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
JULY 18, 2023, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 735 ANACAPA STREET; AND
1030 CACIQUE STREET, SANTA BARBARA 93103
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. 07/18/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JULY 18, 2023 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Parks Make Life Better Month - July 2023 (120.04)
2. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins
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 July 31, 2023.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Resolution Denying the Appeal and Upholding the Decision of the Architectural Board of Review Regarding 425 Santa Barbara Street [Resolution] (640.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Denying the Appeal of A. Barry Cappello (representing Platform SB, LLC) to Reverse the Architectural Board of Review’s Decision Approving a Multi-Unit Housing Project Located at 425 Santa Barbara Street and Making the Findings Supporting the Action.
4. Subject: Resolution Denying the Appeal and Upholding the Decision of the Single Family Design Board Regarding 1269 Ferrelo Road [Resolution] (640.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Denying the Appeal of Rose Wills, Charlie Boss, Derek Booth, and A. Michael Marzolla to Reverse the Single Family Design Board’s Decision Approving a Three-Story, Single-Unit Residence, an Attached Garage, and Site Improvements Located at 1269 Ferrelo Road and Making the Findings Supporting the Action.
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5. Subject: Resolution Denying the Appeal and Upholding the Decision of the Single Family Design Board Regarding 101 Santa Cruz Boulevard [Resolution] (640.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Denying the Appeal of Jorene Lopez and Jeffrey Yen to Reverse the Single Family Design Board’s Decision Approving a New Residence Located at 101 Santa Cruz Boulevard and Making the Findings Supporting the Action.
6. Subject: Resolution Denying the Appeal and Upholding the Decision of the Single Family Design Board Regarding 3208 Laurel Canyon Road [Resolution] (640.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Denying the Appeal of the Law Office of Marc Chytilo on Behalf of Anita Williamson to Reverse the Single Family Design Board’s Decision Approving a Two-Story, Single Unit Residence Development with First and Second Story Additions and a New One-Car Carport at 3208 Laurel Canyon Road and Making the Findings Supporting the Action.
7. Subject: Summary Vacation of Portions of Alisal Road at 444 Las Alturas Road [Resolution] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Ordering the Summary Vacation of a Portion of Public Street Adjacent to the Real Property Commonly Known as 444 Las Alturas Road (APN 019-282-010).
8. Subject: Approving Amendments to the Records Retention Policy Held by the Human Resources Department [Resolution] (160.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Revised Records Retention Schedule, Authorization to Destroy Applicable Records Pursuant to That Schedule and Rescinding Resolution No.16-005.
9. Subject: Fiscal Year 2023 Interim Financial Statements for the Eleven Months Ended May 31, 2023 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2023 Interim Financial Statements for the eleven months ended May 31, 2023.
10. Subject: Waterfront Department Proposed Assignment of License Agreement No. 27,013 – Epic Cruises Inc. [Agreement] (330.04) 07/18/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recommendation: That Council approve the Assignment of License Agreement No. 27,013 from Epic Cruises Inc. DBA Celebration Cruises to Sagamore Stearns LLC for Azure Seas and Whisper.
11. Subject: Contract Amendment for Habitat Restoration Maintenance and Monitoring for the Westmont Road Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project [Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with Dudek, for habitat restoration maintenance and monitoring services for the Westmont Road Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 2200116, in the amount of $48,130, for a total expenditure authority of $83,130.
12. Subject: Contract Extension for Armored Courier Services [Agreement] (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to extend the agreement for Fiscal Year 2024 with Garda World in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for armored courier services.
13. Subject: Approval of Final Map and Execution of Agreements for 691 North Hope Avenue, Oak Terrace Residences [Agreement] (640.08) Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute and record Final Map Number 20,840 and standard Agreements relating to the approved 6-lot residential subdivision at 691 North Hope Avenue, Oak Terrace Residences.
14. Subject: Special Recruitment for the Fire and Police Commission (140.05) Recommendation: That Council authorize and direct the City Clerk’s Office to accept applications through Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. for the special recruitment of one member to the Fire and Police Commission, with the interviews to be held at the August 29, 2023 City Council meeting, with appointments at the September 12, 2023 City Council meeting.
15. Subject: Special Recruitment for the Architectural Board of Review Recommendation: That Council authorize and direct the City Clerk’s Office to accept applications through Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. for the special recruitment of one member to the Architectural Board of Review (ABR), with the interviews held and appointments made at the August 29, 2023, City Council meeting.
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16. Subject: Appointment of Councilmember Harmon as Liaison to United Way of Santa Barbara County Brighter Futures Childcare Coalition (140.05) Recommendation: That Council consider the appointment of Councilmember Harmon as Liaison to the United Way of Santa Barbara County Brighter Futures Childcare Coalition.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ATTORNEY
17. Subject: Noise Ordinance Update [Ordinance Introduction] (630.09) Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Sections 9.16.030 and 9.16.080 Pertaining to Noise.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
18. Subject: Additional Advisory Group Appointments (140.05) Recommendation: That Council make additional appointments to the Santa Barbara Youth Council.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT