Minutes, regular meeting — Santa Barbara City Council, June 7, 2022

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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 7, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. (The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meet at 12:30 p.m., did not meet on this day.)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez (2:04 p.m.), Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins (410.01) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through June 30, 2022.

Action: Approved the recommendation.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of public present to speak.

Agenda Item No. 2
File Code No.
06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 14 CONSENT CALENDAR (2-17)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.

Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

2. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meetings of May 10, 2022; May 17, 2022; and the special meetings of May 9, 2022; May 18, 2022; and May 20, 2022.

Action: Approved the recommendation (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

3. Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance Establishing Speed Limits (530.05) Recommendation: That Council 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 of Anapamu Street, De La Guerra Street, Garden Street, Las Positas Road, and Modoc Road.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6070.

4. Subject: Adoption 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 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.

Speakers:
- Member of the Public: Kim Kjar
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6071 06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 14

5. Subject: Introduction Of Ordinance Approving The 2022-2024 General Unit Memorandum Of Understanding and Adoption Of The Resolution Amending Resolution No. 21-047, The Position And Salary Control Resolution For Fiscal Year 2022 (440.02)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Service Employees’ International Union, Local 620, Santa Barbara City Employees’ Association (General Unit) for the period of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2024, by introduction and subsequent adoption of, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2022- 2024 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara City Employees’ Association (General Unit) and Providing Compensation Changes for Confidential Employees; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No 21-047, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2022, Affecting the Salaries of the General Bargaining Unit, and Unrepresented Confidential Employee Classifications Effective June 18, 2022.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Proposed Ordinance; Resolution No. 22-043 (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

6. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Appropriations For The Website Content Management System Project, And Amendment To Contract With Electric Citizen, LLC (170.04)
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 New Website Content Management System Project; and
B. Authorize the Information Technology Director to amend contract 27,003 with Electric Citizen, LLC to increase the contract amount by $67,150 for a not-to-exceed amount of $367,050.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-044 ;Agreement No. 27,003.1 (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments). 06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 14

7. Subject: Adoption Of A Resolution Prohibiting Overnight Stopping On The 1200 Block Of Shoreline Drive Adjacent To Shoreline Park (570.05) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Prohibiting Stopping, Parking, or Standing of Vehicles on the 1200 Block of Shoreline Drive Adjacent to Shoreline Park from 12:00 am to 4:00 am and Authorizing Removal of Vehicles Unlawfully Parked or Left Standing in Violation of the Prohibition.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-045 (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

8. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Intention To Levy Parking And Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates And Parking And Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report For Fiscal Year 2023 – Intention To Levy (550.01)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Approve the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report 2023; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Council’s Intention to Levy Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2023, at a Public Hearing to be held on June 21, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-046 (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

9. Subject: Award Of Contract And Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Appropriations For Construction Of Westside Community Paseos Project (670.08)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Award a contract with Lash Construction, Inc., in their low bid amount of $2,423,489 for construction of the Westside Community Paseos Project, Bid No. 3914, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $557,402 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment; and
06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 14 B. Adopt a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 21-045, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, to Appropriate Active Transportation Program Grant Funds and City Funds for the Westside Community Paseos Project.

Speakers:
- Member of the Public: Scott Wenz
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,128; Resolution No. 22-047 (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

10. Subject: Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements For The Ten Months Ended April 30, 2022 (250.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2022 Interim Financial Statements for the ten months ended April 30, 2022.

Action: Approved the recommendation (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

11. Subject: April 2022 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the April 2022 Investment Report.

Action: Approved the recommendation (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

12. Subject: Professional Services Agreement With Electric Citizen, LLC For Website Maintenance, Support, And Improvement (170.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Information Technology Director to execute a five-year professional services agreement with Electric Citizen, LLC in an amount not to exceed $194,978.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,129 (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

13. Subject: Emergency Purchase Order To Courseco For Pre-Owned Toro Rough Mower
Recommendation: That Council receive the report of the Parks and Recreation Director of the need to make an emergency purchase order (EPO #32201400) to Courseco for a pre-Owned Toro Rough Mower.
06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 14 Action: Approved the recommendation (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

14. Subject: Personal Services Agreements For Classes, Clinics, Camps, And Tournaments For Youth And Adults (570.06)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with 805 Beach Volleyball Club, a Limited Liability Company, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2023 Beach Volleyball Camps, Clinics, Classes, and Tournaments for youth and adults, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $175,000 based on the projected number of participants; B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Shane Carmody, an individual, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2023 Tennis and Beach Camps and After School Tennis Clinics, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $60,000 based on the projected number of participants;
C. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Dave Wilcox, an individual, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2023 Pickleball Classes and Clinic for youth and adults, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $175,000 based on the projected number of participants; and D. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Isaac Rosas, an individual doing business as Youth Evolution Activities, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2023 Basketball and Soccer Classes, Clinics, and Camps for youth, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $70,000 based on the projected number of participants.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement Nos. 28,130; 28,131; 28,132; 28,133 (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

15. Subject: Emergency Purchase Order To Quinn Company To Repair The 900 KW Generator At El Estero Water Resource Center (540.13) Recommendation: That Council receive the report from the Public Works Director of the need to make an emergency purchase order (EPO #32201058) to Quinn 06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 14 Company (Quinn) for repairs to the 900 KW Generator at El Estero Water Resource Center and rental of a temporary generator during the repair period.

Action: Approved the recommendation (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

16. Subject: Lease Agreements With Non-Profit Organizations At The Westside And Franklin Community Centers (580.04)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute annual lease agreements for office space at the Westside Community Center for the Independent Living Resource Center and Momentum Work, Inc. (a recent merge of UCP Work, Inc., and UCP of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties); and
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute annual lease agreements for office space at the Franklin Community Center for California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc., and the Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,134; 28,135; 28,136; 28,137 (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

17. Subject: Agreement For Armored Courier Services For Fiscal Year 2022 (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to extend the agreement for Fiscal Year 2022 with Garda World in the amount not to exceed $40,000 for armored courier services.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,138 (June 7, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

This concluded the Consent Calendar.

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

18. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Renewal Of Levy For Fiscal Year 2023 For The Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District (520.03) 06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 14 Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring its Intention to Continue Vegetation Road Clearance, Implementation of a Defensible Space Inspection and Assistance Program, and Implementation of a Vegetation Management Program Within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones; Declaring the Work to be of More Than General or Ordinary Benefit and Describing the District to be Assessed to Pay the Costs and Expenses Thereof; Approving the Updated Engineer’s Report; Confirming Diagram and Assessment; and Ordering Levy of the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023.

Public hearing opened: 2:20 p.m.

Documents:
- June 7, 2022 Council Agenda Report and attachments
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
- Staff: Fire Chief Chris Mailes; Fire Services Specialist Christopher Braden; Consultant John Bliss.
- Members of the Public: None
Discussion:
- Councilmembers’ questions were answered.

Public hearing closed: 2:52 p.m.

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon / A. Gutierrez to approve the recommended action; Resolution No. 22-048.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

19. Subject: Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District Resolution Of Formation And Levying Assessment (290.00)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Hold a public hearing regarding the formation of the Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District (Coast Village CBID); and tabulate all assessment ballots returned to the City pursuant to procedures set forth in the Resolution of Intention; and
B. If the assessment balloting does not result in a majority protest, then waive first reading and adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council 06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 9 of 14 of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing and Forming the Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District Pursuant to Chapter 4.45 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code and Levying the Assessment in Connection with Such District.

Public hearing opened: 2:54 p.m.

Documents:
- June 7, 2022 Council Agenda Report and attachments
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
- Staff: Economic Development Manager Jason Harris
- Coast Village Road Association: Trey Pinner.

Discussion:
- Councilmembers’ questions were answered.

Public hearing closed: 3:05 p.m.

Council recessed this item for counting of the ballots.

RECESS
4:13 p.m. – 4:26 pm.

Councilmember Harmon was excused at 4:25 p.m.

CITY ATTORNEY

20. Subject: Interim Urgency Ordinance Limiting New Hotel Development Pending Completion Of The 2023 Housing Element (650.06) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Receive a staff report regarding an interim urgency ordinance to temporarily limit development or expansion of hotels; and
B. Adopt by reading in full, and by a four-fifths vote, an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Limiting the Development or Use of New Hotel Rooms Pending Adoption of the 2023 Housing Element; or
C. Direct staff to return on June 28, 2022 with an interim urgency ordinance to temporarily prohibit development, use, or expansion of hotels pending adoption of the 2023 Housing Element.
06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 10 of 14 Documents:
- June 7, 2022 Council Agenda Report and attachments
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
- Staff: City Planner Renee Brooke, Assistant City Attorney Tava Ostrenger. - Members of the Public: Beebe Longstreet; Beth Collins; Suzanne Wood; Danielle Wilson; Linda Honikman; Lisa Carlos; Eric Behr; Robin Elander; Carson Stone; Anna Marie Gott, Arvand Sabetian, Chip Wullbrant, Trish Allen.

Discussion:
- Councilmembers’ questions were answered.

Councilmember Harmon returned to the meeting at 4:33 p.m.

Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to direct staff to return at the June 24, 2022 Council meeting with a draft ordinance, including all projects on the list on Staff Powerpoint Page 21 as presented today, including those projects in preapplication; staff to also provide direction on the issues of hotels adding new rooms and of projects maximizing housing to include a limited number of units for guests.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Mayor Rowse and Councilmember Sneddon)

19. Subject: Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District Resolution Of Formation And Levying Assessment (290.00)
This item resumed after counting of assessment ballots.

Mr. Harris reported that the assessment balloting did not result in a majority protest. He reported that the City Clerk had tabulated the ballots submitted and had determined that ballots representing $43,628.04 in proportionate financial obligation were submitted in opposition to the Assessment and ballots representing $165,397 in proportionate financial obligation were submitted in support of the Assessment.

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon / Jordan to approve the Recommended Action B; Resolution No. 22-049.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.
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21. Subject: Continued Public Hearing To Consider Declaration Of A Public Nuisance Resulting From The Operation Of A Drive-Through Facility Located At 3707 State Street (530.05)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Traffic Circulation Agreement to Remedy Nuisance Related Issues Arising from the Operation of a Drive-Through Facility Located at 3707 State Street.

B. Rescind direction to the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance declaring the existence and ordering the abatement of a public nuisance resulting from the operation of a drive-through facility located at 3707 State Street.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION That Council:

Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring the Existence and Ordering the Abatement of a Public Nuisance Resulting from the Manner of Operation of a Drive-Through Facility Located at 3707 State Street as attached to the Council Agenda Report submitted by the City Attorney; and
That Council:

A. Receive a staff report on the status of negotiated remedial recommendations and adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Traffic Circulation Agreement to Remedy Nuisance Related Issues Arising from the Operation of a Drive-Through Facility Located at 3707 State Street or, in the alternative;
B. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring the Existence and Ordering the Abatement of a Public Nuisance Resulting from the Manner of Operation of a Drive-Through Facility Located at 3707 State Street.

Documents:
- June 7, 2022 Council Agenda Report and attachments
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
- Staff: Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke; Traffic Engineer Derrick Bailey; City Planner Renee Brooke.
06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 12 of 14 - CFA: Beth Collins; Jennifer Dawe, CFA
- Members of the Public: Aaron Cronen; Ray Millender; Anna Marie Gott; James Kahan
Discussion:
- Councilmembers’ questions were answered.

Motion:

Councilmembers Jordan/ A. Gutierrez to adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Traffic Circulation Agreement to Remedy Nuisance Related Issues Arising from the Operation of a Drive-Through Facility Located at 3707 State Street; Resolution No. 22-050.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmember Sneddon).

Motion:

Councilmembers Jordan/ A. Gutierrez to rescind direction to the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance declaring the existence and ordering the abatement of a public nuisance resulting from the operation of a drivethrough facility located at 3707 State Street.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

22. Subject: Interviews For City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups (Est. time 4:00 p.m.); and
B. Continue interviews of applicants to June 14, 2022 (Est. time 6:00 p.m.).

Documents:
- June 7, 2022 Council Agenda Report and attachments
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Applicant Speakers: Committee:

Serena Lee Arts Advisory Committee
Steve Epstein Citizens Oversight Committee
06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 13 of 14 Jen Lemberger Community Development and Human Services
Committee
John Thyne Fire and Police Commission
Louis Reynaud Fire and Police Commission
Matthew Rutherford Fire and Police Commission
Cassandra Ensberg Historic Landmarks Commission
Mary Fenger Housing Authority Commission
Winfield Shiras Housing Authority Commission
Allen Williams Living Wage Commission
Teresa Patino Rental Housing Mediation Board
Clara Stump Santa Barbara Youth Council
Rio Valle Santa Barbara Youth Council
Emie Valle Santa Barbara Youth Council
Sarah Siedschlag Transportation and Circulation Committee Speakers:
- Staff: City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman, Deputy City Clerk Nikolas Lopez
- Members of the Public: None
Discussion:
- Councilmembers’ questions were answered.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Memorial Day event; 2. Environmental Defense Center event; 3. TriCounty Labor Council event.

Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Memorial Day event; 2. Southern California Edison meeting; 3.

Community outreach meeting regarding broadband; 4. De la Guerra Plaza meeting; 5.

PATH meeting.
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PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 28, 2022.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 6, 2020
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cathy Murillo called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. and announced that the meeting is being held via teleconference and all members of the City Council are participating electronically from various locations.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Murillo.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Murillo.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Paul Casey, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Subject: Conference With City Attorney – Liability Claims – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3) (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider significant exposure to litigation (one potential case) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3) and take appropriate action as needed.

The anticipated litigation is based upon significant exposure arising out of the of the liability claims of Deborah Hall; and Matthew Preusch and Margaret Hall.

Scheduling: Duration: 15 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
10/06/2020 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 Document:
- October 6, 2020, report from City Attorney.

Time:
- 12:30 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.

No report made.

2. Subject: Conference With City Attorney – Existing Litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider pending litigation pursuant to subsection (d)(1) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code and take appropriate action as needed.

The pending litigation is SBMR, LLC v. City of Santa Barbara, et al., SBSC Case No. 20CV02842.

Scheduling: Duration, 15 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
- October 6, 2020, report from City Attorney.

Time:
- 12:55 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

No report made.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Murillo adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 28, 2022.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2020
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cathy Murillo called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. and announced that the meeting is being held via teleconference and all members of the City Council are participating electronically from various locations.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Murillo.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez (11:03 a.m.), Oscar Gutierrez (11:03 a.m.), Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon (11:07 a.m.), Mayor Murillo.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Paul Casey, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Subject: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Government Code Section 54957 (170.01)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session for a Public Employee Performance Evaluation per Government Code Section 54957.

Title: City Administrator
Scheduling: Duration, 60 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
10/13/2020 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 Document:
- October 13, 2020, report from City Administrator.

Time:
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

No report made.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Murillo adjourned the meeting at 1:00 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 28, 2022.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cathy Murillo called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. and announced that the meeting is being held via teleconference and all members of the City Council are participating electronically from various locations.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Murillo.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Murillo.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Paul Casey, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator Paul Casey announced that the following items will not be heard at today’s meeting:

3. Subject: Appointment Of Plan Administrator For Deferred Compensation Administration (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Appointing the Finance Director as the Plan Administrator and Authorizing the Plan Administrator to Appoint up to Two Deputies to Serve as the Deferred Compensation Plan Investment Committee Responsible for the Prudent Management of the City of Santa Barbara’s 01/26/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 10 Internal Revenue Code Section 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan Administration and Investment Portfolio; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Indemnifying the City Council, the City Administrator, the Plan Administrator, the Plan Administrator’s Appointed Deputies and Their Delegates, Against Liability, Loss, Damage or Expense Resulting From Any Act or Omission in their Official Capacities in the Administration of the Internal Revenue Code Section 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Excluding Willful Misconduct, Gross Negligence and Fraud.

This item will be brought back to Council at a future meeting.

QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING RULES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM

PUBLIC HEARING

15. Subject: Appeal Of The Planning Commission’s Approval Of A Coastal Development Permit For Bicycle Share Stations In The Coastal Zone (640.07) Recommendation: That Council:

A. Consider the appeal of Anna Marie Gott of the Planning Commission’s approval of a Coastal Development Permit for Bicycle Share Stations in the Coastal Zone; and
B. Deny the appeal and make the necessary findings, including findings required by Sections 15301 and 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines, to uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a programmatic Coastal Development Permit for bike share docks and three registration kiosks in the Coastal Zone.

This item to be continued to a future meeting.

Motion:

Councilmembers Jordan/Murillo to continue the appeal hearing to February 2, 2021.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Written correspondence regarding non-agendized topics was received and acknowledged.
01/26/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 10 Members of the Public: Darryl Scheck; Emily Mosher; Ethan Elisara; Lauren Petersen; Pately Nichols; Sharyn Nielson; Amber Nozzi.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Subject: Resolution Of Findings Denying Tree Removal At 2934 Lomita Road (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council review and adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Upholding an Appeal of the Parks and Recreation Commission’s Approval of Removal of the Deodar Cedar Located in the Front Yard Setback at 2934 Lomita Road.

Documents:
- January 26, 2021, report from the City Attorney.
- Proposed Resolution.

Speakers:
- Members of the Public: Marilyn Goldman.

Motion:

Councilmembers Jordan/A. Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendation; Resolution No. 21-003.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 1, 4-11)
The titles of Ordinances and Resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to approve the consent calendar as recommended.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

1. Subject: Introduction Of Ordinance For Sale Of Excess Recycled Water To La Cumbre Mutual Water Company (120.04)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving an Agreement for the Long Term Wholesale Supply of Recycled Water to the La Cumbre Mutual Water Company.

Action: Approved the recommendation (January 26, 2021, report from the interim Public Works Director; proposed Ordinance).
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4. Subject: Downtown Organization Annual Assessment Report For 2021 And Intention To Levy (550.1)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Approve the Downtown and Old Town Business Improvement District Annual Assessment Report for 2021; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring Council’s Intention to Levy Downtown Business Improvement District and Old Town Business Improvement District Assessment Rates for 2021, at a Public Hearing to be Held on March 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.

Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 21-004 (January 26, 2021, report from the City Administrator; proposed Resolution).

5. Subject: Contract For Design Of The Carrillo Gymnasium Minor Renewal Project (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Acting Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Architectural Resources Group, a California Corporation, in the amount of $82,780 for design services for the Carrillo Gymnasium Minor Renewal Project, and authorize the Acting Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $6,986 for extra services of Architectural Resources Group, that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 26,869 (January 26, 2021, report from the interim Public Works Director).

6. Subject: Contract For Construction Of Louise Lowry Davis Center Phase I Project (570.05)
Recommendation: That Council reject the bid protest of Tomar Construction, Inc., and award a contract with BNC Construction, Inc. in their low bid amount of $664,500, including three Additive Bid Items, for construction of the Louise Lowry Davis Center Phase I Project, Bid No. 4016; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $66,450 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 26,870 (January 26, 2021, report from the Parks and Recreation Director).
01/26/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 10

7. Subject: Professional Services Agreement For Parking Citation Services (550.01)
Recommendation: That Council approve a Professional Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc., for a term of three (3) years, with two (2) one-year optional extensions, for an electronic parking citation services and authorize expenditures up to $150,000 dollars annually.

Documents:
- January 26, 2021, report from the Chief of Police.
- January 25, 2021, letter from Tony Fischer.

Speakers:
- Staff: Business Manager Lori Pedersen.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 26,871 (January 26, 2021, report from the Chief of Police).

8. Subject: Cabrillo Boulevard And Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Project – Memorandum Of Understanding Amendment (670.08)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to extend the end date of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Project.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 25,513.4 (January 26, 2021, report from the interim Public Works Director).

9. Subject: Set A New Date For Public Hearing Regarding Paseo Nuevo Owners’ Appeal Of The Planning Commission Denial Of The Development Agreement (650.03)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Clerk to postpone Paseo Nuevo Owners’ appeal of the Planning Commission denial of the Development Agreement scheduled for February 2, 2021 to March 30, 2021.

Action: Approved the recommendation (January 26, 2021, report from the City Attorney).

10. Subject: 2020 New Legislation Report (160.02)
Recommendation: That Council receive a written presentation from staff on important new legislation.
01/26/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 10 Action: Approved the recommendation (January 26, 2021, report from the City Attorney).

11. Subject: Water Supply Update And Annual Water Supply Management Report (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Receive an update on the Stage 1 Water Supply Condition and 3-year Water Supply Outlook; and
B. Approve and adopt the City of Santa Barbara’s Annual Water Supply Management Report for Water Year 2020, finding that the groundwater resources are in long-term balance in accordance with the conjunctive management element of the City’s Long-Term Water Supply Plan.

Action: Approved the recommendations (January 26, 2021, report from the interim Public Works Director).

This concluded the Consent Calendar.

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

POLICE DEPARTMENT

12. Subject: Police Department Update (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council receive an oral presentation from Police Chief Lori Luhnow and Police Staff regarding the Santa Barbara Police Department.

Documents:
- January 26, 2021, report from the Chief of Police.
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
- January 25, 2021, letter from Kathleen Bielen.

Speakers:
- Staff: Chief of Police Lori Luhnow.
- Members of the Public: Jeff Shaffer; Sharon Byrne.

Discussion:
- Chief of Police presented to Council an update on the state of policing.

Topics included: how COVID-19 has affected the police department; community reporting and department response; community outreach and engagement; department staffing; and the new police station. - Councilmembers’ questions were answered.
01/26/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 10 RECESS
12:05 p.m. – 2:04 p.m.

CITY ATTORNEY

PUBLIC HEARING

13. Subject: Extension Of Ordinance No. 5984 Prohibiting The Conversion Of Senior Mobilehome Parks And Excessive Vacancy Rent Increases (640.04) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading in full, and by a four-fifths vote, an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Extending Ordinance No. 5984 Prohibiting the Conversion of Senior Mobilehome Parks and Excessive Vacancy Rent Increases for 10 Months and 15 Days.

The title of the Ordinance was read.

Documents:
- January 26, 2021, report from the City Attorney.
- Proposed Ordinance.
- January 25, 2021, letter from Nadia Lee Abushanab.

Speakers:
- Staff: City Attorney Ariel Calonne.
- Members of the Public: Christel Barros; Sharyn Nielson.

The Ordinance was read in its entirety.

Motion:

Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/Jordan to approve the staff recommendation; Ordinance No. 5989.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

14. Subject: Update On Terms Of Community Workforce Agreement Negotiation With Tri Counties Building And Construction Trades Council (440.03) Recommendation: That Council:
01/26/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 10 A. Receive an update on terms of the City’s Community Workforce Agreement currently under negotiation with the Tri Counties Building and Construction Trades Council; and
B. Provide direction to staff on the outstanding terms related to local participation goals, number of core workers, benefit plans, and the exclusion of inspection and material testing.

Documents:
- January 26, 2021, report from the interim Public Works Director. - PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
- January 22, 2021, letter from Eric Christen.
- January 25, 2021, letter from Laura Barnes.
- January 26, 2021, letter from Fred J. Potthast.

Speakers:
- Staff: City Engineer Brian D’Amour; Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke. - Special Counsel: Michael Vlaming.
- Members of the Public: Chuck Huddleston; Mary Anne Rooney; Darryl Scheck; Bill Baker; Alex Perez; Nick Harvey; Brian Gregory; Gail TetonLandis; Jeremy Goldberg; Russell Johnson; Robert Down; Frank Rodriguez; Richard Niday; Randy Rowse; Manley McNinch; Jonathan Duran; Richard Markuson; Armando Delgado; Daniel Mora; Ji Shin; Mercy Urrea; Danny Zaragosa; Lee Cushman; Scott Zimmerman; Joshua Medrano; Elias Garcia.

Discussion:
- City Engineer Brian D’Amour gave Council a presentation on the current status of the City’s Community Workforce Agreement, what topics are currently under negotiations, and the next steps to be taken on for the Agreement.
- Councilmembers’ questions were answered.

Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/Harmon for the core workforce 3 by 3, totaling 6; for benefits to the union trust benefits; inspections and testing included as part of the workforce agreement; and staff will work to negotiate towards independent oversight and inspections; local participation goal to be set at 50 percent.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmember Jordan)

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
01/26/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 9 of 10 - Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1. League of Cities Channel Cities Quarterly Meeting; 2. League of Cities Coastal Cities Group; 3.

Sea Level Rise Meeting.
- Councilmember Jordan attended the following meetings or events: 1. SB ACT/RAP Meetings; 2. Doctors Without Walls
- Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. Special Water Commission Meeting; 2. COMB; 3. State Street Sub-committee Meeting. - Mayor Murillo attended the following meetings or events: 1. APCD; 2. SBCAG; 3. South Coast Youth Safety Partnership; 4. Women’s March; 5. AIA Charrette.

RECESS
5:32 p.m. – 6:01 p.m.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

16. Subject: Community Formation Commission Applicant Interviews (140.05) Recommendation: That Council interview applicants to the City Community Formation Commission.

Documents:
- January 26, 2021, report from the City Administrator.

Speakers:
- Staff: Administrative Analyst Sam Ramirez; City Administrator Paul Casey. - Members of the Public: Marriah Jones
The following applicants were interviewed:

Oliver Hamilton
Walter Hamilton
Gina Sunseri
Jeanette Sackett
Hap Freund
Deborah Karoff
Mike Hackett
Elizabeth Sorgman
Treva Bowman
Mary O’Gorman
Gabriela Labrana
Kim Johnson
Matt Lowe
Charles Hamilton
Christian Alonso
Juan Herrada
Laurence Severance
Leandra Harris
Luis Esparza
Regina Medina
Serafina Chavez
Steven Nipper
Steven Sysum

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Murillo adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
01/26/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 10 Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 28, 2022.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
02/09/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 4

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Murillo.

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 Paul Casey, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CLOSED SESSIONS

1. Subject: Conference With City Attorney - Existing Litigation And Anticipated Litigation - Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)&(d)(2/3) (160.03) Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to confer with the City Attorney regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) & (d)(2/3), and take appropriate action as needed.

The existing litigation authorized for closed session by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) is:
• Linda Boicourt v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 19CV02344 • Bridget Bryden v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 17CV01529 • City of Santa Barbara v. Southern California Edison, et al.; SBSC Case No. 18CV00934
02/09/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 4 • City of Santa Barbara v. Steve Nuttall Trucking, Inc., et al.; SBSC Case No. 19CV06180
• City of Santa Barbara v. Minh Diec, et al.; SBSC Case No. 20CV04279 • Patricia Houghton Clarke v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 20CV01745
• Committee for Social Justice v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 20CV02821
• Richard Easbey v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 18CV00312 • Flightline Restaurant, LLC, High Sierra Grill, et al. v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 19CV06555
• Ann Fox v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 18CV00502 • Darryl Genis v. Xavier Becerra, et al.; USDC Case No. 2:20-cv-08543-

DMG-PVC
• Anna Marie Gott v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 20CV02912 • Anna Marie Gott v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 20CV03524 • Julie Kellner v. City of Santa Barbara, et al; SBSC Case No. 20CV01868 • Robert Ledner v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 20CV03716 • Jack Mandingo v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 20CV03054 • George Martinez v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 20CV02839
• Melissa Olson v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 19CV06707 • People of the State of California v. People, et al. v. Dario L. Pini, et al. (Unfair Practices Action) Case Nos. 17CV00718
• Edna Phillips v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 19CV05992 • Anna Randles v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 20CV00643 • Mercedes Sandoval v. Casey J. Crawford, et al.; SBSC Case No. 19CV00432
• SBMR, LLC v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 20CV02842 • SBMR, LLC v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 20CV03531 • SBMR, LLC v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 20CV03532 • SBMR, LLC v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 20CV03901 • SBMR, LLC v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 20CV03906 • Southern California Edison v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 19CV04940
• Zachary Wiltshire v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 20CV00990 • Phyllis Zambrano v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 19CV04916 • Thomas Felkay as Trustee of the Emprise Trust v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 17CV03351
• Rolland Jacks v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 1383959 • Theodore P. Kracke v. City of Santa Barbara; VSC Case No. 56-2016- 00490376-CU-WM-VTA
• Agnes Nabisert Mubanda, et al. v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 18CV00628
• Santa Barbara Inland & Coastal Property Rights Association v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 18CV03136
02/09/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 4 The pending litigation claims authorized for closed session by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(3) & (e)(3):
• Claim of Deborah Hall and Sophia Preusch
• Claim of Gloria Dominguez
• Claim of Ladera Water Main Break
• Claim of Thomas Fire Insurance Claim
• Claim of Liberty Mutual Boat Launch Mini Mart Fire
• Claim of MNS Engineers
Scheduling: Duration, 90 minutes; special meeting
Report: None Anticipated
Document:
- February 9, 2021, report from City Attorney.

No report made.

The pending litigation is Robert Hazel v. City of Santa Barbara WCAB Case Nos.:

ADJ924422, ADJ12476020, ADJ12475988, ADJ12475987, ADJ12476019.

Scheduling: Duration, 20 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
- February 9, 2021, report from City Attorney.

No report made.

3. Subject: Interim Police Chief Appointment (170.01)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session, per Government Code Section 54957, to discuss the appointment for the position of Interim Police Chief.

Scheduling: Duration: 20 minutes; anytime
Report: Report anticipated
02/09/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 4 Document:
- February 9, 2021, report from City Attorney.

No report made.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Murillo adjourned the meeting at 1:45 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 28, 2022.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
03/02/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 2, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Murillo.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Murillo.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Paul Casey, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: There were no members of the public present to speak.

RECESS
Mayor Murillo recessed to closed session at 11:02 a.m. and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Subject: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Government Code Section 54957 (160.01)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session for a Public Employee Performance Evaluation per Government Code Section 54957. 03/02/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 Title: City Attorney
Scheduling: Duration, 60 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
- March 2, 2021, report from City Attorney.

No report made.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Murillo adjourned the meeting at 12:01 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 28, 2022.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
03/09/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 9, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Murillo.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Murillo.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Paul Casey, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: There were no members of the public present to speak.

RECESS
Mayor Murillo recessed to closed session at 11:02 a.m. and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Subject: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Government Code Section 54957 (160.01)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session for a Public Employee Performance Evaluation per Government Code Section 54957. 03/09/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 Title: City Attorney
Scheduling: Duration, 60 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
- March 9, 2021, report from City Attorney.

No report made.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Murillo adjourned the meeting at 12:12 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 28, 2022.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
03/16/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 16, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Murillo.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Murillo.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Paul Casey, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: There were no members of the public present to speak.

RECESS
Mayor Murillo recessed to close session at 12:32 p.m. and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.

CLOSED SESSIONS

1. Subject: CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -- GOV. CODE § 54956.9(d)(3) Significant exposure to litigation on one matter (160.03)
03/16/2021 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider significant exposure to litigation (one potential case) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(3) and take appropriate action as needed.

Scheduling: Duration: 15 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
- March 16, 2021, report from City Attorney.

No report made.

2. Subject: CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -- GOV. CODE § 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1) Significant exposure to litigation on one matter (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider significant exposure to litigation (one potential case) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1) and take appropriate action as needed.

Scheduling: Duration: 15 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
- March 16, 2021, report from City Attorney.

No report made.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Murillo adjourned the meeting at 1:24 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 28, 2022.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
06/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 6, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon (1:31 p.m.), Mayor Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Subject: Proposal For Implementation Of Recommendations From The Community Formation Commission (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Direct that responsibility for oversight duties of the Police Department remain, and are enhanced, with the Fire & Police Commission, and draft ordinance language to be provided by the City Attorney’s Office; B. Direct that monitoring responsibilities related to the Police Department be placed with the City Administrator’s Office; and
C. Approve a contract with the Office of Independent Review (OIR) for a strategic analysis of the Police Department with costs not to exceed $50,000.
06/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 Speakers:
- Staff: Special Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Andersen; Assistant City Attorney John Doimas; Interim Police Chief Barney Melekian. - Members of the Public: Gabe Escobedo; Louisa Wood; Serefina Chavez; E Howard Green; Kim Johnson; Christian Alonso; Rachel Johnson; Stanley Tzankov; Matt Lowe; Chelsea Lancaster; Simone A.; Jordan Killebrew; Angelica Delmonte.

Discussion:
- Topics discussed included ordinance development, role of Fire and Police Commission, and outreach. Councilmembers’ questions were answered.

Motion:

Councilmembers O. Gutierrez/Harmon to adopt staff recommendations and in addition: 1. Require at least a one year contract with an independent monitor professional to assist with creation of the auditor functions; 2.

Reconstituting of the Fire and Police Commission; 3. Task the commission with working with the police chief and staff professionals in developing threshold triggers for outside investigations; 4. Provide staff direction to work with whatever members of the Community Formation Commission are still available in developing the ordinance in a formal way before it gets to the Ordinance Committee.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (No: Councilmember Sneddon). Agreement No. 28,127.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 3:55 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 28, 2022.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 4

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 7, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.

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, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CLOSED SESSIONS

1. Subject: Conference With City Attorney – Existing Litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) (160.03)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider pending litigation pursuant to subsection (d)(1) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code and take appropriate action as needed.

The pending litigation is Jennifer Tomaszewski v. COSB, et al. SBSC Case No. 21CV02185.

Scheduling: Duration, 1 hour; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 4 - June 7, 2022, report from City Attorney
Time:
- 12:06 p.m. – 12:37 p.m.

No report made.

2. Subject: Conference With City Attorney – Existing Litigation And Anticipated Litigation – Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) & (d)(2/3) (160.03) Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to confer with the City Attorney regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) & (d)(2/3), and take appropriate action as needed.

The existing litigation authorized for closed session by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) is:
• Roberta Ahrens v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 21CV03130 • Linda Boicourt v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 19CV02344 • P. Boring, et al. v. Cathy Murillo, et al.; USDC Case No. 2:21-cv-07305-

DOC-KES
• Estate of Shelby C. Brady, et al. v. State of California, et al.; SBSC Case No. 22CV00959
• Central Coast Water Authority v. Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, et al.; SBSC Case No. 21CV02432 • City of Santa Barbara v. Lexington Insurance Company, et al.; SBSC Case No. 21CV04627
• City of Santa Barbara v. 3M Company, et al.
• City of Santa Barbara v. Steve Nuttall Trucking, Inc., et al.; SBSC Case No. 19CV06180
• Committee for Social Justice v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 20CV02821
• Maria Daniel v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 20CV03516 • Virginia Douroudian v. Best Western Beachside Inn, et al.; SBSC Case No. 21CV05074
• Richard Easbey v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 18CV00312 • Flightline Restaurant, LLC, High Sierra Grill, et al. v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 19CV06555
• Angel Glover v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 21CV01654 • Jodeyne Johnston v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 21CV02296
• David Matthew Kilrain v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 22CV01222
• David Matthew Kilrain v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 22CV01838
• Robert Kimball v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 22CV01181 06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 4 • Theodore P. Kracke v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; VSC Case No. 56-2016- 00490376-CU-WM-VTA
• Shirley A. Moore v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 22CV01054
• James Murray, et al. v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 22CV01931
• Cecilia Ordonez v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 22CV01729
• People of the State of California v. People, et al. v. Dario L. Pini, et al. (Unfair Practices Action) Case Nos. 17CV00718
• Mercedes Sandoval v. Casey J. Crawford, et al.; SBSC Case No. 19CV00432
• Santa Barbara Apartment Association v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; USDC Case No. 2:22-cv-01315-SK
• Lucas Signorelli v. Gloria Dominguez Sanchez.; SBSC Case No. 20CV04300
• Gloria Sotelo v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 21CV05053 • Kenneth Young v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.; SBSC Case No. 21CV04618 • Phyllis Zambrano v. City of Santa Barbara; SBSC Case No. 19CV04916 The pending litigation claims authorized for closed session by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3):
• Claim of John Dalton
• Claim of Joaquin Quinonez and Cynthia Rockenbach
Scheduling: Duration, 90 minutes; special meeting
Report: None Anticipated
Document:
- June 7, 2022, report from City Attorney
Time:
- 12:48 p.m. – 1:37 p.m.

No report made.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 1:37 p.m.
06/07/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 4 Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 28, 2022.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 8, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez (6:15 p.m), Oscar Gutierrez (6:26 p.m.), Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Subject: Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Operating And Capital Budget (230.05)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Hear and consider the recommendations of the Finance Committee based on the Committee’s review of certain aspects of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Recommended Budget;
B. Approve certain adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget identified by staff as detailed in the Schedule of Recommended Adjustments;
06/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 C. Provide final direction to staff based on the Finance Committee’s recommendations and Council’s review of the Fiscal Year 2023 Recommended Budget over the last several weeks which included seven budget hearings; and
D. Direct staff to develop a program to address commercial vacancy and draft an ordinance for the Central Business District.

Public Hearing opened: 6:02 p.m.

Documents:
- June 8, 2022 Council Agenda Report and attachments
- PowerPoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
- Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini; Budget Manager Natalija Glusac; Human Resources Director Wendy Levy; Community Development Director Eli Isaacson; Public Works Director Clifford Maurer.
- Members of the Public: Rob Fredericks, Lauren Trujillo, Jim Jackson.

Discussion:
- Topics of discussion included vegetation management, affordable housing funding, and fees. Councilmembers’ questions were answered.

Public hearing closed: 2:52 p.m.

Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve the staff recommended General Fund adjustments as outlined in Attachment 1 of the Council Agenda Report, the staff recommended Special & Enterprise Fund adjustments as outlined in Attachment 1 of the Council Agenda Report, the General Fund fee changes as proposed in the recommended Fiscal Year 2023 budget, and Enterprise Fund fee changes (except for the Solid Waste shopping cart and Waterfront slip and mooring fees) as proposed in the recommended Fiscal Year 2023 budget.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote
Councilmember Friedman announced that he was recusing himself from consideration of the proposed Solid Waste shopping cart fee due to his employment. Councilmember Friedman was excused from the meeting at 7:35 p.m.

Motion:
06/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 Councilmembers Jordan/Sneddon to approve the solid waste shopping cart fee as proposed in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Recused: Councilmember Friedman) Councilmember Friedman returned to the meeting at 7:38 p.m.

Mayor Rowse announced that he was recusing himself from consideration of the Waterfront slip and mooring fees due to his use of a slip.

Motion:

Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to approve the Waterfront slip and mooring fees as proposed in the recommended Fiscal Year 2023 budget.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Recused: Mayor Rowse)
Mayor Rowse returned to the meeting at 7:41 p.m.

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/A. Gutierrez to direct staff to develop a program to address commercial vacancy and draft an ordinance for the Central Business District.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (No: Mayor Rowse)
Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/A. Gutierrez to direct the Finance Committee to consider the following as part of its fiscal sustainability efforts: affordable housing resources and a permanent funding source for affordable housing.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to direct the Finance Committee to consider the following as part of its fiscal sustainability efforts: funding sources for fire management.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/A. Gutierrez to increase funding for vegetation management throughout the City with one time funding of $200,000.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

Motion:
06/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Sneddon to reallocate the ARPA funding that was allocated for the rent control study of $200,000 to be redirected to the Housing Authority for the creation of affordable housing.

The motion failed for lack of a second.

Motion:

Councilmembers Jordan/A. Gutierrez to reduce the allocation for the Visit Santa Barbara agreement by $338,600 and send the savings to the General Fund.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

Motion:

Councilmembers Jordan/Sneddon to direct the Waterfront to fund the $50,000 grant match for the Commercial Fisherman of Santa Barbara to address infrastructure needs in the commercial fishing fleet and promote the local seafood industry.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/A. Gutierrez to reallocate $200,000 of the ARPA funds for rent control study to address revenue loss in the General Fund in Fiscal Year 2022.

The motion was withdrawn.

Motion:

Councilmember Friedman/Mayor Rowse to reduce the ARPA allocation from $650,000 to $250,000 for Eastside Library Branch and return $400,000 to the General Fund to offset revenue loss.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmembers O. Gutierrez, Sneddon).

Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to pass the credit card processing fees onto utility bill payers and approve of a new credit card processing fee.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

Public Hearing closed: 8:19 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 28, 2022.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER

Santa Barbara City CouncilJune 7, 2022

Santa Barbara City Council
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