CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Mike Jordan
Mayor Pro Tempore
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
Mike Jordan
Ordinance Committee Chair
Sarah J. Knecht
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
JUNE 4, 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. 06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JUNE 4, 2024 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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 June 30, 2024.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meetings of February 13, 2024, February 22, 2024, March 5, 2024, and March 12, 2024; and for the regular meetings of February 6, 2024, February 13, 2024, February 27, 2024, March 12, 2024, and May 7, 2024.
3. Subject: Loan to Housing Authority for $5,000,000 for Development of Property Located at 200 North La Cumbre Road [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Thirty-Year Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara in the Amount of $5,000,000 for Development of the Real Property Located at 200 North La Cumbre Road 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
06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 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 $5,000,000 Funded by Affordable Housing Fund Reserves to Fund a Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for Development of Real Property Located at 200 North La Cumbre Road.
4. Subject: Purchase Order with CIO Solutions, Limited Partnership, for Storage Area Network Replacement [Resolution] (520.02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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 of Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in Fiscal Year 2024 in the Police Department General Fund Budget in the amount of $243,804;
B. Approve and increase appropriations in the Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Records Management System (RMS) Fund, funded from reserves, in the amount of $180,122, and authorize the transfer of $180,122 to the Police Department General Fund;
C. Approve and increase appropriations in the Police Department California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) Fund, funded from reserves, in the amount of $63,682, and authorize the transfer of $63,682 to the Police Department General Fund;
D. Approve and increase the appropriations and estimated revenues in the Police Department General Fund in the amount of $243,804 for the purchase of Storage Area Network (SAN) equipment for the Police Department; and
E. Waive the formal bid process, as authorized by Municipal Code Section
4.52.070(L), best interest waiver, and authorize the City General Services Manager to issue a purchase order not to exceed $243,804 with CIO Solutions for the SAN replacement.
5. Subject: Extraordinary Water Use Billing Adjustment Policy [Resolution] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Extraordinary Water Use Billing Adjustment Policy.
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6. Subject: Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act [Resolution] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act.
7. Subject: Appropriation of General Fund Disaster Reserves for Emergency Repairs on City Streets [Resolution] (530.04)
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 Appropriate General Fund Disaster Reserves for Unanticipated Emergency Repairs on City Streets.
8. Subject: Amendment to Position Salary Control Resolution 23-081 with Updates to Classification and Compensation for Certain Positions [Resolution] (410.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 23-081, the Position Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2024, to Amend the Established Salary for Positions as Listed and to Establish Classifications Listed.
9. Subject: Contract Amendment for Construction Support Services for the Santa Barbara Airport South Terminal Apron Redevelopment Project [Resolution; Agreement] (560.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Contract Amendment to City Professional Services Agreement No. 26,747 with Kimley Horn, Inc., in the amount of $107,550 for construction support services, and approve expenditures of up to $10,755 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work; 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 Reprogram Funds for the South Terminal Apron Redevelopment Project.
10. Subject: Contracts for Construction of the Mission Creek at Oak Park Restoration Project [Resolution; Agreement] (530.03)
Recommendation: That Council:
06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 A. Award a contract with CGS Engineering Corporation, in their low bid amount of $615,633.01 for construction of the Mission Creek at Oak Park Restoration Civil Engineering Project, Bid No. 5019A; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $61,563.30 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment;
B. Award a contract with Wilson Environmental Contracting, Inc., in their low bid amount of $198,598.20 for construction of the Mission Creek at Oak Park Restoration Landscape Project, Bid No. 5049; and authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $19,859.82 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment; and C. Adopt 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 Creeks Capital Fund Reserves for the Mission Creek Restoration Project at Oak Park.
11. Subject: Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the Ten Months Ended April 30, 2024 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accepts the Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the ten months ended April 30, 2024.
12. Subject: Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Permit, Plan Check, and Inspection Services [Agreement] (610.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute the sixth amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 26,979 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., by $120,000, for a total contract amount of $705,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services.
13. Subject: Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025 with Partner Agencies in Support of Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center [Agreements] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a sublease agreement with the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation for 621 Chapala Street;
06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute a funding agreement in the amount of $133,000 with the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation for day-to-day management and operations of the Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center at 621 Chapala Street, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional two years in an amount not to exceed $100,000; and
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute a funding agreement in the amount of $81,506 with City Net for an on-site case manager at the Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center.
14. Subject: Agreement with New Beginnings to Provide Case Management and Housing Navigation Services to Persons Experiencing Vehicular Homelessness [Agreement] (660.04)
Recommendation: That City Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute an agreement in the amount of $1,393,875 with New Beginnings, a California nonprofit organization, to provide outreach, case management, and housing navigation services to persons experiencing vehicular homelessness in the City of Santa Barbara, with funds made available by the California Encampment Resolution Funding grant program.
15. Subject: Best Interest Waiver for Primary Coagulant Chemical Purchase at the William B. Cater Water Treatment Plant (540.1)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Waive the formal bid procedures as authorized by Santa Barbara Municipal Code section 4.52.070(L); and
B. Authorize the General Services Manager to issue an annual purchase order to Summit Chemical Specialty Products in the amount of $400,000 for the purchase of Sumaclear 830B and Sumaclear 1000 coagulant chemicals, with the option to renew the annual purchase order for an additional four years, subject to Council’s adoption of the budget.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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16. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Capital Budget Deliberations (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve certain adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Budget identified by staff as detailed in the Schedule of Recommended Adjustments; and
B. Provide final direction to staff based on the Council’s review of the Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Budget over the last several weeks.
17. Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure on Transaction and Use Tax Increase to Maintain Essential Local Services for the November 5, 2024, General Election (110.03)
Recommendation: That Council hear a presentation from staff regarding an update on Vision 2030 and Fiscal Sustainability Initiative and the need to pursue additional revenue sources to maintain essential City services, and direct Staff to place an appropriate resolution and ordinance for the proposed transaction and use tax increase for formal action on the June 11, 2024 meeting agenda.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT