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REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:01 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 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, 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
City Administrator Bjork announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Jose Gallegos; Anna Marie Gott; Margie Bushman; Robert McKelvey; Aron Ashland; Chris Barros.
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR A SEPARATE VOTE
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5. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Updating City Council Rules Of Procedure Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting Rules of Procedure Governing the Conduct of City Council Meetings and Rescinding Resolution No. 18-088.
Documents:
February 15, 2022 Council Agenda Report
Proposed Resolution
Speakers:
Members of the public: Darryl Scheck; Anna Marie Gott; Lee Heller; Jose Gallegos; Chris Barros.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/Mayor Rowse to approve the recommended actions.
Vote:
Motion fails. (Noes: Council members A. Gutierrez; Friedman; Sneddon; Harmon;
0. Gutierrez; Jordan.)
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to move the first two items of Item 5, adding the Central Library as an agenda posting location, and to delete references to the Successor Agency; Resolution No: 22-013.
Unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items Nos. 1-4, 6-9.)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/0. Gutierrez to approve the recommended actions.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
1. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meetings of January 1 1 and January 25, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (January 11, 2022 regular meeting minutes; January 25, 2022 regular meeting minutes).
2. Subject: Adoption Of An Ordinance Amending Affordability Control Covenants For Victoria Hotel And Mental Wellness Center 02/15/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 Recommendation: That Council 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; Ordinance No. 6057 (February 15, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
6. Subject: Introduction Of Ordinance And Adoption Of Resolution Amending Title 28 Zoning Ordinance To Clarify Coastal Development Permit Requirement For Accessory Dwelling Units In The Coastal Zone Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Acknowledging Receipt of the California Coastal Commission Resolution of Certification of a Local Coastal Program Amendment (PLN2020-00484 / LCP-4-SBC-21-0052-1) and Acceptance of the Suggested Modifications Included in that Resolution of Certification; and B. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 28.86 to Regulate Accessory Dwelling Units in the Coastal Zone and Include Additional Amendments to Chapter 28 to Be Consistent with This Intent.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Resolution No. 22-011 (February 15, 2022 Council Agenda Report; Proposed Resolution; Proposed Ordinance).
Subject: Adoption Of Resolution To Accept Ownership Of A Public Paseo Between 1200 Block State Street And Granada Garage
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting Dedication of Lot 3 of Final Map 20,835.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-012 (February 15, 2022 Council Agenda Report; Proposed Resolution).
Subject: Downtown Organization Annual Assessment Report For 2022 And Intention To Levy
Recommendation: That Council:
02/15/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 A. Approve the Downtown and Old Town Business Improvement District Annual Assessment Report for 2022; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Council's Intention to Levy Downtown Business Improvement District and Old Town Business Improvement District Assessment Rates for 2022, at a Public Hearing to be Held on March 15, 2022, at 2:00 p. m.
Action: Approved the recommendation(s); Resolution No. 22-014 (February 15, 2022 Council Agenda Report; Proposed Resolution).
Subject: Adoption Of Resolution For Five-Year Measure A Local Program Of Projects For Fiscal Years 2023 - 2027 Public Hearing
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2023 - 2027.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-015 (February 15, 2022 Council Agenda Report; Proposed Resolution).
8. Subject: Increase The Contract For As-Needed Professional Water Main Replacement Design Services
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute Amendment No. 2 to City Professional Services Agreement No. 26,272 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., in the amount of $302,000, for a total contract amount of $1,252,000, for additional as-needed professional water main replacement design services.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 26,272.2 (February 15, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
9. Subject: City Administrator Employment Agreement
Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Rebecca Bjork to serve as the permanent City Administrator effective February 15, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,031 (February 15, 2022 Council Agenda Report; Proposed Agreement).
02/15/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 This concluded the Consent Calendar.
CITlf COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
HUMAN RESOURCES
10. Subject: Presentation From The Community Formation Commission Recommendation: That Council receive a presentation from the Chair and ViceChair of the Community Formation Commission on work efforts and proposed timeline.
Documents:
February 15, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments) Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by Community Formation Commission members.
Speakers:
Staff: Administrative Analyst Sam Ramirez.
Community Formation Commission Members: Gabe Escobedo; Rachel Johnson; Ana Zapeda.
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
RECESS
3:36 p. m. -3:52 p. m.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
11. Subject: City Council Direction On A Multi-Unit Housing Program And Regulations
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Consider options for regulating multi-unit housing density and building size; B. Provide direction on a preferred multi-unit housing program to study in the City's General Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Report; and C. Consider and provide direction on interim methods to incentivize smaller housing units.
Documents:
February 15, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments) Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
02/15/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 Staff: Principal Planner Dan Gullett; City Planner Renee Brooke; Assistant City Attorney Tava Ostrenger; Project Planner Jessica Metzger Members of the Public: Greg Reitz; Linda Honikman; Nadia Abushanab; Matthew Taylor; Rob Fredricks; Lisa Carlos; Chris Galea; Steve Johnson; John Campanella; Anna Marie Gott; Sheila Lodge; Craig Minus; Pam Flynt Tambo; John Campanella.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
RECESS
6:04 p. m. -615 p. m.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Friedman to prefer multi-unit housing program for consideration of El R be based on density, assuming higher density in the AUD, assuming allowing adaptive reuse, assuming continuing of ADUs, assuming the effects of upzoning in the donut hole, assuming increased densities at La Cumbre Plaza, assuming the removal of vacation rentals, assuming amendments to the ADD map, assuming height limits, and assuming removal of community benefit designation solely for being an apartment and provide direction for the Planning Commission to consider and provide direction on interim methods to incentivize smaller housing units.
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Bohnett Park grand opening on February 17;
2. Remembering Bryson Williams.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Upper State Street regional action plan meeting;
2. Independent Redistricting Meeting; 3. De la Guerra Plaza Advisory Committee;
4. State Street Interim Committee meeting; 5. Will be attending Melanin Gallery Black History Month event.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Met with USS Santa Barbara crew and discussed celebration planning.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
02/15/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on March 8, 2022.
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