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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
C\T\ COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 22, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
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 12:00 p.m.. did not meet this day.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Sarah Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1, 2, 5, 7)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/Harmon to approve Consent Calendar items 1, 2, 5 and 7 as recommended
Unanimous roll call vote.
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Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 1 , 2023.
Subject: Approval to Subordinate the City's Affordability Covenant on Sanctuary Center's Public Benefit Project Located at 115 West Anapamu Street [Ordinance Introduction] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a request from Sanctuary Center of Santa Barbara, Inc., to subordinate the City's affordability covenant on their new public benefit development project located at 115 West Anapamu Street; and B. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a 55-Year Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property Located at 115 WestAnapamu Street and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreement, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney, as Necessary.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Proposed Ordinance (August 22, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments.)
Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Public Library Association Digital Literacy Workshop Grant [Resolution] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $6, 000 from the American Library Association for digital literacy education classes; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 23-076 Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Accept a Grant in the Amount of $6,000 Funded by the American Library Association.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 23-106 (August 22, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments.)
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7. Subject: Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Offer for the Santa Barbara Airport [Resolution] (560. 01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept and authorize the Airport Director to execute, on behalf of the City, a Federal Aviation Administration Grant offer, No. 3-06-0235-071-2023, in an amount not to exceed $6,716,420 in the Airport Improvement Program funds, for the Santa Barbara Airport Airfield Marking Signage and Lighting Upgrades Project; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Appropriate Funds for the Construction of the Airfield Marking Signage and Lighting Upgrades Project.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 23-108 (August 22, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments.)
This concludes the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public: Scott Black; Graham Martin-Setaro; Clint Orr; Bryan Rosen.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
3. Subject: Resolution Denying the Appeal and Upholding the Decision of the Single Family Design Board Regarding 3208 Laurel Canyon Road [Resolution] (640. 07)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Denying the Appeal of the Law Office of Marc Chytilo on Behalf of Anita Williamson to Reverse the Single Family Design Board's Decision Approving a Two-Story, Single Unit Residence Development with First and Second Story Additions and a New One-Car Carport at 3208 Laurel Canyon Road and Making the Findings Supporting the Action.
Documents:
August 22, 2023, report from the Community Development Director.
Councilmember Sneddon reported that she would be recusing herself from consideration of the item. CouncilmemberSneddon was excused from the meeting at 2:19 p. m.
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Vote:
Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to approve the recommended action; Resolution No. 23-104.
Majority roll call vote (No: Councilmember Friedman; Abstain:
Councilmember Sneddon.)
Councilmember Sneddon returned to the meeting at 2:20 p. m.
Subject: Library Department Acceptance of English as a Second Language Grant [Resolution] (570.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $84,851 from the California State Library for English as a Second Language services; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 23-076 Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Accept a Grant in the Amount of $84,851 Funded by the California State Library.
Documents:
August 22, 2023, report from the Library Director.
Speakers:
Staff: Library Director Jessica Cadiente.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/A. Gutierrez to approve the recommended action; Resolution No. 23-105.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Accept a Donation from One805 for Jujitsu Training for Sworn Police Department Personnel and Appropriate Funds in Fiscal Year 2024 [Resolution] (520. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a $10,000 donation from One805 to be used for the purchase of Jujitsu training classes for sworn Police Department personnel; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 23-076 Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Approve an Increase of Revenue and Expenditure 08/22/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 Appropriations in Fiscal Year 2024 in the Police Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund Budget in the Amount of $10, 000.
Documents:
August 22, 2023, report from the Police Chief.
Speakers:
Staff: Police Chief Kelly Gordon.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to approve the recommended action; Resolution No. 23-107.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Library Advisory Board; 2. League of Cities Coastal Cities leadership group.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Downtown food and beverage meeting; 2. Arts Advisory Meeting; 3. Community Events and Festivals Committee; 4. Santa Barbara Youth Council.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Water Commission; 2. Creeks Advisory Committee; 3. COMB meeting; 4. Historic Landmarks Commission; meeting; 5. State Street Advisory Committee.
C\TV COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
8. Subject: Airport Department Draft Response to City of Goleta Noise Action Plan Letter Request Dated January 17, 2023 (560.14)
Recommendation: That Council consider Airport Department's Draft Response to City of Goleta Letter to Santa Barbara City Council regarding Aircraft Noise Action Plan Request.
Documents:
August 22, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
08/22/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 Staff: Airport Director Chris Hastert; Project Planner Jessica Metzger Members of the Public: James Kyriaco; Kathy Janega-Dykes; Kristen Miller; Peter Imhof; Kyle Richards; Brittany Zajic.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/0. Gutierrez to approve the letter and authorize transmittal of it to the City of Goleta.
Unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
9. Subject: Establishment of the State Street Promenade Pilot Program Committee [Resolution] (610.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing the State Street Promenade Pilot Program Committee as a Standing Committee of the City Council; and B. Appoint three City Council members to the State Street Promenade Pilot Program Committee.
Documents:
August 22, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentchke.
Members of the Public: Kristen Miller; Bob Stout; Victoria Valente; Anthony Grumbine; Robin Elander; Anna Marie Gott; Cass Ensberg; Tammy Hughes; Lee Heller; Jim Knell.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/A. Gutierrez to agendize a monthly City Council item for the full City Council to receive updates on interim operations within the State Street Master Planning Project Area with the ability to take actions on interim operations within the area, and to disband the ad hoc committee 08/22/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 Vote:
and bring back recommendations on how to incorporate Historic Landmarks Commission and Access Advisory Committee input to these discussions.
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern A. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Discussed Councilmembers informing Councilmember of home district of events.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Enjoyed Fiesta; 2. Attended PAThl neighborhood cleanups;
3. La Cumbre kick off; 4. Lark ten-year anniversary.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Happy birthday to Pam Sneddon.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Lend support to Maui.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 5:09 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on September 12, 2023.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
RA DYRO
MAY R
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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