CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
Closed Session – 4:30 PM
Regular Session - 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
4:30
P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT:
Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards ABSENT:
None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney read into record on closed session matters by title only:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:33 P.M.
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.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT:
Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards ABSENT:
None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney reported on closed session matters as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case.
Report: No reportable action
REPORT OUT FROM JANUARY 27, 2022 CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney reported on closed session matters as follows:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section § 54957 (b)(1)
Title: City Manager
Action: No reportable action
PUBLIC FORUM
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
A.
PRESENTATION
A.1
Proclamation - Celebration of the City of Goleta 20 Year Anniversary Proclamation -Celebration of the City of Goleta 20 Year Anniversary The Mayor read the Proclamation into the record and a celebratory video was played in honor of the City of Goleta's 20 Year Anniversary.
Public Speakers:
Luz Reyes-Martin congratulated the City on the 20th Birthday and spoke to the partnership with the Goleta Union School District B.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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:
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Richards 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 December 21, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes, the January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes and the January 18, 2022 Goleta RDA/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes Approve the December 21, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes, the January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes and the January 18, 2022 Goleta RDA/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes.
Approval of the December 21, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes, the January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes and the January 18, 2022 Goleta RDASuccessor Agency Meeting Minute MOTION:
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Richards to approve the December 21, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes, the January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes and the January 18, 2022 Goleta RDA/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes.
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
Response to 2021 Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report on "Keys to Housing the Homeless" A. Review staff's recommended responses to the Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report regarding - "Keys to Housing the Homeless"; and B. Authorize the City Manager to sign and transmit the City's Response to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, a copy to the current impaneled Civil Grand Jury, and to file a copy with the City Clerk's Office.
Response to 2021 Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report on "Keys to Housing the Homeless" MOTION:
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Richards to A. Review staff's recommended responses to the Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report regarding - "Keys to Housing the Homeless"; and B. Authorize the City Manager to sign and transmit the City's Response to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, a copy to the current impaneled Civil Grand Jury, and to file a copy with the City Clerk's Office.
VOTE:
Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
RECESS 5:56 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
C.
PUBLIC HEARING
C.1
City Council Consideration of Draft Maps for City Council Voting Districts Boundaries and Sequencing for District Elections A. Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10010(a)(2), hold a public hearing to receive public comment regarding draft maps submitted for City Council district boundaries and the proposed sequence of district elections to begin with the November 2022 General Election; and B. Receive the recommendations of the Public Engagement Commission related to the establishment of district boundaries.
City Council Consideration of Draft Maps for City Council Voting Districts Boundaries and Sequencing for District Elections Public Comment Received
Supplement - List of Project by Area and Status Since 2010 Staff Speakers:
Kristy Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Deborah Lopez, City Clerk
Dr. Daniel Phillips, National Demographics Corporation, provided a presentation to the City Council titled, "City Council Consideration of Draft Maps for City Council Voting Districts Boundaries and Sequencing for District Elections," dated February 1, 2022 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:17 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Jennifer Smith, spoke in support of plan 701.
Kevin Barthel urged the consideration of placing Lake Los Carneros into district 3. Mr. Barhel suggested placing Bishop Ranch into District 1 and stated disapproval for plan 703.
All public comment received posted online:
Cynthia Brock, Kitty Bednar, Pat Forgey, Cecilia Brown, Gregory M. Johnson, and C. Dave Gaughen.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:03 P.M.
The City Council provided direction to staff. v
RECESS 8:05 P.M. - 8:10 P.M.
D.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1
Authorization for the City Manager to Sign and Submit a Notice of Dispute to the County of Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office Disputing the Sheriff's Office's Re-computation of Compensation for Fiscal Year 2022-23 A. Receive and file a report on the proposed Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Fiscal Year 2022-23 law enforcement services rates; andB. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and submit a written notice of dispute to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement to Provide Law Enforcement Services between the City of Goleta and County of Santa Barbara, disputing the Sheriff's proposed FY 22/23 cost increase under the Agreement.
Authorization for the City Manager to Sign and Submit a Notice of Dispute to the County of Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office Disputing the Sheriff's Office's Re-computation of Compensation for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Staff Speakers:
Michelle Greene, City Manager
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Russ Branson, Russ Branson Consulting provided a presentation titled, "SBSP DSU Cost Analysis," dated February 1, 2022 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION:
Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to authorize the City Manager to prepare and submit a written notice of dispute to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement to Provide Law Enforcement Services between the City of Goleta and County of Santa Barbara, disputing the Sheriff's proposed FY 22/23 cost increase under the Agreement.
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
Mayor Perotte reported attending a Metropolitan Transit District meeting on February 1, 2022, and noted the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors sent a Resolution commending the City of Goleta's 20th Anniversary of Incorporation and announced the 20th Anniversary event at Stow House on March 5, 2022.
F.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Michelle Greene, City Manager, announced a Public Hearing regarding District Elections on February 4, 2022, at 4:30 P.M., and a COVID-19 rapid test kit distribution event at the West Wind Drive-in on February 5, 2022.
G.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 9:06 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
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PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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