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
OCTOBER 7, 2025, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
735 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA; AND
HIGHLAND RESORT AND SPA, PRIMROSE ROOM, 2ND FLOOR, 5 CHOME-6-1 SHINNISHIHARA, FUJIYOSHIDA, YAMANSHI 403-0017, JAPAN
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. 10/07/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 OCTOBER 7, 2025 AGENDA
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
1. Subject: Proposed Amendment to Santa Barbara Municipal Code 17.36.010 to Allow Pay-by-Plate in Waterfront Parking Lots (120.03) Recommendation: That the 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 Amending Section 17.36.010 to Allow Pay-by-Plate in Waterfront Parking Lots.
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 October 31, 2025.
2. Subject: Fire Prevention Week (120.04)
3. Subject: Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special and regular meetings of September 23, 2025.
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5. Subject: Proposed Lease Agreement for 920 State Street with Estrella Emporium LLC, dba Game Seeker [Ordinance Adoption, Agreement] (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 Deputy City Administrator to Execute a Five-Year Lease Agreement with One, Five-Year Option with Estrella Emporium LLC, Doing Business As Game Seeker of Santa Barbara, for the 1,320 Square Foot Retail Space at 920 State Street Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
6. Subject: Amending Municipal Code Title 10, Section 10.44.152 - Regulation of Parking Upon Municipally Owned and/or Operated Parking Lots [Ordinance Introduction] (550.01)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 10.44.152 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Regarding Regulation of Parking Upon Municipally Owned and/or Operated Parking Lots.
7. Subject: Adoption of Resolution Amending the City’s Records Retention Policy and Procedures to Include the Sustainability & Resilience Department’s Records Retention Schedule [Resolution] (160.06) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Records Management Policies and Procedures Manual to Include the Sustainability & Resilience Department’s Records Retention Schedule.
8. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon (COSB v. Giordani) [Resolution; Agreement] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute a fourth amendment to the legal services agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon, a professional corporation, relating to litigation to enforce City waterline easements by increasing the agreement not to exceed amount by $25,000 (from $430,000 to $455,000), to be paid from funds appropriated from the Water Resources Department; 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 Small Tunnel Air Binding Project.
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9. Subject: Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the One Month Ended July 31, 2025 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the one month ended July 31, 2025.
10. Subject: Fourth Contract Amendment with RRM Design Group for Final Design and Construction Documents for the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project [Agreement] (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a fourth contract amendment with RRM Design Group in the amount of $87,000 for soils testing and playground safety audits during construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project for a new not-to-exceed dollar amount of $1,339,441 for all services.
11. Subject: Replacement Subordination Agreement and Loan Amendment for Housing Authority Project Located at 3055 De La Vina Street [Agreement] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a Subordination Agreement with Banc of California with respect to a senior loan in a not-to-exceed amount of $18,000,000 to the Housing Authority for construction of the affordable housing project at 3055 De La Vina Street and an amendment to Loan Agreement to substitute the Banc of California loan as the senior indebtedness under City Loan Agreement No. 28,471, as approved as to form by the City Attorney.
12. Subject: Approval of Mills Act Historic Property Tax Reduction Contracts (610.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Grant exceptions to the Mills Act contract threshold for assessed property valuation, pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code §30.157.145.C.4.m., for the following historic properties:
1. 20 East Los Olivos Street (APN 025-242-004);
2. 18 Calle Alamo (APN 053-332-001);
3. 234 Canon Drive (APN 053-171-006);
B. Grant renewals of the Mills Act contracts for the following historic properties:
1. 212 West Valerio Street (APN 027-091-012);
2. 2012 Anacapa Street (APN 025-321-012); and
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the three new Mills Act historic property contracts and to renew the two existing contracts. 10/07/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: Access Advisory Committee - Annual Report (640.03) Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the recent activities and achievements of the Access Advisory Committee.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT