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REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 25, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:03 p. m. and announced that the meeting is being held via teleconference. Mayor Pro Tern Meagan Harmon is participating electronically and the remainder of Mayor and Council are participating from Council Chambers. (The Ordinance Committee met at 12:00 p. m. The Finance Committee, which ordinarily meets at 12:30 pm, did not meet on this day.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: Interim City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Sen/ices Manager Sarah German.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Employee Recognition - Service Award Pins
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City's appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through January 31, 2022.
Action: Authorized the recommended action; (January 25, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: There were no speakers on this item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items Nos. 2-15)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/0. Gutierrez to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance For A Proposed Ten Year Mooring Lease With The State Of California For The East Beach Mooring Program Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute Lease Agreement No. 8688 Between the State of California and the City of Santa Barbara, for the East Beach Mooring Permit Program, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s).
Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Urging The California Public Utilities Commission To Adopt A Rulemaking Decision On Net Energy Metering That Supports Growth Of Customer-Sited Solar Energy Installations Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Urging the California Public Utilities Commission to Adopt a Rulemaking Decision on Net Energy Metering that Supports Growth of Customer-Sited Solar Energy Installations.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Resolution No. 22-003 (January 25, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
Subject: Adoption Of Resolution To Support Grant Applications For SeaLevel Rise Implementation Projects And Regional Coastal Adaptation Monitoring
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Supporting Grant Applications to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for a Regional Coastal Adaptation Monitoring Program and Sea-Level Rise Adaption Projects at the Airport and Waterfront. 01/25/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9
8. Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Resolution No. 22-004 (January 25, 2022).
Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Authorizing Application To And Participation In The California Department Of Housing And Community Development Prohousing Designation Program
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Application to and Participation in the Prohousing Designation Program.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Resolution No. 22-005 (January 25, 2022).
Subject: December 31, 2021 Investment Report And December 31, 2021, Fiscal Agent Report (260. 02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept the December 31 , 2021, Investment Report; and B. Accept the December 31 , 2021, Fiscal Agent Report.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s) (January 25, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Police Chief Compensation Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 21-047, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2022, Affecting the Salary Range for Police Chief effective January 29, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Resolution No. 22-006 (January 25, 2022).
Subject: Acceptance Of California Adult Education Programs Funds From Santa Barbara City College For Adult Education Division's SBPL Works! Workforce Development Program And Adult Literacy Programs.
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Library Director to accept $86, 684 grant from Santa Barbara City College to fund the work of Adult Education in supporting workforce 01/25/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9
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11. development and pandemic-related economic recovery as well as the adult literacy program.
B. Increase revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Library's Miscellaneous Grant Fund by $86, 684 in Fiscal Year 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s) (January 25, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
Subject: Acceptance Of Federal Library Services And Technology Act Funds In Support Of Community Connections Social Services Navigation Project Recommendation: That Council:
A.
B.
Authorize the Library Director to accept $60, 000 grant from the California State Library in federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds; and
Increase revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Library's Miscellaneous Grants, Central Library Program by $60, 000 in Fiscal Year 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s) (January 25, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
Subject: Agreement With The County Of Santa Barbara For Law Enforcement Services At Special Events
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Chief of Police to execute a one year agreement with the County of Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department to provide law enforcement services at special events, with an expiration of June 30, 2022, in the amount of $39,400.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Agreement No. 28, 017 (January 25, 2022. Council Agenda Report).
Subject: Third Amendment To Technical Study Agreement In Support Of California Environmental Quality Act Compliance For The Santa Barbara Police Station Project
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a third amendment to the City Professional Services Agreement No. 26, 634 with Dudek to prepare additional necessary technical studies in the amount of $78, 672. 50, in order to complete the environmental review for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. 01/25/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Agreement No. 26, 634. 3 (January 25, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
12. Subject: New Site Use Agreement For Fire Department Radio And Safety Equipment Facilities Space Located At Gibraltar Peak Communications Site Recommendation: That City Council authorize the Fire Chief to execute a Site Use Agreement with a Five-Year Term for radio equipment and antenna space with Community Radio Inc., located on the Gibraltar Peak Communications Site.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Agreement No. 28,018 (January 25, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
13. Subject: Approval To Donate Outdated And Inoperable Computer Workstations To The Santa Barbara County Education Office Computers For Families Program (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the General Services Manager to donate outdated and inoperable computer workstations to the Santa Barbara County Education Office for the Computers for Families Program.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s) (January 25, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
14. Subject: Water Supply Update, Annual Water Supply Management Report, And Recycled Water And Groundwater Studies
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive an update on the Three-Year Water Supply Outlook; B. Approve and adopt the City of Santa Barbara Water Supply Management Report for the 2021 Water Year, finding that the groundwater resources are in long-term balance in accordance with the conjunctive management element of the City's Enhanced Urban Water Management Plan; C. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $61, 200 to complete a Recycled Water Market Assessment, and approve expenditures of up to $6, 100 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work, for a total contract amount of $67, 300; D. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a joint funding agreement with the United States Geological Survey for the Analysis of Groundwater Flow and Storage in the Foothill and Storage Unit I Groundwater Basins with a City cost-share not to exceed $59, 730; and
01/25/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 E. Approve an increase in appropriations in the Water Operating Fund in the amount of $59, 730, funded from Water Operating Fund reserves, for the City's share of the Analysis ofGroundwater Flow and Storage in the Foothill and Storage Unit I Groundwater Basins.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Agreements No. 28,019 and No. 28, 020, respectively (January 25, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
15. Subject: Senate Bill 9 Urgency Ordinance Extension
Recommendation: That Council, adopt by reading in full, by a four-fifths vote, an Uncodified Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Extending Ordinance No. 6049 as it Pertains to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Title 28 for an Additional Twenty-Two Months and Fifteen Days.
Public hearing opened: 2:12 p. m.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Ordinance No. 6053 (January 25, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
Public hearing ended: 2:17 p. m.
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Sneddon reported that the Ordinance Committee heard the presentation on the Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinance and made the recommendation to forward support for the creation of a fire lane and for everything else to be sent to the ad hoc committee or State Street Advisory Committee the items of portability, new and existing definitions, design components, timing, considerations of West Victoria Street, the 1300 block of State Street, possibly the 400 block of State Street, and the consideration of public facility fees to be extended on a different timeline.
CIT^ COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
16. Subject: Annual Police Department Update
Recommendation: That City Council receive an oral presentation from the Police Chief and Command Staff regarding the Santa Barbara Police Department. 01/25/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 Documents:
January 25, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Chief Barney Melekian; Commander Marylinda Arroyo; Commander Kenneth Kushner.
Members of the Public: None
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
RECESS
3:57 p. m. -4:09 p. m.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
17. Subject: Introduction Of Uncodified Ordinance Providing An Economic Recovery Extension And Transition Period By Amending, Restating, And Extending Provisions Previously Included In The Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinances
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt by reading of title only, an Uncodified Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Providing an Economic Recovery Extension and Transition Period by Amending, Restating, and Extending Provisions Previously Included in the Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinances.
The title of the Ordinance was read.
Documents:
January 25, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Proposed Ordinance.
Speakers:
Staff: Economic Development Manager Jason Harris; Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief Ryan DiGuilio; Supervising Transportation Planner Jessica Grant.
Members of the Public: Thomas Byrne; Brian Brunello; Kristen Miller; Richard Yates; Jim Knell; Dylan Wilder; Robin Elander; Marge Cafarelli; Brandon Ristaino; Don Zaccagnino; lan Smith; Patrick Casey; Daniel Baham; Bob Stout; Chad Stevens; Grace Slansky; Anna Marie Gott.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
01/25/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/A. Gutierrez to approve the recommended action, subject to ordinance amendments read into the record by staff.
Unanimous roll call vote.
RECESS
6:37-6:58 pm
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
18. Subject: Resolution To Formally Withdraw From The Black Gold Cooperative Library System
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a Resolution Declaring the City of Santa Barbara's Intent to Formally Withdraw from the Black Gold Cooperative Library System; B. Direct the City Administrator to Submit the Resolution to the Black Gold Cooperative Library System to Trigger the Notice Requirement for Withdrawal.
The title of the Resolution was read.
Documents:
January 25, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Proposed Resolution.
Speakers:
Staff: Library Director Jessica Cadiente.
Members of the Public: Will Tomlinson; Margaret Crocco; Lauren Trujillo; Barbara Hershberg; Anne Howard.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/A. Gutierrez to approve the recommended action; Resolution No. 22-007.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1 . League of CA cities coastal cities group meeting;
2. City library advisory board; 3. BEACON; 4. Goleta Beach kelp project.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Commented on TVSB on City's MLK events.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Elected Leader's Collaboration for Homeless; 2.
Angela Davis speaker at Fielding Institute; 3. Independent Redistricting Meeting; 4.
Housing discussion; 5. COMB meeting; 6. Human Trafficking Vigil; 7. Water Commission meeting; 8. HLC meeting; 9. Appreciated Kids Draw Architecture calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on February 15, 2022.
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