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 24, 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. 10/24/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 OCTOBER 24, 2023 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Restructure of Santa Barbara Community Housing Corporation’s Loan on Property Located at 821 Bath Street (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee consider and recommend that City Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Restated Loan Agreement with Santa Barbara Community Housing Corporation, a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, Secured by a Restated Deed of Trust, and New 90-Year Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property Located at 821 Bath Street; and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreements, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney, as Necessary.
2. Subject: Recommend Adoption of a Pension Management Policy and Section 115 Trust (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Recommend that Council adopt a resolution approving a pension management policy;
B. Recommend that Council adopt a resolution approving the establishment of a post-employment benefits trust (115 Trust) administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS), by appointing the City’s Finance Director as Plan Administrator, authorizing the plan administrator to execute the agreement for administrative services and establish the investment policy statement with PARS; and
C. Recommend that Council adopt a resolution appropriating the transfer of funds from Enterprise, Internal Service, and other Funds from available reserves into the 115 Trust in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Arts & Humanities Month, October 2023 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Acceptance of State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Grant [Resolution; Agreement] (520.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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 Approve an Increase of Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in Fiscal Year 2024 in the Police Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund Budget in the Amount of $180,000; and
B. Accept the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety Grant in the amount of $180,000 and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the grant agreement.
3. Subject: Agreement Between the Library Department and Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara for Community Support Services [Agreement] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Library Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $126,833 with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara to provide a Community Support Specialist contracted position that would work in collaboration with Library staff through June 30, 2024.
4. Subject: Increase in Professional Service Agreement with CIO Solutions, Limited Partnership, For Network Administration Services [Agreement] (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize an increase in the professional service agreement with CIO Solutions, Limited Partnership (CIO Solutions), for Network Administration services, in the amount of $60,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $95,000.
5. Subject: Professional Services Agreement with Crossroads Software, Inc. for Electronic Traffic Citation Software Services (eCitation) [Agreement] (520.04)
10/24/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recommendation: That Council approve a professional service agreement with Crossroads Software, Inc. for the purchase of electronic traffic citation issuance software services (eCitation) in the amount of $39,500.
6. Subject: Purchase of Motorola Solutions, Inc. Radio Equipment (520.04) Recommendation: That Council authorize a purchase order in the amount of $1,834,205 for the purchase of radio equipment, accessories, and accompanying licenses from Motorola Solutions, Inc.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ATTORNEY
7. Subject: Exception to the 180-Day Waiting Period to Hire a CalPERS Retired Annuitant in Accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 [Resolution] (430.08)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution Approving Exception to the 180-day Waiting Period to Hire a CalPERs Retired Annuitant in Accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
8. Subject: Capital Program Procurement Update and Need for Recommended Ballot Measure to Amend City Charter Enabling Additional Procurement Options (110.03)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a report from staff on current capital program procurement limitations and opportunities for improved project delivery through additional procurement methods; and
B. Direct staff to initiate procedural steps to place a ballot measure on the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
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9. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups (Est. time 4:00 p.m.); and
B. Continue interviews of applicants to October 31, 2023 (Est. time 4:00 p.m.) and November 7, 2023 (Est. time 6:00 p.m.).
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
CLOSED SESSIONS
10. Subject: Conference with Labor Negotiator (440.05)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 54957.6 to consider instructions to City negotiator Wendy Levy, Human Resources Director, Sam Ramirez, Labor Relations Manager, Assistant City Attorney John Doimas, and Oliver Yee, Attorney with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, regarding negotiations with, Service Employees’ International Union, Local 620, Treatment and Patrol Bargaining Units, Santa Barbara City Employees’ Association (General Bargaining Unit) Local 620 Service Employees’ International Union, Fire Management Association, Santa Barbara City Firefighters Association, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, Santa Barbara City Supervisory Employees, and Unrepresented Management and Confidential Employees.
Scheduling: Duration, 45 Minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
11. Subject: Public Employment/Public Employee Appointment (440.05) Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session, per Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), to discuss appointment for the position of Interim City Administrator and, if appropriate, make a decision regarding that appointment.
Scheduling: Duration: 30 minutes; anytime
Report: Report anticipated.
ADJOURNMENT
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