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 14, 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
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 Chambers 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 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. 06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JUNE 14, 2022 AGENDA
SPECIAL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 11:00 A.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
Subject: Fiscal Sustainability Initiative (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Hear a report from staff regarding the fiscal challenges facing the City; B. Hear a report from staff regarding the purpose, scope, and timeline of the Fiscal Sustainability Initiative that will assess potential revenue measures and operational efficiencies; and
C. Provide direction to staff regarding the Fiscal Sustainability Initiative and additional topics the Committee wishes to include in their review.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 24, 2022 and the special meetings of May 17, 2022; May 23, 2022; May 24, 2022; and May 25, 2022.
2. Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance Approving The 2022-2024 General Unit Memorandum Of Understanding (440.02)
Recommendation: 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 06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 March 31, 2024, by 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 For Compensation Changes for Confidential Employees.
3. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Amending Zoning Requirements Relating To Emergency Service Antennas (640.09)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Sections 30.185.410 and 30.300.010 Relating to Telecommunication Facilities and Antennas.
4. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Amending Title 6 Of The Municipal Code Pertaining To Animal Control (520.05)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Title 6 Relating to Animal Control.
5. Subject: Introduction Of Ordinance Delegating Authority For The Execution Of Santa Barbara Clean Energy Contracts (630.06)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Delegating Authority for the Execution of Contracts for the Purchase of Energy Necessary or Convenient for the Operation of Santa Barbara Clean Energy.
6. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Appropriations And Award Contract For Construction Of Hwy Safety Improvement Program Cycle 9 Ped Safety Improvements At Intersections Of Bath At Sola And Victoria, Canon Perdido At Nopal, And Salinas At Old Coast Hwy (530.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Relieve the apparent low bidder, Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc., of its bid due to a clerical error in accordance with their written request, dated May 24, 2022, and in accordance with Public Contract Code Sections 5100 - 5107;
B. Award a contract with Lash Construction, Inc., in their low bid amount of $1,120,562 for construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 9 Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project, Bid No. 3999; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $112,056 to cover any cost increases that may result 06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment; and C. 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 Funds for Construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 9 Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project.
7. Subject: Adoption Of A Resolution For Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Senate Bill 1:
The Road Repair And Accountability Act Funding To Grind And Overlay A Portion Of Chapala Street (530.05)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting Projects for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act.
8. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Of Appropriations Of Funds And Authorization For Deposit Of Funds For Condemnation Action For The De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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 Highway Bridge Program Grant Funds and City Funds for the De La Vina Bridge Replacement Project; and
B. Authorize the deposit of the probable condemnation compensation amount of Two Million Eight Hundred Seventy Six Thousand Dollars ($2,876,000) to the State of California Treasury, or directly to the property owners of the properties at 2733 and 2735 De La Vina Street (APN 051-213-020), and 2726 and 2728 De La Vina Street (APN 051-220-015) as determined by the Stipulation for Possession.
9. Subject: Creek Inventory And Assessment Study Update (540.14) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Cardno Inc. in the amount of $121,058 to update the 2000 Creek Inventory and Assessment Study.
10. Subject: Authorize A Marketing Agreement With OhmConnect For Collaboration On A Demand Response Incentive Program Offered By Santa Barbara Clean Energy (630.06)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to enter into a marketing agreement with OhmConnect, Inc. allowing for 06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 strategic collaboration on a local demand response incentive program to be offered by Santa Barbara Clean Energy.
11. Subject: Reschedule A Date For Public Hearing Regarding Single Family Design Board’s Project Design Approval For 691 Hope Ave Recommendation: The public hearing previously scheduled for June 14, 2022 and the site visit scheduled for June 13, 2022 regarding the appeal of the Sinlge Family Design Board’s March 28, 2022 decision to grant Project Design Approval of 691 Hope Ave has been continued to a public hearing on July 26, 2022 and a site visit on July 25, 2022 pursuant to an agreement by the parties.
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
12. Subject: Public Hearing On Proposed Changes To Water And Wastewater Capacity Charges (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council holds a public hearing to consider comments from the public regarding proposed water and wastewater capacity charges, and direct staff to prepare a charge schedule to be included within the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, Rates, and Service Charges for consideration by Council in connection with the final adoption of the operating budget.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: Public Hearing On Proposed Changes To Wastewater Rates (540.13) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold a public hearing, consider all protests, and determine if there is a majority written protest regarding proposed increases to wastewater rates for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025 as required by California Constitution article XIII D, § 6; and
B. If there is no majority written protest, direct staff to prepare a rate schedule setting the wastewater rates for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025, and include the schedules within the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, Rates, and Service Charges for consideration by Council in connection with the final adoption of the operating budget. 06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
14. Subject: Public Hearing On Proposed Changes To Solid Waste Rates (630.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold a public hearing, consider all protests, and determine if there is a majority written protest regarding proposed increases to solid waste rates for Fiscal Year 2023, as required by California Constitution art. XIII D, § 6; and
B. If there is no majority written protest, direct staff to prepare a rate schedule setting the solid waste rates for Fiscal Year 2023, and include the schedule within the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, Rates, and Service Charges for consideration by Council in connection with the final adoption of the operating budget.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
15. Subject: Interviews For City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups. (Estimated time 6:00 p.m.)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT