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
AUGUST 5, 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. 08/05/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 AUGUST 5, 2025 AGENDA
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
1. Subject: Proposal to Amend Section of Title 17 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Pertaining to Transfer of Slip Permits in the Santa Barbara Harbor (120.03)
Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee forward to City Council for introduction, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code (“SBMC”) by Adding Section to 17.20.005 Relating to Transfer of Slip Permits in the Santa Barbara Harbor.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins (120.04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through August 31, 2025.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Adoption of Ordinance Regarding Lease Agreement between City of Santa Barbara and Dean [Ordinance Adoption] (330.04) Recommendation: That Council 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 Effecive Date of the Enabling Ordinance. 08/05/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2
3. Subject: Authorizing Portal to Portal Pay for Sworn and Non-Sworn Police and Fire Department Employees [Resolution] (410.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Portal to Portal Pay for Sworn and Non-Sworn Police and Fire Personnel Assigned to Mutual Aid Response in Other Jurisdictions.
4. Subject: Appropriation of Design Funds for Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 Projects [Resolution] (530.05)
Recommendation: That Council 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 Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 Projects.
5. Subject: Authorize Purchase of Real Property Located at 1633 La Coronilla Drive, Santa Barbara, and Appropriate Water Funds for the Purchase of Real Property Located at 1633 La Coronilla Drive [Resolution] (540.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 1633 La Coronilla Drive, Santa Barbara (APN 035-033-007); Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute an Agreement for Purchase and Sale, Including Escrow Instructions and All Related Documents, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney; and Consenting to the Recordation of the Grant Deed Pursuant to Government Code Section 27281; 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 Water Funds for the Purchase of Real Property Located at 1633 La Coronilla Drive.
6. Subject: Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for the Evaluation of Proposed Development at Paseo Nuevo [Resolution; Agreement] (170.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the third amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 22300248 with Strategic Economics, Inc., by $125,570, for a total contract amount of $389,141, to provide consulting services for the evaluation of proposed development at 08/05/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Paseo Nuevo, including assessing the economics of the development proposal and assisting with drafting the final Disposition and Development Agreement as described in revised scope of services attached to the Third Amendment; 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, for Professional Services for the Evaluation of Proposed Development at Paseo Nuevo.
7. Subject: Contract for Inspector of Record Services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project [Agreement] (520.02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with TransTech, Inc. for Inspector of Record services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project in the amount of $698,514, with an additional $69,851 for extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $768,365.
8. Subject: Recruitment Schedule for City Advisory Groups (140.02) Recommendation:
A. The City Clerk’s Office will accept applications through Friday, October 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to fill scheduled vacancies on various City Advisory Groups and the unscheduled vacancies resulting from resignations received in the City Clerk’s Office through Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.;
B. The City Council will conduct interviews of applicants for vacancies on various City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, October 21, 2025; and C. The City Council will make appointments to fill the vacancies on various City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ATTORNEY
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9. Subject: Short-Term Vacation Rental Enforcement Program Update and Short-Term Rental Program Ordinance Update (640.09)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive an update on the Short-Term Vacation Rental Enforcement Program (“Program”) from the City Attorney’s Office;
B. Receive summary background and update on the future Short-Term Rental permitting program; and
C. Direct staff to draft a Short-Term Rental Program, including a Home Share Ordinance, for the inland and coastal areas of the City.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
10. Subject: Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment – Project Update [Resolution] (170.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the amendment to the project description contained in the Project Agreement dated March 14, 2024 between the City of Santa Barbara and Paseo Propco, LLC and direct the City Administrator and the City Attorney to negotiate a Disposition and Development Agreement for redevelopment of the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center consistent with the terms outlined in the Council Agenda Report including the change in configuration of the project and the City’s financial contribution; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara Supplementing Resolution No. 24-016 Declaring Designated Parcels of City-Owned Property to be Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to Subparagraph (J) of Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (F) of California Government Code Section 54221 – Paseo Nuevo – by the Addition of CityOwned Property Commonly Referred to as Parking Lot 2.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT