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
FEBRUARY 25, 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. 02/25/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 FEBRUARY 25, 2025 AGENDA
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:00 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, 630 GARDEN STREET (120.03)
1. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Second-Quarter Review (120.03) Recommendation: That Finance Committee:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the six months ended December 31, 2024; B. Receive the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended December 31, 2024;
C. Recommend that Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 24-130 to Approve Proposed Second Quarter (Q2) Adjustments to FY2025 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations as Detailed in the Attached Schedule of Proposed Q2 Adjustments; and
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 24-131, 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 December 31, 2024.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Black History Month (120.04)
2. Subject: Peace Corps Week, February 23 - March 1, 2025 (120.04)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
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CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meetings of February 4, 2025, and February 11, 2025; and for the regular meetings of February 4, 2025, and February 11, 2025.
4. Subject: Disestablishment of the Downtown and Old Town Business Improvement Districts Assessments [Ordinance Adoption] (550.01) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Repealing Chapters 4.39 and 4.43 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code and Disestablishing the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area and the Old Town Parking and Business Improvement Area.
5. Subject: Title 25 Objective Design and Development Standards, and Amendments to the Title 30 Zoning Ordinance [Ordinance Adoption] (640.09) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Adding Title 25 Objective Design and Development Standards; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Amending Chapters 30.15, 30.140, 30.145, 30.175, 30.205, 30.220, 30.250, 30.295 and 30.300 Pertaining to Regulations for Objective Design and Development Standards.
6. Subject: Acceptance of Grant Funds and Increase in Design Contract for the Desalination Plant Offshore Pump Platform Stabilization Project [Resolution; Agreement] (540.1)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Third Contract Amendment with Moffatt & Nichol, for design services for the Desalination Plant Offshore Pump Platform Stabilization Project, Contract No. 26,720, in the amount of $38,000 and authorize $10,000 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $342,140; 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 02/25/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 3 Fiscal Year 2025, to Appropriate Funds for the Desalination Plant Offshore Pump Platform Stabilization Project.
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Second-Quarter Review [Resolution] (230.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the six months ended December 31, 2024; B. Accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended December 31, 2024;
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 24-130 to Approve Proposed Second Quarter (Q2) adjustments to FY2025 revenue and expenditure appropriations as detailed in the attached schedule of Proposed Q2 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 24-131, 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 December 31, 2024.
8. Subject: Resolution Upholding the Appeal and Denying the Decision of the Parks and Recreation Commission to Change the Street Tree Species Designation for the 300 – 800 Blocks of East Anapamu Street to Quercus Agrifolia, Coast Live Oak [Resolution] (570.08)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Upholding the Appeal and Denying the Decision of the Parks and Recreation Commission to Change the Street Tree Species Designation for the 300 – 800 Blocks of East Anapamu Street to Quercus Agrifolia, Coast Live Oak.
9. Subject: Resolution Denying the Appeal and Upholding the Decision of the Planning Commission Regarding the 17–21 W. Montecito 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 Appeal and Upholding the Decision of the Planning Commission Granting Approval of a Coastal Development Permit, Parking Modification, and Development Plan for the Hotel Project at 17– 21 W. Montecito Street.
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10. Subject: January 2025 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the January 2025 Investment Report.
11. Subject: Agreement with Financial Credit Network, Inc. for Delinquent Account Collection Services [Agreement] (630.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability & Resilience Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Financial Credit Network, Inc., for delinquent account collection services.
12. Subject: First Contract Amendment with RRM Design, Inc. For Final Design and Construction Documents for the Ortega Park Renewal Project [Agreement] (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a first contract amendment with RRM Design Group, Inc, in the amount of $35,970 to provide lighting and security camera design, and bidding support for the Ortega Park Renewal Project.
13. Subject: Franceschi Park Resident Caretaker [Agreement] (570.05) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for Franceschi Park with Monique O’Conner, commencing April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.
14. Subject: Grant Agreement with Santa Barbara Foundation to Organize the Juneteenth Santa Barbara Celebration [Agreement] (180.02) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a grant agreement with Santa Barbara Foundation in an amount not to exceed $33,250 for the period July 1, 2024, to August 14, 2025.
15. Subject: Grant Agreement with Santa Barbara International Film Festival [Agreement] (180.02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a grant agreement with Santa Barbara International Film Festival in an amount not to exceed $76,665 for the period July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
16. Subject: Lease Agreement with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, Inc. for Construction Staging at Spencer Adams Park [Agreement] (570.05) 02/25/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 5 Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a lease agreement with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, Inc. for temporary use of 10,000 square feet of parking lot at Spencer Adams Park.
17. Subject: Services Agreement Between City of Santa Barbara and Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association [Agreement] (550.01) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a 2025-2029 5-year term management agreement with the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA), a non-profit mutual benefit corporation, to provide management services for the Downtown Community Benefit Improvement District (DCBID).
18. Subject: Retirement of Police Canine Kyra (520.02)
Recommendation: That Council approve the retirement of canine Kyra and her sale to her handler, Officer James Lombardo, who will continue her care in retirement.
19. Subject: Set the Date for an Appeal of the Parks and Recreation Commission’s Action to Approve the Removal of 13 Trees Associated with the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project (570.08) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of March 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Claiborne Shank; and
B. Set the date of March 10, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project site, which is in City right of way between Quinientos Street (south) to Canon Perdido Street (north), or the 00 – 800 blocks of Milpas Street.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ATTORNEY
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20. Subject: Amending Chapter 10.52 of the Municipal Code Regarding Bicycles and E-Conveyances [Ordinance Introduction] (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 10.52 of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Bicycles and E-Conveyances.
HUMAN RESOURCES
21. Subject: Presentation of the Segal Classification and Compensation Study (450.01)
Recommendation: That Council receive the Citywide Classification and Compensation Study Report provided by the Segal Company, which includes the consultant’s findings and recommendations.
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
22. Subject: Santa Barbara Clean Energy Program Electricity Rates [Resolution] (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Rate Setting Formula for Santa Barbara Clean Energy.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT