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
SEPTEMBER 12, 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. 09/12/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15-October 15, 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 September 30, 2023.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the special meetings of June 13, 2023; August 22, 2023 (11 a.m.); August 22, 2023 (2 p.m.); and the regular meeting of July 25, 2023.
4. Subject: Grant Funding for Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Education [Resolution] (630.12)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Execute all Necessary Documents and Submit an Application for Grant Funds from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for Efforts Related to the Collection and Education of Household Hazardous Waste.
5. Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Zip Books Grant [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
09/12/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 A. Accept a grant in the amount of $18,000 from the California State Library to provide access to additional books not already in the Library’s collection; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 23-076 Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Accept a Grant in the Amount of $18,000 Funded by the California State Library.
6. Subject: Delegate Authority to Airport Director to Apply for and Execute Grants for Airport Infrastructure and Planning Programs [Resolution] (560.09)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Airport Director to Apply for and Execute Grants and Other Transactional Documents for Collaboration on or Participation in Airport Infrastructure and Planning Programs.
7. Subject: Acceptance of Douglas Family Preserve Endowment Funds from the Parks and Recreation Community Foundation Douglas Family Preserve Endowment [Resolution] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept donation of $55,000 from the Parks and Recreation Community Foundation for maintenance activities at the Douglas Family Preserve; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $55,000 in the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2024 Miscellaneous Grants Fund for the Maintenance of the Douglas Family Preserve.
8. Subject: Design Services for the Cliff Drive Coastal Bike Route Gap Closure and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project [Resolution; Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,885,377 for design services of the Cliff Drive Urban Highway to Complete Street Transformation Project and authorize expenditures up to $288,538 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $3,173,915; and 09/12/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Appropriate Funds for the Design of the Cliff Drive Urban Highway to Complete Street Transformation Project.
9. Subject: Contract Amendment with RRM Design Group for the Chase Palm Park Arbor Project [Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a first amendment to contract #26,919 with RRM Design Group in the amount of $23,125 for design services and construction administration for the Chase Palm Park Arbor Project.
10. Subject: Design Services for the Gibraltar Dam Spillway Concrete Resurfacing Project [Agreement] (540.09)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $139,400 for design services for the Gibraltar Dam Spillway Concrete Resurfacing Project, and $13,940 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $153,340.
11. Subject: Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Grant for $540,000 to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for Property Located at 175 S. La Cumbre Lane (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the allocation of appropriations in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (HRLP) Fund in the amount of $540,000 to fund a request from the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) for a $540,000 grant for the rehabilitation of the property owned by the Santa Barbara Affordable Housing Group, an instrumentality of HACSB, located at 175 S. La Cumbre Lane (Property); and
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute such agreements and related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, as necessary.
12. Subject: Santa Barbara Clean Energy 2022 Power Content Label Attestation Recommendation: That Council approve the attestation specified under California’s Power Source Disclosure Program, which requires the governing Council of a public agency providing retail electric service to endorse the accuracy 09/12/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 of each annual report and power content label, as submitted to the California Energy Commission, for the previous year.
13. Subject: Best Interest Waiver for Trail System Services for Phase 2 of the Parma Park Sustainable Trails Project (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council approve a Best Interest Waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code §4.52.070, subdivision L authorizing the General Services Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $167,400 to Sage Trail Alliance for Phase II of the Sustainable Trails Project.
14. Subject: Approval of Benefits Administration Contract [Agreement] (410.01) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Benefit Coordinators Corporation for employee benefits administration services effective July 1, 2023.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
15. Subject: Reserve Policy Discussion and Direction [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Provide direction and adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing Policies for Reserves for the City’s General Fund, Enterprise Funds and Internal Services Funds, and Amending Resolution No. 22-126; and
B. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Repealing Chapter 17.40 Pertaining to the Purpose, Accumulation and Use of Funds Within the Harbor Preservation Fund.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
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16. Subject: Appointment to the Fire and Police Commission (140.05) Recommendation: That Council appoint one new member to the Fire and Police Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy through December 31, 2026.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING RULES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. Subject: Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Approval of a Coastal Development Permit at 125 and 145 S. Calle Cesar Chavez and 110 and 114 S. Quarantina Street (640.07)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Deny the appeal of Anna Marie Gott and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of the Coastal Development Permit and the determination that the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review; 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)
ADJOURNMENT