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
DECEMBER 3, 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. 12/03/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 DECEMBER 3, 2024 AGENDA
SPECIAL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 11:30 A.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 with staff’s recommended changes in Section 25.02.080 (Mixed-Use Corridor) and in Section 25.01.110 (Zone Map - ODDS-ZM);
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 with staff’s corrections to Chapter 30.300 (Definitions);
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: 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 December 31, 2024.
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Subject: Approval of Required Documents to Implement Measure I 0.50% Transactions and Use Tax Implementation with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] (210.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Finance Director to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records; and
C. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 4.15.060 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code to Replace Reference to the State Board of Equalization with Reference to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
3. Subject: Update of the City’s Conflict-of-Interest Code [Resolution] (110.04) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Conflict-of-Interest Code of the City of Santa Barbara to Incorporate by Reference the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Model Code, and Rescinding Resolution No. 22-099.
4. Subject: Water and Sewer Priority Policy for Housing Units Affordable to Lower-Income Households [Resolution] (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving Policy and Procedures Regarding the Provision of Water and Sewer Services to Proposed Developments that Include Housing Units Affordable to Lower-Income Households.
5. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP [Resolution; Agreement] (160.01) Recommendation: That Council:
12/03/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute a third amendment to the legal services agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, for legal services related to the development project at 1609 Grand Avenue by increasing the agreement not to exceed amount from $50,000 to $200,000, to be paid from funds appropriated from the General Fund in Fiscal Year 2025; 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 Legal Services for the Development Project Located at 1609 Grand Avenue.
6. Subject: Increase Grant Funding for the Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Project and the Los Patos Undercrossing Replacement Project [Resolution; Agreement] (150.03)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator to sign Amendment No. 7 to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to increase the funding from the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments by $2,671,395 from $6,249,862 to $8,921,257 for work to complete the Right of Way phase of The Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Project and the Los Patos Undercrossing Replacement Project; 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 Right of Way Phase of the Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Project and the Los Patos Undercrossing Replacement Project.
7. Subject: Resolution Approving the 2024-2026 Unrepresented Management Salary Plan, and Amending Resolution No. 24-131, 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 2024-2026 Salary Plan Applicable Only to Unrepresented Managers and Professional Attorneys (except the City Administrator and City Attorney), and the 2024-2026 Salary Plan Applicable Certain Unrepresented Safety Managers, Effective November 30, 2024; and
12/03/2024 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. 24-131, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, Affecting Certain Management Classifications, Effective November 30, 2024.
8. Subject: Resolution Approving the 2024-2026 AFSCME Represented Management Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding, and Amending Resolution No. 24-131, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025 [Resolution; Agreement] (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 Manager’s Bargaining Unit; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-131, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, Affecting the Salary Ranges for Certain Management Classifications Effective November 30, 2024.
9. Subject: October 2024 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the October 2024 Investment Report.
10. Subject: Amendments to Increase On-Call Engineering Services Contracts for Pre-Qualified Professional Engineering Firms for Water Resources Facilities Support [Agreement] (540.1)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute amendments to increase four City Professional Services Agreements for on-call engineering services for the Water Resources Division’s water and wastewater facilities by the amount of $100,000 each.
11. Subject: Desalination Plant Offshore Pump Platform Stabilization Project Construction Management [Agreement] (540.1)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Filippin Engineering Inc., in the amount of $699,610 for construction management services for the Desalination Plant Offshore Pump Platform Stabilization Project and authorize $69,960 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $769,570.
12. Subject: Professional Services Agreement for Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment Services for Utility Bills [Agreement] (210.01) 12/03/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Invoice Cloud, Inc., for electronic bill presentment and payment services for the City’s Advanced Utility Systems CIS Infinity software and Infinity.Link online payment application.
13. Subject: Best Interest Waiver for City Core Radio System Component Replacement, Installation, and Support Services (520.04) Recommendation: That Council approve a Best Interest Waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code §4.52.070, subdivision L, authorizing the General Services Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $1,041,193 for the purchase of a new K2 Conventional Core, (8) dispatch consoles, installation services, and warranty and support services from Motorola Solutions, Inc.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
14. 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. Provide direction to staff on the top three priorities of each Councilmember from the ten priority recommendations from the Housing Crisis Ad Hoc Committee that will assist staff with further research and exploration along with identifying resource needs for future Council consideration.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT