CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Eric Friedman
Mayor Pro Tempore
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
Kristen W. Sneddon
Ordinance Committee Chair
John S. Doimas
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Oscar Gutierrez
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Wendy Santamaria
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
JANUARY 13, 2026, 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_iFna2EZ2TFG8K4nMrRCZmA (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. This document may be translated into other languages for convenience and accessibility. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the English version and a translated version, the English version shall control.
Este documento puede traducirse a otros idiomas para mayor comodidad y accesibilidad. En caso de discrepancias entre la versión en inglés y cualquier traducción, la versión en inglés se considerará la versión oficial.
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. 01/13/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JANUARY 13, 2026 AGENDA
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1. Subject: Amending Chapter 5.76 of the Municipal Code Regarding Massage Establishment and Massage Technician Permits
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. 01/13/2026 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: Human Trafficking Awareness Month
2. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins
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 January 31, 2026.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special and regular meetings of December 9 and December 16, 2025.
4. Subject: Authorize Purchase of Real Property Located at 816 Cacique Street [Ordinance Adoption]
Recommendation: That Council 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.
5. Subject: Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 17.20.005 (C) Relating to Slip Waiting Lists [Ordinance Introduction] 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 17.20.005(C) of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Slip Assignment Policy. 01/13/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3
6. Subject: Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers for Referral-Based Emergency Shelter Services at 816 Cacique Street [Resolution; Agreement] Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a second Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers to provide interim referral-based emergency shelter services at 816 Cacique Street in Santa Barbara, 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 Appropriate Measure C Funds in the Amount of $1,596,751 to Fund an Agreement with the Interim Service Provider for Emergency Shelter Services at 816 Cacique Street; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator, approved as to form by the City Attorney, to execute a Lease Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers for 816 Cacique Street.
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the Five Months Ended November 30, 2025
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the five months ended November 30, 2025.
8. Subject: November 2025 Investment Report
Recommendation: That Council accept the November 2025 Investment Report. 01/13/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4
9. Subject: Amendments to Professional Services Agreements with PreQualified Consultants to Provide On-Call Environmental Review Services for the Community Development Department [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Community Development Director to amend Professional Services Agreements with PlaceWorks, Inc. and WSP USA, Inc. for On-Call Environmental Review Services to increase the contract not-to-exceed amounts from $500,000 to $750,000, and correct a clerical error identified in the originally executed contract; and
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to amend Professional Services Agreements with CSG Consultants, Inc., EcoTierra Consulting, Inc., Eyestone-Jones Environmental, LLC, Impact Sciences, Inc., and Rincon Consultants, Inc., for On-Call Environmental Review Services to correct a clerical error identified in the originally executed contracts.
10. Subject: Hilda McIntyre Ray Park Resident Caretaker [Agreement] Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for Hilda McIntyre Ray Park with Juan Garcia, commencing February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
11. Subject: Professional Services Agreement for Citation and Permit Services [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for a term of two and half (2.5) years for the continuation of electronic parking and administrative citation services and the addition of permit services, in the amount of $975,000.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
12. Subject: Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore, and Chairs and Vice Chairs for Ordinance Committee, Finance Committee, Sustainability Committee, and Legislative Committee
Recommendation: That Council consider the appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore; the Chairs and Vice Chairs for Ordinance and Finance Committees; the Chair and Vice Chair for the Legislative Committee; and the Chair and Vice Chair for the Sustainability Committee.
13. Subject: Advisory Groups and Council Liaison Appointments Recommendation: That Council consider the appointments of Council Liaisons to Advisory Groups, and other regional boards and agencies.
14. Subject: Tenant Protection – Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium Ordinance and Ordinance Adding Requirements for Just Cause “Ellis Act” Evictions [Ordinance Introduction; Ordinance Adoption]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Introduce and adopt, as an emergency ordinance after reading in full, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing a Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium During the Preparation, Consideration, and Potential Adoption of a Permanent Rent Stabilization Program; and
B. 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 by the Addition of Section 26.50.100 Relating to Additional Requirements for Just Cause Evictions for the Purpose of Permanently Removing a Unit from the Rental Market.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT