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^tlFOV^ REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 19, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. and announced that the meeting is being held via teleconference. Mayor and Council are participating from Council Chambers. The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee met at 12:30 p.m.
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, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Donate Life Month - April 2022 (120. 04)
Proclamation accepted by Scott Burns.
2. Subject: Fair Housing Month - April 2022 (120. 04)
Proclamation accepted by Andrea Bifano, Senior Rental Housing Mediation Specialist.
Members of the public: Laura Bode; Petra Lowen; Alex Entrekin; E. Howard Green.
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Laura Robinson; Zac Smith; Brad Klein; Dana Hoffenberg; Mark Kramer; Stanley Macias; Madeline Wood; Aundray Richie; Kelsey Hamilton; Kathy Goo; Mark Stouder; Julie Thomas; Patrick Henry; Daniel Mora; Barbara Smith; Amber Hatsedakis; Darryl Scheck; Anna Marie Gott; David Doll.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 3-13)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the Consent Calendar items were read.
Motion:
Vote:
3. Councilmembers Jordan / Friedman to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meetings of April 13, 2021; March 29, 2022 and the special meetings of March 30, 2021; and April 13, 2021.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Adoption Of An Ordinance Adopting An Equipment Use Policy Per Assembly Bill 481 (520. 04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Santa Barbara Police Department.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6064 (April 19, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
Subject: Adoption Of An Ordinance Approving The Electoral Redistricting Map Referred By The Independent Redistricting Commission (110.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Uncodified Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving the 2020 04/19/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 Census Electoral District Map as Referred by the Independent Redistricting Commission Pursuant to City Charter Section 1301.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6065 (April 19, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
6. Subject: Amendment To Position Salary Control Resolution 21-047 With Updates To Classification And Compensation For Certain Positions (410. 06)
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, effective April 23, 2022, to amend various established salary and titles for positions listed herein.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-026 (April 19, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements For The Eight Months Ended February 28, 2022 (250. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements for the eight months ended February 28, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation (April 19, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
8. Subject: Proposed Lease Agreement With Maryanski And Turner For Office Space Located At 125 Harbor Way, Suite 21 (330. 04) Recommendation: That Council approve a two-year lease agreement with one, one-year option with Alexandra Maryanski and Jonathan Turner for second floor office space, located at 125 Harbor Way, Suite 21 .
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 102 (April 19, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
9. Subject: Approval Of An Extension Of Professional Services Agreement With Rincon Consultants For Landfill Gas Monitoring At The Closed Las Positas Landfill (630. 01)
Recommendation: That Council approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to provide landfill gas monitoring services at the closed Las Positas Landfill extending the term to February 26, 2023 for a not-to-exceed cost of $135, 000.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 26,376. 1 (April 19, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
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10. Subject: Contract For Independent Cost Estimating And Value Engineering Services For Design For The Santa Barbara Police Station Project (700. 08)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Gumming Management Group, Inc., for cost estimating and value engineering services for the Santa Barbara Police Station Project in the not to exceed amount of $103, 507, and approve expenditures of up to $1 0,350 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 104 (April 19, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
11. Subject: Legal Services Contract With Brower Law Group For Thomas Fire Property Insurance Recovery (160. 03)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to increase the value of legal services provided by the Brower Law Group under Agreement No. 22200090 to a new not-to-exceed dollar amount of $100,000 for Thomas Fire property insurance recovery.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 103 (April 19, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
12. Subject: License Agreement With Santa Barbara Trapeze Co. (570. 05) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a license agreement with Santa Barbara Trapeze Co. for the use of Plaza Vera Cruz.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 105 (April 19, 2022 Council Agenda Report).
13. Subject: Set A Date For Public Hearing Regarding Single Family Design Board's Project Design Approval For 691 Hope Ave (640.07) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of June 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Matthew Scribnerofthe Single Family Design Board's Project Design Approval of a new 3, 092-square-foot two-story single-unit residence with an attached 461-square-foot garage on Lot 6 of the newly created sixlot subdivision; and B. Set the date of June 13, 2022, at 1 :30 p.m. for a site visit to the property located at 691 Hope Ave.
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This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair Friedman reported that the Finance Committee approved the schedule for the upcoming budget season for Finance and Council.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Sneddon reported that the Ordinance Committee heard updates to the ordinance amending Title 6 of the Municipal Code pertaining to animal control.
CIT/ COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
14. Subject: City Administrator's Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget For Fiscal Year 2023 (230. 05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive the City Administrator's Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023;
B. Hear a report from staff in connection with the filing of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget; and
C. Approve the proposed schedule of Council Budget Review Meetings and Public Hearings related to the City Administrator's Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2023.
Documents:
- April 19, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments) - Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini
Members of the Public: Zac Smith
Motion:
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Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve the recommended action.
Unanimous roll call vote.
CITlf ATTORNEY
15. Subject: Rent Stabilization Consulting Scope Of Work (660. 01) Recommendation: That Council:
A.
B.
Approve BY MOTION the Rent Stabilization Economic Impact and Feasibility Study Consulting Services Scope of Work Outline; and If desired, BY MOTION provide direction on the sequence and priority for implementation of the December 7, 2021 Council actions.
Documents:
April 19, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments) Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: City Attorney Ariel Calonne; Housing and Human Services Manager Laura Dubbels; Community Development Director Elias Isaacson.
Recess
4:36-4:48 pm
Members of the public: Peter Rupert; Betty Jeppesen; Michael Schamborg; Laura Bode; Lay Beardsmore; Chelsea Lancaster; Adrea Carell; Teresa Patino; Nick Gonzales; Jim Youngson; Tony Vallejo; Stanley Tzankov; Wendy Santamaria; Frank Rodriguez; Max Golding; Jim Carrillo; Steve Golis; Tara Cooper; Angel Orozco; Erik Lindermann; Samara Canfield; Michael Brirce; Brad Klein; Laura Robinson; Dana Hoffenberg; Zac Smith; Trey Pinner; Daniel Mora; Stanley Macias; Lloyd Applegate; Natasha Durel; Per Hoel; Rachel Sim.
Recess
6:50-7:05 pm
Members of the public: Steve Brown; James Carbone; Lucia Trujillo; Dale Aazam; Gail Teton-Landis; Cole Cervantes; Brian Johnson; Celia Schmidt; 04/19/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 Michele Carbone; Chelsea Steel; Nadia Abushanab; Giambattisi Alegani; John Beardsmore; Hillary Blackerby; Dick Flacks.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers 0. Gutierrez/A. Gutierrezto create an Ad Hoc committee to address the housing crisis while folding the items of rent cap and rent registry to further discuss in the Ad Hoc committee.
Unanimous roll call vote
Mayor Rowse appointed Councilmember 0. Gutierrez as chair of the Ad Hoc committee, and Councilmember A. Gutierrez and Sneddon as members.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. State Street Interim Meeting; 2. Community Formation Commission meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
Lucia Trujillo; Matt Lowe.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 10, 2022.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST
RAN R» SE
MAYOR
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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