Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Closed Session 5:30 P.M./Regular Meeting 6:00 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
Special
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
June 27, 2023City Council Agenda
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5:30 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.
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
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6:00 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
Award of Contract for Rental Housing Mediation Services with City of Santa Barbara for Fiscal Year 2023/24
A.1 23-322
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and the City of Santa Barbara ’s Rental Housing Mediation Program for one year in an amount not to exceed $ 60,000 with a termination date of June 30, 2024.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
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B. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Economic Development Strategic PlanB.1 23-294
A. Receive a presentation and provide feedback to staff on the draft Economic Development Strategic Plan; and
B. Review and adopt the Economic Development Strategic Plan as a roadmap for implementing the City ’s economic development initiatives over the next five years either as presented or with modifications as requested by the City Council.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
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Ordinance Amending Sections 12.01.010 through 12.01.030 of Chapter 12.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Camping and Open Fire Regulations Relating to High -Fire Risk Areas; Park, Recreation, and Beach Areas Outside of City -Approved Hours of Operations; and City Creek Areas; And Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act B.2 23-320
A. Deliberate as to whether proposed Ordinance No. 23-_ should impose camping and open fire regulations with respect to some or all of the following areas: ( 1) high-fire risk areas; (2) park, recreation, and beach areas outside of City -approved hours of operations; and (3) City creek areas; and
B. As presented or as amended at Council direction, introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 23-__ entitled “An Ordinance of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Sections 12-01.010 through 12.01.030 of Chapter 12.01, Title 12, of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Camping and Open Fire Regulations Relating to High -Fire Risk Areas; Park, Recreation, and Beach Areas Outside of
City-Approved Hours of Operation; and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act”; and
C. Direct staff to prepare an internal memorandum, in coordination with the City Attorney ’s Office, to be utilized by staff for procedures relating to the enforcement of the updated camping and open fire regulations.
Recommendation:
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
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Reintroduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.08 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code, Entitled “Short-Term Vacation Rentals” B.3 23-321
A. Reintroduce 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.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Staff:
15 minutesEstimated Time: