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REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 22, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 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: Assistant City Administrator Rene Eyerly, City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: National Arts and Humanities Month (120. 04) Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Sarah York-Rubin and David Asbell.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Assistant City Administrator Rene Eyerly stated that for Consent Item No. 6, the applicant and appellant agreed to move the appeal hearing date to December 10, with a site visit on December 9
10/22/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2-6)
The titles of the Resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers Jordan/0. Gutierrez to approve the consent calendar as recommended, with the appeal hearing date changed to December 10 and the site visit changed to December 9, for Item No. 6.
Unanimous roll call vote.
2. Subject: Proposed Changes to Library Department Fiscal Year 2025 Fees and Fines Schedule [Resolution] (570. 04)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Approve the proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2025 Fees and Fines Schedule; and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Directing the City Clerk to Update Resolution 24-068 Adopted on June 11, 2024, which became effective on July 1, 2024, or as provided therein, and Amend the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 24-116 (October 22, 2024, report from the Acting Library Director; proposed Resolution).
3. Subject: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2, and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project [Resolution; Agreement] (560. 04) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Award a contract with Granite Construction Co. in their low bid amount of $9,495, 743 for repair and maintenance of the Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2 and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project, Bid No. 5045; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and approve expenditures up to $949,574 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; award would result in a total expenditure authority of $10,445,317; B Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt Inc., in the amount of $666, 088 for construction administrative and inspection services and authorize $66,608 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $732,696; 10/22/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 Subject: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2, and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project [Resolution; Agreement] (560. 04) (cont'd)
C. 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2, and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project; and
D Determine that the project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines §15301 (b) and (c), approve the construction of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Taxiways D, F, B1, A1, and A2 and Terminal Apron Pavement Repair Project, and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15062.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 24-117; Agreement Nos. 28, 579; 28, 580 (October 22, 2024, report from the Airport Director; proposed Resolution).
Subject: Approval of Mills Act Historic Property Tax Reduction Contracts (640. 06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Grant exceptions to the Mills Act contract threshold for assessed property valuation, pursuant to Santa Barbara Municipal Code §30. 157. 145. C.4. m., for the following historic properties:
1. 1732 Santa Barbara Street (APN 027-112-001)
2. 2010 Garden Street (APN 025-331-015)
3. 2050 Garden Street (APN 025-331-020)
4. 1708 Paterna Road (APN 019-184-009)
5. 1924 Anacapa Street (APN 025-381-019);
B. Grant renewals of the Mills Act contracts for the following historic properties:
1. 107 Jorgensen Lane (APN 021-110-037)
2. 612 East Valeria Street (APN 027-270-002)
3. 403 Loma Alta Drive (APN 035-243-002); and
C. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the five new Mills Act historic property contracts and to renew the three existing contracts.
10/22/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 Action: Approved the recommendations (October 22, 2024, report from the Community Development Director).
5. Subject: Setting November 12, 2024, Council Meeting as a Regular Council Meeting (120. 02)
Recommendation: That Council approve the setting of November 12, 2024, as a regular Council meeting.
Action: Approved the recommendation (October 22, 2024, report from the City Administrator).
6. Subject: Set a Date for Public Hearing Regarding Planning Commission's Approval for 17-21 W Montecito Street (640. 07)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Set the date of January 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for hearing the appeal filed by Steven A. Johnson of the Planning Commission's Approval of a 44-room hotel located at 17-21 W Montecito Street; and
B. Set the date of January 13, 2025, at 1:30 p. m. for a site visit to the property located at 17-21 W Montecito Street.
Action: Approved the recommendations, as modified to the hearing date of December 10 and the site visit of December 9.
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Jordan reported that the Committee discussed the pathway to City Council for the Title 25 Objective Design and Development Standards, and Amendments to the Title 30 Zoning Ordinance, heard public comment, and continued discussion and review until an Ordinance Committee meeting on December 3, with a later consideration by City Council.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Michael Baker; Clint Orr; Cass Ensberg, Lydia Rao.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
None.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
- Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1 . Creeks Committee meeting; and 2. Will be absent from next week's regular Council meeting because of attendance of City Sister Cities event in Toba, Japan.
COMMUNIT/ DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
7. Subject: Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 Public Service/Human Services Grant Funding, and Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant Funding Process, Priorities, and Criteria (610.05)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize staff to solicit proposals for Public Service/Human Services program grants for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027;
B, Authorize staff to solicit proposals for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program grants for Fiscal Year 2026;
C. Approve the proposed application process and provide direction to the Community Development and Human Sen/ices Committee (CDHSC) on funding criteria and priorities; and
D Establish a funding commitment from the General Fund in the amount of $726, 150 for both Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 for the Human Services Program.
Documents:
October 22, 2024, report from the Community Development Director Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Housing and Human Services Manager Laura Dubbels; Senior Community Development Program Specialist Lindsey Drewes.
Members of the Public: Andrea Slaby; Elizabeth Adama; Hannah Ryckman; Alejandra Enciso.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/0. Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendations.
Unanimous roll call vote.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
8. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council:
A. Hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups; and B. Continue interviews of applicants to October 29, 2024.
Documents:
October 22, 2024, report from the City Administrator.
The following applicants were interviewed:
Airport Commission
Craig Bennett
Kevin Nichols
Architectural Board of Review
Lauren Anderson
Community Development and Human Services Committee
Jennifer Diaz
Community Events and Festivals Committee
Kerstin Caujolle
Downtown Parking Committee
Matt LaBrie
Metropolitan Transit District
Sullivan Israel
Neighborhood Advisory Council
Peter Smith
Sullivan Israel
Parks and Recreation Commission
Robert Nielsen
Planning Commission
Sullivan Israel
Mark Philibosian
Sister Cities Board
Mary McMahon
Margaret Saavedra
Transportation and Circulation Committee
Thomas Trappier
Sullivan Israel
Water Commission
Craig Bennett
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COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
- Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1 . League of California Cities Annual Conference; 2. League of California Cities Coastal Cities Group Meeting; and 3. Tony Pighetti Memorial.
- Councilmember 0. Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. League of California Cities Annual Conference; 2. Independent Best Fest; 3. San Marcos Alumni Hall of Fame; 4. Housing Day; 5. Tony Pighetti Memorial; 6. Dia de los Muertos Event; and 7. UCSB Latinos Alumni Dinner.
- Councilmember Jordan attended the following meetings or events: 1 . Santa Barbara Historical Book Event.
- Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. Tony Pighetti Memorial.
8. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140. 05) (cont'd) The following applicants were interviewed (cont'd):
Harbor Commission
Adam Stanowick
Neighborhood Advisory Council
Ray Fazendin
Rental Housing Mediation Board
Richard Axilrod
Councilmember A. Gutierrez was excused from the meeting at 3:52 p. m.
RECESS
3:52 p. m. -4:15 p. m.
8. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140. 05) (cont'd) The following applicants were interviewed (cont'd):
Metropolitan Transit District
David Tabor
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals
John Maloney
RECESS
4:30 p. m. -4:45 p. m.
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8. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) (cont'd) The following applicants were interviewed (cont'd):
Metropolitan Transit District
John 0 Price
Parks and Recreation Commission
John 0 Price
Santa Barbara Youth Council
Victoria Martinez
Nicholas Gaston
RECESS
4:55 p. m. -5:15 p. m.
8. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) (cont'd) The following applicants were interviewed (cont'd):
Metropolitan Transit District
lan Baucke
Jen Lemberger
Planning Commission
Benjamin Peterson
Transportation and Circulation Committee
lan Baucke
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p. m. in memory of Tony Pighetti.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on November 19, 2024.
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