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CITf OF SANTA BARBARA
CIPf COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 14, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p. m. The Finance Committee met at 11:00 a.m. The Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meets at 12:30 p.m., did not meet on this day.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez (2:12 p. m. ), Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon (2:03 PM), Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Ariel Calonne, Deputy City Clerk Yazmin Dominguez.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Jaime Diamond; Aron Ashland; Howard Green.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended
06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 9 Vote:
4. Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 24, 2022 and the special meetings of May 17, 2022; May 23, 2022; May 24, 2022; and May 25, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Adoption Of Ordinance Approving The 2022-2024 General Unit Memorandum Of Understanding (440.02)
Recommendation: 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 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 For Compensation Changes for Confidential Employees.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6072; Agreement No. 28, 139 (June 14, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Amending Zoning Requirements Relating To Emergency Service Antennas (640.09)
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 Sections 30.185.410 and 30.300.010 Relating to Telecommunication Facilities and Antennas.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Proposed Ordinance (June 14, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Amending Title 6 Of The Municipal Code Pertaining To Animal Control (520.05)
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 Title 6 Relating to Animal Control.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Proposed Ordinance (June 14, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9
5. Subject: Introduction Of Ordinance Delegating Authority For The Execution Of Santa Barbara Clean Energy Contracts (630. 06)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Delegating Authority for the Execution of Contracts for the Purchase of Energy Necessary or Convenient for the Operation of Santa Barbara Clean Energy.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Proposed Ordinance (June 14, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
6. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Regarding Appropriations And Award Contract For Construction Of Hwy Safety Improvement Program Cycle 9 Ped Safety Improvements At Intersections Of Bath At Sola And Victoria, Canon Perdido At Nopal, And Salinas At Old Coast Hwy (530. 05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Relieve the apparent low bidder, Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc., of its bid due to a clerical error in accordance with their written request, dated May 24, 2022, and in accordance with Public Contract Code Sections 5100-5107;
B. Award a contract with Lash Construction, Inc., in their low bid amount of $1, 120,562 for construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 9 Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project, Bid No. 3999; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $112, 056 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 C. 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 Funds for Construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 9 Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-051; Agreement No. 28, 140 (June 14, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
7. Subject: Adoption Of A Resolution For Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Senate Bill 1:
The Road Repair And Accountability Act Funding To Grind And Overlay A Portion Of Chapala Street (530.05)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting Projects for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, Funded by Senate Bill 1 : The Road Repair and Accountability Act. 06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-052 (June 14, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
8. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Of Appropriations Of Funds And Authorization For Deposit Of Funds For Condemnation Action For The De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project (530.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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 Highway Bridge Program Grant Funds and City Funds for the De La Vina Bridge Replacement Project; and
B. Authorize the deposit of the probable condemnation compensation amount of Two Million Eight Hundred Seventy Six Thousand Dollars ($2, 876, 000) to the State of California Treasury, or directly to the property owners of the properties at 2733 and 2735 De La Vina Street (APN 051-213-020), and 2726 and 2728 De La Vina Street (APN 051-220-015) as determined by the Stipulation for Possession.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-053 (June 14, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
9. Subject: Creek Inventory And Assessment Study Update (540.14) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Cardno Inc. in the amount of $121, 058 to update the 2000 Creek Inventory and Assessment Study Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 141 (June 14, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
10. Subject: Authorize A Marketing Agreement With OhmConnect For Collaboration On A Demand Response Incentive Program Offered By Santa Barbara Clean Energy (630.06)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to enter into a marketing agreement with OhmConnect, Inc. allowing for strategic collaboration on a local demand response incentive program to be offered by Santa Barbara Clean Energy.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 142 (June 14, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9
11. Subject: Reschedule A Date For Public Hearing Regarding Single Family Design Board's Project Design Approval For 691 Hope Ave Recommendation: The public hearing previously scheduled for June 14, 2022 and the site visit scheduled for June 13, 2022 regarding the appeal of the Single Family Design Board's March 28, 2022 decision to grant Project Design Approval of 691 Hope Ave has been continued to a public hearing on July 26, 2022 and a site visit on July 25, 2022 pursuant to an agreement by the parties.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
12. Subject: Public Hearing On Proposed Changes To Water And Wastewater Capacity Charges (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council holds a public hearing to consider comments from the public regarding proposed water and wastewater capacity charges, and direct staff to prepare a charge schedule to be included within the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, Rates, and Service Charges for consideration by Council in connection with the final adoption of the operating budget.
Public Hearing open: 5: 16 pm
Public Hearing close: 5:17 pm
Action: Approved the recommendation.
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair Friedman reported the Fiscal Sustainability Initiative.
Reviewed staff challenges facing the City, and a report from staff regarding purpose and timeline of the Fiscal Sustainability Initiative. Provided staff direction regarding the Fiscal Sustainability Initiative and additional topics to include in their review.
CITlr COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: Public Hearing On Proposed Changes To Wastewater Rates (540. 13) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold a public hearing, consider all protests, and determine if there is a majority written protest regarding proposed increases to wastewater rates 06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025 as required by California Constitution article Xl 11 D, § 6; and
B. If there is no majority written protest, direct staff to prepare a rate schedule setting the wastewater rates for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025, and include the schedules within the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, Rates, and Service Charges for consideration by Council in connection with the final adoption of the operating budget.
Public Hearing opened: 2:18 PM
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentation prepared by staff
June 14, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Speakers:
Staff: Water Resources Analyst Dana Hoffenberg
Consultant Staff: HDR Engineering, Inc. Associate Vice President Shawn Koorn.
Members of the public: None.
Discussion:
- Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Public Hearing closed: 2:37 PM
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/Sneddon to support the staff recommendation.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote
SUSTAINABILITYAND RESILIENCE
14. Subject: Public Hearing On Proposed Changes To Solid Waste Rates (630. 01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. hlold a public hearing, consider all protests, and determine if there is a majority written protest regarding proposed increases to solid waste rates for Fiscal Year 2023, as required by California Constitution art. XIII D, § 6; and
B. If there is no majority written protest, direct staff to prepare a rate schedule setting the solid waste rates for Fiscal Year 2023, and include the schedule within the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, Rates, and 06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 Service Charges for consideration by Council in connection with the final adoption of the operating budget.
Public Hearing opened: 2:38 p. m.
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentation prepared by staff
June 14, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Speakers:
Staff: Senior Environmental Specialist Dustin Merback.
Members of the public: None.
Discussion:
- Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Public Hearing closed: 2:42 p.m.
Motion:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to support the staff recommendation.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote
RECESS
2:48 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern hlarmon was excused at 2:48 p. m.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
15. Subject: Interviews For City Advisory Groups (140. 05) Recommendation: That Council hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups. (Estimated time 6:00 p. m.)
Documents:
June 14, 2022 Council Agenda Report and attachments
A licant S eakers:
Darrel McNeill
Diane Huntoon
Karen Luckett
James Marston
E. Howard Green
Committee:
Arts Advisory Committee
Arts Advisory Committee
Arts Advisory Committee
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals
Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens
06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 Jarrett Gorin
David Brentlinger
Esvin Almengore
Sara Kamali
Alexandra Brieske
Sarah Rothschild
Kerry Bentz
Tiago Eckstein
Anastasia Li
Lauralee Anderson
Colin Gleason
Conrad Metzenberg
Citizens Oversight Committee
Housing Authority Commission
Housing Authority Commission
Living Wage Advisory Committee
Neighborhood Advisory Council
Neighborhood Advisory Council
Rental Housing Mediation Board
Santa Barbara Youth Council
Santa Barbara Youth Council
Single Family Design Board
Transportation and Circulation Committee
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. Sustainability Committee 2. Library Celebration of High School Graduates, Tutors and Learners 3. California League of Cities Environmental Quality Committee Meeting 4. Family Summer Nights Program, a special thanks to Ismael Huerta from School District and Rich Hanna from Parks and Recreation Department.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Water Commission Meeting 2. Waula Festival, a benefit for Sarah House 3. Library Celebration of High School Graduates, Tutors and Learners 4. Ad Hoc Homelessness Task Force 5. Sustainability Committee Meeting Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Ceylon Film Festival 2. ASAP Fundraiser for Rescue Cats Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Arts and Letters Kickoff at the Santa Barbara Club for UCSB Arts and Letters 2. Ceylon Film Festival 3. Station Pride Bike Ride in Santa Barbara 4. Foresters Opening Home Baseball Game
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
06/14/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on July 19, 2022.
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