CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Eric Friedman
Mayor Pro Tempore
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
Kristen W. Sneddon
Ordinance Committee Chair
Sarah J. Knecht
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Oscar Gutierrez
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Wendy Santamaria
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
JANUARY 14, 2025, 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_-tbNSuHPTmquCwDEP9hNaQ (Participation via Zoom)
Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: 894 0718 1596 (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. 01/14/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 JANUARY 14, 2025 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Human Trafficking Awareness Month (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 January 31, 2025.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Adoption 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 Adoption] (330.03)
Recommendation: That Council 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.
4. Subject: Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing a Utility Easement to Southern California Edison for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities at the Depot Lot at 1 West 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 01/14/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2 Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute a Public Utility Easement Deed to Southern California Edison on City Property Located at The Depot Lot.
5. Subject: Introduction of Ordinance for Water Metering Requirements for Affordable Housing Adaptive Reuse Projects [Ordinance Introduction] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 14.08.150 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Relating to Water Meters for Certain Residential Uses.
6. Subject: Amendment to Position Salary Control Resolution 24-143 with Updates to Classification and Compensation for Certain Positions [Resolution] (440.02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 24-143, the Position Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, to Amend the Established Salary for Positions as Listed Effective January 11, 2025.
7. Subject: Amendments to the Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges Related to Sewer Service Connections [Resolution] (540.13) Recommendation: That Council 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 as Provided Therein, and Amend the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges Related to Sewer Service Connections.
8. Subject: Appropriation of Golf Fund Reserves into Golf Fund Capital Budget in FY 2025 for the Sewer Lateral Replacement Project [Resolution] (570.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the appropriation of $302,108 from Golf Fund Reserves to fund construction of the Sewer Lateral Replacement Project at the Santa Barbara Golf Club; 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 (FY) 2025, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in the Parks and Recreation Department Golf Division, 01/14/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Capital Budget, in the Amount of $302,108 for Construction of the Sewer Lateral Replacement Project at the Santa Barbara Golf Club.
9. Subject: Approval of Procurement for ARFF Apparatus Decontamination Services [Resolution] (560.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Airport Director to execute a professional services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc in the amount of $224,597 to perform decontamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from three Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicles; 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 Authorize Additional Appropriations for the Decontamination of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Three Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles.
10. Subject: Fire Department Operations Equipment Acceptance of Donation and Grant Funding [Resolution] (520.02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a Donation of 25 Portable Radios from One805; B. Accept a Donation of 25 Thermal Imaging Cameras from Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance; and
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting Grant Funds, Authorizing the Fire Chief to Enter into a Grant Agreement, and Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $100,000 in the Fire Department Fiscal Year 2025 Operations Fund for Regional Crash Response and Extrication Improvement.
11. Subject: Resolution Authorizing the Examination of Transactions and Use Tax Records [Resolution] (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Examination of Transactions and Use Tax Records.
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12. Subject: Update Reimbursement Resolution for State Revolving Fund Loan Application for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project [Resolution] (540.01) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Supplementing Resolution No. 22-106 Declaring its Official Intent to Reimburse Capital Expenditures Paid Prior to the Approval by the State Water Resources Control Board of a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Installment Agreement for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project.
13. Subject: Update Reimbursement Resolution for State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement for the El Estero Water Resource Center Electrical Distribution Renewal Project [Resolution] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Supplementing Resolution No. 19-058 Declaring its Official Intent to Reimburse Capital Expenditures Paid Prior to the Approval of an Amendment by the State Water Resources Control Board of a Clean Water State Revolving Fund Installment Agreement for the El Estero Water Resource Center Electrical Distribution Renewal Project.
14. Subject: Resolution of Intention of Disestablishment for the Downtown and Old Town Business Improvement Districts [Resolution] (290.00) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring its Intention to Disestablish the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area and the Old Town Parking and Business Improvement Area, and to Schedule a Public Hearing to be Held on February 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. to Consider Adoption of an Ordinance or Ordinances Disestablishing the Improvement Areas.
15. Subject: Contract for Construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 10 Mission Street and State Street Safety Lighting Project [Resolution; Agreement] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract to Alfaro Communications Construction in their low bid amount of $2,100,034 for construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 10 Mission Street and State Street Safety Lighting Project, Bid No. 5002; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $210,000 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and 01/14/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment, for a total expenditure authority of $2,310,034; 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 Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 10 Mission Street and State Street Safety Lighting Project.
16. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the Four Months Ended October 31, 2024 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accepts the Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the four months ended October 31, 2024.
17. Subject: November 2024 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the November 2024 Investment Report.
18. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Agreement with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) for Operation of a Homeless Shelter and Related Services [Agreement] (660.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute a funding agreement in the amount of $202,100 with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) for the operation of a homeless shelter and related services.
19. Subject: Contract with Santa Barbara Unified School District for Park Ranger Patrol Services [Agreement] (570.06)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to enter into a six-month agreement with Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) for Park Ranger Patrol Services at SBUSD properties at a cost to SBUSD in the amount of $17,273.
20. Subject: First Contract Amendment with Design Arc, Inc. for the Franceschi Park Interpretive Pavilion Preliminary Design [Agreement] (570.05) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a first contract amendment with Design Arc, Inc. in the amount of $41,684 for the Franceschi Park Interpretive Pavilion Preliminary Design. 01/14/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 6
21. Subject: Increase Contract for Cruise Ship Passenger Shuttle Service with Santa Barbara Airbus [Agreement] (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Waterfront Director to increase Professional Service Agreement No. 28,040 with Santa Barbara Airbus, Inc. in the amount of $22,000 for a total contract amount of $150,705 for cruise ship shuttle services.
22. Subject: Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions Imposed on Real Property Located at 229 San Clemente Street [Agreement] (640.08) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions Imposed on the Real Property located at 229 San Clemente St. A.P.N. 045-151-008, in a form approved by the City Attorney, releasing the City from liability regarding the demolition of an existing one-story residence and shed and the construction of a new two-story residence with a basement, accessory dwelling unit, driveway, and garage in which part of that construction shall be over an abandoned oil well.
23. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP [Agreement] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Attorney to execute an amended legal services agreement with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $135,000 to $250,000 for special counsel services related to investigation of groundwater and communication with the Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding the same.
24. Subject: Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara for Mental Health Mobile Crisis Services [Agreement] (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a two-year service agreement with the County of Santa Barbara for Mental Health Mobile Crisis Services beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2026, with annual fees not to exceed $138,080 in Fiscal Year 2025, and $140,031 in Fiscal Year 2026.
25. Subject: General Plan Amendment to Update the Open Space Element (650.06)
Recommendation: That Council initiate a General Plan Amendment to update the Open Space Element of the City’s General Plan in accordance with Government Code §65565.5.
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GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING RULES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM
PUBLIC HEARING
26. Subject: Appeal of the Parks and Recreation Commission’s Action to Change the Street Tree Species Designation for the 300 – 800 blocks of East Anapamu Street to Quercus agrifolia, Coast Live Oak (570.08) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Deny the appeal filed by Mr. Richard Closson, Ms. Cheri Rae, and Ms.
Emma Brinkman, and uphold the Street Tree Advisory Committee’s recommendation and the Parks and Recreation Commission’s action to change the street tree species designation for the 300 – 800 blocks of East Anapamu Street to Quercus agrifolia, coast live oak; and B. Direct staff to return to Council with a Resolution reflecting the findings and outcome of the appeal.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT