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 12, 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. 08/12/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 AUGUST 12, 2025 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Loan to Housing Authority for $3,500,000 for Development of Property Located at 400 West Carrillo Street (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee consider and recommend that City Council:
A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Loan with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara in the Amount of $3,500,000 for Development of Real Property Located at 400 West Carrillo Street to Be Used for Permanent Affordable Housing, to Be Secured by a Deed of Trust and a 90-Year Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute Such Agreements, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney;
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 Approve an Increase in Fiscal Year 2026 Expenditure Appropriations in the Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) in the Amount of $3,500,000 to Fund a Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for Development of Real Property Located at 400 West Carrillo Street; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute amendments to the Project Agreement between the City and Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara necessary or convenient to implement the revised project financing, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
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1. Subject: National Disability Independence Day (120.04) Recommendation:
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Amendment to Title 17 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Pertaining to Transfer of Slip Permits in the Santa Barbara Harbor [Ordinance Introduction] (570.03)
Recommendation: That City Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, 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.
3. Subject: Amending Waterfront Department Resolution No. 03-095 for Vessel Measurement and Size Restriction, and Amending Resolution 14-023 Establishing Slip Occupancy Policy to Include Nine Commercial Fishing Slips in the Santa Barbara Harbor [Resolution] (570.03) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 03-095 Pertaining to the Regulation of Vessel Measurement and Size Restrictions in Santa Barbara Harbor; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 14-023 Establishing a Slip Occupancy Policy for Designated Commercial Fishing Slips in Santa Barbara Harbor.
4. Subject: Adoption of Substantial Amendment to HOME American Rescue Plan Funds Allocation Plan (170.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt the City’s HOME American Rescue Plan (ARP) Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment for submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
5. Subject: Approve Sole Source Purchasing Request for Parking Revenue Control Equipment, Maintenance Services, Replacement Parts, and Payment Processing (170.01)
08/12/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recommendation: That Council authorize an amendment to the current five-year sole source purchase request with SKIDATA, Inc. to increase funds available and allow the General Services Manager to award purchase order contracts necessary to support continued operation of the City’s parking facilities.
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
6. Subject: Zoning Map Amendment for 2020 Chapala Street [Ordinance Introduction] (640.09)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning designation from O-R (Office Restricted) to C-G (Commercial General); B. Find that the project qualifies for an exemption from further environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15305, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations; C. Find that the C-G zoning classification is consistent with the General Plan; and
D. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Sectional Zoning Map of the City of Santa Barbara, as Referenced in Santa Barbara Municipal Code Title APX, Section SM.010, pertaining to Assessor Parcel Number 025-311-023 located at 2020 Chapala Street.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARING
QUASI-JUDICIAL RULES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
7. Subject: Appeal of Architectural Board of Review’s Approval of the 418 N.
Milpas Street and 915-923 E. Gutierrez Street Project (640.07) Recommendation: That Council:
08/12/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 A. Consider and deny Natasha Todorovic’s appeal of the Architectural Board of Review’s Project Design Approval of the 418 N. Milpas Street and 915- 923 E. Gutierrez Street Project, and make the findings set forth in the Council Agenda Report; and
B. Direct staff to return to Council with a Decision and Findings Resolution reflecting the outcome of the appeal.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS AND ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT