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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Closed Session 4:00 P.M. /Regular Meeting 5:30 PM
City Hall
130 Cremona Drive
Goleta, California
Members of the City Council
Mayor Paula Perotte
Mayor Pro Tempore Kyle Richards
Councilmember Stuart Kasdin
Councilmember Luz Reyes-Martín, District 1
Councilmember James Kyriaco, District 2
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:00 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
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record closed session items as follows:
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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 two matters of pending litigation:
City of Goleta v. Regents of the University of California, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV04854
Jorgensen v. City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 23CV02328
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:39 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 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 matter of pending litigation:
City of Goleta v. Regents of the University of California, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV04854
Action: No Reportable Action
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 matter of pending litigation:
Jorgensen v. City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 23CV02328
Action: No Reportable Action, item not heard due to time constraints.
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PUBLIC FORUM
Richard Foster raised concerns over the regional housing needs assessment and high infrastructure costs noting new infrastructure costs should be dropped.
Erika Szell, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, spoke to providing education to the public on the Fentanyl crisis and the potential for handing out Narcan.
Lou Fontana, Oat Bakery Owner, spoke to code enforcement issues and citations for the pizza oven located in the property he is leasing.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported on important cultural observances:
International Day of Worlds Indigenous People (August 9, 2023) and Women's Equality Day (August 26, 2023).
A. PRESENTATION
A.1 2022 Public Safety Annual Report
Receive a presentation on the 2022 Public Safety Annual Report.
2022 Public Safety Annual Report
Staff Speaker:
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager, Lt. Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office and Chief Mark Hartwig, Santa Barbara County Fire Department provided a presentation titled, "2022 Public Safety Annual Report" dated July 18, 2023 (presentation on file).
The City Council received the presentation.
RECESS 6:40 P.M. - 6:45 P.M.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM B.4 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
B.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2023
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Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2023.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2023
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 27, 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.
B.2 Second Reading of An Ordinance Amending Sections 12.01.010 through
12.01.030 of Chapter 12.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Camping and Open Fire Regulations Relating to High -Fire Risk Areas and all other Public Property; and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
Conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 23 -__ entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Sections 12.01.010 through 12.01.030 of Chapter 12.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Camping and Open Fire Regulations Relating to High-Fire Risk Areas and all other Public Property; and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
Second Reading of An Ordinance Amending Sections 12.01.010 through 12.01.030 of Chapter 12.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Camping and Open Fire Regulations
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 23-06 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Sections
12.01.010 through 12.01.030 of Chapter 12.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Camping and Open Fire Regulations Relating to High -Fire Risk Areas and all other Public Property; and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
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.3 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.08 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code, Entitled "Short-Term Vacation Rentals"
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A. Conduct second reading (by title only) and adopt Ordinance No. 23-__, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Chapter 5.08 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code , Entitled Short-Term Vacation Rentals;" 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.
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.08 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code, Entitled "Short-Term Vacation Rentals"
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to A. Conduct second reading (by title only) and adopt Ordinance No. 23 -07, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Chapter 5.08 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code, Entitled Short -Term Vacation Rentals;" 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.
B.5 Agreements and Amendment for 2023 Winter Storm Emergency Response Services for Emergency Storm Response
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Mark Thomas for emergency storm design services associated with the Newport Drive Erosion and Sinkhole Project, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $140,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2024; B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Mark Thomas for emergency storm design services associated with the San Pedro Creek and Storm Drain Repair Project, for a total n ot-to-exceed amount of $114,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2024; C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-016 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for emergency storm professional services, increasing the contract amount by $100,001 for a new total not -to- exceed amount of $359,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2024; D. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement No. 2023 -031 with Mark Crane' s Tree and Arborist Services for January 2023 Winter Storm Emergency Response Tree Work, decreasing the contract amount by $40,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $60,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2023; and E. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement No. 2023 -032 with Mark Crane's Tree and Arborist Services for March 2023 Winter Storm Emergency 5 7/18/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6
Response Tree Work, increasing the contract amount by $250,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2023.
Agreements and Amendment for 2023 Winter Storm Emergency Response Services for Emergency Storm Response
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Mark Thomas for emergency st orm design services
associated with the Newport Drive Erosion and Sinkhole Project, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $140,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2024; B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Mark Thomas for emergency storm design services associated with the San Pedro Creek and Storm Drain Repair Project, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $114,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2024; C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No.
2023-016 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for emergency storm professional services, increasing the contract amount by $100,001 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $359,000 with an expiration date of De cember 31, 2024; D. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services
Agreement No. 2023 -031 with Mark Crane's Tree and Arborist Services for January 2023 Winter Storm Emergency Response Tree Work, decreasing the contract amount by $40,000, for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $60,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 2023; and E. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement No. 2023-032 with Mark Crane's Tree and Arborist Services for March 2023 Winter Storm Emergency Response Tree Work,
increasing the contract amount by $250,000, for a new total not- to-exceed amount of $300,000 with an expiration date of December 31, 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.
B.6 Notice of Completion of the 2020-2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
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 2020-2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project;" andB. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with County Recorder's Office.
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Notice of Completion of the 2020-2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-39 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the 2020-2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project;" and B. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with County Recorder's Office.
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.7 Award a Professional Design Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project in the amount of $380,000 and authorize $50,000 for contingent services, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $430,000, with a termination date of December 31, 2025.
Award a Professional Design Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to award and authorize the City Manage r to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project in the amount of $380,000 and authorize $50,000 for contingent services, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $430,000, with a termination date of December 31, 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.
B.8 Public Works Professional Service Agreements for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Project Management and Construction Support Services with DCME, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $171,600, with a termination date of June 30, 2025; B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Project Management Services with COM3 Consulting, Inc. in the not -to-exceed amount of $322,000, with a termination date of June 30, 2025; C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Servic es Agreement 7 7/18/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8
No. 2018-079 for Development Services with MNS Engineers, Inc., increasing the contract authority by $500,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,571,120 and extending the agreement termination date to June 30, 2025; D. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Encroachment Permit Support Services with Flowers & Associates, Inc. in the not -to-exceed amount of $238,690, with a termination date of June 30, 2024; and E.Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendm ent No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-047 with Filippin Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Crosswalk at Calle Real/Fairview Center Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Project in the amount of $21,500 for a new to tal not-to-exceed amount of $48,000, with a termination date of June 30, 2024.
Public Works Professional Service Agreements for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Project Management and Construction Support Services with DCME, Inc. in the not -to-exceed amount of $171,600, with a termination date of June 30, 2025; B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Project Management Services with COM3 Consulting, Inc. in the not-to- exceed amount of $322,000, with a termination date of June 30, 2025; C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2018 -079 for
Development Services with MNS Engineers, Inc., increasing the contract authority by $500,000 for a new not -to-exceed amount of $1,571,120 and extending the agreement termination date to June 30, 2025; D. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Encroachment Permit Support Services with Flowers & Associates, Inc. in the not -to- exceed amount of $238,690, with a termination date of June 30, 2024; and E. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022 -047 with Filippin Engineering, Inc. for Construct ion Management and Inspection Services for Crosswalk at Calle Real/Fairview Center Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Project in the amount of $21,500 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $48,000, with a termination date of June 30, 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.
B.9 Resolutions Authorizing Examination of Transactions and Use Tax Records and Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee 8 7/18/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9
Administration, and Approving the Transactions Tax A udit & Information Services Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for the Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax"; B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records"; C. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates for Transactions and Use Tax Audit & Information Services; and D. Authorize the City Manager to take all further necessary or incidental actions to implement the local transaction and use tax.
Resolutions Authorizing Examination of Transactions and Use Tax Records and Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to A. Adopt Resolut ion No. 23-40, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for the Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax"; B. Adopt Resolution No. 23 -41, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records"; C. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates for Transactions and Use Tax Audit & Information Services; and D. Authorize the City Manager to take all further necessary or incidental actions to implement the local transaction and use tax.
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.10 Purchase of New Play Equipment at Mathilda Park
Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Play and Park Structures, Inc. for new playground equipment at Mathilda Park for a not -to- exceed amount of $63,897.30.
Purchase of New Play Equipment at Mathilda Park
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MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Play and Park Structures, Inc. for new playground equipment at Mathilda Park for a not-to-exceed amount of $63,897.30.
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.11 Amendment No.2 to Agreement No. 2022-018 with DocuSign
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-018 with DocuSign, with a term expiring January 31, 2024, and increasing the contract amount by $22,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $84,891.
Amendment No.2 to Agreement No. 2022-018 with DocuSign
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022 -018 with DocuSign, with a term expiring January 31, 2024, and increasing the contract amount by $22,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $84,891.
VOTE: Motion approved by the followi ng roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
B.12 Amendment to the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and Fiscal Year 2024/25
Adopt Resolution No. 23-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and the City of Goleta Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and Fiscal Year 2024/25, to include the Manager Emeritus position effective July 1, 2023.
Amendment to the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Fiscal Year 2024-25
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to adopt Resolution No. 23-42 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and the City of Goleta Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and Fiscal Year 2024/25, to include the Manager Emeritus position effective July 1, 2023.
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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.
ITEM B.4 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
B.4 Appointment of Interim Library Director
Adopt Resolution No. 23- _ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta Appointing Diane Satchwell as Interim Library Director and Approving Employment Agreement."
Appointment of Interim Library Director
Staff Speaker: Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director, introduced Diane Satchwell, candidate for the position of Interim Library Director.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to adopt Resolution No. 23- 38 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta Appointing Diane Satchwell as Interim Library Director and Approving Employment Agreement."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2023/24
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-_ entitled "A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California Establishing the Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2023/24"; and B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County Auditor-Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2023/24 Secured Tax Bills.
Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Public Comment Received
Staff Speaker:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director and Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager, provided a presentation titled, "Fiscal Year 2023/24 Goleta Library Special Tax Rate," dated July 18, 2023 (presentation on file).
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OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:57 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
All public comment received posted online:
David Gaughen
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:57 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempo re Richards to A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-43 entitled "A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California Establishing the Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2023/24", and B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County Auditor- Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2023/24 Secured Tax Bills.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
C.2 Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24
A. Receive and file the final Fiscal Year 2023/24 Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Benefit Assessment; B. Adopt Resolution No. 23 -__, entitled "A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing an Assessment Charge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24"; and C. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County Auditor- Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2023/24 Secured Tax Bills.
Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Public Comment Received
Staff Speaker:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director and Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager, provided a presentation titled," Fiscal Year 2023/24 Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment," dated July 18, 2023 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:04 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
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All public comment received posted online:
David Gaughen
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:05 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Kyriaco to A. Receive and file the final Fiscal Year 2023/24 Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Benefit Assessment; B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-44, entitled "A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing an Assessment Charge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/24"; and C. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County Auditor - Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2023/24 Secured Tax Bills.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Goleta City Grant, Community Development Block Grant, and Support to Other Agencies Applications, Funding, and Review Updates
Consider, and potentially approve, staff recommendations related to applications, review, and funding for Goleta City Grants, Community Development Block Grants, and Support to Other Agencies programs and provide other guidance as may be appropriate to improve these processes.
Goleta City Grant, Community Deve lopment Block Grant, and Support to Other Agencies Applications, Funding, and Review Updates
Staff Speaker:
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director and Shanna Dawson, Management Analyst
Public Speakers:
Kim Stanley, MOVE Santa Barbara County, spoke in support of instituting longer- term memorandums of understanding and expressed appreciation to the City Council for continued funding.
Robin Cederlof provided suggestions for education grant applicants.
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MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to approve, staff recommendations related to applications, review, and funding for Goleta City Grants, Community Development Block Grants, and Support to Other Agencies programs as amended.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Richards, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
D.2 Affordable Housing Policies & Procedures Manual
Provide comments and direction on the initial draft of the Affordable Housing Policies & Procedures Manual.
Affordable Housing Policies & Procedures Manual
Staff Speaker:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst, provided a presentation titled, "Affordable Housing Policies & Procedures Manual," dated July 18, 2023.
The City Council received the presentation and provided direction to staff.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Reyes-Martin reported attending the Coffee and Community event on July 15, 2023.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:20 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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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 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 space s 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. 17 2/6/2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4
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 t otal 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 att ention 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 Audu bon; Jim 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 Proj ect Manager 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 Associated 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 21 2/6/2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8
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 Ha user, 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 Est ablishment 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 Appoin tments 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 staffed 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; Jim 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 Manager 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 Associated 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 Develo pment 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 while it was expected that the solar array would increase energy costs in its first year, the array 24 2/6/2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11
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
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PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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