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 21, 2025, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
735 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA; AND
HOTEL NEW OTANI TOKYO, 4-1 KIOICHO, CHIYODA CITY, TOKYO 102-8578 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. 10/21/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 OCTOBER 21, 2025 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: General Fund Multi-Year Forecast Update for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, Discussion and Direction (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Receive a report from staff regarding an update to the General Fund multiyear financial forecast; and B. Provide direction to staff regarding revenue generating and expenditure control options to balance the General Fund budget in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and forecast for FY2027.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
1. Subject: 2025 California Building and Fire Codes Adoption (120.03) Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee review and recommend for approval to the City Council an Ordinance Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapters 22.04, and 8.04, Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes and the 2025 Fire Code, Parts 1–12, Certain Appendices of each of those Codes, Adopting Local Amendments to those Codes, and Repealing Ordinances 6093 and 6094.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Arts & Humanities Month (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
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CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the regular and special meetings of October 7, 2025.
3. Subject: Adoption of Ordinance for Water Metering for Adaptive Reuse Projects [Ordinance Adoption] (610.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 14.08.150 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Relating to Water Meters for Adaptive Reuse Projects.
4. Subject: Municipal Code Amendments to Incentivize Adaptive Reuse Projects [Ordinance Adoption] (610.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Adding Section 30.185.045 Pertaining to Regulations for Adaptive Reuse Projects.
5. Subject: Proposed Amendment to Santa Barbara Municipal Code 17.36.010 to Allow Pay-by-Plate in Waterfront Parking Lots [Ordinance Introduction] (570.03)
Recommendation: That 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 Amending Section 17.36.010 to Allow Pay-by-Plate in Waterfront Parking Lots.
6. Subject: Appropriation of Downtown Parking Capital Improvement Funds and Best Interest Waiver for a Purchase Order for 916-920 State Street Utility and Maintenance Upgrades Project [Resolution] (550.1)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-066, Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, to Reallocate Available Expenditure Appropriations in the Downtown Parking Capital Improvement Program Funds for the 916- 920 State Street Utility and Maintenance Upgrades Project; and B. Approve a Best Interest Waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code
4.52.070, subdivision L, authorizing the General Services Manager to issue 10/21/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 a Purchase Order in the amount of $140,770 to Consolidated Contracting to implement utility and maintenance upgrades for the Project.
7. Subject: Ownership and Bonding of the Beckstead Oil Well No. 1 at 740 Dolores Drive [Resolution] (530.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting Ownership of the Abandoned Beckstead Oil Well No. 1 Located at City Property at 740 Dolores Drive, Santa Barbara (APN 035-033-031) in Accordance with the Standards of the California Geologic Energy Management Division, Authorizing the Water Resources Director to Execute Related Documents that may be Required, all Subject to Review and Approval as to form by the City Attorney, and Consenting to the Recordation of the Related Deed in the Official Records, County of Santa Barbara; and
B. Approve the establishment of and authorize the Water Resources Director to execute a financial assurance bond in the amount of $25,000, required by the California Geologic Energy Management Division to cover future plugging, abandonment, and site remediation costs.
8. Subject: Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the Two Months Ended August 31, 2025 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the two months ended August 31, 2025.
9. Subject: Contract for Cruise Ship Passenger Shuttle Service with Santa Barbara Airbus [Agreement] (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Waterfront Director to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Santa Barbara Airbus, Inc. for cruise ship passenger shuttle services in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
10. Subject: Proposed Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 26,288 for Fuel Dock Facility located at the Santa Barbara Harbor City Pier, for Santa Barbara Fuel Dock, Inc. [Agreement] (570.03)
Recommendation: That City Council approve and authorize the Waterfront Director to execute the Consent to Assignment authorizing the assignment of City of Santa Barbara Lease Agreement No. 26,288 for the Santa Barbara Fuel Dock facility to the proposed buyers of Santa Barbara Fuel Dock, Inc. 10/21/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4
11. Subject: Proposed Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 26,842 for Office Space Located at 125 Harbor Way Suite #12; for Santa Barbara Fuel Dock Inc. [Agreement] (570.03)
Recommendation: That City Council approve and authorize the Waterfront Director to execute the Consent to Lease Assignment authorizing the assignment of City of Santa Barbara Lease Agreement No. 26,842 for Office Space, Located at 125 Harbor Way Suite #12 to the proposed buyers of Santa Barbara Fuel Dock, Inc.
12. Subject: Lease Amendment with Santa Barbara Fuel Dock, Inc. for Office Space Located at 125 Harbor Way Suite #12 [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement] (570.03)
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 Waterfront Director to Execute the First Amendment of Lease Agreement No. 26,842, for Santa Barbara Fuel Dock, Inc., Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
13. Subject: Second Contract Amendment for Environmental Services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project [Agreement] (700.08) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Contract Amendment with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for additional environmental services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project, Contract No. 22500070, in the amount of $258,398, and to authorize $25,840 for potential extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work, for a total expenditure authority of $622,760.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
14. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
15. Subject: First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for the Completion of the State Street Master Plan and Appropriation of Measure B Funds for a Stormwater Capture Project on the 700-900 Blocks of State Street [Resolution; Agreement] (170.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the First Amendment to Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 22500182 with Elizabeth Moule & Stefanos Polyzoides, Architects and Urbanists to: increase the total contract amount by $343,250 for a new amount of $417,450; extend the term for one additional year; correct a clerical error; and add additional services to the original scope of services to provide consulting services that support the City of Santa Barbara in completing the State Street Master Plan; 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 an Alternative Storm Water Compliance Project.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT