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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
5:30 PM
City Hall
130 Cremona Drive
Goleta, California
This Virtual Meeting is held pursuant to AB361. The meeting will be Virtual because meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
Members of the City Council
Paula Perotte, Mayor
James Kyriaco, Mayor Pro Tempore
Roger S. Aceves, Councilmember
Stuart Kasdin, Councilmember
Kyle Richards, Councilmember
Michelle Greene, City Manager
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
PLEASE NOTE THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO A FUTURE MEETING DATE
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section § 54957 (b)(1)
Title: City Manager
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kyriaco, Councilmembers Aceves, Kasdin, and Kyriaco
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC FORUM
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Michelle Greene, City Manager, reported one adjustment to this meeting a nd that an Amended Agenda was distributed to reflect the continu ation of the Closed Session Item to a future meeting date, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Government Code Section § 54957 (b)(1), Title: City Manager.
A. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
A.1 Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
Select a Mayor Pro Tempore from among the members of the City Council.
Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
Staff Speaker:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kyriaco nominated Councilmember Kasdin as Mayor Pro Tempore.
VOTE: Motion approved by the foll owing roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kyriaco, Councilmembers Kasdin and Richards. Noes: None. Abstentions: Councilmember Aceves.
MOTION: Councilmember Aceves nominated Councilmember Aceves as Mayor Pro Tempore. There was no vote taken on this motion.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM B.9 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Speakers:
None
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B.1 Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference/Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
In accordance with Assembly Bill 361 ("AB 361"), authorize remote teleconference/virtual meetings of all City of Goleta legislative bodies, by finding that: (1) a statewide state of emergency is currently in place; (2) state and local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing in connection with COVID-19; and (3) meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference-Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to approve In accordance with Assembly Bill 361 ("AB 361"), authorize remote teleconference/virtual meetings of all City of Goleta legislative bodies, by finding that: (1) a statewide state of emergency is currently in place; (2) state and local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing in connection with COVID -19; and (3) meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
B.2 Approval of the Special CIty Council Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2021, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2021, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2021
Approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2021, and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2021, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2021.
Approval of the Special C ity Council Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2021, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2021, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2021
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2021, and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2021, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2021.
VOTE: Motion ap proved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
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B.3 Acceptance of the November 2021 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of November 2021.
Acceptance of the November 2021 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmember Richards /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to accept the check register for the month of November 2021.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
B.4 Acceptance of the November 2021 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of November 2021.
Acceptance of the November 2021 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmember Richards /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to accept the investment transaction report for the month of November 2021.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
B.5 Fiscal Year 2021/22 First Quarter Financial Review
Adopt Resolution No. 21-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta's Operating and CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/22."
Fiscal Year 2021-22 First Quarter Financial Review
MOTION: Councilmember Richards /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 21-54 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, Cal ifornia, Amending the City of Goleta's Operating and CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/22."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
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B.6 Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Public Engagement Commission and the Mosquito and Vector Management District Board of Santa Barbara County
A. Ratify the mayoral reappointments of Pedro Paz, Silvia Uribe, and Rey Ybarra (Goleta Elections Committee) for terms ending November 2, 2025 and the appointment of Susan Klein -Rothschild for a term ending November 2, 2025 to the Public Engagement Commission; and B. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Craig Geyer to the Mosquito and Vector Management District Board of Santa Barbara County for a term ending January 2024.
Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Public Engagement Commission and the Mosquito and Vector Management District Board of Santa Barbara County
MOTION: Councilmember Richards /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A.
Ratify the mayoral reappointments of Pedro Paz, Silvia Uribe, and Rey Ybarra (Goleta Elections Committee) for terms ending November 2, 2025 an d the appointment of Susan Klein -
Rothschild for a term ending November 2, 2025 to the Public Engagement Commission; and B. Ratify the mayoral
appointment of Craig Geyer to the Mosquito and Vector
Management District Board of Sa nta Barbara County for a t erm ending January 2024.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
B.7 Visitor Profile Analysis and Economic Development Strategic Plan Contract Award
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with Coraggio Group, Inc. in the amount not -to-exceed $219,055, with a term ending June 30, 2023 for contract services for the development of a Visitor Profile Analysis and Economic Development Strategic Plan; and B. Authorize the City Manager to approve contingency contract change orders for the Visitor Profile Analysis and Economic Development Strategic Plan, if necessary, in an amount not to exceed $50,000;C. Authorize addit ional appropriation of $174,055 from the General Fund unassigned fund balanc e to the Economic Development Program account number 101-60-6400-51200 .
Visitor Profile Analysis and Economic Development Strategic Plan Contract Award
MOTION: Councilmember Richards /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A.
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exceed $219,055, with a term ending June 30, 2023 for contract services for the development of a Visitor Profile Analysis and Economic Development Strategic Plan; and B. Authorize the City Manager to approve contingency contract change orders for the Visitor Profile Analysis and Economic Development Strategic Plan, if necessary, in an amount not to exceed $50,000; C.
Authorize additi onal appropriation of $174,055 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to the Economic Development Program account number 101-60-6400-51200 .
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Counc ilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
B.8 Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2022
Adopt Resolution No. 21-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Est ablishing the City of Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2022."
Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2022
MOTION: Councilmember Richards /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 21-55 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the City of Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2022."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
B.10 Amendment No. 1 to the General Services Agreement No. 2021 -070 with JaniCare
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement No. 2021 -070 with JaniCare for custodial services at the Goleta Valley Library, City Hall, and Corporate Yard, and increase the contract amount by $12,290 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $102,050.
Amendment No. 1 to the General Ser vices Agreement No. 2021 -070 with Janicare
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement No. 2021 -070 with JaniCare for custodial services at the Goleta Valley Library, City Hall, and Corporate Yard, and increase the contract amount by $12,290 for 6 12/21/2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7
a new total not-to-exceed amount of $102,050.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
B.11 Authorizing Approval of Final Parcel Map 32,061 for Goleta Energy Storage, located at 6868 Cortona Drive, Case No. 21-0004-SUB
A. Adopt Resolution No. 21 - _ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Execution and Recordation of Final Map 32,061 for Goleta Energy Storage, Cortona Investors a Delaware Limi ted Liability Company, located at 6868 Cortona Drive, Case No. 21 -0004-SUB, related to Case No. 19 -0001-SUB"; B. Approve and Authorize the City Clerk to accept the Public Road Easement on Cortona Drive as shown on Map 32,061; andC. Accept the Right to Restrict Direct Vehicle Ingress to and Egress from Storke Road along Lot 1 and Lot 2 as shown on Map 32,061.
Authorizing Approval of Final Parcel Map 32,061 for Goleta Energy Storage, located at 6868 Cortona Drive, Case No. 21-0004-SUB
MOTION: Councilmember Richards /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A.
Adopt Resolution No. 21 -56 entit led "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Execution and Recordation of Final Map 32,061 for Goleta Energy Storage, Cortona Investors a Delaware Limited Liability Company, located at 6868 Cortona Drive, Case No . 21-0004-SUB, related to Case No. 19-0001-SUB";B. Approve and Authorize the City Clerk to accept the Public Road Easement on Cortona Drive as shown on Map 32,061; and C. Accept the Right to Restrict Direct Vehicle Ingress to and Egress from Storke Road along Lot 1 and Lot 2 as shown on Map 32,061.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
ITEM B.9 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
B.9 Purchase & Sale Agreement with Christine Jensen for Acquisition of Mathilda Drive Parcel, APN 079-553-013
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Purchase and Sale Agreement with Christine Jensen for a parcel located at the south end of Mathilda Drive, identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 079-553-013; and B. Authorize an a dditional appropriation of $62,000 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to account 101 -90-9024-57050 (Land Acquisition) for 7 12/21/2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8
acquisition of APN 079-553-013.
Purchase & Sale Agreement with Christine Jensen for Acquisition of Mathilda Drive Parcel, APN 079-553-013
Staff Speaker:
Michelle Greene, City Manager, reported the Pur chase and Sale Agreement Section 1.7 the Buyers Address for Notices would require a correction to reflect the current City Attorney name.
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A.
Authorize the City Manager to e xecute the attached Purchase and Sale Agreement with Christine Jensen for a parcel located at the south end of Mathilda Drive, identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 079 -553-013; and B. Authorize an additional
appropriation of $62,000 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to account 101 -90-9024-57050 (Land Acquisition) for acquisition of APN 079 -553-013, as amended to correct the Purchase and Sale Agreement Section 1.7 , the Buyers Address for Notices would be corrected to reflect the current City Attorney name.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None. Abstention: Councilmember Aceves.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Urgency and Non -Urgency Ordinances for SB 9 Lot Splits and Residen tial Projects in Single -Family Residential (RS) Zone District (Case No. 21-0006-ORD).
A. Adopt on a fou r-fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 21 -__U entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Titles 5, 16, and 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Provide Procedures and Regulations for Lot Splits and New Housing Develo pment Pursuant to Senate Bill 9 (2021), Case No. 21 -0006-ORD, Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA, and Declaring the Ur gency Thereof;" and B. Introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 22 -__, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Titles 5, 16, and 17 of the Goleta Municipa l Code to Provide Procedures and Regulations for Lot Splits and New Housing Development Pursuant to Senate Bill 9 (2021), Case No. 21 -0006-ORD, and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from 8 12/21/2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9
CEQA."
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Urgency and Non-Urgency Ordinances for SB 9 Lot Splits and Residential Projects in Single-Family Residential (RS) Zone District (Case No. 21-0006-O
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, A dvance Planning Manager, and Andy Newkirk, Senior Planner, provided a presentation titled "SB 9 Lot Splits and Residential Projects in Single-Family Residential (RS) Zone District ," dated December 21, 2021 (presentation on file).
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:49 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Cecilia Brown raised concerns that SB9 lot spli ts could affect neighborhood compatibility.
All comments received have been posted online:
Maggie Friedlander and Jason Chapman
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:11 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Kyriaco to adopt on a four -fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 21 -12U entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Titles 5, 16, and 17 of the Gole ta Municipal Code to Provide Procedures and Regulations for Lot Splits and New Housing Development Pursuant to Senate Bill 9 (2021), Case No. 21-0006-ORD, Determining the O rdinance to be Exempt from CEQA, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof.
VOTE: Motion ap proved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers, Kyr iaco and Richards. Noes: None.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin /Councilmember Kyriaco to introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and wa ive further reading of Ordinance No. 22 -__, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gole ta, California, Amending Titles 5, 16, and 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Provide Procedures and Regulations for Lot Splits and New Housing Develo pment 9 12/21/2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10
Pursuant to Senate Bill 9 (2021), Case No. 21 -0006-ORD, and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
RECESS 7:15 P.M. - 7:27 P.M.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 SB 1383 Organics Ordinance
Introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further readi ng of Ordinance No. 21 -__ entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Ad ding Article V. Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance, Sections 8.10.810 to 8.10.890 to Chapter 8.10 of the Goleta Munici pal Code and A mending Certain Sections of Chapter 8.10 Regarding Integrated Waste Management for Consistency."
SB 1383 Organics Ordinance
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Melissa Nelson, Environmental Services Coordinator
Kim Nilsson, Consultant, Solid Waste Solutions
Public Comment:
None
All comments received have been posted online:
C. Dave Gaughen
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Councilmember Richards to introduce and conduct first r eading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 21-__ entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adding Article V. Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance, Sections 8.10.810 to 8.10.890 to C hapter 8.10 of the Goleta Municipal Code and Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 8.10 Regarding Integrate d Waste Management for Consistency."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmem bers, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
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D.2 Consider Opting into Settlement Agreements with Distributors of Opioids, Amerisource Bergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson, and Opioid Manufacturer Janssen (owned by Johnson & Johnson)
A. Opt into settlement agreement with opioid distributors, Amerisource Bergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson, whereby the County of Santa Barbara will receive the City's designated share of settlement funds, and dire ct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action; and B.
Opt into settlement agreement with opioid manufacturer, Jans sen (owned by Johnson & Johnson), whereby the County of Santa Barbara will receive the City's designated s hare of the settlement funds and direct the Ci ty Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action.
Consider Opting into Settlement Agreements with Distributors of Opioids, Amerisource Bergen, Cardinal Health, an d McKesson, and Opioid Manufacturer Janssen (owned by Johnson & Johnson)
Staff Speakers:
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to A. Opt into settlement agreement with opioid distributors, Amerisource Bergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson, whereby the County of Sant a Barbara will receive the City's designated share of settlement funds, and direct the City Manager to execute any documents n ecessary to implement the action; and B. Opt into settlement agreement with opioid manufacturer, Janssen (owned by Johnson & John son), whereby the County of Santa Barbara will receive the City's designated share of the settlement funds and direct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
D.3 Certification of Sufficient Referendum Petition against Ordinance No. 21 - 09, Amending Chapter 5.07 of Title 5 of the Goleta Municipal Code Bann ing the Sales of Flavored Tobacco and Next Steps
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A. Receive and File signature verification calculatio ns from the Santa Barbara County Clerk -Recorder and the City Clerk certifying the sufficiency of the Referendum Petition against Ordinance No. 21 -09, Amending Chapter 5.07 of Title 5 of the Goleta Municipal Code Banning the Sales of Flavored Tobacco." (Referendum); and B. Consider one of the following actions: 1. Repeal Ordinance No. 21-09 in its entirety and direct staff to return with an ordinance to effectuate the repeal of Ordinance No. 21-09; 2. Submit the Referendum to the voters for considerat ion at either the next regular municipal election (November 8, 2022) or at a special election, t o be held not less than 88 days after the order of the City Council, and direct staff to come back at the next meeting of the City Council with the necessary re solutions; or 3. Direct staff to return with an item at a future agenda and any additional in formation, as deemed necessary by the City Council, to discuss Options (B)(1) and (B)(2).
Certification of Sufficient Referendum Peti tion against Ordinance No. 21 -09, Amending Chapter 5.07 of Title 5 of the Goleta Municipal Code Banning the Sales of Flavored Tobacco and Next Steps
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Public Speakers:
None
All public comment received are posted online:
David Lampert
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Aceves to receive and File signature verification calculations from the Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder and the City Clerk certifying the sufficiency of the Referendum Petition against Ordinance No. 21 - 09, Amending Chapter 5.07 of Title 5 of the Goleta Municipal Code Banning the Sales of Flavored Tobacco." (Referendum).
VOTE: Motion a pproved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Richards to direct staff to return with an item at a future agenda a nd any addi tional information, as deemed necessary by the City Council, to discuss 12 12/21/2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 13
Options (B)(1) and (B)(2).
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: Councilmember Aceves.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember R ichards reported attending the Energy/Green Issues Standing Committee Meeting on December 9, 2021, which covered a ban on polystyrene foam and single use plastic.
Mayor Perotte announced the 2022 Homeless Point in Time Count would take place on January 26, 2022, and volunteers are needed, and the last day to submit a District Elections map is January 6, 2022.
F. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Michelle Greene, City Manager, announced City Hall would be closed in observance of the Holidays star ting December 23, 20 21 through January 3, 2022. Mrs. Greene also reported a Special City Council Workshop (American Rescue Plan Act) will take place on January 5, 2022.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 8:55 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
5:30 PM
City Hall
130 Cremona Drive
Goleta, California
This Virtual Meeting is held pursuant to AB361. The meeting will be Virtual because meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
Members of the City Council
Paula Perotte, Mayor
Stuart Kasdin, Mayor Pro Tempore
Roger S. Aceves, Councilmember
James Kyriaco, Councilmember
Kyle Richards, Councilmember
Michelle Greene, City Manager
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin , Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC FORUM
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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A. PRESENTATION
A.1 Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Liana Campos, Deputy City Clerk, read the Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month into the record.
Landon Ranck, Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Task Force and Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SB ACT), Administrative Manager, expressed appreciation to the City Council for the Proclamation, provided an update on survivor support including prevention efforts and invited the City Council and the public to attend a virtual vigil on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. virtually at www.tinyurl.com/vigilforfreedom2022 .
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
B.1 Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference/Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
In accorda nce with Assembly Bill 361 ("AB 361"), authorize remote teleconference/virtual meetings of all City of Goleta legislative bodies, by finding that: (1) a statewide state of emergency is currently in place; (2) state and local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing in connection with COVID -19; and (3) meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to approve in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 ("AB 361"), authorize remote teleconference/virtual meetings of all City of Goleta legislative bodies, by finding that: (1) a statewide state of emergency is currently in place; (2) state and local officials have imposed or recommend ed measures to promote social
distancing in connection with COVID -19; and (3) meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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B.2 Acceptance of the December 2021 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of December 2021.
Acceptance of the December 2021 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/ Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to accept the check register for the month of December 2021.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.3 SB 1383 Organics Ordinance--2nd Reading
1. Conduct second reading (by title only and w aive further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 22 - ___, entitled An Ordinance Adding Article V. Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance, Sections 8.10.810 to 8.10.890 to Chapter 8.10 of the Goleta Municipal Code and Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 8.10 Regarding Integrated Waste Management for Consistency."
2. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption determining that the Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA.
SB 1383 Organics Ordinance--2nd Reading
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to
1. Conduct second reading (by title only and waive further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 22-01, entitled An Ordinance Adding Article V. Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance, Sections 8.10.810 to 8.10.890 to Chapter 8.10 of the Goleta Municipal Code and Amending Certain Sections of
Chapter 8.10 Regarding Integrated Waste Management for
Consistency." 2. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption determining that the Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.4 Amendment No. 6 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2017 -018 with Laura M. Bridley, AICP
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Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2017 -018 with Laura M. Bridley, AICP for professional planning and permitting compliance services for the Fire Station 10 project, extending the term of the agr eement to June 30, 2023, and increasing the maximum contract amount by $20,000 for a total amount not-to-exceed $108,210.
Amendment No. 6 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2017-018 with Laura M.
Bridley, AICP
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2017 -018 with Laura M.
Bridley, AICP for professional planning and permitting
compliance services for the Fire Station 10 project, extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2023, and increasing the maximum contract amount by $20,000 for a total amount not-to- exceed $108,210.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.5 Ordinance for SB 9 Lot Splits and Residential Projects in Single -Family Residential (RS) Zone District (Case No. 21-0006-ORD)
Conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 22 -__, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Titles 5, 16, and 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Provide Procedures and Regulations for Lot Splits and New Housing Development Pursuant to Senate Bill 9 (2021), Case No. 21 -0006-ORD, and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA."
Ordinance for SB 9 Lot Splits and Residential Projects in Single-Family Residential (RS) Zone District (Case No. 21-0006-ORD)
Public Comment Received
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 22 -02, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Titles 5, 16, and 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Provide Procedures and Regulations for Lot Splits and New Housing Development Pursuant to Senate Bill 9 (2021), Case No. 21 -0006-ORD, and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA."
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VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.6 Public Opinion Polling Results, Props and Measures Community Outreach Contract Amendment and Potential Revenue Enhancement Measure Next Steps
A. Approve a budget appropriation of $40,000 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to professional services in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Manager budget for a Revenue Enhancement Opportunities Analysis; and B. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 2021-047 for Professional Services with Props and Measures for professional outreach and public relation services increasing the contract amount by $31,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $76,000.
Public Opinion Polling Results, Props and Measures Community Outreach Contract Amendment and Potential Revenue Enhancement Measure Next Steps
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A. Approve a budget appropriation of $40,000 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to professional services in the Fiscal Yea r 2021 -22 City Manager budget for a Revenue Enhancement Opportunities Analysis; and B. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 2021-047 for Professional Services with Props and Measures for professional outreach and public relation services increasing the contract amount by $31,000 for a new total not-to- exceed amount of $76,000.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
RECESS TO RDA SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
The City Council recessed to the RDA Successor Agency Meeting at 5:43 P.M.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council reconvened the City Council Meeting at 5:48 P.M.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
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C.1 Public Hearing to Consider Extending Urgency Ordinance No. 21-12U for SB 9 Lot Splits and Residential Projects in Single-Family Residential (RS) Zone District (Case No. 21-0006-ORD)
Adopt on a four-fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 22-__U, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Extending Urgency Ordinance No. 21-12U, Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof, Case No. 21-0006-ORD."
Public Hearing to Consider Extending Urgency Ordinance No. 21-12U for SB 9 Lot Splits and Residential Projects in Single -Family Residential (RS) Zone District (Case No. 21-0006-ORD)
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Senior Planner
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:53 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:54 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to adopt on a four-fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 22 -03U, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Extending Urgency Ordinance No. 21-12U, Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof, Case No. 21 - 0006-ORD."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
C.2 Public Hearing to Consider Goleta Train Depot Project Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)
A. Open a public hearing to take verbal and written testimony; and B. After considering the evidence presented during the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 22-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Certifying the Goleta Train Depot Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2020050499) and Approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Goleta Train Depot Project Located at 27 South La Patera Lane and Approving the Project (City Capital Improvement Project 9079)." 19 1/18/2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7
Public Hearing to Consider Goleta Train Depot Project Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)
Staff Speaker:
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Anil Verna, Anil Verma Associates, President
Ryan Russell, Rincon Consultants, Associate Planner
Jim Keenan, Anil Verma, Project Manager provided a presentation titled, "Goleta Train Depot", dated January 18, 2022 (presentation on file).
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:02 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Barry Remis, Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition (SBBIKE), highlighted the importance of optimal access a nd noted his concerns with the motor vehicle drop off and exit loop design.
Joshua Medrano, Executive Secretary and Treasurer Tri -Counties Building and Trades Council, Manley McNinch, Jonathan Duran, Armando Delgado and Richard Van Humbeck spoke in support of staff recommendation and encouraged the use of a community workforce agreement.
Sara Iza, Santa Barbara Airport Development Manager, Lory Ann Velez, Barbareno Band Chumash, spoke in support of staff recommendation.
Robb Rice provided suggestions fo r the Goleta Train Depot corridor including lighting and signage.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:30 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to adopt Resolution No. 22 - 01 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Certifying the Goleta Train Depot Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2020050499) and Approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Goleta Train Depot Project Located at 27 South La Patera Lane and Approving the Project (City Capital Improvement Project 9079)."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
RECESS 7:32 P.M. - 7:43 P.M.
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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Consideration of a Proposal from the Goleta Valley Community Center Organization to Repurpose the Existing Tennis Courts for Pickleball Use
A. Support the proposal by the Goleta Valley Community Center Organization to repurpose the existing tennis courts for use as permanent pickleball courts; and/or B. Provide alternate or additiona l direction to the Goleta Valley Community Center organization.
Consideration o f a Proposal from the Goleta Valley Community Center Organization to Repurpose the Existing Tennis Courts for Pickleball Use
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
JoAnne Plummer, Parks and Recreation Manager
Charlie Johnson, Goleta Valley Community Center Acting Manager, Mike Myers, Goleta Pickleball Ambassador and Chuck Riharb, Goleta USA Pickleball Association, provided a presentation titled , "Goleta Valley Community Center Proposal to "Convert" Temporary Pickleball Courts to Permanent Courts ," dated January 2022 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Debby Gerken, Ceclia Rodriguez, Rob b Rice, President of Willow Creek Homeowners Association, Florence Morris, Jen Holdren, Nikki Ramage, and Stephen Minne, spoke in support of staff recommendation.
Cheri Spenser spoke to the importance of pickle ball within the community and the hopes to involve more youth in the sport.
Katie Pazan spoke in opposition of staff recommendation and raised concerns with the noise and the potential for noise mitigation.
David Wilcox spoke to the noise mitigation concerns.
John Profant, Goleta Valley Communit y Center Board Member recommended building additional pickleball courts to meet the demands and noted his opposition to removing tennis courts at Evergreen Park.
All public comment received posted online:
Mike Myers, Jan McGuire, Mary Gilmour, Nancy Pinne y, Darin Biamonte, Katie Pazan, Charlie Johnson, Acting General Manager Goleta Valley Community Center, Kathy Calhoun, Tad Clark, Florence Napoles, and Laurie Johnson. 21 1/18/2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to direct staff to work with the Goleta Valley Community Center to draft a revised plan to repurpose the existing tennis courts for use as permanent pickleball courts.
AMENDED
MOTION:
Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to direct staff to work with the Goleta Valley Community Center to draft a revised plan to repurpose the existing tennis courts for use as permanent pickleball court and direct staff to return in late February early March with a report that addresse s Council's questions.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
D.2 San Jose Creek Channel Fish-Passage Modification Project
A. Create a new Capital Improvement Program project titled the San Jose Creek Channel Fish-Passage Modification Project and authorize a new appropriation of $665,000 from the General Fund to the new project account assigned by staff; andB. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) Inc, in an amount not to exceed $340,921, for the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project; and C. Authorize the City Manager to acquire a security to guarantee completion of the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project pursuant to the Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement between the City and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife for the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project.
San Jose Creek Channel Fish-Passage Modification Project
Staff Speakers:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Gerald Comati, Project Manager
Public Speaker:
Brian Trautwein, Environmental Defense Center, Environmental Analyst and Watershed Coordinator, spoke in support of staff recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to A. Create a new Capital Improvement Program project titled the San Jose Creek Channel Fish-Passage Modification Project and authorize a new
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project account assig ned by staff; and B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) Inc, in an amount not to exceed $340,921, for the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project; and C. Authorize the City Manager to acquire a security to guarantee completion of the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project pursuant to the Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement between the City and the California Department of Fish & Wil dlife for the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kyriaco announced the City 's 20 th birthday is on February 1, 2022.
F. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Michelle Greene, City Manager, reported on the District Elections Process, noting submitted maps were due on January 6, 2022 and would be posted on January 19, 2022 on the drawgoleta.org website and encouraged additional comments on the maps. Ms. Greene also reported that the Public Engagement Commission will be holding a meeting on the proposed maps on January 26, 2022 and the City Council will be holding a meeting on February 1, 2022 to consider draft maps for City Council voting district boundaries and sequencing for district elections.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:08 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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GOLETA RDA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
5:30 PM
City Hall
130 Cremona Drive, Suite B
Goleta, California
This meeting is held pursuant to AB361. The meeting will be virtual because meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
Members of the City Council
Paula Perotte, Chair
Stuart Kasdin, Vice Chair
Roger S. Aceves, Agency Member
Stuart Kasdin, Agency Member
James Kyriaco, Agency Member
Michelle Greene, Executive Director
Deborah S. Lopez, Agency Secretary
Megan Garibaldi, Agency Counsel
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:42 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Chair Perotte, Vice Chair Kasdin, Agency Members Aceves, Kasdin, and Kyriaco
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC FORUM
Joshua Medrano, Joshua Medrano, Executive Secretary and Treasurer of Tri -Counties Building and Trades Construction Council spoke in support of a workforce labor agreement.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Successor Agency Administrative Budget and Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
A. Adopt Resolution No. 22 -__ entitled, “A Resolution of the Goleta RDA Successor Agency, Approving and Adopting a Proposed Administrative Budget for the Period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 34177(j) and (o);” and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 22 -__ entitled, “A Resolution of the Goleta RDA Successor Agency, Approving and Adopting a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 34177(l) and (o).”
Staff Speaker:
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
MOTION: Agency Members Richards/Kyriaco to A. adopt Resolution No. 22- 01 entitled, “A Resolution of the Goleta RDA Successor Agency, Approving and Adopting a Proposed Administrative Budget for the Period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 34177(j) and (o); “ and B Adopt Resolution No. 22-02 entitled, “ A Resolution of the Goleta RDA Successor Agency, Approving and Adopting a Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule for the Period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 34177 (l) and (o)”.
Adopting a Proposed Administrative Budget for the Period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 34177(j) and (o);” and B. Adopt Resolution No. 22-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the Goleta RDA Successor Agency, Approving and Adopting a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 34177(l) and (o).” .
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Chair Perotte, Vice Chair Kasdin, Agency Members Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
ADJOURNED GOLETA RDA SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND RECONVENE TO
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:47 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
CHAIR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
AGENCY SECRETARY
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