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
DECEMBER 9, 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. 12/09/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 DECEMBER 9, 2025 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Statement of Investment Policy and Delegation of Investment Authority for Fiscal Year 2026 (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee recommend that Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Investment Policy for the City and Rescinding Resolution No. 24-076.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Subject: Amendment to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Installment Sale Agreement for the El Estero Water Resource Center Electrical Distribution Renewal Project [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (540.13) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving an Amendment to the Installment Sale Agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the El Estero Water Resource Center Electrical Distribution Renewal Project (Project No. 8508- 110).
2. Subject: Agreement and Allocation for California Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Program Award [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement] (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the State of California Department of General 12/09/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Services Standard Agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Program, Commencing upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance; B. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara in the amount of $1,945,176 for Development of Real Property Located at 15 South Hope Avenue 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; and Rescinding Ordinance No. 6174; and
C. 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 Revenue Appropriations in the Local Housing Trust Fund in the Amount of $1,042,476.77 and Approve an Increase in Expenditure Appropriations in the Local Housing Trust Fund in the Amount of $1,945,176.
3. Subject: 2026-2027 Police Management Association Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding [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 2026-2027 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Police Management Association; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-130, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026, Affecting the Salaries of Certain Classifications in the Police Management Association Effective January 10, 2026.
4. Subject: Selection of Provider for Referral-Based Navigation Center Services at 621 Chapala Street [Resolution; Agreement] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to execute an Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. (dba City Net) to provide referral-based navigation center services at 621 Chapala Street in Santa Barbara;
12/09/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 B. Authorize the City Administrator, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, and approval by the property owner, to execute a Sublease Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. (dba City Net) for the first floor of 621 Chapala Street; and
C. 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 Allocation in Fiscal Year 2026 Expenditure Appropriations in the Flexible Housing Fund in the Amount of $250,000 to Fund an Agreement for Referral-Based Navigation Center Services at 621 Chapala Street.
5. Subject: Statement of Investment Policy and Delegation of Investment Authority for Fiscal Year 2026 [Resolution] (260.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Investment Policy for the City and Rescinding Resolution No. 24-076.
6. Subject: Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for the Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park [Agreement] (570.05) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group to provide landscape architecture and civil engineering design services for the Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park, in an amount not to exceed $200,230.
7. Subject: Amendments to Professional Services Agreements for Building Permit, Plan Check, and Inspection Services [Agreement] (610.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the second amendment to Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 22500114 to correct the business name to Jason Addison Smith Consulting Services Inc. dba JAS Pacific, and to increase the agreement amount by $250,000, for a total contract amount of $479,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services; and
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the first amendment to Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 22500243 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. to increase the agreement amount by $100,000, for a total contract amount of $200,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services; and to delete and replace section 4(a) of the Interwest 12/09/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Consulting Group, Inc., agreement to add a contract termination date of May 20, 2030.
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
8. Subject: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Related to the Definition of Historic Resources (PLN2025-00050) [Ordinance Introduction] (640.09) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Determine that the Zoning Ordinance amendments related to historic resources are consistent with the General Plan;
B. Determine that the Zoning Ordinance amendments related to historic resources are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations; and
C. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Sections 30.57.030,
30.157.025, 30.157.050, 37.157.110, 37.157.170, 30.220.020, and
30.300.080 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Pertaining to Protection of Historic Resources.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
9. Subject: Adaptation & Resilience Program Update, and Release of Draft Wastewater and Water Systems Climate Adaptation Plan (630.02) Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the City’s Adaptation & Resilience Program and public release of the Draft Wastewater and Water Systems Climate Adaptation Plan.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
10. Subject: Report on Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover Study, and Request Funding for Fire Station Location and Facility Master Plan [Resolution] (520.03)
12/09/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive the attached report presenting the priority recommendations from the Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover Study that pertain to the adequate provision of fire services in the City of Santa Barbara; B. Authorize the Fire Chief to negotiate and enter into a consulting contract, approved as to form by the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for a Station Location and Facility Master Plan; C. Increase expenditure appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2026 Fire Department budget in the amount of $100,000 from Measure C Funds; and D. 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 a Fire Station Location and Facility Master Plan.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
11. Subject: UBGC Gold Card Recipients 2025 - Est. Start Time 5:00 p.m. (120.04)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNITY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT