CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Eric Friedman
Mayor Pro Tempore
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
Kristen W. Sneddon
Ordinance Committee Chair
Sarah J. Knecht
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Oscar Gutierrez
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Wendy Santamaria
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
JULY 29, 2025, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: At the beginning of each meeting of the City Council, Finance Committee, or Ordinance Committee, any member of the public may address the City Council concerning any item not on the Council's agenda. Any person wishing to make such address should first complete and deliver a "Request to Speak" form prior to the time that public comment is taken up by the City Council. Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Council. Pooling of time is not allowed during general public comment. The time allotted for general public comment at the beginning of the 2:00 p.m. session is 30 minutes.
Any member of the public who did not speak during the 2:00 p.m. session but who submitted a request to do so during the 2:00 p.m. 30 minute session may do so at the end of the meeting when the additional “Public Comment (If Necessary)” is announced. The City Council, upon majority vote, may decline to hear a speaker on the grounds that the subject matter is beyond their jurisdiction.
REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to speak must “raise their hand” in the Zoom platform by selecting the virtual hand icon when their item is called. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+Y for Windows and Option+Y for Macs. City staff will activate the speaker’s microphone when the speaker’s name is called. The speaker will then need to unmute themselves. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+M for Windows or Command-Shift-A for Macs.
HOW TO REMOTELY OBSERVE AND/OR SPEAK LIVE AT A MEETING
Web: https://santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-tbNSuHPTmquCwDEP9hNaQ (Participation via Zoom)
Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: 894 0718 1596 (press *9 to raise/lower hand; press *6 to mute/unmute) Online Streaming: Council meetings are streamed live at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP TV: Each regular City Council meeting is broadcast live in English and Spanish on City TV Channel 18 and rebroadcast in English on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:00 a.m., and in Spanish on Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
Each televised Council meeting is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Check the City TV program guide at www.santabarbaraca.gov/citytv for rebroadcasts of Finance and Ordinance Committee meetings.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected] prior to the beginning of the Council Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to City Council and will become part of the public record.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS: Regular meetings of the Finance Committee and the Ordinance Committee begin at 12:00 p.m. The regular City Council meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
REPORTS: Copies of the reports relating to agenda items are available for review at http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP.In accordance with state law requirements, this agenda generally contains only a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. Should you wish more detailed information regarding any particular agenda item, you are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Council Agenda Report (a "CAR") online at the City's website (http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP). Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are posted to the City’s website as soon as reasonably feasible.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar is comprised of items that will not usually require discussion by the City Council. A Consent Calendar item is open for discussion by the City Council upon request of a Councilmember, City staff, or member of the public. Items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by a single motion. Should you wish to comment on an item listed on the Consent Agenda, after turning in your "Request to Speak" form, you should come forward to speak or raise your hand in Zoom at the time the Council considers the Consent Calendar.
LANGUAGE TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION: The City of Santa Barbara offers live Spanish translation and interpretation for City Council Meetings via the Wordly platform. Follow the directions below to access the service. Go to: https://attend.wordly.ai/join/QQBV-6746
o Ensure the Session ID QQBV-6746 is displayed.
o Select “Spanish” and click on the “Attend” button.
o You can now read the captions on your device and/or listen to the translation of the City Council meeting. o Click the speaker button to hear a text-to-speech version of the translated dialogue. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City TV at 805-564-5311.
SPANISH INTERPRETATION: If you need interpretation of your communications to Council from Spanish into English, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 564-5309 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification of at least 48 hours will usually enable the City to make arrangements.
INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Si necesita una interpretación del español al inglés, para sus comunicaciones al Consejo, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al 564-5309, o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Si es posible, la notificación de al menos 48 horas generalmente permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's Office at 564-5305 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. For those who need accessibility accommodation in using the “raise hand” function and/or registering to participate in the Zoom session, please contact the Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting for assistance. Additionally, a speaker may email [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting, stating which item they wish to speak on. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. 07/29/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JULY 29, 2025 AGENDA
SPECIAL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 11:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
1. Subject: Amendments to Title 30 to Add an Adaptive Reuse Ordinance (120.03)
Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee:
A. Consider the proposed Adaptive Reuse Ordinance and forward the proposed ordinance to City Council for introduction and adoption; B. Determine that the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
C. Determine that the ordinance is consistent with the General Plan, and forward the proposed Adaptive Reuse Ordinance to City Council for introduction and adoption.
2. Subject: Introduction of Ordinance for Water Metering for Adaptive Reuse Projects (120.03)
Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee forward to Council for introduction, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section
14.08.150 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Coded Relating to Water Meters for Adaptive Reuse Projects.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Old Spanish Days Week 2025 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
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2. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meetings of June 3, June 10, June 17, and July 1, 2025; and regular meetings of June 10, June 17, and July 1, 2025.
3. Subject: Amending Chapter 22.70 of the Municipal Code Regarding Sign Regulations [Ordinance Adoption] (640.02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 22.70 Pertaining to Sign Regulations.
4. Subject: Lease Agreement between City of Santa Barbara and Dean [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement] (330.04)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Airport Director to Execute Lease Agreement No. 202502 with Jennifer Shively, a Sole Proprietorship, Operating Under the Name Dean, Located at 6100 Hollister Ave, Building 1 Unit B, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
5. Subject: Adoption of Resolution Updating the City’s Records Retention Policy and Procedures [Resolution] (160.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the City of Santa Barbara’s Records Management Policies and Procedures Manual to Adopt Updated Policies and Procedures for all City Departments and Rescinding Resolution Nos. 16-005, 21- 028 and 23-155.
6. Subject: Advisory Group Guidelines Update [Resolution] (140.02) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-021 to Revise the Advisory Group Guidelines.
7. Subject: Annual Assessments for Downtown Community Benefit Improvement District and Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District [Resolution] (290.00)
Recommendation: That Council:
07/29/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Santa Barbara County to Include the Downtown Community Benefit Improvement District Special Assessment on the 2025-2026 Parcel Tax Roll; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Santa Barbara County to Include the Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District Special Assessment on the 2025-2026 Parcel Tax Roll
8. Subject: Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for the Santa Barbara Eastside Active Transportation Improvements Project [Resolution; Agreement] (670.08) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments and the City of Santa Barbara for the pre-construction phases of the Santa Barbara Eastside Active Transportation Improvements Project; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, to Appropriate Funds for the Pre-Construction Phases of the Santa Barbara Eastside Active Transportation Improvements Project.
9. Subject: California State Coastal Conservancy Grant of $240,000 for the Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park [Resolution; Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director to enter into a Grant Agreement Between the City and the California State Coastal Conservancy for the Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-066, adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2026, to increase revenue and expenditure appropriation by $240,000 in the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2026 Miscellaneous Grants Fund for the Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park.
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10. Subject: Resolution Approving the 2025-2027 Santa Barbara Firefighters’ Association Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding and Amendment of Resolution No. 25-071, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026 [Resolution; Agreement] (440.02) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2025-2027 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Firefighters’ Association; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-071, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026, Affecting Classifications in the Firefighters’ Association Effective July 12, 2025.
11. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the Eleven Months Ended May 31, 2025 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the eleven months ended May 31, 2025.
12. Subject: June 2025 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the June 2025 Investment Report.
13. Subject: Best Interest Waiver and Agreement for Custodial Services with Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association [Agreement] (550.1) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a Best Interest Waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code
4.52.070, subdivision L; and
B. Authorize the execution of an agreement in the amount of $718,328 with Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association for custodial services from September 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, renewable for up to four additional one-year terms thereafter.
14. Subject: Contract Amendment with RRM Design Group for the Chase Palm Park Arbor Project [Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a third amendment to Agreement No. 26,919 with RRM Design Group in 07/29/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 the amount of $34,940 for design services and construction administration for the Chase Palm Park Arbor Project.
15. Subject: Contract With Visit Santa Barbara For Tourism Marketing Services [Agreement] (180.02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an annual community promotion contract with Visit Santa Barbara to provide marketing services that promote Santa Barbara as a tourism destination, in an amount of $950,000.
16. Subject: Memorandum of Understanding with Eucalyptus Hill Improvement Association for Installation of Driver Speed Feedback Signs [Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Barbara and the Eucalyptus Hill Improvement Association to install driver speed feedback signs on Alston Road; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, to Appropriate Funds for Driver Speed Feedback Signs on Alston Road.
17. Subject: Sole Source Vendor for Airport Mosquito Control Services [Agreement] (330.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City’s General Serivces Manager to issue a Purchase Order to the Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County (District) in the amount of $108,145.60 pursuant to the Sole Source provisions of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 4.52.070(K) for mosquito monitoring and control services at the Airport; B. Authorize the City’s General Services Manager to issue Purchase Orders and Change Orders to the District for four subsequent fiscal years for mosquito monitoring and control services, in amounts not to exceed the annual appropriated budget for the program as approved by City Council; and
07/29/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 6 C. Authorize the Airport Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Barbara and the District describing mosquito monitoring and control services at the Airport.
18. Subject: Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026 with Good Samaritan Shelter [Agreement] (610.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a funding agreement in the amount of $200,000 with Good Samaritan Shelter for the operation of the non-congregate interim housing project and related services at Dignity Moves at 1016 Santa Barbara Street.
19. Subject: Increase Purchase Order for the U.S. 101 State Street Undercrossing Project (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize an increase to Purchase Order No. 32500838 with David Shelton Inc., for payment and performance bonding for the U.S. 101 State Street Undercrossing Project, in the amount of $24,108, for a total expenditure authority of $575,539.
20. Subject: Office Furniture Donation from Bright Market LLC. (630.02) Recommendation: That Council accept a donation of office equipment, valued at $29,000, from Bright Market LLC. for use by the Sustainability and Resilience Department.
21. Subject: Sewer System Management Plan Update (540.13) Recommendation: That Council approve the updated Sewer System Management Plan.
22. Subject: Environmental Determination for Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project for Notice of Exemption (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council find the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project meets the criteria for exemption under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c) and authorize the filing of a Notice of Exemption in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15062.
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS
23. Subject: Prohousing Designation Program Application (660.01) Recommendation: That Council receive and accept public comments on the City’s draft application to the State of California Prohousing Designation Program. 07/29/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 7
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARING
FIRE DEPARTMENT
24. Subject: Renewal of Levy for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District [Resolution] (520.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring its Intention to Continue Vegetation Road Clearance, Implementation of a Defensible Space Inspection and Assistance Program, and Implementation of a Vegetation Management Program Within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones; Declaring the Work to be of More Than General or Ordinary Benefit and Describing the District to be Assessed to Pay the Costs and Expenses Thereof; Approving the Updated Engineer’s Report; Confirming Diagram and Assessment; and Ordering Continuation of the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT