Wendy Santamaria

election administration

No direct financial impact on residents, just peace of mind that your vote is secure.

mayoral and city council election coverage

More than $225,000 is already pouring into the District 4 council race, which means more ads, mailers, and donor influence.

Just Cause Eviction Protections

Your rent could go up or down depending on what happens with these new rules.

Labor negotiations with city employee unions

The eventual contract terms will shape the city's payroll and budget, but no numbers were disclosed.

city acquisition of La Casa de la Raza community center

Purchase price and terms were discussed in closed session and have not been disclosed.

Potential purchase of 190 El Cielito Road

Purchase price and terms were discussed in closed session and have not been disclosed.

State Street revitalization

No direct spending approved, but ideas discussed — like fee waivers and police substations — could carry future budget implications.

mayoral election campaign

Expect more campaign spending on ads and outreach, with the bigger financial stakes being how a new mayor might steer city budget priorities.

SEIU Local 620 supervisory unit labor negotiations

The outcome of union negotiations will affect future payroll and benefit costs in the city budget; no figures were disclosed.

Short-Term Rental Regulations

This could mean fewer rental income options for homeowners and potentially higher hotel costs for visitors.

Airport Infrastructure and Noise Management

Affordable Housing at West Carrillo Street

The city would lend $1,945,176 from its Local Housing Trust Fund.

Gibraltar Dam Spillway Repairs

Grant funding could offset local costs of the spillway repairs.

Pending litigation: Jane Doe v. City of Santa Barbara

Potential settlement or litigation costs for the city aren't disclosed, so the financial hit to taxpayers is unknown.

Rent stabilization and short-term rental ordinance costs

Startup costs of roughly $500,000 to $2 million, expected to be repaid via program fees.

budget reserve crisis

Reserves drop $1.1 million in FY2027 and are forecast to fall further in 2028 without more cuts.

Scroggin v. City of Santa Barbara litigation

Unknown — litigation costs and any potential settlement aren't public.

Potential litigation from Graham Lyons letter

Potential litigation exposure could carry financial costs for the city, though no figures were disclosed.

The Mission LLC litigation against the City

Potential litigation costs and any settlement or judgment against the City could affect the budget, though no figures were disclosed.

legal challenge to development

This lawsuit could either open the floodgates for more development or put the brakes on it, impacting construction jobs and property values.

Adjourn to closed session on two pending litigation matters

Solid Waste rate increases — no reserve smoothing

Faro Center funding plan

Reserve policy review sent to Finance Committee

Holiday parades funding and Solstice on State Street

Analyze sustainable local housing trust fund source

Vacancy tax analysis

Downtown parking work session

Park fencing and gating work session

Compensation philosophy and class & comp study

Staff-recommended budget adjustments (Item A)

Separate resolution on Local Housing Trust Fund transfers

Reserve policy non-compliance resolution direction (Item C)

Consent calendar (Items 1 and 3) minus Item 2

Temporary rent increase moratorium and Ellis Act eviction ordinances (Item 2)

Temporary rent increase moratorium and Ellis Act eviction ordinances (Item 2)