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• Consent calendar (items 1–6) — Motion to approve the consent calendar excluding items 4 and 5 (moved by Council member Jordan; seconded by Council member Harmon). The motion to move the consent calendar excluding items 4 and 5 carried by roll call: Council members Harmon, Santa Maria, Sneddon, Gutierrez, Jordan and Mayor Randy Rouse voted yes. (Tally: yes 6, no 0).

• Item 7 — Designation of proposed development at 531 East Ortega Street (Providence School) as a community benefit project and allocation of 883 square feet net of additional non-residential floor area from the non-residential growth management program (moved by Council member Harmon; seconded by Council member Gutierrez). Roll-call vote recorded: Santa Maria yes; Sneddon yes; Gutierrez yes; Jordan yes; Harmon yes; Mayor Rouse aye. (Tally: yes 6, no 0).

• Item 5 — Adoption of master environmental assessment guidelines (historic, archaeological, tribal cultural resources) (moved by Council member Sneddon; seconded by Council member Harmon). Roll-call vote: unanimous yes among present members (Tally: yes 6, no 0).

• Item 4 — Ordinance amending Chapter 26.5 regarding tenant protections / just-cause evictions (taken separately after public comment). Motion to adopt (moved by Council member Santa Maria; seconded by Council member Sneddon). Roll-call vote: Gutierrez yes; Jordan no; Harmon yes; Santa Maria yes; Sneddon yes; Mayor Rouse no. (Tally: yes 4, no 2). Ordinance adopted.

• Item 8 — Santa Barbara Airport FBO redevelopment update: informational presentation; no council action required.

• Item 9 — Access to Legal Counsel pilot program evaluation: motion (moved by Council member Sneddon; seconded by Council member Harmon) to continue status-quo funding for one year while staff develops an RFP and explores collaborative program options including potential county partnership and to report to the finance committee. Roll-call vote: Gutierrez yes; Jordan yes; Harmon yes; Santa Maria yes; Sneddon yes; Mayor Rouse aye. (Tally: yes 6, no 0).

Vote totals above reflect recorded roll-call votes in the meeting minutes and transcript. For ordinances adopted, the city clerk will publish the ordinance text and effective date under the city’s municipal code records.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - April 29, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions and final votes taken at the April 29 council meeting, including consent items, project designations, code amendments, and program funding direction.","taxTitle","Santa Barbara City, Santa Barbara County, California","taxId",4209,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573808,"Council adopts updated environmental assessment guidelines; staff adds tribal cultural resources with Barbareno Band input",323,2899000,3222000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3152047-9561486e08d03d6e4da26879a91931e2&start=2899&end=3222","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3152047-9561486e08d03d6e4da26879a91931e2/thumbnail_2899000.jpg","/articles/6573808/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Council-adopts-updated-environmental-assessment-guidelines-staff-adds-tribal-cultural-resources-with-Barbareno-Band-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573808-dc59221423d362c76e1930e032dc4193/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146933&Signature=T~tIQMGldFvRi35r1xcKgo7UAn6ZZHuuA3gsESL7yBat4IRCPHTSKWE8xJ-h5Itg6R8M3xH461EUuvJukC4cGmenddSFVbPMIqoJ0r0sqhdhDliaQxaVYjFJ4oGOB383F~FAX14z~WSNEzu3nJ~iAxyJDVg8dm9h8UX-cl8cYo8wajFz5aWUXrAJ-e7stA-liSPb0xJu66LMT2HrTWwGKyprX4gWnuCu1Ut5n6iOxM9pAUVbpbl7MbiwJusLWL2eF4eDWHkBfqKrQEkZE0MIBnox2FwGwLJh7C7pkgd7zineyiRhtwixYaQPI2swIpNLkD3wiX2xy2ic1EpWm5P90w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Barbara City Council on April 29 adopted updated master environmental assessment guidelines for historic resources, archaeological resources and tribal cultural resources.

Staff explained the current guidelines dated 2002 were not fully compliant with recent state legislation governing tribal cultural resources, and the update aligns local environmental review with state law and the city's housing element program to streamline environmental procedures where appropriate. City staff and a retained archaeological consultant engaged in a series of working meetings with tribal representatives, including the Barbareno Band of Chumash Indians; the council received a presentation describing that outreach.

David Stone, a contracted archaeologist, and tribal chair Eleanor Fishburne (who also testified) contributed to the guideline updates. Fishburne told the council the Barbareno Band worked closely with staff and provided cultural context for the document. “We are still here, and we are working diligently to revitalize our culture and...taking charge and moving forward,” Fishburne said.

Council member Sneddon moved, and Council member Harmon seconded, a motion to adopt the new guidelines. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor. The guidelines replace the February 2002 documents and add a new tribal cultural resources component to help staff implement consultation and review procedures locally.

Staff noted the community development director may make administrative updates to the guidelines if minor changes are needed as the city implements the new procedures, and the council asked staff to continue open lines of communication with tribal representatives.","Council adopted updated master environmental assessment guidelines covering historic, archaeological and tribal cultural resources after staff and consultants engaged with the Barbareno Band of Chumash Indians.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573814,"Local AmeriCorps members, providers urge city support after funding cuts; council issued proclamation for Fair Housing Month",0,1209000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3152047-9561486e08d03d6e4da26879a91931e2&start=1209&end=1209","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3152047-9561486e08d03d6e4da26879a91931e2/thumbnail_1209000.jpg","/articles/6573814/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Local-AmeriCorps-members-providers-urge-city-support-after-funding-cuts-council-issued-proclamation-for-Fair-Housing-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573814-1e46086177c5d06fe0a26f70dd735170/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146933&Signature=QGYrV47jWjTLrtu2vjiJSfQxlR771bUrrsTS3xwgcOXfiK-sgxLHQJ5ugsH98AQxCaKywFgGWQhIuVMfgbspeB6rYApspfsIMtP2-XebwMOl13woCDeaxsjGO8qRHKDyvFr2FuAZCFI~k546U2FKv6SUHCmXpifIx~Gu-U6wraQlUL5feW~jOCrTNgKJcqCvJaL4GfTsP3PpvGjIr8p2-RKJktRzF5Q832MhsNcR2E9Z6iAd-ZhjChMkpspCm1eHjqdzPyj3O2tOIGzONVc9b2q-9gJYHq5tR1L5GMruUhQNqm0HjHGwGGjeku4l0YzhB138diA8VMljyeqEFQZe4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the April 29 meeting, multiple speakers during general public comment described recent cuts to AmeriCorps funding and asked the council for local support. Leon Martindale, director of the AmeriCorps program at United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County, told the council federal cuts of about $400 million were affecting programs statewide and locally, and said 21 AmeriCorps members serve in Santa Barbara County, eight of them in the city.

\"The federal government has made massive illegal cuts of $400,000,000 to programs across the country that will impact countless lives of the most vulnerable,\" Martindale said, according to the meeting record. Other AmeriCorps members and supervisors described casework that led to permanent housing placements, referrals to shelter, benefits assistance, and services to veterans and youth.

Melissa Horton, who identified herself as an AmeriCorps member placed at Santa Barbara City College, described assisting vulnerable students and said the loss of stipend income would jeopardize her ability to continue. Another member, Anna (last name in record: AR C/Anna RC), described housing 18 families and connecting clients with social services during her service year.

United Way and others asked the council to consider a proclamation urging support for AmeriCorps and to use city channels for outreach and coordination as state and federal developments unfold.

Separately, the meeting opened with a ceremonial proclamation by Mayor Randy Rouse declaring April 2025 Fair Housing Month and recognizing the city’s Rental Housing Mediation Program, which the staff said offers no-cost mediation and eviction-prevention services and has existed since 1976. Andrea Bufano, Rental Housing Mediation Program supervisor, accepted the proclamation and was joined by program staff and volunteer mediators.

Council did not take an immediate formal action on AmeriCorps funding at the April 29 meeting, but multiple speakers urged the city to provide letters of support, proclamations and city-level outreach to amplify the program’s needs.","Multiple AmeriCorps members and United Way representatives told council the program faces federal cuts that will affect 21 members in Santa Barbara County and asked the city for support and proclamations; council also proclaimed April 2025 Fair Housing Month and recognized the city’s Rental Housing Mediation Program.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573818,"City presents RFP plan for Santa Barbara Airport FBO redevelopment; council offers place‑making and sustainability priorities",1295,3383000,4678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3152047-9561486e08d03d6e4da26879a91931e2&start=3383&end=4678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3152047-9561486e08d03d6e4da26879a91931e2/thumbnail_3383000.jpg","/articles/6573818/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/City-presents-RFP-plan-for-Santa-Barbara-Airport-FBO-redevelopment-council-offers-placemaking-and-sustainability-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573818-6b1ed5641286a565c2ee058a661bf8ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146933&Signature=djcLdIYRjQIS3g5UDWlcVMgg9DIqsaEe5OYO67Tsbuuo2GlXc3sIbAR~zKTy-03pkgLxNJ4oUYnfCjVUx5GVB9Bbt7Cx5RimTQX1vAmeeHUHcI6HC5M9uYPutPcfolFUIyQSBRh-Ssp49ICjZ~rxHT9W0bsuY4VUpTemINpFRuivHnLAPkSI0yfyTu85YNe7FFhh4CvnNe~ar5pUd99ZEOoq8afcPMafhWmZ154LgxFCdodHRzeCbo5vUmem7wrFuguAT~-OAjLLCU5haOXP~KmyNr3clMmGF~Dk0M7hzBYDNhOogUGFdFc4C9ZdHXoyaRpJlICSuwyXPDeCjnGBlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Airport staff updated the City Council April 29 on plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a fixed-base operator (FBO) redevelopment at Santa Barbara Airport and sought council input on selection criteria and community benefits.

Airport Director Chris Hastert described an RFP that would first select one FBO for the East site and then proceed to select a second FBO for the West site. Hastert said the city’s master plan anticipates two FBOs and indicated capital investment could range from tens of millions up to near $100 million depending on proposals.

Hastert said the city will set a minimum bar based on recently updated airport minimum standards (terminal space, hangar space, fuel compliance, etc.) and evaluate proposals on finance, development, business plan, workforce development and community benefits such as local hiring, job creation, events and environmental stewardship. He told council staff aim to issue the RFP by June, and anticipated selected proposers could take two to three years to begin visible construction because of permitting and review timelines.

Representatives of the two incumbent FBOs addressed the council. Troy Scott, area general manager for Signature Aviation, said his company looked forward to participating in the RFP and thanked airport staff for their work. “We really look forward to an FBO and are excited about the opportunity,” Scott said. Julie Broderick of Atlantic Aviation said Atlantic has served Santa Barbara as an FBO for 16 years and is eager to remain a long-term partner.

Council members used the presentation to recommend priorities for the selection criteria. Council member Jordan urged the city to credit proposals that deliver “place‑making” community amenities — for example, public food and beverage, historical hangar uses, aviation education events and other public‑facing activities that connect the airport to the city. Several council members emphasized workforce development, housing for airport workers, sustainability measures (including future fuels and electrification), and availability of hangar space to meet local demand.

Hastert said the RFP will include a section allowing proposers to offer incentives or assistance for the airport administration’s planned relocation into Building 245, and noted a short-term food-truck operator has been permitted to use the old restaurant space while the RFP process continues.

No formal council vote was required. Staff will return with a final RFP and has asked for council input on weighting for selection criteria and desired community-benefit priorities.","Airport staff outlined a planned request for proposals for a fixed-base operator at the Santa Barbara Airport and solicited council input on selection criteria, community benefits and phasing; no formal vote was taken.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573823,"Council extends funding and seeks RFP after review of city’s tenant 'right-to-counsel' pilot",965,6611000,7576000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3152047-9561486e08d03d6e4da26879a91931e2&start=6611&end=7576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3152047-9561486e08d03d6e4da26879a91931e2/thumbnail_6611000.jpg","/articles/6573823/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Council-extends-funding-and-seeks-RFP-after-review-of-citys-tenant-right-to-counsel-pilot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573823-7d9580286001cd26fdf70bc7166272ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146933&Signature=hku2gTDKVEI8DyTyGH6E3-2c9V5QhoOnm7fAKaeQMmn0ObvfU0h1NXYLkJowOPg--OkSQVUDFXqeaL4P6JDPIBVb-6QYkyYNytB6Q4LOJR4ra8LaADIzyunbefTveUrucgkWgc1565VRVsvg7~YEbrh5vs4E28KyjOIJkxM26EmVOWUHculYHyyRTixLb8qNAWGBJxzv16fv30nsZJ9jUQhyt1PkXHfYlkTURVPiSdh0dkdiYg45E~OlMQs~JLRThlTwhanA9B8NUkofkjEdA8Q4QfXOqLgeyFWT7DszjYupjS9D~DccJW8s6dxN5L~IzDp1gEIASuPoWt9uL9L3TA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council on April 29 directed staff to continue status-quo funding for the Access to Legal Counsel pilot and to develop a procurement plan while exploring collaborative options with the county and other partners.

Housing and Human Services Manager Laura Doubles presented the program update and said the one-year pilot—funded with $250,000 set aside from a prior general-fund surplus—began August 1 and is contracted to run through July 31. Legal Aid Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Smith said the program was staffed in September, has served lower-income city residents and has already produced cash settlement and other benefits for clients.

\"The pilot program has reached 63% of the goal,\" Laura Doubles told the council, referring to a target of serving 80 additional households this contract year. Jennifer Smith said many of the program’s cases involved notices to terminate tenancy and unlawful-detainer proceedings, and she described examples where attorney intervention led to waived rent, settlements or preservation of housing vouchers.

After questions from council members about staffing, historical funding, and whether the city should issue a request for proposals (RFP), Council member Sneddon moved and Council member Harmon seconded a motion to keep funding at the current level for another year while staff designs an RFP and explores possible county partnerships. The motion passed unanimously by roll call.

Smith and Doubles told the council the contract requires 60 days’ notice if the city elects to terminate the agreement early; staff asked for direction to avoid interrupting ongoing client representation. Council members asked Legal Aid to provide more detailed historical funding information and pledged to include a procurement path that preserves continuity for active cases.

Council members also suggested the city consider creative models, including joint city–county attorney placements or other partnerships that could expand service capacity beyond the city’s funding allocation.

The council asked staff to bring an RFP scope or an update to the finance committee before finalizing procurement and to invite Legal Aid to supply additional data once its newly hired attorney starts work in May. The motion as adopted directs staff to maintain funding for the next year and begin the RFP/collaboration process with a goal of avoiding service interruption.","After a presentation from Legal Aid, council directed staff to maintain funding for a year while developing a request for proposals and exploring county collaboration to expand access to evictions-related legal services.",{"_33":123,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":124,"_41":125,"_43":126,"_45":127,"_47":128,"_49":129,"_51":130,"_53":131,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":132,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":133,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573827,"Santa Barbara council adopts expanded \"just cause\" eviction rules after public debate",417,2364000,2781000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3152047-9561486e08d03d6e4da26879a91931e2&start=2364&end=2781","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3152047-9561486e08d03d6e4da26879a91931e2/thumbnail_2364000.jpg","/articles/6573827/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Santa-Barbara-council-adopts-expanded-just-cause-eviction-rules-after-public-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573827-37e6dcd57add7dd2fd55465fcdbcb8f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146934&Signature=Ip64fGtWodzz9hr3IRJ2SjdfGYgNujZ3KVedgQPDMT8jAd6NTfu~HqoeXTXEfG2IwbfTbikt5TcY~fKIfwBp~QUAVr2v~kC1tUXzeDHB0A4x5YbBkTtkgRrhlczYaTkAZOz8a-B2PAjnnCa3i3Wlna3FvjVjwP5xoA3SN9BmKWsIQbWhDvtkcBHmNbStL2RC3E5-APvxiGZd3srhoRVe97VfXrlbEM2lh3WXCDdgXM9ZZBcsfDeTUvV-2L2HM4ztOErirjgtBFDWLTnBTOOcH9bgJ6BLrgDcd8MQ4kI9iUdYk6J0AHy-Unv3Kpe7aHXW0XuVdht~IiU48UUqU7Tsuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Barbara City Council voted 4–2 April 29 to adopt amendments to the city’s tenant-protection ordinance addressing so-called just-cause evictions.

The ordinance, presented as Item 4 on the consent calendar, was moved by Council member Santa Maria and seconded by Council member Sneddon. The roll-call vote recorded Council member Gutierrez, Council member Harmon, Council member Santa Maria and Council member Sneddon as voting yes; Council member Jordan and Mayor Randy Rouse voted no.

Supporters of stronger tenant protections, who spoke during the public-comment period on the item, urged passage. “This is a huge win for the community,” said Stanley Zankoff, a tenant-rights supporter who testified in favor of the ordinance. Several other speakers—tenants and service providers—thanked council members for advancing tenant protections at a time of housing instability.

Opponents and some property owners urged the council to clarify parts of the ordinance before enactment. Florette Janigian, a speaker who identified herself as a landlord or property stakeholder, questioned how the ordinance defines a “qualified tenant” eligible to re-rent a unit after two years and asked whether landlords may re-screen returning tenants for employment or ability to pay. Janigian warned that the language could impose continuing financial risk on property owners if re-rental obligations are ambiguous.

Council members debated those procedural and legal concerns during the meeting. Council member Jordan pressed for ways to recognize proposals that go beyond minimum standards in related city procurement and planning processes, and several council members asked staff to clarify enforcement and appeals processes in follow-up materials.

The adopted ordinance modifies sections of Chapter 26.5 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code to address just-cause evictions and adds a new section (26.5.0.09). City staff had pulled the item from the initial consent vote for separate consideration after public speakers requested separate action.

Council members and staff said clarifications and implementation details will be supplied as the ordinance is enacted and enforced. The council did not send the ordinance back to committee; the measure passed at the April 29 meeting and will be reflected in the municipal code as amended.

The decision followed a larger public-comment session at which tenants, housing advocates and providers described the urgency of stronger tenant protections and recounted cases of housing instability. Council members who voted yes said the changes aim to prevent sudden displacement while leaving defined remedies for landlords; those who voted no said more specificity or protections for property owners should be added.","The City Council voted to adopt amendments to the municipal code strengthening tenant protections, after public comment from tenants and landlord concerns about clarity on re-renting and rent increases.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Santa Barbara City Council, April 29, 2025

Council adopts updated environmental assessment guidelines; staff adds tribal cultural resources with Barbareno Band input

Local AmeriCorps members, providers urge city support after funding cuts; council issued proclamation for Fair Housing Month

City presents RFP plan for Santa Barbara Airport FBO redevelopment; council offers place‑making and sustainability priorities

Council extends funding and seeks RFP after review of city’s tenant 'right-to-counsel' pilot

Santa Barbara council adopts expanded "just cause" eviction rules after public debate