CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Cathy Murillo
Mayor
Oscar Gutierrez
Mayor Pro Tempore
Rebecca Bjork
Interim City Administrator
Mike Jordan
Ordinance Committee Chair
Ariel Pierre Calonne
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Alejandra Gutierrez
Meagan Harmon
Kristen W. Sneddon
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
JANUARY 11, 2022, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD BY TELECONFERENCE AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953(e)(1)(A) TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PRIORITIZE THE PUBLIC’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING UNDER SANTA BARBARA COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ORDERS. AS A PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTION, THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. COUNCILMEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY. THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA STRONGLY ENCOURAGES AND WELCOMES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DURING THIS TIME.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
HOW TO OBSERVE AND/OR SPEAK LIVE AT A MEETING
Web: https://santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BHXU9bk1SWq0ntGHplRq0Q (Participation via Zoom) Please complete the Zoom registration questions stating which item you wish to speak on. Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: 948 7481 3299 (press *9 to raise/lower hand; press *6 to mute/unmute) Online Streaming: Council meetings are streamed live at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP TV: Each regular City Council meeting is broadcast live in English and Spanish on City TV Channel 18 and rebroadcast in English on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m., and in Spanish on Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Each televised Council meeting is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Check the City TV program guide at www.santabarbaraca.gov/citytv for rebroadcasts of Finance and Ordinance Committee meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to speak must “raise their hand” in the Zoom platform by selecting the virtual hand icon when their item is called. When persons are called on to speak, their microphone will be activated by City staff and the speaker will be notified that they can now unmute themselves in order to begin speaking. The speaker will then need to unmute themselves by selecting the ‘mute/unmute’ icon or pressing Alt+A on their keyboard. Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Council. Pooling of time is not allowed during meetings conducted electronic public comment. If general public comment on items not on the agenda at the beginning of the 2:00 p.m. session exceeds 30 minutes, there will be an opportunity for additional off-agenda public comment at the end of the meeting. The City Council, upon majority vote, may decline to hear a speaker on the grounds that the subject matter is beyond the City’s subject matter jurisdiction.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected] prior to the beginning of the Council Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to City Council and will become part of the public record.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment on matters not listed on the agenda will occur at the beginning of the meeting.
Members of the public wishing to speak must “raise their hand” in the Zoom platform by selecting the virtual hand icon during the presentation of that item. When persons are called on to speak, their microphone will be activated by City staff and the speaker will be notified that they can now unmute themselves in order to begin speaking. The speaker will then need to unmute themselves by selecting the ‘mute/unmute’ icon or pressing Ctrl+Alt+A on their keyboard.
For those who need accessibility accommodation in using the “raise hand” function and/or registering to participate in the Zoom session, please contact the Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting for assistance. Additionally, a speaker may email [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting, stating which item they wish to speak on. When persons are called on to speak, their microphone will be activated the speaker will be notified by City staff that they can now unmute themselves in order to begin speaking. The speaker will then need to unmute themselves by selecting the ‘mute/unmute’ icon or pressing Ctrl+Alt+A on their keyboard.
Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Council. Pooling of time is not allowed during general public comment.
The time allotted for general public comment at the beginning of the 2:00 p.m. session is 30 minutes. The City Council, upon majority vote, may decline to hear a speaker on the grounds that the subject matter is beyond the City’s subject matter jurisdiction.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDIZED ITEMS: Members of the public wishing to speak on a matter on the agenda must “raise their hand” in the Zoom platform by selecting the virtual hand icon during the presentation of that item. The “raise hand” icon is generally located on most devices in the upper right hand corner of the screen. For those who need accessibility accommodation in using the “raise hand” function, please contact the Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting for assistance. Additionally, a speaker may email [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting, stating which item they wish to speak on.
When persons are called on to speak, their microphone will be activated and they will be notified to begin speaking. Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Council. Pooling of time is not permitted during meetings conducted electronically.
ORDER OF BUSINESS: Regular meetings of the Finance Committee and the Ordinance Committee begin at 12:30 p.m. The regular City Council meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.
REPORTS: Copies of the reports relating to agenda items are available for review at http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP.In accordance with state law requirements, this agenda generally contains only a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. Should you wish more detailed information regarding any particular agenda item, you are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Council Agenda Report (a "CAR") online at the City's website (http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP). Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are posted to the City’s website as soon as reasonably feasible.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar is comprised of items that will not usually require discussion by the City Council. A Consent Calendar item is open for discussion by the City Council upon request of a Councilmember, City staff, or member of the public. Items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by a single motion. Should you wish to comment on an item listed on the Consent Agenda, after turning in your "Request to Speak" form, you should come forward to speak at the time the Council considers the Consent Calendar.
SPANISH INTERPRETATION: If you need interpretation of your communications to Council from Spanish into English, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 564-5309 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification of at least 48 hours will usually enable the City to make arrangements.
INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Si necesita una interpretación del español al inglés, para sus comunicaciones al Consejo, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al 564-5309, o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Si es posible, la notificación de al menos 48 horas generalmente permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's Office at 564-5305 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. 01/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JANUARY 11, 2022 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Recognition Of Outgoing Mayor Murillo
2. Subject: Comments By Outgoing Mayor Murillo
3. Subject: Affirmation Of Allegiance By Mayor-Elect Randy Rowse, Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Meagan Harmon, And Kristen Sneddon
4. Subject: Presentation Of Certificates Of Election
5. Subject: Comments By Mayor Randy Rowse And Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Meagan Harmon, And Kristen Sneddon
6. Subject: Presentation Of A Poem By City Of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate RECESS
7. Subject: Seating Of Newly-Installed Mayor And Councilmembers
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT RELATING TO CEREMONIAL ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT RELATING TO ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Pertaining To Solid Waste Management Regulations
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of Santa Barbara Amending The Municipal Code By 01/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Adding A New Chapter 7.16 Pertaining To Solid Waste Management And By Repealing Chapter 7.16 Garbage And Refuse Collection.
2. Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance Approving The 2019-2022 Police Officers' Association Bargaining Unit Memorandum Of Understanding For Authorization Of Dispatch Trainer Specialty Pay
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Police Officers Association for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.
3. Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Sections
30.150.010 And 30.150.040 Of The City’s Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program To Extend The Program To February 15, 2024
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code Sections 30.150.010 and 30.150.040 of the City's Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program to Extend the Program from February 28, 2022, to February 15, 2024.
4. Subject: Amendment To Position Salary Control Resolution 21-047 With Updates To Classification And Compensation For Certain Positions Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 21-047, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2022, effective January 15, 2022, to:
A. Establish the Positions of Airport Operations Specialist Trainee; Cross Functional Team Manager; and re-title Senior Legal Services Analyst to Law Practice Administrator; and
B. Adjust the Salary Range for Park Ranger and Lead Park Ranger; and Hourly Waterfront Facilities Aide I – IV.
5. Subject: Adoption Of A Resolution Continuing Teleconferencing Of City Meetings During The Ongoing COVID-19 State Of Emergency Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Extending its Direction that Meetings of the City Council and City Boards and Commissions Continue to be Held by Teleconference as Authorized by Government Code § 54953(e)(1)(A) to Promote Social Distancing and Prioritize the Public’s Health and Well-being Under Santa Barbara County Health Officer Orders.
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6. Subject: Authorization To Apply For Grant Funding For The Dwight Murphy Renovation Project
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving the Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund Dwight Murphy Renovation Project.
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements For The Five Months Ended November 30, 2021 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements for the five months ended November 30, 2021.
8. Subject: November 2021 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the November 2021 Investment Report.
9. Subject: Emergency Purchase Order With Commercial Aquatic Services To Initiate And Complete Pool Filter Repairs And Variable Speed Operating System Replacement At Los Baños Pool
Recommendation: That Council receive a report from the Parks and Recreation Director of the need to make an emergency purchase order with Commercial Aquatic Services for $35,354 for pool filter repairs at Los Baños Pool.
10. Subject: Approval Of Agreement With MSW Consultants For City-Wide Solid Waste Cost Of Service Study
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MSW Consultants for a City-Wide Solid Waste Cost of Service Study in the amount of $99,520 and to approve contract amendments up to $9,952 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
11. Subject: Authorization For Legal Services With Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP For Special Counsel Services And Related Costs
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute a legal services agreement with Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP, for specialized legal services and related costs for on-call legal services for matters specifically arising from the City’s development and operation of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, in an amount not to exceed $250,000; and
B. Increase appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2022 Airport Department budget in the amount of $110,000 funded from the Airport Operating Fund reserves. 01/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4
12. Subject: Professional Services Agreement For Fire Department Community Risk Assessment And Development Of A Fire Apparatus and Station Location Study
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Fire Chief to execute a professional services agreement with AP Triton Inc. in the amount of $50,296 to conduct a Community Risk Assessment Analysis and Standards of Cover Deployment Analysis.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
13. Subject: Appointment Of Mayor Pro Tempore, Ordinance Committee, And Finance Committee
Recommendation: That Council consider the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tempore, and Chairs and Members of the Ordinance and Finance Committees.
14. Subject: Advisory Groups And Council Liaisons Appointments Recommendation: That Council consider the appointments of Council Liaisons to Advisory Groups and Boards and Commissions.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT