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 19, 2024, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
4495 PILIKOA STREET HANALEI, HI 96714
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 735 ANACAPA STREET
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
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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. 11/19/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 NOVEMBER 19, 2024 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Grant for $430,000 to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for Santa Barbara Green Mobile Home Park Located at 1200 Punta Gorda Street (120.03) Recommendation: That Finance Committee consider and recommend that City Council approve the allocation of appropriations in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (HRLP) in the amount of $430,000 to fund a request from the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) for a $430,000 grant for the rehabilitation of the property owned by 2nd Story Associates Mobile Homes, LLC, an instrument of HACSB, located at 1200 Punta Gorda Street (Property); and authorize the Community Development Director to execute such agreements and related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
2. Subject: Amendments to the Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges Related to Sewer Service Connections (120.03)
Recommendation: That Finance Committee recommend that City Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara amending Resolution 24-068 as Provided Therein, and Amend the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges Related to Sewer Service Connections.
3. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 First-Quarter Review (120.03) Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Hear a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the three months ended September 30, 2024; B. Receive the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the three months ended September 30, 2024;
C. Recommend that Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 24-066 to Approve Proposed First-Quarter (Q1) Adjustments to FY2025 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations as Detailed in the Attached Schedule of Proposed Q1 Adjustments; and
11/19/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 D. Recommend that Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Position Salary Control Resolution 24-110 for Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2025. The Human Resources Department Requests Council Approval for the Following Adjustments, Including the Following Position Changes. Changes are Effective November 30, 2024.
11/19/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Junior League of Santa Barbara's 100th Anniversary (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the regular meetings of October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, and October 29, 2024.
3. Subject: Amending Chapter 18.40 and Repealing Section 2.12.035 of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Airport Police and Enforcement [Ordinance Adoption] (560.01)
Recommendation: That Council 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.
4. Subject: Authorization to Apply for a California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Prohousing Designation [Resolution] (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Application to and Participation in the Prohousing Designation Program.
5. 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 11/19/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 4 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.
6. Subject: Increase in Construction Contract Change Order Authority for the Carrillo Gymnasium Renewal Project [Resolution; Agreement] (570.07) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize an increase in the Public Works Director’s Change Order Authority to approve expenditures for extra work on the Carrillo Gymnasium Renewal Project, with McGillivray Construction Inc., Contract No. 28,556, in the amount of $450,000, for a total contract expenditure authority of cost of $2,772,982; 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 Construction of the Carrillo Gymnasium Renewal Project.
7. Subject: Private Property Agreement and the Appropriation of General Fund Disaster Reserves for Emergency Repairs on Las Alturas Road [Resolution] (530.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to enter into an Agreement, subject to Approval by the City Attorney, with the Property Owner of 1037 Las Alturas Road (APN 019-113-018) for the demolition of structures and the restoration of Las Alturas Road due to landslide activity that began in March 2024; and 11/19/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 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 General Fund Disaster Reserves for Unanticipated Emergency Repairs on Las Alturas Road.
8. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 First-Quarter Review [Resolution] (250.02) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the three months ended September 30, 2024; B. Accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the three months ended September 30, 2024;
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 24-066 to Approve Proposed FirstQuarter (Q1) Adjustments to FY2025 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations as Detailed in the Attached Schedule of Proposed Q1 Adjustments; and
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Position Salary Control Resolution 24-110 for Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2025. The Human Resources Department Requests Council Approval for the Following Adjustments, Including the Following Position Changes. Changes are Effective November 30, 2024.
9. Subject: Contract for Public Art Project Management Services for De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project [Agreement] (570.07) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the City Professional Services Agreement with The Environment Makers for public art project management services for a total, not-to-exceed time and materials contract, in the amount of $208,050 for the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Project.
11. Subject: Professional Services Agreement with Campbell-Hill Aviation Group, LLC for Air Service Development Services [Agreement] (560.09) Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Airport Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Campbell-Hill Aviation Group, LLC for specialized air service consulting and analysis for Santa Barbara Airport, in an amount not to exceed the sum of $677,387 for years one through three (FY2025 – FY2027), and, if extended, the first year extension option shall not 11/19/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 6 exceed $244,095 in FY2027-2028 and the second year extension option shall not exceed $253,859 in FY2028-2029.
12. Subject: Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Grant for $430,000 to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for Santa Barbara Green Mobile Home Park Located at 1200 Punta Gorda Street (610.05) Recommendation: That City Council approve the allocation of appropriations in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (HRLP) in the amount of $430,000 to fund a request from the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) for a $430,000 grant for the rehabilitation of the property owned by 2nd Story Associates Mobile Homes, LLC, an instrument of HACSB, located at 1200 Punta Gorda Street (Property); and authorize the Community Development Director to execute such agreements and related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
13. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Parks and Recreation Commission's Approval for 300-800 Blocks of East Anapamu Street (570.08) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of January 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., for hearing the appeal filed by Richard Closson, Cheri Rae, and Emma Brinkman; and
B. Set the date of January 13, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., for a site visit to the property located at 305 East Anapamu Street.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
14. Subject: Appointments to City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council make appointments to the City’s Advisory Groups.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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15. Subject: Appeal of Planning Commission's Approval of the 101 Garden Street Hotel Project (640.07)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Deny the appeals and uphold Planning Commission’s decision making the findings set forth in Section IV of the Council Agenda Report dated October 1, 2024, subject to the conditions of approval contained in the Planning Commission Resolution No. 003-24 with an amendment to condition of approval D.2.f to allow water use for the project to be 16.67 AFY; and B. Direct staff to return to Council with a Decision and Findings Resolution reflecting the outcome of the appeals.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT