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REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 23, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
320-A WEST ORTEGA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
LOBBY, 601 E. GTH STREET, TEMPE, ARIZONA 85281
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p. m. and announced that the meeting is being held via teleconference; Councilmembers Alejandra Gutierrez and Meagan Harmon are participating electronically from addresses noticed on the agenda. (The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meet 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, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.
CEREIVIONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Donate Life Month April 2024 (120. 04)
Proclamation presented by Mayor Rowse and received by Scott Burns.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
04/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2-6)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing Airport Patrol to Join Peace Officer Standards and Training [Ordinance Introduction] (560. 01) 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 Adding Section 2. 12.035 Regarding Airport Patrol Peace Officer Standards and Training Participation, and Accepting the Requirements of California Penal Code Sections 13510, 13512, and 13522, Relating to the Recruitment and Training of Peace Officers for the Airport Patrol.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (April 23, 2024, report from the Airport Director; proposed Ordinance).
Subject: Authorize a Fund Transfer for Creek Property Restoration at the De La Vina Bridge Replacement Project [Resolution] (630.02) Recommendation: That Council 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 Transfer Funds from the Creeks Fund to the Public Works Department for a Land Transfer from the Public Works Department to the Sustainability and Resilience Department for the Mission Creek at De La Vina Street Creek Restoration Project.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-039 (April 23, 2024, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Director; proposed Resolution).
Subject: Library Department Acceptance of English as a Second Language Grant [Resolution] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $169, 702 from the California State Library to support the Library's English as a Second Language program; 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 04/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 Fiscal Year 2024, to Accept a Grant in the Amount of $169,702 Funded by the California State Library.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 24-040 (April 23, 2024, report from the Library Director; proposed Resolution).
5. Subject: Personal Services Agreements for Classes, Clinics, Camps, and Tournaments [Agreement] (570. 06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with 805 Beach Inc., a Limited Liability Company, for the provision of Fiscal Year 2025 Beach Volleyball Camps, Clinics, Classes, Leagues, and Tournaments, with compensation equal to 65% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $140,000 based on the projected number of participants; and
B. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a personal services agreement with Lobster Jo's Camps, a California Corporation, for the provision of 2025 Youth Camps, with compensation equal to 85% of the total basic fees collected and the total compensation estimated at $225, 000 based on the projected number of participants.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Agreement Nos. 28,500 and 28,501 (April 23, 2024, report from the Parks and Recreation Director).
6. Subject: Authorization to Execute a Contract with BAE Urban Economics for Inclusionary Housing, Density Bonus, and Hotel Linkage Fee Analysis [Agreement] (660. 01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute a contract for consulting services with BAE Urban Economics in the amount of $194,815 to evaluate potential updates to the City's Inclusionary Housing Program (including in-lieu fees) and the City's Density Bonus Program, and to conduct an analysis of potential hotel linkage fees to implement multiple Housing Element policies and programs.
Speakers: Principal Planner Daniel Gullett.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,502 (April 23, 2024, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Director).
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Tom Ziau; David Crockett Williams; Aron Ashland. 04/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Friedman reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Airport Commission meeting.
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Water Commission meeting; 2. COMB meeting
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
SUSTAINABILITYAND RESILIENCE
7. Subject: Sustainability and Resilience Equity Programs, and Acceptance of Funding [Resolution] (630. 02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive an update from the Sustainability and Resilience Department on equity efforts and actions;
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving Participation in the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program, Accepting Voucher Funds, Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Enter into Voucher Agreements, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $236,500 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Miscellaneous Grants Fund for Low-lncome Bike Share Infrastructure and Programming; C. Extend the Bicycle Share Pilot Program for approximately two years in compliance with Clean Mobility Options Voucher Agreement project timeline requirements;
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting Grant Funds, Authorizing the Sustainability and Resilience Director to Enter into Grant Agreements, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $229, 264 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Fiscal Year 2024 Solid Waste Fund for Organics Waste Reduction, Recycling Outreach and Education; and
04/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 E. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Accepting a Donation of $6,500 from West Coast Financial, and Amending Resolution No. 23-076, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, to Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $6,500 in the Sustainability and Resilience Department Fiscal Year 2024 Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Fund for Swimming Lesson Scholarships.
The titles of the Resolutions were read.
Documents:
April 23, 2024, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Department.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Proposed Resolutions.
Speakers:
Staff: Sustainability and Resilience Alelia Parenteau; Energy and Climate Program Manager Jefferson Litten; Associate Transportation Planner Sam Furtner; Environmental Services Specialist Daniela Resales; Erin Markey, Acting Creeks Division Manager
Members of the Public: No one wished to speak.
Motion:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan for staff recommendations; Resolution Nos. 24-041, 24-042, and 24-043.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
8. Subject: City Administrator's Recommended Mid-Cycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (230. 05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive the City Administrator's Recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025;
B. Hear a Report from Staff in Connection with the Filing of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget; and
C. Approve the Proposed Schedule of Council Budget Review Meetings and Public Hearings related to the City Administrator's Recommended MidCycle Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. 04/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 Documents:
April 23, 2024, report from the Finance Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini; Budget Manager Natalija Glusac; Administrative Analyst Jordan Needle.
Members of the Public; Margaret Crocco; Barbara Cronin Hershberg; Lauren Trujillo.
Motion:
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve the staff recommendation.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
9. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A.
B.
Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups (Estimated time: 4:00 p. m.); and
Continue interviews of applicants to April 30, 2024 (Estimated time: 6:00 p. m.), and May 7, 2024 (Estimated time: 3:00 p. m.).
Documents:
April 23, 2024, report from the City Administrator.
Speakers:
Members of the Public: No one wished to speak.
The following applicants were interviewed:
Arts Advisory Committee
Soheyla Valleie
Community Events and Festivals Committee
Roger Perry
Creeks Advisory Committee
Conway "Todd" Rulon-Miller
Housing Authority Commission
Lang Sligh
Mary Fenger
Megan Turley
Rental Housing Mediation Board
Scott Barash
04/23/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 Water Commission
Lindsay Coony
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
Councilmember Sneddon reported on their attendance at the following events or made the following comments: 1. Santa Barbara Foundation event.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:42 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on May 14, 2024.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL
RANDY OWS
MAYOR
ATTEST
SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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