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 8, 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. 02/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 FEBRUARY 8, 2022 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Black History Month - February 2022
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Adoption Of An Ordinance Approving The 2021-2022 Management Salary Plans
Recommendation: That Council 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.
3. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Amending Affordability Control Covenants For Victoria Hotel And Mental Wellness Center Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Second Amendment to an Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property with People’s Self-Help Housing Corporation Located at 22 East Victoria Street and a First Amendment to Replacement Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property with Building Hope, LLC Located at 617 Garden Street and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreements.
4. 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 02/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 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.
5. Subject: Amendment To Position Salary Control Resolution 21-047 With Salary Adjustment For Police Managers
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, affecting the salary range for employees in the Police Management Association, effective January 1, 2022.
6. Subject: Accept Grant Funding For Pedestrian, Bicyclist And Americans With Disabilities Act Access At Various Locations Throughout The City Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $52,000, funded by a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, to cover the costs of design and environmental review for the De La Vina and Los Olivos Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project;
B. Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $60,000, funded by a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, to cover the costs of design and environmental review for the San Andres and Sola Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project;
C. Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $101,000, funded by a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, to cover the costs of design and environmental review for the Cliff and Alan Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project;
D. Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $20,000, funded by a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, to cover the costs of design and environmental review for the Mission and State Lighting Corridors Project; and
E. Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $319,000, funded by an Active Transportation Program Grant, to cover the costs of design and environmental review for the Upper De La Vina Safe Crossings Project. 02/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3
7. Subject: City’s Response To The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury’s Report “Pensions In Santa Barbara County Require Vigilance” (150.04) Recommendation: That Council receive the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury’s report titled “Pensions in Santa Barbara Require Vigilance” and accept staff’s responses to the findings and recommendations.
8. Subject: Authorization For Electoral Redistricting Legal Services Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Attorney to execute an amended legal services agreement with Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni LLP, for special counsel services regarding electoral redistricting matters, in an amount not to exceed $95,000. This firm provides specialized assistance relating to voting rights matters.
9. Subject: Contract For Construction Of Downtown De La Vina Street Safe Crosswalks And Buffered Bike Lanes And Eastside Community Paseos Project
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with Lash Construction Inc., for their low bid amount of $1,508,278 and bid alternates amount of $869,005, for a total of $2,377,283 for construction of the Downtown De La Vina Street Safe Crosswalks And Buffered Bike Lanes And Eastside Community Paseos Project, Bid No. 3906; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $713,185 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment; and B. Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $1,320,000, funded by Active Transportation Program grant funding, for the construction of the Downtown De La Vina Street Safe Crosswalks and Buffered Bike Lanes Project.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
10. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Amending Municipal Code To Regulate Sidewalk Vending
02/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Recommendation: That Council, introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Title 9 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by the Addition of Chapter 9.49 to Regulate Sidewalk Vending in Accordance with State Law.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Subject: Initiation Of Specific Plan And General Plan Amendment, And Community Benefit Designation For 3237 State Street
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Initiate a Specific Plan to replace the existing RS-7.5/USS zoning designation to allow the community health clinic and other uses; B. Initiate a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Parks and Open Space to Office/Medium Density Residential (12 dwelling units per acre); and
C. Designate the community health clinic project as a Community Benefit Project.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
12. 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 one year agreement with OpenGov, Inc., for a total of $117,543 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 $117,543 in the Finance Department.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT