CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Meagan Harmon
Mayor Pro Tempore
Rebecca Bjork
City Administrator
Kristen W. Sneddon
Ordinance Committee Chair
Sarah J. Knecht
Acting City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Alejandra Gutierrez
Oscar Gutierrez
Mike Jordan
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
DECEMBER 13, 2022, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 735 ANACAPA STREET;
320-A WEST ORTEGA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
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. (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. 12/13/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 DECEMBER 13, 2022 AGENDA
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
1. Subject: Proposed Municipal Code Amendments Pertaining to the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show (610.04)
Recommendation: That the Ordinance Committee consider amendments to Chapter 15.08 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code pertaining to the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show and direct preparation of an ordinance for introduction and subsequent adoption by the City Council.
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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: Lease Agreement for Office Space for the Sustainability and Resilience Department at 801 Garden Street [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (330.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Execute an Office Lease Agreement with Hayes Property Management, for the Property Located at 801 Garden Street, Suite 200, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Lease Agreement, January 16, 2023.
2. Subject: Establishment of a Standing Finance Committee [Ordinance Introduction] (210.01)
12/13/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Code to Add Chapter 2.06 to Establish a Standing Finance Committee and Rescind Resolution No. 94-130.
3. Subject: Ordinance Committee Process Revisions [Ordinance Introduction] (120.03)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 2.05 of the Municipal Code Pertaining to the Powers and Duties of the Ordinance Committee.
4. Subject: Amendment to Position Salary Control Resolution 22-064 with Updates to Classification and Compensation for Certain Positions [Resolution] (410.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 22-064, the Position Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2023, to Amend the Established Salary for Positions Listed and to Establish the Assistant Police Chief and Police Administrative Manager Job Classifications, with Effective Dates as Listed.
5. Subject: Resolution of Intention to Modify the Management District Plan of the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District [Resolution] (610.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Its Intention to Modify the Existing Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District.
6. Subject: Establishing Customer Facility Charge for Rental Car Contracts at the Santa Barbara Airport [Resolution] (560.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving Establishment of a Customer Facility Charge to be Imposed by and Collected by Airport Rental Car Companies to be Used to Proportionately Reimburse Capital Expenditures for Southfield Redevelopment Project and Finance, Design, and Construction of the Airport Parking Structure.
7. Subject: Records Destruction for Airport Department [Resolution] (160.06) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Relating to the Destruction of Records Held by the Airport Department in the Operations Division.
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8. Subject: Statement of Investment Policy and Delegation of Investment Authority for Calendar Year 2023 [Resolution] (260.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Investment Policy for the City and Rescinding Resolution No. 21-084.
9. Subject: Acceptance of Parma Park Trust Funds for the Sustainable Trails Project [Resolution] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council 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 appropriations and estimated revenues by $94,541 in the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2023 Miscellaneous Grants Fund for Phase 1 through 3 of the Sustainable Trails Project.
10. Subject: Santa Barbara Airport Master Drainage Plan Update [Resolution; Agreement] (560.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Airport to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Mead and Hunt Inc. in the amount of $312,361, for planning services to update the 2001 Santa Barbara Airport Master Drainage Plan and authorize the Airport Director to amend the Agreement and approve expenditures of up to $31,236 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work for a total of $343,597; 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 appropriate funds for professional services contract for Santa Barbara Airport Master Drainage Plan.
11. Subject: Utility Users Tax Management and Audit Services [Agreement] (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to execute an agreement with MuniServices, LLC, to provide Utility Users Tax management and audit services for a term of three years, with two optional one-year extensions.
12. Subject: Approval of Final Subdivision Actions for Residential and Commercial Condos at 412, 414A, and 414B Anacapa Street [Agreements] (640.08)
12/13/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute and record Parcel Map Numbers 20,837; 20,838; and 20,839 and standard agreements relating to the approval of one residential unit and one commercial unit on each lot at the subject addresses.
13. Subject: City Attorney Employment Agreement [Agreement] (450.01) Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute, an employment agreement with Sarah Knecht to serve as the permanent City Attorney effective December 17, 2022.
14. Subject: Approval of Benefit Plans Effective January 1, 2023 (430.06) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the renewal rates for the CalPERS Health Plans; Delta Dental Plans; Vision Service Plans; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) benefits, and the Hartford Term Life and Disability Insurance Plans; and
B. Authorize the City Administrator to execute any necessary contracts or any amendments to agreements or contracts.
15. Subject: Fiscal Year 2023 Interim Financial Statements for the Four Months Ended October 31, 2022 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2023 Interim Financial Statements for the four months ended October 31, 2022.
16. Subject: Update on Implementation of Small Wireless Facility Ordinance Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the status of the implementation of the Small Wireless Facility Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter
9.170) and application activity.
17. Subject: Special Recruitment for City Advisory Groups, Planning Commission and Other Commissions, if needed
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize and direct the City Clerk’s office to accept applications through January 9, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions; B. Direct scheduling of City Council interviews of applicants for vacancies on Tuesday, January 24, 2023; and
12/13/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 C. Direct scheduling of City Council appointments to fill the vacancies on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
18. Subject: Annual Presentation from Visit Santa Barbara Recommendation: That Council receive a presentation from Visit Santa Barbara.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
19. Subject: Appointments to the Fire and Police Commission (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. End the terms of service for current members of the Fire and Police Commission as of December 13, 2022; and
B. Appoint five new members to the Fire and Police Commission with two members serving until December 31, 2024, and three members serving until December 31, 2026.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT