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
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022, 2:00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS; MAYOR/COUNCIL OFFICE, CITY HALL,
735 ANACAPA STREET; AND
1030 CACIQUE 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.
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. 09/27/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 AGENDA
SPECIAL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 11:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
1. Subject: Proposal to Amend Various Sections of Title 17 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Pertaining to Definitions, Vessels, Slip Assignments, and Parking in the Santa Barbara Harbor
Recommendation: That the Ordinance Committee forward to City Council for introduction, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code (“SBMC”) by Amending Sections 17.04.010,
17.12.050, 17.20.005, and 17.36.040 Pertaining to Definitions, Vessels, Slip Assignments, and Parking in the Santa Barbara Harbor.
2. Subject: Ordinance to Assign Additional Civilian Police Oversight Duties to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee:
A. Receive the draft ordinance amending the Municipal Code by adding Chapter 2.09 to assign additional civilian police oversight duties to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners; and
B. Provide feedback to staff in order to introduce the Ordinance to City Council. https://santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.us/j/85932143288?pwd=WE1Ed1NkVVhSdldubkdmL282WkYxZz09 SPECIAL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET ; AND 1030 CACIQUE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 (120.03)
1. Subject: Fiscal Year 2022 Fourth Quarter Review and Proposed Changes to the City’s Reserve Policy (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to the budget for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022; B. Accept the Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022;
09/27/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 C. Recommend that Council approve the proposed fourth quarter adjustments to Fiscal Year 2022 revenue and expenditure appropriations as detailed in the attached schedule of proposed Fourth Quarter adjustments; and D. Review staff’s proposed recommended revisions to the City’s Reserve Policy, provide feedback to staff and recommend approval of the revised policy to the City Council.
2. Subject: Library Department Financial Review
Recommendation: That Finance Committee receive a presentation from staff on the Library Department’s programs and services, including sources of funding, expenditure analysis, and other operational topics.
https://santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I82QD_yHTmmxdX7pIECtjg SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15-October 15 2022 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 28, 2022; and the special meeting of August 30, 2022.
3. Subject: Loan to Housing Authority for $940,000 for Acquisition of Property Located at 602 and 619 Kentia Avenue to Preserve Affordable Housing Units [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 Loan Agreement to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, in the Amount of $940,000 to be Secured 09/27/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 by a Deed of Trust for the Acquisition of Property Located at 602 and 619 Kentia Avenue, and the Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property, and Authorize the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreements and Related Documents, as Necessary.
4. Subject: Twelve Year Extension of Cogeneration Agreement [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving an Amended and Restated Power Purchase and License Agreement for the Cogeneration Plant at the El Estero Water Resources Center Between the City and California Power Partners.
5. Subject: Update of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code [Resolution] (110.04) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Santa Barbara to Incorporate by Reference the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Model Code and Rescinding Resolution 19-094.
6. Subject: Donation for the Installation of Bottle Filling Stations from El Gato Channel Foundation at Stevens Park and Oak Park [Resolution] (570.05) 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 increase revenue and expenditure appropriations by $20,000 in the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2023 Miscellaneous Grants Fund for installation of bottle filling stations in Stevens Park and Oak Park; and
B. Accept a donation from the Community Environmental Council of two water bottle filling stations valued at approximately $20,000.
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2022 Fourth Quarter Review (230.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to the budget for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022; B. Accept the Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022; and
09/27/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 C. Approve the proposed fourth quarter adjustments to Fiscal Year 2022 revenue and expenditure appropriations as detailed in the attached schedule of proposed Fourth Quarter adjustments.
8. Subject: August 2022 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council Accept the August 2022 Investment Report.
9. Subject: Agreement with Rock Solid Technology, Inc. for Constituent Relationship Management and Public Records Act Request Software [Agreement] (170.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Information Technology Director to execute a Master Customer Agreement contract with Rock Solid Technology, Inc. in the amount of $383,402, for constituent relationship management and Public Records Act software to include licensing, maintenance, support, and implementation services and authorize the Information Technology Director to approve expenditures of up to $1,650 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
10. 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 September 27, 2022 and the site visit scheduled for September 26, 2022 regarding the appeal of the Single 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 November 1, 2022 and a site visit on October 31, 2022 pursuant to an agreement by the parties.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
11. Subject: Short-Term Rental Permitting Framework
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Provide direction on a future short-term rental permitting program; and 09/27/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 B. Direct staff to draft a short-term rental permitting Ordinance for review by the Planning Commission, Ordinance Committee, Finance Committee, and City Council.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT