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
MAY 9, 2023, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL, 735 ANACAPA STREET,
SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93101;
AND 4617 QUICKSILVER BLVD., AUSTIN, TX, 78744,
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 12:00 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. 05/09/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 MAY 9, 2023 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
Subject: Finance Committee Review of the Fiscal Year 2024 Recommended Budget (120.03)
Recommendation: That the Finance Committee hear a report from staff, in connection with the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, on proposed changes to Enterprise Fund fees.
Webinar ID: 831 7788 0648
Passcode: 230019
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 735 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93101; AND 4617 QUICKSILVER BLVD. AUSTIN, TX, 78744 (120.03)
Subject: Ordinance Discussion Draft to Create the Housing Opportunities, Preservation, and Equity (HOPE) Fund Pursuant to Charter Section 1215 Recommendation: That the Ordinance Committee review the Ordinance Discussion Draft to Create the Housing Opportunities, Preservation, and Equity (HOPE) Fund and direct staff to return with revised Ordinance to review for Council introduction.
Webinar ID: 836 3129 3092
Passcode: 881582
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Historic Preservation Month May 2023 (120.04)
2. Subject: National Police Week & Peace Officers' Memorial Day May 14-20, 2023 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
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CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meetings of April 11, 2023; April 18, 2023.
4. Subject: Loan Forgiveness for Transition House Homeless Families Shelter Located at 434 East Ortega Street [Ordinance Adoption] (660.04) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Second Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions Imposed on Real Property Located at 434 East Ortega Street to Restart a New 90-Year Term of Use as a Homeless Families Shelter.
5. Subject: Approving the Management Performance and Compensation Plan and Authorizing Portal to Portal Pay for Sworn Fire Employees [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] (170.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2022-2024 Management Performance and Compensation Plan; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Portal to Portal Pay for Sworn Fire Employees Assigned to Mutual Aid Response.
6. Subject: Authorization to Apply for Grant Funding for the Ortega Park Revitalization Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,500,000 [Resolution] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving the Application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Ortega Park Revitalization Project.
7. Subject: Authorization for the Public Works Director to Execute Water Purchase, Transfer, Exchange, or Sale Agreements [Resolution] (530.01) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute Water Purchase, Transfer, Exchange, or Sale Agreements. 05/09/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3
8. 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 Senior Legal Administrative Assistant Classification.
9. Subject: Amendment to the Relocation Assistance Payment Amount for NoFault Just Cause Evictions [Resolution] (660.04) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Amount of Relocation Assistance Payment Previously Established by Resolution No. 20-084 for No-Fault Just Cause Evictions Pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 26.50.
10. Subject: Increase in Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in the Library’s Miscellaneous Grants Fund from California State Library Grants [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the City Administrator to Prepare and File an Application for Funding and Take Other Actions as Necessary, Including Executing the Agreement, to Accept Two Grants From California State Library in the Total Amount of $1,490,826, and Amending Resolution No. 22-059 to Approve an Increase in Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in the Library’s Miscellaneous Grants Fund in the Amount of $1,490,826.
11. Subject: Design Support Services During Construction for the Fiscal Year 2023 Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project [Agreement] (530.01) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $91,140 for construction support services for the Fiscal Year 2023 Wastewater Main Rehabilitation Project, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $9,114 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
12. Subject: Amendment to Construction Support Services Contract for the Central Library Renovation Project [Agreement] (570.04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a First Amendment to the City Professional Services Agreement with TynanGroup, 05/09/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 LP for an increase in construction support services in the amount of $140,625 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $175,625.
13. Subject: Authorize Execution of Construction Management Contract for the Wastewater Small Diameter Closed Circuit Television Project for Fiscal Years 2023-2025 [Agreement] (540.13)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $292,965 to provide construction management services for the Wastewater Small Diameter Closed Circuit Television Project for Fiscal Years 2023-2025 and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $29,297 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
14. Subject: Authorize Execution of a Professional Service Agreement with Alliance for Water Efficiency for a Water Affordability and Conservation Assessment [Agreement] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a professional service agreement with Alliance for Water Efficiency in the amount of $70,000 to conduct a water affordability and conservation assessment.
15. Subject: Contract Amendment with Architectural Resources Group in the Amount of $10,000 for the Plaza Del Mar Band Shell Restoration Project [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a contract amendment with Architectural Resources Group for the Plaza del Mar Band Shell Restoration Project, Contract No. 26,895 in the amount of $10,000 for a total project expenditure authority of $100,852.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
16. Subject: Authorization to Establish a Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program [Agreement] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to execute a Direct Payment Agreement with Horne, LLP, to participate in the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
17. Subject: Storage of Personal Property in Public Areas [Ordinance Introduction] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an 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.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING RULES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM
PUBLIC HEARING
18. Subject: Appeal of the Architectural Board of Review’s Project Design Approval of Development at 425 Santa Barbara Street (640.07) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Find the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332 (Infill Development);
B. Deny the appeal of A. Barry Cappello (representing Platform SB, LLC) of the Architectural Board of Review’s Project Design Approval of a development at 425 Santa Barbara Street; and
C. Direct staff to return to Council with a Decision and Findings Resolution reflecting the outcome of the appeal.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
CLOSED SESSIONS
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19. 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 Jaime Herrera v. City of Santa Barbara WCAB Case Nos.:
ADJ1881406, ADJ1732620, ADJ12619926.
Scheduling: Duration 15 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated
ADJOURNMENT