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SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 20, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 1:36 p. m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Kristen W Sneddon, Mayor Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: Councilmembers Alejandra Gutierrez, Mike Jordan.
Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, 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 Police Department and the City Attorney's Office regarding their Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget.
Public Hearing opened: 1:37 p. m.
Documents:
May 20, 2022, report from the City Attorney and Interim Police Chief.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
05/20/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2 City Attorney Item speakers:
Staff: Law Practice Administrator Monday Fitz-Gerald; City Attorney Ariel Calonne.
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Discussion topics included the departmental organization, proposed staffing changes, sign ordinance, streamlining the electronic workflow, and proposed land use appeal process streamlining. Staff direction was provided.
Police Department Item speakers:
Staff: Interim Police Chief Barney Melekian; Commander Marylinda Arroyo; Commander Kenneth Kushner; Business Manager Lori Pedersen.
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Discussion topics included the departmental organization, proposed staffing changes, departmental objectives, departmental priorities, departmental accomplishments; improving quality of life in neighborhoods, and recruitment and retention. Staff direction was provided.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 7, 2022.
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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ATTEST:
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
05/20/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2