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 17, 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. 10/17/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 OCTOBER 17, 2023 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
Subject: Finance Committee Meeting (120.03)
Subject: Funding Sources to Establish a Local Housing Trust Fund (120.03) Recommendation: That Finance Committee identify a dedicated source of funding for ongoing revenue and matching funds, as required, to establish a new City of Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund and return the item to Ordinance Committee for review of a draft ordinance establishing the Fund.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meeting of September 26, 2023; and the regular meeting of September 19, 2023.
2. Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Sustainable California Libraries Grant [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $21,750 from the California State Library for programming and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience; 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 10/17/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Fiscal Year 2024, to Accept a Grant in the Amount of $21,750 Funded by the California State Library.
3. Subject: Grant Agreement in the Amount of $2,889,902.32 with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for the City of Santa Barbara Wildfire Prevention Project [Resolution] (520.03) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara, State of California, Approving the Application and Accepting Grant Funds of $2,889,902.32 for the City of Santa Barbara Wildfire Prevention Project; 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 the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2024, to Appropriate State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) Funds for the Fiscal Year 2024 Wildfire Prevention Project.
4. Subject: Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the Two Months Ended August 31, 2023 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the Two Months Ended August 31, 2023.
5. Subject: Annual Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Computer System Maintenance for Water Resources Division Facilities [Agreement] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Task Order Agreement with Mako Automation, Inc., for annual Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition computer system maintenance and data integration support for the Water Resources Division’s water treatment and distribution facilities in an amount not to exceed $2,200,000 over a five-year period, ending June 30, 2028.
6. Subject: Amendment to Agreement for Design Services for the Desalination Plant Offshore Pump Platform Stabilization Project [Agreement] (540.1) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Second Amendment to the agreement with Moffatt & Nichol, for design services for the Desalination Plant Offshore Pump Platform Stabilization Project, Contract No. 26,720, in the amount of $141,000, and authorize $14,100 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $294,140. 10/17/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3
7. Subject: Approval of Mills Act Historic Property Tax Reduction Contracts (270.06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Grant exceptions to the Mills Act contract threshold for assessed property valuation, pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code §30.157.145.C.4.m., for the following historic properties:
1. 431 East Valerio Street (APN 027-123-006)
2. 101 West Canon Perdido Street (APN 037-042-037)
3. 115 East Islay Street (APN 027-041-012)
4. 1538 Alameda Padre Serra (APN 019-183-009)
5. 24 East Pedregosa Street (APN 027-032-003)
6. 820 Cima Linda Lane (APN 015-162-018)
B. Grant renewals of the Mills Act contracts for the following historic properties:
1. 117 West Mason Street (APN 033-101-003)
2. 211 East Padre Street (APN 025-252-007)
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the six new Mills Act historic property contracts and to renew the two existing contracts.
8. Subject: Public Outreach Services for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Katz & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $135,260 for initial public outreach services for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project and authorize $13,526 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $148,786.
9. Subject: Amendment to Legal Services Agreement for Special Workplace Investigation Services [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a second amendment to Agreement No. 28,381 for investigation services with Aisha Shelton Adam of the Adam Law Investigations firm to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $60,000 to a new amount not-to-exceed of $130,000 for special counsel services related to existing personnel matters.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
10. Subject: Access Advisory Committee - Annual Report (640.03) Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the recent activities and achievements of the Access Advisory Committee.
11. Subject: Proposed Citywide Parklet Program (530.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a Citywide Parklet Program for parklets located within the public right-of-way;
B. Direct the City Attorney's Office to draft an ordinance and fee resolution to implement the program and return the documents to Council for introduction and adoption; and
C. Determine that the proposed Citywide Parklet Program is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guideline Sections 15301 and 15303 and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption under Section 15062.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT