Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Closed Session 5:00 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
Amended
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
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5:00 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 – 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 matter of pending litigation:
• Goleta v. Santa Barbara Nissan, LLC, et al., Santa Barbara Superior Court, Case No. 19CV03339
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
• Independence Day July 4, 2024
• Disability Independence Day July 26, 2024
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2024, the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2024, the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024
A.1 24-240
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2024, the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2024, the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk Staff:
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Biennial Review of the Conflict of Interest CodeA.2 24-290 Direct staff to prepare a revised Conflict of Interest Code within 90 days for submittal to the City Council for final approval and adoption.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
David J. Cutaia, Deputy City Clerk
Staff:
CPI Adjustment of the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Goleta Library Special Tax Rate
A.3 24-186
Set a Public Hearing date of July 16, 2024, to establish the CPI adjustment of the Goleta Library Special Tax Rate, including entering into an Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara, Office of the Auditor-Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2024/25 Secured Tax Bills.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
Resolution to Hold a Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25
A.4 24-187
Adopt Resolution No. 24-_ entitled “A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within the Goleta Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing in Relation Thereto.” Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
Award of Agreement for Janitorial Services at Various City -Owned Facilities
A.5 24-289
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with Southern Coast Janitorial, for janitorial services at various City -owned facilities, in an amount not to exceed the base amount of $325,260, 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 $44,750 for extra services beyond the base services as described in the Fiscal Impacts section.
Recommendation:
Matthew Fore, General Services Director
Fred Kim, Facilities and Fleet Coordinator
Staff:
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Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-037 with Impulse
Advanced Communications for the Provision of Telephone Service and Hardware at City-Owned Facilities
A.6 24-288
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-037 with Impulse Advanced Communications for the provision of telephone service, including hardware, at City -owned facilities, extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2025, and increasing the contract authority by $113,985, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $289,985.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services DirectorStaff:
Amendment No. 2 to Computer Software Incorporated Contract to Develop a Digital Signature Component.
A.7 24-256
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2011-050 with Computer Software Incorporated to develop a digital signature component, increasing the maximum contract amount by $ 7,650 for a total not -to-exceed $ 371,880, and to allow the agreement and amendments to be signed in counterparts by facsimile or electronic mail.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Staff:
Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed for Mathilda ParkA.8 24-285 Authorize the City Clerk to accept Quitclaim Deed for Mathilda Park from County of Santa Barbara and take all other incidental steps necessary to record the Quitclaim Deed with the County Recorder.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
JoAnne Plummer, Parks and Recreation Manager
Staff:
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Award of Professional Design Services Agreement to KTU&A for the Development of Construction Documents for Stow Grove Park A.9 24-296
A. Approve the scope of work designated to encompass Phase One of the Stow Grove Park Renovation for the development of construction documents; and
B. Award a Professional Design Services Agreement to KTU&A for the development of construction documents for Stow Grove Park Phase 1 in an amount not -to-exceed $516,720 with a term ending June 30, 2027; and
C. Authorize staff to evaluate and apply, if deemed appropriate, for three different upcoming funding opportunities for watershed benefits in the design and construction of the Stow Grove Park Renovation.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
JoAnne Plummer, Parks and Recreation Manager
Staff:
South Coast Youth Safety Partnership Memorandum of
Understanding for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25
A.10 24-294
Authorize the City Manager to execute the South Coast Youth Safety Partnership Memorandum of Understanding between Community Action Commission and the City of Goleta as a sponsor jurisdiction for Fiscal Year 2023/24 in the amount of $ 23,358, and Fiscal Year 2024/25 in the amount of $24,526.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Shaw Yoder Antwih
Schmelzer & Lange
A.11 24-280
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-039 with Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc. for professional legislative consulting services, increasing the contract authority by $ 36,350 for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $115,050 with term expiring June 30, 2025.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
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Amendment No .4 to Professional Service Agreement No. 2020-020 with Paradigm Pictures for Video Production Services.
A.12 24-232
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2020-020 with Paradigm Pictures for Video Production Services increasing the contract amount by $ 35,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $ 172,500, subject to approval of the FY 2024/25 mid-cycle budget.
Recommendation:
Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager/PIO
Jaime Shaw, Management Assistant
Staff:
Amendment No. 4 to Agreement 2019-082 with Main Street Banner USA for Fiscal Year 2024/25
A.13 24-233
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the General Services Agreement No. 2019-082 between the City of Goleta and Wonderful Things Inc. (dba Main Street Banner USA) for light post banner and A -Frame services, increasing the contract amount by $ 63,000 for a new not -to-exceed amount of $ 271,200 and a termination date of June 30, 2025, subject to approval of the FY 2024/25 budget.
Recommendation:
Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager/PIO
Jaime Shaw, Management Assistant
Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
• A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring June 20th, 2024, as Fiesta Ranchera Day in the City of Goleta
• Certificate of Recognition Georgey Taupin, Spirit of Fiesta • Certificate of Recognition Aleenah Soriano, Junior Spirit of Fiesta B.1 24-293
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Day of June 19th, 2024 as Juneteenth Day in the City of Goleta
B.2 24-291
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Goleta
B.3 24-292
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Master Plan on Aging PresentationB.4 24-286
Receive a presentation on the Santa Barbara County Master Plan for Aging.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
JoAnne Plummer, Parks and Recreation Manager
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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C. PUBLIC HEARING
Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity for Acquisition of Easement Interests Related to the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project
C.1 24-272
A. That the City Council conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of a proposed Resolution of Necessity, making the following findings:
i. The public interest and necessity require the proposed project; ii. The proposed project is planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury;
iii. Acquisition of the easement interests in Assessor Parcel Nos . 071-090-089 and 071-090-063 are necessary to construct the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and Hollister Avenue Bridge Project;
iv. The offer required by section 7267.2 of the California Government Code was made; and
v. The public use for these properties (the easement interest) is a more necessary use than the use for which the properties are appropriated; and
B. Adopt, by a two -thirds majority vote, Resolution No. 24-___, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring that the Acquisition of Temporary Construction Easement Interests related to the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and Hollister Avenue Bridge Project for Assessor Parcel No ’s 071-090-089 and 071-090-063, by Eminent Domain is Necessary for the Construction of the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and Hollister Avenue Bridge Project in the City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County, California, and finding the Acquisition Covered by the Environmental Impact Report and Mitigated Negative Declaration Previously Adopted for the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project and the Hollister Avenue Bridge Project, Respectively.” Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Gerald Comati, Contract Project Manager
Staff:
20 minutes
Estimated Time:
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City of Goleta Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2024/25 (Mid-Cycle) and Comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan
C.2 24-287
A. Adopt Resolution No. 24-___, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Amending the Two -Year Budget Plan for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25 and
Comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan.”
B. Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the City ’s GANN Limit for Fiscal Year 2024/25.”
C. Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the Schedule of Authorized Positions and the City of Goleta Salary Schedule and Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and Fiscal Year 2024/25 and Adding New Classification Specifications.”
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Shawna Stokes, Budget Analyst
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT