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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
C\jy COUNCIL NUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:05 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, 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 Gorman.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Employee Recognition - Service Award Pins (1 20.04) 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 December 31, 2023.
Action: City Administrator Rebecca Bjork read the names of employees who received service award pins for their years of service.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator Rebecca Bjork announced that the following consent item needs to be pulled and will be brought back to Council at the next regular meeting on December 12, 2023.
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 21
17. Subject: Independent Audit Agreement Extension [Agreement] (210.01) Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute an extension of the existing Professional Services Agreement for three years with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) to perform an independent audit of the City of Santa Barbara for fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026 in the amount of $306,711.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2, 4-16, 18- 28, 30)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/A. Gutierrez to approve the consent calendar as recommended, excepting items 3, 17, and 29.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the regular meetings of July 18, 2023, September 26, 2023, October 3, 2023, and October 10, 2023.
Action: Approved the recommendation, with amendment noted by the City Clerk Services Manager for the September 23, 2023 minutes.
Subject: Communication Facilities License Agreement with COX Business and SBA RAC Participants/DBA AvAirPros Services [Ordinance Adoption] (560. 01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Airport Director to Execute a Communication Facilities License Agreement with COX Business and SBA RAC Participants/DBA AvAirPros Services, Located at 25 David Love Place, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6130.
Subject: Prohibiting Heavy Vehicles on Portions of Alisos Streets and Sola Street [Ordinance Introduction] (530. 05)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Amending Section 10.60.040 Pertaining to Prohibiting Heavy Vehicles on Portions ofAlisos Street and Sola Street.
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 21 Action: Approved the recommendation (December 5, 2023, report from the Public Works Director; proposed Ordinance).
6. Subject: Lease Amendment with Captain's Cove, LLC DBA The Anchor Rose Lounge, Located at 113 Harbor Way [Ordinance Introduction] (330. 04) Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute the Amendment to Lease Agreement No. 28, 360 with Captain's Cove, LLC, Deferring Three Months Base Rent with Lease Terms Ending December 31, 2025, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
Action: Approved the recommendation (December 5, 2023, report from the Waterfront Director; proposed Ordinance).
7. Subject: Loan to Transition House for $1, 284, 850 for Acquisition of Property Located at 712 West Anapamu Street [Ordinance Introduction] (660.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Loan Agreement with Transition House in the Amount of $1,284,850 for Acquisition of the Real Property Located at 712 West Anapamu Street to Be Used for Transitional Housing, to Be Secured by a Deed of Trust and a 90-Year Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreements, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney, as Necessary; B. Approve the allocation of available appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Fund in the amount of $759, 487 to fund a portion of the requested property acquisition loan; and C. Approve the allocation of available appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2023 HOME Investment Partnerships Prog ram-American Rescue Plan (HOMEARP) Fund in the amount of $525, 363 to fund the remaining requested property acquisition loan.
Action: Approved the recommendations (December 5, 2023, report from the Community Development Director; proposed Ordinance).
8. Subject: Introduction of Ordinance Approving the 2022-2025 Fire Management Association Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding [Ordinance Introduction] (440. 02)
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 21 Recommendation: That Council ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Fire Management Association Bargaining Unit, by introduction and subsequent adoption of, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2022- 2025 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Fire Management Association.
Action: Approved the recommendation (December 5, 2023, report from the Human Resources Director; proposed Ordinance).
9. Subject: Introduction of Ordinance Approving the 2023-2025 Treatment Plants' and Patrol Officers' Memorandum of Understanding, and Amendment of Resolution No. 23-081, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2024 [Ordinance Intro. ; Resolution] (440. 02) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Service Employees' International Union, Local 620, Airport and Harbor Patrol Officers' and Treatment Plants' Bargaining Units, for the period of October 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, by introduction and subsequent adoption of, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2023-2025 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Santa Barbara and the Patrol Officers' and Treatment Plants' Bargaining Units (TAP UNITS); and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 23-081, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2024, Affecting the Salaries of Certain Classifications in the Treatment and Patrol Bargaining Unit Effective December 2, 2023.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 23-145 (December 5, 2023, report from the Human Resources Director; proposed Ordinance; proposed Resolution).
10. Subject: Waterfront Department Amendment to Resolution No. 23-079 Waterfront Harbor Slip, Mooring, and User Fees [Resolution] (570. 03) Recommendation: That Council 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 Correcting a Fee in Resolution No. 23-079 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. 12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 21 Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 23-146 (December 5, 2023, report from the Waterfront Director; proposed Resolution).
11. Subject: Community Project Funding Grant in the Amount of $1, 500, 000 for the Dwight Murphy Field Renovation Project [Resolution] (570.05) Recommendation: That Council:
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara, State of California, Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director to Enter Into a Community Project Funding Grant Agreement in the Amount of $1,500,000 with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Dwight Murphy Renovation 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 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Project Funds for the Dwight Murphy Renovation Project.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution Nos. 23-147 and 23-148 (December 5, 2023, report from the Parks and Recreation Director; proposed Resolutions).
12. Subject: Grant Funding for CalRecycle Solid Waste Reduction Programs [Resolution] (630. 02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Execute all Necessary Documents and Submit Grant Applications for all California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Grant Programs for Which the City is Eligible.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 23-149 (December 5, 2023, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Director; proposed Resolution).
13. Subject: Contract Amendments for Design and Construction Support Services for the Central Library Renovation Project [Resolution; Agreement] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Fourth Amendment to the City Professional Services Contract No. 26,298 with Arcadia Studio, Inc. in the amount of $76, 800 for construction management and design services for a total contract amount of $341, 796. 22;
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 21 B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Fourth Amendment to the City Professional Services Contract No. 26, 177 with LMA Architects, Inc. in the amount of $37,655 for construction management services for a total contract amount of $241 ,861. 83;
C. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Amendment to the City Professional Services Contract No. 21900123 with Bildsten Architecture and Planning, Inc. in the amount of $44, 200 for construction management services for a total contract amount of $191,589; D. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Amendment to the City Professional Services Contract No. 22300162 with TynanGroup, LP in the amount of $93,000 for construction management services for a total contract amount of $268, 625;
E. That Council authorize an increase in the Public Works Director's Change Order Authority to approve expenditures for extra work for the Central Library Renovation Project with Nationwide Contracting Services Inc., Contract No. 28,050, in the amount of $250,000, for a total project expenditure authority of $10,576,525; and
F. 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 Central Library Renovation Project.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 23-150; Agreement Nos. 26, 928.4, 26, 177.4, 26, 588. 1, 28, 399. 1, (December 5, 2023, report from the Public Works Director; proposed Resolution).
14. Subject: Fiscal Year 2024 First-Quarter Review (230.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the three months ending on September 30, 2023; B. Accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the three months ending on September 30, 2023;and
C. Approve proposed First Quarter (Q1) adjustments to FY2024 revenue and expenditure appropriations as detailed in the attached schedule of Proposed Q1 adjustments.
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 21 Action: Approved the recommendations (December 5, 2023, report from the Finance Director).
15. Subject: October 2023 Investment Report (260. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the October 2023 Investment Report.
Action: Approved the recommendation (December 5, 2023, report from the Finance Director).
16. Subject: Three-Year Software License Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for Budget Planning and Performance Measurement [Agreement] (210. 01) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Finance Director to execute a threeyear software license agreement with OpenGov, Inc., for a total of $594, 654, to continue with the Budget & Planning Suite module and performance measurement functionality to improve budget and performance management processes and transparency.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,451 (December 5, 2023, report from the Finance Director).
18. Subject: Interim City Administrator Employment Agreement and Amended City Attorney Employment Agreement [Agreement] (170. 01) Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sarah Knecht to serve as the Interim City Administrator effective December 30, 2023, and an Amended City Attorney Employment Agreement.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement Nos. 28,453 and 28,454 (Decembers, 2023, report from the Human Resources Director).
19. Subject: Waterfront Department Proposed Assignment of License Agreement No. 27,014 - Epic Cruises For Santa Barbara Water Taxi [Agreement] (330.04)
Recommendation: That Council approve the Assignment of License Agreement No. 27, 014 from Epic Cruises Inc., doing business as Celebration Cruises, to Sagamore Steams, LLC for Water Taxi Lil' Toot.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 27,014 (December 5, 2023, report from the Waterfront Director).
20. Subject: Contract Amendment for Design Services for the Santa Barbara Airport Taxiways M, J, and G Pavement Improvements Project [Agreement] (560. 04)
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 21 Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Contract Amendment with Mead and Hunt, Inc., for design engineering services for the Taxiways M, J, and G Pavement Improvement Project, Contract No. 28,261, in the amount of $117,668, for a total expenditure authority of $380,448.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,261. 1 (December 5, 2023, report from the Airport Director).
21. Subject: First Amendment to Contract for Cruise Ship Passenger Shuttle Service with Santa Barbara Airbus [Agreement] (570. 03) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Waterfront Director to increase Professional Service Agreement No. 28,040 with Santa Barbara Airbus, Inc. in the amount of $45,000 for a total contract amount of $128,705 for cruise ship shuttle services.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,040. 1 (December 5, 2023, report from the Waterfront Director).
22. Subject: Agreement with Governmentjobs.com, INC. (DBA "NEOGOV") for Additional Human Resources Information System Modules to Improve Onboarding, Training, and Administration [Agreement] (410.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize an addition to the Master Customer Agreement contract with Governmentjobs. com, INC, (DBA "NEOGOV") for software product licensing, maintenance and support; and
B. Authorize the Information Technology Director to execute a new order form with Governmentjobs. com, INC, (DBA "NEOGOV") in the amount of $215,170. 11 for the setup and subscription of additional software products and services to be delivered over three years.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement No. 28,455 (December 5, 2023, report from the Information Technology Director).
23. Subject: License Agreement with Metropolitan Transit District to Operate a Transit Signal Priority System [Agreement] (530. 05)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a license agreement with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District for the operation of a Transit Signal Priority System.
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 21 Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,456 (December 5, 2023, report from the Interim City Administrator).
24. Subject: Contract Amendment with KTUA in the Amount of $10, 000 for the Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park [Agreement] (570.05) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a first contract amendment with KTUA for the Chumash Cultural Project at Ambassador Park, Contract No. 27, 059, in the amount of $10, 000 for a total project expenditure authority of $55,000.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 27,059. 1 (December 5, 2023, report from the Parks and Recreation Director).
25. Subject: Waterfront Department Proposed Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 26, 890 - Epic Cruises, Inc. at 125 Harbor Way #14 [Agreement] (330. 04) Recommendation: That Council approve the assignment of Lease Agreement No. 26, 890 from Epic Cruises Inc. to Sagamore Steams LLC for office space located at 125 Harbor Way, Suite #14.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 26, 890 (December 5, 2023, report from the Waterfront Director).
26. Subject: Contract with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce to Support Visitor Information Center Operations [Agreement] (180. 01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an annual community promotion contract with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce in an amount of $59,500.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,457 (December 5, 2023, report from the Interim City Administrator).
27. Subject: Increase in Professional Service Agreement with CIO Solutions, Limited Partnership, For Network Administration Services [Agreement] (520. 04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize an increase in the professional service agreement with CIO Solutions, Limited Partnership (CIO Solutions), for Network Administration services, in the amount of $65,000, for a new not to exceed total in the amount of $160,000.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 431. 1 (December 5, 2023, report from the Chief of Police).
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 9 of 21
28. Subject: Purchase Order for Pilot Control Lighting Upgrade at Santa Barbara Airport (560. 04)
Recommendation: That Council find it is in the best interest of the City to waive formal bidding requirements pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section
4. 52. 070(L) and authorize the Airport Director to execute a purchase order with ADB Safegate Americas, LLC. in the amount of $90,000 for the software and hardware upgrades to the airport lighting control system.
Action: Approved the recommendation (December 5, 2023, report from the Airport Director).
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
30. Subject: Designation of Proposed Nonresidential Building at 621 West Micheltorena Street as a Community Benefit Project (610. 04) Recommendation: That Council designate the proposed Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics project at 621 West Micheltorena Street as a Community Benefit Project pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code (SBMC) Chapter
30. 170, and allocate 3,352 square feet of nonresidential floor area to the project from the Nonresidential Growth Management Program's Community Benefit category.
Public Hearing opened: 2:23 p. m.
Documents:
- December 5, 2023, report from the Community Development Director.
Public Hearing closed: 2:29 p. m.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/A. Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendation.
Unanimous roll call vote.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COIWMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair Friedman reported that the Finance Committee reviewed and approved items regarding Transition House, Resolution of Opposition to the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, increase in the City Administrator's authority and increase in the competitive threshold for the purchase of goods and services, and regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 first quarter review 12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 10 of 21
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Oscar Gutierrez reported that the Ordinance Committee heard the staff report and public comment on the tenant protection ordinance and continued the meeting to next Tuesday for discussion and deliberation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Rodney Chavez; Clint Orr; Melinda Becker; Jim Knell.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
3. Subject: Elimination of Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program Expiration Date [Ordinance Adoption] (610.04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Santa Barbara Municipal Code Sections 30.20.030, 30.25.030, 30.30.30, 30. 140.220, 30. 150.010, 30. 150.040, and 30. 150.050 to Eliminate the Expiration Date from the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program.
Documents:
Proposed Ordinance as introduced on November 7, 2023.
Speakers:
None.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Harmon to approve the staff recommendation.
Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmember Sneddon); Ordinance No. 6129
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
29. Subject: Specific Plan (SP11-CHC) and General Plan Amendment for 3237 State Street [Ordinance Introduction] (650.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 30. 136 to Establish the Community Health Center Specific Plan Zone; and
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 11 of 21 B. At the time of Ordinance adoption, adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the General Plan Map of the City of Santa Barbara Pertaining to Assessor's Parcel Number 051-112-026 Located at 3237 State Street.
The titles of the Ordinance and Resolution were read with an amendment as read by Assistant City Attorney Tava Ostrenger.
Public hlearing opened: 2:23 p. m.
Documents:
- December 5, 2023, report from the Community Development Director - Proposed Ordinance.
- Proposed Resolution.
Speakers:
Staff: Assistant City Attorney Tava Ostrenger.
Members of the Public: Beth Collins; Scott Black.
Public Hearing closed: 2:35 p. m.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/A. Gutierez to approve the staff recommendation, reflecting the item as amended as read into the record by the Assistant City Attorney.
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCILMEIVIBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
There were no reports.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
31. Subject: Adoption of a Pension Management Policy and Section 115 Trust [Resolution] (210. 01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A.
B.
Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Pension Management Policy;
Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving the Establishment of a Post-Employment Benefits 12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 12 of 21 Trust (115 Trust) Administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS), by Appointing the City's Finance Director as Plan Administrator, Authorizing the Plan Administrator to Execute, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney, the Agreement for Administrative Services and Establish the Investment Policy Statement with PARS; and C. 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 (FY) 2024, to Appropriate the Transfer Funds from Enterprise, Internal Service, and Other Funds from Available Reserves into the 115 Trust.
The titles of the Resolutions were read
Documents:
December 5, 2023, report from the Finance Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by Staff.
Proposed Resolutions.
Speakers:
Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini.
Members of the Public: None.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve the staff recommendations; Resolution Nos. 23-151, 23-152, and 23-153.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
32. Subject: Ordinance Authorizing and Regulating Parklets for Outdoor Dining in the Public Right of Way [Ordinance Introduction] (530.04) Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by the Addition of Chapter 9. 180 Relating to Parklets in the Public Right of Way.
The title of the Ordinance was read.
Documents:
December 5, 2023, report from the Public Works Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by Staff.
Proposed Ordinance.
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 13 of 21 Speakers:
Staff: Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke; City Engineer Brian D'Amour; Fire Marshal Ryan DiGuilio.
RECESS
4:35 p. m. -4:58 p. m.
Speakers (cont'd):
Members of the Public: Alvara Rojas; Elske Free Bernt; Graham Hadidian; Richard Yates; Jim Marston; Bob Stout; Sam Grant; Ralph Barajas; Michael Crenshaw; Robin Elander; Anthony Grumbine; Jim Knell; Mitchell Sjerven; Trey Pinner; Lee Heller.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to approve the staff recommendation to introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara amending Title 9 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by the Addition of Chapter 9. 180 Relating to Parklets in the Public Right of Way, and with revision of 6 dates: pre application date to February 1 or must remove parklet by February 9, approval and installation of approved barrier by March 14, submission of license application by May 3 or removal by May 9, and issued license obtained by December 31, 2024; provided, however, that if the City Engineer establishes a list of applied traffic safety devices, the design body may specify a design from the list during design review for a parklet.
Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmembers Friedman/Rowse).
33. Subject: Monthly Update on State Street Interim Operations (530. 04) Recommendation: That Council receive an update on State Street Interim Operations.
Documents:
December 5, 2023, report from the Public Works Director Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by Staff.
Proposed Ordinance.
Speakers:
Staff: Public Works Downtown Team Manager Sarah dark; Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke; Fire Marshal Ryan DiGuilio.
Historic Landmarks Commission: Anthony Grumbine.
Access Advisory Committee: Jim Marston.
Members of the Public: Robin Elander; Nick Koonce; Sullivan Israel. 12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 14 of 21 Discussion:
Motion:
Staff presented to Council an update regarding State Street Interim Operations. Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/Friedman to reopen West Victoria.
Councilmember Friedman withdrew his second to the motion. The motion failed for lack of a second.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
34. Subject: Appointments to City Advisory Groups (140. 05) Recommendation: That Council make appointments to various City Advisory Groups.
Documents:
December 5, 2023, report from the City Administrator
Speakers:
Staff: Administrative Assistant Niko Lopez; Deputy City Clerk Norma Welche.
The following applicants were appointed by Council:
Access Adviso Committee:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Harmon to appoint James Marston, Susanne Tejada, and Michael Rassler by acclamation.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointments:
Michael Rassler was reappointed to the Access Advisory Committee, Disability Community Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027. Elizabeth Sorgman was appointed to the Access Advisory Committee,
Architectural/Engineering/Building Community Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027. James Marston was reappointed to the Access Advisory Committee, Architectural/Engineering/Building Community Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027. Susanne Tejada was reappointed to the Access Advisory Committee, Architectural/Engineering/Building Community Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 15 of 21 Architectural Board of Review:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Harmon to appoint Dennis Whelan.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
Dennis Whetan was appointed to the Architectural Board of Review, Licensed Architect (County) Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027 Arts Adviso Committee:
Nominees:
Margie Yahyavi; Chryss Yost; Kym Cochran.
Vote:
For Ms. Cochran: Councilmembers 0. Gutierrez, A. Gutierrez, Sneddon.
For Ms. Yahyavi: Councilmembers Harmon, Friedman, Sneddon, Jordan; Mayor Rowse.
For Ms. Yost: Councilmembers Harmon, Friedman, 0. Gutierrez, A. Gutierrez, Jordan; Mayor Rowse.
Appointments:
Margie Yahyavi was reappointed to the Arts Advisory Committee, City Resident Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027. Chryss Yost was appointed to the Arts Advisory Committee, City Resident Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027
Civil Service Commission:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Harmon/Friedman to appoint Alan Kasehagen and Donna Lewis by acclamation.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointments:
Alan Kasehagen was reappointed to the Civil Service Commission, Qualified Elector of the City Category, with a term expiring December 31 , 2027. Donna Lewis was reappointed to the Civil Service Commission, Qualified Elector of the City Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 16 of 21 Communit Develo ment and Human Services Committee:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to appoint Jenna Hamilton-Rolle by acclamation.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
Jenna Hamilton-Rolle was reappointed to the Community Development and Human Services Committee, Youth Oriented Services Organization Category, with a term expiring December 31 , 2027.
Communit Events and Festivals Committee:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to appoint Antoinette Chartier by acclamation.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
Antoinette Chartier was reappointed to the Community Events and Festivals Committee, Business/Lodging/Retail Industry Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
Creeks Adviso Committee:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to appoint Stephanie Moret, Lee Heller, and Chris Cline by acclamation.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
Stephanie Moret was reappointed to the Creeks Advisory Committee, City Resident Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027. Lee Heller was reappointed to the Creeks Advisory Committee, City Resident Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027. Chris Cline was reappointed to the Creeks Advisory Committee, Hotel/Lodging Industry Representative Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 17 of 21 Downtown Parkin Committee:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to appoint Andrew Newkirk by acclamation.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
Andrew Newkirk was reappointed to the Downtown Parking Committee, City Resident Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027 Harbor CommissionNominees:
Jaime Diamond; Merit McCrea; Michael Nelson.
Vote:
For Mr. Diamond: CouncilmemberA. Gutierrez; Mayor Rowse.
For. Mr. McCrea: Councilmembers Friedman, 0. Gutierrez, Sneddon, Jordan, Harmon; Mayor Rowse.
For Mr. Nelson: Councilmembers Friedman, 0. Gutierrez, A. Gutierrez, Sneddon, Jordan, hlarmon; Mayor Rowse.
Appointments:
Merit McCrea was reappointed to the Harbor Commission, Qualified Elector of the City Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027. Michael Nelson was reappointed to the Harbor Commission, Qualified Elector of the City Category, with a term expiring December 31 , 2027
Historic Landmarks Commission
Nominees:
Michael Drury and Stephanie Farmer.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
Appointment:
Michael Drury was reappointed to the Historic Landmarks Commission, Public at Large Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 18 of 21 Housin Authori Commission:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to appoint David Rowell by acclamation.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
David Rowell was reappointed to the Housing Authority Commission, Public at Large - County Category, with a term expiring August 6, 2027.
Libra Board:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to appoint Leslie Dinaberg by acclamation.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
Leslie Dinaberg was reappointed to the Library Board, Qualified Elector of the City Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
Parks and Recreation Commission:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to appoint Jacob Lesner-Buxton by acclamation.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointment:
Jacob Lesner-Buxton was reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Qualified Elector of the City Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
Plannin Commission:
Nominees:
Donald DeLuccio; Brian Barnwell; Fred Sweeney.
Vote:
For Mr. DeLuccio: Councilmembers Jordan, Harmon, Friedman, 0. Gutierrez, A. Gutierrez, Sneddon; Mayor Rowse.
For Mr. Sweeney: Councilmembers 0. Gutierrez, Sneddon.
For Mr. Barnwell: Councilmembers Jordan, hlarmon, Friedman, A. Gutierrez; Mayor Rowse.
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Donald DeLuccio was reappointed to the Planning Commission, Qualified Elector of the City Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027. Brian Barnwell was appointed to the Planning Commission, Qualified Elector of the City Category, with a term expiring December 31 , 2027
Rental Housin Mediation Board:
Motion.
Vote:
Councilmembers Harmon/0. Gutierrez to appoint John Beardsmore, Teresa Patino, Marilyn Loperfido, Cathy Murillo, and Leesa Beck by acclamation.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointments:
John Beardsmore was reappointed to the Rental Housing Mediation Board, Landlord Mediator - City Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
Teresa Patino was reappointed to the Rental Housing Mediation Board, Landlord Mediator - City Category, with a term expiring December 31 , 2027. Leesa Beck was reappointed to the Rental Housing Mediation Board, Homeowner Mediator - County Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027. Marilyn Loperfido was reappointed to the Rental Housing Mediation Board, Tenant Mediator - City Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027. Cathy Murillo was appointed to the Rental Housing Mediation Board, Tenant Mediator - City Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
Santa Barbara Youth Council:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Harmon to approve the Santa Barbara Youth Council's recommendation to appoint Sindy Zavala and Kavya Suresh.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointments:
Sindy Zavala was appointed to the Santa Barbara Youth Council, Local Private School - County Category, with a term expiring June 30, 2024. Kavya Suresh was appointed to the Santa Barbara Youth Council, Public at Large - County Category, with a term expiring June 30, 2024
12/05/2023 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 20 of 21 Water Commission:
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to appoint Arturo Keller and Jeffrey Young by acclamation.
Unanimous voice vote.
Appointments:
Arturo Keller was reappointed to the Water Commission, Qualified Elector of the City Category, with a term expiring December 31, 2027. Jeffrey Young was reappointed to the Water Commission, Qualified Elector of the City Category, with a term expiring December 31 , 2027.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
Councilmember A. Gutierrez attended the following meeting or event: 1 . Invite everyone to Milpas Christmas Parade at 6 pm on Saturday; 2. Community Event on Saturday at Casa de la Rasa.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez attended the following meeting or event: 1 . Thank Paseo Nuevo for tree lighting ceremony; 2. Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p. m. in memory of Sojourner Kincaid.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 14, 2024.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST ^u
RANDY OWSE
MAYOR
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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