Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Closed Session - 4:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting - 5:30 P.M.
City Hall
130 Cremona Dr.
Goleta, CA
This will be a hybrid virtual/in-person meeting in Council Chambers/Zoom State/local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing
City Council
Mayor Paula Perotte
Mayor Pro Tempore Stuart Kasdin
Councilmember Roger Aceves
Councilmember James Kyriaco
Councilmember Kyle Richards
Agenda
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
This Hybrid Meeting is held pursuant to AB 361. The City of Goleta currently provides in person participation as well as virtual participation until further notice. The meeting will be Hybrid as a recommended measure to promote social distancing. The public may alternatively view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at https ://cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings and in the Council Chambers.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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FOR CLOSED SESSION PARTICIPATION
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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ALTERNATIVES:
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TELEVISION COVERAGE:
Each regular City Council meeting is broadcast live on Goleta City TV Cox Communications Channel 19 on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and rebroadcast on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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WRITTEN SUBMITTALS TO COUNCIL:
Written submittals concerning agenda items may be sent to the City Clerk email:[email protected]; or mail: Attn: City Council and City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California 93117.
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4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), the City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1 to confer with its legal counsel with regard to the following matter of pending litigation:
City of Goleta v. Regents of the University of California, et al ., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV04854
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matter:
Property: APN # 073-610-021
Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Steve Fedde
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
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5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC FORUM
At this time the public shall have an opportunity to comment on any non -agenda item relevant to the jurisdiction of the City. Reasonable time limits are imposed on each topic and each speaker .
In accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (GC § 54950 et seq .), no action or discussion may take place by the Council on any item not on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, and may direct the staff to report back on the topic at a future meeting.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
A. PRESENTATION
Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember Roger S. AcevesA.1 22-589 RECESS
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference /Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
B.1 22-560
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.
Recommendation:
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Staff:
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Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2022 , City Council Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2022 and City Council Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2022
B.2 22-563
Approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2022 and City Council Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2022.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Condemning Words of Los Angeles City Council LeadersB.3 22-581 Adopt Resolution No. 22__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Condemning the Words of Los Angeles City Council Leaders and Calling for the Resignation of Councilmembers De León and Cedillo”.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst
Staff:
Letter to University of California President Regarding Unfair Labor Practice Strikes of 48,000 UAW-represented Academic Workers B.4 22-587
Approve and authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the University of California President, Michael Drake regarding unfair labor practice strikes of 48,000 United Auto Workers-represented academic workers.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
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Salary Adjustments for Assistant City Manager and City ClerkB.5 22-600 A. Receive an oral report, read by the Clerk, summarizing a recommendation for a final action on the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to City executive employees, effective November 1, 2022, as follows: Increase the base salary range of the Assistant City Manager classification by approximately 8.7% and increase the base salary of the City Clerk classification by approximately 9%.
B. Adopt Resolution No. 22-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of, California Amending the City of Goleta Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022/23 to Modify the City Clerk Range Assignment from Grade 115 to Grade 116, Modify the Assistant City Manager Range Assignment from Grade 119 to Grade 120 Effective November 1, 2022.”
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City ManagerStaff:
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Flowers and Associates, Inc . for professional services related to Capital Improvements at the Goleta Community Center
B.6 22-562
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-041 with Flowers and Associates, Inc. for professional design services related to capital improvements at the Goleta Community Center, adding to the scope of work and increasing the contract authority by $26,300, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $191,300.
B. Authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $66,000 from the Goleta Community Center Seismic Improvements Project (Project No. 9067) General Fund Design Account to the Goleta Community Center ADA Improvements Project (Project No. 9121) General Fund Design Account.
C. Authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $91,955 from the Goleta Community Center Seismic Improvements Project (Project No. 9067) CDBG Design Account to the Goleta Community
Center ADA Improvements Project (Project No. 9121) CDBG Design Account.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services DirectorStaff:
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Consideration of the 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule and City Hall Holiday Schedule
B.7 22-569
A. Authorize cancellation of the City Council meetings of July 4, 2023, August 1, 2023, and January 2, 2024; and
B. Authorize closure of City Hall from Monday December 25, 2023, through Tuesday January 2, 2024.
Recommendation:
Kristy Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst
Staff:
Main Street Banners USA Amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/24 Banner Program
B.8 22-554
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the General Services Agreement No. 2019-082 between the City of Goleta and Wonderful Things Inc. (dba Main Street Banner USA) for street banner and A-Frame services, for a not -to-exceed amount of $ 208,200 and a termination date of June 30, 2024.
Recommendation:
Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager/PIO
Jaime Shaw, Management Assistant
Staff:
Resolution to Provide a No Parking Zone on La Patera Lane at Covington Way
B.9 22-555
Adopt Resolution No. 22-___, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing A No Parking Zone on La Patera Lane at Covington Way.”
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Derek Rapp, Contract Traffic Engineer
Staff:
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023C.1 22-567
Adopt Resolution No. 22-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the City of Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023.”
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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Update on Creek and Watershed Management ProgramC.2 22-556 Receive an update on the Creek and Watershed Management Program.Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Melissa Nelson, Environmental Services Manager
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
Approval of the City Hall Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and SCE Charge Ready Project, Finding the Project to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA under Guideline Sections 15311 and 15304, and Direction to Staff to File Notice of Exemption C.3 22-364
A. Authorize participation in the Southern California Edison Charge Ready program and authorize the City Manager to sign the Participation Agreement;
B. Find the work performed under the Participation Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guideline Sections 15311 and 15304 and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption;
C. Approve a budget appropriation amount of $50,000 from the General Fund Unassigned Balance for an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment vendor to install 17 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment charging ports as part of a “turn-key” package; and
D. Authorize staff to apply for $12,325 in incentives through the SCE Charge Ready Program and seek additional funding opportunities to reduce project costs.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager
Angeline Foshay, Sustainability Management Assistant.
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
E. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT