CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Rebecca Bjork
City Administrator
Meagan Harmon
Mayor Pro Tempore
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
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022, 9:00 AM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET; 320-A WEST ORTEGA STREET IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: Any person wishing to address the City Council 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. 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. The 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_O1-uT2qiS4aq7MQqMZyISA (Participation via Zoom)
• Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: 854 9873 0179 (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.
PUBLIC COMMENT LIMITED TO SPECIAL MEETING TOPICS: Public comment on matters not listed on the agenda will not occur at the beginning of the meeting because this is a special meeting. (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.
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. 05/25/2022 Santa Barbara City Special Meeting Agenda Page 1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022, 9:00 AM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Subject: Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Operating And Capital Budget (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council hear a presentation from the Public Works Department and the General Fund / Measure C Capital Program regarding their Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget.
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: May 25, 2022
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Administration Division, Finance Department
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Operating And Capital Budget RECOMMENDATION:
That Council hear a presentation from the Public Works Department and the General Fund / Measure C Capital Program regarding their Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget.
DISCUSSION:
In connection with City Council’s review of the Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget, public hearing dates have been scheduled during which City departments will present their respective budgets and City Council will have the opportunity to deliberate and make final decisions prior to adoption. All public hearings have been publicly noticed and are special budget work sessions scheduled separately from the regularly scheduled City Council meetings held on Tuesdays. Members of the public are encouraged to participate and will have the opportunity to make comment and provide feedback in person or via electronic meeting format on any aspect of the Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget at the work sessions.
At this seventh special budget work session, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Public Works Department, including the General Fund / Measure C Capital Program, will present their budgets.
At the next meeting, scheduled on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., City Council will receive final budget recommendations from the Finance Committee, requests from City Council during Department Budget presentations, and staff will be asking Council for final direction based on their review of the recommended budget.
ATTACHMENT: Schedule of Proposed Council Budget Review Meetings & Public Hearings
File Code No. 230.05
Council Agenda Report
Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Operating And Capital Budget May 25, 2022
PREPARED BY: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
SUBMITTED BY: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Budget Hearing Schedule - Fiscal Year 2023
PROPOSED Schedule of ALL Budget Review Meetings & Public Hearings Please Note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change on short notice
MEETING DATE BUDGET AGENDA ITEM(S)
SPECIAL BUDGET
WORK SESSION
Thursday, March 10, 2022
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Chase Palm Park Beach
House
Overview of City fund structure, enterprise and
ICS funds
Major economic indicators
General Fund multi-year forecast and budget
balancing considerations
FINANCE
COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Notice of Prop. 218 Hearing on Proposed Increases to
Wastewater and Solid Waste Rates
FINANCE
COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Proposed Finance Committee Budget Review
Schedule
Additional Topics for Review Identified by the
Committee
REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
Tues., April 19, 2022
Afternoon session
Filing of the Recommended Budget for Fiscal
Year 2023
Schedule of Special Budget Work Sessions and
Public Hearings Approved
Overview of Recommended Budget
General Fund Balancing Strategy
FINANCE
COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
General Fund non-departmental revenues and
assumptions
SPECIAL BUDGET
WORK SESSION AND
PUBLIC HEARING #1
Mon., May 2, 2022
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Open Budget Public Hearing
Department Budget Presentations for:
Library
Airport
FINANCE
COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. General Fund departmental proposed fee changes
SPECIAL BUDGET
WORK SESSION AND
PUBLIC HEARING #2
Thurs., May 5, 2022
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Department Budget Presentation for:
Fire
Information Technology
Waterfront
SPECIAL BUDGET
WORK SESSION AND
PUBLIC HEARING #3
Fri., May 6, 2022
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Department Budget Presentations for:
City Administrator’s Office
Mayor & Council
Human Resources
Finance
ATTACHMENT
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Budget Hearing Schedule - Fiscal Year 2023
PROPOSED Schedule of ALL Budget Review Meetings & Public Hearings Please Note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change on short notice
SPECIAL BUDGET
WORK SESSION AND
PUBLIC HEARING #4
Mon., May 9, 2022
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Department Budget Presentation for:
Parks & Recreation (including Creeks & Golf
Funds)
FINANCE
COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Enterprise Fund proposed fee changes (excluding
utility rates)
FINANCE
COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Follow up on items requested by Finance
Committee
Staff recommended adjustments to recommended
budget
Finance Committee Decisions for
Recommendation to Council
SPECIAL BUDGET
WORK SESSION AND
PUBLIC HEARING #5
Wed., May 18, 2022
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Department Budget Presentations for:
Community Development / Successor Agency
Sustainability & Resilience
SPECIAL BUDGET
WORK SESSION AND
PUBLIC HEARING #6
Fri., May 20, 2022
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Department Budget Presentations for:
Police
City Attorney
SPECIAL BUDGET
WORK SESSION AND
PUBLIC HEARING #7
Wed., May 25, 2022
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Department Budget Presentations for:
Public Works
General Fund / Measure C Capital
SPECIAL BUDGET
WORK SESSION AND
PUBLIC HEARING #8
Mon. June 6, 2022
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Department Budget Presentations for:
IF NEEDED
SPECIAL BUDGET
WORK SESSION AND
PUBLIC HEARING #9
Wed., June 8, 2022
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Finance Committee Budget Recommendations to
Council
Council Budget Deliberations
Final Council Budget Direction to Staff
Planned Close of Budget Hearings (unless
additional Work Sessions needed)
REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
Tues., June 14, 2022
Afternoon session
Prop. 218 Hearing on Proposed Increases to
Wastewater and Solid Waste Rates
REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
Tues., June 21, 2022
Afternoon session Budget Adoption