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
JULY 2, 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.
LANGUAGE TRANSLATION: The City of Santa Barbara offers live Spanish translation and interpretation for City Council Meetings via “Wordly”. Follow the directions below to access the service. Go to: https://attend.wordly.ai/join/QQBV-6746
o Ensure the Session ID QQBV-6746 is displayed.
o Select “Spanish” and click on the “Attend” button.
o You can now read the captions on your device and/or listen to the translation of the City Council meeting. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City TV at 805-564-5311.
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. 07/02/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JULY 2, 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 July 31, 2024.
2. Subject: Parks Make Life Better Month - July 2024 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Amendment to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Installment Sale Agreement for the Braemar Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation Project [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement] (540.13) 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 an Amendment to the Installment Sale Agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the Braemar Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation Project (Project No. 8602-110); 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 Appropriate the Amended Loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the Braemar Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation Project.
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4. Subject: Adoption of Resolution Amending a Portion of Resolution No. 24- 068 Establishing Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Rates [Resolution] (540.08)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending a Portion of Resolution No. 24-068, Adopted by the City Council on June 11, 2024, and Establishing Water and Wastewater Service Rates for Fiscal Years 2025-2028, and Solid Waste Service Rates for Fiscal Year 2025.
5. Subject: Construction of the Rose Avenue and Palm Avenue Storm Drain Installation Project [Resolution; Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract to Lash Construction, Inc., in their low bid amount of $652,135 for construction of the Rose Avenue and Palm Avenue Storm Drain Installation Project, Bid No. 4029; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $65,214 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, for a total expenditure authority of $717,349; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, for the Construction of the Rose Avenue and Palm Avenue Storm Drain Installation Project.
6. Subject: Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the Eleven Months Ended May 31, 2024 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accepts the Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the eleven months ended May 31, 2024.
7. Subject: Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024 with Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation [Agreement] (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute a funding agreement in the amount of $77,000 with the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation to facilitate a community collaborative on homelessness funded by existing expenditure appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Department’s General Fund budget.
8. Subject: Approval of Contract for 30-Year Waterfront Adaptation Plan [Agreement] (570.03)
07/02/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability & Resilience Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc for consulting services on the 30-Year Waterfront Adaptation Plan in the amount of $1,330,000 and authorize the Sustainability & Resilience Director to approve expenditures of up to $133,000 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work during this process.
9. Subject: Contract with Visit Santa Barbara for Tourism Marketing Services [Agreement] (180.02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an annual community promotion contract with Visit Santa Barbara to provide marketing services that promote Santa Barbara as a tourism destination, in an amount of $950,000.
10. Subject: New Beginnings Daytime Safe Parking Program [Agreement] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute a four-year agreement with New Beginnings Counseling Center to administer the Daytime Safe Parking Program, effective July 2, 2024, expiring June 30, 2028, in the amount of $24,000 annually with funding in Fiscal Year 2025 to be provided from existing expenditure appropriations in the Affordable Housing Fund and subsequent funding to be identified annually through the budget process.
11. Subject: Agreements to Provide the Cities of Carpinteria and Goleta with Rental Housing Mediation Services [Agreement] (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute an agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to provide Rental Housing Mediation Program (RHMP) services to the City of Carpinteria for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2027 in exchange for total compensation of $78,813; and
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute Amendment No. 1 to an agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to provide RHMP services to the City of Goleta in exchange for total compensation of $198,607 for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2027.
12. Subject: Adoption of Program Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs (610.05)
07/02/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt the City’s Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2024–2025 for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
B. Authorize the City Administrator to sign all necessary documents to submit the City’s Annual Action Plan to HUD.
13. Subject: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Remapping of the Special Flood Hazard Areas (150.04)
Recommendation: That Council receive information about an upcoming Public Open House informing community members about revisions to the Special Flood Hazard Area Maps created with the latest modeling and technology to identify areas that may require mandatory flood insurance coverage and additional protection for individuals, property, and belongings in case of future flood events.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
14. Subject: Adoption of the 2024 Climate Action Plan [Resolution] (630.02) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving the 2024 Climate Action Plan and Master Environmental Assessment Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emission Analysis and Adopting the Associated Final Initial Study and Negative Declaration.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT