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FEBRUARY 8, 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 hlarmon is participating electronically and the remainder of Mayor and Council are participating from Council Chambers. (The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meet at 12:30 p. m., did not meet on this day.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez (arrived 2:07 p. m. ), 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, Deputy City Clerk Yazmin Dominguez.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Black History Month - February 2022
Recommendation: Proclamation presented to Jordan Killebrew.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Lucy O'Brien; Anna Marie Gott; Kymberly Ozbirn; Patrick Casey; Aron Ashland.
02/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2-9)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Adoption Of An Ordinance Approving The 2021-2022 Management Salary Plans
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2021-2022 Salary Plan Applicable to Unrepresented Managers and Professional Attorneys (except the City Administrator and the City Attorney) and the 2021-2022 Salary Plan Applicable to Certain Unrepresented Safety Managers.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Ordinance No. 6056 (February 8, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Amending Affordability Control Covenants For Victoria Hotel And Mental Wellness Center Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Second Amendment to an Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property with People's Self-Help Housing Corporation Located at 22 East Victoria Street and a First Amendment to Replacement Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property with Building Hope, LLC Located at 617 Garden Street and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreements.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s) (February 8, 2022, Council Agenda Report; proposed Ordinance).
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 Health Officer Orders.
02/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Resolution No. 22-009 (February 8, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
5. Subject: Amendment To Position Salary Control Resolution 21-047 With Salary Adjustment For Police Managers
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, affecting the salary range for employees in the Police Management Association, effective January 1, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Resolution No. 22-010 (February 8, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
6. Subject: Accept Grant Funding For Pedestrian, Bicyclist And Americans With Disabilities Act Access At Various Locations Throughout The City Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $52, 000, funded by a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, to cover the costs of design and environmental review for the De La Vina and Los Olivos Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project;
B Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $60, 000, funded by a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, to cover the costs of design and environmental review for the San Andres and Sola Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project;
C. Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $101,000, funded by a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, to cover the costs of design and environmental review for the Cliff and Alan Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project;
D. Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $20, 000, funded by a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, to cover the costs of design and environmental review for the Mission and State Lighting Corridors Project; and
E. Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $319, 000, funded by an Active 02/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 Transportation Program Grant, to cover the costs of design and environmental review for the Upper De La Vina Safe Crossings Project.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s) (February 8, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
7. Subject: City's Response To The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury's Report "Pensions In Santa Barbara County Require Vigilance" (150. 04) Recommendation: That Council receive the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury's report titled "Pensions in Santa Barbara Require Vigilance" and accept staffs responses to the findings and recommendations.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s) (February 8, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
8. Subject: Authorization For Electoral Redistricting Legal Services Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Attorney to execute an amended legal services agreement with Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni LLP, for special counsel services regarding electoral redistricting matters, in an amount not to exceed $95, 000. This firm provides specialized assistance relating to voting rights matters.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Agreement No. 26, 913. 1 (February 8, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
9. Subject: Contract For Construction Of Downtown De La Vina Street Safe Crosswalks And Buffered Bike Lanes And Eastside Community Paseos Project
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with Lash Construction Inc., for their low bid amount of $1, 508, 278 and bid alternates amount of $869, 005, for a total of $2,377, 283 for construction of the Downtown De La Vina Street Safe Crosswalks And Buffered Bike Lanes And Eastside Community Paseos Project, Bid No. 3906; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $713,185 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment; and B. Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Streets Grant Capital Fund in the amount of $1, 320, 000, funded by Active Transportation Program grant funding, for the construction of the Downtown De La Vina Street Safe Crosswalks and Buffered Bike Lanes Project. 02/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Agreement No. 28, 025 (February 8, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
Cinf COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
COMMUNITT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
10. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Amending Municipal Code To Regulate Sidewalk Vending
Recommendation: That Council, introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Title 9 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by the Addition of Chapter 9.49 to Regulate Sidewalk Vending in Accordance with State Law
The title of the Ordinance was read.
Documents:
February 8, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Proposed Ordinance.
Speakers:
Staff: Jason Harris, Economic Development Manager; Ariel Calonne, City Attorney; John Doimas, Assistant City Attorney.
Members of the Public: Jose Gallegos; Tanda Jacobs; Marilyn Dannehower; Natalia Govoni.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers hlarmon /Jordan to adopt proposed ordinance with the following changes: expand acceptable documentation for identification purposes; include in text in of Ordinance a warning before issuance of first fine; direct administratively that no fines be levy for the year of the implementation of the ordinance; staff report back to City Council in a year regarding status of ordinance; ordinance to be brought to Council in the future for introduction with proposed changes.
Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmember 0. Gutierrez). 02/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Subject: Initiation Of Specific Plan And General Plan Amendment, And Community Benefit Designation For 3237 State Street
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Initiate a Specific Plan to replace the existing RS-7.5/USS zoning designation to allow the community health clinic and other uses; B. Initiate a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Parks and Open Space to Office/Medium Density Residential (12 dwelling units per acre); and
C. Designate the community health clinic project as a Community Benefit Project.
Documents:
February 8, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by the Applicant.
Speakers:
Staff: Allison DeBusk, Senior Planner; Tava Ostrenger, Assistant City Attorney.
Applicant Representative(s): Beth Collins, American Indian Health & Services Attorney; Scott Black, American Indian Health & Services CEO; Patsy Price, American Indian Health & Services Project Manager; Detlev (Detty) Peikert, American Indian Health & Services AIA.
Members of the Public: Magdalena Serrano; Chen-Wen Huang; Mia Lopez.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Sneddon comments on specific plan to support for non-profit medical clinic uses, non-profit dental care, non-profit behavioral health, 100% affordable housing, possible emergency staging, removal of mobile home park designation, removal recreational vehicle park, removal of banks or financial institutions, support of recreational facilities, public facilities, community care facilities for elderly care, day care centers and continue part of the conversation of use of the parking lot; incorporate support for employee housing.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman /Sneddon to move staff recommendations A and C, modifying recommendation B to change from 12 dwelling units per acre to 5 dwelling units per acre.
02/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
12. Subject: Execute Agreement With OpenGov, Inc., For On-line Digital Budget Book And Appropriate General Fund Reserves In Fiscal Year 2022 (210.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Finance Director to execute a one year agreement with OpenGov, Inc., for a total of $117, 543 to transition from a printed budget document to an on-line, interactive digital format for the City's budget; and B. Appropriate available General Fund resen/es in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 in the amount of $117, 543 in the Finance Department.
Documents:
February 8, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Proposed Ordinance.
Speakers:
Staff: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/Friedman to approve the staff recommended actions, Agreement No. 28,026.
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1 . Attended Upper State Street Regional Action Plan Meeting, which gave an update on the closure on January 31, 2022, of the Rose Garden Inn Project. 2. Attended State Street Interim AdHOC Committee.
3. Attended CCRB Meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on March 1, 2022.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL
RANDY OWS
MAYOR
SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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SARAH GORMAN
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