(Printable Agenda)

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

AGENDA

 

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

           1:00 p.m.   -     Finance Committee Meeting, Room 15

           2:00 p.m.   -     City Council Meeting

 

 

ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 1:00 P.M. IN ROOM 15 (120.03)         

Finance Committee Agenda

1.                  Subject:  August 2007 Investment Report (See Council Agenda Item No. 2)

2.                  Subject:  Interim Financial Statements For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007  (See Council Agenda Item No. 23)

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL

1.                  Subject:  Minutes

Recommendation:  That Council waive the reading and approve the minutes of the special meeting of September 10, and the regular meeting of September 11, 2007.

 

2.                  Subject:  August 2007 Investment Report  (260.02)

Recommendation:  That Council accept the August 2007 Investment Report.

 

3.                  Subject:  Introduction Of Ordinance For Amendment To Airport Agreement With The Goleta Sanitary District  (540.13)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Approve and authorize the Airport Director to execute, subject to approval of the City Attorney, the Third Amendment to an Agreement for Expansion of the Goleta Sanitary District Sewage Disposal Treatment Plant Facilities between the Goleta Sanitary District, the City of Santa Barbara, the Goleta West Sanitary District, the University of California Santa Barbara and the County of Santa Barbara; and

B.        Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving the Third Amendment to Agreement for Expansion of the Goleta Sanitary District Sewage Disposal Treatment Plant Facilities Between the Goleta Sanitary District, the City of Santa Barbara, the Goleta West Sanitary District, the University of California Santa Barbara, and the County of Santa Barbara to Upgrade the Plant Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement and the Allocation of Costs for the Project.

4.                  Subject:  Introduction Of Ordinance For Quitclaim Of A Narrow Strip Of Land To The City Of Carpinteria  (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 a Quitclaim to the City of Carpinteria of a Variable Width Narrow Strip of Land to Correct Survey and Description Errors and Omissions Caused by Old Surveys of Land Within and Adjacent to the Area Now Containing the Cramer Tract Located Between Highway 101 and Carpinteria Avenue, Now Being Portions of Santa Barbara County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 004-036-005,  -006,  -007,  -008,  -009,  -010 and  -011, Releasing Any Claim by the City of Santa Barbara to Said Strip of Land, and Authorizing the Execution of a Quitclaim Deed to the City of Carpinteria by the City Administrator.

 

5.                  Subject:  Introduction Of Ordinance For Airport Parking Management Agreement Amendment  (550.08)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Approve and authorize the Airport Director to execute, subject to approval of the City Attorney,  an Amendment to the Parking Management Agreement between the City of Santa Barbara and Ampco System Parking (Ampco), a California corporation, dated November 1, 2007, amending the "SCOPE OF SERVICES," "TERM," and "MANAGEMENT FEE" provisions and adding Exhibit D;

B.        Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving an Amendment to the Parking Management Agreement Between the City of Santa Barbara and Ampco System Parking Dated November 1, 2007, Amending the Scope of Services, Term, and Management Fee Provisions for the Operation of the Santa Barbara Airport Public Parking Facilities; and

C.        Authorize a reallocation of appropriated Airport capital project funds totaling $371,970 for the acquisition of new parking revenue control equipment from the Security Access Control project, which will be funded with FAA grant funds.

6.                  Subject:  Adoption Of Ordinance For Corporation Yard Solar Electric Project  (380.01)

Recommendation:  That Council adopt, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Power Purchase Agreement Between the City of Santa Barbara and Tioga Energy, Inc., or Solar Power Partners Fund I, LLC, for the Design, Construction, Ownership, Maintenance, and Operation of a Solar Electrical System at 630 Garden Street and 635 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, California, and Related Incentive Program Agreements with Southern California Edison Company.

 

7.                  Subject:  Creation Of A Lead Meter Reader Position  (410.06)

Recommendation:  That Council adopt, by reading title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 07-053, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2008, Affecting the Finance Department Effective September 25, 2007.

 

8.                  Subject:  Acceptance Of Proposition 12 Grant Funds For The Tennis Lighting Control Project  (570.07)

Recommendation:  That Council increase appropriations and estimated revenues by $57,000 in the Fiscal Year 2008 Parks and Recreation Capital Budget for the Tennis Lighting Controls project based on an accepted Proposition 12 Per Capita Grant Program Application by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

 

9.                  Subject:  Acceptance Of Grant For Rain Sensor Rebate Program  (540.13)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Accept a grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in the amount of $19,125 for developing and implementing the Rain Sensor Rebate Program; and

B.        Increase the estimated Fiscal Year 2008 Water Fund Revenues by $19,125 and appropriate the same to the Water Fund Operating Budget.

10.             Subject:  Approval Of Benefit Plans Effective January 1, 2008  (430.06)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Approve renewal of the Aetna and Kaiser medical plans;

B.        Approve the Aetna Medicare Open Plan for eligible over-age-65 retirees as a new medical plan offering supplemental plan coverage to Medicare benefits with the elimination of the Aetna HMO plan option for over-age-65 retirees;

C.        Approve the Delta Dental prepaid dental plan as a replacement plan to the Golden West prepaid dental plan;

D.        Approve renewal of current contracts for the Delta Dental DPO plan, Vision Service Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, Hartford  life and disability insurance plans, and Allstate voluntary disability plans; and

E.        Authorize the Administrative Services Director to execute any necessary contracts or amendments to agreements or contracts.

11.             Subject:  Community Promotion Contract With Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Recommendation:  That Council authorize the Finance Director to execute a Community Promotion contract with Santa Barbara International Film Festival in an amount of $60,000 covering the period from July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008.

 

12.             Subject:  630 Garden Street Facility Renovation  (340.02)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Find it in the City's best interest to waive the formal bid process, as authorized by Municipal Code 4.52.080 (k), and authorize the General Services Manager to issue a purchase order without bids, to Mobile Modular in the amount not to exceed $32,528, as the supplier for the rental of modular trailers to temporarily house Community Development Staff;

B.        Authorize the General Services Manager to issue change orders to Mobile Modular, as required, in a total amount not to exceed $3,253 to cover contingencies;

C.        Find it in the City's best interest to waive the formal bid process, as authorized by Municipal Code 4.52.080 (k), and authorize the General Services Manager to issue a purchase order without bids, with Smart Business Interiors (SBI) in the amount not to exceed $125,000, as the supplier for Rosemount modular office cubicles for the second floor at 630 Garden Street; and

D.        Authorize the General Services Manager to issue change orders to SBI, as required, in a total amount not to exceed $12,500 to cover contingencies that may result from minor design changes.

13.             Subject:  Notice Of Completion For The Water Main Replacement Project  (540.06)

Recommendation:  That Council accept the work completed by Lash Construction, Inc. (Lash), Contract No. 21,625, for the Water Main Replacement Project, Bid No. 3389, located at various locations, as shown on the attached list, in the final contract amount of $4,130,859.77, including approved changes, and approve filing of a Notice of Completion.

 

14.             Subject:  Notice Of Completion For The State Street Sidewalk Improvement Project Phase 4 - 400 And 500 Blocks, And Phase I Modifications  (530.04)

Recommendation:  That Council accept the work completed by Lash Construction, Inc. (Lash), Contract No. 22,252, for the State Street Sidewalk Improvement Project Phase 4 - 400 and 500 Blocks, and Phase I Modifications, Bid No. 3461A, in the final contract amount of $2,845,134.71, including approved changes, and approve filing of a Notice of Completion.

 

15.             Subject:  Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding Appeal Of Planning Commission Approval for 3427 Sea Ledge Lane

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Set the date of December 18, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Ed Vernon of the Planning Commission approval of an application for property owned by Leon and Joyce Lunt and located at 3427 Sea Ledge Lane, Assessor's Parcel No. 047-082-009, A-1/SD-3 One-Family Residence and Coastal Overlay Zones, General Plan Designation:  Residential, One Unit per Acre.  The project consists of a remodel and addition to an existing 3,414 square-foot single family residence on a 32,189 square-foot lot located in the Hillside Design District and the Appealable Jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone.  The addition will result in a 5,455 square-foot two-story residence which includes a 612 square-foot basement and a 540 square-foot attached two-car garage.  The discretionary applications required are a Modification and a Coastal Development Permit; and

B.        Set the date of December 17, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 3427 Sea Ledge Lane.

NOTICES

16.             The City Clerk has on Thursday, September 20, 2007, posted this agenda in the Office of the City Clerk, on the City Hall Public Notice Board on the outside balcony of City Hall, and on the Internet.

17.             A City Council site visit originally scheduled for Monday, October 1, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. to the property located at 1400 Rogers Court, has been rescheduled for Monday, December 3, 2007, at 1:30 p.m.

18.             City Advisory Group Recruitment:

A.        The City Clerk's Office will accept applications through Thursday, November 1, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. to fill scheduled vacancies on various City Advisory Groups and the unscheduled vacancies resulting from resignations accepted by the Council through Monday, October 15, 2007;

B.        The City Council will conduct interviews of applicants for vacancies on various City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at 3:30 p.m. (Estimated Time), and Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.;

C.        The City Council Subcommittee will conduct interviews of applicants for vacancies on the Franklin Center, Lower Westside Center, and Westside Center Advisory Committees on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lower Westside Community Center, 629 Coronel Place; and

D .       The City Council will make appointments to fill the vacancies on various City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, December 18, 2007.

 

This concludes the Consent Calendar.

REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

CITY ATTORNEY

19.             Subject:  Interim Zoning Control Ordinance Relating To Medical Marijuana Dispensaries  (640.09)

Recommendation:  That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Title 28 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 28.80 Imposing a Conditional Use Permit Requirement on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to the City's Zoning Ordinance.

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

20.             Subject:  Grant To Housing Authority For Acquisition Of 633 De La Vina Street  (660.03)

Recommendation:  That Council approve a $741,080 grant of federal Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for the acquisition of 633 De la Vina Street.

 

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

21.             Subject:  Interim Financial Statements For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007  (250.02)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Receive a report from staff on the Interim Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007; and

B.        Accept the Interim Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

22.             Subject:  Presentation On The Advanced Treatment Technologies Pilot Testing For William B. Cater Water Treatment Plant  (540.10)

Recommendation:  That Council receive a presentation from staff highlighting the findings of a pilot study that evaluated various advanced treatment technologies at the William B. Cater Water Treatment Plant (Cater) for effectiveness in complying with upcoming water quality regulations.

 

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT