Agenda packet — Santa Barbara City Council, May 12, 2026

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
Kristen W. Sneddon
Mayor Pro Tempore
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
MAY 12, 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. 05/12/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 MAY 12, 2026 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Subject: Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances and Resolutions Recommendation: That Council waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and authorize reading by title only, pursuant to City Charter Section 511, unless otherwise requested by a member of the City Council; this waiver shall not apply to emergency ordinances, which shall be read in full as required by Section 511.

3. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meetings of March 3, March 17, April 7, April 14, and April 21, 2026; and the regular meetings of February 24, March 3, March 10, and March 17, 2026. 05/12/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2

4. Subject: Proposed Amendment to the Ordinance Restricting Parking of Oversized Vehicles [Ordinance Introduction]
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 Section 10.44.220 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code to Modify Enforcement Procedures for Oversized Vehicle Parking Violations; and
B. Direct staff to continue coordination with the New Beginnings Safe Parking Program to provide outreach and alternative parking resources for individuals living in oversized vehicles.

5. Subject: Contract for Construction of the Hope School District Crosswalk Safety Project [Resolution; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Award a contract to Lash Construction, Inc. in their low bid amount of $262,735 for the construction of the Highway Safety Improvements Program Cycle 12 Hope School District Crosswalk Safety Project, Bid No. 5113; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $72,410 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment, for a total expenditure authority of $335,145; 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 Appropriate Funds for the Highway Safety Improvements Program Cycle 12 Hope School District Crosswalk Safety Project.
05/12/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3

6. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC; and Appropriate Available General Fund Reserves [Resolution; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute an amendment to the legal services agreement with the law firm Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal services relating to litigation regarding the City’s Rent Increase Moratorium and Rent Stabilization Ordinance by increasing the agreement not to exceed amount by $300,000 for a new contract amount of $400,000; 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 Appropriate Funds for an Increase to the Litigation Services Agreement for the City’s Rent Increase Moratorium and Rent Stabilization Ordinance in the Amount of $400,000; and
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving the Plan to Replenish Reserves as Required by Resolution No. 23-124, the Policies for Reserves.

7. Subject: Professional Services Agreement Extension with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc., for Actuarial Services [Agreement] Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to approve and execute a professional services agreement extension with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc., to perform actuarial services in connection with the City’s Post-Retirement Health Benefits, Sick Leave Benefits, and Article XV and XVA Safety Retirement Plans covering Fiscal Years 2025/2026 to 2028/2029, in an amount of $95,200 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $223,200.

8. Subject: Best Interest Waiver for East Beach Mooring Installation Recommendation: That Council find it in the City’s best interest to authorize a Best Interest Waiver in an amount of $288,725 for Castagnola Tug Service, Inc. to install seventeen new moorings east of Stearns Wharf.
05/12/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4

9. Subject: Increase to Purchase Order Authorization with UtiliQuest for Water and Wastewater Utility Locating and Marking Services
Recommendation: That Council authorize the General Services Manager to increase the base amount of annual purchase orders to UtiliQuest, LLC, for underground utility locating and marking services for Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections to an amount of $320,000 each for services in Fiscal Year 2026, and authorize the Water Resources Director to approve extra services for up to an additional ten percent for each.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

10. Subject: Affirm Support and Leveraging Grant Match Funds for the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront and the Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvement Projects [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara amending Resolution 24-013 supporting the Highway 101 Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront Project, and Directing Staff to Apply for a Grant to Fund Design, Environmental Review, and Right-of-Way Phases;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara amending Resolution 24-038 supporting the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project and Directing Staff to Apply for a Grant to Fund Design, Environmental Review, Right-of-Way, and Construction Phases; and
C. Approve the following City leveraging grant matches for Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 grant applications: a) one percent ($400,000) for the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront Project; and b) one percent ($150,000) for the Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project.
05/12/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5

PUBLIC HEARING

11. Subject: City Administrator’s Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
Recommendation: That Council hear a presentation regarding the proposed FY 2027 budget for General Fund Departments, General Fund Capital Expenditure Fund, and Measure C Fund.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)

ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item No. 1
03/03/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 3, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez (10:40 a.m.), Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria (10:33 a.m.), Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, Deputy City Clerk Caitlin Colyer.

RECESS
Mayor Rowse recessed to closed session at 10:32 a.m. and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Subject: Conference with Labor Negotiators
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 54957.6 to consider instructions to City Negotiator/Human Resources Director Michael Arnoldus and City Attorney John Doimas regarding negotiations with Service Employees’ International Union, Local 620, Treatment and Patrol Bargaining Unit; Service Employees’ International Union, Local 620, Santa Barbara City Employees’ Association (General Bargaining Unit); Service Employees’ International Union, Local 620, Santa Barbara City Employees’ Association (Hourly Unit); Fire Management Association; Agenda Item No. 3
03/03/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 Santa Barbara City Firefighters Association; Police Officers Association; Police Management Association; Santa Barbara City Supervisory Employees; American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees; and Unrepresented Managers and Confidential Employees.

Scheduling: Duration: 90 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Documents:
- March 3, 2026, report from the Human Resources Director.

Time:
- 10:34 a.m. – 11:58 a.m.

Report:
- No report made.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Member of the Public: Zac Smith.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 11:58 a.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 12, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
03/17/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 4

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 17, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez (9:35 a.m.), Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria (9:35 a.m.), Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: Councilmember Meagan Harmon.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, Deputy City Clerk Austin Taylor.

RECESS
Mayor Rowse recessed to closed session at 9:31 a.m. and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Subject: Conference with City Attorney – Existing Litigation and Anticipated Litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2) & (e)(3) Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to confer with the City Attorney regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2) & (e)(3), and take appropriate action as needed. 03/17/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 4

1. Subject: Conference with City Attorney – Existing Litigation and Anticipated Litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2) & (e)(3) (CONT’D) The existing litigation authorized for closed session by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) is:
• 1210 Cacique St., LLC v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; USDC Case No. 2:23- cv-08152
• Bruce Boyer, et al. v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; USDC Case No. 2:23-cv06828 • Francisco Bueno v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV05699 • Anne Burgeson v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 25CV03637 • Edward Connaughton v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV04676 • Alvaro Contreras v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 25CV05671 • City of Santa Barbara v. Carol Rezek; SBSC Case No. 25CV02548 • City of Santa Barbara v. Maria Giordani; SBSC Case No. 23CV01937 • City of Santa Barbara v. 3M Company, et al.; USDC Case No. 2:22-cv-00993 • Stephen Cordero v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 24CV07182 • Janean Daniels, et al. v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 24CV02596
• Disney Platform Distribution, Inc., et al. v. Keith DeMartini, et al.; SBSC Case No. 24CV02313
• Jane Doe v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 24CV04521 • Henry Evans v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV04852 • Maria Giordani v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 24CV01663 • Shirley Henry v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV04257 • Misty Hoover v. County of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 25CV03491 • Shane Howland v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 24CV01969 • David Matthew Kilrain v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 24CV01175
• David Matthew Kilrain v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 25CV01508
• James Knapp v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 24CV03988 • Barbara Laing, et al. v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 25CV04794
• Juan N. Lopez, et al. v. Brock Hoffman, et al.; SBSC Case No. 24CV04252 • The Mission, LLC v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV03180 • The Mission, LLC v. State of California, et al.; USDC Case No. 2:25-CV-10231 • Miriam Morales v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 25CV07531 • Lloyd Mosley v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV06540 • Jennifer Nnoli v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 26CV00991 • Joann Olejnik v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 26CV00231 • Jose Palacios-Cumplido v. County of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 25CV07563
• Pedro Perdomo, et al. v. Kristi Noem, et al.; USDC Case No. 2:25-CV-05605 • Jason Pobanz v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV03868 03/17/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 4

1. Subject: Conference with City Attorney – Existing Litigation and Anticipated Litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2) & (e)(3) (CONT’D) • Rose Ramirez v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV02410 • Timothy Reynolds v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 24CV05550 • Ana Rivera v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; VTASC Case No. 2024CUPA029997
• Minerva Rivero v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV06025 • Jeff Ruppert, et al. v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 25CV02412 • Santa Barbara Harbor Restaurant, Inc. v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV07609
• Southern California Edison Company v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV06395
• Kathryn Scroggin v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 25CV04989 • Daniel Simon v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV05593 • Natasha Todorovic v. City of Santa Barbara, et al; SBSC Case No. 25CV07692 • Toro Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 26CV00060 • Cevdet Uruk v. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, et al.; USDC Case No. 2:26-cv-01771-MWF-SP
• Tracie West dba Friends by the Sea v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 25CV00695
Scheduling: Duration, 120 minutes; anytime
Report: None Anticipated
Document:
- March 17, 2026, report from the City Attorney.

Time:
- 9:31 a.m. – 10:57 a.m.

Report:
- No report made.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Members of the Public: None.
03/17/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 4

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 10:58 a.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 12, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
04/07/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 7, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez (11:33 a.m.), Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria (11:33 a.m.), Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, Deputy City Clerk Austin Taylor.

RECESS
Mayor Rowse recessed to closed session at 11:31 a.m. and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.
04/07/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2

CLOSED SESSION

1. Subject: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session for a Public Employee Performance Evaluation per Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).

Title: City Administrator
Scheduling: Duration, 1 hour; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Documents:
- April 7, 2026, report from the City Attorney.

Time:
- 11:31 a.m. – 1:34 p.m.

Report:
- No report made.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
No one wished to speak.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 1:34 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 12, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
04/14/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez (10:17 a.m.), Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, Deputy City Clerk Austin Taylor.

RECESS
Mayor Rowse recessed to closed session at 10:01 a.m. and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Subject: Conference with Labor Negotiators
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 54957.6 to consider instructions to City Negotiator/Human Resources Director Michael Arnoldus and City Attorney John Doimas regarding negotiations with Service Employees’ International Union, Local 620, Treatment and Patrol Bargaining Unit; Service Employees’ International Union, Local 620, Santa Barbara City Employees’ Association (General Bargaining Unit); Service Employees’ International Union, Local 620, Santa Barbara City Employees’ Association (Hourly Unit); Fire Management Association; Santa Barbara City Firefighters Association; Police Officers Association; Police 04/14/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 Management Association; Santa Barbara City Supervisory Employees; American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees; and Unrepresented Managers and Confidential Employees.

Scheduling: Duration: 45 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Documents:
- April 14, 2026, report from the City Attorney.

Time:
- 10:01 a.m. – 10:42 a.m.

Report:
- No report made.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
No one wished to speak.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 10:42 a.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 12, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
04/21/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 21, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

RECESS
Mayor Rowse recessed to closed session at 9:35 and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.

CLOSED SESSIONS

1. Subject: Conference with City Attorney – Existing Litigation – Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider pending litigation pursuant to subsection (d)(1) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code and take appropriate action as needed.

The pending litigation is Santa Barbara Apartment Association, Inc., et al. v.

COSB, et al.

USDC Case No. 2:26-cv-03602.
04/21/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 Scheduling: Duration 1 hour; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
- April 21, 2026, report from the City Attorney.

Time:
- 10:32 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.

2. Subject: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session for a Public Employee Performance Evaluation per Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).

Scheduling: Duration: 45 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
- April 21, 2026, report from the Human Resources Director.

Time:
- 9:35 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Members of the Public: Matthew Larkins.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 11:10 a.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 12, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
02/24/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. (The Finance Committee met at 11:30 a.m. The Ordinance Committee, which normally meets at 12:00 p.m., did not meet this day).

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator McAdoo announced that there were no changes to the agenda.

Mayor Rowse announced that the closed session heard in a special meeting this morning would be continued until the end of the instant regular meeting.

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

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.
02/24/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 Documents:
- Proposed Ordinance.

Councilmember Friedman announced that he is recused from considering this item due to a potential conflict of interest as it may have an economic effect on his employer.

Councilmember Friedman was excused from the meeting at 2:09 p.m.

Motion:

Councilmembers Jordan/Sneddon to approve the recommendations as made by staff; Ordinance No. 2026-6212.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Mayor Rowse; Abstain: Councilmember Friedman.)
Councilmember Friedman returned to the meeting at 2:14 p.m.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2 – 6)
The titles of the ordinances and resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.

Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/ Friedman to approve consent calendar items 2 - 6.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

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.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 25209.03 (February 24, 2026, report from the City Administrator; Proposed Ordinance).

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:
02/24/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 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.

Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 2026-011; Agreement No. 30000 (February 24, 2026, report from the Library Director).

4. Subject: January 2026 Investment Report
Recommendation: That Council accept the January 2026 Investment Report.

Action: Approved the recommendation (February 24, 2026, report from the Finance Director).

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
02/24/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 D. Authorize the Deputy City Administrator to execute such agreements, amendments, and related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Speakers:
- Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Andersen. - Members of the Public:

Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement Nos. 28481.01, 28482.01, 28483.02 (February 24, 2026, report from the City Administrator).

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.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28852 (February 24, 2026, report from the Parks and Recreation Director).

REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chair Friedman delivered a report of the actions taken by the Finance Committee as follows: 1. Received Q2 report and approved to forward the recommended budget adjustments to Council; 2. Received EIFD information; and 3. Approved to forward to Council an ordinance for adoption adjusting Cannabis Tax Rates with a 2-1 vote (Councilmember Santamaria dissenting).

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Robert Greenfield; Elsa Granados; Denice Adams; Jeff Shaffer; Mark Redmond; Mavel Tortuledo; Jaqueline MacDonald; Ashley Farrell; Karen Rice; Ana Garcia; Aron Ashland.

Councilmember Harmon was excused at 2:50 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2026 Second-Quarter Review [Resolution] Recommendation: That Council:
02/24/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 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.

Documents:
- February 24, 2026, report from the Finance Director.
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
- Proposed Resolutions.

Speakers:
- Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini, Budget Manager Natalija Glusac, Controller Nathalie LeColley.
- Members of the Public: None.

Motion:

Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to approve the recommendations as made by staff; Resolution Nos. 2026-012; 2026-013.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Harmon).

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
02/24/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS - Mayor Pro Tem Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. Elected Leaders Forum; 2. Chamber of Commerce Public Policy meeting; 3. Santa Barbara International Film Festival with the delegation from Lithuania; 4. CDHSC; 5. Creeks Committee; 6. Water Commission; 7. Women’s Fund Forum; 8. Cachuma Operation and Management Board meeting; and 9. Food and Beverage Group. - Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1. Women’s Fund Roundtable; 2. Reading Ambassadors at McKinley Elementary School; and 3.

SBCAG monthly meeting and board unanimously approved signing on for the train.

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:04 p.m. to continue to closed session with no anticipated report out.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 12, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
03/03/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 5

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 3, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:03 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 (2:06 p.m.), Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins (120.04) 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 of service through March 31, 2026.

Action: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo expressed her gratitude towards all city employees that were recognized on this day.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator McAdoo announced that there were no changes to the agenda. 03/03/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2 – 6)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.

Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/ Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

2. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meetings of January 29 and February 10, 2026; and the regular meetings of February 3 and February 10, 2026.

Action: Approved the recommendation.

3. Subject: Affordability Covenant Amendment for Village Apartments Property Located At 518-524 West Canon Perdido Street [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 City Administrator to Execute the Second Amendment Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property with Turner Lighthouse L.P. for Property Located at 518-524 West Canon Perdido Street.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6213; Agreement No. 25209.03 (March 3, 2026, report from the City Administrator).

4. Subject: Power Purchase and Battery Energy Storage Service Agreement with Staten Solar Corporation at the New Police Station [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 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.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28855 (March 3, 2026, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Director; Proposed Ordinance). 03/03/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5

5. Subject: Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the Seven Months Ended January 31, 2026
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the seven months ended January 31, 2026.

Action: Approved the recommendation (March 3, 2026, report from the Finance Director).

6. Subject: Recruitment Schedule for City Advisory Groups Recommendation:

A. The City Clerk’s Office will accept applications through Friday, April 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to fill scheduled vacancies on various City Advisory Groups and the unscheduled vacancies resulting from resignations received in the City Clerk’s Office through Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; B. The City Council will conduct interviews of applicants for vacancies on various City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, May 5, 2026; and C. The City Council will make appointments to fill the vacancies on various City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Action: Approved the recommendations.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Rachel Brichan, Jeffrey Shuman; Dana Hoffenberg; Amanda Greene; Paul Ricchiazzi; Rick Morse; Faith Ellington-Baker; Sophia Lane; Matt Larkins; Chelsea Lancaster.

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
None.
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CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

7. Subject: Revenue Tax Measure Poll Results, Discussion, and Direction Recommendation: That Council:

A. Receive a report from staff regarding a recent Revenue Tax Measure Poll that was conducted of likely Santa Barbara voters; and
B. Provide direction to staff regarding a potential Revenue Tax Measure to place on the November 2026 Ballot.

Documents:
- March 3, 2026, report from the Finance Director.
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.

Speakers:
- Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini.
- Members of the Public: Mark Redmond; Gregg Leach; Kathy JanegaDykes; Millie Matz; Dane Gorup; Rob Fredericks; Dustin Hoiseth; Kristen Miller; Gary Obligacion; John Ummel; Chris Cline; Brian Johnson; Tim Snider; Andrew Firestone; Laura Robinson; Rich Appelbaum; Trey Pinner.

Discussion:
- Council provided direction to staff.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS - Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1. Central Coast Water Authority; 2. California League of Cities Coastal Cities Group; 3. BEACON Executive Committee; 4. Dem Women Forum; and 5. Legislative Committee. - Mayor Pro Tem Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. Southern California Edison Government Advisory Panel; 2. Fire Safe Council; 3. Read to Roosevelt Program; 4. LEAP Awards; 5. Democratic Women of Santa Barbara Social Lab; 6. Legislative Committee; and 7. Historic Landmarks Commission. - Mayor Rowse attended the following meetings or events: 1. Democratics Women Forum; and 2. Olive Crest.
03/03/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 5:23 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 12, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
03/10/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 10, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. (The Finance Committee met at 12:00 p.m. The Ordinance Committee, which normally meets at 12:00 p.m., did not meet this day).

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Arbor Week 2026
Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Kerry Methner and George Yatchisin.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator McAdoo announced there were no changes to the agenda. 03/10/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2 – 8)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.

Motion:

Councilmembers Gutierrez/ Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

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.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 2026-6214; Agreement No. 28855.

3. Subject: Best Interest Waiver for Purchase of Fire Vehicles [Resolution] Recommendation: That Council:

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.

Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 2026-014 (March 10, 2026, report from the Fire Chief and the Public Works Director). 03/10/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7

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.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 2026-015 (March 10, 2026, report from the Human Resources Director).

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.

Action: Approved the recommendation (March 10, 2026, report from the Finance Director).

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.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28856 (March 10, 2026, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Director).

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.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28857 (March 10, 2026, report from the Parks and Recreation Director).

8. Subject: Contract for Design of the Islay Street Bridge Replacement Project [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Consor North America, Inc. in the amount 03/10/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 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.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28858 (March 10, 2026, report from the Public Works Director).

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.

Mayor Rowse opened the Public Hearing at 2:10 p.m.

Documents:
- March 10, 2026, report from the Public Works Director. - Proposed Resolution.

Speakers:
- Staff: None.
- Members of the Public: None.

Mayor Rowse closed the Public Hearing at 2:12 p.m.

Motion:

Councilmembers Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve the staff recommendation; Resolution No. 2026-016.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chair Friedman reported on the proceedings of the Finance Committee.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Pedro Toscano; John McKinney; Mark Redmond.

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
None.
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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.

Documents:
- March 10, 2026, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Director. - PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
- Proposed Resolution.

Speakers:
- Staff: Energy and Climate Program Manager Melissa Hetrick; Administrative Analyst Timmy Bolton; Waterfront Director Mike Wiltshire; Sustainability and Resilience Director Alelia Parenteau. - Members of the Public: Lauren Leland; Catherine Gaultier; Izzi Sistek; Hunter Maher; Jared Umphress; Alex Borgas; Michal Lynch; Nate Irwin; Katie Davis; Ethan Madry; Mar Lopez; Craig Lewis.

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Friedman to approve the staff
recommendations; Resolution No. 2026-017.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

11. Subject: Bloomberg Asphalt Art Grant Award Update
Recommendation: That Council:

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. 03/10/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 Documents:
- March 10, 2026, report from the City Administrator.
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.

Speakers:
- Staff: State Street Master Planner Tess Harris, Executive Director of Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture Sarah York Rubin. - Members of the Public: Sharon Rich.

Councilmembers’ questions were answered.

RECESS
4:51 p.m. – 5:02 p.m.

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.

Documents:
- March 10, 2026, report from the City Administrator.
- Proposed Resolution.

Speakers:
- Staff: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, Police Chief Kelly Gordon, - Members of the Public: Hilary Licht; Ian Paige; Larry Behrent; Eric Beesser; Maria Cincotta; Kym Pascage; Ana Garcia, Katie Sanders, Chelsea Lancaster, Lennea Lopez, Katie Joseff; Karen Rice; Caroline Owens.
03/10/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 Motion:

Councilmembers Santamaria / Gutierrez to direct staff to return with this item at a future meeting, including the most recent audit of the FLOCK camera system for discussion along with other alternatives that may be explored with the intent to understand statistics and crime solving capabilities of those systems and how they operate.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Jordan).

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS - Councilmember Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Comment on Ryan Quinn.
- Councilmember Santamaria attended the following meetings or events: 1. 2026 Youth Speak Out with Youth Council; 2. Civil Service Commission; and 3. Housing Authority Commission.
- Mayor pro tem Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. Sustainability Council Committee; 2 CCRB meeting; 3. Sierra Club First Fridays; 4. Riveria Association; 5. Neighborhood Advisory Council; and 6. Acknowledge Ryan Quinn (SB Class of 1989).

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 12, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
03/17/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 17, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:03. (The Ordinance Committee met at 11:00 a.m. The Finance Committee, which ordinarily meets at 12:00 p.m., did not meet on this day.)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6)
The titles of the ordinances and resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.

Motion:

Councilmembers Gutierrez/Santamaria to approve items 1, 2, 4, and 6 as recommended.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.
03/17/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7

1. Subject: Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing a Utility Easement to Southern California Edison at 51 Crestview Lane [Ordinance Introduction] 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 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 (March 17, 2026, report from the Public Works Director; proposed Ordinance).

2. Subject: Budget Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to Support Program Operations at Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center at 621 Chapala Street [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council 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 Approve an Increase in Expenditure Appropriations in the Flexible Housing and Homelessness Fund in the Amount of $145,972 Funded by Measure I Revenue and an Increase in Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in the City Administrator’s Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund Budget in the Amount of $25,000 Funded by Sublease Revenue to Support an Agreement with the Service Provider for Referral-Based Navigation Center Services at 621 Chapala Street.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 2026-018 (March 17, 2026, report from the City Administrator; proposed Resolution).

4. Subject: Professional Design Services for Downtown Parking Structures and Facilities Conditions Assessment [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Watry Design, Inc. (Watry), in the amount of $249,900 for professional design services to provide a Comprehensive Downtown Parking Structures and Facilities Conditions Assessment; and B. Determine that the Project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guideline § 15306 and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15062.

Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement No. 30006 (March 17, 2026, report from the City Administrator).
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6. Subject: Amendment to City Net Agreement No. 28,759 Allocating Sufficient Funding to Complete Fiscal Year 2026 Funding Cycle [Agreement] Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a First Amendment to City Agreement No. 28,759 with Kingdom Causes, Inc. (dba City Net) to increase the HOME ARP Budget Allocation for Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $133,614, and to extend the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2026.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28759.01 (March 17, 2026, report from the City Administrator).

REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Gutierrez reported on the proceeding of the meeting.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Mark Redman; Steve Price; Jacqueline Karlsen.

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

3. Subject: Agreement with RSG, Inc. to Support the Development of a Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Program [Resolution; Agreement] Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the City Administrator to execute an Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, with RSG, Inc. to assist in developing a rent stabilization ordinance and program; 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 Approve an Allocation in the Fiscal Year 2026 Expenditure Appropriations in the Flexible Housing and Homelessness Fund in the Amount of $65,105 to fund an Agreement with RSG, Inc.

Documents:
- March 17, 2026, report from the City Administrator.
- Proposed Resolution
- Proposed Agreement
Speakers:
- Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Andersen 03/17/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/Sneddon to approve the staff recommendation; Resolution No. 2026-019; Agreement No. 30007.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan; Mayor Rowse.

5. Subject: Amendment to City Attorney and City Administrator Employment Agreements [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement with City Attorney John Doimas and the Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement with City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, which would modify the retirement contribution provisions to require the employees to pay the statutory member contribution to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and an additional 7.5 percent employee cost-sharing contribution toward the employer retirement contribution, resulting in a total employee retirement contribution of 15.5 percent of reportable compensation through Fiscal Year 2027, subject to compliance with applicable CalPERS laws.

Documents:
- March 17, 2026, report from the Human Resources Director.

Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to approve the staff recommendation; Agreement Nos. 28484.01 and 28555.01.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

7. Subject: Letters to State and Federal Legislators Supporting Funding for Subsidence-Related Repairs to the State Water Project
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Mayor to send letters to State and Federal legislators to include funding for subsidence-related water infrastructure repairs on the State Water Project’s California Aqueduct.

Documents:
- March 17, 2026, report from the Water Resources Director.

Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to approve the staff recommendation.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.
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8. Subject: City of Santa Barbara Public Comment on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Proposed Rule Changing Treatment of Mixed-Status Households in HUD-Assisted Housing and Rental Assistance Programs
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing a proposed rule changing treatment of mixed-status households in HUD-assisted housing and rental assistance programs.

Documents:
- March 17, 2026, report from the City Administrator.

Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to approve the staff recommendation.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

9. Subject: Ordinance Adjusting Tax Rates of Cannabis Businesses [Ordinance Introduction]
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently 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:
- March 17, 2026, report from the Finance Director.
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
- Proposed Ordinance.

Speakers:
- Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini; Assistant Finance Director Lyndsay Maas.
- Members of the Public: Jeff Goebel; Aaron Shulman.

Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/Jordan to approve the staff recommendation.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmembers Friedman, Santamaria). 03/17/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

10. Subject: 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report (CITY2026-00006) Recommendation: That Council receive the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

Documents:
- March 17, 2026, report from the Community Development Director. - PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.

Speakers:
- Staff: Project Planner Jillian Ferguson; Principal Planner Rosie Dyste - Members of the Public: Rob Fredericks; Cassandra Ensberg.

Discussion:
- Staff gave Council a presentation covering topics, such as: housing activity overview; General Plan implementation, and master environmental assessment guidelines.
- Councilmembers’ questions were answered.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS - Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1. League of cities channel counties executive committee meeting; 2. Lithuanian Independence Day Celebration; 3. Senate Pro Tem Limon’s Women of the Year Award ceremony;

4. 15th Annual CADA program; 4. Radius economic forecast; 5. Channelkeeper 25th anniversary event.
- Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. Lithuanian Independence Day Celebration; 2. CCRB special meeting; 3. Radius Group Economic Forecast; 4. Senate Pro Tem Limon’s Women of the Year Award ceremony 4. Santa Barbara City College Science Discovery Day. - Mayor Rowse attended the following meetings or events: 1. Attended City Leadership meeting with City Administrator McAdoo 2. CADA event; 3. Middle Ages Festival at La Colina Junior High.

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:02 pm.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 12, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
City of Santa Barbara
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: May 12, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: City Attorney’s Office
Subject: Proposed Amendment to the Ordinance Restricting Parking of Oversized Vehicles [Ordinance Introduction]
Recommendation: That Council:

Discussion:

Background
The proposed ordinance amendment updates enforcement procedures for oversized vehicle parking violations within the City of Santa Barbara. The amendment removes the current requirements that enforcement officers repeatedly provide warnings and that oversized vehicles are allowed to continuously move 1,000 feet to avoid citation. The Ordinance Committee unanimously approved forwarding the amendments to the ordinance to the full City Council for consideration.

Data collected over the past several years demonstrates that the existing warnings and relocation provision has been widely used to evade enforcement. Vehicles routinely relocate short distances, often remaining within the same neighborhood or returning shortly thereafter, resulting in ongoing public safety hazards and sanitation impacts.

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The proposed amendment establishes a single warning system. After a warning is issued, subsequent violations may be cited immediately, and movement of the vehicle within the City for the purpose of avoiding enforcement will not constitute compliance.

This amendment is intended to address the growing concentration of oversized vehicles on City streets, recurring obstruction of public rights-of-way, sanitation impacts, and interference with lawful public use of streets and sidewalks.

The City’s Oversized Vehicle Ordinance, codified in Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 10.44.220, was adopted in 2017 to address safety and operational impacts caused by oversized vehicles parked on public streets.

The Ordinance restricts parking of vehicles defined as “oversized,” meaning vehicles that exceed:
• 25 feet in length, or
• 80 inches in width, or
• 82 inches in height,
exclusive of projecting lights or devices permitted under the California Vehicle Code.

The purpose of the Ordinance is grounded in public safety. Oversized vehicles obstruct visual access to streets, traffic control signs and signals, other vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and sidewalks. These visual obstructions create significant safety risks for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

The impacts of oversized vehicles are particularly significant in Santa Barbara due to the historic configuration of the City’s street network. Much of the street grid was established in the 18th and 19th centuries, well before the existence of modern recreational vehicles and other oversized vehicles. Many streets are narrow and were not designed to accommodate vehicles of this size.

Several years after adoption of the Ordinance, the City modified its enforcement approach as part of litigation settlement terms. The settlement required the City to provide multiple notices and allow a vehicle to relocate 1,000 feet before enforcement action could occur.

While intended to provide flexibility and reduce hardship, the relocation provision has significantly limited the City’s ability to effectively enforce the ordinance and has resulted in an increase in safety impacts described later in this report.

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In practice, vehicles frequently move short distances within the same neighborhood or return shortly after relocation. This has allowed some vehicles to remain in violation for extended periods while avoiding citation.

Proposed Ordinance Amendment
The proposed amendment establishes a single warning requirement, whereby only one warning shall be provided prior to the issuance of a citation for a violation of the oversized vehicle ordinance. Upon issuance of the warning, the individual will be provided with information regarding the New Beginnings Safe Parking Program, which offers designated parking spaces and support services for individuals living in their vehicles while working toward permanent housing. Movement of an oversized vehicle after the issuance of a warning or citation shall not constitute compliance where the vehicle remains within the City or returns to the same or nearby location for the purpose of avoiding enforcement.

The amendment further clarifies that a person shall not continuously relocate an oversized vehicle in order to evade citation under the ordinance. Additionally, no further grace period shall be required after the initial warning, and any subsequent violations may be cited immediately.

Public Health and Safety Impacts
Enforcement and outreach data collected between August 13, 2025 and January 28, 2026 demonstrates the recurring nature of oversized vehicle parking violations and the limitations of the current enforcement framework.

Key findings include:
• 75 oversized vehicle reports or enforcement contacts during the six-month period. • 70 reports (93%) originated from public complaints, indicating substantial community concern.
• 40 unique vehicles were documented during this period. • Several vehicles appeared repeatedly, including two vehicles recorded seven separate times, demonstrating repeated relocation rather than compliance.

The data reflects a pattern of vehicles moving short distances to avoid enforcement while continuing to occupy public streets for extended periods.

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As mentioned, the increasing concentration of oversized vehicles within the City has resulted in several documented impacts to public safety and the use of public rights-ofway. Oversized vehicles frequently obstruct traffic sight lines, intersections, driveways, sidewalks, and emergency access routes. These obstructions reduce roadway visibility and create hazards for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. In addition, oversized vehicles used for habitation are often associated with activities that generate refuse and waste.

Staff observations and public complaints have reported conditions including the accumulation of trash and debris, discharge of graywater, human or animal waste, and the dumping of wastewater or refuse onto public property. These conditions create sanitation hazards, environmental impacts, and public nuisance conditions affecting surrounding neighborhoods, businesses, and public infrastructure.

Legal Considerations
The City has been subject to several legal challenges regarding the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance. Plaintiffs in prior litigation have argued that the ordinance is unconstitutional as applied to individuals experiencing homelessness. However, the ordinance does not target a suspect class and does not curtail a fundamental constitutional right. Rather, it applies equally to all drivers of oversized vehicles and is rationally related to legitimate public safety concerns involving roadway visibility, emergency access, and sanitation.

Questions may arise regarding whether a prior settlement agreement restricts the City’s ability to amend enforcement procedures. Under California law, however, a municipality cannot irrevocably waive or contract away its police power. California courts have consistently held that governments may not surrender their authority to regulate for public health and safety. This principle is reflected in decisions such as Avco Community Developers, Inc. v. South Coast Regional Commission, Discovery Builders, Inc. v. City of Oakland, County Mobilehome Positive Action Committee v. County of San Diego, and Cotta v. City and County of San Francisco. These decisions confirm that the police power is continuous and inalienable, and municipalities retain authority to adopt or modify regulations necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

Recent United States Supreme Court precedent further confirms the authority of municipalities to regulate public nuisances and manage public spaces. In City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, the Court held that municipalities may enforce public camping and related ordinances through civil and criminal penalties without violating the Constitution.

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The Court recognized the practical governance challenges facing cities and affirmed that local governments must retain the ability to regulate public spaces and address public safety concerns.

Conclusion
The proposed amendment addresses enforcement challenges that have emerged since the adoption of the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance and subsequent settlement-related modifications to its enforcement procedures. By replacing the current relocation system with a single-warning framework, the City will improve its ability to address ongoing public safety hazards, roadway obstructions, sanitation impacts, and recurring nuisance conditions associated with oversized vehicles parked on public streets. At the same time, the City will continue supporting compassionate alternatives through the New Beginnings Safe Parking Program.

Budget/Financial Information:

No significant fiscal impacts are anticipated. The amendment primarily clarifies enforcement procedures and is expected to improve efficiency by reducing repeated warning and relocation cycles.

Environmental Review:

The proposed ordinance amendment is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it involves administrative enforcement procedures and does not authorize new development or physical changes to the environment.

Prepared and
Submitted By: John S. Doimas, City Attorney
Approved By: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
[Council Introduction Draft Showing Changes From Current Code 05/12/2026] Ordinance No.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
BARBARA AMENDING SECTION 10.44.220 OF THE SANTA

BARBARA MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY ENFORCEMENT

PROCEDURES FOR OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING

VIOLATIONS

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1
Section 10.44.220 of Chapter 10.44 of Title 10 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

10.44.220. Restriction of Oversized Vehicle Parking.

A. Definitions. The following words and phrases shall have the meaning set forth in this subsection:

1. Bus. A bus as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 233; a school bus as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 545; a transit bus as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 642; a bus regulated by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 34500(b); a tour bus regulated by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 34500.1; or a bus of a charter-party carrier with a valid permit issued pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 5375.

2. Oversized Vehicle. Any vehicle, as that word is defined in California Vehicle Code Section 670, or a combination of connected vehicles (including, but not limited to, trailers as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 630), which exceeds 25 feet in length, or 80 inches in width, or 82 inches in height, exclusive of such projecting lights or devices as are expressly allowed pursuant to the California Vehicle Code as it now exists or hereafter may be amended. Oversized vehicle shall not mean or include a pickup truck which is less than 25 feet in length and 82 inches in height.

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2 B. Restriction on oversized vehicle parking. No person shall park or leave standing any oversized vehicle on any streets or portions of streets in areas where the Public Works Director has caused signs or markings giving adequate notice of the restriction to be placed, except as provided in subsection C below.

1. Warning Required. [Deleted] A two-hour warning must be provided before a citation is issued for a violation of this chapter. After a warning is issued, the oversized vehicle must move at least 1,000 lineal feet within that two-hour warning period to abate the violation. Information will be provided to the individual regarding the New Beginnings Safe Parking Program. [End Deleted] [New Language] Only one warning shall be provided for a violation of this chapter prior to issuance of a citation. Upon issuance of the warning, information shall be provided to the individual regarding the New Beginnings Safe Parking Program. Movement of the oversized vehicle following issuance of a warning or citation shall not constitute compliance where the vehicle remains within the City or returns to the same or nearby location for the purpose of avoiding enforcement. A person shall not continuously relocate an oversized vehicle to evade citation under this section. No additional grace period shall be required after the initial warning, and subsequent violations may be cited immediately. [End New Language]

2. [Deleted] First Overall Warning. After the first ever issued warning for a violation of this chapter, three days will be given before any subsequent warnings or citations to provide time for the vehicle owner to be admitted into the New Beginnings Safe Parking Program. [End Deleted]
C. Exceptions. Subsection B above shall not apply to:

1. Any oversized commercial vehicle actively engaged in the loading or unloading of materials, supplies or goods, in the delivery of goods, wares, merchandise, or other materials at an adjacent business or residence for no longer than 30 minutes;

2. Any inoperable oversized vehicle upon which a person is actively engaged in making emergency repairs, as authorized by Section 10.44.040, for no longer than four hours;
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3 3. Any vehicle belonging to or under contract with federal, state, or local government authorities, or a public utility, and any emergency vehicles as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 165;

4. Any bus for no longer than two hours, and any bus in an area specifically posted to allow bus parking for a prescribed time;

5. Any oversized vehicle properly displaying both a valid distinguishing disabled placard or license plate issued pursuant to the California Vehicle Code and a valid oversized vehicle disability parking permit issued pursuant to subsection D of this section;

6. Any oversized vehicle that has been issued and is displaying a temporary oversized vehicle parking permit issued pursuant to subsection E of this section; or

7. Any oversized commercial vehicle that has been issued and is displaying a contractors oversized vehicle parking permit issued pursuant to subsection F of this section.

D. Oversized vehicle disability parking permits. Any person that possesses a distinguishing disabled placard or license plate properly issued pursuant to the California Vehicle Code may park in any blue zone within the City, unless that parking location has been designated by the City's Traffic Engineer that parking an oversize vehicle at a particular blue zone creates or exacerbates a dangerous traffic safety condition. A sign must be erected at any blue zone notifying this prohibition. A person may obtain an oversized vehicle disability parking permit for a specific oversized vehicle to be parked at a specific location or locations separate from any blue zone if he or she demonstrates in writing to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director or his or her designee, on an application form prepared by the Public Works Director and upon payment of a fee prescribed by resolution of the City Council, that they meet each of the following conditions:

1. The person owns or lawfully possesses an oversized vehicle; Council Introduction Draft Showing Changes From
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4 2. The person is a permanent city resident as determined under the law of California;

3. The person possesses a distinguishing disabled placard or license plate properly issued pursuant to the California Vehicle Code;

4. The proposed parking location is necessary to provide access to a specific fixed residential address sited with a lawful dwelling unit at which the person resides or to a specific facility or facilities at which the person is employed or receives services;

5. The proposed parking location does not create or exacerbate a dangerous traffic safety condition;

6. The person demonstrates that by reason of the disability which warranted issuance of their California distinguishing placard or license plate, the oversized vehicle is specially equipped and necessary to accommodate the disability of the person seeking the permit so that a reasonable modification to the City's on-street parking regulations is warranted under state and federal law.

7. Oversized vehicle disability parking permits shall be valid for so long as the person remains disabled, but for no longer than one year. Permits may be renewed provided that the permit holder demonstrates in writing that he or she continues to meet the conditions of this subsection. Oversized vehicle parking with an oversized vehicle disability parking permit shall be subject to all applicable parking restrictions in the California Vehicle Code and the Santa Barbara Municipal Code, including, without limitation, Chapter 7.28 [Street Sweeping], Section 10.44.060 [72-Hour Parking Limit], Section 10.44.200 [Unlawful Parking of Trailers, Mobilehomes, Recreational Vehicles, Trucks and Buses] and Chapter 10.46 [Permit Parking].

E. Temporary oversized vehicle parking permits. A person may obtain a temporary oversized vehicle parking permit for a specific oversized vehicle if he or she demonstrates in writing to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director or his or her designee, on an application form prepared by the Public Works Director and upon payment of a fee prescribed by resolution of the City Council, that they meet each of the following conditions:

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5 1. The person owns or lawfully possesses an oversized vehicle;

2. The person is a permanent City resident as determined under the law of California that wishes to temporarily park their oversized vehicle adjacent to their residence; or a commercial business that wishes to do business in the City; or to seek services or medical appointments for a temporary period at a specific fixed residential, commercial, or medical or service facility address with the consent of the resident or occupant of that address; or a non-resident temporarily visiting a specific fixed residential address with the consent of the resident of that address; or consent of the owner or operator of a service or medical facility provider;

3. The proposed parking location is reasonably situated to provide temporary access to a specific fixed residential, commercial, or service or medical facility address; and

4. The proposed parking location does not create or exacerbate a dangerous traffic safety condition.

5. A temporary oversized vehicle parking permit shall be valid for no longer than five consecutive calendar days. Permits may be renewed for up to an additional five days provided that the permit holder demonstrates in writing that he or she continues to meet the conditions of this subsection. In no event shall temporary oversized vehicle parking permits be issued to a resident, commercial business, medical or service facility provider or non-resident for a total period in excess of 10 days within any consecutive 90 calendar day period. Oversized vehicle parking with a temporary oversized vehicle parking permit shall be subject to all applicable parking restrictions in the California Vehicle Code and the Santa Barbara Municipal Code, including, without limitation, Chapter 7.28 [Street Sweeping], Section 10.44.060 [72-Hour Parking Limit], Section 10.44.200 [Unlawful Parking of Trailers, Mobilehomes, Recreational Vehicles, Trucks and Buses] and Chapter 10.46 [Permit Parking].

