Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Closed Session 4:00 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 Kyle Richards
Councilmember Stuart Kasdin
Councilmember Luz Reyes-Martín, District 1
Councilmember James Kyriaco, District 2
Agenda
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
February 7, 2023City Council Agenda
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
Speaking at the Meeting - Submit an email to the City Clerk at cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta .org which states the item you want to speak to and provide your name, email and phone number.
FOR CLOSED SESSION PARTICIPATION
By phone -
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• You will repeat this process for each item you want to speak on.
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FOR OPEN SESSION PARTICIPATION
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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ALTERNATIVES:
Distribution to the City Council - Submit your comment via email to the City Clerk at:[email protected]. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
In compliance with the ADA, if assistance is needed to participate in a City Council meeting (including assisted listening devices ), please contact the City Clerk's office at (805) 961-7505.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting helps to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting.
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.
WEB STREAMING:
Live or archived webstreaming of the City Council meetings is available at https://cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings
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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4:00 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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to two potential cases.
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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 FORUM23-069
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. CONSENT CALENDAR
Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference /Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
A.1 23-029
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:
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023A.2 23-041 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023.Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Staff:
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Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Planning Commission, the Design Review Board and the Parks and Recreation
Commission
A.3 23-039
A. Ratify the mayoral appointments of Jason Chapman and Anne Miller to the Planning Commission for terms ending February 2027; and B. Ratify the mayoral appointments of Dennis Whelan, Architect, Karis Clinton, Licensed Landscape Professional, and Elizabeth White, Alternate, to the Design Review Board for terms ending February 2026; and
C. Ratify the mayoral appointments of Deborah Williams and Richards Jenkins and J Timothy Philibosian to the Parks and Recreation Commission for terms ending February 2027.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Liana Campos, Deputy City Clerk
Staff:
Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 2022-018 with DocuSignA.4 23-049 Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-018 with DocuSign retroactive to February 1, 2023, with a term expiring January 31, 2024, and increasing the contract amount by $22,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $62,891.
Recommendation:
Matthew Fore, General Services DirectorStaff:
Funding Assistance for Buena Tierra Permanent Supportive Housing Project
A.5 23-050
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara for the Buena Tierra Permanent Supportive Housing Project in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Shanna Dawson, Management Analyst
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
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B. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Consideration of Request from the Goleta Valley Historical Society to Host Private Evening Events to 10:00 p.m. at Stow House B.1 23-044
Consider a request from the Goleta Valley Historical Society to host private evening events, up to 10:00 p.m., at the Stow House at the Lake Los Carneros Natural and Historic Preserve.
Recommendation:
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Matt Fore, General Services Director
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
Approval of Bid Documents, Including Plans and Specifications, and Award of Construction Contract for the Goleta Valley Community Center Seismic Retrofit Project – DR 4308 (CIP No . 9067)
B.2 23-027
A. Approve the bid documents, including plans and specifications, that were issued by the City for the Goleta Valley Community Center Seismic Retrofit Project;
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Edwards Construction Group, Inc ., in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for the Goleta Valley Community Center Seismic Retrofit Project in the not -to-exceed amount of $3,801,596, subject to the requirements of the contract documents; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to approve contract contingency change orders, if necessary, for the Goleta Valley Community Center Seismic Retrofit Project, in an\ amount not -to-exceed $950,400 to cover cost increases that may result from contract change orders for extra work.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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2023-2025 Strategic Plan UpdateB.3 23-051
A. Receive staff ’s proposed updates for the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan; and
B. Provide direction to staff on what further changes to make to the Plan.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
Adjustments to Council Appointments to Regional, Ad Hoc, and Standing Committees
B.4 23-047
A. Dissolve the City Hall Facilities Standing Committee created by Resolution No. 13-03;
B. Dissolve the Ad Hoc Santa Barbara Airport Support Property Development Review Committee created by Resolution No. 14-62; C. Dissolve the Library Ad Hoc Committee created by Resolution No. 09- 43;
D. Authorize the administrative dissolution of the Ad Hoc Goleta Valley Community Center Committee, created by Resolution No. 19-07, upon Council adoption of the Goleta Community Center Strategic Plan; E. Either (1) reaffirm the City Council appointments to the Economic Development and Revitalization Standing Committee, or (2) change the appointments by (a) removing either or both existing Councilmembers and (b) making new appointment(s) to that Committee.
Recommendation:
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
C. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• 1/23/2023 Energy/Green Issues Standing Committee Meeting D. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT