Business & Development

What's happening

• The committee approved a resolution to lease approximately 4,635 sq ft of restaurant space and 2,992 sq ft of outdoor dining at 1300 Battery Street to JPPF 1300 Battery, L.P.
• The lease runs until May 5, 2046 with a base rent of $5,000 per month, increasing 15% every five years, totaling $1,498,012.50 in base rent, plus 1% of gross sales and possible rent credits.

Why it matters

The lease creates a new dining venue and generates long‑term revenue for the city.

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What's happening

• The City will increase the Microsoft Enterprise Products contract with Zones, LLC by $60,000,000, raising the ceiling to $115,000,000.
• The contract term will be extended 36 months to August 31, 2029, with three one‑year extension options.

Why it matters

The amendment allows continued use of Microsoft services for city operations and impacts the overall technology budget.

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What's happening

• The Board approved the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, authorizing up to $88,000.00 from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
• The Board approved Budget Revision BJE No. 0011111 for $88,000.00 to increase revenue and expenditures for the County Health Department’s FY 2026‑2027 budget.
• The Board determined the actions do not constitute a CEQA project.

Why it matters

It secures up to $88,000 for hospitalist and outpatient services and updates the health department budget, supporting patient care and county health financing.

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• The Board approved and authorized the Chair to execute a no‑cost MOU with VSP to provide free, on‑site vision screenings and comprehensive eye examinations to eligible community members in Santa Barbara County.
• The Board determined the action is not a CEQA project.

Why it matters

It creates a partnership to deliver free vision screenings and exams to eligible residents, improving eye‑health access.

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• The commission is asked to adopt a resolution that determines Presidio Bay Ventures demonstrated good‑faith compliance with the Development Agreement for the period April 2025 to March 2026 for the Springline project at 1300 El Camino Real.
• The staff report notes the agreement review does not qualify as a CEQA project.

Why it matters

Confirming compliance ensures the developer meets agreed‑upon obligations, affecting project progress and city oversight.

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