Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Closed Session 4:30 P.M./Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M.
City Hall
130 Cremona Dr.
Goleta, CA
City Council
Mayor Paula Perotte
Mayor Pro Tempore Luz Reyes-Martín,
District 1
Councilmember James Kyriaco, District 2
Councilmember Kyle Richards
Councilmember Stuart Kasdin
Agenda
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
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4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), the City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section §54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives: Robert Nisbet, City Manager Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Employee Organization: Goleta General Employees Unit and Goleta Miscellaneous Employees Unit
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5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC FORUM
At this time the public shall have an opportunity to comment on any non -agenda item relevant to the jurisdiction of the City. Reasonable time limits are imposed on each topic and each speaker .
In accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (GC § 54950 et seq .), no action or discussion may take place by the Council on any item not on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, and may direct the staff to report back on the topic at a future meeting.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Acceptance of the December 2023 Check RegisterA.1 24-030 Accept the check register for the month of December 2023.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No . 2023-059 with Government Technology Group for Information Technology Consulting Services
A.2 24-051
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-059 with Government Technology Group for Information Technology Consulting Services, increasing the contract authority by $ 45,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $ 89,900, extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026, and amending the Scope of Work with Exhibit A-1 and the Schedule of Fees with Exhibit B-1.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director
Cassidy Le Air, Management Analyst
Staff:
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Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement
2023-041 with UNICO Engineering, Inc.
A.3 24-032
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-041 with UNICO Engineering, Inc. for continued construction management support services, increasing the contract authority by $ 100,000, for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $144,500 and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2025.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Nina Buelna, Assistant Public Works Director
John Plummer, Senior Engineer
Staff:
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2023-033 with UNICO
Engineering, Inc. for Professional Construction Management Services for Project Connect
A.4 24-033
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-033 with UNICO Engineering, Inc. for Professional Construction Management Services for Project Connect, increasing the contract amount by $ 373,932.92, for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $ 6,173,246.36 and with a termination date of December 31, 2027.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Melissa Angeles, Assistant Engineer
Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 2024 as Black History Month in the City Of Goleta
B.1 24-047
15 minutesEstimated Time:
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Goleta Watershed Characterization: Water Quality Program and Trash Removal Updates
C.1 24-023
Receive a presentation regarding the City’s Water Quality Program.Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Melissa Nelson, Environmental Services Manager
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
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Creek and Watershed Management Program Update, Dissolution of Solid Waste Standing Committee, and Establishment of and Appointments to Watersheds and Waste Reduction Standing Committee
C.2 24-024
A. Receive an update on the Creek and Watershed Management Program;
B. Adopt Resolution 24-__ Entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the Watersheds and Waste Reduction Standing Committee and Dissolving the Solid Waste Standing Committee; and
C. Make appointments to the Watersheds and Waste Reduction Standing Committee.
Recommendation:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Melissa Nelson, Environmental Services Manager
Staff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
Goleta Valley Library Book Van UpdateC.3 24-022
Receive an update on the book van schedule for services in Isla Vista, Goleta, and Zone 4, and direct staff to maintain the status quo level of service in Isla Vista with no new stops in the City of Goleta or the surrounding unincorporated areas of Zone 4.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Diane Satchwell, Interim Library Director
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• 01/23/2024 Ordinance Review Standing Committee Meeting • 01/29/2024 Economic Development Review Standing Committee Meeting • 01/30/2024 Energy/Green Issues Standing Committee Meeting E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT