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 19, 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. 09/19/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 AGENDA
SPECIAL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 11:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
Subject: Ordinance Committee Agenda (120.03)
1. Subject: Local Housing Trust Fund (120.03)
Recommendation: That the Ordinance Committee consider establishing a local housing trust fund as described in the attached memorandum, direct staff to agendize for Finance Committee consideration of a dedicated source of funding and matching funds, as required, and return to Ordinance Committee for consideration of an ordinance to establish a local housing trust fund.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Preparedness Month September 2023 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Reserve Policy [Ordinance Adoption] (570.03) Recommendation: That Council 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.
3. Subject: Amendment to Section 16.04.120, Local Limitations on Wastewater Strength of Municipal Code Title 16, Liquid and Industrial Waste Disposal [Ordinance Introduction] (540.13)
09/19/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Amending Section 16.04.120 Relating to Local Limitations on Wastewater Strength.
4. Subject: Grant of Easement to Southern California Gas Company Related to Existing High-Pressure Gas Line on City Property at Sheffield Reservoir and Stanwood Drive [Resolution; Agreement] (330.03)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute a Utility Easement to Southern California Gas Company on the City Property Adjacent to Sheffield Reservoir and Stanwood Drive Right of Way; B. Determine that the project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guideline § 15301 (b); and
C. Approve the Grant of Utility Easement to Southern California Gas Company on City Property Adjacent to Sheffield Reservoir and Stanwood Drive Right of Way and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act Guideline § 15062.
5. Subject: Bequest from the William Stephen Wagner 1988 Inter Vivos Trust to the City of Santa Barbara for Exclusive Use and Benefit of the Library Department [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a bequest in the amount of $100,000 from the William Stephen Wagner 1988 Inter Vivos Trust for children’s books;
B. Accept any residual remainder, approximately $3,500,000, from the William Stephen Wagner 1988 Inter Vivos Trust for general Library support and special Library projects; and
C. 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, Increasing Revenue and Expenditure Appropriation in Fiscal Year 2024 in the Amount of $100,000 in the Library Miscellaneous Trust Fund.
6. Subject: Approval to Subordinate the City’s Affordability Covenant on Presidio Park Apartments Located at 420 East De La Guerra Street (640.08) 09/19/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a request from Belveron Flagship Fund VII REIT Property Owner, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, to subordinate the City’s affordability covenant as necessary for acquisition of the property located at 420 East De La Guerra Street;
B. Authorize acceptance of City loan payoff in the approximate amount of $10.8 million secured by the property to be credited to the City’s Affordable Housing Fund as a condition to the escrow closing; and
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute such agreements, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, as necessary.
7. Subject: Authorization to Purchase Recycled Water Membrane Modules for the El Estero Water Resource Center (540.13)
Recommendation: That Council finds it in the City of Santa Barbara’s best interest to waive the formal bidding process as authorized by Municipal Code 4.52.070(L) and authorize the General Services Manager to issue a Purchase Order to Filmtec Corp, a subsidiary corporation of Dupont, in the amount of $356,895 for the purchase of 150 Dupont IntegraTec™ XP 77 UltraFiltration Membrane Modules for use at the El Estero Water Resource Center; and approve expenditures to cover contract change orders for any additional taxes or shipping-related expenses.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
8. Subject: Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Options
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hear a presentation and provide input on public benefit preferences to inform staff negotiations with AB Commercial Real Estate Debt Fund (“AB Commercial”); and
09/19/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 B. Authorize staff to negotiate the terms of a project agreement with AB Commercial and return to Council for approval of the agreement.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT