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CITxf OF SANTA BARBARA
C\JV COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:01 p. m. (The Ordinance Committee met at 12:00 p. m. The Finance 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: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht, Deputy City Clerk Austin Taylor.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Item nos. 1-9)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Sneddon/Jordan to approve the consent calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
10/15/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7 Subject: Minutes (000. 00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 24, 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 Adoption] (570. 03)
Recommendation: That Council 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; Ordinance No. 6162.
Subject: Approval of Lease Agreement and Revocable License Agreement with Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc., for the Property Located at 916 State Street [Ordinance Adoption; Agreement] (330. 04) Recommendation: That Council 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.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6163.
Subject: Adoption of a Resolution in Support of Proposition 4 - The Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 [Resolution] (630. 02)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Supporting Proposition 4 - the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Resolution No. 24-115; (October 15, 2024, report from the Sustainability and Resilience Director; proposed Resolution). 10/15/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7
8. Subject: Proposed Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 25, 718 - Nature's Own Gallery, Located at 217-C Steams Wharf [Agreement] (570. 03) Recommendation: That Council approve the assignment of Lease Agreement No. 25, 718 from Neil Bruskin and Judi Bruskin D. B.A Nature's Own Gallery, Inc. to Jeffrey Heyman D. B.A Zephyr Moon, LLC, for the Nature's Own Gallery located at 217 Steams Wharf, Suite C.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. (October 15, 2024, report from the Waterfront Director).
Subject: Approval of Parcel Map for 512 East Gutierrez Street (640. 08) Recommendation: That Council approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute and record Parcel Map Number 20,841, relating to the approved two-lot subdivision at 512 East Gutierrez Street.
Action: Approved the recommendation (October 15, 2024, report from the Public Works Director).
Subject: Authorization to Purchase Certified Used Vehicles from Dealerships (530. 01)
Recommendation: That Council approve the purchase of used vehicles from dealerships to support state regulatory compliance and provide additional options for reliable and cost-effective vehicle replacements for the City of Santa Barbara.
Action: Approved the recommendation (October 15, 2024, report from the Public Works Director).
Subject: Designation of Proposed Development at 2 South Quarantina Street (MarBorg Industries) as a Community Benefit Project (640. 01) Recommendation: That Council designate the proposed project at 2 South Quarantina Street as a Community Benefit Project pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 28. 85 and allocate a total of 12, 142 square feet (net) of nonresidential floor area to the project from the Nonresidential Growth Management Program's Community Benefit Category.
Action: Approved the recommendation (October 15, 2024, report from the Community Development Director).
10/15/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7
9. Subject: Funding Recommendations for Community Arts, Organizational Development, and Events and Festivals Cultural Arts Grants (610. 03) Recommendation: That Council review and approve the City of Santa Barbara Arts Advisory Committee and Community Events and Festivals Committee grant funding recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025.
Action: Approved the recommendation (October 15, 2024, report from the City Administrator).
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Jordan reported that Ordinance Committee heard a presentation on Amending Chapter 10. 52 of the Municipal Code Regarding Bicycles and E-Conveyances and voted to put the Ordinance before Council.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: No one wished to speak.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
No one wished to speak.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
11. Subject: Contract Amendment for Santa Barbara Airport Drainage Master Plan Update [Agreement] (560.09)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the Airport Director to execute a Third Contract Amendment with Mead and Hunt, Inc., for planning services for the Santa Barbara Airport Drainage Master Plan Update, Contract No. 28, 227, in the amount of $10,670 for a new not to exceed amount of $390,034; and B. Receive a status update on the Santa Barbara Airport Drainage Master Plan Update.
Documents:
October 15, 2024, report from the Airport Director.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
10/15/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 Speakers:
Staff: Airport Director Christopher Hastert; Mead & Hunt Project Engineer Bob Thayne.
Members of the Public: None.
Motion:
Councilmembers Jordan/ Friedman to approve the staff recommendations.
Vote:
Unanimous roll call vote.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
12. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140. 05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold inten/iews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups; and B. Continue interviews of applicants to October 22, 2024, and October 29, 2024.
Documents:
October 15, 2024, report from the City Administrator.
The following applicants were interviewed:
Airport Commission
Michael Ramsay
RECESS:
2:32 p. m. -3:01 p. m.
12. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140. 05) (cont'd) The following applicants were interviewed (cont'd):
Airport Commission
Thomas Rauch
Architectural Board of Review
Richard Six
David Black
Citizens' Oversight Committee
Amber Caldwell
Fire and Police Commission
Gary Jan Hill
10/15/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 Planning Commission
Lesley Wiscomb
Rental Housing Mediation Board
Justin Dullum
Danielle Broder
Cindy McCann
Transportation and Circulation Committee
Sarah Siedschlag
Water Commission
David Davis
RECESS:
3:34 p. m. -3:53 p. m.
12. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) (cont'd) The following applicants were interviewed (cont'd):
Architectural Board of Review
Steve Nuhn
Arts Advisory Committee
Xochitl Tafoya
Fire and Police Commission
Daniel Herlinger
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
- Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1 Asian American Neighborhood Festival; 2. Brazilian Day Festival; 3. Opening night of The Ensemble Theatre Company "Dracula"; 4. Nature Track Film Festival; 5. Planned Parenthood Politics, Sex, and Cocktails; 6. League of Women Voters Zoom Meeting; and 7. SB Unified School District State of the Schools.
- Councilmember 0. Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Ribbon Cutting for Poke House; 2. Ribbon Cutting for Santa Playa; 3. Planned Parenthood Politics, Sex, and Cocktails; 4. Sister Cities International Potluck; 5. Cafecito Con with Salud Carbajal; 6. Elected Leaders Forum on Homelessness; 7. Nature Tracks Film Festival; 8. Blind Fitness Awareness Day; 9. Asian American Neighborhood Festival;
10. Rooted Santa Barbara; 11. Domestic Violence Solutions Luncheon; 12. Spoke to Navigators (formerly Girl/ Boy Scouts); 13. Sing for Justice Event; 14. Spoke to UCSB Civics Class; and 15. Housing Crisis Community Workshop Ad Hoc. 10/15/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS (CONT'D)
- Mayor Rowse attended the following meetings or events: 1 . Fighting Back Coalition Monthly Meeting; 2. Coffee with a Cop; 3. Sister Cities International Potluck; 4. Cafecito Con Salud Carbajal; 5. Porsche Dealer Grand Reopening; 6. Junior League of Santa Barbara Gala; and 7. Riviera Association Fall Gala.
12. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140. 05) (cont'd) The following applicants were interviewed (cont'd):
Parks and Recreation Commission
Nichol dark
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:10 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
ATTEST
RAND ROW
MAYO
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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