The meeting included ceremonial recognitions for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Arts and Humanities Month, and city employee service awards. The council discussed the consent calendar, specifically considering amendments to the rent stabilization ordinance and procedural questions regarding its adoption. Additionally, the council addressed a local housing trust fund loan for the acquisition of land for affordable housing and considered advocacy positions on statewide ballot propositions.
Oct 2, 2026
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Joint Architectural Board of Review and Historic Landmarks Commission Special Meeting
The board and commission convened for a training session regarding housing development project reviews. The presentation covered the landscape of state housing laws, including requirements for ministerial approvals, streamlining efforts, and recent changes to the housing element. City staff provided an overview of the legal framework, including the Housing Accountability Act and density bonus laws, and discussed tools available to members for evaluating projects, such as objective design and development standards. The training aimed to foster a shared understanding of procedural constraints and the importance of consistent application of regulations when reviewing housing projects.
Jun 17, 2026·Board meeting
Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting
The Commission discussed several project details, including the importance of a flexible pedestrian-first vision, the incorporation of Santa Barbara-appropriate aesthetics into street design, and the use of artistic barricade options. The members also reviewed requirements for trash and other functions, accessible bus features, and storm water management, including potential impacts on infrastructure and utilities. There was also a note regarding the goal of bringing housing to the downtown area.
Apr 21, 2026·Board meeting
City of Santa Barbara Ordinance Committee Meeting Agenda
The Ordinance Committee meeting focuses on the review and potential recommendation of Short-Term Rental (STR) and Homeshare ordinances to the City Council. Key discussion topics include proposed amendments to Titles 30 and 28, the implementation of a geographic license area approach for the Coastal Zone versus an inland zoning-based model, parking requirement modifications, and mechanisms for ensuring platform compliance. Additionally, the committee discusses the potential economic impacts on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue and considers feedback from the Planning Commission regarding program reporting, enforcement strategies for homeshares, and the possibility of cap or lottery-based systems for coastal STRs.
