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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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
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
PUBLIC FORUM
Henry Sarria invited community members and candidates to a n open microphone forum for candidates for Mayor and for City Council Districts 3 and 4 on Saturday, September 21, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Goleta Community Center Auditorium, and indicated that this is not a City-sponsored event.
April Reid and Ethan Woodill spoke regarding the proposed project on the property at 7264 Calle Real (Kenwood Village).
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AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported two minor adjustments to items A.1 – Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2024 and September 3, 2024 – and A.3 – Acceptance of the June 2024 Investment Transaction Report – due to the following scrivener’s errors:
• Item A.1 was corrected to include the last page of the City Council Meeting minutes of September 3, 2024.
• Item A.3 was corrected to indicate City’s investment portfolio totaled $82,711,526.61 and the City’s weighted average yield in June was 4.55%.
Attachment 1 data was also corrected to indicate the City’s investment portfolio totals $84,298,941.50 and the City’s weighted average yield in June was 4.243%.
Staff recommends those items be approved as amended.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported that the City is the recipient of a $364,000 "Safe Streets for All" grant. The grant money will be used to provide a public safety dashboard to track and monitor safety projects, a Vision Zero public safety campaign that will include a traffic calming toolbox, and a safe routes to school program to establish non - motorized transportation options for students residing in Old Town neighborhoods.
Mr. Nisbet announced Creek Week kicks of Saturday, September 2 1, 2024, and shared information regarding various community events which will be taking place including Coastal Cleanup Day, a bulky item drop off event, a lunch and learn, creek tours, and an art contest reception. Mr. Nisbet indicated a full list of Creek Week activities is on the City's website.
Mr. Nisbet also reported that a special edition of Coffee With a Cop will take place this Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Target at 6865 Hollister Ave.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item A.6 was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2024 and September 3, 2024
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2024 and September 3, 2024.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2024 and September 3, 2024
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MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2024 and September 3, 2024 as amended.
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 Fiscal Year 2023/24 Fourth Quarter (Year -End) Financial Review (Unaudited)
A. Adopt Resolution No. 24 -__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Operating and CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24." B. Approve Donation Acceptance Form attached as Attachment 7 to accept a $25,000 donation from the Sterling Price Living Trust for general library services at Solvang Library and authorize staff to take any incidental actions related thereto.
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Fourth Quarter (Year-End) Financial Review (Unaudited)
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 24 -60 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Operating and CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24."
B. Approve Donation Acceptance Form attached as
Attachment 7 to accept a $25,000 donation from the
Sterling Price Living Trust for general library services at Solvang Library and authorize staff to take any incidental actions 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.
A.3 Acceptance of the June 2024 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of June 2024.
Acceptance of the June 2024 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to accept the investment transaction report 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.
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A.4 Tyler Technologies Financial Software Contract Amendment
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order and amend its current agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $60,356 for implementation costs of Tyler Content Manager and AP Automation for a total not -to-exceed amount of $116,000, subject to City Attorney approval as to form of the document; and, B. Authorize the City Manager to approve contingency contract change orders for implementation of current and future software modules, if necessary, in an amount not to exceed $75,000; and, C. Authorize the City Manager to take all necessary or incidental actions to implement the software modules further.
Tyler Technologies Financial Software Contract Amendment
Public Speakers:
Ethan Woodill suggested software alternatives to Tyler Technologies Financial Software.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order and amend its current agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $60,356 for
implementation costs of Tyler Content Manager and AP
Automation for a total not -to-exceed amount of $116,000, subject to City Attorney approval as to form of the
document; and,
B. Authorize the City Manager to approve contingency
contract change orders for implementation of current and future software modules, if necessary, in an amount not to exceed $75,000; and,
C. Authorize the City Manager to take all necessary or
incidental actions to implement the software modules
further.
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.5 Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance adopting a Third Amendment to Development Agreement for SyWest/Goleta Gardens LLC, 907 South Kellogg Avenue, APN 071-190-035; Case No. 24-0001-ORD
Conduct second 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."
Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance adopting a Third Amendment to Development Agreement for SyWest -Goleta Gardens LLC, 907 South Kellogg Avenue, APN 071-190-035 Case No. 24-0001-ORD
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to conduct second reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 24 -03, 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 L ocated 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, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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A.7 Approve Right of Way Agreement and accept Grant Deed for property required for Project Connect
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Right of Way Agreement with BT -OH, LLC, including any required escrow transactional documents; and B. Authorize the City Clerk to accept the Grant Deed of property required from Assessor Parcel Numbers 071-130-069, owned by BT-OH, LLC for Project Connect.
Approve Right of Way Agreement and accept Grant Deed for property required for Project Connect
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Right of Way Agreement with BT -OH, LLC, including any
required escrow transactional documents; and
B. Authorize the City Clerk to accept the Grant Deed of property required from Assessor Parcel Numbers 071 -130- 069, owned by BT-OH, LLC for Project Connect.
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 Increase the Construction Contingency amount for the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Authorize the Public Works Director to increase the Construction Contingency for the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount to $367,820 for a not-to- exceed amount of $1,418,420.
Increase the Construction Contingency amount for the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Public Speakers:
Ethan Woodill spoke regarding restriping on Cathedral Oaks R oad and in support of spending on other infrastructure projects.
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to authorize the Public Works Director to increase the Construction Contingency for the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount to $367,820 for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,418,420.
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.9 Pre-Qualification Consultant List for Contract Planning Services
Approve the establishment of a pre -qualification list for contract planning services for a period of three (3) years.
Pre-Qualification Consultant List for Contract Planning Services
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to approve the establishment of a pre-qualification list for contract planning services for a period of three (3) years.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
Item A.6 was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
A.6 Award of Construction Contract for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan Phase I Implementation - Irrigation Mainline Project
A. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan Phase I Implementation - Irrigation Mainline Project; B. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Schock Contracting Corporation for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan Phase I Implementation - Irrigation Mainline Project in an amount not-to-exceed of $464,160 subject to the requirements of the contract documents; C. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract contingency for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Hab itat Management Plan Phase I Implementation - Irrigation Mainline Project in an amount not -to-exceed of $92,832; and D. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed of $206,983 for Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing services with a June 30, 2025 termination date.
Award of Construction Contract for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan Phase I Implementation - Irrigation Mainline Project
Staff Speaker:
George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager
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MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kasdin to:
A. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan Phase I
Implementation - Irrigation Mainline Project;
B. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a
Construction Contract with Schock Contracting
Corporation for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly
Habitat Management Plan Phase I Implementation -
Irrigation Mainline Project in an amount not -to-exceed of $464,160 subject to the requirements of the contract
documents;
C. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract contingency for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly
Habitat Management Plan Phase I Implementation -
Irrigation Mainline Project in an amount not -to-exceed of $92,832; and
D. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a
Professional Design Services Agreement with MNS
Engineers, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed of $206,983 for Construction Management, Inspection, and Material
Testing services with a June 30, 2025 termination date.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing September 2024, as "Lemon Month"
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing September 2024, as "Lemon Month"
Mayor Perotte presented a proclamation titled “A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Recognizing September 2024, as “Lemon Month” to Tony Vallejo, Goleta Lemon Festival Chair.
Tony Vallejo, Goleta Lemon Festival Chair, accepted the proclamation and shared details for the upcoming Lemon Festival.
Public Speakers:
None
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B.2 Understanding Regional Travel Patterns
Receive a presentation from the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments on the findings from the "Understanding Regional Travel Patterns" report with a specific focus on travel into, out of, and within the City of Goleta.
Understanding Regional Travel Patterns
Staff Speakers:
Derek Rapp, Contract Traffic Engineer, provided a presentation titled, "Understanding Regional Travel Patterns," dated September 17, 2024 (presentation on file).
Mike Becker, Director of Planning, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG)
Public Speakers:
None
The City Council received the report.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2023 -2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
A. Review and accept the Community Development Block Grant 2023 -2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report; and B. Authorize staff to submit the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, incorporating any public comments received and requested updates from Council.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2023 -2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:06 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:12 P.M.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín/Councilmember Kyriaco to:
A. Review and accept the Community Development Block
Grant 2023 -2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report; and
B. Authorize staff to submit the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development,
incorporating any public comments received and
requested updates from Council.
