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
APRIL 14, 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. 04/14/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 APRIL 14, 2026 AGENDA
SPECIAL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 11:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER
1. Subject: Short-Term Rental Ordinances (CITY2026-00001) Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee:
A. Review and forward to City Council ordinance amendments to Titles 30 and 28 related to Short-Term Rentals and Homeshares;
B. Recommend amending the Local Coastal Program to amend Title 28 (Coastal Zoning Ordinance) related to Short-Term Rentals and Homeshares (SBMC Chapter 28.92);
C. Determine that the Short-Term Rental Ordinances are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
D. Determine that the Short-Term Rental Ordinances are consistent with the General Plan and Local Coastal Plan.
04/14/2026 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: Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week
Recommendation:
2. Subject: National Public Telecommunicator Appreciation Week Recommendation:
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Adopt Resolution Declaring Intention to Continue Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2027, Preliminarily Approving Engineer’s Report, and Setting June 2, 2026 Public Hearing [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring its Intention to Continue the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones; Declaring the Work to be of More Than General or Ordinary Benefit and Describing the District to be Assessed to Pay the Costs and Expenses Thereof; Preliminarily Approving the Updated Engineer’s Report; Stating Intention to Continue Assessments for Fiscal Year 2027 and Establishing a Time of 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the City Council Chambers for a Public Hearing on the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment.
4. Subject: Resolution Affirming the City’s Commitment to Biodiversity Protection and Restoration [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of City of Santa Barbara Affirming the City of Santa Barbara’s Commitment to Biodiversity Protection and Restoration.
5. Subject: Adoption of Wastewater and Water Systems Climate Adaptation Plan [Resolution]
04/14/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recommendation: That the Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Wastewater and Water Systems Climate Adaptation Plan.
6. Subject: Conceptual Design Contracts for Mission Canyon Pedestrian Pathways Project and Mission Creek Watershed Fish Passage Improvement Plan [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Sustainability & Resilience Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas and Company Inc. in the amount of $124,908 to prepare conceptual designs and an alternative analysis for the Mission Canyon Pedestrian Pathways Project and authorize up to $12,400 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $137,308; and
B. Authorize the Sustainability & Resilience Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Waterways Consulting Inc. in the amount of $246,931 to prepare conceptual designs and an alternative analysis for the Mission Creek Watershed Fish Passage Improvement Plan and authorize up to $24,693 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $271,624.
7. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Planning Commission's Approval for 2339 Edgewater Way
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal, filed by Alexandra Hack, owner of 2327 and 2337 Edgewater Way, of the Planning Commission’s approval of a Coastal Development Permit to abate an enforcement case; permit work completed under an Emergency Coastal Development Permit; and to allow redevelopment of the site, to include demolition of an existing residence and garage, and construction of a new residence, garage, ADU and accessory structures; and
B. Set the date of Monday, July 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 2339 Edgewater Way.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Subject: Community Development and Human Services Committee Funding Recommendations and Fiscal Year 2027 Action Plan Public Hearing [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the Fiscal Year 2027 funding recommendations of the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) for use of Community Development Block Grant funds;
B. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 Human Service and Public Service grants to renew a second year of grant funding for Fiscal Year 2027; C. Authorize the Deputy City Administrator to execute such agreements, amendments, and related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
D. Conduct a public hearing to obtain input on the City’s Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2026-2027.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
9. Subject: Single Family Streamlining Project Ordinance Amendments [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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 Amending Chapters 30.01, 30.15, 30.20, 30.25, 30.30,
30.35, 30.140, 30.165, 30.175, 30.185, 30.200, 30.205, 30.220, 30.235,
30.250, 30.290, 30.295, 30.300, and Section 30.150.090 of Chapter 30.150 of Title 30 Pertaining to Regulations for Single Family Streamlining; 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 Amending Chapter 25.03 of Title 25 Pertaining to Regulations for Single Family Streamlining Project;
C. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara 04/14/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 22.22 and Amending Chapters 22.68, and 22.69 of Title 22 Pertaining to Regulations for Single Family Streamlining Project;
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Single Family Design Board Guidelines; E. Determine that the proposed ordinance amendments are consistent with the General Plan; and
F. Determine that the proposed Ordinance Amendments and Resolution are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 5 (Guidelines Section 15305: Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations).
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
10. Subject: Annual Report on Community Oversight of Law Enforcement and Work Plan Submitted on Behalf of the Fire and Police Commission Recommendation: That Council receive the annual report on community oversight of law enforcement and work plan submitted on behalf of the Fire and Police Commission.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT