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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 06, 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
Robert Nisbet, 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 4:32 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 - 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 a l., 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
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte calle d the meeting to order at 5:47 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:
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 Ca lifornia, 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 with regard to the following matter:
Property: APN # 073-610-021
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Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Steve Fedde
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Action: No Reportable Action
PUBLIC FORUM
Richard Foster
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported that Item B.3 – Salary Adjustments for Assistant City Manager and City Clerk was amended to include all Councilmember's signatures on the resolution signatory page.
A. PRESENTATION
A.1 Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember Roger S. Aceves
Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember Roger S. Aceves
Mayor Perotte provided a City Tile to outgoing City Councilmember Roger Aceves.
The City Council provided remarks to Councilmember Roger Aceves.
Public Speakers:
Michael Baker, Eric Onnen , Michael T. Bennett, Richard Foster, Kristen Miller, Tony Vallejo, Under Sheriff Bonner, Erica Reyes, on Behalf of Congressman Carbajal, Gina Fisher, Office of Supervisor Hartmann, Jason Chapman and John Price.
RECESS 6:37 P.M. -7:02 P.M.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS B.3 AND B.4 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
B.1 Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference/Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
In accord ance 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
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distancing in connection with COVID-19.
Findings to Hold Remote TeleconferenceMeetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves /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 s ocial 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 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, S pecial 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
Approve the Special City Council Meetin g 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 C ity 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.
Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes and City Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves /Kyriaco to 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 Mee ting 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 C ouncil Meeting
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Minutes of November 15, 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.5 Salary Adjustments for Assistant City Manager and City Clerk
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 Sche dule 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."
Salary Adjustments for Assistant City Manager and City Clerk
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves / Kyriaco to 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 Res olution No. 22 -60 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 Man ager Range
Assignment from Grade 119 to Grade 120 Effective November 1, 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.6 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Flowers and Associates, Inc. for professional services related to Capital Improvements at the Goleta Community Center
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-041 with Flowers and Associates, Inc. for professional design services
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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 th e 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.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Flowers and Associates, Inc. for professional services related to Capital Improvements at the Goleta Community Center
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves / Kyriaco to 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 improvem ents 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 Seis mic 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 Commu nity Center Seismic Improvements Project (Project No. 9067) CDBG Design Account to the Goleta
Community Center ADA Improvements Project (Project No. 9121) CDBG Design Account.
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 Consideration of the 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule and City Hall Holiday Schedule
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.
Consideration of the 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule and City Hall Holiday Schedule
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MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves /Kyriaco to 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.
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 Main Street Banners USA Amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/24 Banner Program
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.
Main Street Banners USA Amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Years 2022 -23 and 2023- 24 Banner Program
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves /Kyriaco to 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.
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 Resolution to Provide a No Parking Zone on La Patera Lane at Covington Way
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."
Resolution to Provide a No Parking Zone on La Patera Lane at Covington Way
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves/Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 22 -61, 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."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves,
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Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
ITEMS B.3 AND B.4 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
B.3 Condemning Words of Los Angeles City Council Leaders
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".
Condemning Words of Los Angeles City Council Leaders
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves/ Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 22-59, 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" as amended to include the si gnatures of all Councilmembers included on the resolution.
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 Letter to University of California President Regarding Unfair Labor Practice Strikes of 48,000 UAW-represented Academic Workers
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.
Letter to University of California President Regarding Unfair Labor Practice Strikes of 48,000 UAW-represented Academic Workers
Public Speaker:
Amy Eisenberg
MOTION: Councilmembers Aceves/Kyriaco to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Cou ncilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023
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."
Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023
Staff Speakers:
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager, Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst, and Silvia Solis Shaw, Shaw Yoder, Schmelzer and Lange, provided a presentation, to the City Council titled "Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023," (presentation on file).
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/ Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 22 - 62 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the City of Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023" as amended to leave in Ite m C. Land Use Planning - 5.4 Oppose project entitlements in areas outside the City limits but within the City's General Plan proposed sphere of influence that do not confirm to current City standards.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
C.2 Update on Creek and Watershed Management Program
Receive an update on the Creek and Watershed Management Program.
Update on Creek and Watershed Management Program
Staff Speakers:
George Thompson, Parks and Open Space Manager, Melissa Nelson, Environmental Services Manager, and Jane Gray, Dudek, provided a presentation to the City Council titled , " Creeks and Watershed Program Updates" dated December 6, 2022 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Brian Trautwein, Environmental Defense Center, Environmental Analyst and Watershed Program Coordinator and Molly Troup.
The City Council received the update.
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RECESS 9:13 P.M.-9:17 P.M.
C.3 Approval of the City Hall Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructu re 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
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 Environment al 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 ven dor 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.
Approval of the City Hall Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and SCE Charge Ready Project
Staff Speakers:
Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager, and Angeline Foshay, Sustainability Management Assistant, provided a presentation to the City Council titled , "City Hall Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: SCE Charge Ready" dated December 6, 2022 (presentation on file).
Public Speaker:
Natalie Yanez, Southern California Edison
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to 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 Qua lity 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 i nstall 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
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funding opportunities to reduce project costs.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
E. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported the re -scheduled Goleta Holiday Parade will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Mr. Nisbet reminded the public about the Goleta Shop Local program which is located at goodlandgoodshopping.com, and that the Goleta Valley Community Center and the Stow Grove Park surveys are needing public inpu t. Mr. Nisbet also announced the Special City Council Meeting (Santa Barbara Airport Projects Update) on December 7, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 9:53 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK