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REGULAR EETING
OCTOBER 17, 2023
COUNCIL CHA BERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER ^
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:01 p. m. (The Finance Committee met at 12:00 p. m. The Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meets 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: Library Director Jessica Cadiente, City Attorney Sarah Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 1 - 9)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Harmon/Sneddon to approve the entirety of the consent calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
10/17/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meeting of September 26, 2023; and the regular meeting of September 19, 2023.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Sustainable California Libraries Grant [Resolution] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $21, 750 from the California State Library for programming and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience; 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 $21, 750 Funded by the California State Library.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 23-126 (October 17, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments; proposed Resolution).
Subject: Grant Agreement in the Amount of $2,889,902. 32 with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for the City of Santa Barbara Wildfire Prevention Project [Resolution] (520. 03) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara, State of California, Approving the Application and Accepting Grant Funds of $2, 889, 902. 32 for the City of Santa Barbara Wildfire Prevention 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 the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2024, to Appropriate State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) Funds for the Fiscal Year 2024 Wildfire Prevention Project.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution Nos. 23-127 and 23-128 (October 17, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments; proposed Resolutions).
10/17/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 Subject: Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the Two Months Ended August 31, 2023 (250. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the Two Months Ended August 31, 2023.
Action: Approved the recommendation (October 17, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Annual Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Computer System Maintenance for Water Resources Division Facilities [Agreement] (540. 01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Task Order Agreement with Mako Automation, Inc., for annual Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition computer system maintenance and data integration support for the Water Resources Division's water treatment and distribution facilities in an amount not to exceed $2, 200, 000 over a five-year period, ending June 30, 2028.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,426 (October 17, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Amendment to Agreement for Design Services for the Desalination Plant Offshore Pump Platform Stabilization Project [Agreement] (540. 1) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Second Amendment to the agreement with Moffatt & Nichol, for design services for the Desalination Plant Offshore Pump Platform Stabilization Project, Contract No. 26, 720, in the amount of $141, 000, and authorize $14, 100 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $294, 140.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement No. 26, 720. 2 (October 17, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
Subject: Approval of Mills Act Historic Property Tax Reduction Contracts (270. 06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Grant exceptions to the Mills Act contract threshold for assessed property valuation, pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code §30. 157. 145.C.4. m., for the following historic properties:
1. 431 East Valeria Street (APN 027-123-006)
2. 101 West Canon Perdido Street (APN 037-042-037)
3. . 115 East Islay Street (APN 027-041 -012)
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4. 1538 Alameda Padre Serra (APN 019-183-009)
5. 24 East Pedregosa Street (APN 027-032-003)
6. 820 Cima Linda Lane (APN 015-162-018)
B. Grant renewals of the Mills Act contracts for the following historic properties:
1. 117 West Mason Street (APN 033-101-003)
2. 211 East Padre Street (APN 025-252-007)
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the six new Mills Act historic property contracts and to renew the two existing contracts.
Action: Approved the recommendatpns (October 17, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
8. Subject: Public Outreach Services for the Vie Trace Reservoir Replacement Project [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Katz & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $135, 260 for initial public outreach services for the Vie Trace Reservoir Replacement Project and authorize $13, 526 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $148, 786.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,429 (October 17, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
9. Subject: Amendment to Legal Services Agreement for Special Workplace Investigation Services [Agreement] ()
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a second amendment to Agreement No. 28,381 for investigation services with Aisha Shelton Adam of the Adam Law Investigations firm to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $60, 000 to a new amount not-to-exceed of $130, 000 for special counsel services related to existing personnel matters.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 381. 2 (October 17, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments).
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair Eric Friedman reported that Finance Committee heard a report regarding funding sources to establish a local housing trust fund and voted unanimously to move the item forward
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Daniel Rhoads; Alee Sandoval; Jack Anderson; Madeline Miller; Amber Asher; Max Golding; Wendy Santamaria; Rick Hansen; Clint Orr; Aron Ashland, Grecia Pizano.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
C\TY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
10. Subject: Access Advisory Committee - Annual Report (640. 03) Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the recent activities and achievements of the Access Advisory Committee.
Documents:
October 17, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments.
Powerpoint presentation prepared by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: City Engineer Brian D'Amour
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
11. Subject: Proposed Citywide Parklet Program (530. 04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve a Citywide Parklet Program for parklets located within the public right-of-way;
B. Direct the City Attorney's Office to draft an ordinance and fee resolution to implement the program and return the documents to Council for introduction and adoption; and
C. Determine that the proposed Citywide Parklet Program is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guideline Sections 15301 and 15303 and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption under Section 15062. 10/17/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 Documents:
October 17, 2023 Council Agenda Report and any attachments.
Powerpoint presentation prepared by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Public Works Downtown Team Manager Brian Basse; State Street Master Planner Tess hlarris; Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke; Principal Traffic Engineer Derrick Bailey; Risk Manager Mark Howard; Chief Building Official Tina Dye; Downtown Plaza Parking Manager Sarah dark. hlistoric Landmarks Commission: Anthony Grumbine.
Members of the Public: Trey Pinner; Robin Elander; Thorn Robertson; Bob Stout; Allie Chandler; Chad Stevens; Alex Gravenor; Kara Le; Jack Rafferty; Sean Sepulveda; Al Rojas; Joe Rafferty.
RECESS
5:05 p. m. -5:15 pm
11. Subject: Proposed Citywide Parklet Program (530.04) (cont'd) Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered
Motion:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/Jordan for the staff recommendation, adding that do not want parklets on arterial roads, and excluding Coast Village Road from the action.
Vote:
Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmembers Friedman, Rowse).
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1 . Library advisory board; 2. Goleta Load Pocket kickoff; 3. Food truck event at Earl Warren.
Mayor Pro Tern A. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Housing event; 2. Thanked Library for participation at Housing event.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Chamber of Commerce roundtable; 2.
Housing Day at de la Guerra Plaza; 3. Day in the Life of a Homeless Person; 4.
SB CLUE annual workshop; 5. Mystic Whaler tall ship fundraiser; 6. Youth Council; 10/17/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8
7. Dinner with disabled rights activists; 8. Congratulating Alex Mack, who had jersey retired at San Marcos High School; 9. Condemns actions in recent video.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on December 12, 2023.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
RAN
MAYOR
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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