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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 05, 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
CLOSED SESSION AT 4:01 P.M.
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record, closed session matters by title only:
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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
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:33 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 items 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.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Comment Received
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Ethan Woodhill raised concerns regarding water drainage at Kenwood Village.
Jessica Metzger, Santa Barbara Airport, announced a series of upcoming Santa Barbara Airport Master Plan meetings:
• March 6, 2024, at 6:00 PM - Airport Commission (601 Firestone Road) • March 7, 2024 , at 1:00 PM - Santa Barbara City Planning Commission (735 Anacapa Street)
• March 7, 2024 , from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM - Public Open House at Ellwood Elementary School (7686 Hollister Ave)
• March 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM - Santa Barbara City Council (735 Anacapa Street)
Phebe Mansur, Goleta Old Town Community Association, announced an upcoming Goleta Old Town Easter Event in April called Find Bunnies.
Penny Owens, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, raised concerns regarding the recent Goleta Beach sewage spill.
Michael Iza raised concerns regarding the Goleta Beach sewage spill and suggested the City, County of Santa Barbara and the Local Agency Formation Commission begin discussions to dissolve and reorganize the Goleta West Sanitary District and have it absorbed into the Goleta Sanitary District.
All public comment received posted online:
Jessica Metzger, Santa Barbara Airport
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager reported Autumn Glaeser, CIP Manager would provide an update on the Cathedral Oaks Crib wall.
Autumn Glaeser, Capital Improvements Projects Manager, provided an update on the closed section of Cathedral Oaks Road and the Cathedral Oaks crib wall. Ms. Glaeser reported staff is exploring options for repairs with no anticipated date of re-opening.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM A.5 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2024 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2024
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2024 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2024.
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Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2024 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2024
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2024 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 20, 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 Acceptance of the December 2023 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of December 2023.
Acceptance of the December 2023 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to accept the investment transaction report for the month of December 2023.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following voice vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
A.3 Fiscal Year 2023/24 Second Quarter Financial Review
A. Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Operating and CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2023/24, and Amending the City of Goleta Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24;" and B. Adopt Resolution No. 24-_entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of Goleta, California, Amending the Wage Schedule for Hourly Employees and Intern Assignments Effective February 24, 2024."
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Second Quarter Financial Review
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin A. Adopt Resolution No. 24-08 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Operating and CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2023/24, and Amending the City of Goleta Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24;" and B. Adopt Resolution No. 24-09 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of Goleta,
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California, Amending the Wage Schedule for Hourly Employees and Intern Assignments Effective February 24, 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.
Public Speakers:
Richard Foster and Ethan Woodill raised concerns about the City's budget and revenues.
A.4 Acceptance of the January 2024 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of January 2024.
Acceptance of the January 2024 Check Register
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to accept the check register for the month of January 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.6 Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions for the 2024 Isla Vista "Deltopia" Event
Adopt Resolution No. 24- entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Establishing Temporary Resident Only On-Street Parking Restrictions Related to the 2024 Isla Vista Deltopia Event."
Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions for the 2024 Isla Vista "Deltopia" Event
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 24 - 11 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Establishing Temporary Resident Only On -Street Parking Restrictions Related to the 2024 Isla Vista Deltopia Event."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
ITEM A.5 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.5 Resolution to Provide No Parking Zones on Cathedral Oaks Road at Hidden Lane and at the Swell Athletic Club Driveway
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Adopt Resolution No. 24 -___, entitled "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Goleta, California, Authorizing No Parking Zones On Cathedral Oaks Road at Hidden Lane and at the Swell Athletic Club Driveway."
Resolution to Provide No Parking Zones on Cathedral Oaks Road at Hidden Lane and at the Swell Athletic Club Driveway
Public Comment Received
Public Speakers:
Michael Pollack and Rino Datillo, South Coast Church, spoke in support of staff recommendation and suggested that the no -parking zone be shortened from 125 feet.
Ethan Woodill suggested the City consider policies that do not push parking to other areas in the City.
Philip Strong spoke in support of staff recommendation and suggested that the no- parking zone be extended beyond 125 feet.
Florence Bednersh and Donna Slavin spoke in support of staff recommendation as submitted.
All public comment received posted online:
Michael Pollack
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Richards to adopt Resolution No. 24 -10, entitled "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Goleta, California, Authorizing No Parking Zones On Cathedral Oaks Road at Hidden Lane and at the Swell Athletic Club Driveway."
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 City Logo Tile - Jerry Lopez, Public Works Inspector
City Logo Tile - Jerry Lopez, Public Works Inspector
Mayor Perotte provided a City Logo tile to Jerry Lopez, Public Works Inspector, for his 19 years of service to the City.
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Jerry Lopez, Public Works Inspector, expressed appreciation to his team for their support during his tenure at the City.
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director, commended Jerry Lopez for his diligent work and dedication to the City.
B.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Recognizing March 7th Through March 14th, 2024, as City of Goleta Arbor Week
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Recognizing March 7th Through March 14th, 2024, as City of Goleta Arbor Week
Mayor Perotte provided a Proclamation Recognizing March 7th Through March 14th, 2024, as City of Goleta Arbor Week to Richard Jenkins, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair, and Kenneth Knight, Public Tree Advisory Commission Vice - Chair.
