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CITf COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS; MAYOR/COUNCIL OFFICE, CITY HALL,
735 ANACAPA STREET; AND
1030 CACIQUE STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p. m. (The Ordinance Committee, which normally meets at 12:30 p. m., met at 11:30 a.m. The Finance Committee, which normally 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 (2:02 p. m. ), Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, Acting City Attorney Sarah Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Fire Prevention Week October 9-15, 2022 (120. 04) Action: Mayor Rowse delivered a Proclamation to Fire Chief Chris Mailes, Fire Marshal Ryan DiGuilio, Fire Public Education Coordinator Liliana Encinas.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
10/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 Members of the public: Kitty Christen; Cecilia Fabulich; Ernest Solomon.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 2-12)
The titles of the Resolutions and Ordinances were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Alejandra Gutierrez/Oscar Gutierrez to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meetings of December 7, 2021; and September 20, 2022; and the special meetings of September 20, 2022 and September 27, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation
Subject: 2022-2025 Firefighters' Association Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding [Ordinance Adoption] (440. 03)
Recommendation: That Council ratify 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 City Firefighters' Association.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6085; Agreement 28,200; (October 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: 2022-2025 Police Officer's Association
Memorandum of Understanding [Ordinance Adoption]
Bargaining Unit
Recommendation: That Council ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Santa Barbara Police Officers' Association by adoption of, by reading of title only, An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting A Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Police Officers Association for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6086; Agreement 28,201; (October 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments). 10/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8
5. Subject: Grant Funding for the Plaza Del Mar Band Shell Renovation Project [Resolution] (570. 05)
Recommendation: That Council 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 revenue and expenditure appropriations by $233, 452 in the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Outlay Fund for the Plaza Del Mar Band Shell Renovation Project.
Funds were received from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Ann Jackson Family Foundation, Alice Tweek Tuohy Foundation, Santa Barbara Beautiful, and private donors.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-104; (October 11 , 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
6. Subject: Authorization to Submit State Revolving Fund Loan Application for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project [Resolutions] (540. 1) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Filing a Financial Assistance Application for a Financing Agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for the Planning, Design, and Construction of the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring its Official Intent to Reimburse Capital Expenditures Paid Prior to the Approval by the State Water Resources Control Board of a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Installment Agreement for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project; and C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Dedicating and Pledging the Water Fund Net System Revenue to Payment of Any and All Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Financing for the Cater Reservoir Resiliency Project.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 22-105; Resolution No. 22-106; Resolution No. 22-107; (October 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
7. Subject: Final Design of Mission Creek Restoration Project at Oak Park [Agreement] (530.03)
10/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 Recommendation: That Council authonze the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Waterways Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $140,869 to prepare final design plans for the Mission Creek Restoration Project at Oak Park, and approve expenditures in the amount of $14,086 to cover extra services resulting from changes in the scope of work.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,202; (October 11 , 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
8. Subject: Extension to Agreement with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc., for Actuarial Services for Required Financial Reporting of Various Benefits [Agreement] (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to approve and execute a professional services agreement extension with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc., to perform actuarial services in connection with the City's Post-Retirement Health Benefits, Sick Leave Benefits, and Article XV and XVA Safety Retirement Plans covering Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023, in an amount of $39, 100 for a new not to exceed amount of $85, 000.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 26,557. 1; (October 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
9. Subject: Hope Avenue Well Site Lease Agreement Renewal [Agreement] (540. 06)
Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Sixth Amendment to Lease Agreement No. 17,408, between the City and the Channel Islands Young Men's Christian Association, to extend the term of the lease from November 01, 2022 to October 31, 2032, subject to early termination upon one year notice, and to adjust the annual rental amount.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 17,408.6; (October 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
10. Subject: Hydraulic Modeling to Update the Wastewater Collection System Infiltration and Inflow Study [Agreement] (540. 13)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $64, 135 for wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling services, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $6, 420 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,203; (October 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
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11. Subject: Approval of Minimum Standard Requirements for Aeronautical Activities at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (560. 02) Recommendation: That Council adopt the updated Minimum Standard Requirements for Aeronautical Activities at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Documents:
October 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments.
Speakers:
Members of the Public: Charlotte Anderson; Shawn Sullivan.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
12. Subject: Personal Protective Equipment Standardization for the Fire Operations Division (520. 03)
Recommendation: That Council approve Lion personal protection turnout gear as a sole source vendor for the Fire Operations Division during the next five-year period, in accordance with Section 4.52.070 (k) of the Municipal Code.
Action: Approved the recommendation
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Sneddon reported that the Ordinance Committee reviewed and recommended for approval the proposed changes to the Santa Barbara Municipal Code relating to the Building and Fire Code. The Ordinance Committee also considered and recommended changing to the Santa Barbara Municipal Code revising the membership of the Single Family Design Board.
CITT COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITI' ADMINISTRATOR
13. Subject: Ordinance to Assign Additional Civilian Police Oversight Duties to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners [Ordinance Introduction] (520. 01)
Recommendation: That Council:
10/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 B.
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 adding Chapter 2.09 to assign additional civilian police oversight duties to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners; and
Authorize and direct the City Clerk's Office to accept applications through Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 5:00 p. m. for the special recruitment of five members to the Fire and Police Commission.
Documents:
October 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Powerpoint Presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
Staff: Special Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Andersen; Assistant City Attorney John Doimas; Police Chief Kelly Gordon.
Members of the Public: Ernest Salomon; Eric Beecher; Lizzie Rodriguez; Bejamin Pitterle; Louisa Wood; Rachel Johnson; Mark Kramer; Christine Newhauser; Gabe Escobedo.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Councilmember Harmon/A. Gutierrezto 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 adding Chapter 2.09 to assign additional civilian police oversight duties to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, using the language for Attachment 2, the staff recommended language, and to authorize and direct the City Clerk's office to accept applications through Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. for the special recruitment of five members to the Fire and Police Commission.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
RECESS
4:20 p. m. -4:34 p. m.
Mayor Rowse announced that Councilmember A. Gutierrez would be participating remotely for the rest of the meeting.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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14. Subject: Agreements for Fiscal Year 2023 with People Assisting the Homeless ($202, 100) and Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation ($200,000) [Agreements] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Community Development Director to negotiate and execute, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, a funding agreement in the amount of $202, 100 with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), for the operation of a homeless shelter and related services; B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute a funding agreement in the amount of $100, 000 with the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SB ACT) to facilitate a community collaborative on homelessness; and
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute a funding agreement in the amount of $100, 000 with the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SB ACT) to operate Neighborhood Navigation Centers.
Documents:
October 11, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Powerpoint Presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
Staff: Program Analyst Elizabeth Stotts; Special Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Andersen
Members of the Public: Rich Sander; Natasha Todorovic; Natalia Govoni.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Friedman/Jordan to approve the staff recommendation; Agreement Nos. 28,204; 28:205; 28,206.
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
10/11/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Castillo Street undercrossing improvement meeting; 2. Library event for Book of the Year; 3. Ukraine supportive event at the Granada; 4. South Coast Chambers' Legislative Summit; 5. UCSB Alumni Awards; 6. Women's March; 7. SB Housing Day; 8.
Steam's Wharf 150 year anniversary; 9. Spoke at Pacifica Graduate Institute; 10. Unite the Light Community Show; 11. Sister Cities dim sum gathering; and 12. Library Reading Ambassador Graduation.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Housing Santa Barbara day; 2. Women's March; 3. 150th Celebration at Steams Wharf; 4. Chamber Event; 5. SB High School homecoming.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:32 p.m. in honor of the Indigenous People's Day.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on November 1, 2022.
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