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
SEPTEMBER 29, 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. 09/29/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 AGENDA
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1. Subject: Amending Title 14 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code to Include Nonfunctional Lawn Watering Ban
Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee review and recommend the proposed amendments to Title 14 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code relating to the irrigation of nonfunctional lawns and forward the proposed amendments to the City Council for introduction and adoption.
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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: Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code to Establish Residential Rent Stabilization and Residential Rental Registry Programs [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution]
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 the Santa Barbara Municipal Code to Preserve Affordable Housing and Protect Tenant and Landlord Rights by the Addition of Chapter 26.90 Relating to Residential Rent Stabilization and Chapter 26.100 Relating to Residential Rental Registry; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 2026-057, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, to Approve an Allocation of $500,000 in the Fiscal Year 2027 Expenditure Appropriations in the Measure I Flexible Housing and Homelessness Fund to Support the Implementation of a Residential Rent Stabilization Program and Rental Registry.
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3. Subject: Adoption of Resolution Approving an Update to the City’s Records Retention Policy and Procedures [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Records Management Policies and Procedures Manual to Adopt Updated Policies and Procedures for all City Departments.
4. Subject: Acceptance of State of California Office of Traffic Safety Grants [Resolution; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 26-057, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, to Approve an Increase of Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in Fiscal Year 2027 in the Police Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund Budget in the Amount of $119,775;
B. Accept the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety Grants in the amount of $119,775 and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the grant agreements; and
C. Increase revenue and expenditure appropriations by $119,775 in the Police Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund for Fiscal Year 2027 for the Selective Traffic Enforcement and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program grants.
5. Subject: August 2026 Investment Report
Recommendation: That Council accept the August 2026 Investment Report.
6. Subject: Fiscal Year 2027 Interim Financial Statements for the First Month Ended July 31, 2026
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2027 Interim Financial Statements for the First month ended July 31, 2026.
7. Subject: Notice of Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Resolution Update Recommendation: That Council approve the City Clerk’s Office’s recommendation to amend Resolution No. 24-134, the City’s Conflict of Interest Code. 09/29/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4
8. Subject: Approval of Benefit Plans Effective January 1, 2027 Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the 2027 renewal rates and benefit plan renewals described in Attachments 1 and 2 for the: CalPERS Health Benefits Program; Delta Dental plans; Vision Service Plan vision plans; Optum Employee Assistance Program; Discovery Benefits Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; and The Standard Insurance Company life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability insurance plans; B. Authorize the City Administrator, or designee, to execute the agreements, renewals, and amendments necessary to implement the approved 2027 benefit plan renewals, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney and provided that such documents are consistent with the rates, benefits, and fiscal impacts presented to the Council and do not materially increase City cost or materially alter benefits without further Council authorization; and
C. Acknowledge that the Benefit Coordinators Corporation benefitsadministration agreement remains in effect through June 30, 2027, at a fee of $7.20 per enrolled employee per month; no amendment is requested through this action.
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CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
9. Subject: Local Coastal Program Amendment – 1 Hot Springs Road [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution]
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 the Zoning Map in Title APX Sectional Maps to Rezone the Property located at 1 Hot Springs (APN 017-393-002 and -003) from R-1/SD-3 (One-Family Residence/Coastal Overlay) to R-3/SD-3 (Limited Multiple Family Residence/ Coastal Overlay) Zone;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Local Coastal Program to change the coastal land use designation of 1 Hot Springs Road (APN 017-393-002 and -003) from Parks/Open Space to Medium Density Residential (12 du/ac) and to Rezone the property from R-1/SD-3 (One-Family Residence/ Coastal Overlay) to R-3/SD-3 (Limited Multiple Family Residence/Coastal Overlay) Zone;
C. Read the titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions and, if there is no objection from any Councilmember present, waive further reading pursuant to Section 511 of the Santa Barbara City Charter;
D. Adopt the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program dated July 24, 2026, making the findings specified in this Council Agenda Report; and
E. Determine that the Coastal Land Use designation change and Zoning Map Amendment are consistent with the Coastal Land Use Plan and City Charter.
NOTICES
10. Subject: The City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026 will be cancelled.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
11. Subject: Contract for Laguna Flood Resilience Study [Resolution; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Sustainability & Resilience Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services for the Laguna Flood Resilience Study in the amount of $993,125 and authorize the Sustainability & Resilience Director to approve expenditures of up to $99,312 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work during this process; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 2026-057, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 to Appropriate $291,797 from the Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Capital Fund for the Laguna Flood Resilience Study.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
12. Subject: Street Name Recommendations for Council Consideration in Renaming Calle César Chávez
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a report on the street renaming process conducted under the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 22.48 for Calle César Chávez between East Gutierrez and East Cabrillo Boulevard;
B. Select a street name and direct staff to proceed with preparing a Resolution for adoption to proceed with implementation of the address change; and C. Provide direction to staff on whether or not to develop a small business grant program to support specific financial impacts of facilitating the name change on businesses located in the designated corridor.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT