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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 03, 2024
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
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, and Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum
Richard Foster and Ethan Woodill spoke in opposition of the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project.
Jason Chapman, Robert Bernstein, Ethan Bertrand Barry Remis, MOVE Santa Barbara County, and Lily Heidger spoke in support of the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project.
April Reid spoke regarding the streamlined ministerial review process for the Kenwood Village Project.
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Aaron Bilane spoke in support of the Goleta Old Town Restriping Project , made comments regarding Old Town Businesses, and spoke in support of the Buena Tierra Project and any diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the City.
Bill Emal expressed appreciation for the Goleta Old Town Restriping Project. Mr. Emal raised concerns regarding public safety issues for the residents for the City.
All Public Comment received posted online:
Deane Plaister , Linda Kitchen, Maryanne Mahn, Daniela Soleri, Hillary Conant, Christiane Schlumberger, Jenn Knaus, Philip Clarke, Lisa Fritz, Doug Jacobson, Michael O'Connell, Armando Requejo, Tracey Willfong, Ron Garber, Chris Silverstein, Arnie Schildhaus, Chris Sobell, Kira Pusch, Art Ludwig, Lisa Walters, Kim Stanley - Zimmerman, Lynn Barnett Seigerman, James Wagner, Dave Montague, Marin Sigurdson, Don Lubach, Melissa Cunningham, David Cleveland, Cotty Chubb, Parker Carlson, Meg Miller, Tracy Collins, Michael Beers, Joanna Kaufman, Lily Heidger, Thomas Matthias, Eliza Howard, Dawn Mitcham.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced the Goleta Train Depot groundbreaking on September 12, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. and a Mexican Independence Day Celebration on September 14, 2024, from 12:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at the Goleta Community Center.
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager, provided recommendations for the upcoming heat advisory which will begin on September 4, 2024.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS A.4 AND A.6 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of November 5, 2024
Cancel the November 5, 2024 regular City Council Meeting.
Cancel the Regular City Council Meeting of the November 5, 2024
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to cancel the November 5, 2024 regular City Council Meeting.
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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A.2 Acceptance of the July 2024 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of July 2024.
Acceptance of the July 2024 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Richards to accept the check register for the month of July 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 Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code Reducing Speed Limits
Conduct a second 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 Speaker:
Derek Rapp, Contract Traffic Engineer
Public Speakers:
Ethan Woodill spoke regarding enforcement of new speed limits.
April Reid questioned the effectiveness of the proposed ordinance and suggested looking into other alternatives to minimize accidents and other deterrents.
Richard Foster spoke in opposition to staff recommendation.
All public comment received posted online:
Parker Carlson
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Richards to conduct a second reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 24 -02 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta,
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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" 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 CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant
A. Receive information on the CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement grant to be used for the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Projects; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 24 -___ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing Submittal of an Individual Grant Application for CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant Program".
CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant
Public Speaker:
Ethan Woodill spoke regarding cap and seal repaving versus full repaving.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Richards to A. Receive information on the CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement grant to be used for the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Projects; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 24-58 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing Submittal of an Individual Grant Application for CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant Program".
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call 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 Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions for the 2024 Isla Vista Halloween Event
A. Receive a report regarding the latest Isla Vista Halloween Events and the temporary on -street parking restriction program associated with the events.
B. Direct staff to not implement parking restrictions for the 2024 Halloween Event.
Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions for the 2024 Isla Vista Halloween Event
Public Speaker:
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Ethan Woodill spoke regarding parking enforcement.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Richards to A. Receive a report regarding the latest Isla Vista Halloween Events and the temporary on -street parking restriction program associated with the events. B. Direct staff to not implement parking restrictions for the 2024 Halloween Event.
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.8 Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2023 -022 with Filippin Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management, Inspection, Testing and Engineering Services for the Community Garden at Armitos Park and the Splash Pad at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2023 -022 with Filippin Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management, Inspection, Testing and Engineering Services for the Community Garden at Armitos Park and the Splash Pad at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park, increasing the contract authority by $185,000, for a new total contract amount of $663,847. B. Approve a budget expense appropriation for a total of $185,000 from the Park Development Impact Fee Fund as listed in the Fiscal Impact Section.
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2023 -022 with Filippin Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management, Inspection, Testing and Engineering Services for the Community Garden at Armitos Park and the Splash Pad at Jonny D
Public Speaker:
Ethan Woodill spoke regarding the costs for the Construction, Management, Inspection, Testing and Engineering Services for the Community Garden at Armitos Park and the Splash Pad at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Richards to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2023 -022 with Filippin Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management, Inspection, Testing and Engineering Services for the Community Garden at Armitos Park and the Splash Pad at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park, increasing the contract authority by $185,000, for a new total contract amount of $663,847. B. Approve a budget expense appropriation for a total of $185,000 from the Park Development Impact Fee Fund as listed in the Fiscal Impact Section.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor
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Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
A.9 Response to the 2024 Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report on "Homeless Encampments in Santa Barbara County, Becoming Part of the Community Again"
A. Review and approve staff's recommended responses to the Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report regarding - "Homeless Encampments in Santa Barbara County, Becoming Part of the Community Again"; and B. Authorize the City Manager to sign and transmit the City's Response to the Presiding Judge, Honorable Pauline Maxwell of the Superior Court, a copy to the current impaneled Grand Jury, and to file a copy with the City Clerk's Office.
Response to the 2024 Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report on "Homeless Encampments in Santa Barbara County, Becoming Part of the Community Again"
Public Speaker:
Richard Foster spoke in support of staff recommendations.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Richards to A. Review and approve staff's recommended responses to the Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report regarding - "Homeless Encampments in Santa Barbara County, Becoming Part of the Community Again"; and B. Authorize the City Manager to sign and transmit the City's Response to the Presiding Judge, Honorable Pauline Maxwell of the Superior Court, a copy to the current impaneled Grand Jury, and to file a copy with the City Clerk'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.
ITEMS A.4 AND A.6 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.4 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-020 with Cicileo Landscapes, Inc. for Provision of Landscape Maintenance Services at Various City -Owned Properties
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-020 with Cicileo Landscapes, Inc. for the provision of landscape maintenance services at various City -owned properties, increasing the contract authority by $51,412 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $205,716 and extending the term of the Agreement by an additional one year for a new expiration date of June 30, 2025. B. Approve a budget appropriation of $25,000 from the County
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Per Capita Fund to the Library Maintenance Facilities Account as described in the Fiscal Impacts Section.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021 -020 with Cicileo Landscapes, Inc. for Provision of Landscape Maintenance Services at Various City-Owned Properties
Staff Speaker:
Matthew Fore, General Services Director
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021 -020 with Cicileo Landscapes, Inc. for the provision of landscape maintenance services at various City-owned properties, increasing the contract authority by $51,412 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $205,716 and extending the term of the Agreement by an additional one year for a new expiration date of June 30, 2025.
B. Approve a budget appropriation of $25,000 from the County Per Capita Fund to the Library Maintenance Faciliti es Account as described in the Fiscal Impacts Section, as amended to strike the language " in good standing" from the staff report.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, and Kyriaco. Noes: Councilmember Richards.
A.6 Formation of Goleta Facilities Financing Authority; Adoption of Resolution Approving Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to Issue Future Tax - Exempt Obligations
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement By and Between the City and the California Statewide Communities Development Authority and Other Matters Related Thereto."
Formation of Goleta Facilities Financing Authority; Adoption of Resolution Approving Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to Issue Future Tax -Exempt Obligations
Staff Speaker:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Public Speaker:
Richard Foster and Ethan Woodill spoke in opposition to staff recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to adopt Resolution No. 24 -59 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta,
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California, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement By and Between the City and the California Statewide Communities Development Authority and Other Matters Related Thereto."
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 7:14 P.M. - 7:23 P.M.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 Three-Year Status Report on the Homelessness Strategic Plan
A. Receive a presentation from Neighborhood Services staff on the Three-Year Status Report on the Homelessness Strategic Plan. B. Accept the Goleta Homelessness Strategic Plan 3-Year Status Report.
Three-Year Status Report on the Homelessness Strategic Plan
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director and Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator, provided a presentation titled, "Homelessness Issues Standing Committee 3 Year Strategic Plan Status Report" dated August 13, 2024 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Jennifer Smith spoke to the programs offered by the Legal Aid Foundation to assist those experiencing homelessness. Ms. Smith spoke on the needs for the aging population and the importance of case management for the homeless population.
Mrs. B, National Low Income Housing Coalition Board Member, provided solutions to help in ending homelessness.
All public comment received posted online:
Michael Brown
MOTION: Mayor Perotte/Councilmember Kasdin to accept the Goleta Homelessness Strategic Plan 3-Year Status 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.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Proposed Third Amendment to Development Agreement
for SyWest/Goleta Gardens LLC, 907 South Kellogg Avenue, APN 071 - 190- 035; Case No 24-0001-ORD
Introduce and conduct the first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 24 -___, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, approving a Third Amendment to the Goleta Gardens LLC Development Agreement to provide that the term of the Development Agreement must not extend beyond the date the Coastal Commission certifies the City's Local Coastal Program or December 31, 2025, whichever occurs first and find that the Ordinance is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act for the property located at 907 S Kellogg Avenue; Case No. 24-0001-ORD."
Proposed Third Amendment to Development Agreement for SyWest Goleta Gardens LLC, 907 South Kellogg Avenue, APN 071 -190- 035; Case No 24-0001- ORD
Staff Speakers:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager and Kathy Allen, Supervising Senior Planner, provided a presentation titled, " Goleta Gardens/SyWest Third Amendment to Development Agreement," dated September 3, 2024 (presentation on file).
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:49 P.M.
Public Speaker:
Beth Collins, on behalf of the Applicant, provided clarification on the Development Agreement, on standards for environmentally sensitive habitat areas and the easement.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:50 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to introduce and conduct the first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 24-___, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, approving a Third Amendment to the Goleta Gardens LLC Development Agreement to provide that the term of the Development Agreement must not extend beyond the date the Coastal Commission certifies the City's Local Coastal Program or December 31, 2025, whichever occurs first and find that the Ordinance is exempt unde r the California Environmental
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Quality Act for the property located at 907 S Kellogg Avenue; Case No. 24-0001-ORD."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín, and Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.12 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Adopt an Electric Vehicle Reach Code
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 Make Certain Local Amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code ("Reach Code") and Determine the Ordinance to Be Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act."
First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.12 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Adopt an Electric Vehicle Reach Code
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager and Angeline Foshay, Management Analyst, provided a presentation titled, "Electric Vehicle Reach Code" dated September 3, 2024 (presentation on file).
Stephanie Spieler, Building Official
Calder Silcox, TRC Companies, Inc.
Bo White, Negawatt Consulting
Public Speakers:
Jonathan Ullman, Director Sierra Club Santa Barbara -Ventura Chapter spoke in support of staff recommendation.
Andrew Bermant , Bermant Development Company, spoke in support of staff recommendation, and regarding the costs for installation , and provided suggestions for Goleta's Reach Code.
Bill Woodbridge spoke regarding the lack of EV charging stations at Patterson Place and within the vicinity and recommended the installation of level 3 fast chargers.
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Cathy Duncan spoke regarding the cost of implementation for new programs as it relates to building plans and their fiscal impacts.
All public comment received posted online: Natalie Yanez, Southern California Edison Government Relations Manager, Carter and Wendy Morgan, Andrew Bermant, Agent Bermant Development Company, Keith Bley, Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP, Rachel Altman, Joanna Tang, Emily Engel, Chair Sierra Club Santa Barbara -Goleta Group, Michal Lynch, Farah Stack, Community Environmental Council Senior Climate Policy Associate, Jonathan Ullman, Director Sierra Club Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter.
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to 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 Make Certain Local Amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code ("Reach Code") and Determine the Ordinance to Be Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act." as amended as follows:
1. To add clarifying language to the Reach Code Ordinance (Page 7) under Section 301.3, Nonresidential additions and alterations: "... repairing parking lot surfaces or structures, or maintaining or repairing..."
2. To add to an exception to the Reach Code Ordinance under sections 5.106.5.3 and 5.106.5.4 to include "Alterations that solely add Level 1 or Level 2 EV charging receptacles or Level 1 or Level 2 EV chargers, and no other addition or alteration is performed shall not trigger the Reach Code (i.e., when this exception is applied, Goleta Municipal Code Section 15.12.060 shall be disregarded and replaced with Chapter 5 of the Green Building Code).";
3. To reduce EV charging requirements for Nonresidential projects as proposed in the ordinance to CALGreen’s
anticipated 2025 Tier 1 Voluntary Measures (30% of parking reduced from 45% of parking);
4. Directed staff to reach out to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital to provide notice and ensure awareness of the EV Reach Code, and communicate any feedback received to Council to consider incorporating into future revisions of the Building Code.
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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.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Richards reported on the August 29, 2024, Finance and Audit Standing Committee meeting which was covered under Item A.6, additional topics included the Fourth Quarter Financial Review and the Monthly Investments Transaction Report.
Councilmember Kyriaco requested Council concurrence to provide a discussion or progress report to the City Council on the Goleta Old Town Economic Development Strategic Plan as soon as possible. The City Council supported the request.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:43 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK