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DECEMBER 6, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:10 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, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: Alejandra Gutierrez.
Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, Acting City Attorney Sarah Knecht, Deputy City Clerk Naomi Kovacs.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Employee Recognition - Service Award Pins (1 20. 04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City's appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through December 31, 2022.
City Administrator Rebecca Bjork read the names, positions, and departments of those receiving recognition.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 18 City Administrator Rebecca Bjork announced that during today's 11:00 a.m. Closed Session, the Council approved her recommendation to appoint Alelia Parenteau as the inaugural Sustainability and Resilience Department Director.
Speaker:
Alelia Parenteau, Sustainability and Resilience Department Director
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public: Eplanet Thunderstriker; Aron Ashland.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-19)
The titles of the Resolutions and Ordinances were read.
Motion:
Vote:
2. 3.
Councilmembers Jordan/0. Gutierrez to approve the Consent Calendar.
Unanimous (CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez absent)
Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 2022; November 8, 2022; November 15, 2022; and the special meetings of November 1, 2022; November 8, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Designation of the Sustainability and Resilience Department as the Entity Responsible for Enforcement of Municipal Code Chapters 9.150 and 9.165 [Ordinance Adoption] (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Sections 9. 150.070 and
9. 165.050 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code (SBMC) to Designate the Sustainability and Resilience Department as the Entity Responsible for Enforcement and Make Corresponding Changes Consistent with State Law.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6095. 12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 18
4. Subject: Lease Agreement for Office Space for the Sustainability and Resilience Department at 801 Garden Street [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution; Agreement] (330. 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 Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Execute an Office Lease Agreement with Hayes Property Management, for the Property Located at 801 Garden Street, Suite 200, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Lease Agreement, January 16, 2023.
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 costs related to the lease agreement and other onetime infrastructure and moving costs.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Proposed Ordinance; Resolution No. 22-118 (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
5. Subject: Updated Planning Commission Guidelines [Resolution] (650. 03) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting Planning Commission Guidelines Governing the Code of Conduct for Meetings and Rescinding the Planning Commission Guidelines Adopted by City Council on July 15, 1997.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-119 (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
6. Subject: Acceptance of California State Library Grant, English as a Second Language [Resolution] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept the California State Library grant for $86,351 to support English as a Second Language (ESL) Literacy Services; 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 Library Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund Budget in the Amount of $86, 351 12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 18 Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 22-120 (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
7. Subject: Acceptance of California State Library Grant, Book to Action [Resolution] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $20, 000 from the California State Library for the support of Adult Education programing; 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 Library Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund Budget in the Amount of $20, 000 from the California State Library, Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)fund.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 22-121 (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
8. Subject: Acceptance of California State Library Grant, Adult and Family Literacy [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $56, 215 from the California State Library for the support of Family and Adult Literacy programing; 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 Library Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund Budget in the Amount of $56,215 from the California State Library.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 22-122 (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
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9. Subject: Acceptance of California State Library Zip Books Project Grant [Resolution] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $24,628 from the California State Library to provide access to additional books.
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 Library Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund Budget in the Amount of $24, 628 from the California State Library.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 22-123 (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
10. Subject: Agreement for Independent Police Monitor Professional Advisory Services in Support of New Civilian Oversight System [Resolution; Agreement] (520.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator to execute an agreement with The Aden Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $67,200 covering the period from December 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 22-059, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, to increase appropriations in the City Administrator's Office, in the General Fund, for $67, 200.
Speakers:
Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator's Office Barbara Andersen Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 22-124, Agreement No. 28, 222 (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
11. Subject: Municipal Financial Advisory Services for the Police Facility Debt Issuance [Agreement] (210.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to execute an agreement with KNN Public Finance, LLC, for municipal financial advisory services in an amount not to exceed $130, 000 in connection with the debt issuance for the City's Police Facility.
12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 18 Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,223 (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
12. Subject: Water and Wastewater Service Agreement for 4 Sunrise Hill Lane [Agreement] (540.06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute an agreement for provision of water and sewer service to real property located outside City of Santa Barbara limits, between the City and 109 Investors LLC, to provide City water and wastewater services to 4 Sunrise Hill Lane (APN 013-210-049); and
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to submit an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to approve the water and wastewater service agreement.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,224 (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
13. Subject: Advanced Traffic Signal Management System Replacement [Agreement] (530. 05)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Contract with McCain, Inc. in the amount of $472,176 for an advanced traffic signal management system and traffic signal controllers.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,225 (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
14. Subject: Third Contract Amendment with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for Owner's Representative Services and Contract Administration Support for Operating the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant [Agreement] (540. 1) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Third Contract Amendment to the City Professional Services Agreement No. 25,222 with Carollo Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $247, 278 to provide continued owner's representative services and contract administration support for operating the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 25,222. 3 (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
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15. Subject: Measure C Annual Accountability Report Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 (210. 01)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Measure C Annual Accountability Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
16. Subject: October 2022 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the October 2022 Investment Report.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
17. Subject: Funding Recommendations for Community Arts, Organizational Development, and Events and Festivals Cultural Arts Grants (610.03) Recommendation: That Council review and approve the City of Santa Barbara Arts Advisory Committee and Community Events and Festivals Committee grant funding recommendations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
18. Subject: Sole Source Purchasing Request for Downtown Parking Revenue Control Equipment, Maintenance Services, Replacement Parts, and Payment Processing (550.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Waive compliance with the formal bidding procedure pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code section 4.52.070(K) and authorize the sole source purchase of SKIDATA Group parking revenue control equipment and replacement parts from SKI DATA Group for a period of five years; and
B. Authorize five consecutive yearly purchase orders with SKIDATA Group to provide equipment maintenance sen/ices, payment processing, and spare parts for the five-year period at an annual cost of $139, 000.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
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19. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Parks and Recreation Commission's Rejection of Tree Removal (570.08)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of January 31, 2023, at 2:00 p. m., for hearing the appeal filed by Allie and Chris Joyce of the Parks and Recreation Commission's rejection of tree removal; and
B. Set the date of January 30, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., for a site visit to the property located at 2131 Red Rose Way.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair Friedman reported that the committee heard the two proposed staff recommendations on the State Street parklets and fee structure, and forwarded a "no recommendation" to the Council for consideration.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMIFTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Sneddon reported that the committee heard zoning ordinance amendments for accessory dwelling units, many of which are to become in line with State mandates, and other clean up language as well, which were forwarded on to Council.
CITf COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
20. Subject: Appropriate Fiscal Year 2022 Preliminary General Fund Operating Surplus and Adopt Reserve Policy [Resolutions] (210.01) 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, for Appropriating the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Operating Surplus; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing Policies for Reserves for the City's General 12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 18 Fund, Enterprise Funds, and Internal Ser/ice Funds, and Amending Resolution No. 12-066 and Rescinding Resolution No. 18-056.
Documents:
December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Powerpoint Presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini, City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, Human Resources Director Wendy Levy.
Members of the Public: Zac Smith, Rob Fredericks, Wendy Santa Maria, Stanley Tzankov, Linda Honikman, Nadia Abushanab, Jessica Wishan de L'Arbre, Jeff Shaffer, Kayla Petersen, Graciela Cabello, Darryl Scheck, Ana Arce.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' Questions were answered.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to allocate $250, 000 to Human Services Grant Funding from the total surplus, then 30% to Reserves and the remainder split between the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and City employee one-time compensation.
Motion failed (Ayes: Councilmembers Sneddon, Harmon, 0. Gutierrez; Noes: Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan, Mayor Rowse; Absent:
Councilmember A. Gutierrez)
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers 0. Gutierrez/Friedman to allocate 50% of the total surplus to General Fund reserves minus $250, 000 to Human Services grant funds; 25% of the total surplus to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund minus $250, 000 to the Right to Counsel pilot program; 12.5% of the total surplus to the Pension Section 115 Trust Fund; and 12. 5% of the total surplus to ongoing employee compensation for those who have not recently received a salary adjustment.
Majority roll call vote (Noes: Mayor Rowse; Absent: Councilmember A.
Gutierrez)
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Harmon to approve staff recommendation B.
Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez). 12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 9 of 18 RECESS
5:00-5:17 p. m.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
21. Subject: Interviews for Fire and Police Commission (140.05) Recommendation: That Council hold interviews of applicants to the Fire and Police Commission.
Documents:
December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Powerpoint Presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
Members of the public: None
Interviewees:
Scott Burns
Rachel Bishar
Linda Esparza Dozer
Paul E. Hannah III
Daniel Robert Herlinger
Gary Jon Hill
Glen H. Hodges
Robert C. Meltzer
Lizzie Rodriguez
Raymond L. Szabo
John Joseph Thyne
Tracy C. Trotter
Ana Alicia Zepeda
22. Subject: Appointments to City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council make appointments to the City's Advisory Groups, not including Fire and Police Commission.
Documents:
December 6, 2022 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Speakers:
Members of the public: None
12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 10 of 18 Access Adviso Committee:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Jordan moved to appoint Nick Koonce by acclamation.
Appointed by acclamation (CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez absent).
Appointment:
Nick Koonce was appointed to the Access Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Air ort Commission:
Councilmember Jordan nominated Paul Bowen, Topaz Grabman, and Dennis Houghton.
Councilmember Sneddon nominated Karen Kahn and Bruce Miller.
Vote:
For Bowen: Councilmembers Jordan, Friedman, Mayor Rowse For Grabman: Councilmembers Jordan, Harmon, 0. Gutierrez For Houghton: Councilmembers Jordan, Friedman, Sneddon, Harmon,
0. Gutierrez, Mayor Rowse
For Miller: Councilmembers Friedman, Sneddon, 0. Gutierrez, Mayor Rowse
For Kahn: Councilmembers Sneddon, Harmon
(CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez absent)
Houghton and Miller received the most votes, with tie between Bowen and Grabman.
Vote:
For Bowen: Councilmember Jordan, Mayor Rowse
For Grabman: Councilmembers Friedman, Sneddon, Harmon,
0. Gutierrez
(Councilmember A. Gutierrez absent)
Appointments:
Dennis Houghton, Bruce Miller, and Topaz Grabman were appointed to the Airport Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Architectural Board of Review
No one was appointed.
12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 11 of 18 Arts Adviso Committee:
Vote:
For Serena Lee: Councilmember Friedman, Mayor Rowse
For Laura Dorfman: Councilmembers Sneddon, Harmon, 0. Gutierrez, Jordan
(Councilmember A. Gutierrez absent)
Appointment:
Laura Dorfman was appointed to the Arts Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2025.
Buildin and Fire Code Board of A eals
No one was appointed.
Citizens Oversi ht Committee
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Harmon/0. Gutierrez to appoint Julian Sarafian by acclamation.
Appointed by acclamation (Councilmember A. Gutierrez absent).
Appointment:
Julian Sarafian was appointed to the Citizens Oversight Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Civil Service Commission
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Sneddon to appoint Lindsey Charles and Henry Freund by acclamation.
Appointed by acclamation (CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez absent).
Appointments:
Lindsey Charles and Henry Freund were appointed to the Civil Service Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Communit Events and Festivals Committee
Motion:
Mayor Rowse to appoint Lynda Dees and Sarah McLelland by acclamation.
12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 12 of 18 Vote:
Appointed by acclamation (Councilmember A. Gutierrez absent).
Appointments:
Lynda Dees and Sarah McLelland were appointed to the Community Events and Festivals Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Count of Santa Barbara Libra Adviso Committee
No one was appointed.
Creeks Adviso Committee
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Sneddon to appoint the two candidates by acclamation.
Appointed by acclamation (CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez absent).
Appointments:
Lori Gaskin and Penny Owens were appointed to the Creeks Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Harbor Commission
Councilmember Jordan nominated Suzanne Cohen.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez nominated Elizabeth Cramer.
Vote:
For Cohen: Councilmembers Friedman, Harmon, Jordan
For Cramer: Councilmembers Sneddon, 0. Gutierrez, Mayor Rowse (Councilmember A. Gutierrez absent)
Tie Vote
Vote:
For Cohen: Councilmembers Friedman, Sneddon, Harmon, Jordan, Mayor Rowse
For Cramer: 0. Gutierrez: Cramer
(CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez absent)
Appointment:
Suzanne Cohen was appointed to the Harbor Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 13 of 18 Historic Landmarks Commission
Councilmember Sneddon nominated Robert Ooley and Dennis Doordan.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Jordan to appoint Robert Ooley and Dennis Doordan by acclamation.
Appointed by acclamation (CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez absent).
Appointments:
Robert Ooley and Dennis Doordan were appointed to the Historic Landmarks Commission fora term expiring December 31, 2026.
Libra Board
Councilmember Friedman nominated Amber Caldwell.
Councitmember Jordan nominated Cecilia Harris.
Vote:
For Caldwell: Councilmembers Friedman, 0. Gutierrez
For Harris: Councilmembers Sneddon, Harmon, Jordan, Mayor Rowse (Councilmember A. Gutierrez absent)
Appointment:
Cecilia Harris was appointed to the Library Board for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Livin Wa eAdviso Committee
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Friedman to appoint Daniel Ramirez by acclamation.
Appointed by acclamation.
Appointment:
Daniel Ramirez was appointed to the Living Wage Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Nei hborhood Adviso Council
Motion:
Vote:
Mayor Rowse to appoint Ann Pena by acclamation.
Appointed by acclamation (Councilmember A. Gutierrez absent). 12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 14 of 18 Appointment:
Ann Pena was appointed to the Neighborhood Advisory Council for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez nominated Jeffrey Chang.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez to appoint Jeffrey Chang by acclamation.
Appointed by acclamation (Councilmember A. Gutierrez absent).
Appointment:
Jeffrey Chang was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Plannin Commission
Councilmember Harmon nominated Lucitle Boss.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Jordan to appoint Lucille Boss by acclamation.
Appointed by acclamation (CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez absent).
Appointment:
Lucille Boss was appointed to the Planning Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Rental Housin Mediation Board
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez to appoint Rigoberto Gutierrez by acclamation.
Appointed by acclamation (CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez absent).
Appointment:
Rigoberto Gutierrez was appointed to the Rental Housing Mediation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 15 of 18 Si n Committee
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez nominated Ken Sorgman and Thomas Sekula.
Councilmember Friedman nominated Jonathan Ziegler
Councilmember Sneddon nominated Jaime Limon.
Vote:
For Sekula: Councilmembers Friedman, Harmon, 0. Gutierrez, For Sorgman: Councilmembers Friedman, Sneddon, Harmon, Jordan, Mayor Rowse
ForZiegler: Councilmembers Friedman, Sneddon, Harmon, Jordan, Mayor Rowse
For Limon: Councilmembers Sneddon, 0. Gutierrez, Jordan, Mayor Rowse
(Councilmember A. Gutierrez absent)
Appointments:
Ken Sorgman, Jonathan Ziegler, and Jaime Limon, were appointed to the Sign Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Sin Ie Famil Desi n Board
Councilmember Jordan nominated Kathryn Gerpheide.
Councilmember Sneddon nominated Jonathan Ziegler
Mayor Rowse nominated Joseph Moticha.
Vote:
For Gerpheide: Councilmembers Harmon, 0. Gutierrez, Jordan, Friedman ForZiegler: CouncilmemberSneddon
For Moticha: Mayor Rowse
(Councilmember A. Gutierrez absent)
Appointment:
Kathryn Gerpheide was appointed to the Single Family Design Board for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Sister Cities Board
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez nominated Mark Philibosian.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez to appoint Mark Philibosian by acclamation.
Appointed by acclamation (Councilmember A. Gutierrez absent). 12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 16 of 18 Appointment:
Mark Philibosian was appointed to the Sister Cities Board for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Trans ortation and Circulation Committee
Councilmember Jordan nominated Larry Bickford, Hillary Blackerby, Conrad Metzenberg, Kathleen Rodriguez, and Richard Smith.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Harmon to appoint Larry Bickford, Hillary Blackerby, Conrad Metzenberg, Kathleen Rodriguez, and Richard Smith by acclamation.
Appointed by acclamation (Councilmember A. Gutierrez absent).
Appointments:
Larry Bickford, Hillary Blackerby, Conrad Metzenberg, and Richard Smith were appointed to the Transportation and Circulation Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2026. Kathleen Rodriguez was appointed to the Transportation and Circulation Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2023.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Harmon left the meeting at 6:52 p. m.
Councilmember Jordan reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s):
1. December 21st is the Longest Night of the Year.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. e Red Cross blood drive; 2. State of the County; 3. Cox ribbon cutting at the Boys and Girls Club; 4. Santa Barbara Independent's Hero Luncheon; 5. Downtown Santa Barbara's Christmas tree lighting on State Street; 6. Pierre Claeyssens Veteran's Foundation's Veteran's Day ceremony; 7. Housing Crisis Taskforce meeting.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1 Water Commission meeting; 2. Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce State of the County; 3. AIA Awards ceremony; 4. Santa Barbara Independent's Local Heroes Award event; 5. Jimeno Way Utility District meeting.
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. State of the County; 2. Santa Barbara Independent's Local Heroes Awards luncheon; 3. AIA Annual Awards; 4. Realtors' Annual Awards; 4. Dos Pueblos 12/06/2022 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 17 of 18 Engineering Academy open house; 5. "All Quiet on the Western Front" showing by the Film Festival at the Riviera.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on February 28, 2023.
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