Tuesday, August 20, 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
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 – 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.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
IMPORTANT CULTURAL OBSERVANCES
• Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15
• Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2024
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Acceptance of the June 2024 Check RegisterA.1 24-323
Accept the check register for the month of June 2024.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Award of Construction Contract for 2024 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project
A.2 24-368
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with A M Concrete Inc ., for the 2024 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $295,114.50; and B. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract contingency for the 2024 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project, if necessary, in an amount not-to-exceed $59,022.90.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Kent Yankee, Contract Project Manager
Staff:
Resolution to Designate Back -in Angled Parking on the North Side of Hollister Avenue Between Orange Avenue and 5724 Hollister Avenue
A.3 24-386
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Designating Back -In Angled Parking on the North Side of Hollister Avenue Between Orange Avenue and 5724 Hollister Avenue.”
Recommendation:
Luz "Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Derek Rapp, Contract Traffic Engineer
Staff:
Authorize Staff to Advertise for Bids for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project
A.4 24-383
Authorize staff to advertise for bids for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Daniel Virgen Jr, Assistant Engineer
Staff:
Public Works Professional Service Agreement Amendment No. 4 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Contract City Arborist Services for Fiscal Year 2024/25
A.5 24-372
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-001 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Contract City Arborist Services, increasing the contracting authority by $150,000 for a new total of $387,000.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Mackenzie Christie, Management Analyst
Staff:
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Approval of Professional Design Services Agreement with DKS Associates, Inc ., and Professional Design Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc ., for preparation of the 2024 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update
A.6 24-385
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with DKS Associates, Inc ., for the
development of a Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update for a total not -to-exceed amount of $275,700 and a termination date of December 31, 2025; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc ., for the preparation of engineering cost estimates to support the Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update for a not -to-exceed amount of $156,282 and a termination date of December 31, 2025; and
C. Authorize a budget appropriation totaling an amount of $432,000 from various DIF funds to the accounts identified in Table 2 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the report.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Gerald Comati, Contract Project Manager
Staff:
Joint Use Agreement between the City of Goleta and the Goleta Union School District
A.7 24-398
Authorize the City Manager to enter into the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Goleta and Goleta Union School District and authorize the City Manager to negotiate, approve, and execute amendments to that same Joint Use Agreement.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
Introduction of Lt. Frank Vasquez, and City Logo Tile – Lt. Rich Brittingham
B.1 24-380
Certificates of Recognition – Dos Pueblos Little League Junior Division All-Star Team
B.2 24-389
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C. PUBLIC HEARING
Initiation of General Plan Amendments to the Safety Element, Open Space Element, and Either the Addition of an Environmental Justice Element or the Addition of Related Goals, Policies, and Objectives Integrated in Other Elements, as Needed, to Satisfy State Planning Law and Finding the Initiation to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; Case No. 24-0003-GPA C.1 24-363
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of City -initiated General Plan Amendments to the Safety Element, Open Space Element, and Either the Addition of an Environmental Justice Element or the Addition of Related Goals, Policies, and Objectives Integrated in Other Elements, as Needed, to Satisfy State Planning Law and Finding the Initiation to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; Case No . 24-0003-GPA.”
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner
Cam Audras, Assistant Planner
Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
Initiation of General Plan Amendments to All General Plan Elements to Attain a Certified Local Coastal Program
C.2 24-364
Adopt Resolution No. 24-___, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of City -initiated General Plan Amendments to All Elements to Attain a Certified Local Coastal Program and Finding the Initiation to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; Case No. 21-0004-GPA.” Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning Environmental Review Director
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner
Molly Cunningham, Assistant Planner
Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code Reducing Speed Limits
D.1 24-384
Introduce and conduct a 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 10.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code Establishing Certain Streets as Safety Corridors or Facilities that Generate High Concentrations of Bicyclists or Pedestrians, Reducing Speed Limits on Said Streets, and Finding that the Ordinance is Exempt from the Environmental Quality Act”
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Interim Public Works
Derek Rapp, Contract Traffic Engineer
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
Resolution to Adopt 90-Minute Timed Parking Restrictions in Old Town Goleta for Armitos Avenue Between South Kellogg Avenue and San Jose Creek
D.2 24-397
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing Parking Restrictions on Armitos Avenue East of South Kellogg Avenue to San Jose Creek in Old Town Goleta.”
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
New Parking Improvements at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood ParkD.3 24-371 A. Receive information on the new Parking Improvements for the Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park Parking Area; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 24-___ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing Timed Parking Spaces, Designated Parking Spaces, and Other Parking
Restrictions at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park Parking Lot”.
Recommendation:
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Interim Public Works Director
Mackenzie Christie, Management Analyst
Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
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Designation of the City Council Delegates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference
D.4 24-370
Appoint a voting and alternate delegate to represent the City at the Cal Cities 2024 General Assembly.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
5 minutesEstimated Time:
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• 7/17/2024 Human Services Standing Committee Meeting
• 7/30/2024 Economic Development & Revitalization Committee Meeting • 8/12/2024 Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee Meeting • 8/13/2024 Homelessness Issues Standing Committee Meeting F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT