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
FEBRUARY 14, 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.
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. 02/14/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 FEBRUARY 14, 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: Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units and Local Coastal Plan Resolution [Ordinance Adoption; Resolution] (640.09) Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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;
B. 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; and C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Local Coastal Program Amendment (PLN2022- 00391) to Amend Title 28 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter
28.86 to Regulate Accessory Dwelling Units in the Coastal Zone.
2. Subject: Construction and Operating Agreement and Reciprocal Easements for Chase Palm Park and the Future Waterfront Hotel [Ordinance Introduction] (570.05)
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 City Administrator to execute the Declaration of Construction and Operating Covenants and Reciprocal Easements by and between American Tradition LLC, 02/14/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 RGC Santa Barbara Hotel, LLC, and the City of Santa Barbara, a Copy of Which is on File with the Parks and Recreation Department.
3. 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 as Listed and Establish the Principal Architect Position.
4. Subject: Adopt a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Supporting a Grant Application to the California Coastal Commission for Airport Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan [Resolution] (560.09) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Supporting a Grant Application to the California Coastal Commission for Airport Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan.
5. Subject: Agreements for Franceschi Park, Skofield Park, and Hilda McIntyre Ray Park Resident Caretakers [Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for Franceschi Park with Sarah Knowles, commencing March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024;
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for Skofield Park with Kristin Bain, commencing March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024; and
C. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for Hilda McIntyre Ray Park with Vincent Savelich, commencing March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024.
6. Subject: Environmental Discretionary Approval to Improve Resiliency at the Cater Water Treatment Plant by Installing a Second Finished Water Reservoir (540.1)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Determine that the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Guidelines §15301 and §15302; and
02/14/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 B. Approve submission to the State Water Resources Control Board of the financial assistance application for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project and direct the filing of a notice of exemption in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act Guideline §15062.
7. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Single Family Design Board Approval for 1269 Ferrelo Road (640.07)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of April 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Rose Wills, Charlie Boss, Derek Booth, and A. Michael Marzolla of the Single Family Design Board Project Design Approval. The proposal is for a substantial redevelopment of the existing non-conforming residence involving partial demolition for a new 3,699 square foot three-story residence conforming to the required setbacks with a 442 square foot garage. Project includes permitting the as-built conversion of floor area at the basement level to habitable, and additional improvements including removal of the existing driveway and curb cut to be replaced with a new curb cut and access bridge at the new garage location, new photovoltaic array infrastructure, a pool, and hardscape and landscape improvements throughout. The proposed total of 3,348 square feet on a 12,197 square foot lot is 84% of the maximum required floor-to-lot area ratio (FAR) (includes 50% floor area reduction for the partially below grade basement).
The property is adjacent to a historic resource in the English Vernacular style at 1277 Ferrelo Road; and
B. Set the date of April 10, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 1269 Ferrelo Road.
8. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Appeal of Single Family Design Board’s Project Design Approval for 101 Santa Cruz Blvd (640.07) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of April 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Jorene Lopez and Jeffrey Yen of the Single Family Design Board’s Project Design Approval; and
B. Set the date of April 17, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 101 Santa Cruz Blvd.
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
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9. Subject: Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2024 – 2028 Public Hearing [Resolution] (230.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2024 – 2028.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Subject: Adoption of Resolution and Public Hearing Modifying the 2022 Management District Plan of the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District [Resolution] (290.00)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold a final public hearing to modify the 2022 Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement Management District Plan and declare results of a majority protest proceeding; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Modifying the 2022 Management District Plan of the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
11. Subject: Update on the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project and Agreements for Architectural and Lighting Design Services [Agreement] (700.08)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group in the amount of $865,088 for architectural and design services for the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project; and
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Amendment to the City’s Professional Services Agreement No. 22100065 with Ann Kale Associates in the amount of $65,599 for lighting design for the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
CLOSED SESSION
12. 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 The Santa Barbara Apartment Association (SBAA), Inc., et al. v. COSB, et al. USDC Case No. 2:22-cv-01315-SK.
Scheduling: Duration 30 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated
ADJOURNMENT