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REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 28, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND MAYOR/COUNCIL OFFICE, C\TY HALL,
735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p. m. and announced that the meeting is being held via teleconference and Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Kristen W. Sneddon are participating electronically from council offices. The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee, which normally 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, Oscar Gutierrez (2:10 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 Niko Lopez
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Parks Make Life Better Month- July 2022 (120. 04) Mayor Rowse presented a proclamation. Beebe Longstreet received the proclamation.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public: Scott Wenz, John Palminteri, Aron Ashland, Victoria Valente, Michael Baris.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 2-17)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
2. Councilmembers Jordan/A. Gutierrez to approve the Consent Calendar, with one correction to the minutes for June 7, 2022.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 2022 and the special meetings of October 6, 2020; October 13, 2020; January 26, 2021; February 9, 2021; March 2, 2021; March 9, 2021; March 16, 2021; June 6, 2022; June 7, 2022; and June 8, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
3. Subject: Adoption 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
Recommendation: That Council 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; Ordinance No. 6076.
4. Subject: Adoption Of A Resolution To Authorize The City To Receive And Spend CalRecycle Grant Funds (630. 02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant award totaling $132,171 from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program;
06/28/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 15 B. 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 CalRecycle Grant Funds; and
C. Increase revenue appropriations and expenditure appropriations by $132, 171 in the Fiscal Year 2022 Solid Waste Fund budget for the CalRecycle Local Assistance Grant.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-070 (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Adoption Of A Resolution And Authorization For Cooperative Agreement For The Modoc Road Multiuse Path Extension, Santa Barbara Junior High Multiuse Path Gap Closure On Cota Street, And San Andres Street Safe Crossings And Lighting Project (530. 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, to Appropriate Measure A Cycle 5 Grant Funds and City Funds for the Modoc Road Multiuse Path Extension, Santa Barbara Junior High Multiuse Path Gap Closure on Cota Street, and San Andres Street Safe Crossings And Lighting Projects; and
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Measure A Cycle 5 Project Cooperative Agreement between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-071, Agreement No. 28, 152 (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Speakers:
Members of the Public: Scott Wenz
6. Subject: Adoption Of A Resolution Regarding Records Destruction For The Human Resources Department (160.06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Relating to the Destruction of Records Held by the hluman Resources Department.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-072 (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
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7. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution To Increase Professional Services Contract With GSI Environmental, Inc.; And Amendment Of Contract Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Airport Director to increase the existing Professional Services Agreement No. 26,992 with GSI Environmental, Inc., in the amount of $648, 173 for site investigation work necessary to implement Supplemental Work Plan approved by the Regional Water Quality Control Board; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 22-059, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, to Appropriate Funds for Professional Services Contract for Airport Poly- and Per-Fluoroalkyl Substance Investigation Efforts.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement No. 26, 992. 1; Resolution No. 22-073 (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
8. Subject: May 2022 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the May 2022 Investment Report.
9. Subject: Amendment To Legal Services Agreement With Richards Watson & Gershon For Special Counsel Services
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Attorney to execute an amended legal services agreement with Richards Watson & Gershon, for special counsel services and related costs regarding the De La Vina Street Bridge Replacement Project, in an amount not to exceed $365, 000.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 22200154. 1 (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
10. Subject: Contract For Feasibility Study Update For General Western Aero Hangars Restoration At Santa Barbara Airport (560.04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with LMA Architects in the amount of $52, 700, for a feasibility study update to analyze restoration and relocation options for the General Western Aero Hangars and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $5,270 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
06/28/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 15 Speakers:
Members of the Public: Fermina Murray.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement No. 28, 153 (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
11. Subject: Adoption Of Program Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan For Community Development Block Grant And HOME Fund Activities Recommendation: Tha- -_unjl:
A. Adopt the City's Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2022-2023 for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
B. Authorize the City Administrator to sign all necessary documents to submit the City's Annual Action Plan to HUD.
Action: Approved the recommendations (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
12. Subject: License Agreement With Santa Barbara Masters Swimming Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute the renewal of a two-year license agreement with Santa Barbara Masters Swimming for the use of Los Banos del Mar Swimming Pool.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 154 (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
13. Subject: License Agreement With The Santa Barbara Swim Club Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute the renewal of a two-year license agreement with the Santa Barbara Swim Club for the use of Los Banos del Mar Swimming Pool.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 155 (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
14. Subject: Twelve35 Teen Center Lease With Santa Barbara Police Activities League (330. 04)
06/28/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 15 Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to renew a three-year lease agreement with the Santa Barbara Police Activities League (PAL) for the Twelve35 Teen Center, with an annual rent of one dollar peryear.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 156 (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
15. Subject: Personal Services Agreement With iSurf, A California Corporation, For Provision Of Fiscal Year 2023 Youth Surf And Beach Camps (570. 06) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with iSurf, a California Corporation, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2023 Youth Traveling Surf and Beach Camps, with compensation equal to 90% of the total basic fees collected for the camp and the total compensation estimated at $185,000 based on the projected number of camp participants.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 157 (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
16. Subject: Agreement With Downtown Santa Barbara For Marketing And Promotions (550.1)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a one-year agreement in the amount of $310,000 with Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara, Inc., for marketing and promotions from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 158 (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
17. Subject: Adoption Of Resolution And Public Hearing Modifying The 2019 Management District Plan Of The Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold a final public hearing to modify the 2019 Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement Management District Plan and declare results of a majority protest proceeding; and
06/28/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 15 B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara modifying the 2019 Management District Plan of the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District.
Public Hearing opened: 2:00 p. m.
Public Hearing closed: 2:25 p. m.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-074 (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
C\TY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
18. Subject: Downtown State Street Interim Operations Update Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive an update report on State Street Interim Operations since the Economic Recovery Extension and Transition Ordinance was adopted in February 2022;
B. Direct Staff regarding resumption of parades;
C. Direct Staff regarding if and when State Street Promenade Businesses with in-street outdoor facilities, including the businesses located on the 400 and 1300 blocks of State Street shall be in portable configurations; and D. Direct staff to return with recommendations for revisions to the guidelines for outdoor business facilities on the State Street Promenade and the 400 and 1300 blocks of State Street including charging a usage fee ("rent") for the privilege of placing outdoor business facilities, design standards, and frontage limitations.
Documents:
June 28, 2022 report from the Public Works Director
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Interim Public Works Downtown Manager Jessica Grant, Police Chief Bernard Melekian, City Administrator Rebecca Bjork,
Members of the Public: Gary Macdonald, Joe Weiland, Scott Wenz, Mary Arnoult, Robin Elander, Tori Granado, Bob Stout, David Bolton, Joyce Jetge, Richard Yates, Adrian Lopez, Kristen Miller, Nicole Miller, Jim Knell, 06/28/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 15 Sullivan Israel, James Marston, Karen Luckett, Tristen Miller, David Peszek, Patrick Casey.
Discussion:
Councilmembers questions were answered.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to continue outdoor dining facilities on State Street with the provision that any new structures be made portable; have the Master Planning Committee review circulation long-term; look at changing the date of the EERO; have ad hoc committee conduct more review of bicycles and e-bicycles in order to bring recommendations to council at a later date; have the ad hoc committee continue to work with parade boards and public safety staff to develop a plan for future parades and prioritize cleanliness and security.
Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmembers Friedman, A. Gutierrez, Mayor Rowse)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
19. Subject: Interim Urgency Ordinance Limiting New Hotel Development Pending Completion Of The 2023 Housing Element
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 Limiting the Development or Use of New Hotel Rooms Pending Adoption of the 2023 Housing Element.
Documents:
June 28, 2022 report from the Community Development Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: City Planner Renee Brooke, Assistant City Attorney Tava Ostrenger Members of the Public: Kathy Jenega-Dykes, Max Mironov, Joe Andrulaitis Discussion:
Councilmembers questions were answered
Motion:
06/28/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 15 Councilmembers Friedman/ Sneddon to approve the recommended action.
Vote:
No vote was held on this motion.
Motion:
Motion to direct the Clerk to read the Interim Urgency Ordinance in full.
Vote:
Motion failed (Noes: Councilmembers Jordan, A. Gutierrez, Mayor Rowse)
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
20. Subject: Appointments To City Advisory Groups
Recommendation: That Council make appointments to the City's Advisory Groups.
Documents:
June 28, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments.
Speakers:
Staff: Deputy City Clerk Niko Lopez, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German
Members of the Public: None
Arts Advise Committee:
Nominees for Access Advisory Committee:
Councilmember Friedman nominated Darrel McNeill
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/Sneddon to appoint Darrel McNeill.
Vote:
Unanimous voice vote
Appointments:
Darrel McNeill was appointed to the Arts Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2025.
Buildin and Fire Code Board of A eals
Councilmember Sneddon nominated James Marston, Elizabeth Sorgman Vote:
Unanimous voice vote
Appointments:
06/28/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 9 of 15 James Marston and Elizabeth Sorgman were appointed to the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals. All for terms expiring June 30, 2026.
Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez nominated E. Howard Green.
Vote:
Unanimous voice vote
Appointments:
E. Howard Green was appointed to the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens for a term expiring June 30, 2024.
Citizen's Overs! ht Committee
Councilmember Friedman nominated Steve Epstein, Jarrett Gorin, Eric Grossman.
Francis Peters.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to appoint Steve Epstein as a member of the Business Community, Jarrett Gorin as a qualified elector, Eric Grossman as a qualified elector, and Francis Peters as a qualified elector.
Vote:
Unanimous voice vote
Appointments: Steve Epstein was appointed to the Citizen's Oversight Committee as a member of the business community. Jarrett Gorin, Eric Grossman, and Francis Peters were appointed to the Citizen's Oversight Committee as qualified electors. All for terms expiring June 30, 2026.
Civil Service Commission
No one was appointed.
Communit Develo ment and Human Services Committee
Councilmember Jordan nominated Jennifer Lemberger, Robert Permut, Eric Grossman Vote:
Unanimous voice vote
06/28/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 10 of 15 Appointment:
Jennifer Lemberger was appointed was appointed to the Community Development and Human Services Committee as a representative of the Eastside Community, and Robert Permut was appointed to the Community Development and Human Services Committee as a representative of the Senior Community. All for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
Fire and Police Commission
Nominees for Fire and Police Commission:
Councilmember Sneddon nominated Louis Reynaud. Councilmember A. Gutierrez nominated John Thyne.
Vote:
For Reynaud: Councilmembers Sneddon, Harmon, 0. Gutierrez, Jordan, Friedman, Mayor Rowse
For Thyne: Councilmember A. Gutierrez
Appointments:
Louis Reynaud was appointed to the Fire and Police Commission, for a term expiring December 31, 2022.
Historic Landmarks Commission
Motion:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez to appoint Cassandra Ensberg.
Vote:
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
Cassandra Ensberg was appointed to the Historic Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
Housin Authorit Commission
Nominees for Housing Authority Commission:
Councilmember A. Gutierrez nominated Lucille Boss. Kristen Sneddon nominated Esvin Almengore, Mary Fenger, Lucille Boss.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to appoint Lucille Boss as a member of the public atlarge, Esvin Alemengore as a tenant member, and Mary Fenger as a senior tenant member.
Vote:
06/28/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 11 of 15 Unanimous voice vote.
Appointments:
Lucille Boss was appointed to the Housing Authority Commission as a member of the public at-large with a term end date of June 30, 2026. Esvin Almengor was appointed to the Housing Authority Commission as a tenant member, and Mary Fenger to the Housing Authority Commission as a senior tenant member, both for terms expiring June 30, 2024.
Livin Wa eAdviso Committee
Nominees for Living Wage Advisory Committee:
Councilmember Jordan nominated Alien Williams. Councilmember Sneddon nominated Sara Kamali.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan to appoint Alien Williams as an owner/manager of a business, and Councilmember Sneddon nominated Sara Kamali as public at-large.
Vote:
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
Alien Williams was appointed to the Living Wage Advisory Committee as an owner/manager of a business. Sara Kamali was appointed to the Living Wage Advisory Committee as public at-large. All for terms expiring June 30, 2026.
Measure P Committee
No one was appointed.
Nei hborhood Adviso Council
Nominees for Neighborhood Advisory Council:
Councilmember A. Gutierrez nominated Alexandra Brieske and Sarah Rothschild Motion:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/Jordan to appoint Alexandra Brieske as public at-large, Sara Kamali as public at-large, and to authorize the City Clerk to determine term enddates by lot.
Vote:
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
06/28/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 12 of 15 Alexandra Brieske was appointed to the Neighborhood Advisory Council as public atlarge for term expiring December 31, 2023. Sarah Rothschild was appointed to the Neighborhood Advisory Council as public at-large for term expiring December 31, 2025.
Rental Housin Mediation Board
Nominees for Living Rental Housing Mediation Board:
Councilmember A. Gutierrez nominated Teresa Patino. Councilmember Jordan nominated Cindy McCann. CouncilmemberSneddon nominated John Beardsmore, Kerry Bentz, and Teresa Patino.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan to appoint John Beardsmore, Kerry Bentz, Teresa Patino, and Cindy McCann.
Vote:
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
John Beardsmore, Kerry Bentz, and Teresa Patino were appointed to the Rental Housing Mediation Board as landlords, all with term end dates of December 31, 2023.
Cindy McCann was appointed to the Rental Housing Mediation Board as a homeowner, with a term end date of December 31, 2024.
Santa Barbara Youth Council
Nominees for Santa Barbara Youth Council:
Councilmember Jordan nominates Tiago Eckstein, Anastasia Li, Clara Stump, Ernie Valle, Rio Valle
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan to appoint Tiago Eckstein, Anastasia Li, Clara Stump, Ernie Valle, Rio Valle, and to authorize the Clerk's Office to move one qualified local private high school candidate to public at-large.
Vote:
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
Tiago Eckstein, Anastasia Li, and Clara Stump were appointed to the Santa Barbara Youth Council as representatives of the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Rio Valle was appointed to the Santa Barbara Youth Council as a representative of a local private high school. Ernie Valle was appointed to the Santa Barbara Youth Council as a representative of the public at-large. All with a term end date of June 30, 2024. 06/28/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 13 of 15 Sin Ie Famil Desi n Board
Nominees for Santa Barbara Youth Council:
Councilmember Sneddon nominated Lauralee Anderson.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to appoint Lauralee Anderson, and to authorize the Clerk's Office to set the term end date to June 30, 2026.
Vote:
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
Lauralee Anderson was appointed to the Single Family Design Board as a licensed architect for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
Trans ortation and Circulation Committee
Nominees for Transportation and Circulation Committee:
Councilmember Jordan nominated Sarah Siedschlag. Councilmember Friedman nominated Conrad Metzenberg.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to appoint Lauralee Anderson, and to authorize the Clerk's Office to set the term end date to June 30, 2026.
Vote:
For Siedschlag: Councilmembers 0. Gutierrez, Jordan, A. Gutierrez, Sneddon, Harmon, Mayor Rowse
For Metzenberg; Councilmember Friedman
Appointment:
Sarah Siedschlag was appointed to the Transportation and Circulation Committee as a qualified elector for a term expiring December 31, 2024.
Action: Approved the recommendation (June 28, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Attended the Solstice Parade; 2. Police ride-along 06/28/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 14 of 15 Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Attended the Cachuma Operations and Maintenance Board meeting
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on July 19, 2022.
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