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CITf COUNCIL INUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p. m. (The Finance Committee, which ordinarily meets at 12:00 p. m., did not meet this day. The Ordinance Committee met at 12:00 p. m.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Alejandra Gutierrez (2:04P. M.), Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: Interim City Administrator Sarah Knecht, Acting City Attorney Tava Ostrenger, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Employee Recognition - Service Award Pins (120. 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 February 29, 2024.
Action: Interim City Administrator Knecht read the names of employees who received service award pins for their years of service.
2. Subject: Black History Month - February 2024 (120. 04) Action: Proclamation presented by Mayor Rowse and received by SBCC students Sophia La Riviere, Josiah Meggs, and SBCC staff member Akil Hill. 02/06/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items All)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
3. 4.
5. Councilmembers Friedman/ Jordan to approve Consent Calendar items as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Municipal Code Clean-Up Amendments Relating to Peddling, Soliciting, and Vending on Public and Private Property [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 Municipal Code by Amending Chapters 9.48 and 9.49 and by Repealing Chapter 5.32 Relating to Peddling, Soliciting, and Vending on Public and Private Property.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No.6142.
Subject: Purchase Order to Farber Specialty Vehicles for a New Library on the Go Vehicle (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council find it in the best interest of the City to waive the formal bidding requirements and authorize the Library Director to execute a Purchase Order to Farber Specialty Vehicles in the amount of $324, 645 for a new Library on the Go vehicle.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (February 6, 2024, report from the Library Director).
Subject: Agreements for Franceschi Park, Skofield Park, and Hilda Mclntyre Ray Park Resident Caretakers [Agreement] (570. 05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for Franceschi Park with Sarah Knowles, commencing March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025;
02/06/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for Skofield Park with Walter Gault, commencing April 1 , 2023, through March 31, 2025; and
C Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for Hilda Mclntyre Ray Park with Vincent Savelich, commencing March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement Nos. 28,472, 28,473, and 28,474 (February 6, 2024, report from the Parks and Recreation Director).
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Mike Jordan reported that Councilmember Sneddon was appointed to Vice-Chair of the Ordinance Committee; that Ordinance Committee considered amending Title 9 of the Santa Barbarba Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 9. 35 Pertaining to Safe Firearm Storage in the City of Santa Barbara; and that the Ordinance Committee heard the introduction of an amendment to Title 22 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code by the Amendment of Chapter 22. 44, relating to Street Dedication and Improvement Requirements.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one wished to speak.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Sustainability Committee meeting; 2. State Water Contractors Association meeting; 3. Citizens Planning Association.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. PBID public meeting; 2. Sustainability Committee meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
6. Subject: February 2024 Storm Update and Ratification of February 1, 2024 Local Emergency Declaration [Resolution] (520.02)
Recommendation: That Council:
02/06/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Ratifying the Declaration of Local Emergency Issued by the Director of Emergency Services on February 1, 2024; and B. Receive an update from City staff on the January 31, 2024 and February 2024 Santa Barbara storm events and associated impacts.
The title of the Resolution was read.
Documents:
February 6, 2024, report from the City Administrator.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Proposed Resolution.
Speakers.
Staff: Fire Chief Chris Mailes; Police Chief Kelly Gordon; Emergency Services Manager Stacey Rosenberger; Community Engagement Officer Bryan Latchford; Fire Public Education Coordinator Lilians Encinas; Airport Capital Development Manager Sarah Isa; Public Works Director Cliff Maurer; Parks & Recreation Director Jill Zachary; Waterfront Director/Harbormaster Mike Wiltshire.
Members of the Public: Landon Ranek; Chelsea Lancaster.
Motion:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Friedman to approve the recommended action, Resolution No. 24-011.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
7. Subject: Update on California Rules Related to Advanced Clean Fleets and City Zero-Emission Vehicle Policy (630.02)
Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the City of Santa Barbara's (City) planned compliance with the California Advanced Clean Fleet rules.
Documents:
February 6, 2024, report from the Public Works Director Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff
02/06/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 Speakers:
Staff: Public Works Director Cliff Maurer; Principal Engineer Adam Hendel; Sustainability & Resilience Administrative Analyst Kristian Hoffland; Fleet Services Superintendent Sam Harmon.
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
8. Subject: Contracts for Construction of Fiscal Year 2024B Pavement nflaintenance Project [Resolution; Agreement] (530. 04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract to Granite Construction, Inc., in their low bid amount of $15, 743, 173 for construction of the Fiscal Year 2024B Pavement Maintenance Project, Bid No. 5032, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $787,159 to cover any cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work and differences between estimated bid quantities and actual quantities measured for payment;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Flowers & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $1,181,799 for construction support services, and approve expenditures of up to $118,180 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $1,299,979; C. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the First Amendment to the Measure A Cycle 5 Project Cooperative Agreement between the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments; and
D 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 Fiscal Year 2024B Pavement Maintenance Project.
The title of the Resolution was read.
Documents:
February 6, 2024, report from the Public Works Director Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Proposed Resolution.
02/06/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 Speakers:
Staff: Public Works Director Cliff Maurer;
Yanez; City Engineer Brian D'Amour.
Members of the Public: None
Principal Engineer Laura
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/A. Gutierrez to approve the recommended action; Agreement Nos. 28,475, 28,476, and 28, 152.1; Resolution No. 24- 012.
Unanimous roll call vote.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
9. Subject: Lease Agreement for 621 Chapala Street for a Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center [Agreement] (660. 04)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an office Lease Agreement with 621 Partners LLC, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, for the property located at 621 Chapala Street for the proposed use as a Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
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Documents:
February 6, 2024, report from the City Administrator.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Andersen.
Members of the Public: Rich Sander; Jeff Shaffer; Tara Wright; Marina Vogel; Gina Quiroz; Debra Hamrick; Joyce Berg; Joanna Sanchez, SB ACT; Melinda Maysonet; Robin Elander; Amber Caldwell; Lynn Matis; Gail Osherenko; Al Ortiz; Rolf Geyling; Rachael Sincavage; Jett Black; Jenise Coates; Rob Fredericks; Bob Stout.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/ Mike Jordan to approve the recommended action; Agreement No. 28,477
Unanimous roll call vote.
02/06/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. spoke about the passing of Chris Potter.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Martin Luther King Day exhibit; and 2. Spoke about the passing of Chris Potter.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Spoke about the passing of Roger Horton.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 4, 2024.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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ATTEST
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MAYOR
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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