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^2TO^ REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 12, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p. m. (The Ordinance Committee, which normally meets at 12:30 p. m., met at 12:00 p. m. The Finance Committee, which ordinarily meets at 12:30 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.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 10-16, 2022 Action: Mayor Rowse presented a proclamation to staff. Police Chief Bernard Melekian, Dispatch Supervisors Lorena Renteria, Katie Howsknecht received this proclamation.
2. Subject: National Poetry Month - April 2022
Action: Mayor Rowse presented a proclamation and Emma Trelles received the proclamation and read a poem.
3. Subject: Employee Recognition - Service Award Pins (120. 04) 04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 9 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 April 30, 2022.
Action: Mayor Rowse presented service awards. Jan Martinez was present to accept a 25 year service proclamation.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public: Denise Spangler Adams, Frank Rodriguez, Anna Marie Gott.
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT
10. Subject: Approval Of Agreement With R3 Consulting Group, Inc. To Conduct A Competitive Procurement Process For Franchise Solid Waste Collection Services (630. 01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. for consulting services in the amount of $149,550 and approve expenditures of up to $14, 955 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
Documents:
April 12, 2022, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Department.
Speakers:
Staff: Acting Sustainability and Resilience Director Alelia Parenteau Members of the public: Lee Heller, Anna Marie Gott
Marborg Representative: Dan Erickson
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/ Harmon to modify the recommended action by limiting it to the first 7 tasks of the scope of work, including a provision to return to Council on an administrative agenda in regards to sole source or competitive negotiations actions; Agreement No 28, 100.
Vote:
04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 Unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 4-9, 11-16)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to approve the recommended actions.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meetings of April 20, 2021; April 27, 2021; May 4, 2021; May 11, 2021; May 18, 2021; October 12, 2021; March 15, 2022 and the minutes of the special meetings of April 27, 2021; May 3, 2021; May 5, 2021; May 7, 2021; May 10, 2021 , May 18, 2021; May 19, 2021; June 9, 2021; June 21, 2021; October 12, 2021; March 10, 2022; and March 15, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance Approving The 2021-2023 TAP Memorandum Of Understanding (440.02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Ser/ice Employees' International Union, Local 620, Airport and Harbor Patrol Officers' and Treatment Plants' Bargaining Units, for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023, 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 (April 12, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments; Ordinance No. 6063; Agreement No. 28, 098).
6. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Adopting An Equipment Use Policy Per Assembly Bill 481 (520. 04)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Santa Barbara Police Department. 04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 Action: Approved the recommendation (April 12, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments; Proposed Ordinance).
Subject: Adoption Of A Resolution Authorizing The Allocation Of The City's Share Of Transportation Development Act Funds For Bicycle And Pedestrian Projects (530. 04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of $98,892 in Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2023.
Action: Approved the recommendation (April 12, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments; Resolution No. 22-024).
Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Appropriations For Best Interest Waiver With Venco Power Sweeping Inc. For Commercial Street Sweeping (530. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Find it in the City's best interest to waive the formal bid process as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4.52.070(L) - Best Interest Waiver, and authorize the General Services Manager to issue a purchase order to Venco Power Sweeping Inc., as the City's commercial street sweeping vendor for the duration of the bid contract term; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 21-045, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, to Provide Additional Appropriations for Commercial Street Sweeping.
Action: Approved the recommendations (April 12, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments; Resolution No. 22-025).
Subject: Professional Services Agreements With Hiltachk Marketing Group For Marketing Of Commercial Air Services At Santa Barbara Airport (330.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Airport Interim Director to amend Professional Services Agreement 25, 939 with Hiltachk Marketing Group to increase the contract amount by $50,000 for a not to exceed amount of $420,000; 04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 B. Authorize the Airport Interim Director to enter into an one year Professional Services Agreement with Hiltachk Marketing Group in for an amount not to exceed $150,000 commencing on July 1, 2022;and
C. Approve an increase in FY 2022 appropriations in the Airport Operating Fund in the amount of $200, 000, funded from resen/es, for the services of Hiltachk Marketing Group.
Action: Approved the recommendation (April 12, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments; Agreement Nos. 25,939.1; 28.099).
11. Subject: First Amendment To Agreement With The National Association Of Civilian Oversight Of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) (520.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute an amendment to the agreement (Professional Services Agreement #22100254) with NACOLE increasing the contract amount by $20,000, for a total not to exceed $55, 000.
B. Appropriate $20, 000 of General Fund Reserves.
Action: Approved the recommendation (April 12, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments; Agreement No. 28, 106).
12. Subject: Amendment To Increase The Contract Design Services For The El Estero Water Resource Center Chlorine Contact Chamber Rehabilitation Project (540. 13)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute Amendment No. 1 to City Professional Services Agreement No. 26, 887 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for design services for the El Estero Water Resource Center Chlorine Contact Chamber Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $34, 350, for a total contract expenditure authority of $214, 173.
Action: Approved the recommendation (April 12, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments; Agreement No. 26, 887. 1).
13. Subject: Reallocation Of Returned Community Development Block Grant Funding To Other Eligible Projects (610. 05)
04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve reallocation of $71, 167 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from Program Year 2021;
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute an Amendment to Agreement No. 26,973 with the Parks and Recreation Department increasing the CDBG grant by $21, 167; and
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute an Amendment to Agreement No. 26,712 with Transition House increasing the CDBG grant by $50, 000.
Action: Approved the recommendation (April 12, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments; Agreement Nos. 26,973.1; 26,712.1).
14. Subject: Designation Of Proposed Development At 540 W. Pueblo Street (Cancer Center Of Santa Barbara) As A Community Benefit Project (610. 01) Recommendation: That Council designate the proposed project at 540 W. Pueblo Street as a Community Benefit Project pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 30. 170 and allocate 1 ,614 square feet (net) of nonresidential floor area to the project from the Nonresidential Growth Management Program's Community Benefit Category.
Action: Approved the recommendation (April 12, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
15. Subject: Recruitment For City Advisory Groups (640.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize and direct the City Clerk's Office to accept applications through Monday, May 9, 2022, at 5:00 p. m. to fill scheduled vacancies on various City Advisory Groups and the unscheduled vacancies resulting from resignations received in the City Clerk's Office through Thursday, April 21, 2022;
B. Direct scheduling of City Council interviews of applicants for vacancies on various City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. (Estimated Time), Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. (Estimated Time), and Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 6:00 p. m. (Estimated Time); and 04/12/2022 Santa Bahsara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 C. Direct scheduling of City Council appointments to fill the vacancies on various City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation (April 12, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
16. Subject: Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding Single Family Design Board's Project Design Approval For 1460 La dma Rd (640. 07) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of May 24, 2022, at 2:00 p. m. for hearing the appeal filed by Beth Collins of the Single Family Design Board's Project Design Approval of a 1,987 square foot single-story residence and construction of a new 742 square foot, two-car garage, with a 611 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) above; and
B. Set the date of May 23, 2022, at 1:30 p. m. for a site visit to the property located at 1460 La Cima Rd.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Sneddon reported that the Ordinance Committee heard proposed updates to the Municipal Code to allow for electronic bidding and bidding prequalifications.
CITlf COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
C\TY ATTORNEY
17. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Approving The Electoral Redistricting Map Referred By The Independent Redistricting Commission (110. 03) Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Uncodified Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving the 2020 Census Electoral District Map as Referred by the Independent Redistricting Commission Pursuant to City Charter Section 1301 Documents:
04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 April 12, 2022 report from the City Attorney
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Proposed Ordinance
Speakers:
Staff: Special Assistant to the City Administrator Brandon Beaudette.
Commissioners: Hon. Melinda A. Johnson (Ret. ); Hon Abraham Khan (Ret); Hon. Elizabeth Alien White (Ret. ).
Members of the Public: None
Motion:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/Sneddon to approve the recommended action.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNinf DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
18. Subject: Update On Efforts To Address Homelessness And Its Related Impacts In The City Of Santa Barbara (660. 04)
Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the City's and partnering agencies' actions to address homelessness.
Documents:
April 12, 2022 report from the Community Development Department Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff, SB ACT, and City Net.
Speakers:
Staff: Senior Community Development Programs Specialist Elizabeth Starts, Environmental Services Specialist Christopher dark, Interim Police Chief Bernard Melekian, Library Services Manager Molly Wetta Members of the Public: Sharon Byrne, Rob Fredericks
SB ACT: Rich Sander, Barbara Andersen, Jeff Shaffer
City Net: Brad Fieldhouse, Emily Koval
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Mayor Rowse appointed Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan and Sneddon to an ad hoc committee addressing homelessness.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
04/12/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Redistricting meeting; 2. New officer swearing-in ceremony;
3. Casa de la Raza History night.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 3, 2022.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
RA DYR WSE
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SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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