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
OCTOBER 10, 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. 10/10/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 OCTOBER 10, 2023 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Fire Prevention Week (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Stay & Play Donation [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a donation in the amount of $6,000 from the Packard Foundation to cover Stay & Play program expenses; 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 Donation in the Amount of $6,000 Funded by the Packard Foundation.
3. Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Adult & Family Literacy Grant [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $56,218 from the California State Library for adult and family literacy services; 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 $56,218 Funded by the California State Library.
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4. Subject: Reserve Policy Adoption [Resolution] (210.01) Recommendation: That Council 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 Service Funds, and Amending Resolution No. 22-126.
5. Subject: Proposed Amendment to Direct the City Clerk to Correct Clerical Errors with the 2024 Fiscal Year Parks and Recreation Department Schedule of Fees and Changes by Inserting Replacement Pages into Resolution No. 23-078 [Resolution] (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2024 Parks and Recreation Department Schedule of Fees and Charges to correct a clerical error; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Directing the City Clerk to Correct Clerical Errors by Inserting Replacement Pages into Resolution No. 23-078 Adopted on June 13, 2023, which Became Effective on July 1, 2023, or as Provided Therein, and Amend the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges.
6. Subject: Set a Date for a Public Hearing Regarding Planning Commission's Approval for 710-720 State and 15 East Ortega Streets (640.07) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of January 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeals filed by Steve Johnson and Gareth Kelly of the Planning Commission’s approval of the Development Plan at 710-720 State and 15 East Ortega Streets (APN: 037-092-013, 019, 020, 021, 034 and 014) Zoned C-G (Commercial General); and
B. Set the date of January 22, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 710-720 State and 15 East Ortega Streets.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria (610.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposed application-review process and provide direction to the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) on funding CDBG criteria and priorities; and
B. Authorize staff to solicit proposals for CDBG grants for Fiscal Year 2025.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT