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%roic^ REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 19, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:02 p. m. (The Ordinance Committee met at 12:00 p. m. The Finance 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 (2:08 p. m.), 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 Austin Taylor
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Red Cross Month March 2024 (120. 04)
Action: Proclamation presented by Mayor Randy Rowse and received by Jessica Hodge.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez will be participating remotely using the emergency exception.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Harmon/Friedman to authorize Councilmember 0. Gutierrez to participate remotely
03/19/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 Unanimous roll call vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 2-11)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
2. Councilmembers Friedman/ Jordan to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Increase Grant Funding and Authorize Additional Work for the Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Project and the Los Patos Undercrossing Replacement Project [Resolution; Agreement] (530.04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator to sign Amendment No. 6 to the Memorandum of Understanding No. 25, 513 with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to increase the funding from the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments by $2, 025, 000 from $4, 224, 862 to $6,249,862 for work to complete final design of the Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Project and the Los Patos Undercrossing Replacement Project;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute Amendment No. 5 to the City Professional Services Agreement No. 26, 031 with T.Y. Lin International in the amount of $1,241,635 for final design services of the Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Project and the Los Patos Undercrossing Replacement Project; 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 2024, to Appropriate Funds for the Final Design of the Cabrillo Boulevard and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge and Los Patos Undercrossing Replacement Project.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 24-024; Agreement Nos. 26, 031. 5. and 25, 513. 6 (March 19, 2024, report from the Public Works Director; proposed Resolution).
3. Subject: Adoption of 2022-2025 Police Officers Association Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding [Resolution] (440. 02)
03/19/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 Recommendation: That Council 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 Police Officers Association Effective March 23, 2024.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-025; Agreement No. 28, 491 (March 19, 2024, report from the Human Resources Director; proposed Resolution).
Subject: Extending Local Emergency Declaration [Resolution] (520. 02) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Extending the Declaration of Local Emergency Pursuant to Government Code Section 8630 Proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on February 1 , 2024, and Ratified by the City Council on February 6, 2024.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-026 (March 19, 2024, report from the Acting City Attorney; proposed Resolution).
Subject: Update Resolution to Invest in the Local Agency Investment Fund [Resolution] (260. 04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Replacing Resolution No. 07-74 Authorizing Investment of City Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-027 (March 19, 2024, report from the Finance Director; proposed Resolution).
Subject: Records Destruction for City Clerk's Office [Resolution] (160. 06) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Relating to the Destruction of Records Held by the City Administrator's Office Department in the City Clerk's Office.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-028 (March 19, 2024, report from the City Administrator; proposed Resolution).
Subject: Agreement with City Net ($485, 527) to Provide Street Outreach, Case Management, and Housing Navigation Services [Agreement] (610. 05) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute a one-year agreement in the amount of $485, 527 with Kingdom Causes, Inc. (dba City Net), to provide homeless outreach, case management, housing navigation services, and evening and weekend street outreach, with 03/19/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 funding coming from HOME Investment Partnership Program funds made available by the American Rescue Plan.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,492 (March 19, 2024, report from the Community Development Director).
8. Subject: Design Services for the Via Lucero Wastewater Force-main Replacement Project [Agreement] (540. 13)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Dudek in the amount of $255,548 for design services for the Via Lucero Wastewater Force-main Replacement Project and authorize $25,555 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $281, 103.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,493 (March 19, 2024, report: from the Public Works Director).
9. Subject: Fire Suppression and Detection Remote Monitoring Systems at Steams Wharf and 113 Harbor Way [Agreement] (570. 03)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Waterfront Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Bay Alarm in the amount of $254,719 for the design and implementation of a Fire Suppression and Detection Remote Monitoring Systems at Steams Wharf and 113 Harbor Way, and authorize an additional $25,000 if extra services are needed, for a total expenditure authority of $279,719.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,494 (March 19, 2024, report from the Waterfront Director).
10. Subject: Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for Seven Months Ended January 31, 2024 (250. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accepts the Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the seven months ended January 31, 2024.
Action: Approved the recommendation (March 19, 2024, report from the Finance Director).
11. Subject: February 2024 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the February 2024 Investment Report.
Action: Approved the recommendation (March 19, 2024, report from the Assistant Finance Director).
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REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Jordan reported on the success of the Measure A ballot measure and the recommendation from Ordinance Committee to forward the accompanying ordinance to City Council for introduction.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Penny; Dean Notle; Steve Price; Steve Leider; Shelby Janke - SEPPS; Aron Ashland.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1 . City Library Advisory Board Committee; 2. Long Range Development Oversight Committee; 3. BEACON; 4. Proclamation for 100th birthday of Art Peterson hosted by the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. State Street Advisory Committee meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Subject: Community Development and Human Services Committee Funding Recommendations and Fiscal Year 2025 Action Plan Public Hearing (610. 03) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 funding recommendations of the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) to continue a second year of grant funding for the Human Service and Public Service grants;
B. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 funding recommendations of the Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) for use of Community Development Block Grant funds;
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Authorize the Community Development Director to negotiate and execute grant agreements and amendments implementing the funding recommendations, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
Conduct a public hearing to obtain input on the City's Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025.
Documents:
March 19, 2024 Council Agenda Report and attachments.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and presented by staff Public Hearing opened: 2:29 p. m.
Speakers:
Staff: Housing and Human Services Manager Laura Dubbels; Administrative Assistant Ryan Bankes.
Community Development & Human Services Committee: Chair Jennifer Lemberger.
Members of the Public: Mark Sabin, New Beginnings; Nestor Frajsro, Standing Together To End Sexual Assault; Barry Schoer, Sanctuary Centers; Hannah Ryckman; Katherine Fuentes.
Public Hearing closed: 3:09 p. m.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Jordan/A. Gutierrez to approve the recommended actions; Agreement Nos. 28, 274. 1, 28, 275. 1, 28, 276. 1, 28, 277. 1, 28, 278. 1, 28, 279. 1, 28, 280. 1, 28, 282. 1, 28, 283. 1, 28, 284. 1, 28, 285. 1, 28, 286. 1, 28,287. 1, 28,288.1, 28,289.1, 28,290. 1, 28,291. 1, 28,292. 1, 28,293. 1, 28, 295. 1, 28, 296. 1, 28, 297. 1, 28, 299. 1, 28, 300. 1, 28, 301. 1, 28, 302. 1, 28,303. 1, 28,304. 1, 28,305. 1, 28,307. 1, 28,308. 1, 28,507, 28,508, 28,509, 28,510, 28,511, 28,512, 28,513, 28,514, 28,515, 28,516, and 28,517.
Unanimous roll call vote.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
13. Subject: 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (650. 05) Recommendation: That Council receive the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
Documents:
March 19, 2024 Staff Report and attachment.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and presented by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Principal Planner Daniel Gullet; Associate Planner Jillian Ferguson.
Members of the public: No one wished to speak.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Community Meeting at Samarkand with Supervisor Capps; 2. Retirement of Santa Barbara County Public Works Director Scott McGolpin;
3. Women in Sports Athletic Roundtable.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. David Krieger celebration of life; 2. VADA Draw Fundraiser Event.
Councilmember A. Gutierrez reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1 . Santa Barbara High School Aha Program guest speaker.
Mayor Rowse reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. 3rd graders from Riviera School visited Council Chambers; 2.
March Madness community event.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 3:34 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 1 1, 2024
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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