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
APRIL 12, 2022, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: At the beginning of each meeting of the City Council, Finance Committee, or Ordinance Committee, any member of the public may address the City Council concerning any item not on the Council's agenda. Any person wishing to make such address should first complete and deliver a "Request to Speak" form prior to the time that public comment is taken up by the City Council. 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.
Any member of the public who did not speak during the 2:00 p.m. session but who submitted a request to do so during the 2:00 30 minute session may do so at the end of the meeting when the additional “Public Comment (If Necessary)” is announced. The City Council, upon majority vote, may decline to hear a speaker on the grounds that the subject matter is beyond their jurisdiction.
REMOTE 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. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+Y for Windows and Option+Y for Macs. City staff will activate the speaker’s microphone when the speaker’s name is called. The speaker will then need to unmute themselves. They keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+M for Windows or Command-Shift-A for Macs.
HOW TO REMOTELY OBSERVE AND/OR SPEAK LIVE AT A MEETING
Web: https://santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BHXU9bk1SWq0ntGHplRq0Q (Participation via Zoom)
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.
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.
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. (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
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 or raise your hand in Zoom 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. 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. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. 04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 APRIL 12, 2022 AGENDA
ORDER OF BUSINESS
12:00 p.m. -Special Ordinance Committee Meeting, Council Chamber; participation in person or via Zoom; instructions below
Web: (Participation via Zoom)
Please complete the Zoom registration questions stating which item you wish to speak on.
https://santabarbaracagov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CSDhRPpETFuzfPTJ_WB5lA Webinar ID: 834 6595 9170
Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: Meeting ID:
834 6595 9170
2:00 p.m. - City Council Meeting; public comment in person or via Zoom platform; Instructions on Page 1
SPECIAL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
Subject: An Ordinance To Amend The Municipal Code To Allow For Electronic Bidding And Bidder Prequalification (120.03) Recommendation: That the Ordinance Committee consider proposed amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 4.52 pertaining to electronic bidding and bidding prequalification and forward the ordinance to City Council for introduction and adoption.
04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 10-16, 2022
2. Subject: National Poetry Month - April 2022
3. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins (120.04) 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 April 30, 2022.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meetings of April 20, 2021; April 27, 2021; May 4, 2021; May 11, 2021; May 18, 2021; October 12, 2021; March 15, 2022 and the minutes of the special meetings of April 27, 2021; May 3, 2021; May 5, 2021; May 7, 2021; May 10, 2021; May 18, 2021; May 19, 2021; June 9, 2021; June 21, 2021; October 12, 2021; March 10, 2022; and March 15, 2022.
5. Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance Approving The 2021-2023 TAP Memorandum Of Understanding (440.02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt 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 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). 04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3
6. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Adopting An Equipment Use Policy Per Assembly Bill 481 (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Santa Barbara Police Department.
7. Subject: Adoption Of A Resolution Authorizing The Allocation Of The City’s Share Of Transportation Development Act Funds For Bicycle And Pedestrian Projects (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of $98,892 in Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2023.
8. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Appropriations For Best Interest Waiver With Venco Power Sweeping Inc. For Commercial Street Sweeping (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Find it in the City’s best interest to waive the formal bid process as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4.52.070(L) – Best Interest Waiver, and authorize the General Services Manager to issue a purchase order to Venco Power Sweeping Inc., as the City’s commercial street sweeping vendor for the duration of the bid contract term; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 21-045, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, to Provide Additional Appropriations for Commercial Street Sweeping.
9. Subject: Professional Services Agreements With Hiltachk Marketing Group For Marketing Of Commercial Air Services At Santa Barbara Airport (330.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Airport Interim Director to amend Professional Services Agreement 25,939 with Hiltachk Marketing Group to increase the contract amount by $50,000 for a not to exceed amount of $420,000; B. Authorize the Airport Interim Director to enter into an one year Professional Services Agreement with Hiltachk Marketing Group in for an amount not to exceed $150,000 commencing on July 1, 2022; and
04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 C. Approve an increase in FY 2022 appropriations in the Airport Operating Fund in the amount of $200,000, funded from reserves, for the services of Hiltachk Marketing Group.
10. Subject: Approval Of Agreement With R3 Consulting Group, Inc. To Conduct A Competitive Procurement Process For Franchise Solid Waste Collection Services (630.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. for consulting services in the amount of $149,550 and approve expenditures of up to $14,955 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
11. Subject: First Amendment To Agreement With The National Association Of Civilian Oversight Of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) (520.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute an amendment to the agreement (Professional Services Agreement #22100254) with NACOLE increasing the contract amount by $20,000, for a total not to exceed $55,000.
B. Appropriate $20,000 of General Fund Reserves.
12. Subject: Amendment To Increase The Contract Design Services For The El Estero Water Resource Center Chlorine Contact Chamber Rehabilitation Project (540.13)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute Amendment No. 1 to City Professional Services Agreement No. 26,887 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for design services for the El Estero Water Resource Center Chlorine Contact Chamber Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $34,350, for a total contract expenditure authority of $214,173.
13. Subject: Reallocation Of Returned Community Development Block Grant Funding To Other Eligible Projects (610.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve reallocation of $71,167 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from Program Year 2021;
04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute an Amendment to Agreement No. 26,973 with the Parks and Recreation Department increasing the CDBG grant by $21,167; and
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute an Amendment to Agreement No. 26,712 with Transition House increasing the CDBG grant by $50,000.
14. Subject: Designation Of Proposed Development At 540 W. Pueblo Street (Cancer Center Of Santa Barbara) As A Community Benefit Project (610.01) Recommendation: That Council designate the proposed project at 540 W. Pueblo Street as a Community Benefit Project pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 30.170 and allocate 1,614 square feet (net) of nonresidential floor area to the project from the Nonresidential Growth Management Program’s Community Benefit Category.
15. Subject: Recruitment For City Advisory Groups (640.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize and direct the City Clerk’s Office to accept applications through Monday, May 9, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. to fill scheduled vacancies on various City Advisory Groups and the unscheduled vacancies resulting from resignations received in the City Clerk’s Office through Thursday, April 21, 2022;
B. Direct scheduling of City Council interviews of applicants for vacancies on various City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. (Estimated Time), Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. (Estimated Time), and Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (Estimated Time); and C. Direct scheduling of City Council appointments to fill the vacancies on various City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
16. Subject: Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding Single Family Design Board’s Project Design Approval For 1460 La Cima Rd (640.07) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of May 24, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Beth Collins of the Single Family Design Board’s Project Design Approval of a 1,987 square foot single-story residence and construction of a new 742 square foot, two-car garage, with a 611 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) above; and
04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 6 B. Set the date of May 23, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 1460 La Cima Rd.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ATTORNEY
17. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Approving The Electoral Redistricting Map Referred By The Independent Redistricting Commission (110.03) Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Uncodified Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving the 2020 Census Electoral District Map as Referred by the Independent Redistricting Commission Pursuant to City Charter Section 1301.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
18. Subject: Update On Efforts To Address Homelessness And Its Related Impacts In The City Of Santa Barbara (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the City’s and partnering agencies’ actions to address homelessness.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT