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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 28, 2025
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 date.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah German.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: 211 Community Celebration Month February 2025 (120. 04) Action: Mayor Rowse presented a Proclamation to Patricial Keelan ofCommUnify.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Administrator Kelly McAdoo requested Item 13 to be heard at 4:00 p. m. 01/28/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 2-9)
The titles of the ordinances and resolutions related to the Consent Calendar were read.
Motion:
Vote:
2. 3.
Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Unanimous roll call vote.
Subject: Adoption of Ordinance for Water Metering Requirements for Affordable Housing Adaptive Reuse Projects, and Other Title 14 Revisions [Ordinance Adoption] (660. 04)
Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 14.08. 150 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code Relating to Water Meters for Certain Residential Uses Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No. 6169.
Subject: Adoption of Ordinance Authorizing a Utility Easement to Southern California Edison for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities at the Depot Lot at 1 West Montecito Street [Ordinance Adoption] (330.03) 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 Public Utility Easement Deed to Southern California Edison on City Property Located at the Depot Lot.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Ordinance No 6168. 01/28/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8
4. Subject: Resolution Approving the 2024-2026 Management Salary Plan, and Amendment of Resolution No. 25-001, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025 [Resolution] (440. 02)
Recommendation: That Council:
A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Adopting the 2024-2026 Salary Plan Applicable to Unrepresented Managers and Professional Attorneys, and the 2024-2026 Salary Plan Applicable to Certain Unrepresented Safety Managers Effective January 11, 2025;and
B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-001, the Position and Salary Control Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, Affecting Certain Management Classifications Effective January 11 , 2025.
Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution Nos. 25-011, 25-012; (January 28, 2025, report from the Human Resources Director; proposed Resolutions).
5. Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the Five Months Ended November 30, 2024 (250. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accepts the Fiscal Year 2025 Interim Financial Statements for the five months ended November 30, 2024
Action: Approved the recommendation; (January 28, 2025, report from the Finance Director).
6. Subject: Hilda Mclntyre Ray Park Resident Caretaker [Agreement] (570. 05) Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute a Caretaker Rental Agreement for hlilda Mclntyre Ray Park with Juan Garcia, commencing February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,606 (January 28, 2025, report from the Parks and Recreation Director).
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7. Subject: Award of Contract for Business Case Analysis for the Sewer Lateral Inspection Program (SLIP) [Agreement] (540. 13)
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute a City Professional Services Agreement with GHD Inc., in the amount of $104,927 for professional services for the SLIP Business Case Analysis Project and authorize $10,492 for potential extra services, for a total expenditure authority of $115,419.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 28,607 (January 28, 2025, report from the Public Works Director).
8. Subject: Increase in Professional Services Agreement No. 26,871 with Data Ticket, Inc. for Electronic Parking Citation Services [Agreement] (520. 04) Recommendation: That Council authorize the execution of a one-year contract extension of the established Professional Sen/ice Agreement No. 26,871 with Data Ticket, Inc., and increase the agreement by $150,000 in FY 2025 and by $150,000 in FY 2026 for electronic parking citation services. This amendment will bring the total five-year agreement value to $1, 271, 000.
Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 26,871.3 (January 28, 2025, report from the Police Chief).
9. Subject: December 2024 Investment Report (260. 02)
Recommendation: That Council accept the December 2024 Investment Report.
Action: Approved the recommendation; (January 28, 2025, report from the Finance Director).
REPORT FROM THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance Committee Chair Sneddon reported that the Committee met to discuss consider proposed amendments to Santa Barbara Municipal Code Title 9 and forward to the City Council for introduction and adoption, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Section 9.48.010 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code to Establish Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions on Vending from Vehicles.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Autry Liggett; Steve Serboff; Jacqueline Inda; Peggy Nicholson; Declan Clause; Summer Howatt; Stephen Queener; Sandy Hawtrey; Allie Rigonati; Max Golding; Laura Stephens; Veronica Strauss; Beau Rainbolt; Renny Strong; Connor McGinley; Jennifer hlernandez; Corina Svacina; MikeAracic; Lisa Haworth; Angeliza Sanchez; Zoila Cabrera; Amber Asher
01/28/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
- Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1 Airport Commission; 2. Central Coast Water Authority ; 3. League of Cities Coastal Cities group.
- Councimember Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Police and Fire Commission meeting.
- Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1 . COMB meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
10. Subject: Presentation from Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture (150. 04)
Recommendation: That Council receive a presentation from the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture.
Documents:
January 28, 2025, report from the City Administrator.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Interim Library Director Brandon Beaudette.
Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture: Executive Director Sarah York-Rubin.
Member of the Public: Andrew Thill.
Discussion:
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture made a presentation about the accomplishments of the office, including specific arts agreements and grant recipients. Councilmembers' questions were answered. 01/28/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
11. Subject: City Council Prioritization of Revenue Generated by Measure I Transaction and Use Tax to Maintain Essential Local Services (270. 06) Recommendation: That Council provide direction to staff regarding the expenditure of revenue from the Santa Barbara Essential Local Services Measure I, approved by voters in November 2024.
Documents:
January 28, 2025, report from the City Administrator.
Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Finance Director Keith De Martini; Housing and Human Services Program Manager Laura Dubbels.
Members of the Public: Rich Appelbaum; Laurence Saverance; Whitney Rubison; Margaret Crocco Emiliano Camposbello; Stephen Queener; Angeliza Sanerez; Zoila Cabrera; Kristen Miller; Jessica Wishan de L'Arbre; Zac Smith; Laura Robinson; Leonardo Decasaus; Rob Fredericks; Robin Elander; Gina Quiroz
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
RECESS
4:43-5:11 p. m.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
13. Subject: Fire and Police Commission Applicant Interviews (140. 05) Recommendation: That Council interview applicants who applied for appointment to the Fire and Police Commission.
Documents:
January 28, 2025, report from the City Administrator's Office The following applicants were interviewed:
Fire and Police Commission
Andy Barrar
Alberto Lapuz
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
12. Subject: Update on State Street Action Plan (530.04) Recommendation: That Council receive a progress report on the Short-Term Action Plan for the State Street Master Plan project area.
Documents:
January 28, 2025, report from the Public Works Director Powerpoint presentation prepared and made by staff.
Speakers:
Staff: Downtown Team Manager Sarah dark; State Street Master Planner Tess hlarris
Access Advisory Committee: James Marston
Members of the public: Marilyn Loperfido; Robin Elander; Lyn Krieger Molly Pearson; Ron Roberston; Barry Remis; Sharon Luckett; Sharon Rich.
Discussion:
Councilmembers' questions were answered.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER ENGAGEMENTS
- Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1 Coastal Commission local government working group; 2. Blue Economy summit; 3. De La Guerra portion of MLK Day.
- Councimember Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1 . Das Wiliams' retirement party; 2. Food and Beverage Committee meeting; 3. Boys and Girls Club event; 4. People's March; 5. Sisters Cities Miraflores meeting; 6. MLK Day March and Event; 7. Fire and Police Commission Meeting; 8. Mission's Candlelight Mass; 9.
Planned Parenthood fundraiser; 10. La Casa meeting.
- Councilmember Harmon attended the following meetings or events: 1 . - Councilmember Jordan attended the following meetings or events: 1. - Councilmember Santamaria attended the following meetings or events: 1 . Met with Eastside business owners; 2. MLK march and program; 3. SBCAN monthly roundtable;
4. La Casa de la Raza event.
- Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1 . Upward Mobility Summit; 2. MLK program and march; 3. Habitat for Humanity tribute to Jimmy Carter;
4. Trust for Historic Preservation awards.
- Mayor Rowse attended the following meetings or events: 1 . Yesterday was Holocaust Recognition day.
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PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p. m. in the memory of Erin Graffy.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on February 11, 2025.
SA RBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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