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
Meagan Harmon
Oscar Gutierrez
Kristen W. Sneddon
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
FEBRUARY 6, 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.
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. 02/06/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 FEBRUARY 6, 2024 AGENDA
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
1. Subject: Appoint a Vice-Chair to the Ordinance Committee (120.03) Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee appoint a Vice-Chair to the Ordinance Committee for calendar year 2024.
2. Subject: Proposed Municipal Code Amendments Pertaining to Safe Firearm Storage in the City of Santa Barbara (520.04)
Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee consider proposed amendments to an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Title 9 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 9.35 Pertaining to Safe Firearm Storage in the City of Santa Barbara and forward the proposed Ordinance to the City Council for introduction and adoption.
3. Subject: Amend Street Improvement and Permitting Requirements (530.04) Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee forward to Council for introduction, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Title 22 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by the Amendment of Chapter 22.44, relating to Street Dedication and Improvement Requirements, Chapter 22.60, relating to Permits for Work on Street and Sidewalks, Chapter 22.32, relating to Building Numbering, Section 22.64.10, relating to Gates Adjacent to Street or Sidewalks, Section 27.08.010, relating to Subdivision Requirements for Streets and Sidewalks, Section 10.56.010, relating to Obstructions of Sidewalks, and by the addition of Chapter 22.46 relating to Acquisition of Property for Public Improvements.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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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 February 29, 2024.
2. Subject: Black History Month - February 2024 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Municipal Code Clean-Up Amendments Relating to Peddling, Soliciting, and Vending on Public and Private Property [Ordinance Adoption] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Chapters 9.48 and 9.49 and by Repealing Chapter 5.32 Relating to Peddling, Soliciting, and Vending on Public and Private Property.
4. Subject: Purchase Order to Farber Specialty Vehicles for a New Library on the Go Vehicle (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council find it in the best interest of the City to waive the formal bidding requirements and authorize the Library Director to execute a Purchase Order to Farber Specialty Vehicles in the amount of $324,645 for a new Library on the Go vehicle.
5. Subject: Agreements for Franceschi Park, Skofield Park, and Hilda McIntyre Ray Park Resident Caretakers [Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for Franceschi Park with Sarah Knowles, commencing March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025;
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for Skofield Park with Walter Gault, commencing April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2025; and
02/06/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 C. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for Hilda McIntyre Ray Park with Vincent Savelich, commencing March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
6. Subject: February 2024 Storm Update and Ratification of February 1, 2024 Local Emergency Declaration [Resolution] (520.02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Ratifying the Declaration of Local Emergency Issued by the Director of Emergency Services on February 1, 2024; and B. Receive an update from City staff on the January 31, 2024 and February 2024 Santa Barbara storm events and associated impacts.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
7. Subject: Update on California Rules Related to Advanced Clean Fleets and City Zero-Emission Vehicle Policy (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the City of Santa Barbara’s (City) planned compliance with the California Advanced Clean Fleet rules.
8. Subject: Contracts for Construction of Fiscal Year 2024B Pavement Maintenance Project [Resolution; Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract to Granite Construction, Inc., in their low bid amount of $15,743,173 for construction of the Fiscal Year 2024B Pavement Maintenance Project, Bid No. 5032, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $787,159 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra 02/06/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Flowers & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $1,181,799 for construction support services, and approve expenditures of up to $118,180 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $1,299,979; C. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Amendment to the Measure A Cycle 5 Project Cooperative Agreement between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments; and
D. 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 Appropriate Funds for the Fiscal Year 2024B Pavement Maintenance Project.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
9. Subject: Lease Agreement for 621 Chapala Street for a Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center [Agreement] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an office Lease Agreement with 621 Partners LLC, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, for the property located at 621 Chapala Street for the proposed use as a Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT