CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Kristen W. Sneddon
Mayor Pro Tempore
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
Oscar Gutierrez
Ordinance Committee Chair
John S. Doimas
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Wendy Santamaria
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
FEBRUARY 24, 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/j/89359334270 (Participation via Zoom) Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: 893 5933 4270 (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. 02/24/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 FEBRUARY 24, 2026 AGENDA
SPECIAL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 11:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER
1. Subject: Fiscal Year 2026 Second-Quarter Review
Recommendation: That Finance Committee recommend that Council:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the six months ended December 31, 2025; B. Accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended December 31, 2025;
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-129 to Approve Proposed Second-Quarter (Q2) Adjustments to FY2026 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations as Detailed in the Attached Schedule of Proposed Q2 Adjustments; and
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Position Salary Control Resolution No. 25-138 for Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2026. Changes are Effective January 10, 2026.
2. Subject: Process and Considerations Related to Establishing an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District
Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Receive a report and accompanying materials regarding the establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD); B. Provide direction to staff on whether to proceed with (a) refining the feasibility analysis, (b) preparation of an Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP), and/or (c) formation of a Public Financing Authority (PFA) for a proposed EIFD; and
C. If desired, recommend that the City Council authorize staff to return with a resolution of intention to establish an EIFD and initiate required statutory steps.
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3. Subject: Proposed Ordinance Adjusting Tax Rates of Cannabis Businesses Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Hear a presentation and receive a report regarding a proposed increase of cannabis tax rates; and
B. Recommend that Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adjusting Tax Rates of Cannabis Businesses Pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 5.42.250 and Rescinding Ordinance No. 5831.
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Subject: Ordinance to Regulate Single-Use Materials [Ordinance Adoption] Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 2.42.040, Chapter 9.160 and Chapter 9.165, and Repealing Chapter 9.150 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Relating to Expanded Polystyrene, Single-Use Plastics, and Solid Waste Reduction.
2. Subject: Affordability Covenant Amendment for the Village Apartments Property Located At 518–524 West Canon Perdido Street [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement]
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 City Administrator to Execute the Second Amended Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property with Turner Lighthouse L.P. for Property Located at 518–524 West Canon Perdido Street.
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3. Subject: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Agreement for Operation of a Countywide Library System and Appropriation of County Per Capita Funds [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Agreement for Operation of a Countywide Library System between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara for the operation of Libraries belonging to the Countywide Library System; 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 Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $15,221 in the Fiscal Year 2026 Library General Fund and Increase Revenue Appropriations by $16,555 in the Fiscal Year 2026 Library County Fund Budget for County Per Capita Funds from the County of Santa Barbara for the Operation of Library Services.
4. Subject: January 2026 Investment Report
Recommendation: That Council accept the January 2026 Investment Report. 02/24/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5
5. Subject: HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Grant Amendments [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Allocate $234,313 of existing appropriations in the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Fund to New Beginnings, and approve an Amendment to Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Subrecipient Grant Agreement No. 28,481, to increase funding and incorporate new Policy Requirements issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD);
B. Allocate $100,000 of existing appropriations in the federal HOME Fund to Transition House, and approve an Amendment to TBRA Subrecipient Grant Agreement No. 28,482, to increase funding and incorporate new policy requirements issued by HUD;
C. Allocate $234,313 of existing appropriations in the federal HOME Fund to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, and approve an Amendment to TBRA Subrecipient Grant Agreement No. 28,483, to increase funding and incorporate new policy requirements issued by HUD; and
D. Authorize the Deputy City Administrator to execute such agreements, amendments, and related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6. Subject: Professional Services Agreement with Kruger Bensen Ziemer Architects, Inc. for the Carrillo Gymnasium Renewal Project [Agreement] Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kruger Bensen Ziemer Architects, Inc. to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Carrillo Gymnasium Renewal Project in the amount not to exceed $267,300.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2026 Second-Quarter Review [Resolution] Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the six months ended December 31, 2025; B. Accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended December 31, 2025;
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-129 to Approve Proposed Second Quarter (Q2) Adjustments to FY2026 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations as Detailed in the Attached Schedule of Proposed Q2 Adjustments;
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Position Salary Control Resolution No. 25-138 for Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2026. Changes are Effective January 10, 2026;
E. Hear a report from staff regarding revenue generating and expenditure control options to balance the General Fund budget in FY2026 and forecast for FY2027; and
F. Hear a report from staff related to the development of the Mid-Cycle budget update for FY2027.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT