CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL

November 10, 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

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• 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 Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov 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.

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.

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 Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. 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 Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. 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 Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. 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 Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov 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.

November 10, 2026 AGENDA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Appreciation Week (120.04)

2. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins

Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through November 30, 2026.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

3. 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 agenda and authorize introduction or adoption by reading 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.

4. Subject: Local Coastal Program Amendment – 1 Hot Springs Road [Ordinance Adoption]

Recommendation: That Council 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.

5. Subject: Nonfunctional Lawn Watering Ban and Streamlined Approval Process for Replacement [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 Title 14 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Relating to the Irrigation of Nonfunctional Lawns.

6. Subject: Authorize Purchase of Real Property Located at 3720 Greggory Way #1 [Resolution]

Recommendation: That Council:

A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 3720 Greggory Way #1 (APN 051-570-016), Under the City’s Option to Purchase; Ratifying the Exercise of the Options; Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement for Purchase and Sale, Including Escrow Instructions and All Related Documents, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney; Authorizing a Cure of the Loan Default if Needed; Finding the Acquisition Exempt from CEQA; and Consenting to the Recordation of the Grant Deed Pursuant to Government Code Section 27281; 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 Increase in Expenditure Appropriations in the Local Housing Trust Fund in the Amount of $550,000 for the Purchase of Real Property Located at 3720 Greggory Way #1.

7. Subject: Adoption of Resolution Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Developing 2026-2027 El Nino [Resolution]

Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the City of Santa Barbara Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to the Threatened Impacts of the Developing 2026-2027 El Nino Event and Winter Storm Season, Authorizing Emergency Preparedness and Response Measures, and Directing Documentation of Costs and Pursuit of Available Assistance.

8. Subject: Purchase Order for Fitness Equipment for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project [Agreement]

Recommendation: That Council authorize the General Services Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Functional Fitness in the amount of $117,926 for new fitness equipment for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project and authorize $11,793 for change order authority, for a total expenditure authority of $129,719.

9. Subject: Contract Amendment for Increase in Design Fees for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project [Agreement]

Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Contract Amendment with The Cearnal Collective, LLP for an increase in design fees associated with the Phase 4.4 work for architectural design services during construction of the Santa Barbara Police Station Project, Contract No. 28,167, in the amount of $520,000, for a total expenditure authority of $5,452,873.

10. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon Regarding the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Agreement]

Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Attorney to execute the Fourth Amendment to the legal services agreement (Contract No. 22200154) with Richards Watson & Gershon, a professional corporation, for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project, increasing the agreement by $225,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $880,000.

11. Subject: First Amendment to Agreement Number 28,823, a Professional Services Agreement, with RRM Design Group for the Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park [Agreement]

Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 28,823 entered into on December 9, 2025, to provide design and engineering services for the Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park; the Parties now desire to amend the Original Agreement for the first time to add to the original scope of services to increase the total compensation for all services under the Original Agreement by $22,985 for a new not-to-exceed dollar amount of $223,215 for all services.

12. Subject: Second Contract Amendment for Special Inspection Services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project [Agreement]

Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Contract Amendment with Pacific Materials Laboratory, Inc. for special inspection services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project, Contract No. 28608, in the amount of $178,709, with an additional authorization of $17,871 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $798,039.

13. Subject: Authorize Three-Year Agreement with PASSUR for Airport Noise Management Software [Agreement]

Recommendation: That Council authorize the Airport Director to execute a three-year Master License and Services Agreement with PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. for continued airport noise and operations management software, aircraft identification, noise monitoring support, and aircraft fee billing and collection services, in a fixed amount of $405,825 plus 12% of PlanePass collections.

14. Subject: Proposed Lease Agreement with Allied Voyage LLC, Doing Business as Ocean Aire [Agreement] (570.03)

Recommendation: That Council approve a three-year lease agreement with Allied Voyage LLC, doing business as Ocean Aire, for the approximately 339 square feet of ground floor retail space designated as 125 Harbor Way, Suite 7.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

POLICE DEPARTMENT

15. Subject: Introduction of Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.76 of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Massage Establishment Permits, and Related Resolutions on Criminal History Access and Fees [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution]

Recommendation: That Council:

A. Receive the Police Department’s report on local conditions involving massage establishments;

B. Find that the proposed ordinance is not a project subject to, and is exempt from, the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3);

C. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 5.76 of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Massage Establishment Permits;

D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Access to State, Local, and Federal Summary Criminal History Information for Purposes of Chapter 5.76 of the Municipal Code (Massage Establishment Permits); and

E. 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 to Establish Police Department Fees for Administration of the Massage Ordinance.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

16. Subject: Continuing Title 31 State Street Regulations Pending the Referendum on Ordinance No. 2026-6235 [Ordinance Introduction; Ordinance Adoption]

Recommendation: That Council:

A. Introduce and simultaneously adopt, after reading in full, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Sections 31.20.030 and 31.30.060 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code to Continue the Operation of Existing Regulations Pending a Voter Action on a Referendum of Ordinance No. 2026-6235 Adopted as an Emergency Measure for the Immediate Preservation of the Public Peace, Health or Safety, and Containing a Statement of the Reasons for its Urgency;

B. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Sections 31.20.030 and 31.30.060 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code to Continue the Operation of Existing Regulations Pending a Voter Action on a Referendum of Ordinance No. 2026-6235; and

C. Direct staff to meet with the proponents of the referendum and other stakeholders to discuss possible interim configurations for State Street and return to Council in early 2027 with options for the interim street configuration, access needs, and amenities.

17. Subject: Extension of the Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium [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 Extending the Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium under Ordinance No. 2026-6206 Pending Consideration of a Referendum against Ordinance No. 2026-6239 Adopting a Permanent Rent Stabilization Program.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

18. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups

Recommendation: That Council hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)

ADJOURNMENT