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CITT OF SANTA BARBARA
CITT COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 26, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:03 p. m. Mayor and Council are participating from Council Chambers. (The Finance Committee met at 12:30 p. m. The Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meets at 12:30 pm, 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 Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, Deputy City Clerk Naomi Kovacs.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Arbor Day - Apr 29 2022 (120. 04)
Proclamation presented by Mayor Rowse and received by David Gress of Santa Barbara Beautiful.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public: Adelaida Ortega, Nancy McCradie, Jennifer Shappee, Brandon Miller, Aron Ashland, Uriah Wesman, Roger Powel, Courtney Cline, 04/26/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 Sydney Azzarello, Peyton Lindman Marshall, Macy Cholometes, Carli Bulow, Anna Marie Gott.
CONSENT CALENDAR CALENDAR (Items Nos. 2-6)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
2. 3.
4. 5.
Councilmembers Friedman/Harmon 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 March 9, 2021; March 16, 2021; March 23, 2021; March 30, 2021; and April 13, 2021; and the special meetings of March 30, 2021 and April 13, 2021.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Introduction Of Ordinance To Amend Municipal Code To Allow For Electronic Bidding And Bidder Prequalification (340.02) Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Sections4.52.055, 4.52.070, 4.52. 160, 4.52. 165 Relating to Bidding and by Adding Section 4. 52.210 Relating to Prequalification of Bidders.
Action: Approved the recommendation (April 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Resolution To Adopt The City's Sustainable Purchasing And Procurement Policy (340. 02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara adopting the Sustainable Purchasing and Procurement Policy.
Action: Approved the recommendation (Resolution No. 22-027; April 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Authorize Additional Work And Amend The Design Contracts For The De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project, Including The Appropriation Of Available Creeks Capital Funds (530.04) 04/26/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Amendment to the City Professional Services Agreement No. 25,746 with Bengal Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $403,680 for Engineering Design Services; B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Amendment to the City Professional Services Agreement No. 26,915 with Hamner, Jewell & Associates, in the amount of $45, 300 for Right of Way Acquisition Sen/ices and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $30, 000 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work; and
C. Adopt a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 21-045, Transfer Appropriations from the Lower Mission Creek Restoration and Water Quality Capital Fund to the Fiscal Year 2022 Street Grant Capital Fund Budget for the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project.
Action: Approved the recommendations (Agreement Nos. 25,746. 1 and 26,915.2; Resolution No. 22-028; April 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
6. Subject: March 31, 2022, Investment Report And March 31, 2022, Fiscal Agent Report (260. 02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept the March 31 , 2022, Investment Report; and
B. Accept the March 31 , 2022, Fiscal Agent Report.
Action: Approved the recommendations (April 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair Friedman reported that the Finance Committee received an overview of the general fund for all of the incoming major taxes and revenues, in preparation for the upcoming budget.
cirr COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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PUBLIC HEARING
7. Subject: Public Meeting On Renewal Of The Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District And Resolution Of Intention To Modify The Management District Plan (290.00)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold a public meeting on the renewal of the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Its Intention to Modify the Management District Plan of the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District.
Public Hearing opened: 2:34 p. m.
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentation prepared by staff
April 26, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Proposed Resolution
Speakers:
Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator's Office Brandon Beaudette.
Visit Santa Barbara: PresidenVCEO Kathy Janega-Dykes.
Members of the public: Debbie Near, Chris Inman, Chris Cline, Robert Clock, Tiffany Haller, Anna Marie Gott.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Public Hearing closed: 3:25 p. m.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to support the staff recommendation; Resolution 22-029.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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8. Subject: Introduction Of Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code Relating To Review Of Development Projects For Pre-Existing Code Violations (640. 04)
Recommendation: That Council introduce, and subsequently adopt by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Sections 1.25. 050, 30. 205. 050, 30.205. 160, and
30.280.030 Relating to Review of Development Projects for Pre-Existing Code Violations.
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentation prepared by staff
April 26, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Speakers:
Staff: Senior Planner Marisela Salinas.
Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke
Members of the Public: Anna Marie Gott, Lucrezia DeLeon.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to support the staff recommendation.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
RECESS
3:53 p. m. -4:07 p. m.
HUMAN RESOURCES
9. Subject: United Way Presentation Of Regional Child Care Assessment (150. 04)
Recommendation: That Council Receive a Report of the Child Care Assessment Conducted by United Way of Santa Barbara County.
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentation prepared by staff
April 26, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Speakers:
Staff: Human Resources Director Wendy Levy.
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Maria Chesley Consulting: Dr. Maria Chelsey.
Members of the Public: Zac Smith.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered
Councilmember A. Gutierrez left the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Airport Commission meeting, where they discussed the upcoming budget.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Creeks Committee meeting with presentation of the budget and programs; 2. Cachuma Operations & Maintenance Board (COMB) meeting; 3. De La Guerra Plaza/Historic Landmarks Commission Joint Meeting; 4. Earth Day event at which the City had a booth.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
There was no additional public comment.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m. in recognition of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 17, 2022.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST
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MAYOR
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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