Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Closed Session 4:30 P.M./Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M.
City Hall
130 Cremona Dr.
Goleta, CA
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
May 2, 2023City Council Agenda
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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4:30 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 – 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 of California, et al ., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV04854
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matters:
Property: APN # 071-350-009
Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Thomas G. Ochsner II and Andrew J. Ochsner, Trustees of Ochsner Qualified Trust, an undivided 18.74% interest, and Thomas G. Ochsner II, Andrew J .
Ochsner, and Kathryn M. Ochsner Trustees of Ochsner Survivor's Trust, an undivided
18.74% interest, all as tenants in common, and Andrew J. Ochsner and Sharon A .
Ochsner, Trustees, Ochsner Family Trust Dated December 20, 2022, an undivided
62.52% Interest
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Property: APN # 071-090-074
Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Simpson, Roma L, Roman L. Simpson Trust Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Property: APN # 071-090-083
Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Schwan Brothers Properties, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Property: APN # 071-090-082
Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Goleta Storage Owner, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Property: APN # 071-200-011
Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Southern California Gas Company
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
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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 FORUM
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
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
A. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity ’s Active People, Healthy Nation Champions in the City of Goleta
A.1 23-206
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2023, the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2023 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2023
B.1 23-205
Approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2023, the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2023 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2023.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
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Ratification of County of Santa Barbara County Ordinance No .5170 regarding the Fire Code
B.2 23-172
Adopt Council Resolution No. 23-__, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Ratifying Santa Barbara County Ordinance No. 5170, Chapter 15, Pertaining to Building Standards Within the Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City of Goleta”.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Stephanie Spieler, CBO, Building Official
Staff:
Ratification of Mayor Appointment to the Southern California Edison Government Advisory Panel
B.3 23-208
Approve the Mayoral appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Kyle Richards to the Southern California Edison Government Advisory Panel.
Recommendation:
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst
Staff:
Award of Goleta City Grants for the 2023 – 2024 Program YearB.4 23-141 Approve the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Goleta City Grant Program funding recommendations of the Grant Funding Review Standing Committee, Homelessness Issues Standing Committee, and Parks and Recreation Commission.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Shanna Dawson, Management Analyst
Staff:
Annual Claim with SBCAG for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2023/24
B.5 23-176
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2023/24;” and
B. Authorize the City Manager to file a claim for the estimated amount of $ 35,809.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Mark Schleich, Contract Civil Engineer
Staff:
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Award of a Professional Services Agreement with Rincon
Consultants, Inc. for the California Environmental Quality Act Analysis for the Draft Stow Grove Park Master Plan
B.6 23-211
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc ., in an amount not to exceed $89,891 to conduct the CEQA analysis for the proposed improvements at Stow Grove Park as outlined in the draft master plan.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
JoAnne Plummer, Parks and Recreation Manager
Staff:
Donation from Goleta Valley Community Center OrganizationB.7 23-210 A. Approve a donation from the Goleta Valley Community Center organization, in the amount of $50,000, to support the functional and Americans with Disabilities Act improvements to the entrance and waiting area of the Pickleball courts at the Goleta Community Center.
B. Approve a budget revenue appropriation of $50,000 to the Community Center donations revenue account.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Kelsey Hamilton, Recreation Supervisor
Staff:
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Amendment to Chapter 2.17 of the Goleta Municipal Code
regarding membership composition of the Historic Preservation Commission and Determination that the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
C.1 23-215
A. Option A: Introduce and conduct the first reading (by title only and waive further reading) of City Council Ordinance No. 23-__ entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Chapter 2.17 regarding the number of Historic Preservation Commission members and finding the Ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act” or:
B. Option B: Introduce and conduct the first reading (by title only and waive further reading) of City Council Ordinance No. 23-__ entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Chapter 2.17 regarding the Residency Requirements for the Historic Preservation Commission and finding the Ordinance to be exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.”
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
D. WORKSHOP
FY 2023/24 and 2024/25 Two-Year Budget WorkshopD.1 23-190 Receive a presentation on the Preliminary Operating Budgets for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25 and provide direction, if any, regarding items to be addressed or included in recommended budget.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Staff:
120 minutesEstimated Time:
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• 4/26/2023 Ordinance Review Standing Committee Meeting F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT