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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
C\J\ COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 23, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND MAYOR/COUNCIL OFFICE, CIT^ HALL,
735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. (The Finance Committee met at 12:00 p.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 (2:17 p. m. ), Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon (2:01 p. m.), Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, Assistant City Attorney Sarah Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public: None.
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ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE VOTE
10. Subject: Grant Agreement With South Coast Community Media Access Cei dba TV Santa Barbara [Contract] (510. 04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a one grant agreement with the South Coast Community Media Access Center management of the public, and educational access television channels in an amou $313, 100 plus an amount for public, educational and government access (PEG) ca expenditures equal to 50% of the actual PEG fees received by the City for Fiscal ' 2023.
Councilmember Gutierrez announced that he was recusing himself from consider; of the item due to his previous employment with TV Santa Barbara. He was exci from the meeting at 2:04 p. m.
Documents:
August 23, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to approve the recommended ac Agreement No. 28, 187.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote. (Absent: Councilmembers A. Gutierrez, 0. Gutierre CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 1 -9, 11 -13.)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to approve the recommended actions.
Unanimous roll call vote. (Absent: Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez)
1. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 2020, and December 8, 2020.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
08/23/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 Subject: Amendment One Of License Agreement With Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation To Increase Premises, And Change The Monthly License Rate [Ordinance Adoption] (330.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute Amendment One to Lease Agreement No. 26,738 with Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation, Increasing the Premises, Changing the Monthly License Rate and Including a Utility Fee, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6079; Agreement No. 28, 182.
Subject: Adoption Of Affordability Covenant Modification For The Lighthouse Apartments Property Located At 1502-1522 San Pascual [Ordinance Adoption] (660. 04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a First Amendment to Restated Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property With The Turner Foundation - Since 1958, For Property Located at 1 502-1522 San Pascual Street, And Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Amendment.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6080; Agreement No. 28, 183.
Subject: Grant From The California State Library For Adult Education and Resource Navigation Services [Resolution] (570. 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. 22-059, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, to Provide Resource Navigation Services, funded by the California State Library; and
B. Accept the California State Library grant.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-086; (August 23, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
08/23/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 Subject: Authorization To Amend Legal Services Agreement With Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt, LLP For Special Counsel Services [Resolution; Contract] (160. 03)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute an amendment to the legal services agreement with Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt, LLP, to increase the not to exceed amount by $32, 250, for total contract authority of $232, 250; 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 increase the contract amount for special counsel services regarding human resources and employment matters.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-087; Agreement No. 26, 907. 1; (August 23, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Waive Penalties For Business License Tax Remittances During The Transition To The New System [Resolution] (210. 01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution Authorizing the Finance Director to Waive Penalties for Business License Tax Remittances from January 2023 Through March 2023.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-088; (August 23, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Agreement For Operation Of A County-Wide Library System and Appropriation Of County Per Capita Funds [Resolution; Contract] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Agreement For Operation of a County-wide Library System between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara for the operation of Libraries belonging to the County-Wide Library System; 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, for County per capita funds for the operation of Library services.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-089; Agreement No. 28, 185; (August 23, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments). 08/23/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9
8. Subject: Amendments To Professional Services Agreements For Permit, Plan Check, And Inspection Services [Contract] (610.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the second amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 26978 with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., by $130,000, for a total contract amount of $595,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services; and
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the second amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 26979 with Interwest Consulting Group, by $60,000, for a total contract amount of $235,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement Nos. 26,978.2; 26,979.2; (August 23, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
9. Subject: Contract With Visit Santa Barbara For Tourism Marketing Services [Contract] (170. 01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an annual community promotion contract with Visit Santa Barbara to provide marketing services that promote Santa Barbara as a tourism destination, in an amount of $1,000,000.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 186; (August 23, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
11. Subject: Community Promotion Contract With Summer Solstice Celebration [Contract] (170. 01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an annual community promotion contract with Summer Solstice Celebration, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $65,960 to support year-round administrative expenses for the community event.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 188; (August 23, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
12. Subject: Contract With Santa Barbara International Film Festival [Contract] (170. 01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an annual community promotion contract with Santa Barbara International Film 08/23/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 Festival in the amount of $78,279 to support film festival programming and yearround administrative expenses.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,189 (August 23, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
13. Subject: Execute Agreement Extension With OpenGov, Inc., For Workforce Planning And Performance Measurement [Contract] (210.01) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to execute a oneyear agreement extension with OpenGov, Inc., fora total of $174, 025 to implement workforce planning and performance measurement functionality to improve budget and performance management processes.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,026. 1; (August 23, 2022, Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair Friedman reported first the Community Development made the first departmental presentation of the fiscal sustainability initiative, with no Committee action taken.
CITf COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Subject: Designation Of Casa De Cuatro Vistas As A Landmark [Resolution] (640. 06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Designating Casa De Cuatro Vistas at 1201 Las Alturas Road as a Landmark.
Documents:
August 23, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Public hearing opened: 2:08 p. m.
Speakers:
Staff: Administrative Analyst Ellen Kokinda; Assistant City Attorney Tava Ostrenger
08/23/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 Members of the Public: Jadzia McDonough, Emmett McDonough, Fermina Murray, Sheila Lodge.
Discussion:
Councilmembers questions were answered
Public hearing closed: 2:52 p.m.
Motion:
Vote:
Councitmembers Sneddon/Jordan to approve the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-090.
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Water Commission meeting; 2. Long Range Development Oversight Committee.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Westside School Supply giveaway at Boys and Girls Club; 2. San Marcos High School event at La Cumbre Junior htigh; 3. Downtown Food and Beverage Committee; 4. Arts Advisory Committee; 5. Chamber of Commerce and ribbon-cutting for elder planning service; 6. Senator Limon Nonprofit of the Year ceremony honoring Mother's Helpers; 7. Downtown Santa Barbara meeting.
Councilmember Jordan reported on their attendance or made the following comments):
1. Ad Hoc Subcommittee meetings with parade participants and law enforcement; 2.
Reviewed Architectural Board of Review meeting; 3.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Water Commission meeting; 2. COMB meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
CLOSED SESSIONS
15. 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.
08/23/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 The pending litigation is Phyllis Zambrano v. City of Santa Barbara, et al., SBSC CaseNo. 19CV04916.
Scheduling: Duration 15 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
August 23, 2022, report from City Attorney
Time:
3:10 p. m. -3:14 p. m.
No report made.
16. 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 Randy Ward v. City of Santa Barbara WCAB Case #:
ADJ13623185. ADJ707464.
Scheduling: Duration, 20 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
August 23, 2022, report from City Attorney
Time
3:14p. m. -3:17p. m.
No report made.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 3:17 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on September 20, 2022.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
RANDY OWS
MAYOR
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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