Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Closed Session 4:00 P.M./Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M.
City Hall, Council Chambers
130 Cremona Dr.
Goleta, CA
Pursuant to AB 361, the meeting will be virtual because meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health and safety of attendees.
City Council
Mayor Paula Perotte
Mayor Pro Tempore Stuart Kasdin
Councilmember Roger Aceves
Councilmember James Kyriaco
Councilmember Kyle Richards
Agenda
Michelle Greene, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ALTERNATIVES:
Distribution to the City Council - Submit your comment via email to the City Clerk at:[email protected]. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
In compliance with the ADA, if assistance is needed to participate in a City Council meeting (including assisted listening devices ), please contact the City Clerk's office at (805) 961-7505.
Notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting helps to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting.
TELEVISION COVERAGE:
Each regular City Council meeting is broadcast live on Goleta City TV Channel 104.148 (Cox Subscribers Channel 19) on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and rebroadcast on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
WEB STREAMING:
Live or archived webstreaming of the City Council meetings is available at https://cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings
WRITTEN SUBMITTALS TO COUNCIL:
Written submittals concerning agenda items may be sent to the City Clerk email:[email protected]; or mail: Attn: City Council and City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California 93117.
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), the City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to two potential cases.
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5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION OF FEBRUARY 4, 2022, FEBRUARY 8, 2022, AND FEBRUARY 15, 2022
PUBLIC FORUM
At this time the public shall have an opportunity to comment on any non -agenda item relevant to the jurisdiction of the City. Reasonable time limits are imposed on each topic and each speaker .
In accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (GC § 54950 et seq .), no action or discussion may take place by the Council on any item not on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, and may direct the staff to report back on the topic at a future meeting.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
A. PRESENTATION
Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 2022 as Black History Month in the City of Goleta
A.1 22-061
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference /Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
B.1 22-047
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.
Recommendation:
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Staff:
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Approval of the February 1, 2022, City Council Meeting MinutesB.2 22-046 Approve the February 1, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes.Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the January 2022 Check RegisterB.3 22-060 Accept the check register for the month of January 2022.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
Acceptance of the December 2021 Investment Transaction ReportB.4 22-040 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of December 2021.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director Staff:
Ratification of Mayoral Appointment to the Planning Commission and Mayoral Appointment to the Design Review Board
B.5 22-062
A. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Elrawd MacLearn to the Planning Commission for an unexpired portion of a term ending February 2023; and
B. Ratify the mayoral appointments of James King, At -Large, Craig Shallanberger, At -Large and Martha Degasis to the Licensed Landscape Professional for terms ending date of February 2025 and Dennis Whelan to the Architect Position on the Design Review Board, term ending February 2023.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Staff:
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Response to 2020-21 Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report Titled “Pensions in Santa Barbara County Require Vigilance”
B.6 22-008
A. Review staff ’s recommended responses to the Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) Report regarding - “Pensions in Santa Barbara County Require Vigilance”; 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 Grand Jury, and to file a copy with the City Clerk’s Office.
Recommendation:
Michelle Greene, City Manager
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Staff:
Approval of Final Parcel Map 32,060, located at 7414, 7416 and 7418 Hollister Ave ., Case No. 21-0003-SUB related to Case No . 18-032-TPM.
B.7 22-036
Adopt Resolution No. 22-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Execution and Recordation of Final Map 32,060 for Goleta Ventures LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, located at 7414, 7416, and 7418 Hollister Ave, Case No . 21-0003-SUB, related to Case No. 18-032-TPM.”
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Director of Public Works
Julie Jang, Assistant Engineer
Staff:
Report on Issuance of Emergency Permit for Tree Trimming and Removals at Santa Barbara Shores Park; Case No. 22-0001-EMP B.8 22-069
Receive and file this report. Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Charlie Ebeling, Public Works Director
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Kathy Allen, Supervising Senior Planner
George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager
Staff:
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C. PUBLIC HEARING
Continued Public Hearing on the proposed Historic Preservation and Archaeological and Tribal Cultural Ordinance; Case Number 16-092 OA; City Wide
C.1 22-073
STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT ITEM C .1 CONTINUED PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE PROPOSED HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND
ARCHAELOGICAL AND TRIBAL CULTURAL ORDINANCE; CASE
NUMBER 16-092OA; CITY WIDE BE CONTINUED TO APRIL 5,
2022.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Staff:
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Consideration of Next Steps for Ordinance No. 21-09, Amending Chapter 5.07 of Title 5 of the Goleta Municipal Code Banning the Sales of Flavored Tobacco
D.1 22-070
Staff seeks Council direction on the following options:
A. 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; or B. Submit the Referendum on Ordinance No. 21-09 to the voters for consideration at either (a) the next special election (June 7, 2022) or (b) the next regular municipal election (November 8, 2022), and direct staff to return with the requisite resolution to call such election.
Recommendation:
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Staff:
90 minutesEstimated Time:
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Santa Barbara County Request for $ 75,000 in Funding to Provide Supportive Services to Persons Receiving Emergency Housing Vouchers
D.2 21-532
A. Approve an appropriation of $75,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act fund to the Neighborhood Services program budget, to fund Santa Barbara County ’s request for funding support of the Emergency Housing Voucher Program.
B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Barbara County for funding of Emergency Housing Vouchers Supportive Services for FY 22/23 in an amount not-to-exceed $75,000 in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Shanna Dawson, Management Analyst
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
Fiscal Year 2021/22 Second Quarter (Mid-Year) Financial ReviewD.3 22-066 Adopt Resolution No. 22-__ 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, and amending the City ’s Schedule of Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2021/22.”
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• 02/03/2022 Grant Funding Review Standing Committee Meeting • 02/07/2022 Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting • 02/08/2022 Grant Funding Review Standing Committee Meeting F. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT