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 21, 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. 04/21/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 APRIL 21, 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.
2. Subject: Proposed Amendment to the Ordinance Restricting Parking of Oversized Vehicles
Recommendation: That the Ordinance Committee review the proposed amendments and recommend that the City Council consider an ordinance amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 10.44.220 to modify enforcement procedures for oversized vehicle parking violations. The recommendation also directs staff to continue coordination with the New Beginnings Safe Parking Program to provide outreach and alternative parking resources for individuals living in oversized vehicles.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Crime Victims' Rights Week (120.04)
2. Subject: Donate Life Month (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Single Family Streamlining Amendments [Ordinance Adoption] Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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 30.15, 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 Pertaining to Regulations for Single Family Streamlining;
B. 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 Section 25.03.040 Pertaining to Regulations for Single Family Streamlining; and
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 22.22 and Amending Chapters 22.68 and 22.69 Pertaining to Regulations for Single Family Streamlining Project.
4. Subject: Introduction of an Ordinance Approving a Service and Support Agreement with ProDIGIQ, Inc. at the Airport [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 Airport Director to Execute a Service and Support Agreement with ProDIGIQ, Inc., Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
5. Subject: Introduction of Ordinance Approving First Amendment to Lease Agreement Number 25,583 with Mulligan’s Café Inc., at Santa Barbara Golf Club [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 a 04/21/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 First Amendment to Lease Agreement No. 25,583 with Mulligan’s Café Inc., a California Corporation, for the Restaurant Facility at Santa Barbara Golf Club, 3500 McCaw Avenue, Extending the Term through September 30, 2029, and Updating Operational Provisions.
6. Subject: Out-of-Agency Service Agreements for Sanitary Sewer System Connections [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Restating the City’s Policy Regarding Connection to the Sanitary Sewer System of Property Located Outside of the City’s Jurisdictional Boundaries and Authorizing the Water Resources Director to Execute Agreements for Such Connections Pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 14.44.035.
7. Subject: Allocation of the City’s Share of Transportation Development Act Funds [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for an Allocation of $97,645 in Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2027.
8. Subject: Agreement with Nimble Energy, Inc. for Energy Management Software Services [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Nimble Energy, Inc. for energy management software services in the amount of $126,594.
9. Subject: Request by Montecito Sanitary District for a Wastewater Treatment Services Agreement [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Direct Staff to evaluate the feasibility of and negotiate an Agreement for Provision of Wastewater Treatment Services to the Montecito Sanitary District; and
B. Direct Staff to collect a $100,000 fee from the Montecito Sanitary District to offset City of Santa Barbara staff time and resources, which would be refunded to the District if an agreement is successfully negotiated.
10. Subject: Fifth Contract Amendment with RRM Design Group for Final Design and Construction Documents for the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project [Agreement]
04/21/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a fifth contract amendment with RRM Design Group in the amount of $86,240 for additional construction administration support, testing, land surveying, and inspections during construction of the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project for a new not-to-exceed dollar amount of $1,425,681 for all services.
11. Subject: Approval of Standard Equipment for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for the Fire Department
Recommendation: That Council waive formal bidding requirements and approve 3M/SCOTT SCBAs as Standard Equipment for the Fire Department for the next fifteen years, in accordance with Section 4.52.070 (L) of the Municipal Code.
12. Subject: Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the Eight Months Ended February 28, 2026
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the eight months ended February 28, 2026.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: Coastal Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hear a presentation of survey results from a survey mailed to all property owners within the proposed Coastal Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Intention to Initiate Assessment Proceedings, Preliminarily Approve the Engineer’s Report, and Set a Public Hearing For June 30, 2026; and
04/21/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 C. Adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing Proposition 218 Assessment Balloting Procedures in Accordance with Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
14. Subject: City Administrator’s Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive the City Administrator’s Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027;
B. Hear a report from staff in connection with the filing of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget; and
C. Approve the Proposed Schedule of Council Budget Review Meetings and Public Hearings related to the City Administrator’s Recommended MidCycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
15. Subject: Updated Resolution to Re-Affirm the City’s Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities and Commitment to Community Policing [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council 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.
16. Subject: Update of State and Federal Legislative Platform Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt the revised Legislative Platform that guides the City’s support or opposition to regional, state and federal legislative issues; and B. Authorize the Mayor, Councilmembers, and staff, on behalf of the City of Santa Barbara, to contact regional, state and federal representatives to advocate for legislation and actions consistent with the goals of the legislative platform.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT