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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Closed Session 4:00 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
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:00 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 4:02 P.M.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record the closed session matters as follows:
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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 - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION - THREAT OF LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(5) with regard to one potential case. Following numerous communications between City staff and counsel for the applicants of the "Shelby" development project located at 7400 Cathedral Oaks Road [APN 077 -530-019], including as it relates specifically to a dispute over the proposed use of an SB 330 application for purposes of vesting the so -called "Builder's Remedy" in Government Code section 65589.5(d)(5) at the Shelby project site, counsel for the applicants made a settlement offer to City staff to resolve the dispute and avoid potential litigation. A memo prepared by staff detailing this matter is attached to the agenda and is also available for review upon request at the City Clerk's Office, where it is on file.
Memo prepared by staff detailing this matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section §54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Employee Organization: Goleta General Employees Unit and Goleta Miscellaneous Employees Unit
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meetin g to order at 5:35 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
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REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on the Closed Session items as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION - THREAT OF LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(5) with regard to one pote ntial case. Following numerous communications between City staff and counsel for the applicants of the "Shelby" development project located at 7400 Cathedral Oaks Road [APN 077 -530-019], including as it relates specifically to a dispute over the proposed use of an SB 330 application for purposes of vesting the so -called "Builder's Remedy" in Government Code section 65589.5(d)(5) at the Shelby project site, counsel for the applicants made a settlement offer to City staff to resolve the dispute and avoid potential litigation. A memo prepared by staff detailing this matter is attached to the agenda and is also available for review upon request at the City Clerk's Office, where it is on file.
Memo prepared by staff detailing this matter
Action: No Reportable Action.
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 the provisions of Government Code Section §54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Employee Organization: Goleta General Employees Unit and Goleta Miscellaneous Employees Unit
Action: Item was not heard by Council due to time constraints.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Speakers:
Eplanet Thunderstriker spoke to freedom of speech.
Dave Dahl, Marine Watchdogs, recognized the City of Goleta for its leadership efforts to reduce plastic in the ocean and presented the City of Goleta with an Ocean Ecology Certificate recognizing its efforts to eliminate unnecessary single -use plastics from our trash systems, helping to preserve oceans for future generations.
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AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported that the Ellwood Mesa/Sperling Preserve Butterfly Management Plan would not be shown this evening, and will be provided in the future. A Creek Week video would be shown in its place.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported that Creek Week begins on September 23, 2023, and played a Creek Week video.
Mayor Perotte reported the Goleta Valley Library will have a reception for the Creek Week art contest on September 26, 2023 at 5:30 P.M.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2023
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2023.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2023
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 5, 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 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2022
Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2022.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2022
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2022.
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.3 Acceptance of the July 2023 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of July 2023.
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Acceptance of the July 2023 Check Register
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to accept the check register for the month of July 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.4 Acceptance of the June 2023 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of June 2023.
Acceptance of the June 2023 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to accept the investment transaction report for the month of June 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.5 Acceptance of the May 2023 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of May 2023.
Acceptance of the May 2023 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to accept the investment transaction report 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.6 3CE Digital Equity Program Grant
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) for a Digital Equity Program with a termination date of September 30, 2024; B. Authorize the City Manager to accept grant funds in the amount of $75,000 from 3CE; C. Authorize the City Manager to award and execute a Grant Agreement with Economic Development Collaborative for the execution of the Central Coast Community Energy Digital Equity Program in the amount not to exceed $75,000 with a termination date September 30, 2024;
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and D. Approve a budget appropriation and grant revenue adjustment in the amount of $75,000 for the Grant Agreements with 3CE and Economic Development Collaborative into Fund 21 7 as identified in the fiscal impact section of the report.
3CE Digital Equity Program Grant
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempo re Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) for a Digital Equity Program with a termination date of September 30, 2024;
B. Authorize the City Manager to a ccept grant funds in the amount of $75,000 from 3CE; C Authorize the City Manager to award and execute a Grant Agreement with Economic
Development Collaborative for the execution of the Central Coast Community Energy Digital Equity Program in the amount no t to exceed $75,000 with a termination date September 30, 2024; and D Approve a budget appropriation and grant revenue adjustment in the amount of $75,000 for the Grant Agreements with 3CE and Economic Development Collaborative into Fund 217 as identified in the fiscal impact section of the report.
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 Utility Cost Sharing at the Goleta Community Center
Approve the methodology to share utility costs among the City and its tenants at the Goleta Community Center based on square footage occupied by each tenant, effective retroactively to January 1, 2023.
Utility Cost Sharing at the Goleta Community Center
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to approve the methodology to share utility costs among the City and its tenants at the Goleta Community Center based on square footage occupied by each tenant, effective retroactively to January 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.
A.8 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Holmes Structures for Professional Services Related to Capital Improvements at the Goleta Community Center
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Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-070 with Holmes Structures for professional design services and additional project support for the Goleta Community Center Seismic Improvement Project, increasing the contract authority by $50,000, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $133,500 and extending the termination date to June 30, 2024.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Holmes Structures for Professional Services Related to Capital Improvements at the Goleta Community Center
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-070 with Holmes Structures for professional design services and additional project support for the Goleta Community Center Seismic Improvement Project, increasing the contract authority by $50,000, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $133,500 and extending the termination date to 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.9 Approve Right of Way Agreement and accept Grant Deed for property required for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Northern and Southern Segments Project
A. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Right of Way Agreement with Paul S. Kellogg and Rita L. Diewold, Trustees of the KD Living Trust; Phyllis E. Kellogg; and Roma L. Simpson, Trustee of Roma L. Simpson Trust for Assessor Parcel Number 071 -090-074, including any required escrow transactional documents; and B. Authorize the City Clerk to accept the Grant Deeds of property required from Assessor Parcel Number 071 -090-074 owned by Paul S. Kellogg and Rita L. Diewold, Trustees of the KD Living Trust; Phyllis E. Kellogg; and Roma L. Simpson, Trustee of Roma L. Simpson Trust for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Northern and Southern Segments Project.
Approve Right of Way Agreement and accept Grant Deed for property required for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Northern and Southern Segments Project
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to A.
Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Right of Way Agreement with Paul S. Kellogg and Rita L. Diewold, Trustees of the KD Living Trust; Phyllis E. Kellogg; and Roma L.
Simpson, Trustee of Roma L. Simpson Trust for Assessor Parcel Number 071-090-074, including any required escrow
transactional documents; and B. Authorize the City Clerk to accept the Grant Deeds of property required from Assessor
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Parcel Number 071 -090-074 owned by Paul S. Kellogg and Rita L. Diewold, Trustees of the KD Liv ing Trust; Phyllis E. Kellogg; and Roma L. Simpson, Trustee of Roma L. Simpson Trust for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Northern and Southern
Segments 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.10 Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement 2021-026 with Flowers & Associates, Inc.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2021-026 with Flowers & Associates, Inc. for inspection support services, increasing the contract authority by $120,000, for a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $335,000 and extending the termination date to June 30, 2025.
Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement 2021-026 with Flowers & Associates, Inc.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2021 -026 with Flowers & Associates, Inc. for inspection support services, increasing the contract authority by $120,000, for a new total not -to-exceed contract amount of $335,000 and extending the termination date 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.11 Public Works Environmental Services Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for stormwater services with Willdan Engineering in the amount of $125,000, with a termination date of June 30, 2024.
Public Works Environmental Services Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for stormwater services with Willdan Engineering in
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the amount of $125,000, 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.
A.12 Resolution Authorizing Agreements with the State of California Department of Transportation and the County of Santa Barbara Associated with San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project
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 and Related Documents and Amendments Thereto with the State of California Department of Transportation Associated with San Jose Creek Multi purpose Path Project"; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 23 -__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements and Related Documents and Amendments Thereto with County of Santa Ba rbara Associated with San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project."
Resolution Authorizing Agreements with the State of California Department of Transportation and the County of Santa Barbara Associated with San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to A. Adopt Resolution No. 23 -47 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements and Related Documents and Amendments Thereto with the State of California Department of Transportation Associated with San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project"; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 23 -48 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements and
Related Documents and Amendments Thereto with County of Santa Barbara Associated with San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path 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.13 Approve Right of Way Agreement and Accept Grant Deed for Property to Facilitate the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Right of Way Agreement with Thornwood Real Estate, LLC; and B. Authorize the City Clerk to
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accept the Grant Deeds of property for Assessor Parcel Numbers 071-170-079, - 080, -083 owned by Thornwood Real Estate, LLC for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project.
Approve Right of Way Agreement and Accept Grant Deed for Property to Facilitate the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Right of Way Agreement with Thornwood Real Estate, LLC; and
B. Authorize the City Clerk to accept the Grant Deeds of property for Assessor Parcel Numbers 071 -170-079, -080, -083 owned by Thornwood Real Estate, LLC for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions 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.14 Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance adopting a Second Amendment to Development Agreement for SyWest/Goleta Gardens LLC, 907 South Kellogg Avenue, APN 071-190-035; Case No. 23-0002-ORD
Conduct second 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, Approving a Second Amendment to the Goleta Gardens LLC Development Agreement to Provide that the Term of the Development Agreement Must Not Extend Beyond the Date the Coastal Commission Certifies the City's Local Coastal Program or December 31, 2024, Whichever Occurs First; 907 S Kellogg Avenue; Case No. 23-0002-ORD."
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance adopting a Second Amendment to Development Agreement for Sy West/Goleta Gardens LLC, 907 South Kellogg Avenue, APN 071-190-035; Case No. 23-0002-ORD
Public Comment Received
Public Speakers:
Manley McNinch, South West Regional Council of Carpenters, spoke to AB2011 and noted the importance of using local labor, paying prevailing wages and utilizing workers from State-certified apprentice training programs.
All public comment received posted online:
Talia Nimmer, Attorneys for South West Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to conduct second reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 23 -10, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving a Second Amendment to the Goleta Gardens LLC Development Agreement to Provide that the Term of the Development Agreement Must Not Extend Beyond the Date the Coastal Commission Certifies the City's Local Coastal Program or December 31, 2024, Whichever Occurs First; 907 S Kellogg Avenue; Case No. 23-0002-ORD." VOTE: Motion approved by the follo wing roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.15 Donation for a Hydration Station at the Goleta Community Center
Approve a donation from the El Gato Channel Foundation, in an amount not to exceed $7,500, to cover the costs of a Hydration Station, three years of maintenance and filters, a handrail and installation costs for the Goleta Community Center.
Donation for a Hydration Station at the Goleta Community Center
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to approve a donation from the El Gato Channel Foundation, in an amount not to exceed $7,500, to cover the costs of a Hydration Station, three years of maintenance and filters, a handrail and installation costs for the Goleta Community Center.
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. PRESENTATION
B.1 Presentation of Blue City Certification
Receive presentation of certification from the Blue City Network.
Presentation of Blue City Certification
Staff Speaker:
Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager, introduced Evelina Marchetti, Executive Director and Ashley Pries, Chief City Liaison, Blue City. Ms. Marchetti and Ms.
Pries provided a Certificate of Recognition to the City of Goleta to recognize the City as a Certified Blue City for its commitment to protecting its marine environment and waterways.
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Public Speaker:
Eplanet Thunderstriker noted the need for people to work to keep ocean waters clean.
B.2 NatureTrack Film Festival 5th Anniversary (Certificate of Recognition)
NatureTrack Film Festival 5th Anniversary (Certificate of Recognition)
Mayor Perotte presented Sue Eisaguirre, Founder and Executive Director of NatureTrack and NatureTrack Film Festival, with a Certificate of Recognition recognizing the 5 th Anniversary of the NatureTrack Film Festival held October 6, 2023 through October 8, 2023, and acknowledging the first time the event will be held in the City of Goleta.
Ms. Eisaguirre provided an overview of this year's NatureTrack Film Festival and related activities.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Request to Amend the Camino R eal Specific Plan and Development Plan, Removal of the Specific Plan Overlay Designation and Approval of the Storke Medical Office Buildings with a daycare use at 6975 Santa Felicia Drive
It is recommended that the City Council: A. Introduce 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 Approving a Specific Plan Amendment to the remove APN 073 -440-026 from the Camino Real Specific Plan, Approving the removal of the Specific Plan zoning Overlay Designation on the subject property, and Finding that the Ordinance is Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act at 6975 Santa Felicia Drive; APN 073-440-026; Case Nos. 21 -0002-SP and 22-0002-ORD" B. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 23 -____ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Approving an Amendment to the Camino Real Development Plan (95-DP-026) and approving a Development Plan to allow two Medical Office Buildings with a total area of 37,200 square feet and daycare use and associated site improvements with an approximately 2' height adjustment and Finding that the Resolution is Exempt under the California Enviro nmental Quality Act at 6975 Santa Felicia Drive; APN 073 -440-026; Case Nos. 21 -0005-DP and 23 -0001- DPAM" C. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for the Ordinance and Resolution listed in A and B.
Request to Amend the Camino Real Specific Plan and Development Plan
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Public Comment Received
Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, and Councilmembers Kasdin and Reyes-Martin reported no site visits and no exparte communications.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported no site visit and exparte communications with the applicant via email.
Staff Speaker:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager, provided a presentation titled, "Camino Real Specific Plan Amendment and Storke Medical Office Buildings/Day Care," dated September 19, 2023 (presentation on file).
Mark Schleich, Public Works Contract Engineer
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:18 P.M.
Kim Schizas spoke in support of staff recommendation, on behalf of the applicant.
All public comment received posted online:
Steve Welton, Principal Planner for Suzanne Elledge Planning and Permitting Services, Inc.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:36 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Kasdin to A. Introduce 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 Approving a Specific Plan Amen dment to the remove APN 073 -440-026 from the Camino Real Specific Plan, Approving the removal of the Specific Plan zoning Overlay Designation on the subject property, and Finding that the Ordinance is Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act a t 6975 Santa Felicia Drive; APN 073 -440-026; Case Nos. 21-0002-SP and 22-0002-ORD" B. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 23-49 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Approving an Amendment to the Camino Real Development Plan (95 -DP-026) and approving a Development Plan to allow two Medical Office Buildings with a total area of 37,200 square feet and daycare use and associated site
improvements with an approximately 2' height adjustment and Finding that the Resolution is Exempt under the California
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Environmental Quality Act at 6975 Santa Felicia Drive; APN 073 - 440-026; Case Nos. 21 -0005-DP and 23 -0001-DPAM" C. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for the Ordinance and Resolution listed in A and B.
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 6:40 P.M. - 6:50 P.M.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with County of Santa Barbara from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute City of Goleta Contract Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and the County of Santa Barbara from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027.
Law Enforcement Services Agreement with County of Santa Barbara from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027
Staff Speakers:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Public Speaker:
Eplanet Thunderstriker raised concerns about the clearing of debris in waterways without law enforcement present.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute City of Goleta Contract Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and the County of Santa Barbara from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027.
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 Fiscal Year 2022/23 Fourth Quarter (Year-End) Financial Review (Unaudited)
Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Operating and CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2022/23."
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Fiscal Year 2022/23 Fourth Quarter (Year-End) Financial Review (Unaudited)
Staff Speaker:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director, provided a presentation titled, "Fiscal Year 2022/23 Fourth Quarter Financial Review (Unaudited)" dated September 19, 2023.
Public Speaker:
Robert Zaida questioned Slide 11 of the presentation "Revised Forecast" which did not contain an amount for street maintenance or creeks and watershed.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 23-50 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Operating and CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2022/23."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Counci lmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
D.3 Waste Reduction Program Update
A. Receive a Waste Reduction Program Update; B. Approve the renaming of the Public Works Department's Solid Waste and Environmental Services Division to the "Environmental Services Division" and the Solid Waste program to the "Waste Reduction" pro gram; and C. Approve renaming the Solid Waste Issues Standing Committee, created by Resolution 10 -08, to the "Waste Reduction Standing Committee ."
Waste Reduction Program Update
Staff Speakers:
Charlie Ebeling, Public Works Director, Melissa Nelson, Environmental Services Manager and Dan Rowell, Environmental Services Specialist, provided a presentation, titled "Waste Reduction Programs Update" dated September 19, 2023 (presentation on file).
Public Speaker:
Robert Zaida, spoke in support of staff recommendation and noted the efforts made by Marborg related to Styrofoam recycling.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin /Kyriaco to A. Receive a Waste Reduction Program Update; B. Approve the renaming of the Public Works Department's Solid Waste and Environmental Services Division to the "Environmental Services Division" and the Solid Waste program to the "Waste Reduction" program.
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VOTE: Motion a pproved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kyriaco reported attending the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee Meeting on September 11, 2023, which was covered under Item D.1.
Councilmember Kasdin reported attending the Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting on September 11, 2023, which was covered under Item D.2.
Mayor Pro Tempore Richards reported attending the grand opening event for the Steward Hotel, a tree planting event on Saturday, September 16, 2023, and the Mexican Independence Day Celebration Event on the same day.
Mayor Pro Tempore Richards requested Council concurrence to begin the recruitment process and endorse a candidate for the Santa Barbara Airport Commission for their consideration, Mayor Perotte and C ouncilmember Kyriaco supported the request.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported the legislative season is ending including the potential introduction of new bills, which may involve housing. Ms. Garibaldi noted an update would be provided to the City Council in the future regarding any potential changes.
ADJOURNED AT 9:22 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK