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
JUNE 7, 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. 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
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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 Chambers 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. 06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JUNE 7, 2022 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins (410.01) 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 June 30, 2022.
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 10, 2022; May 17, 2022; and the special meetings of May 9, 2022; May 18, 2022; and May 20, 2022.
3. Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance Establishing Speed Limits (530.05) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 10.60.015 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Establishing Prima Facie Speed Limits on Certain Portions of Anapamu Street, De La Guerra Street, Garden Street, Las Positas Road, and Modoc Road.
4. Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance To Amend Municipal Code Section
10.60.030 To Change The One-Way Designation On The 400 Block Of Anacapa Street (530.05)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending 06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Section 10.60.030 to Change the One-way Designation on the 400 Block of Anacapa Street.
5. Subject: Introduction Of Ordinance Approving The 2022-2024 General Unit Memorandum Of Understanding and Adoption Of The Resolution Amending Resolution No. 21-047, The Position And Salary Control Resolution For Fiscal Year 2022 (440.02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Service Employees’ International Union, Local 620, Santa Barbara City Employees’ Association (General Unit) for the period of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2024, by introduction and subsequent adoption of, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2022- 2024 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara City Employees’ Association (General Unit) and Providing Compensation Changes for Confidential Employees; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No 21-047, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2022, Affecting the Salaries of the General Bargaining Unit, and Unrepresented Confidential Employee Classifications Effective June 18, 2022.
6. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Appropriations For The Website Content Management System Project, And Amendment To Contract With Electric Citizen, LLC (170.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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, for New Website Content Management System Project; and
B. Authorize the Information Technology Director to amend contract 27,003 with Electric Citizen, LLC to increase the contract amount by $67,150 for a not-to-exceed amount of $367,050.
7. Subject: Adoption Of A Resolution Prohibiting Overnight Stopping On The 1200 Block Of Shoreline Drive Adjacent To Shoreline Park (570.05) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Prohibiting Stopping, Parking, or Standing of Vehicles on the 1200 Block of Shoreline Drive Adjacent to Shoreline Park from 06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 12:00 am to 4:00 am and Authorizing Removal of Vehicles Unlawfully Parked or Left Standing in Violation of the Prohibition.
8. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Intention To Levy Parking And Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates And Parking And Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report For Fiscal Year 2023 – Intention To Levy (550.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report 2023; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Council’s Intention to Levy Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2023, at a Public Hearing to be held on June 21, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
9. Subject: Award Of Contract And Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Appropriations For Construction Of Westside Community Paseos Project (670.08)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with Lash Construction, Inc., in their low bid amount of $2,423,489 for construction of the Westside Community Paseos Project, Bid No. 3914, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $557,402 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. Adopt a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 21-045, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, to Appropriate Active Transportation Program Grant Funds and City Funds for the Westside Community Paseos Project.
10. Subject: Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements For The Ten Months Ended April 30, 2022 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements for the ten months ended April 30, 2022.
11. Subject: April 2022 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the April 2022 Investment Report. 06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4
12. Subject: Professional Services Agreement With Electric Citizen, LLC For Website Maintenance, Support, And Improvement (170.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Information Technology Director to execute a five-year professional services agreement with Electric Citizen, LLC in an amount not to exceed $194,978.
13. Subject: Emergency Purchase Order To Courseco For Pre-Owned Toro Rough Mower
Recommendation: That Council receive the report of the Parks and Recreation Director of the need to make an emergency purchase order (EPO #32201400) to Courseco for a pre-Owned Toro Rough Mower.
14. Subject: Personal Services Agreements For Classes, Clinics, Camps, And Tournaments For Youth And Adults (570.06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with 805 Beach Volleyball Club, a Limited Liability Company, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2023 Beach Volleyball Camps, Clinics, Classes, and Tournaments for youth and adults, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $175,000 based on the projected number of participants; B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Shane Carmody, an individual, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2023 Tennis and Beach Camps and After School Tennis Clinics, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $60,000 based on the projected number of participants;
C. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Dave Wilcox, an individual, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2023 Pickleball Classes and Clinic for youth and adults, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $175,000 based on the projected number of participants; and D. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Isaac Rosas, an individual doing business as Youth Evolution Activities, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2023 Basketball and Soccer Classes, Clinics, and Camps for youth, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $70,000 based on the projected number of participants. 06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5
15. Subject: Emergency Purchase Order To Quinn Company To Repair The 900 KW Generator At El Estero Water Resource Center (540.13) Recommendation: That Council receive the report from the Public Works Director of the need to make an emergency purchase order (EPO #32201058) to Quinn Company (Quinn) for repairs to the 900 KW Generator at El Estero Water Resource Center and rental of a temporary generator during the repair period.
16. Subject: Lease Agreements With Non-Profit Organizations At The Westside And Franklin Community Centers (580.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute annual lease agreements for office space at the Westside Community Center for the Independent Living Resource Center and Momentum Work, Inc. (a recent merge of UCP Work, Inc., and UCP of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties); and
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute annual lease agreements for office space at the Franklin Community Center for California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc., and the Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center.
17. Subject: Agreement For Armored Courier Services For Fiscal Year 2022 (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to extend the agreement for Fiscal Year 2022 with Garda World in the amount not to exceed $40,000 for armored courier services.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Renewal Of Levy For Fiscal Year 2023 For The Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District (520.03) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring its Intention to Continue Vegetation Road Clearance, Implementation of a Defensible Space Inspection and Assistance Program, and Implementation of a Vegetation Management Program Within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones; Declaring the Work to be of More Than 06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 6 General or Ordinary Benefit and Describing the District to be Assessed to Pay the Costs and Expenses Thereof; Approving the Updated Engineer’s Report; Confirming Diagram and Assessment; and Ordering Levy of the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
19. Subject: Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District Resolution Of Formation And Levying Assessment (290.00)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold a public hearing regarding the formation of the Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District (Coast Village CBID); and tabulate all assessment ballots returned to the City pursuant to procedures set forth in the Resolution of Intention; and
B. If the assessment balloting does not result in a majority protest, then waive first reading and adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing and Forming the Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District Pursuant to Chapter 4.45 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code and Levying the Assessment in Connection with Such District.
CITY ATTORNEY
20. Subject: Interim Urgency Ordinance Limiting New Hotel Development Pending Completion Of The 2023 Housing Element (650.06) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a staff report regarding an interim urgency ordinance to temporarily limit development or expansion of hotels; and
B. Adopt by reading in full, and by a four-fifths vote, an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Limiting the Development or Use of New Hotel Rooms Pending Adoption of the 2023 Housing Element; or
C. Direct staff to return on June 28, 2022 with an interim urgency ordinance to temporarily prohibit development, use, or expansion of hotels pending adoption of the 2023 Housing Element.
21. Subject: Continued Public Hearing To Consider Declaration Of A Public Nuisance Resulting From The Operation Of A Drive-Through Facility Located At 3707 State Street (530.05)
06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 7 Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Traffic Circulation Agreement to Remedy Nuisance Related Issues Arising from the Operation of a Drive-Through Facility Located at 3707 State Street.
B. Rescind direction to the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance declaring the existence and ordering the abatement of a public nuisance resulting from the operation of a drive-through facility located at 3707 State Street.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION That Council:
Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring the Existence and Ordering the Abatement of a Public Nuisance Resulting from the Manner of Operation of a Drive-Through Facility Located at 3707 State Street as attached to the Council Agenda Report submitted by the City Attorney; and
That Council:
A. Receive a staff report on the status of negotiated remedial recommendations and adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Traffic Circulation Agreement to Remedy Nuisance Related Issues Arising from the Operation of a Drive-Through Facility Located at 3707 State Street or, in the alternative;
B. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring the Existence and Ordering the Abatement of a Public Nuisance Resulting from the Manner of Operation of a Drive-Through Facility Located at 3707 State Street.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
22. Subject: Interviews For City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups (Est. time 4:00 p.m.); and
B. Continue interviews of applicants to June 14, 2022 (Est. time 6:00 p.m.).
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT