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 27, 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. 02/27/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Water and Wastewater Rate Studies Revenue Requirements (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Receive a presentation on the City’s water and wastewater rate studies and the required rate revenue increases; and
B. Recommend that City Council direct staff to complete a cost-of-service analysis and return with a proposed rate notice.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Peace Corps Week February 25 - March 2, 2024 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the regular meeting of October 24, 2023.
3. Subject: Amend Street Improvement and Permitting Requirements [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 Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 22.44 Relating to Street Dedication and Improvement Requirements, Chapter 22.60 Relating to Permits for Work on Street and 02/27/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Sidewalks, Chapter 22.32 Relating to Building Numbering, Section 22.64.010 Relating to Gates Adjacent to Streets or Sidewalks, Section 27.08.010 Relating to Subdivision Requirements for Streets and Sidewalks, Section 10.56.010 Relating to Obstruction of Sidewalks, and by the Addition of Chapter 22.46 Relating to Acquisition of Property for Public Improvements.
4. Subject: Lease Amendment with Sanbros, LLC DBA The Harbor Restaurant, Located at 210 Stearns Wharf [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (570.03) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute the Amendment to Lease Agreement No. 20,493 with Sanbros, LLC, Deferring Three Months Base Rent with Lease Terms Ending December 31, 2028, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
5. Subject: Corrected Headers in Table 30.20.030.B and Corrected Section Number 30.25.030 in Title 30 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Pertaining to the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program [Ordinance Introduction] (110.01)
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 to Correct Clerical Errors in the Headers in Table
30.20.030.B and Section Number 30.25.030 Pertaining to the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program.
6. Subject: Rescission of the Prohibition of Natural Gas in New Construction [Ordinance Introduction] (640.04)
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 repealing Chapter 22.120 Prohibiting Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings; and
B. Direct staff to return to Council with recommendations for alternative pathways to achieve the City’s climate action goals for new buildings.
7. Subject: January 2024 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the January 2024 Investment Report.
8. Subject: Second Contract Amendment with Architectural Resources Group in the amount of $20,400 for the Plaza del Mar Band Shell Repair Project [Agreement] (160.01)
02/27/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Architectural Resources Group for the Plaza del Mar Band Shell Repair Project, Contract No. 26,895, in the amount of $20,400 for a total project expenditure authority of $121,250.
9. Subject: Third Amendment to the Workplace Investigations Services Agreement [Agreement] (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a third amendment to Agreement No. 22300249/28,381 for special investigation services with Aisha Shelton Adam of Adam Investigations Counsel, P.C. to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $130,000 to $155,000 for services related to existing personnel matters.
10. Subject: HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Grants [Agreement] (610.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a new agreement with New Beginnings Counseling Center in the amount of $500,000 using federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Funds to continue providing Tenant-Based Rental Assistance services;
B. Approve a new agreement with Transition House in the amount of $200,000 using HOME Funds to continue providing Tenant-Based Rental Assistance services;
C. Approve a new agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara in the amount of $250,000, using HOME Funds to continue providing Tenant-Based Rental Assistance services; and
D. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute such agreements, amendments, and related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
11. Subject: City Administrator Employment Agreement [Agreement] (440.03) Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Kelly McAdoo to serve as the permanent City Administrator effective May 20, 2024.
12. Subject: Accept Donations from One805 for Thermal Imaging Cameras, Extrication Equipment, and Socks (520.03)
02/27/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Recommendation: That Council accept donations from the One805 charity organization for thermal imaging cameras, a $10,000 donation for a batteryoperated extrication tool, and a donation of 106 socks for fire personnel.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: Water and Wastewater Rate Studies Revenue Requirements (540.1) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a presentation on the City’s water and wastewater rate studies and the required rate revenue increases; and
B. Direct staff to complete a cost-of-service analysis and return with a proposed rate notice.
14. Subject: Monthly Update on State Street Interim Operations (650.05) Recommendation: That Council receive an update on State Street Interim Operations and discuss, evaluate, and direct pilot program activities.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT