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^roic^ REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:01 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: Acting City Administrator Sarah J. Knecht, Acting City Attorney John Doimas, Deputy City Clerk Norma Welche.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Creek Week September 21 -28, 2024 (1 20. 04) Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Administrative Analyst III Melissa Hetrick.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
09/24/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2, 5, 7-11)
The titles of the Resolutions related to the Consent Calendar were read.
Motion:
Vote:
2. 5.
Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to approve the balance of the consent calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Minutes (000. 00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meeting of September 10, 2024, and for the regular meeting of September 10, 2024.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Contract for Airport Pavement Management Program at the Santa Barbara Airport [Resolution; Agreement] (560. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a contract with Applied Pavement Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $239, 458 for Airport Pavement Management Program and authorize the Public Works Director to approve expenditures of up to $23,946 for extra services that may result from necessary changes in the scope of work; and
B Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to Appropriate Funds for the Airport Pavement Management Program at the Santa Barbara Airport.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 24-111; Agreement No. 28, 570 (September 24, 2024, report from the Public Works Director; proposed Resolution).
7. Subject: August 2024 Investment Report (260. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the August 2024 Investment Report.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
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8. Subject: Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Permit, Plan Check, and Inspection Services [Agreement] (610. 01)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Community Development Director to execute the seventh amendment to increase the amount of Agreement No. 26, 979 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., by $150, 000, for a total contract amount of $855,000, to provide permit, plan check, and inspection services.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 26,979.7 (September 24, 2024, report from the Community Development Director).
10. Subject: Best Interest Waiver for Purchase of Lawn Mowers for Municipal Golf Course (570. 05)
Recommendation: That Council approve a Best Interest Waiver under Santa Barbara Municipal Code §4.52.070, subdivision L, authorizing the General Services Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $175, 133 for the purchase ofaToro GreenMaster 3420 TriFlex Hybrid Diesel Greens Mower and a GroundsMaster 4500 Diesel Fairway Mower from TurfStar Western.
Action: Approved the recommendation (September 24, 2024, report from the Finance Director).
11. Subject: Notice of Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Update (110. 04) Recommendation: That Council approve the City Clerk's Office's recommendation to amend Resolution 22-099, the City's Conflict of Interest Code Resolution.
Action: Approved the recommendation (September 24, 2024, report from the City Administrator).
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair A. Gutierrez report that Finance Committee met to receive and approve reports from staff regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 Fourth Quarter Review, and forward them for approval from City Council.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Clint Orr; Cruzito hlerrera Cruz; and Ignacio Gomez.
PULLED CONSENT ITEIVIS
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3. 4.
Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Sustainable California Libraries Grant [Resolution] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $13,200 from the California State Library for programming and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to Accept a Grant in the Amount of $13,200 Funded by the California State Library.
Documents:
September 24, 2024, report from the Acting Library Director.
Proposed Resolution.
Speakers:
Staff: Acting Library Director Brandon Beaudette.
Subject: Library Department Acceptance of Adult & Family Literacy Grant [Resolution] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $66,440 from the California State Library for adult and family literacy services; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 24-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, to Accept a Grant in the Amount of $66,440 Funded by the California State Library.
Documents:
September 24, 2024, report from the Acting Library Director.
Proposed Resolution.
Speakers:
Motion:
Staff: Acting Library Director Brandon Beaudette.
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve consent calendar item nos. 3 and 4; Resolution Nos. 24-107 and 24-108.
Unanimous roll call vote.
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6. Subject: Fiscal Year 2024 Fourth-Quarter Review [Resolution] (230.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Receive a report from staff on the status of revenues and expenditures in relation to budget for the twelve months ended June 30, 2024; B. Accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interim Financial Statements for the twelve months ended June 30, 2024;
C. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution 23-076, to Approve Proposed FourthQuarter (Q4) Adjustments to FY2024 Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations as Detailed in the Attached Schedule of Proposed Q4 Adjustments; and
D. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Position Salary Control Resolution 24-071 for Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2025. The Human Resources Department Requests Council Approval for the Following Adjustments, Including the Following Position Changes, and the Corresponding Salary Document Updates. Changes are Effective September 21, 2024, Unless Otherwise Noted.
Documents:
September 24, 2024, report from the Finance Director.
Proposed Resolutions.
Speakers:
Staff: Finance Director Keith DeMartini.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/Friedman to approve consent calendar item no. 6; Resolution Nos. 24-109 and 24-110.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
- Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1 Airport Commission; 2. SBCAG; and 3. BEACON.
- Councilmember Harmon attended the following meetings or events: 1 . PEP Touch-aTruck. - Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1 . COMB; Urban Creek Trails walk.
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CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
12. Subject: Update on Strategies and Initiatives to Address Homelessness (660. 04)
Recommendation: That Council receive an informational update on strategies and initiatives to address homelessness in the City of Santa Barbara.
Documents:
September 24, 2024, report from the City Administrator.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Senior Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Andersen; SBACT: Operations Manager Landon Ranck.
Members of the Public: Liz Adams; Robin Elander; Al Ortiz.
Discussion:
Staff gave Council an update on strategies and initiatives that City Staff, along with community organizations, are taking to address homelessness in the City of Santa Barbara. Topics covered were:
general overview of people experiencing homelessness; City-level strategies and approach; regional collaborative goals and progress; addressing the impacts ofhomelessness, including measurable impacts and costs; and future considerations.
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
- Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1 Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser; 2. California Coastal Commission hearing in Monterey; 3.
Congratulated Luigi Crisa on their art show installation at the Community Arts Workshop.
- Councilmember 0. Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Downtown Food & Beverage Committee; 2. 400 State Street block party; 3. InterFaith luncheon;
4. Boys and Girls Club fundraiser; 5. Solstice Equinox fundraiser; and 6. 3rd Annual Internation Film Festival Ceylon.
- Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. Final Downtown Farmers Market; 2. Bell-ringing ceremony for tree removal; and 3. City Employee Appreciation picnic; Community Environmental Council Green Gala. 09/24/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
RECESS
Mayor Rowse recessed to closed session at 4:03 p. m. and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.
CLOSED SESSION
13. Subject: Conference with City Attorney - Existing Litigation - Gov. Code §54956. 9(d)(1) (160. 03)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider pending litigation pursuant to subsection (d)(1) of section 54956. 9 of the Government Code and take appropriate action as needed.
The pending litigation is Bryan Jensen v. City of Santa Barbara WCAB Case No.:
ADJ16758698.
Scheduling: Duration 10 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
Time:
Report:
September 24, 2024, report from the City Attorney.
4:06 p. m. -4:15 p. m.
No report made.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on October 15, 2024.
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