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CITf COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
320-A WEST ORTEGA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101;
1030 CACIQUE STREET, SANTA BARBARA CA 93103
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p. m. (The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meet at 12:30 p. m., did not meet this day.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: Mike Jordan.
Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, Acting City Attorney Sarah Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Law Enforcement Records and Support Services Day (120. 04)
Action: Proclamation received by Police Chief Kelly Gordon and Police staff.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public: Kerri Burns, Kirn Dewitt; Dean Noble. 11/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 2-9)
The titles of the Resolutions and Ordinances were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/0. Gutierrez to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
2. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 2022; and the two special meetings of October 18, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
3. Subject: Restructure of South Coast Housing Inc. Loan (Holiday Mobile Home Park) 1212 Punta Gorda Street [Ordinance Introduction] (660.04) Recommendation: That City Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Restated Loan Agreement with South Coast Housing, Inc. a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, Secured by a Restated Deed of Trust, and New NinetyYear Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property Located at 1212 Punta Gorda; and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreements, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney, as necessary.
Action: Approved the recommendation (Novembers, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments; Proposed Ordinance).
4. Subject: Acceptance of Homeland Security Grant [Resolution; Agreement] (520. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant for $78,992 for the procurement of law enforcement equipment; 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 Approve an Increase of Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in Fiscal Year 2023 in the Police Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund Budget in the Amount of $78,992.
11/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-117; Agreement No. 28,214 (November 8, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
5. Subject: Community Promotion Agreement with Old Spanish Days [Agreement] (180. 02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a community promotion agreement with Old Spanish Days in an amount of $100,977, covering the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,215 (Novembers, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
6. Subject: Contract with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce to Support Visitor Information Center Operations [Agreement] (180. 02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an annual community promotion contract with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce in an amount of $59, 500.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,216 (November 8, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
7. Subject: Approval of a Mills Act Historic Property Tax Reduction for 401 East Pedregosa Street [Agreement] (610.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Grant exception to the Mills Act contract threshold for assessed property valuation, pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code §30.157. 145.C.4.m., for a designated Structure of Merit at 401 East Pedregosa Street (APN 025- 393-012); and
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the Mills Act historic property contract.
Action: Approved the recommendation (Novembers, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
8. Subject: Approval of Banking Services and Custodial Agreements [Agreement] (210. 03)
Recommendation: That Council approve the Fifth Amendment to Agreement No. 25036 with MUFG Union Bank for banking and trust custodial services, executing 11/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 a 12-month extension at a net cost estimated at $1 ,600 per month for the banking services and $3,000 for the trust custodial services.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 25,036.5 (November 8, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
9. Subject: Self Insured Workers' Compensation Program Annual Report (350. 01)
Recommendation: That Council receive the Annual Self Insured Workers' Compensation Program Annual Report for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation (November 8, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
Cinf COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Subject: 2022 California Building and Fire Codes Adoption [Ordinance Introduction] (640. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Introduce, and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 22. 04 of the Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2; the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Electrical Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Mechanical Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Plumbing Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Energy Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Historical Building Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Existing Buildings Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code; the 2022 Edition of the California Referenced Standards Code; and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; Adopting Local Revisions to Those Codes; and Repealing Ordinance Number 5919; and
B. Introduce, and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 8.04 of the Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code, Including Appendix Chapter 4 and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, and H of That Code, and the 2022 California Fire Code with Local Amendments to Both Codes.
11/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 Documents:
November 8, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Powerpoint Presentation prepared and made by staff
Proposed Ordinances.
Speakers:
Staff: City Building Official Christina Dye; Fire Marshal Ryan DiGiulio; Assistant City Attorney John Doimas; Administrative Analyst Marck Aguilar Members of the Public: Roy Harthorn; Cassandra Ensberg.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/ 0. Gutierrez for the staff recommendation with staff direction to determine process to resolve light issue in line with other staff priorities.
Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Jordan).
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Sister Cities board meeting; 2. Day of the Dead event at Ortega Park; 3.
CommUnify board meeting; 4. SBACT Collective Gratitude event at Alameda Park; 5.
Elected Leaders' Forum; 6. PAL event; 7. Olive Mill Roundabout construction kickoff; 8.
Ken Williams Barbeque at Mesa Park; 9. Salute to Teachers at Music Academy; 10.
Hispanic Chamber Mariachi fundraiser.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance or made the following comments): 1. Met with mom and pop property owners; 2. Elected Leaders' Forum; 3.
CCRB; 4. 700 block of State Street outreach efforts; 5. Riviera Association meeting.
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. PAL event; 2. Salute to Teachers; 3. BEACON meeting.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Zoo partners' breakfast; 2. Habitat for Humanity event; 3. Olive Mill Roundabout construction kickoff; 4. Alzheimer's Association walk.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
The meeting recessed to closed session at 3:06 p. m.
11/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 CouncilmemberA. Gutierrezwas excused from the meeting at 3:06 p. m.
CLOSED SESSIONS
13. 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 John Williams v. City of Santa Barbara WCAB Case Nos.:
ADJ12512037, ADJ10611043, ADJ14212159, ADJ unassigned.
Scheduling: Duration 15 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
November 8, 2022, report from the Acting City Attorney
Time:
3:06 p. m.-3:13 p.m.
No report made.
CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez returned to the meeting at 3:13 p.m.
Councilmember Harmon was excused from the meeting at 3:13 p.m.
12. Subject: Conference with Labor Negotiator (440.02)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 54957. 6 to consider instructions to City negotiator Wendy Levy, Human Resources Director, Sam Ramirez, Labor Relations Manager, John Doimas, Assistant City Attorney, Keith DeMartini, Finance Director, Chris Mailes, Fire Chief regarding negotiations with, Santa Barbara City Employees' Association (General Bargaining Unit) Local 620 Service Employees' International Union, Service Employees' International Union, Local 620, Treatment and Patrol and Hourly Bargaining Units, Fire Management Association, Santa Barbara City Firefighters Association, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, Santa Barbara City Supervisory Employees, and Unrepresented Management and Confidential Employees.
SCHEDULING: Duration, 40 Minutes; anytime
11/08/2022 Santa Bariaara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 REPORT: None anticipated
Document:
November 8, 2022, report from the City Administrator
Time:
3:13 p. m.-3:50 p. m.
No report made.
Councilmember Harmon returned to the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
11. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A.
B.
Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups (Est. time 4:00 p. m. ); and
Continue interviews of applicants to November 15, 2022. (Est. time 6:00 p. m.)
Documents:
November 8, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Speakers:
Members of the Public: None.
A licantS eakers:
Dennis Houghton
Nick Koonce
Laura Dorfman
Serena Lee
Lynda Dees
Sarah McLelland
Penny Owens
Suzanne Cohen
Robert Ooley
Thomas Sekula
Thomas Sekula
Committee:
Airport Commission
Access Advisory Committee
Arts Advisory Committee
Arts Advisory Committee
Community Events and Festivals
Community Events and Festivals
Creeks Advisory Committee
Harbor Commission
Historic Landmarks Commission
Historic Landmarks Commission
Sign Committee
11/08/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 Nancy Henderson
Jeffrey Chang
Ann Pena
Rigoberto Gutierrez
Library Board
Library Board
Neighborhood Advisory Council
Rental Housing Mediation Board
Councilmember Harmon was excused from the meeting at 4:44 p. m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:58 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on December 6, 2022.
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