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
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Alejandra Gutierrez
Oscar Gutierrez
Mike Jordan
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
JANUARY 24, 2023, 2:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
735 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101;
AND 1030 CACIQUE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
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 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
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Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: 859 7587 0615 (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. 01/24/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JANUARY 24, 2023 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:30 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 AND 1030 CACIQUE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 (120.03)
1. Subject: Establish Low-Income Homeowner Rehabilitation Pilot Program for City Residents through Habitat for Humanity with $50,000 Allocation from Inclusionary Housing Reserve Funds (610.04)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee consider and recommend that City Council:
A. Approve the establishment of a new Low-Income Homeowner Rehabilitation Pilot Program by providing up to $50,000 in grant funding to Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County to operate the program, and authorize the Community Development Director to execute such agreements and related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, as necessary; 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 in Fiscal Year 2023 Expenditure Appropriations in the General Fund in the Amount of $50,000 Funded by General Fund Inclusionary Housing Reserve Funds to Cover the Requested Grant.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins (120.04) 01/24/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through January 31, 2023.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Establishment of a Standing Finance Committee [Ordinance Adoption] (120.03)
Recommendation: That Council 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 Adoption] (120.03)
Recommendation: That Council 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: Authorize Execution of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Installment Sale Agreement for the Braemar Lift Station Rehabilitation Project [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement] (540.06)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Execution of the Installment Sale Agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the Braemar Lift Station Rehabilitation Project (Project No. C-06- 8602-110).
5. Subject: Municipal Code Amendments Pertaining to the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show [Ordinance Introduction] (570.06)
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 Chapter 15.08 Pertaining to the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show.
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6. Subject: Resolution of Intention to Modify the Management District Plan of the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District [Resolution] (180.02)
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.
7. Subject: Contracts for Construction of Fiscal Year 2022B Pavement Maintenance Project and Program Support [Resolution; Agreement] (530.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Ratify the determination that the Fiscal Year 2022B Pavement Maintenance Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Section §15301 (Repair and Maintenance of Existing Facilities) and approve the Project and the filing of a notice of exemption in compliance with State California Environmental Quality Act Section §15062;
B. Award a contract to Lash Construction, Inc., in their low bid amount of $10,754,120 for construction of the Fiscal Year 2022B Pavement Maintenance Project, Bid No. 4088, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $1,075,412 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment;
C. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Flowers & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $789,034 for construction support services, and approve expenditures of up to $78,903 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work; D. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Flowers & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $155,000 to perform limited professional engineering and construction support services to the City’s Streets Operations and Infrastructure Management Division relating to the Pavement Maintenance Program and approve expenditures of up to $15,500 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work;
E. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD in the amount of $59,380 to perform pavement inspection services, and approve expenditures of up to $5,938 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work; and 01/24/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 F. 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 2023 Local Surface Transportation Program Grant Funds and City Funds for the Fiscal Year 2022B Pavement Maintenance Project and Program Support.
8. Subject: Third Contract Amendment with Stantec Consulting Services Inc for Permitting Support for the City’s Sediment Management Plan [Agreement] (530.03)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Third Contract Amendment to City Professional Services Agreement No. 22100186 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc, formerly Cardno, Inc., in the amount of $31,415 to provide continued permitting support for the City of Santa Barbara’s Sediment Management Plan.
9. Subject: Amendment to the On-Call Surveying Services Contracts for NV5, Inc. and MNS Engineers, Inc. [Agreement] (230.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize an increase in the amount not to exceed with NV5, Inc., for oncall surveying services for various Capital Improvement Program projects and related projects, in the amount of $50,000, for a total project expenditure authority of $85,000; and
B. Authorize an increase in the amount not to exceed with MNS Engineers, Inc., for on-call surveying services for various Capital Improvement Program projects and related projects, in the amount of $50,000, for a total project expenditure authority of $150,000.
10. Subject: Agreement with City Net ($450,000) to Provide Street Outreach, Case Management, and Housing Navigation Services [Agreement] (660.04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute a one year agreement in the amount of $450,000 with Kingdom Causes, Inc. (City Net), with an option by the City to extend an additional year, to provide homeless outreach, case management, and housing navigation services, as well as evening and weekend street outreach, with funding coming from Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds awarded by the State of California Housing and Community Development Department.
11. Subject: Waterfront Department Proposed Lease Agreement with Mr. David Villazana, Doing Business As Harbor Mail Center, for the Lease Space Located at 125 Harbor Way, Suite 6 [Agreement] (330.04) 01/24/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 Recommendation: That Council approve a five-year lease agreement with Mr.
David Villazana, doing business as Harbor Mail Center, for the 140 square feet of lease space located at 125 Harbor Way, Suite 6.
12. Subject: Best Interest Waiver for Purchase of Lawn Mowers for Municipal Golf Course (570.02)
Recommendation: That Council approve a Best Interest Waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code § 4.52.070, subdivision L authorizing the General Services Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $165,317 for the purchase of a Toro Greenmaster 3420 TriFlex Hybrid Diesel Greens Mower and a Reelmaster 5010 Hybrid Diesel Fairway Mower from TurfStar Western.
13. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Planning Commission's Project Design Approval for 621 W Micheltorena St (640.07) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of March 14, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Auto Fuels, Inc. of the Planning Commission's Approval of a Coastal Development Permit; and
B. Set the date of March 13, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 621 W Micheltorena St.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
14. Subject: Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore, Ordinance Committee, and Finance Committee (120.02)
Recommendation: That Council consider and appoint the Mayor Pro Tempore, Chairs and Members of the Ordinance and Finance Committees.
15. Subject: Council Liaison Appointments to Advisory Groups, Boards and Commissions, Regional Agencies, and National and State Organizations (120.02)
Recommendation: That Council appoint liaisons to the Advisory Groups, Boards and Commissions, Regional Agencies, and National and State Organizations listed on the attachment.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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16. Subject: State Street “Create State” Master Plan Update (610.04) Recommendation: That Council receive a progress report for the State Street “Create State” Master Plan.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
17. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups (Est. time 4:00 p.m.).
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT