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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Closed Session – 4:00 PM
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
4:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:00 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 AT 4:02 P.M.
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CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record closed session items 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.
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:37 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call of the City Council.
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 matters as follows:
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
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager reported City Manager Report is now placed at beginning of the City Council meeting agendas, providing an opportunity for an earlier report or general announcements to the public on community meetings, events and also an opportunity to provide a short presentation which would be listed on the agenda . Mr.
Nisbet also introduced Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst to talk about Benefits of Complete Streets for Hollister Restriping Project – Case Study. • Benefits of Complete Streets for Hollister Restriping Project – Case Study
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Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst, provided a presentation titled “ Benefits of Complete Streets for Hollister Restriping Project – Case Study” dated February 21, 2023. Ms. Kirn reported that Mayor Pro Tempore Richards has joined the Smart Growth American Champions Institute, and shared that the City is using the Hollister Restriping Project as a case study for the Complete Streets tool, a program for street design developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Ms. Kirn also shared that the City has applied for technical assistance with the Smart Growth American Champi ons Institute to help develop this case study.
Mayor Pro Tempore Richards shared that the Smart Growth American Champions Institute met six times in the Fall of 2022, and noted that they are currently in the project phase and looking at the interim restri ping project along Hollister Avenue. They are developing quantifiable measurements for how to improve the quality of life for the residents of Old Town.
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, noted that he had one more announcement, the Goleta Library is celebrating its 50th year at the Fairview location, and there will be a public event at the library on Saturday, March 11 th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM , and also an opportunity to thank Library Director Allison Gray who will be retiring.
A. PRESENTATION
A.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Gole ta, California, Recognizing Bicycle Bob's 39 Years of Business
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing Bicycle Bob's 39 years of Business
Mayor Pro Tempore Richards presented a Proclamation recognizing Bicycle Bob's 39 years of business to Bob and Julia Zaratzian, owners of Bicycle Bob's.
A.2 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 2023 as Black History Month in the City of Goleta
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 2023 as Black History Month in the City of Goleta
Councilmember Reyes -Martín presented a Proclamation Proclaiming February 2023 as Black History Month in the City of Goleta to Jordan Killebrew of Juneteenth Santa Barbara.
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A.3 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, Proclaiming February 26 through M arch 4, 2023 as Peace Corps Week in the City of Goleta
Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, Proclaiming February 26 through March 4, 2023 as Peace Corps Week in the City of Goleta
Councilmember Kasdin presented a Proclamation proclaiming February 26 through March 4, 2023 as Peace Corps Week in the City of Goleta to Naomi Kovacs, Board Member of the Santa Barbara Peace Corps Association.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item B.3 was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
B.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2023
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2023.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2023
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2023.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
B.2 Amendment No. 1 to Revocable License Agreements with New Beginnings for Term Extension
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Revocable License Agreements with New Beginnings for Operation of Safe Parking Programs at Goleta Community Center and Jonny D. Wallis Park to extend the term until June 30, 2023.
Amendment No. 1 to Revocable License Agreements with New Beginnings for Term Extension
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Revocable License Agreements with Ne w Beginnings for
Operation of Safe Parking Programs at Goleta Community Center and Jonny D. Wallis Park to extend the term until June 30, 2023.
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VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Counc ilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
B.3 Resolutions Terminating Proclamations of Local Emergency Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic and January 2023 Storm and Repealing City Legislation Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Staff recommends that the City Council: A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Terminating the Local Emergency Declared by the City as a Result of the COVID -19 Pandemic and Rescinding City Legislation Related to the COVID -19 Pandemic." B. Adopt Resolution No 23 -__, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Termina ting the Local Emergency Proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on January 9, 2023, and Ratified on January 13, 2023."
Resolutions Terminating Proclamations of Local Emergency Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Staff Speaker:
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, requested that a Section 6 which adds that this resolution shall become effective upon the Governor of the State of California's termination of his proclamation of the COVID-19 state of emergency be included in Resolution 23-03, and that the Resolution be adopted as amended.
Ms. Garibaldi reported that the Governor's proclamation of the COVID -19 state of emergency is scheduled to terminate on February 28, 2023, however if the COVID-19 state of emergency is not terminated on that date, then Resolution 23 - 03 shall become effective as of that extended date.
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to: A.
Adopt Resolution No. 23 -03, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Terminating the Local Emergency Declared by the City as a Result of the COVID -19 Pandemic and Rescinding City Legislation Related to the COVID - 19 Pandemic." as amended, and B. Adopt Resolution No 23 -04, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Terminating the Local Emergency Proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on January 9, 2023, and Ratified on January 13, 2023."
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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-Martín. Noes: None.
B.4 Update to Personnel Rules
Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Repealing and Replacing the City of Goleta Personnel Rules
Update to Personnel Rules
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to adopt Resolution No. 23-05, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Repealing and Replacing the City of Goleta Personnel Rules
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
B.5 Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Flowers and Associates, Inc. for Professional Services Related to ADA Capital Improvements at the Goleta Community Center
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 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 $34,489, for a total not -to- exceed amount of $225,789.
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Flowers and Associates, Inc. for Professional Services Related to AD A Capital Improvements at the Goleta Community Center
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 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 contrac t authority by $34,489, for a total not -to- exceed amount of $225,789.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
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B.6 CalRecycle Organic Waste Recovery Cycle 1 Grant Proceeds Into Solid Waste and Environmental Services Division Budget
Approve a budget appropriation and revenue of CalRecycle Organic Waste Recovery Cycle 1 (OWR1) Grant to the Solid Waste and Environmental Services Division budget in the amount of $46,605.
CalRecycle Organic Waste Recovery Cycle 1 Grant Proceeds Into Solid Waste and Environmental Services Division Budget
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to approve a budget appropriation and revenue of CalRecycle Organic Waste Recovery Cycle 1 (OWR1) Grant to the Solid Waste and Environmental Services Division budget in the amount of $46,605.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
B.7 Amendment No. 1 to Construction Cooperative Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project (CIP #9002)
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Cooperative Agreement No. 05 -0374 with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project.
Amendment No. 1 to Construction Cooperative Agreement with the S tate of California Department of Transportation for the Ekwill
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Cooperative Agreement No. 05 -0374 with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
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B.8 Notice of Completion of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at School Crosswalks Project (Project No. 9088)
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23 -___ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at School Crosswalks Project;" and B. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
Notice of Completion of Rectangu lar Rapid Flashing Beacons at School Crosswalks Project (Project No. 9088)
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to: A.
Adopt Resolution No. 23 -06 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at School Crosswalks Project;" and B. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice o f Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
B.9 Adoption of Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.01 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Correct Outdated Elements of the Code and to Require Vehicles Parked in Restricted Parking Areas to Not Repark Within the Same Block
A. Adopt and conduct second reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 23 -___ entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Chapter 10.01 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Require Vehicles Parked in Restricted Parking Areas to Not Repark Within the Same Block ;" and B. Find that the adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Guideline 15301(c) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption within five (5) business days.
Adoption of Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.01 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic)
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to: A.
Adopt and conduct second reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 23 -01 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Chapter 10.01 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Require Vehicles Parked in Restricted Parking Areas to Not Repark Within the Same Block;" a nd B. Find that the adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Guideline 15301(c) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption within five (5) business days.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
B.10 Establishment of a County Housing Element (6th Cycle) Ad Hoc Committee and Appointment of Councilmembers Thereto
By Minute Motion, approve: A. The establishment of a County Housing Element (6th Cycle) Ad Hoc Committee, which shall consist of two members of the City Council; B. The appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore Richards and Councilmember K asdin to the County Housing Element (6th Cycle) Ad Hoc Committee; and C. The automatic termination of the County Housing Element (6th Cycle) Ad Hoc Committee upon certification of the County's Housing Element or upon effectiveness of the zoning ordinances necessary to implement the County's Housing Element, whichever comes later.
Establishment of a County Housing Element (6th Cycle) Ad Hoc Committee
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to approve by minute motion: A. The establishment of a County Housing Element (6th Cycle) Ad Hoc Committee, which shall consist of two members of the City Council; B. The appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore Richards and Councilmember Kasdin to the County Housing Element (6th Cycle) Ad Hoc C ommittee; and C. The automatic termination of the County Housing Element (6th Cycle) Ad Hoc Committee upon certification of the County's Housing Element or upon effectiveness of the zoning ordinances
necessary to implement the County's Housing Element,
whichever comes later.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and Hollister Avenue Bridge Project Prof essional Services Agreement with Unico Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management for Resident Engineer, Inspection, Public Outreach, and Material Testing Services
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with U nico Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management for Resident Engineer, Inspection, Public Outreach, and Material Testing (CMT) Services for the combined Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and Hollister Avenue Bridge Project in the amount of $5,799,313.44.
Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and Hollister Avenue Bridge Project Professional Services Agreement with Unico Engineering, Inc.
Staff Speaker:
Nina Buelna , Assistant Public Works Director, and Gerald Comati, Consultant, provided a presentation titled "Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and Hollister Avenue Bridge Project" dated February 21, 2023 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/ Kasdin to award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professiona l Services Agreement with Unico Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management for Resident Engineer, Inspection, Public Outreach, and Material Testing (CMT) Services for the combined Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and Hollister Avenue Bri dge Project in the amount of $5,799,313.44.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
RECESS 7:14 P.M. TO 7:24 P.M.
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C.2 Request To Support The Award of EMS Contract To Provide Ambulance Services To The Santa Barbara County Fire Department
Consider a Councilmember request to adopt Resolution No. 23__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Expressing the City's Desire that the County of Santa Barbara Should Award the Santa Barbara County Fire Department the County's Emergency Medical Services Contract to Provide Ambulance and Associated Services to the Residents of Santa Barbara County and, By Extension, the City of Goleta".
Request To Support The Award of EMS Contract To Provide Ambulance Services To The Santa Barbara County Fire Department
Staff Speaker:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Public Speakers:
Mark A. Hartwig, Fire Chief/Fire Warden of Santa Barbara County Fire Department; Bryan Fernandez, firefighter with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department; an d Mark Ingalls spoke in support of adopting a Resolution of Support of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department's bid for the emergency medical services contract.
Brad Moore, paramedic with American Medical Response (AMR), spoke in opposition of adopting a Resolution of Support of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department's bid for Santa Barbara County's emergency medical services contract.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to adopt Resolution No. 23 - 07, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Expressing the City's Desire that the County of Santa Barbara Should Award the Santa Barbara County Fire Department the County's Emergency Medical Services Contract to Provide Ambulance and Associated Services to t he Residents of Santa Barbara County and, By Extension, the City of Goleta".
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: Councilmember Kasdin.
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D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kyriaco reported on the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee meeting of February 15, 2023, which was covered under Item C.2. T he Committee recommended going forward with parking restr ictions in Isla Vista for Deltopia, and the parking restrictions in Isla Vista for Halloween are pending.
Councilmember Kasdin reported that currently there is not a city representative to the Goleta Valley Historical Society and noted that they are to this. He suggested that the City Manager and others reach out to them to see if there is a potential for a representative for that committee . Councilmember Reyes-Martín concurred with this suggestion.
Councilmember Kyriaco shared that City of Goleta Councilmembers have previously served as members of the Board of the Goleta Valley Historical Society.
Councilmember Kasdin sought concurrence on recommending staff investigate forming a community welfare issues committee to address issues not currently assigned to a committee regarding families, youth, seniors, and the disadvantaged including childcare, internet access, library access, and senior support. Mayor Pro Tempore Richards concurred with this recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tempore Richards reported on the Solid Waste Issues Standing Committee meeting of February 16, 2023, the Committee received an update on the Zero Waste Program, discussed the annual trash rate increase from Marborg, and an update on an Old Town beautification grant application. Mayor Pro Tempore Richards also reported on the Grant Funding Review Standing Committee meeting of February 9, 2023 where the Committee discussed the Community Development Block Grant recommendations. The Committee is looking at allocations with a minimum of $ 10,000 per grant. They are hoping to have $40,000 in total funding, in which case four grants will be awarded. If they have $30,000 of funding, then three grants will be awarded. Mayor Pro Tempore Richards also reported that at the Grant Funding Review Sta nding Committee meeting of February 13, 2023 , the Committee discussed support to other agencies.
Councilmember Reyes -Martín reported on the Economic Development and Revitalization Standing Committee meeting of February 14, 2023 , the larger advisory group came together to review progress on the City of Goleta Economic Development Strategy Situation Assessment , and assessment themes.
Councilmember Reyes-Martín also reported the Committee will continue work on the Goleta Economic Development Strategy Situation Assessment at their next meeting.
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E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 8:26 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK