Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Closed Session 4:30 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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4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case.
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
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
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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
• Cinco de Mayo May 5, 2024
• International Day Against Homophobia May 17, 2024
• Memorial Day May 27, 2024
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the City Council Meetings Minutes of April 2, 2024A.1 24-159 Approve the City Council Meetings Minutes of April 2, 2024Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
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Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Public Engagement Commission and the Design Review Board
A.2 24-160
A. Ratify the mayoral re -appointments of Beth Schneider and Peter Omoregie to the Public Engagement Commission with terms ending November 2027; and
B. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Scott Branch (Architect) and James Van Order (At-Large ) to the Design Review Board for term ending June 30, 2026.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2023
A.3 24-080
Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2023.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
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Amendment of MOUs with SEIU Local 620 and of Personnel RulesA.4 24-182 A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Amended and Restated Agreement No. 2018-037.1, the Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU, Local 620 Regarding the Goleta General Employees Bargaining Unit; and
B. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Amended and Restated Agreement No. 2018-038.1, the Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU, Local 620 Regarding the Goleta Miscellaneous Employees Bargaining Unit; and
C. Receive an oral report, read by the Clerk, summarizing a recommendation for a final action on the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to City executive employees, as follows:
1. For all executive management except the City Manager: a one-time payment equal to the value of 3% on current
salaries retroactive to the first pay period beginning January 1, 2024; salaries adjusted to market rate effective the first pay period following approval of this Agreement, followed by a 3% increase; a 3% salary increase effective January 1, 2025; a 3% increase effective January 1, 2026; a 3%
increase effective January 1, 2027; additional potential salary increases of up to 1% on January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027, depending on the increase in the Consumer Price Index in October of the previous year; effective the first pay period following January 1, 2025, a match of up to $25 per pay period to the employee ’s deferred compensation
account; and
2. For all executive managers including the City Manager: after rounding up to $1,400 a month, and additional $60 per
month increase to the Flexible Benefit Plan Allowance
effective the pay period following approval of this Agreement; and on January 1, 2025, January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027, employees enrolled in a medical plan for themselves only will receive an additional $50 a month, employees
enrolled with one dependent will receive an additional $80 a month, and employees with more than one dependent will
receive an additional $90 a month; and
D. Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Amending the City of Goleta Salary Schedule and Classification Plan for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25, Amending the Personnel Rules, and Approving Recommendation:
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Certain Future Salary and Fringe Benefit Increases.”
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Jennifer Jennings, Human Resources-Risk Manager
Staff:
Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement 2023-036 with On Track Solutions, LLC
A.5 24-156
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-036 with On Track Solutions, LLC, for San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Northern and Southern Segments (CIP 9006), increasing the contract amount by $ 44,999, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $132,129.
Recommendation:
Nina Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Senior Project Engineer
Staff:
Annual Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2024/25
A.6 24-155
A. Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2024/25;” and B. Authorize the City Manager to file a claim for the estimated amount of $36,316.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Mark Schleich, Contract Civil Engineer
Staff:
Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments to Implement Housing Element 2023-2031 Programs and to Update Other Sections and
Determination that the Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
A.7 24-168
Conduct second 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, Adopting Various Amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code and Finding the Amendments to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Case No. 23-0007-ORD).” Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner
Staff:
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B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2024 as DMV/Donate Life Month B.1 24-139
5 minutesEstimated Time:
Presentation of Santa Barbara County Green Business Program Certification for Goleta City Hall
B.2 24-075
Receive a presentation of certification from the Santa Barbara County Green Business Program.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager
Angeline Foshay, Management Analyst
Staff:
15 minutesEstimated Time:
C. PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment 7925 Hollister Avenue (APN 079-210-059)
Case No. 22-0009-GPA
C.1 24-135
Adopt Resolution No. 24-___, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of An Applicant-Requested General Plan Amendment to update Figure CE 4-1 and Figure OS 3.5 within the General Plan /Coastal Land Use Plan related to the resources located at 7925 Hollister Avenue (APN 079-210-059) and finding that the initiation of a General Plan Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Director of Planning and Environmental Review Kathy Allen, Supervising Senior Planner
Darryl Mimick, Senior Planner
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
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Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges for FY 2024/25C.2 24-081 A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed User Fees and Charges; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Rescinding Resolution 23- 62, Approving and Adopting the FY 2024/2025 User Fees and Charges.”
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
10 minutesEstimated Time:
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Santa Barbara County 2023-2031 Housing Element Rezone
Amendments and Final Program EIR Comment Letter
D.1 24-169
Authorize staff to submit a letter to the County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors, signed by the Mayor and Councilmembers, regarding the County 2023-2031 Housing Element Rezone Amendments and Final Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Staff:
45 minutes
Estimated Time:
Award of Agreement for Managed Information Technology
Services
D.2 24-166
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with CU Technology, dba Acorn Technology Services, for the provision of information technology support services, in an amount not -to-exceed the base amount of $1,035,906, for an initial term through June 30, 2027, with two, one -year options to extend at the discretion of the City; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders, if necessary, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for special projects and enhancements beyond the base services.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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General Services Department Priority Setting Workshop – Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Work Program
D.3 24-172
Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2024/25 for the General Services Department.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT