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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
~ve^ REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 12, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:03 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: Interim City Administrator Sarah Knecht, Acting City Attorney Tava Ostrenger, Deputy City Clerk Naomi Kovacs.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Arbor Week March 7-14, 2024 (120. 04)
Action; Proclamation presented by Mayor Randy Rowse and received by Dave Gress of Santa Barbara Beautiful.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There are no changes to the agenda.
03/12/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 9 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2 - 9, 12)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Harmon/A. Gutierrez to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended excepting Items 10 and 11
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Proposed Municipal Code Amendments Pertaining to Safe Firearm Storage in the City of Santa Barbara [Ordinance Adoption] (570.08) 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 Chapter 9.35 Regarding Safe Storage of Firearms.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6145.
Subject: Corrected Headers in Table 30. 20.030.B and Corrected Section Number 30. 25.030 in Title 30 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Pertaining to the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program [Ordinance Adoption] (660. 01)
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 to Correct Clerical Errors in the Headers in Table 30.20.030. B and Section Number
30.25.030 Pertaining to the Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6146.
Subject: Proposed Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 28, 360 - Anchor Rose Lounge, Located Downstairs at 113 Harbor Way [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute the Consent to Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 28,360, Formerly Known as Agreement No. 27, 073, with Captain's Cove LLC Transferring 51% of Ms. Amy Rose's Capital Interest to Mr. Bryan Deminie for the Anchor Rose Lounge, Located Downstairs at 113 Harbor Way, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6147; Agreement No. 28,360.
03/12/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 Subject: Proposed Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 28, 361 - Anchor Rose Restaurant, Located Upstairs at 113 Harbor Way [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (570.03)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Waterfront Director to Execute the Consent to Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 28,361, Formerly Known as Agreement No. 23, 328, with Captain's Cove LLC Transferring 51% of Ms. Amy Rose's Capital Interest to Mr. Bryan Deminie for the Anchor Rose Restaurant, Located Upstairs at 113 Harbor Way, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6148; Agreement No. 28, 361.
Subject: Lease Amendment with Steams Wharf Company, DBA Moby Dick Restaurant, Located at 220 Steams Wharf [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (570. 03)
Recommendation: That Council 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. 15, 309, Formerly Known as Agreement No. 10, 356 with Steams Wharf Company, DBA Moby Dick Restaurant, Deferring Three Months Base Rent with Lease Terms Ending December 31, 2030, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6149; Agreement No. 28,489
Subject: Resolution to Authorize Airport Patrol to Join California Peace Officer Standards and Training [Resolution] (560.01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. That Council authorize, through resolution, the adoption of California Resolution to Authorize Airport Patrol to join California Peace Officer Standards and Training's minimum standards for the selection and training of peace officers at the Santa Barbara Airport Patrol; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara accepting the requirements of Sections 13510, 13512, and 13522 of the California Penal Code, relating to the recruitment and training of peace officers for the Airport Patrol.
03/12/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-018 (March 12, 2024, report from the Airport Director; proposed Resolution).
Subject: Citywide Traffic Model Update: Adoption of the Travel Model Development Report, Traffic Impact Analysis, Traffic Analysis Guidelines, and Master Environmental Assessment Guidelines for Transportation Analysis [Resolution] (670. 09)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Travel Model Development Report, Traffic Impact Analysis, Traffic Analysis Guidelines, and Master Environmental Assessment Guidelines for Transportation Analysis.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-019 (March 12, 2024, report from the Public Works Director; proposed Ordinance).
Subject: Authorization to Execute US Department of Agriculture Emergency Watershed Protection Grant for Coronel Path Slope Restoration Project [Resolution, Agreement] (530. 01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Natural Resources Conservation Service Cooperative Agreement between the City of Santa Barbara and the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service; 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 Appropriate Emergency Watershed Protection Program Grant Funds and City Funds for the Coronel Path Repair Project.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 24-020; Agreement No. 28,490 (March 12, 2024, report from the Public Works Director; proposed Ordinance).
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CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
12. Subject: Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2025 Through 2029 Public Hearing [Resolution] (670. 08) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Five-Year Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2025 Through 2029.
The title of the Resolution was read.
Documents:
March 12, 2024, report from the Public Works Director
Proposed Resolution.
Public Hearing opened: 2:07 p.m.
Speakers:
Staff: None.
Members of the Public: No one wished to speak.
Public Hearing closed: 2:14 p. m.
Motion:
Councilmembers Harmon/A. Gutierrez to approve the recommended action; Resolution No. 24-022.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair A. Gutierrez reported that Committee heard and approved the restructure of the Domestic Violence Solutions loan on property located at 521 W. Victoria St. and discussed establishing fees for the citywide parklets program.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Ed St. George.
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PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
10. Subject: Advisory Group Guidelines Update [Resolution] (140. 02) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the City of Santa Barbara Rescinding Resolution No. 13-006, and Adopting New Advisory Group Guidelines.
The title of the Resolution was read.
Documents:
March 12, 2024, report from the City Attorney
Proposed Resolution.
11 Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to adopt the staff recommendation with the following changes: to accept the changes as staff recommendation, with page 12 and 13 the capital word "Belonging" to be changed to "Accessibility" and on page 12 the capital word "Action" to be changed to "Accessibility"; Resolution No. 24-021.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Cottage Hospital and One805 Grant Acceptance for Purchase of 30 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and 30 Five-Year Safety and Maintenance Plans for Santa Barbara Police Department Emergency Response Use (520.02)
Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the Chief of Police and the Santa Barbara Police Department to accept grant funding from Cottage Hospital and One805 for the purchase of 30 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and the LIFELINKcentrat AED Program Manager Safety and Maintenance Plan to accompany the AEDs.
Documents:
March 12, 2024 report from the City Attorney.
Speakers:
Staff: Police Chief Kelly Gordon.
Members of the Public: Lisa Dominguez Scott; Kristen Cavendish. 03/12/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 Motion:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Friedman to approve the recommended action Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. March 4 ABR; 2. CCRB meeting; 3. Housing Crisis Committee meetings; 4. Noted an item on tomorrow's HLC agenda.
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1 . Airport Commission meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: Santa Barbara Airport Master Plan Update (560.09) Recommendation; That Council receive a briefing on the Santa Barbara Airport Master Plan Update.
Documents:
March 12, 2024, report from the Airport Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Airport Director Chris Hastert.
Consultant: Corbett Smith, Mead & Hunt
Members of the Public: None.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
14. Subject: Establishing Fees for the Citywide Parklet Program [Resolution] (530. 04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Establishing Fees for the Citywide Parklet Program.
The title of the Resolution was read.
03/12/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 Documents:
March 12, 2024, report from the Public Works Director.
Proposed Resolution.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Public Works Manager Sarah dark; Public Works Parking Supervisor Meghan Salas.
Members of the Public: Graham Hadidian; Alvaro Rojas; Carlos Diaz; Maria Nae; Elske Free Bernt; Ralph "Lalo" Barajas; Magan Eng.
RECESS
3:54 p. m. -4:16 p. m.
14. Subject: Establishing Fees for the Citywide Parklet Program [Resolution] (530. 04) (cont'd)
Motion:
Councilmembers Harmon/A. Gutierrez to adopt staffs recommended fee schedule with the additional change that the license application fee be charged $150 fee upfront and the balance of the fee to be paid prior to the issuance of the license; Resolution No. 24-023.
Vote:
Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmember 0. Gutierrez).
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
15. Subject: Annual Report on Community Oversight of Law Enforcement and Fire and Police Commission Work Plan (520. 01)
Recommendation: That Council receive the annual report on community oversight of law enforcement and work plan submitted on behalf of the Fire and Police Commission.
Documents:
March 12, 2024, report from the City Administrator.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator's Office Barbara Anderson; Police Chief Kelly Gordon, Commander Kasi Corbett.
Members of the Public: Lizzie Rodriguez.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
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COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. CEC Forum; 2. Grace Fisher Club House event.
Councilmember 0. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Ecological Framework for State Street Forum; 2.
Housing Crisis Committee meetings; 3. Women's Political Committee luncheon; 4.
Met with Assemblymember Gregg Hart's office; 5. Gave condolences to the family of Bob Hansen for his passing.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. La Colina Junior High Student Q&A.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
Member of the Public: Jenna Berg.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Friedman closed the meeting in memory of Dennis Wiley Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 5:37 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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RAND ROWS
MAYOR
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SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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