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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COU CIL UTES
REGULAR EETING
OCTOBER 10, 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 on this day.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez (2:02 p. m. ), Oscar Gutierrez, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: Meagan Harmon.
Staff present: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork, City Attorney Sarah Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Fire Prevention Week (120. 04)
Action: Mayor Rowse presented the Proclamation to Fire Marshal Ryan DiGiulio, Fire Public Education Coordinator Lilians Encinas.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2-6)
The title of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
10/10/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 5 Motion:
Vote:
2. Councilmembers Friedman/A. Gutierrez to approve the consent calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Harmon).
Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Stay & Play Donation [Resolution] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a donation in the amgunt of $6,000 from the Packard Foundation to cover Stay & Play program expenses; 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 Donation in the Amount of $6, 000 Funded by the Packard Foundation.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 23-122 (October 10, 2023, report from the Library Director; proposed Resolution).
3. Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Adult & Family Literacy Grant [Resolution] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $56, 218 from the California State Library for adult and family literacy 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 $56, 218 Funded by the California State Library.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 23-123 (October 10, 2023, report from the Library Director; proposed Resolution).
4. Subject: Reserve Policy Adoption [Resolution] (210. 01) Recommendation: That Council 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 Fund, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds, and Amending Resolution No. 22-126.
10/10/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 23-124 (October 10, 2023, report from the Finance Director; proposed Resolution).
5. Subject: Proposed Amendment to Direct the City Clerk to Correct Clerical Errors with the 2024 Fiscal Year Parks and Recreation Department Schedule of Fees and Changes by Inserting Replacement Pages into Resolution No. 23-078 [Resolution] (230. 05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2024 Parks and Recreation Department Schedule of Fees and Charges to correct a clerical error; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Directing the City Clerk to Correct Clerical Errors by Inserting Replacement Pages into Resolution No. 23-078 Adopted on June 13, 2023, which Became Effective on July 1, 2023, or as Provided Therein, and Amend the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 23-125 (October 10, 2023, report from the Parks and Recreation Director; proposed Resolution).
6. Subject: Set a Date for a Public Hearing Regarding Planning Commission's Approval for 710-720 State and 15 East Ortega Streets (640. 07) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of January 23, 2024, at 2:00 p. m. for hearing the appeals filed by Steve Johnson and Gareth Kelly of the Planning Commission's approval of the Development Plan at 710-720 State and 15 East Ortega Streets (APN: 037-092-013, 019, 020, 021, 034 and 014) Zoned C-G (Commercial General); and
B. Set the date of January 22, 2024, at 1 :30 p. m. for a site visit to the property located at 710-720 State and 15 East Ortega Streets.
Action: Approved the recommendations.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Wendy Santamaria; Amber Asher; Max Golding.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
7. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria (610. 05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposed application-review process and provide direction to the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) on funding CDBG criteria and priorities; and
B. Authorize staff to solicit proposals for CDBG grants for Fiscal Year 2025.
Documents:
October 10, 2023, report from the Community Development Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Housing and Human Services Manager Laura Dubbels; Senior Community Development Programs Specialist Lindsey Drewes Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Councilmembers A Gutierrez/Friedman to approve the recommended actions.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote. (Absent: Councilmember Harmon).
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
CouncHmemberA. Gutierrez attended the following meeting or event: 1. Pride and Joy LGBTQ+ community event.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez attended the following meeting or event: 1 . Senior Expo;
2. Harding Resource Center project meeting; 3. Santa Barbara Historical Museum missions exhibit; 4. Westmont "what are churches for" discussion; 5. Elected Leaders Forum to Address Homelessness; 6. Met with Japanese Consulate in Los Angeles; 7.
Community Leaders' Briefing at Planned Parenthood; 8. AIA walking tour; 9. Bread 10/10/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 and roses Fundraiser; 10. Indigenous Peoples' Day recognition; 11. NAC meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum.
Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meeting or event: 1. Arts and Lectures series with Martha Graham; 2. Rescue Mission fundraiser.
Mayor Rowse attended the following meeting or event: 1. Visited one of the smaller cruise ships and received briefing on environmental precautions.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 2:^5 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on December 5, 2023.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST.
RAND SE
MAYOR
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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