(Printable Agenda)

JUNE 3, 2008

AGENDA

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

         12:30 p.m.   -     Special Finance Committee Meeting, David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street

           2:00 p.m.   -     City Council Meeting

           2:00 p.m.   -     Redevelopment Agency Meeting

           4:00 p.m.   -     Interviews for City Advisory Groups (Estimated Time)

 

 

ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

SPECIAL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:30 P.M. IN THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM  (120.03)

1.                  Special Finance Committee Agenda

2.                  Subject:  Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Year 2008 Interim Financial Statements For The Ten Months Ended April 30, 2008

Recommendation:  That the Finance Committee recommend that the Redevelopment Agency Board accept the Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Year 2008 Interim Financial Statements for the Ten Months Ended April 30, 2008.

          (See Council/Redevelopment Agency Agenda Item No. 20)

3.                  Subject:  Fiscal Year 2008 Interim Financial Statements For The Ten Months Ended April 30, 2008

Recommendation:  That the Finance Committee recommend that Council accept the Fiscal Year 2008 Interim Financial Statements for the Ten Months Ended April 30, 2008.

          (See Council Agenda Item No. 4)


REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 2:00 P.M.

REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING – 2:00 P.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1.                  Subject:  Employee Recognition - Service Award Pins  (410.01)

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 June 30, 2008.

 

2.                  Subject:  Proclamation Declaring June 2008 As Make-A-Wish Destination Joy Month  (120.04)

 

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL

3.                  Subject:  Minutes

Recommendation:  That Council waive the reading and approve the minutes of the special meeting of May 12, the regular meeting of May 13, the special meeting of May 14, the adjourned regular meeting of May 19, and the regular meeting of May 20, 2008.

 

4.                  Subject:  Fiscal Year 2008 Interim Financial Statements For The Ten Months Ended April 30, 2008  (250.02)

Recommendation:  That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2008 Interim Financial Statements for the Ten Months Ended April 30, 2008.

 

5.                  Subject:  Records Destruction For Administrative Services Department  (160.06)

Recommendation:  That Council adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Relating to the Destruction of Records Held by the Administrative Services Department in the City Clerk's Office.

 

6.                  Subject:  Records Destruction For Airport Department  (160.06)

Recommendation:  That Council adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Relating to the Destruction of Records Held by the Airport Department.

 

7.                  Subject:  K-9 Program Donation And K-9 Purchase  (520.04)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Accept the donations of $14,910 for the Police Department Canine Program;

B.        Appropriate the $14,910 from the donated funds and $2,400 from the K-9 reserve funds to the Police K-9 Account for the purchase of a Police canine, equipment and related training costs; and

C.        Find it in the City's best interest to waive the formal bid procedure as authorized by Municipal Code §4.52.080 (k) and approve the purchase of a new canine, equipment and related training from Mission Canines.

8.                  Subject:  Appropriation Of Auto Theft Funds  (520.04)

Recommendation:  That Council increase appropriations in the Police Asset Seizure and Grants Fund by $97,838, of which $63,589 would come from Auto Theft reserves and the balance of $34,249, an increase in estimated Auto Theft revenues, for auto theft investigation and deterrence programs.

 

9.                  Subject:  Service Agreement With Thresholds To Recovery To Operate The Sobering Center  (520.04)

Recommendation:  That Council approve and authorize the Chief of Police to negotiate and execute a Service Agreement with Thresholds to Recovery, Inc. to operate the Sobering Center in Fiscal Year 2009, beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009, with annual fees not to exceed $189,468, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

 

10.             Subject:  Approval Of An Increase In Design Services For The Ortega Street Bridge Replacement Project  (530.04)

Recommendation:  That Council authorize the Public Works Director to increase Agreement No. 21,800 with MNS Engineers, for extra services in the amount of $126,698, for a revised design contract total of $647,880 for the Ortega Street Bridge Replacement Project.

 

11.             Subject:  Contract For Right-Of-Way Services And Increase In Design Services For The Cabrillo Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project  (530.04)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Tarvin & Associates in the amount of $75,000 for right-of-way acquisition and relocation services relating to the Cabrillo Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project, and approve expenditures of up to $7,500 with Tarvin & Associates for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work; and

B.        Authorize the Public Works Director to increase Agreement No. 22,346 with Bengal Engineering, Inc., for extra services in the amount of $198,000, for the final design services on the Cabrillo Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project, for a new total contract amount of $1,691,251.

12.             Subject:  Agreement With The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District For Transit Services  (150.05)

Recommendation:  That Council authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate and execute a Fiscal Year 2009 Master Agreement with the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) for Transit Services in an amount not to exceed $2,486,838.81.

 

13.             Subject:  Increase Revenue And Expenses For The Union Pacific Cleanup Project  (530.04)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Increase the estimated Fiscal Year 2008 Streets revenue budget by $37,000 and appropriate same to the Fiscal Year 2008 Streets operating budget;

B.        Authorize the City Administrator to execute an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Union Pacific to increase the number of days and the dollar amount that Union Pacific will reimburse the City in a form approved by the City Attorney;

C.        Approve the California Conservation Corps as the sole source service provider for cleaning the railroad corridor in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Barbara and Union Pacific Railroad; and

D.        Increase the Purchase Order with the California Conservation Corps by $37,000 for a new value of $106,120.

14.             Subject:  Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding Appeal Of Planning Commission EIR Certification For 900-1100 Blocks Las Positas Road  (640.07)

Recommendation:  That Council set the date of June 17, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Wittwer & Parkin, LLP, Attorneys representing Citizens Planning Association and the Santa Barbara Urban Creeks Council, of the Planning Commission certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for property owned by Peak Las Positas Partners and located in the 900-1100 Blocks of Las Positas Road (Veronica Meadows Specific Plan), Assessor's Parcel Nos. 047-010-011, -016, -053 (portion), and -026.  Current County Zoning:  8-R-1 Single-Family Residential (8,000-square-foot minimum lot size) and RR-20 Rural Residential (20-acre minimum lot size); Current County Comprehensive Plan Designation:  Residential, 4.6 Units per Acre, and Residential Ranchette, One Unit per 20 Acres.  The project involves the annexation of approximately 50.5 acres to the City of Santa Barbara; 35.7 acres would be dedicated open space, and 14.8 acres would be developed for residential uses, a public road, and public passive recreation and open space.  A 30-lot subdivision would be created, including 25 residential lots and 5 lots comprised of common open space areas and public roads.  The project includes a creek stabilization and restoration plan.  In addition to considering the appeal of the Planning Commission's certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report, the City Council will consider an action on the project at this same hearing.

 

15.             Subject:  Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding Appeal Of Planning Commission Approval For 3455 Marina Drive (640.07)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Set the date of August 5, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeals filed by Ronald Green, Kitch and Eva Wilson, and Michael Moore of the Planning Commission approval of an application for property owned by Mike Silva and located at 3455 Marina Drive, Assessor's Parcel No. 047-022-004, A-1/SD-3 Single-Family Residence and Coastal Overlay Zones, General Plan Designation:  Residential, 1 Unit per Acre.  The project proposes the construction of a 5,390 square-foot one-story, single-family residence (including garage) and additional structures on a vacant 1.17-acre lot.  The discretionary application required is a Coastal Development Permit; and

B.        Set the date of August 4, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 3455 Marina Drive.

16.             Subject:  Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding Appeal Of Planning Commission Approval For 00-300 Blocks West Cabrillo Boulevard  (640.07)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Set the date of August 12, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society, Inc., of the Planning Commission approval of an application for property owned by the City of Santa Barbara and located in the right-of-way for the 00-300 Blocks of West Cabrillo Boulevard, Assessor's Parcel No. 033-120-018, HC Harbor Commercial/S-D-3 Coastal Overlay/P-R Park and Recreation Zones, General Plan Designation:  Open Space.  The project proposes the construction of pedestrian and street intersection improvements along Cabrillo Boulevard between State and Castillo Streets and additional pedestrian improvements in the Boat Ramp parking lot area.  The discretionary application required is a Coastal Development Permit; and

B.        Set the date of August 11, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located along the 00-300 Blocks of West Cabrillo Boulevard.

17.             Subject:  Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding Appeal Of Planning Commission Approval For 528 Anacapa Street  (640.07)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Set the date of August 19, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Mark Harris of the Planning Commission approval of an application for property owned by James Doub and Tom P. Zieler Trust and located at 528 Anacapa Street, Assessor's Parcel No. 031-201-029, C-M, Commercial-Manufacturing Zone, General Plan Designation:  Office/Major Public Institutional.  The proposed project involves demolition of an existing commercial building and construction of a three- and partial four-story mixed use building containing seven commercial condominiums and seven residential condominiums.  The discretionary applications required for this project are a Tentative Subdivision Map and a Development Plan Approval; and

B.        Set the date of August 18, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 528 Anacapa Street.

18.             Subject:  Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding Appeal Of Fire And Police Commission Denial Of Revised Dance Permit For 525 State Street  (520.01)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Set the date of September 16, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Diane Harding of the Fire and Police Commission denial of an application for a revised dance permit at Madison's Grill and Tavern, located at 525 State Street; and

B.        Set the date of September 15, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 525 State Street.

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

19.             Subject:  Minutes

Recommendation:  That the Redevelopment Agency Board waive the reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 2008.

 

20.             Subject:  Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Year 2008 Interim Financial Statements For The Ten Months Ended April 30, 2008

Recommendation:  That Redevelopment Agency Board accept the Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Year 2008 Interim Financial Statements for the Ten Months Ended April 30, 2008.

 

NOTICES

21.             The City Clerk has on Thursday, May 29, 2008, 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.

22.             Cancellation of the public hearing scheduled for June 3, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. regarding the Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2009.

23.             A City Council site visit is scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. to the property located at 565 Yankee Farm Road, which is the subject of a public hearing set for June 10, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.

 

This concludes the Consent Calendar.

REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24.             Subject:  Economic Impact Of The Chumash Casino Resort On The County Of Santa Barbara  (150.04)

Recommendation:  That Council receive a presentation on the economic impact of the Chumash Casino Resort on the County of Santa Barbara per a request from Mayor Blum and Councilmembers Schneider and Williams.

 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25.             Subject:  Parking And Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report 2009  (550.10)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Consider appropriate protests to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report 2009, as required under the California Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989; and

B.        Adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Fixing and Assessing the Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2009, and Confirming Approval of the PBIA Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2009.

26.             Subject:  Street Sweeping Status Report  (530.04)

Recommendation:  That Council receive a status report on the Street Sweeping Program.

 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

27.             Subject:  Interviews For City Advisory Groups  (140.05)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups; and

B.        Continue interviews of applicants to June 10, 2008, at 4:00 p.m.

                        (Estimated Time:  4:00 p.m.)

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS (CONT'D)

28.             Subject:  Measure A Investment Plan  (110.03)

Recommendation:  That Council:

A.        Receive a presentation from the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments; and

B.        Adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving the Measure A 2008 Transportation Investment Plan to be Placed on the November 4, 2008, General Election Ballot.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT

To Monday, June 9, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at the property located at 565 Yankee Farm Road  (See Agenda Item No. 23)