4) hours of work performed. Downtown and Waterfront Parking Lot Operators who work a shift of 6 hours and 15 minutes or more will be entitled to two 15 minute paid rest periods.
c. Standby: Employees who are required to report to work shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours of straight time compensation. Employees who are instructed to be available to be called In by phone or other electronic communication device to work a shift shall receive one (1) hour of straight time compensation per standby shift if they are not called in to perform work.
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employee's regular rate of pay, unless the employee is exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
e. Hours Limited to 999 in a Fiscal Year: Bargaining unit employees will generally be limited to a maximum of 999 hours of work in a fiscal year (July-June). The City Administrator may approve hourly employment in excess of 999 hours in a fiscal year for special projects or to meet the needs of the City. Such projects may include, but are not limited to, substituting for a regular employee on extended leave of absence and/or performing some or all of the duties of a vacant City Council-authorized regular position during an active recruitment process.

This does not entitle anyone to ongoing employment or a particular number of hours, or any benefit of regular City employment. These employees are still hourly employees.

9. PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
a. Qualified bargaining unit hourly employees may compete in open and promotional opportunities for regular and part-time positions authorized by City Council in the official Position and Salary Control Resolution. The City will make every effort to provide an interview for bargaining unit hourly employees that apply for open full-time/permanent positions when the job title or description closely aligns with their current job classification.

For promotional opportunities, the employee must be employed at the time of application or within the last 60 calendar days from separation. Upon establishment of a promotional employment list an hourly employee whose name appears on that list will be eligible for promotion for the active duration of that list as long as the employee remains continuously employed or have separated within the last 60 calendar days, or for 6 months from the date of application, if longer.
b. Duringthe month ofOctoberannually, the Union may submit a request in writingto the City to meet to discuss whether work being performed by an hourly employee would be more appropriately assigned to a regular position. This discussion will be for consultation only. All related decisions will remain a management right.

10. L/T CLASSIFICATION ADJUSTMENTS/PARKING
The Union and the City agree that the City may combine L/T classifications covered under the minimum wage to avoid wage compaction due to minimum wage increases. For example, the following classifications may be combined when the wages are identical due to minimum wage increases:

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. Indoor Facilities Monitor I and It
. Lot Operator I, II and III
. Management Intern I and II
. Page I and II
. Recreation Assistant I and II
. Recreation Equipment Tech land II
. Waterfront Worker I and II.

In the event City negotiators provide the General Unit employees with parking allowance and/or use of the City owned parking lots for parking, the Union may request to reopen on this limited article. Any request must be in writing.

11. WAGES
a. Em loeesinRe ularClassifications:Forthe duration of thisAgreement, thesalariesof hourly employees in regular classifications shall continue to be established at "Step A" of the regular classification. Placement at a higher step in the range may be authorized upon the request of the Department Head with the approval of the Human Resources Director in exceptional circumstances only.
b. Em lo eesinHourl "L T" Classifications: For hourly employees not working in regular classifications (i. e., working in classifications listed on the hourly "L/T" schedule), the regular rate of pay will not be increased under paragraph "a" above.

1. All hourly L/T classifications will receive a wage increase of four percent (4%) per hour the first day of the first pay period after adoption of this MOD by the City Council:

2. On the first day of the first full pay period after July 1, 2027, all hourly "L/T" Classifications will receive a three percent (3%) across-the-board salary increase.

3. On the first day of the first full pay per after July 1, 2028, all hourly "L/T" Classifications will receive a two percent (2%) across-the-board salary increase.

12. RETROACTIVITY
An employee will be eligible for the retroactive increases to salaries and benefits provided under the Agreement on the dates specified for each increase if the employee is an active City employee and bargaining unit member on the date that the City Council ratifies this Agreement.

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13. BILINGUAL SKILLS
a. At the discretion of the department head, an employee whose duty assignments require frequent and regular use of bilingual language skills in Spanish and in English with members of the public may be nominated to receive bilingual pay. The Department Head will recommend the designation in writing and said designation shall be approved by the hluman Resources Director, who shall test and certify the employees for language proficiency. b. As used in this Article, the phrase "regular and frequent" means at least several times in each working week. Designation of the bilingual language skill is restricted to the actual needs of the position. An employee's ability to read, write or speak Spanish occasionally or, incidental use of language skills in Spanish, or the use of bilingual skills other than for the purpose of meeting the requirements of the job shall not warrant a bilingual designation. c. All employees approved for bilingual pay will receive a premium of $1.25 per hour effective the first full day of the pay period following receipt of passing test results.

14. HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENT
a. The purpose of this section is to provide qualifying employees with assistance toward the purchase of health insurance, or the payment of other health care related expenses, for the employee and/orthe employees' dependents.
b. (Quarters are July-Sept, Oct-Dec, Jan-March, April-June), if the employee works at least 159 hours during any quarter the employee will receive a payment of $162.50 per quarter.

The payment will be made as regular lump-sum earnings. Employees will be responsible for all tax consequences related to the allowance.
c. In the unlikely event that an hourly employee works the minimum number of hours during the City's designated measurement period, as established under the Affordable Care Act, the City may elect to offer employee-only enrollment in one or more of the City's qualified medical plans. If offered, such enrollment will be at the employee's expense, though the employee may receive partial reimbursement under the health care reimbursement allowance provisions, above. The City may, upon notice to the Union, offer additional payment toward the premiums to qualifying employees.

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15. PAID TIME OFF (PTO) ALLOWANCE
a. The purpose of the Paid Time Off (PTO) allowance is to provide an employee with time away from a scheduled work shift without a loss in pay. Bargaining Unit members will accrue paid time off at a rate of .070 hours per full competed hour of work. b. PTO shall be scheduled by management to provide adequate staffing. Such scheduling may be available throughout the calendar year subject to departmental operational necessity and the needs of the City. Such scheduling shall take into account employee choice. c. An employee may not have more than 72 hours of PTO in the employee's PTO bank. If an employee has more than this maximum amount of PTO in his/her bank, the employee will cease accruing PTO until the PTO balance is below this amount. However, requests to take PTO to avoid disruption of PTO accrual will not be unreasonably denied. d. Employees will be eligible to be paid for any accrued but unused PTO upon termination of employment. The City will reflect PTO accrual on pay stubs. e. PTO may be used as sick leave for any reason enumerated under California's Paid Sick Leave law, provided that the employee complies with the sick leave notice and medical certification requirements established by law and City policies. These notice and medical certification requirements are the same as those applicable to sick leave use for regular City employees.
d. Bargaining unit members will remain eligible to use any sick leave banks accrued prior to membership in the bargaining unit, subject to the rules and limitations applicable to those sick leave banks.

16. HOLIDAY PREMIUM PAY
a. A bargaining unit member employee who is scheduled by management to work on the following holidays shall receive premium pay of time and Vi for hours worked on that day:

January 1st (New Years Day)
The 3rd Monday in January (Martin Luther King Jr. 's birthday) President's Day
March 31th (Cesar Chavez Day)
The last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
June 19th (Juneteenth)
July 4th (Fourth of July)
The first Monday in September (Labor Day),
November 11th (Veteran's Day)
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The 4th Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)
The Friday immediately following Thanksgiving Day
December 25th (Christmas Day)
b. For purposes of this section, the holiday means the actual holiday listed above, regardless of when the holiday is observed by the City. a.

17. RETIREMENT
a. An employee will be enrolled in the City's Part-time, Seasonal and Temporary (PST) retirement plan, unless the employee is a member of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
b. An employee who is a member of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) shall be enrolled in the appropriate PERS retirement plan.
c. Hourly employees in a PERS retirement plan, other than the PERS Miscellaneous Plan, will contribute the full required member contribution for that plan. d. Effective October 29, 2005, hourly employees in the PERS Miscellaneous plan who were hired before January 1, 2013 and others who are grandfathered as "Classic" employees under PERS will pay the 8% required contribution for the 2.7% at 55 benefit. e. Notwithstanding the above, effective January 1, 2013, all new employees and/or members, as defined by California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (hereinafter PEPRA), who are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) will be covered under the retirement formulas, compensation measurement periods, employee contribution, and all other statutory requirements of PEPRA.
f. Effective the first pay period after adoption of a new MOU, in recognition of service with the City of Santa Barbara, the eligible employee shall be paid an amount equal to the below.

Such increases are in total and not stackable. For example, an employee at the 15 and more years level of service would receive only $1,000 and not $1,750. . 10-15 years:
. 15 years+1 day:
$750 one-time lump sum*
$1,000 one-time lump sum**
*To be eligible, employees must have worked for a minimum of 10 consecutive years and meet the minimum hourthreshold of 5,200 productive hours (includes sick and PTO) during the 10-year period. Excludes PTO cashout and bereavement leave.

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**To be eligible, employees must have worked for a minimum of 15+ consecutive years and meet the minimum hour threshold of 7,800 productive hours (includes sick and PTO) during the 15+ year period. Excludes PTO cashout and bereavement leave.

18. RETIRED ANNUITANT
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this agreement, an employee who is a retired annuitant under PERS, as described in Government Code Section 21224, will not be eligible to receive any benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefits, or other form of compensation in addition to the hourly pay rate.

19. JURY/WITNESS DUTY
a. In the event that an employee of the City is required by a court of competent jurisdiction to perform jury duty, and that requirement causes the employee to be away from his/her hourly employment, said jury duty shall be considered leave without pay without interruption of service. At the employee's request, the City shall make reasonable efforts to reschedule employee work hours to accommodate the jury duty requirement, subject to the operation needs of the department.
b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 1230. 1, whenever an employee is served with a subpoena which compels his/her presence as a witness, unless he/she is a party or an expert witness, such employee shall be granted release time with pay in the amount of the difference between the employee's regular earnings and any amount he/she receives for such appearance.

20. RELEASE TIME FOR BEREAVEMENT / NATURAL DISASTERS
a. The bereavement leave policy shall be up to sixteen hours leave with pay annually, and shall include the following immediate family members: mother, father, brother, sister, spouse, child, grandparents by blood or marriage, grandchildren by blood or marriage, mother-in-law, father in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, person standing in loco parentis (in place of the parents), and step family members. In addition to the immediate family members listed herein, an employee shall be eligible for bereavement leave with pay for his/her domestic partner and the domestic partner's immediate family, as defined above. In order to receive this benefit, domestic partners must be registered with the City Clerk's office or the Secretary of State. The intent of bereavement leave is to provide employees with Memorandum of Understanding 2026-2028 Hourly Employees
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adequate time to be with their immediate family during a period of anguish, whether it be at the time of death, preparation of funeral arrangements and/or to attend a funeral. b. The parties agree that co-worker funeral attendance will be acceptable to the City upon Department Head approval consistent with maintenance of operations. c. Though bereavement leave pay is not applicable, the City shall encourage departments to make reasonable efforts to allow employees to use accrued PTO to attend the funeral of an aunt, uncle, or cousin.
d. The City will allow hourly employees who are geographically isolated from the workplace and unable to report to work for an extended period of time due to natural disaster (i. e., road closures) or directed by their Department may request up to one day of paid release time for the first scheduled day, or portion thereof that is missed.

21. MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Employees who are not eligible for a medical leave of absence under family medical leave laws and policies (FMLA/CFRA) will alternatively be eligible to request up to a maximum of 12 weeks of unpaid leave of absence for medical reasons under terms of the City's "Leave Of Absence Without Pay - Medical Reasons" Policy.

22. HEALTH AND SAFETY
a. The City and the Union agree to abide by all provisions of the California Plan approved in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970, and any applicable legislation as may be passed by the State of California to implement that plan.

The City recognizes that it is the duty of management to make every reasonable effort to provide and maintain a safe place of employment. The Union will cooperate by encouraging all employees to perform their work in a safe manner. It is the duty of all employees in the course of performing their duties to be alert to unsafe practices, equipment, and conditions and to report any such unsafe practices or conditions to their immediate supervisors. If such conditions cannot be satisfactorily remedied by the immediate supervisor, an employee has the right to submit the matter either personally or through the Steward to his/her Department Head or his/her designated representative. On any matter of safety that is not resolved, consultation will take place between management and Union representatives. Compliance with basic safety requirements will be part of each employee's job performance criteria. b. The City agrees to conduct a Safety Program on City time for the purpose of educating employees concerning the provisions of the Occupational Safety and hlealth Act as well as the Memorandum of Understanding 2026-2028 hlourly Employees 12 of 26
City's safety policies. The Union agrees to support without qualification the City's Safety Program and will encourage its members to attend safety courses if required by the City and made available on City time. The City agrees that any safety courses the employees are required to take will be provided on City time with pay and that first aid training shall be provided to City designated employees in an on-duty status. c. Both the City and the Union recognize the need and will strive to reduce the number of industrial injuries amongthe employees.
d. The parties agree that the City shall perform on-site safety inspections in major work sites at least once a year, and to hold regular safety meetings with departmental safety coordinators. It is further agreed that the City shall continue to maintain vehicles and equipment in a safe operating condition and that no employee will be penalized for refusing to use vehicles or equipment proven to be unsafe pursuant to State law. e. In departments where regular safety meetings are conducted, if minutes of those meetings are taken, copies of those minutes shall be posted on departmental bulletin boards.

Departmental stewards will be permitted to place items on the safety meeting agenda and to attend these meetings to explain those items.
f. The City shall comply with all State and federal requirements that pertain to the operation of computer equipment. In addition, as part of its commitment to making a reasonable effort to provide and maintain a safe place of employment the City shall review the Health and Safety implications of operating computer equipment. g. Departments shall maintain binders of current Material Safety Data Sheets on substances with which unit employees work or come into contact. These binders shall be made available for inspection at all reasonable times.

23. SAFETY EQUIPMENT
a. The City and the Union agree that the City will either provide all safety equipment required by the City or will reimburse the employee for purchasing the equipment whenever such equipment has been required by the City as necessary for the job. Such equipment shall include, but not be limited to, safety shoes, safety glasses, helmets, gloves, boots, life jackets, and all related safety items. Both parties agree that the City shall retain the right to determine the minimum specifications of the safety equipment, procurement procedures, and limitations and exclusions by department.
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equipment shall include, but not be limited to, safety shoes, safety glasses, helmets, gloves, boots, life jackets, and all related safety items. Both parties agree that the City shall retain the right to determine the minimum specifications of the safety equipment, procurement procedures, and limitations, and exclusions.

24. PAYROLL & EMPLOYEE CONTACT INFORMATION/NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION a. Employees who receive payroll overpayments shall reimburse City for such overpayments. City shall establish a reasonable schedule of payments based upon the amount of such overpayment and the date such overpayment was made. b. City agrees to explain all payroll stub information to employee upon request of said employees.
c. The City agrees to provide the Union with up to four (4) deduction codes. These deduction codes may be the same codes used for other bargaining units. d. The parties agree that City will continue deducting monies from payroll and remit same to the Union as authorized by employee payroll deduction authorizations in accordance with present policy.

Employees will retain their union deduction category (member, agency fee payer, etc.) while on active but unpaid status. No payroll deductions shall be taken or accrued while an employee is on active unpaid status.

When an employee switches from the Hourly bargaining unit to a unit not represented by S.E. I. U., Local 620, S.E. I. U. deductions will no longer be deducted unless and until the Union submits another signed authorization form. Any changes in dues deductions shall be subject to indemnification of the City by the Union.
e. The City shall provide to the Union, on a bi-weekly basis:

1. A new hire and termination list of bargaining unit employees. The list will also show employees who have been promoted to the General or Treatment and Patrol Bargaining Units.

2. A list of current active bargaining unit members showing (1) name, (2) job classification title, (3) department, (4) hours worked in the current fiscal year, (5) hours worked in the two prior fiscal years, (6) hire date, (7) retirement plan, (8) hourly wage, (9) hours worked in the current pay period, (10) union deduction and category (dues, fees, political action, insurance, etc.), if any, for that pay period.

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f. Beginning within 6 weeks following ratification of this Agreement:

1. The information provided to the Union on a biweekly basis under Section "e", above, shall include home mailing addresses and phone numbers of employees in the bargaining unit, except that the home addresses and home telephone numbers of employees performing law enforcement-related functions shall not be disclosed;

2. The Union will hold the City harmless for any and all claims arising from the inappropriate release of such private information so provided; and

3. The Union will provide a mechanism to allow employees who are not union members to opt out of receiving union communication (with the exception of Hudson letters and other legally required notices) through their home addresses and/or telephone numbers, and will notify these employees of this option in writing.
g. All employees shall participate in the City's payroll direct deposit program.

1. Each employee shall execute a payroll authorization form and submit a voided check or savings deposit slip to the Payroll Office. It shall be the employee's choice as to which bank he or she designates as the institution receiving payroll funds.

2. When the authorization form is properly executed and filed with the Payroll Office, the City will begin automatically depositing the net amount of pay on or before each designated biweekly payday in the employee's designated bank account.

3. Exceptions: An exception to this policy may be granted by the Finance Director to an employee upon a showing of good cause for such exception (e. g., that he/she is unable to establish and/or maintain a personal banking/financial account for direct deposit, or that other personal circumstances necessitate a temporary or permanent exception). The Finance Director may require the employee to renew this exception periodically. Exceptions will not be unreasonably denied.

4. Employees participating in direct deposit will be provided with a payroll detail report each pay period. Alternatively, employees may voluntarily opt out of a paper detail and access this information electronically via the City's computer system.

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h. City to provide new Hourly Unit employees a Union provided flyer during onboard process that includes digital link to membership application. NeoGov platform to be made available to provide SEIU "introduction" to new hourly employees.

25. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
a. The City shall retain, whether exercised or not, solely and exclusively, all express and inherent rights and authority pursuant to law with respect to determiningthe level of, and the manner in which, the City's activities are conducted, managed, and administered, and the Union recognizes the exclusive right of the City to establish and maintain departmental rules and procedures for the administration of its departments. b. The City has the exclusive right and authority to schedule work and/or overtime as required in the manner most advantageous to the City.
c. Every incidental duty connected with operations enumerated in job descriptions is not always specifically described; nevertheless, it is intended that all such duties shall be performed by the employee.
d. The City reserves the right to terminate bargaining unit members at any time. The Union recognizes that bargaining unit members are "unclassified" employees.

26. REPRESENTATION- UNION OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES
a. Employees Meeting and Conferring: City shall allow a reasonable number of employee representatives reasonable time off without loss of compensation or other benefits when formally meeting and conferring with representatives of the City on matters within the scope of representation.
b. Union Stewards: The City recognizes that Local 620 stewards are the official on-site representatives of the Union. Upon request, the Union shall provide the City with a list identifying by name and work location all regular and alternate stewards. Said list shall be kept current at all times.

Stewards may spend a reasonable amount of time to promptly investigate and process grievances within theirjurisdiction without loss of pay or benefits of any kind. Stewards, before leaving their work location to transact such investigations or processing, shall inform their supervisor of the area to be visited and obtain prior permission. If permission cannot be Memorandum of Understanding 2026-2028 Hourly Employees
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granted to leave her/his workstation at the time the request is made, the parties agree that the timelines for processing a formal grievance shall be extended until permission can be granted. c. Union Staff Representatives: The City agrees that authorized union staff representatives shall be given access to work locations during working hours to observe working conditions. However in no case shall such representatives interrupt employees while on scheduled work time. Such visits are to be made with the prior knowledge of the Department Head (or his/her designee) and a management representative may accompany the Union staff member on the visit. Astaff representative is defined as a full or part-time employee of the Union.
d. Bulletin Boards: Management will provide adequate bulletin board space at each facility where members of this unit are assigned.

Prior to posting the Union shall submit a copy to the City Administrator or a designated representative.
e. Union Business Attendance: It is agreed that City will make reasonable efforts to reschedule up to 2 work shifts per fiscal year for union-designated officers or stewards, subject to the needs of the Department, in orderto allow them to attend to Union related business on their own time. Union related business is defined as follows: conferences, meetings, training and other union activities outside the workplace. No such release time will be taken except with two weeks' notice and prior approval of the Department Head (or his/her designee) who shall notify the Human Resources Manager.

27. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
a. Grievances shall be defined as an alleged violation of this Agreement. No act or activity which may be grievable will be considered for resolution unless a grievance is filed in accordance with Step One of the procedure contained herein within twenty (20) working days of the date the grievable activity occurred.
b. The Union agrees that whenever investigation or processing a grievance is to be transacted during working hours, only the amount of time necessary to bring about a prompt disposition of the matter will be utilized.
c. The parties agree that all grievances will be processed in accordance with the following procedure:

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Step One
Any employee who has a grievance shall first try to resolve it through discussion with her/his immediate supervisor. Every effort will be made to find an acceptable resolution at the lowest possible level of supervision.

Ste Two
If after such discussion the employee does not believe the grievance has been satisfactorily resolved she/he may file a formal written grievance in writing within ten (10) days to her/his Department Head.

The Department Head receiving the format grievance shall render her/his written decision and respond to the employee within ten (10) working days after receipt of the grievance.

Grievances which are general in character and which involve interpretation or application of this MOU orwhich involve matters requiring resolution outside the authority of the employee's Department Head shall be filed directly with the Assistant City Administrator who shall provide a written response within ten (10) working days
Ste Three
If within ten (10) working days after the Department hlead's or Assistant City Administrator's response, the employee is still dissatisfied, he or she may request the services of a mediator from the State Mediation and Conciliation Service. The City and the Union will split any fee for such service.

Ste Four
If, within ten (10) working days after the mediation process has been completed, the employee is still dissatisfied he or she may file a written appeal of the decision of the Department Head to the City Administrator. The City Administrator shall review information provided by the employee, the decision of the Department Head, and suggestions or information provided by the Mediator. The City Administrator shall render his/her decision within twenty-five (25) working days after the appeal is filed. The City Administrator's decision shall be considered final.
d. Time limitations for filing and responding to grievances may be waived or extended by mutual agreement of the parties.

28. MAINTENANCE OF BENEFITS
The City and the Union agree that all compensation, including direct wages, as provided by ordinance, resolution, and City Charter, which are in existence at the commencement of this Agreement, shall not be diminished, lessened, or reduced for the duration of this Agreement.

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Wage adjustments as provided for from time to time by ordinance, resolution, or by City Charter, as may be amended, shall also continue for the duration of this Agreement.

The City and the Union agree that the City has the right and prerogative to assign duties to and direct employees in accordance with applicable job specifications and Chapter 3.12 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code.

29. EFFECT OF LEGISLATION:
a. For the term of this Agreement, the Union explicitly waives on behalf of hourly bargaining unit members coverage under any "Living Wage Ordinance" or other local law setting minimum compensation and/or benefit rates for City employees, if the local law permits a waiver by a collective bargaining agreement.
b. In the event that state, federal, or local legislation is passed which increases the combined costs of wages and/or benefits that the City must pay to its represented hourly employees including, but not limited to, (1) a City "LivingWage Ordinance" that does not allow a waiver or (2) a mandatory health insurance benefit statute, the City may request that the parties reopen negotiations. The parties shall meet and confer within 30 days of such written request to the Union. The intent of such negotiations will be to meet and confer over adjustments to wages and/or benefits provided under this Agreement related to the new legislation.

30. WAIVER
The City and the Union agree that, for the term of this Agreement, each party waives the right and each agrees that the other party shall not be obligated to meet and confer with respect to any subject or matter pertaining to or covered by this Agreement, except as to meeting and conferring over the renewal or continuation of this Agreement or as otherwise provided herein.

It is further agreed that nothing in this Agreement shall in any way diminish the rights of the employees, the City, or the Union as established by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act of the State of California and all amendments thereto, or Santa Barbara Municipal Code, Chapter 3. 12, except as herein provided.

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31. SEVERABILITY
Should any provision in this Agreement be held inoperative, void or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and the parties agree to meet and confer over the invalidated provision.

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APPENDIX A: Defining Eligibility in the Bargaining Unit Bar ainin Unit Eli ibilit : Unit employees are City employees who are assigned on a temporary basis are eligible for representation and membership on day one of employment except:
a. Employees assigned on a temporary basis to job classifications regularly contained in other City bargaining units (Supervisors, Managers, Fire and Police units); b. Temporary employees who are in positions designated by the City Administrator as "confidential employee" or "management employee" positions pursuant to Municipal Code Section 3. 12.020(e) and 3. 12.020(f). This Letter of Agreement does not otherwise limit the rights such employees may have to be members of or hold office in another employee organization;
c. Employees assigned to certain temporary job classifications at the Police and Fire Departments whose job duties are closely tied to regular police or fire related duties (The parties agree that this exclusion will include, but not be limited to, Background Investigator, Police Cadet, Police Reserves Officer, Assistant Police Activities League Coordinator, Nurse Educator, Parking Citation Administration Review Officer, etc.

However, positions such as "host" or "crossing guard" will not be excluded.); d. Employees hired through temporary employment agencies and other contingent worker staffing firms who are not City of Santa Barbara employees. The City agrees to provide the Union with information about such workers as well as information about payments made to the temporary employment agencies or other contingent worker staffing firms, upon request.

Bar ainin Unit Benefits Eli ibilit : For purposes of bargaining unit benefits eligibility, all Hourly employees excluding those referenced in Section 1, subsections a through d, of AppendixAwill be eligible to receive all benefits outlined in this MOU beginningthe firstday of the pay period after the employee reaches 520 hours in the current fiscal year or the prior fiscal year.

Bar ainin Unit Benefit Ad'ustment: Following recognition, for purposes of bargaining unit benefit adjustment, eligible employees will become part of the benefited bargaining unit (eligible for benefits) as of the first day of the pay period beginning after the employee reaches520 hours of work in a fiscal year. At the beginning of each new fiscal year, benefited bargaining unit members who did network 520 hours or more in the prior fiscal year will be removed from the benefited bargaining unit, and benefits will be discontinued.

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Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: City Attorney’s Office
Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon regarding the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Agreement]
Recommendation:

That Council authorize the City Attorney to execute the Third Amendment to the legal services agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon, a professional corporation, for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project, Contract No. 22200154 increasing the agreement by $40,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $655,000.

Discussion:

On March 22, 2022, the City of Santa Barbara (City) entered into a legal services agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon to provide special counsel services with respect to property acquisition and eminent domain proceedings for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project (Project). The current not-to-exceed contract amount is $615,000. On May 17, 2022, Council adopted two Resolutions of Necessity for acquisition by eminent domain of two parcels required for the construction of the Project. On June 2, 2022, complaints in eminent domain were filed in the Santa Barbara Superior Court to acquire the parcels, one located at 2726 and 2728 De La Vina Street and the other at 2733 and 2735 De La Vina Street. The eminent domain action relating to 2733 and 2735 De La Vina Street has been resolved and a Final Order of Condemnation issued. The only remaining matter is a separate relocation assistance appeal relating to Mishay Salon. The proposed amendment is necessary to cover costs associated with that relocation assistance appeal.

Budget/Financial Information:

The Project is primarily funding by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Bridge Program (HBP) grant funds, which covers 88.53 percent of the Project costs. The 11.47 percent City share is funded by the Measure A and Measure C Capital Funds.

Agenda Item No. 9
Council Agenda Report
Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon regarding the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Agreement] September 15, 2026

The cost for legal support and related costs for this case will be paid from the Streets Grants Capital Fund. Adequate available appropriations exist in the De La Vina Street Bridge Project in the Streets Grants Capital Fund for Fiscal Year 2027.

A copy of the contract/agreement may be requested from City Clerk’s Office for public review by emailing [email protected].

AB 339 Compliance: This agreement is not subject to AB 339.

Prepared and
Submitted by: Daniel S. Hentschke, Assistant City Attorney Brian D’Amour, P.E., Public Works Director/LY/EG
Approved by: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Public Works Department
Subject: Contract Amendments for Additional Support Services for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Agreement]
Recommendation:

That Council:

A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Contract Amendment with Catalyst Environmental Solutions for environmental monitoring, restoration, and support services for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project, Contract No. 28,622, in the amount of $87,110 and authorize $25,000 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $640,292;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Contract Amendment with Filippin Engineering, Inc. for construction support services for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project, Contract No. 28,623, in the amount of $899,640, for a total expenditure authority of $3,241,771;
C. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Sixth Contract Amendment with Hamner Jewell and Associates for right-of-way support services for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project, Contract No. 26,915, in the amount of $26,700, for a total expenditure authority of $294,912; and
D. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Fifth Contract Amendment with Bengal Engineering, Inc. for design support services for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project, Contract No. 25,746-A, in the amount of $150,000, for a total expenditure authority of $1,690,817.

Discussion
The De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project (Project) is currently under construction and is approximately 50 percent complete. The Project’s construction has encountered various Agenda Item No. 10
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Contract Amendments for Additional Support Services for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Agreement]

challenges, including impacts from multiple large rain events last year, resulting in construction delays. The extended construction timeline requires additional work from all consultants supporting the Project. Construction will be extended to the spring of 2028, and requires additional support from the environmental monitoring consultant, construction management and inspection consultant, right-of-way (ROW) management consultant, and design consultant. The recommended contract amendments are anticipated to support the Project through completion.

