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
NOVEMBER 12, 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. 11/12/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 NOVEMBER 12, 2024 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Law Enforcement Records and Support Services Week (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 November 30, 2024.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Ordinance for the Second Amendment to The Hertz Corporation Concession Agreement at the Airport [Ordinance Adoption] (330.04) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Airport Director to Execute the Second Amendment to the Concession Agreement with The Hertz Corporation, Located at 500 James Fowler Road, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
4. Subject: Amending Chapter 18.40 and Repealing Section 2.12.035 of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Airport Police and Enforcement [Ordinance Introduction] (560.01)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 18.40 and Repealing Section 2.12.035 of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Airport Police and Enforcement.
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5. Subject: Records Destruction for the Community Development Department [Resolution] (160.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Relating to the Destruction of Records Held by the Community Development Department in the Housing and Human Services, and Building and Safety Office/Division.
6. Subject: Fiscal Year 2024 Fourth-Quarter Budget Adjustments [Resolution] (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 23-076, to Approve Proposed Fourth-Quarter (Q4) Adjustments to FY2024 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations as Detailed in the Attached Schedule of Proposed Q4 Adjustments.
7. Subject: Contracts for Construction of the Laguna Stormwater Pump Station and Tide Gate Renewal Project [Resolution; Agreement] (540.06) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with Cushman Contracting Corporation, in their low bid amount of $5,036,400 for construction of the Laguna Stormwater Pump Station and Tide Gate Renewal Project, Bid No. 3959; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $503,640 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 $5,540,040;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute an Amendment to the agreement with DCME Inc., in the amount of $438,300 for construction management services of the Laguna Stormwater Pump Station and Tide Gate Renewal Project and authorize $43,830 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $482,130; and
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 Laguna Stormwater Pump Station and Tide Gate Renewal Project.
8. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon [Resolution; Agreement] (560.04) Recommendation: That Council:
11/12/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute a third amendment to the legal services agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon, a professional corporation, relating to litigation to enforce the City’s waterline easements by increasing the agreement not to exceed amount by $190,000 (from $240,000 to $430,000), 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.
9. Subject: Contract for Construction of the Upper De La Vina Street and Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project [Resolution; Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with Lash Construction, Inc., in their low bid amount of $7,323,130 for construction of the Upper De La Vina Street and Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project, Bid No. 5022; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $732,313 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 City Administrator to execute an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to increase the funding from the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments by $1,280,979, for a total amount not to exceed $1,675,979 for construction of the Milpas Street at U.S. Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project; and 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 Upper De La Vina Street and Milpas Street at Highway 101 Operational Improvements Project.
10. Subject: Approval of Banking Services Agreement [Agreement] (210.03) Recommendation: That Council approve a new Banking Services Agreement with US Bank, at an estimated net cost of $2,000 per month.
11. Subject: Grant Agreement with Summer Solstice Celebration, Inc. [Agreement] (180.02)
11/12/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a grant agreement with Summer Solstice Celebration Inc. in an amount not to exceed $64,600 for the period July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
12. Subject: Contract Amendment for Construction Management Services for the Wastewater Small Diameter Closed Circuit Television Program for Fiscal Years 2023-2025 [Agreement] (540.13)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Wastewater Small Diameter Closed Circuit Television Program for Fiscal Years 2023-2025, Contract No. 28,340, in the amount of $99,855 for a total expenditure authority of $422,117.
13. Subject: Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program Annual Report (350.08)
Recommendation: That Council receive the annual Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Program Annual Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2024.
14. Subject: Measure C Annual Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Measure C Annual Accountability Report for the Fiscal Year (FY) Ended June 30, 2024.
15. Subject: Cancellation of Certain Council Meetings in 2025 (120.09) Recommendation: That Council cancel the regular Council Meetings on the following dates: January 21, February 18, March 25, April 1, May 27, June 24, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 26, September 2, October 28, November 4, November 11, November 25, December 23, and December 30, 2025.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
16. Subject: Legislative Update to City Council (170.01) 11/12/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 Recommendation: That Council hear a presentation related to current state legislation and the advocacy efforts of Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. on behalf of the City of Santa Barbara and provide guidance to staff and Townsend on the City’s legislative priorities for the coming year.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
17. Subject: Contract for the Construction of the Santa Barbara Police Station [Resolution; Agreement] (520.02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract to ProWest Constructors Inc., for their best value proposal of $95,998,811 for the construction of the new Santa Barbara Police Station; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $9,600,000 that may result from contract change orders or extra scope of work that may be required; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Finance Director and Risk Manager to Acquire and Execute Policies of Insurance and Other Agreements Necessary to Implement an Owner-Controlled Insurance Program for the New Police Station Construction Project.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
18. Subject: Presentation on the Findings and Recommendations from the Housing Crisis Ad Hoc Committee (170.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a presentation on behalf of the Housing Crisis Ad Hoc Committee regarding its key findings and recommendations; and
B. Advise staff on priorities and give direction for further research and exploration.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT