CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Alejandra Gutierrez
Mayor Pro Tempore
Sarah J. Knecht
Interim City Administrator
Oscar Gutierrez
Ordinance Committee Chair
Tava Ostrenger
Acting City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Kristen W. Sneddon
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
JANUARY 9, 2024, 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_JJS2kazqRyu2i83tshCkPw (Participation via Zoom)
Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: 894 2384 2846 (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. 01/09/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JANUARY 9, 2024 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins (120.04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through January 31, 2024.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Amendment to Position Salary Control Resolution 23-081 with Updates to Classification and Compensation for Certain Positions [Resolution] (410.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 23-081, the Position Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2024, to Amend the Established Salary for Certain Positions to Implement Minimum Wage Requirements for 2024, and to Implement a Previously Approved Salary Adjustment for the Police Management Association.
3. Subject: Confirm the Board of Directors of the Finance Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, Meeting Schedule and Conflict of Interest Code [Resolution] (210.05)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Finance Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Confirming the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Director, Respectively, of the Authority; Establishing the Dates, Time and Place of Regular Meetings of the Authority; and Adopting a Conflict of Interest Code.
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4. Subject: Acceptance of Parma Park Trust Funds [Resolution] (570.05) Recommendation: That Council 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 Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $109,860 in the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2024 Miscellaneous Grants Fund for Parma Park Maintenance and Special Projects.
5. Subject: Resolution of Opposition to the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (AG# 21-0042A1) [Resolution] (160.02) Recommendation: That City Council: adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara in Opposition to Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (AG# 21-0042A1).
6. Subject: Adoption of a Water Management Plan and Authorization for the Public Works Director to Transmit the Water Management Plan to the United States Bureau of Reclamation [Resolution] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting a Water Management Plan and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Transmit the Water Management Plan to the United States Bureau of Reclamation in Accordance with Contract Requirements for Receiving Cachuma Water Supplies.
7. Subject: Agreement to Accept Southern California Edison Funds for Mission Canyon Trailhead Repaving Project [Resolution; Agreement] (530.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the execution of the Mission Canyon Trailhead Repaving Project Funding Agreement; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting Funds from Southern California Edison and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 for the Mission Canyon Trailhead Repaving Project.
8. Subject: November 2023 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the November 2023 Investment Report.
9. Subject: Authorization to Amend Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono Highsmith & Whatley, PC [Agreement] (160.03)
01/09/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Attorney to increase the not to exceed amount for the legal service agreement with Colantuono Highsmith & Whatley, a professional corporation, for legal services relating to 1210 Cacique Street, LLC v. COSB, et al. USDC Case No. 2:23-cv-08152-PA-RAO in an amount not to exceed $325,000.
10. Subject: Increase in Professional Services Agreement No. 26,871 with Data Ticket, Inc. for Electronic Parking Citation Services [Agreement] (520.04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the execution of a one-year contract extension of the established Professional Service Agreement No. 26,871 with Data Ticket, Inc., and increase agreement by $246,000 for electronic parking citation services in FY 2024; this amendment will bring the total value of the three-year agreement to $971,000.
11. Subject: Amendments to Automated License Plate Recognition Policy (550.01)
Recommendation: That Council approve amendments to the City of Santa Barbara Automated License Plate Recognition Policy to assist public safety in response to critical incidents or investigations and improve customer service at Downtown parking lots.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
12. Subject: Appointment Of Mayor Pro Tempore, Ordinance Committee, and Finance Committee (120.03)
Recommendation: That Council consider the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tempore, and Chairs and Members of the Ordinance and Finance Committees.
13. Subject: Advisory Groups and Council Liaisons Appointments (120.02) Recommendation: That Council consider the appointments of Council Liaisons to Advisory Groups and Boards and Commissions.
14. Subject: Anniversary of January 9, 2018 Debris Flow (520.02) 01/09/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Recommendation: That Council receive a presentation from staff to remember the lives lost during the January 9, 2018 Debris Flow and share some of the proactive steps the City is taking to address these threats and others in response to a changing climate.
15. Subject: Annual Presentation from Visit Santa Barbara (180.02) Recommendation: That Council receive a presentation from Visit Santa Barbara.
CITY ATTORNEY
16. Subject: Local Housing Trust Fund [Ordinance Introduction] (660.01) 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 Adding Chapter 26.80 Establishing the City of Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund.
17. Subject: Tenant Protection Ordinances [Ordinance Introduction] (660.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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 Sections 26.50.010, 26.50.040, 26.50.060,
26.50.070 and by Adding Section 26.50.080 Relating to Just Cause Eviction; by Adding Section 26.50.055 to Provide a Tenant Right of First Refusal to Re-rent Following a No-Fault Just Cause Eviction; by Adding Section 26.50.075 Relating to Occupancy Following a Substantial Remodel, and by Adding Chapter 26.60 Relating to Protection of Tenants from Harassment; and
B. 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 Sections 26.40.020 and 26.40.030 Relating to Required One-Year Lease Offers to Residential Tenants.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT