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REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cathy Murillo called the meeting to order at 2:00 p. m. and announced that the swearing-in portion of the meeting would be held in person, with the remainder of the meeting held via teleconference with all members of the City Council are participating electronically from various locations. (The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meet at 12:30 p. m., did not meet on this day.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Murillo.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Murillo.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: Interim City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Administrator Bjork noted that Councilmember Meagan Harmon would complete her Affirmation of Allegiance via teleconference during the teleconference portion of the meeting.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Recognition Of Outgoing Mayor Murillo
Action: Councilmembers made remarks relating to Mayor Murillo.
2. Subject: Comments By Outgoing Mayor Murillo
01/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 11 Action: The Mayor made comments regarding her service with the City.
3. Subject: Affirmation Of Allegiance By Mayor-Elect Randy Rowse, Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Meagan Harmon, And Kristen Sneddon Action: Affirmations administered.
4. Subject: Presentation Of Certificates Of Election
Action: Certifications of Election presented.
5. Subject: Comments By Mayor Randy Rowse And Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Meagan Harmon, And Kristen Sneddon
Action: Councilmembers Eric Friedman and Kristen Sneddon and Mayor Rowse made remarks regarding their incoming service for the City.
RECESS:
2:31 p. m. -3:15 p. m.
3. Subject: Affirmation Of Allegiance By Councilmembers Meagan Harmon Action: Affirmations administered
5. Subject: Comments By Councilmembers Meagan Harmon
Action: Councilmembers Harmon made comments regarding their incoming service for the City.
6. Subject: Presentation Of A Poem By City Of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Action: Poet Laureate Emma Trelles read an inauguration poem.
7. Subject: Seating Of Newly-lnstalled Mayor And Councilmembers Action: Councilmembers were seated.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Alejandra Gutierrez, Kristen W. Sneddon, Eric Friedman, Meagan Harmon, Oscar Gutierrez, Mike Jordan, Mayor Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: Interim City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.
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PUBLIC COMMENT RELATING TO CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Members of the Public: Jose Gallegos; Lee Heller; Joshua Medrano.
PUBLIC COMMENT RELATING TO ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Members of the Public: None.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Administrator Bjork noted that Item 6 from the Consent Calendar would be removed from consideration.
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION
6. Subject: Authorization To Apply For Grant Funding For The Dwight Murphy Renovation Project
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving the Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund Dwight Murphy Renovation Project.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 1-5, 7-12)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Jordan / Friedman to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Pertaining To Solid Waste Management Regulations
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of Santa Barbara Amending The Municipal Code By Adding A New Chapter 7. 16 Pertaining To Solid Waste Management And By Repealing Chapter 7. 16 Garbage And Refuse Collection.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Ordinance No. 6050 (January 11 , 2022 Council Agenda Report).
Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance Approving The 2019-2022 Police Officers' Association Bargaining Unit Memorandum Of Understanding For Authorization Of Dispatch Trainer Specialty Pay
01/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 11 Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Police Officers Association for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Ordinance No. 6051; Agreement No. 28, 013 (January 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Sections
30.150.010 And 30.150.040 Of The City's Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program To Extend The Program To February 15, 2024
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code Sections 30. 150. 010 and 30. 150. 040 of the City's Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program to Extend the Program from February 28, 2022, to February 15, 2024.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Ordinance No. 6052 (January 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
Subject: Amendment To Position Salary Control Resolution 21-047 With Updates To Classification And Compensation For Certain Positions Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 21-047, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2022, effective January 15, 2022, to:
A. Establish the Positions of Airport Operations Specialist Trainee; Cross Functional Team Manager; and re-title Senior Legal Services Analyst to Law Practice Administrator; and
B. Adjust the Salary Range for Park Ranger and Lead Park Ranger; and Hourly Waterfront Facilities Aide I - IV.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Resolution No. 22-001 (January 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
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5. Subject: Adoption Of A Resolution Continuing Teleconferencing Of City Meetings During The Ongoing COVID-19 State Of Emergency Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Extending its Direction that Meetings of the City Council and City Boards and Commissions Continue to be Held by Teleconference as Authorized by Government Code § 54953(e)(1)(A) to Promote Social Distancing and Prioritize the Public's Health and Well-being Under Santa Barbara County hlealth Officer Orders.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Resolution No. 22-002 (January 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements For The Five Months Ended November 30, 2021 (250. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements for the five months ended November 30, 2021.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); (January 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
8. Subject: November 2021 Investment Report (260. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the November 2021 Investment Report.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); (January 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
9. Subject: Emergency Purchase Order With Commercial Aquatic Services To Initiate And Complete Pool Filter Repairs And Variable Speed Operating System Replacement At Los Banos Pool
Recommendation: That Council receive a report from the Parks and Recreation Director of the need to make an emergency purchase order with Commercial Aquatic Services for $35, 354 for pool filter repairs at Los Banos Pool.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); (January 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
10 Subject: Approval Of Agreement With MSW Consultants For City-Wide Solid Waste Cost Of Service Study
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MSW Consultants for a City-Wide Solid Waste Cost of Service Study in the amount of $99, 520 and to 01/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 11 approve contract amendments up to $9, 952 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Agreement No. 28,014 (January 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
11. Subject: Authorization For Legal Services With Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP For Special Counsel Services And Related Costs
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute a legal services agreement with Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, LLP, for specialized legal services and related costs for on-call legal services for matters specifically arising from the City's development and operation of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, in an amount not to exceed $250,000; and
B. Increase appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2022 Airport Department budget in the amount of $1 10, 000 funded from the Airport Operating Fund reserves.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Agreement No. 28,015 (January 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
12. Subject: Professional Services Agreement For Fire Department Community Risk Assessment And Development Of A Fire Apparatus and Station Location Study
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Fire Chief to execute a professional services agreement with AP Triton Inc. in the amount of $50, 296 to conduct a Community Risk Assessment Analysis and Standards of Cover Deployment Analysis.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Agreement No. 28,016 (January 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
cirr COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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13. Subject: Appointment Of Mayor Pro Tempore, Ordinance Committee, And Finance Committee
Recommendation: That Council consider the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tempore, and Chairs and Members of the Ordinance and Finance Committees. 01/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 11 Documents:
January 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Speakers:
Staff: City Attorney Ariel Calonne.
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/0. Gutierrez nominate Councilmember Harmon for Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilmembers 0. Gutierrez/Harmon nominate Councilmember Sneddon for the Ordinance Committee Chair.
Councilmembers Harmon/A. Gutierrez nominate Councilmember Friedman for the Finance Committee Chair.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
14. Subject: Advisory Groups And Council Liaisons Appointments Recommendation: That Council consider the appointments of Council Liaisons to Advisory Groups and Boards and Commissions.
Documents:
January 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Motion:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/Sneddon to fill the Board Commission liaison positions as noted below
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez:
1. Architectural Board of Review (alternate)
2. Citizens' Oversight Committee
3. Civil Ser/ice Commission
4. Housing Authority Commission (alternate)
5. Living Wage Advisory Committee
6. Parks and Recreation Commission
7. Rental Housing Mediation Board
8. Santa Barbara Youth Council
9. Single Family Design Board (alternate)
10. Land Development Team Oversight Subcommittee
11. Police Station Ad Hoc Committee
12. State Street Advisory Committee
13. PATH Neighborhood Partnership (alternate)
14. Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (alternate) 01/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 11
15. South Coast Youth Safety Partnership
Councilmember Sneddon:
1. Community Development and Human Services Committee
2. Creeks Advisory Committee
3. Historic Landmarks Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission (alternate)
5. Water Commission
6. Community Choice Energy
7. Sustainability Council Committee
8. Committee on Legislation
9. De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Design Advisory Committee
10. Farmers' Market Relocation Subcommittee
11. Police Station Ad Hoc Committee
12. Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan Subcommittee
13. State Street Subcommittee
14. Coast Village Association
15. Looking Good Santa Barbara
16. Cachuma Conservation Release Board (CCRB)
17. Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board (COMB)
18. Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA, alternate)
19. City/County Affordable Housing Task Group
20. South Coast Youth Safety Partnership (alternate)
21 .State Street Interim Operations Ad Hoc Committee
Councilmember Friedman:
1. Airport Commission
2. Library Board
3. Water Commission (alternate)
4. Community Choice Energy
5. Sustainability Council Committee
6. Committee on Legislation
7. Farmers' Market Relocation Subcommittee
8. Land Development Team Oversight Subcommittee
9. Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan Subcommittee
10. Santa Barbara Beautiful
11. Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce (alternate)
12. Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON)
13. Cachuma Conservation Release Board (CCRB, alternate)
14. Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board (COMB, alternate)
15. Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA)
16. Santa Barbara Co. Air Pollution Control District Bd. Of Directors (APCD, alternate)
17. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG, alternate) 01/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 11
18. PARC Foundation
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez:
1. Arts Advisory Committee
2. Community Events and Festivals Committee
3. Fire and Police Commission
4. Historic Landmarks Commission (alternate)
5. Living Wage Advisory Committee (alternate)
6. Neighborhood Advisory Council
7. Rental Housing Mediation Board (alternate)
8. Santa Barbara Youth Council
9. Sister Cities Board
10. State Street Subcommittee
11. PATH Neighborhood Partnership
12. Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts
13. CommUnify
14. State Street Interim Operations Ad Hoc Committee
Councilmember Jordan:
1. Architectural Board of Review
2. Creeks Advisory Committee
3. Downtown Parking Committee
4. Harbor Commission
5. Planning Commission
6. Transportation and Circulation Committee
7. Land Development Team Oversight Subcommittee
8. Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan Subcommittee
9. State Street Advisory Committee
10. Downtown Santa Barbara
11. Visit Santa Barbara
12. Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce
13. Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON, alternate)
14. Home for Good
15. State Street Interim Operations Ad Hoc Committee
Ma or Pro Tern ore Harmon:
1. Access Advisory Committee
2. Downtown Parking Committee (alternate)
3. Housing Authority Commission
4. Single Family Design Board
5. Sustainability Council Committee
6. Committee on Legislation
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7. De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Design Advisory Committee
8. Farmers' Market Relocation Subcommittee
9. Police Station Ad Hoc Committee
10. State Street Advisory Committee
11. State Street Subcommittee
12. Presidio Joint Powers Committee
13. Home for Good
14. City/County Affordable Housing Task Group
Ma or Rowse:
1. Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals
2. Sister Cities Board (alternate)
3. Community Choice Energy
4. Downtown Santa Barbara (alternate)
5. Looking Good Santa Barbara (alternate)
6. Santa Barbara Co. Air Pollution Control District Bd. Of Directors (APCD)
7. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG)
8. Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board
9. League of California Cities Board
10. U.S. Conference of Mayors Hunger and Homelessness Task Group (Chair)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember A. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Thank the Santa Barbara School District who partnered with County Public Health on Saturday and hosted a vaccine clinic for the public.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Comments looking forward to working with Mayor Rowse.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. CCRB Meeting 2. Rose Pruning Volunteer Session 3. HLC Meetings, next meeting will be hearing concept review of the De la Guerra Plaza Revitalization Plan 4. Two COMB Operation Meetings 5. Riviera Association Meeting.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Comments looking forward to being back in Council and moving forward.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
01/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 10 of 11 Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:09 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on February 15 2022.
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