Environmental Monitoring
Staff recommend that Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Amendment with Catalyst Environmental Solutions (Catalyst) in the amount of $87,110.45 for additional environmental monitoring, restoration, and support services for the Project, and authorize $25,000 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $640,292.45.

Catalyst has successfully supported the Project to date and has been required to complete additional environmental monitoring and reporting due to weather impacts and delays, including multiple early wet winter events in 2025, additional regulatory requirements, and an extended construction timeline.

Construction Management and Inspection
Staff recommend that Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Amendment with Filippin Engineering, Inc. (FE) in the amount of $899,640.12 for additional construction management and inspection services, for a total expenditure authority of $3,241,771.12. FE has successfully supported the Project to date and requires additional scope to continue providing construction management and inspection support over a longer duration than originally anticipated due to construction delays and the extended construction timeline.

ROW Management
Staff recommend that Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Sixth Amendment with Hamner Jewell and Associates (HJA) in the amount of $26,700 for additional ROW management support services, for a total expenditure authority of $294,912. HJA supported the Project during design by negotiating ROW agreements with impacted properties immediately adjacent to the Project site and has provided continued support during Council Agenda Report
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construction. Additional support is necessary to finalize ROW agreements during construction and to extend agremeents due to the extended construction timeline.

Design Support
Staff recommend that Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Fifth Amendment with Bengal Engineering, Inc. (Bengal) in the amount of $150,000 for additional design support during construction, for a total construction support budget of $315,000 and total expenditure authority of $1,690,817. The original contract and first three amendments covered design costs for the Project. The fourth amendment in the amount of $165,000 was executed to provide design support during construction. Submittal review and approval for Phase 1 construction exceeded expectations, and available funds for design support have been expended. The recommended increase in services is anticipated to cover all submittal review and approval for the final phase of construction, in additionl to Bengal’s preparation of record drawings as the Project’s designer of record.

Budget/Financial Information
The Project is primarily funded by the Highway Bridge Program (HBP), which is administered by the Federal Highway Administration through Caltrans Local Assistance. HBP funds will be used to reimburse the City for 88.53 percent of design, right-of-way, and construction costs. The City’s grant fund match rate is 11.47 percent.

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

AB 339 Compliance: Staff have reviewed Government Code section 3504.1 and determined that the noticing provisions do not apply to these contracts.

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

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Contract Amendments for Additional Support Services for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Agreement]

Estimated Total Project Cost

TASK GRANT CITY SHARE TOTAL
City Design Cost $384,584 $49,827 $434,411
Design (Bengal) $951,887 $123,327 $1,075,214
Design Subtotal $1,336,471 $173,154 $1,509,625
ROW Support (HJA) $261,086 $33,826 $294,912
ROW Support (Richards Watson & Gershon) $309,855 $40,145 $350,000 ROW Support (Bengal) $248,418 $32,185 $280,603
ROW Support (City Staff) $249,532 $32,330 $281,862
ROW Capital $4,879,171 $1,149,407 $6,028,578
ROW Subtotal $5,948,062 $1,287,893 $7,235,955
Construction Contract (Lash) $10,949,561 $1,418,632 $12,368,193 Construction Change Order Allowance $1,094,956 $141,863 $1,236,819 Subtotal $12,044,517 $1,560,495 $13,605,012
Construction Management (by City Staff) $575,445 $74,555 $650,000 Construction Management/Inspection (FE) $2,869,940 $371,831 $3,241,771 Environmental Monitoring (Catalyst) $566,851 $73,441 $640,292 Design Support During Construction (Bengal) $278,870 $36,130 $315,000 Subtotal $4,291,106 $555,957 $4,847,063
Construction Subtotal $16,335,623 $2,116,452 $18,452,075 TOTAL PROJECT COST $23,620,156 $3,577,499 $27,197,655
There are sufficient expenditure appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2027 Streets Grant Capital Fund to cover these contract amendments. Additional programming will be requested from the HBP to cover costs exceeding current programmed grant amounts, and additional funding will be appropriated with a future Council action.

Environmental Review
The Project is subject to environmental regulations under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Project was determined to qualify for exemptions under CEQA Guideline Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction.

Council Agenda Report
Contract Amendments for Additional Support Services for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Agreement]

The CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) determination was made by the City and filed with the Santa Barbara County Clerk of the Board on April 14, 2021 (State Clearinghouse number 2024061026). The Project was determined by Caltrans to have no significant impact on the environment as defined by NEPA. The State determined that the Project is a Categorical Exclusion under 23 Code of Federal Regulations § 771.117 (C)(9)(ii)(A) on January 20, 2020.

Prepared by: Ashleigh A. Sizoo, P.E., City Engineer/EG/lu Submitted by: Brian D'Amour, P.E., Public Works Director Approved by: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Public Works Department
Subject: Contract for Construction Management Services During Design for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project [Agreement]
Recommendation:

That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with TynanGroup, Inc., in the amount of $1,257,420 for construction management services during design, and authorize $125,742 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $1,383,162.

Discussion
Project Description
The Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project (Project) will replace the City of Santa Barbara’s (City’s) existing 10-million-gallon drinking water reservoir with two new, buried 5-milliongallon reservoirs, and replace surrounding pipelines, valves, and aging water facilities.

Vic Trace Reservoir is located at 740 Dolores Drive in Santa Barbara’s Alta Mesa neighborhood.

The facility was constructed in 1956 as a partially buried reservoir used for storage and conveyance of treated drinking water. The City identified the Project as critical in its 2021 Water Distribution Infrastructure Plan, which provides recommendations to address the City’s water distribution system needs through planning year 2050. As one of the City’s largest reservoirs, Vic Trace was recommended for replacement due to its age, increasing repair needs, and importance to the City’s drinking water storage portfolio. Construction is expected to take three years starting in 2028.

Agenda Item No. 11
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Contract for Construction Management Services During Design for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project [Agreement]

Current Project Status
The Project’s design is currently underway in tandem with environmental permitting, public outreach, and the City’s land-use planning approval process. Updates on the Project are summarized below:
• Environmental Permitting: In June 2026, a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Notice of Availability and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was distributed for public comment and presented to the City’s Planning Commission on July 9, 2026. A Final EIR is anticipated in January 2027. • Public Outreach: A Strategic Communications Plan was completed in 2024, and the Project’s first Community Engagement Workshop was held in May 2025. From 2025 to 2026, the Project team hosted three neighborhood Meet & Greets, each attended by 30 neighbors on average. The Project team also maintains the Project’s public-facing website and presents updates at local community events, including meetings with the Santa Barbara Mesa Neighborhood Association. Ongoing outreach efforts will focus on final design and construction impacts.
• Land-Use Approval: The Project received feedback from the City’s Community Development Department on its first Planning Application (April 2026). The City anticipates submitting a revised Planning Application in fall 2026 after completing the Project’s 60% design and the Draft EIR public comment period (summer 2026). The City also presented at several boards and commissions, including presenting drawings to the City’s Architectural Board of Review (June 9, 2025; May 26, 2026) and the Project’s tree management plan to Street Tree Advisory Committee (December 5, 2025; February 5, 2026) and Parks and Recreation Commission (February 25, 2026). • Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR): Water Commission recommended to City Council a contract for preconstruction services during design with Granite Construction Company, using the CMAR alternative project delivery method (July 16, 2026). Under the CMAR agreement, Granite will perform preconstruction services during design, including cost estimating, constructability review, scheduling, and value engineering.

Construction Management Services
Staff recommends that Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with TynanGroup Inc. (Tynan) in the amount of $1,257,420 for construction management services Council Agenda Report
Contract for Construction Management Services During Design for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project [Agreement]

during design for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project, and authorize $125,742 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $1,383,162. Tynan is experienced in this type of work and was selected as part of a competitive Request for Proposals process in summer 2026, for which a total of four firms submitted proposals. Tynan was determined to be the most qualified following the proposal review and interviews.

The selection was made based on Tynan’s qualifications to perform the full scope of construction management services to successfully deliver the Project. The contract recommended in this report is for design phase construction management services. Design phase construction management services include but are not limited to constructability review, independent cost estimate review, building and safety code compliance review support, and community engagement. Upon Tynan’s successful delivery of this contract, staff will return to Council for approval of a contract amendment to include construction management support during the Project’s construction phase.

Budget/Financial Information
There are sufficient expenditure appropriations in the Water Capital Fund in Fiscal Year 2027 to cover the costs of the recommended agreement with Tynan for design phase construction management services, including potential extra services, and City staff costs. The City anticipates applying for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loans from the California Water Resources Control Board and may also consider applying for municipal bonds to fund the total Project cost, including planning and outreach services, environmental documentation, design, and construction.

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

Table 1. Project Costs
Contracts and Staff Support Cost
Preliminary Design Services (Kennedy Jenks Consultants, Inc.) $1,128,100 Final Design Services (Kennedy Jenks Consultants, Inc.) $6,101,890 City Staff Costs: Design $500,000*
Design Subtotal $ 7,729,990
Phase I Environmental Services (Rincon Consultants, Inc.) $120,695 Phase II Environmental Documentation and Permitting (Rincon Consultants, Inc.)
$489,580
Council Agenda Report
Contract for Construction Management Services During Design for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project [Agreement]

Phase III Construction Monitoring and Post-Project Mitigation (future contract)
$2,000,000*
Professional Planning Services (Confluence Land Use LLC) $220,704 City Staff Costs: Planning $400,000*
Environmental and Planning Subtotal $3,230,979
Strategic Communication Plan (Bodewell Group) $148,786
Project Public Outreach Services (Bodewell Group) $644,875 City Staff Costs: Public Outreach $300,000*
Community Outreach Subtotal $1,093,661
Preconstruction Services during Design (Granite Construction Company) $1,288,618 Construction (Granite Construction Company) $115,000,000* Construction Management Services during Design (Tynan Group Inc.) $1,383,162 Other Construction Costs (Construction Management, Design Support, Inspection, City Staff, etc.)
$5,700,000*
Construction Subtotal $123,371,780
Total Project Cost $135,426,410
The known costs in the table have been rounded to the nearest dollar. *The estimated costs in the table are based on the 30% progress design as of June 2026 and rounded to the nearest hundred thousand dollars.

Sustainability Impact
The Project’s design incorporates several sustainability components, including renewable energy generation and storage, stormwater capture, and wildlife and native plant restoration.

Additionally, the Project will be required to meet construction phase sustainability measures to be outlined in the Final EIR and Conditional Use Permit, anticipated in January 2027.

Environmental Review
This Project requires CEQA environmental compliance and permitting. The draft EIR was available for public comment June 8, 2026, through July 30, 2026. The Final EIR is anticipated in January 2027. The Project’s required environmental documentation and permits will be secured prior to the commencement of construction.

Council Agenda Report
Contract for Construction Management Services During Design for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project [Agreement]

AB 339 Compliance: Staff has reviewed Government Code section 3504.1 and determined that the noticing provisions do not apply to this contract.

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

Water Commission Recommendation
Staff presented this item to the City of Santa Barbara Water Commission at its August 20, 2026, meeting. The Commission voted 4-0-1 in support of staff’s recommendation.

Prepared by: Ashleigh A. Sizoo, P.E., City Engineer/PM/KB/nv Submitted by: Brian D'Amour, P.E., Public Works Director Approved by: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: City Administrator’s Office
Subject: Delegation of Voting Delegate for League of California Cities Annual Conference
Recommendation:

That Council designate Mayor Randy Rowse as the City’s voting delegate to represent the City of Santa Barbara at the League of California Cities Annual Meeting, September 23-25, 2026.

Discussion
The League of California Cities (League) holds an annual meeting to consider proposals for the League for legislative matters that establish League policy. The City Council must select a voting delegate and up to two alternates to represent the City of Santa Barbara. Mayor Rowse will be attending the Annual Conference and has indicated a willingness to serve as the voting delegate to represent the City.

Attachment:

1. League of California Cities Voting Delegate Action Letter Prepared and
Submitted by: Nicole Grisanti, City Administrator’s Office Manager Approved by: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Agenda Item No. 12
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Sept. 23-25, 2026 Anaheim Convention Center
Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

Taking place on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.

To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.

Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.

Following council action, please submit your city’s delegates through the online submission portal by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.

Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre-conference communications with voting delegates.

Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration opens June 2.

For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and Council Action Advised by September 1, 2026
Attachment
alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.

Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.

Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.

Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Anaheim Convention Center, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 25, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Tuesday, Sept. 1. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].

Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org General Assembly Voting Guidelines

1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.

4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city’s voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.

5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.

6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.

Sixty days before the
Annual Conference
and Expo, Cal Cities
members may submit
policy proposals on
issues of importance
to cities. The resolution must
have the concurrence of at least
five additional member cities or
individual members.

How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
General Assembly
General Resolutions Policy Committees
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities’ advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control.

The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here’s how resolutions and the General Assembly work.

The petitioned
resolution is an
alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during
the annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from 10% of
member cities, and submitted to
the Cal Cities President at least
24 hours before the beginning
of the General Assembly.

Petitioned Resolutions
The Cal Cities
President assigns
general resolutions
to policy committees
where members
review, debate, and recommend
positions for each policy proposal.

Recommendations are forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee.

Who’s who
The Resolutions Committee
includes representatives
from each Cal Cities
diversity caucus, regional
division, municipal
department, and policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.

Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city; every city
has one voting delegate.

The General Assembly is a
meeting of the collective
body of all voting
delegates —one from
every member city.

Seven policy committees
meet throughout the year
to review and recommend
positions to take on bills
and regulatory proposals.

Policy committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division, and
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.

During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions
Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws
amendments are also considered at this meeting.

Cal Cities policy
development is a memberinformed process,
grounded in the voices and
experiences of city officials
throughout the state.

For more information visit www.calcities.org/general-assembly Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions
Committee considers
all resolutions. General
Resolutions approved1 by
either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee are next
considered by the General Assembly.

General resolutions not approved, or
referred for further study by both a
policy committee and the Resolutions
Committee do not go to the General
Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions
are considered by the General
Assembly, unless disqualified.2
During the Annual Conference and Expo
1 The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f).

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: City Administrator’s Office
Subject: Preview of Statewide Ballot Initiatives for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Recommendation:

That Council:

A. Receive a presentation from Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. on the statewide ballot initiatives appearing on the November 30, 2026 California general election ballot; and B. Provide direction, as needed, on any ballot measures on which the City Council may wish to consider a formal position.

Executive Summary
The California Secretary of State finalized the November 3, 2026 statewide ballot on June 25, 2026, the constitutional deadline for citizen initiatives to qualify and the last day proponents could withdraw qualified measures through negotiated agreements. In the weeks preceding the deadline, negotiations among the Governor’s Office, Legislative leadership, initiative proponents, business and labor organizations, taxpayer advocates, and local government stakeholders substantially reshaped the ballot. Six qualified initiatives were withdrawn through negotiated settlements and one additional measure failed to qualify, leaving 14 statewide measures – five legislative measures and nine citizen initiatives – for voter consideration.

The City’s lobbyist, Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA), has prepared a memorandum (Attachment 1) summarizing each qualified measure, the negotiations that shaped the final ballot, and the measures with the greatest potential implications for local agencies. This report provides a high-level overview to support the Council’s discussion. The purpose of this item is to brief the Council and to receive direction should the Council wish to evaluate positions on specific measures.

Agenda Item No. 14
Council Agenda Report
Preview of Statewide Ballot Initiatives for the November 3, 2026 General Election

Discussion
Several measures carry direct or near-term significance for municipal operations, revenue authority, and project delivery, and are the most likely candidates for Council positionsetting.

Measures with the Greatest Interest to the City
Proposition 43: Local Taxes and the Two-Thirds Vote Requirement Placed on the ballot by the Legislature (ACA 22), Proposition 43 would amend the State Constitution to require two-thirds voter approval for all local special taxes, including those proposed through the citizens’ initiative process. It would close the California Cannabis Coalition v. City of Upland pathway under which some voter-sponsored special taxes could pass by simple majority. Proposition 43 is successor to the withdrawn Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association “Taxpayer Protection Act” and, unlike the initiative, does not include the proposed restrictions on charter-city real estate transfer taxes or retroactive invalidation of existing taxes.

For local governments this is among the most consequential measures on the ballot, as it would raise the approval threshold for future citizen-sponsored dedicated revenue measures and is likely to affect the structure, timing, and coalition strategy of any future City or regional revenue effort. Staff recommend a formal position of opposition on Proposition 43.

Proposition 1: Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 A Legislature-referred measure (SB 417) authorizing $11.25 billion in general obligation bonds that include $10 billion for affordable housing programs and $1.25 billion for the CalVet Home Loan Program. Proceeds would flow through existing and expanded state housing programs relevant to the City’s housing and homelessness priorities, though funding would be appropriated over several fiscal years and repaid from the State General Fund. Staff recommend a formal position of support on Proposition 1.

Proposition 45: Environmental Review for Certain Projects An initiative statute amending the California Environmental Quality Act to expedite review and litigation for specified housing, transportation, water, health care, and clean-energy projects, including review deadlines, narrowed alternatives analysis, and changes to judicial review. As a lead and responsible agency, the City could gain faster project-delivery tools but would need Council Agenda Report
Preview of Statewide Ballot Initiatives for the November 3, 2026 General Election

to revise internal review practices, consultant contracts, and litigation strategies, with implementation costs in the near term.

Proposition 4: California Fair Elections Act of 2026
A Legislature-referred measure (SB 42) that would remove the statewide prohibition on public campaign financing and restore local discretion to establish such programs. It would not create or fund any program; a city choosing to act would still need to adopt a program, identify a lawful funding source, and establish administrative and enforcement procedures.

Propositions 40, 41, and 42: Statewide Taxation Measures Three inter-related initiative measures address statewide taxation: Proposition 40 (a one-time tax on individuals and trusts with covered assets over $1 billion), Proposition 41 (audit requirements for special-tax-funded programs and State Appropriations Limit provisions), and Proposition 42 (a prohibition on new state personal-property and certain retroactive taxes).

These apply to state taxation rather than local taxes but carry potential conflicts among themselves and indirect significance for local agencies if future state revenue is constrained.

Remaining Statewide Measures
The following measures are of broader statewide interest with more limited direct effect on City operations. Each is described in further detail in the attached memorandum.

Proposition 2 (Save for California’s Future Act) increases the constitutional Rainy-Day Fund limit from 10% to 20% of General Fund revenues. Proposition 3 makes permanent the existing high-income personal income tax funding schools and community colleges. Proposition 5 (Recall of State Officers) eliminates the replacement-candidate portion of state recall elections.

Proposition 37 (Middle-Income Homebuyer Loan Program) authorizes up to $25 billion in bonds, repaid through participant mortgage payments, for middle-income homebuyer assistance. Proposition 38 authorizes $8.4 billion in general obligation bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research. Proposition 39 (Voter Identification and Citizenship Verification) establishes new voter ID and citizenship-verification requirements, with significant cost and administrative implications for county elections officials. Proposition 44 (Community Health Clinic Spending Requirements) requires Federally Qualified Health Centers to spend at least 90% of revenue on program services.

Council Agenda Report
Preview of Statewide Ballot Initiatives for the November 3, 2026 General Election

Budget/Financial Information
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with receiving the presentation or providing direction to staff. The measures themselves carry varying fiscal implications for the State and, in several cases, indirect implications for local revenue authority and program funding as summarized above and detailed in the attached memorandum. Any future City position or advocacy activity would be undertaken within existing departmental resources and the City’s legislative-advocacy budget.

Attachment:

1. November Ballot Update: Statewide Initiatives
Prepared and
Submitted by: Barbara Andersen, Senior Assistant to the City Administrator Approved by: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
CALIFORNIA ADVOCACY • FEDERAL ADVOCACY • GRANT WRITING
Sacramento • Washington, D.C.

Northern California• Central California• Southern California

MEMORANDUM
To:

From
Date:

Subject:

City of Santa Barbara
Townsend Public Affairs
September 15, 2026
November Ballot Update: Statewide Initiatives

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
California's November 3, 2026 statewide ballot was finalized on June 25, 2026, marking the constitutional deadline for citizen initiatives to qualify for the November election and the final opportunity for proponents to withdraw qualified measures through negotiated agreements. The weeks leading up to the deadline were defined by extensive negotiations among the Governor's Office, Legislative Leadership, initiative proponents, business organizations, labor groups, taxpayer advocates, and local government stakeholders, resulting in significant changes to the measures voters will consider this November.

For local agencies, the most consequential outcome was the negotiated withdrawal of the proposed Taxpayer Protection Act (Initiative 1983). In its place, the Legislature approved ACA 22, which appears on the November ballot as Proposition 43. If approved by voters, the measure would amend the California Constitution to require all local special taxes, including those proposed through the citizen initiative process, to receive two-thirds voter approval. As part of the same agreement, the Legislature approved ACA 21, removing ACA 13 from the ballot. While the agreement eliminated provisions affecting charter city real estate transfer taxes and the retroactive invalidation of certain existing local taxes, Proposition 43 preserves one of the initiative's central policy objectives and could significantly affect future local and regional revenue measures.

Additional negotiations also reshaped the ballot. Competing healthcare initiatives were withdrawn pursuant to an agreement between healthcare stakeholders and the California Labor Federation, while competing rideshare liability initiatives were removed following a settlement between Uber and the Consumer Attorneys of California. Meanwhile, a broader debate over statewide taxation remains on the ballot through competing measures addressing a one-time tax on ultra-high-networth individuals, restrictions on future wealth taxes, and new accountability requirements for statewide special taxes.

As a result of these negotiations, California voters will consider 14 statewide measures in November, consisting of five legislative measures and nine citizen initiatives. The ballot includes measures affecting affordable housing, state finances, local taxation, election administration, campaign finance, environmental review, healthcare, and constitutional governance.

Attachment

This memorandum provides an overview of the final statewide ballot, summarizes the negotiations that shaped its composition, and highlights the measures with the greatest potential implications for California local governments.

QUALIFIED STATEWIDE BALLOT MEASURES
PROPOSITION 1: Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 Proposition 1 was placed on the ballot by the Legislature through SB 417 and would authorize the State to issue $11.25 billion in general obligation bonds for affordable housing and veterans’ housing programs.

Of the total bond authorization, $10 billion would support affordable housing programs, while $1.25 billion would support the CalVet Home Loan Program. The affordable housing funding would be administered through existing and expanded state housing programs and would support activities such as the development, rehabilitation, preservation, and acquisition of affordable rental and ownership housing.

The measure is intended to provide a substantial new infusion of state housing resources at a time when many existing housing programs are oversubscribed or nearing exhaustion. Funding could support housing for lower-income households, people experiencing homelessness, farmworkers, veterans, and other populations facing barriers to obtaining stable housing.

The specific timing and allocation of bond funding would depend on subsequent state budget appropriations, program guidelines, and implementation decisions by state housing agencies.

Even if the measure is approved, the entire $11.25 billion would not be available immediately.

Bond funding would likely be appropriated over several fiscal years. Because the bonds would be repaid from the State General Fund, the measure would also create long-term state debt-service obligations.

PROPOSITION 2: Save for California’s Future Act
Proposition 2 was placed on the ballot by the Legislature through ACA 20 and would amend the California Constitution to modify the State’s budget reserve requirements.

The measure would increase the constitutional limit on the State’s Budget Stabilization Account, commonly referred to as the Rainy-Day Fund, from 10 percent to 20 percent of annual General Fund revenues. The objective is to allow the State to retain a larger reserve during periods of revenue growth so that additional resources are available during recessions, revenue downturns, emergencies, or future budget deficits.

California’s revenue structure is particularly sensitive to changes in personal income, capital gains, and the financial markets. As a result, state revenues can increase rapidly during strong economic periods and decline substantially during downturns. Increasing the reserve limit is intended to reduce the need for abrupt program reductions, borrowing, payment deferrals, or other budget-balancing actions when revenues fall.

The measure would not raise taxes or immediately require the State to deposit the full amount permitted under the higher reserve limit. Rather, it would increase the amount the State is constitutionally permitted to retain and would operate within the State’s broader reserve and budget framework.

PROPOSITION 3: Permanent Funding for Schools and Health Care Through the Existing Tax on High Incomes
Proposition 3 is an initiative constitutional amendment that would make permanent the higher personal income tax rates originally approved by voters in 2012.

The existing tax applies to higher-income taxpayers and is currently scheduled to expire in 2031.

The income thresholds are adjusted annually for inflation. Based on the thresholds included in the official ballot summary, the rates apply to taxable income above approximately $360,000 for single filers, $490,000 for heads of household, and $721,000 for joint filers, using 2024 income levels.

Proposition 3 would remove the 2031 expiration date and continue the tax rates indefinitely.

Revenue attributable to the measure would be allocated 89 percent to kindergarten through grade 12 schools and 11 percent to community colleges. Local school boards would retain authority to determine how their allocated funding is spent, and the measure would prohibit the funds from being used for administrative costs.

The Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance estimate that the measure would maintain between $5 billion and $15 billion annually in state revenue, measured in today’s dollars, that would otherwise end after 2031. The amount collected in any year would fluctuate significantly because high-income tax collections are affected by wages, business income, capital gains, and financial market conditions.

Although the measure is presented primarily as an education funding proposal, continuing the tax could also affect the broader State General Fund. Maintaining these revenues could reduce pressure on other state-funded programs, including health care, housing, homelessness, transportation, and local assistance. Conversely, opponents may argue that permanently extending the tax could affect taxpayer behavior, business decisions, or the State’s dependence on volatile high-income tax revenue.

PROPOSITION 4: California Fair Elections Act of 2026
Proposition 4 was placed on the ballot through SB 42 and would amend the Political Reform Act to permit state and local governments to establish public campaign financing programs.

Existing provisions of the Political Reform Act generally prohibit public officers from spending public funds, and candidates from accepting public funds, for the purpose of seeking elective office. Proposition 4 would remove that statewide prohibition and allow the State and local jurisdictions to establish public financing systems if they choose to do so.

The measure would not automatically create a statewide public financing program, provide funding for candidates, or require a city or county to establish such a program. Instead, it would give state and local governments the legal authority to develop programs through which qualifying candidates could receive public campaign funds, subject to locally or legislatively established eligibility requirements, contribution limits, expenditure rules, disclosure requirements, and enforcement provisions.

Potential public financing models could include matching small-dollar contributions, providing campaign grants, or issuing democracy vouchers or similar forms of public support. The precise structure would be determined separately by each participating jurisdiction.

For cities and counties, the principal effect would be the restoration of local discretion. A jurisdiction interested in public campaign financing would still need to adopt a program, identify a lawful funding source, establish administrative and enforcement procedures, and comply with applicable election laws.

Supporters contend that public financing can reduce candidates’ reliance on large donors and encourage a broader range of individuals to seek office. Opponents may question whether public funds should be used for political campaigns or whether such programs provide sufficient public benefit. SB 42 was enacted subject to voter approval because it amends provisions of the voterapproved Political Reform Act.

PROPOSITION 5: Recall of State Officers
Proposition 5 was placed on the ballot by the Legislature through SCA 1 and would change the process used to replace a statewide elected officer who is removed through a recall election.

Under California’s current recall system, voters are generally asked two questions on the same ballot. The first asks whether the officer should be recalled. The second asks which replacement candidate should serve if the recall is successful. A replacement candidate can win with a plurality of votes, even if that candidate receives fewer votes than the number of voters who opposed recalling the incumbent.

Proposition 5 would eliminate the replacement-candidate portion of a recall election for state officers. If voters approve a recall, the office would become vacant and would be filled under the succession or vacancy procedures that otherwise apply to that office. For example, if a Governor were recalled, the Lieutenant Governor would succeed to the office. Vacancies in other statewide or legislative offices would be filled in accordance with the applicable constitutional or statutory process.

The measure is intended to simplify recall elections and address concerns that an official who was elected by a statewide majority could be replaced by a candidate receiving only a relatively small plurality. It would not eliminate the public’s power to recall state officers, alter the signature requirements for qualifying a recall, or apply to recalls of local officials unless otherwise provided by law.

PROPOSITION 37: Middle-Income Homebuyer Loan Program
Proposition 37 is an initiative statute that would authorize up to $25 billion in bonds to establish a home loan program for qualifying middle-income buyers purchasing newly constructed homes or certain converted properties.

The program would provide eligible buyers with a fixed-rate mortgage covering up to 17 percent of the purchase price of a qualified home. The assistance would be available for newly constructed homes or the first sale of qualifying properties converted from non-residential use.

To qualify, an applicant would generally have to be a California resident for at least one year, intend to occupy the property as a primary residence, have household income below 200 percent of area median income, and provide a down payment of at least 3 percent.

Eligible home prices would be capped at approximately $1 million to $1.5 million, depending on the county, with the limits adjusted annually. Because housing costs vary considerably across California, the applicable maximum would be determined geographically.

The measure states that the bonds would be repaid through mortgage payments made by participating homeowners rather than through the State General Fund. Accordingly, the official fiscal estimate identifies no direct state or local government costs. However, the ultimate financial performance of the program would depend on loan repayments, interest rates, defaults, administrative costs, and housing market conditions.

The measure would not directly require cities to approve new housing developments or change local land-use standards. Its primary effect would be to expand financing assistance for eligible buyers and potentially stimulate the production and purchase of qualifying homes.

PROPOSITION 38: Bonds for Immunology and Immunotherapy Research Proposition 38 is an initiative statute that would authorize $8.4 billion in state general obligation bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research.

The bond proceeds would be divided equally between two purposes. Half would be allocated to a University of California-affiliated nonprofit medical research institute selected by the California Department of Public Health. The other half would support a competitive grant program for public or nonprofit universities and research institutions.

The measure would require that at least half of the research funding be directed toward cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. It would also impose conditions related to the pricing and availability of technologies and drugs developed using bond proceeds. Research recipients would be required to make resulting technologies and drugs available in California at prices at least 20 percent below the national average price.

Unlike Proposition 37, these bonds would be repaid from the State General Fund. The Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance estimate that repayment would cost approximately $500 million annually for 25 years. The State could potentially recover some costs if funded research produces commercially successful discoveries, but such revenues are uncertain.

The principal policy consideration is whether the State should incur long-term general obligation debt to finance medical research, particularly where the benefits and potential commercial returns cannot be predicted in advance.

PROPOSITION 39: Voter Identification and Citizenship Verification Requirements Proposition 39 is an initiative constitutional amendment that would establish additional identification and citizenship verification requirements for California voters.

Under current law, an individual registering to vote must declare under penalty of perjury that the individual is a United States citizen and provide identifying information such as a birthdate, driver’s license number, state identification number, or partial Social Security number.

Proposition 39 would additionally require voters appearing at a polling place to present government-issued identification. A person voting by mail would be required to provide the last four digits of a government-issued identification number.

The State would be required to provide voter identification cards to eligible voters upon request.

Elections officials would also be required to issue annual reports identifying the percentage of registered voters in each county whose citizenship has been verified.

The measure would significantly affect county elections officials, who administer elections on behalf of the State. Counties would need to modify voting systems, ballot materials, voter education programs, poll-worker training, vote-by-mail procedures, provisional ballot processes, and citizenship verification systems.

The Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance estimate one-time state and local costs in the tens of millions of dollars to prepare for implementation. Ongoing costs could range from tens of millions to the low hundreds of millions of dollars annually, depending on how the identification, reporting, outreach, and verification requirements are implemented.

The measure could also result in litigation concerning voter access, implementation standards, acceptable forms of identification, provisional voting, and the State’s responsibility to provide identification at no cost.

PROPOSITION 40: One-Time Tax on Certain Individuals and Trusts Proposition 40 is an initiative constitutional amendment and statute that would impose a one-time tax of up to 5 percent on individuals and trusts with covered assets exceeding $1 billion.

Covered assets would include businesses, securities, investment holdings, artwork, collectibles, and intellectual property. Real property and certain pension and retirement accounts would be excluded.

The measure would allocate 90 percent of the revenue to health care programs and 10 percent to food assistance or education-related programs. It would prohibit the State from using the new revenue to replace existing funding for those purposes, meaning the money would generally be required to supplement rather than supplant current appropriations.

The measure would also exempt the new revenue from certain constitutional requirements, including the Proposition 98 school-funding guarantee, state budget reserve requirements, and the State Appropriations Limit.

The Legislative Analyst and Department of Finance estimate that the tax could generate tens of billions of dollars over several years. However, they also estimate that the measure would likely result in an ongoing reduction in state personal income tax revenue of hundreds of millions of dollars or more annually. This could occur if affected taxpayers move, restructure assets, change residency, or otherwise reduce future taxable income in California.

The measure does not impose a local tax or provide unrestricted revenue directly to local governments. Nevertheless, funding for health care, food assistance, and education could flow through county-administered or locally delivered programs.

The measure could also have broader state budget implications. If the tax produces substantial short-term revenue but reduces ongoing income tax collections, the State could experience both an immediate funding increase and longer-term revenue losses.

Proposition 40 remained on the ballot despite efforts by state leaders and other organizations to negotiate its withdrawal before the June 25 deadline.

PROPOSITION 41: Audits of Programs Funded by State Special Taxes and State SpendingLimit Requirements Proposition 41 is an initiative constitutional amendment concerning statewide special taxes, program audits, and the State Appropriations Limit.

For a special tax proposed through the statewide initiative process, the measure would require an audit of the programs proposed to receive the tax revenue before the election. The audit would provide voters with information regarding the performance, administration, or financial condition of those programs before they decide whether to approve the tax.

The measure would also require recurring audits of programs funded by state special taxes enacted after January 1, 2026. The audit findings would likely be included in or referenced through future voter information materials and public reports.

In addition, Proposition 41 would prohibit the enactment of new state taxes that exclude their revenue from the existing voter-approved State Appropriations Limit. The restriction would apply to taxes enacted after January 1, 2026, including taxes appearing on the November 2026 ballot.

This provision could directly interact with Proposition 40 because the billionaire wealth tax proposes to exempt its revenue from the State Appropriations Limit. The outcome and legal interaction of the two measures could depend on which receives more affirmative votes if both are approved and their provisions are determined to conflict.

The official fiscal impact is unknown. Costs or savings would depend on the number of future special tax initiatives, the programs subject to audit, the extent of audit recommendations, and whether those recommendations produce operational savings.

PROPOSITION 42: Prohibition on New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive Taxes
Proposition 42 is an initiative constitutional amendment that would restrict the State’s authority to impose certain future taxes.

The measure would prohibit new state taxes on the ownership or control of personal property.

The definition would encompass financial assets, investment accounts, retirement accounts, business interests, intellectual property, and other forms of personal property.

The measure would also prohibit certain retroactive state taxes. A tax generally could not be applied to conduct, activities, ownership, transactions, or taxpayer status that occurred before the tax’s effective date, subject to limited exceptions.

The restrictions would apply to taxes enacted or taking effect on or after January 1, 2026, including taxes appearing on the November 2026 ballot.

The measure appears designed in part to prevent the State from adopting wealth taxes or assetbased taxes similar to Proposition 40. If both Propositions 40 and 42 are approved, the measures could conflict because Proposition 40 would impose a tax based on covered assets, while Proposition 42 would prohibit new state taxes on the ownership or control of personal property.

The legal effect could depend on constitutional rules governing conflicting ballot measures, including which measure receives more affirmative votes.

The Legislative Analyst and Department of Finance identify the fiscal effect as the possibility that state tax revenues would be lower in the future. The measure would not necessarily reduce revenue collected under current taxes, but it would limit the Legislature’s and voters’ options for establishing certain new taxes later.

The measure applies to state taxation and would not directly prohibit local property, sales, parcel, utility, or other local taxes. Its indirect significance for local agencies would arise if future state revenue limitations reduce the resources available for state-local programs or increase pressure on existing revenue sources.

PROPOSITION 43: Local Taxes and the Two-Thirds Vote Requirement Proposition 43 was placed on the ballot through ACA 22 and would amend the California Constitution to require approval by two-thirds of voters for local special taxes, including special taxes proposed through the local initiative process.

A special tax is a tax whose proceeds are dedicated to one or more specified purposes. Examples may include taxes dedicated to transportation, public safety, libraries, parks, housing, homelessness programs, emergency response, or other identified services.

Local government-sponsored special taxes are already generally subject to a two-thirds voterapproval requirement. However, following the California Supreme Court’s decision in California Cannabis Coalition v. City of Upland, appellate decisions concluded that certain constitutional procedural restrictions applying to local government-sponsored measures did not necessarily apply in the same manner to measures placed on the ballot through the citizens’ initiative power.

That created a pathway under which some voter-sponsored special taxes could be approved by a simple majority.

Proposition 43 would close that distinction by expressly applying the two-thirds vote requirement to special taxes proposed by the electorate through the initiative process. As a result, a citizensponsored special tax would be subject to the same voter-approval threshold as a special tax placed on the ballot by a city council, county board of supervisors, or other local governing body.

Proposition 43 emerged from negotiations concerning the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association’s broader Taxpayer Protection Act. The original initiative would have imposed additional restrictions, including limitations involving real estate transfer taxes and retroactive invalidation of certain previously approved taxes. Under the negotiated agreement, HJTA withdrew that initiative after the Legislature placed ACA 22 on the ballot and removed ACA 13.

For local governments, Proposition 43 is among the most significant measures on the 2026 ballot.

Requiring two-thirds approval for all local special taxes would make voter-sponsored dedicated revenue measures more difficult to approve. The effect could be particularly significant for regional

measures, where reaching two-thirds approval across a large and politically diverse geography can be challenging.

The measure would not raise taxes or invalidate all existing special taxes. Rather, it would establish the approval threshold that future local special tax measures must meet. Local agencies contemplating future revenue measures should evaluate how Proposition 43 could affect measure structure, timing, polling, coalition development, and whether revenue is proposed as a general or special tax.

PROPOSITION 44: Community Health Clinic Spending Requirements Proposition 44 is an initiative statute that would require nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Centers to spend at least 90 percent of their revenue on program services advancing their charitable purposes.

Federally Qualified Health Centers provide primary and preventive care in medically underserved communities and frequently serve patients who are uninsured, enrolled in Medi-Cal, or otherwise face difficulty accessing health care.

Under Proposition 44, qualifying program expenditures could include patient care and other services that directly advance a clinic’s charitable mission. No more than 10 percent of revenue could generally be used for management, administration, overhead, and other non-program expenses.

The California Department of Public Health would be authorized to waive the requirement in exceptional circumstances. The Attorney General could issue guidance defining which expenses qualify as program services and which are considered management or overhead.

Clinics that fail to comply could face monetary penalties. Those penalties could be refunded if the clinic comes into compliance within five years. The measure would also authorize criminal penalties for false reporting or schemes intended to artificially inflate a clinic’s reported programspending ratio.

The Legislative Analyst and Department of Finance estimate that state enforcement costs could reach the low tens of millions of dollars annually. Much of that cost could be offset by fees and penalties imposed on affected entities.

If clinics reduce administrative expenses to satisfy the 90 percent standard, the measure could direct more resources toward patient care. At the same time, clinics may argue that the limitation could constrain legitimate expenditures for compliance, technology, workforce administration, facilities, billing, quality assurance, and other functions necessary to operate health care organizations.

PROPOSITION 45: Environmental Review for Certain Projects Proposition 45 is an initiative statute that would amend the California Environmental Quality Act to expedite environmental review and litigation for specified categories of projects.

The measure would apply to many housing, transportation, water, health care, and clean-energy projects. For covered projects, it would establish deadlines for public agencies to complete environmental review and take required actions.

The measure would also limit the extent to which an agency must evaluate a range of feasible project alternatives. Under existing CEQA procedures, an environmental impact report generally evaluates alternatives that could avoid or substantially reduce a project’s significant environmental effects. Proposition 45 would narrow that obligation for covered projects in an effort to reduce the time and cost associated with environmental documentation.

In addition, the measure would change judicial review of covered project approvals. It would establish deadlines for filing and resolving CEQA lawsuits and limit the evidence courts may consider and the remedies courts may order.

For cities, counties, transit agencies, water districts, joint powers authorities, and other lead or responsible agencies, Proposition 45 could substantially alter environmental review procedures.

Agencies would need to revise internal practices, consultant contracts, hearing schedules, document preparation timelines, and litigation strategies.

The measure could accelerate the approval and construction of housing, transit, water infrastructure, renewable energy, and health care projects. It could also reduce administrative and legal costs over the long term by limiting the scope and duration of environmental review and litigation.

However, the deadlines could create near-term staffing and implementation challenges. Agencies may need to complete complex reviews more quickly, coordinate with applicants and other responsible agencies under shorter timeframes, and ensure that abbreviated processes remain legally defensible.

The Legislative Analyst and Department of Finance estimate state and local implementation costs in the tens of millions of dollars annually during the first several years. Over time, state and local governments would likely experience net savings from reduced administrative and legal workload, although the precise fiscal effects are uncertain. The effect on state courts could range from savings in the tens of millions of dollars to costs in the low tens of millions annually.

Proposition 45 is likely to be particularly significant for local agencies with substantial housing, infrastructure, transportation, water, or clean-energy project portfolios. It could create faster project-delivery tools, but agencies would need detailed implementation guidance to understand which projects qualify and how the new review and litigation requirements interact with other environmental, land-use, coastal, endangered species, and permitting laws.

NEGOTIATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS OF MEASURES
California's November 3, 2026 statewide ballot was finalized on June 25, the constitutional deadline for citizen initiatives to qualify for the November election and the final day proponents could voluntarily withdraw qualified measures. In the days leading up to the deadline, negotiations among the Governor's Office, Legislative Leadership, initiative proponents, taxpayer advocates, labor organizations, business groups, healthcare interests, and local government stakeholders significantly reshaped the ballot.

Ultimately, six qualified initiatives were withdrawn through negotiated agreements, while one additional initiative failed to qualify because county signature verification extended beyond the constitutional deadline. These negotiations reduced the number of statewide measures before

voters and, in several cases, replaced broad initiative proposals with narrower legislative compromises.

Taxpayer Protection Act Agreement
The most consequential agreement involved Initiative 1983, the Taxpayer Protection Act, sponsored by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. The initiative proposed sweeping changes to local taxation authority, including requiring a two-thirds vote for all local special taxes, restricting charter city real estate transfer taxes, and potentially invalidating certain existing voterapproved taxes through retroactive provisions.

Following months of negotiations, Initiative 1983 was withdrawn after the Legislature approved ACA 22 (Proposition 43) and simultaneously removed ACA 13 from the ballot through ACA 21.

Unlike the original initiative, Proposition 43 is limited to requiring a two-thirds vote for all local special taxes, including citizen-sponsored initiatives, and does not include the proposed restrictions on charter city transfer taxes or retroactive provisions affecting existing local taxes.

For local governments, the agreement significantly reduced the immediate fiscal risk posed by the original initiative while preserving one of its central policy objectives. If approved, Proposition 43 would make future local and regional special tax measures more difficult to pass by requiring two-thirds voter approval regardless of how they qualify for the ballot.

Healthcare and Rideshare Settlements
Two additional negotiated settlements removed four qualified initiatives from the ballot.

Healthcare stakeholders and the California Labor Federation agreed to withdraw competing initiatives involving healthcare executive compensation and healthcare union political spending.

Similarly, Uber and the Consumer Attorneys of California reached a settlement that resulted in the withdrawal of competing initiatives concerning automobile liability, attorney fees, and rideshare passenger safety.

While these measures had limited direct implications for local agencies, their withdrawal eliminated several costly statewide campaigns and narrowed the policy issues voters will consider in November.

LOOKING AHEAD
Although the statewide ballot is now finalized, implementation questions remain for many of the measures should they be approved by voters.

Several propositions would require additional legislation, administrative rulemaking, or regulatory guidance before they could be fully implemented. Others, particularly those involving constitutional changes, taxation, and election administration, could generate litigation addressing statutory interpretation and implementation.

Between now and the November election, campaign spending, endorsements, and public polling will continue to shape the political environment surrounding these measures. Proposition 43 is expected to generate substantial interest from local governments, taxpayer organizations, labor groups, business organizations, and regional coalitions because of its implications for future local

revenue measures. Likewise, housing, CEQA reform, voter identification requirements, and statewide taxation are expected to remain prominent topics throughout the campaign.

Townsend Public Affairs will continue monitoring campaign developments, legislative implementation discussions, fiscal analyses, and administrative guidance as the election approaches. We will provide clients with updates regarding significant campaign developments, implementation considerations, and the practical implications of each measure.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: City Administrator’s Office
Subject: Consideration and Direction Regarding Contracting for an Alternative Automated License Plate Reader Camera System, Verkada, Selected by City Staff, Consistent with Input Provided by the City Council at its August 25, 2026 Meeting
Recommendation:

That Council provide direction to the City Administrator regarding contracting for an alternative Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) camera system (Verkada), that was selected by City staff following the termination of the Police Department’s Flock camera system, consistent with input provided by the City Council at its August 26, 2026 meeting.

Discussion
At the August 25, 2026 City Council meeting in response to an agenda item regarding the termination of the Police Department Flock Camera System, the City Council requested that the City Administrator return with a formal agenda item to provide direction regarding contracting for the alternative camera system selected by staff, Verkada.

Under Santa Barbara City Charter Section 607, the City Administrator is responsible for administering the affairs of the City and may execute agreements within the City Administrator’s delegated contracting authority and applicable financial limits. The proposed Verkada agreement falls within that delegated contracting authority.

The proposed agreement is nevertheless distinct from a routine administrative contract because it concerns the City’s use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology.

California law requires an ALPR operator to implement and publicly post a usage and privacy policy addressing, among other things, authorized uses, data collection and retention, access, Agenda Item No. 15
Council Agenda Report
Consideration and Direction Regarding Contracting for an Alternative Automated License Plate Reader Camera System, Verkada, Selected by City Staff, Consistent with Input Provided by the City Council at its August 25, 2026 Meeting

sharing, security, and accountability (sSee California Civil Code Sections 1798.90.5 through 1798.90.55). For a public agency such as the City, these statutory requirements create an important public policy and oversight consideration in connection with the proposed agreement.

The Citywide and Police Department ALPR policies were most recently reviewed and updated by the City Council in January 2024. Staff anticipates that a comprehensive review and potential revision of those policies would require substantial staff time and resources, consistent with the prior review process. Given other priority projects and current staff capacity, staff estimates that the review could take up to one year or longer.

Under the City Charter, the City Council exercises its policy-making and oversight authority through action taken at duly noticed public meetings. Accordingly, if the Council wishes to direct the City Administrator not to execute the Verkada agreement, that direction should be provided through formal Council action at a duly noticed public meeting. A majority of the City Council has expressed interest in directing the City Administrator not to enter into the Verkada agreement until the Council has had an opportunity to conduct a comprehensive review of the Police Department’s ALPR policy.

The City Council may consider the following alternatives:

Option 1: Defer agreement
Direct the City Administrator not to execute the Verkada agreement until the City Council completes a comprehensive review and any desired update of the Citywide and Police Department ALPR policies.

The principal benefit of this option is that the City Council would complete its policy review before the City begins using Verkada’s ALPR system. The principal drawback is that, because the City Administrator has already terminated the City’s agreement with Flock, the City could be without an ALPR investigative and public-safety tool for an extended period while the policy review is underway. Based on current staffing capacity and other City priorities, that period could be up to one year or longer.

Council Agenda Report
Consideration and Direction Regarding Contracting for an Alternative Automated License Plate Reader Camera System, Verkada, Selected by City Staff, Consistent with Input Provided by the City Council at its August 25, 2026 Meeting

Option 2: Proceed with oversight
Direct the City Administrator to execute the Verkada agreement under the City’s existing Citywide and Police Department ALPR policies; direct staff to conduct a comprehensive review and update of those policies; and request quarterly public updates to the Police and Fire Commission regarding implementation of the agreement, ALPR system use, and the status of the policy review.

This option would allow the Police Department to maintain access to an ALPR investigative and public-safety tool while the policy review is underway, while also providing recurring public oversight through regularly scheduled Police and Fire Commission meetings. Quarterly updates would provide the Commission and the public an opportunity to monitor implementation of the Verkada system, ask questions, receive information regarding the progress of the policy review, and identify issues for further Council consideration.

The proposed agreement may be terminated by the City upon 30 days’ written notice.

Accordingly, proceeding with the agreement would not prevent the City Council from subsequently amending the City’s ALPR policies following its review or, if the Council determines that continued use of the system is no longer appropriate, directing termination of the agreement in accordance with its terms.

Option 3: Other direction
Provide such other direction to the City Administrator as the City Council determines appropriate.

Prepared and
Submitted by: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator