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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 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 James Kyriaco, District 2
Councilmember Kyle Richards
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
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:31 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney read into the record, closed session matters as follows:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
Title: City Manager
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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:
• City of Goleta v. Bottiani Properties, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Action No. 19CV03349
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:37 P.M. and reported that today marks the first time Spanish translated agendas and Spanish Interpretation services will be provided for City Council meetings and acknowledged the City Clerk’s and Community Relations Division for bringing this together. The Mayor concluded by introducing the Spanish interpreters who provided direction to the public.
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 matters as follows:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
Title: City Manager
Action: No Reportable Action
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:
• City of Goleta v. Bottiani Properties, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Action No. 19CV03349
Action: No Reportable Action
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Comment Received
April Reid expressed concerns regarding review process for the Kenwood Project.
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Ethan Woodill expressed concerns regarding a recently approved agreement with Impulse Communications.
Barry Remis, Move Santa Barbara County, acknowledged the city for the Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project.
Maria Virquez and Leonardo Dominguez, through the Interpreters, acknowledged the City of Goleta for providing interpretation services in Spanish and encouraged that this service continue.
Karen Lovelace raised issues with city contract costs and the financial stability of the city.
Robert Zaida spoke on Goleta's infrastructure needs, and suggested that the city repair city sidewalks and streets.
All public comment received posted online:
Osbaldo Diaz, Jovita Diaz, and Claudia Pelayo.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, recommended that item A.7 - Agreement with the Goleta Valley Historical Society for Temporary Use of the City Hall Parking Lot be removed .The City Council concurred with this removal.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, noted the following important cultural observances:
• International Day of World's Indigenous People - August 9, 2024 • Women's Equality Day - August 26, 2024
Robert Nisbet, City Manager reported “Meet Me in Old Town” will be held onon July 18, 2024, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Magnolia Avenue.
Nina Buelna, Interim Public Works Director provided an update on the progress of the Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS A.5 AND A.15 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2024
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2024.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2024
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 18, 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 May 2024 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of May 2024.
Acceptance of the May 2024 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to accept the check register for the month of May 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.3 Acceptance of the May 2024 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of May 2024.
Acceptance of the May 2024 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to accept the investment transaction report for the month of May 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.4 Declaration of Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Obligations
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring its Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Obligations"
Declaration of Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Obligations
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to adopt Resolution No. 24 -49 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring its Intention to
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Reimburse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax - Exempt Obligations"
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 Approval of the Conformed Plans and Specifications, Funding, Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Design Services Agreement 2019 -042 with Anil Verma Associates, Inc., and the Award of the Construction Contract with Quincon, Inc. for the Goleta Train Depot Project (CIP No. 9079)
A. Approve the Conformed Plans and Specifications for Construction, incorporating addenda and bidding clarifications from the bidding process; and B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Professional Design Services Agreement 2019 -042 between the City of Goleta and Anil Verma Associates, Inc., to expand the scope of work, extend the term, update the schedule of fees, and add $657,000 to the compensation thereby increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $3,652,000; and C. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Quincon, Inc. for the Goleta Train Depot Project in the not -to-exceed amount of $17,378,741, subject to the requirements of the contract documents; and D. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract contingency orders change orders for the Goleta Train Depot Project, if necessary, in an amount not to exceed $1,737,874; and E. Authorize the temporary borrowing and budget appropriation of $1,502,854 from the General Fund Contingency Reserves to the Goleta Train Depot Project construction account 101-90-9079-57071.
Approval of the Conformed Plans and Specifications, Funding, Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Design Services Agreement
Public Comment Received
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to A. Approve the Conformed Plans and Specifications for
Construction, incorporating addenda and bidding clarifications from the bidding process; and B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Professional Design Services Agreement 2019 -042 between the City of Goleta and Anil Verma Associates, Inc., to expand the scope of work, extend the term, update the schedule of fees, and add $657,000 to the compensation thereby increasing the not -to-exceed amount to $3,652,000; and C. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Quincon, Inc. for the Goleta Train Depot Project in the not -to-exceed amount of $17,378,741,
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subject to the requirements of the contract documents; and D.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve contract contingency orders change orders for the Goleta Train Depot Project, if necessary, in an amount not to exceed $1,737,874; and E. Authorize the temporary borrowing and budget
appropriation of $1,502,854 from the General Fund
Contingency Reserves to the Goleta Train Depot Project
construction account 101-90-9079-57071.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
All public comment received posted online:
Lily Heidger
A.7 Agreement with the Goleta Valley Historical Society for Temporary Use of the City Hall Parking Lot
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Goleta Valley Historical Society for temporary use of the City Hall parking lot with insurance, indemnification, and other standard terms deemed necessary by the City Attorney and on a form approved by the City Attorney.
Agreement with the Goleta Valley Historical Society for Temporary Use of the City Hall Parking Lot
Item A.7 was removed from the agenda.
A.8 Library Policies Summary of Updates
Adopt updates to the Library Division policies and procedures that have been developed by Staff and recommended by the Library Advisory Commission.
Library Policies Summary of Updates
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to adopt updates to the Library Division policies and procedures that have been developed by Staff and recommended by the Library Advisory Commission.
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.9 Donation of Decorative Holiday Lights for Goleta Old Town
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Approve a donation from the Greater Goleta Santa Barbara Lions Club of 21 LED holiday lights and 25 street banners to attach to existing streetlight poles in Old Town Goleta, with an estimated value of $30,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a standard donation agreement to accept the holiday lights.
Donation of Decorative Holiday Lights for Goleta Old Town
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to approve a donation from the Greater Goleta Santa Barbara Lions Club of 21 LED holiday lights and 25 street banners to attach to existing streetlight poles in Old Town Goleta, with an estimated value of $30,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a standard donation agreement to accept the holiday lights.
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.10 Public Works Professional Services Agreements for Fiscal Year 2024/25 with RRM Design Group
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for the Ellwood Mesa Coastal Trails and Habitat Restoration for a total not -to-exceed amount of $157,350 and a termination date of March 30, 2026. B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2021 -057 with RRM Design Group for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan increasing the contract amount by $67,500 for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $488,900 and with a termination date of June 30, 2025.
Public Works Professional Services Agreements for Fiscal Year 2024 -25 with RRM Design Group
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to A.
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for the Ellwood Mesa Coastal Trails and Habitat Restoration for a total not -to- exceed amount of $157,350 and a termination date of March 30, 2026. B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2021 -057 with RRM Design Group for the
Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan
increasing the contract amount by $67,500 for a new total not -to- exceed amount of $488,900 and with a termination date of June
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30, 2025.
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.11 Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement - Project Connect
A. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Project Cooperative Agreement with Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Project Connect as a named project; and B. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $8,414,317 as per Table 1 in the Fiscal Impacts section of the report.
Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement - Project Connect
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to A.
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Project Cooperative Agreement with Santa Barbara County Association of
Governments for Project Connect as a named project; and B.
Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $8,414,317 as per Table 1 in the Fiscal Impacts section of the report.
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.12 Notice of Completion for 2022-2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
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 the 2022 -2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project"; and B. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
Notice of Completion for 2022-2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to A.
Adopt Resolution No. 24 -50 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the 2022 -2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project"; and B. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
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.13 Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan Phase I
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Implementation - Irrigation Mainline Project Reject All Bids and Authorize to Call for Bids
Reject all bids and authorize to call for bids for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan Phase I Implementation - Irrigation Mainline Project.
Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan Phase I Implementation - Irrigation Mainline Project Reject All Bids and Authorize to Call for Bids
Public Speaker
Daniel Wilson, represents a local contract company, encouraged the city look at the bidding process closely to simplify the process to encourage more local companies
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to reject all bids and authorize to call for bids for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan Phase I
Implementation - Irrigation Mainline Project.
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.14 Resolution to Adopt 90 -Minute Parking Restrictions for 35 Off -Street Perpendicular Public Parking Spaces Along the South Side of Carson Street between Fairview Avenue and Orange Avenue
Adopt Resolution No. 24 -__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing 90 -minute Parking Restrictions for 35 Off-Street Perpendicular Public Parking Spaces Along the South Side of Carson Street Between Fairview Avenue and Orange Avenue in Goleta and Finding the Resolution to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
Resolution to Adopt 90 -Minute Parking Restrictions for 35 Off -Street Perpendicular Public Parking Spaces Along the South Side of Carson Street between Fairview Avenue and Orange Avenue
Public Speakers:
Ethan Woodill while he supports staff recommendation, he questioned why the City cannot adopt a global parking.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to adopt Resolution No. 24 -51 entitled, "A Resolution of the City
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Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing 90 -minute Parking Restrictions for 35 Off -Street Perpendicular Public Parking Spaces Along the South Side of Carson Street Between Fairview Avenue and Orange Avenue in Goleta and Finding the Resolution to be 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.
A.16 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024 -040 with Western Audio Visual for Council Chamber A/V Maintenance and Upgrades
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024 -040 with Western A/V for maintenance and minor upgrades, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and with a termination date of June 30, 2026.
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024 -040 with Western Audio Visual for Council Chamber AV Maintenance and Upgrades
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024 -040 with Western A/V for maintenance and minor upgrades, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and with a termination date of 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.
ITEMS A.5 AND A.15 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
A.5 Approval of Business Recognition Program
Approve the City of Goleta's Business Recognition Program Guidelines.
Approval of Business Recognition Program
Staff Speaker:
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin /Mayor Perotte to a pprove the City of
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FAILED Goleta's Business Recognition Program Guidelines, as amended to replace “collaboration” with “ consultation” “” the , and the first several years, the decisions making is done by the Economic Development & Revitalization Standing Committee, and after a period of time the Economic Development &
Revitalization Standing Committee sees appropriate to turn the matter over to staff .
VOTE: Motion failed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte and Councilmember Kasdin. Noes: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes- Martín, Councilmembers Kyriaco and Richards.
MOTION:
Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to approve the City of Goleta's Business Recognition Program Guidelines, as amended to use the word collaboration as opposed to consultation.
VOTE:
Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
Mayor Perotte recused herself from hearing item A.15 and left the dais at 6:01 P.M.
A.15 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022 -037 with Impulse Advanced Communications for the Provision of Telephone Service and Hardware at City-Owned Facilities
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.
Public Comment Received
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022 -037 with Impulse Advanced Communications for the Provision of Telephone Service and Hardware at City - Owned Facilities
Public Speakers:
April Reid, Ethan Woodill and Karen Lovelace spoke in opposition to staff recommendation.
All comment posted online:
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April Reid
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None. Recused: Mayor Perotte.
Mayor Perotte returned to the dais at 6:04 P.M.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 City Logo Tile - Francie Townes, Office Specialist
City Logo Tile - Francie Townes, Office Specialist
Staff Speaker:
Jamie Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Mayor Perotte presented a City Tile to Francie Townes, Office Specialist, for her years of service to the City of Goleta.
B.2 Annual Central Coast Community Energy Update
Receive a presentation and annual energy update from Central Coast Community Energy provided a presentation
Annual Central Coast Community Energy Update
Staff Speaker:
Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager and Judi Young, Senior Account Manager, Central Coast Community Energy provided a presentation titled "3CE Annual Presentation" dated July 16, 2024 (presentation on file).
Public Speaker:
Ethan Woodill suggested good thought out policies, encouraged higher metrics than what is presented and spoke to the costs of renewable energies.
The City Council received the presentation.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2024/25
A. Adopt Resolution No. 24 -_ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2024/25"; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to enter 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.
Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager, provided a presentation title "Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2024/25" dated July 16, 2024 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:20 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Ethan Woodill questioned the benefits of a tax linked to the consumer price index.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:29 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to A. Adopt Resolution No. 24- 52 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2024/25"; and B. Authorize the City Manager to enter 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.
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.2 Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year
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2024/25
A. Receive and file the final Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Benefit Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2024/25; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 24-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing an Assessment Charge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25"; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to enter 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.
Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager, provided a presentation title "Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25" dated July 16, 2024 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:31 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:39 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Kasdin to A. Receive and file the final Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Benefit Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2024/25; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 24 -53, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing an Assessment Charge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25"; and C.
Authorize the City Manager to enter 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.
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 7:40 P.M. - 7:50 P.M.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
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D.1 Selection of Cathedral Oaks Road Bike Lane and Parking Striping Alternative
A. Receive an update on Sheriff and Fire Department feedback and public outreach regarding bike lane and parking striping alternative along Cathedral Oaks Road between Paseo del Pinon and Northgate Drive; and B. Direct staff to implement City Council's preferred alternative as a part of the 2023 Pavement Maintenance Project.
Selection of Cathedral Oaks Road Bike Lane and Parking Striping Alternative
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Nina Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Autumn Glaser, Interim Assistant Public Works Director
Andrew Fuller, CIP Engineer, provided a presentation titled "Selection of Cathedral Oaks Road Bike Lane and Parking Striping Alternative" dated July 16, 2024 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Lily Heidger, Strong Towns Santa Barbara, spoke in support of Alternative 3.
Jennifer Smith, Barry Remis, Move Santa Barbara County ,Gemma Jimenez, Move Santa Barbara County, Michael Iza Steve Nelson and Ethan Woodill spoke in support of Alternative 2 or 3 and made additional suggestions to staff recommendations.
Wilson Hubbell, Retired Santa Barbara County Alternative Transportation Planner, recommended Class II bike lanes in all of the prospective alternative selected.
Robert Zaida provided suggestions to make the area safer for cyclists.
All public comment received posted online:
Daniel, Glenn Bjorkman, Jason Chapman, Jennifer Smith, Guthre Leonard, and Heather Moine.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to direct staff to implement City Council's preferred alternative 3 with investigation of potential class II bike line with reverse angle parking as part of the 2023 Pavement Maintenance Project.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
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E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Richards and Kyriaco reported both spending time walking, cycling and observing the Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 9:27 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK