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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Closed Session – 4:00 P.M.
Regular Session – 5:30 P.M.
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
Kyle Richards, Mayor Pro Tempore
Stuart Kasdin, Councilmember
Luz Reyes-Martίn, Councilmember, District 1
James Kyriaco, Councilmember, District 2
Robert Nisbet, 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 4:03 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record Closed Session Items by title only:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) wi th regard to one potential case.
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 Gole ta 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: No Site Address ("Parcel 13 Mathilda Drive Goleta, CA 93117") (APN 079 - 554-023)
City Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager, and Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney Negotiating Party: Henrietta Ash and David Taylor
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:32 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on closed session items as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case.
Action: No Reportable Action
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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 regard to the following matter of pending litigation: City of Goleta v.
Regents of the University o f California, 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: No Site Address ("Parcel 13 Mathilda Drive Goleta, CA 93117") (APN 079 - 554-023)
City Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager, and Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney Negotiating Party: Henrietta Ash and David Taylor
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Action: No Reportable Action
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Comment Received
Merissa Coello expressed concerns regarding the Girsh Park diesel-powered lights.
Jason Chapman, Kira Pusch, Joanna Kaufman, and Tanvi Sheth of Goleta Safe Streets encouraged the City Council to prioritize the creation of a Vision Zero plan.
Madlyne Monchamp asked the City Council to conduct a campaign promoting Goleta businesses.
All public comment received posted online:
Merissa Coello
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported that a presentation regarding the January 2023 Storm Events would be provided to the City Council.
Staff Speaker: Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director, provided a presentation titled, "January 2023 Storm Events 1/9 -1/10 and 1/13 -1/15" dated January 17 , 2023 (presentation on file).
The City Council received the presentation.
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A. PRESENTATION
A.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming January 19, 2023, as Electric Assisted Bike Safety Awareness Day
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming January 19, 2023, as Electric Assisted Bike Safety Awareness Day
Mayor Perotte presented a Proclamation Proclaiming January 19, 2023, as Electric Assisted Bike Safety Awareness Day to Kent Epperson, Director of Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Traffic Solutions.
A.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming January 2023, as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming January 2023, as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Mayor Perotte presented a Proclamation Proclaiming January 2023, as Human Trafficking Awareness Month to Elsa Granados, Executive Director of Standing Together to End Sexual Assault.
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 imposed or recommended measures to prom ote social distancing in connection with COVID-19.
Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember 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.
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VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martίn. Noes: None.
B.2 Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2022 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2022
Approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2022 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2022.
Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2022 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2022
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Kyriaco to approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2022 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2022.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martίn. Noes: None.
B.3 Acceptance of the December 2022 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of December 2022.
Acceptance of the December 2022 Check Register
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Kyriaco to accept the check register for the month of December 2022.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martίn. Noes: None.
B.4 Acceptance of the October 2022 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of October 2022
Acceptance of the October 2022 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Kyriaco to accept the investment transaction report for the month of October 2022 VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martίn. Noes: None.
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B.5 Acceptance of the November 2022 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of November 2022
Acceptance of the November 2022 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Kyriaco to accept the investment transaction report for the month of November 2022
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martίn. Noes: None.
B.6 Purchase of Asset Management Software
A. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a purchase order with Brightly Software Inc., through the use of Sourcewell cooperative purchase agreement (Contract No. 090320 -SDI) for the licensing and implementation of asset management software for a total not -to-exceed amount of $107,190.63 f or a three-year term, renewing annually thereafter with a cost -of-living adjustment; and B. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contingency contract change orders for the licensing and implementation of asset management software, if necessary, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
Purchase of Asset Management Software
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Kyriaco to A. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a purchase order with Brightly Software Inc., through the use of Sourcewell cooperative purchase agreement (Contract No. 090320-SDI) for the licensing and implementation of asset management software for a total not -to-exceed amount of $107,190.63 for a three -year term, renewing annually thereafter with a cost -of-living adjustment ; and B. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contingency contract change orders for the licensing and implementation of asset management software, if necessary, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martίn. Noes: None.
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B.7 2023 Pre-Qualified Consultant List
Approve the establishment of a pre -qualified consul tant list for various professional services.
2023 Pre-Qualified Consultant List
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Kyriaco to approve the establishment of a pre -qualified consultant list for various professional services.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Rich ards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martίn. Noes: None.
B.8 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022 -062 for Professional Design Services with Stantec Consulting Services
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-062 for the Professional Design Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the management of the City's Traffic Engineering Operations and Maintenance Division to extend the term of the agreement by one year, to June 30, 2024, and increase the contracting authority by $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2022-23 and $400,000 for Fiscal Year 2023 -24, for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $800,000 over the two -year contract; andB. Authorize a budget appropriation of $200,000 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to the Engineering Division Professional Services account for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022 -062 for Professional Design Services with Stantec Consulting Services
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Kyriaco to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022 -062 for the Professional Design Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the management of the City's Traffic Engineering Operations and Maintenance Division to extend the term of the agreement by one year, to June 30, 2024, and increase the contracting authority by $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2022-23 and $400,000 for Fiscal Year 2023 -24, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $800,000 over the two -year contract; and B. Authorize a budget appropriation of $200,000 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to the Engineering Division Professional Services account for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martίn. Noes: None.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Housing Element 2023-2031 Adoption (CEQA Exempt)
Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the Housing Element 2023 -2031 Amendment to the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan and Determining that the General Plan Amendment is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Case No. 21-0002-GPA)"
Housing Element 2023-2031 Adoption (CEQA Exempt)
Public Comment Received
Revised Presentation
Errata Sheet
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director, Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Senior Planner, and John Douglas, Consultant provided a presentation, "Housing Element 2023-2031 Adoption (CEQA Exempt)", dated January 17, 2023 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:07 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Kitty Christen voice d concerns regarding water shortages, parking and road closures.
All public comment received posted online:
Jim; Jennifer McGovern, President/CEO of Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County; Jessica de L'Arbre (Wishan), Chief Executive Officer of Habita t for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County ; Kenneth Trigueiro, CEO & President of People's Self -Help Housing ; Christian Patterson, Coordinator for Santa Barbara County Child Care Planning Council; and David Gaughen.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:12 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/ Reyes-Martίn to adopt Resolution No. 23-02, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the Housing Element 2023 -2031 Amendment to the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan and Determining that the General Plan Amendment is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Case
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No. 21-0002-GPA)"
VOTE: Motion approved as amended including errata sheet by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes -Martίn.
Noes: None.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Santa Barbara Airport Aircraft Noise Action Plan Letter
Authorize the Mayor to sign and staff to transmit a letter to the Santa Barbara City Council regarding a request for a Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Aircraft Noise Action Plan.
Santa Barbara Airport Aircraft Noise Action Plan Letter
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director provided a presentation titled "RE - Santa Barbara Airport - Aircraft Noise Action Plan", dated January 4, 2023 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Mayor Perotte read public comment received from Diane Galvan , who was unable to connect to the Zoom meeting, asking if and to what extent a positive incentive approach has been explored as a solution to aircraft noise.
Michael Glick spoke regarding the noise abatement corridors, voluntary aircraft curfews, and departure and arrival procedures.
Kitty Christen thanked the City Council for addressing the aircraft noise issue and including the Clean and Quiet SBA group.
Stan Asarch spoke about using boycotts or public protests if the concerns in the letter are not addressed in a timely manner.
Julie Kocmur endorsed Michael Glick’s changes to the letter and asked they be included.
All public comment received posted online:
Michael Glick and Diane Galvan
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Kyriaco to Authorize the Mayor to sign and staff to transmit a letter to the Santa Barbara City Council regarding a request for a Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Aircraft Noise Action Plan with included Council revisions.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martίn. Noes: None.
D.2 Selection of City Council Representatives to Regional Agencies and City Council Subcommittees
A. Approve the Mayor's appointments of City Council representatives and alternates to various regional intergovernmental organizations;B. Confirm membership on the City Council's existing standing and ad -hoc subcommittee members.
Selection of City Council Representatives to Regional Agencies and City Council Subcommittees
Staff Speaker:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Public Speakers:
None
The 2023 City Council Appointments to Regional Agencies shall be as follows:
• Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment Board (BEACON), Primary Mayor Pro Tempore Richards and Alternate Councilmember Kyriaco • California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Primary Councilmember Kyriaco and Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Richards
• Center for Urban Agricultural at Fairview Gardens,
Primary Councilmember Reyes-Martín
• Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE), Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Richards
• CommUnify – Formerly Community Action Commission, Primary Councilmember Kyriaco
• Foundation for Girsh Park, Primary Councilmember Kasdin • Goleta Valley Community Center Board of
Directors, Primary Councilmember Kyriaco
• Regional Integrated Waste Management Reporting
Authority, Primary Councilmember Kasdin and Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Richards
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• Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Board, Primary Mayor Perotte and Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Richards
• Santa Barbara Airport Commission (Council Liaison),
Primary Councilmember Kyriaco and Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Richards • Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, Primary Mayor Perotte and Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Richards
• Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), Primary Mayor Perotte • South Coast Affordable Housing Task Force,
Primary Councilmember Kasdin and Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Richards • South Coast Task Force on Youth Safety, Primary Councilmember Kyriaco • Visit Santa Barbara Board of Directors Liaison, Primary Councilmember Reyes- Martín and Alternate Councilmember Kyriaco
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Kasdin to approve the Mayor' s appointments of City Council representatives and alternates to various regional intergovernmental organizations; VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martίn. Noes: None.
The 2023 City Council Appointments to Standing Committees shall be as follows:
• City Hall Facilities Standing Committee, Primary Mayor Perotte and Alternate Councilmember Kasdin
• Economic Development and Revitalization Standing Committee, Primary Councilmember Kyriaco and Alternate Councilmember Reyes-Martín • Energy/Green Issues Standing Committee, Primary Mayor Pro Tempore Richards and Alternate Councilmember Reyes-Martín
• Finance and Audit Standing Committee, Primary Mayor Pro Tempore Richards and Alternate Councilmember Kasdin
• Goleta Beach Park Standing Committee, Primary Councilmember Kasdin and Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Richards
• Grant Funding Review Standing Committee, Primary Mayor Perotte and Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Richards
• Homeless Issues Standing Committee, Primary Mayor Perotte and Alternate Councilmember Kasdin
• Naming Standing Committee, Primary Councilmember Kyriaco and Alternate Councilmember Kasdin
• Ordinance Review Standing Committee, Primary Councilmember Kasdin and Alternate Councilmember Kyriaco
• Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Standing
Committee, Primary Councilmember Reyes-Martín and Alternate Councilmember Kyriaco
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• Town and Gown Standing Committee, Primary Councilmember Kyriaco and Alternate Councilmember Kasdin
• Solid Waste Issues Standing Committee, Primary Councilmember Kasdin and Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Richards
The 2023 City Council Appointments to Ad Hoc Committees shall be as follows:
• Fire Station Development Ad Hoc Committee, Primary Councilmember Kasdin and Alternate Councilmember Reyes-Martín
• Library Ad Hoc Committee, Primary Councilmember Kasdin and Alternate Councilmember Reyes-Martín
• Revenue Neutrality Ad Hoc Committee, Mayor Perotte and Alternate Councilmember Kasdin
• Legislative Issues Committee, Mayor Perotte and Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Richards
• Santa Barbara Airport Support Property Development
Review Committee, Councilmember Kyriaco and Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Richards
• Goleta Valley Community Center Committee, Councilmember Reyes-Martín and Alternate Councilmember Kyriaco
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan Committee, Councilmember Reyes-Martín and Alternate Councilmember Kyriaco
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes-Martίn to confirm membership on the City Council's existing standing and ad-hoc subcommittee members.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kyriaco and Reyes-Martίn. Noes: None. Abstentions: Councilmember Kasdin.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
F. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Man ager, announced City Council District 2 Community Meeting on Saturday, January 21 st, and that Planning and Development will be bringing a contract item for the Ekwill -Fowler Roundabout Project to Council in February or March and will provide project update s at that time. Announced updates on possible interruptions of utilities over the next several months related to this project.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
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ADJOURNED AT 10:19 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK