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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 27, 2023
4:00 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 4:01 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
PUBLIC FORUM
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
A.1 County 6th Cycle Draft Housing Element Comment Letter County 6th Cycle Draft Housing Element Comment Letter
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Public Comment Received
Staff Speaker:
Peter Imhof, Planning & Environmental Review Director, shared background on the draft letter to the County of Santa Barbara regarding the County's Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element.
Public Speakers:
Mary O'Gorman, Mark Preston, Fermina Murray, Janet Wolf, Carter Morgan, and Kitty Christen spoke in support of transmitting the County 6th Cycle Draft Housing Element Comment Letter to the County of Santa Barbara.
All public comment received online:
Carter and Wendy Morgan, Eric C. Heidner, Jennifer Fullerton, Melanie Rogers, Dennis and Kathleen Kittle, Andrea B. Haupt, David Gaughen, Christina and David Prichard, and Marell Brooks, President of the Citizens Planning Association.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Kasdin to authorize the Mayor and Councilmembers to sign and staff to transmit a County 6 th Cycle Draft Housing Element comment letter to Santa Barbara County, as amended.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín Noes: None.
ADJOURNED AT 5:17 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Closed Session - 4:30 P.M.
Regular Session - 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
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:30 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 4:32 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record closed session matters by title only:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government C ode 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
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 - 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
Reportable Action:
None
PUBLIC FORUM
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported the Goleta Community State of the City will take place on Monday, April 10, 2023 at the Elks Lodge from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; the Economic Development Strategic Plan Community Forum would take place on April 19, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Goleta City Hall or on Zoom; the Beautify Goleta event would take place April 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Nisbet also reported that there will be a Special City Council Meeting April 5, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. which will cover the Public Works 4 4/4/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3
Department, Planning Department and Finance Department Work P lans and noted that the Planning Department Work Plan contains a proposed item to look at tenant protections.
A. PRESENTATION
A.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Achievements of the Dos Pueblos High School Mock Trial Team
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Achievements of the Dos Pueblos High School Mock Trial Team
Councilmember Kyriaco presented a Proclamation Recognizing the Achievements of the Dos Pueblos High School Mock Trial Team.
A.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Achi evements of the Dos Pueblos High School Student News Team
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Achievements of the Dos Pueblos High School Student News Team
Councilmember Kasdin presented a Proclamation recognizing the achievements of the Dos Pueblos High School Students News Team.
Dr. Susan Salcido, Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools and Bill Woodard, spoke to the accomplishments of the Dos Pueblos High School's Mock Trial Team and the Student News Team.
ITEM B.4 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
B.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2023
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2023.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2023
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 21, 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 Second Reading of an Ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations and Finding the Ordinance to be Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
Conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 23 -__ entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Amending Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Update Procedures and Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2221 and Senate Bill 897 and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, Case No. 22-0005-ORD."
Second Reading of an Ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations and Finding the Ordinance to be Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 23 -02 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Amending Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Update Procedures and
Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2221 and Senate Bill 897 and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, Case No. 22-0005-ORD."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín: None
B.3 Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2022 -077 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for Watershed Technical Services
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022 -077 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for Watershed Technical Services, increasing the contract authority by $231,501 for a total not - to-exceed amount of $276,500, extending the agreement expiration date to June 30, 2024, and updating the schedule of fees.
Amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2022 -077 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for Watershed Technical Services
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-077 with Geosyntec 6 4/4/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5
Consultants, Inc. for Watershed Technical Services, increasing the contract authority by $231,501 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $276,500, extending the agreement expiration date to June 30, 2024, and updating the schedule of fees.
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 Authorize Opting into Settlement Agreements with the following Defendants who have entered into National Opioid settlements: Teva; Allergan; Walmart; Walgreens; and CVS; and Authorize the City Manager to Enter any Such Similar Future Settlement Agreements
A. Opt into settlement agreement with three pharmacy chains -CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart and direct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action and, when possible, allocate the City's designated share of settlement funds to the Cou nty of Santa Barbara; B. Opt into settlement agreement with two opioid manufacturers -Allergan and Teva and direct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action and, when possible allocate the City's designated share of settlement funds to the County of Santa Barbara; and C. Authorize the City Manager to enter into any future opioid settlement agreements and allocate the City's designated share of settlement funds to the County of Santa Barbara.
Authorize Opting into Settlement Agreements with the following Defendants who have e ntered into National Opioid settlements: Teva; Allergan; Walmart; Walgreens; and CVS; and Authorize the City Manager to Enter any Such Similar Future Settlement Agreements
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to A. Opt into settlem ent agreement with three pharmacy chains -CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart and direct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action and, when possible, allocate the City's designated share of settlement funds to the County of Santa Barbara; B. Opt into settlement agreement with two opioid manufacturers-Allergan and Teva and direct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action and, when possible allocate the City's designated share of settlement funds to the County of Santa Barbara; and C. Authorize the City Manager to enter into any future opioid settlement agreements and allocate the City's designated share of settlement funds to the County of Santa Barbara.
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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.6 Agreement for Professional Services with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Legal Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC for professional litigation services; and B. Ratify payment in total of $107,283.88 made to Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC for legal services under its retainer agreement dated November 5, 2021.
Agreement for Professional Services with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Legal Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC for professional litigation services; and B. Ratify payment in total of $107,283.88 made to Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC for legal services under its retainer agreement dated November 5, 2021.
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 Adoption of the 2023 City of Goleta Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-18 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the 2023 City of Goleta Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan"; and B. Direct staff to initiate a General Plan Amendment to incorporate the updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element.
Adoption of the 2023 City of Goleta Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-18 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the 2023 City of Goleta Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan"; and B. Direct staff to initiate a General 8 4/4/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7
Plan Amendment to incorporate the updated Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín Noes: None
ITEM B.4 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
B.4 Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project Final Design
A. Approve the final de sign for the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project (CIP No. 9114) B. Authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of the Construction Documents and to advertise a notice inviting bids for the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project.
Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project Final Design
Staff Speakers:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Derek Rapp, Contract Traffic Engineer
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to A. Approve the final design for the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project (CIP No. 9114) B. Authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of the Construction Documents and to advertise a notice inviting bids for the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping 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
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Appeals of the Public Tree Advisory Commission Actions to Deny the Removal of Street Tree s Located at 6227 Westmoreland Place, 6226 Westmoreland Place, 6163 Braeburn Drive, and 6597 Camino Venturoso
Concur with the Public Tree Advisory Commission's actions and deny the street tree removal requests at the following locations: 1. Lemon bott lebrush tree (Callistemon citrinus) at 6227 Westmoreland Place 2. Lemon bottlebrush tree (Callistemon citrinus) at 6226 Westmoreland Place 3. Lemon bottlebrush tree (Callistemon citrinus) at 6163 Braeburn Drive 4. Paperbark tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia) at 6597 Camino Venturoso
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Appeals of the Public Tree Advisory Commission A ctions to Deny the Removal of Street Trees Located at 6227 Westmoreland Place, 6226 Westmoreland Place, 6163 Braeburn Drive, and 6597 Camino Venturoso
Staff Speakers:
George Thompson, Parks and Open Space Manager, provided a presentation, "Four Street Tree Removal Requests (Appeal of PTAC Decision to Keep City Trees)" dated April 4, 2023 (presentation on file).
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Paul Medel, Public Works Manager
Greg Ainsworth, Contract City Arborist
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Ex-Parte Communications:
Mayor Perotte reported site visits to each location and no ex-parte communication.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported no site visits and no ex-parte communication.
Councilmember Reyes-Martin reported site visits to each location and no ex-parte communication.
Mayor Pro Tempore Richards reported site visits to each location and no ex -parte communication.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported no site visits and no ex-parte communication.
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:05 P.M.
Dale Gehr, Appellant, ( Paper Bark Tree Located at 6597 Camino Venturoso) provided background on his appeal and spoke in opposition of the Public Tree Advisory Commission to deny the street tree removal.
Joel Patrick, Appellant, (Lemon Bottle Brush Tree located at 6226 Westmoreland Place) provided background on his appeal and spoke in opposition of the Public Tree Advisory Commission to deny the street tree removal.
Jerry Dahlke, Appellant, (Lemon Bottle Brush Tree located at 6227 Westmoreland Place) spoke in opposition of the Public Tree Advisory Commission to deny the street tree removal.
Jessica Altstatt, Chair of the Public Tree Advisory Commission, spoke to the Process for Street Tree Appeals and suggested revisions to th e Urban Forest Management Plan and the Street Tree Planting List. Ms. Altstatt noted the Public Tree Advisory Commission is bound to follow the policies laid out in the Urban 10 4/4/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9
Forest Management Plan and in the plan there is an approved street tree planning list. Ms. Altstatt requested that when a revision takes place, she would like to revisit the street tree list.
Allyson Edwards noted that in all the years that she has lived at 6226 Westmoreland Place, she has not seen the tree get trimmed and believes th at is why they are so unhealthy now. Ms. Edwards acknowledged Council for coming by the houses to view the trees. Joel Patrick also noted that the height of the trees will not make a difference, the bees are aggressive.
Jerry Dahlke noted that he has seen the trees being trimmed every other year, just the bottom of the trees, nothing inside and he believes this is why the trees are in bad shape, Appellant, (6227 Westmoreland Place) provided rebuttal arguments.
Dale Gehr, Appellant, (6597 Camino Venturos o) reiterated that the Urban Forest Management Plan addresses his concerns under Section 1 paragraph B and he provided this information to staff.
Public Speaker:
Kenneth Knight made suggestions to the staff recommendation.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:06 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Kasdin to concur with the Public Tree Advisory Commission’s actions and deny the street tree removal request at the following location: Lemon bottlebrush tree (Callistemon citrinus) at 6227 Westmoreland Place.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards and Councilmember
Kasdin. Noes: Councilmember Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín.
MOTION: Mayor Perotte/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to concur with the Public Tree Advisory Commission’s actions and deny the street tree removal request at the following location: Lemon bottlebrush tree (Callistemon citrinus) at 6226 Westmoreland Place.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards and Councilmember
Kasdin. Noes: Councilmember Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín.
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to concur with the Public Tree Advisory Commission’s actions and deny the street tree removal request at the following location: Lemon bottlebrush tree (Callistemon citrinus) at 6163 Braeburn Drive. 11 4/4/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards and Councilmembers Kasdin and Kyriaco. Noes: Councilmember Reyes-Martín.
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin/Mayor Perotte to concur with the Public Tree Advisory Commission’s actions and deny the street tree removal request at the following location: Paperbark tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia) at 6597 Camino Venturoso.
VOTE
FAILED:
Motion failed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, and Councilmember Kasdin. Noes: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards and Councilmembers Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Kyriaco to overturn the Public Tree Advisory Commission's actions and approve the street tree removal request at the following location: Paperbark tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia) at 6597 Camino Venturoso.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards and Councilmembers Kyriaco and Reyes - Martín. Noes: Mayor Perotte and Councilmember Kasdin.
RECESS 8:13 P.M. - 8:27 P.M.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Legislative Advocacy
Discuss and provide feedback to staff on the City's legislative adv ocacy priorities for the 2023 calendar year to discuss with the City's state legislative delegation at the 2023 City Leaders Summit.
Legislative Advocacy
Staff Speakers:
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst
Silvia Shaw, Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer and Lange
The City Council provided direction to staff.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers Reye s-Martin and Kyriaco reported on the Economic Development and Revitalization Standing Committee Meeting on March 24, 2023.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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None
ADJOURNED AT 9:00 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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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 K
yriaco, 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 orde r at 5:30 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Te mpore 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 Manager, requested concu rrence to swap Agenda Items D.1 - Ratification of Mayor Appo intment 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 concur red. Mr. Nisbet also recommended pulling Item C.2 - Adopt an Ordinance for the Prohibition of Fuel Gas Plumbing Infrastructure in Newly Construct ed Buildings to Promote Electrification and 14 4/18/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2
Determine the Project to be Exempt fr om CEQA, the 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 parties should go to www.city ofgoleta.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 Master Plan Update meeting on April 19, 2023, an Airport Master Plan Workshop in person and on Zoom, on April 20, 2023, and an Airpor t Master Plan Open House at the Airport Administration building from. 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 February 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 Am endment No.7 to Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2013-028 with De wberry Engineering for the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project, increasing the contra ct 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 Professional Desi gn 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 ex ecute Amendment No.7 to Professional Design Servic es Agreement No. 2013-028 with Dewberry Engineering for the Ho llister Avenue Bridge Project, increasing the contra ct 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.
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 Devel opment Block Grant Final Action Plan
Approve the final 2023-2024 Community De velopment Block Grant Action Plan and authorize submittal to the U.S. Department of H ousing 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/Cou ncilmember Reyes-Martín to approve the final 2023-2024 Comm unity Development Block Grant Action Plan and authorize submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, subject to staff makin
g 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 Cit y Manager to execute the First Amendment to the FY 2022-2023 Agreement for Operation of a Free Count y-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 M anager 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 titl e, to become the Authorized Agent for cost recovery from t he 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 Author ization 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 fo r 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 Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes-Martín to A. Approve Plans and Specificat ions for the combined Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensi ons Project and the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project; and B. Aut horize staff to advertise a notice inviting bids for the combined Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and the Hollister Avenue Bridge Pro
ject.
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 Pe rmit 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 Removal of Damaged Storm Drainpipe and Tree Remo val/Trimming at San P edro 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 C ouncil 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 Direc tor, 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 adopt Resolution No. 23-19, entitled "A Resolution of the Cit y Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Pro
jects 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, K
yriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
C.2 Adopt an Ordinance for the Prohibition of Fuel Gas Plumbing Infrastructure in Newly Constructed Buildings to Promote Electrificat ion and Determine the Project to be Exempt from CEQA
Introduce and conduct the firs t reading by title only, wa iving 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 Fu el 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 Electrif ication and Determine the Project to be Exempt from CEQA
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Re view Director, Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney, Dana Murray, Sustainabili ty Coordinator, Angeline Foshay, Management Assistant, provided a presentat ion to the City Council titled, "Reach Code and Building Electrific ation" dated April 18, 2023, (presentation on file).
Natalie Yanez, SoCal Edison
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OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:42 P.M.
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 Firs t: Replacing Oil & Gas (CFROG), Ellen Hamilton, Brett Garrett, Barbara Greanl eaf, President, ECO Team, “Noleta” resident, Dennis Allen, Board Chairman, LE ED AP, Alex Pujo, Pujo & Associates, Inc, Bill Woodbridge, Irene Cooke, Mem ber, Fearless Grandmother Society Santa Barbara, Marjorie Rogalski, Christian Thomas, Katherine Carmichael, Robert Else, Daniela Schulman, Ken Yamamoto, Marco Polombo, Dave Roman, Erika Zollett, Environmental Leadership Incubator Pr ogram Manager, UCSB, Michael Chiacos, Director of Climate Policy, Carolyn Chaney, Torrie Cutbirth, Director of Grants & Programs, El Gato Channel Foundation & Adrian Family Foun dation, Christie DeGiacomi, David Gaughen, Katie Davis, Brian 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 r eading 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 determi ne the project to be exempt from the California Environmental Qualit
y Act."
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 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
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Discuss work priorities and adopt an Annual Work Program for FY 2023/24 for the Finance Department.
Finance Department Priority-Setting Workshop, FY 2023/24 Annual Work Program
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director 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, K
yriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
D.2 Goleta Community Center Strategic Plan
A. Receive a presentation on the Goleta Community 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 and Even Loving, of Linnett Loving and Associates, provided a pr esentation 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, and Jean Blois
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reye s-Martín to adopt the Goleta Community Center Strategic Plan, as amended to alter the Mission Statement to read "The Goleta Community Center
provides pro
grams, services, activities, and a safe space for
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social, cultural, educational, and recreational offerings in an inclusive and welcoming way."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, K
yriaco 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 Un ited 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 Wate rshed Program Director, Environmental Defense Center, spoke in support of Goleta's proposed Creek and Watershed 22 4/18/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10
Master Plan and suggested passing an ordi nance to give parameters on how Measure B funds will be spent and asked that the City Council prioritize funding for the Creeks and Watersheds with Measure B Sales Tax revenue.
All comments received post online:
George Relles, Brian Trautwein, Senior Analyst and Watershed Program Director, Environmental Defense Center, Richard Sm alldon, 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 Ja ck Harwood, Spirit of Fiesta from Goleta and Olivia Nelson as the Junior Spirit of Fiesta, from Santa Barbara.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:40 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
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PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: _________ __________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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