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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 K
yle 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 Ma yor concluded by intr oducing 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 regardi ng a recently approved agreement with Impulse Communications.
Barry Remis, Move Santa Barbara County, a cknowledged the city for the Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project.
Maria Virquez and Leonardo Dominguez, through th e Interpreters, acknowledged the City of Goleta for providing interpretation serv ices in Spanish and en couraged 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 it em 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/Mayo r 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 Re yes-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/Mayo r 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 Re yes-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/Mayo r Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to accept the investment transacti on report for the month of May 2024.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Re yes-Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
A.4 Declaration of Intention to Reim burse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Obligations
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, "A Re solution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring its Int ention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Obligations"
Declaration of Intention to Reimburse Ce rtain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Obligations
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayo r 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 Re yes-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 Se rvices Agreement 2019-042 with Anil Verma Associates, Inc., and the Awar d 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 biddi ng 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 $657,0 00 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 Quin con, 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. Au thorize 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 S pecifications, 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 adde nda 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 t he City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Quinc on, Inc. for the Goleta Train Depot Pro
ject 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 de signee to approve contract contingency orders change orders fo r the Goleta Train Depot Project, if necessary, in an am ount not to exceed $1,737,874; and E. Authorize the tem porary 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 Re yes-Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
All public comment received posted online:
Lily Heidger
A.7 Agreement with the Goleta Valley Hist orical 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/Mayo r Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to adopt updates to the Library Division policies and procedures that have been developed by Sta ff and recommended by the Library Advisory Commission.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Re yes-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 donat ion agreement to a ccept the holiday lights.
Donation of Decorative Holiday Lights for Goleta Old Town
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayo r 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 Ol d Town Goleta, with an estimated value of $30,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a standard donation agr eement to accept the holiday lights.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Re yes-Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
A.10 Public Works Professional Services Ag reements for Fiscal Year 2024/25 with RRM Design Group
A. Authorize the Cit y Manager to execute a Prof essional 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 Agr eement 2021-057 with RRM De sign Group for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habi tat 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 ex ecute 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
increasin
g the contract amount by $67,500 for a new total not-to-
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exceed amount of $488,900 and with a termination date of June 30, 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Re yes-Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
A.11 Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement - Project Connect
A. Authorize the City Manager to ent er 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 Barbar a 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 Re yes-Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
A.12 Notice of Completion for 2022-2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
A. Adopt Resolution No. 24-___ entit led "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 entitle d "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 Count
y Recorder's Office.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Re yes-Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
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A.13 Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Ha bitat Management Plan Phase I Implementation - Irrigation Mainline Project Reject All Bids and Authorize to Call for Bids
Reject all bids and aut horize 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/Mayo r 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 - Irri
gation Mainline Project.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Re yes-Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
A.14 Resolution to Adopt 90-Minute Parki ng 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, Establishi ng 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/Mayo r Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to adopt Resolution No. 24-51 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing 90-minute Parkin
g Restrictions for 35 Off-Str eet Perpendicular Public
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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 Qualit
y Act."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Re yes-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/Mayo r Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute amendment No. 1 to Professional Servic es 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 Re yes-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:
FAILED
Councilmember Kasdin/Mayor Pero tte to approve the City of Goleta's Business Recognition Program Guidelines, as amended to replace “collaboration” with “consultation” “” the , and the first several years, the decisions makin g is done b y the Economic
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Development & Revitalization St anding 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 Pr o 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 execut e Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2022-037 with Impulse Advanced Communications for the provision of telephone service, including hardware, at City-ow ned 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:
April Reid
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MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdi n 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 hardwar e, at City-owned facilities, extending the term of the agree ment 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 Fran cie 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 J udi Young, Senior Account Manager, Central Coast Community Energy provid ed a presentation titled "3CE Annual Presentation" dated July 16, 2024 (presentation on file).
Public Speaker:
Ethan Woodill suggested good thought out po licies, 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 Ra te 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 Ag reement with the County of Santa Barbara, Office of the Auditor-C ontroller 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/Richar ds 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 Re yes-Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
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C.2 Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25
A. Receive and file the final Engine er's Report for Str eet 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, Establishi ng an Assessment Char ge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25"; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agr eement with the County of Santa Barbara, Office of the Auditor-C ontroller 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 Benef it 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 A ssessment Charge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/25"; and C. Authorize the Cit y Manager to enter into an agreement with the County of Sant a 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 Re yes-Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
RECESS 7:40 P.M. - 7:50 P.M.
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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
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 Dr ive; and B. Direct staff to implement City Council's pref erred 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 St eve 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 altern ative 3 with investigation of potential class II bike line with re verse angle parking as part of the 2023 Pavement Maintenance Project.
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VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Re yes-Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Richards. Noes: None.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Richards and Kyriaco repor ted 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
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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, California, Amending Chapter 10.01 of the Goleta Municipal
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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. 24-59 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:
Ethan Woodill spoke regarding parking enforcement.
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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.
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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.
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 9/3/2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7
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 Facilities 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
P
ublic Speaker:
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MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to adopt Resolution No. 24-59 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Execution and Deliv ery 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.
M
rs. B, National Low Income Housing Coalition Board Member, provided solutions to help in ending homelessness.
A
ll public comment received posted online:
Michael Brown
MOTION: Mayor Perotte/Councilmember Kasdin to accept the Goleta Homelessness Strategic Plan 3-Year Status Report.
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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. 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 Califo rnia 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.
P
ublic Speaker:
Beth Collins, on behalf of the Applicant, provided clarification on the Development Agreement, on standards for environmentally sensitive habitat areas and the easement.
C
LOSED 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 Agreem ent to provide that the term of the Development Agreement must not extend beyond the date
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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."
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