Attendance/Viewing Options:
- Attend the in-person meeting in City Council Chambers at City Hall (5775 Carpinteria Ave.)
- View the meeting live through the City’s website (https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/) on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
- View the meeting on Government Access Television Channel 21 (broadcast live and rebroadcast on the Wednesday and the Saturday following the meeting at 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., respectively).
- Call 669-900-9128 (and enter Webinar ID 889 0390 2262) to listen to the meeting on your phone.
- Join the City’s Zoom webinar from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by CLICKING HERE. Alternatively, you can join the Zoom webinar by logging on to zoom.us, downloading the application, selecting "Join Meeting", and entering Webinar ID 889 0390 2262.
How to Provide Public Comments
- Provide a live public comment during the in-person meeting in City Council Chambers at City Hall (5775 Carpinteria Ave.). Please note the City has the discretion to limit both the overall and indivdual speaker time for any meeting or agenda matter. Typically, the Council's practice has been to limit each speaker to three minutes.
- Provide a live comment through the City’s Zoom webinar platform (through the link provided above). To make public comments through this platform please use the “raise your hand” feature to notify staff that you would like to make a public comment during designated public comment times. Once it is your turn to provide a public comment, staff will unmute your microphone and you will be given a designated amount of time to provide your comment (typically, the practice has been up to 3 minutes per speaker on each item). At the end of your comment, staff will once again mute your microphone.
- Submit a written comment (as either a general public comment or on a specific agenda item) to be distributed to Council Members by 12:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting by either submitting your comment via (1) email to PublicComment@carpinteriaca.gov (PLEASE NOTE NEW PUBLIC COMMENT EMAIL ADDRESS), or (2) the eComment link on the City's agenda website https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings\). Please reference the agenda item to which your comment pertain. While written comments become part of the record, they will not be read aloud at the meeting.
Please note that the City will make every effort to make the meeting accessible virtually; however, if one of the above virtual attendance/viewing or public comment options is unavailable due to technological issues, you are invited to take advantage of one of the other participation options outlined above (including attending and providing public comment in-person in the City Council Chambers). Additional options may be made available at the meeting.
Additionally, as the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, the City will provide updates on any changes to this policy as soon as possible. The public is referred to the City’s website at www.carpinteriaca.gov for the latest COVID-19 policies and information. The City of Carpinteria thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus.
Also, please note that Spanish interpretation will be available at the in-person meeting and through the City’s Zoom webinar.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCILMEMBER(S) REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449: The City Council may consider Councilmember(s) request to participate in the meeting remotely under the regulations of AB 2449 by making the necessary findings and voting on whether the Councilmember(s) may participate remotely.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: The City Council may modify the regular agenda by tabling items, adding urgency items to the agenda, or changing the order in which items are considered. Changes to the Consent Calendar are considered at the time the Consent Calendar is considered.
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
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Presentation of Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Accelerator (YARA) Program.
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Administer Oath of Office to City Manager Michael Ramirez.
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RECESS FOR PHOTOGRAPHS
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS This may include updates on law enforcement activity within the City from a Sheriff’s Office representative.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
The City Manager will report to the City Council regarding various City and/or community events and/or matters of interest. There will be no City Council discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA This is a time for public comments on matters not otherwise on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The Public Comment period is limited to 15 minutes and divided among those persons desiring to speak. No person shall speak longer than three minutes; however, the Mayor may establish shorter periods based on the time available and/or the number of persons waiting to speak. Persons wishing to speak on a specific item will be recognized at the time the agenda item is considered. The audio-visual system in the Council Chamber is not available for speaker use during the general Public Comment period.
The City and the City Council are not responsible for the content of statements made during the public comment period, or the factual accuracy of any such statements.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and are normally enacted by one unanimous vote of the Council. If you wish to speak on a consent calendar item please do so during the public comment period provided at the beginning of this item.
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Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 27, 2023 and the special joint meeting held December 4, 2023.
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Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning November 20, 2023 and ending December 1, 2023.
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Adopt Ordinance No. 774 (second reading), amending Chapter 2.06 of Title 2 (City Council District Elections) and Chapter 3.34 of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance). (This motion requires a roll call vote.)
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
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Approval and adoption of Resolution No. 6283, amending the composition of the Ad hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee by adding alternate public members.
Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 6283, amending the composition of the Ad hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee by adding alternate public members and designations. |
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Approval and adoption of urgency Ordinance No. 775, Ordinance No. 744 as amended, extending the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program.
Recommendation: Approve and adopt urgency Ordinance No. 775, extending the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program in order to allow businesses to operate in the City’s public right-of-way and privately-owned outdoor spaces for supporting social distancing and economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. (This motion requires reading of ordinance title and a roll call vote.) (This Ordinance requires a 4/5th affirmative vote to pass.) |
PUBLIC HEARING:
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Public Hearing and receipt of testimony on adopting resolutions establishing development impact fees starting in calendar year 2024. The City Council will also receive and approve the Development Impact Fee Nexus Study that supports the development impact fees.
Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 6278, approving the 2023 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study, (2) Adopt Resolution No. 6279, establishing the Development Impact Fee Program, and (3) Adopt Resolution No. 6280, approving and setting the amount of Quimby fees pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 16.24. |
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED
MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
***AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA***
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Reclassify the Position of Assistant City Manager to Salary Grade 98 and Amend the Position Job Description. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 6284, reclassifying the Assistant City Manager position from Salary Grade 96 to Salary Grade 98 and amending its job description. |
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Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023.
Recommendation: Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. |
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Scheduling a special meeting of the City Council for consideration of the Annual Work Plan.
Recommendation: Schedule a special City Council meeting for consideration of the Annual Work Plan, to be held from 5:30 pm to approximately 8:30 pm, on Monday, January 29, 2024. |
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Receive staff report and act on the recommendations to: (1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for executive search services for the Assistant City Manager and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director positions with Bob Murray and Associates in an amount not-to-exceed $37,500 and; (2) Approve Budget Appropriation for $40,000 for executive recruitment services for an Assistant City Manager and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director.
Recommendation: (1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for executive search services for the Assistant City Manager and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director positions with Bob Murray and Associates in an amount not-to-exceed $37,500 and; (2) Approve Budget Appropriation for $40,000 for executive recruitment services for an Assistant City Manager and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director. (This motion requires a roll call vote.) |
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: The City Council will discuss local, state and/or federal legislation under consideration and decide whether to direct staff to place a matter(s) on a future City Council agenda for consideration.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on the committees, commissions and organizations listed below. This is also an opportunity for Councilmembers to request information from staff or seek support from fellow Councilmembers for future agenda items.
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Appointees to Other Government Agencies
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Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) (Solórzano/Alt. Clark)
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California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) (Clark/Alt. Alarcon)
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Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG)(Clark/Alt. Nomura)
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Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD)(Clark/Alt. Nomura)
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Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) (Nomura/Alt. Goleta)
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Santa Barbara Mosquito and Vector Management District (Joe Franken)
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Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (Solórzano)
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Channel Counties Division, League of California Cities (Nomura/Alt. Alarcon)
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Santa Barbara Joint Affordable Housing Task Group (Alarcon & Solórzano)
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Santa Barbara County Elected Leaders Forum to Address Homelessness (Clark/Alt. Alarcon)
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South Coast Youth Safety Partnership (Solórzano/Alt. Lee)
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Multijurisdictional Solid Waste Task Group (Lee/Alt. Alarcon)
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Joint and Standing Committees
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City Council/Economic Vitality Committee (Alarcon & Lee)
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City Council/Public Safety Committee (Clark & Nomura)
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City Council/School Board Committee (Lee and Alarcon)
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City Council/Utilities Committee (Lee & Nomura)
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City Council/First District Supervisor Committee (Lee & Solórzano)
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City Council Finance/Budget Committee (Alarcon & Clark)
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Transportation Committee (Lee & Clark)
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Development Review Committee (Joint Committee membership from City Council, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board) (CC: Clark & Nomura) (PC: To Be Selected by Planning Commission) (ARB: Stein & O’Connor)
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General Plan and Coastal Plan Update Committee (Joint Committee membership from City Council and Planning Commission) (Lee & Clark) (PC: To Be Selected by Planning Commission)
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Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee (Clark & Nomura)
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City Council Boards, Commissions and Committees Interview Committee (Clark & Nomura/ Alt. Lee)
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Sustainability Committee (Nomura & Solórzano)
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Senior Services Planning Committee (Lee & Solórzano)
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Civic/Youth Engagement Committee (Lee & Nomura)
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City Council Housing Element Committee (Clark & Nomura)
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Harbor Seal Advisory Committee (Solórzano & Alarcon)
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Appointment Process Committee (Alarcon & Clark)
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Appointed Representatives to Area Boards & Committees
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Community Media Access Center (Gary Dobbins)
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County Library Advisory Committee (Gail Marshall)
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ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in the City Clerk’s Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board, and on the Internet.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 684-5405, extension 403 or the California Relay Service at (866) 735-2929. Notification 2 business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. Materials related to an agenda item submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office.
Materials related to an agenda item submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office, located at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 or by going to the City’s website at
https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meeting
