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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CIPT COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 14, 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 on 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.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, May 2024 (120. 04)
2. Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Karina Jew Subject: National Police Week & Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 12-18, 2024(120. 04)
Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Fire Chief Kelly Gordon.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
05/14/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 3- 5, 8 -9)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read
Motion:
Vote:
3. 4.
5. 8.
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve the consent calendar.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Minutes (000. 00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meetings of December 5, 2023, December 12, 2023, January 9, 2024, and January 16, 2024; and the regular meetings of December 5, 2023, January 9, 2024, April 16, 2024, and April 23, 2024.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Correction of Inadvertent Codification Errors Regarding Just Cause Tenant Protection, and Street Improvement and Permitting Requirements [Ordinance Introduction] (160. 01)
Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Correcting Inadvertent Codification Errors Relating to Ordinance No. 6139 Regarding Just Cause Tenant Protection, and Ordinance No. 6143 Regarding Street Improvement and Permitting Requirements.
Action: Approved the recommendation (May 14, 2024, report from the City Attorney; proposed Ordinance).
Subject: Records Destruction for Parks and Recreation Department [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 Parks and Recreation Department in the Administration, Golf, Parks, and Recreation Divisions.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-048 (May 14, 2024, report from the Parks and Recreation Director; proposed Resolution).
Subject: Single Family Design Board Special Recruitment (140. 02) Recommendation: That Council:
05/14/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 A. Approve the City Clerk's Office to accept applications through Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to fill two vacancies on the Single Family Design Board and the unscheduled vacancies resulting from resignations received in the City Clerk's Office through Friday, May 24, 2024, at 5:00 p. m.; B. Conduct interviews of applicants for the vacancy during the Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024; and
C. Make an appointment to fill the vacancy on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Action: Approved the recommendations.
NOTICES
9. Subject: Received a letter of resignation from Single Family Design Board Member Lauralee Anderson; this vacancy will be part of the special City Advisory Groups recruitment. (140. 02)
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair A. Gutierrez reported that Finance Committee received an update on the proposed ballot measure on transaction and use tax increase to maintain essential local services for the November 5, 2024 General Election and voted unanimously to forward the draft ordinance and resolution to the City Council for larger discussion.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: David Williams; Tom Ostwald.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
6. Subject: Design and Environmental Services for the Vie Trace Reservoir Replacement Project [Resolution; Agreement] (540.09)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Kennedy Jenks Consultants Inc., in the amount of $1,025, 545 for initial design services for the Vie Trace Reservoir Replacement Project and authorize $102,555 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $1, 128, 100;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services contract with Rincon Consultants Inc., in the amount of $320, 510 for environmental and permitting support services for the Vie Trace Reservoir 05/14/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 Replacement Project and authorize $64, 102 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $384,612; 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 Design and Environmental Services for the Vie Trace Reservoir Replacement Project.
Documents:
May 14, 2024, report from the Public Works Director.
Proposed Resolution.
Speakers:
Staff: Water Resources Manager Joshua Haggmark.
Members of the Public: None.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to approve the recommended actions; Agreement Nos. 28, 506 and 28, 549; Resolution No. 24-049.
Majority roll call vote (Abstention: Councilmember 0. Gutierrez).
7. Subject: First Amendment to Workplace Investigation Services Agreement [Agreement] (350.01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 22400130 for special investigation services with Meyers Nave to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $75, 000 to $300, 000.
The Meyers Nave law firm provides investigative services related to a personnel matter.
Documents:
May 14, 2024, report from the Public Works Director.
Proposed Resolution.
Speakers:
Staff: Water Resources Manager Joshua Haggmark.
Members of the Public: Warren Myers.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to approve the recommended action; Agreement No. 28, 550; Resolution No. .
Majority roll call vote (Abstention: Councilmember 0. Gutierrez). 05/14/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Councilmember A. Gutierrez attended the following meeting or event: 1 . Clarified that the Finance Committee voted to bring the draft ordinance and resolution to Council for decision-making.
Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meeting or event: 1. Quality Inn information meeting; 2. Thomas Guerry Awards; 3. UCSB Economic Forum; 4.
Solstice Birthday Bash; 5. Franceschi Park meeting; 6. Housing Crisis Committee meeting; 7. State of the Zoo meeting; 8. Upcoming Santa Barbara City College commencement ceremony.
Councilmember Friedman attended the following meeting or event: 1 UCSB Economic Summit 2. Quality Inn information meeting; 3. Big Show industrial arts awards.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
10. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Operating and Capital Budget (230. 05)
Recommendation: That Council hear a presentation from the General Fund Departments, General Fund Capital Expenditure, and Measure C Funds regarding their Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Budget.
Documents:
May 14, 2024, report from the Finance Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff
Speakers:
Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini; Assistant Finance Director Lyndsay Maas; Budget Manager Natalija Glusac; Administrative Analyst Jordan Needle; Finance Analyst Kat Valencia; Acting Library Director Brandon Beaudette; Law Practice Administrator Monday Fitz-Gerald; City Attorney Investigator William Alva; Community Development Director Eli Issacson; Community Development Business Manager James Hamilton; Housing and Human Services Manager Laura Dubbels; Fire Chief Chris Mailes; Human Resources Manager Wendy Levy; Parks and Recreation Director Jill Zachary; Recreation Programs Manager Rich Hanna; Parks and Recreation Business Manager Tina Nelson; Police Chief Kelly Gordon; City Engineer Brian D'Amour.
Members of the Public: Kathy Janega-Dykes.
05/14/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 Discussion:
Discussion topics included the general fund overview, discussion of department budgets, general fund and Measure C capital, a vacancy tax. Councilmembers' questions were answered.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
There were no reports.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 6:15 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
ATTEST
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MAYO
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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