1. INVOCATION
Pastor Scott Campbell with South Valley Church gave the Invocation.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Cordero led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Aguilera-Hernandez announced that Spanish interpretation services were available, and Mr. Antonio Bravo was the interpreter for the evening.
Chief Deputy City Clerk White announced that Mayor Patino would participate remotely pursuant to AB 2449, the new Brown Act remote participation rules. The announcement included that Mayor Patino must 1) participate with both audio and video technology; 2) provide a brief statement for “Just Cause” participation; and 3) announce if there were any persons 18 years of age or older present in the room with her, and if so, their relationship to her. Additionally, Mayor Patino could only utilize the “Just Cause” participation rule one additional time during the 2023 calendar year, as only two times per year are allowed per State law. All votes would be taken by roll call vote.
Mayor Patino announced that she was participating remotely due to a care-giving need in her family and that there was no one present with her that was 18 years or older.
Mayor Patino convened the meeting and called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
4. PROCLAMATIONS
There were no Proclamations.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Chief Deputy City Clerk White announced that one written communication was received relating to Item 6.b.1 (Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan) on the Consent Calendar from Susan Bryant expressing neighborhood and proposed housing concerns which both are directly under two of the approach paths at the airport. She also cited safety and noise issues with the continued cargo flights and military jet-pilot training.
There were no requests to speak.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Responding to Councilmember Escobedo's question on Item 6.e.1 (Grant Agreement with Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District), Director of Public Works Fulgoni indicated that the goal of the grant is to support the City's transition to a fully electric vehicle fleet.
Councilmember Escobedo commented that Santa Maria would be the second in the nation to have a fully electric bus fleet.
Consent Calendar Items 6.a.1 through 6.e.2 were approved as presented, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2023-87, 2023-88, 2023-89, and 2023-90. The recorded vote appears with each item below.
Moved by:
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by:
Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously
6.a
CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
6.a.1
Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by:
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by:
Councilmember Escobedo
Waive the reading in full of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Ordinances on the Consent Agenda will be adopted by the same vote cast at the first meeting, unless City Council indicates otherwise.
Motion carried unanimously
6.a.2
Approval of Minutes
1. City Council - May 16 2023 - Minutes.pdf
Moved by:
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by:
Councilmember Escobedo
Approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 16, 2023.
Motion carried unanimously
6.b
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
6.b.1
Santa Barbara County Association of Government 2023 Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
1. Report - General Plan Consistency_2023 Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan_2023-06-06 .pdf
2. Resolution – Recognizing the 2023 ALUCP_2023-06-07.pdf Action:
Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-87
Moved by:
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by:
Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt a Resolution recognizing the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments’ 2023 Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Motion carried unanimously
6.c
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
6.c.1
Payment of Warrants
Moved by:
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by:
Councilmember Escobedo
Order ratified subject to having been certified as being in conformity with the budget and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.
Motion carried unanimously
6.c.2
Payment of Payroll
Moved by:
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by:
Councilmember Escobedo
Order ratified subject to having been certified by the proper Department Directors, as shown on records on file in the Department of Finance, and having been approved for payment by the Director of Finance.
Motion carried unanimously
6.d
POLICE DEPARTMENT
6.d.1
Military Equipment Use Annual Report 2022-2023
1. Report - Military Equipment Use_2023-06-06.pdf
2. Attachment A - Annual Military Equipment Use Report 2022-2023.pdf
3. Attachment B - Military Equipment Use Policy.pdf
4. Resolution - Military Equipment Use_2023-06-06.pdf
Action:
Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-88
Moved by:
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by:
Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt a Resolution approving the Annual Military Equipment Use Report 2022-2023, including the acquisition of additional equipment and renewing Ordinance No. 2022-03, adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy in compliance with Assembly Bill 481.
Motion carried unanimously
6.e
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
6.e.1
Grant Agreement with Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District for the 2022 Clean Air Grants Infrastructure Program
1. Report - APCD Grant_2023-06-06.pdf
2. Attachment A- Agreement_APCD Grant_2023-06-06.pdf
3. Attachment B- Grant Information Form_APCD Grant _2023-06-06.pdf
4. Resolution - APCD Grant_2023-06-06.pdf
Action:
Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-89
Moved by:
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by:
Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt a Resolution approving a grant agreement with the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District for the 2022 Clean Air Grants Infrastructure Program for the construction of a City Fleet Electric Vehicle charging station.
Motion carried unanimously
6.e.2
Proposed Summary Vacation of a Portion of a Public Utility Easement at 1075 East Betteravia Road
1. Report - Vacation of Public Utility Easement_Coast Hills_2023-06-06.pdf
2. Resolution - Vacation of Public Utility Easement_2023-06-06.pdf
3. Exhibits A-B - Vicinity Map and Legal Description_CoastHills_2023-06-06.pdf Action:
Adopted as Resolution No. 2023-90
Moved by:
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez
Seconded by:
Councilmember Escobedo
Adopt a Resolution summarily vacating a portion of an existing public utility easement over Lot 18 of Enos Ranchos Final Map, Tract 6000.
Motion carried unanimously
7. PRESENTATIONS
7.a
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – June 2023 Update
1. Report -ARPA Update_2023-06-06.pdf
2. Attachment - ARPA Projects May 2023.pdf
The City Council received a presentation by Assistant City Manager Hackleman as detailed in the Council Agenda Report. He presented an update on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) projects and the actions taken by the City to advance projects consistent with City Council ARPA strategic priorities.
Laurie Tamura spoke in favor of expanding upon the Knudsen Improvement Project, stating that there is more work to be done in that area to move toward development. Ms. Tamura thanked City staff for their work on the administration of ARPA and requested that public input be solicited for further allocation of funds.
In response to Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez's question, City Manager Jason Stilwell mentioned that additional ARPA money is currently allocated for contingency on existing projects, but that the City Council could decide on reallocating those funds to accommodate public input and the possibility of allocating more funding for the Knudsen Project.
8. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Stilwell reported that the next regular City Council meeting would be held on June 20, 2023. Items on the agenda would include cancellation of July 4th regular City Council meeting, Mid-Cycle Budget to include presentations of Smart City/Safe City and Neighborhood Connect, and a Pavement Management Update.
9. ORAL REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS AND OFFICERS (INCLUDING AB1234 REPORTS) Councilmember Cordero reported that he attended the Memorial Ceremony hosted by the Santa Maria Police Department, an interview with Dan Payne for the Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study, Santa Maria Fire Department Golf Tournament, Central Coast Water Authority Meeting, Memorial Day Event at the Santa Maria Cemetery, Veterans' Ceremony at Santa Maria Elks, REACH Meeting, Broadband Digital Service Meeting, Elected Leaders Forum on Homelessness, and Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade.
Councilmember Escobedo reported that he attended the Memorial Ceremony hosted by the Santa Maria Police Department, the Public Works Department Celebration, he was a Guest Speaker at the Civic Engagement Presentation for the Parent Institute of Quality Education, Meet and Greet with Elks Rodeo Event, Por Vida Event by One Community Action, and Elks Rodeo Parade.
Councilmember Aguilera-Hernandez reported that she attended the Ben Heighes Show, the Memorial Ceremony hosted by the Santa Maria Police Department, SBCAG Meeting, the West Coast Kustoms Dinner and Cruise Night Event, REACH Annual Appreciation Event, Elks Rodeo Parade, and Bradley Square Residents Meeting.
Councilmember Soto reported that she attended a meeting with Public Works.
Mayor Patino reported that she attended the Mayor's Teen Council's Museum and Excursions, West Coast Kustoms Car Show, and a meeting with Pictsweet and other businesses on Betteravia Road.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Patino declared the City Council meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.