CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
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
SEPTEMBER 10, 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.
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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.
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
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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. 09/10/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Debt Issuance for the Police Station and Dwight Murphy Field Renovation [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] (120.03) Recommendation: That Finance Committee recommend:
That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the City of a Ground Lease, a Lease Agreement, an Indenture, and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement in Connection with the Issuance of Finance Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Lease Revenue Bonds (Public Safety and Park Projects), Series 2024, Approving the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $135,000,000, Authorizing the Distribution of an Official Statement in Connection with the Offering and Sale of Such Bonds and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions.
2. Subject: Authorization to Apply for Matching Funds Totaling $2.9 Million from the State’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program for Affordable Housing Projects (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee consider and recommend that Council:
A. Authorize submittal of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) program requesting $2,900,000 in matching funds with the City of Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund for eligible projects selected from the City of Santa Barbara’s notice of funding availability, and authorize the Community Development Director to execute such documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, as necessary; B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorized to Act as Manager of the City of Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund, Authorizing Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Local Housing Trust Fund Program for Matching Funds of $2,900,000;
09/10/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorized to Act as Manager of the City of Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund, Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Approve an Increase in Fiscal Year 2024 Expenditure Appropriations in the Community Development General Fund in the Amount of $500,000 and Approve an Increase in Fiscal Year 2024 Revenue Appropriations in the Local Housing Trust Fund in the Amount of $500,000 Funded by Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fees to Provide the Local Housing Trust Fund with Ongoing Revenues Sufficient to Pay for the Trust Fund’s Operating Costs for a Minimum of Five Years after the Date of a Program Award; and
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorized to Act as Manager of the City of Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund, Adopting the 2017 California Code of Regulations Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter 19, Commencing with Section 8300 Uniform Multifamily Regulations as the Underwriting Guidelines for the City of Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/FINANCE AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA 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 September 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 August 20, 2024, and August 27, 2024, and for the regular meetings of August 20, 2024, and August 27, 2024.
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3. Subject: Annual Assessments for Downtown Community Benefit Improvement District and Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District [Resolution] (290.00)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Santa Barbara County to Include the Downtown Community Benefit Improvement District Special Assessment on the 2024-2025 Tax Roll; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Santa Barbara County to Include the Coast Village Community Benefit District Special Assessment on the 2024-2025 Tax Roll.
4. Subject: Resolution Approving the 2024-2026 Hourly Employees Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding, and Amendment of Resolution No. 24- 071, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025 [Resolution] (440.02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2024-2026 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Service Employees' International Union, Local 620, Hourly Employees’ Bargaining Unit; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-071, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, Affecting the Salaries of Classifications in the Hourly Employees’ Bargaining Unit, Effective September 7, 2024.
5. Subject: Resolution Approving the 2024-2025 Management Salary Plan and Amendment of Resolution No. 24-071, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025 [Resolution] (410.06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2024-2025 Salary Plan Applicable Only to Unrepresented Managers and Professional Attorneys (except the City Administrator and City Attorney), and the 2024-2025 Salary Plan Applicable Only to Certain Unrepresented Safety Managers.
09/10/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-071, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, Affecting Certain Management Classifications Effective June 29, 2024.
6. Subject: Water Resources Energy Master Plan [Resolution; Agreement] (540.08)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Hazen and Sawyer, in the amount of $368,948 for the development of a Water Resources Energy Master Plan, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures up to $55,342 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 Babara Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to Appropriate Funds for the Water Resources Energy Master Plan.
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the First Month Ended July 31, 2024 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accepts the Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the first month ended July 31, 2024.
8. Subject: Sewer Service Agreement for 898 Veronica Springs Road [Agreement] (540.13)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute an Agreement for Provision of Sewer Service to the Real Property Located Outside City Limits, between the City and Kriger Family Trust to provide City sewer service to 898 Veronica Springs Road (APN 049-072-001).
9. Subject: Contract Updates for the U.S. 101 State Street Undercrossing Project [Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a sole source purchase order with David Shelton Inc. in the amount of $551,431 for fabrication and installation of ironwork for the U.S. 101 State Street Undercrossing Project; and authorize the General Services Manager to execute the purchase order; and
09/10/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Fourth Contract Amendment with Bengal Engineering, Inc., for design support services for the U.S. 101 State Street Undercrossing Project, Contract No. 26,510A, in the amount of $95,000, for a total expenditure authority of $973,622.
10. Subject: Approval of Parcel Map and Execution of Agreements for 1018 Garden Street [Agreement] (640.08)
Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute and record Parcel Map Number 20,842 and a standard agreement relating to the approved one-lot subdivision at 1018 Garden Street.
11. Subject: Authorization to Directly Negotiate with Vendors for Fleet-Related Purchases and to Standardize Equipment Manufacturers in Fiscal Years 2025 Through 2027 (530.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the General Services Manager to waive the formal bidding process under Santa Barbara Municipal Code section 4.52.070 for fleet purchases for fiscal years 2025 through 2027 on the condition that either a cooperative agreement is used based on the lowest price or best value, or a vehicle is bought off the dealer’s lot at or below the manufacturers' suggested retail price; and
B. Approval to standardize Scelzi truck bodies, Whelen Engineering products, and John Deere equipment based on a best interest finding per Section
4.52.070 (L) of the Municipal Code.
12. Subject: Designation of Voting Delegate for League of California Cities Annual Conference (180.01)
Recommendation: That Council designate Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez as the City’s voting delegate and designate Mayor Randy Rowse as an alternate to represent the City of Santa Barbara at the League of California Cities Annual Meeting, October 16 – 18, 2024.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: Highway 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara and Parallel Projects Update (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council receive an update from the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, District 5 of the California Department of Transportation, and City of Santa Barbara staff on the Highway 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara and Parallel Projects within the City of Santa Barbara.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
14. Subject: Authorization to Apply for Matching Funds Totaling $2.9 Million from the State’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program for Affordable Housing Projects [Resolution] (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Open the public hearing and take public comment, if any, and authorize submittal of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) program requesting $2,900,000 in matching funds with the City of Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund for eligible projects selected from the City of Santa Barbara’s notice of funding availability, and authorize the Community Development Director to execute such documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, as necessary;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara, Authorized to Act as Manager of the City of Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund, Authorizing Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Local Housing Trust Fund Program for Matching Funds of $2,900,000;
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara, Authorized to Act as Manager of the City of Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund, Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Approve an Increase in Fiscal Year 2024 Expenditure Appropriations in the Community Development General Fund in the Amount of $500,000 and Approve an Increase in Fiscal Year 2024 Revenue Appropriations in the Local Housing Trust Fund in the Amount of $500,000 Funded by Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fees to Provide the Local Housing Trust Fund with Ongoing Revenues Sufficient to Pay for the Trust 09/10/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 7 Fund’s Operating Costs for a Minimum of Five Years after the Date of a Program Award; and
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara, Authorized to Act as Manager of the City of Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund, Adopting the 2017 California Code of Regulations Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter 19, Commencing with Section 8300 Uniform Multifamily Regulations as the Underwriting Guidelines for the City of Santa Barbara Local Housing Trust Fund.
CONVENE JOINT MEETING WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FINANCE
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
FINANCE AUTHORITY GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
15. Subject: Debt Issuance for the Police Station and Dwight Murphy Field Renovation [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] (210.05) Recommendation:
CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION:
A. That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the City of a Ground Lease, a Lease Agreement, an Indenture, and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement in Connection with the Issuance of Finance Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Lease Revenue Bonds (Public Safety and Park Projects), Series 2024, Approving the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $135,000,000, Authorizing the Distribution of an Official Statement in Connection with the Offering and Sale of Such Bonds and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions; and
FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
B. That the Board of Directors of the Finance Authority of the City of Santa Barbara adopt, by reading of title only and after holding a noticed public hearing, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Finance Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Ground Lease, a Lease Agreement, and an Indenture in Connection with the Issuance of the Finance Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Lease Revenue Bonds (Public Safety and Park Projects), Series 2024, Authorizing the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to 09/10/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 8 Exceed $135,000,000, Authorizing the Distribution of an Official Statement in Connection Therewith and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions.
ADJOURN FINANCE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT