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
APRIL 23, 2024, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 735 ANACAPA STREET
320-A WEST ORTEGA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
LOBBY, 601 E. 6TH STREET, TEMPE, ARIZONA 85281
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. (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
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. 04/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 APRIL 23, 2024 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Donate Life Month April 2024 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing Airport Patrol to Join Peace Officer Standards and Training [Ordinance Introduction] (560.01) 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 Municipal Code by Adding Section 2.12.035 Regarding Airport Patrol Peace Officer Standards and Training Participation, and Accepting the Requirements of California Penal Code Sections 13510, 13512, and 13522, Relating to the Recruitment and Training of Peace Officers for the Airport Patrol.
3. Subject: Authorize a Fund Transfer for Creek Property Restoration at the De La Vina Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution] (630.02) 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 Transfer Funds from the Creeks Fund to the Public Works Department for a Land Transfer from the Public Works Department to the Sustainability and Resilience Department for the Mission Creek at De La Vina Street Creek Restoration Project.
4. Subject: Library Department Acceptance of English as a Second Language Grant [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
04/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 A. Accept a grant in the amount of $169,702 from the California State Library to support the Library’s English as a Second Language program; 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 Accept a Grant in the Amount of $169,702 Funded by the California State Library.
5. Subject: Personal Services Agreements for Classes, Clinics, Camps, and Tournaments [Agreement] (570.06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with 805 Beach Inc., a Limited Liability Company, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2025 Beach Volleyball Camps, Clinics, Classes, Leagues, and Tournaments, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $140,000 based on the projected number of participants; and
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Lobster Jo’s Camps, a California Corporation, for the provision of 2025 Youth Camps, with compensation equal to 85% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $225,000 based on the projected number of participants.
6. Subject: Authorization to Execute a Contract with BAE Urban Economics for Inclusionary Housing, Density Bonus, and Hotel Linkage Fee Analysis [Agreement] (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute a contract for consulting services with BAE Urban Economics in the amount of $194,815 to evaluate potential updates to the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program (including in-lieu fees) and the City’s Density Bonus Program, and to conduct an analysis of potential hotel linkage fees to implement multiple Housing Element policies and programs.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
04/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
7. Subject: Sustainability and Resilience Equity Programs, and Acceptance of Funding [Resolution] (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive an update from the Sustainability and Resilience Department on equity efforts and actions;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving Participation in the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program, Accepting Voucher Funds, Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Enter into Voucher Agreements, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $236,500 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund for Low-Income Bike Share Infrastructure and Programming; C. Extend the Bicycle Share Pilot Program for approximately two years in compliance with Clean Mobility Options Voucher Agreement project timeline requirements;
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting Grant Funds, Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Enter into Grant Agreements, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $229,264 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Fiscal Year 2024 Solid Waste Fund for Organics Waste Reduction, Recycling Outreach and Education; and
E. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting a Donation of $6,500 from West Coast Financial, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $6,500 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Fiscal Year 2024 Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Fund for Swimming Lesson Scholarships.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
8. Subject: City Administrator’s Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
04/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 A. Receive the City Administrator’s Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025;
B. Hear a Report from Staff in Connection with the Filing of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget; and
C. Approve the Proposed Schedule of Council Budget Review Meetings and Public Hearings related to the City Administrator’s Recommended MidCycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
9. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups (Estimated time: 4:00 p.m.); and
B. Continue interviews of applicants to April 30, 2024 (Estimated time: 6:00 p.m.), and May 7, 2024 (Estimated time: 3:00 p.m.).
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT