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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 18, 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 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 record closed session matters by title only:
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 regards to the following two (2) matters of pending litigation:
(1) City of Goleta v. Jeffrey M. Newland, et al. (Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 19CV03347)
(2) Claimant: Peter and Andrea Jorgensen; Claim Made Against: City of Goleta and Santa Barbara County Flood Control District (City Claim No. 22-005)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one (1) potential case, which is the filing of an amicus curiae ("friend of the court") application for leave to file an amicus curiae brief, and the filing of an amicus curiae brief, in support of Petitioner and Appellants Make UC a Good Neighborhood in the First Appellate District Court of Appeal in the matter of Make UC a Good Neighborhood v.
The Regents of the University of California, et al. (Case No. A165451).
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the prov isions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matter:
Property: 5515 Hollister Avenue, Goleta CA 93117. APN # 071-140-064 Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Steven Giorgi
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:03 P.M.
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte calle d the meeting to order at 5:38 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:
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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 regards to the following two (2) matters of pending litigation:
(1) City of Goleta v. Jeffrey M. Newland, et al. (Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 19CV03347)
(2) Claimant: Peter and Andrea Jorgensen; Claim Made Against: City of Goleta and Santa Barbara County Flood Control District (City Claim No. 22-005)
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 (1) potential case, which is the filing of an amicus curiae ("friend of the court") application for leave to file an amicus curiae brief, and the filing of an ami cus curiae brief, in support of Petitioner and Appellants Make UC a Good Neighborhood in the First Appellate District Court of Appeal in the matter of Make UC a Good Neighborhood v.
The Regents of the University of California, et al. (Case No. A165451).
Action: No reportable action, the city will not be filing an amicus brief.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matter:
Property: 5515 Hollister Avenue, Goleta CA 93117. APN # 071-140-064 Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Steven Giorgi
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Action: No reportable action
PUBLIC FORUM
Joni Goode, Celcilia Fabulich, Clean and Quiet SBA, and Linda Foster expressed concerns regarding pollution and noise generated by the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Richard Foster and Phebe Mansur spoke in opposition to Measure B2022.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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A. PRESENTATION
A.1 Santa Barbara County Broadband Strategic Plan
Receive a presentation on the draft of the Santa Barbara County Broadband Strategic Plan.
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advanced Planning Manager
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager
Mike Baker Director of Planning, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG)Bill Simmons, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Consultant
Maria Cully, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Consultant provided a presentation title d "Santa Barbara County Broadband Strategic Plan," dated October 18, 2022 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Kristen Mclaughlin, Cox Communications, spoke to the programs Cox Communications offers low-income households for high-speed internet.
Santa Barbara County Broadband Strategic Plan
Public Comment Received
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM B.1 WAS PULLED FROM THE 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 e mergency 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
Staff Speakers: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 ("AB 361"), authorize remote
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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 impos ed 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 Approval of the October 4, 2022 Special and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Approve the Special and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2022.
Approval of the October 4, 2022 Special and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards /Kyriaco to approve the Special and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 4, 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 Establishment of an Ad Hoc 2023 Legislative Issues Committee and Appointment of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to the Committee
A. Adopt Resolution No. 22 -___entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Establishing an Ad Hoc 2023 Legislative Issues Committee;" and B. Approve the mayoral appointment of the Ma yor and Mayor Pro Tempore to serve on the Ad Hoc 2023 Legislative Issues Committee.
Establishment of an Ad Hoc 2023 Legislative Issues Committee and Appointment of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to the Committee
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to A. Adopt Resolution No. 22- 53 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Establishing an Ad Hoc 2023 Legislative Issues Committee;" and B. Approve the mayoral appointment of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to serve on the Ad Hoc 2023 Legislative Issues Committee.
VOTE: Motion approved by the fol lowing roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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ITEM B.1 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for 5399 Overpass Road known as APNs 071-220-031, -036, -024 Case No. 22-0003-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 a 5399 Overpass Road known as APNs 071 -220- 031, -036, -024; Case No. 22-0003-GPA"
Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for 5399 Overpass Road known as APNs 071-220-031, -036, -024, Case No. 22-0003-GPA
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Mary Chang, Supervising Senior Planner
Travis Lee, Associate Planner, provided a presentation to the City Council titled, "Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for 5399 Overpass Road known as APNs 071 -220-031, -036, -024, Case No. 22 -0003-GPA," dated October 18, 2022 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:12 P.M.
Speakers:
Steve Fort, Suzanne Elledge Planning and Permitting, Agent for Applicant
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:20 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves/Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 22 -54, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Proce ssing of An Applicant -Requested General Plan Amendment for a 5399 Overpass Road known as APNs 071-220-031, -036, -024; Case No. 22-0003-GPA"
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code
A. Introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further reading
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of Ordinance 22 -_ entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the following Chapters to Title 15 "Building and Construction" of the Goleta Municipal Code: Chapter 15.01 "Building Code", Chapter 15.03 "Electrical Code", Chapter 15.04 "Plumbing Code", Chapter 15.05 "Mechanical Code", Chapter 15.08 "Administrative Code", Chapter 15.11 "Residential Code", Chapter 15.12 "Green Build ing Code", Chapter 15.15 "Energy Code", Chapter 15.16 "Historical Code", Chapter 15.17 "Existing Building Code, and Chapter 15.19 "The International Property Maintenance Code" Adopting By Reference The Above -Listed Codes In The California State Building St andards Codes And Adopt Local Amendments To Those Codes"; andB. Set a public hearing for November 1, 2022 to conduct the second reading by title only of the Ordinance.
Adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code by Reference
Staff Speakers:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager, provided a presentation titled, "Adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code," dated October 18, 2022 (presentation on file).
Stephanie Spieler, Building Official
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to A. Introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance 22-_ entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, A mending the following Chapters to Title 15 "Building and Construction" of the Goleta Municipal Code:
Chapter 15.01 "Building Code", Chapter 15.03 "Electrical Code", Chapter 15.04 "Plumbing Code", Chapter 15.05 "Mechanical Code", Chapter 15.08 "Administrati ve Code", Chapter 15.11 "Residential Code", Chapter 15.12 "Green Building Code", Chapter 15.15 "Energy Code", Chapter 15.16 "Historical Code", Chapter 15.17 "Existing Building Code, and Chapter 15.19 "The International Property Maintenance Code" Adopting By Reference The Above -Listed Codes In The California State Building Standards Codes And Adopt Local Amendments To Those
Codes"; and B. Set a public hearing for November 1, 2022 to conduct the second reading by title only of the Ordinance.
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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E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kyriaco reported attending a funeral for Munir Delgado on October 14, 2022; the Sierra Club Annual Potluck on October 15, 2022; a South Coast Youth Safety Partnership Quartey meeting on October 12, 2022; and noted that the FPPC stated he may be involved in future discussion with the San Jose Creek Bike Path.
Mayor Perotte report attending an Energy/Green Issues Standing Committee Meeting on October 12, 2022, and discussed EV Charging stations at City Hall, and a green fleet policy to make city vehicles EV ready, the reach code that will come back to Council.
Councilmember Richards reported being involved with Champions Institute Smart Group of America; a California Transportation Commission reception on October 12, 2022; Councilmember Richards clarified he was out of town for the September 21, 2022, Airport Commission meeting.
F. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
None
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 7:33 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK