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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 01, 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, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards.
ABSENT: None
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Perotte introduced the Spanish language interpreters for the meeting.
Mayor Perotte also shared remembrances for Jim Farr, former Goleta Mayor, and for Miye Ota, an Old Town Goleta resident.
PUBLIC FORUM
Michael Baker, CEO of the United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County, provided an update on Club activities.
Richard Foster spoke regarding the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project.
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Robert Zaida spoke regarding public comments at the City Council meetings.
Phebe Mansur spoke regarding the Shop Every Town application and announced the Candy Crawl in Old Town taking place on October 31, 2024, from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Ethan Woodill spoke regarding the access point to the train tracks at the end of Ellwood Station Road.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced a Coffee with a Cop event is taking place tomorrow, October 2, 2024, from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at McDonald's in the Camino Real Marketplace.
Mr. Nisbet announced that on October 9, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. there will be an open house at the Goleta Community Center to discuss the creation of a City environmental justice policy.
Mr. Nisbet shared comments on the Goleta Lemon Festival which took place on Saturday, September 29, 2024, and presented a video on the Lemon Festival.
Mayor Perotte announced that tomorrow, October 2, 2024, is " Bike or Walk to School Day" and advised caution during the morning commute.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Acceptance of the July 2024 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of July 2024.
Acceptance of the July 2024 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to accept the investment transaction report 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.
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A.2 Acceptance of the August 2024 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of August 2024.
Acceptance of the August 2024 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to accept the check register for the month of August 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 Award of Purchase Order to The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership for Termite Treatment Services at the Goleta Community Center Campus
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to award a purchase order and execute all required documents using Cooperative Purchase Agreement (Contract No. 3280 -20-7210-01) with The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership for termite fumigation services at the Goleta Community Center Campus, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $53,400.
Award of Purchase Order to The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership for Termite Treatment Services at the Goleta Community Center Campus
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to authorize the City Manager or his designee to award a purchase order and execute all required documents using Cooperative Purchase Agreement (Contract No. 3280 -20-7210-01) with The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership for termite fumigation services at the Goleta Community Center Campus, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $53,400.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
A.4 Black Gold Cooperative Library System Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement and Amended Bylaws
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System and the Amended Bylaws of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System.
Black Gold Cooperative Library System Amended and Restated
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MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to authorize the City Manager to sign the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System and the Amended Bylaws of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System.
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 Agreement with BAE Urban Economics for Housing Element Implementation Consulting Services
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and BAE Urban Economics for Housing Element Implementation Services, for a not -to-exceed amount of $66,100 and a termination date of June 30, 2026.
Agreement with BAE Urban Economics for Housing Element Implementation Consulting Services
Public Speakers:
Ethan Woodill spoke in opposition to the agreement with BAE Urban Economics for Housing Element Implementation Consulting Services.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and BAE Urban Economics for Housing Element
Implementation Services, for a not -to-exceed amount of $66,100 and a termination date of June 30, 2026.
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 Certificate of Recognition - 6th Annual NatureTrack Film Festival
Certificate of Recognition - 6th Annual Nature Track Film Festival
Councilmember Kasdin presented a Certificate of Recognition Acknowledging the 6th Annual NatureTrack Film Festival to Gareth Kelly, Managing Director of the NatureTrack Film Festival, Sue Esaguirre, Founder of the NatureTrack Film Festival, and Abby Pickens, Program Director of the NatureTrack Film Festival.
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Sue Eisaguirre, Founder of the NatureTrack Film Festival, announced that 600 fifth graders will be joining the NatureTrack Film Festival to watch films about nature.
Gareth Kelly, Managing Director of the NatureTrack Film Festival, announced the festival will be held on October 11 through 13, 2024.
Public Speakers:
None
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Economic Development Strategic Plan - Old Town Initiatives
A. Receive an update on the 2023 -2028 Economic Development Strategic Plan and provide direction to staff on initiatives for Old Town. B. Direct staff to implement certain initiatives in the Economic Development Strategic Plan proposed as the Old Town Small Business Assistance Program. C. Direct staff to send notice to Women's Economic Ventures to request the return of a designated amount of funding identified for the Streamlined Small Business Loan Program per Agreement No. 2020 -58. D. Direct staff to allocate a designated amount of funding for an Old Town Small Business Assistance Program. E. Find that the Old Town Small Business Assistance Program is not a gift of public funds.
Economic Development Strategic Plan - Old Town Initiatives
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a presentation titled "Economic Development Strategic Plan - Old Town Initiatives" dated October 1, 2024 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Richard Foster spoke in opposition to the City's involvement in Old Town Initiatives of the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Jacqueline Inda, South Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, advocated for the creation of a task force made up of business owners and the South Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to identify how to implement Old Town Initiatives of the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Ethan Woodill spoke regarding the hospitality industry and in opposition to the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Plan and staff recommendation.
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Phebe Mansur spoke regarding the Shop Every Town application.
All public comments received posted online:
Michael Brown, Jennifer Smith
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to:
A. Direct staff to proceed with a business license fee waiver program with staff findings related to the "public purpose" stated on the record and in the agenda materials.
B. Direct staff to work with the Economic Development and Revitalization Standing Committee, community stakeholders, and Women's Economic Ventures to develop grant programs and other initiatives aimed to provide support to Old Town Goleta.
C. Direct staff to send notice to Women's Economic Ventures to request the return of a designated amount of funding to be determined identified for the Streamlined Small Business Loan Program per Agreement No. 2020-58.
E. Find that the Old Town Small Business Assistance Program is not a gift of public funds.
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 8:19 P.M. - 8:26 P.M.
C.2 Options for the Provision of Temporary Offsite Library Services During the Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project
A. Accept a report from Staff Regarding Options for the Provision of Temporary Offsite Modified Library Services During Construction of the Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project; and B. Direct Staff to pursue and implement Option 1 - Provide Library services from the Goleta Community Center (GCC) and postpone the GCC Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements Project until the Library Project concludes.
Options for the Provision of Temporary Offsite Library Services During the Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project
Staff Speakers:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director, and JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director, provided a presentation titled "Options for the Provision of Temporary Offsite Library Services During the Library ADA, Safety and Building Improvement Project" dated October 1, 2024 (presentation on file).
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
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Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
Public Speakers:
Richard Foster spoke in support of Option 1 and suggested storing the library book collection in climate-controlled storage containers.
The City Council received staff's presentation and provided direction to return to the City Council with additional information at a future City Council meeting.
C.3 Central Coast Community Energy Governance Structure Update and Discussion
Receive an update and provide feedback and/or direction regarding proposed amendments to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Central Coast Community Energy related to the number and method of apportionment of seating Policy and Operations Boards directors.
Central Coast Community Energy Governance Structure Update and Discussion
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager
Public Speakers:
Richard Foster and Ethan Woodill spoke in opposition to the potential updates to Central Coast Community Energy's governance structure, and in support of choosing an alternative to Central Coast Community Energy.
The City Council received the report and provided direction to staff to draft and send a letter of opposition to the potential updates to Central Coast Community Energy’s governance structure.
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín reported attending the Energy/Green Issues Standing Committee Meeting of September 26, 2024, where the Committee discussed a bike sharing program in Goleta.
Mayor Perotte reminded members of the public that tomorrow, October 2, 2024, is "Bike or Walk to School Day" and advised caution during the morning commute.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:52 P.M.
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GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK