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CITT OF SANTA BARBARA
CITT COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 21, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET;
320-A WEST ORTEGA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:03 p. m. and announced that the meeting is being held via teleconference and members of the City Council are participating in person or electronically from addresses noticed on the agenda. (The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meet at 12:30 pm, did not meet on this day.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez (2:47 p. m. ), 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.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Pollinator Week - June 20-26, 2022 (120. 04) Proclamation presented by Mayor Rowse and received by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser, Ph.D.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public: Eric Johnson, Ricardo Frustockl, Stephen Meade, Brett Michaelson, Aron Ashland.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Councilmembers' questions were answered
Motion:
Vote:
2. 3.
4. Councilmembers Sneddon/A. Gutierrez to approve the recommended actions.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 23, 2020 and the special meetings of January 12, 2021; January 21, 2021; and January 26, 2021
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Adoption Of An Ordinance Delegating Authority For The Execution Of Santa Barbara Clean Energy Contracts (630. 06)
Recommendation: That Council 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; Ordinance No. 6073.
Subject: Adoption Of Zoning Ordinance Amendments Relating To Emergency Service Antennas (640. 09)
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 Sections 30. 185.410 and 30.300. 010 Relating to Telecommunication Facilities and Antennas.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6074 06/21/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 11
5. Subject: Adoption Of An Ordinance Amending Title 6 Of The Municipal Code Pertaining To Animal Control (520.05)
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 Title 6 Relating to Animal Control.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6075.
6. Subject: Introduction Of An Ordinance Moving The Alcoholic Beverage Retail Establishments Ordinance From Chapter 28.80 To Chapter 28.77 To Correct A Non-Substantive Clerical Error (520.04)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Directing the Recodification of Ordinance No. 6026, Alcoholic Beverage Retail Establishments, as Chapter 28.77 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Proposed Ordinance (June 21, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
7. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution Of Appropriation And Award Of Contracts For Construction Of The Andree dark Bird Refuge Coastal Restoration Project (570. 05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with Lash Construction, Inc., in their low bid amount of $1, 296, 365 for construction of the Civil - Andree Clark Bird Refuge Coastal Restoration Project, Bid No. 4081 ; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $129,636 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;
B. Award a contract with Habitat Restoration Sciences, Inc., in their low bid amount of $1, 140, 978 for construction of the Landscape - Andree dark Bird Refuge Coastal Restoration Project, Bid No. 4084; and authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $114,097 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;
C. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a contract with Anchor QEA, LLC, in the amount of $120, 393 for construction support services, and approve expenditures of up to $12,039 for extra services of 06/21/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 11 Anchor QEA, LLC, that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work; and
D 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 Creeks Capital Fund Reserves for the Andree dark Bird Refuge Coastal Restoration Project.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Contract Nos. 28, 144, 28, 145, 28, 146; Resolution No. 22-054 (June 21, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
8. Subject: Adoption Of A Resolution For The Summary Vacation Of A Public Waterline Easement At 1990 Las Canoas Ridge Way (330. 03) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Ordering the Summary Vacation of a Public Waterline Easement Over Portions of the Real Property Commonly Known as 1990 Las Canoas Ridge Way (APN 021-010-064).
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-055 (June 21, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
9. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution And Purchase Order To Western Audio For Audio Visual Updgrade Project In City Council Chambers (170.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Waive the formal bid procedures as authorized by Santa Barbara Municipal Code 4. 52. 070(K);
B. Authorize the General Services Manager to issue a purchase order to Western Audio Visual in the amount of $115,000 for the purchase and installation of Audio Visual Equipment upgrades to the City Council Chambers; and
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 21-045, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, for $15,585.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Contract No. 28, 147; Resolution No. 22- 056 (June 21, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments). 06/21/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 11
10. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution To Ratify The Expenditures For The Cachuma Operation And Maintenance Board's Lake Cachuma Secured Pipeline Project (540. 03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Ratifying Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board Resolution No. 751 Approving the Lake Cachuma Emergency Pumping Facility Secured Pipeline Project and Authorizing Certain Other Actions.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-057 (June 21, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
11. Subject: Amendment To Agreement With Kathleen Gandara For Investigative Services (520. 04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Chief of Police to execute a first amendment to agreement with Kathleen Gandara for investigative services to increase the contract amount by $40, 575 for a new total amount of $55, 000 for Fiscal Year 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Contract No. 28,148 (June 21, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
12. Subject: Amendment Of Professional Services Agreement To Increase The Contract Amount With Carlos Cerecedo, Inc. For Spanish Translation Of City Council Agendas (120.06)
Recommendation: That Council approve an Amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 22200010 with Carlos Cerecedo, Inc. for Spanish translation services to increase the contract amount by $4, 550 for a new total amount of $39,550 for Fiscal Year 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Contract No. 28,149 (June 21, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
13. Subject: Acceptance Of Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant For The Airport Master Plan Update (560.09) Recommendation: That Council accept and authorize the Airport Director to execute, on behalf of the City, Federal Aviation Administration Grant Offer No. 3- 06-0235-070, in an amount not to exceed $1,071,831 in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2022, for the Airport Master Plan Update.
Action: Approved the recommendation (June 21, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
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CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
14. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution And Public Hearing Regarding Parking And Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report For Fiscal Year 2023(550. 1)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Consider any appropriate protests to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report For Fiscal Year 2023, as required under the California Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989;and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara, Fixing and Assessing the Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2023; and Confirming Approval of the Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Assessment Report for Fiscal Year 2023.
Documents:
June 21, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Proposed Resolution
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Public Hearing opened: 2:20 p. m.
Public Hearing closed: 2:25 p. m.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-058.
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
15. Subject: Adoption Of The Operating And Capital Budget For Fiscal Year 2023 (230. 05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023 by Appropriating Moneys for the Use and Support of Said City from the Funds and to the Purposes Herein Specified;
06/21/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 11 B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing the City's Appropriation Limitation for Fiscal Year 2023;
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Sen/ice Charges;
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Harbor Slip, Mooring, and User Fees;
E. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing the Abandoned Shopping Cart Recovery Fee; F. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Classified and Unclassified Positions in the City's Service Effective July 2, 2022, and Providing a Schedule of Classifications and Salaries for the Same in Accordance with the Operating Budget for the 2023 Fiscal Year;
G. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Continuation of Capital and Special Project Appropriations to Fiscal Year 2023; and
H. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute Water Purchase Agreements, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney, and in Accordance with the Appropriation in the Approved Budget as May be Amended from Time to Time.
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentation prepared by staff
June 21, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Speakers:
Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini.
Members of the public: None.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Mayor Rowse stated that he was recusing himself from consideration of Recommendation D.
Mayor Rowse was excused from the meeting at 2:46 p. m and left the room. 06/21/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 11 Motion:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/Friedman to support the staff recommendation for Item 15-D; Resolution No. 22-062.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote. (Abstain: Mayor Rowse.)
Mayor Rowse returned to the meeting at 2:47 p. m.
Councilmember Friedman stated that he was recusing himself from consideration of Recommendation E due it is possible effects on his employer and source of income.
Councilmember Friedman was excused from the meeting at 2:48 p. m. and left the room.
Motion:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/Jordan to support the staff recommendation for Item 15-E; Resolution No. 22-063.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote. (Abstain: Councilmember Friedman.) Councilmember Friedman returned to the meeting at 2:52 p. m.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to support the staff recommendations for the balance of Item 15; Resolution Nos. 22-059, 22-060, 22-061, 22-064, 22- 065, 22-066.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
16. Subject: Community Arts Workshop Update From Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative (150. 04)
Recommendation: That Council receive an update from the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative about the Community Arts Workshop.
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentation prepared by staff
June 21, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Speakers:
Community Arts Workshop (CAW) staff: Managing Director Casey Caldwell Members of the public: None.
06/21/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 11 Action: Council received an update from the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative about the Community Arts Project.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
17. Subject: Adoption Of Resolutions Of Appropriation And Other Actions Relating to Implementing A Stage Two Water Shortage Alert (540. 05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive an update on the City's water supply condition; B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring a Stage Two Water Shortage Alert Pursuant To State Water Resources Control Board Resolution No. 2022-0018, Adopting Drought-Related Emergency Regulation For Water Conservation In Response To Executive Order N-7-22, and Repealing Resolution No. 19- 021;
C. 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, to appropriate Water Operating Fund resen/es for the City's water conservation rebate program; and
D. That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a five-year contract with Katz & Associates in the amount of $200,000 for public outreach and communications for the Water Resources Division.
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentation prepared by staff
June 21, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Speakers:
Staff: Public Works Administrative Analyst Dakota Corey, Water Conservation Analyst Madeline Wood.
Members of the public: None.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/Sneddon to move recommendations B, C, and D; Contract No. 28, 150; Resolutions No. 22-067, 22-068.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote. .
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4:16 p. m. -4:30 p. m.
Councilmember Harmon left the meeting at 4:16 p. m.
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
18. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution And Award Of Contract For Conceptual Design Of The Terminal Expansion And Parking Structure At The Santa Barbara Airport (560. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Corgan Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,275, 170 for conceptual design services to expand the airline passenger terminal and construct a parking structure at the Santa Barbara Airport, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $127,517 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work; and
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 Funds for Conceptual Design of the Terminal Expansion and Parking Structure at the Santa Barbara Airport.
Documents:
Powerpoint Presentation prepared by staff
June 21, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Speakers:
Staff: Airport Principal Project Manager Sara Iza, Airport Supervising Engineer Brad Klinzing.
Members of the public:
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/A. Gutierrez to support the staff recommendations; Contract No. 28, 151; Resolution No. 22-069.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Creeks Commission, 2. State Street Ad Hoc Committee meeting, 3. Homeless Ad Hoc Committee meeting, 4. Mayor's clean up event, 5.
Juneteenth Celebration.
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. PARC Foundation meeting, 2. Airport Commission meeting,
3. Coastal Cities Leadership Group monthly meeting, 4. Coastal Cities Leadership Group webinar re: Seal Level Rise and Coastal Planning, with the Coastal Commission.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. SBCAG Opening of the Onramp & Carpool Lane, 2. Work Incorporated luncheon, 3. Ride-Along with the Santa Barbara Police Department.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
There was no additional public comment.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:52 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on July 19, 2022.
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