Tuesday, May 16, 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
Amended
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
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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
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
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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. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2023A.1 23-231 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2023.Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
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
A.2 23-230
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 Chapter 2.17 regarding the number of Historic Preservation Commission members and finding the Ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act”.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
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Ratification of Mayoral Appointment to the Public Engagement Commission
A.3 23-220
Ratify the mayoral appointment of Peter Omoregie to the Public Engagement Commission to fill a vacant unexpired term ending in November 2023.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Liana Campos, Deputy City Clerk
Staff:
Acceptance of the January 2023 Check RegisterA.4 23-217 Accept the check register for the month of January 2023.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
Acceptance of the February 2023 Check RegisterA.5 23-218 Accept the check register for the month of February 2023.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
Acceptance of the March 2023 Check RegisterA.6 23-219
Accept the check register for the month of March 2023.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
Amendment No.4 to Professional Services Agreement No .
2015-105 with Quality Code Publishing
A.7 23-034
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2015-105 with Quality Code Publishing for the Goleta Municipal Code extending the term of the agreement for two additional years with a termination date of June 30, 2025, and increasing the contract amount by $ 20,000 for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $ 65,000, subject to the approval of the FY 23/24 and FY 24/25 budget.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
David J. Cutaia, Deputy City Clerk
Staff:
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Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No . 2022-057 with Explore Ecology for Watershed and Waste K -6 Education Services
A.8 23-202
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-057 with Explore Ecology for Watershed and Waste K -6 Education Services, increasing the contract authority by $49,441 for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $ 89,522, incorporating new tasks related to waste education into the scope of work, and updating the schedule of fees.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Melissa Nelson, Environmental Services Manager
Dan Rowell, Environmental Services Specialist
Staff:
Amendment No. 4 to Agreement with Flowers and Associates, Inc . for Professional Services Related to Capital Improvements at the Goleta Community Center
A.9 23-233
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 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 $73,084, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $298,873.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services DirectorStaff:
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B. PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments Ordinance and Determination that the Ordinance is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
B.1 23-213
Introduce and conduct first 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, Adopting Various Amendments to Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code and Finding the Amendments to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Senior Planner
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Short-Term Vacation Rentals Ordinance Amendments and
Voluntary Collections Agreement with Airbnb
C.1 23-015
A. Introduce and conduct first 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 5.08 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code, Entitled Short -Term Vacation Rentals; ” 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 business days; and C. Authorize staff to negotiate and execute a voluntary collection agreement with Airbnb in substantially the same form as the provided draft.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Staff:
30 minutes
Estimated Time:
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Home Solar and Battery Storage Program City Participation Agreement through the Sustainable Community Network Program C.2 23-207
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Program Participation Agreement with Electriq Power, Inc. for City participation in the Sustainable Community Network Program.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager
Angeline Foshay, Sustainability Management Assistant
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
Board and Commission Document AmendmentsC.3 23-223
A. Introduce and conduct the first 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 Title 2 of the Goleta Municipal Code, Including Chapter 2.08 Entitled Design Review Board; Chapter 2.09 Entitled Planning Commission; Chapter 2.11 Entitled Public Tree Advisory Commission; Chapter 2.12 Entitled Parks and Recreation Commission; Chapter 2.14 Entitled Library Advisory Commission; Chapter 2.17 Entitled Historic Preservation Commission, and 2.19 Entitled Public Engagement Commission and Finding that the Ordinance is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act”; B. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, to Increase the Compensation for Board and Commission Members”; and
C. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the Council of the City of Goleta, California, Setting Forth Certain Rules and Procedures for All City Boards and Commissions and Rescinding Resolution Nos 07-15, 09-04, 12-77, 12-78, 18-44, and 19-03”.
Recommendation:
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst
Staff:
45 minutes
Estimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT