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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Closed Session 4:00 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
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards
ABSENT: None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:02 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record closed session matters by title only:
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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:
Shelby Family Partnership L.P. v. City of Goleta, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 24CV00548.
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 Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
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.
Action: No reportable action.
PUBLIC FORUM
Morgan Redkey and Michael Cokely expressed concerns with crime targeting their businesses and asked the city to take action.
Ethan Woodill questioned why the 101 -overpass project funding was being reallocated and spoke on measure A funds. Mr. Woodill also suggested parking laws that prevent derelict cars from being left on public property.
Richard Foster questioned the 101 -overcrossing funding in Western Goleta including the ballooning costs, and noted eminent domain would not be needed to build the project and the overcrossing could be bicycle and pedestrian only.
Jason Chapman, Joanna Kaufman and Sullivan Israel expressed support for a bicycle and pedestrian 101 overcrossing.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, highlighted Women's History Month and Development Disabilities Awareness Month. Mr. Nisbet also spoke on the precautionary closure of Cathedral Oaks Road due to possible portions of the roads that may have been undermined due to the heavy rains and said engineers will be doing a more detailed inspection once the ground dries out. Mr. Ebeling then can make a determination whether or not to open the road.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2023, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2023, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2023, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2023, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
A.2 Grant Deed for a Public Easement along the Frontage of 22 South Fairview Avenue, COXCOM, LLC
Approve and authorize the City Clerk to accept the Grant Deed for a Public Easement at 22 South Fairview Avenue.
Grant Deed for a Public Easement along the Frontage of 22 South Fairview Avenue, COXCOM, LLC
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to approve and authorize the City Clerk to accept the Grant Deed for a Public Easement at 22 South Fairview Avenue.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
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A.3 Authorization to Secure State Funding for the Stow Grove Park Universal Playground
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."
Authorization to Secure State Funding for the Stow Grove Park Universal Playground
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to adopt Resolution 24-06 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." VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
A.4 Senior Programs at the Goleta Community Center
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.
Senior Programs at the Goleta Community Center
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
A.5 Agreement with Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce for Old Town Activation Events
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.
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Agreement with Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce for Old Town Activation Events
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City Of Goleta, California, Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of the Dos Pueblos Little League
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Dos Pueblos Little League
Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martin presented a Proclamation to Evi Limon -Ngai DPLL Coaching Coordinator, titled a Proclamation of the City Council of the City Of Goleta, California, Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of the Dos Pueblos Little League
Public Speakers:
Mike Iza spoke to the importance of the Dos Pueblos Little League
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 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
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."
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
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Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Nina Buelna, Assistant Public Works Director
Derek Rapp, Contract Engineer, provided a presentation titled, "Progress Report on Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and Goleta Traffic Safety Study and Adoption of Resolution in Support of Vision Zero Efforts," dated February 20, 2024 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Ethan Woodill made suggestions for bicycle safety in Goleta.
Jason Chapman, Colleen Reynolds, Barry Remis Joanna Kaufman made suggestions for bicycle and pedestrian safety and expressed support for vision zero.
Mike Iza noted electric bike usage is increasing due to their ease of use and these bikes are much faster.
Sullivan Israel noted the importance of infrastructure changes as it pertains to Vision Zero.
Steve Nelson noted the importance of education and enforcement as it pertains to Vision Zero.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 24-07 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."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Richards reported attending the Human Services Committee and noted the committee has begun review of City Grants and the Community Development Block Grants. Mr. Richards announced the committee had meetings on February 12 and 14, 2024 and noted they will meet again on February 22, 2024.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported attending a meeting of the Brighter Futures Coalition on February 20, 2024, and highlighted the economic impact regarding the lack of childcare options in Santa Barbara County.
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Mayor Perotte reported attending the United States Conference of Mayors at the Bacara on February 15-17, 2024.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 8:10 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK