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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Closed Session – 4:30 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
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:30 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
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
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Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record Closed Session Items by title only:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:32 P.M.
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:37 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 FORUM
Mark Preston, Larry Scarpacci, Renata Vallardes, County Tobacco Prevention, Safa Mohammed, Melissa Wilkins spoke in support of Measure C2022.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
A. PRESENTATION
A.1 Proclamation Proclaiming November 2022 as Family Court Awareness Month
Proclamation Proclaiming November 2022 as Family Court Awareness Month
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin presented a Proclamation Proclaiming November 2022 as Family Court Awareness Month to Tracey Mueller-Gibbs.
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A.2 2021 Public Safety Annual Review
Receive a presentation of the 2021 Public Safety Annual Report.
2021 Public Safety Annual Report
Staff Speakers:
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager, Lt. Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, and Chief Mark Hartwig, Santa Barbara County Fire Department provided a presentation, "2021 Public Safety Annual Review" dated November 15, 2022 (presentation on file).
Public Speaker:
Katie Allen, Moms Demand Action Chapter, acknowledged the City Council for the passing the Safe Storage Ordinance this past year and noted that gun safety should be an integral part of the City’s Public Safety Plan.
The City Council received the presentation.
RECESS 7:05 P.M. – 7:13 P.M.
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 impos ed or recommended measures to promote social distancing in connection with COVID-19.
Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/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.
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B.2 Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee, the Parks and Recreation Commission (Student Member), and the Public Engagement Commission (Youth Member)
A. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Cole Heimerdinger to the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023; and
B. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Grace Hu to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Student Member) for a term ending September 21, 2023; and
C. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Kyle Yao to the Public Engagement Commission (Youth Member) for a term ending September 21, 2023.
Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the PEC
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards /Kyriaco to A. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Cole Heimerdinger to the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023; and B. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Grace Hu to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Student Member) for a term ending September 21, 2023; and C. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Kyle Yao to the Public Engagement Commission (Youth Member) for a term ending September 21, 2023.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pr o Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.3 Acceptance of the October 2022 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of October 2022.
Acceptance of the October 2022 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards /Kyriaco to accept the check register for the month of October 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 Annual Review and Adoption of City's Investment Policy
Adopt Resolution No. 22 -_ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Adopting the City of Goleta Investment Policy and Rescinding Resolution No. 21-39."
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Annual Review and Adoption of City's Investment Policy
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 22-56 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Adopting the City of Goleta Investment Policy and Rescinding Resolution No. 21-39."
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 Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
Staff recommends the City Council accept the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year that ended June 30, 2021.
Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to accept the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year that ended June 30, 2021.
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 Public Works Standby Pay
Adopt Resolution No. 22-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Memoranda of Understanding With SEIU, Local 620, and the City's Personnel Rules to Increase Standby Pay Effective November 19, 2022."
Public Works Standby Pay
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 22-57 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the
Memoranda of Understanding With SEIU, Local 620, and the City's Personnel Rules to Increase Standby Pay Effective November 19, 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.7 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant for the Ellwood Beach Public Access and Habitat Enhancement Project
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A. Accept a $208,500 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for the Ellwood Beach Public Access and Habitat Enhancement Project;
B. Approve a budget appropriation and grant revenue in the amount of $208,500 for the Grant Agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation into Fund 311 as identified in the fiscal impact section of the report; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 22 -___, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, for Funding from the N ational Fish and Wildlife Foundation for the Ellwood Beach Public Access and Habitat Enhancement Project."
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant for the Ellwood Beach Public Access and Habitat Enhancement Project
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to A. Accept a $208,500 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for the Ellwood Beach Public Access and Habitat Enhancement Project; B.
Approve a budget appropriation and grant revenue in the amount of $208,500 for the Grant Agreement with the N ational Fish and Wildlife Foundation into Fund 311 as identified in the fiscal impact section of the report; and C. Adopt Resolution No. 22-58, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, for Funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for the Ellwood Beach Public Access and Habitat Enhancement Project." VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.8 Objective Design Standards for Multiple-Unit and Mixed-Use Housing Projects Ordinance (Case No. 21-0005-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, Amending Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Provide Objective Design Standards and Procedures to Implement State Housing Law, Case No. 21-0005-ORD, and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA."
Objective Design Standards for Multiple-Unit and Mixed-Use Housing Projects Ordinance (Case No. 21-0005-ORD)
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 22 -
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14, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Provide Objective Design Standards and Procedures to Implement State Housing Law, Case No. 21 -0005-ORD, and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.9 Amendment of Agreement with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services for Parkway Strips and Facilities
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the multi-year Agreement No. 22 -059 with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services for Parkway Stri ps and Facilities increasing the maximum contract amount by $50,000 per Fiscal Year for a new annual amount not -to-exceed $300,000, for a four -year term expiring June 30, 2026, with two one -year extensions, pending City Council approval, for a new maximum possible contract amount of $1,800,000.00 over six years.
Amendment of Agreement with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services for Parkway Strips and Facilities
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards /Kyriaco to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the multi -year Agreement No. 22 -059 with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services for Parkway Strips and Facilities increasing the maximum contract amount by $50,000 per Fiscal Year for a new annual amount not-to-exceed $300,000, for a four -year term expiring June 30, 2026, with two one -year extensions, pending City Council approval, for a new maximum possible contract amount of $1,800,000.00 over six years.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.10 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Goleta and Santa Barbara County for Santa Barbara County Regional Senate Bill 1383 Food Recovery Plan 2023-2024
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding titled the "Santa Barbara County Regional SB 1383 Food Recovery Plan 2023-2024" between the County of Santa Barbara and the cities of Buellton, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Solvang.
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Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Goleta and Santa Barbara County for Santa Barbara County Regional Senate Bill 1383 Food Recovery Plan 2023-2024
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards /Kyriaco to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding titled the "Santa Barbara County Regional SB 1383 Food Recovery Plan 2023-2024" between the County of Santa Barbara and the cities of Buellton, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Solvang.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.11 Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement 2019 -024 with John Storrer dba Storrer Environmental Services for Contract Biologist services
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement 2019 -024 with John Storrer dba Storrer Environmental Services for Contract Biologist services, increasing the contract authority by $30,000 for a new total contract am ount of $74,900, and extending the agreement termination date to June 30, 2024.
Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement 2019 -024 with John Storrer dba Storrer Environmental Services for Contract Biologist services
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement 2019-024 with John Storrer dba Storrer Environmental Services for Contract Biologist services, increasing the contract authority by $30,000 for a new total contract amount of $74,900, and extending the agreement termination date to June 30, 2024.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.12 Request for Proposals for Support to Other Agency Funding
Authorize staff to release a Request for Proposals in the areas of Government/Interagency and City Facilities/Recreation, for services to be provided in Fiscal Year 2023-24 under the Support to Other Agency Program.
Request for Proposals for Support to Other Agency Funding
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to authorize staff to release a Request for Proposals in the areas of Government/Interagency
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and City Facilities/Recreation, for services to be provided in Fiscal Year 2023-24 under the Support to Other Agency Program.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.13 Initiation of 2023 -2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Goleta City Grant Programs
Initiate the 2023 -2024 application cycle for both the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Goleta City Grant Programs.
Initiation of 2023-2024 Community Development Bl ock Grant (CDBG) and Goleta City Grant Programs
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards /Kyriaco to initiate the 2023 -2024 application cycle for both the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Goleta City Grant Programs.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.14 22-532 Goleta City Grant Review Process
A. Assign responsibility for reviewing some Goleta City Grant applications to the Parks and Recreation Commission and to the Homelessness Issues Standing Committee for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;
B. Assign responsibility for reviewing two Goleta City Grant applications to the Homelessness Issues Standing Committee for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 only; and
C. Approve the spending caps for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Goleta City Grant categories: $25,000 for Parks and Recreation; $25,000 for Services for the Homeless; and the remaining $200,000 to other categories.
Goleta City Grant Review Process
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to A. Assign responsibility for reviewing some Goleta City Grant applications to the Parks and Recreation Commission and to the Homelessness Issues
Standing Committee for Fiscal Year 2023 -2024; B. Assign responsibility for reviewing two Goleta City Grant applications to the Homelessness Issues Standing Committee for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 only; and C. Approve the spending caps for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Goleta City Grant ca tegories: $25,000 for Parks
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and Recreation; $25,000 for Services for the Homeless; and the remaining $200,000 to other categories.
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 Adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code by Reference and associated Notice of Exemption
A. Hold the pub lic hearing and then conduct second reading (by title only) and waive further reading 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" o f 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 Buildin g 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 Stan dards Codes And Adopt Local Amendments To Those Codes"
B. Find the adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with five (5) business days.
Adoption of the 2022 California Building Sta ndards Code by Reference and associated Notice of Exemption
Public Comment Received
Staff Speaker:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager, and Stephanie Spieler, CBO, Building Official provided a presentation, "2022 Building Code Adoption", dated November 15, 2022.
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:24 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
All public comment received posted online:
David Gaughen
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CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:24 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Richards to conduct the second reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance 22-15 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", Ch apter 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" B. Find the adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with five (5) business days , as amended to correct the Ordinance language Section L (1) (A) from plans to plant.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembe rs Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Adoption of Green Fleet Policy and Authorization to Directly Negotiate with Vendors for Fleet-Related Purchases in Fiscal Year 2022-2023
A. Adopt the proposed Green Fleet Policy related to the management of the Municipal Vehicle Fleet; and,
B. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and award purchase agreements with standard industry terms and approved by the City Attorney and to execute any and all required documents with vendors for the purchase of vehicles and fleet -related equipment in an amount not to exceed $640,000.
Adoption of Green Fleet Policy and Authorization to Directly Negotiate with Vendors for Fleet-Related Purchases in Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Public Comment Received
Staff Speaker:
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Matthew Fore, General Services Director, and Cassidy Le Air, Manageme nt Analyst provided a presentation, "Green Fleet Policy and FY 2022 -2023 Vehicle Purchases," dated November 15. 2022, (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
All public comment received posted online: Michael Chiacos, Community Environmental Council and David Gaughen
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to A. Adopt the proposed Green Fleet Policy related to the management of the Municipal Vehicle Fleet; and B. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and award purchase agreements with standard industry terms and approved by the City Attorney and to execute any and all required documents with vendors for the purchase of vehicles and fleet -related equipment in an amount not to exceed $640,000.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: Councilmember Aceves.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Richards spoke to the process for potential County rezoning and the possibility for negative impacts on the City of Goleta and requested Council concurrence to have staff explore options to protect the City's rights and best interests, including an expansion on the sphere of influence, Mayor Perotte supported the request.
F. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
None
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 8:35 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK