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October 3, 2023

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CITY OF SA TA BARBARA

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OCTOBER 3, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:01 p. m. (The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee, which normally meet at 12:00 p. m., did not meet on this day)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: Councilmember Friedman.

Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Sarah Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Employee Recognition - Service Award Pins
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 October 31, 2023.

2. Subject: Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2023 (120. 04) Action: Proclamation presented by Mayor Rowse and received by Sadie Carr and Chief Gordon of the Santa Barbara Police Department, and Silvana Kelly of Breast Cancer Resource Center

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
10/03/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 3, 5-6, 8)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.

Motion:

Vote:

3. 5.

6. Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to approve all Consent Calendar items as recommended, except for items 4 and 7.

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman).

Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the special meetings of August 29, 2023; September 12, 2023; and the regular meetings of August 29, 2023; September 12, 2023.

Action: Approved the recommendation (October 3, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

Subject: Development Agreement for 400 W. Carrillo Street Residential Building [Ordinance Adoption] (640. 1)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Development Agreement for a 63-Unit Residential Building at 400 W. Carrillo Street by and Between the City of Santa Barbara and Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6126 (October 3, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

Subject: Third Increase and Time Extension for Aviation Planning Services Contract for the Fixed Based Operator Redevelopment Project [Resolution; Agreement] (560. 01)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the Airport Director to execute a third amendment to Contract No. 26, 343 with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., to increase the contract by $52, 000 and to extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2024 to continue professional support for aviation planning services for the Fixed Based Operator Redevelopment 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 Fiscpl Year 2024, to Appropriate Funds for an Increase in Aviation Planning 10/03/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 Services for the Fixed Based Operator Redevelopment Project in the Amount of $52,000.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 23, 119; Agreement No. 26, 343. 3 (October 3, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

8. Subject: Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for Multi-Year Water and Wastewater Rate Studies [Agreement] (540. 11) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $165, 595 for comprehensive Wat^r and Wastewater Rate Studies and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $16, 560 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work for a total contract amount not to exceed $182, 155.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28.428 (October 3, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).

PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public: Steve Price; Dean Noble; Adelaida Ortega; Rick Hansen; Steven Ley; Stanley Tzankov; Dein Sofley; Amber Asher; Wendy Santamaria; Frank Rodriguez; Darryl Scheck; Ryan Collom; Brad Klein; Zac Smith; Max Golding; Steven St. Onge; Aron Ashland.

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

4. Subject: Continuing the State Street Promenade Pilot Program, Adding Title 31 to the Santa Barbara Municipal Code, and Update on State Street Interim Operations [Ordinance Adoption] (530. 04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by Adding Title 31 Relating to the State Street Promenade.

Documents:

Ordinance as introduced on September 26, 2023.

Motion:

Vote:

Councilmembers Jordan/Sneddon to approve the recommended action.

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Mayor Rowse; Absent: Councilmember Friedman); Ordinance No. 6125.
10/03/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6

7. Subject: Appropriate Funds and Authorize a Professional Services Agreement for a Report to Determine Property Financial Assessments for the Creation of a Utilities Undergrounding Assessment District for the 800 Block ofJimeno Road [Resolution; Agreement] (530. 07)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a professional services agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $52,210 to prepare an Assessment Engineer's Report; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title or)ly, 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 800 Block of Jimeno Road Underground Utilities Assessment Engineer's Report.

Documents:

October 3, 2023, report from the Public Works Director.

Proposed Resolution.

Speakers:

Staff: Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke.

Members of the public: Stan Tsunoda.

Motion:

Vote:

Councilmembers Sneddon/ hlarmon to approve the recommended action.

Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman); Resolution No. 23-120; Agreement No. 28, 427.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Santa Barbara Youth Council meeting; 2. Fire and Police Commission meeting; 3. Planning Commission 100 year anniversary celebration.
10/03/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 cirr COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

9. Subject: Annual Capital Improvement Program Project Status Report (230. 01)
Recommendation: That Council receive this status report regarding recently completed Capital Improvement Program projects, as well as projects currently in design or construction.

Documents:

October 3, 2023, report from the Public Works Director.

Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.

Speakers:

Staff: City Engineer Brian D'Amour; Public Works Director Cliff Maurer; Parks and Recreation Director Jill Zachary
Members of the Public: None.

Discussion:

Councilmembers' questions were answered.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

10. Subject: Application Process for Permitting Outdoor Dining on Private Property [Resolution] (530. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Receive an informational report on the application process for permitting outdoor dining on private property; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara to Amend the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges to Add a New Permit Fee for a Coastal Development Permit for Outdoor Dining on Private Property by Inserting a Replacement Page into Resolution No. 23-078 Adopted on June 13, 2023, which Became Effective on July 1, 2023, or as Provided Therein.

The title of the Resolution was read.

Documents:

October 3, 2023, report from the Community Development Director Proposed Resolution.

Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
10/03/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 Speakers:

Staff: State Street Master Planner Tess Harris; Building Official Tina Dye; Planning Manager Allison DeBusk; Police Chief Kelly Gordon; Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke.

Members of the Public: Sherry Villanueva; Robin Elander.

Discussion:

Councilmembers' questions were answered.

Moton:

Vote:

Councilmembers Jordan/Sneddon to approve recommended action. f
Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Friedman); Resolution No. 23-121.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Pay respects to Stan Hatch family.

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p. m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on December 5, 2023.

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