F. Contractors oversized vehicle parking permits.

1. A person may obtain a contractors oversized vehicle parking permit for a specific oversized commercial vehicle if he or she demonstrates in writing to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director or his or her designee, on an application form Council Introduction Draft Showing Changes From
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6 prepared by the Public Works Director and upon payment of a fee prescribed by resolution of the City Council, that they meet and agree to each the following conditions:
a. The person owns or lawfully possesses an oversized
commercial vehicle which is registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles as a commercial vehicle and displays identifiable California commercial license plates; b. The person possesses a valid business license certificate issued pursuant to Chapter 5.04 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code and has paid all other applicable City taxes;
c. The oversized commercial vehicle is necessary for use in the business for which the city business license certificate has been issued; d. The oversized commercial vehicle will at no time be parked unattended in any location that creates or exacerbates a dangerous traffic safety condition; and
e. The oversized commercial vehicle will not be parked on the street unattended between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day, except as provided below when the vehicle is necessary at the parking location, and actually in active use, for work needed to control and repair an emergency situation that poses an immediate threat to public health and safety.

2. Contractors oversized vehicle parking permits shall be valid for a period of not to exceed a single fiscal year, commencing July 1st of each year. Permits issued after July 1st of any year shall expire on June 30th of the following year and any fees shall be prorated to the nearest month. Permits may be renewed annually effective July 1st of each year, provided that the permit holder demonstrates in writing that he or she continues to meet and agree to the conditions of this subsection.

3. Contractors oversized commercial vehicles may be parked between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day only when the vehicle is necessary at the parking location, and actually in active use, for work needed to control and repair an emergency situation that poses an immediate threat to public health and Council Introduction Draft Showing Changes From
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7 safety. If the emergency location is not immediately apparent from the adjacent public right-of-way, the contractors oversized commercial vehicle shall bear a clearly visible notice in the driver's side window which identifies the emergency location by address and unit number, if applicable, and includes contact information which would allow City safety or enforcement personnel to contact the vehicle operator immediately.

G. Nuisance declared. The City Council finds, determines and hereby declares that parking oversized vehicles in violation of this section constitutes an immediate threat to the public health, safety and general welfare, thereby creating a public nuisance. Unlike much of Southern California which was developed following World War II, Santa Barbara's street grid was established in the 18th and 19th centuries at a time before modern oversized vehicles could have been contemplated. Parked oversized vehicles interfere with and obstruct visual access to streets, traffic control signs and signals, other vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and sidewalks, thereby substantially increasing the risk of collisions between vehicles, as well as collisions between vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians, at intersections, near driveways, and on all streets in the city, including curved roadway sections, narrow streets, busy streets, commercial districts, and neighborhood streets. Parked oversized vehicles create an immediate threat to the public health, safety and general welfare by obstructing visual access to scenic resources, including historic landmarks and natural resources, such as the coastal mountains, beaches, and Pacific Ocean. Parked or stopped oversized vehicles are frequently left with engines, refrigeration systems or generators running, thereby contributing to the deterioration of local air quality and quiet neighborhoods. [New Language] The City further finds that the proliferation and concentration of oversized vehicles within the City has resulted in recurring obstructions of public rights-of-way, reduced emergency access, blocked driveways and sidewalks, and interference with lawful use of public spaces.

Oversized vehicles are frequently used for habitation and associated activities that generate refuse, wastewater, and other waste discharge onto public property, creating sanitation hazards and environmental impacts. The accumulation of trash, debris, human or animal waste, graywater discharge, and other refuse associated with oversized vehicle Council Introduction Draft Showing Changes From
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8 parking further contributes to public nuisance conditions affecting nearby residents, businesses, and public infrastructure. [End New Language] H. Integration with other permit parking. Oversized vehicles shall not be considered "eligible vehicles" under Section 10.46.060.A for parking permits issued pursuant to Chapter 10.46. Oversized vehicles with Chapter 10.46 permits that were issued before December 16, 2016 shall be valid until they expire and shall not be renewable thereafter.

I. Rules and regulations. The Public Works Director is authorized to promulgate and publish rules and regulations to interpret and implement this section.

City of Santa Barbara
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: May 12, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Public Works Department
Subject: Contract for Construction of the Hope School District Crosswalk Safety Project [Resolution; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Award a contract to Lash Construction, Inc. in their low bid amount of $262,735 for the construction of the Highway Safety Improvements Program Cycle 12 Hope School District Crosswalk Safety Project, Bid No. 5113; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $72,410 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment, for a total expenditure authority of $335,145; 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 Appropriate Funds for the Highway Safety Improvements Program Cycle 12 Hope School District Crosswalk Safety Project.

Discussion:

Project Description
The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 Hope School District Crosswalk Safety Project (Project) focuses on improving pedestrian safety near schools where student pedestrian activity is high. Planned improvements include curb extensions, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, upgraded lighting, and accessible curb ramps.

These improvements will shorten crossing distances, increase pedestrian visibility for drivers, and provide safer crossing conditions for students and families traveling to and from school. The enhanced pedestrian crossings are shown in the attached location map and are located at:
 La Colina Road at Hope Elementary School;
 North Hope Avenue at Monte Vista Elementary School; and  North Hope Avenue at Pueblo Avenue
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The locations were selected due to their proximity to schools, community feedback supporting these efforts, support from the Hope School District, and consistency with the City’s Safe Routes to School Program.

Contract Bids
A total of four bids were received for the subject work, ranging as follows:

BIDDER BID AMOUNT

1. Lash Construction, Inc.

Santa Barbara, CA
$262,735.00

2. All American Building Services
Santa Clarita, CA
$285,935.00

3. CGS Engineering Corporation
Buellton, CA
$346,927.00

4. R. Burke Corporation
San Luis Obispo, CA
$429,670.00
The low bid of $262,735, submitted by Lash Construction, Inc. (Lash), is an acceptable bid that is responsive to and meets the requirements of the bid specifications.

Change order funding up to $72,410 is recommended to cover any cost increases resulting from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment.

Community Outreach
During the construction phase, site-specific community engagement will continue.

Residents and schools can expect to see sandwich board signs in the right-of-way detailing the Project’s scope and contacts. Key updates will be posted on City News in Brief and Nextdoor.com. The contractor is required to deliver door hangers to each property adjacent to the work area 72 hours before work commences to notify residents of the planned schedule. The contractor will post “No Parking” signs 72 hours before work commences. All work near schools is scheduled to occur at the completion of summer school and prior to the commencement of the 2026/2027 school year.

Budget/Financial Information:

This Project is primarily funded by HSIP Cycle 12 grant funds. The City match (10% of participating items) is funded by the Pedestrian Enhancement Crosswalk and the Street Lighting Improvements Projects in the Measure C Capital Fund. Some non-participating items during construction will be funded by Sustainability and Resiliency. With the recommended appropriation of HSIP grant funds, there will be sufficient expenditure Council Agenda Report
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appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital and Measure C Capital Funds in Fiscal Year 2026 to cover the cost of this Project.

The following summarizes all design costs, construction contract funding, and other Project costs:

Estimated Total Project Cost
*Cents have been rounded to the nearest dollar in this table.

TASKS AND SUBTOTALS GRANT
CITY
SHARE
TOTAL
City Design Cost (by City Staff) $6,930 $16,906 $23,836 Design Subtotal $6,930 $16,906 $23,836
Construction Contract (Lash) $236,461 $26,274 $262,735
Construction Change Order Allowance
(Lash) $33,669 $38,741 $72,410
Subtotal $270,130 $65,015 $335,145
Construction Management/Inspection
(by City Staff) $33,260 $3,696 $36,956
Subtotal $72,860 $8,096 $80,956
Construction Subtotal $342,990 $73,111 $416,101
TOTAL PROJECT COST $349,920 $90,017 $439,937
Sustainability Impact:

The Project is consistent with the Council-adopted Vision Zero Strategy, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans, and Climate Action Plan. The Project will improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and will contribute to the City’s sustainability goals by encouraging more people to walk, reducing energy consumption, traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, and air pollution. Residents are more encouraged to shift to walking when infrastructure is safe, which this Project addresses.

A copy of the contract may be requested from the Public Works Department for public review by contacting [email protected].

Environmental Review:

The Project required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review and met the exemption criteria of Guidelines Section 15301 (c), Existing Facilities. This Section is for minor alterations to existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing use, including streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle lanes, and similar Council Agenda Report
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facilities. A Notice of Exemption was filed on September 18, 2025, with the County of Santa Barbara Clerk of the Board, and the State Clearinghouse number is 2025090804.

Attachment: Location Map
Prepared By: Ashleigh A. Sizoo, P.E., City Engineer/EG/sk Submitted By: Brian D’Amour, P.E., Public Works Director Approved By: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Location Map
Map which denotes the three project locations which are at La Colina Road at Hope Elementary School
North Hope Avenue at Monte Vista Elementary School
North Hope Avenue at Pueblo Avenue

ATTACHMENT
RESOLUTION NO.

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 FUNDS FOR THE HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM CYCLE 12 HOPE SCHOOL

DISTRICT CROSSWALK SAFETY PROJECT
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Charter, the City Administrator filed with the Council a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025; WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025;
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides that at any public meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council; and WHEREAS, as authorized by Resolution No. 25-066, this Resolution approves the amendment to the budget as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter, the budget for the Fiscal Year 2026, as adopted by Resolution No. 25-066, is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 1. The Council accepts the Highway Safety Improvements Program Cycle 12 grant in the amount of $342,990 for the Hope School District Crosswalk Safety Project.

SECTION 2. The Council approves an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of $342,990, funded by Highway Safety Improvement Program grant funds, for the proposed Hope School District Crosswalk Safety Project.

City of Santa Barbara
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: May 12, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: City Attorney’s Office
Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC; and Appropriate Available General Fund Reserves [Resolution; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute an amendment to the legal services agreement with the law firm Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal services relating to litigation regarding the City’s Rent Increase Moratorium and Rent Stabilization Ordinance by increasing the agreement not to exceed amount by $300,000 for a new contract amount of $400,000;
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 Appropriate Funds for an Increase to the Litigation Services Agreement for the City’s Rent Increase Moratorium and Rent Stabilization Ordinance in the Amount of $400,000; and
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving the Plan to Replenish Reserves as Required by Resolution No. 23-124, the Policies for Reserves.

Agenda Item No. 6
Council Agenda Report
Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC; and Appropriate Available General Fund Reserves [Resolution; Agreement] May 12, 2026

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Discussion:

In March 2026, the City entered into an agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal services relating to the relating to litigation regarding the City’s Rent Increase Moratorium and Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Expenditures on the contract are anticipated to exceed the current contract amount of $100,000 due to the potential for protracted litigation. Increasing the contract amount by an additional $300,000 is necessary to avoid an interruption of service.

Budget/Financial Information:

The cost for legal support and related costs for this case will be paid by available General Fund Reserves in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. These reserves will be transferred into the SelfInsurance Fund to cover the costs of the legal services agreement.

The City Council adopted reserve policy for the General Fund articulates a target of 10% of annual operating expenditures to stay in reserves to address the fiscal impacts of unexpected events in order to minimize the impacts to the organization and community.

As of April 28, 2026, the General Fund contingency reserves have been fully depleted.

The City’s policy requires that the Council develop a plan to replenish reserves when reserves are utilized for expenses.

As a result of the Council reserve replenishment policy, staff recommends transferring $300,000 of available FY2026 funds and recommended FY2027 funds from the City’s Flexible Housing Fund into the General Fund to replendish the reserves required to be transferred in to the Self-Insurance Fund to fund the legal services agreement.

Council Agenda Report
Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC; and Appropriate Available General Fund Reserves [Resolution; Agreement] May 12, 2026

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The City Administrator’s Recommended Budget for FY2027 includes a $1,500,000 allocation from Measure I sales tax revenues into the Flexible Housing Fund. $1,000,000 of the Flexible Housing Fund is programmed to be used for operations of Casa Cacique.

Reducing the fund balance in the Flexible Housing Fund could prevent staff from investing additional resources in affordable housing development and homeless prevention programs.

Prepared and
Submitted By: John S. Doimas, City Attorney
Approved By: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Resolution No.

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

FUNDS FOR AN INCREASE TO THE LITIGATION SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR CITY’S RENT STABILIZATION
ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City Charter, the City Administrator filed with the Council a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council is required to adopt a budget before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides that at any public meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council; and WHEREAS, as authorized by Resolution No. 25-066, this Resolution approves the amendment to the budget as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:

In accordance with the provisions of Section 1205 of the City Charter, the budget for the Fiscal Year 2026, as adopted by Resolution No. 25-066 is hereby amended as follows:

1. The Council approves a transfer of General Fund Reserves in FY2026 in the amount of $400,000 into the Self-Insurance Fund; and

2. The Council approves an increase in expenditure appropriations in the SelfInsurance Fund in Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of $400,000, to fund litigation services regarding the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance.

Resolution No.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA

BARBARA APPROVING THE PLAN TO REPLENISH
RESERVES AS REQUIRED BY RESOLUTION NO. 23-124,

THE POLICIES FOR RESERVES
WHEREAS, the City has established policies regarding reserves for the various City funds for the purpose of providing consistent designations for different categories of reserves, ensuring fiscal security for the funds, and defining standards for minimum amounts to be maintained in reserves; and
WHEREAS, contingency reserves are intended to be used for unexpected events or situations; and
WHEREAS, any use of reserves is recommended to include an assessment of the fiscal condition and outlook of the fund’s fiscal condition and an evaluation of the impacts of the event that triggered the need to use reserves, a balancing strategy to minimize the use of reserves including expenditure reductions and revenue enhancements and a plan to replenish reserves; and
WHEREAS, the replenishment plan should include information how reserves are to be restored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:

1. The funding source that is most appropriate to fund the legal services agreement amendment to provide legal services relating to the litigation regarding the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance is the General Fund; and

2. The General Fund actual contingency reserve balance is below the target specified in the reserve policy; and

3. The Council approves a transfer of available funds in the City’s Flexible Housing Fund in FY2026 in the amount of $400,000 into the General Fund to ensure actual contingency reserves are restored to their current level.

City of Santa Barbara
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: May 12, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Finance Department
Subject: Professional Services Agreement Extension with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc., for Actuarial Services [Agreement] Recommendation:

That Council authorize the Finance Director to approve and execute a professional services agreement extension with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc., to perform actuarial services in connection with the City’s Post-Retirement Health Benefits, Sick Leave Benefits, and Article XV and XVA Safety Retirement Plans covering Fiscal Years 2025/2026 to 2028/2029, in an amount of $95,200 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $223,200.

Discussion:

Governmental accounting standards require that an actuarial valuation be performed every two (2) years for any post-retirement benefits provided by the City to its employees.

The purpose of the valuations is to calculate the actuarially determined contributions and obligations associated with the post-retirement benefits as of the valuation date, and to determine their funded status.

Valuations will be performed for the following items:

Post-Retirement Health Benefits: This includes two (2) components: 1) Monthly distributions paid to City employees from their retirement date until age 65 to cover medical expenses. Employees must meet certain vesting requirements, including being employed with the City for at least 10 or 15 years, depending on the bargaining unit, or retire from the City with an industrial disability retirement; and 2) subsidized health insurance premiums.

Sick Leave Retirement Benefits: The City provides additional retirement benefits based on unused accumulated sick leave to eligible employees who retire from the City immediately upon termination of employment. Accumulated sick leave balances are converted to credited service that is used to provide additional retirement benefits.

Agenda Item No. 7
Council Agenda Report
Professional Services Agreement Extension with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc., for Actuarial Services [Agreement]
May 12, 2026

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Employees must have accrued at least 500 hours of unused sick leave, have a minimum of five (5) years of service, and retire at a minimum age of 50.

Safety Retirement Plan: The City provides a retirement plan for fire and police personnel hired between 1927 and 1965. The Safety Retirement Plan was established for those fire and police employees that retired from the City and who were disabled due to workrelated injuries. The plan has been closed to new employees since May 1965.

The results of the valuations will be included both in the financial statements and in required footnote disclosures within the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2029.

The City Council approved of the original agreement on June 28, 2016, with Bartel Associates, LLC (“Bartel”). Since then, Bartel was acquired by Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc. (“Foster”), and the original agreement has been assigned to Foster. Two (2) additional amendments to extend the services have been made since this date. The fees associated with the proposed agreement extension are comprised of a fixed annual fee of $95,200 for four (4) years, resulting in a new not-to-exceed amount of $223,200.

Budget/Financial Information:

The Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget includes adequate expenditure appropriations to cover the annual fee for these services.

A copy of the agreement may be requested from the Finance Department for public review by emailing [email protected].

Prepared By: Nathalie Lecolley, Controller
Submitted By: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
Approved By: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
City of Santa Barbara
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: May 12, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Waterfront Department
Subject: Best Interest Waiver for East Beach Mooring Installation Recommendation:

That Council find it in the City’s best interest to authorize a Best Interest Waiver in an amount of $288,725 for Castagnola Tug Service, Inc. to install seventeen new moorings east of Stearns Wharf.

Discussion:

Expanding the mooring area east of Stearns Wharf will protect critical City infrastructure, expand public access to secure mooring, and reduce the number of improperly anchored vessels from going aground. The area’s proximity to the City’s desalinization pipelines and intake structures make it critical that the mooring installer has operational knowledge of the seabed and area of work. Castagnola Tug Service, Inc. has long filled a unique role on the City-approved list of installers and inspectors of mooring gear and ground tackle. Castagnola Tug Service has professionally installed, inspected, and repaired dozens of moorings in this project area for decades and are the only local heavy duty marine operator equipped with a tugboat and crane that has working knowledge of the sensitive marine environment to safely install the moorings.

A Best Interest Waiver in the amount of $288,725.27 is requested to waive the formal solicitation process to allow Castagnola Tug Service to perform this highly complex work. This mooring expansion was discussed at several public meetings, with the Harbor Commission voting unanimously on May 18, 2024 to move the project forward.

The Harbor Commission and members of the public were again updated on November 20, 2025, when staff provided news that the California Coastal Commission had approved the City’s amended permit to expand the moorings.

Budget/Financial Information:

Agenda Item No. 8
Council Agenda Report
Best Interest Waiver for East Beach Mooring Installation May 12, 2026

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Sufficient funds are available in the Waterfront’s FY26 Capital Improvement Budget to cover costs.

Prepared By: Nathan Alldredge, Harbor Operations Manager Submitted By: Mike Wiltshire, Waterfront Director
Approved By: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
City of Santa Barbara
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: May 12, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Water Resources Department
Subject: Increase to Purchase Order Authorization with UtiliQuest for Water and Wastewater Utility Locating and Marking Services Recommendation:

That Council authorize the General Services Manager to increase the base amount of annual purchase orders to UtiliQuest, LLC, for underground utility locating and marking services for Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections to an amount of $320,000 each for services in Fiscal Year 2026, and authorize the Water Resources Director to approve extra services for up to an additional ten percent for each.

Discussion:

In May 2024, Council approved a Best Interest Waiver with UtiliQuest, LLC to provide underground utility locating and marking services for the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. That approval included a purchase order authority through Fiscal Year 2028, with annual increases beginning in Fiscal Year 2026. Since that action, the demand for locating services has continued to rise as construction work, system repairs, and private development activity have increased throughout the City.

The Underground Service Alert State law (otherwise known as DigAlert) requires certain public utilities to respond to utility marking requests at all hours to protect public infrastructure and ensure safe excavation. As noted in the previously approved Council Agenda Report, UtiliQuest remains the only service provider capable of meeting the required response times due to its proximity and its established role supporting other public utilities. The higher volume of locate-requests now occurring has resulted in greater service needs than anticipated from when the original purchase order amounts were established.

Agenda Item No. 9
Council Agenda Report
Increase to Purchase Order Authorization with UtiliQuest for Water and Wastewater Utility Locating and Marking Services
May 12, 2026

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The current year’s expenditures are tracking ahead of projections, and the authorized amounts for Fiscal Year 2026 and the following years are no longer sufficient to support the increased service workload. The increase in expenditures above staff projections is solely due to the increase in number of locating and marking requests as the rates for the requests have been previously agreed to with UtiliQuest. Maintaining accurate and timely utility markings is essential for protecting City assets, preventing service interruptions, and complying with State requirements. Increasing the purchasing authority beginning in Fiscal Year 2026 ensures the City can continue to meet these obligations without delays or interruptions in service.

Staff recommend adjusting the annual purchase order base amounts for Fiscal Year 2026 for UtiliQuest to an amount of $320,000 each and continuing the previously approved 2% annual increases through Fiscal Year 2028 to reflect the higher level of activity and previously approved annual rate increases.

Budget/Financial Information:

There are sufficient expenditure appropriations in the Water and Wastewater Operating Funds to cover the proposed purchase order amendment for Fiscal Year 2026. The proposed purchase orders do not have a financial impact in the current fiscal year.

Expenditure appropriations for the proposed purchase orders in future fiscal years will be appropriated in the Water and Wastewater Operating Funds as part of the annual budget process.

Table 1. Proposed Base Purchase Order Amounts, Including 2% Annual Increase Fiscal Year (FY) Water Distribution Wastewater Collections 2025 $280,085 $197,676
2026 $320,000 $320,000
2027 $326,400 $326,400
2028 $332,928 $332,928
Sustainability Impact:

Underground utility locating and marking services are necessary for protecting, maintaining, and repairing the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems, ultimately aiding in water conservation efforts and pollution prevention in the City’s creeks, storm drains, and the ocean.

Council Agenda Report
Increase to Purchase Order Authorization with UtiliQuest for Water and Wastewater Utility Locating and Marking Services
May 12, 2026

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Environmental Review:

An increase to the purchase order authorization with UtiliQuest for water and wastewater utility locating and marking services does not have any direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, therefore, this progress update falls outside of the definition of a “Project” under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines § 15378 (b)(5) as administrative activities of governments that will not result in physical changes in the environment are not subject to CEQA environmental review.

Prepared By: Thomas Welche, Wastewater System Manager/sjc Submitted By: Joshua Haggmark, P.E., Water Resources Director Approved By: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
City of Santa Barbara
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: May 12, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Public Works Department
Subject: Affirm Support and Leveraging Grant Match Funds for the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront and the Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvement Projects [Resolution] Recommendation: That Council:

A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara amending Resolution 24-013 supporting the Highway 101 Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront Project, and directing staff to apply for a grant to fund design, environmental review, and rightof-way phases; B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara amending Resolution 24-038 supporting the Castillo Street Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project and directing staff to apply for a grant to fund design, environmental review, right-of-way, and construction phases; and
C. Approve the following City leveraging grant matches for Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 grant applications: a) one percent ($400,000) for the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront Project; and b) one percent ($150,000) for the Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project.

Agenda Item No. 10
Council Agenda Report
Affirm Support and Leveraging Grant Match Funds for the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront and the Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvement Projects [Resolution]
May 12, 2026

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Executive Summary:

The California Active Transportation Program (ATP) is a statewide funding program that supports projects and plans to increase walking, biking, and other non-motorized transportation to improve safety, public health, and mobility. To date, the City of Santa Barbara (City) has received $94.9 million over the first six grant cycles for critical safety projects and planning efforts to fund critical walking and biking infrastructure in underserved areas of the City.

At Council’s direction in 2024, the City submitted ATP Cycle 7 grant applications for the Lower Eastside Connectivity Action Transportation Plan Implementation Project and Castillo Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project. The grant applications were not successful due to major State budget cuts to ATP Cycle 7, which significantly reduced the number of awarded projects statewide with that cycle.

The State’s ATP Cycle 8 is now fully funded with $550 million available to the highest scored project applications. Staff recommend that Council affirm its support for the City to submit a grant application for each project, with minor scope changes from the ATP Cycle 7 grant applications and approve the City’s commitment of one percent leveraging grant match for each project.

Discussion:

The ATP is a critical funding source for the City’s larger active transportation safety projects. ATP Cycle 8 grant applications are due June 22, 2026. Below are descriptions of the two projects, with the minor project scope changes since the previous Council action noted.

Lower Eastside Connectivity Action Transportation Plan
Implementation Project
In February 2024, Council adopted the Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan (Plan), which studied improving pedestrian and bicycle connectivity between the Lower Eastside and destinations south of Highway 101 (U.S. 101). The Plan resulted in two proposed community-supported projects:

1. Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront (Eastside Overcrossing Project)

2. Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project (Lower Eastside Safety Project) Council Agenda Report
Affirm Support and Leveraging Grant Match Funds for the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront and the Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvement Projects [Resolution]
May 12, 2026

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The Eastside Overcrossing Project would construct a pedestrian/cyclist bridge over Highway 101 and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to connect the Lower Eastside and Waterfront neighborhoods. The overcrossing is proposed to begin at the intersection of South Canada and Pitos Streets, which is adjacent to existing residential homes, apartments, and a mobile home park. This new crossing location is centrally located in this high-density neighborhood and would shorten walking distances to Waterfront destinations by up to 1.5 miles, saving 30 minutes in walking time on a high-comfort route, rather than using the U.S. 101 Interchanges at Milpas Street or Cabrillo Boulevard. The landing location is proposed to connect to the future renovated Dwight Murphy Park. In addition to Eastside residents enjoying the newly renovated park, residents will also have walking and biking access to the Santa Barbara Zoo, the beach, jobs, and a safe route to Santa Barbara City College (SBCC). East Beach residents will have a safe route to Cleveland Elementary, Santa Barbara Junior High and High Schools, the Eastside Library, Franklin Neighborhood and Health Center, and to neighborhood restaurants and services along Milpas Street.

For ATP Cycle 7, Staff submitted a grant application that included design, environmental, right-of-way, and construction phases for both the Eastside Overcrossing Project and Lower Eastside Safety Project. While the ATP Cycle 7 grant application was not successful, the City did successfully obtain $8.7 million in grant funding from the State’s Senate Bill 1 (SB-1) Cycle 4 funding for construction of the Lower Eastside Safety Project.

That project is currently in final design, with design funded by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments and in-kind Staff contributions. Construction is anticipated to begin in June 2027.

The ATP Cycle 8 grant application will be modified to only include the Eastside Overcrossing Project for design, environmental, and right-of-way phases. Because of the anticipated high construction cost of the overcrossing, Staff recommend applying for construction funding in a future ATP cycle once there is greater construction cost certainty that will be developed through the design, environmental, and right-of-way phases.

In May of 2026, a community webinar and in-person meeting are planned to update community members on the design of the Lower Eastside Safety Project and to notify residents about the upcoming ATP Cycle 8 grant application for the Eastside Overcrossing Project.

Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project
Council Agenda Report
Affirm Support and Leveraging Grant Match Funds for the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront and the Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvement Projects [Resolution]
May 12, 2026

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In 2018, Council designated the Castillo Corridor as a Vision Zero High Priority Corridor due to the frequent collision patterns. In 2020, the City obtained a local transportation grant to perform engagement efforts specific to the Castillo Undercrossing area to develop comprehensive solutions to address residents’ safety concerns and build a stronger walking and biking connection between the Downtown and Waterfront neighborhoods. The grant also covered topographical, utility, and right-of-way surveys to understand site constraints. Between October 2022 and early 2024, the City conducted several community meetings, stakeholder meetings, meetings with adjacent property owner where right-of-way is needed, and with Caltrans, who owns and maintains the undercrossing. A community-supported concept plan was presented to Council on April 16, 2024, where Council approved the concept plan and directed staff to seek project funding. Staff submitted an ATP Cycle 7 grant application for the Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project (Castillo Undercrossing Project), which was not awarded.

The ATP Cycle 8 grant application for the Castillo Undercrossing Project will have the same scope as the Cycle 7 application, with a modification of the bike facility on Castillo Street south of the intersection of Castillo and Montecito Streets to Cabrillo Boulevard from a shared pedestrian/bicycle facility to a separated, raised bike lane adjacent to the existing sidewalks.

The project scope includes:

1. Raised Bike and Pedestrian Facilities: A raised, shared bike and pedestrian facility on Castillo Street within the Castillo/U.S. 101 Undercrossing. This design elevates cyclists out of the wet roadway, improving safety.

2. Enhanced Pedestrian Facilities: Widened and separated sidewalks, new street trees, and lighting along the 300 block of Castillo Street and widened, separated sidewalk and street trees on the 300 West block of Haley Street.

3. Southbound Bike Lane Enhancements: A raised bike lane between the undercrossing and Montecito Street, including a dedicated bike signal and restricted right-turn for vehicles at the intersection of Castillo and Montecito Streets. This will allow students to cross safely to a planned shared-use path leading directly to SBCC and McKinley Elementary School (path construction scheduled for 2027).

4. Raised Bike Path to Waterfront/Pershing Park (modification from shared path to raised bike path adjacent to existing sidewalk for southbound and northbound routes): Continuing southbound on Castillo Street, residents will have access to a raised bike path leading to Cabrillo Boulevard and the heart Council Agenda Report
Affirm Support and Leveraging Grant Match Funds for the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront and the Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvement Projects [Resolution]
May 12, 2026

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of the Waterfront area, including beaches, the Harbor, restaurants, recreation, and jobs. Additionally, it leads to Pershing Park, home of the Santa Barbara Foresters and various adult and youth recreation leagues and connects to the Beach way multi-use path. There will also be a raised northbound bike lane for the return route back to Downtown and to SBCC.

5. Buffered bike lanes will be added to Castillo Street between Haley and Cota Streets, connecting the Undercrossing to the existing Cota Street bike route.

6. Class II and IV Bike Facilities: A raised, protected eastbound bike lane on the 200 West block of Haley Street, and an eastbound on-street bike lane on the 300 West block of Haley Street. This connection completes the final gap in biking facilities along Haley Street, connecting Downtown to the Eastside Neighborhood.

In May 2026, a community webinar and in-person meeting are planned to update residents about the upcoming ATP Cycle 8 grant application for the Castillo Undercrossing Project.

Staff is requesting direction on the submittal of these two grant applications. The Council can choose to pursue both grant applications, choose to pursue only one, or choose not to pursue either at this time. Staff will be returning in June with a presentation on the new Safe Streets for All plan, which is a necessary action in order to qualify for future ATP grant applications. This plan will lay out future transportation safety projects throughout the City. Additionally, the proposed State Street Master Plan improvements could qualify for ATP funds.

