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
MARCH 10, 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. 03/10/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 MARCH 10, 2026 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
1. Subject: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Recommendation: That Finance Committee receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year (FY) ended June 30, 2025.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Arbor Week 2026
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Power Purchase and Battery Energy Storage Service Agreement with Staten Solar Corporation at the New Police Station [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 Sustainability and Resilience Director to Execute a Power Purchase and Battery Energy Storage Services Agreement with Staten Solar Corporation to Develop, Own, Operate, and Maintain a Solar Photovoltaic Generation and Battery Energy Storage System at the City of Santa Barbara Police Station, Located at 601 Santa Barbara Street, and Sell All Power Generated and Battery Energy Storage Services to the City.
3. Subject: Best Interest Waiver for Purchase of Fire Vehicles [Resolution] Recommendation: That Council:
03/10/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 A. Authorize a Best Interest Waiver for formal solicitation for the General Services Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $1,288,737.70 to South Coast Fire Equipment for the purchase of a Pierce fire engine (Type 1);
B. Authorize a Best Interest Waiver for formal solicitation for the General Services Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $738,117.70 to South Coast Fire Equipment for the purchase of a Boise Mobile Equipment fire truck (Type 3); 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 Appropriate Available Fleet Replacement Fund Reserves for the Purchase of Fire Vehicles.
4. Subject: Amendment to the Management Performance and Compensation Plan Resolution [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Amended Management Performance and Compensation Plan Applicable to Certain Unrepresented Safety, Non-Safety Managers, and Professional Attorneys.
5. Subject: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Recommendation: That Council accepts the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year (FY) ended June 30, 2025.
6. Subject: Feasibility Analysis for State Street Alternative Storm Water Compliance Project [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability & Resilience Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants Inc. in the amount of $158,448 to prepare a Feasibility Analysis for State Street Alternative Storm Water Compliance Project; and authorize up to $17,983 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $175,570.
7. Subject: Franceschi Park Resident Caretaker [Agreement] Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for Franceschi Park with Monique O’Conner, commencing April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
8. Subject: Contract for Design of the Islay Street Bridge Replacement Project [Agreement]
03/10/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Consor North America, Inc. in the amount of $1,617,676 for design services for the Islay Street Bridge Replacement Project and authorize $161,767 for potential extra services, which may result from necessary changes in the scope of work, for a total expenditure authority of $1,779,443.
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
9. Subject: Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2027 Through 2031 Public Hearing [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2027 Through 2031.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
10. Subject: Review of Options for Waterfront Adaptation Plan and Adoption of a Resolution Supporting Legislation for a California Climate Superfund [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive an update on coastal erosion and flooding hazards at the Waterfront and potential adaptation options to be studied further in the upcoming Waterfront Adaptation Plan; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Supporting Legislation for a California Climate Superfund.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
11. Subject: Bloomberg Asphalt Art Grant Award Update
Recommendation: That Council:
03/10/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 A. Accept the $100,000 Bloomberg Asphalt Art Initiative Grant and appropriate funds for expenditure; and
B. Receive an update on the City’s Bloomberg Asphalt Art Initiative Project.
12. Subject: Resolution and Statement of Values to Re-Affirm the City’s Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities and Commitment to Community Policing [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Re-Affirm the City’s previously adopted Resolution Condemning Aggressive and Nontransparent Federal Immigration Enforcement Tactics and Reaffirming the City’s Commitment to the California Values Act and to Providing a Safe and Welcoming Community for All Residents, Visitors, and Workers;
B. Receive a statement of values that re-affirms the commitment of the Santa Barbara Police Department in community policing and protecting the life and safety of all residents regardless of immigration status; and C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Promoting Community Safety, Diversity, and Public Trust Through Locally Guided Practices in Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT