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 30, 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. 06/30/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JUNE 30, 2026 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1. Subject: Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County for the Development of Affordable Housing
Recommendation: That Finance Committee consider and recommend that City Council:
A. Authorize the Deputy City Administrator to execute a Local Housing Trust Fund grant agreement in the amount of $400,000 to be awarded to Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County for the development of affordable housing at 710 E. Cota Street in downtown Santa Barbara; 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 Increase in Expenditure Appropriations in the Local Housing Trust Fund in the amount of $400,000 to Fund a Grant Agreement with Habitat For Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County for the development of affordable housing at 710 E. Cota Street.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Parks Make Life Better Month
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 06/30/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 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: Local Coastal Program Amendment to Rezone a Portion of Santa Barbara Airport Property [Ordinance Adoption]
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Airport Zoning Map in Title 29 to Rezone a Portion of the Property Located at APN 073-450-003 near 404 Moffett Place from A-A-O/S-D-3 (Aircraft Approach and Operation/Coastal Zone) to A-F/SD-3 (Airport Facilities/Coastal Zone).
4. Subject: Adoption 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 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 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: Adoption of Ordinance Approving a Lease Agreement with the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at the Airport [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] Recommendation: That Council 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 Agreement Number 26RPCA061C with United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, for a Meterological Montioring Site, at the Santa Barbara Airport, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
6. Subject: Approval of Development and Disposition Agreements and Related Agreements for the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council 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 06/30/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Property – APNs 037-400-001; 037-400-002; 037-400-003; 037-400-004; 037- 400-005; 037-400-006; and 037-400-019.
7. Subject: Agreement with The Mobility House LLC for Managed Charging Services and Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment and Acceptance of Related Grant Funds [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement] Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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 & Resilience Director to Execute an Agreement with The Mobility House LLC for Managed Charging Services for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations;
B. Authorize the General Services Manager to issue a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $604,679.48 to The Mobility House LLC for electric vehicle charger hardware and related equipment; and
C. That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara accepting grant funds and amending Resolution No. 25-066 Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $200,000 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Fiscal Year 2026 Miscellaneous Grants Fund for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.
8. Subject: Proposed Lease Agreement for 918 State Street with State of Mind Cafe [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 a One-Year Lease Agreement with One, Four-Year Option and One, Five-Year option with the non-profit corporation State of Mind Café for the Commercial Retail Space at 918 State Street Commencing on September 1, 2026.
9. Subject: Proposed Lease Agreement with Chandlery on the Breakwater, Inc. [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 a Five-Year Lease Agreement with One Five-Year Option to Extend the Lease Terms at the Mutual Consent of Both Parties with Chandlery on the Breakwater, Inc., A California Corporation, at an Initial Base Rent of $2,258.80 per Month for the 483 Square Foot Office Space Located at 125 Harbor Way, Suites # 3, 4, and 5, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance. 06/30/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4
10. Subject: Revised Utility Service Discontinuation Policy [Resolution] Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution Approving the Revised City of Santa Barbara Utility Service Discontinuation Policy.
11. Subject: Support Applying for Opportunity Zones 2.0 Designation of Qualifying Census Tracts in the Lower State Street Area and the Lower Eastside Neighborhood [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Directing Staff to Apply for Opportunity Zones 2.0 Nomination by the State of California for the Qualifying Census Tract Covering Portions of Lower State Street; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Directing Staff to Apply for Opportunity Zones 2.0 Nomination by the State of California for the Qualifying Census Tract Covering Portions of the Lower Eastside.
12. Subject: Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County for the Development of Affordable Housing [Resolution; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Deputy City Administrator to execute a Local Housing Trust Fund grant agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, in the amount of $400,000 to be awarded to Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County for the development of affordable housing at 710 E. Cota Street in downtown Santa Barbara; 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 Increase in Expenditure Appropriations in the Local Housing Trust Fund in the Amount of $400,000 to Fund a Grant Agreement with Habitat For Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County for the Development of Affordable Housing at 710 E. Cota Street.
13. Subject: Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for an Extension of The Loop Shuttle Program on State Street with SWEEP Inc. [Agreement]
06/30/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a second amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 22500235 with SWEEP, Inc., by $440,305 for a total contract amount of $733,735 for transportation services from Cabrillo to Sola Street along State Street.
14. Subject: Contract Amendment for Design Services for the Taxiways E, A3, and A5 Pavement Reconstruction Project [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for additional engineering design services for the Taxiways E, A3, and A5 Pavement Reconstruction Project, Contract No. 28792, in the amount of $48,500, for a total expenditure authority of $339,130.
15. Subject: Professional Services Agreement Between the Library and Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara for Community Support Services and Outreach [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Library Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $155,619 with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara to provide 1.3 full-time equivalent Community Support Specialist position hours that work in collaboration with Library staff through July 31, 2027.
16. Subject: Waterfront Department Revocable License Agreement with Gelato Garden, a California Limited Liability Company, to Property Located at 11 Garden Street [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council approve a revocable license agreement with Gelato Garden, a California Limited Liability Company, for property located at 11 Garden Street.
17. Subject: Agreement with RingCentral for Citywide Phone System Modernization [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Information Technology Director to execute a five-year agreement with RingCentral in the amount of $1,046,284 for hardware, licenses, maintenance, and support for the citywide phone system modernization; and authorize up to $104,628 that may result in contract change orders, for a total expenditure authority of $1,150,912; and B. Authorize the Information Technology Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RingCentral in the amount of $149,076 for implementation services for the citywide phone system modernization; and 06/30/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 6 authorize up to $14,907 that may result in contract change orders, for a total expenditure authority of $163,983.
18. Subject: Agreement with City of Goleta for the Operation and Maintenance of Shared Traffic Signals [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to enter into an Agreement with the City of Goleta for the operation and maintenance of shared traffic signals.
19. Subject: Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for Legislative Advocacy Services [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office, with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $108,000 covering the period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
20. Subject: Water Supply Update
Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the City of Santa Barbara’s water supply condition.
21. Subject: May 2026 Investment Report
Recommendation: That Council accept the May 2026 Investment Report.
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
22. Subject: Public Hearing Regarding Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2027 [Resolution] Recommendation: That Council:
A. Consider any appropriate protests to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2027, as required under the California Parking and Business Improvement Law of 1989; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Fixing and Assessing the Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2027, and Confirming Approval of the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2027.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
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GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
23. Subject: Coastal Wildfire Suppression Assessment District [Resolution] Recommendation: That Council:
A. Open the public hearing and provide opportunity for public comment; B. Provide a last call for ballots, close the public input portion of the public hearing, and tally the votes with City Staff in Room 15; C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara establishing the Coastal Wildfire Suppression Assessment District and levy assessments therein, provided that, upon tabulation of the assessment ballots weighted according to the proportional financial obligation of each affected parcel, a majority protest as defined by Article XIII D of the California Constitution does not exist; and D. Read the title of the Ordinance and/or Resolution and, if there is no objection from any Councilmember present, waive further reading pursuant to Section 511 of the Santa Barbara City Charter.
24. Subject: Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 [Ordinance Adoption; Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2027 by Appropriating Moneys for the Use and Support of Said City from the Funds and to the Purposes Herein Specified;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing the City’s Appropriation Limitation for Fiscal Year 2027;
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges;
06/30/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 8 D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Harbor Slip, Mooring, and User Fees;
E. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Abandoned Shopping Cart Recovery Fee;
F. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Solid Waste In-Place Additional Charge Per Cart Fee;
G. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Classified and Unclassified Positions in the City’s Service Effective June 27, 2026, and Providing a Schedule of Classifications and Salaries for the Same in Accordance with the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027;
H. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Continuation of Capital and Special Project Appropriations to Fiscal Year 2027;
I. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Water Resources Director to Execute Water Purchase Agreements, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney, and in Accordance with the Appropriation in the Approved Budget as May Be Amended from Time to Time;
J. 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;
K. 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; L. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Temporary Interim Appropriations and Continued Funding for Essential City Operations Pending Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget; and
M. Read the title of the Ordinance and/or Resolution and, if there is no objection from any Councilmember present, waive further reading pursuant to Section 511 of the Santa Barbara City Charter.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
25. Subject: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment Project Framework Recommendation: That City Council initiate amendments to the Title 28 (Coastal) and Title 30 (Inland) Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinances in accordance with recent legislative changes and requirements of State ADU law.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
26. Subject: Interim Implementation of the State Street Master Plan Recommendation: That Council:
A. Direct staff to maintain the State Street Promenade in its current configuration until the Master Plan is implemented and return to Council with amendments to reauthorize Title 31; or
B. Direct staff to allow Title 31 to expire and return to Council to appropriate funds necessary to effectuate the re-configuration of the roadway until the Master Plan can be implemented.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT