LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on her attendance at the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board meeting on April 9th where the Board discussed bus advertising rate changes' She also mentioned the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District held a community forum at the Carpinteria Library last Tuesday tb collect feedback on service updates and continues to collect feedback about current transit schedule on its website.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the May 13th regular C1y Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 7:49 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 3:15 pm
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T, Nomura
Mayor Al Clark
Cou ncilmembers absent: Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Staff members present Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There was no public comment.
CLOSED SESSION MATTER
CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code section 54956.8
Property: 801 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria CA 93013
Agency negotiator: City Manager Michael Ramirez
(lf circumstances necessitate the absence of a specified negotiator, an agent or designee may participate in place of the absent negotiator so long as the name of the agent or designee is announced at an open session held prior to the closed session.)
Negotiating parties: None
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
City Clerk Barrett read aloud for the record the Closed Session ltem, the real property concerning the negotiations, the City's negotiators, and the negotiating parties. 1 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
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TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:16 pm.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting in Open Session at 3:33 pm with all Councilmembers present except for Vice Mayor Aiarcon. C1y Manager Ramirez and City Clerk Barrett were also in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Manager Ramirez announced that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 3:34 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 4:31 pm
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:
Staff members present:
Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There was no public comment.
CLOSED SESSION
1 CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code section 54956.8
Property: 801 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria CA 93013
Agency negotiator: City Manager Michael Ramirez
(lf circumstances necessitate the absence of a specified negotiator, an agent or designee may participate in place of the absent negotiator so long as the name of the agent or designee is announced at an open session held prior to the closed session.)
Negotiating parties: None
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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Legal Counsel Acos read aloud for the record the Closed Session ltem, the real property concerning the negotiations, the City's negotiators, and the negotiating parties.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 4:33 pm.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at S:32 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Robert Howard, Public Works Supervisor
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Kalyn Pina, Aquatics Coordinator
Jena Jenkins, Senior Services Coordinator
Amy Stanfield, Recreation Leader
ltephon Downes, Management Analyst I
Olivia Uribe Mutal, Program Manager
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Jody Thomas, City Librarian
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Legal Counsel Acos announced that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
COUNCILMEMBER(S) REOUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449:
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2 There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449 AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation proclaiming May as Asian American & Pacific lslander Heritage Month in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.)
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to approve the Proclamation proclaiming May as Asian American & Pacific lslander Heritage Month in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the City Council presented the proclamation to Libby Lok with the Santa Barbara Asian American and Pacific lslander Solidarity Network, who provided remarks.
3. Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Community Action Month and on the Occasion of CommUnify's 57th Anniversary. (Requires approval prior to presentation of procl am ation.)
Vice Mayor Alarcon recused herself from this item due to CommUnify being her employer and left the Council Chambers at 5:43 pm.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to approve the Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Community Action Month and on the Occasion of CommUnify's 57th Anniversary. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Vice Mayor Alarcon absent due to her recusal.
Mayor Clark and the City Council presented the proclamation to Patricia Keelean, Chief Executive Officer of CommUnify, who provided remarks.
Vice Mayor Alarcon returned to the dais at 5:50 pm
Proclamation Designating May 19 through 25,2024, as National Public Works Week in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires approval prior to the presentation of proclamation.)
4 There was no public comment.
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Motion by Councilmember Nomura,_seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to approve the Proclamation Designating May 19 through 25,2024, as National public works week in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, lhe motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the City Council presented the Proclamation to public Works staff. Public Works Director llasin and Public Works Supervisor Howard provided remarks. 5' New Employee lntroduction: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager; Kalyn pina, Aquatics Coordinator; Jena Jenkins, Senior Services Coordinator; ahO nmy Stanfield, Recreation Leader.
City Manager Ramirez introduced Kalyn Pina, Aquatics Coordinator; Jena Jenkins, Senior Services Coordinator; Amy Stanfield, Recreation Leader; and Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mayor clark temporarily adjourned the meeting at 6:02 pm,
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting at 6:1T pm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided an update on crime in the City.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services programming
City Manager Ramirez reported on Saturday Excursions and Senior Lecture Series provided by the Senior Services program. b. City Employee Updates
city Manager Ramirez summarized city Employee Updates.
c. Updates on Capital lmprovement projects
None
d. Updates on Development Applications
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None.
e. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on Adult Softball, Household Goods and Hazardous Waste Day, Carpinteria Bluffs Restoration, and CycleMAYnia Carpinteria Group Loop Ride.
Principal Planner Fogg mentioned the County of Santa Barbara Housing Element Rezones and the City's General Plan Annual Progress Report Follow-Up.
Speakers in-person: Patrick O'Connor
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Larry Nimmer, Gail Marshall, Amrita Salm representing herself, Rogelio Delgado, and Amrita Salm representing HopeNet of Carpinteria Speakers via Zoom: Gary Campopiano and Susan Allen
ln response to comments from Ms. Marshall and Ms. Salm, there was Council consensus to direct staff to place a presentation by Our Neighborhood Voices on the June 1Oth regular City Council meeting agenda.
There was a brief discussion regarding Mr. Nimmer's comment about potentially cutting from the budget the cost of videorecording City and community events. City Manager Ramirez added that the Council will have an opporlunity to look at its draft budget at its June 1Oth meeting. Vice Mayor Alarcon requested that staff highlight the services that are being cut at the June 1Oth budget presentation. City Manager Ramirez acknowledged that staff would present Mr. Nimmer's comment in more detail and present the items that are proposed for reduction/deferment at the June 1Oth budget presentation.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Speakers in-person: Sandy Evans representing Carpinteria Senior Citizens, lnc.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 6 through 8. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
6' Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held April 22, 2024 and the special meeting held April 26,2024.
7 ' Receive and file _the Expenditures for the period beginning April 1 5, 2024 and ending May 3, 2024.
8. Approve
"99'liqlqt appropriations through the Community Services Support Grant program (cssc) for the current fiscal year (Fy) 2023-2o24totaling $19,000. (This motion requires a roll call vote.)
ADMI NISTRATIVE MATTERS :
L Rental of Street Sweeping Equipment.
Recommendation: (1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a rental agreement with Haaker $-urllent Company for street swelping equipment in an amount not to exceed $70,700; (2) Appropriate $70,700 foi rental of street sweeping equipment and maintenance; and (3) Appropriate gg,000 for maintenance of street sweeping equipment. (This motion requires a roll cattvote.) Management Analyst I Downes presented the staff report.
Speakers in-person: Patrick O'Connor and RT picard
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to execute a rental agreement with Haaker Equipment Company for street sweeping equipment in an amount not to exceed $70,700 and appropriaie $zg,zo0 for rental of street sweeping equipment and maintenance.
Councilmember Nomura requested modification to the motion to include the time extension of the rental agreementthrough October 2024 due to the delay in delivery of the City's street sweeper.
Councilmember Lee modified the motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a rental agreement with Haaker Equipment Company for street sweeping eq-uipment in an amount not to exceed $70,700 and appropriate $78,700 for rental oi streei sweeping equipment and maintenance and include the time extension of the rental agreement throirgh'October 2024 due to the delay in delivery of the City's street sweeper. Councilmember Nomura seconded the modified motion. The roll call vote on the modified motion was as follows:
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The motion carried unanimously.
10. Approval of the Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and Two Trumpets Communications for Public Outreach Services and Communications Support.
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and Two Trumpets Communications for Public Outreach Services and Communications Support. (This motion requires a roll call vote.) Program Manager Uribe Mutal provided the staff report.
Speakers in-person: Lea Boyd and Peter Dugre both representing Two Trumpets Communications
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement between the City of Carpinteria and Two Trumpets Communications for Public Outreach Services and Communications Support. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously
Mayor Clark recessed to a break at7'.26 pm and reconvened the meeting at 7:35 pm.
11. Authorization to Renew an Agreement for Rental Housing Mediation Program services between the City of Carpinteria and the City of Santa Barbara for the period from July 1,2024 to June 30, 2027 ,
for a flat fee of $78,813 for the threeyear term of this agreement.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for Rental Housing Mediation Program services for the period from July 1,2024 to June 30, 2027, for a flat fee of $78,813 for the three-year term of the agreement. (This motion requires a roll callvote.)
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Principal Planner Fogg presented the staff report in conjunction with Andrea Bifano, Rental Housing Mediation Supervisor with the iity of Santa Barbara and Laura Dubbels, Housing & Human services Manager with the city of santa Barbara.
There was no public comment.
llotign by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement for Rental Housing Mediation program services for the period from July 1, 2024 to June go, 2027, for a frat fee of g7g,g13 ior the three-year term of the agreement. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
councilmember Lee, councilmember Nomura, councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
12' Receive and file letter of resignation of District 3 Councilmember Roy Lee and determine Process for Filling-City Councit Vacancy.
Recommendation: Council to receive and file letter of resignation of District 3 Councilmember Roy Lee and provide direction to staff wit6 respect to this seat. Per the attached letter of resignation, the effective date of Councilmember Roy Lee's resignation is December g, 2024. The Council may fill the seat either by appointment or a special election that would be consolidated with the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024.lf the Council chooses to fill the seat by appointment, the matter will be brought back at a future undetermined date; if it chooses special election, staff will include the District 3 seat to the list of candidate seats to be consolidated with the General Municipal and Statewide Elections that are to occur on November 5, 2024. Staff expects to bring these resolutions back for council consideration at its next me"iing.
Councilmember Lee recused himself to avoid a perception of bias and left the Council Chambers at7:44 pm.
City Clerk Barrett provided the staff report.
Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to receive and file the letter of resignation of District 3 Councilmember Roy Lee and direct staff to include City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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the District 3 seat to the list of candidate seats to be consolidated with the General Municipal and Statewide Elections to occur on November 5, 2024.
Councilmember Nomura modified the motion to receive and file the letter of resignation of District 3 Councilmember Roy Lee and direct staff to include the District 3 seat which will cover the remaining two years of Councilmember Lee's term to the list of candidate seats to be consolidated with the General Municipal and Statewide Elections to occur on November 5,2024. Vice Mayor Alarcon seconded the modified motion. Upon voice vote, the modified motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Lee absent due to his recusal.
Councilmember Lee returned to the dais at7:52 pm
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
13 Ordinance No. 782, an Ordinance of the City Council, of the City of Carpinteria, California, amending Chapter 2.37 of the Carpinteria Municipal Code to modify the composition of the Carpinteria Community Library Advisory Commission and align reporting requirements with State law.
Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 782, as read by title only (first reading). (This motion requires reading of ordinance title and a roll callvote.) City Librarian Thomas presented the staff report and presentation and noted Ordinance No. 782 had been modified since the posting of the agenda packet to include adding the City Representative to the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee be invited to the Carpinteria Community Library Advisory Commission regular meetings.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve Ordinance No. 782, on first reading, as read by title only, and continue second reading for adoption to May 28,2024.
City Clerk Barrett read aloud the ordinance title into the record The roll call vote on the motion was as follows
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
councilmember Lee, councilmember Nomura, councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
14. 2024 community Promotions and communications program Report.
Recommendation: Receive and file the 2024 Community promotions and Communications program Report.
Program Manager Uribe Mutal and Lea Boyd representing Two Trumpets Communications presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentaiions.
Speakers in-person: Fred Shaw and Rogelio Delgado
Program Manager Uribe Mutal asked for Councilfeedback on subsequent outreach event themes, date range, location, and survey or other data to be collected.
Vice Mayor Alarcon suggested the City have a booth at the St. Joseph's Fair to increase the City newsletter subscriptions; leverage the National Night Out event; and hold an event where the community can sit down at a long table for dinner, similar to the City of Goleta's Dam Dinner event.
Councilmember Solorzano suggested potential outreach event themes of volunteering in Carpinteria, housing support and resources, environmental stewardship, and disajter preparedness. She suggested potentialevent dates could be in Fallduring back to school time and potential locations could include Linden Field, Linden Plaza, Memorial parkor El Carro Park.
Councilmember Lee concurred with the provided suggestions and recommended that each Councilmember reach out to the community andG available and accessible.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to receive and file the 2024 Community Promotions and Communications Program ieport and include Councilmember suggestions. Upon voice vote, the motion cariied unanimously.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
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Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on her attendance at the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board meeting last week where the FY 24-25 service plan was approved and they reviewed the FY 23-24 third quarter fiscal activity. She also related that BEACON would be meeting this Friday morning; the City's Sustainability Committee will meet tomorrow morning; and the Harbor SealAdvisory Committee will meet on May 22nd.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the May 28th regular City Council meeting.
Councilmember Nomura announced that former Mayor Richard "Dick" Weinberg had passed away and requested that the meeting be adjourned in his memory.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting in memory of former Mayor Richard "Dick" Weinberg at 8:38 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at b:31 pm
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Scott Toepfer, Parks & Facilities Attendant
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Olivia Uribe Mutal, Program Manager
Mindy Fogg, Principal planner
Teresa llasin, Management Analyst ll
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
COUNCILMEMBER(S) REAUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICAT|ONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
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1 Proclamation Celebrating the 160th Anniversary of Girls lnc. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.)
2 There was no public comment
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to approve the Proclamation Celebrating the 160th Anniversary of Girls lnc. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the City Council presented the proclamation to Jamie Collins, Executive Director of Girls lnc. of Carpinteria, who provided remarks.
New Employee lntroduction: Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director; Josef Gottwald, Community Garden Coordinator; Francisco Morales, Parks & Facilities Attendant; and Scott Toepfer, Parks & Facilities Attendant.
City Manager Ramirez introduced Scott Toepfer, Parks & Facilities Attendant and Jeanette Gottwald, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director. Josef Gottwald, Community Garden Coordinator and Francisco Morales, Parks & Facilities Attendant were not in attendance.
3. Southern California Gas Company Hydrostatic Testing Operation Presentation.
Public Works Director llasin introduced Tim Mahoney, Regional Manager for Southern California Gas Company who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
There was no public comment.
Presentation received and filed.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
City Manager Ramirez reported that AgeWell will take over the pickleball courts at the middle school in June during designated times.
b. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez provided updates on recruitment.
c. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
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d. Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff announced that the Palms Restaurant Renovations will be reviewed by the Architectural Review Board on May 30th. e. Other City/Community Updates
Community Development Director Bobroff mentioned that the Draft Density Bonus Ordinance will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on June 3d at 5:i0 pm in the Council Chambers.
There was no public comment.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldiwith the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department provided an update on crime in the City.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTTONS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Stephen Marcussen, Eileen Marcussen, and Julie Sigwart CONSENT CALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 4 through 8. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.
4. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 19,2024.
5. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning May 6, 2024 and ending May 17,2024.
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Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of April 16,2024 through May 20, 2024.
Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping and lnvestment of Public Funds for April 2024.
Adopt Ordinance No. 782, amending Chapter 2.37 of the Carpinteria Municipal Code to modify the composition of the Carpinteria Library Advisory Commission and align reporting requirements with State law. (Requires a roll callvote.) ADMIN ISTRATIVE MATTERS :
Resolutions calling the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and requesting the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors to consolidate said election with the Presidential General Election to be held the same day, and adopting regulations for Candidate Statements.
Recommendation: Adopt the attached two resolutions relating to the November 5, 2024 election: (1) Resolution No. 6317, calling forthe holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5,2024 and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara to consolidate said election with the Presidential General Election; and (2) Resolution No. 6318, adopting regulations for Candidates' Statements.
City Clerk Barrett presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution Nos. 6317 and 6318, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously,
10. Placement of a proposed measure to increase the rate of the City's Transient Occupancy Tax from twelve percent (12Yo) to fifteen percent (15o/o) on the November 2024 ballot.
Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 6320, ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the City of a certain measure relating to increasing the rate of the City's Transient Occupancy Tax at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as called by Resolution No. 6317; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 6321, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5,2024, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to $ 10403 of the Elections Code; (3) Adopt Resolution No. 6322, setting priorities for filing written argument(s) regarding a City measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an I
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impartial analysis; and (4) Adopt Resolution No. 6323, providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for City measures submitted at municipal eleCtions. (Reqires a two-thirds vote to pass.)
Program Manager Uribe Mutal and City Clerk Barrett provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Stephen Marcussen, Julie Sigwart, and Morris Franklin Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to adopt Resolution Nos. 6320 and 6323, as read by title only, all concerning the requisite actions associated with placing a proposed measure to increase the rate of tne City's Transient Occupancy Tax on the ballot for the November 5,2024 General Municipal Election.
Councilmember Nomura noted that the motion needed to be corrected to mention adoption of Resolution Nos. 6320 through 0323,
Councilmember Lee modified the motion to adopt Resolution Nos. G320 through 6323, as read by title only, all concerning the requisite actions associated with placing I proposed measure to increase the rate of the City's Transient Occupancy Tax on theballot for the November 5,2024 General Municipal Election. Councilmember Sol6rzano seconded the modified motion.
City Clerk Barrett noted that the Council needed to select which City Councilmembers would be authorized to file an argument. All Councilmembers were interested in filing a written argument in favor of the measure.
Legal CounselAcos rephrased the modified motion to adopt Resolution Nos. 6320 through 6323, as read by title only, all concerning the requisite actions associated with placing a proposed measure to increase the rate of the City's Transient Occupancy Tax on the baltot for the November 5,2024 General Municipal Election and for Resoiution No. 6322, adding all five Councilmembers' names onto that Resolution to write the argument in favor.
Councilmember Lee seconded the further modified motion as stated by Legal Counsel Acos. Councilmember Sol6rzano seconded the further modified motion ai stateO by Legal CounselAcos. Upon voice vote, the further modified motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
11. lntroduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 781, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria amending Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter
5.40 to permit outdoor live entertainment. This ordinance wouid amend the definition o_f "place of entertainment" to include outdoor portions of premises open to the public.
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Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 781, as read by title only (first reading) (Requires reading of ordinance title and a roll call vote.) Community Development Director Bobroff presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 7:09 pm
Speakers in-person: Stephen Marcussen, Paul Wright, Lorraine Mclntire, Eileen Marcussen, and Morris Franklin
Mayor Clark closed the public hearing at7:26 pm
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to approve Ordinance No. 781, on first reading, as read by title only, and continue second reading to the regular meeting of June 10,2024.
City Clerk Barrett read aloud the title of Ordinance No. 781 into the record The roll call vote on the motion was as follows
AYES Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark recessed to a break at7:29 pm and reconvened the meeting at7:41 pm.
12. Status Report on the City's 2023-2031 Housing Element certification and approach to rezoning candidate sites under Program 1 (Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs).
Recommendation: Receive staff presentation and public testimony, and file status report.
Principal Planner Fogg provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 8:00 pm.
Speakers in-person: Mike Wondolowski
Speakers via Zoom: Nathan Pitters
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Emails distributed: Amrita Salm
Mayor Clark closed the public hearing at 8:06 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file this status report on the City's 2023-2031Housing Element. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
13. Resolution No. 6325, concerning the continuation of Street Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-ZS.
Recommendation:Adopt Resolution No. 6325, concerning the continuation of Street Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal year 2024-25.
Public Works Director llasin presented the staff report.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 8:10 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 8:10 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6325, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
14. Resolution No. 6326, concerning the continuation of Lighting, Landscaping and Right-of-way lmprovement District No. 3 for Fiscal year 2or4-2s.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6326, concerning the continuation of Lighting, Landscaping and Right-of-Way lmprovement District No. 3 for Fiscal year 2024-25.
Public Works Director llasin provided the staff report.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 8:18 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 8:18 pm.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6326, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. 15' Resolution No. 6327, concerning the continuation of Parking and Business lmprovement Area Assessment District No. 4 for Fiscal Year ZO24-25.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6327, concerning the continuation of the Parking and Business lmprovement Area Assessment bistrict No. 4 including establishing the annual general business assessment amount of $122.64 for Fisca-l Year 2024-25.
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Public Works Director llasin presented the staff report Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at8:21pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 8:21 pm.
Councilmember Sol6rzano requested a presentation by the Downtown "T" Business Advisory Board. The Council had no objection to her request.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6327, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
16. Resolution No. 6328, concerning the continuation of Assessment District No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6328, concerning the continuation of Assessment District No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Public Works Director llasin provided the staff report.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at8:26 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 8:26 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6328, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
17. Ordinance No. 783, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria, California, amending Chapter 2.04.620 of the Carpinteria Municipal Code to modify the compensation of the Carpinteria City Councilmembers pursuant to Government Code Section 365'16.
Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 783, as read by title only, setting the new City Council compensation at the allowable amount per Senate Bill 329 (first reading). (Requires reading of ordinance title and a roll callvote.) Management Analyst ll llasin presented the staff report.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 8:35 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 8:35 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve Ordinance No. 783, on first reading, as read by title only, setting the new City Council compensation at the allowable amount per Senate Bill 329, which would be $950 per month, and continue second reading for adoption to June 24,2024.
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City Clerk Barrett read aloud the title of Ordinance No. 783 into the record.
The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: Councilmember Lee
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED: NONE
MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVTOUS MEETTNGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
18' Law Enforcement Services Budget Considerations, including Community Resource Deputy Position and summer Augmentation patrol.
Recommendation: Receive report and provide direction to the City Manager regarding inclusion of Community Resource Deputy Position and Summer Augmentation Patrol in draftfiscal year2O2412O2S budget.
City Manager Ramirez provided the staff report.
speakers in-person: Rick olmstead, Lisa Rader, Raquel Zick, and Julie Sigwart Speakers via Zoom: Aja Forner and Haven Forner
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to keep the Community Resource Deputy position and explore financial law enforcement discussions with Carpinteria Unified School District and direct staff to bring back options forthe Summer Augmentation Patrol.
Councilmember Sol6rzano suggested adding to the motion that if Carpinteria Unified School District decides not to put any funding into the position, then the C1y Councilwould discuss where the time and priorities are spent for the Community Resource Deputy position.
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Carpinteria Unified School District decides not to put any funding into the position, then the City Council will reevaluate how the Community Resource Deputy position's time is allocated. Councilmember Nomura seconded the modified motion.
City Manager Ramirez restated the motion to retain the Community Resource Deputy position while exploring options with Carpinteria Unified School District for financial support and explore other options for Summer Augmentation Patrol, if Carpinteria Unified School District is unable to provide financial support, the matter of the Community Resource Deputy's time would be brought before the Council to consider how the position's time is distributed. The motion maker and seconder approved the restated motion.
The roll call vote on the restated motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
The motion carried unanimously
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Legal CounselAcos summarized Senate Bill 1037 and Assembly Bill 1886 provided in the Action Alert by the League of California Cities. ln response to a question from Mayor Clark, she noted she would provide an update on Senate Bill 951 at the next meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on the following:
o BEACON met on May 17th and adopted an increase to voting member assessments by 3o/o for FY 24-25 which will provide an extra $10,000 in revenue for BEACON; adopted a budget resolution; and appointed Brian Brennan as a special projects advisor.
o Harbor Seal Advisory Committee met last week and discussed updated sign design and code enforcement; the possibility of an extended beach closure which would require approval by the Coastal Commission; and received reports from its data collection and seal watch survey ad hoc committees.
o Sustainability Committee met and discussed increasing the solid waste franchise fees.
ATTENDANCE OF GOUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
ADJOURNMENT
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City of
Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Erin Maker, Environmental Program Manager
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
GOUNGTLMEMBER(S) REAUEST FOR REMOTE PARTTC|PAT|ON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation Recognizing June as Pride Month in Carpinteria. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.)
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Speakers in-person: Levin Fetzer representing Pacific Pride Foundation Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Recognizing June as Pride Month in Carpinteria. Upon voice vote,'the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the City Council preserrted the proclamation to Levin Fetzer, Community Engagement Manager for pacific pride Foundation.
2- Proclamation
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Honoring June 19, 2024, "Juneteenth lndependence Day", in Recognition of June 19, 1865, When Enslaved Africans Learned of Their Freedom in the Southwestern States. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.) Speakers in-person: Jordan Killebrew representing Juneteenth Santa Barbara Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to approve the Proclamation Honoring June 1 9, 2024, "Juneteenth lndependence D?y", in'iecognition of June 19, 1865, When Enslaved Africans Learned of Their Freedom in the Southwestern States. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the City Council presented the proclamation to Jordan Killebrew representing Juneteenth of Santa Barbara.
3. Presentation by Our Neighborhood Voices.
Nils Nehrenheim, District 1 Councilmember for the City of Redondo Beach and representing our Neighborhood Voices, provided the powerpoint fresentation.
Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado, Leslie Gascoigne, Amrita Salm, patricia French, Lydia Grant representing Our Neighborhood VoiceJ, Gail Marshall, Brad Stein, and Alexandra VanAntwerp
Speakers via Zoom: Arturo Tello
Emails distributed: Shirley Johnson
Presentation received and filed.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to agendize support for. Our Neighborhood Voices and look into what it takes to become a chJrter city. Ubon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Legal Counsel Acos sought clarification on the motion and she repeated her interpretation:
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lnitiative and another agenda item with more information about the process and requirements to change to a charter city. She asked for guidance on the timing of both of those items and clarification that that was the motion. The Council concurred on the motion as repeated by Legal Counsel Acos and as to timing of these items, the Council noted as soon as possible once the new initiative language was drafted.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY
MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting at 6:32 pm.
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting at6:47 pm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided an update on crime in the City.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
City Manager Ramirez reported on AgeWell's Lecture Series b. City Employee Updates
See City Manager's Report (not mentioned in verbal report). c. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff mentioned that there will be a Joint City Council, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board meeting to conceptually review the proposed Lagunitas Mixed-Use Development located at 6380 Via Real. e. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez explained that all recreational facilities and programming will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th, to observe the Juneteenth holiday.
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Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant responded to questions from the Council regarding activities in the department.
There was no public comment.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGTIONS:
Community Development Director Bobroff presented the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of June 3,2024.
There was no public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Susan Mailheau (not present to speak), Jason Rodriguez representing the Food Liaison, Rogelio Delgado, Fred Shaw representing Hopetrlet, an-d Sandy Evans Emails distributed: Suzanne Cuddy
CONSENT GALENDAR:
The city council pulled ltem No. 7 from the consent calendar. 7 ' Adopt Ordinance No. 781 (second reading), amending Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 5'40 to permit outdoor live entertainment. (Riquirei a rol catt vote.) lPeakers in-person: Stephen Marcussen, Eileen Marcussen, Andre Jackson representing Corktree Cellars, Paul Wright representing tsland Brewing Company, and Marilyn Jenkins Speakers via Zoom: Lorraine Mclntire
Emails distributed: Anonymous and Marilyn Jenkins
Motion by Councilmember Solorzano, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to adopt Ordinance No. 781 on second reading, amending Carpinterii Municipit cooe Chapter 5,40, to permit outdoor live entertainment. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously
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The City Council heard the remaining Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 4 through 6 There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 4 through 6. The roll callvote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.
4. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 28,2024.
5. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning May 20, 2024 and ending May 31 ,2024.
6. Direct staff to review the City's Conflict of lnterest Code and prepare any necessary updates.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS :
I Approve and adopt Resolution No. 6324, amending the Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Handling Services.
Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 6324, amending the Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Handling Services. (Requires a roll callvote.) Environmental Program Manager Maker provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
There was no public comment
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve and adopt Resolution No. 6324, amending the Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Handling Services. The roll callvote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark temporarily recessed to a break at7:46 pm and reconvened the meeting at 7:56 pm.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Operating Budget Study Session and presentation, and Potential Program Reduction and Deferment Optibns to Address an Existing beficit and Projected Future Revenue Shortfalls.
Recommendation: Receive the staff report and presentation, open the public hearing and receive public comment, provide staff with direction concerning Eiudget Funds, and continue the public hearing to the City Council Meeting on M6nday] June 24, 2024.
City l\4anager Ramirez, Assistant City Manager Kintz, and Administrative Services Director Maldonado presented the staff report and powerpoint presentation.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at g:46 pm.
Speakers in-person: Gail Marshall, Amber Kaplan representing the Carpinteria Library Advisory Commission, Rogelio Delgado, and Fred Shaw Speakers via Zoom: Julie Sigwart
Mayor Clark closed the public hearing at g:59 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to open the public hearing and receive public comment, direct staff to pursue the staff recommendation below in terms of balancing the budget and closing the operational deficit by eliminating/deferring the following:
Staff Recommendation:
Professional:
r Community Satisfactory Survey
. Legal Services
o Pension Trust Analyses
Contract Services
. HSAC - Outreach Program $9,000 o Executive Assistance $24,000 o Recruitment Contract $35,000 o Sheriff Community Resources $200.000 Total: $448,000 $15,000
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and continue the public hearing to the City Council Meeting on Monday, June 24,2024 The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon and Mayor Clark
Councilmember Lee
None
None
The motion carried
10 Continuation of Public Hearing for Approval of Procurement Policy and Municipal Code Update.
Recommendation: Open the public hearing, receive public comment, keep public hearing open, and continue the public hearing of the Procurement Policy and Municipal Code Update to the June 24,2024 Council meeting.
Administrative Services Director Maldonado provided the staff report.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 9:11 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 9:11 pm.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to continue the public hearing for approval of the Procurement Policy and Municipal Code Update to the June 24, 2024 Council meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT GALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANGED: NONE
MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS: NONE
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Legal Counsel Acos reported on Assembly Bill 3093, Assembly Bill 817, Senate Bill 1116, Assembly Bill2404, Senate Bill 1037, and Assembly Bill 1886which were included in the League of California Cities Update. She provided an update on Senate Bill 951 and Assembly Bill 2560 brought up during the last City Council meeting's Legislative Update.
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Assembly Bill 2560 and a support letter for Council's consideration regarding Assembly Bill 817 on a future agenda.
Councilmember Sol6rzano requested staff post recent City letters of supporyopposition on various legislation on the City's website and social media. The Council iriO no'objection.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND
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Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on the following:
o Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District met last week and approved its Fy 24-25 operating and capital Budget and the purchase of g batterylelectric busses and charging equipment.
o City's Sustainability Committee met on May 28th to talk about potential updates to AB 939 funding.
' Harbor Seal Advisory Committee will meet on June 26th at 3:45 pm in the Council Chambers.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the special joint City Council, Planning Commission, and Architectural Review Board meeting on Tuesday, Junl 1gtr.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 9:25 pm.
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Teleconference Location: 2915 Oakdale Dr., Ann Arbor, M|48108
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm
City Clerk Barrett noted for the record that the meeting would be conducted pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953, in that Planning Commissioner Salant would be participating in the meeting via teleconference (Zoom) and in accordance with the Brown Act, the teleconference location has been identified in the notice and agenda for this meeting.
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Planning Commissioners
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Planning Commissioners
absent:
Architectural Review Boardmembers present:
Commissioner Jane Benefield
Commissioner John Moyer
Commissioner Katherine Salant (present via Zoom)
Chair Glenn La Fevers
Vice Chair David Allen
Boardmember Richard Johnson
Boardmember Richard Little
Boardmember Patrick O'Connor
Vice Chair Amy Blakemore
Chair Brad Stein
Michael Ramirez, City Manager \
Mack Carlson, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
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Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Syndi Souter, Senior planner
Planning Commissioner Salant verified she could hear the proceedings well, she had a copy of the agenda for this meeting, the agenda was posted at the locition where she is, her location is reasonably accessible to ihe public to allow a member of the public to participate in the teleconference from her location, and there was no member of the public present at her location who wished to participate in the meeting.
All Councilmembers, Plan n ing Commissioners, and Arch itectural Review Boardmembers could clearly hear Planning Commissioner Salant.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
The City Council, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board met to discuss the following subject matter:
1. Conceptual review of three options for a mixed-use project that would include:
6,718 square-feet of research and development office space; a 2,224 square-foot caf6/deli; and either 159, 147 , or 153 apartment units, respectively for each option, on an_8.63-acre parcel located at 6380 Via Real (Apf.f OOi-1gO-Og7), proposed by lrgv white, agent, for steve Leonard, Manager for RpG Carpinteria, LLC.
Recommendation: Receive public comment, and provide individual comments on the mixed-use development proposal.
Senior Planner Souter presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Community Development Director Bobroff and Senior Planner Souter responded to questions from the Council, Planning Commission, and Architectural Review Board.
Troy White with TW Land Planning & Development, LLC, Mark Kirkhart, project architect with Design ARC, and Scott Capps, landscape architect with EPTDESIGN presented the applicant PowerPoint presentation.
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The applicant responded to questions from the Architectural Review Board, Planning Commission, and City Council.
Mayor Clark recessed to a break al7:34 pm and reconvened the meeting al7:45 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE HEARD CONCERNING ONLY THE AGENDIZED ITEMS
FOR THIS SPECIAL MEETING
Speakers in-person: Linda Lisiecki representing Lagunitas HOA, Bryan Gindoff, Ashley DeVan, William Anderson, MJ Yardley, Brad Richardson, Tim Grimes, Leslie Gascoigne, Gary Graumann, Verna Gindoff, Kevin Donoghue, Don Bensen, and Jim Gaskin Speakers via Zoom: Gary Campopiano (did not speak)
Emails distributed: Bryan and Verna Gindoff, Tom Wong, Valerie Bentz, Donald Bensen, Graham Lyons with Mullen & Henzell LLP, Amrita Salm, Tom Perry, Ashley DeVan, Anonymous, William Anderson, Marion Anderson, Sherene Donoghue, Leslie Gascoigne, Hunter and Casey Turpin, Robert Donahue, and Robert Schwalje Mayor Clark opened up comment from the Architectural Review Board.
Boardmember O'Connor acknowledged that the developer made changes in the design since the first presentation to the Architectural Review Board in April 2024; however, there were a number of points that weren't addressed. He recommended the Lagunitas residents and developer get together and negotiate the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's). He suggested staff run open space calculations for lot density and lot coverage, both with and without those non-usable square footages such as a detention basin. He liked the underground stormwater collection which could be an alternative to making some of the unusable space usable.
Boardmember Little described the CC&R's as an important element and encouraged the applicants and Lagunitas residents to resolve the CC&R's issue before the project goes further. He noted that the two other alternative plans had very minor alterations and overall, the density is overdone and he expressed concern about the lack of open space for kids to play. He recommended eliminating the commercial space and putting in lowincome housing which is really vital.
Boardmember Johnson said the project was an improvement over what the Architectural Review Board had seen before, it was more detailed and residential-scaled; he liked the materials, the color scale, and the architecture is contemporary and goes along with the buildings to the east and BEGA. He suggested that there be more parking underground to free up more space for greenery and for the developer to look at great pumps to pump the sewer/water out of the site to lower the project.
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Vice Chair Blakemore observed that the size, bulk and scale were too much and that the project is too ambitious and not compatible with the area or creek/riparian habitat. She explained how the underground parking layout is not functional and that the tandem spaces did not make sense and questioned their functionality. She noted that only one of the three presented options conforms to the City's existing 2oning while the other ones need modifications. She commented that she couid not sup[ort the-project with such litle open space.
Chair Stein brought up that when the project was originally planned, it was going to resolve the problem with bikeways, mass transit, and the traffic flow at Via RLal Lnd Highway 150. He believed that that resolution may be a caveat that the City could request as.a way to keep the zoning the way it is. He opposed the caf6 in this project as it would pull people away from the downtown and people accessing the caf6 would park on Lomita Lane and block the fire access. He said that the Cit/ needs a project that fits the community and makes Carpinteria better. He stood by the original prolect design and recommended the applicant go back to the original project design which was smaller, had a lower profile, was night sky friendly, and was beautifully dlsigned to fit in with the surrounding neighborhood.
Mayor clark opened up comment from the planning commission.
Commissioner Benefield suggested the applicant first figure out the parking, the setbacks, and then deal with the buildings. She stated that tne UuitOings look like San euentin Prison and are harsh and heavy and the walkways seem narrow. She also noted that there needs to be affordable housing, more open space provided, and the building height must be at 30 feet or under. She was concerned about the impacts to the mountain views and that there.should be no parking in the front setback. She expressed support for conjunctive parking wherever it may pop up, but noted that the project was'not compatible with the neighborhood or what was agreed upon in the beginning. She was not in favor of the project as presented.
Commissioner Salant noted that the question regarding the CC&R's needs to be answered before the project goes fonruard. She was in favor of adding affordable units to the project; however, the density is ovenryhelming, the project needimore open space, and the presented options did not explore new idLas. Sh6 recommended the go back to the drawing board legally as well as design-wise. "pptic"ni Mayor Clark asked legal counsel to what extent does the City enforce CC&R's and is the City a party to the CC&R's.
Legal Counsel Carlson responded that the City often requires CC&R's to be recorded on for-sale projects associated with subdivisions and in this case, the CC&R'S were part of the conditions of approval for the original project, particularly conditions 161 and 162 which dealt with protection of the drainage and-creek and maihtenance of that area. He Special Joint City Council, Planning Commission
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stated that the CC&R's sought to establish procedures for purchasers of homes in the Lagunitas development and the purchaser or development of the parcel at issue tonight that they would maintain a fund to preserve and maintain that creek area. He clarified that the City is not a party to the agreement as the City did not sign the agreement, but as a third-party beneficiary, the City has the right, but not the obligation, to enforce those maintenance requirements. He noted that this is common especially in communities where the HOA maintains portions of the street or areas to make sure that the City has the ability to step in and enforce some of those CC&R's to maintain the community. He described that the CC&R's have recitals that describe the project that was approved at the time, but those recitals are not binding on the City and that the Council could consider this project. He further identified that the Council could condition the project to make sure the creek and drainage areas are maintained or impose other conditions as the project moves through the development process and that there is nothing that precludes the City, because these CC&R's exist, from considering alternative forms of development on the site that are consistent with the City's code.
Commissioner Moyer appreciated the presentation, liked the architecture, and believed it fit in with the surrounding area. He noted that affordable housing was tricky and this was a hard situation for the City and developer. He was in favor of Option 2 (with no modifications) and suggested the lighting be more controlled.
Chair La Fevers supported the concept of a mixed-use development on this site though he wouldn't support a full residential overlay at this site. He did not support the markeUcaf6 as it would bring in uses that aren't a part of the commercial, industrial, or existing residential uses, as the downtown is used in that manner. He observed that rental housing is a needed component in Carpinteria as that is how Carpinteria has been developed. He noted that rental housing supports the City's General Plan and the Housing Element and that there has been lots of work put into the Housing Element to identify potential sites that would be compatible with mixed use such as this site. He explained that the project has the potentialto support Carpinteria's interest in meeting the needs and requirements to provide additional housing whether it's market rate, above moderate, or some other form. He didn't support any of the presented options, suggested that the 30-foot limit be kept on the building height, and although technically Options 2 and 3 do that, more work needs to be done with the fill, the presentation of the front structure which is too massive to be compatible, and there is a blockage of public views of the mountains. He believed there may be opportunities to reduce the amount of fill needed and other ways to deal with drainage and sewer. He preferred avoiding any parking in the setback as the project would benefit with the further setback from Via Real and support impacts from massing. He noted his support for compact parking spaces as long as they were spread out and provided additional parking beyond what may be available. He expressed wariness on conjunctive use parking and didn't support it. He did however, like underground parking to the extent that it's used to support a denser development. He stated that before he could support the project, it would need to be scaled back towards the scale of the existing entitlement and the overall bulk and scale lpeciat Joint City Council, planning Commission
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reduced' He liked the mix of one- and two-bedroom studio units as well as the proposed amenities' He noted. mixed feelings about forcing affordable housing units at this location along the urban/rural boundary and believed thal ideally this would 5e a lower profile and not too dense development. He stated that to build in affordable housing, it would force the development of a much denser project. Overall, in concept, he tho-ugh the project was on the right track.
Mayor Clark opened up comment from the City Council.
Councilmember Lee encouraged the Lagunitas HOA and developer to come together to find a compromise to make sure this dLvelopment, if it goes ti:,iougn, will benefit the community and surrounding area. He suggested the deviloper r"".i out to employers to focus on workforce housing which is needed. He noted ir'"t tnir project atong with o{'."1 nearby proposed developments would greatly impact the Bailard Avenue 6ridge which would not be able to handle so many plople, especially in an emergency. As it stands, he could not support the project.
Councilmember Sol6rzano spoke on the real concerns with change and growth in the City, but noted that the City currently does not have a certified Ho-using Ei-ement which leaves the City vulnerable when it comes to housing projects. She commented that this site was a good location for housing, but needi some affordable income-restricted housing as the people who benefit from it are a real part of the Carpinteria community.
Vice Mayor Alarcon commented that the developer and Lagunitas homeowners need to negotiate the CC&R's. She expressed concern with the smlll amount of functional open space and questioned the need for a dog park at this site as the City opened a pilot dog park.in a nearby neighborhood, and it mide more sense to place the iot lot in a central location rather than on the outskirts of the project. She noted that the central location where allthe amenities are is rather condensed and wondered how much the bike storage would be used. She.did like how public transportation is nearby. She suggested that t[e developer consider the type of tenants (whether it's a market tenant or iOJJt tenant). She liked the color scheme for Option 1, but that the balance of commercial to residential doesn't seem to be there yet and the project doesn't seem to be compatible with the surrounding area. She felt that the architecture seemed to be a bit indusirial, like a hotel and expressed parking concerns due to the proposed caf6 as people would park on the street' She stated that affordable housing is incredibly important and the C1y needs workforce housing.
Councilmember Nomura recalled that when the Architectural Review Board reviewed the original Lagunitas development years ago, it was thought that it would never conform to the rest of the area at that time; however, it did work. He noted that when talking about height and scale of the project, when looking at the cross section of the grade itleff, it's lower than grade in many areas and portionJ of it will be brought up, but a lot of it will be brought up to the original grade. He expressed concern with the site and project, the Special Joint City Council, Planning Commission
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setbacks and open space. He said it looks like the project is developed close to the envelope and may not be giving enough room to Lagunitas homeowners. He stated that the applicant needed to understand how the creek creates a buffer between Lagunitas residents and this site. He noted that the setback in the front parking should remain as a setback and not be included along Via Real; he preferred Option 2 as favorable.
Regarding solar panels and lighting, he wanted to make sure they won't be a visual nuisance for the Lagunitas residents and that the lighting is night-friendly. lf the buildings are going to remain two-story, he suggested that the buildings be shielded/screened as to not affect the Lagunitas residents, such as enclosing the balconies with louvres. He observed that the presented architecture is nice, but it's not the mix or match that should be there; Lagunitas estates have a specific look and he encouraged the developer to transition between the industrial side and Lagunitas side. He noted that size and scale seems a bit large and if it were reduced the developer could handle parking (i.e. fewer units means less parking). He expressed concern that having two income types (Lagunitas owners and rental housing) may create a challenge. He encouraged the developer to reach out to the community and conform the project as much as possible.
Mayor Clark noted that the site was appropriate for residential use and explained the City needs the housing. He agreed with his colleagues that in terms of size, bulk and scale, the project needs to be reduced greatly. He observed that more affordable housing is needed and it's appropriate to have different classes of people living together. He stated the City needs to build 901 units over the next few years to comply with Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), a lot of low-income and very low-income housing needs to be built. He commented that the housing at this location should be more compatible with the Lagunitas houses. He didn't support three-story buildings as that wasn't compatible with the neighborhood and blocked public views of the mountains and instead supported twostory buildings.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 9:35 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:3g pm
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Benjamin Markham, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt
Farber Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of
the City of Carpinteria (present via Zoom)
Stephon Downes, Management Analyst I
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
Olivia Uribe Mutal, Program Manager
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
COUNCILMEMBER(S) REAUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
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INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: NONE
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldiwith the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided an update on crime in the City.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
None.
b. City Employee Updates
See City Manager's Report.
c. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
None.
e. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on the following:
A soon-to-be City webpage for the posting of recent and future Council letters of supporUopposition on various proposed legislation.
Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program (for parklets) is expiring on June 30th and businesses with existing private property encroachment within the City's public right-of'way will be required to possess a new permit under the Downtown "T" Encroachment Permit Program.
Independence Day Parade will be on Saturday, July 6th at 3:30 pm on Linden Avenue between Carpinteria Avenue and Sixth Street.
A grassroots fundraising campaign spearheaded by Food Liaison owner Jason Rodriguez with the support of Rincon Brewery and community donors, raised $3,000 in support of the City's Junior Lifeguard Program and the purchase of bike racks that will be placed at the beach end of Ash a
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Avenue for several weeks each summer to accommodate the large number of bikes belonging to participants in the Junior Lifeguard Program. ' On Friday, June 28th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, magician Shawn McMaster will be teaching magic to ages 10 and up at the Libiary.
. Recreation Programming wiil be closed for lndependence Day.
Speakers in-person: Mike Wondolowski
PLANNING COMMISSTON ACTTONS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Eilleen Marcussen, Stephen Marcussen, Debbie Nomura, and Michael Baker, representing Boys & Girls Clubs
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS:
City Manager Ramirez asked the Council to remove Agenda ltem No. 5 from the agenda.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to remove Agenda ltem No. 5 from the agenda. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT GALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 1 through 4. The roll callvote on the motion was as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
councilmember Lee (on ltem Nos. 1 through 3), councilmember Nomura, councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Ararcon, and Mayor clark Councilmember Lee (on ltem No.4)
None
None
The motion carried.
1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held June 10,2024. 2' Receive and_file the Expenditures forthe period beginning June g,2024 and ending June 14, 2024.
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Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of May 21 , 2024 through June 17 ,2024.
Adopt Ordinance No. 783 (second reading), amending Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 2.04.620 setting compensation of Carpinteria City Councilmembers to $950 per month. (Requires a roll call vote.)
ADMI N ISTRATIVE MATTERS :
5. Closeout of Carpinteria Skate Park Project
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims for the Carpinteria Skate Park Project with Lash Construction, lnc. (Requires a roll callvote.)
The City Council removed this item from the agenda under the Agenda Modifications Section earlier in the meeting.
Resolution No. 6329, Approving a Coastal Conservancy Grant from the State Coastal Conservancy for the Carpinteria Living Shoreline Project.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6329, approving a Coastal Conservancy Grant from the State Coastal Conservancy for the Carpinteria Living Shoreline Project.
Public Works Director llasin presented the staff report There was no public comment
Motion by Vice MayorAlarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6329, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
7. Cancellation of the regular City Council meeting of August 12,2024 Recommendation: Authorize the cancellation of the August 12,2024 City Council meeting.
City Manager Ramriez provided the staff report.
There was no public comment
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the cancellation of the August 12,2024 City Council meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
8. First reading of ordinance No. 77g, amending chapter g.s2 (sMoKlNG REGULATIONS) of the Carpinteria MunicipaiCooe (CMC) to, among other changes, regulate smoking in multi-unit housing developmenis, and irpdate requirements for tobacco retail signage and smoking prohibitions in hotels in accordance with State law.
Recommendation: Approve the flrst reading of Ordinance No. 778, amending gM_C Chapter 8.52, as read by title only and find that approval and adoptionif Ordinance No. 778 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Calitornia Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3), and 15061(bX3). (Requires reading of ordinance titte and a rott callvote.) Community Development Director Bobroff introduced Principal planner Fogg who presented the staff report and P_owerPoint presentation. Principal plannei-Fogg, Community Development Director Bobroff, and Legal Counsel Markham responOeO io questions from the Council.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 6:37 pm.
Speakers in-person: Javier Garnica, Jose Martin, and Jesselyn Banos, all representing Future Leaders of America and Rogelio Delgado
Speakers via Zoom: Hector Flores Garcia
Emails distributed: Metzli Reyes and Daniel Gonzalez
Mayor Clark closed the public hearing at 6:46 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve Ordinance No. 778 on first reading, as read by title only, and continue second reading to the regular meeting of July 8,2024. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimouslf Legal CounselAcos announced that the Council needed to vote via a roll call vote.
Management Analyst I Downes read aloud the title of Ordinance No. 778 into the record.
The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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The motion carried unanimously
Mayor Clark recessed to a break at6.47 pm and reconvened the meeting at 6:59 pm.
Adoption of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Budget, setting related Appropriations Limits as required by State Law, making year-end amendments to the FY 2023- 24 Budget, updating the budget and fiscal policies, and adopting salary schedules for FY 2024-25.
Recommendation: Receive the staff report and public comments, close the public hearing, provide staff with direction concerning any changes to the proposed budget and take the following actions: (1) Approve and adopt by Resolution No. 6330, the Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, including authorization of year-end amendments for Fiscal Year 23-24, and updating the budget and fiscal policies; and, (2) Establish the appropriation limit for the City of Carpinteria for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year through adoption of Resolution No. 6331; and, (3) Establish the appropriation limit for the Street Lighting District No. 1 for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year through adoption of Resolution No. 6332; and (4) Approve and adopt Fiscal Year 2024-25 Salaries for SEIU-represented Employees, Miscellaneous and Management Employees, and Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees by Resolution Nos. 6333 and 6334, and 6336, respectively. (Requires a roll call vote.)
City Manager Ramirez introduced the FY 2024-25 Budget PowerPoint presentation, FY 2023-24 Accomplishments, Significant Budget Outcomes, and Compensation and Staffing Updates.
Administrative Services Director Maldonado summarized the FY 2023-24 Estimated Final Budget and FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget.
Assistant City Manager Kintz went over the General Government divisions of City Clerk and Human Resources.
Program Manager Uribe Mutal described the Emergency Management & Preparedness and Communication and Community Promotions Programs.
City Manager Ramirez explained the Community Services Support Program.
Administrative Services Director Maldonado, Community Development Director Bobroff, Public Works Director llasin, and Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant provid ed thei r respective d epa rtment b ud get p resentations.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 8:06 pm
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Mayor Clark closed the public hearing at g:1g pm.
Staff responded to questions from the Council.
The Council was in support of City Manager Ramirez executing an agreement with Larry Nimmer to video the lndependence Day parade.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano,- _segonded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution Numbers 6330, 6331, 6332, 6333, 633+, and 6336 as read by tifle only, approving the Municipal Budget for FY 2024-25, setting related Appropriations Limiti, laking year-end amendments to the FY 2023-24 Budgetl and adopting salary schedules for FY 2024-25.
Due to Councilmemper.Lee not supporting the proposed FY 2024-25 Budget, the City Council split the motion into two separate motions.
Councilmember Sol6rzano amended the motion to adopt Resolution Numbers 6331, 6332, 6333, 6334, and 6336 as read by title only, setting related Appropriations Limits, making year-end amendments to the FY 2023-24 Budget, and adopting salary schedules for FY 2024-25' Councilmember Nomura seconded the amended moti6n. The voice vote on the amended motion was as follows:
Speakers in-person: Rick Olmstead, Case Van Wingerden, Larry Nimmer, and Rogelio Delgado
AYES: councilmember Lee, councilmember Nomura, councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
The amended motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve and adopt Resolution No. 6330, approving the Municipal Budget for FY 2OZ4-25, including authorization of year-end amendments for FY 2023-24, andirpdating the budgeiand 1scii policies.
There was consensus of the council to study how the city could fund the community Res.ource DgRutV position at next year's Woit< Plan and determine on a case-by-case basis how Mr. Nimmer's videos can be tailored to Council goals and reach a wider audience.
The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
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Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor AIarcon, and Mayor Clark
Councilmember Lee
None
None
The motion carried
10 Continuation of Public Hearing for Approval of Procurement Policy and Municipal Code Update.
Recommendation: Receive public comment, keep public hearing open, and continue the public hearing for approval of the Procurement Policy and Municipal Code Update to the July 8, 2024 Council meeting.
Administrative Services Director Maldonado provided the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to continue the public hearing for approval of the Procurement Policy and Municipal Code Update to the July 8, 2024 Council meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANGED: NONE
MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
11 Legislation Position Letters Opposing Senate Bill 1037, Assembly Bill 1886, Senate Bill 951, and Assembly Bill 2560 and Supporting Assembly Bill 817.
Recommendation: Consider and act on the draft letters of opposition concerning Senate Bill 1037, Assembly Bill 1886, Senate Bill 951 , and Assembly Bill 2560 and the draft letter of support for Assembly Bill 817.
Legal Counsel Acos presented the staff report.
There was no public comment
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve submittal of the letter of opposition concerning Senate Bill 1037 , Assembly Bill 1886, Senate Bill 951, and Assembly Bill 2560 and the letter of supportforAssembly Bill 817.
Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Legal Counsel Acos presented AB 2SST.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Mayor Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to bring back a draft opposition letter concerning AB 2557 at a future Counbil meeting. Upon-voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on her attendance at the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board meeting on June 18th where the Board approved the City of Santa Barbara's proposed Downtown Community Benefit lmprovement District and received a presentation on the FY 23-24 Third Quarter Performance Reports. She stated that the 19X Service is not performing as robust as hoped,
Councilmember Lee reported on his attendance at the City's Transportation Committee where the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District spo(e on miciotransit service and his attendance at the City's General Plan Update Committee where an updated General Plan is anticipated to be presented to the council by the end of the year.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the July 8th Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at g:51 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Syndi Souter, Senior Planner
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Megan Musolf, Assistant Planner
Licette M a ld onado, Ad m i n istrative Services Di rector Teresa llasin, Management Analyst ll
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
GOUNC|LMEMBER(S) REaUEST FOR REMOTE PART|CIPAT|ON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
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INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Designating Jury as park and Recreation Month.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Designating July as Park and Recreation Month. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the City Council presented the Proclamation to parks, Recreation and Community Services Department staff. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Gant provided remarks and a brief powerpoint presentation.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY
MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting at 5:40 pm.
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting at 6:00 pm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided an update on crime in the City and the Sheriff's response to fireworks during the July 4th holiday' Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Fire Marshall Mike LoMonaco reported on the District's response to fireworks during the July 4th holiday.
The Council discussed how the City could better coordinate efforts to minimize the amount of fireworks during the July 4th holiday and asked staff to be prepared to respond to fireworks at the beginning of the new calendar year. City Manager Ramirez responded that the City in the future could consider having Code Compliance staff work duiing the holiday or potentially using security as the city's eyes and ears to assist the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department and the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District in responding to fireworks.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
City Manager Ramirez reported on AgeWell's new registration platform and an upcoming lecture series entitled "Perfect Party Planning on a Budget" on July 11th at the Veteran's Hall meeting room at 9:30 am.
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b. City Employee Updates
See City Manager's Report.
c. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
See City Manager's Report.
e. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez announced that Food Liaison owner Jason Rodriguez and his daughter Kennedy were available to present a check to the City for the purchase of bike racks that will be placed at the beach end of Ash Avenue for several weeks each summer to accommodate the large number of bikes belonging to participants in the Junior Lifeguard Program. The funds were raised with the support of the Food Liaison, Rincon Brewery and dozens of community donors. Special thanks to Carpinteria Unified School District and Superintendent Diana Rigby for lending and delivering several bike racks to be used until the new bike racks are delivered.
Jason and Kennedy Rodriguez, on behalf of the Food Liaison, presented a $3,131.87 check to the City.
Legal Counsel Acos announced that the Nomination Period for the November 5,2024 General Municipal Election will open Monday, July 15th at 8:00 am and close Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Speakers in-person: Mike Wondolowski, Jessica Snyder, and Rogelio Delgado Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the City Manager's Report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
Community Development Director Bobroff presented the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of July 1,2024.
There was no public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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Speakers in-person: Delcie Feller, Eileen Marcussen, Stephen Marcussen, Jessica snyder, Rogelio Delgado, Eileen Marcussen (again), and Delcie Feller (again) Speakers via Zoom: Robin Karlsson
Emails distributed: Mike wondolowski and susan Mailheau CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 2 through 6.
Due to public comment and potential discussion, the City Council pulled ltem Nos. 2 and 6 from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Lee modified the motion to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 3 through 5. councilmember Nomura seconded ihe modified motion.
There was no public comment on consent calendar ltem Nos. 3 through 5.
The roll call vote on the modified motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The modified motion carried unanimously,
3. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning June 17, 2024 and ending June 28,2024.
4. Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report on Compliance with Statement of safekeeping and lnvestment of public Funds for May 2024
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to a Vendor Agreementfor reoccurring animal control services for the period from April 2,2024 to April 1, 2025, for a not-to-exceed amount of $24,000 ior the one-year term of the Agreement. (Requires a rott cattvote.)
The council next heard pulled consent calendar ltem No. 2. 2' Approve the minutes of the special joint meeting held June 18, 2OZ4 and the regular meeting held June 24,2024.
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6 Speakers in-person: Patrick O'Connor
Architectural Review Boardmember O'Connor clarified his comments from the June 18th specialjoint meeting in that he wanted staff (not the developer) to calculate both ways of the density and lot coverage with and without those square footage areas that are not usable, such as the detention basin.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the minutes of the special joint meeting held June 18,2024, with the modification as noted by Mr. O'Connor, and the regular meeting held June 24,2024. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
The Council heard pulled Consent Calendar ltem No. 6.
Adopt Ordinance No. 778 (second reading), amending Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 8.52, Smoking Regulations. (Requires a roll callvote.) Speakers in-person: lvan Vega, Daniel Gonzalez, and Jose Martin Speakers via Zoom: Javier Garnica, Ector Flores Garcia, and Metzli Reyes Emails distributed: Yaneth Rodriguez, Liz Williams, and Cynthia Hallett Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Ordinance No. 778 (second reading), amending Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter
8.52, Smoking Regulations. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark recessed to a break at7:22 pm and reconvened the meeting at 7:33 pm ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS :
Review of home sales prices and adjusting the 2024 in-lieu affordable housing fee pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 14.75,lnclusionary Housing Requirement, and, if desired, adopt Resolution No. 6337, as read by title only, adjusting lhe 2024 affordable housing in-lieu fees for condominiums and singlefamily dwellings.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Recommendation: Receive a.nd file the report
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There was no public comment.
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There was no public comment.
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Recommendation: For the Via Real Stormwater Project: (1) Award a Construction Contract to Toro Enterprises, lnc. in the Total Bid amount of $3,116,428; (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Cannon Corporation for construction management and inspection services, notto-exceed $260,698; (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Cotton Shires and Associates, lnc. for acceptance and materials testing services, not-to-exceed $54,461; (a) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Leftwich Archeology for archeological and Native American monitoring services, not-to-exceed $'109,120; and (5) Approve a budget appropriation of $29,000 to the Capital lmprovements Fund for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital lmprovements Program Budget. (This motion requires a roll call vote.)
Public Works Director llasin presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to (1) Award a Construction Contract to Toro Enterprises, lnc. in the Total Bid amount of $3,116,428; (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Cannon Corporation for construction management and inspection services, not-to-exceed $260,698; (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Cotton Shires and Associates, lnc. for acceptance and materials testing services, not-to-exceed $54,461; (4) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Leftwich Archeology for archeological and Native American monitoring services, not-to-exceed $109,120; and (5) Approve a budget appropriation of $33,000 to the Capital lmprovements Fund for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital lmprovements Program Budget.
The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
10. Closeout of Carpinteria Skate Park Project.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims for the Carpinteria Skate Park Project with Lash Construction, lnc. (Requires a roll callvote.)
Public Works Director llasin presented the staff report NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
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There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the llayor to sign the Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims for the Carpinteria Skate Park Project with Lash Construction, lnc. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES councilmember Lee, councilmember Nomura, councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. The motion carried unanimously.
11. Legislation Position Letter opposing Assembly Bill 2b57.
Recommendation: Consider and act on the draft letter of opposition concerning Assembly Billr2557.
Legal CounselAcos presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve submittal of the letter of opposition concerning Assembly Bill2SS7. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Hearing at the request of the City of Carpinteria: (1) lntroduce and conduct first reading of ordinance No. 785, an amendment to the city's Local coastal Program that makes changes to Carpinteria Municipal ioe, Tifle 14 - Zoning, by amending regulations concerning Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (Project No.23-2231-LcpA/oRD); and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 6340 certifying that Ordinance No. 785 is iniended'to carry out the policies of the City's certified Local Coastal Program consistent with the California Coastal Act, and direct that the proposed Local Coastal program Amendment be transmitted to the California Coastal Commission for certification.
Recommendation: (1) Approve, on first reading, ordinance No. 795, as read by lr]le_only title only; and (2) Adopt Resotution No. 6340, as read by tifle only; and (3) Determine that Ordinance No. 785 is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15303. (Requires reading of ordinance title and a roll call vote.)
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Assistant Planner Musolf provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 8:47 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 8:47 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve Ordinance No. 785, as read by title only, adopt Resolution No. 6340, as read by title only, and approve the CEQA Notice of Exemption.
City Clerk Barrett read aloud the title of Ordinance No. 785 into the record The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
13. Ordinance No. 784, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria, California, Amending Chapter 2.08 (City Manager) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) and Chapter 3.32 (Purchasing Systems) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Carpinteria Municipal Code Regarding Purchasing System, and Resolution No. 6341, Approving and Adopting the City's Procurement Policy.
Recommendation: (1) lntroduce and approve Ordinance No. 784, as read by title only, and continue the second reading of the ordinance for adoption to July 22, 2024; and (2) Approve and adopt Resolution No. 6341, the City's Procurement Policy. (Requires reading of ordinance title and a roll call vote.) Administrative Services Director Maldonado presented the staff report.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 9:00 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 9:00 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to (1) Approve and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 784, as read by title only, and continue the second reading for adoption to July 22, 2024, and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 6341, approving the City's Procurement Policy.
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The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED To BE ADVANGED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NoNE
OTHER BUSINESS:
14. Adopt Resolution No. 6339, combining and amending the Conditions of Employment for Miscellaneous Unrepresented and Management personnel including amendments to classification, work schedulJs, compensation adjustments, leave, holidays and health benefits.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6339, combining and amending the Conditions of Employment between the City of Carpinteril and Miscellaneous Unrepresented and Management Personnel, including amendments to classification, work schedules, compensation adjustments, leave, holidays, and health benefits for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, and authorize the city Manager to implement the changes retroactively to July 1,2024.
Management Analyst ll llasin and Assistant City Manager Kintz provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6339, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Legal Counsel Acos summarized Assembly Bill 3093.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
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Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on her attendance at the following:
o Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee met this morning and received updates on the AgeWell programming and future programming.
o Harbor Seals Advisory Committee met on June 26th and discussed usage of a Marine Mammal Protection Act sign and received updates from the ad hoc data collection and ad hoc survey sub committees.
Vice Mayor Alarcon suggested a future agenda item to provide a status update to the Councl on the Diversity, Equity, and lnclusion (DEl) efforts the City is working on. City Manager Ramirez responded that the DEI consultant is currently working with the City's DEI group to focus on internal policies and that he could update the Council at a future meeting under the City Manager's Report to report on the work that the consultant has completed as part of their scope and the remaining work and timeline.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the July 22nd Council meeting
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 9:38 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura (arrived at 4:06 pm)
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There was no public comment
CLOSED SESSION
1' CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGoTIAToRS Government Code section S4gb6.g
Property: 801 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria CA 93013
Agency negotiator: City Manager Michael Ramirez
(lf circumstances necessitate the absence of a specified negotiator, an agent or designee may participate in place of the absent negotiator s-o long as thJname of the agent or designee is announced at an open iession held piior to the closed session.)
Negotiating parties: None
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of payment
Legal Counsel Acos read aloud for the record the Closed Session ltem, the real property concerning the negotiations, the City's negotiators, and the negotiating parties.
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TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 4:02 pm.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
David Hernandez, Code Compliance Supervisor
GLOSED SESSION REPORT
Legal Counsel Acos announced that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
COUNGILMEMBER(S) REOUEST FOR REMOTE PART|CTPATTON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Proclaiming Tuesday, August 6, 2024 as "National Night Out" in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires approval prior to presentation.) 2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to approve the Proclamation Proclaiming Tuesday, August 6,2024 as "National Night Out" in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the City Council presented the proclamation to Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Deputy Bryan Dickey who provided remarks.
3. Mayoral Recognition Awarded to Coastal View News for Receiving 2024 Awards from the Association of Community publishers Awards.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve the Mayoral Recognition Awarded to CoastalView News for Receiving2024Awards from the Association of Community Publishers. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the City Council presented the Mayoral Recognition to Coastal View News Publisher Gary Dobbins who provided remarks.
4. Annual Member Agency Update Presentation from Central Coast Community Energy.
JudiYoung with Central Coast Community Energy presented the PowerPoint presentation.
There was no public comment
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA PUBLTC TMPROVEMENT CORPORATTON (CptC) Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting at b:50 pm.
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting at S:53 pm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ramirez stated that there is a written Sheriff's Recap that is attached to the agenda. Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Deputy Bryan Dickey responded to Council questions.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
city Manager Ramirez reported on senior services Programming (Agewell) b. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez provided updates on employee recruitments. c. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
None.
e. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez noted that staff created a new City Council LegislativeAdvocacy website where recent and future legislative position letters are available for the public to view.
While not a part of the written City Manager's Report, City Manager Ramirez mentioned that Lt. Rich Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department is the new Chief of Police for Carpinteria effective today.
Community Development Director Bobroff provided an update on live entertainment noise monitoring and the status of the City's Housing Element lmplementation.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Eileen Marcussen, Stephen Marcussen, Betty Songer, Amrita Salm, Rogelio Delgado, and Annie Sly
Emails distributed: Yaneth Rodriguez, Liz williams, and Cynthia Hallett Community Development Director Bobroff responded to Ms. Salm's comments regarding the status of the Surfliner lnn Project.
ln response to Ms. Marcussen's comments, Councilmember Nomura requested staff look into the potential misuse of video materials by Larry Nimmer. The Council concurred.
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In response to a few public comments regarding the City transitioning to a charter city, Legal Counsel Acos noted that this item would be brought to the August 26th City Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 5 through 10. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.
5. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 8,2024.
6. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning July 1 ,2024 and ending July 12,2024.
7. Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of June 18,2024 through July 1 5,2024.
Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping and lnvestment of Public Funds for June 2024.
9. Receive and file the Quarterly Review of the Pension Stabilization Trust I
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Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
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delegate for the League of California Cities 2024 Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach.
City Clerk Barrett provided the staff report
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to designate Councilmember Nomura as the City's voting delegate and designate Vice Mayor Alarcon as the City's alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2024 Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
12. Code Compliance Quarterly Report Q2,2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file the Q2 Code Compliance Quarterly Report.
Code Compliance Supervisor Hernandez presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado and Eileen Marcussen Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen and Lorraine Mclntire
Code Compliance Supervisor Hernandez responded to Mr. Delgado's comment Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the Q2 Code Compliance Quarterly Report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANGED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
13. 2024 Annual Report on efforts to assist people experiencing homelessness in Carpinteria and address issues related to homelessness in the community.
Recommendation: Receive and file the annual report concerning ongoing efforts to assist people experiencing homelessness and to address issues related to homelessness in the community.
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Code Compliance Supervisor Hernandez provided background information and Joe Dzvonik, Deputy Director of the Housing and Community Development Department with the County of Santa Barbara, Kimberlee Albers, Homeless Assistance Program Manager with the County of Santa Barbara, and Lucille Boss, Senior Housing Programs Specialist with the County of Santa Barbara provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Case VanWingerden and Rogelio Delgado Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the annual report concerning the ongoing efforts to assist people experiencing homelessness and to address issues related to homelessness in the community. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark recessed to a break at 7:39 pm and reconvened the meeting at 7:49 pm.
14. Consideration of Community lnterest in Establishing a Community Center in Carpinteria at 801 Linden Avenue.
Recommendation: (1) Receive and file staff report on the community interest in establishing a future community center at 801 Linden Avenue; (2) Authorize staff to negotiate a 6-month option to purchase agreement for 801 Linden Avenue for an amount notto-exceed $10,000 per month and make a corresponding budget appropriation; and (3) Direct staff to continue to explore additional funding opportunities and partnerships for the potential acquisition, tenant improvements, and maintenance of a community center, including community outreach and engagement to gauge public interest and funding support. (Requires a roll call vote.)
City Manager Ramirez began presenting the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, but due to technological issues with the Zoom webinar, the meeting was temporarily recessed to a break at 7:55 pm and reconvened at 8:05 pm once Zoom was fully functional. City Manager Ramirez began his presentation again.
Speakers in-person: Kristina Calkins, Donna Jordan, Scott Barash, Luci Rogers, Mike Wondolowski, Fred Shaw, Patrick O'Connor, and Rogelio Delgado Speakers via Zoom: Lorraine Mclntire, Amrita Salm, and Susan Allen Emails distributed: Mike Wondolowski and Amrita Salm
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to continue this item to the August 26th Council meeting and direct staff to work with foundations, other City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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non-profits, and donors for the potential purchase of the Rite Aid building. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST
Brian C. Barrett,
City Clerk
at,/-
Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, and Vice Mayor Alarcon
Mayor Clark
None
None
The motion carried.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
GOUNCILMEMBERS
Vice Mayor Alarcon announced that the Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Committee is meeting on Wednesday and the Santa Barbara Joint Affordable Housing Task Group will meet on Thursday from 12 pm to 1:30 pm.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the August 26th regular Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 9:13 pm
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special Joint city Gouncil, Planning Gommission &
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Teleconference Location: 782 Kippen, Mayne lsland, BG canada, vON 2J1 Teleconference Location: 1702 Goast Boulevard, Del Mar, cA gzo14
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.
City Clerk Barrett noted for the record that the meeting would be conducted pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953, in that Planning Commissioner Allen and Architectural Review Boardmember O'Connor would be participating in the meeting via teleconference (Zoom) and in accordance with the Brown
'Act, the teleconference
locations have been identified in the notice and agenda for this meeting.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Planning Commissioners
present:
Architectural Review Boardmembers present:
Architectural Review BoardMembers absent:
Commissioner Jane Benefield
Commissioner John Moyer
Commissioner Katherine Salant
Vice Chair David Allen (present via Zoom)
Chair Glenn La Fevers
Boardmember Richard Johnson
Boardmember Patrick O'Connor (present via Zoom)
Chair Brad Stein
Boardmember Richard Little
Vice Chair Amy Blakemore
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
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Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Mack Carlson, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Jordan Rabani-Jenkins, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt
Farber Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of
the City of Carpinteria
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Planning Commissioner Allen and Architectural Review Boardmember O'Connor both verified that they could hear the proceedings well, they had a copy of the agenda for this meeting, the agenda was posted at the location where they each are, their locations are reasonably accessible to the public to allow a member of the public to participate in the teleconference from each of their locations, and there was no member of the public present at either of their locations who wished to participate in the meeting.
All Councilmembers, Plann ing Commissioners, and Architectural Review Board members could clearly hear Planning Commissioner Allen and Architectural Review Boardmember O'Connor.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
The City Council, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board met to discuss the following subject matter:
The City Attorney's Office and Community Development Department will present a training session regarding the land use planning process and the roles of the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Architectural Review Board, and staff. The presentation is for training purposes only and there is no related action item.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council, the Planning Commission, and the Architectural Review Board receive the training.
Legal Counsel Acos, Rabani-Jenkins, and Carlson along with Community Development Director Bobroff presented the first part of the PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions from the Council, Planning Commission, and Architectural Review Board. 1 Special Joint City Council, Planning Commission
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Mayor Clark recessed to a break at6:42 pm and reconvened the meeting at 6:52 pm.
Legal Counsel Acos, Rabani-Jenkins, and Carlson along with Community Development Director Bobroff continued with the second part of the PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions from the Council, Planning Commission, and Architectural Review Board.
PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE HEARD CONCERNING ONLY THE AGENDIZED ITEM
FOR THIS SPECIAL MEETING
Speakers in-person: Annie Sly and Amrita Salm
Mayor Clark fonruarded Ms. Sly and Ms. Salm's questions to staff who responded.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to receive and file the City Land Use Decision-Making Presentation. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:44 pm
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Brian C. Barrett,
City Clerk
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C, Barrett, City Clerk
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
Noah Alvara, Accounting Technician
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Stephon L. Downes, Management Analyst ll
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
GOUNCILMEMBER(S) REaUEST FOR REMOTE pARTtCtpATtON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
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1. Presentation on Master Plan for Aging.
Margaret Weiss, Coordinator, Master Plan for Aging, lndependent Living Resource Center provided the PowerPoint presentation and she and Barbara Finch, Diiector, Adult & Aging Network, Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services responded to questions.
2. Introduction of new employees Noah Alvara, Accounting Technician and Ryan Benson, Limited-Term Management Analyst.
City Manager Ramirez noted that Mr. Benson was out sick and would be introduced at a later time. Administrative Services Director Maldonado introduced Noah Alvara, Accounting Technician who provided remarks.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Ramirez stated that the Sheriffs Recap is attached to the agenda and that he was available for any questions.
There was no public comment.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
City Manager Ramirez reported on Senior Services Programming (AgeWell). b. City Employee Updates
city Manager Ramirez provided updates on employee recruitments. c. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Surfliner lnn Application Completeness Determination and the 700 Linden Project Nearing Completion. e. Other City/Community Updates
City Clerk Barrett reported that the nomination period for Council candidates had closed and the Notice of Nominees for Public Office had been published in the Coastal City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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View News on August22nd. He announced the Council candidates and the measure that would appear on the ballot.
Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado and Gail Marshall
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS:
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of August 5,2024.
There was no public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Julia Mayer, Stephen Marcussen, Amrita Salm, Betty Songer, and Rogelio Delgado
Emails distributed: Susan Mailheau, Kathleen Bauer, Alexandra Ashborn, and Jeanie Sandrini
CONSENT CALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 3 through 6. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 22,2024 and the specialjoint meeting held July 31,2024.
Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning July 15, 2024 and ending August 16,2024.
Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of July 16,2024 through August 5,2024.
Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping and lnvestment of Public Funds for July 2024.
ADMIN ISTRATIVE MATTERS :
Authorization to issue the Notice lnviting Bids for the clearing and grubbing work of the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.
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Recommendation: Authorize the Public Works Director to advertise the Notice lnviting Bids for the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project - Clearing and Grubbing (Project No. 1b016).
Public Works Director llasin introduced Kirsten Ayars with Ayars and Associates who presented the PowerPoint presentation.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the Public Works Director to advertise the Notice lnviting Bids for the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project - Clearing and Grubbing (Project No. 1SO1O). Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. Annual Review of Fire Protection Mitigation Fee program.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6342, approving the update of the Fire Protection Mitigation Fee Schedule for Development and accepting the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District's Annual Report.
Management Analyst ll Downes introduced Mike LoMonaco, Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Fire Marshall who provided the presentation.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 7:27 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at7:2T pm.
Councilmember Sol6rzano recommended the Fire District present at a future Council meeting about the District. The Council was in agreement.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6342, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark recessed to a break at 7:30 pm and reconvened the meeting atT:3T pm.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANGED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
L Review and approval of signs for Harbor Seal Rookery.
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Recommendation: (1) Receive and file this report and (2) Review and approve the signs for Harbor Seal Rookery.
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Susan Mailheau and Patricia French
Emails distributed: Susan Mailheau and Rhonda Richey
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to approve the two signs as presented to be added to the Harbor Seal Rookery and provide the Ad Hoc Committee with the direction from Council to re-examine what sign will go up once the NOAA sign is taken down.
Councilmember Nomura recommended the motion include a deadline. Discussion ensued amongst the Council.
Councilmember Sol6rzano amended the motion to approve the two signs as presented to be added to the Harbor Seal Rookery and provide the Ad Hoc Committee with the direction from Council to re-examine what sign will go up once the NOAA sign is taken down and noting that the signs will come back to the City Council before they are officially adopted and all of this to be done before the expiration of the Ad Hoc Committee on December 30,2024. Councilmember Lee seconded the amended motion. Upon voice vote, the amended motion carried unanimously.
10. Status update on the potential acquisition of 801 Linden Avenue for a Community Center in Carpinteria and discussion of options for use of the Community Project Funding grant award.
Recommendation: (1) Receive and file staff report and (2) Direct staff as desired City Manager Ramirez presented the staff report.
Speakers in-person: Mike Wondolowski, Rogelio Delgado, Kathy Escobar, Cynthia Macias, Jill Stassinos, Roz Kohute, Case Van Wingerden, Josephine Murphy, Gail Marshall, Pat Keiser, Sandy Evans, and John Welty
Speakers via Zoom: Amrita Salm and Susan Bredhoff
Emails distributed: Amrita Salm and Whitney Kopf
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Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to receive and file the staff report and direct staff to work with foundations to work and hire a consultant and come back to the Council at a future date for a report on the community center.
City Manager Ramirez asked if the Council would like him to approach the Foundation about its interest in doing an appraisal. The Council agreed.
Mayor Clark asked about the next steps.
9ity Manager Ramirez reported that he previously submitted the request to the Foundation and he would adjust it to include the appraisal and the consultant. He noted once the City hears back in a couple of weeks, he would create a Request for proposals (RFP) and scope of work and asked if the Council was interested in him returning with lfe RfP and scope of services at a future Council meeting. The Council agreed to have City lManager Ramirez return to a future Council meeting witn tfre draft RFP and scope of services.
Councilmember Nomura suggested including the RFP verbiage in the motion.
Councilmember Lee modified the motion to receive and file the staff report and direct staff to work with foundations to work and hire a consultant and come back to the Council at a future date for a report on the community center and a draft RFP and scope of services.
Councilmember Sol6rzano seconded the modified motion. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
11' Receive and file a report on the considerations (benefits and drawbacks) and process required to transition from a general law city to a charter city and provide direction to staff on next steps.
Recommendation: Receive and file a report on pursuing charter city status and provide direction to staff.
Community Development Director Bobroff provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers via Zoom: Amrita Salm
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to receive and file the report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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previous version of this bill and could report on this at the next meeting if there are any updates.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on the following
o BEACON will meet Friday, September 20th at 9 am in the Council Chambers. o Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board has been holding closed sessions on real property negotiations and the next regular Board meeting is Tuesday, September 3rd.
. The Senior Services Ad Hoc Planning Committee met on August Sth and acknowledged the conclusion of the Committee,
. The Harbor Seal Advisory Ad Hoc Committee will meet on Wednesday at City Hall.
Councilmember Lee asked about options to address affordable housing. There was Council consensus to direct staff to bring back options to address affordable housing.
Councilmember Nomura mentioned that he is now the Alternate member for the Central Coast Community Energy.
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All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the September 9th regular Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 9:44 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm
ROLL GALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City of
Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Ryan Benson, Limited-Term Management Analyst
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Director
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
COUNCILMEMBER(S) REOUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449t There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Declaring September 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.) 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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2 Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado and Sonia Aguila
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Declaring September 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the City Council presented the proclamation to Ms. Aguila who provided comments.
Proclamation Proclaiming September 2024 as "suicide Prevention" Month. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.)
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve the Proclamation Proclaiming September 2024 as "suicide Prevention" Month. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark presented the proclamation to Amrita Salm, Becky Norton, and Lucia Torres, all representing HopeNet of Carpinteria, who provided remarks.
Proclamation Designating the Week of September 8 - 14, 2024 as "Celebrate Community Week." (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.) Speakers in-person: Suzanne Schneider and Steve Gerteis, both representing Carpinteria Morning Rotary Club.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve the Proclamation Designating the Week of September 8 - 14,2024 as "Celebrate Community Week." Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the City Council presented the proclamation to Ms. Schneider and Mr.
Gerteis, who provided comments.
4. lntroduction of new employee Ryan Benson, Limited-Term Management Analyst.
Assistant City Manager Kintz introduced Limited-Term Management Analyst Ryan Benson who provided remarks.
lntroduction of new Chief of Police, Lieutenant Rich Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department.
City Manager Ramirez noted Lieutenant Brittingham is out sick and his introduction, the Sheriff's Recap, and ltem No. 9 would need to be postponed to the next regular Council meeting.
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TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY
MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting at 5:58 pm.
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting at 6:15 pm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
This item was postponed to the next regular city councir meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
None.
b. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on City recruitments.
c. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
Principal Planner Fogg announced that the September 16th General Plan Update Committee meeting was cancelled and noted the County's Bailard "Red Tail" Residential Development Application was deemed complete by County Planning and Development.
City Manager Ramirez reported on the FEMA 90-Day Appeal and Comment Period for the proposed updates to the flood insurance rate maps for community countywide, including Carpinteria.
e. Other City/Community Updates
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant reported on AgeWell's Dia De Los Abuelos celebration, the Saturday Excursion - End of Summer Poolside Picnic, and provided an update on Ocean Beach Services.
Vice Mayor Alarcon requested at the next Council meeting a recap of any large incidents that may have occurred at the beach. Parks, Recreation & Community Service Director Gant acknowledged Vice Mayor Alarcon's request.
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Speakers in-person: Amrita Salm and Rogelio Delgado
PLANNING COMMISSION AGTIONS:
Principal Planner Fogg reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of September 3,2024.
There was no public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Stephen Marcussen, Eileen Marcussen, Ann Matson, Erick Trigueros, and Rogelio Delgado
Emails distributed: Ron Nusenoff and Rita Manning
CONSENT GALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 6 through 7. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 26, 2024.
Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning August 19, 2024 and ending August 30,2024.
ADMIN ISTRATIVE MATTERS :
First Amendment to Agreement Between Carpinteria Skate Foundation and the City of Carpinteria for Skate Park Youth Services.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with the Carpinteria Skate Foundation.
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant presented the staff report Speakers in-person: Peter Bonning
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the Carpinteria Skate Foundation. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM GONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED: NONE
MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
L Annual Report on Law Enforcement Services.
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
This item was postponed to the next regular Council meeting.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Legal Counsel Acos reported on AB 98 and AB 2561.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Sol6rzano announced that the Ad Hoc Harbor SealAdvisory Committee will meet on September 12th at 3:00 pm.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the September 23d regular Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at7:10 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Sydne Rennie, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Erin Maker, Environmental Program Manager
Stephon Downes, Management Analyst ll
Robert Howard, Public Works Supervisor
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
GOUNGTLMEMBER(S) REaUEST FOR REMOTE PARTTCTPATTON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
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INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1' South Coast Youth Safety Partnership Presentation by Steve DeLira, Family Youth Services Director with CommUnify.
Steve Delira, Family Youth Services Director with CommUnify provided the PowerPoint presentation.
There was no public comment.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
None.
b. City Employee Updates
Assistant City Manager Kintz reported on City recruitments. c. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff announced that the preliminary review of the Palms Restaurant renovation will go before the Architectural Review Board on September 26th.
e. Other City/Community Updates
Assistant City Manager Kintz reported on summertime incidents on Carpinteria beaches.
Community Development Director Bobroff announced that the County Planning Commission would hold a public hearing on September 25th to consider a cannabii ordinance update.
Public Works Director llasin provided an update on the Southern California Gas Company Hydrostatic Testing Operation.
Environmental Program Manager Maker summarized activities related to Creek Week.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Stephen Marcussen, Bob Franco, and Amrita Salm Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen
ln response to Ms. Salm's comment, Mayor Clark requested an update on the resurfacing project on Arbol Verde and the pavement rehabilitation project. City Manager Ramirez replied that an update would be provided in the next City Manager's Report.
CONSENT GALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 2 through 6. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 9,2024.
Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning September 2,2024 and ending September 13, 2024.
Receive and file the Monthly City Treasurer's Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping and lnvestment of Public Funds for August2024. 5 6
Adopt Resolution No. 6343, approving an amendment to the City's Conflict of lnterest Code.
Receive and file report on General Government staffing needs and the Management Assistant recruitment.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS :
7 . Special Event Permit Application for the 2024 California Avocado Festival Recommendation: (1) Approve the Special Event Permit Application for the 2024 California Avocado Festival, and (2) Designate the area within the event footprint as a public park during the hours of operation pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 10.68.010, and (3) Authorize expenditures for temporary traffic control and street cleaning services. (This motion requires a roll callvote.)
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Public Works Director llasin presented the staff report and introduced Olivia Sorgman and Gary Dobbins both representing the California Avocado Festival and Captain Dive Baker with the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District who provided remarks.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to (1) Approve the Special Event Permit Application for the 2024 California Avocado Festival, (2) Designate the area within the event footprint as a public park during the hours of operation pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 10.68.010, and (3) Authorize expenditures for temporary traffic control and street cleaning services. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
8. The motion carried unanimously
Carpinteria Groundwater
Agreement First Amendment
Sustainability Agency Joint Executive Powers
Recommendation: Approve the First Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement by and among the Carpinteria Valley Water District, the City of carpinteria, the santa Barbara county water Agency, and the county of Ventura, and authorize the Mayor to execute the aforementioned Agreement.
Environmental Program Manager Maker provided the staff report.
There was no public comment,
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the First Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement by and among the Carpinteria Valley Water District, the City of Carpinteria, the Santa Barbara County Water Agency, and the County of Ventura, and authorize the Mayor to execute the aforementioned Agreement. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
L Santa Barbara County Regional SB 1383 Food Recovery Plan Memorandum of Understanding.
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the 2025- 2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carpinteria and the County of Santa Barbara for the Santa Barbara County Regional Senate Bill 1383 Food Recovery Plan.
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Environmental Program Manager Maker presented the staff report There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute lhe 2025-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carpinteria and the County of Santa Barbara for the Santa Barbara County Regional Senate Bill 1383 Food Recovery Plan. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
10 Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 786, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria, amending Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 8.20 pertaining to public sleeping and camping.
Recommendation: (1) Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 786, amending CMC Section 8.20, as read by title only and (2) Find that approval and adoption of Ordinance No. 786 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060(cX2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(bX3) of the CEQA Guidelines . (Requires reading of ordinance title and a roll callvote.)
Legal Counsel Acos and Rennie provided the PowerPoint presentation Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to (1) approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 786, amending CMC Section 8.20, as read by title only; and (2) find that approval and adoption of Ordinance No. 786 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
City Clerk Barrett read aloud the title of Ordinance No. 786 into the record The City Council provided the following direction on updating the Administrative Policy for Enforcement of No Camping Regulations:
Vice Mayor Alarcon suggested the purpose and authority of the Administrative Policy need to be updated based on the new information received and that Step #3 either be removed or done differently.
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Councilmember Lee suggested reaching out to other local cities to make sure everything is consistent.
Legal CounselAcos noted that staff has already reached out to local cities to make sure the City is somewhat consistent within the County, but could not promise that the City's language would be the same in terms of the administrative poricy.
The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: councilmember Lee, councilmember Nomura, Councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED
MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETTNGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
11. Street Sweeping Equipment.
Recommendation: Direct staff to pursue one of the following options for continuing the Street Sweeping Program: (a) Continue street sweeping equipment rental and wait for electric street sweeping equipment delivery, or (b) Purchase preowned street sweeping equipment, discontinue rental, and wait for electric street sweeping equipment delivery, or (c) Purchase preowned street sweeping equipment, discontinue rental, and void the purchase order of the electric street sweeping equipment. (This motion will require a roll callvote if Option A or B ls chosen.)
Management Analyst ll Downes and Public Works Supervisor Howard presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to direct staff to pursue Option C: Purchase preowned street sweeping equipment, discontinue rental, and void the purchase order of the electric street sweeping equipment. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Legal Counsel Acos reporled on the League of California Cities Veto Requests for AB 98, AB 2561, and SB 1037.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to direct staff to write a veto request letter for SB 1037.
Speakers in-person: Patrick O'Connor
Mayor Clark asked if the Council wanted to add a veto request letter for AB 98.
Councilmember Sol6rzano amended the motion to direct staff to write veto request letters for SB 1037 and AB 98. Councilmember Lee seconded the amended motion. Upon voice vote, the amended motion carried unanimously.
Legal Counsel Acos reported on the League of California Cities Signature Requests for AB 2081 , AB 2330, and AB 2574, but noted that AB 2081 and AB 2574 have both been signed by the Governor and AB 2330 had been vetoed by the Governor and there is no action needed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on the following:
BEACON met on September 20th and discussed the Board Visioning Discussion Session on what BEACON will look like in the future; approved contracts including one with HDR Engineering, lnc. to develop a Debris Basin Modification Best Practices Manual; and received a Director's Report
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board met on September 17th and discussed its FY 2023-24 Fourth Quarter Performance Reports and looked at a draft service and fare change equity policy.
Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee met on September 12th and continued refining the Committee's priorities, received an update from the Data Collection subcommittee, and approved the new harbor sealwebpage.
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ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the October 14th regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 7:46 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There was no public comment on the Closed Session matter.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to 54956.9(dX2): One potential case Legal Counsel Acos read aloud for the record the Closed Session ltem.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 4:06 pm.
CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at b:33 pm.
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Sydne Levy, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Delayni Millar, Limited-Term Environmental Program
Specialist
Jody Thomas, City Librarian
Lieutenant Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County
Sheriff's Department
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Legal Counsel Acos announced that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
GOUNGILMEMBER(S) REOUEST FOR REMOTE pARTtCtpATtON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS:
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Access Center)would not be heard tonight and would be postponed to a future Council meeting. The Councilwas in agreement,
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
lntroduction of new employee DeLayni Millar, Limited-Term Environmental Program Specialist.
Public Works Director llasin introduced new employee Delayni Millar, Limited-Term Environmental Program Specialist who provided remarks.
lntroduction of new Chief of Police, Lieutenant Rich Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department.
City Manager Ramirez introduced new Chief of Police, Lieutenant Rich Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department who provided remarks.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY
MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting at 5:40 pm.
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting at 5:50 pm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department provided a law enforcement report for the months of August and September.
There was no public comment.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
None.
b. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on open City recruitments c. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
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City Manager Ramirez provided an update on the 2023 Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project and he and Public Works Director llasin responded to questions from the Council.
Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff provided a status update on the renovation of the Palms Restaurant.
Other City/Community Updates
Community Development Director Bobroff reported that the Draft Objective Design Standards will go before the Architectural Review Board on Octobe r 17th and not6d that the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission's consideration of proposed amendments to the County's commercial cannabis regulations has been coniinued to the November oth hearing due to extensive public interest.
Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
speakers in-person: Brian Mootz, susan Mailheau, and Rogelio Delgado Emails distributed: carla cahill and Van Fleisher, president of c-DoG
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of October 7,2024.
There was no public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Consent Calendar ltem No. 8 (Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and The South Coast Community Media Access-Center) was not heard and postponed to a future Council meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 4 through 7. The rollcallvote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
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None
None
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4. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 23,2024 5 Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning September 16,2024 and ending October 4,2024.
Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $402,564 from the Local Surface Transportation Program funds to the Capital lmprovements Fund of the FiscalYear 2024125 Capital lmprovements Program Budget for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (Ihls motion requires a roll callvote.) Adopt Ordinance No. 786 (second reading), amending Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 8.20 pertaining to public sleeping and camping. (This motion requires a roll callvote.)
ADMIN ISTRATIVE MATTERS :
Revision of Joint Powers Agency ("JPA") Agreement and amended bylaws of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System ("Black Gold").
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System and the Amended Bylaws of the Back Gold Cooperative Library System.
City Librarian Thomas presented the staff report
There was no public comment
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to sign the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System and the Amended Bylaws of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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10' Receive and file the updated Administrative Policy for Enforcement of No Camping Regulations (CMC 8.20 and 12.24).
Recommendation: (1) Receive and file the updated Administrative policy for Enforceme.nl.of \o Camping Regulations (CMC 8.20 and 12.24) and (2i Find that receipt and file of the updated Administrative Policy for Enforcement of No Camping Re_gulations (CMC 8.20 and 12.24) is exempt from CEeA pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(bX3) otttre CEeA Guidetines.
Legal Counsel Acos introduced Legal Counsel Levy who presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen
The Council directed staff to prepare a flow chart for the updated Administrative policy for Enforcement off No Camping Regulations and post on the City's website.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Ordinance No. 786 (second reading), as read by tifle only.
Legal Counsel Acos identified that the Council had adopted Ordinance No. 7g6 earlier in the meeting and the Council was currently considering to receive and file the updated Administrative Policy for Enforcement of No Camping R6gulations and the finding that the receive and file is exempt from CEeA.
Councilmember Sol6rzano modified the motion to (1) receive and file the updated Administrative Policy for Enforcement of No Camping Regulations (CMC 8.20 and 1 2.24) and (2) find that this is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Seitions t SCiOOl c)(2),1S060(cX3), and 15061(bX3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Councilmember Nomura seconded the modified motion. Upon voice vote, the modified motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED To BE ADVANGED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM pREvtous MEETTNGS: NoNE
OTHER BUSINESS:
11. Annual Report on Law Enforcement Services.
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
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Lieutenant Rich Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Kathy Henry and Rogelio Delgado
Speakers via Zoom: Lorraine Mclntire
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to receive and file the Annual Report on Law Enforcement Services. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNGILMEMBERS
Councilmember Nomura reported on his attendance at the Joint Utilities Committee (Carpinteria Valley Water District, Carpinteria Sanitary District and the City) and noted plans for three injection wells at different areas within the next four years.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the October 28th regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 7:46 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember Monica J. Solorzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Sydne Levy,,,on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Jody Thomas, City Librarian
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
David Hernandez, Code Compliance Supervisor
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
GOUNGILMEMBER(S) REOUEST FOR REMOTE pARTtCtpATtON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
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Proclamation Recognizing and Celebrating the 38th Anniversary of the California Avocado Festival. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.) There was no public comment
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Recognizing and Celebrating the 38th Anniversary of the California Avocado Festival. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the City Council presented the proclamation to Mike Lazaro and Olivia Sorgman. Ms. Sorgman provided remarks.
Presentation on Status Report of Carpinteria and Montecito Libraries, including Recommendations regarding Montecito Library joining Carpinteria Community Library by Martin G6mez, Principal Consultant for MJ G6mez and Associates.
City Librarian Thomas introduced Martin Gomez, Principal Consultant for MJ G6mez and Associates who provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation. City Librarian Thomas introduced Glynn Birdwell, Chair of the Carpinteria Library Advisory Commission and Pat Saley, representing Friends of the Montecito Library, and both provided remarks.
Speakers in-person: Fred Shaw, Pat Saley representing Friends of the Montecito Library, and Gaby Edwards representing Friends of the Carpinteria Library Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to receive and file the presentation. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
None.
b. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on City recruitments
c. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff reported that the Planning Commission on November 4th will receive a six-month status report on the Monte Vista Dog Park Pilot Program.
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e. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez spoke on the issue of illegal dumping with the trash bins at the City Beach Ends as well as responded to a public comment the City Council received at its meeting on October 14th regarding trash on the east end of Carpinteria Avenue.
He also announced that the Library will be open on the Veterans Day Holiday, Monday, November 11th; however, the Community Pool will be closed and there will be no Agewell programming that day.
Community Development Director Bobroff stated that the Planning Commission on November 4th will consider a suite of proposed ordinances to implement necessary rezones to meet the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation ('RHNA") as part of the City's adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element. He also noted that Chief Building lnspector and Plans Examiner Dan Chepley has accepted the position of Chief Building Official with the County of Santa Cruz.
There was no public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Eileen Marcussen and Annie Sly
Emails distributed: Van Fleisher, representing C-DOG
CONSENT GALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 3 through 8. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held October 14,2024 Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning October 7 ,2024 and ending October 18,2024.
Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of August 6,2024 through October 7 ,2024.
Receive and file the Monthly City Treasurer's Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping and lnvestment of Public Funds for September 2024.
Receive and file the Quarterly Review of the Pension Stabilization Trust. 3 4
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS :
9. Code Compliance Quarterly Report Q3,2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file the Q3 Code Compliance Quarterly Report.
Code Compliance Supervisor Hernandez presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen
Motion by Councilmember Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the Q3 Code Compliance Quarterly Report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED: NONE
MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
'10. First Quarter Department Reports for Fiscal Year 202412s Budget.
Recommendation: Receive and file First Quarler Department Reports for Fiscal Year 2024125 Budget.
City Manager Ramirez introduced the item and presented the General Government Department PowerPoint along with City Clerk Barrett.
Mayor Clark recessed to a break at7:31 pm and reconvened the meeting at 7:38 pm, Administrative Services Director
Department PowerPoint.
Maldonado provided the Administrative Services
Community Development Director
Department PowerPoint.
Bobroff presented the Community Development
City Manager Ramirez noted there was a correction to the staff report on the Upcoming Priorities for the Next Quarter under the Legislative & Policy Program (pdf page 7 of the staff report) in that the Entertainment License will be an update, not a public hearing.
Public Works Director llasin provided the Public Works Department PowerPoint.
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Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Gant presented the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department PowerPoint.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to receive and file the First Quarter Department Reports for the Fiscal Year 2024125 Budget. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on the following:
Santa Barbara Joint Affordable Housing Task Group met on October 24th and had roundtable updates from the members and will be looking for a new Chair for next year since Supervisor Das Williams will be stepping down.
Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee met on October 23rd and is finalizing recommendations to Councilfrom the Data Collection and Survey Subcommittees and will narrow down final priorities at its next meeting.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNGILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmember are expected to be in attendance at the November 12th regular meeting
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:34 pm.
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Carpinteria Skate Park, east and adjacent to Carpinteria City Hall) Carpinteria Community Library, Sl4l Carpinteria Avenue, Garpinteria, CA 93013 Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Avenue, Garpinteria, CA 93013 Garpinteria Avocado Farm (at northeastern corner of Via Real and Gasitas Pass Rd.) In-Person
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 12:51 pm
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present: Councilmember M6nica Sol6rzano Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark (arrived at 12:54 pm)
Councilmembers absent: Councilmember Roy Lee
Staff members present Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Aida Thau, Program Manager
Eric Castro, Community Engagement Library
Specialist
Lieutenant Rich Brittingham with the Santa Barbara
Cou nty Sheriff's Department
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. The City Council will tour the above mentioned locations with Congressman Salud Carbajal at the estimated times noted above.
Councilmembers Sol6rzano and Nomura and Vice Mayor Alarcon and City staff left the Council Chambers at 12:52 pm and headed to the Carpinteria Skate Park.
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Mayor Clark jointed the Council at 12:54 pm in front of City Hall and the Council and staff welcomed Congressman Salud Carbajal.
The Council, Congressman Carbajal, and City staff walked to the Carpinteria Skate Park where Councilmember Nomura and Program Manager Thau spoke on the establishment of the Skate Park and Lieutenant Brittingham spoke on the benefits the Skate Park has on youth.
The Council, Congressman Carbajal, and City staff traveled by car to the Carpinteria Community Library and arrived at the Library at 1:08 pm where Community Engagement Library Specialist Castro spoke about the various programs the Library offers.
The Council, Congressman Carbajal, and City staff then walked to the Veterans Memorial Building and arrived at 1:21 pm where Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Gant spoke about the Veterans Memorial Building.
The Council, Congressman Carbajal, and City staff traveled by car to the Carpinteria Avocado Farm and arrived at 1:43 pm. Former Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Matt Roberts spoke about the history and vision of the Carpinteria Avocado Farm.
City Clerk Barrett presented a basket of Carpinteria avocados to Congressman Carbajal.
Congressman Carbajal departed from the Carpinteria Avocado Farm.
The Council and City staff returned by car and arrived at the Council Chambers al2:11 pm.
Vice Mayor Alarcon passed the gavel to Mayor Clark.
PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE HEARD CONCERNING ONLY THE AGENDIZED ITEM
FOR THIS SPECIAL MEETING WHEN THE COUNCIL RETURNS TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT APPROXIMATELY 2:11 PM.
There was no public comment
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at2:11 pm
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura (arrived at 5:42 pm)
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Lieutenant Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County
Sheriff's Department
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Megan Musolf, Assistant Planner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
GOUNGILMEMBER(S) REOUEST FOR REMOTE pARTtctpATtON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: NONE
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TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY
MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting at 5:31 pm.
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting at 5:51 pm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department provided a law enforcement report for the month of October.
There was no public comment.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on open City recruitments. b. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
c, Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff noted that the Palms Restaurant Renovation is scheduled for Planning Commission review on December 2,2024 and the Surfliner lnn Project is scheduled for the Architectural Review Board on December 12,2024.
City Manager Ramirez acknowledged that there was a public comment made at the October 28th Council meeting in regards to the Surfliner lnn Project and he would provide a further update and response to that comment at a future Council meeting.
d. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez announced AgeWell will hold a Community Forum on November 14th at 1 pm in the Veterans Hall Meeting Room. He said AgeWell is also launching a PEARLS group session designed to promote emotional wellbeing and support positive lifestyle changes and is available exclusively in Spanish starting November 12th and will be held every Tuesday from 10:30 am to noon at City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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the Veterans Hall Meeting Room. He noted that the construction of the winter berm is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 18th. Lastly, he provided an update on the Diversity, Equity, and lnclusion work.
There was no public comment.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS :
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of November 4, 2024.
There was no public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Case Van Wingerden and Rogelio Delgado CONSENT GALENDAR:
Councilmember Nomura recused himself from the approval of the Consent Calendar (ltem No. 3 in particular) due to a perception of a potential conflict of interest as his wife Debbie Nomura is the Executive Director for the Alcazar Theater and he left the Council Chambers at 6:23 pm.
There was no public comment
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 1 through 3. The roll callvote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: CouncilmemberNomura(recused)
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried.
1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held October 28,2024 2 Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning October 21,2024 and ending November 1, 2024.
Approve appropriations for the Community Services Support Grant program for the current fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025 totaling $152,250. (Requires a roll call vote.) 3 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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Councilmember Nomura returned to the dais at 6:24 pm.
ADMIN ISTRATIVE MATTERS :
4. First Amendment of the Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Highway 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara Project-Phase 4A.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment of the Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Highway 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara Projecl Phase 44. (Requires a roll callvote.)
Public Works Director llasin presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment of the Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Highway 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara Project - Phase 4A. The ioll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, councilmember Nomura, councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider canceling the regular City Council meeting for December 23, 2024.
Recommendation: Authorize the cancelation of the regular City Council meeting on December 23,2024.
City Clerk Barrett provided the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the cancellation of the regular City Council meeting on December 23, 2024. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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6 City Council Advisory Group Handbook, Appointment Process Policy, and Dissolution of the Standing City Council Boards, Commissions and Committees lnterview Committee.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6346, adopting the City Council Advisory Group Handbook and Appointment Process Policy and dissolve the Standing City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees lnterview Committee.
City Clerk Barrett presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation Speakers in-person: Patrick O'Connor
Councilmember Sol6rzano asked about including a policy in the Council Advisory Group Handbook prohibiting relatives from serving on the same Council Advisory Group. The Council was in agreement to add the prohibition of relatives from serving on the same Council Advisory Group to the Council Advisory Group Handbook.
Vice Mayor Alarcon suggested advertising open Council Advisory Groups using the Aframe signs.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 6346, as read by title only; (2) approve the City Council Advisory Group Handbook with the addition of prohibiting immediate family members from serving on the same City CouncilAdvisory Group (immediate family defined as legal partner, spouse, or children) and (3) dissolve the Standing City Council Boards, Commissions and Committees lnterview Committee. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Hearing at the request of the City of Carpinteria to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 6344, amending the Safety Element of the City of Carpinteria General Plan to incorporate in its entirety, the City's adopted Local Hazard Mitigation Plan ("LHMP"), pursuant to California (State) Assembly Bill ("AB") 2140; and (2) Determine that the proposed General Plan amendment is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA') pursuant to Sec. 15061(bX3) of the CEQA Guidelines (and Public Resources Code Sec.21065).
Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 6344 (Attachment A), as read by title only, amending the Safety Element of the General Plan to incorporate the adopted Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; and (2) Determine that the proposed General Plan amendment is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sec. 15061(bX3) of the CEQA Guidelines and Public Resources Code Sec.21065; and approve the proposed CEQA Notice of Exemption (Attachment D).
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Community Development Director Bobroff introduced Assistant planner Musolf who provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 7:08 pm and being there was no verbal public comment, closed the public hearing at 7:08 pm.
Emails distributed: Chad Moore
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to adopt Resolution No. 6344, amending the Safety Element of the General plan to incorporaie the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as part of the Safety Element in compliance with AB 2140 and determine that this project is exempt from environmental review under CEqA pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Public Resources Code Section 21065. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT GALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED To BE ADVANGED: NONE MATTERS GONTINUED FROM PREVTOUS MEETTNGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
8. Consideration of Fiscal Sponsorship Application through the Santa Barbara Foundation; Acceptance of a $3S,000 Grant from La Centia-Sumerlin Foundation fo-r Building Appraisal and Consultant Services; and Review and Approval of Scope of Services for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Solicit Consultant Services for a Potential Community Center in Carpinteria.
Recommendation: (1) Authorize submission of an application to the Santa Barbara Foundation for the purpose of fiscal sponsorship; (2) Authorize acceptance of a $35,000 grant from La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation to use for building appraisal and consultant services related to identification of a site for use as a community center; and (3) Review and approve scope of services for RFP. (Requires a roll call vote.)
City Manager Ramirez presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado and Annie Sly
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve the staff recommendation as listed. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
councilmember Lee, councilmember Nomura, councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
AYES
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on the cancellation of the BEACON meeting on November 1Sth.
Vice Mayor Alarcon requested an update on a future City Manager's Report regarding the City's preparation for the winter season. The Council was in agreement with Vice Mayor Alarcon's request.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmember are expected to be in attendance at the November 25th regular meeting.
Councilmember Nomura requested an update regarding the City addressing homelessness on a future City Manager's Report, The Council was in agreement with Councilmember Nomura's request.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at7:42 pm
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City Clerk
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CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Councilmembers absent Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Mack Carlson, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Claire Hobika, Recreation Leader
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Megan Musolf, Assistant Planner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Alarcon led those present in the sarute to the flag.
COUNCILMEMBER(S) REOUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
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Pase 2
2 INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
1 Presentation in honor of members of the Boys & Girls Club who have achieved Gold Card status.
There was no public comment.
Michael Baker, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County provided introductory remarks. Vice Mayor Alarcon announced the names of the children who achieved Gold Card Status and Diana Ornelas, Boys & Girls Carpinteria Club Director presented the certificates to each child.
Proclamation Honoring Robitaille's Fine Candies for lts 36-Years Serving the Carpinteria Community. (Requires approval priorto presentation of proclamation.) There was no public comment
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to approve the Proclamation Honoring Robitaille's Fine Candies for lts 36-Years Serving the Carpinteria Community. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Mayor Clark absent.
Vice Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to John and Tami Robitaille who provided remarks.
Proclamation Honoring The Palms Restaurant for lts Service to the Carpinteria Community. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.) There was no public comment
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to approve the Proclamation Honoring the Palms Restaurant for lts Service to the Carpinteria Community. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Mayor Clark absent.
Vice Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to Bill and Todd Bennett who provided remarks.
Proclamation Honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Carpinteria Valley Association (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.) There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to approve the Proclamation Honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Carpinteria Valley Association.
Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Mayor Clark absent. 3 4
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Vice Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to Carpinteria Valley Association members. Mike Wondolowski, representing the Carpinteria Valley Association provided remarks.
5. lntroduction of new employee claire Hobika, Recreation Leader.
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant introduced Claire Hobika, Recreation Leader who provided remarks.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on open City recruitments. b. Updates on Capital lmprovement projects
None.
c. Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff noted that the Palms Restaurant Renovation is scheduled for Planning Commission review on December 2,2024, the Surfliner lnn Project is scheduled for the Architectural Review Board on December 12,2024 and story poles will be erected onsite to demonstrate the size, bulk and scale of the proposed Surfliner lnn project.
d. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramriez said the construction of the winter berm was in progress.
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant noted holiday closures for City Hall, the Community Pool, the Carpinteria Community Library, and AgeWell programs and described upcoming events.
City Manager Ramirez explained that while not included in tonight's City Manager's Report, the website for the city's upcoming strategic plan (www.carpinteriaca.gov/strategicplan) is up and the City is looking to hear from residents on priorities. He mentioned the strategic plan workshops (in-person and virtual) will be held in early December and will culminate with the Council holding an all-day retreat on January 18th.
There was no public comment.
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Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to receive and file the report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Mayor Clark absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Rick Olmstead, Susan Mailheau, Rogelio Delgado, and Alan Koch Emails distributed: Lisa Piltz
CONSENT GALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 6 through 10. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, and Vice Mayor Alarcon NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Clark
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried
Approve the minutes of the special meeting held November 8,2024 and the regular meeting held November 12,2024.
Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning November 4,2024 and ending November 15, 2024.
Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of October 8,2024 through November 4,2024.
Receive and file the Monthly City Treasurer's Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping and lnvestment of Public Funds for October 2024. 10 Award a Construction Contract to Mark Crane's Tree, lnc. in the Total Base Bid amount of $120,000 for the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project - Clearing and Grubbing. (Requires a roll callvote.)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: NONE
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11. Continuation of Public Hearing for Annual Report of the Development lmpact Fee Program and Updating the Capital lmprovement plan.
Recommendation: Open the public hearing, receive public comment, keep public hearing open, and continue the public hearing to approve and accept the'Annual Report of the Development lmpact Fee Program and update the Capital lmprovement Plan to the December 9,2024 council meeting.
Public Works Director llasin presented the staff report.
Vice Mayor Alarcon opened the public hearing at 6:28 pm and there was no public comment. Vice Mayor Alarcon left the public hearing open.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to continue the p_ublic hearing to approve and accept the Annual Report of the Development lmpact Fee Program and update the Capital lmprovement Plan to the Decembe r g,2024 Council meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Mayor Clark absent.
12. Ordinance No. 787, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria, California, Amending Chapter 15.80 (Development lmpact Mitigation Fees) of Tifle 15 (Buildings and Construction) and Chapter 16.24 (Parks and Recreation Facilities Dedication and Fees) of Title 16 (Subdivisions) in the Carpinteria Municipal Code.
Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 787, as read by tifle only (first reading). (Requires reading of ordinance tiile and a rott cail vote.) Public Works Director llasin presented the staff report.
Vice Mayor Alarcon opened the public hearing at 6:39 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 6:39 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve Ordinance No. 787, waive further reading, introduce as read by title only, and continue for adoption to December 9,2024.
City Clerk Barrett read aloud the title of Ordinance No. 787 into the record.
The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, and Vice Mayor Alarcon NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Clark
ABSTAIN: None
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The motion carried
13 Public Hearing at the request of the City of Carpinteria to: (1) lntroduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance Nos. 7BB, 789, 790, and 791, (Attachments A through D) making changes to Carpinteria Municipal Code, Title 14 - Zoning, by adding Chapter 14.19 - RMU Residential/Mixed Use, adding Chapter 14.51 - Objective Design Standards, and amending the City's zoning map to rezone specified sites from lndustrial/Research Park ("M-RP") and Commercial Planned Development ("CPD") to Residential/Mixed Use ("RMU"); and (2) Determine that none of the conditions have occurred or exist as set forth in California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines section 15162 to require the preparation of a supplemental or subsequent Environmental lmpact Report ("ElR") for the subject zoning amendments, and that the Addendum to the certified 2003 Program EIR (Attachment E) satisfies the environmental review requirements of CEQA.
Recommendation: (1) Approve, on first reading, Ordinances 788, 789, 790, and 791, as read by titles only; and (2) Determine that none of the conditions have occurred or exist as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15162 to require the preparation of a supplemental or subsequent EIR for the subject zoning amendments, and that the Addendum to the certified 2003 Program EIR satisfies the environmental review requirements of CEQA. (Requires reading of ordinance titles and a roll call vote,)
Legal Counsel Carlson introduced the item and Principal Planner Fogg presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Vice Mayor Alarcon opened the public hearing at7:07 pm
Speakers in-person: Victor Schaff, Laurel Perez, Ashley DeVan, Robert Schwalse, Donald Bensen, Bryan Gindoff, Craig Meister, Linda Lisiecki, and Gwen Huenergardt Emails distributed: Amrita Salm
Vice Mayor Alarcon closed the public hearing at 7:38 pm The Council decided to vote on each Ordinance separately Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to adopt Ordinance No. 788 adding Chapter 14.19 to the CMC to include a new Residential/MixedUse (RMU) Zone.
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The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, and Vice Mayor Alarcon NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Clark
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to adopt Ordinance No. 789 adding Chapter 14.51 of the CMC to include new Objective Design Standards and find that the addendum to the certified Program EIR satisfies the environmental review requirements of CEQA.
City Clerk Barrett read aloud the title of Ordinance No. 789 into the record.
The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES councilmember Lee, councilmember Nomura, councilmember sol6rzano, and Vice Mayor Alarcon
None
Mayor Clark
None
The motion carried.
Councilmember Sol6rzano recused herself from consideration of Ordinance No. 7g1 due to her residence being within 500 feet of a couple of the proposed rezone sites and left the Council Chambers at 8:02 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Ordinance No. 791 amending the official Zoning Maps and LCP to rezone the select parcels (Sites 15 & 18) to RMU and find that the addendum to the certified Program EIR satisfies the environmental review requirements of CEQA.
City Clerk Barrett read aloud the title of Ordinance No. 791 into the record.
The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
councilmember Lee, councilmember Nomura, and Vice Mayor Alarcon None
Councilmember Sol6rzano (recused) and Mayor Clark
None
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The motion carried.
Councilmember Sol6rzano returned to the dais at 8:06 pm Vice Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 8:17 pm and reconvened the meeting at8.24 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to adopt Ordinance No. 790 amending the official Zoning Maps and LCP to rezone the select parcels to RMU and include the following change (Remove Site #5) and find that the addendum to the certified Program EIR satisfies the environmental review requirements of CEQA and direct staff to return in early 2025 with proposed rezones of Sites # 5 and 21 to RMU.
City Clerk Barrett read aloud the title of Ordinance No. 790 into the record The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, and Vice Mayor Alarcon
None
Mayor Clark
None
The motion carried
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANGED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
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14 Response to the 2024 Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report on "Homeless Encampments in Santa Barbara County, Becoming Part of the Community Again".
Recommendation: (A) Review and approve staff's recommended responses to the Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report - "Homeless Encampments in Santa Barbara County, Becoming Part of the Community Again"; and (B) Authorize the City Manager to sign and transmit the City's Response to the Presiding Judge, Honorable Pauline Maxwell of the Superior Court, a copy to the current impaneled Grand Jury, and to file a copy with the City Clerk's Office.
Assistant City Manager Kintz presented the staff report.
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There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to review and approve staffs recommended responses to the Santa Barbara County Civil Grand {ury [eport regarding "Homeless Encampments in Santa Barbara Couniy, Becoming Part of the Community Again," and authorize the City Manager to sign and transmit the City's response to the Presiding Judge, Honorable Pauline Mixwellof-the Superior Court, prwide a copy to the current impaneled Grand Jury, and file a copy with the City Clerk's Office. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Vfayor Clark absent.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on the following:
o BEACON will hold a rescheduled meeting on December 19th at 9:30 am. o South Coast Youth Safety Partnership will have a Carpinteria Engagement Team meeting on December gth at 9 am at the Carpinteria Children's Prolect. o Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee met this week and made edits to the final data collection and survey reports and will meet next month to finalize those documents for transmission to the City Council.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers present are expected to be in attendance at the December gth regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at g:3b pm
ATTEST
Brian C. Barrett,
City Clerk
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Monday, December 9, 2024
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, GA 93013 ln-Person and Virtual
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Lieutenant Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County
Sheriff's Department
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Stephon Downes, Management Analyst ll
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
GOUNGILMEMBER(S) REOUEST FOR REMOTE PARTTCTPAT|ON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
CERTIFICATION OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ELECTION RESULTS
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 6348, Reciting the Facts of the Consolidated General MunicipalElection held on November 5,2024, Declaring the Results, and performing Such Other Matters as Provided by Law.
City Clerk Barrett presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6348, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimousiy with Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark in favor.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS FOLLOWED BY COMMENTS FROM
OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER
Councilmember Lee stepped down from the dais and sat in the audience at 5:35 pm.
INSTALLATION OF INCOMING COUNCILMEMBERS
There was no public comment.
a. City Clerk to administer the oath of office to new Councilmember Julia Mayer and returning councilmembers Natalia Alarcon and wade T. Nomura.
City Clerk Barrett administered the Oath of Office to new Councilmember Julia Mayer (representing City Council District No. 3), and returning Councilmembers Natalia Alarcon (representing City Council District No. 2) and Wade T. Nomura (representing City Council District No. 4).
b. Seating of the new City Council.
Councilmembers Mayer, Alarcon, and Nomura took their seats at the dais.
Mayor Clark commented that this is the first time there has been a female majority on the Council.
c. Comments from incoming Councilmember Julia Mayer.
Councilmember Mayer said she looked fonrvard to putting her own care and hard work towards continuing to make Carpinteria a beautiful place where residents can thrive. She thanked her family and soccer kids. She also thanked her fellow Councilmembers for inspiring her to take this leap into public service.
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
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Adopt Resolution No. 6349 Commending and Thanking Councilmember Roy Lee for His Dedicated Service as Councilmember from 2018 to 2024.
Speakers in-person: Danielle Manriquez-Osborn, Rogelio Delgado, and Wade Cooper Councilmember Sol6rzano thanked former Councilmember Lee for being so encouraging when she started as a new Councilmember and wished him the best in his next steps.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to adopt Resolution No. 6349 Commending and Thanking Councilmember Roy Lee for His Dedicated Service as Councilmember from 2018 to 2024. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark in favor.
Mayor Clark and the City Council presented Resolution No. 6349, a City tile, and a card from City staff to Mr. Lee.
Mr. Lee thanked the Council, staff, and the community and said it was an honor serving the community. He presented his City pin to Councilmember Mayer.
ELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
There was no public comment.
a. Nominations will be received for the position of Mayor.
Mayor Clark opened the nominations for the position of Mayor.
Councilmember Sol6rzano nominated Vice Mayor Alarcon for the position of Mayor and Councilmember Nomura seconded the nomination.
There were no further nominations for the position of Mayor. b. Motion to Close Nominations and selection of Mayor.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to close the nominations for the position of Mayor. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark in favor.
The roll call vote to select Vice Mayor Alarcon for the position of Mayor was as follows:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
Former Mayor Clark passed the gavel to Mayor Alarcon.
c. Nominations will be received for the position of Vice Mayor.
Mayor Alarcon opened the nominations for the position of Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Clark nominated Councilmember Sol6rzano for the position of Vice Mayor and councilmember Mayer seconded the nomination.
There were no further nominations for the position of Vice Mayor. d. Motion to close Nominations and selection of Vice Mayor.
Motion by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Mayer, to close the nominations for the position of Vice Mayor.
The roll call vote to select Councilmember Sol6rzano for the position of Vice Mayor was as follows:
AYES Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember 5o16rzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING MAYOR AND INCOMING MAYOR
Former Mayor Clark said it was a pleasure serving as Mayor.
MayorAlarcon thanked herfellow Councilmembers for nominating herto be Mayor and said she was grateful for this opportunity and looked forward to continuing to work with the community on issues that matter most.
RECESS FOR REFRESHMENTS IN COUNCIL FOYER
Mayor Alarcon recessed the meeting for refreshments in the Council Chambers at 6:00 pm.
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RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the meeting at 6:21 pm
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY
MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting at 6:21 pm.
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the meeting at 6:39 pm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Lieutenant Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department provided a law enforcement report for the month of November.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on City recruitments.
b. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
c. Updates on Development Applications
City Manager Ramirez noted that the Surfliner lnn Project is scheduled for Architectural Review Board review on December 12,2024.
d. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez noted upcoming City events, the solid waste collection holiday schedule, City facility holiday closures, and provided an update on the Strategic Plan Community Workshops.
Speakers in-person: Annie Sly (Ms. Sly's comments read by Amrita Salm), Marla Daily, Kirk Connally, Amrita Salm, and Alan Koch
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Speakers via Zoom: Alexandra VanAntwerp
PLANNING COMMISSION AGTIONS:
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of December 2,2024.
There was no public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Speakers via Zoom: Lisa Guravitz
Emails distributed: Lynn Turner and Dolores Howard
CONSENT GALENDAR:
Vice Mayor Sol6rzano announced she would recuse herself from Consent Calendar ltem No' 9 due to her property being within 500 feet of one of the rezoned parcels and she stated that she had consulted with the City Attorney and as long as the Council has no discussion, she could remain at the dais during the vote.
Councilmember Mayer noted that she had watched the November 2bur Council meeting and reviewed the materials and was prepared to vote on the second reading and adopti-on of the Ordinances included in the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Clark noted that he was not in attendance at the November 25th Council meeting, but he reviewed the materials and the meeting video and was prepared to vote on the second reading and adoption of the Ordinances inCluded in the Consent Calendar.
Due to Vice Mayor Sol6rzano's recusal on Consent Calendar ltem No. g, the Council split the approval of the Consent Calendar into two actions.
There was no public comment on Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 3 through 8 and 10 through
11. Motion by Vice Mayor Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 3 through 8 and 10 through 11. The roll callvote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: councilmember clark, councilmember Mayer, councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Sol6rzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.
There was no public comment on Consent Calendar ltem No. 9 Vice Mayor Sol6rzano remained at the dais since no discussion was held on Consent Calendar ltem No. 9.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to approve Consent Calendar ltem No. 9. The roll call vote was as follows:
AYES Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, and Mayor Alarcon
None
None
Vice Mayor Sol6rzano
The motion carried
3. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 25,2024 Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning November 18,2024 and ending November 29, 2024.
Adopt Ordinance No. 787 (second reading), amending Chapter 15.80 (Development lmpact Mitigation Fees) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) and Chapter 16.24 (Parks and Recreation Facilities Dedication and Fees) of Title 16 (Subdivisions) in the Carpinteria Municipal Code. (Requires a roll call vote.) Adopt Ordinance No. 788 (second reading), adding Chapter 14.19 RMU Residential/Mixed Use, to Title 14 - Zoning of the Carpinteria Municipal Code to lmplement Program 1 of the 2023-2031 Housing Element (Project No. 24-2279- ORD/LCPA) and determine that none of the conditions have occurred or exist as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15162 to require the preparation of a supplemental or subsequent EIR for the subject zoning amendments, and that the Addendum to the certified 2003 Program EIR satisfies the environmental review requirements of CEQA.
Adopt Ordinance No. 789 (second reading), adding Chapter 14.51 - Objective Design Standards, to Title 14 - Zoning of the Carpinteria Municipal Code to lmplement Program 1 of the 2023-2031 Housing Element (Project No. 24-2279- ORD/LCPA) and determine that none of the conditions have occurred or exist as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15162to require the preparation of a supplemental 4 5
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or subsequent EIR for the subject zoning amendments, and that the Addendum to the certified 2003 Program EIR satisfies the environmental review requirements of CEQA.
Adopt ordinance No. 790 (second reading), amending the city Zoning Map to rezone certain properties in the City to lmplement Program One of the 2023-2031 Housing Element (Project No.24-2279-ORDILCPA) and determine that none of the conditions have occurred or exist as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15162 to require the preparation of a supplemental or subsequent EIR for the subject zoning amendments, and that the Addendum to the certified 2003 Program EIR satisfies the environmental review requirements of CEeA.
Adopt ordinance No. 791 (second reading), amending the city Zoning Map to rezone certain properties in the City to lmplement Program One of the 2023-2031 Housing Element (Project No.24-2279-ORDILCPA) and determine that none of the conditions have occurred or exist as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15162 to require the preparation of a supplemental or subsequent EIR for the subject zoning amendments, and that the Addendum to the certified 2003 Program EIR satisfies the environmental review requirements of CEeA.
Adopt Resolution No. 6350, certifying that ordinance Nos. 788, 7gg, 7g0, and 7g1 are intended to carry out the policies of the City's Local Coastal Program consistent with the California Coastal Act; directing that Ordinance Nos. 788, 78g,TgO, and7g1 be transmitted to the California Coastal Commission for filing pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 30510 and in accordance with Section 13551 of Tifle 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and directing that Ordinance Nos. 788, 789, 7gO, and 791 be transmitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Housing Element Certification pursuant to Government Code Section 65585 (Project No. 24-2279-LC PA/ORD).
Accept Parcel Map 25,201, and associated documents including project-specific Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), and an lnformational Notice document, for the Zins SFD Demolition and Condominium Triplex Project (21-2083- DP/TPM/CDP) located at 4905 Eighth Street.
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING:
12. Annual Report of the Development lmpact Fee Program and Updating the Capital f mprovement Plan. (Continued from November 25,2024 Regular Couniil Meeting) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6347, approving and accepting the Annual Report of the Development lmpact Fee Program and updating the Capital lmprovement Plan.
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Management Analyst ll Downes presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation and he and Public Works Director llasin responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Alarcon opened the public hearing at 7:39 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 7:39 pm.
Motion by Vice Mayor Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6347, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Sol6rzano, and Mayor Alarcon in favor.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED: NONE
MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
13 Selection of City Council Representatives to Other Government Agencies, Regional Committees, City Council Joint and Standing Committees, and City Ad Hoc Committees.
Recommendation: Assign City Council representatives to Other Government Agencies, Regional Committees, City Council Joint and Standing Committees, and City Ad Hoc Committees, as set forth in the staff report and the below sample motion.
City Clerk Barrett provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to:
1. Assign Councilmember representatives to the Appointees to Other Government Agencies.
Gommittee New Representative(s)
Appointees to Other Government Aqencies
Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and
Nourishment (BEACON)
Primary: Julia Mayer
Alternate: Al Clark
California Joint Powers lnsurance Authority (CJPIA) Primary: M6nica So16rzano Alternate: Al Clark
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Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
(sBcAG)
Primary:Al Clark
Alternate: Wade Nomura
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District
(APCD)
Primary:AlClark
Alternate:Wade Nomura
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) No Action Required by City Council at This Time Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Primary: M6nica Sol6rzano
2. Assign Councilmember representatives to Regional Agencies/Committees.
3. Assign Councilmember representatives to the City's Joint and Standing Committees.
Committee New Representative(s)
Representatives to Reqional Aqencies/Gommittees
Channel Counties Division, League of California
Cities
Primary:Wade Nomura
Alternate: M6nica Sol6rzano
Santa Barbara Joint Affordable Housing Task Group Primary: Julia Mayer Alternate: Natalia Alarcon
Santa Barbara County Elected Leaders Forum to
Address Homelessness
Primary: Julia Mayer
Alternate: Natalia Alarcon
South Coast Youth Safety Partnership
Primary: M6nica
Sol6rzano
Alternate: Julia Mayer
Multijurisdictional Solid Waste Task Group Primary: Julia Mayer Alternate: Natalia Alarcon
Gommittee New Representative(s)
Joint and Standinq Committees
City Council/Economic Vitality Committee Member: Natalia Alarcon Member: Julia Mayer
City Council/Public Safety Committee Member:Al Clark
Member: Wade Nomura
City Council/School Board Committee Member: Julia Mayer Member: M6nica Sol6zano
City Council/Utilities Committee Member: Wade Nomura
Member: AlClark
City Council/First District Supervisor Committee Member: Natalia Alarcon Member: Julia Mayer
City Council Finance/Budget Committee Member: Natalia Alarcon Member:AlClark
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Transportation Committee Member:AlClark
Member: Julia Mayer
Development Review Committee (Joint Committee
membership from City Council, Planning Commission
and Architectural Review Board)
Member:AlClark
Member:Wade Nomura
General Plan and Coastal Plan Update Committee
(Joint Committee membership from City Council and
Planning Commission)
Member: M6nica Sol6zano
Member:AlClark
Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development
Committee
Member: AlClark
Member:Wade Nomura
Sustainability Committee Member: Wade Nomura
Member: M6nica Sol6rzano
Committee New Representative(s)
Ad Hoc Committees
Civicf/outh Engagement Committee
City Clerk Barrett announced that this Committee had
expired on December 31,2023. There was consensus
of the Council to direct staff to return at a January 2Q25 Council meeting to re-create the Civic/Youth
Engagement Committee.
4. Assign Councilmember representatives to the City's Ad Hoc Committees Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Sol6rzano, and Mayor Alarcon in favor.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Vice Mayor Sol6rzano reported on the following
o BEACON rescheduled its meeting for December 19th at City Hall at 9:30 am. o South Coast Youth Safety Partnership met at 9 am this morning and had good discussion to inform City/Carpinteria Unified School District Committee work moving fonruard.
o Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee will hold its final meeting on December 19th at 4:30 pm.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
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CLOSED SESSION
14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to 54956.9(dX2): One potential case.
Legal Counsel Acos read aloud the title of the Closed Session into the record.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
Speakers in-person: Alan Koch
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 8:15 pm.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the meeting in Open Session at g:13 pm with all Councilmembers, City Manager Ramirez, Legal Counsel Acos, Assistant iity Manager Kintz, city clerk Barrett and one member of the pubric present.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Legal Counsel Acos announced that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 9:13 pm.
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EXHIBIT 3
MINUTES, PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CARPINTERIA
CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA
February 5, 2024
Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Benefield.
Commissioners Present:
Jane L. Benefield, Chair
Glenn La Fevers, Vice-Chair
David Allen
John Moyer
Katherine Salant
Others Present:
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Brian Banks, Principal Planner
Mack Carlson, Legal Counsel, Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber & Schreck
CALL TO ORDER &
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chair Benefield led the flag salute. PLEDGE INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS - None ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT - None PUBLIC COMMENT
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1) Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held November 6, 2023
MOTION
Upon a motion by Commissioner La Fevers, seconded by Commissioner Moyer, the Planning Commission voted 4-0-1 (Benefield, La Fevers, Moyers and Salant in favor; Allen abstained) to approve the regular Planning Commission meeting minutes of November 6, 2023, as presented.
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NEW PUBLIC HEARING
2) 4745 Carpinteria Avenue Mixed-Use Project
Project #: 23-2221-DP/CDP
Address: 4745 Carpinteria Avenue
Applicant: Edward DeVicente, DMHA Architecture
Planner: Brian Banks
Hearing on the request of Edward DeVicente, DMHA Architecture, to consider Project 23-2221-DP/CDP (application filed April 14, 2023) for a Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit to allow
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redevelopment of the property at 4745 Carpinteria Avenue (currently occupied by Sun Coast Rentals) into a new three-story mixed-use (commercial / residential) development comprised of a 24-unit, 31,026 square foot apartment complex built around and atop a ground-level 22,198 square foot concrete parking podium, and a 4,044 square foot two-story commercial building; and to accept a categorical exemption pursuant to §15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
The application involves APN 003-251-021, addressed as 4745 Carpinteria Avenue.
DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner La Fevers visited the site and saw story poles, and Commissioner Allen said he did the same. Chair Benefield visited the site and spoke with John Nicoli, and Carlena McKnerney. Commissioner Salant visited the site and spoke with one neighbor from the trailer park, as well as the Sun Coast Rentals manager. Commissioner Moyer visited the site.
Principal Planner Brian Banks presented the staff report. He said staff was recommending approval of the project and to accept a categorical exemption pursuant to §15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
Commissioner Salant gave a presentation where she pointed out her concerns about the project. She analyzed the character of the neighborhood’s eating establishments and said the project’s commercial area that could accommodate a café has a narrow patio with very limited outdoor seating.
Salant noted that the plans show two apartment buildings each facing a central aisle that is less than 10 feet wide and noted that on the second level, portions of the aisle are covered by the aisle above it and would either be partially or completely shaded, which creates a tunnel-effect. She further noted that 16 of the 18 apartments have a bedroom facing the public central aisle with large bedroom windows adjacent to the public walkway which creates serious privacy issues.
Salant made suggestions for how the two apartment buildings could be redesigned to create more space and more sunlight between them, such as eliminating one bathroom in the two-bedroom units to reduce the length of each unit, thereby creating an additional 12 feet between the buildings. She further noted that the architect could rearrange the plan to create two-floor townhouses where the bedrooms would be located on the second floor and thus reduce privacy issues.
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questions about the project. Topics included plate heights, Flood Zone requirements impacting the potential to lower grading of the parking garage, trash enclosures in the garage, providing Wi-Fi for all residents, conditions restricting rooftop structures such as satellite dishes, details about green elements and soils testing, whether there will be an onsite manager, and whether diagonal parking can continue on Ninth Street.
Legal Counsel Mack Carlson provided information on restricting satellite dishes or over-the-air reception devices. He clarified there is ability to regulate but private properties have certain rights they retain. He explained projects with 16 units or more require an on-site manager, and the devices are something the landlord or manager can regulate, with limits established regarding reasonable locations for them (for example, allowing devices on a balcony vs. a roof).
Commissioner Salant questioned why flat roofs were not considered and said it would be an easy way to reduce building heights. She said a good designer can make anything look good.
Mr. Banks continued with project details in response to questions on deck sizes, the feasibility of adding ADUs, and the rooftop deck.
Commissioner Allen expressed support for Commissioner Salant’s ideas to explore converting two-bathroom units to one-bathroom ones, as well as using a different roof pitch.
BREAK – Chair Benefield called for a 5-minute break.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - Chair Benefield opened the public hearing. Eleven people came forth to speak and the following are highlights:
Project applicant Ed DeVicente, on behalf of Justin Klentner, owner, stated that they have been working to address project comments and have met with the Ninth Street neighbors. He said Michael Stroh and Katie Klein would answer questions.
Michael Stroh, architect, explained that the floor heights were a result of the project being in a Flood Zone, and the garage cannot be lowered further. Regarding the roof heights, he said they had originally proposed to use flat roofs, but Richard Johnson of the ARB suggested a pitched roof design. Stroh said he believes they have made the roofs look great, and there is not a significant part of the building that exceeds height limits. He detailed changes that had been made to the facades on Ninth Street, including the addition of porches. Regarding the paseos being narrow, he MINUTES, PLANNING COMMISSION February 5, 2024
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explained they do solar and shadow studies, and layouts within the units can be changed to allow the bedrooms more privacy. About the commercial footage, it was reduced to allow more parking and amenities to fit in the parking garage. With respect to fire safety on Ninth Street, he explained that they created an area (a fire truck hammerhead) where the fire truck can back in and out using the garage entrance, which results in not having to pave over a large area at the end of Ninth Street.
Katie Klein, landscape architect, provided specifics about the landscaping plan. She said they created as much green space as possible, with mature trees being protected in the riparian area. She said they did a circulation analysis and added planters wherever there are windows to enhance privacy. They also planted trees wherever there is sky. In response to questions about the depth of the planters, she explained they vary between 3 and 5 feet deep.
Project owner Justin Klentner described himself as a local resident and builder, emphasizing that he is not here to rush in and rush out. He said they listened to the concerns of Ninth Street residents and worked with them, noting that as a result, telephone phones on the Ninth Street frontage are now proposed to be undergrounded. He added that he is happy to provide free Wi-Fi and not allow antennas. Regarding rumors that he overpaid for the lot, he said he did so it would not go to an outsider who would build and leave. He clarified that he wanted the project to contain more two-bedroom apartments, but several one-bedroom units were provided at the request of the City. He said there will be low-income units and a manager on-site. He said he doesn’t know at this point if the commercial space will be a café, but if there needs to be more room for one they could re-design it.
Amrita Salm expressed that the project is not consistent with the General Plan/Coastal Plan. She pointed out what she felt were inconsistencies in the Staff Report with respect to protecting mountain views, compatibility with surrounding neighborhood structures in size and scale, and traffic and safety on Carpinteria Avenue and Ninth Street. She said you can hardly turn around on Ninth Street, and parking spaces are being eliminated. She said the units are too big and we should accommodate as many people as we can. She also expressed concern about roof heights.
Patrick O’Connor expressed that he believes unbuildable space should not be part of lot coverage. He explained the project has mixed zoning (split zoning), with the Ninth Street side PRD, not commercial. As a result, the setback on Ninth Street has adopted a commercial setback of 5 feet when it should be 15 feet. He said there is the opportunity to challenge these things as a council and staff, and we should.
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Jim Campos said the project will loom over his cottages located on the west side of Ninth Street. He spoke about the concrete flood channel built after the 1969 Flood and how it impacted the west side of Ninth Street, with property owners losing their yards. He said this project impacts the same property owners. He noted they have experienced issues obtaining home insurance due to the proximity of the flood channel, and the developer might also face insurance issues.
Carol Kernahan, owner of a trailer next door, lamented that because of the project, she will open her blinds and not see the sunrise. She asked, among other things, for details about the 50-foot Flood Control channel setback on Ninth Street. It was explained that half of the setback is under Flood Control and half is owned by the applicant.
John Gonzalez, the property owner on Carpinteria Avenue adjacent to the project, pointed out that he and his neighbors are set back 16 and 17 feet, respectively, while the project will be set back 5 feet. He expressed the difficulty he will experience when exiting his property, describing it as a safety concern. In addition to blocked visibility, the road curves at Franklin Creek which impacts the view of oncoming traffic. He thinks the project is too big, noting people will lose views from Ninth Street. He said although he feels for the developer, he does not live in the neighborhood.
John Nicoli, manager of Arbor Trailer Park, explained how its residents park on Ninth Street and the proposed parallel parking will eliminate spaces. He said Holly Ave is very crowded too, and parking issues are much worse in the evening than at noon. He said the city must be diligent in taking care of Ninth Street residents and reconfigure the street, with the project dovetailing its rehabilitation. He expressed that Ninth Street property owners have paid taxes for a long time and have been promised its rehabilitation for 25 years, but it has never happened.
O’Hara Haggerty has lived at the end of Ninth Street for 27 years in front of the bridge. She spoke about the congestion that already exists and how with more congestion, it’s going to be very tough.
Commissioner Salant commented that Carpinteria Avenue does indeed curve and expressed concern about the safety of the parking garage entrance.
Mr. Gonzalez said not only will he be impacted, but so will his neighbor and the development. He described it as a mess that will be compounded.
Commissioner Salant suggested that there be entering only from MINUTES, PLANNING COMMISSION February 5, 2024
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Carpinteria Avenue and exiting only from Ninth Street.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Chair Benefield closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Moyer expressed support for the project. He said with state mandates easing parking regulations, this project is at its peak right now, and we don’t want it to come back with less parking. He said street safety will be an issue we have to deal with, noting that we all must give up something to continue living here. He suggested cutting out the back and forth and getting the project off the table.
Commissioner Allen noted the constraints the city has due to the state mandates. He believes it’s an appropriate location for housing, with its mixed use. He said that parking issues are going to get worse and worse due to state laws. He understands how the unit numbers are generated and is okay with it. He’s happy with setting back the third story elements from Carpinteria Avenue and Ninth Street. He’d also like to see setting it back on the second floor with the units on the west. He wants support for Wi-Fi and no rooftop structures on the third story, and he would like this in the Conditions of Approval. He said they cannot do anything about Ninth Street parking, but he would like to signal to the City Council to improve it.
Commissioner Salant reiterated that a good designer can make anything work. She said most of the discussion is focused on outside in and we need to address inside out due to privacy issues and bedroom windows. Density bonus is good but shouldn’t compromise privacy. She expressed concern about the bend in the road on Carpinteria Avenue and said as a pedestrian you cannot even see the traffic. Regarding Ninth Street improvements, they should be spelled out and incorporated into the project so it will really happen. If the city said they will do it, then they should.
Commissioner La Fevers said he likes the project, and it is an appropriate place for mixed use that is heavily focused on housing. He likes rental housing as opposed to condominium or ownership options and feels it is needed. He appreciates the developer trying to make it a better project for the community. He agrees with most, if not all, of Commissioner Allen’s comments. The two-story elements on Carpinteria Ave and Ninth Street softened the three-story project, but if there is additional opportunity to reduce the third story units, he would support that. He’s somewhat inclined to push for more one-bedrooms, but it’s not a necessity if the developer feels he has the best mix. He would support additional conditions regarding rooftop structures and would like staff’s opinions on extending affordability covenants from 55 years to 100 years. He asked for information on the traffic report about safety on Carpinteria Avenue. He would be leery of MINUTES, PLANNING COMMISSION February 5, 2024
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tying this project into Ninth Street improvements and feels the primary focus should be the project.
Chair Benefield said she agrees with most of Commissioner La Fevers’ comments. She feels the hammer that came down from the state works for Los Angeles but doesn’t work well in a small town. She believes any housing is good housing and this project has a lot of good things, but she’d like a reduction in the two-bedroom units to create a better layout. She wants to see more detail and traffic reports. She says she is capitulating to the legal action the city cannot afford, so despite the project not adhering to the General Plan, she is adhering to the Density Bonus Law, the Housing Accountability Act and chipping away at RHNA numbers. Regarding Ninth Street, she feels it shouldn’t be tied to the project, but we need to become proactive in getting that project completed. She noted it has been in the Work Program for years. She said she would like this project to return with the details worked out.
Principal Planner Brian Banks addressed concerns about the traffic on Carpinteria Avenue. He said Public Works reviewed the traffic study and it underwent a peer review with our traffic engineer. However, he did not know if the study included the driveway issues.
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff added the study did include line of sight issues, and the consulting traffic engineer agreed with the findings of the study. He said Public Works can be involved in refinement that includes red lining curbs as the project gets developed further.
Commissioner Allen stated that he understands the issues expressed by Mr.
Gonzalez, but he does not feel the project should be redesigned. He spoke about how commercial areas often have buildings close to sidewalks and are often unsafe. He acknowledged it will likely be less safe and will require more care.
City Attorney Mack Carlson brought up the ability to extend the affordability covenants. He explained State law allows a longer covenant if there is a city ordinance addressing it, but we do not have one extending it for more than the state-mandated 55-year term. He does not feel it is feasible to craft a condition when we do not know the parameters of future projects.
Regarding Ninth Street, Mr. Bobroff explained the applicant met with the residents and Public Works Department, and offered to take on a larger part of its improvements at his expense in exchange for a reduction on Development Impact Fees. However, it was decided he should focus on his MINUTES, PLANNING COMMISSION February 5, 2024
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portion for improvements, while the city should pursue the portions of its responsibility on its own timeline.
Mr. Klentner said he is happy to sign a covenant agreeing for the lowincome units to be deed restricted for 100 years, and he wants the project to move forward so he can work out details in the next phase.
City Attorney Mack Carlson clarified that his comments related to imposing conditions unilaterally on the applicant, but the applicant can voluntarily agree to restrict the units for a longer term. He also clarified that the maximum duration of such a covenant is limited to 99 years.
Mr. Klentner reiterated that he wants to move into the next phase. He will do what he can do to save inches, reduce height, and explore the possibility of shaving square footage from the west side units (2 or 3 feet). He has been doing all he can do for two years now, and he wants to feel safe moving forward.
Principal Planner Brian Banks commented there is a balancing act we can do. He explained Staff would be comfortable with requirements that are worked out with the ARB or Public Works for their expert opinion, but things that aren’t under their purview would result back in Mr. Klentner’s hands.
Commissioner Salant said she is not persuaded that the paseo is not going to be a tunnel, and she is not comfortable giving approval.
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff explained the Planning Commission can add conditions, or the applicant can agree to certain details. It can also go back to the ARB for a post-Planning Commission approval.
Mr. Klentner and Mr. Stroh explained they could move the west side units back three feet over the second story units. About the interior units, he said pending further study, they can try to further address privacy concerns.
MOTION
Commissioner Moyer moved to approve Project 23-2221-DP/CDP to allow a new three-story mixed use (commercial/residential) development totaling approximately 64,053 square feet including a 24-unit apartment complex built around and atop a ground-level concreate parking podium and twostory commercial building fronting Carpinteria Avenue; accept a categorical exemption pursuant to 15332 of the California Environmental Quality (“CEQA”); and adopt the Findings in Exhibit 1, Attachment A and Conditions of Approval as proposed in Exhibit 3, (staff’s recommendation).
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Commissioner Allen seconded the motion for discussion. He requested inclusion of the following conditions: 1) that Wi-Fi be provided to the tenants, 2) that structures not be placed on roofs that are over 30 feet high, 3) that a manager be on-site, 4) the affordability covenant be extended to 99 years, and 5) that the third-floor west-side units be moved three feet eastward.
City Attorney Mack Carlson requested that the city attorney’s staff work with staff to draft the Conditions of Approval.
Commissioner Salant requested a condition that the interior units provide more privacy for the bedrooms. Commissioner Moyer said that as explained by the applicant, he believes they plan to address privacy issues through changes in the layout of the units.
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff suggested one option is to amend the motion to direct the applicant to solve the layout riddle of creating privacy for the bedrooms.
The motion passed 4-0-1 by the following roll call vote: Commissioner Moyer voted yes, Commissioner La Fevers voted yes, Commissioner Salant abstained, Commissioner Allen voted yes, and Chair Benefield voted yes.
OTHER BUSINESS
3) Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Moyer, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to appoint Commissioner La Fevers as Chair.
Upon a motion by Commissioner La Fevers, seconded by Commissioner Moyer, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to appoint Commissioner Allen as Vice-Chair.
4) Appointment of Planning Commissioner to City’s General Plan Update Committee
Commissioner Allen expressed his desire to resign from the committee, and Chair Benefield volunteered to serve. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to appoint her.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Moyer, seconded by Commissioner La
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Fevers, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to appoint Commissioner Salant to the committee.
MATTERS PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Allen said that the Open Space Advisory Board passed a motion urging the City Council to authorize funding for reinstating an additional Code Compliance officer position, and that he supports it as well.
MATTERS
PRESENTED
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
5) Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2023 and December 14, 2023
6) City Calendar for the month of February 2024
7) Planning Activity Report as of January 31, 2024
8) Building Permit Report as of January 31, 2024
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff reviewed the materials.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
ATTENDANCE OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FOR THE
NEXT MEETING OF MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – All present indicated they could attend.
ATTENDANCE FOR
NEXT MEETING
ADJOURNMENT – Chair Benefield adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. ___________________________
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CITY OF CARPINTERIA
CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA
March 4, 2024
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5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair La Fevers.
Commissioners Present:
Glenn La Fevers, Chair
David Allen, Vice-Chair
Jane L. Benefield
John Moyer
Katherine Salant
Others Present:
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Brian Banks, Principal Planner
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Megan Musolf, Assistant Planner
Mack Carlson, Legal Counsel, Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber & Schreck
CALL TO ORDER &
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chair La Fevers led the flag salute. PLEDGE INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS - None ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT - None PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held February 5, 2024
Commissioner Salant said she had a statement about her comments on the Klentner project. In addition, she asked when the draft Conditions of Approval mentioned on page 8 by attorney Mack Carlson will be available for review. Community Development Director Nick Bobroff said they are ready and available for review at any time. She also asked when planning commissioners will be able to ensure the applicant has met the Conditions of Approval. Bobroff explained the City Council has taken up an appeal of the project’s approval, which means it assumes authority and Planning Commission approval is no longer needed.
Commissioner Allen asked to replace the sentence under the Matters Presented by Commissioners section with the following one: The Open Space Advisory Board passed a motion urging the City Council to authorize funding for reinstating an additional Code Compliance position, and Commissioner Allen supports it, as well.
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Commissioner Benefield asked to remove the name Catherine Decker under Ex-parte Communications on page 2.
Chair La Fevers asked that Salant’s written document be provided and due to the extent of detail, for the minutes to be continued to the next meeting.
MOTION
Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Benefield, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to continue the minutes to the next meeting of April 1, 2024. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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2) Sanchez Residence Rebuild
Project # 23-2263-CUP/CDP
Address: 5091 Foothill Road
Applicant: Shawn Godkin, architect, for Laura Sanchez
Planner: Brian Banks
Hearing on the request of Shawn Godkin, architect, for Laura Sanchez to consider Project 23-2263-CUP/CDP (application filed November 21, 2023) for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a Coastal Development Permit to allow demolition and reconstruction of an existing legalnonconforming single-family residence under the provisions of Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) §14.12 - Single-Family Residence Zone District, §14.62 - Conditional Use Permit, and §14.82 - Nonconforming Uses; and to approve an Exemption pursuant to §15302 and §15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The application involves APN 004-006-013, addressed as 5091 Foothill Road.
DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS - None
Principal Planner Brian Banks presented the staff report and reviewed the action options.
Commissioner Salant asked why the placement of the house on the lot was not being reconfigured to conform given that it is being demolished. She asked how much of the foundation is being replaced.
Mr. Banks said the site is maxed out and relocating the house would conflict with the driveway and requirement for two covered parking spaces.
He explained that moving it would result in exchanging one nonNEW PUBLIC
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conforming setback for another. About the foundation, he explained why upgrades are needed but suggested the architect provide better details.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Property owner Laura Sanchez gave background information on the house built by her grandparents in 1931. She said as a bi-racial couple, nobody would rent to them, so they were forced to build on farmland on the outskirts of town. She explained a miscommunication led to demolishment of the house. She shared why it is important to her to preserve as much of the original details as possible.
Project Architect Shawn Godkin explained that the permitting process required a soils report. He said based on the findings that the rest of the foundation will need to come out for soil re-compaction.
Commissioner Moyer said he can easily make the findings, and it constitutes rehabilitating housing stock, which is important right now. He commented that he was moved by the applicant’s story.
Commissioner Salant suggested that Ms. Sanchez get a historic plaque and try to get the home on a list of historic places. She said preserving original wood and features will give it character that a brand-new home won’t have.
Commissioner Allen expressed support and said he could easily make the findings.
Commissioner Benefield said she loves small houses and has lived in 400 square foot ones. She now lives in one three times bigger, and bigger houses just accumulate more junk. She has no problem approving the project, she said.
Chair La Fevers expressed support.
MOTION
Upon a motion by Commissioner Benefield, seconded by Commissioner Moyer, the Planning Commission moved to adopt Resolution PC-24-003 for a rebuild of the residence at 5091 Foothill Road, according to the staff recommendation. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
BREAK – Chair La Fevers called for a 2-minute recess.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
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3) Amendments to the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations
Project # 23-2231-ORD/LCPA
Address: Citywide
Applicant: City of Carpinteria
Planner: Mindy Fogg
Hearing at the request of the City of Carpinteria for the Planning Commission to receive a staff report on proposed amendments to Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 14.72- ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, and to provide recommendations to the City Council regarding adoption of the changes, as determined appropriate.
Attorney Mack Carlson clarified that ex-parte disclosures for legislative items are not needed.
Assistant Planner Megan Musolf presented the staff report. She provided background information on the ADU Ordinance, as well as details related to new state laws, the update process, CEQA/environmental impacts (local ordinances are exempt) and Coastal Act considerations. She said Planning Commission feedback was needed on height restrictions, separate conveyance of ADUs, Housing Element incentives for affordable ADUs and any other concerns or questions. She reviewed the Planning Commission’s options.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED & CLOSED – No speakers came forth but it was noted a letter was received from CalHDF.
Attorney Mack Carlson spoke about a letter received from the California Housing Defense Fund (CalHDF) that raised a number of issues: 1) It asked for clarification whether commercial floor area in a mixed-used multifamily development can be converted to an ADU unit. Carlson explained the city is recommending that it cannot be allowed due to the importance of preserving visitor-serving commercial areas and harmonizing state ADU law with the Coastal Act. 2) It questioned whether design standards suggested by the city are sufficiently objective. Carlson said the Planning Commission can recommend further study to see if they can be made more objective. 3) It stated the city’s solar panel access ordinance is unlawful.
Carlson said we do not see a conflict with our ordinance which is referring to state building code standards.
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Commissioner Allen said he believes our design standards are very important, and he hopes the city will make them as clear and defensible as possible.
Commissioner Salant said if it creates undue hardship to use the same materials for an ADU as the main house, we should allow for a substitution that is aesthetically compatible.
Attorney Mack Carlson explained that the City’s ordinance is currently drafted so if the design matches the existing residence, the applicant goes through the ministerial process. If it doesn’t align, the applicant has the option to redesign with the primary residence or take it to the ARB for design approval.
Commissioner Moyer commented that the on-the-shelf sets are a very distinct architectural style.
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff said they won’t fit with every residence, but there is enough variety built into the pre-designed options that one set can somewhat closely match the materials of many primary residences.
Commissioner Benefield said she is not totally in favor of matching designs. Commissioner Moyer agreed.
Discussion followed about solar panel requirements. Assistant Planner Musolf explained if the existing building has enough array to cover all the expected energy consumption of the existing building and the new ADU, maybe they can get away without adding more, but in most cases it would need more. Bobroff described the solar requirement process and clarified there is no need to further elaborate about it because it is already addressed in the state building code.
The legislative intent of the new state ADU law and how it is better designed for big cities was discussed. Regarding a comment from Commissioner Allen that the few stops Amtrak makes do not create reliable inexpensive transportation for our residents, Bobroff said the law is looking toward the future when more stops are added.
Commissioner Benefield added that many of these laws are written by big city people. She noted L.A. has all kinds of ways to get places, so it makes sense for them. She said that philosophy doesn’t work for a small town, and we should make some effort to push back on that.
Commissioners were asked to give feedback on the following topics:
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Height restrictions, separate conveyance of ADUs, Housing Element incentives for affordable ADUs, and other concerns.
Raising the ADU Baseline Height Limit From 16 to 18 feet In response to questions, Assistant Planner Megan Musolf clarified details on the height limits. Among other things, she explained an applicant can choose the most permissive height allowed under the law.
Chair La Fevers expressed support for 18 feet citywide. He suggested that on p. 15 of the ordinance, under item F, privacy standards, that 16 feet be changed to 18 feet. He said they are good with the 18 and 25 feet as stated in the ordinance.
Separate Conveyance of ADUs as Condominiums
Chair La Fevers expressed that he wouldn’t support separate conveyance at this time. He said he agrees with staff to possibly consider it at a future date but not in this ordinance update. The other commissioners agreed.
Commissioner Benefield expressed concern about the ADUs needing to comply with subdivision maps, and Musolf affirmed that they would have to comply.
Commissioner Salant noted issues, such as easement, noise, etc., that could arise between homeowners. Bobroff acknowledged the concerns and said CC&Rs would be needed for the individual condominiums.
Housing Element Incentives for Deed Restricted (Affordable) ADUs Chair La Fevers said he is interested in discussing incentives but would need more information about crafting them. He doesn’t want to get bogged down in an incentive program at this time and wants to get tonight’s ordinance off the City’s plate.
Commissioner Salant pointed out that with any improvement property taxes go up, and taxes are already very high here. Bobroff said he didn’t know if a tax incentive would be beyond their purview.
Language Clarifications or Minor Changes
Discussion took place about the sprinkler requirements on ADUs, and Chair La Fevers pointed out these requirements make building ADUs more expensive. Bobroff clarified that the City’s ordinance would only require MINUTES, PLANNING COMMISSION March 4, 2024
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fire sprinklers in ADUs when the primary dwelling requires fire sprinklers, but that the fire district may require otherwise. Chair La Fevers also brought to staff’s attention that the language related to the fire sprinkler requirements in Sections 14.72.050 and 14.72.090 was not consistent.
Musolf confirmed that the requirements were the same, but that staff would standardize the language in both sections.
Commissioner Moyer expressed appreciation for simpler times, such as when Pete Sanchez built the home Laura Sanchez spoke about.
Discussion followed about occupancy requirements. Commissioner Salant pointed out you can have 2 units on one lot with residential households that are not owner occupied, and it can be quite disruptive with turnover, especially when they become vacation rentals during the summer.
Assistant Planner Megan Musolf elaborated on short-term rental occupancy requirements, noting that a JADU requires an owner on site. Bobroff agreed with Salant about the disruption but explained we are constrained by state law. 30-day leases allow landlords and tenants the ability to have month-tomonth leases, and it is legal to rent a unit for 31 days at a time.
Principal Planner Mindy Fogg and Attorney Mack Carlson provided details in response to questions about CEQA/Environmental exemptions for ADUs. Bobroff added the state has adopted a whole suite of exemptions from CEQA review to streamline the building process. Musolf clarified ADUs can still be subject to a discretionary review and CEQA analysis, such as in the case of impacts to environmental habitats or coastal access.
MOTION
Chair Allen moved that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed Ordinance (Attachment A), amending Title 14 – Zoning, Chapter 14.72 of the Carpinteria Municipal Code to implement changes reflecting State ADU and JADU law; and recommend that the City Council determine that the proposed Ordinance is statutorily exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, and categorically exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, in addition to minor edits.
Edits include updating privacy standards to match the same 18-foot height language (page 15) and clarifying fire sprinkler language under ADUs and special ADUs for consistency (page 10).
Commissioner Benefield seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote: Moyer voted yes, Salant voted yes, Benefield voted MINUTES, PLANNING COMMISSION March 4, 2024
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yes, Allen voted yes, and La Fevers voted yes.
Assistant Planner Megan Musolf asked for more feedback regarding Housing Element incentives. Chair La Fevers said he does not have enough information to make recommendations to the City Council but agrees we should look at it. Commissioner Allen noted most incentives require budgetary considerations because they will likely come at a loss to the city.
Commissioner Benefield said she feels the ADU program is enough. Moyer said he is willing to kick it down the road. La Fevers expressed concern that an incentive program could lead to ADUs in areas of the city that are not in its best interest.
OTHER BUSINESS - None OTHER BUSINESS
MATTERS PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Salant said she would like a consolidated list of the rules under which the Planning Commission operates.
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT
4) City Calendar for the month of March 2024
5) Planning Activity Report as of February 29, 2024
6) Building Permit Report as of February 29, 2024
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff reviewed the materials.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
ATTENDANCE OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FOR THE
NEXT MEETING OF MONDAY, April 1, 2024 – All present indicated they could attend.
ATTENDANCE FOR
NEXT MEETING
ADJOURNMENT – Chair La Fevers adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. ___________________________
Secretary, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
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Chair, Planning Commission
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF CARPINTERIA
CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA
April 1, 2024
Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair La Fevers.
Commissioners Present:
Glenn La Fevers, Chair
David Allen, Vice-Chair
John Moyer
Katherine Salant
Commissioners Absent:
Jane L. Benefield
Others Present:
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Syndi Souter, Senior Planner
CALL TO ORDER &
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chair La Fevers led the flag salute. PLEDGE INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS - None ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT - None PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR - None CONSENT CALENDAR
NEW PUBLIC HEARING
1) Bono Duplex Addition & Remodel
Planner: Syndi Souter
Project #: 23-2237-CUP/CDP/ARB
Address: 4788 & 4792 Dorrance Way
Applicant: Dylan Chappell, architect, for Brandon Bono & Lorraine Pulido
Hearing at the request of Dylan Chappell, architect, for Brandon Bono and Lorraine Pulido to consider Project 23-2237-CUP/CDP/ARB (application filed July 21, 2023) for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a Coastal Development Permit to construct a new 371 square-foot second-story addition to an existing 1,781 square-foot single-story duplex and to convert an existing 354 square-foot carport into a two-car garage under the provisions of Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) §14.14 - Planned Residential Development District, §14.62 - Conditional Use Permit, and §14.82 - Nonconforming Uses; and to approve an Exemption pursuant to §15301, §15302, and §15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act
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(CEQA) Guidelines. The application involves APN 003-435-006, addressed as 4788 and 4792 Dorrance Way.
DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
All planning commissioners visited the project site.
Senior Planner Syndi Souter presented the staff report. She said staff was recommending approval of the project with findings, as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
George Manuras, the project’s general contractor, introduced himself.
Commissioner Salant asked how many cars they owned and what kind. Mr.
Manuras said the garage would fit two small cars, a two-seater Mercedes convertible and a Prius. Salant was skeptical that two cars could fit. Senior Planner Syndi Souter explained that the garage is the smallest two-car garage allowed under current code at 18 by 18 feet. Regarding the washer/dryer closet, Salant expressed that she did not like its location in the living room. Mr. Manuras explained many smaller homes situate the laundry off the kitchen, and they could work on it. He then clarified a few questions she had about the outdoor seating and landscaping.
Patrick O’Connor asked if the non-conformances existed in the 1980s when renovations had taken place. He suggested dropping the power lines as a condition of approval.
Senior Planner Syndi Souter explained that the original structures were built in 1949 and 1954; and renovations took place in 1977, 1985 and 1993, all approved and with no new non-conformances allowed at those times.
Regarding the utility lines, she explained the service line to the house will be undergrounded but poles will remain and there will be no new poles.
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Commissioner Allen expressed support. He said the project’s character and design fits the cottage style of the neighborhood, and it’s compatible in size, bulk and scale. He said he supports the findings for the CUP and CDP.
Commissioner Moyer also expressed support. He said it basically says small beach town charm and described it as a big improvement.
Commissioner Salant said she is in favor, noting the design is commendable in that it has been efficient and economical in its choices.
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She thinks they’ll be happy with the results and will figure out a good place for the washer/dryer.
Chair La Fevers expressed support and agreed that the findings can be made. He described it as a nice project.
MOTION
Commissioner Allen moved to adopt Resolution PC-24-002 thereby approving Project 23-2237-CUP/CDP/ARB to construct a new 371 squarefoot second-story addition to an existing 1, 781 square-foot single-story duplex and to convert an existing 354 square-foot carport into a two-car garage; adopt the Notice of Exemption for the project pursuant to the Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA; and to adopt the Findings for Approval in Attachment A, Exhibit 1 and Conditions of Approval as proposed to Attachment A, Exhibit 3. Commissioner Moyer seconded the motion, and motion passed 4-0 by voice vote (La Fevers, Allen, Salant and Moyer in favor).
OTHER BUSINESS - None OTHER BUSINESS
MATTERS PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Allen announced that Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs are hosting an event on the bluffs for Carpinteria School District third graders on April 4th.
Commissioner Salant asked for a consolidated list of written rules under which the commissioners operate. Director Bobroff explained they are working on it and would like to turn it into a refresher for all commissioners, possibly broken up into several training sessions. Salant asked that they prioritize providing her written rules. Commissioner Allen suggested they find the handbook for commissioners published by the League of California Cities.
MATTERS
PRESENTED
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
2) Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2024, and February 15, 2024
3) City Calendar for the month of April 2024
4) Planning Activity Report as of March 29, 2024
5) Building Permit Report as of March 29, 2024
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff reviewed the materials.
Regarding upcoming projects, he said there are some big ones coming this summer, such as the Chevron de-commissioning and Lagunitas mixed-use
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projects.
ATTENDANCE OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FOR THE
NEXT MEETING OF MONDAY, May 6, 2024 – Chair La Fevers and Commissioner Allen said they would be absent.
ATTENDANCE FOR
NEXT MEETING
ADJOURNMENT – Chair La Fevers adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. ___________________________
Secretary, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
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Chair, Planning Commission
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF CARPINTERIA
CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA
June 3, 2024
Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair La Fevers.
Commissioners Present:
Glenn La Fevers, Chair
David Allen, Vice-Chair
Jane L. Benefield
John Moyer
Commissioners Absent:
Katherine Salant
Others Present:
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Megan Musolf. Assistant Planner
Mack Carlson, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Cody Sargeant, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
CALL TO ORDER &
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chair La Fevers led the flag salute. PLEDGE
INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff introduced Cody Sargeant from the City Attorney’s office who is assisting with City matters.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT - None PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held February 5, 2024
2) Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held March 4, 2024
3) Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held April 1, 2024
MOTION
Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Moyer, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 to approve the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meetings held February 5, 2024, and March 4, 2024, with edits to the February meeting related to comments by Salant, Benefield and Allen.
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MOTION
Upon a motion by Commissioner Moyer, seconded by Commissioner Allen, the Planning Commission voted 3-0-1 (Moyer, La Fevers and Allen in favor, Benefield abstained) to approve the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held April 1, 2024.
NEW PUBLIC HEARING
4) Updates to Density Bonus Regulations
Planners: Megan Musolf and Mindy Fogg
Project 21-2111-LCPA/ORD
Address: Citywide
Applicant: City of Carpinteria
Hearing at the request of the City of Carpinteria to consider Project No. 21- 2111-LCPA/ORD, an ordinance proposing to repeal and replace Chapter
14.77 of the Carpinteria Municipal Code, part of the City’s Local Coastal program, to implement changes to State density bonus law; and to approve a California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15265 and 15061(b)(3). The ordinance would be applicable Citywide on any parcel that proposes a qualifying project under State density bonus law.
DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – N/A
Assistant Planner Megan Musolf presented the staff report, reviewed action options and said a sample motion has been provided. The following are highlights of questions asked during the presentation:
Chair La Fevers asked if significant impacts are the same as significant adverse impacts under CEQA, and Legal Counsel Cody Sargeant explained it is not defined in the same way, and a definition is included in the Draft Ordinance. He also noted not all projects will trigger CEQA or would always require the same level of review.
Regarding visual impacts, Commissioner Allen asked if they are too subjective to include in the list of significant impacts in proposed Section
14.77.070. Assistant Planner Megan Musolf said the department discussed this extensively but because analyzing views would vary greatly depending on the project, it was not included in the list.
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff added that visual resources could be added to the list of bullets. He explained some
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flexibility has been baked into the ordinance language so there could be some protection to visual resources on a case-by-case basis.
Upon conclusion of Ms. Musolf’s presentation, the commissioners continued with questions. Commissioner Benefield asked for clarification on what an “identifiable and actual cost reduction” is regarding the denial of an incentive. Ms. Musolf provided further explanation.
City Attorney Mack Carlson additionally explained the applicant will have to provide data in its application as to why an incentive results in a cost reduction; however, should an agency refute the evidence, the burden of proof is on the agency to prove the requested incentive would not result in an actual and identifiable cost reduction. He said there is a presumption in favor of the applicant in this area.
Commissioner Allen commented that excess height might be the easiest for meeting the burden of proof. City Attorney Mack Carlson spoke about the challenges in creating the evidentiary record that height doesn’t lead to a cost reduction. Community Development Director Nick Bobroff explained a likely scenario is that a developer would say additional height is needed to accommodate additional units.
Allen asked about the status of AB 2560 that allows Density Bonus Law to apply in coastal areas notwithstanding the Coastal Act and coastal protective policies. Legal Counsel Cody Sargeant said they are tracking it closely; it passed the Assembly in May, and they will keep the city apprised of it.
Commissioner Moyer inquired about the meaning of the City’s right of first refusal in the proposed Affordability Agreement. Community Development Director Bobroff explained this provision would give the City first option to purchase the affordable units, although the City has not done this in recent history. He noted the language was fairly standard across jurisdictions.
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Patrick O’Connor said having a structure that refers to the state law in the ordinance takes us out of the game. He said Sun Coast Rentals referred to language in state law that wasn’t part of our ordinance that allowed them to have a much denser outcome. He warned that referring to state law in the ordinance is a slippery slope.
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Chair La Fevers questioned whether we should add details to our ordinance or refer to state law in our ordinance, and Assistant Planner Megan Musolf explained that the provisions referenced are mandatory, and in referencing them instead of including them directly in the ordinance, the ordinance would stay up-to-date for as long as possible.
Commissioner Allen spoke about acreage on which density is based and expressed concern about instances that could lead to absurdity. He provided an example such as a tall building situated on a narrow lot where a creek takes up 2/3rds of the acreage. He said there should be the ability to refer to objective standards to lower base density where conditions make it infeasible or environmentally inappropriate to develop all of the parcel. He expressed concern that AB 2560 (Density Bonus Law applied to coastal zones) could dissolve all protections on Bluffs 1, 2, and 3 and suggested looking at areas where current zoning may not be appropriate. He noted we have always been reactive in legislative matters, but he believes there are opportunities for protection if we act quickly.
A discussion about adding a visual element followed. Chair La Fevers said he likes the idea of adding one to the list and suggested having specific references to impacts from projects, such as seeing bluff developments from the beach. Assistant Planner Megan Musolf said she is aware of one policy in the General Plan that refers to the view corridor to the beach from Linden and Carpinteria Avenues. She said naming specific streets adds some objectivity. Community Development Director Nick Bobroff suggested they tie language from Coastal Act policies into a visual resources item in the ordinance rather than writing brand new policy.
Commissioner Allen strongly recommended keeping visual resources on the list, and Chair La Fevers expressed support for crafting additional view protection language.
Commissioner Allen also said that if the only way to increase density is to go up, then what merits examination is our ordinance language with respect to the acreage on which density is based.
Commissioner Benefield expressed frustration that the state does not want us to have anything subjective (no choices). Assistant Planner Megan Musolf agreed subjective standards would not hold up against state law.
She said the commissioners are in a bind, because the subjective standards are there to help but could get the city in a lawsuit. She added that if the state wants development everywhere there is land, then developers are all that is needed.
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requirements that they are just going to get kicked back. He also expressed concern that we need to meet the City’s RHNA numbers. He thinks we need to tie this to state law to make it as easy on us as we can. He asked how many objective regulations exist.
Assistant Planner Megan Musolf provided details related to denying a concession, such as buffer requirements and setbacks for sensitive habitats, as well as geographic instability exposing a property to a coastal hazard.
Bobroff explained how they tried to bake in flexibility when circumstances come up.
Commissioner Benefield suggested that certain projects might warrant having experts at meetings to talk the developers into a better project for the city. Bobroff explained there are opportunities to talk to applicants and we can push back, but there is only so much city staff can do.
Chair La Fevers commented that with respect to state law, at some point the pendulum might swing back because legislators are elected. He said it’s a slow process, but we might get local control back at some point.
La Fevers proceeded to question why certain things in the existing ordinance had been left out of the new one. He brought to attention that onstreet parking not being allowed to fulfill parking requirements had been left out.
City Attorney Mack Carlson explained that Density Bonus law addresses that parking requirements cannot be met through off-street parking, so by referencing state law in the ordinance, it is covered without being specified in it.
Discussion took place about extending deed restrictions. Mr. Carlson explained that state law is being incorporated by reference, but cities can extend restrictions through a resolution brought to the city council, and language has been included to allow the city to evaluate economic conditions affecting restrictions.
Commissioner Allen said he would be inclined to extend affordability covenants for as long as possible.
Chair La Fevers again brought to attention that there are regulations in the existing ordinance that are not in the new one. He said the ability to require offering affordable units to certain subsets of our community is important and was included in the existing one.
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