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 11, 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. 06/11/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JUNE 11, 2024 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meetings of February 27, 2024, March 19, 2024, April 9, 2024, May 14, 2024, and May 15, 2024; and for the regular meetings of December 12, 2023, March 5, 2024, March 19, 2024, April 9, 2024, May 14, 2024, and May 21, 2024.
2. Subject: Loan to Housing Authority for $5,000,000 for Development of Property Located at 200 North La Cumbre Road [Ordinance Adoption] (620.06)
Recommendation: That City Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a 30-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.
3. Subject: Intent to Levy Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates and Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2025 [Resolution] (550.1)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Council’s Intention to Levy Parking and Business 06/11/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Improvement Area Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2025, at a Public Hearing to be held on June 25, 2024, at 2:00pm.
B. Approve the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2025.
4. Subject: State Water Resources Control Board Funding Acceptance for the California Extended Water and Wastewater Payment Program [Resolution] (540.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting State Water Resources Control Board California Extended Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program Funds, Authorizing City Staff to Disburse the Funds in Accordance with Program Criteria, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Appropriate the Funds for Relief to Customers of the Water and Wastewater Systems for Unpaid Water Bills.
5. Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Relating to the General Municipal Election of November 5, 2024 [Resolution] (110.03)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Charter and Applicable Provisions of the California Elections Code; and
B. Request and authorize the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara to operate the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024.
6. Subject: Adoption of Resolution Implementing Proposed Changes to the Membership Composition of the Living Wage Advisory Committee [Resolution] (140.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving Proposed Changes to the Membership Composition of the Living Wage Advisory Committee.
7. Subject: Contract for Construction Management Services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project [Agreement] (700.08)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with TynanGroup, Inc. for Construction 06/11/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Management for Pre-Construction Services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project in the amount up to $206,920, and for Construction Services in the amount up to $2,264,650, for a total contract amount of $2,471,570, and to authorize expenditures of up to $247,157 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work, for a maximum contract amount of $2,718,727.
8. Subject: Crossing Guard Agreements with Santa Barbara Unified and Hope School Districts [Agreement] (150.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Barbara Unified School District, including Peabody School, for School Crossing Guard services from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hope School District for School Crossing Guard Services from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.
9. Subject: Grant Agreement with Old Spanish Days [Agreement] (180.02) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a grant agreement with Old Spanish Days in the amount of $151,790, covering the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.
10. Subject: Request for Indefinite Continuance of Appeal Hearing of Planning Commission’s Approval of the 101 Garden Street Hotel Project (640.07) Recommendation: That Council move to continue indefinitely the appeal hearing of the Planning Commission’s approval of the 101 Garden Street Hotel Project, originally set for June 25, 2024.
11. Subject: Water Supply Update (540.11)
Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the City’s water supply condition (informational only).
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
12. Subject: Interviews for Single Family Design Board (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold interviews of applicants for Single Family Design Board; and B. Make appointments to fill the two vacancies in Single Family Design Board.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: Adoption of the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 [Resolution] (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 by Appropriating Moneys for the Use and Support of Said City from the Funds and to the Purposes Herein Specified;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing the City’s Appropriation Limitation for Fiscal Year 2025;
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges;
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Harbor Slip, Mooring, and User Fees;
E. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara to Adopt the Abandoned Shopping Cart Recovery Fee; F. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Classified and Unclassified Positions in the City’s Service Effective June 29, 2024, and Providing a Schedule of Classifications and Salaries for the Same in Accordance with the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025;
G. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Continuation of Capital and Special Project Appropriations to Fiscal Year 2025; and
06/11/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 H. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute Water Purchase Agreements, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney, and in Accordance with the Appropriation in the Approved Budget as May be Amended from Time to Time.
14. Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure on Transaction and Use Tax Increase to Maintain Essential Local Services for the November 5, 2024 General Election [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] (110.03)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Imposition of the Santa Barbara Essential Local Services Tax, Subject to Approval by the Electors, by the Addition of Chapter 4.15 to Title 4 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City of Santa Barbara a Measure Relating to an Establishment of a General Transaction and Use (Sales) Tax at the Consolidated General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
15. Subject: Appointments to City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Make appointments to the City’s Advisory Groups, including Single Family Design Board Special Recruitment; and
B. Make corrections to the term end dates of some positions for certain Advisory Groups.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
16. Subject: Short-Term Vacation Rental Discussion (610.01) Recommendation: That Council discuss the City’s existing Short-Term Vacation Rental Laws and Regulations and direct staff to return to Council with specific proposals to implement Municipal Code revisions, including staffing, budget, and regulatory requirements necessary to implement those policy directions. 06/11/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 6
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT