CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Meagan Harmon
Mayor Pro Tempore
Rebecca Bjork
Interim City Administrator
Kristen W. Sneddon
Ordinance Committee Chair
Ariel Pierre Calonne
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Alejandra Gutierrez
Oscar Gutierrez
Mike Jordan
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
FEBRUARY 1, 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. 02/01/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 FEBRUARY 1, 2022 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through February 28, 2022.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Adoption Of An Ordinance For A Proposed Ten Year Mooring Lease With The State Of California For The East Beach Mooring Program Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute Lease Agreement No. 8688 Between the State of California and the City of Santa Barbara, for the East Beach Mooring Permit Program, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
3. Subject: Adoption Of An Uncodified Ordinance Providing An Economic Recovery Extension And Transition Period By Amending, Restating, And Extending Provisions Previously Included In The Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinances
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Uncodified Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Providing an Economic Recovery Extension and Transition Period by Amending, Restating, and Extending Provisions Previously Included in the Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinances.
4. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Approving The 2021-2022 Management Salary Plans
02/01/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2021-2022 Salary Plan Applicable to Unrepresented Managers and Professional Attorneys (except the City Administrator and the City Attorney), and the 2021-2022 Salary Plan Applicable to Certain Unrepresented Safety Managers.
5. Subject: Employee COVID-19 Testing And Appropriate General Fund Reserves (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a report regarding the declaration of an emergency purchase for general services with South Coast Analytics to conduct COVID-19 testing for City employees;
B. Authorize the Finance Director to execute an agreement with South Coast Analytics to conduct ongoing COVID-19 testing for City employees in an amount not to exceed $300,000; and
C. Appropriate $400,000 of available General Fund reserves in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 in the Human Resources department budget.
6. Subject: Authorization To Execute Amended Legal Services Agreement With Best, Best & Krieger, LLP And Related Budget Actions
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute an amended legal services agreement with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $35,000 to $85,000 for special counsel services related to investigation of groundwater and communication with the Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding the same; and
B. Increase appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2022 Airport Operations budget in the amount of $50,000 funded from the Airport Operating Fund reserves.
7. Subject: Contract For Professional Services To Administer The Community Workforce Agreement Associated With The Central Library Renovation Project
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with TSG Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $48,552 to administer the requirements set forth in the Community Workforce Agreement for the Central Library Renovation Project, and authorize expenditures 02/01/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 of up to $4,855 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
8. Subject: Contract Amendments For Construction Support Services Associated With The Central Library Renovation Project
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract amendment with Arcadia Studio, a California Corporation, to amend the scope of services to include construction support services associated with the Central Library Renovation Project in the amount of $25,000;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract amendment with LMA Architects, a California Corporation, to amend the scope of services associated with the new Americans with Disabilities Act elevator design included in the Central Library Renovation Project in the amount of $10,359; and
C. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract amendment with LMA Architects, a California Corporation, in the amount of $55,215 to amend the scope of services to include construction support services associated with the Central Library Renovation Project and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $5,522 for extra services as necessary.
9. Subject: Sole Source Agreement With Hadronex Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of SmartCover Level Sensor Units
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Find and determine that SmartCover Level Sensor Units are a sole source product and service and authorize the purchase of SmartCover Level Sensor Units from Hadronex Inc. as the sole source provider pursuant to the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 4.52.070(K); and B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a sole source services contract with Hadronex Inc. doing business as SmartCover, in the amount of $295,688 for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of 45 SmartCover Level Sensor Units.
10. Subject: Response To The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Report On Housing The Homeless In Santa Barbara County During The Pandemic 02/01/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Recommendation: That Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter of response to the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury report titled “Keys to Housing the Homeless.”
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
11. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Setting The Date For A Public Hearing Regarding Declaration Of A Public Nuisance From Traffic Impacts Of The Chick-Fil-A Restaurant
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Santa Barbara Setting March 1, 2022 As The Time And Date Of A Public Hearing To Consider The Declaration Of A Public Nuisance Arising From The Operation Of A Drive-Through At The Restaurant Located At 3707 State Street (APN 051-590-024).
12. Subject: Establish An Ad Hoc Committee For Conceptual Design Of Pedestrian And Bicycle Paths Across Mission Canyon Bridge Recommendation: That Council establish an ad hoc committee, with administrative and technical support from the Public Works Department, in order to interact with and represent community stakeholders to determine a project concept that will address pedestrian and bicycle path of travel safety concerns across the Mission Canyon Bridge. Council should establish a date-certain requirement for the ad hoc committee to report back within nine months with a concept that has compelling stakeholder support.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: Execute Agreement With OpenGov, Inc., For On-line Digital Budget Book And Appropriate General Fund Reserves In Fiscal Year 2022 (210.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Finance Director to execute a five year agreement with OpenGov, Inc., for a total of $647,481 to transition from a printed budget document to an on-line, interactive digital format for the City’s budget; and B. Appropriate available General Fund Reserves in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 in the amount of $91,511 in the Finance Department.
CITY ATTORNEY
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14. Subject: Report On Rent Control Issues And Request For Rent Control Consultant Funding
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive the attached report discussing rent control issues and models; B. Authorize the City Administrator to negotiate and enter into a consulting contract, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for rent control economic analysis services; and C. Increase expenditure appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2022 City Administrator’s Office budget in the amount of $200,000 funded from the General Fund reserves.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT