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REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 8, 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 12:00 p.m., did not meet today.)
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: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, Deputy City Clerk Niko Lopez.
REGULAR Cinf COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Red Cross Month - March 2022
Proclamation presented by Mayor Rowse to Tony Briggs. .
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public: Anna Marie Gott, Beebe Longstreet CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2-8)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/ A. Gutierrez to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
2. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular and special meetings of February 15, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
3. Subject: Adoption Of An Ordinance Approving The 2019-2022 Firefighters' Association Bargaining Unit Memorandum Of Understanding
Recommendation: That Council adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Santa Barbara Firefighters' Association, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2019-2022 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Bartiara City Firefighters' Association.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6059.
4. Subject: Adoption Of An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code To Regulate Sidewalk Vending
Recommendation: That Council 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.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6060. 03/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8
5. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance For A Proposed Lease Agreement With Channel Islands Outfitters, Inc. Doing Business As Paddle Sports Of Santa Barbara, Located At 117 B Harbor Way
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute a Five-Year Lease Agreement with One, Five-Year Option with Channel Islands Outfitters, Inc. dba Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara, for the 956 Square Foot Retail Store at 117 B Harbor Way Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (March 8, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments; Proposed Ordinance).
6. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance For A Proposed Assignment Of Lease Agreement No. 27,008 - Seacoast Of Santa Barbara, Inc. Located At 125 Harbor Way
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute a Consent to Lease Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 27,008 for Seacoast of Santa Barbara, Inc. at 125 Harbor Way Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (March 8, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments; Proposed Ordinance).
7. 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 Directing 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)(C) to Protect Against Imminent Risks to the Health or Safety of Attendees.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-017 (March 8, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
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8. Subject: Contract For Construction Of The Thousand Steps Repair Project
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with Applied Restoration, Inc. in their low bid amount of $386,420, for construction of the Thousand Steps Repair Project, Bid No. 4063; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $38, 642 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 the allocation of available appropriations in the Desalination Facility Project in the Water Capital Fund in the amount of $76, 467, authorize the transfer of such funds to the Capital Outlay Fund, and approve an increase in appropriations and estimated revenue in the Thousand Steps Replacement Project in the Capital Outlay Fund in the amount of $76, 467, funded by the transfer, as a requirement of permit conditions for the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant Intake Pipeline Weir Box Maintenance and Repair Project.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement No. 28, 038 (March 8, 2022, Council Agenda Report).
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
C\TY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
WATERFRONT DEPARTMENT
9. Subject: Santa Barbara Cruise Ship Program Update
Recommendation: That Council receive a presentation from Waterfront Department staff on the current status of the Cruise Ship Program, and provide recommendations to staff as necessary.
Documents:
March 8, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Mike Wiltshire, Waterfront Director; Chris Bell, Administrative Analyst
03/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 Members of the Public: Kathy Janega-Dykes, Jaime Diamond, Michael Cohen, James Tennant, Robin Elander, Michael Nelson Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
10. Subject: The American Rescue Plan Act Update And Appropriation Request (210. 01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept the second American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) economic recovery payment, estimated at $10,918, 762 scheduled to be remitted in May 2022;
B. Appropriate $900, 112 into the General Fund and $1,483, 189 into the Downtown Parking Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 to replace a portion of the revenue that was lost directly related to the impacts of COVID-19; and
C. Appropriate $8, 535, 461 to offset additional costs and address other impacts directly related to COVID-19 in FY2022.
Documents:
March 8, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director; Brandon Beaudette, Senior Assistant to the City Administrator
Members of the Public: None
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
RECESS
4:23 p.m. -4:36 p.m.
Motion:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/ Friedman to approve the staff recommendation for ARPA fund appropriations as follows:
03/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 ARPA Fund Appropriations:
Pro' ct Descri tion
Em lo ee COVID Testin
Plaza del Mar Band Shell Renovation and
Access Improvements - Overdue Repair and
Maintenance
Major turf and irrigation renewal up to 11 city
parks to offset extremely heavy pandemic
use
Oak Park Dance Floor Re lacement
Accela im rovements
Classification and Corn ensation Stud
Homeless Services - co-response to address
homelessness (PD staff and public health
services
Di ital materials
Garage for mobile customer service delivery
vehicles
Broadband Strategic Plan (CAR 11/16/21
Desi natin Funds
Replenish lost revenue / Minimize or reduce
expenditure reductions in FY202
recommended bud et General Fund
Replenish lost revenue (Downtown Parking
Jan 20 - Dec 20) - Base on Disaster Reserve
Polic
Replenish lost revenue from providing 46
parking spaces for a transitional housing
ro'ect
County Sheriff and Police Department cores onse mental health team COVID cleanin rotocols
Rental Housin Outreach
Economic Develo ment Initiatives
Pandemic Pay (approximately $1,200 per
emolovee
Clean Energy - "forgive" General Fund loan
amount
State Street deep cleaning for 3 years and
additional lighting, to offset additional
business costs for dinin facilities
State Street Master Plan
Digital materials for Library (additional
re uest
Allocation
$153,000
$400, 000
$750,000
$125, 000
$250,000
$450,000
$650,000
$300,000
$250, 000
$60,461
$1,047, 112
$1, 188,789
$294,400
$500,000
$150,000
$200,000
$50,000
$2,500,000
$0
$350,000
$300,000
$200, 000
03/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 Replenish lost revenue, deficits projected
throu hFY2025
Fund o enin of libraries to 7 da s a week
Eastside communit ardens
Stud to review structural or anization
Dee cleanin in other business districts
$0
$650, 000
$100,000
$0
$0
Total ARPA Allocation - 2nd Tranche (May
1, 9 10,,
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Waterfront 150 year anniversary.
2. Santa Barbara Film Festival; 2. Ribbon cutting and opening of Las Positas and Modoc Bike Path.
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Ribbon cutting and opening of Las Positas and Modoc Bike Path; 2. Santa Barbara Film Festival; 3. Councilmember Friedman and his mother were invited to speak at the Women's club about their experience living in East Berlin.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Ribbon cutting and opening of Las Positas and Modoc Bike Path; 2. Waterfront 150 year anniversary.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Santa Barbara Film Festival; 2. Was invited to read to Roosevelt Elementary School first graders.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:53 p. m.
03/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on March 29, 2022.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
RA DYR SE
MA R
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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