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 13, 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.
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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. 06/13/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JUNE 13, 2023 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Pride Month June 2023 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Adoption of Ordinance Approving the 2022-2023 Unrepresented Non-Supervisory Confidential Employees Salary Plan [Ordinance Adoption] (440.02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2022-2023 Salary Plan Applicable to Unrepresented Non-Supervisory Confidential Employees.
3. Subject: Establishing Speed Limits [Ordinance Introduction] (530.05) Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 10.60.015 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Revising and Establishing Prima Facie Speed Limits on Certain Portions of Alamar Avenue, De La Vina Street, La Colina Road, Miramonte Drive, and Yanonali Street.
4. Subject: Water Supply Update and Repeal of Stage Two Water Shortage Alert [Resolution] (540.08)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive an update on the City’s water supply condition; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Repealing Resolution No. 22-067 Establishing a Stage Two Water Shortage Alert.
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5. Subject: Best Interest Waiver for the Construction of the Cabrillo Pavilion Windscreen Project and PARC Foundation Funds [Resolution] (700.06) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a Best Interest Waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code §4.52.070, subdivision L authorizing the General Services Manager to issue a Contract in the amount of $84,827 to Chapala Iron for the Cabrillo Pavilion Windscreen Project; 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 Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $131,479 in the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Outlay Fund for the Cabrillo Pavilion Windscreen 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 fourth amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 26,978 with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., by $200,000, for a total contract amount of $945,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services;
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the fourth amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 26,979 with Interwest Consulting Group, by $50,000, for a total contract amount of $485,000, 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 $200,000 from Building Permit Revenues Projected to Exceed the Fiscal Year 2023 Revised Budget Amount by at Least $200,000, to Cover the Costs of Amendments to Santa Barbara City Agreements No. 26,978 and No. 26,979.
7. Subject: Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair And Accountability Act [Resolution] (530.04)
06/13/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act.
8. Subject: Intention to Levy Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates and Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2024 [Resolution] (550.1) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2024; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Council’s Intention to Levy Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2024, at a Public Hearing to be Held on June 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM.
9. Subject: Acceptance of Grant Funds and Contract Approval for Climate Adaptation Projects [Resolution; Agreement] (630.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting Two Grants from the California State Coastal Conservancy in the Total Amount of $2,680,000, and Amending Resolution No. 22-059 to Approve an Increase in Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in the Sustainability and Resilience Miscellaneous Grants Fund in the Amount of $2,680,000; and
B. Authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Water Systems Consulting for consulting services on the Wastewater and Water Systems Adaptation Project in the amount of $599,912 and authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to approve expenditures of up to $90,000 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
10. Subject: Construction of Fiscal Year 2023C Street Related Concrete Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk, and Access Ramps Project and Program Support [Resolution; Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with Lash Construction, Inc. in their low bid amount of $6,313,510 for construction of the Fiscal Year 2023C Street Related Concrete Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk, and Access Ramps Pavement Maintenance Project, Bid No. 5004; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $631,351 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;
06/13/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Flowers & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $532,415 for construction support services of the Fiscal Year 2023C Pavement Maintenance Project, and authorize $53,242 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $585,657;
C. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Amendment to City Professional Services Contract No. 28,330 with Flowers & Associates, Inc. for design services for the Fiscal Year 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project in the amount of $56,264, for a total expenditure authority of $491,651; D. Determine that the Fiscal Year 2023C Pavement Maintenance Project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15301 (c) and § 15302 (c);
E. Approve Construction of the Fiscal Year 2023C Street Related Concrete Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk, and Access Ramps Project and Program Support and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15062; and
F. 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 Street Related Concrete Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk and Access Ramps and Program Support.
11. Subject: Purchase of 222 East Anapamu Street (Police Department Annex) [Resolution; Agreement] (520.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a standard offer, agreement, and escrow instructions for purchase of real estate to acquire the real property generally described as 222 East Anapamu Street (APN 029-162- 005) for a price of $4,300,000 and to take all necessary actions, subject to approval by the City Attorney, to implement the transaction; 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 Acquisition of Real Property Located at 222 East Anapamu Street.
12. Subject: Approval of Five-Year Pre-Qualified Data Integration Consultants for Water Resources Facilities Support [Agreement] (540.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a pre-qualified list of consultants to provide data integration services to support the Water Resources Division’s water and wastewater facilities for a five-year period, ending June 30, 2028; and 06/13/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute four five-year Task Order Agreements with the selected consultants to provide on-call data integration services in an amount not to exceed $250,000 each.
13. Subject: Environmental Consulting Services for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project [Agreement] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $109,723 for initial environmental and permitting services for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project and authorize $10,972 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $120,695.
14. Subject: Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement Creating the Central Coast Water Authority for Actions for Groundwater Storage [Agreement] (540.03)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the mayor to execute a Second Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement creating the Central Coast Water Authority, relating to contracts or other actions taken regarding the storage and use of water in a groundwater bank, reservoir, or any other system or facilities for the storage of water.
15. Subject: Waterfront Department Purchase Order with Momentum Work, Incorporated for Marina Janitorial Services (570.03)
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 General Services Manager to issue annual purchase orders to Momentum Work, Incorporated for marina janitorial services at the Waterfront for Fiscal Year 2024 in an amount not to exceed $425,000, and for Fiscal Year 2025 in an amount not to exceed $438,000 subject to budget appropriations.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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16. Subject: Adoption of the Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 and the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (230.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara, Adopting the Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024 by Appropriating Moneys for the Use and Support of Said City from the Funds and to the Purposes Herein Specified;
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing the City’s Appropriation Limitation for Fiscal Year 2024;
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges;
E. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Harbor Slip, Mooring, and User Fees;
F. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing a Citywide Cost Recovery and Revenue Policy; G. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Classified and Unclassified Positions in the City’s Service Effective July 1, 2023, and Providing a Schedule of Classifications and Salaries for the Same in Accordance with the Operating Budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year;
H. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Continuation of Capital and Special Project Appropriations to Fiscal Year 2024;
I. Introduce, and subsequently adopt by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 4.24 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Repealing Section 4.24.060 Relating to the Garbage Collection Tax;
06/13/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 7 J. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Confirming and Amending Rate Setting Formula for Santa Barbara Clean Energy;
K. 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 Agreements, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney, and in Accordance with the Appropriation in the Approved Budget as May Be Amended from Time to Time; and
L. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara to Adopt the Abandoned Shopping Cart Recovery Fee.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
17. Subject: Amendment to Single Family Design Board Appeal Process [Ordinance Introduction] (640.03)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Find that the proposed ordinance amendments to sections 22.69.030,
22.69.080, and 22.69.090 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to SBMC §22.100.070.C.5.c – Class 5: Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations; and B. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Sections 22.69.030,
22.69.080, and 22.69.090 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code to Amend Appeal Procedures of the Single Family Design Board.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
18. Subject: Recognition of SBFD's Community Emergency Response Team Program Graduates - 6:00 p.m. estimated time (120.04)
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
19. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups (Est. time 6:00 p.m.).
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
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PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT