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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 05, 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 1
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 4:31 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 4:32 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
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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
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
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH 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
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Employee Organization: Goleta General Employees Unit and Goleta Miscellaneous Employees Unit
Action: No Reportable action.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1) Title: City Manager
Action: No Reportable action.
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
Action: No Reportable action.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1 to con fer 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
Action: The City Council continued this item to a future date.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Comment Received
Daniel Prystyes questioned the zoning violations levied against his business.
Richard Foster expressed concerns with the rising costs and delays of city projects.
Karen Lovelace expressed concerns with the 3rd City Council District not having representation as well as projects and rezoning within the 3rd City Council District.
Matt Castagnola raised concerns with developing a housing project at 60 Colusa Ave due to the traffic in the area.
All public comment received posted online:
Daniel Prystes
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AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, noted staff had revised the PowerPoint presentation for Housing Element agenda items and noted copies were provided to the City Council and the public.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager mentioned the community spirit and high turnout at the Old Town Holiday Parade held on December 2, 2023, and praised the Lion’s Club for their efforts in organizing the event.
Mr. Nisbet noted the City Council will consider the following upcoming items at their December 19, 2023 , City Council m eeting: Stow Grove Park Master Plan, the Ekwill- Fowler Project (Project Connect), an Urgency Ordinance on Tennant Protection, and the new Human Services Committee.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 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
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 Specia l 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.
Approval of the Special Joint City Council-Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes, Special City Council Meeting Minutes, and City Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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. 4 12/5/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5
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 Creation of Human Services Committee
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."
Creation of Human Services Committee
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore R ichards to adopt Resolution No. 23 -61, 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."
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 October 2023 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of October 2023.
Acceptance of the October 2023 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to accept the check register for the month of October 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 Second Reading - Cannabis Business License Ordinance Amendments and Cannabis Business Tax Updates
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 5 12/5/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6
Guideline 15301(c) and direc t staff to file a Notice of Exemption within five business days.
Second Reading - Cannabis Business License Ordinance Amendments and Cannabis Business Tax Updates
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to A. Conduct second reading (by title only) and adopt Ordinance No. 23-12, 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.
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 Santa Barbara Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments Ordinance Second Reading and CEQA Exemption
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)."
Santa Barbara Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments Ordinance Second Reading and CEQA Exemption
Public Comment Received
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) of Ordinance No. 23-13, 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)."
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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.
A.6 Initiation of 2024 -2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Goleta City Grant Programs
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.
Initiation of 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Goleta City Grant Programs
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
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 Agreement with Cannon Corporation for Construction Management for the 2022-2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
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.
Amendment to Agreement with Cannon Corporation for Construction Management for the 2022-2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
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 Professional Services Agreement with Tanko Streetlighting for Citywide Streetlight Maintenance
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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.
Professional Services Agreement with Tanko Streetlighting for Citywide Streetlight Maintenance
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
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 Approval of Plans and Specifications, and Authorization to Advertise to Receive Bids for the Hollister Avenue Bike Path Lighting Project
A. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Hollister Avenue Bike Path Lighting Project; andB. Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting bids for the Hollister Avenue Bike Path Lighting Project.
Approval of Plans and Specifications, and Authorization to Advertise to Receive Bids for the Hollister Avenue Bike Path Lighting Project
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to 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.
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 2023 Update to the City's Emergency Operations Plan
Receive a report on the updated 2023 Emergency Operations Plan and the changes made to the document.
2023 Update to the City's Emergency Operations Plan
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MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to receive a report on the updated 2023 Emergency Operations Plan and the changes made to the document.
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. PUBLIC HEARING
B.1 Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges
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 a nd Adopting the FY 2023/2024 User Fees and Charges."
Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges
Staff Speakers:
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager, and Luke Rioux, Finance Director, provided a presentation titled "User Fees and Changes Updates," dated December 5, 2023 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:00 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Jorge Mariscal of Romo & Associates stated concerns with the administrative fees as they relate to paying invoices.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:07 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Kasdin to A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed User Fees and Charges; and B. Adopt
Resolution No. 23-62 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."
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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6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT 2023-2031 DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (180 Minutes Combined Estimated Time)
Mayor Perotte announced that to accommodate conflicts of interest under the Political Reform Act resulting the proximity of sites on the Housing Element inventory site list to the personal residences of City officials, the Housing Element actions have been segmented to allow Councilmembers to recuse themselves from items for which they have conflicts and to vote on items for which they do not have conflicts.
Mayor Perotte also announced that public comments will be taken for each of the four items, and that members of the public may comment on any and all items.
Taken together, this item is the City 's complete discussion and proposed action on the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element.
Staff Speaker:
Anne Wells, Advanced Planning Manager
Ex Parte Disclosures:
Councilmember Kyriaco reported visiting the property at 7264 Calle Real ( Kenwood Village) with the property owner on March 13, 2023, and a conversation with the property owner in mid-November. Councilmember Kyriaco noted he did not learn anything that was not part of the public record due to this visit or conversation . Councilmember also disclosed a community meeting with concerned residents regarding the Kenwood Village site in mid-November.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported visiting the Shelby property with the property owner in May and July 2023 and noted he did not learn anything that was not part of the public record.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported conversations regarding the property at 590 S Fairview Ave (Yardi) with the property owner and their representatives in February, April and July 2023 and noted he did not learn anything that was not part of the public record.
Councilmember Kyriaco repor ted conversations regarding the property at 625 Dara Rd with the property owner in July and late October 2023, and spoke with neighbors of the project location in July 2023. He noted he did not learn anything that was not part of the public record.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported a conversation regarding the property at 60 Colusa Ave with the property owner in July and noted he did not le arn anything that was not part of the public record.
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Councilmember Kyriaco reported conversations regarding the properties at 469 and 449 Kellogg Way with property owner in July and December 2023, and that he met with concerned neighbors in July 2023.
Councilmember Kasdin reported conversations regarding the property at 7264 Calle Real (Kenwood Village) with April Reid and Richard Foster . He also reported he met with the property owner Ken Alker in August 2023 and spoke with him on phone in November 2023. Councilmember Kasdin noted he did not learn anything that was not part of the public record.
Councilmember Kasdin reported a conversation regarding 35 Ellwood Station Dr with the owner and their representative and noted he did not learn anything that was not part of the public record.
Councilmember Kasdin reported a site visit and conversation regarding the property at 590 S Fairview Ave (Yardi) with the owner and noted he did not learn anything that was not part of the public record.
Mayor Perotte rep orted a site visit and conversation regarding the property at 590 S Fairview Ave (Yardi) several months ago, and noted she did not learn anything that was not part of the public record.
Mayor Pro Tempore Richards reported a site visit and conversation regarding the property at 590 S Fairview Ave (Yardi) with the owner and their representatives on May 10, 2023, and noted he did not learn anything that was not part of the public record.
Councilmember Reyes-Martín reported a site visit of the property at 590 S Fairview Ave (Yardi) in April and noted she did not learn anything that was not part of the public record.
Councilmember Reyes -Martín reported she responded to questions and emails from residents regarding the property at 625 Dara Rd and her need to recuse herself from making a decision on that property due to a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act and noted she did not learn anything that was not part of the public record.
Public Comment Received for Items C.1, D.1, D.2 and D.3
Public Comment Received
All public comment received posted online:
Ken Alker, Sue Woodill, April Reid, Becky Davis, Clay Dickens, Mon a Harnish, Paulette Le Blanc, Cynthia Snyder, Beth Collins, Maureen McFadden, Lorena Santa
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Housing Element 2023-2031 Amendments California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Addendum (Case Nos. 21-0002-GPA and 23-0004-ORD)
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)."
Housing Element 2023 -2031 Amendments California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Addendum (Case Nos. 21-0002-GPA and 23-0004-ORD)
Mayor Perotte and Councilmember Reyes-Martίn recused themselves from hearing this item due to potential conflicts and exited the dais at 6:21 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director , Anne Wells, Advanced Planning Manager , and Andy Newkirk, Senior Planner provided a presentation titled, "Housing Element 2023-2031 Amendments California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Addendum," dated December 5, 2023 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
April Reid, Amy Diertr, Karen Lovel ace, Richard Foster, Conrad Metzengerg, Angela Tripp, Tom Hoffman, and Jason Marden expressed concerns for staff recommendations.
Shawn Sullivan expressed support for staff recommendations.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 23-63, 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)," as amended by the three previously stated recitals.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes:, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin and Kyriaco. Noes:
None. Recused: Mayor Perotte and Councilmember Reyes- Martín.
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D. PUBLIC HEARING
D.1 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)
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 d etermination 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.
D.1 - Revised PowerPoint
Approve (i) Addition of 7264 Calle Real (APN 077 -130-006) to Housing Element 2023-2031 Subprogram
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director , Anne Wells, Advanced Planning Manager , and Andy Newkirk, Senior Planner provided a presentation titled, "7264 Calle Real (Kenwood Village) Inclusion in the Housing Element 2023 - 2031 and Associated General Plan and Zoning Amendments," dated December 5, 2023 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:17 P.M.
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Public Speakers:
April Reid, Richard Foster, Karen Lovelace, and Amy Dietz spoke in opposition of staff recommendations.
Travis Tucker, Taj Chusluk, Zoila Portillo, Kingston Cheluk Sam Chusluk, and Alma Hernandez spoke in support of staff recommendations.
Ken Alker spoke in opposition of reducing the buildable area of Kenwood Village
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:00 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-64, 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 -65, 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 requ ired for Resolution No. 23 -64, Resolution 23 -65, and Ordinance No. 23 -__ pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and
Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Recused: Mayor Perotte.
D.2 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)
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 14 12/5/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 15
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 Gole ta 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 i s required for Resolution No. 23 -__, Resolution 23 -__, and Ordinance No. 23 -__ pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
D.2 - Revised PowerPoint
Approve (i) Addition of 625 Dara R oad (APN 069 -373-064) to Housing Element 2023-2031 Subprogram HE 2.1(a)
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director , Anne Wells, Advanced Planning Manager , and Andy Newkirk, Senior Planner provided a presentation titled, "Addition of 625 Dara Road (APN 069 -373-064) to Housing Element 2023 - 2031" dated December 5, 2023 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:13 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Karen Lovelace and Richard Foster questioned why the property at 625 Dara Rd was not rezoned to High-Density Residential (RH).
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:17 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards/Councilmember Kyriaco to A.
Adopt Resolution No. 23 -66, 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 Resolutio n No. 23-67, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of 15 12/5/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 16
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 c onduct 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 S tandards 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. 23-66, Resolution 23-67, and Ordinance No. 23- __ pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Recused: Councilmember Reyes-
Martín.
RECESS 9:27 P.M. - 9:32 P.M
D.3 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)
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 Counc il of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Various Provisions of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta 16 12/5/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 17
Municipal Code to Implement Certain Housing Element 2023 -2031 Programs including Rezoning of Specific Properties (Case No. 23-0004-ORD)."
E. Make a det ermination 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 sect ion 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
D.3 - Revised PowerPoint
Adoption of (i) Housing Element 2023 -2031 Amendments and Housing Element Subprogram HE 2.1
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director, Anne Wells, Advanced Planning Manager , and Andy Newkirk, Senior Planner provided a presentation titled, "Housing Element 2023 -2031," dated December 5, 2023 (presentation on file).
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Kasdin to continue the meeting until the City Council finishes the item.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:15 P.M.
Public Speakers:
James Rolfe spoke in support of staff recommendations.
April Reid, Richard Foster, Michele Owen, and Karen Lovelace spoke in opposition to staff recommendations.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:37 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to A.
Adopt Resolution No. 23 -68, 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. 23-69, 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. 17 12/5/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 18
Introduce and conduct fir st 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 Ci ty 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. 23-68, Resolution 23 -69, Ordinance No. 23 -__, and Ordinance No. 23-__ pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
VOTE: Motion approved 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
None
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:58 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Closed Session 4:30 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
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Kasdin participated remotely per AB 2449 due to exposure to a contagious illness.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record Closed Session matters 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
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
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:31 P.M.
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.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín.
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Kasdin participated remotely per AB 2449 due to exposure to a contagious illness.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters 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
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1 to confer with its legal counsel with regard to the following one matter of pending litigation:
Jorgensen v. City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 23CV02328
Action: No reportable action
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Comment Received
Bill Woodbridge shared comments regarding the cost of renting property in Goleta.
Jason Chapman shared comments regarding pedestrian deaths in City of Goleta streets, and urged the City Council to institute measures to prevent future traffic collisions.
All public comment received posted online:
Richard Foster
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, first acknowledged that this is the last regularly scheduled City Council meeting of the year. Mr. Nisbet also acknowledged the accomplishments of the City Council over the past year, and expressed gratitude for being a part of this year’s accomplishments.
Additionally, Mr. Nisbet shared information regarding the upcoming storms.
Furthermore, Mr. Nisbet noted that City Hall will be closed from December 25, 2023, through January 2, 2024, but that City staff will be on-call as needed.
Finally, Mr. Nisbet announced the following important cultural observances:
January 1, 2024 – New Years Day
January 15, 2024 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS A.9 AND A.18 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
Mayor Perotte recused herself from item A.6 due to a conflict under the Political Reform Act.
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Councilmember Reyes-Martín recused herself from item A.7 due to a conflict under the Political Reform Act.
A.1 Fiscal Year 2023/24 First Quarter Financial Review
A. 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 2023/24, A mending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2023/24, and Amending the City of Goleta Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24."B. Adopt Resolution No. 23 -_entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of Goleta, California, Amending the Wage Schedule for Hourly Employees and Intern Assignments Effective January 1, 2024."
Fiscal Year 2023-24 First Quarter Financial Review
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to: A.
Adopt Resolution No. 23 -70 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 2023/24, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authoriz ed Positions for Fiscal Year 2023/24, and Amending the City of Goleta Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24." B. Adopt Resolution No. 23- 71 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of Goleta, California, Amending the Wage Schedule for Hourly Employees and Intern Assignments Effective January 1, 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.2 Acceptance of the September 2023 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of September 2023.
Acceptance of the September 2023 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to accept the investment transaction report 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.
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A.3 Acceptance of the October 2023 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of October 2023.
Acceptance of the October 2023 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to accept the investment transaction report for the month of October 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 City of Goleta Board and Commissions Handbook
Receive and file the Board and Commission Handbook.
City of Goleta Boards and Commissions Handbook
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to receive and file the Board and Commission Handbook.
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 Annual Financial Report of the City of Goleta's Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Adopt Resolution 23 -__ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the Annual Development Impact Fee Financial Report."
Annual Financial Report of the City of Goleta's Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2022-23
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to adopt Resolution 23-72, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the Annual Development Impact Fee Financial 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.
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A.6 Second Reading of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code Amendments Ordinance to Facilitate High Density Residential Housing as detailed in Housing Element 2023-2031 Subprogram 2.1(a) at 7264 Calle Real (APN 077-130-006) (Case No. 23-0004-ORD)
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 Go leta Municipal Code to Change the Zone District and Standards for 7264 Calle Real (APN 077 -130-006) (Case No. 23 - 0004-ORD)."
Second Reading of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code Amendments Ordinance to Facilit ate High Density Residential Housing as detailed in Housing Element 2023-2031
Public Comment Received
Public Speakers:
April Reid spoke in opp osition to the development at 7264 Calle Real (Kenwood Village).
All public comment received posted online:
April Reid
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) of Ordinance No. 23-14, 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)."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and
Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Recused: Mayor Perotte.
A.7 Second Reading of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code Amendment Ordinance to Facilitate Medium Density Residential Housing at 625 Dara Road as detailed in Housing Element 2023-2031 Subprogram 2.1(a) (Case No. 23-0004-ORD)
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 Change the Zone District for 625 Dara Road (APN 069-373-064) (Case No. 23-0004-ORD)."
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Second Reading of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code Amendment Ordinance to Facilitate Medium Density Residential Housing at 625 Dara Road
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) of Ordinance No. 23-15, 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 for 625 Dara Road (APN 069-373-064) (Case No. 23-0004-ORD)."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Recused: Councilmember Reyes - Martín.
A.8 Second Reading of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code Amendments Ordinance to Facilitate Hi gh Density Residential Housing as detailed in Housing Element 2023 -2031 Subprogram 2.1(a) at 449 Kellogg Way (APN 071-130-039) and 469 Kellogg Way (APN 071 -130-010) (Case No. 23-0004-ORD)
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 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)."
Second Reading of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code Amendments Ordinance to Facilitate High Density Residential Housing at 449 Kellogg Way and 469 Kellogg Way
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) of Ordinance No. 23-16, 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)."
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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A.10 Notice of Completion of Various 2023 Winter Storm Emergency Projects
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Ellwood Beach Drive Drain Repair Project;" B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of t he City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Cathedral Oaks Slope Stability Project;" andC. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with County Recorder's Office for each of the completed projects.
Notice of Completion of Various 2023 Winter Storm Emergency Projects
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to: A.
Adopt Resolution No. 23 -73 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Ellwood Beach Drive Drain Repair Project;" B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-74 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Cathedral Oaks Slope Stability Project;" and C. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with County Recorder's Office for each of the completed 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.11 Agreement Amendments for the Ellwood Beach Drive Drainage Repair Project
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022-099 with Rincon Consultants, Inc., for environmental consulting services, increasing the agreement amount by $14,259 for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $104,259, extending the terminati on date to December 31, 2024, and updating the hourly rates; B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023 -091 with MNS Engineers, Inc. for professional survey services, increasing the agreement amount by $5,210 for a new t otal not- to-exceed amount of $109,210 and with a termination date of December 31, 2024; C. Approve a budget appropriation transfer of $100,000 from account 101 -50- 5200-54004 to account 101 -90-9119-57070 as identified in the fiscal impact section of this report; and D. Approve a budget appropriation transfer of $100,000 from account 234-90-9119-57070 to account 234-90-9033-57071.
Agreement Amendments for the Ellwood Beach Drive Drainage Repair Project
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to: A.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022 -099 with Rincon Consultants, Inc., for environmental consulting services, increasing the agreement amount by $14,259 for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $104,259, extending the termination date to December 31, 2024, and updating the hourly rat es; B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023 -091 with MNS Engineers, Inc. for professional survey services, increasing the agreement amount by $5,210 for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $109,210 and with a termination date of December 31, 2024; C. Approve a budget appropriation transfer of $100,000 from account 101 -50-5200-54004 to account 101 -90-9119- 57070 as identified in the fiscal impact section of this report; and D. Approve a budget appropriation transfer of $ 100,000 from account 234-90-9119-57070 to account 234-90-9033-57071.
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 Amendment for Stormwater and Watershed Management Services with Dudek
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022 -083 for Stormwater and Watershed Management Services with Dudek to increase the contract authority by $387,000 for a not -to- exceed amount of $771,000 and extend the termination date to June 30, 2025; and B. Approve a budget appropriation of $235,000 from the Solid Waste Fund - Fund Balance to account
Amendment for Stormwater and Watershed Management Services with Dudek
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to: A.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022 -083 for Stormwater and Watershed Management Services with Dudek to increase the contract authority by $387,000 for a not-to-exceed amount of $771,000 and extend the termination date to June 30, 2025; and B. Approve a budget appropriation of $235,000 from the Solid Waste Fund - Fund Balance to account
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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A.13 Resolution Authorizing Agreements with the State of California Associated with the Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23 -__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Grant Funds From the State of California Budget Act of 2022 (AB 178) or the State of California Budget Act of 2023 (SB 101) and Execute all Related Documents and Amendments Thereto with the State of California Associated with the Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program;" B. Appropriate estimated revenues and expenditures of $4,278,560 from the Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program Grant Award to CIP Project No. 9130, as described in the fiscal impact section of the staff report accompanying this agenda item; and C. Approve budget appropriations and transfers related to the City's $1,069,640 match to the Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program project, CIP Project No. 9130, as described in the fiscal impact section of the report.
Resolution Authorizing Agreements with the State of California Associated with the Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to adopt A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-75 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Grant Funds From the State of California Budget Act of 2022 (AB 178) or the State of California Budget Act of 2023 (SB 101) and Execute all Related Doc uments and Amendments
Thereto with the State of California Associated with the Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program;" B. Appropriate estimated revenues and expenditures of $4,278,560 from the Building Forward Library Facilities Improveme nt Program Grant Award to CIP Project No. 9130, as described in the fiscal impact section of the staff report accompanying this agenda item; and C. Approve budget appropriations and transfers related to the City's $1,069,640 match to the Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program project, CIP Project No. 9130, as
described 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.14 Consideration of the 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule and City Hall Holiday Schedule
A. Authorize cancellation of the City Council meetings of July 2, 2024, August 6, 2024, and January 7, 2025; and B. Authorize closure of City Hall from Monday December 23, 2024, through Wednesday January 1, 2025.
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Consideration of the 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule and City Hall Holiday Schedule
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to: A.
Authorize cancellation of the City Council meetings of July 2, 2024, August 6, 2024 , and January 7, 2025; and B. Authorize closure of City Hall from Monday December 23, 2024, through Wednesday January 1, 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.15 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022 -113 with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management and Engineering Services at the Goleta Community Center
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2022 -113 with MNS Engineers, Inc. for construction management and engineering services at the Goleta Community Center, extending the term of the Agreement to January 31, 2024, increasing the contract authority by $261,646, for a new total contract amount of $608,712, and amending Exhibit B, the Schedule of Fees.
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2022 -113 with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management and Engineering Services at the Goleta Community Center
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2022 -113 with MNS Engineers, Inc. for construction management and
engineering services at the Goleta Community Center, extending the term of the Agreement to January 31, 2024, increasing the contract authority by $261,646, for a new total contract amount of $608,712, and amending Exhibit B, the Schedule of Fees.
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.16 Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2024
Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the City of Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2024."
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Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2024
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to adopt Resolution No. 23-76 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, Cali fornia, Establishing the City of Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 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.17 Goleta Community Center General Policies, Procedures and Rental Application Process
A. Approve the Goleta Community Center Facility Rental Application Process; and, B. Adopt the Goleta Community Center General Policy and Procedure Documents; and, C. Authorize staff to conduct a professional fee study for the Goleta Community Center and associated amenities.
Goleta Community Center General Policies, Procedures and Rental Application Process
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to: A.
Approve the Goleta Community Center Facility Rental
Application Process; and, B. Adopt the Goleta Community Center General Policy and Procedure Documents; and, C.
Authorize staff to conduct a professional fee study for the Goleta Community Center and associated amenities.
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.19 Goleta Train Depot Approval of Development, Plans and Specifications, Authorization to Advertise for Construction, Approval of Professional Service Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Construction Management, and Amendment No. 4 to PSA No. 2019-071 with COM3 Consultants, Inc.
A. Approve Resolution 23-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Approving the Development for the Goleta Train Depot, Located at 27 S. La Patera Lane; APN 073 -050-033, CIP Project 9079;" and B.
Approve Plans and Specifications for the Goleta Train Depot Project; and C.
Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting bids for the construction of the Goleta Train Depot Project; and D. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Construction Engineering, Management, Inspection and Materials Testing for the Goleta Train Depot Project in an amount not -to-exceed 30 12/19/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 13
$1,810,000 and with a term ending June 30, 2026 ; and E. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Professional Design Services Agreement 2019-071 between the City of Goleta and COM3 Consultants, Inc. for project management work on the Goleta Train Depot to expand the scope of work, add $134,000 to the compensation thereby increasing the not -to-exceed amount to $258,000 and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026. F. Approve Budget Expense Appropriation of $100,000 from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to the Construct ion Account in the Goleta Train Depot Project for- Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Goleta Tr ain Depot Approval of Development, Plans and Specifications, Authorization to Advertise for Construction
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to: A.
Approve Resolution 23 -77 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Approving the Development for the Goleta Train Depot, Located at 27 S. La Patera Lane; APN 073 -050-033, CIP Project 9079;" and B.
Approve Plans and Specifications for the Goleta Train Depot Project; and C. Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting bids for the construction of the Goleta Train Depot Project; and D.
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Construction Engineering, Management, Inspection and Materials Testing for the Goleta Trai n Depot Project in an amount not -to-exceed $1,810,000 and with a term ending June 30, 2026; and E. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Professional Design Services Agreement 2019 -071 between the City of Goleta and COM3 Consultants, Inc . for project management work on the Goleta Train Depot to expand the scope of work, add $134,000 to the compensation thereby increasing the not -to-exceed amount to $258,000 and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026. F. Approve Budget Expens e Appropriation of $100,000 from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to the
Construction Account in the Goleta Train Depot Project for - Fiscal Year 2023-24.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
ITEMS A.9 AND A.18 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
A.9 Second Reading of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code Amendments Ordinance to Implement Housing Element 2023 -2031 Subprogram HE 2.1(a), (b), and (e) (Case No. 23-0004-ORD) 31 12/19/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 14
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 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)."
Second Reading of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code Amendments Ordinance to Implement Housing Element 2023 -2031 Subprogram HE 2.1(a), (b), and (e) (Case No. 23-0004-ORD)
Public Speakers:
April Reid spoke in opposition to staff recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) of Ordinance No. 23-17, 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)." 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.18 Amendment to MOU with WEV for Small Business Loan Program
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding with Women's Economic Ventures, Agreement No. 2020 -058, for Small Business Loan Program.
Amendment to MOU with WEV for Small Business Loan Program
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Richards to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding with Women's Economic
Ventures, Agreement No. 2020 -058, for Small Business Loan Program.
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 TO THE GOLETA RDA SUCCESSOR AGENCY AT 6:13 P.M.
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT 6:15 P.M.
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B. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
B.1 Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
Select a Mayor Pro Tempore from among the members of the City Council.
Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
Staff Speaker:
Deborah Lopez, City Clerk
Public Speaker:
April Reid spoke in support of Councilmember Reyes -Martín's nomination to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Richards nominated Councilmember Reyes-Martin to be Mayor Pro Tempore.
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 FROM 6:17 P.M. TO 6:21 P.M.
C. PRESENTATION
C.1 Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager Recognition
Kristine Schmidt, Assistant City Manager Recognition
Mayor Perotte presented a City Tile to outgoing Assistant City Manager K ristine Schmidt.
Public Speakers:
None
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D. PUBLIC HEARING
D.1 Bid Protest and Award of Construction Contract for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project (includes the Hollister Avenue/State Route 217 Undercrossing Project) and Hollister Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
A. Conduct a public hearing to take verbal and written testimony regarding a bid protest filed by Granite Construction Company; B. After considering the testimony presented during the public hearing, adopt Resolution 23 -__, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Rejecting Bid Protest, Approving the Final Plans and Specifications, and Awarding Construction Contract for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project (includes the Hollister Avenue/State Route 217 Undercrossing Project) and Hollister Avenue Bridge Replacement Project"; C. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Security Paving Company, Inc. for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project (includes the Hollister Avenue/State Route 217 Undercrossing Project) and Hollister Avenue Bridge Replacement Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $62,746,460. 70, subject to the requirements of the contract documents; D. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract change orders for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project (includes the Hollister Avenue/State Route 217 Undercrossing Project) and Hollister Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, if necessary, in an amount not to exceed $8,801,628.63; E. Authorize budget appropriations in the amount of $14,905,990.60 from various funds as identified in Table 2 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report accompanying this agenda item; and F. Direct staff to prepare a financing reimbursement resolution for consideration and pursue tax - exempt financing as a contingency should Measure A funding not be available.
Bid Protest and Award of Construction Contract for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Nina Buelna, Assistant Public Works Director, Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director, Melissa Angeles, Assistant Engineer, and Autumn Glaeser, CIP Manager, shared a presentation titled "Bid Protest and Recommendation to Award Construction Contract for Project Connect" dated December 19, 2023 (presentation on file).
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Ex Parte Disclosures:
No ex parte discussions reported by Councilmember Kyriaco, Councilmember Kasdin, Councilmember Richards, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martίn, and Mayor Perotte.
Public Speakers:
None
Larry Camilleri, Regional Vice President of Granite Construction, presented the bid protest on behalf of Granite Construction.
Joe Ferndino, Vice President of Security Paving, presented a rebuttal to the bid protest on behalf of Security Paving.
Larry Camilleri, Regional Vice President of Granite Construction, presented a surrebutal on behalf of Granite Construction.
Public Speaker:
Brian Larinan, Chief Estimator at Granite Construction, questioned the City's authority to authorize the approval of contract change orders related to this project.
All public comment received posted online:
Larry Camilleri
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco moved to: B. After considering the testimony presented during the public hearing, adopt Resolution 23 -78, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Rejecting Bid Protest, Approving the Final Plans and Specifications, and Awarding Construction Contract for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project (includes the Hollister Avenue/State Route 217 Undercrossing Project) and Hollister Avenue Bridge Replacement Project";
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards moved to: C. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Security Paving Company, Inc. for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project (includes the Hollister Avenue/State Route 217 Undercrossing Project) and Hollister Avenue Bridge
Replacement Project in the not -to-exceed amount of
$62,746,460.70, subject to the requirements of the contract documents; D. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve 35 12/19/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 18
contract change orders for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project (inc ludes the Hollister Avenue/State Route 217 Undercrossing Project) and Hollister Avenue Bridge
Replacement Project, if necessary, in an amount not to exceed $8,801,628.63; E. Authorize budget appropriations in the amount of $14,905,990.60 from various funds as identified in Table 2 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report accompanying this agenda item; and F. Direct staff to prepare a financing reimbursement resolution for consideration and pursue tax - exempt financing as a contingency should Measure A funding not be available.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
RECESS FROM 7:44 P.M. TO 7:52 P.M.
E. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
E.1 Consider Adoption of Urgency and Non -Urgency Ordinances for Tenant Protections Adding Chapter 8.19 (Tenant Protections) to Title 8, Health and Safety, of the Goleta Municipal Code
A. Adopt on a four -fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 23 -__U, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adding Chapter
8.19, Entitled Tenant Protections, to Title 8, Health and Safety, of the Goleta Municipal Code, Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof;" and B. Introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinanc e No. 24 -__, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adding Chapter
8.19, Entitled Tenant Protections, to Title 8, Health and Safety, of the Goleta Municipal Code, and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA."
Consider Adoption of Urgency and Non-Urgency Ordinances for Tenant Protections Adding Chapter 8.19 (Tenant Protections)
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director, and Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst, provided a presentation titled "Tenant Protections Ordinance (Urgency & Non-Urgency)" dated December 19, 2023 ( presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
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Brian Johnson, of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors, Staci Caplan, of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors, Betty Jeppesen, of the Santa Barbara Rental Property Association, Nick Gonzales, and Ken Alker raised concerns regarding adopting the urgency and non-urgency ordinances for tenant protections as presented.
Joanna Sanchez, of the Santa Barbara Tenant's Union, Stanley Tzankov, of the Santa Barbara Tenant's Union, and Jennifer Smith, of the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County spoke in su pport of adopting the urgency and non -urgency ordinances for tenant protections.
All public comment received posted online:
Robert Bernstein, Maria Navarro, Krista Pleider, Anthony Bordin, Berni Bernstein, John Enterzari, Steve Brown, Allan Jones, Rick Va n Wickle, Terry Stain, Brad Frohling, Trenton Hammel, Hammel Family, Bob Ruccione, Michael Ferraro, Chris Kamen, Sharon Lum, Wendy Gronsky, Miguel Avila, Robert, Jenna Harris, Caryn Macias, Brian Bailey, Michael Schaumburg, Mark Goetz, Lyndsay Jones, Jenni fer Smith, Bobbi Mcginnis, Michael Schaumburg, Brian Johnson, Casey J. Crawford, Paige Kaye
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to: A.
Adopt on a four -fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 23 -18U, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adding Chapter 8.19, Entitled Tenant Protections, to Title 8, Health and Safety, of the Goleta Municipal Code, Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA, and
Declaring the Urgency Thereof."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
RECESS FROM 9:40 P.M. TO 9:47 P.M.
E.2 Approval of the Stow Grove Park Master Plan and Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-_ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting An Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration (sch # 2023080037) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Pursuant To Section 15164 of Sta te CEQA Guidelines for the Stow Grove Park Master Plan"; and Approve the Stow Grove Park Master Plan. B. Authorize the City Manager, with the approval of the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Stow Company, LLC, in substantial compliance with the attached draft, to revise alignment of existing drainage easement in Stow Grove Park.
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Approval of the Stow Grove Park Master Plan and Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration
Staff Speakers:
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
JoAnne Plummer, Parks and Recreation Manager
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards motioned to continue the City Council meeting past 10:00 P.M.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following voice vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to: A.
Adopt Resolution No. 23 -79 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting An Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration (sch # 2023080037) and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Pursuant To Section 15164 of State CEQA Guidelines fo r the Stow Grove Park Master Plan"; and Approve the Stow Grove Park Master Plan. B. Authorize the City Manager, with the approval of the City Attorney, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Stow Company, LLC, in substantial compliance with the attached draft, to revise alignment of existing drainage easement in Stow Grove Park.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
E.3 Annual Review of City Council Representatives to Regional Agencies and City Council Subcommittees
A. Select members of the City Council for appointment to the Human Services Committee; and B. Confirm membership on the City Council's existing standing and ad-hoc subcommittee members.
Annual Review of City Council Representatives to Regional Agencies and City Council Subcommittees
Staff Speaker:
Deborah Lopez, City Clerk
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The City Council provided direction to staff to seek information from the Foundation for Girsch Park to see if it is appropriate to add an alternate member from the City Council to the Foundation.
MOTION: Mayor Perotte/Councilmember Richards to select
Councilmembers Kasdin and Richards to serve on the Human Services Committee.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to select Mayor Perotte and Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to serve on the Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
F. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kasdin shared asked for support in reviewing crosswalks and stoplights on Hollister Avenue. Councilmember Kyriaco concurred.
Mayor Perotte wished everyone a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:29 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
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PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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