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
MARCH 21, 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. 03/21/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 MARCH 21, 2023 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Short-Term Rental Enforcement Pilot Program (610.04) Recommendation: That the Finance Committee consider and recommend that City Council adopt a Resolution to Appropriate Funds for the Development of a ShortTerm Rental Enforcement Pilot Program Directed by the City Attorney’s Office and the Finance Department.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: World Down Syndrome Day March 21, 2023 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: 2022-2025 Fire Management Association Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (440.03) Recommendation: That Council ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Fire Management Association Bargaining Unit, by adoption of, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2022-2025 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Fire Management Association.
3. Subject: Amendment to Position Salary Control Resolution 22-064 with Updates to Classification and Compensation for Certain Positions [Resolution] (410.06)
03/21/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 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 Assistant City Attorney V Classification.
4. Subject: Santa Barbara Airport Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan Phase A Funding [Resolution; Agreement] (650.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Airport Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Services Associates in the amount of $743,000, for planning services for the Santa Barbara Airport Sea-level Rise Adaption Plan and local coastal plan update and authorize the Airport Director to proceed with Phase A of the scope of services for a total not to exceed amount of $280,500, and with further phases subject to budget appropriation; 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 Funding Phase A of the Santa Barbara Airport Sea-level Rise Adaption Plan in the Amount of $280,500.
5. Subject: Contract for the Construction of the Santa Barbara Airport South Terminal Apron Redevelopment Project [Resolution; Agreement] (560.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with Marcon Engineering, Inc. in their low bid amount of $4,527,449 for construction of the South Terminal Apron Redevelopment Project, Bid No. 4089A, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $452,745 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;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment to City Professional Services Agreement No. 26,747 with Kimley Horn, Inc., in the amount of $338,540 for construction support services, and approve expenditures of up to $33,854 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work; C. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Applied Earthworks, Inc., in the amount of $62,782 for construction monitoring 03/21/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 services, and approve expenditures of up to $6,278 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work; and D. 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 the South Terminal Apron Redevelopment Project.
6. Subject: Amendments to Professional Services Agreements for Permit, Plan Check, and Inspection Services [Resolution; Agreement] (640.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the third amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 26,978 with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., by $150,000, for a total contract amount of $745,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services;
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the third amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 26,979 with Interwest Consulting Group, by $200,000, for a total contract amount of $435,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services; and
C. 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 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in the General Fund in the Amount of $400,000 from Building Permit Revenues Projected to Exceed the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget Amount by at Least $400,000, to Cover the Costs of Amendments to Santa Barbara City Agreements No. 26,978 and No. 26,979, and an Agreement for Floodplain Review.
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2023 Interim Financial Statements for the Seven Months Ended January 31, 2023 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2023 Interim Financial Statements for the seven months ended January 31, 2023.
8. Subject: COVID-Related Disaster Recovery Management and Recovery [Agreement] (520.02)
Recommendation: Authorize the Finance Director to amend Agreement 22000266 with AG Witt, LLC for disaster recovery management services related to COVID by $15,000 for a total amount of $49,999.
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9. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Single Family Design Board's Project Design Approval for 3208 Laurel Canyon Road (640.07) Recommendation: Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of June 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Marc Chytilo of the Single Family Design Board’s Project Design Approval of a proposal for additions to an existing one-story 1,288 square foot singleunit residence, comprised of 192 square foot first floor addition, a new 758 square foot second floor addition with a second story deck, a new one-car carport, and various site improvements; and
B. Set the date of June 5, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 3208 Laurel Canyon Road.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Subject: Community Development and Human Services Committee Funding Recommendations and 2024 Action Plan Public Hearing (610.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 funding recommendations of the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) for use of Human Services funds;
B. Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 funding recommendations of the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) for use of Community Development Block Grant funds;
03/21/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 C. Authorize the Community Development Director to negotiate and execute grant agreements implementing the funding recommendations, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and D. Conduct a public hearing to obtain input on the City’s Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024.
CITY ATTORNEY
11. Subject: Clarifying Amendments to Municipal Code Section 26.50.070 Relating to the Definition of No-Fault Just Cause for Residential Evictions [Ordinance Adoption]
Recommendation: That Council introduce and adopt, as an emergency measure after reading in full, an Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Amending Section
26.50.070 Pertaining to Just Cause for Residential Evictions.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
12. Subject: Adoption of Resolution of Necessity to Acquire by Eminent Domain Additional Real Property Interests Necessary for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution] (530.03)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Confirm the prior determination of a Categorical Exemption under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15302 (replacement of existing structures); and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1245.210 – 1245.270 Declaring the Public Interest and Necessity to Acquire by Eminent Domain Real Property Interests for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [2717 De La Vina Street (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 051-213-015 and 051-213-019)- Temporary Construction Easement].
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report (650.05) Recommendation: That Council receive the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT