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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
5:30 PM
City Hall
130 Cremona Drive
Goleta, California
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 AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:30 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
PUBLIC FORUM
Michael Graves stated concerns regarding the noise generated by the pickle ball courts.
Rich Foster stated concerns with bicyclists not obeying traffic laws.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City M anager, requested concurrence to swap Agenda Items D.1 - Ratification of Mayor Appointment to the United Way SB Brighter Futures Childcare Initiative Coalition item and D.3 - Finance Department Priority -Setting Workshop, FY 2023/24 Annual Work Program, the City Council concurred. Mr. Nisbet also recommended pulling Item C.2 - Adopt an Ordinance for the Prohibition of Fuel Gas Plumbing Infrastructure in Newly Constructed Buildings to Promote Electrification and
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Determine the Project to be Exempt from CEQA, t he City Council concurred not to pull item C.2 from the agenda.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced an Economic Strategic Plan meeting will be held on April 19, 2023, at 4:30 P.M.; Earth Day will be held on April 22, 2023, and announced Beautify Goleta will be held from 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. at three locations, Mr. Nisbet noted interested partie s should go to www.cityofgoleta.org for more information. Mr. Nisbet spoke on the Community State of the City held on April 10, 2023 and is available to view at www.cityofgoleta.org. Mr. Nisbet announced the City of Santa Barbara will hold an Airport Maste r Plan meeting on April 19, 2023, and an Airport Commission Master Plan Update on April 19, 2023, from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. an Airport Master Plan Workshop in person and on Zoom, on April 20, 2023, Airport Master Plan Open House at the Airport Admin istration building from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Mr.
Nisbet noted information for these meetings is on www.santabarbara.gov.
A. PRESENTATION
A.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming April 2023 as DMV/Donate Life Month
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming April 2023 as DMV Donate Life Month
Mayor Perotte presented a Proclamation Proclaiming April 2023 as DMV/Donate Life Month to Scott Burns, and Priscilla Marcus, a liver transplant recipient.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
B.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of Febru ary 21, 2023, and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2023
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023, and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2023.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023, and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 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.
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B.2 Amendment No. 7 to Professional Design Service Agreement with Dewberry Engineering for the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.7 to Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2013 -028 with Dewberry Engineering for the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project, increasing the contract authority by $542,083, for a new total contract amount of $3,113,618, extending the term to June 30, 2027, and updating the "Scope of Work" and "Rate Sheets" attachments to the Agreement.
Amendment No. 7 to Profess ional Design Service Agreement with Dewberry Engineering for the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes-Martín to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.7 to Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2013 -028 with Dewberry Engineering for the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project, increasing the contract authority by $542,083, for a new total contract amount of $3,113,618, extending the term to Jun e 30, 2027, and updating the "Scope of Work" and "Rate Sheets" attachments to the Agreement.
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.3 Approval of 2023 -2024 Community Development Block Grant Final Action Plan
Approve the final 2023 -2024 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and authorize submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, subject to staff making any edits directed by the City Council.
Approval of 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Final Action Plan
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to approve the final 2023 -2024 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and authorize submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, subject to staff making any edits directed by the City Council.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Councilmembers Kasdin, and Reyes -Martín. Noes:
None. Recusals: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards and
Councilmember Kyriaco.
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B.4 First Amendment to the FY 2022 -2023 Agreement for Operation of a Free County-wide Library System
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the FY 2022-2023 Agreement for Operation of a Free County -Wide Library System between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Goleta.
First Amendment to the FY 2022-2023 Agreement for Operation of a Free County- wide Library System
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes-Martín to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the FY 2022-2023 Agreement for Operation of a Free County-Wide Library System between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Goleta.
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 Documentation to Receive State and Federal Funding - CalOES Form 130
Authorize the City Manager, by title, to become the Authorized Agent for cost recovery from the California Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Documentation to Receive State and Federal Funding - CalOES Form 130
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes-Martín to authorize the City Manager, by title, to become the Authorized Agent for cost recovery from the California Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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.6 Approval of Plans and Specifications, and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the combined Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project
A. Approve Plans and Specifications for the combined Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project; and B.
Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting bids for the combined Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project.
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Approval of Plans and Specifications, and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the combined Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem pore Richards /Councilmember Reyes-Martín to A. Approve Plans and Specifications for the combined Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project; and B. Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting bids for the combined Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and the Hollister Avenue Bridge 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.
B.7 Report on Issuance of Emergency Permit for Removal of Damaged Storm Drainpipe and Tree Removal/Trimming at San Pedro Creek adjacent to Westmoreland Place; Case No. 23-0001-EMP
Receive and file this report.
Report on Issuance of Emergency Permit for Remov al of Damaged Storm Drainpipe and Tree Removal/Trimming at San Pedro Creek adjacent to Westmoreland Place; Case No. 23-0001-EMP
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes-Martín to receive and file this report.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for FY 2023-2028
A. Conduct a public hearing on the Measure A Five -Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2023 -2028; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 23 -___, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the Measure A Five -Year Local Program of Projects for FY 2023 -2024 through FY 2027-2028."
Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for FY 2023-2028
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Staff Speakers:
Nina Buelna, Deputy Public Works Director, Teresa Lopes, Senior Project Manager, provided a presentation titled "Measure A Five -Year Program of Projects for FY 2023-2028" dated April 18, 2023 (presentation on file).
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6.34 P.M.
Jason Chapman questioned allocations within the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:39 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to a dopt Resolution No. 23 -19, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the Measur e A Five -Year Local Program of Projects for FY 2023-2024 through FY 2027-2028."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
C.2 Adopt an Ordinance for the Prohibition of Fuel Gas Plumbing Infrastructure in Newly Const ructed Buildings to Promote Electrification and Determine the Project to be Exempt from CEQA
Introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 23 -__ entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adding Chapter 8.19 (Prohibition of Fuel Gas Plumbing Infrastructure in Newly Constructed Buildings) to Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Goleta Municipal Code and determine the project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
Public Comment Received
Adopt an Ordinance for the Prohibition of Fuel Gas Plumbing Infrastructure in Newly Constructed Buildings to Promote Electrification and Determine the Project to be Exempt from CEQA
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director, Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney, Dana Murray, Sustainability Coordinator, Angeline Foshay, Management Assistant, provided a presentation to the City Council titled, "Reach Code and Building Electrification" dated April 18, 2023, (presentation on file).
Natalie Yanez, SoCal Edison
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:42 P.M.
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Public Speakers:
Katie Davis, Chair, Sierra Club, Jonathon Ullman, Director of Santa Barbara/Ventura Chapter of the Sierra Club, Michael Chiacos Director of Climate Policy, Community Environmental Council, and Brian Trautwein, Senior Analyst and Watershed Program Director, Environmental Defense Center, and Brett Garrett spoke in support of staff recommendation.
All comments received posted online:
Katie Davis, Chair, Sierra Club Santa Barbara ‐Ventura Chapter, Haley Ehlers, Associate Executive Director, Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas (CFROG), Ellen Hamilton, Brett Garrett, Barbara Greanleaf, President, ECO Team, “Noleta” resident, Dennis Allen, Board Chairman, LEED AP, Alex Pujo, Pujo & Asso ciates, Inc, Bill Woodbridge, Irene Cooke, Member, Fearless Grandmother Society Santa Barbara, Marjorie Rogalski, Christian Thomas, Katherine Carmichael, Robert Else, Daniela Schulman, Ken Yamamoto, Marco Polombo, Dave Roman, Erika Zollett, Environmental L eadership Incubator Program Manager, UCSB, Michael Chiacos, Director of Climate Policy, Carolyn Chaney, Torrie Cutbirth, Director of Grants & Programs, El Gato Channel Foundation & Adrian Family Foundation, Christie DeGiacomi, David Gaughen, Katie Davis, B rian Trautwein, Brian Trautwein, Senior Analyst and Watershed Program Director, Environmental Defense Center, Brett Garrett
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:00 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 23 -__ entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adding Chapter
8.19 (Prohibition of Fuel Gas Plumbing Infrastructure in Newly Constructed Buildings) to Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Goleta Municipal Code and determine the project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Cou ncilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
RECESS 8:03 P.M. - 8:12 P.M.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.3 Finance Department Priority -Setting Workshop, FY 2023/24 Annual Work Program
Discuss work priorities and adopt an Annual Work Program for FY 2023/24 for the Finance Department.
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Finance Department Priority -Setting Workshop, FY 2023/24 Annual Work Program
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director and Cecil ia Rubio, Management Assistant, provided a presentation titled, "Finance Department Priority -Setting Workshop, FY 2023/24 Annual Work Program," dated April 18, 2023 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Jason Chapman spoke highly of the City's modern technology use and questioned the amount of uncollected Transient Occupancy Tax.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to adopt an Annual Work Program for FY 2023/24 for the Finance Department.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
D.2 Goleta Community Center Strategic Plan
A. Receive a presentation on the Goleta Communit y Center Strategic Plan; and B. Review and adopt the Goleta Community Center Strategic Plan, either as presented or with modifications requested by the City Council.
Public Comment Received
Goleta Community Center Strategic Plan
Staff Speakers:
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager, Linnett Loving, Even Loving, of Linnett Loving and Associates, provided a presentation titled, "Goleta Community Center Strategic Plan," dated April 18, 2023 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
All comments received post online:
Lori Goodman, LEAP/Isla Vista Youth Project Executive Director, Jean Blois
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to adopt the Goleta Community Center Strategic Plan, as amended to alter the Mission Statement to read "The Goleta Community Center
provides programs, services, activities, and a safe space for social, cultural, educational, and recreational offerings in an
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inclusive and welcoming way."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
D.1 Ratification of Mayor Appointment to the United Way SB Brighter Futures Childcare Initiative Coalition
Approve the ratification of the Mayor appointment to the United Way SB Brighter Futures Childcare Initiative Coalition.
Ratification of Mayor Appointment to the United Way SB Brighter Futures Childcare Initiative Coalition
Staff Speaker:
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to approve the ratification of the Mayor appointment of
Councilmember Kyriaco to the United Way SB Brighter Futures Childcare Initiative Coalition.
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 9:37 PM - 9:43 PM
D.4 Measure B Framework
Provide input, feedback and policy direction related to Measure B framework.
Public Comment Received
Measure B Framework
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Public Speakers:
Brian Trautwein, Senior Analyst and Watershed Program Director, Environmental Defense Center , spoke in support of Goleta's proposed Creek and Watershed
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Master Plan and suggested passing an ordinance prioritizing funds for the Creek and Watershed Master Plan.
All comments received post online:
George Relles, Brian Trautwein, Senior Analyst and Watershed Program Director, Environmental Defense Center , Richard Smalldon , Sea Center Director , Aaron Kreisberg, Staff Ecologist, Channel Islands Restoration
The City Council received the report and provided direction to staff.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Reyes-Martín congratulated Jack Harwood, Spirit of Fiesta and Olivia Nelson as the Junior Spirit of Fiesta.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:40 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK