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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 20, 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 4:32 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 4:35 P.M.
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CLOSED SESSION
Issac Rosen, Acting City Attorney, read into the record Closed Session matters as follows:
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
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:30 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
Issac Rosen, Acting City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
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
Viviana Marsano, Spanish Language Interpreter, announced Spanish language interpretation services will be provided for City Council meetings and provided direction to the public.
Mayor Perotte announced that items B.1 and B.2 will be heard before Public Forum.
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B. PRESENTATION
B.1 Introduction of Lt. Frank Vasquez, and City Logo Tile - Lt. Rich Brittingham
Introduction of Frank Vasquez, Lt. and City Logo Tile - Rich Brittingham, Lt.
Staff Speaker:
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager, thanked Lt. Rich Brittingham, former Chief of Police Services, for his over four years of service to the City of Goleta.
Mayor Perotte presented a City Tile to Lt. Rich Brittingham
Lt. Rich Brittingham thanked the City Council, staff and the citizens of Goleta.
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager, introduced Lt. Frank Vasquez, the new Goleta Chief of Police Services.
B.2 Certificates of Recognition - Dos Pueblos Little League Junior Division All - Star Team
Certificates of Recognition - Dos Pueblos Little League Junior Division All -Star Team
Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes - Martín presented Certificates of Recognition to the 2024 Dos Pueblos All Star Baseball team and commended them for their accomplishments.
PUBLIC FORUM
Ethan Woodill made comments regarding solar power installations.
Miguel Avila, President and Co -Founder of the Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Jacqueline Inda, Chair and Co -Founder of the Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of working with Old Town business owners.
Steven Matschke spoke regarding bike safety on Hollister Avenue and in opposition to the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project.
Phebe Mansur, President of Community Films Studio, spoke regarding the studio's new film release Salsipuedes Street and provided a Certificate of Appreciation to the City of Goleta for utilizing the filming locations within Goleta..
Jason Chapman and Sullivan Israel spoke in support of the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project and suggested the city begin to collect long term traffic safety data and continue to work with local businesses.
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Robert Zaida shared comments regarding the Dam Dinner and biking through Old Town Goleta. Mr. Zaida also shared comments regarding street tree trimming and pavement rehabilitation.
RECESS 6:22 P.M. - 6:27 P.M.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
• Robert Nisbet, City Manager, noted the following important cultural observances:
Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15, 2024 • Labor Day September 2, 2024
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced the City of Goleta is partnering with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day on September 14, 2024, at the Goleta Community Center.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Acceptance of the June 2024 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of June 2024.
Acceptance of the June 2024 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to accept the check register for the month of June 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 Award of Construction Contract for 2024 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project
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.
Award of Construction Contract for 2024 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project
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MOTION: Councilmembers Richards /Kyriaco to 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.
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 Resolution to Designate Back -in Angled Parking on the North Side of Hollister Avenue Between Orange Avenue and 5724 Hollister Avenue
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."
Resolution to Designate Back -in Angled Parking on the North Side of Hollister Avenue Between Orange Avenue and 5724 Hollister Avenue
Public Speakers:
Ethan Woodill commented that City policy seems to have projects focused solely in Old Town Goleta and questioned the label of "interim" on some projects. Mr.
Woodill noted a lack of advocacy from the Council for the residents.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 24 -54 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."
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 Authorize Staff to Advertise for Bids for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project
Authorize staff to advertise for bids for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project.
Authorize Staff to Advertise for Bids for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project
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MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to authorize staff to advertise for bids for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade 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.5 Public Works Professional Service Agreement Amendment No. 4 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Contract City Arborist Services for Fiscal Year 2024/25
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.
Public Works Professional Service Agreement Amendment No. 4 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Contract City Arborist Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to 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.
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 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. 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 am ount of $432,000 from various DIF funds to the accounts identified in Table 2 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the report.
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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
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards /Kyriaco to 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.
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 Joint Use Agreement between the City of Goleta and the Goleta Union School District
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.
Joint Use Agreement between the City of Goleta and the Goleta Union School District
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to 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.
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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C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 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
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."
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
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, Cam Audras, Assistant Planner, and Molly Cunningham, Assistant Planner, provided a presentation titled "General Plan Amendments Initiation" dated August 20, 2024 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:38 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Dr. Ingeborg Cox shared comments regarding emergency evacuation routes and airport noise and air pollution. Dr. Cox also questioned why some General Plan Amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:48 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Richards to adopt Resolution No. 24 -55 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."
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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 Initiation of General Plan Amendments to All General Plan Elements to Attain a Certified Local Coastal Program
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."
Initiation of General Plan Amendments to All General Plan Elements to Attain a Certified Local Coastal Program
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advanced Planning Manager, and Molly Cunningham, Assistant Planner, provided a presentation titled "General Plan Amendments Initiation to Attain a Certified Local Coastal Program," dated August 20, 2024 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:51 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:04 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 24 -56, 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."
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 Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code Reducing Speed Limits
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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"
Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code Reducing Speed Limits
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Andrew Fuller, Principal Engineer, and Derek Rapp, Contract Traffic Engineer, provided a presentation titled "Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code Reducing Speed Limits," dated August 20, 2024, (presentation file).
Deputy Jeff Farmer, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department
Public Speakers:
Rich Foster and Robert Zaida spoke in opposition to staff recommendation.
Jennifer Smith, Gemma Hernandez, and Jason Chapman, Move Santa Barbara County, spoke in support of staff recommendation
April Reid spoke in support of staff recommendation and suggested constructing a solid wall to replace the chain link fence on Calle Real.
All comments received posted online:
Jeff Kuyper
MOTION: Mayor Perotte/Councilmember Kyriaco to 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" as amended to set a 35 MPH speed limit on Hollister Avenue Between Pacific Oaks Road to Los Carneros, and on Los
Carneros to the Freeway on ramps and to install signs along Berkeley Road at 25 miles per hour.
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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 8:24 P.M. - 8:34 P.M.
D.2 Resolution to Adopt 90 -Minute Timed Parking Restrictions in Old Town Goleta for Armitos Avenue Between South Kellogg Avenue and San Jose Creek
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."
Resolution to Adopt 90-Minute Timed Parking Restrictions in Old Town Goleta for Armitos Avenue Between South Kellogg Avenue and San Jose Creek
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Public Speakers:
Rich Foster and Robert Zaida spoke in opposition of staff recommendation.
Dave Tanner spoke in opposition to angled parking, and noted 90 -minute parking could serve as overflow for the local parks.
All comments received posted online:
Brian Boisky, Groovyjazz, Catherine Bednar, Krista Beard, Todd Baily, Dave Tanner.
The City Council tabled this item for further consideration.
D.3 New Parking Improvements at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park
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".
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New Parking Improvements at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park
Public Comment Received
Staff Speaker:
George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager
Public Speakers:
Robert Zaida expressed concerns with staff recommendations.
All comments received posted online:
Pedro Ramirez, and Angelica Ramirez.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 24 -58 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".
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.4 Designation of the City Council Delegates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference
Appoint a voting and alternate delegate to represent the City at the Cal Cities 2024 General Assembly.
Designation of the City Council Delegates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference
Staff Speaker:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/ Kyriaco to nominate Mayor Perotte as the delegate and Councilmember Kasdin as the alternate for the Cal Cities Annual Conference.
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 reported on the Human Services Standing Committee meeting of July 17, 2024, the Committee discussed funding allocations for the following childcare programs: Santa Barbara Foundations Scholarship Fund, United Way Brighter Futures, and the Women's Economic Ventures Business Care Pilot Program. The Committee discussed adding the Children's Resource Referral. Councilmember Richards reported no decisions were made, and the Committee requested more information.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported on the Economic Development & Revitalization Standing Committee meeting of July 30, 2024, the Committee discussed dividing $100,000 allocated to the Committee and made recommendations that will come to the City Council on how to use the funding including NatureTrack Film Festival, funding for the Mexican Independence Day Celebration, a survey for a potential business improvement district effort, and continuing the Meet Me in Old Town events.
Mayor Perotte reported on the Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee Meeting of August 12, 2024, the Committee discussed Deltopia and Halloween parking permits in Isla Vista. Mayor Perotte also reported on the Homelessness Issues Standing Committee Meeting of August 13, 2024, the Committee received an update on the Homelessness Strategic Plan which will be coming to the City Council on September 3, 2024.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 9:57 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK