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 19, 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. 04/19/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 APRIL 19, 2022 AGENDA
ORDER OF BUSINESS
12:30 p.m. Ordinance Committee Meeting, Council Chamber Web: (Participation via Zoom)
Please complete the Zoom registration questions stating which item you wish to speak on.
https://santabarbaracagov.zoom.us/j/85629937474?pwd=YVd1SGM2blc1Z3pWZkdiM1p5ODV5UT09 Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: Meeting ID: 856 2993 7474
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_CUpaDk1dTuKG7cfz2pxtfA Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: 894 4673 2573 (press *9 to raise/lower hand; press *6 to mute/unmute) 2:00 p.m. - City Council Meeting; Zoom platform; Instructions on Page 1 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:30 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
Subject: Finance Committee Review Of The City Administrator’s Mid-Cycle Recommended Budget For Fiscal Year 2023 (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Consider and approve the proposed Finance Committee review schedule and topics related to the City Administrator’s Mid-Cycle Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2023; and
B. Provide staff with any additional topics the Committee wishes to include in their review.
04/19/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
Subject: An Ordinance Amending Title 6 Of The Municipal Code Pertaining To Animal Control (120.03)
Recommendation: That the Ordinance Committee consider proposed amendments to Title 6 of the Municipal Code pertaining to animal control and forward the ordinance to City Council for introduction and adoption.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Donate Life Month - April 2022 (120.04)
2. Subject: Fair Housing Month - April 2022 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meetings of April 13, 2021; March 29, 2022 and the special meetings of March 30, 2021; and April 13, 2021.
4. Subject: Adoption Of An Ordinance Adopting An Equipment Use Policy Per Assembly Bill 481 (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Santa Barbara Police Department.
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5. Subject: Adoption Of An Ordinance Approving The Electoral Redistricting Map Referred By The Independent Redistricting Commission (110.03) Recommendation: That Council 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.
6. Subject: Amendment To Position Salary Control Resolution 21-047 With Updates To Classification And Compensation For Certain Positions (410.06) 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 April 23, 2022, to amend various established salary and titles for positions listed herein.
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements For The Eight Months Ended February 28, 2022 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements for the eight months ended February 28, 2022.
8. Subject: Proposed Lease Agreement With Maryanski And Turner For Office Space Located At 125 Harbor Way, Suite 21 (330.04)
Recommendation: That Council approve a two-year lease agreement with one, one-year option with Alexandra Maryanski and Jonathan Turner for second floor office space, located at 125 Harbor Way, Suite 21.
9. Subject: Approval Of An Extension Of Professional Services Agreement With Rincon Consultants For Landfill Gas Monitoring At The Closed Las Positas Landfill (630.01)
Recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to provide landfill gas monitoring services at the closed Las Positas Landfill extending the term to February 26, 2023 for a not-to-exceed cost of $135,000.
10. Subject: Contract For Independent Cost Estimating And Value Engineering Services For Design For The Santa Barbara Police Station Project (700.08) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Cumming Management Group, Inc., for cost estimating and value engineering services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project in the not to exceed amount of $103,507, and approve expenditures of up 04/19/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 to $10,350 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
11. Subject: Legal Services Contract With Brower Law Group For Thomas Fire Property Insurance Recovery (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to increase the value of legal services provided by the Brower Law Group under Agreement No. 22200090 to a new not-to-exceed dollar amount of $100,000 for Thomas Fire property insurance recovery.
12. Subject: License Agreement With Santa Barbara Trapeze Co. (570.05) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a license agreement with Santa Barbara Trapeze Co. for the use of Plaza Vera Cruz.
13. Subject: Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding Single Family Design Board’s Project Design Approval For 691 Hope Ave (640.07) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of June 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Matthew Scribner of the Single Family Design Board’s Project Design Approval of a new 3,092-square-foot two-story single-unit residence with an attached 461-square-foot garage on Lot 6 of the newly created six-lot subdivision; and
B. Set the date of June 13, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 691 Hope Ave.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
14. Subject: City Administrator’s Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget For Fiscal Year 2023 (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
04/19/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 A. Receive the City Administrator’s Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023;
B. Hear a report from staff in connection with the filing of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget; and
C. Approve the proposed schedule of Council Budget Review Meetings and Public Hearings related to the City Administrator’s Recommended MidCycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2023.
CITY ATTORNEY
15. Subject: Rent Stabilization Consulting Scope Of Work (660.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve BY MOTION the Rent Stabilization Economic Impact and Feasibility Study Consulting Services Scope of Work Outline; and B. If desired, BY MOTION provide direction on the sequence and priority for implementation of the December 7, 2021 Council actions.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT