CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Kristen W. Sneddon
Mayor Pro Tempore
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
Oscar Gutierrez
Ordinance Committee Chair
John S. Doimas
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Wendy Santamaria
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
JUNE 9, 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. 06/09/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JUNE 9, 2026 AGENDA
SPECIAL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 11:00 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER
1. Subject: Short-Term Rental Ordinances (CITY2026-00001) Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee:
A. Review and forward to City Council ordinance amendments to Title 30 (Inland Zoning Ordinance) and Title 28 (Coastal Zoning Ordinance) related to Short-Term Rentals and Homeshares;
B. Recommend amending the Local Coastal Program to amend Title 28 (Coastal Zoning Ordinance) related to Short-Term Rentals and Homeshares (SBMC Chapter 28.92);
C. Determine that the Short-Term Rental Ordinances are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
D. Determine that the Short-Term Rental Ordinances are consistent with the General Plan and Local Coastal Plan.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Pride Month 2026 (120.04)
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 consent agenda and the public hearing consent agenda and authorize reading by title only, pursuant to City Charter Section 511, unless 06/09/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 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: Ordinance Extending the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Monthly Remittance to the Director of Finance from 10 Days to 15 Days [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 Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 4.08.070 by Extending the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Monthly Remittance to the Director of Finance from 10 Days to 15 Days After the Close of the Calendar Month.
4. Subject: Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Funded by Senate Bill 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act.
5. Subject: Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the Ten Months Ended April 30, 2026
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the Ten months ended April 30, 2026.
6. Subject: First Amendment to Lease Agreement No. 28,617 with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, Inc. for Construction Staging at Spencer Adams Park [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a first amendment to lease agreement 28,617 with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, Inc. for continued temporary use of 10,000 square feet of parking lot at Spencer Adams Park.
7. Subject: Agreement with Easy Lift Transportation, Inc. for Paratransit Services [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a five-year agreement with Easy Lift Transportation, Inc. for paratransit services for elderly and mobility impaired people in an amount not to exceed $317,005 for Fiscal Year 2027, with an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index and the availability of Measure A funds.
8. Subject: Living Wage Annual Report for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 06/09/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recommendation: That Council receive the Living Wage Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
9. Subject: Adoption of Resolutions Relating to the General Municipal Election of November 3, 2026 [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Charter and Applicable Provisions of the California Elections Code;
B. Request and authorize the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara to operate the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026;
C. Provide direction regarding whether to charge candidates the cost of printing candidate statements;
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 09-055, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates’ Statements to be Provided to the Voters for the General Municipal Elections to be Held in the City. The proposed amendments clarify that, pursuant to California Elections Code section 13308, if the City determines that a candidate is indigent, the City shall print and mail the candidate statement without requiring advance payment. Candidates may request a waiver of the advance payment requirement by timely filing a statement of financial worth.
The City Clerk shall provide the required forms and administer the indigency determination process; and
E. The title of the Ordinance and/ or Resolution has been read; if there is no objection from any Councilmember present, further reading is waived pursuant to Santa Barbara City Charter § 511.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
10. Subject: Appointments to City Advisory Groups
06/09/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Recommendation: That Council make appointments to various City Advisory Groups.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Subject: City Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Trends for Calendar Year 2025
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a status update from Human Resources on vacancies, recruitment, and retention trends;
B. Receive a presentation from bargaining units that choose to make a presentation regarding vacancies within unit; and
C. Hold a public hearing and take any public comment pertaining thereto.
12. Subject: Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Operating and Capital Budget Deliberations [Ordinance Introduction]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve certain adjustments to the FY2027 Recommended Budget identified by staff as detailed in the Schedule of Recommended Adjustments;
B. Provide final direction to staff based on the Council’s review of the FY2027 Recommended Budget over the last several weeks;
C. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 4.24.190 to Adjust the Appropriations of Funds from the Utility Services Tax;
D. Provide direction to staff regarding the draft Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Regarding the FY2027 budget, being out of compliance with Resolution 23-124, the Policies for Reserves; and E. The title of the Ordinance and/or Resolution has been read; if there is no objection from any Councilmember present, further reading is waived pursuant to Santa Barbara City Charter § 511.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: Support Applying for and Leveraging City Grant Match Funds for the State Street Master Plan Project and Update on the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront Project [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Staff to Apply for Grant Funding for Design, 06/09/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 Environmental Review, and Right-of-Way Phases of the State Street Master Plan;
B. Approve the City leveraging grant match for Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 grant applications of one percent (up to $1,000,000) for the State Street Master Plan Project;
C. Receive an update from staff on the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing from the Eastside to the Waterfront Project and either authorize staff to apply for grant funding or allocate $1,000,000 of funds for Eastside neighborhood improvements; and
D. The title of the ordinance and/or resolution has been read; if there is no objection from any Councilmember present, further reading is waived pursuant to Santa Barbara City Charter § 511.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
14. Subject: Review of Draft Ordinance Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 26.90 Relating to Residential Rent Stabilization (Est.
Time 5:00 p.m.)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive the draft ordinance amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by adding Chapter 26.90 relating to Residential Rent Stabilization; and B. Open a 30-Day Public Comment period to solicit input from the public on the draft Ordinance.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)