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MAY 19, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 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.
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CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Public Infrastructure Week 2026
Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Public Works Director Brian D'Amour and Water Resources Director Joshua Haggmark.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator Kelly McAdoo noted that "Pulled Consent Items" should be added to the agenda, after General Public Comment.
05/19/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2, 4, 6 - 8)
The titles of the ordinances and resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.
Motion:
Vote:
2. 4.
Councilmembers Harmon/ Santamaria to approve the balance of the consent calendar as recommended, excepting Items 3 and 5.
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 consent 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: Fiscal Year 2026 Third-Quarter Review [Resolution] Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the nine months ended March 31 , 2026; _B. ~1 Ac(^BtlJ3eJriscal Year (FY) 2026 lnterim,Financia1"Statefflani&&r the nina - montjis ended March 31 , 2026; ~ -ss -
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Third-Quarter (Q3) Adjustments to FY2026 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations as Detailed in the Attached Schedule of Proposed Q3 Adjustments; and
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Position Salary Control Resolution No. 2026- 020 for Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2026. Changes are Effective May 30, 2026.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution Nos. 2026-036, 2026-037 (May 19, 2026, report from the Finance and Human Resources Directors). ,- Adqjp^b^jeadin^ of title only, a Resolution ofth^-C
-^-:Sant§"B^bara /4mendin?g Resolutiod No. |026-oA4<
05/19/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 Subject: Master Agreement with the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District for Transportation Management and Transit Services [Agreement] Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a fiveyear Master Agreement with the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for transit services in an amount not to exceed $275,000 for the first year of service.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 30024 (May 19, 2026, report from the City Administrator).
Subject: Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan for use of CDBG and Home Funds
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt the City's Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2027 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
B. Authorize the City Administrator to sign all necessary documents to submit the City's Annual Action Plan to HUD.
Action: Approved the recommendations (May 19, 2026, report from the City Administrator).
8. .Subject^
Cameras
Interest Waiver Purchase for Lea!se±-6j£jBQdy_ Worn
Recom enda^onj hatpouncil approve a City's Best Interes^-Waiyegun er Santa Sarbar_-Munfei^l odi 4|52. 070{L), authorisi ng a fi^e-yeal^as^^Fe ment-©f 160 body worn cameras, 39 in-car video builds, digital evidence management, and licenses for assisted report writing tool from LensLock, Inc. for a total amount of $1,468, 126 for both the Police and Airport Departments.
Action: Approved the recommendation (May 19, 2026, report from the Police Chief).
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chair Friedman reported on the actions of the Finance Committee. 05/19/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Mark Redmond; Joann Olejnik; Joey Gaber; Samantha Lau; Fashia Dean.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
3. Subject: Oversized Vehicles Ordinance Adoption [Ordinance Adoption] Recommendation: That Council 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.
Documents:
Proposed Ordinance.
Speakers:
Members of the Public: Molly Pearson.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve the staff recommendation; Ordinance No. 2026-6222.
Unanimous roll call vote.
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STibject: Construction Contracts for "the Cater "Water Treatment Plant »j_Rf}servnir Resiliency Project [Agreement]i _
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:^^.^'-Award a contract to damey|:>acific:|ne:, feFth^r^best Lvalue proposal of $39,913,620 for construction of the Cater Water Treatment Plant Reservoir Resiliency Project; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $1,995,681 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;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with Mimiaga Engineering Group Inc., Contract 28,498, in the amount of $3,882,460 for construction management and inspection services, for a total expenditure authority of $4, 185,774; C. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Third Contract Amendment with Carollo Engineers Inc., Contract 26, 976, in the amount of 05/19/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 $1,310,636 for design support during construction for a total expenditure authority of $2, 857, 610; and
D. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Gumming Management Group Inc., in the amount of $121, 200 for Community Workforce Agreement Administrator services and authorize $12,120 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $133, 320.
Documents:
May 19, 2026, report from the Water Resources Director
Speakers:
Members of the Public: Eric Christen; Dave Everett.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/ Harmon to approve the staff recommendations; Agreement Nos. 30025, 28498. 01, 26976. 03, 30019.
Unanimous roll call vote.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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Subject: City Administrator's Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
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"Recommendation: That CouncirTTear:a-pj®sentatldn'frorrTthe-Enterprise and Internal Service Departments,, _nterRflsg_ and Internal Service Capita] Expenditures, and Special Funds re^irdingTteir iscal Year 2027 Recommended ^f-SKg^F'""" -p- . -|^^-^^,, ^- r- -r .-.....j-^__^ Documents:
May 19, 2026, report from the Finance Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini; Budget Director Natalija Glusac; Finance Analyst Kat Valencia; Administrative Analyst Jordan Needle; Sustainability & Resilience Director Alelia Parenteau.
RECESS
4:15 p. m. -5:00 p. m.
05/19/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
10. Subject: Supplemental Research to Inform Rent Stabilization Ordinance Development (Est. Time 5:00 p.m.)
Recommendation: That Council receive the supplemental research requested in consideration of key policy components of a Rent Stabilization Program to provide final direction to staff for drafting of Ordinance.
Documents:
May 19, 2026, report from the City Administrator
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Sr. Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Andersen; RSG: Sarah Cort.
Members of the Public: James Zurlinden; Veronica Loza: Scott Forman.
Marie-Christine Kannoglou; Reyna Angel; Miles Hagin; Anthony Castelo; Abby Cunniff; Matthew Larkins; Patty Pattle; Stanley Tzankov; Craig Griffith; Sonny C. ; Ana Arce; Diane Fugino; Angeliza S. ; Megan Gindstarr; Gina Quiroz; Amber Asher; Andrea Moore McCormick.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE'ASSTQNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENrS^ ~ isa- -.*.
Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1. Chamber ofe- - Commerce Quarterlyjyieptingi.aL.Gyerry Awards; 3. Library Night_Uye; 4.. :amil -?- ^ Service Agency Annuaja Awards;!^. . Surfrider Environmental Defense -enter^ L ^CommemJration;^;S&4fldTffi^n^- ? -' I "l-^-^l^'^^f-l
Councilmember Guiterrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Asphalt Mural ribbon cutting.
Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. South Coast Chamber housing policy meeting; 2. Guerry Awards; 3. Mesa Neighborhood Association; 4. EDC talk regarding oil and water; 4. Swap Meet outreach; 5. SBCC event; 6. Riviera Association Spring Meeting; 7. Cachuma Lake Operations Board meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on July 28, 2026.
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