Tuesday, June 20, 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
June 20, 2023City Council Agenda
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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.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Paula Perotte
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney Megan Garibaldi
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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
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AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
• Important Cultural Observances
- Disability Independence Day (July 26, 2023)
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2023, the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2023, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2023 A.1 23-297
Approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2023, the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2023, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2023.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
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Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to Historic Preservation Commission and the Library Advisory Commission
A.2 23-290
A. Ratify the mayoral appointments of Elizabeth Link, Resident and Luke Roberts, Resident to the Historic Preservation Commission for term ending dates June 30, 2024.
B. Ratification of Mayoral Appointment of Khalid Kaldi to the Library Advisory Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Liana Campos, Deputy City Clerk
Staff:
Award of Contract for Professional Broadcast and Video
Programming Services
A.3 23-262
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services agreement with VENDOR for Professional Video and Programing Services in the amount of $ 82,000 with a termination date of June 30, 2025, subject to the approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Fiscal Year 2024/25 two year budget adoption.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
David J. Cutaia, Deputy City Clerk
Staff:
Citywide Non -discrimination and Harassment Policy and Citywide Electronic Device Use Policy
A.4 23-318
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ entitled, “A Resolution of The Council of the City of Goleta Adopting a Citywide Nondiscrimination And Harassment Policy”; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ entitled, “A Resolution of The Council of the City of Goleta Adopting a City Of Goleta Electronic Device Use Policy For City Officials, Interns, Volunteers, and Others”.
Recommendation:
Kristy Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director
Jennifer Jennings, Human Resources Manager
Staff:
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Amendment No .3 to Professional Service Agreement No. 2020-020 with Paradigm Pictures for Video Production Services
A.5 23-229
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2020-020 with Paradigm Pictures for Video Production Services increasing the contract amount by $ 53,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $ 137,500 subject to the approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget, extending the term by two years, through June 30, 2025, and increasing the fee schedule.
Recommendation:
Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager/PIO
Jaime Shaw, Management Assistant
Staff:
Acceptance of the May 2023 Check RegisterA.6 23-293
Accept the check register for the month of May 2023.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
CPI Adjustment of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Goleta Library Special Tax Rate
A.7 23-276
Set a Public Hearing date of July 18, 2023, to establish the CPI adjustment of the Goleta Library Special Tax Rate.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
Resolution to Hold a Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24
A.8 23-277
Adopt Resolution No. 23-_ entitled “A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within the Goleta Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2023/24, and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing in Relation Thereto.” Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
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Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with HdL Coren & ConeA.9 23-288 Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2019-057 with HdL Coren & Cone for property tax management, information, and audit services, increasing the contract authority by $ 30,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $80,015, with a term expiring June 30, 2025.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
Award of Contract for Auditing ServicesA.10 23-311
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP for Auditing Services for three years in an amount not to exceed $ 154,460 with a termination date of June 30, 2026.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Impulse Advanced
Communications (Agreement No. 2022-037) for the Provision of Telephone Service and Hardware at City-Owned Facilities A.11 23-310
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-037 with Impulse Advanced Communications for the provision of telephone service, including hardware, at City -owned facilities, extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2024, and increasing the contract authority by $ 80,000, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $176,000.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services DirectorStaff:
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Synergy Computing, Inc. (Agreement No. 2021-079) for the Provision of Managed Information Technology Services
A.12 23-309
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2021-079 with Synergy Computing, Inc. for the provision of managed information technology services, extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2024, and increasing the contract authority by $ 213,456, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $633,168.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services DirectorStaff:
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Amendment to Professional Design Service Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path - Northern and Southern Segments
A.13 23-282
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2019-023 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc . for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Northern and Southern Segments Project, increasing the contract authority by $ 1,800,000, for a new not -to-exceed amount of $ 4,235,908, and extending the termination of the Agreement to June 30, 2025.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Senior Project Engineer
Staff:
Public Works Professional Service Agreements - Amendment No . 1 with Matthew Davis - DCME., Inc. for Construction Management Support Services and Amendment No. 2 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Contract City Arborist Services for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 A.14 23-281
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-022 with Matthew Davis - DCME., Inc. for Construction Management Support Services, increasing the contract authority by $11,000 for a new total amount of $55,000, and extending the agreement termination date to December 31, 2023; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-001 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Contract City Arborist Services, increasing the contract authority by $130,000 for a new total amount of $237,000.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Maureen Gaasch, Senior Management Analyst
Staff:
Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services with Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation
A.15 23-269
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement No. 2021-049 with Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation for professional engagement and coordination services, increasing the contract authority by $ 38,000 for a not to exceed amount of $83,000, with a term expiring June 30, 2024.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
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Agreement for Professional Services with City NetA.16 23-307 Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with City Net for professional street outreach, engagement, bridge housing and other related forms of assistance to the homeless for a twenty -four (24) month term, for a total not -to-exceed contract amount of $ 564,000 ($282,000 per fiscal year) beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2025.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
Updated Lost and Found Policy for Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries
A.17 23-275
Adopt the updated Lost and Found Policy for Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Shanna Dawson, Management Analyst
Staff:
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Santa Barbara County
Association of Governments, regarding Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Funding for the Goleta Train Depot Project A.18 23-314
Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments and the City of Goleta, regarding the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program for the Goleta Train Depot Project, extending the end of the term from June 30, 2023, to December 31, 2026.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director Staff:
Purchase of New Play Equipment at Armitos ParkA.19 23-315 A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Play and Park Structures, Inc. for new playground equipment at Armitos Park; and
B. Authorize an appropriation of $76,256.50 in Park Development Impact Fees to 221-90-9084-57070 (CIP 9084) for the purchase of a new playground for Armitos Park.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
JoAnne Plummer, Parks & Recreation Manager
Staff:
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Support the Submission of the Grant Application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Stow Grove Park Renovation Project
A.20 23-312
Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Goleta, California, Approving the Application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Stow Grove Park Renovation Project.” Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
JoAnne Plummer, Parks and Recreation Manager
Staff:
Amendment No. 2 to Goleta Valley Library Professional Service Agreement for Library Materials Processing Services with Baker and Taylor, LLC.
A.21 23-319
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2019-047 between the City of Goleta and Baker and Taylor, LLC for continued tasks, increased compensation in the amount of $ 440,800, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $ 806,829 and extension of the contract term ending date to June 30, 2025, subject to the approval of the budget for fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Shanna Dawson, Management Analyst
Staff:
B. PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment to the Safety Element to Incorporate the 2023 Goleta Annex to the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and Finding the Initiation to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
B.1 23-258
Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of a City -initiated General Plan Amendment to the Safety Element to Incorporate the 2023 Goleta Annex to the Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and Finding the Initiation to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; Case No. 23-0001-GPA.”
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Michael Baris, Emergency Services Coordinator
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Senior Planner
Staff:
15 minutesEstimated Time:
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City of Goleta Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2023/24 and 2024/25 and Comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan
B.2 23-252
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-___, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Adopting the Two -Year Budget Plan for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25 and
Comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan.”
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the City ’s GANN Limit for Fiscal Year 2023/24.”
C. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting a Schedule of Authorized Positions and the City of Goleta Salary Schedule and Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and Fiscal Year 2024/25 and Adding New Classification Specifications.”
D. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the Wage Schedule for Hourly Employees and Intern Assignments for Fiscal Year 2023/24.”
E. Authorize the City Manager to apply the Hiring Incentive Policy to the following classifications for a period not to exceed one year :
Principal Civil Engineer, Senior Engineer, Associate Engineer.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
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Adoption of a Resolution Declaring That The Acquisition Of Permanent Easement and Temporary Construction Easement
Interests By Eminent Domain Is Necessary For The Construction Of The San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path – Northern And
Southern Segments Project and Finding the Acquisition Covered by the Mitigated Negative Declaration Previously Adopted for the Project
B.3 23-292
A. That the City Council conduct a Public Hearing to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution of Necessity, making the following findings:
i. The public interest and necessity require the proposed project; ii. The proposed project is planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury;
iii. Acquisition of the easement interest in Assessor Parcel Nos . 071-350-009; 071-090-074; 071-090-083; 071-090-082; 071- 200-011 is necessary for the construction of the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path, which will provide a direct and continuous route for bicyclists and pedestrians from north of Calle Real to commercial and residential areas within Goleta Old Town and to the existing Class I Atascadero Creek Bikeway, providing access to Goleta Beach Park, the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) and to the City of Santa Barbara;
iv. The offer required by section 7267.2 of the California Government Code was made; and
v. The public use for these properties (the easement interest) is a more necessary use than the use for which the properties are appropriated; and
B. Adopt, by a two -thirds majority vote, Resolution No. 2023-___, entitled “A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Goleta, California, Declaring That The Acquisition Of Permanent Easement and Temporary Construction Easement Interests Related To The San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path - Northern And Southern Segments Project For Assessor Parcel Nos 071-350-009; 071-090-074; 071-090-083; 071-090-082; 071-200-011, By Eminent Domain Is Necessary For The Construction Of The San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path - Northern And Southern Segments Project In The City Of Goleta, Santa Barbara County California, and Finding the Acquisition Covered by the Mitigated Negative Declaration Previously Adopted for the Project.” Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Senior Project Engineer
Staff:
30 minutes
Estimated Time:
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Award of a Professional Design Services Agreement for
conceptual design to Bengal Engineering, Inc. for the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Project
C.1 23-232
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement for conceptual design with Bengal Engineering, Inc. for the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Project (CIP No. 9053) for a total not-to-exceed amount of $ 585,000 with a termination date of December 31, 2024.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Michael Winnewiser, Assistant Engineer
Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• 06/08/2023 Economic Development and Revitalization Standing Committee Meeting E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT