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
MARCH 5, 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.
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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. 03/05/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 MARCH 5, 2024 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Divorce with Respect Week, March 4-8, 2024 (120.04)
2. 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 March 31, 2024.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. 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 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 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.
4. Subject: Rescission of the Prohibition of Natural Gas in New Construction [Ordinance Adoption] (640.04)
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 Repealing Chapter 22.110 Prohibiting Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings.
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5. Subject: Proposed Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 28,360 – Anchor Rose Lounge, Located Downstairs at 113 Harbor Way [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement] (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute the Consent to Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 28,360, Formerly Known as Agreement No. 27,073, with Captain’s Cove LLC Transferring 51% of Ms. Amy Rose’s Capital Interest to Mr. Bryan Deminie for the Anchor Rose Lounge, Located Downstairs at 113 Harbor Way, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
6. Subject: Proposed Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 28,361 – Anchor Rose Restaurant, Located Upstairs at 113 Harbor Way [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement] (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute the Consent to Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 28,361, Formerly Known as Agreement No. 23,328, with Captain’s Cove LLC Transferring 51% of Ms. Amy Rose’s Capital Interest to Mr. Bryan Deminie for the Anchor Rose Restaurant, Located Upstairs at 113 Harbor Way, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
7. Subject: Lease Amendment with Stearns Wharf Company, DBA Moby Dick Restaurant, Located at 220 Stearns Wharf [Ordinance Introduction; Agreement] (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently 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. 15,309, Formerly Known as Agreement No. 10,356 with Stearns Wharf Company, DBA Moby Dick Restaurant, Deferring Three Months Base Rent with Lease Terms Ending December 31, 2030, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
8. Subject: Update Reimbursement Resolution for State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement for the Braemar Lift Station Rehabilitation Project [Resolution] (540.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Supplementing Resolution No. 20-086 Declaring its Official Intent to Reimburse Capital Expenditures Paid Prior to the Approval of an Amendment by the State Water Resources Control Board of a Clean Water State Revolving Fund Installment Agreement for the Braemar Lift Station Rehabilitation Project.
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9. Subject: Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for the Evaluation of Proposed Development at Paseo Nuevo [Resolution; Agreement] (620.06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the second amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 22300248 with Strategic Economics, Inc., by $170,040, for a total contract amount of $263,571, to provide consulting services for the evaluation of proposed development at Paseo Nuevo, including assessing the economics of the development proposal as described in revised scope of services attached to the Second Amendment; 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, for Professional Services for the Evaluation of Proposed Development at Paseo Nuevo.
10. Subject: Proposed Amendment to Lease Agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [Agreement] (570.03) Recommendation: That Council approve a third amendment to the original Lease Agreement No. LCA03165, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the 2,160 square feet of water space at 4-B-End Tie for mooring the 65-foot research vessel, Shearwater, allowing for a new five-year lease option.
11. Subject: Recruitment for City Advisory Groups (140.02) Recommendation:
A. The City Clerk’s Office will accept applications through Friday, April 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to fill scheduled vacancies on various City Advisory Groups and the unscheduled vacancies resulting from resignations received in the City Clerk’s Office through Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.; B. The City Council will conduct in-person interviews of applicants for vacancies on various City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. (Estimated Time), Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (Estimated Time), and Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. (Estimated Time); and
C. The City Council will make appointments to fill the vacancies on various City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
12. Subject: Proposed Municipal Code Amendments Pertaining to Safe Firearm Storage in the City of Santa Barbara [Ordinance Introduction] (570.08) 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 9.35 Regarding Safe Storage of Firearms.
CITY ATTORNEY
13. Subject: Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment [Resolution; Agreement] (620.06) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Project Agreement for redevelopment of the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center substantially as presented in the agenda packet and subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Designated Parcels of City-Owned Property to be Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to Subparagraph (J) of Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (f) of California Government Code Section 54221 – Paseo Nuevo.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
14. Subject: Legislative Update to City Council (160.02) Recommendation: That Council hear a presentation related to current state legislation and provide feedback on City Council Policy direction.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
15. Subject: Fiscal Year 2024 Second-Quarter Review [Resolution] (230.04) 03/05/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the three months ended December 31, 2023; B. Accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended December 31, 2023;
C. Approve proposed Second Quarter (Q2) adjustments to FY2024 revenue and expenditure appropriations as detailed in the attached schedule of Proposed Q2 adjustments; and
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Position Salary Control Resolution No. 23- 081, for Fiscal Year 2024, the Human Resources Department Requests Council Approval for the following Adjustments, Including the Following Position Changes, and the Corresponding Salary Document Updates.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT