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C\Tf OF SANTA BARBARA
CIT/ COUNCIL INUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 29, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. and announced that the meeting is being held via teleconference. Mayor Pro Tern Meagan Harmon and Councilmember Alejandfa Gutierrez are participating electronically from various locations. -'(-The Finance-Committee and Ordinance Committee met at 12:30 p. m.) PLEDGE ©R-A12LEGIANCE
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CouncHmeB^eF&pnesferfti'Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, MBoff^ctrdai^KriSten W. Sneddon, Mayor Rowse.
CouncilmeR^er^abSK3i&~None.
Staff preserteGity-Adtffmistrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, Deputy City Clerk NacmftiKova<%'.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS -
1. Subject: National Library Week - April 3-9, 2022
Proclamation accepted by President of the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation Anne Howard
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
No changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Baker; Aron Ashland; Anna Marie Gott; Nadia Abushanab 03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 13 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items Nos. 2-17)
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: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minufes of~the regular meetings of May 25, 2021;June 29, 2021; July 20, 2021; J.u;ly ,2^20,21; August 3, 2021; August 10, 2021; August 17, 2021; SepteroJ&er 14',.. ^D21; September 21, 2021; November 9, 2021; March 1, 2022, Marcb, 8,, 2Q$^^h3^he minutes of the special meetings of May 20, 2021; May 25, 2<%^, (fir$t^,SRecial meeting); May 25, 2021 (second special meeting); May 26, 2Ci2'T; June 9, 2021 (second special meeting); and March 8, 2022. .
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Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Introduction Of Ordinance Approving The 2021-2023 .f^atrol Officers' And Treatment Plants' Bargaining Units (TAP) Memorandum Of Understanding (440.02)
Recommendation: That Council ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Service Employees' International Union, Loca^620, Airport'and Harbor Patrol Officers' and Treatment Plants' Bargaining Units, for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023, by introduction and subsequent adoption of, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2021-2023 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Patrol Officers' and Treatment Plants' Bargaining Units (TAP Units).
Action: Approved the recommendation (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments; Proposed Ordinance).
Subject: Resolution Relinquishing City Of Santa Barbara's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds Of $848,011 To The County Of Santa Barbara (610. 05)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Relinquishing City of Santa Barbara's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds in the Aggregate 03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 13 Amount Not to Exceed $848,01 1 to the County of Santa Barbara for Award to the Escalante Meadows Project.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-020 (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
5. Subject: Adoption Of Resolutions For Renewal And Substantial Modification Of The Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District (610. 01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt the 2022-2032 Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District Management District Plan;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Council's Intention to Renew and Substantially Modify the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District Plan (SBSCTBID) and Fixing the Time and Place of a Public Meeting and a Public Hearing Thereon and Giving Notice Thereof; and C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Requesting Consent of the City of Goleta and the County of Santa Barbara to Renew and Substantially Modify the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution Nos. 22-021 and 22-022 (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
6. Subject: Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements For The Seven Months Ended January 31, 2022 (250. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements for the seven months ended January 31, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
7. Subject: February 2022 Investment Report (260. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the February 2022 Investment Report.
Action: Approved the recommendation (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 13
8. Subject: Professional Services Agreement With Moffatt & Nichol For The Thousand Steps Repair Project
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a professional services agreement with Moffatt & Nichol in the amount of $9, 800 for construction administration during the construction of The Thousand Steps Repair Project.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 043 (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
9. Subject: Authorization For Increased Revenue And Expenditure Appropriations In Parks And Recreation Fiscal Year 2022 Budget For Additional Pickleball Classes
Recommendation: That Council authorize an increase to Fiscal Year 2022 revenue appropriations by $33,000 and expenditure appropriations by $20,307 in the Fiscal Year 2022 Parks and Recreation Budget for additional adult pickleball classes offered by Parks and Recreation Department.
Action: Approved the recommendation (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
10. Subject: Authorization For Increased Revenue And Expenditure Appropriations In Parks And Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022 Budget For Additional Beach Volleyball Camps, Clinics, Classes, And Tournaments For Youth And Adults
Recommendation: That Council authorize an increase to Hscal Year 2022 revenue appropriations by $40,000 and expenditure appropriations by $26,000 in the Fiscal Year Year 2022 Parks and Recreation Budget for additional beach volleyball camps, clinics, classes, and tournaments for youth and adults offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Action: Approved the recommendation (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
11. Subject: Authorization For Revenue And Expenditure Appropriations In Parks And Recreation Fiscal Year 2022 Budget For Additional Basketball And Soccer Classes, Clinics, And Camps
Recommendation: That Council authorize an increase to Fiscal Year 2022 revenue appropriations by $40,000 and expenditure appropriations by $26, 000 in the Fiscal Year 2022 Parks and Recreation Budget for additional basketball and soccer classes, clinics, and camps offered by the Parks and Recreational Department. 03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 13 Action: Approved the recommendation (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
12. Subject: Authorization For Execution Of Agreement With WSP USA, Inc. For Special Consulting Services Related To The Design Build Operate Agreement For The Charles Meyers Desalination Plant (540. 1) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute an agreement with WSP USA, Inc. for special consulting services in an amount not to exceed $136, 000; and B. Approve an increase in expenditure appropriations in the Water Operating Fund in the amount of $136,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, funded from reserves, for special consulting services.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,044 (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
13. Subject: Approval Of Participation In Energy Saving Incentive Program For Airport Exterior Lighting Upgrade
Recommendation: That Council find it in the City's best interest to participate in the Local Capacity Requirement (LCR) Program, waive the formal bid process as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4.52.070(L), and authorize the Sustainability & Resilience Director to execute program agreements with Willdan Energy Solutions (Willdan) and Enlighting, Inc. (Enlighting), including agreements in the amount of $47,998 to upgrade the exterior lighting at the Santa Barbara Airport to light-emitting diode (LED) technology.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement Nos. 28,045 and 28,046 (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
14. Subject: Approval To Forgive Santa Barbara Library Outstanding Fines And Fees With Transition To New Online Catalog (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council approve the forgiveness of fines and fees on all Library cardholder accounts in advance of the Library's transition to a new catalog.
Action: Approved the recommendation (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 13
15. Subject: Approval Of Parcel Map And Execution Of Agreements For 923 Castillo Street (640. 08)
Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute and record Parcel Map Number 20, 836 and the standard agreements relating to the approved one-lot subdivision at 923 Castillo Street.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Final Map No. 20,836 and Agreement Nos. 28,047, 28,048, and 28,049 (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
16. Subject: 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report (650.05) Recommendation: That Council receive the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
Speaker: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork.
Action: Approved the recommendation (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
17. Subject: Initiation Of A General Plan Amendment To Update The Housing Element And Safety Element (650.06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Initiate a General Plan Amendment to update the Housing Element of the City's General Plan in accordance with state housing element law; B. Initiate a General Plan Amendment to update the Safety Element of the City's General Plan pursuant to state law, which requires a review and update of the Safety Element when the Housing Element or Local Hazard Mitigation Plan are updated; and
C. Approve an increase in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Community Development Miscellaneous Grants Fund in the amount of $40,000, funded by a Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development passed through the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG).
Speakers: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork; Principal Planner Daniel Gullett.
Action: Approved the recommendation (March 29, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 13 This concluded the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair Friedman reported that the Finance Committee received the presentation on proposed updates to wastewater and solid waste rates, set a public hearing date of June 14, 2022 at 2:00 p. m. for consideration of changes to these rates, and directed staff to send notices regarding the hearing and proposed dates.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Sneddon reported that the Ordinance Committee heard amendments to the Municipal Code relating to review of development projects for preexisting code violations.
CITf COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
18. Subject: Contract For Construction Of The Central Library Renovation Project (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with Nationwide Contracting Services, Inc. in their low bid amount of $9,387,750 for the construction of the Central Library Renovation Project, Bid No. 4065; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $938,775 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work; B. Approve an increase in Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations in the Measure C Capital Fund, funded from reserves, in the amount of $1, 055, 609 for the Central Library Renovation Project in the Measure C Fund; C. Approve the transfer of $1, 500, 000 of Fiscal Year 2022 available appropriations from Facilities Projects in the Measure C Capital Fund to the Central Library Renovation Project in the Measure C Fund; and D. Approve the transfer of $900, 000 of Fiscal Year 2022 available appropriations from Streets Projects in the Measure C Capital Fund to the Central Library Renovation Project in the Measure C Fund.
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentations prepared by staff
March 29, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments 03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 13 Speakers:
Staff: Library Director Jessica Cadiente, Public Works Facilities Manager Angela Oslund.
Members of the Public: Library Plaza Campaign Co-Chairs Jim Jackson and Janet Garufis, Director of the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation Lauren Trujillo, President of Friends of the Library Barbara Cronen Hershberg.
Discussion:
Councilmembers discussed topics including the Library as the educational and cultural hub of Santa Barbara, an urban green space, and the Library anchoring the Historic Arts District. Councilmembers questions were answered.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to approve the staff recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 050.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
19. Subject: Resolution Of Intention To Establish Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District (610. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Form the Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District (Coast Village CBID); Approve the Management District Plan and Engineer's Report; and Set in Motion the Balloting by Directing the City Clerk to Mail Ballots to the Proposed Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District Property Owners; and B. Set a date for Public Hearing on June 7, 2022.
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentation prepared by staff
March 29, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Proposed Resolution
Speakers:
Staff: Economic Development Manager Jason Harris.
Members of the Public: Coast Village Association Board Member Trey Pinner, Coast Village Association Board President Bob Ludwick, New City America Consultant Marco Li Mandri, Robin Elander.
03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 13 Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered
Motion:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Friedman to approve the recommended action; Resolution Number 22-023.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember 0. Gutierrez).
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
20. Subject: Water Supply Update (540. 08)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a water supply update; and
B. Approve an increase in expenditure appropriations in the Water Operating Fund in the amount of $2, 000, 000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, funded from Water Operating Fund Reserves, for supplemental water purchases through the Central Coast Water Authority
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentation prepared by staff
March 29, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Speakers:
Staff: Water Resources Manager Joshua Haggmark.
Members of the Public: None.
Motion:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Friedman to approve the recommendation.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
RECESS
5:07 p. m. -6:01 p. m.
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PUBLIC HEARING
21. Subject: Community Development And Human Services Committee Recommendations For Fiscal Year 2023 And Action Plan Public Hearing (610. 05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the Fiscal Year 2023 funding recommendations of the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) for use of Human Services and Community Development Block Grant funds;
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to negotiate and execute grant agreements implementing the funding recommendations, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and C. Conduct a public hearing to obtain input on the City's Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2023.
Public Hearing opened: 6:01 p.m.
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentation prepared by staff
March 29, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Speakers:
Staff: Housing and Human Services Manager Laura Dubbels, Community Development Program Specialist Lindsey Drewes.
Members of the Public: Arcelia Sencion, Courtney Frazer, Tarah Connolly, Regina Ruiz, Andrea Slaby, Patricia Keelean, Nancy Tillie, Leesa Beck, Paul Katan.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Public Hearing closed: 6:42 p. m.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez recused himself from consideration of a grant for CommUnify due to his membership on the board of CommUnify, and left the meeting.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/A. Gutierrez to support the staff recommendation specifically for CommUnify; Agreement No. 28,056.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote. (Absent: Councilmember 0. Gutierrez.) 03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 10 of 13 Councilmember 0. Gutierrez returned to the meeting.
Councilmember Harmon recused herself from consideration of a grant for Domestic Violence Solutions due to her membership on the board of Domestic Violence Solutions, and left the meeting.
Motion:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Friedman to support the staff recommendation specifically for Domestic Violence Solutions; Agreement No. 28,059.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote. (Absent: Councilmember Harmon) Councilmember Harmon returned to the meeting.
Motion:
Councilmembers Sneddon/0. Gutierrez to support the balance of the staff recommendations; Agreement Nos. 28,051 through 28,097.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
Based on the recommendations, the Council approved the following agreements:
FISCAL YEAR 2023
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE FUNDING AGREEMENTS
AGREEMENT
ORGANIZATION NO.
HUMAN SERVICE/PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS CDBG .
AHA! (Attitude. Harmony. Achievement. ) 28, 051
Channel Islands YMCA - Noah's Anchorage 28,052
Channel Islands YMCA - My Home 28,053
Child Abuse Listening Mediation (CALM) 28,054
City of Santa Barbara - Rental Housing Mediation Program 28,055 CommUnify - 2-1 -1 Helpline 28,056
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse 28,057
County of Santa Barbara District Attorney - Sexual Assault Response Team 28,058 Domestic Violence Solutions 28,059
Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County - Family Resource Center 28,060 Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County - Long-Term Care Ombudsman 28, 061 Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County - Senior Services 28,062 Foodbank of Santa Barbara County - Older Adult Nutrition Program 28,063 Foodbank of Santa Barbara County - Warehouse 28,064
Friendship Center - Friendship Adult Day Care Center 28,065 Good Samaritan Shelter - Freedom Warming Centers 28,066 Hillside 28, 067
Hospice of Santa Barbara - Hospice of SB 2021 28, 068
03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 11 of 13 Independent Living Resource Center, Inc 28,069
Jodi House 28,070
Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County 28, 071
Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County - Mental Wellness Center 28, 072 NBCC dba New Beginnings - Community Counseling Clinic 28, 073 NBCC dba New Beginnings - Safe Parking 28,074
Organic Soup Kitchen 28, 075
Pacific Pride Foundation, Inc. 28,076
Partners in Housing Solutions 28, 077
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) 28, 078
Peoples' Self-Help Housing 28,079
Planned Parenthood California Central Coast - Rita Solinas Patient Assistance Fund 28, 080 Sanctuary Centers Of Santa Barbara Inc - Integrated Care Clinic 28, 081 Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics - Dental Care for the Homeless 28, 082 Santa Barbara Police Activities League - Life After High School Academy 28, 083 Sarah House Santa Barbara - Living into the Future 28, 084 SBC Immigrant Legal Defense Center - Urgent Removal Defense Legal Services 28, 085 Showers of Blessing Santa Barbara - Showers of Blessing Santa Barbara 28,086 St. Vincent's - Family Strengthening Program (FSP) 28, 087 Standing Together to End Sexual Assault 28,088
The Salvation Army, a California corporation - Santa Barbara Hospitality House 28, 089 Transition House - Emergency Shelter For Families 28, 090 Transition House - hlomelessness Prevention Program 28, 091 United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County 28, 092 WillBridge of Santa Barbara, Inc. 28, 093
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
City of Santa Barbara, Parks and Recreation - Alameda Plaza Band Renovation 28, 094 City of Santa Barbara, Parks and Recreation - Parque de los Nines Renovation 28,095 City of Santa Barbara, Parks and Recreation - Plaza Vera Cruz Safety Project 28, 096 SBNC Eastside Family Dental Clinic - Installation of Safety Glass Partitions 28, 097
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reoorted on their attendance at the followina events or made the following comments: 1 . Central Cost Water Authority meeting; 2. SBACT webinar regarding human trafficking; 3. CADA annual gratitude luncheon.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Youth Speak Out event; 2. CEC Earth Month event.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1 . SBACT webinar regarding human trafficking; 2.
Water Commission meeting; 3. COMB meeting; 4. Community Development and Human Services meeting; 5. Earth Month kickoff event; 6. Rembrandt show; 7.
Community Arts Workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
03/29/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 12 of 13 Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on April 19, 2022.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
RAN 0 SE
MAYOR
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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