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SPECIAL JOINT
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, July 20, 2023
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
Members of the Planning Commission
Chair Jennifer Smith
Vice Chair Katie Maynard
Commissioner Jason Chapman
Commissioner Jennifer Fullerton
Commissioner Anne Miller
Peter Imhof, Secretary
Winnie Cai, Deputy City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: None
ROLL CALL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
PRESENT: Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller
ABSENT: None
PUBL
IC FORUM
R
ichard Foster spoke to the growing businesses in the city of Goleta, noted it was time for the businesses to take responsibility of Goleta businesses to the public and in support of a Goleta business tax or city income tax.
Fr
ank Arredondo, representing Chumash Cultural Resource Preservation, shared concerns regarding the Heritage Ridge Development.
Lou Font
ana, owner of Oat Bakery, spoke regarding a code non- compliance case for a pizza oven at his restaurant.
A
MENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
A. STUDY SESSION
A.1 Housing Element 2023 -2031 Sites Inventory Rezoning Study Session The proposed site inventory may be discussed in segments to accommodate potential conflicts of interest under the Political Reform Act, resulting from proximity to personal residences of certain officials. Staff may identify certain sites in advance of discussion during the study session in order to allow the opportunity for recusal of an official, as may be necessary.
P
rovide staff feedback regarding the City's Draft Revised Housing Element 2023- 2031 Sites Inventory
H
ousing Element 2023-2031 Si tes Inventory Rezoning Study Session P
ublic Comment Received
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Mayor Perotte announced that to accommodate conflicts of interest under the Political Reform Act resulting the proximity of sites on the inventory list to the personal residences of City officials, the staff presentation will be segmented into multiple parts. The first part of the presentation will not include any site-specific information other than to merely identify the candidate and alternative sites for the inventory list.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, added that the meeting will be segmented in accordance with rules from the Fair Political Practices Commission, and will follow the format below:
1. Staff will provide a general background staff report.
2. Council comments and questions.
3. Public comments on general background and anything not related to the specifically identified sites.
4. Segmented presentations on inventory sites to allow opportunities for recusals.
5. Public comment on specifically identified sites.
Regina Santos-Moreno, interpreter, announced that live- interpretation services in Spanish will be provided for this meeting.
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director , and Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, provided a presentation titled "Housing Element 2023- 2031 City Council and Planning Commission Sites Inventory Rezoning Study Session, " dated July 20, 2023 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Pam Flynt Tambo, representing the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara, spoke in support of providing more affordable housing. Ms. Flynt Tambo also spoke in support of transparency regarding the underlying assumptions for the total number of housing units and their income levels generated by each identified site.
She also encouraged the City to include sites owned by the City and other public entities in the rezoned sites for the Housing Element. Finally, she also encouraged the City to cooperate with the Water District to prioritize water access for affordable housing units.
Mark Lloyd, representing the Shelby Family Partnership, and Stephen Couvillion spoke in support of rezoning the Shelby property to residential.
Karen Lovelace and Richard Foster, spoke in support of more affordable housing and in opposition to high-density housing.
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Michael Bennett raised concerns for the feasibility of the proposed sites.
Greg Jenkins spoke in opposition of the State housing requirements and high- density housing.
Keith Diggs, representing YIMBY Law, spoke in support of including vacant and non-vacant sites in the proposed sites for development.
Beth Collins, representing Brownstein Hyatt Farber and Schreck, spoke in support of increasing the affordable housing buffer.
Frank Arredondo, representing Chumash Cultural Resource Preservation, spoke in opposition of streamlining housing projects, and in support of cultural review of proposed sites for development.
Tony Vallejo, representing the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of rezoning proposed sites to residential.
All public comment received posted online:
Deedy Hedrick, Mark Ingalls, Robert V. Kooyman, Frank Thompson, Tony Vallejo, Stephen Couvillion, April Reid, Rick Worth, George Relles, Bradley Blue, Karen Campbell, Julie Ritter, Derek Westen, Sam Chesluk, Valerie Oesterling, Eric Onnen, Felicia Saunders, James Jones, Jim Morrison, Amy Bankoff, John Price, M. Cole, Michael Baker, League of Women Voters SB, Paula Hamer, Lauren Vanveelen, Jebediah Vanveelen, Levi C. Maaia, Marty Plourd, Constantine Gastouniotis, Thomas Swiech, Kristen Miller, Emre Disli, Ken Alker, Iqbal Toor, Kirsten G. McLaughlin, Jennifer McGovern, Hersel Mikaelian, Beth Collins, Keith Diggs, Sergio Ricardo, Karen Lovelace, Bryce Cosio, Jan Scheffler, Larry Scheffler, Katherine Parker, Cristi Smith, Ken Crisenberry, Mark de la Garza, Jason Cruse, Bill Parker, and Richard Foster.
RECESS FROM 7:30 P.M. TO 7:38 P.M.
60 Colusa Ave (Vacant) and 7020 Calle Real (Market)
Recusals:
None
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
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Public Speakers:
Iqbal Toor, owner of the property at 60 Colusa Ave, spoke in support of rezoning the property at 60 Colusa Ave to high-density residential.
Richard Foster spoke in opposition of rezoning the property at 60 Colusa Ave to high-density residential.
60 Colusa Ave
Staff Recommendation – 60 Colusa Ave – Proposed Rezoning to High- Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve the staff recommendation , p roposed rezoning of 60 Colusa Ave to high- density residential (RH) : Support: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes -Martín.
Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard,
Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller. Oppose: None.
Recused: None.
7020 Calle Real
Staff Recommendation – 7020 Calle Real – Proposed Rezoning to Community Commercial (CC)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve the staff recommendation , proposed rezoning of 7020 Calle Real to community commercial (CC) : Support: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes -
Martín. Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard,
Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller. Oppose: None.
Recused: None.
7264 Calle Real (Kenwood Village)
Recusals:
Mayor Perotte recused herself from hearing this item due to a potential conflict and exited the dais at 8:03 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
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Public Speakers:
James Jones, Ken Alker, owner of the property at 7264 Calle Real (Kenwood Village), Tony Vallejo, representing the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, and Dean Gaston spoke in support of rezoning the property at 7264 Calle Real to high-density residential.
April Reid and Richard Foster spoke in opposition to rezoning the property at 7264 Calle Real to high-density residential.
Michael Bennett spoke in support of a slip on-and-off ramp at the Storke/Glen Annie offramp. Mr. Bennett also spoke in support of rezoning the top acreage at 7264 to high-density residential. He also made comments regarding the history of railroad right-of-way at the site.
Staff Recommendation – 7264 Calle Real (Kenwood Village) – Proposed Rezoning to High-Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve the staff recommendation , proposed rezoning of 7264 Calle Real (Kenwood Village) to high- density residential (RH) :
Support: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes -
Martín. Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard,
Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller. Oppose: None.
Recused: Mayor Perotte.
Mayor Perotte returned to the dais at 8:55 P.M.
7190 H
ollister Ave
Recusals:
None
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
Public Speakers:
Derek Westen, owner of the property at 7190 Hollister Ave, and Mark De La Garza spoke in support of rezoning the property at 7190 Hollister Ave to high- density residential.
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Staff Recommendation – 7190 Hollister Ave – Proposed Rezoning to High-Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve the staff recommendation , proposed rezoning of 7190 Hollister Ave to high- density residential (RH) : Support: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes -Martín. Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller. Oppose: None.
Recused: None.
625 Dara Rd
Recusals:
Councilmember Reyes -Martίn recused herself from hearing this item to accommodate a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act resulting from the site’s proximity to her personal residence and exited the dais at 9:39 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
Public Speakers:
Michael T. Bennett, on behalf of Hersel Mikaelian, spoke in support of rezoning the property at 625 Dara Rd to high-density residential.
Lana Harper spoke in opposition to rezoning the property at 625 Dara Rd to high- density residential.
Staff Recommendation – 625 Dara Rd – Proposed Rezoning to High- Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve the staff recommendation , p roposed rezoning of 625 Dara Rd to high-density residential (RH): Support: Mayor Perotte, Councilmembers Kasdin, and Kyriaco. Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller.
Oppose: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards. Those in opposition supported rezoning of 625 Dara Rd to medium-density residential (RM). Recused: Councilmember Reyes-Martín.
Councilmember Reyes-Martίn returned to the dais at 9:59 PM.
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35 Ellwood Station Rd
Recusals:
None
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
Public Speakers:
Gelare Macon, representing Flowers & Associates, spoke in support of rezoning the property at 35 Ellwood Station Rd as high-density housing, but raised concerns regarding labeling the property as 100% affordable.
Staff Recommendation – 35 Ellwood Station Rd – Proposed Rezoning to High- Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve the staff recommendation , p roposed rezoning of 35 Ellwood Station Rd to high- density residential (RH) : Support:
Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes -Martín. Chair
Smith, Vice Chair
Maynard, Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller.
Oppose: None. Recused: None.
7360 Hollister Ave
Recusals:
None
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
Public Speakers:
Gelare Macon, representing Flowers & Associates, asked to confirm that all three parcels are slated for rezoning, and asked to make sure the number of units allowed for the site are correct.
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Staff Recommendation – 7360 Hollister Ave – Proposed Rezoning to High-Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve the staff recommendation , proposed rezoning of 7360 Hollister Ave to high- density residential (RH) : Support: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes -Martín. Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller. Oppose: None.
Recused: None.
469 and 449 Kellogg Way
Recusals:
Vice Chair Maynard recused herself from hearing this item to accommodate a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act resulting from the site’s proximity to her personal residence and exited the dais at 10:34 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
Public Speakers:
Gelare Macon, representing Flowers & Associates, spoke in support of rezoning the properties at 469 and 449 Kellogg Way to high-density residential.
Staff Recommendation – 469 and 449 Kellogg Way – Proposed Rezoning to High-Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve the staff recommendation , p roposed rezoning of 469 and 449 Kellogg Way to high-density residential (RH): Support:
Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Chair Smith, Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller. Oppose: None. Recused: Vice Chair Maynard.
Vice Chair Maynard returned to the dais at 10:40 PM.
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490 S Fairview Ave (Yardi)
Recusals:
None
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
Public Speakers:
Ben Romo, on behalf of Yardi, spoke in support of rezoning the property at 490 S Fairview Ave to high-density residential.
Michael Bennett spoke in support of rezoning the property at 490 S Fairview Ave to high-density residential and raised concerns regarding flooding at the site.
Staff Recommendation – 490 S Fairview Ave (Yardi) – Proposed Rezoning to High- Density Residential (RH) Overlay
STRAW
POLL:
Approve the staff recommendation , proposed rezoning of 490 S Fairview Ave (Yardi) to high- density residential (RH) overlay:
Support: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards,
Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes -Martín. Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller. Oppose: None. Recused: None.
Commissioner Fullerton exited the meeting at 10:57 PM.
The City Council and Planning Commission provided direction to staff to continue discussion of this item at a new meeting to be held on July 25, 2023, at 5:30 PM.
ADJOURNED AT 11:01 PM.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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SPECIAL JOINT
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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
Members of the Planning Commission
Chair Jennifer Smith
Vice Chair Katie Maynard
Commissioner Jason Chapman
Commissioner Jennifer Fullerton
Commissioner Anne Miller
Peter Imhof, Secretary
Winnie Cai, Deputy City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:31 P .M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Kasdin participated via teleconference from: 425 North Point Hotel Room Number 215, San Francisco, CA, 94133. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, members of the public will be able to participate in the teleconference location.
ROLL CALL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
PRESENT: Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC FORUM
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
A. STUDY SESSION
A.1 Continued Housing Element 2023 -2031 Sites Inventory Rezoning Study Session
This item is a continuation of the Joint Study Session on July 20, 2023. The proposed site inventory may be discussed in segments to accommodate potential conflicts of interest under the Political Reform Act, resulting from proximity to personal residences of certain officials. Staff may identify certain sites in advance of discussion during the study session in order to allow the opportunity for recusal of an official, as may be necessary.
Provide staff feedback regarding the City's Draft Revised Housing Element 2023- 2031 Sites Inventory.
Continued Housing Element 2023- 2031 Sites Inventory Rezoning Study Session
This item is a continuation of the Joint Study Session on July 20, 2023. The proposed site inventory may be discussed in segments to accommodate potential conflicts of interest under the Political Reform Act, resulting from proximity to personal residences of certain officials. Staff may identify certain sites in advance of discussion during the study session in order to allow the opportunity for recusal of an official, as may be necessary.
Public Comment Received
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Mayor Perotte announced that this session is a continuation of the July 20, 2023, Housing Element 2023- 2031 Sites Inventory Rezoning Study Session. Mayor Perotte also announced that to accommodate conflicts of interest under the Political Reform Act resulting the proximity of sites on the inventory list to the personal residences of City officials, the staff presentation will be segmented into multiple parts. Staff will announce each inventory site prior to discussion to allow for recusals by City officials. The recommended action is to provide feedback to staff regarding the revised Housing Element 2023-2031.
Carla Martins, interpreter, announced that live- interpretation services in Spanish will be provided for this meeting.
Public Speakers:
Richard Foster and Karen Lovelace spoke in opposition to the City's adopted housing element.
Dustin Hoiseth spoke in support of rezoning sites as proposed in the housing element.
All public comments received posted online:
Jeffrey Mandrell, Allison Vang, Martha De Leon, Irene Russo, Nicole Barr, Dena Hayes, Denise Stevens, Brad Paden, Sam Eriz, April Reid, Mary Bankoff, Tonia Shimin, Lana Harper , Melanie Rogers , Carolyn Grenier , Jim Nuttal , David Gaughen, Leonard Grabowski , Scott Cooper , Vince Zaccone, Cheryl Rogers , Robert Hisch, Shauna Hirsch, Matt Moran, John Morgan, Sherry Morgan, Martin Senn, Caitlin Fairfield, Scott Heinz, Amber Moran, Martin Senn, Evelyn Senn, Josie Castagnola, Anne Burdette, Robert K Miller , Hersel Mikaelian, Alison McCeney, Brian Larinan, Sawyer Haig , Malana Willis , Sawyer Haig , Lynn Darnton, Kathy Ormseth, Russell Hagen, Karren Hagen, Malana Willis, Kaci L. W. Lynch, Derek Westen, Scott Vahey , Kristen Miller , Kaci Lynch , Lauren VanVeelen, Jebediah VanVeelen, Taj Chesluk , Hans Miller , Shane Mahan, Spencer Barr , Dawnielle Burich, Bradley Bowen, Tracy Bowen, Tom Miller, Heather Jeno Silva, Mark Smith, Cheryl Rogers, Ryan Phelan, Kate Deutsch-Burgner, Heather Abed, Miklos Hubay, Matt Power , Jon Cummings , Alma Hernandez , Sachi Thompson, Jeremy Ellis , Michael Paskin, Paul Kleine , Jeremy Jewell , Ken Jacobsen, Collin Bell, Brent Johnson, Ryan Siemens, Mansfield (Jack) Turney, Christa Turney, Amy Chesluk, Chris Stone , Marret Krebs , William Krebs , Matt Staska, Nicole Staska , Denise Tisdale, Christian Clark , Janelle Clark , Lloyd Suzuki , Theo Kracke, Brian C.
Sperling, Gabriela Ponce, Kipp Young, Aby Garibay, Tim Figueroa, William Hall, Julie Gibson, Sven Klein , Karen Lovelace , Steve VanDenburgh , Jared Ingram , Taylor Smith, Rachel P. Crisenberry, Maryam Salafim, Max Tyler, Susan Clayton, and Dan Lord.
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Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director, Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, and Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant provided a presentation titled "Continued Housing Element 2023-2031 Sites Inventory Rezoning Study Session," dated July 25, 2023 (presentation on file).
6470 Hollister Ave
Recusals:
None
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
RECESS FROM 6:24 PM TO 6:37 PM DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES.
Public Speakers:
None
Staff Recommendation – 6470 Hollister Ave – Proposed Rezoning to High-Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve staff recommendation, proposed rezoning of 6470 Hollister Ave to high- density residential (RH): Support:
Commissioner Chapman. Oppose: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro
Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and
Reyes-Martín. Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Fullerton, and Miller. The majority of th ose in opposition supported rezoning of 6470 Hollister Ave to community
commercial (CC) with Chair Smith supporting no rezoning .
Recused: None.
Viajero Site
Recusals:
Commissioner Miller recused herself from hearing this item to accommodate a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act resulting from the site’s proximity to her personal residence and exited the dais at 7:07 PM.
RECESS FROM 7:15 PM TO 7:20 PM DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES.
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Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
Public Speakers:
None
Staff Recommendation – Viajero Site – Proposed Rezoning to High- Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve staff recommendation, proposed rezoning of Viajero Site to high-density residential (RH): Support: None. Oppose: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes -
Martín. Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard,
Commissioners Chapman, and Fullerton. Recused:
Commissioner Miller.
7780 Hollister Ave (Fr
ontage Parcel)
Recusals:
Commissioner Miller recused herself from hearing this item to accommodate a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act resulting from the site’s proximity to her personal residence.
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
Public Speakers:
None
Staff Recommendation – 7780 Hollister Ave (Frontage Parcel) – Proposed Rezoning to High-Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve staff recommendation, proposed rezoning of 7780 Hollister Ave (Frontage Parcel) to high-density residential (RH):
Support: None. Oppose: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes -Martín.
Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Chapman, and Fullerton. Recused: Commissioner Miller.
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7780 Hollister Ave (Rear Parcel)
Recusals:
Councilmember Kasdin and Commissioner Miller recused themselves from hearing this item to accommodate a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act resulting from the site’s proximity to their personal residences. Councilmember Kasdin exited the dais at 7:38 PM.
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
Public Speakers:
None
Staff Recommendation – 7780 Hollister Ave (Rear Parcel) – Proposed Rezoning to High-Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve staff recommendation, proposed rezoning of 7780 Hollister Ave (Rear Parcel) to high- density residential (RH):
Support: None. Oppose: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kyriaco, and Reyes -Martín. Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Chapman, and
Fullerton. Recused: Councilmember Kasdin and Commissioner Miller.
Councilmember Kasdin and Commissioner Miller returned to the dais at 7:44 PM.
Parcels to East of 7190 Hollister Ave
Recusals:
None
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director, and Charles Ebeling, Public Works Director
Public Speakers:
Derek Westen, Daniel Hochman, and Detlev Peikert spoke in support of rezoning the parcels to the East of 7190 Hollister Ave to high-density residential.
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Staff Recommendation – Parcels to East of 7190 Hollister Ave – Proposed Rezoning to High-Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve staff recommendation, proposed rezoning of parcels to east of 7190 Hollister Ave to high- density residential (RH):
Support: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers
Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Chapman, and Miller. Oppose: Mayor Perotte and
Councilmember Kasdin. Chair Smith and Commissioner
Fullerton. Recused: None.
6950 Hollister Ave
Recusals:
None
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
Public Speakers:
None
Staff Recommendation – 6950 Hollister Ave – Proposed Rezoning to High-Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve staff recommendation, proposed rezoning of 6950 Hollister Ave to high- density residential (RH): Support: None.
Oppose: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards,
Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes -Martín. Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller. Recused: None.
RECESS FROM 8:59 PM TO 9:14 PM
625 Dara Rd
Recusals:
Councilmember Reyes -Martín recused herself from hearing this item to accommodate a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act resulting from the site’s proximity to her personal residence and exited the dais at 9:15 PM.
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Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Veronica Tam, Housing Element Consultant, and Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
Public Speakers:
Greg Jenkins, Malana Willis, Kaci Lynch, Cristi Smith, Jan Scheffler, Taylor Smith, Steve VanDenburgh, Lana Harper, Denise Tisdale, Andy Rad, and Martha De Leon spoke in opposition to rezoning 625 Dara Rd to high-density residential.
Staff Recommendation – 625 Dara Rd – Proposed Rezoning to High- Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve staff recommendation, proposed rezoning of 625 Dara Rd to high-density residential (RH): Support: Mayor Perotte and Councilmember Kasdin. Vice Chair Maynard and Commissioner Chapman. Oppose: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards and
Councilmember Kyriaco. Chair Smith, Commissioners Fullerton, and Miller. Those in opposition supported rezoning of 625 Dara Rd to medium -density residential (RM). Recused:
Councilmember Reyes-Martín.
Councilmember Reyes-Martín returned to the dais at 10:44 PM.
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Kyriaco to continue this meeting to July 31, 2023.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes -Martín
. Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard,
Commissioners Fullerton, Chapman, and Miller. Noes: None.
7264 Calle Real (Kenwood Village)
Recusals:
Mayor Perotte recused herself from hearing this item due to a potential conflict and exited the dais at 10:50 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Amy Diehl, April Reid, Bronwen Moore, and Timothy Bullock spoke in opposition to rezoning 7264 Calle Real (Kenwood Village) to high-density residential.
Mayor Perotte returned to the dais at 11:04 PM.
ADJOURNED AT 11:04 P.M.
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GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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SPECIAL JOINT
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 31, 2023
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
Members of the Planning Commission
Chair Jennifer Smith
Vice Chair Katie Maynard
Commissioner Jason Chapman
Commissioner Jennifer Fullerton
Commissioner Anne Miller
Peter Imhof, Secretary
Winnie Cai, Deputy City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: None
ROLL CALL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
PRESENT: Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Chapman, Fullerton, and Miller
ABSENT: None
Commissioner Miller participated via teleconference from: 30422 N Lakeview Drive Breezy Point, Minnesota 56472. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, members of the public will be able to participate in the teleconference location.
PUBLIC FORUM
Richard Foster made comments regarding noticing for public meetings.
Frank DiMarco spoke in opposition to the rezoning of the parcels to the east of 7190 Hollister Ave.
Viviana Marsano, interpreter, announced that live- interpretation services in Spanish will be provided for this meeting.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
A. STUDY SESSION
A.1 Continued Housing Element 2023 -2031 Sites Inventory Rezoning Study Session
This item is a continuation of the Joint Study Session on July 20, 2023 and July 25, 2023. The proposed site inventory may be discussed in segments to accommodate potential conflicts of interest under the Political Reform Act, resulting from proximity to personal residences of certain officials. Staff may identify certain sites in advance of discussion during the study session in order to allow the opportunity for recusal of an official, as may be necessary.
Provide staff feedback regarding the City's Draft Revised Housing Element 2023- 2031 Sites Inventory.
Continued Housing Element 2023-2031 S ites Inventory Rezoning Study Session
Public Comment Received
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Staff Speakers:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director, Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, Derek Rapp, Traffic Engineer, provided a presentation titled "Housing Element 2023-2031 City Council and Planning Commission Sites Inventory Rezoning Study Session," dated July 20, 2023 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
April Reid spoke in favor of supporting non- controversial housing sites in the Housing Element, and in support of spreading out the number of proposed high- density rezones throughout the City.
Richard Foster spoke in favor of splitting underutilized lots including churches and parks for inclusion in the Housing Element, and in support of spreading out the number of proposed rezones throughout the City using public land.
Frank Arredondo raised concerns regarding the potential for archaeological resources at the proposed rezone sites. He also spoke against using the SB35 affordable housing streamlined approval process.
Maria Gordon suggested more noticing for public meetings and in support of continued review of underutilized parcels as part of the Housing Element.
Robert Zaida spoke in support of a third lane on Highway 101 north to Glen Annie Road, a highway overpass at the Brandon area, and a northbound exit and a southbound onramp. Mr. Zaida also raised concerns regarding airport noise and the walkability to grocery stores from the proposed sites.
Cecilia Brown spoke to the diversity of the community in the northeast portion of Goleta, and in support of including the vacant parcel at the corner of Calle Real and Kellogg Road or Andamar Park in the Housing Element.
Kalia Rork asked if cost of development was a consideration in including sites in the Housing Element.
All public comment received posted online:
Linda Barnhart, Gordon Smythe, Kevin Zoltan, Marge Mielcarek, Mike Ferrone, Lynn Darton, Ilana Goldflam, Rudolf Goldflam, Tamar Goldflam, Frank Di Marco, Lucinda Anderson, Gerald Mielcarek, Jason Marden, Nancy Marden, Paula Bagalio, Felicia Saunders, Evelyn Senn, Gladys Lyons, Michelle Wiesen, Drew Pearson, David Liu, Lois Moore, Stan Asarch, Paulette Le Blanc, Kathy McIntosh, Al McIntosh, Sayma Berry, Nancy Sandoval, Chela Sandova, John Preston, Sharlae Jenkins, Jason Cruse, Joan Vignocchi, Elena Copus, Kurt Copus, Heidi Steelsmith, David Steelsmith, Francis Tillotson, Andrea Speciale, Scott Vahey, 22 7/31/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4
Catherine Foy, Martha de Leon, Jeffrey Mandrell, April Reid, Deborah Shafritz, John Pasinski, Miranda Fierro, David Gaughen, Katherine Emery, Janice Levasheff, Jim Nuttal, Holly McCord Duncan, Richard Foster, Irene Russo, Deborah Holmes, Jing Xie, Heather Blancho, Barbara Petrini-Marrison, Mark Smith, Cristi Smith, Rick Van Wickle, Michele Fitch, Russell Hagen, Karen Hagen, Karen Lovelace, Robert Fitch, Lisa Compton, Cecilia Brown, Hersel Mikaelian, Frank DiMarco, Beth Collins, Veronica Gill, Robin Thomas, Michael Mahoney -Pierce, Lauren VanVeelen, Lana Harper, Frank Arrendondo, Valerie Oesterling, Marret Krebs, Bill Krebs, Dan Lovelace, Art Battson, Dr. Robert Fitch, Hugh Sutherland, Kim Sutherland, Yolanda Perez, Lisa Citore, Len Van Nostrand, Steve VanDenburgh
7264 Calle Real (Kenwood Village)
Recusals:
Mayor Perotte recused herself from hearing this item due to a potential conflict and exited the dais at 6:58 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director, Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, and Derek Rapp, Traffic Engineer
Public Speakers:
Ellory Fiero made comments regarding the environmental impacts of planned development, and in support of protecting animals and plants.
Dustin Hoiseth and Ken Alker spoke in support of rezoning 7264 Calle Real to high- density residential.
Michael Mahoney-Pierce spoke regarding traffic impacts resulting from rezoning 7264 Calle Real to high-density residential.
Lauren VanVeelen, April Reid, Sam Eriz, Molly Rothman, Kristine Fritz, Adam Bairzin, Amy Diehl, Mike Diehl, Amy Holtz, Karen Lovelace, Lisa Citore, Richard Foster, Tim Bullock, Bronwen Moore, Amy Revilla, Maria Gordon, Tonia Shimin, and Robert Zaida spoke in opposition to rezoning 7264 Calle Real to high- density residential.
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Staff Recommendation – 7264 Calle Real – Proposed Rezoning to High- Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve staff recommendation, proposed rezoning of 7264 Calle Real to high- density residential (RH) as amended to accommodate approximately 190 units: Support: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and
Reyes-Martín. Chair Smith, Commissioners Chapman,
Fullerton, and Miller. Oppose: Vice Chair Maynard. Recused:
Mayor Perotte.
RECESS FROM 9:15 P.M. TO 9:26 P.M.
Mayor Perotte returned to the dais at 9:26 P.M.
625 Dara Rd
Recusals:
Councilmember Reyes -Martín recused herself from hearing this item to accommodate a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act resulting from the site’s proximity to her personal residence and exited the dais at 9:30 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director, Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, and Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner
Public Speakers:
Lana Harper, Cristi Smith, Sharlae Jenkins, Greg Jenkins, and Martha De Leon spoke in opposition to rezoning 625 Dara Rd to high-density residential.
Staff Recommendation – 625 Dara Rd – Proposed Rezoning to High- Density Residential (RH)
STRAW
POLL:
Approve staff recommendation, proposed rezoning of 625 Dara Rd to high- density residential (RH): Support: Councilmember Kasdin and Commissioner Chapman. Oppose: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, and Commissioner Kyriaco. Chair Smith, Vice Chair Maynard, Commissioners Fullerton and Miller.
Those in opposition supported rezoning of 625 Dara Rd to medium-density residential (RM). Recused: Councilmember Reyes-Martίn.
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469 Kellogg Way
Recusals:
Vice Chair Maynard recused herself from hearing this item to accommodate a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act resulting from the site’s proximity to her personal residence and exited the dais at 10:11 P.M.
Councilmember Reyes-Martin returned to the meeting at 10:13 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Dr. James Rolfe spoke in support of rezoning 469 S Kellogg Way to high- density residential.
Vice Chair Maynard returned to the dais at 10:18 P.M.
ADJOURNED AT 10:31 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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SPECIAL
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Monday, October 30, 2023
Closed Session 4:30 P.M./Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M.
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
Councilmember James Kyriaco, District 2
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:33 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
Mayor Pro Tempore Richards noted he was participating in the meeting remotely pursuant to AB2449 Just Cause, due to a medical procedure that prohibits him from attending in person.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:34 P.M.
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CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record closed session matters by title only:
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:
1. Goleta v. Santa Barbara Nissan, LLC, et al., Santa Barbara Superior Court, Case No. 19CV033392.
2. Kellogg Square, LLC, et al. v. City of Goleta, Santa Barbara Superior Court, Case No. 18CV02385
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:32 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
Mayor Pro Tempore Richards noted he was participating remotely pursuant to AB2449 due to recently having surgery, and no one over 18 years old is in the room with him.
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 two matters of pending litigation:
1. Goleta v. Santa Barbara Nissan, LLC, et al., Santa Barbara Superior Court, Case No. 19CV03339
2. Kellogg Square, LLC, et al. v. City of Goleta, Santa Barbara Superior Court, Case No. 18CV02385
Action: No reportable action
PUBLIC FORUM
Mia Moua expressed concerns with an eviction process , due to the sale of the building that she resides in while dealing with the health situations with her husband and son and the need to relocate her family that is currently being levied against them. Asked if the city had a law to help deal with this and to be able to relocate her family. 27 10/30/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3
Maggi Heinrich also noted that a 30 day notice to evict was prov ided to her this past Thursday. Encouraged the City Council to look at the renoviction laws.
Juan Ramirez questioned why Fire Station 10 hasn't been built.
Karen Lovelace raised issues on the many unfinished concurrent projects within the City of Goleta and the problems associated with Grant Funds for projects.
Richard Foster reminded the City Council of the Old Town Halloween event on October 31, 2023. Mr. Foster spoke to the underfunding of projects and urged the City Council to prioritize funding better.
Robin Cederlof raised concerns with the proposed Santa Barbara Humane project that would relocate the historically significant Beck House. Ms. Cederlof provided a book to the City Council titled “Why Old Places Matter.”
Justin Shores stated concerns with the City’s projects and its budget.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
A.1 Funding Project Connect and Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Projects
A. Receive a presentation on the preliminary five- y ear (2023/2024 - 2027/2028) Capital Improvement Program project delivery and preliminary cost estimates; B.
Reject all bids for Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project; C. Direct staff to return to City Council on December 5, 2023 to award Project Connect, and include the proposed funding strategy, and related budget adjustments and appropriations; D. Direct staff to negotiate a construction change order to Project Connect to construct the Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project and return to City Council on December 19, 2023 to approve a change order for the Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project; E. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to request an amendment to the Measure A Investment Plan by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to transfer the $8.4 million in Measure A regional funds from the named Goleta US 101 Overcrossing project to the Goleta Transportation Circulation Improvements Project; and F. Direct staff to come back in April 2024 to further review the CIP project delivery and options for funding these projects.
Funding Project Connect and Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Projects
Public Comment Received
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Staff Speakers:
Autumn Glaeser, CIP Principal Engineer, provided a presentation to the City Council titled "Five Year CIP Project Delivery," dated October 30, 2023 (presentation on file).
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Nina Buelna, Assistant Public Works Director
Matt Fore, General Services Director
Derek Rapp, Contract Traffic Engineer
Public Speakers:
Richard Foster expressed concerns over costs overrun and delayed projects.
Barry Remis, Heather Deutsch, Move Santa Barbara County, urged the City Council to prioritize bicycle and pedestrian safety projects.
Robert Bernstein, Sierra Club, expressed concerns with a lack of transparency, and urged the City Council to prioritize the Hollister Avenue Restriping project and not lump it together with other projects.
Kira Pusch, and Jason Chapman urged the City C ouncil to prioritize the Hollister Avenue Restriping project and spoke to Vision Zero.
All public comment received posted online:
Jacque Ohl -Trlica, Alex Trieger, Douglas Jacobson, James Wagner, Mike Goldman, Patricia Dixon, Dustin Hoiseth, Melissa Cunningham, Scott Wenz, Brian Larian, Pat Snyder
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Kasdin to reject all bids for Hollister Old Town Interim Striping 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.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to direct staff to return to City Council on December 5, 2023 to award Project Connect, and include the proposed funding strategy, and related budget adjustments and appropriations.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to direct staff to negotiate a construction change order to Project Connect to construct the Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project and return to City Council on December 19, 2023 to approve a change order for the Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, and Councilmember
Kyriaco. Noes: Councilmembers Kasdin and Reyes-Martín.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to authorize the City Manager or his designee to request an amendment to the Measure A Investment Plan by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to transfer the $8.4 million in Measure A regional funds from the named Goleta US 101 Overcrossing pro
ject to the Goleta Transportation
Circulation Improvements Project.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Abstentions: Councilmember Reyes - Martín.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Kasdin to direct staff to come back in April 2024 to further review the CIP project delivery and options for funding these projects.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
ADJOURNED AT 9:00 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
Closed Session 5:00 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
5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: Councilmember Kyriaco
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
CLOSED SESSION
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney, read into the record the Closed Session item as follows:
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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
Councilmember Kyriaco was present for the Closed Session.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 5:02 P.M.
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:43 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
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney, reported on Closed Session Items as follows:
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:
No reportable action
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Comment Received
Public Speakers:
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Steve Kirkman and Bob Craig spoke regarding enforcement of the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance. Cheri Spencer expressed appreciation to the City Council for their support of pickleball for seniors at the Goleta Valley Community Center.
Mark Preston raised concerns for the golf balls creating pollution at the driving range adjacent to the San Pedro Creek.
Richard Foster spoke to the costs of the Ekwill Fowler Road Extension Project.
David Wilcox, Pickleball Advisory Committee and Goleta Valley Community Center Board Member, spoke to the considerations of open play and reserved play at the Goleta Valley Community Center Pickleball Courts.
Robert Zaida raised concerns regarding the use of Eucalyptus mulch at Ellwood Mesa.
Robin Cederlof spoke to the Hollister Avenue restriping project and asked that the City consider the history of the double layered sidewalk on Hollister Avenue while conducting the project.
All public comment received posted online:
Jack Wolever
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet announced the following Important Cultural Observances:
• International Day of People with Disabilities - December 3, 2023 • International Human Rights Day - December 10, 2023
• Hanukkah (Chanukah) - December 7, 2023 through December 15, 2023 • Christmas Day - December 25, 2023
• Kwanzaa - December 26, 2023 through January 1, 2024.
Mr. Nisbet also announced the 2024 bilingual LEAD Academy is accepting applications and encouraged those interested to apply.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2023
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2023.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2023
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2023.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call v ote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.2 Acceptance of the August 2023 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of August 2023.
Acceptance of the August 2023 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to accept the investment transaction report for the month of August 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.3 Acceptance of the September 2023 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of September 2023.
Acceptance of the September 2023 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to accept the check register for the month of September 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 Temporary Construction Easement Agreements for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions and Hollister Avenue Bridge Projects
Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ e ntitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute Temporary Construction Easement Agreements and City Clerk to accept Temporary Construction Easement Grant Deed s for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions and Hollister Avenue Bridge Projects."
Temporary Construction Easement Agreements for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions and Hollister Avenue Bridge Projects
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to adopt Resolution No. 23-58 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council 34 11/7/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5
of the City of Goleta, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute Temporary Construction Easement Agreements and
City Clerk to accept Temporary Construction Easement Grant Deeds for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions and Hollister Avenue Bridge Projects."
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 First Amendment to the Cathedral Oaks Overhead Construction and Maintenance Agreement for the Cathedral Oaks Road/Hollister Avenue/US 101 Overcrossing Project
Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Cathedral Oaks Overhead Construction and Maintenance Agreement to assign to the City all of the rights, title, interest, and obligations set forth in the Construction and Maintenance Agreemen t 05R058, between the State of California and Union Pacific Railroad.
First Amendment to the Cathedral Oaks Overhead Construction and Maintenance Agreement for the Cathedral Oaks Road Hollister Avenue US 101 Overcrossing Project
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Cathedral Oaks Overhead Construction and Maintenance Agreement to assign to the City all of the rights, title, interest, and obligations set forth in the Construction and Maintenance Agreement 05R058, between the State of California and Union Pacific Railroad.
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 Resolution Approving the Submittal of Applications for all CalRecycle Grants for a five-year term
Adopt Resolution 23-_ __, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, authorizing submittal of application(s) for all CalRecycle Grants for which the City of Goleta is eligible."
Resolution Approving the Submittal of Applications for all CalRecycle Grants for a five-year term
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to adopt Resolution 23-59, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, authorizing submittal of application(s) for all CalRecycle Grants for which the City of Goleta is eligible."
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 Amendment to Professional Design Service Agreements with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 10 to Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2012-090 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., increasing the contract authority by $628,819, for a new total contract amount of $6,472,586, for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project (Project No. 9002).
Amendment to Professional Design Service Agreements with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project
Public Speaker:
Richard Foster raised concerns on the cost increase to the Dewberry Engineer's Inc.'s contract for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 10 to Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2012- 090 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., increasing the contract authority by $628,819, for a new total contract amount of $6,472,586, for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project (Project No. 9002).
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. 4 to Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Handling Services
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Franchise Agreement No. 2011 -023 for Solid Waste Handling Services with MarBorg Industries to comply with Senate Bill 1383 and the City's subsequent Organics Waste Disposal Ordinance.
Amendment No. 4 to Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Handling Services
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Franchise Agreement No. 2011- 023 for Solid Waste Handling Services with MarBorg Industries to comply with Senate Bill 1383 and the City's subsequent Organics Waste Disposal Ordinance.
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 Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Grant Agreement in the amount of $103,587 with the Office of Traffic Safety for a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program; B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MOVE Santa Barbara in a not -to-exceed amount of $94,939, with an expiration date of December 31, 2024, to administer the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program; and C. Approve grant revenue of $103,587 in account 409-50-5500-44600 and a budget appropriation of $8,648 in account 409-50-5500-54010 and $94,939 in account 409-50-5500-51300.
Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Grant Agreement in the amount of $103,587 with the Office of Traffic Safety for a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program;
B.
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with MOVE Santa Barbara in a not -to- exceed amount of $94,939, with an expiration date of December 31, 2024, to administer the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program; and C. Approve grant revenue of $103,587 in account 409-50-5500-44600 and a budget appropriation of $8,648 in account 409- 50-5500-54010 and $94,939 in account 409- 50- 5500-51300.
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 Approval of Plans and Specifications, and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Mathilda Park Improvements
A. Approve Plans and Specifications for Mathilda Park Improvements; and B. Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting bids for Mathilda Park Improvements.
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Approval of Plans and Specifications, and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Mathilda Park Improvements
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to A.
Approve Plans and Specifications for Mathilda Park
Improvements; and B. Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting bids for Mathilda Park Improvements.
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 Approval of the 2023 -2024 Agreement for Operation of a Free Countywide Library System
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Operation of a Free Countywide Library System for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Goleta.
Approval of the 2023-2024 Agreement for Operation of a Free Countywide Library System
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an
Agreement for Operation of a Free Countywide Library System for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Goleta.
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 Award of Contracts for Interim Housing and Homeless Services to Good Samaritan Shelter's Hedges House of Hope and PATH's Santa Barbara Shelter
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between City of Goleta and Good Samaritan Shelter for the reservation of four beds at Hedges House of Hope (Hedges) for 18 months from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $144,408; and B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between City of Goleta and PATH for the reservation of two beds at PATH Santa Barbara (PATH) for 18 months from January 1, 2024, to Ju ne 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $72,204.
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between City of Goleta and Good
Samaritan Shelter for the reservation of four beds at Hedges House of Hope (Hedges) for 18 months from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, in an amount n ot to exceed $144,408; and B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between City of Goleta and PATH for the reservation of two beds at PATH Santa Barbara (PATH) for 18 months from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $72,204.
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 Certificate of Recognition United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County Gold Club Members
Certificate of Recognition United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County Gold Club Members
Michael Baker, President and CEO United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County, expressed appreciation to the City Council for providing recognition to the United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County Gold Club Members.
The City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County Gold Club Members.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 First Reading - Cannabis Business License Ordinance Amendments and Cannabis Business Tax Rate Update
A. 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 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.
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First Reading - Cannabis Business License Ordinance Amendments and Cannabis Business Tax Updates
Public Comment Received
Staff Speaker:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director, provided a presentation titled, "First Reading - Cannabis Business Tax and Cannabis Business License Ordinance Amendments" dated November 7, 2023 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:42 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Amanda Clark, Compliance Supervisor Sublime Cannabis Delivery, and Whitney Collie, Vice President Compliance Coastal Bloom Nursery spoke in support of staff recommendation.
All public comment received posted online:
Whitney Collie, Vice President Compliance Sublime Cannabis Delivery
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:01 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards /Councilmember Kyriaco to A. 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 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;" as amended to not include amendments to Municipal Code Section
5.09.11 0, Opening Requirements for Cannabis Manufacturing Businesses; and B. Find that the adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from th e 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.
C.2 Santa Barbara Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan General Plan and Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-___, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting Amendments to the City of Goleta General Plan / Coastal Land Use Plan to Ensure Consistency with the Santa Barbara 40 11/7/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11
Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and Determine the Amendments to be Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3), 15378(b)(5), and 15061(b)(3) (Case No. 22-0001-GPA)."B. 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 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)."
Santa Barbara Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan General Plan and Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, and Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner, provided a presentation titled, "Santa Barbara Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan General Plan and Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments" dated November 7, 2023.
Nick Johnson, Aviation Consultant
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:03 P.M.
All public comment received posted online: Nina and Fred Meyer, Ingeborg Cox, MD, MPH, and Crystal Mendoza
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:55 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to A. Adopt Resolution No. 23- 60, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting Amendments to the City of Goleta General Plan / Coastal Land Use Plan to Ensure Consistency with the Santa Barbara Airport Land Use Compatib ility Plan and
Determine the Amendments to be Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3), 15378(b)(5), and 15061(b)(3) (Case No. 22- 0001-GPA)." B. 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 Ensure Consistency with the Santa Barbara Airport Land Use Comp
atibility 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)."
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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 New Human Services Standing Subcommittee
Finalize direction to staff on the development of a new Human Services standing subcommittee of the City Council.
New Human Services Standing Subcommittee
Staff Speaker:
Kristy Schmidt, Assistant City Manager
The City Council provided direction to staff on the development of a new Human Services Standing Subcommittee of the City Council.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Perotte announced a Homelessness Issues Standing Committee Meeting would take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall.
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported that Assembly member Hart would be holding sidewalk office hours at the Goleta Valley Community Center on November 8, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 8:27 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 16, 2023
5:30 P.M.
City Hall – Conference Room 1
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
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
A.1 Interviews of Candidates for the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee
A. Conduct interviews for the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee; and
B. Recommend to the Mayor a nominee for appointment to the County of Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee to represent the City of Goleta.
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Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Liana Campos, Deputy City Clerk
The City Council conducted interview s of candidates for the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee: Joseph Beck, Irene Solovij, Anna Jordan, Martha Donelan, Lorraine Woodwark, and Meaghan Tiernan.
The City Council selected Irene Solovij as a nominee for appointment to the County of Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee. The item will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for approval after which the Mayor will ratify the appointment with Council approval for a term ending June 30, 2027.
ADJOURNED AT 7:04 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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