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REGULAR EETING
AUGUST 29, 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 met at 12:00 p. m.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez (2:14 p. m. ), Oscar Gutierrez (2:01 p. m. ), Meagan Harmon (2:01 p. m. ), 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 No. 1-10)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Harmon to approve all Consent Calendar items as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember A. Gutierrez). 08/29/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 9 Subject: Approval to Subordinate the City's Affordability Covenant on Sanctuary Center's Public Benefit Project Located at 115 West Anapamu Street [Ordinance Adoption] (660. 04)
Recommendation: That Council 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 West Anapamu 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 recommendation; Ordinance No. 6122;(August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant for the Drainage Master Plan [Resolution] (560. 01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept and authorize the Airport Director to execute, on behalf of the City, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant No. SBA-WPG-3-06-0235- 074-2023, in an amount not to exceed $335,442 in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) entitlement funds for the Drainage Master Plan Project; 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 the Drainage Master Plan Project.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 23-109 (August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Amendment to Position Salary Control Resolution 23-081 with Updates to Classification and Compensation for Certain Positions [Resolution] (410. 06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 23-081, the Position Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2024, to Amend the Established Salary for Positions as Listed and to Establish the Classifications of Department Systems Supervisor and Library Technician Trainee.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 23-110 (August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
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4. Subject: July 2023 Investment Report (260. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the July 2023 Investment Report.
Action: Approved the recommendation (August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
5. Subject: Santa Barbara Unified School District Park Ranger Patrol Services and Junior High Afterschool Sports Program [Agreement] (150. 05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator to enter into a one-year agreement with Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) for Park Ranger Patrol Services at SBUSD properties at a cost to SBUSD in the amount of $34, 456; and
B. Authorize the City Administrator to enter into a one-year agreement with Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) for Junior High Afterschool Sports Program at SBUSD properties at a cost to the City in the amount of $32, 000.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement Nos. 28,410; 28,415 (August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
6. Subject: Community Promotion Contract with Summer Solstice Celebration [Agreement] (180.02)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an annual community promotion contract with Summer Solstice Celebration, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $64, 600 to support year-round administrative expenses for the community event.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,411 (August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
7. Subject: Agreement to Provide the City of Goleta with Rental Housing Mediation Services for Fiscal Year 2024 [Agreement] (580.03) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute an agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to provide Rental Housing Mediation Program (RHMP) services to the City ofGoleta for Fiscal Year 2024 in exchange for total compensation of $60, 000.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 412 (August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
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8. Subject: Increase in Professional Services Contract for Airport Poly- and Per-Fluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) Investigation Efforts with GSI Environmental, Inc. [Agreement] (560. 01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Airport Director to increase the existing Professional Services Agreement with GSI Environmental, Inc., in the amount of $253, 000 for site investigation work necessary to implement a Poly- and Per-Fluororalkyl Substance Supplemental Work Plan approved by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,413 (August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
9. Subject: Approval of Purchase Order to John Bean Technologies (JBT) Jetway Systems to Provide Passenger Boarding Bridge Parts and Equipment (560. 01)
Recommendation: That Council find it in the City's best interest to waive the formal bid process, as authorized by Municipal Code Section 4. 52. 060. H-, and authorize the City General Services Manager to issue a Purchase Order to John Bean Technologies (JBT) Jetway Systems for providing parts and equipment for the maintenance of the passenger boarding bridges at Santa Barbara Airport in an amount of $359, 117.
Action: Approved the recommendation (August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
10. Subject: Agreement with George Hills Company for Claim Management Information System Access [Agreement] (350. 01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to execute a fiveyear agreement with George hlills Company allowing the Risk Management Division to utilize a claims management software program, in an amount not to exceed $150, 000.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 414 (August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
This concluded the Consent Calendar.
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REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair Friedman reported that Finance Committee recommended that City Council approve the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Grant for 175 S. La Cumbre.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair 0. Gutierrez reported that Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to send proposed amendments regarding peddling, soliciting and vending on public and private property to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public: None
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. CCWA meeting; 2. CCRB meeting; 3. League of Cities coastal group meeting.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Meeting with Mayor Pro Tern A. Gutierrez regarding the housing crisis task force and then met with Councilmember Sneddon regarding finalizing recommendations to the full Council; 2. Fire and Police Commission meeting.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. COMB meeting.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. County Mayors meeting.
cirr COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
11. Subject: Interviews for Fire and Police Commission (140. 05) Recommendation: That Council hold interviews of applicants to the Fire and Police Commission.
Documents:
August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments 08/29/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 10 Speakers:
Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Andersen Candidates: Blanca Flor Benedict; Scott Burns; Stephen Lee Byrd; Chris Cline; John Cross; Jane Frederick; Aaron Edward Jones; David Landecker (withdrew application); Steven Nipper (withdrew application); Thomas Parker, Charles Santry; Barbara Ceizler Silver.
Members of the Public: Lizzie Rodriguez.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
12. Subject: Interviews for the Architectural Board of Review (140. 05) Recommendation: That Council hold interviews of applicants to the Architectural Board of Review.
Documents:
August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments) Speakers:
Staff: Deputy City Clerk Niko Lopez.
Candidates: Brian Miller; Kate Novotny; Will Sofrin.
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
13. Subject: Reporting Out and Recommendations of State Street Interim Operations Ad Hoc Committee (610. 01)
Recommendation: That Council receive a report from the members of the State Street Interim Operations Ad Hoc Committee and direct staff on recommendations for proposed operations.
Documents:
August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments) Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Public Works Manager Brian Basse; Supervising Transportation Engineer Behdad Gharagozli; Police Chief Kelly Gordon; Supervising Transportation Planner Jessica Grant; Downtown Plaza Parking Manager Sarah dark; Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke.
08/29/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 10 Members of the Public: Molly Pearson; Roman Baratiak; Barry Remis; Tristen Miller; Heather Deutsch; Robin Elander; Lee Heller; Dustin Hoiseth; Alex Gravenor; Jason Chapman; Brigitta Van Der Raay; Jim Marston; Sullivan Israel.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Councilmembers Harmon/Friedman for staff to return with a menu of options regarding additional cleaning opportunities on State Street and the surrounding area with prioritization options.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
Motion:
Councilmember Jordan/A. Gutierrezto direct staff to put in place delineated bike lanes on the eight blocks of the promenade and come back in the future to talk about vertical treatments or meandering opportunities.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Sneddon/Jordan to introduce shuttle service on State Street within the promenade and include information on waterfront area service and to direct staff to follow up after investigating this topic.
Unanimous roll call vote.
CITT ADMINISTRATOR
14. Subject: Appointment to the Architectural Board of Review (140. 05) Recommendation: That Council make an appointment to the Architectural Board of Review.
Documents:
August 29, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments) Speakers:
Staff: Deputy City Clerk Niko Lopez.
Members of the Public: None.
08/29/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 10 Architectural Board of Review
Councilmember Friedman nominated Will Sofrin. Councilmember Sneddon nominated Brian Miller.
Councilmember Harmon: Sofrin.
Councilmember Friedman: Sofrin.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez: Miller.
CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez: Sofrin.
Councilmember Sneddon: Miller
Councilmember Jordan: Sofrin.
Mayor Rowse: Miller.
Appointment: Will Sofrin was appointed to the Architectural Board of Review for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Supervisor Capps went to Val Verde and met with residents.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Drinks at Dusk at the Mission; 2. Pacific Pride Festival; 3.
State senator Limon's delegate luncheon; 4. Healing justice black family cookout at Franklin Center.
Councilmember Jordan reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Going to La Mesa Park tomorrow with Supervisor Capps for neighborhood meet and greet.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Pacific Pride Festival; 2. Dignity Moves event.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Met with SLO chamber, city council, and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p. m.
08/29/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 10 Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on October 3, 2023.
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