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REGULAR MEETING
MAY 12, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:02 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, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
.Btaff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, CityAttQmey Jotin. S. Doimas, City Clerk 3ejrvig^_IS^fflaQer S^rah Goiman.. ___-
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^CERBlTOFNIAL ITEMS
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1. Subject: National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Police Chief Kelly Gordon.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2, 3, 5, 7 - 9)
The titles of the ordinances and resolutions related to the consent calendar were read. -I05/12/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 Motion:
Vote:
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Councilmembers Jordan/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar, excepting items 4 and 6.
Unanimous roll call vote.
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 .
Action: Approved the recommendation.
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.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Contract for Construction of the Hope School District Crosswalk Safety Project [Resolution; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council3&
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Award a contract .1. La§li^)onstruction, Inc. in their low bid .amount, f. $262,735 for the ^onstru^ctipj^ of, the Highway Safety Imprgveme ,s.
Progl-am Cy1;le-12-Jlope:!5^o(^Distriet Crosswalk Safety! Projec?,-Bid: ^ 5113; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract arid 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
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.
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05/12/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 2026-032; Agreement No. 30033 (May 12, 2026, report from the Public Works Director; Proposed Resolution).
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.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 52073.03 (May 12, 2026, report from the Finance Director).
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 Steams Wharf.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. (May 12, 2026, report from the Waterfront Director).
Subject: Increase to PurcHasefOrderAuffiorization with UtiliQuest for Water --. T. - ^ .=.=*=. - "." ».=
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Recommendation: That Coync , aythor[ze,,the General Sen/ices Manager to increase the base amount of nnuat^yrqhase orders to UtiliQuest, LLC, for -i underground utililty localing-a _-marling ^eFvices for Water Distrikji ution IndWastewater 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.
Action: Approved the recommendation (May 12, 2026, report from the Water Resources Director).
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Mark Redmond; Joann Olejnik; Barbara Cronin Hershberg; Faizah Dean; Andy Atwater; Molly Pearson; Angelina Dettamanti. -^;SSS05/12/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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.
Documents:
May 12, 2026, report from the City Attorney.
Proposed Ordinance
Speakers:
Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Andersen; Police Chief Kelly Gordon.
Members of the Public: Molly Pearson.
Motion:
Cbuncilmembers'Santamaria/Jordan to approve~the recom'mendatioris'-as . madeTby stafe s^ _ _________3_
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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.
Documents:
May 12, 2026, report from the City Attorney.
Proposed Resolutions.
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'Goun.q^fl^rs Santamaria/Harmon to app. rove,the"recojr®en4ations as 'mad&'^taffTResolutTdn Nos-2026-033~2026-034; Agreeme. nt N0^30017:" Vote: , :,, ^,a__- ... -:-,. ^._,._-
tv^roll . call vote (Noes: Councilmembers Friedgian, Jordai;!; I -i-' -IS^^n" ""T- '--'....F-""'J_; ^^_^-p. ^T
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
05/12/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8
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:
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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;
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
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.
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Proposed Resolutions. ^ 3- _ -_
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Speakers:
Staff: Public Works Director Brian D'Amour; Principal Transportation Planner Jessica Grant.
Members of the Public: lan Baucke.
Staff direction was provided to proceed with a grant application for the State Street project.
05/12/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 Motion:
Vote:
Jordan/Friedman to 1. Table staff recommendation A regarding overpass bridge and direct staff to return to Council in time for current cycle with addition information regarding outreach, match, funding status, and better information from the zoo regarding accepting design as it stands now; 2.
Approve staff recommendation B regarding the Castillo underpass; and 3.
Adopt staff recommendation C except to table the (a) portion of this recommendation that relates to approving matches now for the overpass bridge.
Unanimous roll call vote; Resolution No. 2026-035.
PUBLIC HEARING
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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.
Documents:
May 12, 2026, report from the Finance Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
"S :_Jfeyh!j&Hearing opened: 5:07 pm. _". , . ^. ^.S-.S.LI- .
'Sj!akers: _.. . . :...^.s.fc... ^
^- . ;~:;; ^- Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMarti i; Budget Director Natalija Glusac; -_|-^L^^EfyT -'-::Fin*ance /analyst Kat i/alenci^rAdm^-i&traJ^y^alyslt-Jordan Needle; Deputy City Administrator Anthony Valdez.
Members of the Public: Rich Sander
Public Hearing closed: 7:01 p.m.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1. Sustainability Committee; 2. Cottage Hospital recognition; 3. UCSB Community Engagement; 4.
PAL event; 5. St. Francis Association awards; 6. Bob and Karen Hughes CPR training. 05/12/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 Mayor Pro Tern Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. City Update Hour with City Administrator McAdoo; 2. Mission Canyon Association meeting; 3.
Historic Landmarks Commission meeting; 4. Sustainability Committee meeting; 5.
COMB meeting; 6. Mayor's Ride; 7. Riviera Association board meeting; 8.
Neighborhood Advisory Committee; 9. Sierra Club meeting; . Blue Economy industry mixer; 10. PAL event.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on July 28, 2026.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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