Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Closed Session 4:30 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
December 5, 2023City Council Agenda
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4:30 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 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
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section §54957.6: Agency Designated Representatives: Paula Perotte, Mayor; Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
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 one matter of pending litigation:
• 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
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Special Joint City Council /Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2023, the Special Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2023, the Special Joint City Council /Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes of July 31, 2023, the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2023, the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023, and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2023
A.1 23-588
Approve the Special Joint City Council /Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2023, the Special Joint City Council /Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2023, the Special Joint City Council /Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes of July 31, 2023, the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2023, the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023, and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2023.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Staff:
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Creation of Human Services CommitteeA.2 23-599
Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled “A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Goleta, California, Establishing A Human Services Standing Committee And Dissolving The Grants Review Standing Committee Previously Established Via Resolution 14-21.”
Recommendation:
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Staff:
Acceptance of the October 2023 Check RegisterA.3 23-573 Accept the check register for the month of October 2023.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
Second Reading – Cannabis Business License Ordinance
Amendments and Cannabis Business Tax Updates
A.4 23-569
A. Conduct second reading (by title only) and adopt Ordinance No. 23-__, entitled “An Ordinance of the City of Goleta, California Amending Chapter 3.08 of Title 3 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code Entitled Cannabis Business Tax and Amending Chapter 5.09 of Title 5 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code Entitled Commercial Cannabis Businesses;” 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
Cecilia Rubio, Finance Management Assistant
Staff:
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Santa Barbara Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments Ordinance Second Reading and CEQA
Exemption
A.5 23-539
Conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) of Ordinance No. 23-__, entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Ensure Consistency with the Santa Barbara Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3), 15378(b)(5), and 15061(b)(3) (Case No. 23-0001-ORD).”
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner
Staff:
Initiation of 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Goleta City Grant Programs
A.6 23-469
A. Initiate the 2024-2025 application cycle for both the CDBG and Goleta City Grant Programs; and
B. Approve the Grading Rubric for the Goleta City Grant Program Guidelines.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Melissa Cure, Management Analyst (Acting)
Staff:
Amendment to Agreement with Cannon Corporation for
Construction Management for the 2022-2023 Pavement
Rehabilitation Project
A.7 23-568
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-095 with Cannon Corporation to extend their termination date from December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024, and increase their contract amount by $ 74,760 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $780,760.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Daniel Virgen Jr, Assistant Engineer
Staff:
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Professional Services Agreement with Tanko Streetlighting for Citywide Streetlight Maintenance
A.8 23-567
Authorize City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for citywide streetlight maintenance services with Tanko Streetlighting, Inc. in the not -to-exceed amount of $ 360,000, with a termination date of December 31, 2026.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Michael Winnewisser, Assistant Engineer
Staff:
Approval of Plans and Specifications, and Authorization to Advertise to Receive Bids for the Hollister Avenue Bike Path Lighting Project
A.9 23-420
A. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Hollister Avenue Bike Path Lighting Project; and
B. Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting bids for the Hollister Avenue Bike Path Lighting Project.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Michael Winnewisser, Assistant Engineer
Staff:
2023 Update to the City’s Emergency Operations PlanA.10 23-565 Receive a report on the updated 2023 Emergency Operations Plan and the changes made to the document.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Michael Baris, Emergency Services Coordinator
Staff:
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B. PUBLIC HEARING
Annual Adjustments for User Fees and ChargesB.1 23-575
A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed User Fees and Charges; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Rescinding Resolution No . 22-11, Approving and Adopting the FY 2023/2024 User Fees and Charges.”
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
15 minutesEstimated Time:
6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT 2023-2031 DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (180 Minutes Combined Estimated Time)
The item has been segmented to accommodate potential conflicts of interests, including those under the Political Reform Act, and to allow for the opportunity for recusal of an official, as may be necessary and /or appropriate. Taken together, however, this item is the City’s complete discussion and proposed action on the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element.
Public Comment Received for Items C.1, D.1, D.2 and D.323-605 C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Housing Element 2023-2031 Amendments California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Addendum (Case Nos. 21-0002-GPA and
23-0004-ORD)
C.1 23-583
Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, to Make Findings Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 and to Adopt the Housing Element 2023-2031 Amendments Addendum to the General Plan /Coastal Land Use Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No . 2005031151).”
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner
Staff:
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D. PUBLIC HEARING
Approve (i) Addition of 7264 Calle Real (APN 077-130-006) to Housing Element 2023-2031 Subprogram HE 2.1(a) and the
Technical Appendix Residential Sites Inventory; and (ii) Related Implementing Amendments of (a) the General Plan, and (b) Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code, to Facilitate High Density Residential Housing as detailed in Subprogram 2.1(a) at 7264 Call Real (APN 077-130-006) (Case Nos. 21-0002-GPA and
23-0004-ORD)
D.1 23-584
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adding 7264 Calle Real (APN 077-130 -006) to Housing Element 2023-2031 Subprogram HE 2.1(a) and the Technical Appendix Residential Sites Inventory (Case No. 21-0002 -GPA).”
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting Amendments to the General Plan to Facilitate High Density Residential Development at 7264 Calle Real (APN 077-130-006) (Case No. 21-0002-GPA).”
C. 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, Amending Title 17 ( Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Change the Zone District and Standards for 7264 Calle Real (APN 077-130-006) (Case No. 23-0004-ORD).” D. Make a determination that because a CEQA Addendum was considered as part of a separate action, no further environmental review is required for Resolution No. 23-__, Resolution 23-__, and Ordinance No. 23-__ pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner
Veronica Tam, Housing Consultant
Staff:
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Approve (i) Addition of 625 Dara Road (APN 069-373-064) to Housing Element 2023-2031 Subprogram HE 2.1(a) and the
Technical Appendix Residential Sites Inventory; and (ii) Related Implementing Amendments of (a) the General Plan, and (b) Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code, to Facilitate Medium Density Residential Housing as detailed in Subprogram 2.1(a) at 625 Dara Road (Case Nos. 21-0002-GPA and 23-0004-ORD)
D.2 23-585
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23 __, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adding 625 Dara Road (APN 069-373- 064) to Housing Element 2023-2031 Subprogram HE 2.1(a) and the Technical Appendix Residential Sites Inventory (Case No. 21-0002 -GPA).”
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23 __, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting a General Plan Amendment to Facilitate Medium Density Residential Development at 625 Dara Road (APN 069-373-064) (Case No. 21-0002-GPA).”
C. 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, Amending Title 17 ( Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Change the Zone District and Standards for 625 Dara Road (APN 069-373-064) (Case No. 23-0004-ORD).” D. Make a determination that because a CEQA Addendum was considered as part of a separate action, no further environmental review is required for Resolution No. 23-__, Resolution 23-__, and Ordinance No. 23-__ pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner
Veronica Tam, Housing Consultant
Staff:
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Adoption of (i) Housing Element 2023-2031 Amendments and Housing Element Subprogram HE 2.1(a), (b), and (e), and (ii) Implementing Amendments to the General Plan and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code (Case Nos. 21-0002-GPA and 23-0004-ORD)
D.3 23-586
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the Housing Element 2023- 2031 Amendments to the General Plan / Coastal Land Use Plan (Case No. 21-0002-GPA).”
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the General Plan / Coastal Land Use Plan to Implement Housing Element 2023-2031
Subprograms 2.1(a), (b), and (e) (Case No. 21-0002-GPA).” C. 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, Amending Title 17 ( Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Change the Zone District and Standards for 449 Kellogg Way (APN 071-130-039) and 469 Kellogg Way (APN 071-130-010) (Case No. 23-0004-ORD).”
D. 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, Amending Various Provisions of Title 17 ( Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Implement Certain Housing Element 2023-2031 Programs including Rezoning of Specific Properties (Case No. 23-0004-ORD).”
E. Make a determination that because a CEQA Addendum was considered as part of a separate action, no further environmental review is required for Resolution No. 23-__, Resolution 23-__, Ordinance No. 23-__, and Ordinance No. 23-__ pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner
Veronica Tam, Housing Consultant
Staff:
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
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• 11/27/2023 Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT