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REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 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 ordinarily 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 (2:02 p. m.), 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: Constitution Week September 17-23, 2024 (1 20.04) Action: Proclamation awarded to Maya Adams, Daughters of the American Revolution.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2-7)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the Consent Calendar were read. 09/17/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 Motion:
Vote:
2. Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to approve the Consent Calendar Items 2-4, and 6 - 7 as recommended
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Debt Issuance for the Police Station and Dwight Murphy Field Renovation [Ordinance Adoption] (210. 05)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the City of a Ground Lease, a Lease Agreement, an Indenture, and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement in Connection with the Issuance of Finance Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Lease Revenue Bonds (Public Safety and Park Projects), Series 2024, Approving the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $135,000,000, Authorizing the Distribution of an Official Statement in Connection with the Offering and Sale of Such Bonds and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6161 Subject: Authorization to Join the Southern California Stormwater Monitoring Coalition [Resolution] (540.11)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Authorizing Membership in the Southern California Stormwater Monitoring Coalition.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-104 (September 17, 2024, report form the Public Works Director; proposed Resolution).
Subject: Records Destruction for Finance 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 Finance Department in the Accounting, Administration, General Services, Risk Management, and Treasury Divisions.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-105 (September 17, 2024, report from the Finance Director; proposed Resolution). 09/17/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 Subject: Contract Amendment for Poly- and Per-Fluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) Investigation Efforts with GSI Environmental, Inc. at the Santa Barbara Airport [Agreement] (540.11)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Airport Director to execute the Fourth Contract Amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 26,992 with GSI Environmental, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $43, 000 for a new not to exceed amount of $1, 314, 673, for site investigation work necessary to implement Poly- and Per-Fluororalkyl Substance Supplemental Work Plan approved by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 26,992.4 (September 17, 2024, report from the Airport Director).
Subject: Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates for the Wildfire Resiliency Project [Agreement] (520.03) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates in the amount of $382,341 to provide as-needed biological services associated with implementation of the Wildfire Resiliency Project.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28, 569 (September 17, 2024, report from the Parks and Recreation Director).
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Member of the Public: Wesley Roe.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
5. Subject: Sunsetting of the Living Wage Advisory Committee [Resolution] (140. 01)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Sunsetting the Living Wage Advisory Committee and Rescinding Resolution 06-031.
Documents:
September 17, 2024, report from the Finance Director.
Proposed Resolution.
Speakers:
Members of the Public: Anna Kokotovic; Alien Williams.
09/17/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/0. Gutierrez to approve proposed Resolution, adding a requirement for a report to be brought back to City Council annually; Resolution No. 24-106.
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
8. Subject: Santa Barbara Airport Master Plan Update (560.09) Recommendation: That Council receive a status update on the Santa Barbara Airport Master Plan Update.
Documents:
September 17, 2024, report from the Airport Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Airport Director Chris Hastert; Airport Development Manager Sara Iza.
Mead and Hunt: Corbett Smith.
Members of the Public: Leslie Lund; Mike Click; Gail Johnson.
Discussion:
Staff gave Council a presentation on the Master Plan, the guiding principles, noise contours, funding plans, and next steps.
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
9. Subject: State Street Master Plan Vision and Short-Term Action Plan (650. 05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a progress report for the State Street "Create State" Master Plan and provide direction on the recommended Grand Paseo design framework; and
B. Receive an update on a Short-Term Action Plan for the State Street Master Plan project area.
Documents:
September 17, 2024, report from the Community Development Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Community Development Director Eli Issacson; Historic Landmarks Commission Chair Anthony Grumbine; Public Works Manager Sarah dark; Fire Chief Chris Mailes; Police Chief Kelly Gordon; State Street Master Planner Tess Harris.
State Street Advisory Committee: Chair Dave Davis.
Access Advisory Committee: Chair James Marston.
Members of the Public: Kristin Miller; Norris Goss; Art Ludwig; Adam Sandrone; Erick Couch; Jenna Berg; Richard Yates; Mary Bucholtz; Alan Kuhn; Marilyn Loperfido; Dennis Alien; Robin Elander; Sharon Rich; Joanna Kaufman; Barry Remis.
RECESS
5:08 p. m. -5:29 p. m.
Speakers (cont'd).
Members of the Public: Linda Honikman; Aron Ashland; Anna Marie Gott; Trey Pinner; Tristen Miller; Sullivan Israel, Robert Nielsen; Guthrie Leonard.
Discussion:
Staff gave Council a presentation on the topic, including a progress report and an update on the short-term action plan for the project area.
Councilmembers' questions were answered, and staff direction was provided.
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COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 7:19 pm.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on October 8, 2024.
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