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CITY OF
CITY COUNCIL
MAY 17, 2011
AGENDA
12:30 p.m. - Finance
Committee Meeting, David Gebhard Public Meeting Room,
12:30 p.m. - Ordinance Committee
Meeting, Council Chamber
2:00 p.m. - City Council Meeting
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND FINANCE
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:30 P.M. IN THE DAVID
GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM,
Recommendation: That the Finance Committee hear a report from
staff on the Proposed Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013,
including the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2012.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - 12:30 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER (120.03)
Subject: Reach Codes
- Energy Efficiency Standards
Recommendation: That the Ordinance Committee review possible
incentive options for a voluntary Reach Code Ordinance Amendment establishing
local energy efficiency standards for new construction and most additions, and
provide direction to Staff.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING – 2:00 P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
Recommendation: That Council
waive the reading and approve the minutes of the special meetings of April 21,
and May 2, 2011.
2.
Subject: Amendment Of Countywide Siting Element (630.01)
Recommendation: That Council
adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of
3.
Subject: Acceptance Of Street Easements For Sidewalk
Improvements (330.03)
Recommendation: That Council
adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of
Santa Barbara Accepting Street Easements for the Installation and Use of Public
Sidewalk Access Ramps and Related Improvements on Portions of the Real
Properties Commonly Known as 1131 Coast Village Road, 30 West Calle Laureles,
and 628 West Mission Street, Authorizing City Public Works Director to Execute
Same, and Consenting to the Recordation by City Clerk of Said Street Easement
Deeds in the Official Records, County of Santa Barbara.
4.
Subject: Contract For Construction Of The Zone 6
Pavement Preparation Project (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award
a contract with Granite Construction Company (Granite) in their low bid amount
of $1,390,743 for construction of the Zone 6 Pavement Preparation Project (Project),
Bid No. 3624;
B. Authorize
the Public Works Director to execute a contract and approve expenditures up to
$111,260 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change
orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and
actual quantities measured for payment; and
C. Authorize
the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Flowers and Associates
(Flowers) in the amount of $109,412 for construction support services, and
approve expenditures of up to $10,941 for extra services of Flowers that may
result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
5.
Subject: Contract For Construction Of The Zone 6
Slurry Seal Project (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award
a contract with Pavement Coatings Co. (Pavement Coatings) in their low bid
amount of $1,011,716 for construction of the Zone 6 Slurry Seal Project
(Project), Bid No. 3625;
B. Authorize
the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up
to $80,937 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change
orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and
actual quantities measured for payment; and
C. Authorize
the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Flowers and Associates
(Flowers) in the amount of $196,655 for construction support services, and
approve expenditures of up to $19,665 for extra services of Flowers that may
result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
6.
Subject: Community Priority Designation For 602
Anacapa Street (640.09)
Recommendation: That Council find
that the
Recommendation: That Council
review and approve a draft letter in response to the findings and recommendations
of the 2010-2011 Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury report titled, Improving
our Emergency Alert System in the 21st Century.
8.
Subject: Appeal Of Penalty For Late Tax Filing By
Santa Barbara Inn (270.06)
Recommendation: That the City
Council appoint the City Administrator as the appropriate City officer to hear
the appeal of the imposition of a penalty for a late transient occupancy tax
payment upon the Santa Barbara Inn pursuant to the authority of Santa Barbara
Municipal Code Section 1.30.050(B).
9.
Subject: Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding
Appeal Of Architectural Board Of Review Approval For
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set
the date of June 7, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Tony
Fischer, Attorney for the Mary Z. Frangos Trust, of the Architectural Board of
Review action on the application of property owner Fresh & Easy
Neighborhood Market, located at 336 N. Milpas Street, Assessor's Parcel No.
031-371-021, C-2 Commercial Zone, General Plan Designation: General Commerce. The project proposes the merger of three
lots, the demolition of three existing nonresidential buildings totaling 12,919
square feet, and the construction of a new one-story, 11,680 square-foot
commercial building and parking lot. The project was granted Preliminary
Approval on October 9, 2006, and Final Approval on January 25, 2010. The
decision under appeal is approval of a Review After Final for changes to the
entry tower, ramp, doors, and roof parapet approved on April 4, 2011; and
B. Set
the date of June 6, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. for a site visit to the property located
at
10.
Subject: Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding
Planning Commission Approval Of Valle Verde Retirement Community, 900 Calle De
Los Amigos (640.07)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set
the date of June 14, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Marc
Chytilo, Attorney representing Hidden Oaks Homeowners Association, and
Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfeld, representing Service Employees International
Union-United Healthcare Workers West and Friends of Valle Verde, approval of an
application for property located at 900 Calle de los Amigos, APN/Zone
Districts: Valle Verde Campus -
049-040-054/E-3; 049-440-016/A-1; 049-040-050/A-1 and E-3; 049-040-053/E-3;
Rutherford Parcel - 049-440-015/A-1; General Plan Designation: Residential 5 Units per Acre, 1 Unit per
Acre. The proposed project involves the
demolition of two independent living residential units and one single-family
dwelling, and the construction of 40 new independent living residential
units. Four out of eleven studio units
would be demolished. Changes to the
existing support facilities would include a two-story addition to the
Administration building, with a four room bed and breakfast located on the
second story. The existing bed and
breakfast, which was converted from an independent residential unit, would be
demolished. The Assisted Living facility
would be remodeled and four beds would be added. The existing maintenance facility would be
demolished and rebuilt, and include a hobby area for the residents. Several of the existing parking areas on the
project site would be reconfigured for dedicated residential, visitor and
employee parking, and would provide a total of 83 new parking spaces. A parking permit program would be implemented
to track the residential and employee parking.
The project would include the dedication of a 9.8-acre oak woodland area
on the western portion of the project site.
The discretionary applications required for this project are
Modifications, a Conditional Use Permit Amendment, and a Lot Line Adjustment;
and
B. Set
the date of June 13, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property
located at 900 Calle de los Amigos.
11.
Subject: Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding
Appeal Of Parks And Recreation Commission Approval For
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set
the date of June 28, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Cy Lyon
of the Parks and Recreation Commission's approval of a request to remove two
setback trees on the property located at 507 Brosian Way; and
B. Set
the date of June 27, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property
located at
12.
Subject: Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding
Appeals Of Planning Commission And Single Family Design Board Approvals For
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set
the date of July 19, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeals filed by Marc
Chytilo, Agent for Judy and David Denenholtz, of: 1) the Planning Commission's denial of an
appeal of an approval by the Staff Hearing Officer of a Performance Standard
Permit; and 2) the Single Family Design Board's Project Design Approval, of an
application for property owned by Thomas and Barbara Sanborn and located at
1233 Mission Ridge Road, Assessor's Parcel No. 019-231-007, E-1 One-Family
Residence Zone, General Plan Designation: Residential, One Unit per Acre. The project proposes the demolition of an
existing residence, accessory building and detached garage (totaling 2,847
square feet) on a 31,584 square-foot lot in the Hillside Design District, and
the construction of a new single-family residence and an Additional Dwelling
Unit. The proposed main house is a
two-story single-family residence with garage, workshop, patio, second-story
deck, pool and spa totaling 4,395 square feet.
The proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit
is a one-story, additional dwelling unit with garage and storage area
totaling 1,504 square feet. The
discretionary applications required for the project are a Performance Standard
Permit and Project Design Approval; and
B. Set
the date of July 18, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. for a site visit to the property
located at
NOTICES
13.
The City Clerk has on Thursday, May 12, 2011,
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.
14.
Received a letter of resignation from Historic
Landmarks Commissioner Susette Naylor; the vacancy will be part of the next
City Advisory Groups recruitment.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ATTORNEY
Recommendation: That the City
Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, An
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal
Code to Establish Revised Regulations for Those Storefront Medical Marijuana
Dispensaries Permitted Under City Ordinance No. 5449 as Adopted on March 25,
2008.
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize
the Administrative Services Director to execute a $141,500 professional
services agreement, in a form of agreement acceptable to the City Attorney,
with Martin & Chapman Company for election services, and to approve
expenditures of up to $21,225 for extra services that may result from necessary
changes in the scope of work; and
B. Authorize
the Administrative Services Director to execute a $40,000 professional services
agreement, in a form of agreement acceptable to the City Attorney, with Donna
M. Grindey, CMC, for election services, and to approve expenditures of up to
$6,000 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope
of work.
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize
an increase in the Public Works Director's change order authority to approve expenditures
for extra work for the Santa Barbara Airport Airline Terminal Improvement
Project (Project), Contract No. 23,006, in the amount of $1,270,000, to cover
changes in work as a result of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and
airline tenants' requests, for a total project change order expenditure
authority of $4,710,000; and
B. Approve
a transfer of $248,000 from the Airport's Bond Construction Account,
representing accumulated interest earnings on invested bond proceeds during
construction, to the Airport Capital Fund to provide the balance of
appropriations needed to cover the total estimated costs of the Project,
including the increased change order.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
CLOSED SESSIONS
18.
Subject: Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending
Litigation (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council hold
a closed session to consider pending litigation pursuant to subsection (a) of
section 54956.9 of the Government Code and take appropriate action as
needed. The pending litigation is Drew
Josfan vs. Nylon Project, LLC, etc., et al., USDC Case No. CV 09-7904 AHM
(PLAx).
Scheduling: Duration, 30 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
19.
Subject: Conference With Labor Negotiator (440.05)
Recommendation: That Council hold
a closed session, per Government Code Section 54957.6, to consider instructions
to City negotiator Kristy Schmidt, Employee Relations Manager, regarding
negotiations with General, Treatment and Patrol, and Supervisory bargaining
units, and regarding discussions with unrepresented management about salaries
and fringe benefits.
Scheduling: Duration, 30 minutes; anytime
Report: None
anticipated
ADJOURNMENT