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Every vote the City Council and its commissions have taken, newest first, with a link to the minutes or video it came from.
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Which bodies: City Council, the Planning Commission, and the Historic Landmarks Commission sitting as full commissions. Not included: the HLC's two-member consent sessions, which review individual private properties; the block vote by which the full commission ratifies them is recorded here. The Architectural Board of Review and the Staff Hearing Officer are not covered; the Staff Hearing Officer is a single city official whose determinations are not votes.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026City Council · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Conference with City Attorney -- Pending Litigation -- Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) (The Mission LLC v. State of CA, et al., USDC Case No. 2:25-cv-10231-HDV-KS)
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §1] ↗
PENDING
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Conference with City Attorney -- Pending Litigation -- Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) (The Mission LLC v. City of Santa Barbara, SBSC Case No. 25CV03180)
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §2] ↗
PENDING
ITEM 5 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Nonrenewal of Flock Contract
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §5] ↗
PENDING
Tuesday, August 18, 2026City Council · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 4 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Two-Year Progress Update on City’s Climate Action Plan
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §4] ↗
PENDING
Monday, August 17, 2026City Council · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Introduction of the City’s Pathways to Yes Initiative and Initiation of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Create a Better Buildings Pilot Program
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §1] ↗
PENDING
Tuesday, August 11, 2026City Council · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 5 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Certification of the Final Housing Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH202240209) [Resolution]
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §5] ↗
PENDING
Tuesday, August 4, 2026City Council · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 8 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Annual Assessments for Downtown Community Benefit Improvement District and Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District [Resolution]
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §8] ↗
PENDING
ITEM 16 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for the Evaluation of Proposed Development at Paseo Nuevo [Agreement]
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §16] ↗
PENDING
Tuesday, July 28, 2026City Council · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 6 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Proposed Lease Agreement for 918 State Street with State of Mind Cafe [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement]
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §6] ↗
PENDING
ITEM 16 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for the Completion of the State Street Master Plan [Agreement]
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §16] ↗
PENDING
ITEM 23 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Summary of Public Comment and Proposed Amendments to Draft Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Just Cause Ellis Act Amendments Ordinance [Est. Time 5:00 p.m.]
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §23] ↗
PENDING
Tuesday, June 30, 2026City Council · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 6 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approval of Development and Disposition Agreements and Related Agreements for the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement]
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §6] ↗
PENDING
Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment Project Framework
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §25] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 26 ·SSP-001 · THE STATE STREET PROMENADE
To approve staff recommendation A: direct staff to maintain the State Street promenade until the Master Plan is implemented, and return to Council to reauthorize Title 31.
Ayes HARMON · JORDAN · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes FRIEDMAN · ROWSE✓ source-checkedVideo ↗[VID §26] ↗
PASSED 5–2
Wednesday, June 17, 2026Historic Landmarks Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
1242 Dover Lane (APN 019-203-002)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Accept the report as submitted.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Final Approval with comments and conditions, including that the plans demonstrate substantial conformance to the plans that received Project Design Approval on September 10, 2025, and thanks to the applicant and team for an exceptional and extremely well designed project.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 4 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Continue indefinitely with comments, including thanks to the applicant for continued development and progress, support for the project, and that bonderized metal gutters instead of copper are acceptable.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Public Comment
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting of May 20, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Consent meeting of May 20, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Special meeting of May 27, 2026, as amended.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-E ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of June 3, 2026
Consent calendar block vote: “Ratify the Consent Calendar of June 3, 2026, as reviewed by Commissioners Ensberg and Butler.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-F ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of June 17, 2026
Consent calendar block vote: “Ratify the Consent Calendar of June 17, 2026, as reviewed by Commissioner Ensberg.”
PASSED 7–0
Tuesday, June 16, 2026City Council · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 16 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approval of Development and Disposition Agreements and Related Agreements for the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement]
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §16] ↗
PENDING
Tuesday, June 9, 2026City Council · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 13 ·SSP-001 · THE STATE STREET PROMENADE
To apply to the Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 grant for the State Street Master Plan project and leverage matching funds of 1% up to $1 million; allocate $1 million for Eastside neighborhood improvements and take up to $400,000 from that fund as matching funds for the Highway 101 pedestrian/cyclist bridge overcrossing application; and adopt the two resolutions attached to the staff report.
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · JORDAN · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes ROWSE✓ source-checkedVideo ↗[VID §13] ↗
PASSED 6–1
To consider the just cause and Ellis Act amendments at the same time as the rent stabilization ordinance, and to release them for the 30-day public comment period along with the rent stabilization ordinance.
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes ROWSE · Abstain FRIEDMAN · JORDAN✓ source-checkedVideo ↗[VID §14] ↗
PASSED 4–1
Thursday, June 4, 2026Planning Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM II.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Requests for continuances, withdrawals, postponements, or addition of ex-agenda items
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements and appeals
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.B] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Comments from members of the public pertaining to items not on this agenda
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.C] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM III.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the project, making the findings for the Exception to the Height Limitations as outlined in the Staff Report dated May 28, 2026.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM III.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
3245 Cliff Drive, Zone A-1/S-D-3 (APN 047-082-021; PLN2023-00498)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §III.B] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Committee and Liaison Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Discussion on subcommittees and workshops
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.B] ↗
NO VOTE
Tuesday, June 2, 2026City Council · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 13 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Draft Terms of Agreement for the Proposed Redevelopment at Paseo Nuevo, including Terms between the City of Santa Barbara and Yardi Systems and between the City of Santa Barbara and DSP
Vote not yet extracted; the outcome appears here once sourced. [AGENDA §13] ↗
PENDING
Wednesday, May 27, 2026Historic Landmarks Commission · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
Draft State Street Master Plan (CITY2026-00012) — special meeting
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
Thursday, May 21, 2026Planning Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM II.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Requests for continuances, withdrawals, postponements, or addition of ex-agenda items
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements and appeals
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.B] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the April 9, 2026 minutes as presented.
PASSED 6–0
Approve the April 16, 2026 minutes as presented.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM II.D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Comments from members of the public pertaining to items not on this agenda
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.D] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM III ·SSP-001 · THE STATE STREET PROMENADE
Draft State Street Master Plan (CITY2026-00012) — review and comment referred by City Council
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §III] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Committee and Liaison Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Discussion on subcommittees and workshops
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.B] ↗
NO VOTE
Wednesday, May 20, 2026Historic Landmarks Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Waterfront Adaptation Plan (CITY2026-00011)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
1225 Calle Cerrito Alto (APN 041-092-061; Zone RS)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §2] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Continue indefinitely to Consent with comments, including that materials match existing in color and texture, that details at the top of the wall match existing, and that any roof tiles disturbed during construction be replaced to match existing.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Public Comment
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting of May 6, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM GB-C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Consent meeting of May 6, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM GB-D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of May 20, 2026
Consent calendar block vote: “Ratify the Consent Calendar of May 20, 2026, as reviewed by Commissioners Ooley and McClure.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-E ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-E] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-F ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Subcommittee Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-F] ↗
NO VOTE
Tuesday, May 19, 2026City Council · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
Supplemental Research to Inform Rent Stabilization Ordinance Development (Est. Time 5:00 p.m.)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §10] ↗
NO VOTE
Wednesday, May 6, 2026Historic Landmarks Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Adopt Resolution 2026-1 designating 1609 Garden Street as a Structure of Merit.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Adopt Resolution 2026-2 designating 3219 Calle Rosales as a Structure of Merit.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Adopt Resolution 2026-3 designating 1720 Lasuen Road as a Structure of Merit.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 4 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
1901 E Las Tunas Road (APN 019-083-022)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §4] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 5 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
1730 Anacapa Street (APN 027-111-015)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §5] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 6 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
1624 Bath Street (APN 027-171-026)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §6] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 7 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Continue indefinitely with comments, including thanks to the applicant and owner for continued improvement of the project, and that the design changes are all acceptable as submitted including the change of stone wall.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Public Comment
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting of April 22, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM GB-C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Consent meeting of April 22, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM GB-D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of May 6, 2026
Consent calendar block vote: “Ratify the Consent Calendar of May 6, 2026 with edits, as reviewed by Chair Grumbine and Commissioner McClure.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-E ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-E] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-F ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Subcommittee Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-F] ↗
NO VOTE
Tuesday, April 28, 2026City Council · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 11 ·SSP-001 · THE STATE STREET PROMENADE
To approve staff recommendations A and C-G (receive the draft State Street Master Plan; authorize advisory-body review, public comment through June 30, 2026; direct return with General Plan Amendment/Title 31 amendment and funding strategy; confirm work plan targeting Final Master Plan adoption in August 2026).
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · JORDAN · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON✓ source-checkedMinutes ↗[MIN §11] ↗
PASSED 7–0
To approve the vision and guiding principles [of the draft State Street Master Plan] and to remove the sentence regarding private vehicle usage on page 88 (part of recommendation B).
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · JORDAN · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes ROWSE✓ source-checkedMinutes ↗[MIN §11] ↗
PASSED 6–1
To hold out the design of the 700-900 blocks as a passive space with anchoring design element, making the three blocks special.
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · JORDAN · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes ROWSE✓ source-checkedMinutes ↗[MIN §11] ↗
PASSED 6–1
To support the flexible design approach with 30-foot sidewalks and a 20-foot travel lane/emergency access area.
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · JORDAN · O. GUTIERREZ · SNEDDON · Noes ROWSE · Abstain SANTAMARIA✓ source-checkedMinutes ↗[MIN §11] ↗
PASSED 5–1
To support incorporating 1,000-2,000 new housing units in the Master Plan area (towards the City's 8,001-unit RHNA allocation), including redevelopment of City-owned surface parking lots with housing above retained parking.
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · JORDAN · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON✓ source-checkedMinutes ↗[MIN §11] ↗
PASSED 7–0
Wednesday, April 22, 2026Historic Landmarks Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Accept the report as submitted.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Accept the report as submitted.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Continue indefinitely with comments, including that the color scheme, material palettes and plant choices are generally acceptable as presented; that venting on the walls continue to be studied to be as aesthetically resolved as possible; that the porte-cochere continue to be studied; that awnings be canvas instead of metal; that ways be studied to add more "Santa Barbara poetry" to the building; that the change in direction of the lawn is acceptable; that landscape developments are generally supportable; and that the Commission is open to copper gutter alternatives for cost.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Public Comment
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting of April 8, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 5–0
ITEM GB-C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Consent meeting of April 8, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 5–0
ITEM GB-D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of April 22, 2026
Consent calendar block vote: “Ratify the Consent Calendar of April 22, 2026, as reviewed by Vice Chair Ooley and Commissioner McClure.”
PASSED 6–0
ITEM GB-E ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements, requests by applicants for continuances and withdrawals
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-E] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-F ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Subcommittee Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-F] ↗
NO VOTE
Thursday, April 16, 2026Planning Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM II.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Requests for continuances, withdrawals, postponements, or addition of ex-agenda items
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements and appeals
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.B] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Comments from members of the public pertaining to items not on this agenda
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.C] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM III ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Recommend the project to City Council, making the findings for the Zoning Amendment, Local Coastal Program Amendment, and CEQA Exemption as outlined in the Staff Report dated April 9, 2026.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM IV ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study — discussion item
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM V.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Committee and Liaison Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §V.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM V.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Discussion on subcommittees and workshops
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §V.B] ↗
NO VOTE
Tuesday, April 14, 2026City Council · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Conference with Labor Negotiators
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
Thursday, April 9, 2026Planning Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM II.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Requests for continuances, withdrawals, postponements, or addition of ex-agenda items
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements and appeals
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.B] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the March 12, 2026 minutes as presented.
PASSED 5–0
Approve the March 19, 2026 minutes and resolution as presented.
PASSED 4–0
ITEM II.D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Comments from members of the public pertaining to items not on this agenda
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.D] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM III ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Review of options for the Waterfront Adaptation Plan — discussion item
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §III] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Committee and Liaison Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Discussion on subcommittees and workshops
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.B] ↗
NO VOTE
Wednesday, April 8, 2026Historic Landmarks Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Accept the San Roque Historic Context Statement and Historic Resource Survey with comments, including that the Commission finds the report strong and is very supportive of it, and appreciates and acknowledges all the work that has gone into it.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Continue indefinitely with comments, including thanks to the applicant for their work and the improvement to the neighborhood, and thanks for the applicant's care for the historic stone wall and for keeping as much of it as possible.
PASSED 5–0
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Continue indefinitely to the Planning Commission with comments, including thanks to the applicant team for a wonderful project and for responding to comments in an artful way, and that the new tower design and new heights of both towers are supportable and appropriate.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM 4 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Final Approval with the condition that the two additional trees as presented in the meeting are acceptable, and the comment that the plans demonstrate substantial conformance to the plans that received Project Design Approval on May 22, 2024.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM GB-A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Public Comment
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting of March 25, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM GB-C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Consent meeting of March 25, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM GB-D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of April 8, 2026
Consent calendar block vote: “Ratify the Consent Calendar of April 8, 2026, as reviewed by Vice Chair Ooley and Commissioner McClure.”
PASSED 6–0
ITEM GB-E ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-E] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-F ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Subcommittee Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-F] ↗
NO VOTE
Tuesday, April 7, 2026City Council · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
To limit rent increases to one time within a 12-month period, at 60% of CPI with a maximum of 3%, whichever is lower.
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes FRIEDMAN · JORDAN · ROWSE✓ source-checkedVideo ↗[VID §14] ↗
PASSED 4–3
To reopen the third vote (exemptions limited to state-law mandates) for discussion of exemptions for subsidized housing (Housing Authority / Section 8).
PASSED
To bring back (at a future meeting, without deciding tonight) the question of exemptions for federally subsidized tenant-based rental assistance programs (e.g., Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8, Housing Authority units) as raised in the Housing Authority's letter.
PASSED
To not include rent banking in the ordinance.
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Abstain FRIEDMAN · JORDAN · ROWSE✓ source-checkedVideo ↗[VID §14] ↗
PASSED 4–0
To apply exemptions only where mandated by state law.
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes ROWSE · Abstain FRIEDMAN · JORDAN✓ source-checkedVideo ↗[VID §14] ↗
PASSED 4–1
To include a comprehensive petition framework including multiple petition types: landlord petitions (fair return, capital improvements limited to habitability) and tenant petitions (improper rent increases, reduced housing services, and habitability).
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Abstain FRIEDMAN · JORDAN · ROWSE✓ source-checkedVideo ↗[VID §14] ↗
PASSED 4–0
That the initial decision maker on petition determinations be an independent hearing officer, with an appeal to a board or commission to be determined.
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Abstain FRIEDMAN · JORDAN · ROWSE✓ source-checkedVideo ↗[VID §14] ↗
PASSED 4–0
To adopt staff recommendation B on mediation: not specify mediation in the ordinance, but offer it as a resource.
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Abstain FRIEDMAN · JORDAN✓ source-checkedVideo ↗[VID §14] ↗
PASSED 5–0
To direct staff to explore petition/program cost-recovery options B and C and return: B = cost recovery through annual registration fees with petition costs included; C = cost recovery through multiple program fees (e.g., annual registration and as-needed petition fees).
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Abstain FRIEDMAN · JORDAN · ROWSE✓ source-checkedVideo ↗[VID §14] ↗
PASSED 4–0
To not establish a subsidy program alongside the ordinance at this time (staff option A), and to research methods of rent relief and preserving long-term tenancy as a complementary program.
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Abstain FRIEDMAN · JORDAN · ROWSE✓ source-checkedVideo ↗[VID §14] ↗
PASSED 4–0
To continue to explore housing provider status and long-term tenancy incentives as part of the ordinance, specifically in the area of protecting local mom-and-pop landlords.
PASSED
Wednesday, March 25, 2026Historic Landmarks Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
Asphalt art at the State Street and Carrillo Street intersection (CITY2026-00010) — courtesy review of the final design, funded by a $100,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies grant through the 2025 Bloomberg Asphalt Art Initiative
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Accept the report as submitted.
PASSED 8–0
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Accept the report as submitted.
PASSED 8–0
ITEM 4 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Accept the report as submitted.
PASSED 8–0
ITEM 5 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Accept the report as submitted.
SPLIT PENDING APPROVED MINUTESAS PRINTED · THE SOURCE'S OWN TALLY, REPRODUCED UNALTEREDMinutes ↗[MIN §5] ↗
PASSED 0–0
ITEM 6 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
320 W Carrillo Street (APN 039-262-033; Zone C-G; PLN2023-00408) — Final Approval of a new four-story, 35-unit residential building with onsite relocation of the Bates House, a designated Structure of Merit built in 1904
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §6] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Public Comment
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting of March 11, 2026, as amended.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of March 25, 2026
Consent calendar block vote: “Ratify the Consent Calendar of March 25, 2026, as reviewed by Vice Chair Ooley and Commissioner McClure.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-E ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-E] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-F ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Subcommittee Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-F] ↗
NO VOTE
Thursday, March 19, 2026Planning Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM II.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Requests for continuances, withdrawals, postponements, or addition of ex-agenda items
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements and appeals
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.B] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes and resolutions as presented.
PASSED 5–0
ITEM II.D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Comments from members of the public pertaining to items not on this agenda
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.D] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM III ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the project, making the findings for the Coastal Development Permit and CEQA Exemption as outlined in the Staff Report dated March 12, 2026, subject to the Conditions of Approval as outlined in the Staff Report, with revisions to the conditions covering improvements within the Coastal Bluff Edge Development Buffer that are deemed unusable or unsafe from geologic instability, erosion, flooding, wave impact or other coastal bluff hazards.
PASSED 4–1
ITEM IV ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Determine that a wedding venue business qualifies as a visitor-serving use in the HRC-2 (Hotel and Related Commerce) Zone, in accordance with Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 28.22.030.B.2.F.
PASSED 5–0
ITEM V.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Committee and Liaison Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §V.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM V.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Discussion on subcommittees and workshops
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §V.B] ↗
NO VOTE
Tuesday, March 17, 2026City Council · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing a Utility Easement to Southern California Edison at 51 Crestview Lane [Ordinance Introduction]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Gutierrez/Santamaria to approve items 1, 2, 4, and 6 as recommended.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Conference with City Attorney – Existing Litigation and Anticipated Litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2) & (e)(3)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
Budget Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to Support Program Operations at Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center at 621 Chapala Street [Resolution]
Consent calendar block vote: “To approve items 1, 2, 4, and 6 as recommended (consent block).”
PASSED 7–0
To approve the staff recommendation: (A) execute an agreement with RSG, Inc. to assist in developing a rent stabilization ordinance and program, and (B) adopt a budget resolution allocating $65,105 from the Flexible Housing and Homelessness Fund; Resolution No. 2026-019; Agreement No. 30007.
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes FRIEDMAN · JORDAN · ROWSE✓ source-checkedMinutes ↗[MIN §3] ↗
PASSED 4–3
ITEM 4 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Professional Design Services for Downtown Parking Structures and Facilities Conditions Assessment [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Gutierrez/Santamaria to approve items 1, 2, 4, and 6 as recommended.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 5 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to approve the staff recommendation, Agreement Nos. 28484.01 and 28555.01.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 6 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Amendment to City Net Agreement No. 28,759 Allocating Sufficient Funding to Complete Fiscal Year 2026 Funding Cycle [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Gutierrez/Santamaria to approve items 1, 2, 4, and 6 as recommended.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 7 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to approve the staff recommendation.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 8 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to approve the staff recommendation.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 9 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Councilmembers Harmon/Jordan to approve the staff recommendation.
Ayes HARMON · JORDAN · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SNEDDON · Noes FRIEDMAN · SANTAMARIAMinutes ↗[MIN §9] ↗
PASSED 5–2
ITEM 10 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report (CITY2026-00006)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §10] ↗
NO VOTE
Thursday, March 12, 2026Planning Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM II.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Requests for continuances, withdrawals, postponements, or addition of ex-agenda items
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements and appeals
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.B] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Comments from members of the public pertaining to items not on this agenda
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.C] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM III ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Public review of the draft Housing Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (PLN2022-00108) — hearing to receive comments on the adequacy and completeness of the draft
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §III] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Committee and Liaison Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Discussion on subcommittees and workshops
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.B] ↗
NO VOTE
Wednesday, March 11, 2026Historic Landmarks Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
9 W Figueroa Street (APN 039-281-041; Zone C-G; CITY2026-00008; owner City of Santa Barbara) — feedback and direction on proposed short-term enhancements in the paseo adjacent to City Lot 3
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Project Design Approval with comments and findings, including that the balcony overhang for the cantilever knee brace should visually align with the post and support, that no ridge board be used but exposed tails are encouraged, and that the double hung windows at the stair landing should look like casements.
PASSED 5–0
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Continue to April 8, 2026 with comments, including that the Commission is extremely pleased with the report and thanks everyone involved, and thanks retired Architectural Historian Nicole Hernandez for securing the grant for the project and coordinating outreach.
PASSED 8–0
ITEM GB-A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Public Comment
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting of February 25, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM GB-C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Consent meeting of February 25, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM GB-E ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-E] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-F ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Subcommittee Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-F] ↗
NO VOTE
Tuesday, March 10, 2026City Council · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Arbor Week 2026
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Power Purchase and Battery Energy Storage Service Agreement with Staten Solar Corporation at the New Police Station [Ordinance Adoption]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Best Interest Waiver for Purchase of Fire Vehicles [Resolution]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 4 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Amendment to the Management Performance and Compensation Plan Resolution [Resolution]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 5 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 6 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Feasibility Analysis for State Street Alternative Storm Water Compliance Project [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 7 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Franceschi Park Resident Caretaker [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 8 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Contract for Design of the Islay Street Bridge Replacement Project [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 9 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Councilmembers Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve the staff recommendation; Resolution No. 2026-016.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 10 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Councilmembers Sneddon/Friedman to approve the staff recommendations; Resolution No. 2026-017.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 11 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Bloomberg Asphalt Art Grant Award Update
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §11] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 12 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Councilmembers Santamaria/Gutierrez to direct staff to return with this item at a future meeting, including the most recent audit of the FLOCK camera system for discussion along with other alternatives that may be explored with the intent to understand statistics and crime solving capabilities of those systems and how they operate.
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Absent JORDANMinutes ↗[MIN §12] ↗
CONTINUED 6–0
Thursday, March 5, 2026Planning Commission · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM II ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Training item — compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act related to open and public meetings (Government Code section 54950 et seq.), reference CITY2026-00007
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Requests for continuances, withdrawals, postponements, or addition of ex-agenda items
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements and appeals
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.B] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.C.1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes and resolutions as amended.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM II.C.2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes and resolutions as amended.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM II.C.3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes and resolutions as amended.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM II.D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Comments from members of the public pertaining to items not on this agenda
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.D] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM III.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the project, making the findings for the Conditional Use Permit and CEQA exemption as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 25, 2026, subject to the Conditions of Approval as outlined in the Staff Report, with three revisions to the Conditions of Approval: restating the approved development and providing that any future sale of spirits return for Planning Commission review or a Substantial Conformance Determination; adding size limitations on spirits consistent with the ordinance to the Containers subsection; and adding the word "locked" before "trash".
PASSED 6–0
ITEM III.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Continue the Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program Amendments for Short-Term Rental Ordinances to Ordinance Committee as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 25, 2026, with seven comments: consider parking waivers; include a Transient Occupancy Tax analysis; include enforcement details addressing short-term rentals going underground in coastal and inland zones; include assurances from platform companies regarding enforcement; include firm plans for regular reporting on TOT, enforcement compliance and housing impacts; reconsider the use of zoning for inland and coastal restrictions and analyse cap-based, density-based and lottery-based systems as alternatives; and research how many short-term rentals are permitted versus operational, where they are, and analyse the disparity.
PASSED 4–2
ITEM IV.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Committee and Liaison Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Discussion on Subcommittees and Workshops
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.B] ↗
NO VOTE
Tuesday, March 3, 2026City Council · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Employee Recognition - Service Award Pins (120.04)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Conference with Labor Negotiators
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Minutes
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Affordability Covenant Amendment for Village Apartments Property Located At 518-524 West Canon Perdido Street [Ordinance Adoption]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 4 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Power Purchase and Battery Energy Storage Service Agreement with Staten Solar Corporation at the New Police Station [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 5 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the Seven Months Ended January 31, 2026
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 6 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Recruitment Schedule for City Advisory Groups
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Sneddon to approve the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 7 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Revenue Tax Measure Poll Results, Discussion, and Direction
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §7] ↗
NO VOTE
Wednesday, February 25, 2026Historic Landmarks Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Accept the report as submitted.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Final Approval with the condition that the vertical muntins on the bank of windows under the roof will be removed.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Public Comment
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of February 11, 2026
Consent calendar block vote: “Ratify the Consent Calendar of February 11, 2026, as reviewed by Vice Chair Ooley.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting of January 28, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Consent meeting of February 11, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-E ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of February 25, 2026
Consent calendar block vote: “Ratify the Consent Calendar of February 25, 2026, as reviewed by Vice Chair Ooley and Commissioner McClure.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-F ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Subcommittee Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-F] ↗
NO VOTE
Tuesday, February 24, 2026City Council · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
To approve the recommendations as made by staff (adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 2.42.040, Chapter 9.160 and Chapter 9.165, and Repealing Chapter 9.150 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Relating to Expanded Polystyrene, Single-Use Plastics, and Solid Waste Reduction); Ordinance No. 2026-6212.
Ayes HARMON · JORDAN · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes ROWSE · Abstain FRIEDMANMinutes ↗[MIN §1] ↗
PASSED 5–1
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Affordability Covenant Amendment for the Village Apartments Property Located At 518-524 West Canon Perdido Street [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Friedman to approve consent calendar items 2 - 6.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Agreement for Operation of a Countywide Library System and Appropriation of County Per Capita Funds [Resolution]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Friedman to approve consent calendar items 2 - 6.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 4 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
January 2026 Investment Report
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Friedman to approve consent calendar items 2 - 6.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 5 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Grant Amendments [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Friedman to approve consent calendar items 2 - 6.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 6 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Professional Services Agreement with Kruger Bensen Ziemer Architects, Inc. for the Carrillo Gymnasium Renewal Project [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Friedman to approve consent calendar items 2 - 6.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 7 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to approve the recommendations as made by staff; Resolution Nos. 2026-012; 2026-013.
Ayes FRIEDMAN · JORDAN · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Absent HARMONMinutes ↗[MIN §7] ↗
PASSED 6–0
Tuesday, February 10, 2026City Council · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Black History Month 2026
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Conference with City Attorney – Existing Litigation – Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Minutes
Consent calendar block vote: “Mayor Pro Tem Sneddon/Councilmember Friedman to approve the consent calendar.”
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Absent JORDANMinutes ↗[MIN §2] ↗
PASSED 6–0
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Authorize Execution of the Second Amendment to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Installment Sale Agreement for the Braemar Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation Project [Ordinance Adoption]
Consent calendar block vote: “Mayor Pro Tem Sneddon/Councilmember Friedman to approve the consent calendar.”
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Absent JORDANMinutes ↗[MIN §3] ↗
PASSED 6–0
ITEM 4 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Agreement 202507 with Kenneth Hall, Sole Proprietor, dba Goleta Building Materials, Inc. at the Airport [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Mayor Pro Tem Sneddon/Councilmember Friedman to approve the consent calendar.”
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Absent JORDANMinutes ↗[MIN §4] ↗
PASSED 6–0
ITEM 5 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Agreement 202501 with M/E Inc, at the Airport [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Mayor Pro Tem Sneddon/Councilmember Friedman to approve the consent calendar.”
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Absent JORDANMinutes ↗[MIN §5] ↗
PASSED 6–0
ITEM 6 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Establish a City of Santa Barbara Water Resources Department [Ordinance Adoption]
Consent calendar block vote: “Mayor Pro Tem Sneddon/Councilmember Friedman to approve the consent calendar.”
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Absent JORDANMinutes ↗[MIN §6] ↗
PASSED 6–0
ITEM 7 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Acceptance of Parma Park Trust Funds [Resolution]
Consent calendar block vote: “Mayor Pro Tem Sneddon/Councilmember Friedman to approve the consent calendar.”
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Absent JORDANMinutes ↗[MIN §7] ↗
PASSED 6–0
ITEM 8 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Parks and Recreation Community Foundation for the A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden Revitalization Project [Resolution]
Consent calendar block vote: “Mayor Pro Tem Sneddon/Councilmember Friedman to approve the consent calendar.”
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Absent JORDANMinutes ↗[MIN §8] ↗
PASSED 6–0
ITEM 9 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Adoption of Resolution for a Street Widening Setback Variance at 330 State Street [Resolution; Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Mayor Pro Tem Sneddon/Councilmember Friedman to approve the consent calendar.”
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Absent JORDANMinutes ↗[MIN §9] ↗
PASSED 6–0
ITEM 10 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement with Caltrans [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Mayor Pro Tem Sneddon/Councilmember Friedman to approve the consent calendar.”
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Absent JORDANMinutes ↗[MIN §10] ↗
PASSED 6–0
ITEM 11 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Contract for Construction of the Fiscal Year 2026 Storm Drain Lining Project [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Mayor Pro Tem Sneddon/Councilmember Friedman to approve the consent calendar.”
Ayes FRIEDMAN · HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · ROWSE · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Absent JORDANMinutes ↗[MIN §11] ↗
PASSED 6–0
ITEM 12 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber 5-Year Strategic Plan
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §12] ↗
NO VOTE
To approve the staff recommendation (introduce, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 2.42.040, Chapter 9.160 and Chapter 9.165, and Repealing Chapter 9.150 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Relating to Expanded Polystyrene, Single-Use Plastics, and Solid Waste Reduction).
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes ROWSE · Abstain FRIEDMAN · Absent JORDANMinutes ↗[MIN §13] ↗
PASSED 4–1
Thursday, February 5, 2026Planning Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM II.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Requests for continuances, withdrawals, postponements, or addition of ex-agenda items
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements and appeals
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.B] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the January 8, 2026 minutes as presented.
PASSED 7–0
Approve the January 15, 2026 minutes as presented.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM II.D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Comments from members of the public pertaining to items not on this agenda
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.D] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM III.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the project, making the findings for the Conditional Use Permit and CEQA exemption as outlined in the Staff Report dated January 29, 2026, subject to the Conditions of Approval as outlined in the Staff Report, with revisions including restating the Product Display condition to prohibit the display of alcoholic beverages, adding "locked" before "adequate trash", and revising a further condition.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM III.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the project, making the findings for the Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan, and CEQA exemption as outlined in the Staff Report dated January 29, 2026, subject to the Conditions of Approval as outlined in the Staff Report, with a revision providing that the removal of one 20-inch diameter Coast Live Oak be replaced with four 48-inch box Island Oaks planted at the proposed Santa Barbara Cottage Workforce Housing site at 2415 De la Vina Street.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM IV.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Committee and Liaison Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Discussion on subcommittees and workshops
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.B] ↗
NO VOTE
Tuesday, February 3, 2026City Council · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Employee Recognition - Service Award Pins (120.04)
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Agreement 202507 with Kenneth Hall, Sole Proprietor, dba Goleta Building Materials, Inc. at the Airport [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Agreement 202501 with M/E Inc, at the Airport [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 4 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Establish a City of Santa Barbara Water Resources Department [Ordinance Introduction]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 5 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Authorize Execution of the Second Amendment to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Installment Sale Agreement for the Braemar Lift Station Rehabilitation Project [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 6 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Mayor Rowse/Councilmember Gutierrez to approve the recommendation as made by staff; Resolution No. 2026-004.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 7 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Authorizing Waterfront Director to Declare Unseaworthy or Dilapidated Vessels as Abandoned Property Pursuant to Harbors and Navigation Code Section 522 [Resolution]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 8 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Construction Contracts for the Sheffield Pump Station Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Replacement Project [Resolution; Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 9 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Construction Contracts for the Via Lucero Wastewater Forcemain Replacement Project [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 10 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Water Supply Update and Annual Water Supply Management Report
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 11 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve the recommendation with the following two changes made to the Resolution: 1. The Ballot question: Shall the City's proposed measure to modernize City Charter Section 521 allowing flexibility related to terms and conditions of contracts and leases of City property be adopted? 2. Verbiage of the Charter: Section 521 Contracts. Restrictions. No contract or lease by which the City is bound for a longer period than five years shall be valid unless the contract or lease is approved by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. The City has the authority and flexibility to approve contracts for the sale, lease, or use of city property as allowed by the City Charter or the California Constitution. The City may lease property owned, held, or controlled by it with terms established by the City Council. This section shall not apply to any franchise granted pursuant to the provisions of this Charter or to any contract for the furnishing or acquisition of the products, commodities, or services of any public utility.
PASSED 7–0
Thursday, January 29, 2026City Council · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Retail Symposium
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Council 2026 Procedures and Handbook Update, Advisory Committee Guidelines Update, and Potential Charter Amendment
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §2] ↗
NO VOTE
Wednesday, January 28, 2026Historic Landmarks Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Accept the Historic Resource Report for 128 W Micheltorena Street as submitted.
PASSED 6–1
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Continue indefinitely to the Planning Commission with comments, including thanks to the applicant team for their presentation and development of the project, that the Project Compatibility findings have been generally met and are supportable, and support for the project.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Public Comment
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting of January 14, 2026, as amended.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Consent meeting of January 14, 2026, as submitted.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM GB-E ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-E] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-F ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Subcommittee Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-F] ↗
NO VOTE
Tuesday, January 27, 2026City Council · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 17.20.005(C) Relating to Slip Waiting Lists [Ordinance Adoption]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar, excluding consent item no. 2, as recommended by staff.”
PASSED 7–0
To approve the staff recommendation: adopt, by reading of title only, (A) the Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium Ordinance and (B) the ordinance adding SBMC Section 26.50.100 (just cause / Ellis Act evictions); Ordinance Nos. 2026-6206 and 2026-6207.
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes FRIEDMAN · JORDAN · ROWSE✓ source-checkedMinutes ↗[MIN §2] ↗
PASSED 4–3
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Contract for Facilities Condition Assessment and Building Electrification Assessment and Transition Plan [Resolution; Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar, excluding consent item no. 2, as recommended by staff.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 4 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
December 2025 Investment Report
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar, excluding consent item no. 2, as recommended by staff.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 5 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Personal Services Agreement for Classes, Clinics, Camps and Tournaments for Youth Ice Skating Camps [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar, excluding consent item no. 2, as recommended by staff.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 6 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Civica Law Group, APC [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar, excluding consent item no. 2, as recommended by staff.”
PASSED 7–0
Thursday, January 15, 2026Planning Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM II.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Requests for continuances, withdrawals, postponements, or addition of ex-agenda items
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements and appeals
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.B] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes and resolutions as presented.
PASSED 4–0
ITEM II.D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Comments from members of the public pertaining to items not on this agenda
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.D] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM III ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Wastewater and Water Systems Climate Adaptation Plan (CITY2026-00002) — presentation and comments on the draft plan
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §III] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Committee and Liaison Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Discussion on subcommittees and workshops
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.B] ↗
NO VOTE
Wednesday, January 14, 2026Historic Landmarks Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Accept the Certified Local Government 2024-2025 Annual Report as submitted.
PASSED 8–0
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Continue indefinitely with comments, including appreciation for the effort across multiple generations of staff and the current team to make the project work and use the resource to the best of the City's ability, and recognition of the condition of the building.
PASSED 8–0
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Continue indefinitely with comments, including thanks to the applicant team for their continued work, and direction to study the tower and consider making it wider or less leggy, refine its proportions and detailing, and study the bollard.
PASSED 8–0
ITEM GB-A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Public Comment
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-A] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting of December 17, 2025, as submitted.
PASSED 8–0
ITEM GB-C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Consent meeting of December 17, 2025, as submitted.
PASSED 8–0
ITEM GB-D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of January 14, 2026
Consent calendar block vote: “Ratify the Consent Calendar of January 14, 2026, as reviewed by Vice Chair Ooley and Commissioner McClure.”
PASSED 8–0
ITEM GB-E ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-E] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM GB-F ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Subcommittee Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §GB-F] ↗
NO VOTE
Tuesday, January 13, 2026City Council · special meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 1 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Conference with City Attorney -- Anticipated Litigation -- Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(4): Initiation of Litigation on One Matter
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §1] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 2 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Employee Recognition - Service Award Pins
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §2] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM 3 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Minutes
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to approve the consent calendar as recommended.”
PASSED 7–0
Authorize Purchase of Real Property Located at 816 Cacique Street [Ordinance Adoption]
Consent calendar block vote: “To approve the consent calendar as recommended (consent block, Items 3-11).”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 5 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 17.20.005(C) Relating to Slip Waiting Lists [Ordinance Introduction]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to approve the consent calendar as recommended.”
PASSED 7–0
Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers for Referral-Based Emergency Shelter Services at 816 Cacique Street [Resolution; Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “To approve the consent calendar as recommended (consent block, Items 3-11).”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 7 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Financial Statements for the Five Months Ended November 30, 2025
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to approve the consent calendar as recommended.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 8 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
November 2025 Investment Report
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to approve the consent calendar as recommended.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 9 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Amendments to Professional Services Agreements with Pre-Qualified Consultants to Provide On-Call Environmental Review Services for the Community Development Department [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to approve the consent calendar as recommended.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 10 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Hilda McIntyre Ray Park Resident Caretaker [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to approve the consent calendar as recommended.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 11 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Professional Services Agreement for Citation and Permit Services [Agreement]
Consent calendar block vote: “Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to approve the consent calendar as recommended.”
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 12 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to appoint Kristen Sneddon as Mayor Pro Tem.
PASSED 7–0
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to appoint Oscar Gutierrez as Ordinance Committee Chair.
PASSED 7–0
Councilmembers Sneddon/Gutierrez to appoint as Mike Jordan as Ordinance Committee Vice Chair.
PASSED 7–0
Councilmembers Sneddon/Friedman to appoint Wendy Santamaria as Finance Committee Vice Chair.
PASSED 7–0
Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to appoint Eric Friedman as Finance Committee Chair.
PASSED 7–0
Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to appoint Kristen Sneddon as Legislative Committee Chair.
PASSED 7–0
Councilmembers Harmon/Sneddon to appoint Eric Friedman as Legislative Committee Vice Chair.
PASSED 7–0
Councilmembers Friedman/Harmon to appoint Kristen Sneddon as Sustainability Committee Chair.
PASSED 7–0
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to appoint Eric Friedman as Sustainability Committee Vice Chair.
PASSED 7–0
ITEM 13 ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to approve the changes as follows: 1. Housing Authority Commission primary changed to Santamaria; alternate changed to Harmon; 2. Water Commission alternate changed to Jordan; 3. Cachuma Conservation Release Board alternate changed to Jordan; 4. Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board alternate changed to Jordan; 5. Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council appointees are two joint appointees: Friedman and Sneddon.
PASSED 7–0
To move the urgency ordinance for a rent moratorium on an urgency basis (adopt the Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium as an emergency ordinance).
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes FRIEDMAN · JORDAN · ROWSE✓ source-checkedMinutes ↗[MIN §14] ↗
FAILED 4–3
To introduce and subsequently adopt, after reading of title only, an Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium During the Consideration and Potential Adoption of a Permanent Rent Stabilization Program.
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes FRIEDMAN · JORDAN · ROWSE✓ source-checkedMinutes ↗[MIN §14] ↗
PASSED 4–3
To introduce and subsequently adopt, after reading of title only, an Ordinance Adding Section 26.50.100 (Additional Requirements for Just Cause Evictions for the Purpose of Permanently Removing a Unit from the Rental Market), deleting the final sentence of Section 26.50.100(B) ("All evictions must be in accordance with this Chapter and completed within one year"), and directing staff to return with an additional ordinance including the additional Ellis Act provisions not included in the current just cause ordinance, in accordance with state law.
Ayes HARMON · O. GUTIERREZ · SANTAMARIA · SNEDDON · Noes FRIEDMAN · JORDAN · ROWSE✓ source-checkedMinutes ↗[MIN §14] ↗
PASSED 4–3
Thursday, January 8, 2026Planning Commission · regular meeting[AGENDA] ↗
ITEM II.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Nominate Commissioner Boss as Chair and Commissioner DeLuccio as Vice Chair for the 2026 calendar year.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM II.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Requests for continuances, withdrawals, postponements, or addition of ex-agenda items
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.B] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Announcements and appeals
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.C] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM II.D ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the minutes and resolutions as presented.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM II.E ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Comments from members of the public pertaining to items not on this agenda
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §II.E] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM III.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Initiate the Local Coastal Plan amendment to the zoning map to rezone the subject site from A-A-O/C-Z to A-F/C-Z in the LCP.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM III.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Recommend the Single Family Streamlining Project, including Design Board Process Improvements and associated amendments to the Municipal Code, to City Council for acceptance with the findings as outlined in the Staff Report dated December 18, 2025, including that the project is consistent with the General Plan.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM IV.A ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Approve the 2026 Planning Commission Liaison List.
PASSED 6–0
ITEM IV.B ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Committee and Liaison Reports
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.B] ↗
NO VOTE
ITEM IV.C ·NOT PART OF A TRACKED ISSUE
Discussion on subcommittees and workshops
Informational item: direction given, no motion taken. [AGENDA §IV.C] ↗
NO VOTE