CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Rebecca Bjork
City Administrator
Alejandra Gutierrez
Mayor Pro Tempore
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
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023, 9:30 AM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 735 ANACAPA STREET
IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: Any person wishing to address the City Council 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. The City Council, upon majority vote, may decline to hear a speaker on the grounds that the subject matter is beyond their jurisdiction.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT LIMITED TO SPECIAL MEETING TOPICS: Public comment on matters not listed on the agenda will not occur at the beginning of the meeting because this is a special meeting.
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.
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. 12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Special Meeting Agenda Page 1 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023, 9:30 AM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSIONS
1. Subject: Conference with City Attorney – Anticipated Litigation -- Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - One Case (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider binding grievance arbitration under the Community Workforce Agreement between the City and Tri-Counties Building Trades & Construction Council.
Scheduling: Duration, 30 minutes; anytime
Report: If required
2. 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/Human Resources Director Wendy Levy, Human Resources Labor Relations Manager Sam Ramirez, and Assistant City Attorney John Doimas, 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; AFSCME Represented Managers; and Unrepresented Management and Confidential Employees.
Scheduling: Duration, 45 Minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
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3. Subject: Conference with Real Property Negotiators (330.03) Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to direct its negotiators regarding price and terms of payment for the potential purchase by the City of real property.
Real Property: 715 Anacapa Street (APN 037-092-036)
718 Anacapa Street (APN 031-081-014
City Negotiators: Mayor, City Administrator, City Attorney Negotiating Party: 715 Anacapa, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Scheduling: Duration 15 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: December 5, 2023
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Attorney’s Office
SUBJECT: Conference with City Attorney – Anticipated Litigation -- Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) - One Case
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council hold a closed session to consider binding grievance arbitration under the Community Workforce Agreement between the City and Tri-Counties Building Trades & Construction Council.
Scheduling: Duration, 30 minutes; anytime
Report: If required
PREPARED BY: Daniel Hentschke, Assistant City Attorney
SUBMITTED BY: Sarah Knecht, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
Agenda Item No. 1
File Code No. 160.03
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: December 5, 2023
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Administrator’s Office
SUBJECT: Conference with Labor Negotiator
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council hold a closed session pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 54957.6 to consider instructions to City Negotiator/Human Resources Director Wendy Levy, Human Resources Labor Relations Manager Sam Ramirez, and Assistant City Attorney John Doimas, 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; AFSCME Represented Managers; and Unrepresented Management and Confidential Employees.
Scheduling: Duration, 45 Minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
SUBMITTED BY: Sam Ramirez, Labor Relations Manager
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
Agenda Item No. 2
File Code No. 440.05
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: December 5, 2023
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Attorney’s Office
SUBJECT: Conference with Real Property Negotiators
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council hold a closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to direct its negotiators regarding price and terms of payment for the potential purchase by the City of real property.
Real Property: 715 Anacapa Street (APN 037-092-036)
718 Anacapa Street (APN 031-081-014
City Negotiators: Mayor, City Administrator, City Attorney Negotiating 715 Anacapa, LLC
Party:
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Scheduling: Duration 15 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated
PREPARED BY: Daniel S. Hentschke, Assistant City Attorney SUBMITTED BY: Sarah J. Knecht, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: City Administrator's Office
Agenda Item No. 3
File Code No. 330.03