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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 20, 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 4:31 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record closed session matters by title only:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Attorney
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Paula Perotte
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney Megan Garibaldi
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:42 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore R ichards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes- Martín.
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Attorney
Action: No reportable action
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Paula Perotte
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney Megan Garibaldi
Action: No reportable action
PUBLIC FORUM
Robert Zaida stated concerns with the conditions of the sidewalks in the El Encanto area.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, noted American Independence Day is on July 4, 2023, and Disabilities Independence Day is on July 26, 2023. Mr. Nisbet announced Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager, Kelly Hoover’s son, who is a member at Texas Christion University, noted the University made the World Series of College Baseball.
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 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
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.
Approval of the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2023, the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2023
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.2 Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to Historic Preservation Commission and the Library Advisory Commission
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 Librar y Advisory Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026.
Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to Historic Preservation Commission and the Library Advisory Commission
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
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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A.3 Award of Contract for Professional Broadcast and Video Programming Services
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.
Award of Contract for Professional Broadcast and Video Programming Services
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.4 Citywide Non -discrimination and Harassment Policy and Citywide Electronic Device Use Policy
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".
Citywide Non-discrimination and Harassment Policy and Citywide Electronic Device Use Policy
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to A.
Adopt Resolution No. 23 -28 entitled, "A Resolution of The Council of the City of Goleta Adop ting a Citywide
Nondiscrimination And Harassment Policy"; and B. Adopt
Resolution No. 23 -29 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".
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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A.5 Amendment No.3 to Professional Service Agreement No. 2020 -020 with Paradigm Pictures for Video Production Services
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.
Amendment No.3 to Professional Service Agreement No. 2020-020 with Paradigm Pictures for Video Production Services
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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 Jun e 30, 2025, and increasing the fee schedule.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.6 Acceptance of the May 2023 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of May 2023.
Acceptance of the May 2023 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to accept the check register for the month of May 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.
A.7 CPI Adjustment of the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Goleta Library Special Tax Rate
Set a Public Hearing date of July 18, 2023, to establish the CPI adjustment of the Goleta Library Special Tax Rate.
CPI Adjustment of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Goleta Library Special Tax Rate
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to set a Public Hearing date of July 18, 2023, to establish the CPI adjustment of the Goleta Library Special Tax Rate.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.8 Resolution to Hold a Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24
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."
Resolution to Hold a Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to adopt Resolution No. 23-30 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."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.9 Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with HdL Coren & Cone
Approve and authorize the City Manager to exe cute 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.
Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with HdL Coren & Cone
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
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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.
A.10 Award of Contract for Auditing Services
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Servic es 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.
Award of Contract for Auditing Services
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP for Auditing Servi ces for three years in an amount not to exceed $154,460 with a termination date of June 30, 2026.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.11 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
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.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Impulse Advanced Communications (Agreement No. 2022-037) for the Provision of Telephone Service
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
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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.
A.12 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Synergy Computing, Inc. (Agreement No. 2021 -079) for the Provision of Managed Information Technology Services
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.
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Synergy Computing, Inc. (Agreement No. 2 021-079) for the Provision of Managed Information Technology Services
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.13 Amendment to Professional Design Service Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path - Northern and Southern Segments
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.
Amendment to Professional Design Service Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path - Northern and Southern Segments
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to
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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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.14 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. 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.
Public Works Professional Service Agreements - Amendment No. 1 with Matthew Davis - DCME., Inc. for Construction Management Support Services
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
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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A.15 Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services with Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation
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 $3 8,000 for a not to exceed amount of $83,000, with a term expiring June 30, 2024.
Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services with Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.16 Agreement for Professional Services with City Net
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professio nal 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 f iscal year) beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2025.
Agreement for Professional Services with City Net
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
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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A.17 Updated Lost and Found Policy for Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries
Adopt the updated Lost and Found Policy for Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries.
Updated Lost and Found Policy for Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to adopt the updated Lost and Found Policy for Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.18 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
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.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, regarding Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.19 Purchase of New Play Equipment at Armitos Park
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.
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Purchase of New Play Equipment at Armitos Park
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.20 Support the Submission of the Grant Application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Stow Grove Park Renovation Project
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."
Support the Submission of the Grant Applicatio n for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Stow Grove Park Renovation Project
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to adopt Resolution No. 23-31, 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."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.21 Amendment No. 2 to Goleta Valley Library Professional Service Agreement for Library Materials Processing Services with Baker and Taylor, LLC.
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.
Amendment No. 2 to Goleta Valley Library Professional Service Agreement for Library Materials Processing Services with Baker and Taylor, LLC.
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
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. PUBLIC HEARING
B.1 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
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."
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
Staff Speakers:
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:55 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:56 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to adopt Resolution No. 23-32, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of a City- initiated General Plan A mendment to the Safety Element to
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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."
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 City of Goleta Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2023/24 and 2024/25 and Comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan
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 th e following classifications for a period not to exceed one year: Principal Civil Engineer, Senior Engineer, Associate Engineer.
City of Goleta Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2023/24 and 2024/25 and Comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan
Staff Speakers:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Luke Rioux, Finance Director, provided a presentation titled, "City of Goleta Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2023/24 and 2024/25 and Comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan," dated June 20, 2023 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:57 P.M.
Public Speaker:
Jay Freeman stated concerns with a reduction in library services for Isla Vista.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:56 P.M.
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MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin /Reyes-Martín to A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-33 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" as amended to provide an additional $75,000 to the Library Book Van and reduce City Grant funding by $50,000 in FY 2024/25.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes- Martín. Noes: None.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin /Reyes-Martín to B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-34 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 -35 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, as amended to remove the obsolete salary schedule from the resolution exhibits. "D. Adopt Resolution No. 23-36 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Reyes-Martín to direct staff to evaluate adding a new part -time or full -time position to the Parks and Open Space Division (Public Works Department ) to work on activities in that program to backup ones that were lost by shifting emphasis to creeks and watersheds and return at the First Quarter Financial Review, or Mid-Year Review with
recommendations on funding.
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 8:06 P.M. – 8:16 P.M.
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B.3 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
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 pr oject 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 C ouncil 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."
Adoption of a Resolution Declaring That The Acquis ition Of Permanent Easement and Temporary Construction Easement Interests By Eminent Domain Is Necessary
Staff Speakers:
Teresa Lopes, Senior Project Manager
Scott Ditfurth, Best, Best & Krieger Special Counsel
Deborah Lopez, City Clerk, confirmed notices were sent to property owners and tenants via first class mail.
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:20 P.M.
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Public Speakers:
Paul Kellogg requested the property be procured via grant deed rather than an easement.
Barry Remis, Move Santa Barbara County, stated support for the staff recommendation.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:43 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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 pro vide 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 Universit y 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. 2023-37, 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."
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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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Award of a Professional Design Services Agreement for conceptual design to Bengal Engineering, Inc. for the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Project
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.
Award of a Professional Design Services Agreement for conceptual design to Bengal Engineering, Inc. for the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Project
Staff Speaker:
Michael Winnewiser, Assistant Engineer, provided a presentation titled, "Cathedral Oaks Road & Cribwall Project Award of Design Services Agreement," dated June 20, 2023 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Perotte to 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 $585,00 0 with a termination date of December 31, 2024.
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. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Perotte noted the Goleta Agricultural Land Protection Initiative (G2012) will expire in 2032 and requested support to have staff come back information to place on 2024 ballot to ask voters to renew for another 20 ye ars, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin and Reyes-Martín supported this request.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
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ADJOURNED AT 9:15 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
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PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK