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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
Closed Session – 4:00 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
Mayor Paula Perotte
Mayor Pro Tempore Kyle Richards
Councilmember Stuart Kasdin
Councilmember Luz Reyes-Martín, District 1
Councilmember James Kyriaco, District 2
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor P ro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:03 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into record, closed session matters:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to two potential cases.
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 Pr o Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes- Martín
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters by title only:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to two potential cases.
Action: No Reportable Action
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Comment Received
Brett Garrett, People for Public Banking Central Coast, advocated for a Central Coast Public Bank.
Marissa Coello urged the City of Goleta to endorse and issue a permit to replace the diesel-powered lights on Girsh Park's soccer field.
The following comments have been posted online:
Marissa Coello
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM A.1 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.2 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Reyes -Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
A.3 Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Planning Commission, the Design Review Board and the Parks and Recreation Commission
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, Licens ed 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.
Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Planning Commission, the Design Review Board and the Parks and Recreation Commission
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Reyes -Martín to 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 Debor ah Williams and Richards Jenkins and J Timothy Philibosian to the Parks and Recreation Commission for terms ending February 2027.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyri aco, and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
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A.4 Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 2022-018 with DocuSign
Approve and authorize the City Man ager 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.
Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. 2022-018 with DocuSign
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
A.5 Funding Assistance for Buena Tierra Permanent Supportive Housing Project
Authorize the C ity 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.
Funding Assistance for Buena Tierra Permanent Supportive Housing Project
Public Speaker:
John Polanskey, Director of Housing Development, Housing Authority of Santa Barbara spoke in support of staff recommendation and gave the City Council an update on the Supportive Housing Project.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Reyes -Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
ITEM A.1 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference/Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly
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Bill 361
In accorda nce 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 r ecommended measures to promote social distancing in connection with COVID-19.
Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference/Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
Staff Speaker:
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Reyes -Martín to in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 ("AB 361"), authorize remote
teleconference/virtual meetings of all City of Goleta legislat ive 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: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
B. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
B.1 Consideration of Request from the Goleta Valley Historical Society to Host Private Evening Events to 10:00 p.m. at Stow House
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.
Consideration of Request from the Goleta Valley Historical Society to Host Private Evening Events to 10 p.m. at Stow House
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager
Public Speakers:
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Roman Baratiak, Program Chair, Santa Barbara Audubon, and Mark Holmgren, Santa Barbara Audubon spoke in opposition to allowing the Stow House host events until 10:00 P.M.
Kristen Miller, President/CEO, Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce spoke in support to allowing the Stow House host events until 10:00 P.M.
Carol Wilson, Goleta Valley Historical Society clarified the Historical Society’s request.
The following comments were placed online: Katherine Emery
The City Council provided direction to staff.
B.2 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)
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.
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) - Larger File Size
Staff Speakers:
Matt Fore, General Services Director, provided a presentation to the City Coun cil titled, "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)," dated February 7, 2022 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Kasdin to A. Approve the bid documents, including plans and specifications, that were issued
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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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
B.3 2023-2025 Strategic Plan Update
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.
2023-2025 Strategic Plan Update
Staff Speakers:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager and Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst provided a presentation to the City Council titled "2023 -2025 Strategic Plan Update," dated February 17, 2023 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
The City Council provided Direction to staff.
RECESS 8:10 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.
B.4 Adjustments to Council Appointments to Regional, Ad Hoc, and Standing Committees
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 create d 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
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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.
Adjustments to Council Appointments to Regional, Ad Hoc, and Standing Committees
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Public Speakers:
Kristen Miller, President/CEO of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce spoke in opposition to new appointments being made to the Economic Development and Revitalization Standing Committee after the initial appointments.
The following comments were placed online: Kristen Miller
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Kasdin to A.
Dissolve the City Hall Facilities Standing Committee and rescind Resolution No. 13 -03; B. Dissolve the Ad Hoc Santa Barbara Airport Support Property Development Review Committee and rescind Resolution No. 14 -62; C. Dissolve the Library Ad Hoc Committee and rescind Resolution No. 09 -43; D. Authorize the administrative dissolution of the Ad Hoc Goleta Valley Community Center Comm ittee, and rescind Resolution No. 19 -07, upon Council adoption of the Goleta Community Center Strategic Plan.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to reaffirm the City Council appointments to the Economic Development and Revitalization Standing Committee.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martin. Noes: Councilmember Kasdin.
C. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Richards reported the Energy/Green Issues Standing Committee met on January 23, 2023, the topics discussed were City Hall EV
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Charger rates, a Home Solar and Battery Storage Program, and a Reach Code Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tempore Richards reported participating in a "Walk to Remember" in Isla Vista in response to the recent attacks against the Jewish Community. Mayor Pro Tempore Richards requested concurrence to recommend the establishment of an Ad Hoc Comm ittee regarding the County's Housing Element Update. Mayor Pro Tempore offered to be on the committee.
Councilmember Kyriaco supported this requested. Kyriaco Nominated Councilmember Kasdin to be a member for the committee.
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Councilmember Reyes-Martin reported attending the League of California Cities New Councilmember Academy on February 1 -3, 2023. Councilmember Reyes - Martin noted concurrence from Councilmember Kyriaco regarding a Black History Month Proclamation at the February 21, 2023, City Council m eeting.
Councilmember Reyes -Martin noted the Islamic Center is working on a relief drive for the earthquake victims in Turkey this Thursday.
D. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported that City staff has decided to pause the updated parking enforcement in Old Town Goleta that was approved by the City Council and a press release will be forthcoming. Mr. Nisbet acknowledged the City of Goleta's 21st birthday and announced the launching of the refreshed www.cityofgoeta.org website that will also be discussed at the February 15, 2023 Public Engagement Committee. Mr. Nisbet noted the Public Works Department is currently working on the Reach Codes w hich would require new construction to utilize electric stoves, this item will eventually come to the City Council. Mr. Nisbet announced two workshops regarding the Reach Codes will be held on February 21, 2023 and mid -March will be a in person workshop. M r. Nisbet announced the Ekwill-Fowler Road Project is underway.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 9:20 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK