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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CIPT COUNCIL MINUTES
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REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 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 met at 12:00 p. m. The Ordinance Committee, which ordinarily meets 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: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht, Deputy City Clerk Austin Taylor.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Family History Month October 2024 (120. 04) Action: Proclamation presented by Mayor Rowse and accepted by Ted TezerMyers.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
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The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the Consent Calendar were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Friedman/ 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 regular meeting of September 17, 2024
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Amending Municipal Code Section 17. 08.010 Pertaining to Harbor Patrol Powers and Duties and Section 17. 08.040 Pertaining to Carrying of Firearms in the Harbor [Ordinance Introduction] (570.03) Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Municipal Code Section 17.08.010 Pertaining to Powers and Duties of Harbor Patrol and Section 17.08.040 Pertaining to Carrying Firearms in the Harbor.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (October 8, 2024, report from the Waterfront Director; proposed Ordinance).
Subject: Amendment to Position Salary Control Resolution 24-071 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 24-071, the Position Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, to Amend the Established Salary for Positions as Listed and to Establish Classifications as Listed, Effective October 5, 2024.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-114; (Octobers, 2024, report from the Human Resources Director; proposed Resolution). 10/08/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6
5. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the Two Months Ended August 31, 2024 (250. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accepts the Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the two months ended August 31, 2024.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (October 8, 2024, report from the Finance Director).
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chair A. Guttierrez reported that Finance Committee made some slight changes to the proposed Library Fees, and passed the recommendation made by staff to bring the item before Council.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Steven A. Johnson; Clint Orr.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
- Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1 Cachuma Conservation Release Board.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ATTORNEY
6. Subject: An Ordinance for Approval of Lease Agreement and Revocable License Agreement with Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc., for the Property Located at 916 State Street [Ordinance Introduction] (330. 04) Recommendation: That Council introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Approving and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute a Five Year Lease, Plus a 25 Year Renewal Term Lease with Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Inc., ("SBIFF"), for the City Owned Property Located at 916 State Street, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance and Approving and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute a Separate Revocable License Agreement Granting SBIFF the Ability to Enter and Use the Property Prior to the Commencement of the Initial Lease Term.
The title of the Ordinance was read.
10/08/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 Documents:
October 8, 2024, report from the City Attorney.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by Staff.
Proposed Ordinance.
Speakers:
Staff: Assistant City Attorney John Doimas.
Members of the Public: Roger Durling; Dave Davis; Robin Elander; Richard Yates.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/A. Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendation.
Unanimous roll call vote.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
7. Subject: Access Advisory Committee - Annual Report (640.03) Recommendation: That Council receive an update on the recent activities and achievements of the Access Advisory Committee.
Documents:
October 8, 2024, report from the City Administrator.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by Staff.
Speakers:
Staff: City Engineer Brian D'Amour.
Members of the Public: Grace Fisher; Bob Burnham; Melissa Cunningham; Karen Luckett; Steven A. Johnson.
Discussion:
Staff presented to Council an annual report from the Access Advisory Committee (AAC). The report covered topics such as an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the role of the Access Advisory Committee; and Access Advisory Committee community recognitions.
Staff also presented some of the Division's recent achievements, such as an ADA Transition Plan, and shared some of the AAC's goals and priorities.
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
- Councilmember 0. Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Bread and Roses.
- Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1 . Avocado Festival; 2. Malcolm Gladwell at Granada Theatre; and 3. Santa Barbara Beautiful Annual Awards.
Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. Avocado Festival.
- Mayor Rowse attended the following meetings or events: 1. Spoke at Laguna Blanca School; and 2. Earl Minnis birthday party with Patti Smith.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
RECESS
Mayor Rowse recessed to closed session at 3:43 p. m. and stated that a reportable action is not anticipated.
CLOSED SESSION
8. 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 Larson, Brian v. COSB, et al. CCDC Case No. 2:24-CV07914.
Scheduling: Duration 60 mins; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
October 8, 2024, report from the City Attorney
Time:
3:45 p. m. -4:36 p. m.
Report:
No report made.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:36 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on November 19, 2024.
SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RANDY RO
MAYOR
ATTEST:
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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