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CITf OF SANTA BARBARA
CITf COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 7, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. (The Finance and Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meet at 12:30 p.m., did not meet on this day)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez (2:04 p. m. ), Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Sarah Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/A. Gutierrez to approve the remote participation of Councilmember 0. Gutierrez.
Vote:
Majority roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember 0. Gutierrez) Councilmember Gutierrez was marked present at the meeting at 2:04 p. m.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Employee Recognition - Service Award Pins (120.04) 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 March 31, 2023.
03/07/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 City Administrator Rebecca Bjork read the names of employees being recognized for their service time. Mayor Rowse delivered a Proclamation and service award to Wastewater Collection System Project Coordinator Dale Escobar, who accepted the Proclamation.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Amy Von Protz; Chela Hazen; Kenny Chism; Gwendolyn Castro; Christian Leon; Wendy Santamaria; Stanley Tzankov; Nadia Abushanab; Zoila Cabrera.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2 - 7)
The titles of the Resolutions and Ordinances were read.
Motion:
Vote:
2. 3.
Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon 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 meeting of February 14, 2023; and the special meeting of January 12, 2023. " ' ' ' ' ~ ~ ~r~"~" """"" " -.-. - -'
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Accept and Spend Donation from the Santa Barbara Police Foundation for the Police Department Canine Unit and Appropriate Funds in Fiscal Year 2023 [Resolution] (520. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a donation from the Santa Barbara Police Foundation with a value of $20, 000 to purchase equipment and provide specialized training for the Police Department Canine Unit; 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 Accept a Gift of $20,000 from the Santa Barbara Police Foundation for Exclusive Use and Benefit of the Santa Barbara Police Department.
03/07/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 23-023.
4. Subject: Second Increase for Aviation Planning Services Contract for the Fixed Based Operator Redevelopment Project [Resolution; Agreement] (560. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize an increase in the extra services amount with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., for aviation planning services for the Fixed Base Operator Redevelopment Project, Contract No. 26, 343, in the amount of $49, 270, for a total project expenditure authority of $334, 896;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 Appropriate Funds for Increase in Aviation Planning Services For the Fixed Based Operator Redevelopment Project.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 23-024, Agreement No. 26, 343. 2 (March 7, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
5. Subject: Sole Source Purchase Order for EnvisionWare Tablet Stations (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council find it in the City's best interest to waive the formal bid procedure as authorized by Municipal Code section 4. 52. 070 (L), Best Interest Waiver, and authorize the Library Director to execute a Purchase Order to EnvisionWare in the amount of $48,508 for purchase, delivery, and installation of three 6-tablet Hublet stations.
Action: Approved the recommendation (March 7, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
6. Subject: Contract for Water Resources Legal Services with Bartkiewicz, Kronick & Shanahan [Agreement] (540.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director and City Attorney to execute a contract with Bartkiewicz, Kronick & Shanahan for specialized as-needed legal services to support the Water Resources Division in an amount not-to-exceed of $250, 000.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,263 (March 7, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
7. Subject: Council Contract with Brower Law Group [Agreement] (210. 01) 03/07/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 Recommendation: That Council authorize an increase of $50,000 to Agreement No. 22200090, for a not-to-exceed dollar amount from $100, 000 to $150, 000, between the City of Santa Barbara and Brower Law Group for a legal services agreement.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,264 (March 7, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
CITf COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
COMMUNITT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
8. Subject: Ordinance Discussion Draft to Create the Housing Opportunities, Preservation, and Equity (HOPE) Fund Pursuant to Charter Section 1215 (660. 04)
Recommendation: That Council review draft Ordinance for discussion to create the Housing Opportunities, Presen/ation and Equity (HOPE) Fund and direct staff to return with revised Ordinance for introduction.
Documents:
March 7, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Housing and Human Services Manager Laura Dubbels.
Members of the Public: Jan Hubbell; Skip Szymanski; Steven Faulstich; Pat Wheatley; Dianne Black; Nadia Abushanab; Stanley Tzankov; Wendy Santamaria; Gail Osherenko; Sheila Lodge; Joyce Adriansen; Ed Zuchelli.
Discussion:
Mayor Rowse suggested that the Council will hear the staff presentation and listen to public comment, and then direct the item for consideration by the Ordinance Committee. Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to forward to Ordinance Committee.
Unanimous roll call vote.
RECESS
3:35 p. m. -3:50 p. m.
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QUASI JUDICIAL HEARING RULES APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Subject: Appeal of the Single Family Design Board's Project Design Approval and Final Approval of Development at 229 Vista Del Mar Drive (640. 07)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Consider the appeal of Julie Kayda, Jeff Harris, and Norman Gardner of the Single Family Design Board's Project Design Approval and Final Approval of a development associated with an existing single-unit residence at 229 Vista Del Mar Drive; and
B. Direct staff to return to Council with a Decision and Findings Resolution reflecting the outcome of the appeal.
There were no ex parte disclosures.
Public Hearing opened: 3:50 p. m.
Documents:
March 7, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
Staff: Assistant Planner Holly Garcin; Design Review Supervisor Ellen Kokinda; Assistant City Attorney Tava Ostrenger.
Appellants: Jeff Harris; Norm Gardner.
Applicants: Jarrett Gorin; Kevin Moore.
Members of the Public: Cecilia Fock; Wendy Arienzo; Jancen O'Brien; Betsun Spaulding; Cameron Behr; Gary McDonald.
Single Family Design Review Board: Brian Miller.
Discussion: Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Public Hearing closed: 5:53 p.m.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to uphold appeal and direct staff to return to Council with a resolution with findings.
Motion fails (Ayes: Councilmembers Friedman, 0. Gutierrez, Sneddon; Noes: Councilmembers Harmon, A. Gutierrez, Jordan, Mayor Rowse.) 03/07/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Jordan/Rowse to deny the appeal and direct staff to return to Council with a resolution with findings.
Majority roll call vote (Ayes: Councilmembers A. Gutierrez, 0. Gutierrez, Harmon, Jordan, Mayor Rowse; Noes: Councilmembers Friedman, Sneddon)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Jordan reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s):
1. Shoreline Park/Torrey Gate landscaping reservation project.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Book to Action meeting at Library.
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. YMCA transitional use facility.
Mayor Pro Tern A. Gutierrez reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1. Plane Pull fundraiser for Alpha Resource Center; 2. Homeless regional action plan walks in Upper State area.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance or made the following comment(s): 1.
Eastside meeting; 2. Homelessness regional action plan; 3. Read with Roosevelt Elementary students; 4. Riviera Association meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on April 1 1, 2023.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
RAN YR
MAYO
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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