George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager, expressed appreciation to the City Council for the Proclamation and noted Goleta's historic trees.
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Construction Change Order for Project Connect to Construct the Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project
Receive and file this report on the construction change order for Project Connect to construct the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project
Construction Change Order for Project Connect to Construct the Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Nina Buelna, Assistant Public Works Director and Melissa Angeles, Assistant Engineer
Public Speakers:
Ethan Woodill, Richard Foster, Brian Larinan, Chief Estimator Granite Construction, and Karen Lovelace raised concerns about the bidding process for the Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project.
Barry Remis, MOVE SB, spoke in support of bicycle and pedestrian safety which would be incorporated into the proposed Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project.
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All public comment received posted online:
Jason Chapman and Brian Larinan, Granite Construction.
The City Council received the report.
C.2 Capital Improvement Program Update and Recommended Project Prioritization Framework
Receive a presentation on the preliminary five -year (2023/2024 - 2027/2028) Capital Improvement Program project delivery, preliminary cost estimates, current projects update, and recommended project prioritization framework.
Capital Improvement Program Update and Recommended Project Prioritization Framework
Staff Speakers:
Nina Buelna, Assistant Public Works Director
Autumn Glaeser, Capital Improvement Program Manager, provided a presentation titled" CIP Proposed Project Prioritization" dated March 5, 2024 (presentation on file).
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Public Speakers:
Ethan Woodill raised concerns regarding the rank and scoring strategy used for prioritization of Capital Improvement Projects.
Richard Foster raised concerns about funding for the Capital Improvement Projects and noted his concerns for maintaining infrastructure.
The City Council received the presentation.
RECESS 7:57 P.M. - 8:09 P.M.
C.3 Introduction and first reading, by title only, of a Tenant Protections Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.19, Tenant Protections, of Title 8, Health and Safety, of the Goleta Municipal Code
Introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 24 -__, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Chapter 8.19, Tenant Protections, of Title 8, Health and Safety, of the Goleta Municipal Code, and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA," and select one of two options to include in the ordinance regarding applicable rental rate for re-rental of a unit to a prior tenant exercising a right of first refusal following completion of a substantial remodel.
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Introduction and first reading, by title only, of a Tenant Protections Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.19, Tenant Protections, of Title 8, Health and Safety, of the Goleta Municipal Code
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst, provided a presentation titled, "Revised Tenant Protections Ordinance" dated March 5, 2024 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Ed Belcher spoke in support of the ten percent return rental rate, and provided examples of other Cities return rental rates.
Frank Rodriguez, Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy, Alex Entrekin, Katya Weiss, Santa Barbara Tenants Union, Stanley Tzankov, Santa Barbara Tenants Union, Peter Lance, Santa Barbara Tenants Union, Jennifer Smith, Jack Anderson, Max Ro rty, and Joan Vignocchi spoke in support of staff recommendation, option 1.
Betty Jeppesen, Santa Barbara Rental Property Association, requested a continuance of the item for additional consideration and provided additional suggestions for incorporation into the proposed ordinance.
Staci Caplan, Santa Barbara Association of Realtors, spoke in support of staff recommendation with option 2 and suggested a stakeholder meeting.
All public comment received posted online:
Ed Belcher, Michelle Allyn, Santa Barbara Association of Realtors, Betty Jeppesen, Santa Barbara Rental Property Association 2024 President, and Jennifer Smith.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to have the item agendized at a future Ordinance Review Standing Committee Meeting.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
C.4 Large Vehicle Parking Prohibitions on Pacific Oaks Rd Between Hollister Ave and Phelps Rd, and Phelps Rd Between Pacific Oaks Rd and The Coastal Zone Boundary
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing No Parking Zones for Large Vehicles on Pacific
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Oaks Road Between Hollister Avenue and Phelps Road, and on Phelps Road Between Pacific Oaks Road and the Coastal Zone, Excluding from this Prohibition any Portions of Those Roadways Within The Coastal Zone."
Large Vehicle Parking Prohibitions on Pacific Oaks Rd Between Hollister Ave and Phelps Rd, and Phelps Rd Between Pacific Oaks Rd and The Coastal Zone Boundary
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Public Speakers:
Steve Kirkman spoke in support of staff recommendation, and suggested Council consider additional options such as reconsidering overnight parking restrictions, the creation of a City safe parking area, and a Citywide ban on the parking of large vehicles.
Bob Craig suggested the Council consider other California communities that have adopted parking restrictions.
Joan Vignocchi commented on the need for safe parking for vehicles.
All public comment received posted online:
Michael Brown, Bill Rosen, and Adam Smith.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín /Councilmember Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 24 -12, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing No Parking Zones for Large Vehicles on Pacific Oaks Road Between
Hollister Avenue and Phelps Road, and on Phelps Road
Between Pacific Oaks Road and the Coastal Zone, Excluding from this Prohibition any Portions of Those Roadways Within the Coastal Zone."
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 February 22, 2024, Human Services Standing Committee Meeting and noted the completion of review of grant
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applications and will return to the Council with a recommendation. Councilmember Richards also reported attending the February 22, 2024, Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting which were covered under Item A.3 Fiscal Year 2023/24 Second Quarter Financial Review and Item A.2 Acceptance of the December 2023 Investment Transaction Report.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:17 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK