Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Closed Session 4:00 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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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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4:00 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 – 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:
• Shelby Family Partnership L .P. v. City of Goleta, et al ., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 24CV00548.
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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
• Important Cultural Observances
• Women’s History Month
• Development Disabilities Awareness Month
• 3/1/2024 Employee Appreciation Day
• 3/8/2024 International Women’s Day
• 3/10/2024-4/9/2024 Ramadan
• 3/13/2024-4/15/2024 Deaf History Month
• 3/31/2024 Easter (Good Friday 3/29/2024)
• 3/31/2024 Cesar Chavez Day
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2023, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024
A.1 24-091
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2023, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
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Grant Deed for a Public Easement along the Frontage of 22 South Fairview Avenue, COXCOM, LLC
A.2 24-055
Approve and authorize the City Clerk to accept the Grant Deed for a Public Easement at 22 South Fairview Avenue.
Recommendation:
Charles W Ebeling, Public Works Director
Nina Buelna, Assistant Public Works Director
Staff:
Authorization to Secure State Funding for the Stow Grove Park Universal Playground
A.3 24-083
Adopt Resolution 24-__ Entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving Application (s) for Specified Grant Funds from the Budget Act of 2023, 19.561(b)(25) City of Goleta Stow Grove Park Playground.”
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
JoAnne Plummer, Parks and Recreation Manager
Staff:
Senior Programs at the Goleta Community CenterA.4 24-078 A. Authorize direct senior programming by city staff at the Goleta Community Center; and,
B. Approve the draft job classification for the Recreation Technician position and recommended salary grade of 102.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
JoAnne Plummer, Parks and Recreation Manager
Jennifer Jennings, Human Resources-Risk Manager
Staff:
Agreement with Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of
Commerce for Old Town Activation Events
A.5 24-074
Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement No. 2024-__ with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce for Old Town Activation Events, with a total not -to-exceed amount of $44,999 and the term ending August 31, 2024.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst
Staff:
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B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City Of Goleta, California, Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of the Dos Pueblos Little League B.1 24-048
10 minutesEstimated Time:
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Progress Report on Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and Goleta Traffic Safety Study and Adoption of Resolution in Support of Vision Zero Efforts to Eliminate Fatal and Severe Transportation Related Collisions
C.1 24-058
A. Receive a report on progress with the performance measures and improvements projects included in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and Goleta Traffic Safety Study and next steps in achieving Vision Zero goals; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, in Support of Vision Zero Efforts to Eliminate Fatal and Severe Transportation Related Collisions.”
Recommendation:
Charlie Ebeling, Public Works Director
Derek Rapp, Contract Traffic Engineer
Staff:
90 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• 2/12/2024 Human Services Standing Committee
• 2/14/2024 Human Services Standing Committee
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT