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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 3, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
The City of Santa Barbara seeks a consultant team for a raw water quality study at the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant. The team must have at least ten years of relevant experience in marine biology, marine ecology, plankton ecology, or a related discipline. The posting identifies marine monitoring, data analysis, and clear presentation of technical findings as desirable qualifications.
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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 committee discussed proposed amendments to the Santa Barbara Municipal Code to comply with state legislation prohibiting the irrigation of non-functional lawns. The discussion covered the definition of non-functional lawns, compliance deadlines, and a shift toward an educational, complaint-based enforcement strategy. Additionally, the committee reviewed a new, streamlined process for lawn replacement projects, including design standards, plant palettes, and available rebate programs, with the intent to forward the proposed amendments to the City Council for final adoption.
The City Council conducted a special meeting to address real estate negotiations. The council deliberated on holding closed sessions pursuant to Government Code Section 549.56.8 to discuss price and terms of payment for the purchase of real properties located at 190 Alisal Road and 601 East Montecito Street. Public testimony was received regarding the importance of preserving the 'La Casa de la Raza' site as a community center rather than allowing it to be sold to private interests.
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The City Council meeting addressed labor negotiations, including public comment from the executive director of SEIU Local 620 regarding the supervisors' unit and a push for fair treatment and medical equity. The council also deliberated on litigation matters under Government Code Section 54956.9 D1 and moved into a closed session to discuss these items further.
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