CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Mike Jordan
Mayor Pro Tempore
Sarah J. Knecht
Interim City Administrator
Mike Jordan
Ordinance Committee Chair
Tava Ostrenger
Acting City Attorney
Alejandra Gutierrez
Finance Committee Chair
Eric Friedman
Oscar Gutierrez
Meagan Harmon
Kristen W. Sneddon
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
JANUARY 23, 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. 01/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JANUARY 23, 2024 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Loan to Housing Authority for $6,000,000 for Acquisition of Property Located at 3055 De La Vina Street (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee consider and recommend that City Council:
A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara in the Amount of $6,000,000 for Acquisition of Real Property Located at 3055 De La Vina Street to Be Used for Permanent Affordable Housing, to Be Secured by a Deed of Trust and a 90-Year Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreements, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, as Necessary; 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 Approve an Increase in Fiscal Year 2024 Expenditure Appropriations in the Affordable Housing Fund in the Amount of $6,000,000 Funded by Affordable Housing Fund Reserves to Fund a Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for Acquisition of Real Property Located at 3055 De La Vina Street.
2. Subject: Appoint a Vice-Chair to the Finance Committee (120.03) Recommendation: That Finance Committee appoint a Vice-Chair to the Finance Committee for the calendar year 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: Human Trafficking Awareness Month - January 2024 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Local Housing Trust Fund [Ordinance Adoption] (660.01) Recommendation: That Council 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.
3. Subject: Tenant Protection Ordinances [Ordinance Adoption] (660.01) Recommendation: That Council 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, 26.50.030, 26.50.040, 26.50.060, and
26.50.070 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.
4. Subject: City of Santa Barbara Gifting the Vessel Falcon to Channel Island 241 Management, a California LLC, dba Seabridge Marina [Resolution] (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Gifting the Vessel Falcon to Channel Islands 241 Management, a California LLC, dba Seabridge Marina.
5. Subject: Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the Five Months Ended November 30, 2023 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the five months ended November 30, 2023.
6. Subject: Increase Purchase Order for the U.S. 101 State Street Undercrossing Project (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize an increase to Purchase Order No. 32400530 with Upton Construction, Inc. for payment and performance bonding as 01/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 well as steel post fabrication for the U.S. 101 State Street Undercrossing Project, in the amount of $322,668.25 for a total expenditure authority of $794,022.25.
7. Subject: Designation of Proposed Development at 531 East Ortega Street (Providence School) as a Community Benefit Project (640.09) Recommendation: That Council designate the proposed project at 531 East Ortega Street as a Community Benefit Project pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 30.170 and allocate 3,000 square feet (net) of nonresidential floor area to the project from the Nonresidential Growth Management Program’s Community Priority Project Category.
8. Subject: Water Supply Update and Annual Water Supply Management Report (540.08)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive an update on the Three-Year Water Supply Strategy; and B. Approve and adopt the City of Santa Barbara Water Supply Management Report for the 2023 Water Year, finding that the groundwater resources are in long-term balance in accordance with the conjunctive management element of the City’s Enhanced Urban Water Management Plan.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Subject: Public Hearing for the 2024 Downtown and Old Town Business Improvement Districts Assessments [Resolution] (290.00) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Conduct a public hearing and consider appropriate protests to the renewal of the Downtown and Old Town Business Improvement Districts 01/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Assessments for 2024, as required under the California Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Confirming the Fiscal Year 2024 Downtown and Old Town Business Improvement District Annual Assessment Report and Renewing the Downtown Business Improvement District and Old Town Business Improvement District Assessments for 2024.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
10. Subject: Loan to Housing Authority for $6,000,000 for Acquisition of Property Located at 3055 De La Vina Street [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] (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 Approving a Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara in the Amount of $6,000,000 for Acquisition of Real Property Located at 3055 De La Vina Street to Be Used for Permanent Affordable Housing, to Be Secured by a Deed of Trust and a 90-Year Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreements, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, as Necessary; 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 Approve an Increase in Fiscal Year 2024 Expenditure Appropriations in the Affordable Housing Fund in the Amount of $6,000,000 Funded by Affordable Housing Fund Reserves to Fund a Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for Acquisition of Real Property Located at 3055 De La Vina Street.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING RULES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM
PUBLIC HEARING
11. Subject: Appeal of Planning Commission’s Approval of a Development Plan for 710–720 State and 15 East Ortega Streets (640.07)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Deny the appeals of Steven A. Johnson and Gareth Kelly, and uphold the Planning Commission’s findings and approval of a Development Plan for 01/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 the hotel project at 710-720 State and 15 East Ortega, and the Planning Commission’s determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15332 (Infill Development); and
B. Direct staff to return to Council with a Decision and Findings Resolution reflecting the outcome of the appeal hearing.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT