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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 06, 2024
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 Luz Reyes-Martín, District 1
Councilmember Stuart Kasdin
Councilmember Kyle Richards
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 Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín called the meeting to order at 4:31 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards
ABSENT: None
Mayor Perotte 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 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
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 4:32 P.M.
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín called the meeting to order at 5:34 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards
ABSENT: None
Mayor Perotte 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case.
Action: No reportable action
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section §54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives: Robert Nisbet, City Manager Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Employee Organization: Goleta General Employees Unit and Goleta Miscellaneous Employees Unit
Action: No reportable action
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PUBLIC FORUM
Richard Foster thanked City staff for attending the Coffee and Community event on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Brandon School, and thanked staff for setting out signs in advance of the February 4, 2024, winter storm event. Mr. Foster also spoke in support of funding for repairing City streets.
Santiago Campos voiced his concerns regarding flooding of his business' property in the area between S Kellogg Avenue and School Bus Lane, and the water runoff from raised properties in the area.
Michael Baker, CEO of the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County, thanked the City Council for their support of the Boys & Girls Club, and thanked the City staff for assisting with a sewage issue on the City property near the Goleta Boys & Girls Club. Mr.
Baker also pointed out past Club graduates now serving on the City Council and staff and invited the Council and public to tour their Clubs.
Roman Baratiak thanked the City staff for their work to mitigate the impacts of the February 4, 2024, winter storm event. He also brought attention to City programs in parks and open spaces including Beautify Goleta, the Adopt -a-Park Program, and the community tree planting event at Stow House. Mr. Baratiak also commended Brian Trautwein for his work with the Environmental Defense Center. Mr. Baratiak encouraged the City staff to work to keep creeks clean and clear of debris and habitations.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, recommended adding Item A.5 - Resolution Ratifying and Extending Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to February 2024 Storm Event to the agenda.
Mr. Nisbet reported that he issued a proclamation of local emergency on February 4, 2024, in response to the storm event, and that by law the City Council must meet within seven days to ratify the proclamation. By a 2/3 majority vote, the Council may vote to add the item to the agenda for consideration as part of the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to add item A.5 - Resolution Ratifying and Extending Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to February 2024 Storm Event to the agenda for the City Council meeting of February 6, 2024.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martίn, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards Noes: None.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported that as of February 5, 2024, the City's Housing Element received state certification. Mr. Nisbet acknowledged the input of the community, City Council, and staff in bringing this project to fruition.
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Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director, provided a presentation on the February 4, 2024, winter storm event.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Acceptance of the December 2023 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of December 2023.
Acceptance of the December 2023 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to accept the check register for the month of December 2023.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martίn, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
A.2 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2023 -059 with Government Technology Group for Information Technology Consulting Services
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.
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2023 -059 with Government Technology Group for Information Technology Consulting Services
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martίn, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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A.3 Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 2023 -041 with UNICO Engineering, Inc.
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.
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 2023 -041 with UNICO Engineering, Inc.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martίn, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
A.4 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2023 -033 with UNICO Engineering, Inc. for Professional Construction Management Services for Project Connect
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.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2023 -033 with UNICO Engineering, Inc. for Professional Construction Management Services for Project Connect
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martίn, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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A.5 Resolution Ratifying and Extending Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to February 2024 Storm Event
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Ratifying and Extending a Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency
Resolution Ratifying and Extending Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to February 2024 Storm Event
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to adopt Resolution 24 -04 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Ratifying and Extending a Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martίn, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 2024 as Black History Month in the City Of Goleta
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 2024 as Black History Month in the City of Goleta
Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín presented the proclamation Dianne Travis- Teague, Director of Alumni Relations at Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Public Speakers:
None
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Goleta Watershed Characterization: Water Quality Program and Trash Removal Updates
Receive a presentation regarding the City's Water Quality Program.
Goleta Watershed Characterization Water Quality Program and Trash Removal Updates
Public Comment Received
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Staff Speakers:
Melissa Nelson, Environmental Services Manager, and Avery Blackwell of Geosyntec Consultants provided two presentations titled "Goleta Watershed Characterization: Water Quality" and "Trash Removal Assessment" dated February 6, 2024 (presentation on file).
The City Council received the presentation.
Public Speakers:
Mark Preston shared comments regarding the redirection of Bell Canyon Creek and Devereux Creek, and spoke in support of restoring the natural path of Devereux Creek.
Ethan Woodill shared concerns regarding clogging of the drainage culvert at Evergreen Park and regarding parking on Cathedral Oaks Rd and Evergreen Dr.
Brian Trautwein representing the Environmental Defense Center shared comments regarding trash removal by volunteers, the amount of trash in creeks, the water quality monitoring program, decreasing water well siphoning, and replacing concrete channels with natural creek bottoms.
Molly Troup shared information regarding the volunteers who collected data on water quality in Goleta’s creeks. Ms. Troup also drew attention to the fact that creeks often run dry, and highlighted trash removal efforts in the creeks.
Jeff Kubran shared that he and his son play in the creeks, and shared concerns regarding water quality in the ocean.
All public comments received posted online:
Linda Krop, Chief Counsel of the Environmental Defense Center; Dr. Katherine Emery, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Audubon; Ted Morten, Executive Director of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper; Conor McMahon, Executive Director of Goleta Coast Audubon; J im Taylor, Santa Barbara Group Chair and Political Committee Co -Chair of the Sierra Club; Anne Burdette, President of the Santa Barbara Urban Creeks Council; Steve Windhager, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden; Doug Kern, Executive Director of the Gaviota Coast Conservancy; Ken Owen, Executive Director of the Channel Islands Restoration; J.
Abraham Powell, CEO/Cofounder of the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade; Nancy Black, Executive Director of CLAWS; Russell Marlow, Senior Project Ma nager for the South Coast Region of CalTrout; Ed Seaman, Owner of Restoration Oaks Ranch; Elizabeth Burns, Coordinator of the Southern Steelhead Coalition; Jeff Kuyper, Executive Director of Los Padres ForestWatch; Michaela Sten, Acting Chair of the UCSB A ssociated Students Coastal Fund; Ed Seaman, Operator of Santa Barbara Blueberries; Steven Adrian and Gina Giannetto, of El Gato Channel Foundation; Candice Meneghin, Executive Director of the Coastal Ranches
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Conservancy; Nate Irwin, Founder and Director of Illuminate Conservation; Lindsay Johnson, Executive Director of Explore Ecology; Jeanne Sparks and Ken Hough, Co-Executive Directors of Santa Barbara County Action Network; Ed Seaman, Executive Director of t he Wild Farm Lands Foundation; Hillary Hauser, Executive Director of Heal the Ocean; Marianne Parra, Cultural Outreach hi ho' stoqošlóqʼ hi xus Santa Barbara-Ventura Counties; and Tanja Reutiman.
RECESS FROM 7:47 P.M. TO 7:53 P.M.
C.2 Creek and Watershed Management Program Update, Dissolution of Solid Waste Standing Committee, and Establishment of and Appointments to Watersheds and Waste Reduction Standing Committee
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.
Creek and Watershed Management Program Update, Dissolution of Solid Waste Standing Committee, and Establishment of and Appointments to Watersheds and Waste Reduction Standing Committee
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Melissa Nelson, Environmental Services Manager, Autumn Glaeser Principal Civil Engineer, and George Thomson, Parks & Open Space Manager, provided a presentation titled "Creeks and Watershed Management Program" dated February 6, 2024 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Brian Trautwein representing the Environmental Defense Center spoke in support of the Creek and Watershed Management Program. Mr. Trautwein also shared comments on the benefits of creeks, the challenges facing creeks, and advocated for funding for a staffe d creeks program and for implementing the Creek and Watershed Management Plan.
Molly Troup of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper advocated for funding for a staffed creeks program.
Robert Zaida raised concerns regarding removing concrete channels, building the San Jose Creek Bike Path, use of plastics in Goleta, and removal of non -native plants.
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All public comments received posted online:
Linda Krop, Chief Counsel of the Environmental Defense Center; Dr. Katherine Emery, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Audubon; Ted Morten, Executive Director of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper; Conor McMahon, Executive Director of Goleta Coast Audubon; J im Taylor, Santa Barbara Group Chair and Political Committee Co -Chair of the Sierra Club; Anne Burdette, President of the Santa Barbara Urban Creeks Council; Steve Windhager, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden; Doug Kern, Executive Director of the Gaviota Coast Conservancy; Ken Owen, Executive Director of the Channel Islands Restoration; J.
Abraham Powell, CEO/Cofounder of the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade; Nancy Black, Executive Director of CLAWS; Russell Marlow, Senior Project Ma nager for the South Coast Region of CalTrout; Ed Seaman, Owner of Restoration Oaks Ranch; Elizabeth Burns, Coordinator of the Southern Steelhead Coalition; Jeff Kuyper, Executive Director of Los Padres ForestWatch; Michaela Sten, Acting Chair of the UCSB A ssociated Students Coastal Fund; Ed Seaman, Operator of Santa Barbara Blueberries; Steven Adrian and Gina Giannetto, of El Gato Channel Foundation; Candice Meneghin, Executive Director of the Coastal Ranches Conservancy; Nate Irwin, Founder and Director of Illuminate Conservation; Lindsay Johnson, Executive Director of Explore Ecology; Jeanne Sparks and Ken Hough, Co-Executive Directors of Santa Barbara County Action Network; Ed Seaman, Executive Director of the Wild Farm Lands Foundation; Hillary Hauser, Executive Director of Heal the Ocean; Marianne Parra, Cultural Outreach hi ho' stoqošlóqʼ hi xus Santa Barbara-Ventura Counties; Tanja Reutiman; and Scott Cooper.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to adopt Resolution 24 -05 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 appoint Councilmembers Stuart Kasdin and and Kyle Richards to the Watersheds and Waste Reduction Standing Committee.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martίn, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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C.3 Goleta Valley Library Book Van Update
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. Goleta Valley Library Book Van Update
Staff Speakers:
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Kasdin to 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. VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martίn, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kasdin reported that at the Ordinance Review Standing Committee of January 23, 2024, the Committee considered parking restrictions on Phelps Rd and Pacific Oaks Rd and recommended restricting overnight oversized vehicle parking.
Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín reported that the Economic Development Standing Committee met on January 29, 2024, and that the committee is re - energized to implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín reported that the Committee focused on year one priorities including events and programs that the committee is planning.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported that the consultant advising the Economic Development Standing Committee has had some transitions and is looking forward to getting on track with implementation.
Councilmember Richards reported that at the Energy/Green Issues Standing Committee meeting of January 30, 2024, the Committee considered an EV Charger Reach Code. The Committee also heard an update on the City's solar array. The designer of the City's solar array will be making adjustments to increase energy production. Councilmember Richards also reported that whil e it was expected that the solar array would increase energy costs in its first year, the array
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ended up saving the City approximately $6,000 in energy costs for its first year of operation.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 9:54 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK