CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Alejandra Gutierrez
Mayor Pro Tempore
Rebecca Bjork
City Administrator
Oscar Gutierrez
Ordinance Committee Chair
Sarah J. Knecht
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Kristen W. Sneddon
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
JANUARY 31, 2023, 2:00 PM
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
Web: https://santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6qBzhd1OQ_iNFgvfSw-R0Q (Participation via Zoom)
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.
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. (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
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. 01/31/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JANUARY 31, 2023 AGENDA
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: Municipal Code Amendments Pertaining to the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show [Ordinance Adoption] (570.06)
Recommendation: That Council 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.
2. Subject: Authorize Execution of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Installment Sale Agreement for the Braemar Lift Station Rehabilitation Project [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council 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).
3. Subject: Amending and Updating the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Standards for Water Conservation [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] (540.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines § 15307 (protection of natural resources);
B. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Repealing Chapter 22.80 and Amending Sections 14.23.005, 28.80.150, and 30.185.440 of the Santa 01/31/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Barbara Municipal Code Relating to Water Efficient Landscape Standards; and
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending and Updating the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Standards for Water Conservation.
4. Subject: Second Amendment to the Solar Photovoltaic Power Purchase Agreement at the Granada Garage [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement] (630.06)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Execute a Second Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with SB Granada Garage Solar LLC to Increase the Energy Purchase Rates for the Renewable Energy System at the Granada Garage.
5. Subject: Downtown Organization Annual Assessment Report for 2023 and Intention to Levy [Resolution] (550.1)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the Downtown and Old Town Business Improvement District Annual Assessment Report for 2023; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Council’s Intention to Levy Downtown Business Improvement District and Old Town Business Improvement District Assessment Rates for 2023, at a Public Hearing to be Held on February 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
6. Subject: Acceptance of Donation for the Library on the Go Program [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a donation in the amount of $25,000 from the Volentine Family Foundation for the Library on the Go Program; 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 Library Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund Budget in the Amount of $25,000 from the Volentine Family Foundation.
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7. Subject: Termination of Local Emergency Declaration [Resolution] (520.02) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Terminating the Local Emergency Proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on January 9, 2023 and Ratified by the City Council on January 12, 2023.
8. Subject: December 31, 2022, Investment Report and December 31, 2022, Fiscal Agent Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept the December 31, 2022, Investment Report; and B. Accept the December 31, 2022, Fiscal Agent Report.
9. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Special Counsel Services [Agreement] (160.03) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an amended legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $35,000 to $100,000 for special counsel services related to existing personnel matters.
10. Subject: First Amendment to Agreement for Labor Negotiations [Agreement] (440.03)
Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Human Resources Director to execute an amendment to the Labor Relations agreement (Santa Barbara Agreement #22300073) with the Law Firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore increasing the contract amount by $23,000, for a total not to exceed $46,000.
11. Subject: Approval of Addenda to Agreements with Tesla for Battery Energy Storage System at Cater Water Treatment Plant [Agreement] (630.06) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute an addendum to each of the two agreements with Tesla, Inc., for the Cater Water Treatment Plant battery energy storage systems assigning a portion of the project’s allotted investment tax credit to Tesla, Inc. to cover increased project costs.
12. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Planning Commission's Approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan and Parking Modification for 621 W Micheltorena Street (640.07)
01/31/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 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 Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan and Parking Modification; 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
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units [Ordinance Introduction] (640.09)
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 the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Amending Section 30.185.040, Pertaining to Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units; and
B. 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 by Amending Chapter 28.86, Pertaining to Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
14. Subject: Appointments to City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council make appointments to various City Advisory Groups.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING RULES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM
PUBLIC HEARING
15. Subject: Appeal of the Parks and Recreation Commission’s Action to Deny the Removal of the Norfolk Island Pine Located in the Front Yard Setback at 2131 Red Rose Way (570.08)
01/31/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 Recommendation: That Council review all relevant information pertaining to the application for removal, the Street Tree Advisory Committee’s recommendation, and the Parks and Recreation Commission’s vote to deny the application, and determine if any findings pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code 15.24.090 fit the circumstances of the request.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT