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
APRIL 25, 2023, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND MAYOR/COUNCIL OFFICE, CITY HALL,
735 ANACAPA STREET
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. (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 12:00 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. 04/25/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 APRIL 25, 2023 AGENDA
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
1. Subject: Storage of Personal Property in Public Areas (520.04) Recommendation: That the Ordinance Committee consider a proposed Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adding Chapter 9.96 to the Municipal Code to Regulate the Storage of Personal Property in Public Places and forward the ordinance amendment to City Council for introduction and adoption.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Arbor Day (120.04)
2. Subject: National Library Week (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Authorize Execution of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Installment Sale Agreement for the El Estero Electrical Distribution Renewal 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 El Estero 04/25/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Water Resource Center Electrical Distribution Renewal Project (Project No. 8508- 110).
4. Subject: Acceptance of Three Bottle Filling Stations and Costs of Installation from the El Gato Channel Foundation for the Central and Eastside Libraries [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept the donation of three water bottle filling stations valued at $4,997 from the El Gato Channel Foundation to the City of Santa Barbara, Library Department; 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, for Acceptance of a Donation in the Amount of $21,580 from the El Gato Channel Foundation for the Installation of Three Water Bottle Filling Stations.
5. Subject: Acceptance of California State Library Grant [Resolution] (570.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $21,935 from the California State Library for the support of Santa Barbara Public Library Lunch at the Library and Farm to Table children’s and teen programing; 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, for Accepting a Grant in the Amount of $21,935 Funded by the California State Library.
6. Subject: Acceptance of California Adult Education Program Grant [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $132,075.45 from the California Adult Education Program for the support of Santa Barbara Public Library Adult Education programing; 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, for Acceptance of a Grant in the Amount of $132,075.45 Funded by the California Adult Education Program.
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7. Subject: Acceptance of Grant Funds for Santa Barbara Airport Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan Phases B & C Funding [Resolution] (560.01) Recommendation: That Council 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, for Acceptance of Two Grants from the California Coastal Commission, and to Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $488,000 for Funding Phases B and C of Agreement No. 28,268 with Environmental Science Associates, for Preparation of the Santa Barbara Airport Sea-Level Rise Adaption Plan.
8. Subject: March 31, 2023, Investment Report and March 31, 2023, Fiscal Agent Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept the March 31, 2023, Investment Report; and
B. Accept the March 31, 2023, Fiscal Agent Report.
9. Subject: Amendments to Increase On-Call Engineering Services Contracts for Five-Year Pre-Qualified Professional Engineering Firms for Water Resources Facilities Support [Agreement] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute First Amendments to seven City Professional Services Agreements for on-call engineering services for the Water Resources Division’s water and wastewater facilities in the amount of $350,000 each, for a total not-to-exceed expenditure authority of $700,000 each.
10. Subject: Geotechnical Engineering of the Taxiways M, J, and G Pavement Rehabilitation Project [Agreement] (560.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Earth Systems Pacific in the amount of $80,764 for geotechnical engineering services of the Taxiways M, J, and G Pavement Rehabilitation Project, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $8,076 for extra services of Earth Systems Pacific that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
11. Subject: Professional Service Agreements for Landfill Gas Monitoring at the Closed Las Positas Landfill [Agreement] (630.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
04/25/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 A. Authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute a second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement No. 26376 for the period expiring February 26, 2023 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for the Monitoring and Reporting Program at the Closed Las Positas Landfill at Elings Park; and
B. Authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute a new Professional Services Agreement for the term of May 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 with Rincon Consultants, Inc for the Monitoring and Reporting Program at the Closed Las Positas Landfill at Elings Park.
12. Subject: Best Interest Waiver Purchases for Body Worn Cameras, Energy Weapons and Service Weapons (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a Best Interest Waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code
4.52.070(L), authorizing the General Service Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $736,031 for the lease of 135 body worn cameras from LensLock, Inc.;
B. Approve a Best Interest Waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code
4.52.070(L), authorizing the General Service Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $570,363 for the purchase of 110 Taser 10 lesslethal energy weapons from Axon, Enterprise Inc.; and C. Approve a Best Interest Waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code
4.52.070(L), authorizing the General Service Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $220,000 for the purchase of 150 Glock LE 45 9mm service pistols from ProForce Law Enforcement.
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
13. Subject: Appeal of Planning Commission’s Approval of a Coastal Development Permit at 2315 Edgewater Way (640.07)
Recommendation: That Council continue the Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Approval of a Coastal Development Permit at 2315 Edgewater Way to May 23, 2023.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
14. Subject: Updated State Street Outdoor Business Facility Charge [Resolution] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing Fees for Outdoor Business Facilities on the State Street Promenade and Adjoining Blocks.
CITY ATTORNEY
15. Subject: Short-Term Rental Enforcement Pilot Program [Resolution] (660.01) Recommendation: That Council 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 Development of a Short-Term Rental Enforcement Pilot Program Directed by the City Attorney’s Office and the Finance Department.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
16. Subject: Appeal of the Fire and Police Commission’s Denial of a Taxicab Driver’s Permit for Ryan Wabnitz (520.01)
Recommendation: That Council consider the appeal of Ryan Wabnitz of the Fire and Police Commission’s denial of a Taxicab Driver’s Permit.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT