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
Oscar Gutierrez
Meagan Harmon
Kristen W. Sneddon
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
OCTOBER 22, 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 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. 10/22/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 OCTOBER 22, 2024 AGENDA
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
1. Subject: Title 25 Objective Design and Development Standards, and Amendments to the Title 30 Zoning Ordinance (120.03)
Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee forward a recommendation to City Council that Council:
A. Adopt the Title 25 Objective Design and Development Standards; B. Repeal Resolution No. 21-031 adopting the Objective Design and Development Standards for Streamlined Housing Projects in its entirety; C. Adopt Amendments to the Title 30 Zoning Ordinance;
D. Determine that the Title 25 and Title 30 Amendments are Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305; and
E. Determine that the Title 25 and Title 30 Amendments are Consistent with the General Plan.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Arts and Humanities Month (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Proposed Changes to Library Department Fiscal Year 2025 Fees and Fines Schedule [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
10/22/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 A. Approve the proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2025 Fees and Fines Schedule; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Directing the City Clerk to Update Resolution 24-068 Adopted on June 11, 2024, which became effective on July 1, 2024, or as provided therein, and Amend the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges.
3. Subject: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2, and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project [Resolution; Agreement] (560.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with Granite Construction Co. in their low bid amount of $9,495,743 for repair and maintenance of the Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2 and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project, Bid No. 5045; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $949,574 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; award would result in a total expenditure authority of $10,445,317; B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt Inc., in the amount of $666,088 for construction administrative and inspection services and authorize $66,608 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $732,696; C. 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2, and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project; and
D. Determine that the project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines §15301 (b) and (c), approve the construction of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2 and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project, and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15062.
4. Subject: Approval of Mills Act Historic Property Tax Reduction Contracts (640.06)
Recommendation: That Council:
10/22/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 A. Grant exceptions to the Mills Act contract threshold for assessed property valuation, pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code §30.157.145.C.4.m., for the following historic properties:
1. 1732 Santa Barbara Street (APN 027-112-001)
2. 2010 Garden Street (APN 025-331-015)
3. 2050 Garden Street (APN 025-331-020)
4. 1708 Paterna Road (APN 019-184-009)
5. 1924 Anacapa Street (APN 025-381-019);
B. Grant renewals of the Mills Act contracts for the following historic properties:
1. 107 Jorgensen Lane (APN 021-110-037)
2. 612 East Valerio Street (APN 027-270-002)
3. 403 Loma Alta Drive (APN 035-243-002); and
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the five new Mills Act historic property contracts and to renew the three existing contracts.
5. Subject: Setting November 12, 2024, Council Meeting as a Regular Council Meeting (120.02)
Recommendation: That Council approve the setting of November 12, 2024, as a regular Council meeting.
6. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Planning Commission's Approval for 17-21 W Montecito Street (640.07)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of January 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Steven A. Johnson of the Planning Commission’s Approval of a 44-room hotel located at 17-21 W Montecito Street; and
B. Set the date of January 13, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 17-21 W Montecito Street.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
10/22/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
7. Subject: Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 Public Service/Human Services Grant Funding, and Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria (610.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize staff to solicit proposals for Public Service/Human Services program grants for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027;
B. Authorize staff to solicit proposals for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program grants for Fiscal Year 2026;
C. Approve the proposed application process and provide direction to the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) on funding criteria and priorities; and
D. Establish a funding commitment from the General Fund in the amount of $726,150 for both Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 for the Human Services Program.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
8. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups; and B. Continue interviews of applicants to October 29, 2024.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT