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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 16, 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 Kyle 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 Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:30 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
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record 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.
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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
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:31 P.M.
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:35 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 the following Closed Session items:
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: Item was not heard due to time constraints.
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
Action: No Reportable Action.
PUBLIC FORUM
Steve Penniman spoke in support of the Barnsdall Rio Gas Station project and provided information on the Hacienda near Rancho Embarcadero.
April Reid stated concerns about her statements being declared off topic and her comments being cut short during public comment.
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Larry Ebenstein spoke to the reopening of the Goleta Community Center and noted the importance of acquiring the adjacent land owned by the Goleta Union School District.
Robert Zaida suggested a cleanup on the proposed Kenwood Village Project Site and also suggested tree trimming in Goleta, specifically the El Encanto neighborhood.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported the following important Cultural Observances:
• Cinco de Mayo May 5, 2024
• International Day Against Homophobia May 17, 2024
• Memorial Day May 27, 2024
Autumn Glaeser, Acting Assistant Public Works Director, reported on the Cathedral Oaks Crib wall Project, the reopening of Cathedral Oaks Road, and noted the closure of the bike path.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meetings Minutes of April 2, 2024
Approve the City Council Meetings Minutes of April 2, 2024
Approval of the City Council Meetings Minutes of April 2, 2024
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to approve the City Council Meetings Minutes of April 2, 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 Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Public Engagement Commission and the Design Review Board
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.
Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Public Engagement Commission and the Design Review Board
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to
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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.
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.3 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2023
Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2023.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2023
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2023.
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 Amendment of MOUs with SEIU Local 620 and of Personnel Rules
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Amended and Restated Agreement No. 2018 -037.2, 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 -038.2, 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 effect ive 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;
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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 Certain Future Salary and Fringe Benefit Increases."
Amendment of MOUs with SEIU Local 620 and of Personnel Rules
Staff provided on the dais and available to the public; an updated Salary Schedule related to the MOU item. The changes replace Attachment 4, Exhibit B (pages 71 - 73) in the Resolution. Liana Campos, Deputy City Clerk read the subject and Recommendation into the record.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Amended and Restated Agreement No. 2018 -037.2, 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 -038.2, 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 recommendati on 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
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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 dep endent 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. 24-20 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 Certain Future Salary and Fringe Benefit Increases."
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 Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement 2023 -036 with On Track Solutions, LLC
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.
Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement 2023-036 with On Track Solutions, LLC
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to 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.
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 Annual Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
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for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2024/25
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.
Annual Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2024-25
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to A. Adopt Resolution No. 24 -21 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.
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.7 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
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)."
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
Public Speaker:
April Reid provided additional suggestions to the staff recommendation.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to conduct second reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 24 -01, 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
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and Finding the Amendments to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Case No. 23-0007-ORD)."
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, Proclaiming the Month of April 2024 as DMV/Donate Life Month
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2024 as DMV/Donate Life Month
Mayor Perotte provided a Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of April 2024 as DMV/Donate Life Month, to Scott Burns, Donate Life Ambassador and Percilla Marcus.
B.2 Presentation of Santa Barbara County Green Business Program Certification for Goleta City Hall
Receive a presentation of certification from the Santa Barbara County Green Business Program.
Presentation of Santa Barbara County Green Business Program Certification for Goleta City Hall
Kori Nielsen, Director of the Santa Barbara Green Business Program, provided a Certificate Recognizing the City of Goleta for its Green Business Program Certification for Goleta City Hall.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment 7925 Hollister Avenue (APN 079-210-059)Case No. 22-0009-GPA
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."
Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment 7925 Hollister Avenue (APN 079-210-059) Case No. 22-0009-GPA
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Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Darryl Mimick, Senior Planner, provided a presentation titled, "Consideration of General Plan Amendment Initiation Case No. 22 -000-GPA", dated April 16, 2024 (presentation on file).
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Kathy Allen, Supervising Senior Planner
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Ex Parte Communications:
Mayor Perotte, and Councilmembers Kasdin and Kyriaco reported ex -parte communications and no -site visit s. Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martin and Councilmember Richards reported no ex-parte communication and no-site visit.
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:12 P.M.
Applicant:
Chip Wullbrandt
Public Speakers:
None
All public comment received posted online:
Joyce Gauvain
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:43 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 24 -22, 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." VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
RECESS 6:45 P.M. -6:50 P.M.
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C.2 Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges for FY 2024/25
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."
Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges for FY 2024-25
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager, provided a presentation, "User Fees and Charges Update" dated April 16, 2024 (presentation on file).
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:55 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:00 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed User Fees and Charges; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 24-23 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."
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. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Santa Barbara County 2023 -2031 Housing Element Rezone Amendments and Final Program EIR Comment Letter
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).
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Santa Barbara County 2023-2031 Housing Element Rezone Amendments and Final Program EIR Comment Letter
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Cam Audras, Assistant Planner
Public Speakers:
April Reid spoke in opposition to staff recommendation.
Jennifer Smith spoke in support of staff recommendation.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kasdin to 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).
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.2 Award of Agreement for Managed Information Technology Services
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.
Award of Agreement for Managed Information Technology Services
Staff Speakers:
Matthew Fore, General Services Director, provided a presentation titled, "Award of Agreement for Managed IT Services" dated April 16, 2024 (presentation on file).
Craig Wolynez, CEO Acorn Technology, provided a brief overview of support services provided for information technology.
Public Speaker:
None
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MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin Richards to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
RECESS 8:50 P.M. - 8:55 P.M.
D.3 General Services Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Work Program
Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2024/25 for the General Services Department.
General Services Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Work Program
Staff Speaker:
Matthew Fore, General Services Director, provided a presentation titled, "FY 2024-25 Annual Work Program General Services Department" dated April 16, 2024 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kyriaco to adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2024/25 for the General Services Department.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
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F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on a recent Supreme Court decision on Development Impact Fees and that she would be working with staff to evaluate processes going forward.
ADJOURNED AT 9:31 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK