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Oct 2, 2026
Oct 22, 2026
Provide two (2) identical, independent real-time Character Generator (CG) systems comparable to the Ross XPression Prime software edition. These systems will handle live lower-thirds, speaker identifiers, agenda topics, bugs, and public comment timers for our municipal and City Council meeting broadcasts.
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Oct 1, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
The City seeks a qualified professional firm to conduct independent cost-of-service rate studies for its water and wastewater utilities and prepare ten-year financial plans for both. The studies are intended to develop rate adjustments that cover the costs of operating, maintaining, and upgrading the utility systems. The scope also includes analysis and benchmarking, rate-modeling tools and staff training, accessible digital deliverables, and public outreach.
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Sep 23, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
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This document is the Second Amendment to the Golf Course Management Agreement (City Agreement No. 25,390) between the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Golf, LLC, effective December 11, 2018. It modifies key financial and operational terms of the existing agreement, which originally commenced on December 15, 2015. Significant changes include an increase in the initial working capital provided by the City to the Operator from $160,000 to $225,000, and a new provision requiring the City to advance 50% of costs for Capital Projects exceeding $50,000. The amendment also details updated procedures for banking, deposits, payment of direct costs, management of capital expenditures, and requirements for third-party contracts, while affirming that all other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain in full force and effect.
This is a Professional Service Contract (Agreement No. 2-200012-2) between the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Golf, LLC, executed on November 23, 2019. The contractor will provide project management services for the renovation of the #9 green. The total compensation for all services under this contract shall not exceed $9,500. The contract includes provisions for scope of services, compensation, extra services, timeframes, ownership of documents, assignment, notices, indemnity, insurance, termination, conflict of interest, employment administration, business tax, and adherence to City ordinances regarding non-discrimination and minimum wage. Required insurance coverages and a nondiscriminatory employment certificate are attached as exhibits.
This Third Amendment modifies Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 25,390, a Golf Course Management Agreement between the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Golf, LLC. The amendment, operative March 31, 2021, extends the agreement term until July 1, 2026, and retroactively sets the overall agreement's effective date to July 1, 2016. It mandates the Operator to make a $125,000 capital investment and establishes new financial terms including an annual Fixed Management Fee ($96,445 for the year ending June 30, 2021), an Incentive Management Fee (15% of golf revenues over specified thresholds, e.g., $2,700,000 for the year ending June 30, 2021), and an annual Accounting Fee ($18,000 for the year ending June 31, 2021). All fees and thresholds are subject to annual adjustments based on CPI.
This document is the First Amendment to the Golf Course Management Agreement (City Agreement No. 25,390) between the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Golf, LLC, effective June 21, 2016. The amendment primarily modifies financial and accounting procedures, including removing the City as a signatory from the Operating Bank Account, increasing the initial Working Capital provided by the City to the Operator from $80,000 to $160,000, and establishing a monthly reimbursement process instead of biweekly. It also adds further detail to the types of records the Operator must maintain. All other terms of the original agreement remain in full force.
This Equipment Lease Agreement, No. 28,761, is between the City of Santa Barbara (Lessor) and Santa Barbara Golf, LLC (Lessee) for the lease of equipment and tools at the Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course. The agreement commences on July 1, 2025, and concludes on June 30, 2026, with an option for annual extensions. The rental fee for the equipment is a nominal $1.00. The contract specifies terms for equipment description (Exhibit B), use, maintenance, surrender, assignment, indemnity, and comprehensive insurance requirements (Exhibit A).
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Santa Barbara
The Commission reviewed and approved several items, including minutes from previous meetings and a consent calendar. Key agenda items included the ratification of actions on the consent calendar, various administrative announcements, and committee reports regarding a project completion. The Commission also conducted a review of a Phase 1 Historic Resource Report for a residence located at 2736 Quester Road, concluding that the property is eligible for listing as a City of Santa Barbara structure of merit.
The meeting focused on the hearing for a property located at 1080 Coast Village Road. The primary proposal discussed was a change in land use from retail to a restaurant with an additional retail component. Key discussion items included the necessary tenant improvements such as a commercial kitchen, interior wall remodeling, an outdoor dining patio, and exterior facade upgrades. The hearing also covered requests for a coastal development permit, a front setback modification to accommodate required parking spaces, and a CEQA determination regarding compliance with the 2011 General Plan.
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The board addressed quorum requirements and proceeded with the consent calendar, ratifying actions from previous sessions. Key topics included the resignation of board members and a discussion regarding the fall recruitment timeline. The primary agenda item involved a review of the design proposal for 1596 Oramas Road, featuring a third-story addition, deck construction, and permeable driveway improvements. The board evaluated the project's floor area ratio exceptions and neighborhood compatibility requirements.
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