CITY OF
GOLETA
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 03, 2022
Closed Session 4:45 P.M.
Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
City Hall
130 Cremona Drive
Goleta. California
This will be a hybrid virtual/in-person meeting in Council Chambers/Zoom State/local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing Members of the City Council
Paula Perotte, Mayor Michelle Greene, City Manager
Stuart Kasdin, Mayor Pro Tempore Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk Roger S. Aceves, Councilmember Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney James Kyriaco, Councilmember
Kyle Richards, Councilmember
4:45 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:45 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
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
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CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record, closed session items as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3) with regard to one potential case. See attached letter from Robert Shatter, General Counsel for Security Paving Company, Inc. dated February 22 2022, which is also available for public inspection at the City Clerk's office at 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, during normal City Hall business hours.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d) 1 to confer with its legal counsel with regard to the following matter of pending litigation: City of Goleta v.
Regents of the University of California, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV04854
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
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 items as follows:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Manager Action: No Reportable Action
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENI
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: Interim City Manager Action: No Reportable Action
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Manager Action: No Reportable Action
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to the Provisions of Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Paula Perotte Unrepresented Employee: Michelle Greene, City Manager
Action: No Reportable Action
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3) with regard to one potential case. See attached letter from Robert Shaffer, General Counsel for Security Paving Company, Inc. dated February 22, 2022, which is also available for public inspection at the City Clerk's office at 130 Action: No Reportable Action
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d) 1 to confer with its legal counsel with regard to the following matter of pending litigation: City of Goleta v.
Regents of the University of California, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV04854.
Action: No Reportable Action
PUBLIC FORUM
Phebe Mansur and Robert Williams spoke in opposition of the proposed sales tax increase.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Michelle Greene, City Manager, reported an amendment to the Agenda, Item - B.2 Amendment to the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule and Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2021/22 and FY 2022/23, Resolution, Exhibit B was updated and Exhibit C was inadvertently left out and had now been updated online and provided to the City Council.
A. PRESENTATION
A.1 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Celebrating CommUnify's 55 Years of Service and May as National Community Action Month
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Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Celebrating CommUnify's 55 Years of Service and May as National Community Action Month Mayor Perotte provided a Proclamation to Patricia Keelean CEO, CommUnify Celebrating CommUnify's 55 Years of Service and May as National Community Action Month.
A.2 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring May 1st through May 7th, 2022 as Municipal Clerks Week and as the 53rd Anniversary of the Municipal Clerks Week
Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring May 1st through May 7th, 2022 as Municipal Clerks Week
Mayor Perotte provided a Proclamation Declaring May 1st through May 7h, 2022 as Municipal Clerks Week and as the 53rd Anniversary of the Municipal Clerks Week to Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk and Liana Campos, Deputy City Clerk.
Cecilia Brown expressed her appreciation to the City Clerk Staff.
ITEMS B.5 AND B.6 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 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; and (2) state and local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/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; and (2) state and local officials have imposer or recommended measures to promote social distancing ir connection with COVID-19.
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 Amendment to the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule and Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2021/22 and FY 2022/23
Adopt Resolution No. 22-entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and the City of Goleta Salary Schedule and Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2021/22 and FY 2022/23, to Update the Classification Specification for Parks and Recreation Manager and Modify the Range Assignment from Grade 113 to Grade 114, Update the Title of the Classification Specification for Deputy Public Works Director to "Assistant Public Works Director," and Add the Classification Specification of "Recreation Supervisor" at Grade 109 effective March 5, 2022."
Amendment to the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule and Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 22-13 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and the City of Goleta Salary Schedule and
Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2021/22 and FY 2022/23, to Update the Classification Specification for Parks and Recreation Manager and Modify the Range Assignment from Grade 113 to Grade 114, Update the Title of the Classification Specification for Deputy Public Works Director to "Assistant Public Works Director," and Add the Classification Specification of "Recreation Supervisor" at Grade 109 effective March 5, 2022." as amended to replace Exhibit B to the Resolution and to include Exhibit C, which was inadvertently not included as part of the packet.
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 Amendment to the City of Goleta Salary Schedule and Classification Plan for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23, and Amendment to the Wage Schedule for Hourly Employees and Intern Assignments for Fiscal Years 2019/20 Through 2021/22
A. Adopt Resolution No. 22- entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Amending the City of Goleta Salary Schedule and Classification Plan For Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23, to Reflect an Additional Across-the-Board Salary Increase for All Positions Except the City Manager Effective April 9, 2022, of 1% Pursuant to the Terms of the City's 5/3/2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5
Previously Adopted Labor Agreements and Salary Resolution."B. Adopt Resolution No. 22- entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Amending the Wage Schedule for Hourly Employees and Intern Assignments for Fiscal Years 2019/20 Through 2021/22 effective May 7, 2022."
Amendment to the City of Goleta Salary Schedule and Classification Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to A. Adopt Resolution No. 22- 14 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Amending the City of Goleta Salary Schedule and Classification Plan For Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23, to Reflect an Additional Across-the-Board Salary Increase for All Positions Except the City Manager Effective April 9, 2022, of 1% Pursuant to the Terms of the City's Previously Adopted Labor Agreements and Salary Resolution." B. Adopt Resolution No. 22- 15 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Amending the Wage Schedule for Hourly Employees and Intern Assignments for Fiscal Years 2019/20 Through 2021/22 effective May 7, 2022"
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
Freeway Agreement for State Highway Route 217 with the State of California, Department of Transportation
Adopt Resolution No. 22- entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving a Freeway Agreement for State Highway Route 217 with the State of California, Acting through its Department of Transportation."
Freeway Agreement for State Highway Route 217 with the State of California, Department of Transportation
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 22-16 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, approving a Freeway Agreement for State Highway Route 217 with the State of California, Acting through its Department of Transportation."
VOTE:
Merite, Mayor Pro the orlokingdino call intenDers a Mayor Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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ITEMS B.5 AND B.6 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR B.5 Approval of Plans for the Traffic Signal at Storke Road and Whittier Drive, in the City of Goleta
Approve plans for the construction of new traffic signal improvements at Storke Road and Whittier Drive.
Approval of Pans for the Traffic Signal at Storke Road and Whttier Drive, in the Staff Speakers:
Michelle Greene, City Manager
Mark Schleich, Contract Engineer
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to approve plans for the construction of new traffic signal improvements at Storke Road and Whittier Drive.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
First Reading of Ordinance Regulating Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments in Compliance with Assembly Bill 1276 A. Conduct the first reading by title only and waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Adding Chapter 8.18 to Title 8 of the Goleta Municipal Code Entitled Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments.
B. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for the proposed ordinance.
First Reading of Ordinance Regulating Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments in Compliance with Assembly Bill 1276 Staff Speaker:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to A. Conduct the first reading by title only and waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No 22- entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Adding Chapter 8.18 to Title 8 of the Goleta Municipal Code Entitled Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments. B. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for the proposed ordinance.
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Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Title 17 (Zoning) Ordinance Amendments (Case No. 22-0001-ORD) Introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of , entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Iitle 17 (Zoning) Ordinance Amendments (Case No. 22-0001-ORD) Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director, provided a presentation, titled "Public Hearing Title 17 Amendments" dated May 3, 2022 (presentation on file).
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
J. Ritterbeck, Senior Planner
Andy Newkirk, Senior Planner
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:23 P.M.
Public Speaker:
Cecilia Brown spoke in opposition to process for streamline permitting and hopes to retain the minor conditional use permit process. Ms. Brown noted electronic changeable copy signs are inappropriate in residential areas and that changes in residential areas should be approved by a higher power authority.
All comments received were posted online:
Laurel Perez, AICP, Suzanne Elledge Planning and Permitting CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING 7:54 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to 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, Calitornia, Adopting Various Amendments to Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code." as amended striking the
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Council action.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
RECESS 8:00 P.M. - 8:05 P.M.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 - Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Funding Process for the Support to Other Agencies Program
A. Approve the Grant Funding Review Committee's Fiscal Year 2022-2023 funding recommendations under the Support to Other Agencies Program for the Government/Interagency and City Facilities/Recreation categories; and B. Approve the one-year grant agreement template and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with each agency at the Council-approved levels.
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Funding Process for the Support to Other Agencies Program
Staff Speakers:
Shanna Dawson, Management Analyst
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Public Speaker:
Bruce Morden, President Board of Trustees South Coast Railroad Museum, expressed his appreciation to the City Council for their continued support.
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves/Kyriaco to A. Approve the Grant Funding Review Committee's Fiscal Year 2022-2023 funding recommendations under the Support to Other Agencies Program for the Government/Interagency and City Facilities/Recreation categories; and B. Approve the one-year grant agreement template and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with each agency at the Council-approved levels.
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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D.2 Award of Goleta City Grants for the 2022 - 2023 Program Year Approve the Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Goleta City Grant Program funding recommendations of the Grant Funding Review Standing Committee.
Award of Goleta City Grants for the 2022 - 2023 Program Year Staff Speakers:
Shanna Dawson, Management Analyst
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Public Speakers:
Sara Grasso, Homeless Services Director, New Beginnings, overseeing the Safe Parking Shelter and Rapid Rehousing Program, and Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, expressed her appreciation to the City Council, staff the City Grant Funding Committee for their support.
Councilmember Aceves requested to have Item 63 - United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County pulled from Staff Recommendation so that he may be recused. Councilmember Aceves reported he was recently elected as President of the United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Goleta City Grant Program funding
recommendations of the Grant Funding Review Standing
Committee - Item 63 United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None. Recused: Councilmember Aceves.
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves/Richards to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Goleta City Grant Program funding
recommendations of the Grant Funding Review Standing
Committee Items 1 through 62 and Items 64 through 69.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pete, Mayor Pl Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kvriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Aceves acknowledged JoAnne Plummer, Parks and Recreation Manager including her staff and consultants for their efforts on the Stow Grove Master Plan. Councilmember Aceves reported attending the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee meeting on April 29, 2022. 5/3/2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Michelle Greene, City Manager, announced a Broadband Community tor All meeting would be held May 16, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., and is seeking public input on the broadband survey speed test and additional information can be found on the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) website, www.sbcag.org/broadband. Ms. Greene also announced additional public input is requested for the Stow Grove Park Master Plan and that the draft Housing Element was released and is available on the City website and the draft evaluation of housing needs would be reviewed by the Planning Commission on May 9, 2022.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 8:48 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
PAULA PEROTTE, DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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