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
AUGUST 23, 2022, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND MAYOR/COUNCIL OFFICE, CITY HALL,
735 ANACAPA STREET
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 8:00 a.m., and in Spanish on Sundays at 3:00 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. (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
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. 08/23/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 AUGUST 23, 2022 AGENDA
SPECIAL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
Subject: Community Development Department Financial Review (120.03) Recommendation: That Finance Committee receive a presentation from staff on the Community Development Department’s programs and services, including sources of funding, expenditure analysis, and other operational topics.
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 October 20, 2020, and December 8, 2020.
2. Subject: Amendment One Of License Agreement With Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation To Increase Premises, And Change The Monthly License Rate [Ordinance Adoption] (330.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute Amendment One to Lease Agreement No. 26,738 with Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation, Increasing the Premises, Changing the Monthly License Rate and Including a Utility Fee, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
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3. Subject: Adoption Of Affordability Covenant Modification For The Lighthouse Apartments Property Located At 1502–1522 San Pascual [Ordinance Adoption] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a First Amendment to Restated Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property With The Turner Foundation – Since 1958, For Property Located at 1502–1522 San Pascual Street, And Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Amendment.
4. Subject: Grant From The California State Library For Adult Education and Resource Navigation Services [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 22-059, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, to Provide Resource Navigation Services, funded by the California State Library; and
B. Accept the California State Library grant.
5. Subject: Authorization To Amend Legal Services Agreement With Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt, LLP For Special Counsel Services [Resolution; Contract] (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute an amendment to the legal services agreement with Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt, LLP, to increase the not to exceed amount by $32,250, for total contract authority of $232,250; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara amending Resolution No. 22-059 adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, to increase the contract amount for special counsel services regarding human resources and employment matters.
6. Subject: Waive Penalties For Business License Tax Remittances During The Transition To The New System [Resolution] (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution Authorizing the Finance Director to Waive Penalties for Business License Tax Remittances from January 2023 Through March 2023.
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7. Subject: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Agreement For Operation Of A County-Wide Library System and Appropriation Of County Per Capita Funds [Resolution; Contract] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Agreement For Operation of a County-wide Library System between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara for the operation of Libraries belonging to the County-Wide Library System; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 22-059, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, for County per capita funds for the operation of Library services.
8. Subject: Amendments To Professional Services Agreements For Permit, Plan Check, And Inspection Services [Contract] (610.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the second amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 26978 with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., by $130,000, for a total contract amount of $595,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services; and
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the second amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 26979 with Interwest Consulting Group, by $60,000, for a total contract amount of $235,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services.
9. Subject: Contract With Visit Santa Barbara For Tourism Marketing Services [Contract] (170.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an annual community promotion contract with Visit Santa Barbara to provide marketing services that promote Santa Barbara as a tourism destination, in an amount of $1,000,000.
10. Subject: Grant Agreement With South Coast Community Media Access Center, dba TV Santa Barbara [Contract] (510.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a one year grant agreement with the South Coast Community Media Access Center for management of the public, and educational access television channels in an amount of $313,100 plus an amount for public, educational and government 08/23/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 access (PEG) capital expenditures equal to 50% of the actual PEG fees received by the City for Fiscal Year 2023.
11. Subject: Community Promotion Contract With Summer Solstice Celebration [Contract] (170.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an annual community promotion contract with Summer Solstice Celebration, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $65,960 to support year-round administrative expenses for the community event.
12. Subject: Contract With Santa Barbara International Film Festival [Contract] (170.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an annual community promotion contract with Santa Barbara International Film Festival in the amount of $78,279 to support film festival programming and yearround administrative expenses.
13. Subject: Execute Agreement Extension With OpenGov, Inc., For Workforce Planning And Performance Measurement [Contract] (210.01) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to execute a oneyear agreement extension with OpenGov, Inc., for a total of $174,025 to implement workforce planning and performance measurement functionality to improve budget and performance management processes.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Subject: Designation Of Casa De Cuatro Vistas As A Landmark [Resolution] (640.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Designating Casa De Cuatro Vistas at 1201 Las Alturas Road as a Landmark.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
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PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
CLOSED SESSIONS
15. Subject: Conference With City Attorney – Existing Litigation – Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1) (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider pending litigation pursuant to subsection (d)(1) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code and take appropriate action as needed.
The pending litigation is Phyllis Zambrano v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.,SBSC Case No. 19CV04916.
Scheduling: Duration 15 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated
16. Subject: Conference With City Attorney – Existing Litigation – Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1) (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider pending litigation pursuant to subsection (d)(1) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code and take appropriate action as needed.
The pending litigation is Randy Ward v. City of Santa Barbara WCAB Case #:
ADJ13623185, ADJ707464.
Scheduling: Duration, 20 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
ADJOURNMENT