Budget/Financial Information:

A strong local match will likely be needed for the applications to be as competitive as possible to receive ATP grant funding. Given the current state of the City’s budget, staff are only requesting a one percent match for each project. Staff are currently developing preliminary construction budgets for both projects. At the time this report was posted, it is anticipated that the one percent match for the Eastside Overcrossing Project will be $400,000. Please note that while staff are not recommending applying for the construction phase the grant matching requirement is based on total project cost, including all project phases. It is anticipated that the one percent match for the Castillo Undercrossing Project will be $150,000. The City’s match funding would most likely be through future Measure C appropriations, with the potential for supplemental funding from local regional grants such as Measure A or the County’s Coastal Resource Mitigation Fund. If the grant applications are successful, the expenditure appropriations for the City’s matching funds Council Agenda Report
Affirm Support and Leveraging Grant Match Funds for the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront and the Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvement Projects [Resolution]
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would be needed in Fiscal Years 2028 through 2031, and staff anticipate then returning to Council to appropriate the grant and matching funds at a later date.

Sustainability Impact:

Both projects are consistent with the Council-adopted Vision Zero Strategy, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans, Circulation Element, and Climate Action Plan. The projects provide residents with a safe active transportation mode choice, which will assist in reducing vehicle trips and greenhouse gas emissions.

Environmental Review:

If funded, the projects will require environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act and potentially National Environmental Policy Act review, if federally funded.

Attachments:

1. Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront Project Location Map

2. Castillo Undercrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements Project Location Map
Prepared By: Ashleigh A. Sizoo, P.E. City Engineer /JWG/nv Submitted By: Brian D’Amour, P.E, Public Works Director Approved By: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Attachment 1: Highway 101 Overcrossing from Eastside to the Waterfront Map 1: Existing Land Use Map with Proposed Improvements in Blue Map Key:

Existing High Stress Freeway and Railroad Crossing Location Between Eastside and Waterfront Proposed New Low Stress Route Between Eastside and Waterfront (New Overcrossing) Funded Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project Locations to provide Safe, Low Stress Access to New Overcrossing and Neighborhood Schools
At Issue:

The Eastside neighborhood was cut off from the Waterfront when Highway 101 was built. The freeway crossings for Eastside residents to access the Waterfront are 1.25 miles apart, and the crossings are busy arterial streets that cross freeway ramps, creating high stress routes between the neighborhoods. The project will create a low stress connection that shaves off a significant travel distance for residents.

Map 2: Aerial Rendering of Proposed Overcrossing from the Lower Eastside Neighborhood to the Waterfront Neighborhood.

Attachment 2: Castillo Street Undercrossing Project Location Map Map 1: Bike Network Map
Map Key:

Existing (Or Soon To Be Existing) Connecting Bike Route New Enhanced Bike Facilities That Will Connect Residents to Downtown, Lower West, Waterfront, and Mesa Neighborhoods Important Destination
Map 2: Castillo Street Undercrossing Pedestrian Safety Enhancements Existing Castillo Street Sidewalk Condition
Proposed Castillo Street Sidewalk Condition (Image of Recently Completed Project on Carrillo Street) Resolution No.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
BARBARA AMENDING RESOLUTION 24-013 SUPPORTING
THE HIGHWAY 101 PEDSTRIAN AND CYCLIST BRIDGE

OVERCROSSING FROM THE EASTSIDE TO THE

WATERFRONT PROJECT, AND DIRECTING STAFF TO

APPLY FOR A GRANT TO FUND DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL

REVIEW, AND RIGHT-OF-WAY PHASES
WHEREAS, in 2018, City Council adopted a Vision Zero Strategy committing to the elimination of all injuries and deaths on City of Santa Barbara streets and, concurrently with Resolution No. 24-013, approved the Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan, which identified two projects:

1. Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront

2. Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project; and
WHEREAS, the safety enhancement infrastructure improvements identified in the plan would improve safe routes to Franklin Elementary School, Adelante Charter School, Santa Barbara City College, Dwight Murphy Park, and larger East Beach/Waterfront neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, public workshops and stakeholder meetings were held to review the plan and the safety improvements identified in the plan; and WHEREAS, the Lower Eastside Safety Enhancement Project received grant funding for construction from Senate Bill 1 (SB-1), Cycle 4.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:

1. Staff is directed to seek funding for the design, environmental review, and right-ofway phases for the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront, as described in the Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan.

2. Staff is authorized and directed to apply for an Active Transportation Program Grant, SB-1 Grant, or other eligible grants that would be appropriate for the design, environmental review, and right-of-way phases named in Section 1 and take all actions consistent with this resolution necessary or convenient for the implementation of this safety improvement.

Resolution No.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
BARBARA AMENDING RESOLUTION 24-038 SUPPORTING

THE CASTILLO STREET UNDERCROSSING BICYCLE AND

PEDESTRIAN FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND

DIRECTING STAFF TO APPLY FOR A GRANT TO FUND

DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND
CONSTRUCTION PHASES.

WHEREAS, in 2018, City Council adopted a Vision Zero Strategy committing to eliminating all injuries and deaths on City of Santa Barbara streets, and these facility improvements should significantly reduce injuries and collisions along Castillo and Haley Streets;
WHEREAS, these facility improvements would improve access to Santa Barbara City College and coastal destinations;
WHEREAS, well-attended public workshops and stakeholder meetings were held to review the facility improvements;
WHEREAS, the community supports these facility improvements and funding towards design, environmental review, and construction; WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-038 supporting the project and directed Staff to apply for grant funding; and
WHEREAS, Staff returned to City Council on May 13, 2026, with a minor scope change to modify the bike facility on Castillo Street south of Castillo/Montecito Intersection to Cabrillo Boulevard from a shared pedestrian/bicycle facility to a separated raised bike lane adjacent to the existing sidewalks.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA THAT:

1. Staff are directed to seek funding for the design, environmental review, right-ofway, and construction phases of these bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements that will include raised and separated bike paths, sidewalk widening, and street lighting; and

2. Staff are authorized and directed to apply for an Active Transportation Program Grant, or other eligible grants that would be appropriate for the design, environmental review, right-of-way, and construction phases of these facility improvements and to take all actions consistent with this resolution necessary or convenient for the implementation of these facility improvements.

City of Santa Barbara
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: May 12, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Finance Department
Subject: City Administrator’s Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
Recommendation:

That Council hear a presentation regarding the proposed FY 2027 budget for General Fund Departments, General Fund Capital Expenditure Fund, and Measure C Fund.

Discussion:

In connection with City Council’s review of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Recommended Budget, public hearing dates have been scheduled during which City staff will present Departmental budgets and City Council will have the opportunity to deliberate and make final decisions prior to adoption. All public hearings have been publicly noticed and will take place during regularly scheduled City Council meetings held on Tuesdays. Members of the public are encouraged to participate and will have the opportunity to make comments and provide feedback in person or via electronic meeting format on any aspect of the FY2027 Recommended Budget.

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, the City Council held a special Work Session. At this Work Session, City Council heard a presentation from Staff and affirmed their priorities for this budget development cycle.

At this second budget work session, scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., City staff will present the General Fund, General Fund Capital Fund, and Measure C Fund budgets.

At the next meeting, scheduled Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., City staff will present Enterprise and Internal Service Department Funds, Enterprise and Internal Service Funds, Capital Expenditures and Special Funds budgets.

The public can access the City Administrator’s Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for FY2027 on the online budget tool at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Budget.

Agenda Item No. 11
Council Agenda Report
City Administrator’s Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 May 12, 2026

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Budget/Financial Information:

There is no direct financial or budget impact by the City Council taking action on staff’s recommendations. The City Administrator’s recommended budget for FY2027 includes many budget, financial, and operational recommendations that impact the City as well as considerations for the long-term fiscal sustainability of the organization.

Sustainability Impact:

Producing and making the City’s budget publicly available using the online budget tool is in line with the greater sustainability and resilience goals of the City through leveraging technology to disseminate information to a broad audience and minimizing the use of paper and other materials.

Attachment:

1. Schedule of Proposed Council Budget Review Meetings and Public Hearings.

Prepared By: Natalija Glusac, Budget Manager
Submitted By: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
Approved By: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Budget Hearing Schedule – Fiscal Year 2027
PROPOSED Schedule of ALL Budget Review Meetings & Public Hearings Please Note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change on short notice.

MEETING DATE BUDGET AGENDA ITEM(S)

SPECIAL BUDGET

WORK SESSION
Tuesday, April 9, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Faulkner Gallery
• FY2027 Mid-Cycle Budget Update
• Measure C Update
• Budget Balancing Solutions

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Afternoon Session
Council Chambers
• Filing of the Recommended Operating & Capital
Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
• Schedule of Budget Work Sessions & Public
Hearings Approved
• Overview of Recommended Budget

FINANCE

COMMITTEE

MEETING
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Council Chambers
• Overview of Recommended Operating & Capital
Budget for Fiscal Year 2027

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

BUDGET WORK

SESSION &

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Afternoon session
Council Chambers
General Fund & related Capital Budget
Presentation
• City Administrator
• City Attorney
• Community Development
• Finance
• Fire Department
• Human Resources
• Library
• Parks & Recreation
• Police Department
• Public Works (Admin. & General Services)
• Sustainability & Resilience
• General Fund Capital & Measure C Capital

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

BUDGET WORK

SESSION &

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Afternoon session
Council Chambers
Enterprise Fund, Internal Service Funds, Special
Funds & related Capital Budget Presentation
• Airport
• City Administrator (City Affordable Housing,
Community Development Block Grant, Federal
Home Loan Program, Permanent Local Housing
Allocation, Local Housing Trust Fund)
• Finance (Self Insurance)
• Information Technology
• Parks & Recreation (Golf Fund)
• Public Works (Engineering, Fleet, Facilities,
Streets, Measure A)
• Sustainability & Resilience (Santa Barbara Clean
Energy, Creeks, Solid Waste, Street Sweeping)
• Water Resources (Water, Wastewater)
• Waterfront

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Afternoon session
Council Chambers
• Budget Deliberations

REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING:

PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Afternoon session
Council Chambers
• Budget Adoption

ATTACHMENT

Santa Barbara City CouncilMay 12, 2026

Santa Barbara City Council
May 12, 2026