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CITT OF SANTA BARBARA
C\JV COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 6, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. 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, Oscar Gutierrez (9:07 a. m. ), 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 Recommendation: That Council hear a presentation from the City Administrator's Office, Mayor & Council, Human Resources Department, and the Finance Department regarding their Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget.
Public Hearing opened: 9:03 a. m.
Documents:
May 5, 2022, report from the City Administrator, Human Resources Director, and the Finance Director
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff
05/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 3 City Administrator Item speakers:
Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator Brandon Beaudette; Community Engagement Officer Shelly Cone; City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.
Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture: Executive Director Sarah York-Rubin
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Discussion topics included the departmental organization, proposed staffing changes, and future initiatives. Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Staff direction was provided.
Mayor Pro Tern Harmon was excused at 9:44 a. m.
Human Resources speakers:
Staff: Human Resources Manager Wendy Levy; Finance Analyst Diego Martin; Human Resources Manager Graciela Reynoso; Administrative Analyst Sam Ramirez.
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Discussion topics included the departmental organization, proposed staffing changes, and proposed initiatives. Councilmembers' questions were answered. Staff direction was provided.
Finance speakers:
Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini; Accounting Manager Doug Smith; General Services Manager Bill Hornung; Risk Manager Mark Howard.
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Discussion topics included the departmental organization, proposed staffing changes, and insurance premium issues. Councilmembers' questions were answered. Staff direction was provided.
Councilmember Sneddon was excused at 11:05 a.m.
Public Hearing closed: 11 :05 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 11:06 a.m.
05/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3 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
RANDY R W
MAYOR
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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