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REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 4, 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 and Ordinance Committee, which generally meet 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: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.
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 June 30, 2024.
Action: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo read the names of the pin recipients and expressed her gratitude for their years of service.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 12 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2-15)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions were read.
Motion:
Vote:
2. 3.
Councilmembers Friedman/Harmon to approve the consent calendar Items 2-1 1 and 14 -15 as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Minutes (000.00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meetings of February 13, 2024, February 22, 2024, March 5, 2024, and March 12, 2024; and for the regular meetings of February 6, 2024, February 13, 2024, February 27, 2024, March 12, 2024, and May 7, 2024.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Loan to Housing Authority for $5,000,000 for Development of Property Located at 200 North La Cumbre Road [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] (660.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving a Thirty-Year Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara in the Amount of $5, 000, 000 for Development of the Real Property Located at 200- North La Cumbre Road to Be Used for Permanent Affordable Housing, to Be Secured by a Deed of Trust and a 90-Year Affordability Control Covenant Imposed on Real Property and Authorizing the Community Development Director to Execute Such Agreements, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney, as Necessary; 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 Approve an Increase in Fiscal Year 2024 Expenditure Appropriations in the Affordable Housing Fund in the Amount of $5,000,000 Funded by Affordable Housing Fund Reserves to Fund a Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara for Development of Real Property Located at 200 North La Cumbre Road.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 24-054 (June 4, 2024, report from the Community Development Director; proposed Ordinance; proposed Resolution).
06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 12
4. Subject: Purchase Order with CIO Solutions, Limited Partnership, for Storage Area Network Replacement [Resolution] (520.02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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 Approve an Increase of Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in Fiscal Year 2024 in the Police Department General Fund Budget in the amount of $243,804;
B. Approve and increase appropriations in the Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Records Management System (RMS) Fund, funded from reserves, in the amount of $180,122, and authorize the transfer of $180, 122 to the Police Department General Fund;
C. Approve and increase appropriations in the Police Department California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) Fund, funded from reserves, in the amount of $63, 682, and authorize the transfer of $63, 682 to the Police Department General Fund;
D. Approve and increase the appropriations and estimated revenues in the Police Department General Fund in the amount of $243, 804 for the purchase of Storage Area Network (SAN) equipment for the Police Department; and
E. Waive the formal bid process, as authorized by Municipal Code Section
4. 52. 070(L), best interest waiver, and authorize the City General Services Manager to issue a purchase order not to exceed $243, 804 with CIO Solutions for the SAN replacement.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 24-055 (June 4, 2024, report from the Police Chief; proposed Resolution).
5. Subject: Extraordinary Water Use Billing Adjustment Policy [Resolution] (540. 01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the Extraordinary Water Use Billing Adjustment Policy.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-056 (June 4, 2024, report from the Public Works Director; proposed Resolution). 06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 12
6. Subject: Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act [Resolution] (530. 04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-057 (June 4, 2024, report from the Public Works Director; proposed Resolution).
7. Subject: Appropriation of General Fund Disaster Reserves for Emergency Repairs on City Streets [Resolution] (530. 04)
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 Appropriate General Fund Disaster Reserves for Unanticipated Emergency Repairs on City Streets.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-058 (June 4, 2024, report from the Public Works Director; proposed Resolution).
8. Subject: Amendment to Position Salary Control Resolution 23-081 with Updates to Classification and Compensation for Certain Positions [Resolution] (410. 06)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 23-081, the Position Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2024, to Amend the Established Salary for Positions as Listed and to Establish Classifications Listed.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-059 (June 4, 2024, report from the Human Resources Director; proposed Resolution).
9. Subject: Contract Amendment for Construction Support Services for the Santa Barbara Airport South Terminal Apron Redevelopment Project [Resolution; Agreement] (560.04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Second Contract Amendment to City Professional Services Agreement No. 26, 747 with Kimley Horn, Inc., in the amount of $107,550 for construction support services, and approve expenditures of up to $10,755 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work; and 06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 12 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 Reprogram Funds for the South Terminal Apron Redevelopment Project.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 24-060; Agreement No. 26,747.2 (June 4, 2024, report from the Public Works Director; proposed Resolution).
10. Subject: Contracts for Construction of the Mission Creek at Oak Park Restoration Project [Resolution; Agreement] (530.03)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with CGS Engineering Corporation, in their low bid amount of $615,633.01 for construction of the Mission Creek at Oak Park Restoration Civil Engineering Project, Bid No. 5019A; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $61,563.30 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. Award a contract with Wilson Environmental Contracting, Inc., in their low bid amount of $198,598.20 for construction of the Mission Creek at Oak Park Restoration Landscape Project, Bid No. 5049; and authorize the Sustainability and Resilience Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $19,859.82 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; and C. Adopt 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 Creeks Capital Fund Reserves for the Mission Creek Restoration Project at Oak Park.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 24-061; Agreement Nos. 28, 518 and 28, 519 (June 4, 2024, report from the Public Works Director; proposed Resolution).
11. Subject: Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the Ten Months Ended April 30, 2024 (250. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accepts the Fiscal Year 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the ten months ended April 30, 2024.
06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 12 Action: Approved the recommendation (June 4, 2024, report from the Finance Director).
14. Subject: Agreement with New Beginnings to Provide Case Management and Housing Navigation Services to Persons Experiencing Vehicular Homelessness [Agreement] (660. 04)
Recommendation: That City Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute an agreement in the amount of $1,393,875 with New Beginnings, a California nonprofit organization, to provide outreach, case management, and housing navigation services to persons experiencing vehicular homelessness in the City of Santa Barbara, with funds made available by the California Encampment Resolution Funding grant program.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 523 (June 4, 2024, report from the Community Development Director).
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15. Subject: Best Interest Waiver for Primary Coagulant Chemical Purchase at the William B. Cater Water Treatment Plant (540. 1)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Waive the formal bid procedures as authorized by Santa Barbara Municipal Code section 4. 52. 070(L); and
B. Authorize the General Services Manager to issue an annual purchase order to Summit Chemical Specialty Products in the amount of $400, 000 for the purchase of Sumaclear 830B and Sumaclear 1000 coagulant chemicals, with the option to renew the annual purchase order for an additional four years, subject to Council's adoption of the budget.
Action: Approved the recommendations (June 4, 2024, report from the Public Works Director).
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Robert Forouzandeh; Gene Deering; Chris Parker; Steve Brown; John Norris; Nick Gonzales; Loy Beardsmore; Natalia Govoni; Aron Ashland; Mary Ellen Brooks.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
12. Subject: Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Permit, Plan Check, and Inspection Services [Agreement] (610. 01)
06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 12 Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute the sixth amendment to increase the amount of Santa Barbara City Agreement No. 26, 979 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., by $120, 000, for a total contract amount of $705,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services.
Documents:
June 4, 2024, report from the Community Development Director Speakers:
Staff: Administrative Analyst Raven Rutledge.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve the recommended action; Agreement No. 26,979.6.
Unanimous roll call vote.
13. Subject: Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025 with Partner Agencies in Support of Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center [Agreements] (660. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a sublease agreement with the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation for 621 Chapala Street;
B. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute a funding agreement in the amount of $133, 000 with the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation for day-to-day management and operations of the Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center at 621 Chapala Street, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional two years in an amount not to exceed $100, 000; and
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute a funding agreement in the amount of $81,506 with City Net for an on-site case manager at the Daytime Navigation and Workforce Development Center Documents:
June 4, 2024, report from the Community Development Director Speakers:
Members of the public: Elizabeth Adams; Rich Sander
06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 12 Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve the recommended action; Agreement Nos. 28, 520, 28, 521, and 28, 522.
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
- Councilmember 0. Gutierrez attended the following meeting or event: 1 Peru trip with Mayor Rowse organized by Sister Cities Board.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
16. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Capital Budget Deliberations (230. 05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve certain adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Budget identified by staff as detailed in the Schedule of Recommended Adjustments; and
B. Provide final direction to staff based on the Council's review of the Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Budget over the last several weeks.
Documents:
June 4, 2024, report from the Finance Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini; Budget Manager Natalija Glusac; Public Works Manager Sarah dark.
Members of the Public: Kathy Janega-Dykes; Trey Pinner.
Discussion:
Staff presented to Council topics including staff recommended adjustments and Council considered Council budget requests.
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/A. Gutierrez to approve staff recommended adjustments.
Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmember 0. Gutierrez) 06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 8 of 12 Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Friedman to direct staff to examine reclassifying the Downtown Parking Enterprise Fund into the General Fund.
Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmember A. Gutierrez) Motion:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to direct staff to review in lieu fees and consider possible increases; to direct staff to consider hiring personnel to assist the Fire Department with duties related to that of a Warehouse Specialist; and to direct staff to consider possible cost savings for not owning revenue control equipment.
Councilmember Sneddon withdrew the motion.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to direct staff to review in lieu fees and consider possible increases; and to direct staff to consider possible cost savings for not owning revenue control equipment.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/Sneddon to direct staff to consider hiring personnel to assist the Fire Department with duties related to those of a Warehouse Specialist.
Motion failed (Noes; Councilmembers Harmon, Friedman, Jordan; Rowse; Yes; Councilmembers Sneddon, 0. Gutierrez, A. Gutierrez).
Motion:
Councilmember Sneddon for 90-minute free parking in the garages and surface lots.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion:
Councilmember Sneddon to move consideration of local passes in the budget to be brought forward next week.
06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 9 of 12 Substitute motion:
Councilmember Sneddon/0. Gutierrez to move inclusion of90-minute free parking in the garages and surface lot in the budget to be brought forward next week.
Vote:
Motion failed (Noes; Councilmembers A. Gutierrez, Harmon, Friedman, Jordan; Mayor Rowse; Yes; Councilmembers Sneddon, 0. Gutierrez).
Councilmember Sneddon rescinded the motion to consider local passes.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Sneddon/Harmon to approve Clean Community transfer to Downtown Parking.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Motion:
Councilmember A. Gutierrez/Friedman to pass all measure C items including parking garages floor and deck, Rey Road public lot improvement; Lot 9 repair, revenue control system; Amtrak building column repair, Measure C increase to expenditure.
Councilmember Friedman withdrew his second to the motion.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Sneddon/Friedman to pass the following Measure C items:
parking garages floor and deck, Rey Road public lot improvement; Lot 9 repair; Amtrak building column repair
Unanimous roll call vote.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmember Friedman/A. Gutierrez to approve the $1.5 million for the revenue control system.
Motion failed (Noes: Councilmembers Jordan, Harmon, Sneddon, Mayor Rowse; Yes; Councilmembers Friedman, A. Gutierrez, 0. Gutierrez). 06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 10 of 12 Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Jordan/Sneddon to include the $1. 5 million for the revenue control system in the budget with the direction to staff to bring back choices that relate to contract timeline, including non-ownership and third party revenue sharing and expense sharing.
Unanimous roll call vote.
RECESS
4:22 p. m. -4:46 p. m.
17. Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure on Transaction and Use Tax Increase to Maintain Essential Local Services for the November 5, 2024, General Election (110. 03)
Recommendation: That Council hear a presentation from staff regarding an update on Vision 2030 and Fiscal Sustainability Initiative and the need to pursue additional revenue sources to maintain essential City services, and direct Staff to place an appropriate resolution and ordinance for the proposed transaction and use tax increase for formal action on the June 11, 2024 meeting agenda.
Documents:
June 4, 2024, report from the Finance Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Assistant City Administrator Rene Eyerly; Finance Director Keith DeMartini; Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke.
Consultants: Robb Kornicke; Adam Sonenshein.
Members of the Public: Rob Fredericks; Dianne Black; Frank Rodriguez; Laura Robinson; Linda Honikman.
Discussion:
Staff presented to Council topics including the General Fund budget outlook, Vision 2030 and fiscal sustainability, public opinion polling, recent public outreach, and the proposed ballot measure.
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve staff recommendation with language as proposed.
Majority vote in favor (Noes: Councilmember A. Gutierrez)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
06/04/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 11 of 12
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
- No engagements were reported.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on June 25, 2024.
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