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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:41 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
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Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney, reported on closed session items as follows:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - JUNE 30, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Manager
Action: No reportable action.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - JULY 12, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager
Action: The City Council will act at this meeting on item C.2 - Appointment of City Manager and Approval of Employment Agreement
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - JULY 12, 2022 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City’s designated representative: Heather Renschler, Ralph Andersen & Associates Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
Action: No reportable action.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - JULY 14, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case
Action: No reportable action.
PUBLIC FORUM
Richard Foster raised concerns about the City's and County's salaries and finances.
Phebe Mansur noted the lack of parking in Old Town Goleta and urged the city of enforce the parking.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.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; and (2) state and local officials have imposed or r ecommended measures to promote social distancing in connection with COVID-19.
Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference -Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
MOTION: Councilmember Richards /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin 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.
A.2 Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Library Advisory Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Design Review Board
A. Ratify the mayoral appointment of [name of nominee to be provided after interviews have occurred] for a term ending June 30, 2025, to the Library Advisory Commission; and B. Ratify the mayoral appointment of [name of nominee to be provided after interviews have occurred] to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired portion of a term ending February 1, 2025; and C. Ratify the mayoral appointment of [name of nominee to be provided after interviews have occurred] to the Design Review Board to fill an unexpired portion of a term ending February 1, 2025.
Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Library Advisory Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Design Review Board
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Stephanie Drake for a term ending June 30, 2025, to the Library Advisory Commission; and B. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Stacie Furia to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an un expired portion of a term
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ending February 1, 2025; and C. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Cecilia Brown to the Design Review Board to fill an unexpired portion of a term ending February 1, 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
A.3 Resolution to Provide No Parking Zones on Cannon Green Drive at Davenport Road and on Alameda Avenue at Padova Drive
Adopt Resolution No. 22 -___, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing No Parking Zones on Cannon Green Drive at Davenport Road and on Alameda Avenue at Padova Drive."
Resolution to Provide No Parking Zones on Cannon Green Drive at Davenport Road and on Alameda Avenue at Padova Drive
MOTION: Councilmember Richards /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 22-35, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing No Parking Zones on Cannon Green Drive at Davenport Road and on Alameda Avenue at Padova Drive."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
A.4 Notice of Completion of Crosswalk on Calle Real Near Encina Lane Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) Project (Project No. 9087)
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 the Crosswalk on Calle Real Near Encina Lane Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) Project;" and B. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with County Recorder's Office.
Notice of Completion of Crosswalk on Calle Real Near Encina Lane Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) Project (Project No. 9087)
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A. Adopt Resolution No. 22-36 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Crosswalk on Calle Real Near Encina Lane Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) 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
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Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
A.5 Amendment to Cooperative Agreement 2008 -030 between University of California, Santa Barbara, City of Goleta, and County of Santa Barbara for the North Campus Housing Project
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement 2008 -030 between University of California, Santa Barbara, the City of Goleta, and the County of Santa Barbara for the North Campus Housing Project.
Amendment to Cooperative Agreement 2008 -030 between University of California, Santa Barbara, City of Goleta, and County of Santa Barbara for the North Campus Housing Project
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement 2008 -030 between University of
California, Santa Barbara, the City of Goleta, and the County of Santa Barbara for the North Campus Housing Project.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
A.6 Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement - Cycle 5 Funding
Approve and authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to enter into a Project Cooperative Agreement with Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for two projects under Cycle 5 Funding of the Measure A South Coast Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program.
Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement - Cycle 5 Funding
Public Comment Received
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to approve and authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to enter into a Project Cooperative Agreement with Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for two projects under Cycle 5 Funding of the Measure A South Coast Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program.
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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A.7 Recognizing Cesar Chavez Day and Juneteenth as City Holidays
A. Add the Cesar Chavez Day and Juneteenth holidays to the City's list of official holidays; and B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the Personnel Rules to convert one unnamed floating paid holiday for employees into two named holidays: Cesar Chavez Day (as a floating h oliday) and Juneteenth (as a fixed holiday).
Recognizing Cesar Chavez Day and Juneteenth as City Holidays
MOTION: Councilmember Richards /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A. Add the Cesar Chavez Day and Juneteenth holidays to the City's list of official holidays; and B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the Personnel Rules to convert one unnamed floating paid holiday for employees into two named holidays: Cesar Chavez Day (as a floating holiday) and Juneteenth (as a fixed holiday).
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B. PUBLIC HEARING
B.1 Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, Safety Element, Noise Element, and Figure 5 -3, as Needed, to Satisfy State Aviation Law; Case No. 22-0001-GPA
Adopt Resolution No. 22 -___, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of a City -initiated General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, Safety Element, Noise Element, and Figure 5-3, as Needed, to Satisfy State Aviation Law; Case No. 22-0001-GPA."
Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, Safety Element, Noise Element, and Figure 5-3
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager and J. Ritterbeck, Senior Planner, provided a presentation titled "Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, Safety Element, Noise Element, and Figure 5 -3, as Needed, to Satisfy St ate Aviation Law; Case No. 22 -0001-GPA," dated July 19, 2022 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:30 P.M.
Speakers:
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Michael Glick and Diane Galvin stated their concerns with airport noise and pollution.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:35 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves/Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 22 -37, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of a City -initiated General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, Saf ety Element, Noise Element, and Figure 5 -3, as Needed, to Satisfy State Aviation Law; Case No. 22-0001-GPA."
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 Title 17 (Zoning) Ordinance Amendments for Electronic Changeable Copy (Case No. 22-0001-ORD)
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, Adopting Amendments to Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code for Electronic Changeable Copy Signs."
Title 17 (Zoning) Ordinance Amendments for Electronic Changeable Copy (Case No. 22-0001-ORD)
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager and Jay Ritterbeck, Senior Planner provided a presentation titled "Title 17 (Zoning) Ordinance Amendments for Electronic Changeable Copy (Case No. 22 -0001-ORD)," dated July 19, 2022 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:53 P.M.
Speakers:
None
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:54 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Aceves to introduce on first reading 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, Adopting Amendments to Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code for Electronic Changeable Copy Signs."
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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 Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2022/23
A. Receive and file the final FY 2022/23 Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Benefit Assessment; B. Adopt "Resolution No. 22 -_ of the City of Goleta, California Establishing an Assessment Charge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2022/23"; andC. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County Auditor -Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2022/23 Secured Tax Bills.
Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager provided a presentation to the City Council titled "Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2022/23," dated July 19, 2022 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:05 P.M.
Speakers:
None
All public comment received posted online:
Christie DeGiacomi
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:06 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Richards /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A.
Receive and file the final FY 2022/23 Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Benefit Assessment; B. Adopt "Resolution No. 22 -38 of the City of Goleta, California Establishing an Assessment Charge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2022/23"; and C. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County Auditor -Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2022/23 Secured Tax Bills.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Counci lmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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B.4 Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2022/23
A. Adopt Resolution No. 22 -_ entitled "A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California Establishing the Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2022/23"; and B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Count y Auditor -Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2022/23 Secured Tax Bills.
Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager provided a presentati on to Council titled "Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2022/23," dated July 19, 2022 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:09 P.M.
Speakers:
None
All public comment received posted online:
Christie DeGiacomi
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:10 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Aceves/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A. Adopt Resolution No. 22-39 entitled "A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California Establishing the Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2022/23"; and B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County Auditor - Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2022/23 Secured Tax Bills.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call v ote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Employee Retention Incentive Options
A. Adopt Resolution No. 22-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta authorizing th e City Manager to Amend the Memoranda of Understanding with SEIU Local 620 to Provide Certain Retention Incentives, and to amend the Personnel Rules as Necessary to Provide the Same Incentives to Unrepresented Employees, Managers, and Executives, Effective August 1, 2022"; B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the Personnel Rules to increase the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program allowance by 50%, from $5 per day to $7.50 per day.C. 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 effective August 13, 2022."
Employee Retention Incentive Options
Staff Speakers:
Michelle Greene, City Manager
Kristy Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to A. Adopt Resolution No. 22- 40 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Memoranda of
Understanding with SEIU Local 620 to Provide Certain Retention Incentives, and to ame nd the Personnel Rules as Necessary to Provide the Same Incentives to Unrepresented Employees, Managers, and Executives, Effective August 1, 2022," as amended to strike options 1 and 2 and renumber 3 as number 1; B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the Personnel Rules to increase the Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Program allowance by 50%, from $5 per day to $7.50 per day. C.
Adopt Resolution No. 22 -41 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Amending the Wage Schedule for Hourly Employees and Intern Assignments effective August 13, 2022."
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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C.2 Appointment of City Manager and Approval of Employment Agreement
A. Adopt Resolution No. 22-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Appointing Robert Nisbet as City Manager and Approving the Employment Agreement Between the City of Goleta and Robert Nisbet"; and B. 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 2022/23, to adjus t the City Manager salary and to include the new position of Manager Emeritus effective September 1, 2022," C. Approve the appointment of Michelle Greene to the Manager Emeritus position effective September 1, 2022, to be available to assist with transition activities, as needed by and subject to the exclusive supervision and oversight of the new City Manager.
Appointment of City Manager and Approval of Employment Agreement
Staff Speakers:
Kristy Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Public Speakers:
None
The City Council expressed their appreciation to Michelle Greene, who has served as the City Manager for 8 years.
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves/Kyriaco to A. Adopt Resolution No. 22 - 42 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Appointing Robert Nisbet as City Manager and Approving the Employment Agreement Between the City of
Goleta and Robert Nisbet"; and B. Ad opt Resolution No. 22 -43 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 2022/23, to adjust the City Manager salary and to include the new position of Manager Emeritus effective September 1, 2022," C. Approve the appointment of Michelle Greene to the Manager Emeritus position effective September 1, 2022, to be available to assist with transition activities, as needed by and subject to the exclusive supervision and oversight of the new City Manager.
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. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Aceves reported he will attend a California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board Meeting on July 20, 2022; noted that a Beautify Goleta Event will be held on July 30, 2022, at four sites: Evergreen Acres Park, Girsh Park, Lake Los Carneros and Ellwood Bluffs, and noted the waste removed over the seven years of the program; and a Solid Waste Issues Standing Committee meeting on July 13, 2022.
Councilmember Kyriaco announced a meeting of the South Coast Youth Safety Partnership of July 20, 20 22, and noted he is likely to be chosen as the Policy Chair; and announced the initiation of a safe gun storage ordinance, noting the one-year anniversary of the burglary of Goodland Guns,
Mayor Perotte noted presenting a Proclamation to La Patera Rancher o for its 150 year birthday on July 15, 2022.
Councilmember Richards reported attending a Energy/Green Issues Standing Committee meeting on July 7, 2022 where direction was given to staff on a proposed polystyrene ordinance.
E. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Michelle Greene, City Manager, announced City staff is seeking input on the City's website refresh, a link for a survey, which is available in English and Spanish is located here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WHD9FD2. Ms.
Greene noted a Green Ribbon Cutting will be held to celebrate the Solar Voltaic project at City Hall on July 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM; the Dam Dinner on August 20, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and noted the Historic Train Depot building will undergo pest control and tents will be visible July 20, 2022 until July 22, 2022; and announced a new National Hotline for Suicide, to reach the hotline, dial 988.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 8:37 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
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PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK