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 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.
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. 12/10/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 DECEMBER 10, 2024 AGENDA
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
1. Subject: Introduction of Ordinance for Water Metering Requirements for Affordable Housing Adaptive Reuse Projects, and Other Title 14 Revisions (120.03)
Recommendation: That Ordinance Committee forward to Council for introduction, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 14.08. 12/10/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meetings of November 12, and November 19, 2024; for the regular meetings of November 12, and November 19, 2024; and the amended minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 2024.
2. Subject: Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing a Utility Easement to Southern California Edison for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities at the Eastside Library At 1136 Montecito Street [Ordinance Introduction] (330.03)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute a Public Utility Easement Deed to Southern California Edison on City Library Property Located at the Eastside Library.
3. 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 Adoption] (210.01) Recommendation: That Council 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. 12/10/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3
4. Subject: A Resolution Denying the Appeal and Upholding the Decision of the Planning Commission Regarding the 101 Garden Street Hotel Project [Resolution] (640.07)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Denying the Appeals of the Law Office of Marc Chytilo, on Behalf of Keep the Funk, Inc.; Steven Johnson; and Rich Untermann, and Upholding the Decision of the Planning Commission to Approve the Project at 101 Garden Street.
5. Subject: Amendment to Position Salary Control Resolution 24-141 with Updates to Classification and Compensation for Certain Positions [Resolution] (410.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 24-141, the Position Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, to Amend the Established Salary for Positions as Listed effective December 28, 2024.
6. Subject: Increase in Construction Change Order Authority for Construction Support Services and Design Agreements for the Central Library Renovation Project [Resolution; Agreement] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize an increase in the Public Works Director’s Change Order Authority to approve expenditures for extra work for the Central Library Renovation Project with Nationwide Contracting Services, Inc., Contract No. 28,050, in the amount of $309,718, for a total construction expenditure authority of $11,736,243;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Fifth Amendment to the City Professional Services Contract No. 26,177 with LMA Architects in the amount of $18,500 for construction administration services, for a total contract amount of $260,317; 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 Construction of the Central Library Renovation Project.
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7. Subject: Acceptance of $7,500 From Heal the Ocean [Resolution] (570.03) Recommendation: That Council 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 Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $7,500 in the Fiscal Year 2025 Waterfront Department Abandoned Vessel Fund for a Donation Received from Heal the Ocean to Incentivize Participation in the Department’s Vessel Turn In Program.
8. Subject: Certification of Election Results for the General Municipal Election of November 5, 2024 [Resolution] (110.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024, and Declaring the Results and Setting Forth Such Other Matters as Required by State Elections Law.
9. Subject: Amendment for the Design Contract for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project [Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Third Amendment to the City Professional Services Agreement No. 25,746-A with Bengal Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $58,671 for engineering design services and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $20,000 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
10. Subject: Amendment to Contract with IDE Americas for Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant Operations [Agreement] (540.1)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute Amendment 1 to the Design/Build/Operate Agreement with IDE Americas for the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant.
11. Subject: Marketing and Promotions with Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara, Inc. [Agreement] (180.02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a six-month agreement in the amount of $303,800 with Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara, Inc. (doing business as Downtown Santa Barbara) for marketing and promotions from December 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. 12/10/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5
12. Subject: Memorandum of Understanding with the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara [Agreement] (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Waterfront Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara for grant support from December 13, 2024, through December 31, 2028.
13. Subject: Public Outreach Services for Design of the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project [Agreement] (540.09)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Katz & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $586,250 for design phase public outreach services for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project and authorize $58,625 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $644,875.
14. Subject: Second Contract Amendment with RRM Design Group for Final Design and Construction Documents for the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project [Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a second contract amendment with RRM Design Group in the amount of $18,700 for bid support services for the Dwight Murphy Field Renewal Project.
15. Subject: Approval of Benefit Plans Effective January 1, 2025 (430.06) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the renewal rates for the: CalPERS Health Plans; Delta Dental Plans; Vision Service Plans; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) benefits; and B. Authorize the City Administrator to execute any necessary contracts or any amendments to agreements or contracts to effectuate the new rates.
16. Subject: Santa Barbara Clean Energy 2023 Power Content Label Attestation (630.06)
Recommendation: That Council approve the attestation specified under California’s Power Source Disclosure Program, which requires the governing Council of a public agency providing retail electric service to endorse the accuracy of each annual report and power content label, as submitted to the California Energy Commission, for the previous year.
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17. Subject: Special Recruitment for Fire and Police Commission (140.02) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the City Clerk's Office to accept applications through Friday, January 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to fill an unscheduled vacancy in the Fire and Police Commission;
B. Conduct in-person interviews of applicants for the vacancy during the Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025; and
C. Make an appointment to fill the vacancy on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING RULES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM
PUBLIC HEARING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
18. Subject: Appeal of Planning Commission’s Approval of a Hotel Project at 17– 21 West Montecito Street (640.07)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Consider the appeal of Steven A. Johnson of the Planning Commission’s approval of a Parking Modification, Development Plan and Coastal Development Plan, and determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15332 (Infill Development), for the Hotel Project at 17– 21 W Montecito Street; and
B. Direct staff to return to Council with a Decision and Findings Resolution reflecting the outcome of the appeal.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
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CEREMONIAL ITEMS
19. Subject: United Boys and Girls Club Gold Card Recipients - Estimated Time 5:00 P.M. (120.04)
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT