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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Closed Session – 4:00 PM
Regular Session - 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
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
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pr o Tempore Kasdin, Councilmember s 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 ses sion matters by title only and recommended the City Council make a motion to add an additi onal closed session item regrading a threat of 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 regar d to one potential case. See attached letter from Robert Shaffer, General Counsel for Security Paving Company, In c. 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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Public Comment Received
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 w ith regard to the following matter:
Property: 5515 Hollister Avenue, Goleta CA 93117. APN # 071-140-064 Agency Negotiator: Michelle Greene, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Steven Giorgi
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
MOTION: Councilmember Aceves/Mayor Pro Tempore
Kasdin to add an
item to closed session:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - THREAT OF
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigat ion pursuant to Government Code Section 54952
(2)(B) with regard to one potential case.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ma yor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, K
yriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:04 P.M.
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:50 P.M., followe d by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmember s 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
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3) with regar d to one potential case. See attached letter from Robert Shaffer, General Counsel for Security Paving Company, In c. 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.
Action: No Reportable action
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case.
Action: No Reportable action
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 w ith regard to the following matter: Property: 5515 Hollister Avenue, Goleta CA 93 117. APN # 071-140- 064
Agency Negotiator: Michelle Greene, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Steven Giorgi
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Action: No Reportable action
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - THREAT OF LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigat ion pursuant to Government Code Section 54952(2)(B) with regard to one potential case.
Action: No reportable action
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on closed session matt ers from the April 14, 2022 Special City Council meeting as follows:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Go vernment 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
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 w ith regard to the following matter:
Property: 891 S. Kellogg Ave.– APN: 071-170-079, 071-170-080 & 071-170-083 Agency Negotiator: Michelle Greene, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Thornwood Real Estate, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Action: No reportable action
PUBLIC FORUM
William Frank Draper expressed concerns with the direction of the United States.
Phebe Mansur and Linda Foster spoke in opposition raising sales taxes.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
A. PRESENTATION
A.1 United Way Presentation of Regional Child Care Assessment
Receive a Report of the Child Care Assessment conducted by Unit ed Way of Santa Barbara County.
United Way Presentation of Regional Child Care Assessment
Staff Speakers:
Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst, provided a presentation to th e City Council titled, "United Way Presentation of Regional Child Care Assessment,"
Melinda Cabrerra, Vice-President, United Way of Santa Barbara County Maria Chelsey, Consultant, Maria Chelsey Consulting
Steve Ortiz, President and CEO of United Way
Public Speakers:
None
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The City Council received the presentation
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM B.6 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
B.1 Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference/Meetings, Pursuant to As sembly Bill 361
In accordance with Assembly Bill 361 ("AB 361"), authorize remo te teleconference/virtual meetings of all City of Goleta legislati ve bodies, by finding that: (1) a statewide state of e mergency is currently in place; and (2) state and local officials have imposed or r ecommended measures to promote s o c i a l distancing in connection with COVID-19.
Findings to Hold Remote TeleconferenceMeetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
MOTION: Councilmember Ace ves/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 ("AB 361"), authorize remote teleconference/virtual meetings of all City of Goleta legislati ve bodies, by finding that: (1) a statewide state of emergency is currently in place; and (2) state and local officials have impo sed or recommended measures to prom ote social distancing in connection with COVID-19.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ma yor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, K
yriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.2 Approval of the Special City C ouncil Meeting Minutes of March 3 1, 2022 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2022
Approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2 022 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2022.
Approval of the Special City Coun cil Meeting Minutes of March 3 1, 2022 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2022
MOTION: Councilmember Aceves/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2022 and the Cit
y Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2022.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ma yor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, K
yriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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B.3 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2021-047 for Professional Services with Props and Measures for Professional Outreach and Public Relatio n Services
Approve and authorize the City M anager to execute Amendment No. 2 t o Agreement 2021-047 for Professiona l Services with Props and Mea sures for professional outreach and public r elation services increasing t he contract amount by $40,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $116,000.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2021- 047 for Professional Services with Props and Measures for Professional Outreach and Public Relation Services
MOTION: Councilmember Aceves/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2021-047 for Professio nal Services with Props and Measures for professional outreac h and public relation services increasing the contract amount by $40,000 for a new total not-t o- exceed amount of $116,000.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ma yor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.4 Acceptance of the March 2022 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of March 2022.
Acceptance of the March 2022 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmember Aceves/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to Accept the check register for the month of March 2022.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ma yor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, K
yriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.5 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2021
Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2021.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2021
MOTION: Councilmember Aceves/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2021.
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VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ma yor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
ITEM B.6 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
B.6 Second Reading of Ordinance Adopt ing Historic Preservation and Archaeological and Tribal Cultural Ordinance; Case Number 16-09 2 OA; City Wide
Conduct the second reading (by title only) and waive further re ading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-_____ entitled "An Ordinance of the City Counc il of the City of Goleta, California, adding Chapter 2.16, entitled Historic Pres ervation Commission, Chapter 17.33, entitl ed Historic Resource Preservat ion, Chapter
17.43, entitled Archaeological and Tribal Cultural Resources, a nd various Amendments to Titles 12 and 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code; Ca s e N o . 1 6 - 092OA."
Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Historic Preservation and Archaeological and Tribal Cultural Ordinance; Case Number 16-092 OA; City Wide
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Public Speakers:
Chris Noddings stated concerns regarding the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Councilmember Aceves/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to conduct the second reading (by title only) and waive further reading an d adopt Ordinance No. 22-05 entitl ed "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, C alifornia, adding Chapter 2.16, entitled Historic Preservatio n Commission, Chapter 17.33, entitled Historic Resource Prese rvation, Chapter 17.43, entitle d Archaeological and Tribal Cultu ral Resources, and various Amendments to Titles 12 and 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code; Case No. 16-092OA."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ma yor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, K
yriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for an unaddressed parcel on Viajero known as APN 079-210-053; Case No . 21- 0003-GPA
STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT ITEM C.1 C ONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR AN UNADDRESSED PARCEL ON VIAJERO KNOWN AS APN 079-210- 053; CASE NO. 21-0003-GPA BE CONTINUED TO MAY 17, 2022.
Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for an unaddressed parcel on Viajero known as APN 079-210-053; Case No. 21-0003-GPA
Staff Speakers:
None
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:48 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Richards to cont inue this item to the May 17, 2022 City Council Meeting.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ma yor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
C.2 Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges
A. Conduct a Public Hearing on t he Proposed User Fees and Charg es; and B.
Adopt Resolution No. 22-__ entitl ed "A Resolution of the City C ouncil of the City of Goleta, California, Rescind ing Resolution 21-37, Approving a nd Adopting the FY 2022/2023 User Fees and Charges."
Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Finance Manager, prov ided a presentation to City Council titled "Annual Adjustments for User F ees and Charges" dated April 19, 2022 (presentation on file).
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OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:59 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:01 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 22-11 entitled "A R esolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, C alifornia, Rescindin g Resolution 21-37, Approving and Adopting the FY 2022/2023 User Fees and
Char
ges."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ma yor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, K
yriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Renewal of the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District
Adopt Resolution No. 22-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Granti ng Consent to the City of Santa Ba rbara to Renew the Santa Barbara South Coast Tourism Business Improvement District."
Renewal of the Santa Barbara Sout h Coast Tourism Business Impro vement District
Staff Speakers:
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager
Public Speakers:
Kathy Janega-Dykes, President & CEO , Visit Santa Barbara provid ed a presentation to City Council titl ed, "Visit Santa Barbara," dat ed April 19, 2022 (presentation on file).
Steve Janicek. General Manager, Ritz-Carlton Bacara, and Barry Dorsey, General Manager, The Leta Hotel, Kristen Miller, President and CEO, San ta Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce and Samantha Onnan, CEO of the Santa Barbara Airbus spoke in support of the percentage model and the South Coast TBID.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/ Richards to adopt Resolution No. 2 2 - 12, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Grantin g Consent to the Cit y of Santa Barbara to
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Renew the Santa Barbara S outh Coast Tourism Business
Improvement District."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ma yor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, K
yriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
D.2 Ordinance Regulating Single-U se Foodware Accessories and Standa rd Condiments in Compliance with Assembly Bill 1276
A. Introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, waivi ng further reading of Ordinance No. 22-__ entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Golet a, California, Adding Chapter 8.18 to Title 8 o f 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.
Ordinance Regulating Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Standa rd Condiments in Compliance with Assembly Bill 1276
Errata Sheet for Agenda Item D.2
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Stephanie Holmes, Civicspark Fellow provided a presentation to the City Council titled "Ordinance Regulating Single-Use Foodware Accessories an d Standard Condiments in Compliance with Assembly Bill 1276," dated April 19, 2022 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A.
Introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 22-__ entitled "An Ordinance o f the City of Goleta, California, Adding Chapter 8.18 to Title 8 of the Goleta Municipal Code Entitled, Single-Use Foodware
Accessories and Standard Condiment s." B. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for the proposed ordinance.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ma yor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, K
yriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Aceves announced a St ow Grove Park Master Plan Wo rkshop will be held at La Patera School on April 23, 2022, at 9:00 A.M.
F. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Michelle Greene, City Manager, spoke to the Community State of the City Event; announced the Stow Grove Park Mast er Plan Workshop at La Patera School on April 23, 2022, at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM as well as an Earth Day c elebration at the city table at the Arlington Theater on April 26, 2022; a field trip conducted by the State Lands Commission regarding t he 421 Pier Decommission with a State Lands Commission meeting that will follow at 1:00 P.M. in Counc il Chambers on April 26, 2022.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 9:14 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Closed Session 3:00 P.M.
Closed Session 4:15 P.M.
Regular Session 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
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
3:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 3:00 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
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CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record closed session items 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.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
Title: City Manager
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:05 P.M.
4:15 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:45 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 the record closed session items by title only:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to two potential cases.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:46 P.M.
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:34 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
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ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on closed session items as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – MAY 17, 2022 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case.
Action: No Reportable Action
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT – MAY 17, 2022 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
Title: City Manager
Action: No Reportable Action
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to two potential cases.
Action: No Reportable Action
PUBLIC FORUM
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
Mayor Perotte expressed her appreciation to the County of Santa Barbara Fire Department for their efforts in fighting recent fires.
A. PRESENTATION
A.1 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming May 2022 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming May 2022 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mayor Perotte provided a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming May 2022 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific
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Islander Heritage Month to Michael Cheng, President Asian American Association of Santa Barbara.
Michael Cheng, Karena Jew, Member of the Asian American, Pacific Islander Solidarity Network, and Michael Kwan expressed their appreciation for the presentation of the Proclamation.
A.2 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring May 15-21, 2022, as Public Works Week in Goleta
Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring May 15- 21, 2022, as Public Works Week in Goleta
Mayor Perotte provided a Proclamation to Charle s W. Ebeling, Public Works Director, Declaring May 15-21, 2022, as Public Works Week in Goleta.
A.3 Recognition of CERT Business Ambassadors During the COVID -19 Pandemic
Receive a report on the achievements made by the CERT Business Ambassadors during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recognition of CERT Business Ambassadors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Staff Speaker:
Michael Baris, Emergency Services Coordinator, provided a video presentation which highlighted the efforts of the CERT Business Ambassadors.
Mayor Perotte provided Certificates of Recognition to the CERT Business Ambassadors for their service dur ing the COVID -19 pandemic: Jeff Woolever, Cecilia Herrera, Viridiana Victoria, Peter Omoregie, Zubir Putih , Stephan Brissaud, Ian Fiedler, Justin Haagen and Kym Cochran.
A.4 BEACON Presentation
Receive a presentation from the Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON).
BEACON Presentation
Staff Speaker:
Shannon Kim, Management Analyst
Marc Beyeler , Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) Executive Director, provided a presentation titled, "BEACON," dated May 17, 2022 (presentation on file).
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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 distancing in connection with COVID-19.
Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Kyriaco 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 imposed or recommended measures to promote social
distancing in 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.
.
B.2 Acceptance of the March 2022 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of March 2022.
Acceptance of the March 2022 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Kyriaco to accept the investment transaction report for the month of March 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.3 Term Extension to Goleta Valley Community Center Management and Lease Extension
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment Number 3 to the Interim Management and Lease Agreement with the Goleta Valley Community Center extending the term through December 31, 2022.
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Term Extension to Goleta Valley Community Center Management and Lease
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Kyriaco to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment Number 3 to the Interim Management and Lease Agreement with the Goleta Valley Community Center extending the term through December 31, 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.4 Title 17 (Zoning) Ordinance Amendments - 2nd Reading (Case No. 22-0001- 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, Adopting Various Amendments to Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code."
Title 17 (Zoning) Ordinance Amendments Second Reading (Case No. 22 -0001- ORD)
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Kyriaco to conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 22-06, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting Various Amendments to Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code."
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 Second Reading of Ordinance Regulating Single -Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments in Compliance with Assembly Bill 1276
Conduct the second 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."
Second Reading of Ordinance Regulating Single -Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments in Compliance with Assembly Bill 1276
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Kyriaco to conduct the second reading by ti tle only and waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22 -07 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."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.6 Notice of Completion of Fairview Avenue Sidewalk Infill Project (Project No. 9070)
A. Adopt Resolution No. 22-___ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for Fairview Avenue Sidewalk Infill Project;" and B. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with County Recorder's Office.
Notice of Completion of Fairview Avenue Sidewalk Infill Project (Project No. 9070)
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Kyriaco to A. Adopt Resolution No. 22-17 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for Fairview Avenue Sidewalk Infill Project;" and B. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with County Recorder'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.
B.7 City Manager's Separation Agreement for Retirement Purposes
Approve City Manager Michelle Greene's Separation Agreement with the City, setting forth her upcoming retirement and transition process
City Manager's Separation Agreement for Retirement Purposes
Staff Speaker:
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on Item B.7, City Manager's Separation Agreement for Retirement Purposes, noting the item covers Michelle Greene's separation agreement and does not change compensation for Ms. Greene.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Kyriaco to approve City Manager Michelle Greene's Separation Agreement with the
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City, setting forth her upcoming retirement and transition process
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards Noes: None.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Proposition 218: Protest Hearing for Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increase
A. Conduct a public hearing to accept both written and verbal protests against the increased solid waste fees and proposed future CPI and disposal fee increase notification process, track the number of protests and, if the number of written protests received is not sufficient to constitute a majority (defined as 50 percent of affected customers plus one), make a finding that there is not a majority protest by property owners within the assessment area. B. Approve Resolution No. 22 - __ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Increasing Solid Waste Maximum Rates."
Public Comment Received
Proposition 218 Protest Hearing for Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increase
Staff Speakers:
Melissa Nelson, Environmental Services Coordinator
Kimberly Nilsson, Solid Waste Solutions, Inc.
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:52 P.M.
Speakers:
None
All public comment received posted online: Cindy Vercota, Michael Cheng and Linda Cheng.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:56 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves/ Kyriaco to A. Conduct a public hearing to accept both written and verbal protests against the increased solid waste fees and proposed future CPI and disposa l fee increase notification process, track the number of protests and, if the number of written protests received is not sufficient to constitute a majority (defined as 50 percent of affected customers plus one), make a finding that there is not a majority
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protest by property owners within the assessment area.
B. Approve Resolution No. 22 -18 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Increasing Solid Waste Maximum Rates."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards Noes: None.
RECESS 6:57 P.M. - 7:07 P.M.
C.2 Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for an unaddressed parcel on Viajero known as APN 079-210-053; Case No. 21-0003-GPA
Adopt Resolution No. 22-___, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of An Applicant-Requested General Plan Amendment for an unaddressed par cel on Viajero known as APN 079 -210- 053; Case No. 21-0003-GPA"
Public Comment Received
Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for an unaddressed parcel on Viajero known as APN 079-210-053; Case No. 21-0003-GPA
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Supervising Senior Planner
Travis Lee, Associate Planner, provided a presentation to the City Council titled "Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for an unaddressed parcel on Viajero known as 079 -210-053; Case No. 21-0003-GPA" dated May 17, 2022 (presentation on file).
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:49 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Don Nose noted that he is all for battery storage, but in this case, raised concerns for the close proximity of the battery storage facility to the school.
Tim Murphy, Consultant/Applicant Environmental Resource Management, on behalf of GenOn, prov ided a presentation titled, "Future Battery Energy Storage" dated May 17, 2022, (presentation on file).
Katie Davis, Sierra Club Santa Barbara and Ventura Chapter Chair, California Sierra Club Climate and Energy Committee and Central Coast Community Energy Advisory Council, spoke in support of staff recommendation.
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Ben Schwartz, Policy Manager Clean Coalition, spoke in support of staff recommendation.
David Zimmerman raised concerns on the selection of the parcel, suggested that all three adjoining par cels should be reviewed and their zoning area. Mr.
Zimmerman noted other locations on Hollister Avenue for the potential project rather than a residential or school area and suggested looking at locations near the Airport.
Mark Albertson spoke in opposition of the staff recommendation.
All public comment received posted online: Tim Morphy, Stephen Penner, Haythan and Heather Abed, John Lamoutte, Marian Klein, Steve Ferrara, Barbara White, Cosmo Perrone, Dennis Van Epps, John Morgan, Mark Albertson, Kenn eth Pearlman, Melissa Moreno, Robert Miller, Lori Zimmerman, Barbara Tigert, Katie Davis, Donald Nose, David Zimmerman, Ben Schwartz, Susan Eng -DenBaars, Michael Chiacos, and Julie and Steve Solomon.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:51 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Richards to adopt Resolution No. 22-19, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of An Applicant-Requested General Plan Amendment for an
unaddressed parcel on V iajero known as APN 079 -210-053; Case No. 21-0003-GPA."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Kyriaco, and Richards Noes:
Mayor Perotte and Councilmember Aceves.
RECESS 8:56 P.M. - 9:05 P.M.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Fiscal Year 2021/22 Third Quarter Financial Review
A. 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." B. Adopt Resoluti on No. 22-_entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, establishing a Hiring Incentive Policy. "C. Authorize the City Manager to apply the Hiring Incentive Policy to the following classifications for a period not to exceed one year: Assistant Public Works Director, Principal Civil Engineer, Senior Engineer, Associate Engineer.
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Fiscal Year 2021-22 Third Quarter Financial Review
Staff Speaker:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director, provided a presentation to the City Council titled, "FY 2021/22 Third Quarter Financial Review," dated May 17, 2022 (presentation on file).
Michelle Greene, City Manager
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves/Kyriaco to A. Adopt Resolution No. 22- 20 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 o f Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2021/22." B. Adopt Resolution No.22-21 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, establishing a Hiring Incentive Policy." C. Authorize the City Manager to apply the Hiring Incentive Policy to the following classifications for a period not to exceed one year: Assistant Public Works Director, Principal Civil Engineer, Senior Engineer, Associate Engineer.
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 Consideration of An Ordinance Related To Electronic Filing And Administration Of Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Campaign Disclosure Statements And Statement Of Economic Interests Forms
Introduce by title only and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 22 -__, entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California adding Chapter 2.16 (Electronic Filing) to Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Goleta Municipal Code relating to electronic filing of campaign statements and statements of economic interests."
Consideration of an Ordinance Related to Electronic Filing and Administration of Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Campaign Disclosure Statements
Staff Speaker:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Councilmember Richards left the meeting at 9:30 P.M.
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MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves/Kyriaco to introduce by title only and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 22 -__, entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California adding Chapter 2.16 (Electronic Filing) to Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Goleta Municipal Code relating to electronic filing of campaign statements and statements of economic interests."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Richards.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Aceves reported attending the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit from May 11 -13, 2022 in Sacramento. Councilmember Aceves pointed out the need to communicate with our legislators on unfunded state mandates as they have discretion for funding within our district and suggest sending our legislative staff to the event next year.
Mayor Perotte reported on the Broadband Community Forum held at City Hall on May 16, 2022.
F. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Michelle Greene, City Manager, announced the Second Beautify Goleta Community Clean Up Event would be held on May 21, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., additional information can be found on the City webpage, including information on the Adopt -A-Park Program. Ms. Greene also announced that a Emergency and Wildfire Preparedness virtual town hall meeting would be held on May 18, 2022 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. hosted by Senator Monique Limon and Assemblymember Steve Bennett with a presentation by Ricardo Lara, Insurance Commissioner.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 9:40 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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