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 16, 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. 12/16/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 DECEMBER 16, 2025 AGENDA
SPECIAL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 11:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
1. Subject: Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 17.20.005 (C) Relating to Slip Waiting Lists (120.03)
Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee forward to City Council for introduction and subsequent adoption, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 17.20.005 (C) of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Slip Assignment Policy.
2. Subject: Amending Chapter 5.76 of the Municipal Code Regarding Massage Establishment and Massage Technician Permits (120.03)
Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee review and recommend the proposed amendments to the Municipal Code Chapter 5.76 pertaining to Massage Establishment and Massage Therapist Permits and forward the proposed amendment to the City Council for introduction and adoption. 12/16/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Recognition of City Attorney Sarah Knecht Upon Retirement (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the regular and special meetings of November 18, 2025.
3. Subject: Agreement and Allocation for California Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Program Award [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (660.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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 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; and
B. 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. 12/16/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3
4. Subject: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Related to the Definition of Historic Resources (PLN2025-00050) [Ordinance Adoption] (640.09) Recommendation: That Council 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.
5. Subject: 2026-2027 Treatment and Patrol Bargaining Units 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 Patrol Officers' and Treatment Plants' Bargaining Units (TAP Units); and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-133, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026, Affecting the Salaries of Certain Classifications in the Treatment and Patrol Bargaining Units Effective January 10, 2026.
6. Subject: Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the Four Months Ended October 31, 2025 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the four months ended October 31, 2025.
7. Subject: Approval of Parcel Map and Execution of Agreement for 801 State Street [Agreement] (640.08)
Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute and record Parcel Map Number 20,843, and a standard agreement relating to the approved subdivision at 801 State Street. 12/16/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4
8. Subject: Personal Services Agreements for Classes, Clinics, Camps and Tournaments [Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with 805 Beach Inc., a Limited Liability Company, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2027 Beach Volleyball Camps, Clinics, Classes, Leagues, and Tournaments, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $199,000 based on the projected number of participants; and
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Channel Islands Outfitters Inc., a California Corporation, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2027 Youth Camps, with compensation equal to 85% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $125,000 based on the projected number of participants.
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
9. Subject: Designation of Proposed Development at 901 State Street (Music Academy of the West) as a Community Benefit Project (640.09) Recommendation: That Council designate the proposed development at 901 State Street a Community Benefit Project pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 30.170 and allocate a total of 2,000 square feet (net) of nonresidential floor area to the project from the Nonresidential Growth Management Program’s Community Benefit Category.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
10. Subject: Authorize Purchase of Real Property Located at 816 Cacique Street [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement] (660.04) 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 816 Cacique Street, Santa Barbara (APN 017-240-021); Authorizing the City Administrator 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;
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 Measure C Funds for the Purchase of Real Property Located at 816 Cacique Street; and
C. 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 First Amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions Established by City of Santa Barbara Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 008-09; and Approving and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the Second Amended Restricted Use Covenant Imposed on Real Property for the Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services.
11. Subject: Adoption of Citywide Strategic Plan (120.02) Recommendation: That Council adopt the citywide strategic plan and direct the City Administrator to advance key initiatives identified for the first year as well as create a system of accountability that will include regular reporting to Council.
12. Subject: Policy Direction and Work Plan for Development of a Rent Stabilization Program - Estimated Time 5:00 P.M. (170.01) Recommendation: That Council provide direction to staff regarding a draft work plan and the fundamental policy questions related to the development of a Rent Stabilization Program.
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COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT