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CIT/ COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 5, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND MAYOR/COUNCIL OFFICE, 735 ANACAPA
STREET; 1733 CHINO STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez participated electronically from 1733 China Street. Mayor Pro Tern Meagan Harmon participated electronically from the Mayor/Council Office at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.
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: Alejandra Gutierrez.
Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, Acting City Attorney Sarah Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Subject: Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Operating And Capital Budget (230. 05)
Recommendation: That Council hear a presentation from the Fire, Information Technology, and Waterfront Departments regarding their Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget.
Public Hearing opened: 9:00 a. m.
05/05/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 3 Documents:
May 5, 2022, report from the Fire Chief, Information Technology Director, and Waterfront Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Fire Item speakers:
Staff: Fire Chief Chris Mailes; Fire Marshal Ryan DiGuilio; Fire Operations Divisions Chief Brian Fettermann; Fire Business Manager Ron Liechti.
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Discussion topics included the departmental organization, proposed staffing changes, emergency services and public education, fire prevention, and wildland fire mitigation. Councilmembers' questions were answered. Staff direction was provided.
Information Technology Item speakers:
Staff: Information Technology Director Justin Cure; Information Technology Manager Rudy Fidler; Information Technology Supervisor Adam Turner.
Members of the Public: None.
RECESS
11:02 a. m. -11:07 a. m.
Discussion: Discussion topics included the departmental organization, program highlights, and proposed staffing changes. Councilmembers' questions were answered. Staff direction was provided.
Waterfront Item speakers:
Staff: Waterfront Director Michael Wiltshire; Business Manager Brian Basse; Finance Director Keith DeMartini; Harbor Operations Manager Erik Engebretson; Waterfront Facilities Manager Brian Adair; Billing Supervisor Damian Gadal.
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Discussion topics included the departmental organization, proposed staffing changes, proposed fee adjustments, capital projects, and Waterfront revenue enhancements. Councilmembers' questions were answered. Staff direction was provided.
Mayor Rowse was excused from the meeting at 11 .42 a.m. because he is a slip holder and was not a part of the discussion of slip holder issues.
Mayor Rowse returned from the meeting at 11:45 a.m.
05/05/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3 Councilmember Sneddon recused herself from the meeting at 11:47 a. m. because she is a West Beach permit holder and believes she is potentially financially interested in the decision. She was not a part of discussion of permit holder issues.
Councilmember Sneddon returned from the meeting at 11:45 a. m.
Public Hearing closed: 5:05 p. m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 5:06 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 24, 2022.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
RA RO SE
MAYOR
ARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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