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
AUGUST 20, 2024, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 735 ANACAPA STREET &
320-A WEST ORTEGA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
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 AND INTERPRETATION: The City of Santa Barbara offers live Spanish translation and interpretation for City Council Meetings via the Wordly platform. 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. o Click the speaker button to hear a text-to-speech version of the translated dialogue. 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. 08/20/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 AUGUST 20, 2024 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
Subject: City Council Establishment of Priorities for Expenditure of Revenue Generated by Proposed Ballot Measure on Transaction and Use Tax Increase to Maintain Essential Local Services (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee recommend that Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing Priorities for the Expenditure of Revenue from the Santa Barbara Essential Local Services Measure.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Recognition of Gary Fruin (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 August 31, 2024.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meetings of July 23, 2024, July 26, 2024, and July 30, 2024; and the regular meetings of July 23, 2024, and July 30, 2024.
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4. Subject: Affordability Covenant Amendment for the Village Apartments Property Located At 518–524 West Canon Perdido Street [Ordinance Introduction] (640.08)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Second Amendment to Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property with The Turner Foundation – Since 1958, for Property Located at 518–524 West Canon Perdido Street, and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Amendment.
5. Subject: Contract for Construction of the Carrillo Gymnasium Minor Renewal Project [Resolution; Agreement] (570.07)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with McGillivray Construction Inc., in the amount of $2,111,802 for construction of the Carrillo Gymnasium Renewal Project, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $211,180 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. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with Architectural Resources Group for construction support services for the Carrillo Gymnasium Renewal Project, Contract No. 26,869, in the amount of $72,433, for a total expenditure authority of $155,213; C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Babara Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to Reallocate Funds for the Construction of Carrillo Gymnasium Renewal Project; and
D. Determine that the project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines §15301 (d) Existing Facilities and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15062.
6. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon [Resolution; Agreement] (530.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute a second amendment to the legal services agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon, a professional corporation, relating to litigation to enforce the City’s waterline easements 08/20/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 by increasing the agreement not to exceed amount by $170,000 (from $70,000 to $240,000), to be paid from funds appropriated to the Public Works Water Resources Division; 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, to Appropriate Funds for the Small Tunnel Air Binding Project.
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2024 Fourth-Quarter Budget Adjustments (230.05) 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 (FY) 2024, to Approve Proposed Fourth-Quarter (Q4) Budget Adjustments to FY2024 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations.
8. Subject: Approval of Quinn Corporation Inc., for the Maintenance, Repair, Upgrade, Rental, and New Installation of Caterpillar Generator Systems (530.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Find it to be in the City of Santa Barbara’s best interest to approve Quinn Corporation Inc., as the vendor for maintenance, repair, upgrade, rental, and new installation of Caterpillar emergency backup generators and associated systems at the City of Santa Barbara’s Water Resources facilities, without bids, as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4.52.070 (k); and
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to award purchase order contracts to Quinn Corporation Inc., for such services and equipment as needed for the next five-year period, expiring on August 19, 2029.
9. Subject: Contract Amendment for Construction Support Services for the Santa Barbara Airport South Terminal Apron Redevelopment Project [Agreement] (560.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Contract Amendment with Applied Earthworks, Inc., for archaeological and Native American monitoring services for the Santa Barbara Airport South Terminal Apron Redevelopment Project, Contract No. 28,270, in the amount of $19,289, for a total expenditure authority of $139,409.
10. Subject: Recreation Afterschool Program with Santa Barbara Unified School District [Agreement] (570.06)
08/20/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to enter into an agreement with the Santa Barbara Unified School District for the Recreation Afterschool Program.
11. Subject: Contracts with Santa Barbara Unified School District for Park Ranger Patrol Services and Junior High Afterschool Sports [Agreement] (570.06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to enter into a six-month agreement with Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) for Park Ranger Patrol Services at SBUSD properties at a cost to SBUSD in the amount of $17,273; and
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to enter into a one-year agreement with Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) for the Junior High Afterschool Sports Program at SBUSD properties at a cost to the City in the amount of $32,000.
12. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP [Agreement] (560.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Attorney to execute an amended legal services agreement with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $85,000 to $135,000 for special counsel services related to investigation of groundwater and communication with the Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding the same.
13. Subject: Contract Amendment for Extra Design Services for the Via Lucero Wastewater Forcemain Replacement Project [Agreement] (540.13) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with Dudek, for extra design services for the Via Lucero Wastewater Forcemain Replacement Project, Contract No. 28,493, in the amount of $63,648, for a total contract amount of $319,196, and a total expenditure authority of $344,751.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
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CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
14. Subject: Response to the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Report on Homeless Encampments in Santa Barbara County (150.04)
Recommendation: The Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter of response to the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury report titled “Homeless Encampments in Santa Barbara County: Becoming Part of the Community Again.”
POLICE DEPARTMENT
15. Subject: Response to the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Report on Individuals in Crisis (150.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter of response to the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Report titled “Individuals in Crisis: The Right Care at the Right Time.”
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
16. Subject: Request from Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Jordan and Councilmember Eric Friedman to Discuss Redevelopment of the La Cumbre Plaza Macy’s into Residential Housing (170.01)
Recommendation: That Council consider the request from Mayor Pro Tempore Jordan and Councilmember Friedman to discuss redevelopment of the La Cumbre Plaza Macy’s into residential uses and other improvements and to direct staff to initiate negotiations with the project owners regarding a term sheet as a basis for a possible development agreement.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT