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CITf OF SANTA BARBARA
C\J\ COUNCIL MINUTES
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REGULAR MEETING
MAY 24, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. (The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meet at 12:00 p. m., did not meet today.)
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.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Litigation Report Out:
In a 12:00 p. m. special meeting, the City Council conducted a closed session to consider whether to initiate litigation.
On a motion by Council Member Jordan, seconded by Council Member Friedman, the Council voted 6-0, with Council Member Alejandra Gutierrez absent, to initiate litigation to quiet title to a sewer easement on or about 444 Las Alturas Road.
PUBLIC COMMENT
05/24/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 Members of the public: EddieTaylor, Lyiam Galo, Nick Koonce.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 1-11)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read
Speakers:
Members of the Public: Jed Hazard.
Motion:
Vote:
1. 2.
3. Councilmembers Friedman / A. Gutierrez 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 February 2, 2021, February 9, 2021 , and May 3, 2022, and the special meetings of May 2, 2022, May 3, 2022, May 5, 2022, and May 6, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Establishing Speed Limits (530. 05) Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 10.60.015 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Establishing Prima Facie Speed Limits on Certain Portions ofAnapamu Street, De La Guerra Street, Garden Street, Las Positas Road, and Modoc Road.
Action: Approved the recommendation (May 24, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Introduction Of Ordinance To Amend Municipal Code Section
10.60.030 To Change The One-Way Designation On The 400 Block Of Anacapa Street (530.05)
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 Section 10. 60. 030 to Change the One-Way Designation on the 400 Block of Anacapa Street.
Action: Approved the recommendation (May 24, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
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4. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Accepting Grant Funding For Library To Launch New Teen Internship Program (610.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 21-045, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, for $100, 000; and
B. Accept the California State Library grant; and
C. Approve an increase in revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Library's Miscellaneous Grants Fund in the amount of $100, 000, funded by the California State Library to launch new library internship program.
Action: Approved the recommendation (Resolution No. 22-041; May 24, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
5. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of An Equipment Schedule For Two Fire Apparatus (330. 05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a best interest waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code §
4.52.070 for one Pierce Manufacturing Inc., 1500 Gallon Fire Apparatus for the price of $874,979;
B. Approve a best interest waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code §
4. 52. 070 for one Pierce Manufacturing Inc., Pierce-Arrow 107' Ascendant Aerial Fire Apparatus for the price of $1,620,797; and
C. Adopt by reading of title only, A Resolution Of The Council Of The City Of Santa Barbara Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of An Equipment Schedule To The Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement For The Acquisition, Financing And Leasing Of Certain Equipment For The Public Benefit Within The Terms Provided Herein; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of Other Documents Required In Connection Therewith; And Authorizing The Taking Of All Other Actions Necessary To The Consummation Of The Transactions Contemplated By This Resolution.
Action: Approved the recommendation (Resolution No. 22-042; Agreement No. 28-126. 1; May 24, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
6. Subject: Contract For Preliminary Engineering, Environmental, And Survey Services For The Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan (670.09)
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Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Quincy Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $298,917 for preliminary engineering, environmental, and survey services for the Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan.
Action: Approved the recommendation (Agreement No. 28, 121; May 24, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Agreement Between The Library Department And Family Service Agency Of Santa Barbara For Support Services And Outreach To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness (610. 04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Library Director to execute a City Professional Sen/ices Agreement in the amount of $134,938 with the Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara to provide support services and outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness through a contracted position that would work in collaboration with Library staff through June 30, 2023.
Speakers:
Staff: Jessica Cadiente, Library Director
Action: Approved the recommendation (Agreement No. 28, 122; May 24, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Memorandum Of Understanding With CommUnify For The South Coast Youth Safety Partnership (570. 06)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with CommUnify related to the City's participation in the South Coast Task Force on Youth Safety.
Action: Approved the recommendation (Agreement No. 28, 123; May 24, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Increase In Professional Services Agreement No. 26,871 With Data Ticket, Inc. For Electronic Parking Citation Services (550. 01) Recommendation: That Council authorize the increase of the Professional Services Agreement No. 26,871 with Data Ticket Inc., by $240,000 for electronic parking citation services for the next two fiscal years. This amendment will bring the total value of the three-year agreement to $725,000.
Action: Approved the recommendation (Agreement No. 26, 871. 1; May 24, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
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10. Subject: Personal Services Agreement With Lobster Jo's Beach Camp, A California Corporation, For Provision Of Fiscal Year 2022 And Fiscal Year 2023 Youth Beach Camps (570. 06)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Lobster Jo's Beach Camp, a California Corporation, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023 Youth Beach Camps, with compensation equal to 90% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $116,244 based on the projected number of participants.
Action: Approved the recommendation (Agreement No. 28, 124; May 24, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
11. Subject: 2022 Bicycle Master Plan Update And Addendum (670. 04) Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the 2016 Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) implementation effort and approve an addendum to the BMP that includes updated maps showing existing, funded, and proposed bike facilities since BMP adoption; and find the map updates consistent with the City's Circulation Element, Bicycle Master Plan and Vision Zero Strategy.
Action: Received recommended update (May 24, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
CIFf COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING RULES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM
12. Subject: Appeal Of The Single Family Design Board's Approval Of Development At 1460 La dma Road (640. 07)
Recommendation: That Council consider the appeal of Beth Collins, on behalf of Scott and Katrina McCosker, of the Single Family Design Board's approval of development associated with an existing single-family residence at 1460 La Cima Road.
Public Hearing opened: 2:24 p. m.
The City Attorney advised that the City Council is limited to the record of proceedings pursuant to SBMC section 22. 69. 080 C. which provides:
05/24/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 C. LIMITS ON NEW EVIDENCE. The City Council will decide the appeal in the exercise of its independent judgment based upon the record of the proceedings of the Single Family Design Board. New evidence will not be considered unless the City Council determines that relevant evidence exists that, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, could not have been produced or was improperly excluded at the hearing before the Single Family Design Board.
Ex parte disclosures:
Councilmember Jordan disclosed that he met with both the appellant and applicant and received their input.
Documents:
May 24, 2022 Council Agenda Report and attachments
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Powerpoint presentation prepared and presented by Attorney Beth Collins on behalf of appellants Scott and Katrina McCosker
Speakers:
Staff: Assistant Planner Pilar Plumber, City Planner Renee Brooke, Community Development Director Elias Isaacson, Administrative Analyst Ellen Kokinda.
Single Family Design Board: Vice Chair Leslie Colasse.
Appellants: Attorney Beth Collins of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck representing Scott and Katrina McCosker.
Applicants: Architect Warner Young representing Chris and Roberta Tracy.
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Public Hearing closed: 3:48 p. m.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to uphold the SFDB's approval, deny the appeal, and adopt the findings made by the SFDB, which are: Neighborhood Preservation Findings: 1. Consistenc and A earance. The proposed development is consistent with the scenic character of the City and will enhance the appearance of the neighborhood; 2. Corn atibilit . The proposed development is compatible with the neighborhood, and its size, bulk, and scale are appropriate to the site and neighborhood; 3. Qualit Architecture and Materials. The proposed buildings and structures are designed with quality architectural details. The proposed materials and colors maintain the natural appearance of the ridgeline or hillside; 4. Trees. The proposed project does not include the removal of or significantly impact any designated Specimen Tree, Historic Tree or Landmark Tree. The proposed project, to the maximum extent feasible, preserves and protects healthy, non-invasive trees with a trunk diameter of four inches or more measured four feet above natural grade. If the project includes the removal of any healthy, non-invasive tree with a diameter of four inches or more measured four 05/24/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 feet above natural grade, the project includes a plan to mitigate the impact of such removal by planting replacement trees in accordance with applicable tree replacement ratios. ; 5. Health Safet and Welfare. The public health, safety, and welfare are appropriately protected and preserved; 6. Good Nei hbor Guidelines.
The project generally complies with the Good Neighbor Guidelines regarding privacy, landscaping, noise and lighting; and 7. Public Views. The development, including proposed structures and grading, preserves significant public scenic views of and from the hillside; Hillside District and Sloped Lot Findings: 1. Natural To o ra h Protection. The development, including the proposed structures and grading, is appropriate to the site, is designed to avoid visible scarring, and does not significantly modify the natural topography of the site or the natural appearance of any ridgeline or hillside; and 2. Buildin Scale. The development maintains a scale and form that blends with the hillside by minimizing the visual appearance of structures and the overall height of structures.
Vote:
Majority roll call vote. (Noes: Councilmembers A. Gutierrez and Sneddon.) RECESS
3:50 p. m. -4:03 p. m.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
13. Subject: Interviews For City Advisory Groups (140. 05) Recommendation: That Council:
A.
B.
Hold inten/iews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups (Est. time 4:00 p. m.); and
Continue interviews of applicants to June 7, 2022 (Est. time 4:00 p. m. )and June 14, 2022 (Est. time 6:00 p. m. ).
A^. linantfi pakftrsClaudia Schou
Elizabeth Sorgman
Eric Grossman
Francis (Frank) Peters
Robert (Bob) Permut
Committee:
Arts Advisory Committee
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals
Citizens Oversight Committee, Rental Housing
Board, and Community Development and
hluman Services Committee
Citizens Oversight Committee
Community Development and Human Sen/ices
Committee, Living Wage Advisory Committee,
and Rental Housing Mediation Board
05/24/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 Marcus Chevitarese
Lucille Boss
John Beardsmore
Cindy McCann
Larry Bickford
Fire and Police Commission
Housing Authority Commission
Rental Housing Mediation Board
Rental Housing Mediation Board
Transportation and Circulation Committee
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Parc Foundation; 2. Retirement reception for Peter Brown and Steve Amerikaner.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. COMB Meeting; SBCC Foundation Gala.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Price Pastel & Parma event; 2. Brownstein event for Peter Brown and Steve Amerikaner's retirement; 3. Habitat for Humanity's gala event.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 14, 2022.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
RANDY - <l SE
MAYOR
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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