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REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 7, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p. m. (The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee, which normally meet at 12:00 p.m., did not meet this day.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez (2:05 p. m.), Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria (2:05 p. m.), Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City AdmihisTratorKellyTVIcAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, Crty Clerk Services Manag£^_SArah~-£30Tm^fe_^^ _ __ _-______-___:±_;- ». -'.» '.- CEREMONIAL1TEMS
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1. Subject: Poetry Month 2026
Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Poet Laureate George Yatchisin.
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 ofsen/ice through April 30, 2026.
Action: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo expressed her gratitude towards all City employees that were recognized on this day. Mayor Rowse presented a proclamation to Administrative Assistant Carol Lupo.
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 4, 6 - 10)
The titles of the ordinances and resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.
Motion:
Vote:
4. Councilmembers Santamaria/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar, excepting items 3 and 5.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Adoption of Ordinance Authorizing a Utility Easement to Southern California Edison at 51 Crestview Lane [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 Public Works Director to Execute a Utility Easement to Southern California Edison and Related Maintenance Agreement for Property Located at 51 Crestview Lane.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6215.
6. Subject: Resolution Amending the Schedule of Penalties, Fees and Service Charges tsJncgrporate Mid-Year Updates [R^solutjon]j_- _^_^ Rec mmenctation: That Council adopt, by reading of title gnly, a^gsolution of the Couficil of the^City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of §anta Barbaj'a Schedule 1 ofP-lnaltiesT T'eis^andService^Charges. I -i ----^-- ----:?r? jT-_: -! t Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 2026-021 (April 7, 2026, report from the Finance Director).
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9. Subject: Resolution Authorizing a California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Incentive Program Grant Application [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Application for, and Receipt of, Prohousing Incentive Program Funds through the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 2026-022 (April 7, 20026, report from the City Administrator.)
Subject: February 2026 Investment Report
Recommendation: That Council accept the February 2026 Investment Report.
Action: Approved the recommendation (April 7, 2026, report from the Finance Director).
Subject: First Amendment to Lease Agreement 28, 723 for Office Space at the Franklin Neighborhood Center [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a first amendment to lease agreement 28,723 for office space at the Franklin Neighborhood Center to correct a clerical error in the Base Rent.
ActiorTApprbved the recommendation; Agreement N0^28723:01^ (April'7^ 2026, report from ttielParJs&gndLBecreation_-Director). . ., . ' '~^' ' Ti_Ml^
10. Subject: Firs Amei3d.n?®"t to Agreement 28, 379 with_0n Duty'HeaJt^JLJ-C^ l[AEIrelmenql^A^^i ' I i..._-^.. ^t-;
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Fire Chief to Execute the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 28,379 with On Duty Health, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $50, 000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $274,820 for the provision of health and wellness assessments of Fire Department personnel.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28379. 01 (April 7, 2026, report from the Fire Chief).
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Dylan Mancuso; John McKinney; Amanda Greene. 04/07/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 10
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
3. 5.
Subject: Adoption of an Ordinance Adjusting Tax Rates of Cannabis Businesses [Ordinance Adoption]
Recommendation: 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
Documents:
Proposed Ordinance.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Gutierrez/Jordan to approve the recommendations as made by staff; Ordinance No. 2026-6216.
Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmembers Friedman, Santamaria). !
Subject: Amendment to the Position and Salary Control Resolution [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 2026-013, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026, Affecting Certain Classifications, Titles, Bargaining Unit Assignments, and Salaries. ~t Do^ypigflls: _ --a --^K-S^B-
-- - --April 7, 2026, report from the Human Resources- Director s. -- ..proposed Resolution. . ; ",
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Councilmembers Gutierrez/Jordan to approve the recommendations as made by staff; Resolution No. 2026-020.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
11. Subject: Annual Presentation from Visit Santa Barbara Recommendation: That Council receive a presentation from Visit Santa Barbara.
Documents:
April 7, 2026, report from the City Administrator.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by consultant.
Speakers:
Visit Santa Barbara: Kathy Janega-Dykes; Vanessa Bechtol; Jennifer Reyes.
Members of the Public: Chris Cline.
Discussion:
Visit Santa Barbara gave Council a presentation.
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
12. Subject: Public Participation Plan for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Recommendation: That Council receive a presentation and provide input on the proposed public participation plan for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. -Documerif&7'-
~fc - :s. ifi^ril 7, 2026,, report from the Parks and Recceatj^fij^&tor. -rr. ::~^~powerPbint'presentation prepared and made by:staff.7^^ peakers^ ]^_ ., . , ; , 3 ^- ..^.» .i»
^^-Sitff^PEfrks anil Recreatioh Direltor-JjiJ-Zacha^ FrOjebti Planner Bronwyn Bradbury.
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Staff gave Council a presentation
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
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13. Subject: Replace March 31, Cesar Chavez Day, with an Alternative Holiday and Request to Rename Calle Cesar Chavez
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Provide policy direction to staff regarding Cesar Chavez recognition; B. Replace March 31, Cesar Chavez Day, with an alternative holiday, subject to applicable meet-and-confer obligations with recognized employee organizations; and
C. Initiate a process, including community engagement and required approvals, to consider the request to rename all of Calle Cesar Chavez between East Gutierrez Street and East Cabrillo Boulevard.
Documents:
April 7, 2026, report from the City Administrator.
Speakers:
Staff: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo.
Members of the Public: Michael Montenegro; Jaqueline Inda.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve the staff recommendation.
Unanimous roll call vote. ~i - -^., ~_
Councilmember Harmon was excused fro 4:10-^.,51:02,^. m.
Sifcject: Update on bevelopment^)fa Ri^PS^abilization Program andj Final ^ Policy Direction from Council for Ordinance Draft - Est. time 5:00 p.m.
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a status update on the Rent Stabilization Program Work Plan, including the outcomes of the community focus groups conducted in February and March 2026;
B. Provide final direction to staff on the key policy components that are necessary to begin drafting a Rent Stabilization Ordinance; and C. Confirm the updated project Work Plan timeline targeting ordinance adoption in July 2026 and full program launch in January 2027 ~^-
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April 7, 2026, report from the City Administrator.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Andersen; Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke.
RSG Solutions: Tara Broughton; Sara Court.
Members of the Public: Brian Johnson; Jaqueline Inda; Lay Beardsmore; Barry Capello; Rick Morse; Betty Jeppesen; Monte Wilson; Andrea Moore McCormick; Alexander lan Kellett; Rick Morse; Randy Gillespie; Karine Anderson; Angeliza Samenez; Alicia Edwards; Bryndan Callaway; Nicole La Quinto; lan Fiedler; Sarah Dahl; Kari Weber; Corina; Elijah Wright; Reyna Angel; Ana Arce; Liz Newman; Stanley Tzankov; Dora Perez; Mary Michael; Miles Hagin Anthony; Gina Quiroz; Doro Perez; Zoila Cabrera; Barbara Parmet; Andrew Chafos; Gerardo Lopez; Rick Lang; Don Katich; Estela Montana; Sonny Chehl; Darian Bleecher; Teresa Curry; Mimi Greenberg; Craig Griffith; Gigi Albers; Hannah Cohen; Matthew Larkins; Cressida Silvers; Gavin Spencer; Linda Honikman; Michele Detorie; Anastasia Senavsky; Chelsea Lancaster; Ana Garcia; Andrew Hawkins.
RECESS
4:13 p. m. -5:02 p. m.
Motion:
Cbuncilmembers Santamaria/Gutierrez-fora'limit-of annual rent increase to "_^ one time within a twelve month period SO^pf-jCPI with maximum of 3 -^ -- percent whichever is lower.
Majority roll call vote (Noes: Cquncilm|mbers^Rne^man, Jordan, Rowse). 1 -|_n-s-f'p^^i ' i 'I j___^_^... ^^'P-L^-J j
Motion:
Councilmembers Santamaria/Sneddon to not include rent banking in the ordinance.
Vote:
Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan, Rowse).
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Santamaria to apply exemptions only where mandated by state law.
Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan, No:
Rowse).
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Motion:
Vote.
Councilmembers Santamaria/Harmon to include a comprehensive petition framework, including multiple petition types: for landlord petitions, fair return and capital improvements limited to habitability and for tenant petitions, improper rent increases, reduced housing services, and habitability.
Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan, Rowse).
Motion:
Councilmembers Santamaria/Sneddon to have as the initial decision maker on petition determinations an independent hearing officer with an appeal to a board or commission to be determined.
Vote:
Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan, Rowse).
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/ Santamaria to require expanded protections to improve transparency and access (e. g., required notices and standardized disclosures.)
Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan, Rowse).
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/ Santamaria to not specify mediation in the ordinance and offer as a resource.
Majority roll call-vote (A&stairi^Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan)? " :
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Motion: - --r- - rCouncilmembers Sned on/Sa lamaria to establish a hybrid approach of , :_ governance, e. g., sta . -admimstrgtion with periodic board review or 3,- - oversight functiwis. ---4-- Z^F p^-i -' I i-.-
Vote:
1 Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan, Rowse).
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to include a comprehensive registry (e. g. detailed unit, tenancy, and rent data).
Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan, Rowse).
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Santamaria/Sneddon for cost recovery through annual registration fees with petition costs included.
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Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to explore cost recovery though annual registration fees with petition costs included and to explore cost recovery through multiple program fees (e. g., annual registration and asneeded petition fees).
Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan, Rowse).
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Santamaria/Gutierrez to not establish a subsidy program alongside the ordinance.
Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan, Rowse) Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to continue to explore housing provider status and long term tenancy incentives as part of the ordinance, including specifically protecting mom and pop local landlords.
Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmembers Friedman, Rowse).
Motion:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to reopen Vote 3 regarding exemptions.
Vote:
Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmembers Santamaria, Rowse).
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers. Friedman/J-c^aQ ^ exempt deed restricted affQrdable :^:' -. -». ^ housing~Section 8, o-r-otherh®bising-thatTbcks-m below-markeTrates^-~^::
roll call vote (Abstain: Coun<?ilmembers Santamaria, Rpwse). y- i^_J j ""°ju"ty .y u°" 'r^"'j'^M-^i"^'^^;T"'" ^-..".."' "j""""/- ^ _ _|^ Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to bring back the discussion of the Housing Authority letter.
Vote:
Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmember Santamaria).
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEIWBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS None.
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PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p. m. in the memory of John Self.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on July 28, 2026.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RANDY RO SE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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