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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Closed Session 4:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting 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 4:31 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
CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record 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:
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• City of Goleta v. Regents of the University of California, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV04854
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 T rustees 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
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:37 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
Action: No Reportable Action
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 Och sner 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
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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
Action: No reportable action.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, noted Municipal Clerks Week is April 30, 2023 - May 6, 2023, and congratulated Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk, for her 20 years of service to the City of Goleta.
A. PRESENTATION
A.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Cent ers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity's Active People, Healthy Nation Champions in the City of Goleta
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mayor Pro Tempore Richards presented a Proclamation 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 to Alexa Wohrman, Community Advocacy Senior Advisor, American Heart Association.
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ITEM B.4 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
B.1 Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes o f February 27, 2023, the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2023 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2023
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.
Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2023, the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2023 and April 18, 2023
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
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 Ratification of County of Santa Barbara County Ordinance No.5170 regarding the Fire Code
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 1 5, Pertaining to Building Standards Within the Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City of Goleta".
Ratification of County of Santa Barbara County Ordinance No.5170 regarding the Fire Code
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to adopt Council Resolution No. 23-20, "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".
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.3 Ratification of Mayor Appointment to the Southern California Edison Government Advisory Panel
Approve the Mayoral appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore Kyle Richards to the Southern California Edison Government Advisory Panel.
Ratification of Mayor Appointment to the Southern California Edison Government Advisory Panel
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to approve the Mayoral appointment of Mayor Pro Tem pore Kyle Richards to the Southern California Edison Government Advisory Panel.
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 Annual Claim with SBCAG for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2023/24
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.
Annual Claim with SB CAG for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-21 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Bar bara 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.
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 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
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
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CEQA analysis for the proposed improvements at Stow Grove Park as outlined in the draft master plan.
Award of a Professional Services Agreement wit h Rincon Consultants, Inc. for the California Environmental Quality Act Analysis
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
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 Donation from Goleta Valley Community Center Organization
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.
Donation from Goleta Valley Community Center Organization
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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 th e 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.
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 Award of Goleta City Grants for the 2023 - 2024 Program Year
Approve the Fiscal Year 202 3/24 Goleta City Grant Program funding recommendations of the Grant Funding Review Standing Committee, Homelessness Issues Standing Committee, and Parks and Recreation Commission.
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Award of Goleta City Grants for the 2023 - 2024 Program Year
Public Speakers:
Cassie Roach, Program Manager of Safe Parking Program at New Beginnings Counseling Center , and Andrea Slaby, Chief Operating Officer, Organic Soup Kitchen, expressed appreciation to Council for their support.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Kasdin to 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 as amended to exclude Girls Inc. and the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
Councilmember Kyriaco recused himself for Item B.4 related to the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network and excused himself from the dais at 5:57 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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 as amended to approve the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network only.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, and Reyes -Martín. Noes: None. Recused: Councilmember
Kyriaco.
Councilmember Kyriaco reentered the meeting at 5:58 P.M. Councilmember Reyes-Martin recus ed herself for Item B.4 related to the Girls Inc. and excused herself from the dais at 5:58 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Kyriaco to 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 as amended to approve Girls Inc. only.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, and Kyriaco Noes: None . Recused: Councilmember Reyes -
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Martín.
Councilmember Reyes-Martín reentered the meeting at 5:59 P.M.
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Amendment to Chapter 2.17 of the Goleta Municipal Code regarding membership composition o f the Historic Preservation Commission and Determination that the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
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 Ordinan ce 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 Enviro nmental Quality Act."
Amendment to Chapter 2.17 of the Goleta Municipa l Code regarding membership composition of the Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Speaker:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Kasdin to 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 O rdinance 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, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
D. WORKSHOP
D.1 FY 2023/24 and 2024/25 Two-Year Budget Workshop
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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.
FY 2023/24 and 2024/25 Two-Year Budget Workshop
Presentation D.1 - FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 Two-Year Budget Workshop
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Luke Rioux, Finance Director, provided a presentation titled" FY 2023/24 and 2024/25 Two-Year Budget Workshop" dated May 2, 2023 (presentation on file).
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Charlie W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Public Speaker:
Brian Trautwein, Environmental Defense Ce nter, stated that Measure B funding should be used for voluntary proactive projects only.
All comments received posted online:
Brian Trautwein, Environmental Defense Center
The Council received the presentation.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers Kyriaco and Kasdin reported attending the Ordinance Review Standing Committee Meeting on April 26, 2023 where a draft Noise Ordinance was reviewed and will be brought before the City Council at a later date.
Councilmember Reyes -Martín and Mayor Perotte reported participating at the Elected Officials Table at the Earth Day Festival held on April 29 and April 30, 2023.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported attending the Channel Counties League of Cities Quarterly Dinner on April 28, 2023, where the State budget was discussed.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 8:20 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
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_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK