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
Sarah J. Knecht
Acting City Attorney
Alejandra Gutierrez
Oscar Gutierrez
Mike Jordan
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
NOVEMBER 8, 2022, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 735 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101; 320-A WEST ORTEGA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101; 1030 CACIQUE STREET, SANTA BARBARA CA 93103
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 p.m. 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. 11/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 NOVEMBER 8, 2022 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Law Enforcement Records and Support Services Day (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 October 18, 2022; and the two special meetings of October 18, 2022.
3. Subject: Restructure of South Coast Housing Inc. Loan (Holiday Mobile Home Park) 1212 Punta Gorda Street [Ordinance Introduction] (660.04) Recommendation: That City Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Restated Loan Agreement with South Coast Housing, Inc. a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, Secured by a Restated Deed of Trust, and New NinetyYear Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property Located at 1212 Punta Gorda; and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreements, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney, as necessary.
4. Subject: Acceptance of Homeland Security Grant [Resolution; Agreement] (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
11/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 A. Accept a grant for $78,992 for the procurement of law enforcement equipment; 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 Approve an Increase of Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in Fiscal Year 2023 in the Police Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund Budget in the Amount of $78,992.
5. Subject: Community Promotion Agreement with Old Spanish Days [Agreement] (180.02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a community promotion agreement with Old Spanish Days in an amount of $100,977, covering the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
6. Subject: Contract with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce to Support Visitor Information Center Operations [Agreement] (180.02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an annual community promotion contract with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce in an amount of $59,500.
7. Subject: Approval of a Mills Act Historic Property Tax Reduction for 401 East Pedregosa Street [Agreement] (610.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Grant exception to the Mills Act contract threshold for assessed property valuation, pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code §30.157.145.C.4.m., for a designated Structure of Merit at 401 East Pedregosa Street (APN 025- 393-012); and
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the Mills Act historic property contract.
8. Subject: Approval of Banking Services and Custodial Agreements [Agreement] (210.03)
Recommendation: That Council Approve the Fifth Amendment to Agreement No. 25036 with MUFG Union Bank for banking and trust custodial services, executing a 12-month extension at a net cost estimated at $1,600 per month for the banking services and $3,000 for the trust custodial services.
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9. Subject: Self Insured Workers' Compensation Program Annual Report (350.01)
Recommendation: That Council receive the Annual Self Insured Workers’ Compensation Program Annual Report for the year ended June 30, 2022.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Subject: 2022 California Building and Fire Codes Adoption [Ordinance Introduction] (640.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Introduce, and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 22.04 of the Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2; the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Electrical Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Mechanical Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Plumbing Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Energy Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Historical Building Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Existing Buildings Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Referenced Standards Code; and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; Adopting Local Revisions to Those Codes; and Repealing Ordinance Number 5919; and
B. Introduce, and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 8.04 of the Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code, Including Appendix Chapter 4 and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, and H of That Code, and the 2022 California Fire Code with Local Amendments to Both Codes.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
11. 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
11/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 B. Continue interviews of applicants to November 15, 2022. (Est. time 6:00 p.m.)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
CLOSED SESSIONS
12. Subject: Conference with Labor Negotiator (440.02)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 54957.6 to consider instructions to City negotiator Wendy Levy, Human Resources Director, Sam Ramirez, Labor Relations Manager, John Doimas, Assistant City Attorney, Keith DeMartini, Finance Director, Chris Mailes, Fire Chief regarding negotiations with, Santa Barbara City Employees’ Association (General Bargaining Unit) Local 620 Service Employees’ International Union, Service Employees’ International Union, Local 620, Treatment and Patrol and Hourly Bargaining Units, Fire Management Association, Santa Barbara City Firefighters Association, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, Santa Barbara City Supervisory Employees, and Unrepresented Management and Confidential Employees.
SCHEDULING: Duration, 40 Minutes; anytime
REPORT: None anticipated
13. 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 John Williams v. City of Santa Barbara WCAB Case Nos.:
ADJ12512037, ADJ10611043, ADJ14212159, ADJ unassigned.
Scheduling: Duration 15 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated
ADJOURNMENT