Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Closed Session 4:00 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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4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
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
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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.
Public Forum24-229
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting MinutesA.1 24-198 Approve the City Council Minutes of April 16, 2024.Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk Staff:
Acceptance of the March 2024 Check RegisterA.2 24-157
Accept the check register for the month of March 2024.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Ratification of Agreements for 2024 Emergency Storm Repair Projects
A.3 24-196
A. Ratify the Professional Design Services Agreement with RRM Design Group, Inc. executed by the City Manager, for the 2024 Emergency Storm Repair Projects for a total not -to-exceed of $200,000 for a term ending June 30, 2025;
B. Ratify the Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Materials Laboratory executed by the City Manager for the 2024
Emergency Storm Repair Projects for a total not -to-exceed of $100,000 for a term ending June 30, 2025;
C. Ratify the Public Works Contract with Toro Enterprises Inc. for Evergreen Storm Drain Repair, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $388,024.13;
D. Ratify the Public Works Contract with Toro Enterprises Inc. for Newport Creek Culvert Repair Project, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $794,117;
E. Ratify the Public Works Contract with Toro Enterprises Inc. for Camino Venturoso Debris Removal, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $82,225;
F. Ratify the Public Works Contract with Bob ’s Backhoe and Trucking, for Ellwood Mesa Emergency Access Road Repair Project, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $157,068; and G. Ratify the Public Works Contract with Bob ’s Backhoe and Trucking, for San Pedro Creek and Storm Drain Repair Project, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $296,616.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Michael Winnewisser, Assistant Engineer
Staff:
Resolution Terminating Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to February 2024 Storm
A.4 24-204
Adopt Resolution No 24-__, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Terminating the Local Emergency Proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on February 4, 2024".
Recommendation:
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Staff:
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CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program, FY 2022-23 Grant Proceeds into Environmental Services Division Budget A.5 24-189
Approve a budget appropriation and grant revenue in the amount of $92,104 from CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program FY 22/23 Grant Funds to the Environmental Services Division budget as identified in the fiscal impacts section of this report.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Dan Rowell, Environmental Services Specialist
Staff:
Various Agreements and Amendments for Public Works ProjectsA.6 24-194 A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No .1 Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-099 with Willdan Engineering for Professional Stormwater Services, increasing the contract authority by $250,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $375,000; and extending the termination date through June 30, 2026;
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper for Water Quality Monitoring, for a total not to exceed amount of $122,500 and termination date of June 30, 2027;
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 to Professional Services Agreement number 2019-023 with Dewberry, increasing the total not -to-exceed amount by $1,096,502 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $5,332,410, expanding the scope of work, and extending the termination of the Agreement to June 20, 2026.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Michael Winnewisser, Assistant Engineer
Staff:
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Notice of Completion for Various Public Works ProjectsA.7 24-191 A. Adopt Resolution No. 24-___ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for 5800-2 Dearborn Place & Armitos Avenue ADA Improvements Project (Phase II) ;”
B. Adopt Resolution No. 24-___ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the 9099 Crosswalk at Calle
Real/Fairview Center - Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) Project;” C. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office for each completed project.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
John Plummer, Senior Engineer
Staff:
Proposed Capital Improvement Program Grant Opportunities for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path – Northern and Southern Segments project and Vision Zero
A.8 24-193
Receive information on Capital Improvement Program grant applications for the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) Grant and Safe Streets for All (SSFA) Grant. These Grants can potentially be used for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path - Northern and Southern Segments Project and Vision Zero.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Senior Project Engineer
Staff:
Cabrillo Business Park Development Agreement Assignment and Assumption Agreement at 355 Coromar Drive; APN 073-610-036; Case No. 23-0006-ORD
A.9 24-197
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Partial Assignment and Assumption Agreement from RAF Pacifica Group Group -Real Estate Fund VI LLC, a California limited liability company and APG Goleta II-SPE, LLC, a California limited liability company to Google LLC for the property at 355 Coromar Drive.
Recommendation:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Staff:
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Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara Amendment No . 8 Affordable Housing Monitoring Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25 A.10 24-185
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement (2014-036) with the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara for Affordable Housing Monitoring Services, increasing the maximum compensation amount by $ 21,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $ 228,000 and extending the agreement to June 30, 2025.
Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst
Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
Certificate of Recognition - Anelle Priebe-Garcia, Southern California Edison's 2024 Edison Scholar
B.1 24-199
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Foundation for Girsh Park on the Park's 25th Anniversary
B.2 24-167
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, in Recognition of the 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week, May 5th through May 11th
B.3 24-218
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Naming Recommendation for Potter’s PointC.1 24-213
Approve the Standing Naming Committee ’s recommendation to name Potter’s Point at Ellwood Mesa/Sperling Preserve.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.12 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Adopt an Electric Vehicle Reach Code
C.2 24-173
Introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 24-__ entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Chapter 15.12 Entitled “Green Building Code” of the Goleta Municipal Code To Adopt the 2022 Edition of the California Building and Energy Code and Local Amendments thereto (“REACH Code ”) and Determine the Ordinance to Be Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act." Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager
Angeline Foshay, Management Analyst
Staff:
30 minutes
Estimated Time:
Consideration of Opting Up the City ’s Municipal Utility Accounts to 100% Renewable Electricity with Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
C.3 24-137
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta Authorizing the City Manager to Opt Up All Municipal Utility Accounts to the 100 Percent Renewable Electricity Tier Through Central Coast Community Energy (3CE).”
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager
Angeline Foshay, Management Analyst
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
Neighborhood Services Department Priority Setting Workshop – Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Work Program
C.4 24-219
Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2024/25 for the Neighborhood Services Department.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manger Staff:
45 minutes
Estimated Time:
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Public Works Department Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Work Program
C.5 24-195
Present work priorities and adopt an Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the Department of Public Works.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works DirectorStaff:
45 minutes
Estimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• 04/22/2024 Standing Naming Committee
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT