CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Meagan Harmon
Mayor Pro Tempore
Rebecca Bjork
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
MARCH 29, 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 Option+Y for Mac users or Alt+Y for Windows users 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 Option+Y for Mac users or Alt+Y for Windows users 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 Option+Y for Mac users or Alt+Y for Windows users 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. 03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 MARCH 29, 2022 AGENDA
ORDER OF BUSINESS
12:30 p.m. -Ordinance Committee Meeting, Council Chambers Web: (Participation via Zoom)
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Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: Meeting ID: 860 2477 0266 (press *9 to raise/lower hand; press *6 to mute/unmute) 12:30 p.m. -Finance Committee Meeting, David Gebhard Public Meeting Room 630 Garden Street
Web: (Participation via Zoom)
https://santabarbaracagov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hSyS5_ubRrSq3OE4C7fnbg Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: 846 4092 8031 (press *9 to raise/lower hand; press *6 to mute/unmute) 2:00 p.m. - City Council Meeting; Zoom platform; Instructions on Page 1 6:00 p.m. - Community Development And Human Services Committee Recommendations For Fiscal Year 2023 And Action Plan Public Hearing FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:30 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
. Subject: Finance Committee Agenda (120.03)
03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Recommendation:
Subject: Proposed Updates To Wastewater And Solid Waste Rates (120.03) Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Receive a presentation on proposed wastewater rates for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025, and solid waste rates for Fiscal Year 2023; B. Set a Public Hearing date for June 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., for consideration of changes to the City’s wastewater and solid waste rates; and C. Direct staff to send a Notice of Public Hearing to customers informing them of the Public Hearing and proposed changes to wastewater and solid waste rates.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
Subject: Ordinance Committee Agenda (120.03)
Recommendation:
Subject: Municipal Code Amendments Relating To Review Of Development Projects For Pre-Existing Code Violations (640.09)
Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee forward a recommendation to City Council regarding a proposed Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Sections 1.25.050,
30.205.050, 30.205.160, and 30.280.030 Relating to Review of Development Projects for Pre-Existing Code Violations.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Library Week - April 3-9, 2022
Recommendation:
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meetings of May 25, 2021; June 29, 2021; July 20, 2021; July 27, 2021; August 3, 2021; August 10, 2021; August 17, 2021; September 14, 2021; September 21, 2021; November 9, 2021; March 1, 2022, March 8, 2022; and the minutes of the special meetings of May 20, 2021; May 25, 2021 (first special meeting); May 25, 2021 (second special meeting); May 26, 2021; June 9, 2021 (second special meeting); and March 8, 2022.
3. Subject: Introduction Of Ordinance Approving The 2021-2023 Patrol Officers’ And Treatment Plants’ Bargaining Units (TAP) Memorandum Of Understanding (440.02)
Recommendation: That Council ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Service Employees' International Union, Local 620, Airport and Harbor Patrol Officers' and Treatment Plants' Bargaining Units, for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023, by introduction and subsequent adoption of, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2021-2023 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Patrol Officers' and Treatment Plants' Bargaining Units (TAP Units).
4. Subject: Resolution Relinquishing City Of Santa Barbara's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds Of $848,011 To The County Of Santa Barbara (610.05)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Relinquishing City of Santa Barbara's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds in the Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $848,011 to the County of Santa Barbara for Award to the Escalante Meadows Project.
5. Subject: Adoption Of Resolutions For Renewal And Substantial Modification Of The Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District (610.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 A. Adopt the 2022-2032 Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District Management District Plan;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Council’s Intention to Renew and Substantially Modify the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District Plan (SBSCTBID) and Fixing the Time and Place of a Public Meeting and a Public Hearing Thereon and Giving Notice Thereof; and C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Requesting Consent of the City of Goleta and the County of Santa Barbara to Renew and Substantially Modify the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District.
6. Subject: Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements For The Seven Months Ended January 31, 2022 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements for the seven months ended January 31, 2022.
7. Subject: February 2022 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the February 2022 Investment Report.
8. Subject: Professional Services Agreement With Moffatt & Nichol For The Thousand Steps Repair Project
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a professional services agreement with Moffatt & Nichol in the amount of $9,800 for construction administration during the construction of The Thousand Steps Repair Project.
9. Subject: Authorization For Increased Revenue And Expenditure Appropriations In Parks And Recreation Fiscal Year 2022 Budget For Additional Pickleball Classes
Recommendation: That Council authorize an increase to Fiscal Year 2022 revenue appropriations by $33,000 and expenditure appropriations by $20,307 in the Fiscal Year 2022 Parks and Recreation Budget for additional adult pickleball classes offered by Parks and Recreation Department.
10. Subject: Authorization For Increased Revenue And Expenditure Appropriations In Parks And Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022 Budget For Additional Beach Volleyball Camps, Clinics, Classes, And Tournaments For Youth And Adults
03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 Recommendation: That Council authorize an increase to Fiscal Year 2022 revenue appropriations by $40,000 and expenditure appropriations by $26,000 in the Fiscal Year Year 2022 Parks and Recreation Budget for additional beach volleyball camps, clinics, classes, and tournaments for youth and adults offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
11. Subject: Authorization For Revenue And Expenditure Appropriations In Parks And Recreation Fiscal Year 2022 Budget For Additional Basketball And Soccer Classes, Clinics, And Camps
Recommendation: That Council authorize an increase to Fiscal Year 2022 revenue appropriations by $40,000 and expenditure appropriations by $26,000 in the Fiscal Year 2022 Parks and Recreation Budget for additional basketball and soccer classes, clinics, and camps offered by the Parks and Recreational Department.
12. Subject: Authorization For Execution Of Agreement With WSP USA, Inc. For Special Consulting Services Related To The Design Build Operate Agreement For The Charles Meyers Desalination Plant (540.1) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute an agreement with WSP USA, Inc. for special consulting services in an amount not to exceed $136,000; and B. Approve an increase in expenditure appropriations in the Water Operating Fund in the amount of $136,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, funded from reserves, for special consulting services.
13. Subject: Approval Of Participation In Energy Saving Incentive Program For Airport Exterior Lighting Upgrade
Recommendation: That Council find it in the City’s best interest to participate in the Local Capacity Requirement (LCR) Program, waive the formal bid process as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4.52.070(L), and authorize the Sustainability & Resilience Director to execute program agreements with Willdan Energy Solutions (Willdan) and Enlighting, Inc. (Enlighting), including agreements in the amount of $47,998 to upgrade the exterior lighting at the Santa Barbara Airport to light-emitting diode (LED) technology.
14. Subject: Approval To Forgive Santa Barbara Library Outstanding Fines And Fees With Transition To New Online Catalog (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council approve the forgiveness of fines and fees on all Library cardholder accounts in advance of the Library’s transition to a new catalog. 03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 6
15. Subject: Approval Of Parcel Map And Execution Of Agreements For 923 Castillo Street (640.08)
Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute and record Parcel Map Number 20,836 and the standard agreements relating to the approved one-lot subdivision at 923 Castillo Street.
16. Subject: 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report (650.05) Recommendation: That Council receive the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
17. Subject: Initiation Of A General Plan Amendment To Update The Housing Element And Safety Element (650.06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Initiate a General Plan Amendment to update the Housing Element of the City’s General Plan in accordance with state housing element law; B. Initiate a General Plan Amendment to update the Safety Element of the City’s General Plan pursuant to state law, which requires a review and update of the Safety Element when the Housing Element or Local Hazard Mitigation Plan are updated; and
C. Approve an increase in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Community Development Miscellaneous Grants Fund in the amount of $40,000, funded by a Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development passed through the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG).
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
18. Subject: Contract For Construction Of The Central Library Renovation Project (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 7 A. Award a contract with Nationwide Contracting Services, Inc. in their low bid amount of $9,387,750 for the construction of the Central Library Renovation Project, Bid No. 4065; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $938,775 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work; B. Approve an increase in Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations in the Measure C Capital Fund, funded from reserves, in the amount of $1,055,609 for the Central Library Renovation Project in the Measure C Fund; C. Approve the transfer of $1,500,000 of Fiscal Year 2022 available appropriations from Facilities Projects in the Measure C Capital Fund to the Central Library Renovation Project in the Measure C Fund; and D. Approve the transfer of $900,000 of Fiscal Year 2022 available appropriations from Streets Projects in the Measure C Capital Fund to the Central Library Renovation Project in the Measure C Fund.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
19. Subject: Resolution Of Intention To Establish Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District (610.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Form the Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District (Coast Village CBID); Approve the Management District Plan and Engineer’s Report; and Set in Motion the Balloting by Directing the City Clerk to Mail Ballots to the Proposed Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District Property Owners; and B. Set a date for Public Hearing on June 7, 2022.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
20. Subject: Water Supply Update (540.08)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a water supply update; and
B. Approve an increase in expenditure appropriations in the Water Operating Fund in the amount of $2,000,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, funded from Water Operating Fund Reserves, for supplemental water purchases through the Central Coast Water Authority.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
21. Subject: Community Development And Human Services Committee Recommendations For Fiscal Year 2023 And Action Plan Public Hearing (610.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the Fiscal Year 2023 funding recommendations of the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) for use of Human Services and Community Development Block Grant funds;
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to negotiate and execute grant agreements implementing the funding recommendations, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and C. Conduct a public hearing to obtain input on the City’s Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2023.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT