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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Closed Session 4:00 P.M. /Regular Meeting 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
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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
CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record closed session items as follows:
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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
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:39 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
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
Action: No Reportable Action
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:
• Jorgensen v. City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 23CV02328
Action: No Reportable Action, item not heard due to time constraints.
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PUBLIC FORUM
Richard Foster raised concerns over the regional housing needs assessment and high infrastructure costs noting new infrastructure costs should be dropped.
Erika Szell, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, spoke to providing education to the public on the Fentanyl crisis and the potential for handing out Narcan.
Lou Fontana, Oat Bakery Owner, spoke to code enforcement issues and citations for the pizza oven located in the property he is leasing.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported on important cultural observances:
International Day of Worlds Indigenous People (August 9, 2023) and Women's Equality Day (August 26, 2023).
A. PRESENTATION
A.1 2022 Public Safety Annual Report
Receive a presentation on the 2022 Public Safety Annual Report.
2022 Public Safety Annual Report
Staff Speaker:
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager, Lt. Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office and Chief Mark Hartwig, Santa Barbara County Fire Department provided a presentation titled, "2022 Public Safety Annual Report" dated July 18, 2023.
The City Council received the presentation.
RECESS 6:40 P.M. - 6:45 P.M.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM B.4 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
B.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2023
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 and the Special City
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Council Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2023.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2023
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 27, 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.
B.2 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
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."
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
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 23 -06 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."
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.3 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.08 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code, Entitled "Short-Term Vacation Rentals"
A. Conduct second reading (by title only) and adopt Ordinance No. 23 -__,
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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.
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.08 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code, Entitled "Short-Term Vacation Rentals"
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to A. Conduct second reading (by title only) and adopt Ordinance No. 23 -07, 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.
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.5 Agreements and Amendment for 2023 Winter Storm Emergency Response Services for Emergency Storm Response
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
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date of December 31, 2023.
Agreements and Amendment for 2023 Winter Storm Emergency Response Services for Emergency Storm Response
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to 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 expiratio n 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 Winte r 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 3 1, 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.
B.6 Notice of Completion of the 2020-2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
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;" andB. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with County Recorder's Office.
Notice of Completion of the 2020-2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
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MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-39 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.
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.7 Award a Professional Design Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project
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.
Award a Professional Design Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to 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.
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.8 Public Works Professional Service Agreements for Fiscal Years 2023 -24 and 2024-25
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 COM3 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 MN S
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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 Service s 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.
Public Works Professional Service Agreements for Fiscal Years 2023 -24 and 2024-25
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to 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 COM3 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.
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.9 Resolutions Authorizing Examination of Transactions and Use Tax Records and Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee
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Administration, and Approving the Transactions Tax Audit & Information Services Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates
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.
Resolutions Authorizing Examination of Transactions and Use Tax Records and Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-40, 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 -41, 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.
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.10 Purchase of New Play Equipment at Mathilda Park
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.
Purchase of New Play Equipment at Mathilda Park
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MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to 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.
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.11 Amendment No.2 to Agreement No. 2022-018 with DocuSign
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.
Amendment No.2 to Agreement No. 2022-018 with DocuSign
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to 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.
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.12 Amendment to the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and Fiscal Year 2024/25
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.
Amendment to the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Fiscal Year 2024-25
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to adopt Resolution No. 23-42 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor
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Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
ITEM B.4 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
B.4 Appointment of Interim Library Director
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."
Appointment of Interim Library Director
Staff Speaker: Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director, introduced Diane Satchwell, candidate for the position of Interim Library Director.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to adopt Resolution No. 23- 38 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta Appointing Diane Satchwell as Interim Library Director and Approving Employment Agreement."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2023/24
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.
Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Public Comment Received
Staff Speaker:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director and Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager, provided a presentation titled, "Fiscal Year 2023/24 Goleta Library Special Tax Rate ," dated July 18, 2023 (presentation on file).
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OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:57 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
All public comment received posted online: David Gaughen
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:57 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempo re Richards to A. Adopt Resolution No. 23 -43 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
C.2 Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24
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.
Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Public Comment Received
Staff Speaker:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director and Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager, provided a presentation titled," Fiscal Year 2023/24 Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment," dated July 18, 2023 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:04 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
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All public comment received posted online:
David Gaughen
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:05 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Kyriaco to A. Receive and file the final Fiscal Year 2023/24 Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Benefit Assessment; B. Adopt Resolution No. 23 -44, 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.
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. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Goleta City Grant, Community Development Block Grant, and Support to Other Agencies Applications, Funding, and Review Updates
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.
Goleta City Grant, Community Development Block Grant, and Support to Other Agencies Applications, Funding, and Review Updates
Staff Speaker:
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director and Shanna Dawson, Management Analyst
Public Speakers:
Kim Stanley, MOVE Santa Barbara County, spoke in support of instituting longer- term memorandums of understanding and expressed appreciation to the City Council for continued funding.
Robin Cederlof provided suggestions for education grant applicants.
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MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to approve, staff recommendations related to applications, review, and funding for Goleta City Grants, Community Development Block Grants, and Support to Other Agencies programs as amended.
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.2 Affordable Housing Policies & Procedures Manual
Provide comments and direction on the initial draft of the Affordable Housing Policies & Procedures Manual.
Affordable Housing Policies & Procedures Manual
Staff Speaker:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst, provided a presentation titled, "Affordable Housing Policies & Procedures Manual," dated July 18, 2023.
The City Council received the presentation and provided direction to staff.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Reyes -Martin reported attending the Coffee and Community event on July 15, 2023.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:20 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK