Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Closed Session 4:00 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
July 18, 2023City Council Agenda
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4:00 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 two matters of pending litigation:
• City of Goleta v. Regents of the University of California, et al ., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV04854
• Jorgensen v. City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No . 23CV02328
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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
• Important Cultural Observances
- International Day of World’s Indigenous People ( August 9, 2023) - Women’s Equality Day ( August 26, 2023)
A. PRESENTATION
2022 Public Safety Annual ReportA.1 23-346
Receive a presentation on the 2022 Public Safety Annual Report.Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Lt. Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Chief Mark Hartwig, Santa Barbara County Fire Department Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2023 B.1 23-326
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2023.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Second Reading of An 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 and all other Public Property; and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act
B.2 23-336
Conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 23-__ entitled, “An 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 and all other Public Property; and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”
Recommendation:
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter
5.08 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code, Entitled “Short-Term Vacation Rentals”
B.3 23-256
A. Conduct second reading (by title only) and adopt 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:
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Appointment of Interim Library DirectorB.4 23-335
Adopt Resolution No. 23- _ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta Appointing Diane Satchwell as Interim Library Director and Approving Employment Agreement.”
Recommendation:
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Staff:
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Agreements and Amendment for 2023 Winter Storm Emergency Response Services for Emergency Storm Response
B.5 23-328
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Mark Thomas for emergency storm design services associated with the Newport Drive Erosion and Sinkhole Project, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $140,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2024;
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Mark Thomas for emergency storm design services associated with the San Pedro Creek and Storm Drain Repair Project, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $114,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2024;
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-016 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for emergency storm professional services, increasing the contract amount by $100,001 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $359,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2024;
D. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement No. 2023-031 with Mark Crane’s Tree and Arborist Services for January 2023 Winter Storm Emergency Response Tree Work, decreasing the contract amount by $40,000, for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $60,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2023; and
E. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement No. 2023-032 with Mark Crane ’s Tree and Arborist Services for March 2023 Winter Storm Emergency Response Tree Work, increasing the contract amount by $250,000, for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $300,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2023.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Michael Winnewisser, Assistant Engineer
Staff:
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Notice of Completion of the 2020-2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
B.6 23-283
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-___ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the 2020-2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project;” and
B. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with County Recorder’s Office.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Assistant Public Works Director
Staff:
Award a Professional Design Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project B.7 23-327
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project in the amount of $ 380,000 and authorize $ 50,000 for contingent services, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $430,000, with a termination date of December 31, 2025.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Daniel Virgen Jr, Assistant Engineer
Staff:
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Public Works Professional Service Agreements for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25
B.8 23-325
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Project Management and Construction Support Services with DCME, Inc. in the not -to-exceed amount of $171,600, with a termination date of June 30, 2025;
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Project Management Services with COM 3 Consulting, Inc. in the not -to-exceed amount of $322,000, with a termination date of June 30, 2025;
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2018-079 for Development Services with MNS Engineers, Inc ., increasing the contract authority by $500,000 for a new not -to-exceed amount of $1,571,120 and extending the agreement termination date to June 30, 2025; D. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Encroachment Permit Support Services with Flowers & Associates, Inc. in the not -to-exceed amount of $238,690, with a termination date of June 30, 2024; and
E. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-047 with Filippin Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Crosswalk at Calle Real /Fairview Center Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Project in the amount of $21,500 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $48,000, with a termination date of June 30, 2024.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Autumn Glaeser, Capital Improvement Program Manager
Staff:
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Resolutions Authorizing Examination of Transactions and Use Tax Records and Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, and Approving the Transactions Tax Audit & Information Services Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates
B.9 23-203
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for the Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax”;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records”;
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates for Transactions and Use Tax Audit & Information Services; and
D. Authorize the City Manager to take all further necessary or incidental actions to implement the local transaction and use tax.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
Purchase of New Play Equipment at Mathilda ParkB.10 23-347 Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Play and Park Structures, Inc. for new playground equipment at Mathilda Park for a not-to-exceed amount of $63,897.30.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
JoAnne Plummer, Parks & Recreation Manager
Staff:
Amendment No.2 to Agreement No. 2022-018 with DocuSignB.11 23-345 Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-018 with DocuSign, with a term expiring January 31, 2024, and increasing the contract amount by $ 22,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $84,891.
Recommendation:
Matthew Fore, General Services Director Staff:
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Amendment to the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and Fiscal Year 2024/25
B.12 23-352
Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and the City of Goleta Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and Fiscal Year 2024/25, to include the Manager Emeritus position effective July 1, 2023.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Staff:
C. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2023/24
C.1 23-279
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-_ entitled “A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California Establishing the Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2023/24”; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County Auditor -Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2023/24 Secured Tax Bills.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
10 minutesEstimated Time:
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Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24
C.2 23-278
A. Receive and file the final Fiscal Year 2023/24 Engineer ’s Report for Street Lighting Benefit Assessment;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing an Assessment Charge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24”; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County Auditor- Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2023/24 Secured Tax Bills.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
10 MinutesEstimated Time:
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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Goleta City Grant, Community Development Block Grant, and Support to Other Agencies Applications, Funding, and Review Updates
D.1 23-317
Consider, and potentially approve, staff recommendations related to applications, review, and funding for Goleta City Grants, Community Development Block Grants, and Support to Other Agencies programs and provide other guidance as may be appropriate to improve these processes.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Shanna Dawson, Management Analyst
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
Affordable Housing Policies & Procedures ManualD.2 23-308 Provide comments and direction on the initial draft of the Affordable Housing Policies & Procedures Manual.
Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst
Staff:
90 minutesEstimated Time:
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT