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CIP^ COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 26, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:03 p. m. (The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee met at 12:30 p. m.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, Assistant City Attorney Sarah Knecht, Deputy City Clerk Naomi Kovacs.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public: Scott Wenz, Ethan Shenkman, Gerard Pepe, Michael Baker.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-15)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/0. Gutierrez to approve the recommended actions.
Unanimous roll call vote.
07/26/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 9 Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meetings of August 18, 2020; September 15, 2020; October 6, 2020; December 15, 2020; June 22, 2021 and the special meeting of March 22, 2021.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: 2022-2025 Firefighters' Association Bargaining Unit Memorandum Of Understanding [Ordinance Adoption; Contract] (440.02) Recommendation: That Council adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Santa Barbara Firefighters' Association by adoption of, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2022-2025 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Firefighters' Association.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6077; Agreement No. 28, 170.
Subject: Agreement With Carbon Solutions Group EV, LLC [Ordinance Adoption; Contract]
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Execute an Agreement with Carbon Solutions Group EV, LLC, for up to 258 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6078; Agreement No. 28, 171.
Subject: Destruction Of Records Held By The Police Department [Resolution] (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 Police Department.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-083 (July 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Correction Of Clerical Errors In Resolution No. 22-061 Schedule Of Penalties, Fees And Services Charges Adopted On June 21, 2022 [Resolution] (230. 05)
07/26/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution directing the City Clerk to Correct Clerical Errors by Inserting Replacement Pages into Resolution No. 22-061 Adopted on June 21, 2022, Which Became Effective on July 1, 2022, or as Provided Therein, and Amended the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-084 (July 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
6. Subject: Delegation Of Authority To Department Directors To Execute Contracts And Other Documents For Sustainability Programs [Resolution] (630. 02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Department Directors, upon the Recommendation of the Sustainability and Resilience Director, to Execute Grant Applications, Contracts, or Other Transactional Documents for Collaboration on or Participation in Sustainability Programs.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-085 (July 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
7. Subject: June 30, 2022, Investment Report And June 30, 2022, Fiscal Agent Report (260. 02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept the June 30, 2022, Investment Report; and
B. Accept the June 30, 2022, Fiscal Agent Report.
Action: Approved the recommendation (July 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
8. Subject: Authorization To Purchase Water Treatment Chemicals For The Cater Water Treatment Plant (540. 1)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Find it in the City's best interest to waive the formal bidding process as authorized by Municipal Code 4. 52. 070(L) and authorize the City General Services Manager to issue a Blanket Purchase Order to Cabot Norit Americas Inc. in the amount of $120,000 for the purchase of powdered activated carbon for use at the William B. Cater Water Treatment Plant; and 07/26/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 B. Find it in the City's best interest to waive the formal bidding process as authorized by Municipal Code 4.52.070(L) and authorize the City General Sen/ices Manager to issue a Blanket Purchase Order to Nalco Water in the amount of $40,000 for the purchase of CatFloc 8108 Plus, a cationic polymer, and 8170 PULV, a nonionic polymer, with the option to renew the purchase order for an additional four years, expiring July 26, 2027, subject to appropriation of funds for such purpose in Council's adopted budget.
Action: Approved the recommendation (July 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
9. Subject: Amendment To Airport Passenger Facility Charge Application (560. 01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Airport Director to submit to the Federal Aviation Administration an amendment to Passenger Facility Charge Application No. 7, continuing the $4. 50 PFC fee, for an increase of $9,942, 996 from the original application amount of $19,945, 000 to $29, 887, 996 to include the interest portion of the debt service for the Airline Terminal Improvement Project as part of the construction of the John T. Rickard Airline Terminal Project completed in June 2011.
Action: Approved the recommendation (July 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
10. Subject: Approval Of Airport Terminal Advertising Concession Agreement With Fuse Connect, LLC [Contract] (330. 04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Airport Director to execute a threeyear Concession Agreement with two one-year options to extend with Fuse Connect, LLC to manage airport terminal advertising at Santa Barbara Airport.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,172 (July 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
11. Subject: City Of Santa Barbara And Santa Barbara City College Joint Use Agreement [Contract] (150.05)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a Joint Use Agreement with Santa Barbara City College for the shared use of facilities for recreational and educational purposes.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 173 (July 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
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12. Subject: Award Of Contract For Construction Management Services For The Westside Community Paseos Project On Gillespie, San Pascual, Mission, Micheltorena, And Sola Streets [Contract] (530. 04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Filippin Engineering, Inc. (Filippin) in the amount of $448,211 for construction management, inspection, monument preservation, and material testing services of the Westside Community Paseos Project, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $44,821 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 174 (July 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
13. Subject: Increase In Fire Department's Professional Services Agreement With AP Triton, LLC For Comprehensive Fee Feasibility Study [Contract] (520. 03)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Fire Chief to execute a contract Amendment to City Professional Services Agreement No. 28,016 with AP Triton LLC to add a scope of work to conduct a Comprehensive Fee Feasibility Study in the amount of $20,509.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 175 (July 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
14. Subject: Agreement With Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office For Law Enforcement Services At Special Events [Contract] (520.04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Chief of Police or their designee to execute a one-year agreement with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office to provide law enforcement services at special events, with an expiration date of June 30, 2023.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 176 (July 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
15. Subject: Agreement With Santa Barbara County Animal Control Shelter Services [Contract] (520.05)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Chief of Police to execute a new contractual agreement with the County of Santa Barbara to provide animal control shelter services for a five year period of July 1 , 2022 through June 30, 2027. 07/26/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 177 (July 26, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Councilmember Friedman reported that today the Finance Committee reviewed two items: (1) Review of the ordinance establishing a standing Finance Committee, which the committee passed unanimously, and which will be coming to the Ordinance Committee and ultimately to Council. (2) The kick-off, which is today, of the fiscal sustainability initiative and Vision 2030.
CITf COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
16. Subject: State Street Master Plan Update And Consultant Selection [Contract] (610. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive an update on the work of the State Street Advisory Committee and the State Street Master Plan consultant selection process; and B. Award a contract for consulting services to MIG, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $709, 156 for the State Street Master Plan, Bid No. 4064, and authorize the Community Development Director to execute the contract, to be approved as to form by the City Attorney, in the amount of $709, 156, and approve extra expenditures up to $70,915 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.
Documents:
July 26, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
Staff: State Street Master Planner Tess Harris.
State Street Advisory Group: Chair Dave Davis, Vice Chair Ken Saxon.
Members of the Public: Scott Wenz, Mark Sheridan, Robin Elander, Dianne Black, Richard Applebaum, Richard Closson.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
07/26/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 Motion:
Councilmembers Rowse/Sneddon to direct staff to report back on compliance with prior actions.
Motion was withdrawn by the maker.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to award a contract for consulting services to MIG, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $709,156, for the State Street Master Plan, Bid No. 4064, and authorize the Community Development Director to execute the contract, to be approved as to form by the City Attorney, in the amount of $70, 915 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; Agreement No. 28, 175.
Unanimous roll call vote.
RECESS
3:58 p. m. -4:12 p. m.
17. Subject: Public Draft 2023 Housing Element (650. 06) Recommendation: That Council receive a presentation and public comment submitted on the Public Review Draft 2023 Housing Element, hold a discussion, and provide feedback to staff.
Documents:
July 26, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
Staff: Project Planner Rosie Dyste, Principal Planner Dan Gullett.
Members of the Public: Summer Escalera, DJ Johnsen, Robin Elander, Frank Rodriguez, Wendy Santamaria, Stanley Tzankov, Rich Sander, Katherine Soto-Vasquez, Trish Alien, Ethan Shenkman, Sheila Lodge, Linda Honikman, Rob Fredericks, Lisa Carlos, Anna Marie Gott, Matthew Taylor, Chris Barros, Nadia Abushanab, Planning Commission Chair Gabe Escobedo.
RECESS
6:10 p. m. -6:29 p. m.
07/26/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 Discussion:
Topics discussed included affordable housing, short term rentals, ballot initiatives, a community trust fund, homelessness, RHNA allocations, La Cumbre Plaza, tenant protections, funding sources, housing insecurity, and a vacancy fee. Councilmembers' questions were answered.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
18. Subject: Update Of State And Federal Legislative Platform (160. 02) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt the Legislative Platform that guides the City's support or opposition to regional, State, and Federal legislative issues; and B. Authorize the Mayor, Councilmembers, and staff, on behalf of the City of Santa Barbara, to contact regional, State, and Federal representatives to advocate for legislation and actions consistent with the goals of the legislative platform.
Documents:
July 26, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator's Office Brandon Beaudette Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Councilmembers Fried man/Sneddon to approve the legislative platform updates with the addition of the support of legislation that recognizes recycled, desalinated, and potable reuse as drought proof water supDlies.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
Motion:
Councilmembers Sneddon/0. Gutierrez to add to the legislative platform support of legislation that supports programs to address historical inequities.
Vote:
Majority roll call vote (Noes: Mayor Rowse).
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. PARC Foundation meeting; 2. Coastal Cities Leadership Group; 3.
Coastal Commission Local Government Working Group.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Water Commission meeting; 2. COMB Operations meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on August 16, 2022.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
RANDY R WSE
MAYOR
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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