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 Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.12 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Adopt an Electric Vehicle Reach Code
A) Hold a public hearing and then conduct 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 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." B) Find the adoption of Ordinance No. 24-__ exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and direc t staff to file a Notice of Exemption within five (5) business days.
Second 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 17, 2024 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:14 P.M.
Public Speakers:
April Reid spoke regarding the impact of electric vehicle parking spaces limiting other parking spaces at potential developments.
Richard Foster spoke in opposition to adopting an Electric Vehicle Reach Code.
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Ethan Woodill spoke regarding home solar installations.
Nick Henderson, Vice President of Support Services and Construction at Cottage Health, spoke in support of excluding hospitals and non -profit institutions from the Electric Vehicle Reach Code for hospitals and non-profits.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:00 P.M.
All public comment received posted online:
Crystal Mendoza, Nick Henderson
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to:
A) Conduct second reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 24 -04 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 to correct scrivener's errors.
B) Find the adoption of Ordinance No. 24 -04 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption within five (5) business days.
C) Direct staff to return with potential amendments to exempt hospitals from the Ordinance.
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 8:01 P.M. TO 8:11 P.M.
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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Goleta's Sphere of Influence
Provide feedback and direction on potential changes to the City's Sphere of Influence.
Goleta's Sphere of Influence
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Public Speakers:
Richard Foster spoke in support of expanding the City's sphere of influence - emphasizing the area north of Cathedral Oaks Rd - and asked how the value of property tax is assessed as it relates to the expansion of the City's sphere of influence.
Jennifer Smith spoke in support of expanding the City's sphere of influence in the Glenn Annie area and questioned expanding into the Holiday Hill area.
Ethan Woodill spoke in support of expanding the City's sphere of influence north of Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Jeff Nelson and Jason Nelson spoke in support of the proposed housing development at the Giorgi property.
All public comments received posted online:
Jennifer Smith
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to provide direction to City of Goleta Planning Staff to notify LAFCO and the County of Santa Barbara that the City wishes to pursue a Memorandum of Agreement for the expansion of the City's sphere of influence to the Glen Annie, St. Athanasius and Giorgi properties.
VOTE: Motion replaced by substitute motion.
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SUBSTITUTE
MOTION:
Councilmembers Kasdin/Richards to provide direction to City of Goleta Planning Staff to notify LAFCO and the County of Santa Barbara that the City wishes to pursue a Memorandum of
Agreement for the expansion of the City's sphere of influence into the areas in the map from figure 2.4 of the City's General Plan.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Councilmembers Kasdin and Richards. Noes: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín and Councilmember Kyriaco.
D.2 Consideration of the Cal Cities 2024 Resolution for General Assembly
Provide direction to the voting delegate on the policy resolution being considered at the Cal Cities 2024 General Assembly.
Consideration of the Cal Cities 2024 Resolution for General Assembly
Staff Speakers:
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín to direct the voting delegate to not support the policy resolution being considered at the Cal Cities 2024 General Assembly.
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
Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín acknowledged the Mexican Independence Day celebration and expressed appreciation to staff and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for their work to make the event successful.
Councilmember Kyriaco expressed appreciation to staff for their work to make the Mexican Independence Day event successful.
Councilmember Kyriaco announced that he was selected as the Chair of the Community Services Policy Committee for the League of California Cities.
Councilmember Richards reported attending the Southern California Government Advisory Panel on Friday, September 13, 2024, where the panel heard a presentation on Southern California Edison's plans for new developments and
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meeting energy demands, and on Southern California Edison's Distribution Resource Plan External Portal (Dr. PEP) . Councilmember Richards also announced he will be attending a meeting of Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) and a meeting of the Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment Board (BEACON).
Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín reported attending the Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee Meeting of September 9, 2024, where the committee heard from Deputy Warden regarding upcoming citizen's academy and the motor officers regarding school safety presentations. The committee also received information that the City of Goleta will not be receiving a fourth motor officer.
Mayor Perotte reported that Deputy Warden now has training in LYDAR/RADAR.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:06 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK