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
JUNE 6, 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 12:00 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. 06/06/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JUNE 6, 2023 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Pollinator Week, June 19-25, 2023 (120.04)
2. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins (120.04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through June 30, 2023.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 9, 2023; and the special meetings of May 11, 2023; May 22, 2023.
4. Subject: Amendment to the Restriction of Oversized Vehicles [Ordinance Adoption] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 10.44.220 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Pertaining to the Restriction of Oversized Vehicle Parking on City Streets.
5. Subject: Approval of the 2022-2023 Unrepresented Non-Supervisory Confidential Employees Salary Plan [Ordinance Introduction] (440.02) Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 06/06/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 2022-2023 Salary Plan Applicable to Unrepresented Non-Supervisory Confidential Employees.
6. Subject: Appropriation of Funds for the Purchase of Europay, MasterCard, and Visa Credit Card Terminals for Downtown Parking Kiosks [Resolution] (550.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a best interest waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code §
4.52.060 H; 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 Appropriation of $61,385 for the Purchase of Credit Card Terminals for Downtown Parking Kiosks.
7. Subject: Authorization for Public Works Director to Accept and Record Deeds and Other Instruments for Public Works Projects [Resolution] (330.03) 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 Accept and Record Deeds and Other Instruments Granting to the City Interests or Easements in Real Property for the Implementation of Projects Undertaken, Managed, or Permitted by the Public Works Department.
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 to Adjust City Planner Compensation and Establish the Hourly Position of Special Investigator.
9. Subject: Appropriate Funds and Approve Agreement with New Beginnings Counseling Center for the Safe Parking Program From Fiscal Years 2022 to 2027 [Agreement; Resolution] (550.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Waive compliance with the formal bid procedure pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code section 4.52.070 (K) and authorize the execution of a sole source agreement with New Beginnings Counseling Center, with the purpose of retaining a nonprofit social service organization to administer the 06/06/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recreational Vehicle Accommodation Program established in Resolution No. 07-026 and in Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 28.87.180; 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 Appropriation of Additional Funds for the Safe Parking Program.
10. Subject: Fiscal Year 2023 Interim Financial Statements for the Ten Months Ended April 30, 2023 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2023 Interim Financial Statements for the ten months ended April 30, 2023.
11. Subject: Amendment to Professional Services Contracts with Norman A.
Traub Associates and Joe Mar Polygraph & Investigations, Inc for Background Investigation Services and Polygraph Examinations [Agreement] (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the increase of the professional service agreement with Norman A. Traub & Associates by $16,000 and extend the contract term by 5 months, expiring June 30, 2023, for background investigation services of Police Department employment candidates.
B. Authorize the increase of the professional service agreement with Joe Mar Polygraph & Investigations, Inc. by $35,000 for polygraph examination services of Police Department employment candidates.
12. Subject: Agreement with First Data Merchant Services, LLC, for Electronic Payment Acceptance Services [Agreement] (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council Authorize the Finance Director, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to execute an agreement with First Data Merchant Services, LLC (First Data), for credit card and e-check payment processing services through June 1, 2027.
13. Subject: Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for the Climate Action Plan Update [Agreement] (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute an amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number 27026 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for the Climate Action Plan Update increasing the amount of the contract by $57,352.
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14. Subject: Updated Accessibility Surveys at Eight City Facilities [Agreement] (530.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Sally Swanson Architects, Inc. in the amount of $117,600 for updated accessibility surveys at eight City facilities, and authorize $9,900 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $127,500.
15. Subject: El Estero Water Resource Center Ocean Outfall Monitoring [Agreement] (540.13)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Aquatic Bioassay and Consulting Laboratories, Inc. in the amount of $60,966 for ocean outfall monitoring services and authorize $6,100 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $67,066.
16. Subject: Increase in Design Support Extra Services for the Cater Water Treatment Plant Reservoir Resiliency Project [Agreement] (540.1) Recommendation: That Council authorize an increase in the extra services amount with Carollo Engineers, for design services for the Cater Water Treatment Plant Reservoir Resiliency Project, Contract No. 26,976, in the amount of $436,000, for a total project expenditure authority of $1,338,506.
17. Subject: Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Barbara Unified School District for Crossing Guard Services [Agreement] (150.05) Recommendation: That Council ratify and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Barbara Unified School District, including Peabody Charter School, for crossing guard services from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
18. Subject: Proposed Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 27,073 – Anchor Rose Lounge, Located Downstairs at 113 Harbor Way [Agreement] (330.04) Recommendation: Pursuant to a recommendation from the Harbor Commission that the City Council approve the assignment of Lease Agreement No. 27,073 from Co-Owners Ms. Amy Rose, Mr. Bryan Deminie, and Mr. Dennis Longaberger, to Captain’s Cove LLC, for the Anchor Rose Lounge, located downstairs at 113 Harbor Way.
19. Subject: Proposed Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 23,328 – Anchor Rose Restaurant, Located Upstairs at 113 Harbor Way [Agreement] (330.04) 06/06/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 Recommendation: That pursuant to Harbor Commission’s recommendation that City Council approve the assignment of Lease Agreement No. 23,328 from CoOwners Ms. Amy Rose, Mr. Bryan Deminie, and Mr. Dennis Longaberger, to Captain’s Cove LLC, for the Anchor Rose Restaurant, located upstairs at 113 Harbor Way.
20. Subject: Waterfront Department Proposed Lease Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce of the Santa Barbara Region [Agreement] (330.04) Recommendation: That pursuant to Harbor Commission’s recommendation that the City Council approve and authorize the Waterfront Director to execute a fiveyear lease agreement with the Chamber of Commerce of the Santa Barbara Region for the 400 square-foot Visitor Center located at 1 Garden Street.
21. Subject: Authorization to Purchase Turf Renovation Materials for City Parks (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Find it in the City’s best interest to waive the bidding process as authorized by Municipal Code 4.52.070(L) and authorize the General Services Manager to issue as needed Purchase Orders to Santa Barbara Sand and Topsoil for the purchase of the 50/50 Sand-Soil Blend;
B. Find it in the City’s best interest to waive the bidding process as authorized by Municipal Code 4.52.070(L) and authorize the General Services Manager to issue as needed Purchase Orders to Sierra Pacific Turf Supply and Stover Seed Company for the purchase of specialty turf seed; and C. Find it in the City’s best interest to waive the bidding process as authorized by Municipal Code 4.52.070(L) and authorize the General Services Manager to issue as needed Purchase Orders to Agromin for the purchase of the Lawn Top Dressing.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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22. Subject: Renewal of Levy for Fiscal Year 2024 for the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District [Resolution] (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring its Intention to Continue Vegetation Road Clearance, Implementation of a Defensible Space Inspection and Assistance Program, and Implementation of a Vegetation Management Program Within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones; Declaring the Work to be of More Than General or Ordinary Benefit and Describing the District to be Assessed to Pay the Costs and Expenses Thereof; Approving the Updated Engineer’s Report; Confirming Diagram and Assessment; and Ordering Continuation of the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024.
23. Subject: Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to Solid Waste Rates (630.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold a public hearing, consider all protests, and determine if there is a majority written protest regarding proposed increases to solid waste rates for Fiscal Year 2024, as required by California Constitution art. XIII D, § 6; and
B. If there is no majority written protest, direct staff to prepare a rate schedule to set the solid waste rates for Fiscal Year 2024 and include the schedule within the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, Rates, and Service Charges for consideration by Council in connection with the final adoption of the operating budget.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
24. Subject: Advisory Group Interviews (140.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups (Est. time 4:00 p.m.); and
B. Continue interviews of applicants to June 13, 2023 (Est. time 6:00 p.m.).
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING RULES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM
PUBLIC HEARING
25. Subject: Appeal of the Single Family Design Board’s Project Design Approval of Development at 3208 Laurel Canyon Road (640.07) 06/06/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 7 Recommendation: That Council:
A. Consider the appeal from the Law Office of Marc Chytilo on behalf of Anita Williamson of the Single Family Design Board’s Project Design Approval of a development at 3208 Laurel Canyon Road; and
B. 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
26. Subject: Conference with City Attorney -- Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(4):
Initiation of Litigation on One Matter (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider initiating litigation pursuant to subsection (d)(4) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code and take appropriate action as needed (one potential case).
Scheduling: Duration, 30 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
ADJOURNMENT