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CIPT OF SANTA BARBARA
C\TT COUNCIL INUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 29, 2024
COUNCIL CHAIVIBERS, 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 this day.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Mayor Randy Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: Kristen W. Sneddon.
Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator Kelly McAdoo announced that consent agenda item no. 4, "Amendments to the Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges Related to Sewer Service Connections", is being pulled from the agenda and will be brought back to Council at a later date.
4. Subject: Amendments to the Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges Related to Sewer Service Connections [Resolution] (540. 13) Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara amending Resolution 24-068 as Provided Therein, and Amend the City of Santa Barbara Schedule of Penalties, Fees, and Service Charges Related to Sewer Service Connections.
10/29/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 1-3, and 6-8)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the Consent Calendar were read.
Councilmember Friedman announced that he has a conflict of interest on Item 5 due to his ownership of a small amount of Disney stock and stated he would not be participating in consideration of that item.
Motion:
Vote2.
3. Councilmembers Jordan/Harmon to approve Items 1 - 3 and 6 - 8 of the consent calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Sneddon.) Subject: Minutes (000. 00)
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meeting of September 30, 2024; the regular meeting of October 1, 2024; and the amended minutes for the regular meeting of March 12, 2024.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
Subject: Ordinance for the Second Amendment to The Hertz Corporation Concession Agreement at the Airport [Ordinance Introduction, Agreement] (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 Airport Director to Execute the Second Amendment to the Concession Agreement with The Hertz Corporation, Located at 500 James Fowler Road, Commencing Upon the Effective Date of the Enabling Ordinance.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 201,722.2 (October 29, 2024, report from the Airport Director; proposed Ordinance).
Subject: Accept and Appropriate the California Office of Historic Preservation Grant [Resolution] (640. 06)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Accept a grant in the amount of $40,000 from the California Office of Historic Preservation for a historic context statement and survey of historic resources in the San Roque neighborhood; 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 10/29/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 Fiscal Year 2025, to Accept a Grant in the Amount of $40, 000 Funded by the California Office of Historic Preservation and Increase Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations by $40,000 in the Community Development Miscellaneous Grants Fund.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 24-118 (October 29, 2024, report from the Community Development Director; proposed Resolution).
6. Subject: September 2024 Investment Report (260.02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the September 2024 Investment Report.
Action: Approved the recommendation.
7. Subject: Approval of Standard Equipment List for the Water Resources Division (540. 01)
Recommendation: That Council find it to be in the City of Santa Barbara's (City's) best interest to waive formal purchase bidding requirements and approve the Standard Equipment List for the Water Resources Division for the next three years, in accordance with Section 4. 52. 070 (L) of the Municipal Code.
Action: Approved the recommendation (October 29, 2024, report from the Public Works Director).
8. Subject: IWemorandum of Understanding with CommUnify in Support of the South Coast Youth Safety Partnership [Agreement] (180. 01) Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with CommUnify for FY2024 and FY2025 related to the City's participation in the South Coast Youth Safety Partnership.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,582 (October 29, 2024, report from the City Administrator).
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Jordan reported that Ordinance Committee heard and discussed amending Chapter 18.40 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Airport Police and enforcement, and unanimously approved recommending Council consideration of the item.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Patricia Keelean; Cruzito Herrera Cruz; Victoria Moreno. 10/29/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 Councilmember Friedman was excused from the meeting at 2:14 p. m.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
5. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Jarvis Fay, LLP [Resolution; Agreement] (160. 01)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Authorize the City Attorney to execute an amendment to the legal services agreement with Jarvis Fay, a Limited Liability Partnership, by increasing the agreement not to exceed amount by $100,000 (from $100,000 to $200,000); 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 $100,000 of General Fund Reserves into the City Attorney's Office Operating Budget in FY 2025.
Documents:
October 29, 2024, report from the City Attorney.
Proposed Resolution.
Motion:
Vote:
Councilmembers A. Gutierrez/Harmon to approve the recommendations; Resolution No. 24-119; Agreement No. 28,581.
Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Sneddon; Abstain:
Councilmember Friedman.)
Councilmember Friedman returned to the meeting at 2:15 p. m.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
- Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1 Announced Library Plaza opening.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
9. Subject: Safe Streets for All Action Plan, Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans, and Vision Zero Strategy Implementation Update [Resolution] (670.01) Recommendation: That Council:
A. 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 Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All Funds and City Funds for the City of Santa Barbara Safe Streets for All Action Plan;
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Grant Agreement Under the Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program Agreement between the City of Santa Barbara and the Federal Highway Administration; and
C. Receive an update on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans and Vision Zero Strategy Implementation.
The title of the Resolution was read.
Documents:
October 29, 2024, report from the Public Works Director Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Proposed Resolution.
Speakers:
Staff: Supervising Transportation Planner Jessica Grant; Fire Marshal Ryan DiGuilio; Principal Traffic Engineer Derrick Bailey
IWAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
10. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140.05) Recommendation: That Council hold interviews of applicants to various City Advisory Groups.
Documents:
October 29, 2024, report from the City Administrator.
10/29/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 The following applicants were interviewed:
Airport Commission
Paul Bowen
Patrick Campbell
Steve Greig
Citizens' Oversight Committee
Chris Cline
Downtown Parking
Michael Ramsay
Historic Landmarks Commission
Anthony Grumbine
Ed Lenvik
Thomas Sekula
Library Board
Margaret Crocco
Parks & Recreation Commission
Michael Ramsay
Planning Commission
Jason Dominguez
Santa Barbara Youth Council
Rumi Jahangir-Arshad
Single Family Design Board
Christopher Richards
Water Commission
Cora Snyder
9. Subject: Safe Streets for All Action Plan, Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans, and Vision Zero Strategy Implementation Update [Resolution] (670. 01) (Cont'd.)
Speakers (cont'd):
Members of the Public: Tony Becerra; Barry Remis.
Motion:
VoteCouncilmembers A. Gutierrez/0. Gutierrez to approve the recommendations as made by staff, and adding direction to ensure discussion of these items occurs with law enforcement and Fire personnel prior to implementation of future improvements, and returning to Council to discuss; Resolution 24-120.
Unanimous roll call vote (Absent: Councilmember Sneddon). 10/29/2024 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8
10. Subject: Interviews for City Advisory Groups (140. 05) (Cont'd.) The following applicants were interviewed:
Airport Commission
Craig Alexander
Joel Sullivan
Citizens' Oversight Committee
Joanna Kaufman
Neighborhood Advisory Committee
Joanna Kaufman
Planning Commission
Teri Jory
Santa Barbara Youth Council
Erick Gonzalez
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
- Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1 . Central Coast Water Authority monthly meeting; 2. Jodi House annual event; 3. Local Government Working Group of Coastal Commission meeting; 4. See International 50th anniversary event; and 5. Youth Climate Workshop.
- Councilmember 0. Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Year of the Dragon celebration; and 2. Picnic at Santa Barbara cemetery. - Mayor Rowse attended the following meetings or events: 1 . Met with local children at Council Chambers; 2. Jodi House event; 3. Santa Maria food vendors hearing; and 4.
Annual Mayor's Award Breakfast.
PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on November 19, 2024.
SANTA B AR CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CIT/ CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
RAN 0
MAYOR
SARAH GORMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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