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 16, 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.
(CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
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. 06/16/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JUNE 16, 2026 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 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 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.
2. Subject: An Ordinance Extending the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Monthly Remittance to the Director of Finance from 10 Days to 15 Days [Ordinance Adoption]
Recommendation: That Council 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.
3. Subject: Introduction of an Ordinance Approving a Lease Agreement with the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at the Airport [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Airport Director to Execute a Lease Agreement with the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance. 06/16/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2
4. Subject: Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing a Utility Easement to Southern California Edison for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities at the Harbor Main Parking Lot at 401 Shoreline Drive [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 Public Utility Easement Deed to Southern California Edison on City of Santa Barbara Property Located at the Harbor Main Parking Lot.
5. Subject: Intent to Levy Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates and Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2027 [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Council’s Intention to Levy Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2027, at a Public Hearing to be held on June 30, 2026, at 2:00pm; and
B. Approve the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2027.
6. Subject: Gibraltar Reservoir Caretaker’s Residence Rehabilitation Project [Resolution; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Determine that complying with the formal competitive bidding procedures under Municipal Code Section 4.52.070, subsection A, is not in the best interest of the City of Santa Barbara for the rehabilitation of the Gibraltar Dam Caretaker Residence;
B. Authorize issuance of a Best Interest Waiver under Municipal Code Section
4.52.070, subsection L, to authorize a contract of $1,085,560 for the Gibraltar Reservoir Caretaker’s Residence Rehabilitation Project; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $217,112 for contract change orders and quantity variations, for a total authorized amount not to exceed $1,302,672; 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 $1,302,672 for the Gibraltar Reservoir Caretaker’s Residence Rehabilitation Project.
06/16/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3
7. Subject: First Amendment for Special Inspection Services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with Pacific Materials Laboratory, Inc. for increased funding for the same scope of special inspection services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project, Contract No. 28608, in the amount of $415,394, for a total contract amount of $584,544, and to authorize $16,915 for potential extra services that may result from necessary changes or increases in the scope of work, for a total expenditure authority of $601,459.
8. Subject: First Lease Amendment to Agreement No. 26630 with Federal Express at Santa Barbara Airport [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Airport Director to execute the first lease amendment to lease agreement no. 26,630 with Federal Express Corporation for the continued operation of an air cargo and sortation facility at 495 South Fairview Avenue at Santa Barbara Airport, and ratifying the amendment effective April 1, 2023.
9. Subject: Amendments to Professional Service Agreements for Permit, Plan Check, and Inspection Services [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the second amendment to Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 22500243 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., to increase the agreement amount by $150,000, for a total contract amount of $350,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services; and
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the third amendment to Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 22500114 with Jason Addison Smith Consulting Services, Inc., DBA JAS Pacific, to increase the agreement amount by $100,000, for a total contract amount of $579,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services.
10. Subject: Approval of Contract Amendment with Belfor USA Group, Inc. for Flood Mitigation Services at Airport Buildings [Agreement] Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Airport Director to execute the Third Amendment to Contract Number 28809 with Belfor USA Group, Inc., for flood mitigation services at airport buildings. 06/16/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4
11. Subject: Marketing and Promotions with Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an agreement in the amount of $150,000 with Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) for marketing and promotions from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
12. Subject: Haley Street Youth Center Lease Renewal with Channel Islands YMCA [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a three-year lease agreement with the Channel Islands YMCA for the Haley Street Youth Center commencing on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2029.
13. Subject: Summer Fun Recreation Program with Santa Barbara Unified School District [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to enter into an agreement with the Santa Barbara Unified School District for the Summer Fun Recreation program.
14. Subject: Ratification of the Fiscal Year 2027 Cachuma Conservation Release Board Budget
Recommendation: That Council ratify the Cachuma Conservation Release Board’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, with the City of Santa Barbara’s proportional share not to exceed $506,503.
06/16/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
15. Subject: Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan Public Hearing and Adoption
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold a Public Hearing to review the Public Draft of the City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan;
B. Hold a Public Hearing to review the Public Draft of the City’s 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan;
C. Adopt and authorize the Water Resources Director to transmit the City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan to the California Department of Water Resources, such adoption to include modifications as may be approved by the Water Resources Director to ensure compliance with State Urban Water Management Plan requirements; and
D. Adopt and authorize the Water Resources Director to transmit the City’s 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan to the California Department of Water Resources, such adoption to include modifications as may be approved by the Water Resources Director to ensure compliance with State Water Shortage Contingency Plan requirements.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
06/16/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 6
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
16. Subject: Approval of Development and Disposition Agreements and Related Agreements for the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Find that the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project is consistent with the Plan Santa Barbara General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2009011031) and is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as documented in the Section 15183 Environmental Checklist prepared for the Project, and direct the filing of a Notice of Determination under Public Resources Code Section 21154 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15094;
B. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing Execution of (1) the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project Development And Disposition Agreement Between The City Of Santa Barbara And PNSP Real Estate, LLC, (2) The Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project Development And Disposition Agreement Between The City Of Santa Barbara And DSP Santa Barbara Sub LLC, And (3) Related Agreements Necessary Or Convenient For Implementation Of The Projects Described Therein, Including Transfer Of Fee Title To Exempt Surplus City Owned Property – APNs 037-400-001; 037-400-002; 037-400-003; 037-400-004; 037-400-005; 037-400-006; and 037-400-019;
C. Authorize the City Administrator and City Attorney to take such further actions and execute ancillary agreements, instructions, or other documents necessary or convenient to close escrow and implement the agreements; 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.
06/16/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 7
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
17. Subject: Approval of Amendment for One-Year Extension of Community Workforce Agreement with Tri Counties Building and Construction Trades Council [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute an amendment to the City of Santa Barbara’s existing Community Workforce Agreement with Tri Counties Building and Construction Trades Council extending the term of the agreement by one year to July 20, 2027.
18. Subject: Review and Comment on the Draft Safe Streets for All Action Plan Recommendation: That Council review and comment on the Draft Safe Streets for All Action Plan.
PUBLIC HEARING
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
19. 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 No. 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.
06/16/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 8
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
20. Subject: Adoption of Technology Interruption Policy and Outreach Policy Resolutions Pursuant to SB 707 [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Regarding Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Determining Reasonable Efforts to Encourage Public Participation in Meetings Pursuant to Government Code 54953.4; and C. 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 section 511.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT