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 28, 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. 02/28/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 FEBRUARY 28, 2023 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:30 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Fiscal Year 2023 Second-Quarter Review (120.03) Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the six months ended December 31, 2022; B. Accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended December 31, 2022; and
C. Recommend that Council approve proposed Second Quarter (Q2) adjustments to FY 2023 appropriations and estimated revenues as detailed in the attached schedule of Proposed Q2 adjustments.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Peace Corps Week February 26 - March 4, 2023 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Minutes
02/28/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meetings of December 6, 2022; January 24, 2023; January 31, 2023; and February 7, 2023.
3. Subject: Construction and Operating Agreement and Reciprocal Easements for Chase Palm Park and the Future Waterfront Hotel [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (640.08)
Recommendation: That Council 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, RGC Santa Barbara Hotel, LLC, and the City of Santa Barbara, a Copy of Which is on File with the Parks and Recreation Department.
4. Subject: Acceptance of California State Library Infrastructure Grant [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $1,490,826 from the California State Library to provide support for Library infrastructure improvements; 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 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in the Library’s Miscellaneous Grants Fund in the Amount of $1,490,826 from the California State Library.
5. Subject: Contract for Design of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways M, J, and G Pavement Rehabilitation Project [Resolution; Agreement] (560.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Mead and Hunt, Inc. in the amount of $262,780 for design services of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways M, J, and G Pavement Rehabilitation Project, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $26,278 for extra services of Mead and Hunt, Inc. that may result from necessary changes in the Scope of Work; 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 02/28/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Fiscal Year 2023, to Appropriate Funds for the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways M, J, and G Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
6. Subject: Designation of Authorized Agents to Execute Disaster Assistance Applications on Behalf of the City of Santa Barbara for the Purpose of Obtaining Federal and State Financial Assistance [Resolution] Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of the title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara designating the Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, and Accounting Manager, as the City of Santa Barbara’s Agent for California Governor’s Office of Emergency Management Disaster Assistance for Three (3) years, expiring January 31, 2026.
7. Subject: Bequest from the Peter and Christel Hann Trusts to the City of Santa Barbara for Exclusive Use and Benefit of the Library and Parks and Recreation Departments [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting a Bequest from the Peter and Christel Hann Trust in the Total Amount of $15,640 to the City of Santa Barbara for Exclusive Use and Benefit of the Library, and the Parks and Recreation Department.
8. Subject: January 2023 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the January 2023 Investment Report.
9. Subject: Fiscal Year 2023 Second-Quarter Review (230.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the six months ended December 31, 2022; B. Accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended December 31, 2022; and
C. Approve proposed Second Quarter (Q2) adjustments to FY 2023 appropriations and estimated revenues as detailed in the attached schedule of Proposed Q2 adjustments.
10. Subject: Professional Services Agreement with Geographic Technologies Group for a Geographic Information System Strategic Plan [Agreement] (170.04)
02/28/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Recommendation: That Council authorize the Information Technology Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Geographic Technologies Group in the amount of $87,000, for a Geographic Information System master plan to include a Geographic Information System needs assessment, systems and program design, and an implementation plan and authorize the Information Technology Director to approve expenditures of up to $8,700 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the Scope of Work.
11. Subject: Parking Management Agreement with Republic Parking Systems LLC and Parking Access Revenue Control Systems Replacement with TIBA, LLC [Agreement] (550.08)
Recommendation: That Council find it in the City’s best interest to waive the formal bid procedure as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4.52.070(L), and authorize the Airport Director to execute a three-year professional parking management agreement, with two one-year options, with Republic Parking Systems LLC, for $39,690 annually over the three-year term, with incremental increases if the Airport exercises the additional options, professional parking management services, and leasing, installation and maintenance of parking access revenue control software and equipment (PARCS) the Airport’s short and long-term parking lots, as well as shuttle service and other services as may be required.
12. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Fire and Police Commission's Denial of Taxicab Driver's Permit for Ryan Mark Wabnitz (520.01)
Recommendation: That Council Set the date of April 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Ryan Mark Wabnitz of the Fire and Police Commission's Denial of Taxicab Driver's Permit.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Subject: Designation of State Street Parkway between Mission Street and Constance Avenue as a Landmark [Resolution] (640.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Designating the State Street Parkway Between Mission Street and Constance Avenue as a City Landmark. 02/28/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5
14. Subject: Public Hearing for the 2023 Downtown and Old Town Business Improvement Districts Assessments [Resolution] (290.00) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Conduct a public hearing and consider appropriate protests to the renewal of the Downtown and Old Town Business Improvement Districts Assessments for 2023, as required under the California Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Confirming the Fiscal Year 2023 Downtown and Old Town Business Improvement District Annual Assessment Report and Renewing the Downtown Business Improvement District and Old Town Business Improvement District Assessments for 2023.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT